Ozamiz
Ozamis (also commonly spelled Ozamiz) is a 2nd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 110,420 people in 22,170 households.
Name
The city of Ozamiz is named after José F. Ozámiz who served as governor, congressional representative, and later, the first (and to date, the only) senator from the province. Prior to this, the city was known as Misamis.
Barangays
Ozamiz is politically subdivided into 51 barangays.
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TRANSPORTATION :
AIR - Air Philippines have direct flights from Ozamiz to Manila v.v. 4 x a week ( every Monday, Wednesday, friday and sunday ) The airport is located at Labo.
SEA - Ozamiz sea port is one of the best and busiest in this part of Mindanao. There are several shipping lines serving manila and Cebu routes namely : Superferry, Trans Asia shipping lines, Gothong lines, Sulpicio lines and Negros Navigation. Daima lines serve the Ozamiz - Mukas, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte routes using their Roll on, Roll off (RORO) ferries that transport passengers, cars/trucks and goods across Panguil bay for 20 minutes.
LAND - Rural bus transit dominates the land trasport to Iligan and Cagayan de Oro passing across the Panguil Bay and to Pagadian, Dipolog and Dapitan cities. Mode of Transport within ozamiz city is by Motorcabs and pedicabs.
ATTRACTIONS
- Cotta Fort and shrine - the cotta was renovated and restored to its original design in 2006.
- Bukagan Hill - it has a nice panoramic view of the entire city, Panguil bay and Lanao del Norte and Zamboanga del sur. Moreover, the huge ancient bells can be seen atop Bukagan hill. Bukagan hill will be developed into a tourist attraction due to its historical value and panoramic view of the city.
- Naomi's Botanical Garden and Inn - One can see numerous exotic plants inside. It has fully aircontitioned rooms for rent,function rooms for special occasions, sports facilities, pottery and a bakery inside the compound.
- Mt. Malindang Golf and country Club - located in Bagakay
- Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park - located in Tigdok, Sinacaban, One can visit its mini zoo and hatchery. It has conference rooms,a restaurant, fully aircontitioned rooms for rent. One can take a pump boat to reach the dolphin and sea turtles island. One can also do scuba diving here.
- Pipe organ at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral
ACCOMODATIONS
- Plaza Beatriz - located at Port road fronting Gaisano city mall
- Royal Garden Hotel - located at Burgos st. across Ozamiz Shopper's Plaza
- Executive Hotel - situated in front of BDO-Equitablepci bank
- Palace Hotel - situated near the Immaculate Conception Cathedral
- Asian Hotel - it is located along Capistrano st.
- Tropical Garden Resort - Located along the National Highway in Bagakay.
- Dads Pension House - located in Las Aguadas
- Irene's Lodge - situated near La salle University campus
RESTAURANTS/FASTFOOD/BAR
- La Veranda- it is located at the ground floor of Royal Garden Hotel
- New Central Restaurant - along D.A.B.A. near Medina Gymnatorium
- Supermix Restaurants - it has four branches located at Maningcol, Rizal avenue, D.A.B.A. and its main branch at Zamora st.
- Jollibee - along Rizal avenue
- Greenwhich Pizza - along D.A.B.A corner Port road
- Mc Donalds - can be found at the ground floor of Geege Mall
- Chowking - located at ground floor of Gaisano city mall
- Johann's Cuisine - along national highway in Bañadero
- Jo's Chicken Inato - along Rizal avnue
- Haven Grille Chicken Ati-atihan - located at the circumferential road (F.T.Bernad ave)
- Gats Bar - along city hall drive
- Ularoo the red rock cafe and Bar - at jose abad santos st in Carmen Annex
- Saydwok bar and restaurant - City hall drive
- Dewberry coffee - along D.A.B.A. near the city hall
SHOPPING MALL/DEPARTMENT STORE
- Gaisano City mall - located along port road, It houses specialty boutiques/stores, fastfoods, big supermarket, a food court at the ground floor and a big department store at the second floor
- Geege mall - located along Burgos st, it is proudly owned by a local businessman. It houses Mc Donalds, 3 cinemas, a supermarket, specialty stores, the famous David salon, a pharmacy, Bingo, Fun time video game arcade and a department store.
- Ozamiz Shopper's Plaza - along Burgos st
- Unitop General merchandise - near the pulic market, ihis store is perfect for the budget conscious shoppers
- Gloria Bazar - along Rizal ave, It has the biggest appliance store and furniture showroom in the city
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
- La Salle University - it is formerly Immaculate Conception College, Its main campus is located at Las Aguadas
- Misamis Universitylink title - it is located at Bonifacio st
- Medina College - it has 2 school campuses located at Carmen Annex and Maningcol
- STI
- Northwestern Mindanao Institute of Technoloy (NMIT) - along the National Highway in Bañadero, the school has tied up with Maersk shipping co. where its graduates can work aboard Maersk vessels for a 6 months contract.
- Computer Technology College
- Ozamiz City Technology and Vocational School
- a newly opened school for vocational courses funded by the city government - Misamis Institute of Technology - located along national highway in Bagakay
HOSPITALS/HEALTH FACILITIES
- Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (MHARS-RTTH) - located at National highway in Maningcol. It's a tertiary, Government owned under the Dept. of Health. It has a blood bank that supplies blood needs of patients coming from Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Misamis Occidnetal.
- Misamis University Medical center (MUMC) - a tertiary privately owned hospital in Bagakay .
- Medina General Hospital- located at carmen Annex, it is a tertiary private hospital.
- Faith Hospital in Las Aguadas
- S.M. Lao Memorial Hospital - located in Maningcol, it is funded locally by the city government.
- St. Mary General Hospital
External links
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