Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental

Ozamiz, formerly called Misamis, is the main port, commercial and ecclesiastical center of northwestern Mindanao.

Ozamiz Port

The strategic location and peaceful atmosphere of the province makes it the trading center as well as the capital of the District of Misamis (Misamis, Zamboanga del Norte, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon).  Ozamiz is also the center for health, transporation and education in this part of Mindanao.

Ozamiz is the location of Maria Cristina Falls, the main source of hydrolic power of Mindanao.

GV Hotel Branch Info

GV Hotel Ozamis

Port Road,Ozamis City

Tel. :+63 88 521-1353

Must See (Places to Go, Tourist Spots, Things to Do

  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral – The Cathedral houses the Immaculate Conception Pipe Organ, the second largest in the country. A German priest, Father Herman Schablitzki S.V.D himself, assisted by one carpenter and an electrician, assembled and completed the organ in 6 weeks. The organ was completed on May 31, 1967 and inaugurated on July 16, 1967, the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The organ has 1,936 pipes, a white oak console with three keyboards, 30 stops and an electric blower.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

  • Cotta Fort and Cotta Shrine – A Spanish outpost built in 1755 by Father Jose Ducos. Inside the walls of the fort is a special chapel. Enshrined within is an image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in pink and blue attire. Outside the fort on the wall facing the bay is a carved image of the Virgin Mary. The fort was restored to its original design in 2006.
  • Bukagan Hill – On top of the Bukagan Hill is a concrete tower with four large German bells. The bells named after St. Peter, St. Marian, St. Joseph and St. Michael were originally intended for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral but were found to be too heavy and too large for the cathedral’s belfry. The bells were instead installed on the hill and officially inaugurated on July 16, 1948. Bukagan Hill has a great view of the city, Panguil Bay and the provincs of Lanao del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Naomi’s Botanical Garden and tourists Inn - Sitting on a 12 hectare property, Naomi’s Botanical Garden showcases a wide range of local and imported flowers, plants and fruit seedlings. They offer fully air-conditioned private rooms, function halls, tennis court, golf range, ceramics factory, pottery and a bakery inside the premises of the garden.

Food – Where to Eat

SUPERMIX LUTONG PILIPINO
Zamora St., Ozamiz City
(088) 521 – 147
La Veranda Restaurant
Burgos cor. Zamora St
(088) 521 – 2888
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Festivals

  • Feast of Our Lady of Triump at Cotta Shrine and Subayan Keg Subanon Festival – Celebrated every July 16, the Cotta entertainment area is filled with lively music from free live band concerts and other musical variety shows during weekends. Trade fair, street theater portrayed in songs and dances are some of the activities that exhibit Subanon’s rich cultural heritage.
  • Sr. Sto. Nino Fluvial Parade  -Held at Panguil Bay every 4th Sunday of January, the Sto. Nino Fluvial Parade is the city’s version of the famous Sinulog Festival of Cebu City.

How to Get There

  • By Air: Direct flights to Ozamiz from Manila are available daily via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Connecting flights via Cebu City is also available.
  • By Sea: Major shipping lines serving the Manila and Cebu routes are available to get to Ozamiz. The shipping lines include Superferry, Cebu Ferries, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Carlos A. Gothing Shipping Lines, Sulpicio Lines and Negros Navigation. ROROs are available to transport passengers, cars/trucks and good across Panguil Bay from Ozamiz to Mukas, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
  • By Land: Bus Transits are available to transport passengers to Iligan and Cagayan de Oro ferrying across the Panguil Bay and to Pagadian, Dipolog and Dapitan cities.

Getting Around Ozamis City

Ozamiz City is either the destination or transit point of buses, mini-buses and jeepneys coming from various cities and towns in Mindanao.Within the city, pedicabs and motorcabs serve as the principal mode of public transport.

Useful Phrases

  • Good Morning – Maayong buntag
  • Good Afternoon – Maayong hapon
  • Good Evening -  Maayong gabii
  • How do I go to <location>? – Unsaon nako paganhi <location>?
  • How much? – Tag-pila?
  • Do you speak <language>? - Kabalo ba siya mogistorya ug <language>?

Business Essentials

Business establishments that service the needs of business people are constantly changing and adding new players. Visit the Ozamis City Business Essentials page by clicking the button link and see the latest business services offered.
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Banking Info

For your financial transaction needs while in Ozamis

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Emergency Numbers

  • ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL Washington St., Ozamiz City Tel. No. (88) 521-1726
  • PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE City Hall, Ozamiz City Tel. No. 166
  • PHILIPPINE ARMY 101 BRIGADE CEO, Ozamiz City Tel. No. (88) 521-0666