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(DSC02325) The name Misamis Oriental was derived from the word Misa, a Spanish term for mass or a church rite. When Christianity was still new in the Philippines, the converts were usually heard to shout "Misa!, Misa!" every time the priests traveled in the area. Thus, over a period of time, the Spanish missionaries called the province "Misamis". Other sources revealed the word "Misamis" is derived from "KUYAMIS", a variety of sweet coconut which was the staple food of the earliest known Negrito settlers of the territory. The word "KUYAMIS" was corrupted to Misamis when the Spanish colonizers came. The local dialect is Cebuano but majority of the people can speak and understand Tagalog and English. Other ethnic dialects are Higaonon, Ilongo, Waray among others. Roman Catholic is the dominant religion, practiced by almost 80 percent of the population. Other religious affiliations include Protestants, Baptists, Evangelicals, Iglesia Ni Kristo, Philippine Independent Church, Islam and Pentecostal. (Taken from http://www.popcom.gov.ph/regions/10/Misa mis%20Oriental%20Profile.htm)

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