Fun in Iligan

Every city has its own characteristic and qualities that makes them unique among the others. Iligan City, located in the northern part of Mindanao has a lot to offer. First, is the 23 majestic waterfalls found in the jurisdiction of Iligan. The most famous among these is the Maria Cristina Falls. Well known for its natural beauty and grandeur, the 320-feet high waterfall is also the primary source of electric power in Mindanao. It is located in the NPC Nature's Park. There also other beautiful waterfalls like the Mimabalut Falls, Tinago Falls and etc..

Second is the Timoga Springs which is also the pride of the city. It is well known for icy-cool, crystal-clear springs that flow freely to swimming pools of different sizes. There are approximately five spring resorts along the highway, which is easily accessible by land to all locals and tourists.

Iligan is not only a good tourist destination but it also a highly industrialized city. It is home to many industries like cement factories, food mills and etc.. 

The City of Iligan has one state university and 7 private colleges specialized in Engineering and Information Technology, Health Services, Maritime Science, Business and Administration, Primary and Secondary Education, and Arts and Social Sciences. Among these educational institutions is the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, one of the few autonomous external campuses of the Mindanao State University and "the light-bearer of the several campuses of the MSU System. It is not only one of the best universities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions but considered as well as one of the best universities in Philippines with a standing of being within the top ten (10) best universities in the country with excellence in Science and Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Natural Sciences. \



Other well-established technical schools include:

• Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Integrated Developmental School 
• La Salle Academy (Iligan City) 
• ICTI Polytechnic College, Inc. formerly Iligan City Technical Institute (ICTI) 
• Iligan Capitol College (ICC) 
• Iligan Computer Institute 
• ICTSI 
• Lanao Chung Hua School (LCHS) 
• STI 
• AMA Education System 
• Picardal Institute of Technology (PIST) 
• Saint Lawrence Institute of Technology 
• Masters Technological Institute of Mindanao 
• St. Peter's College 
• Sta. Monica Institute Of Technology (SMIT) 

With a total of 181 schools (106 public; 75 private; 17 madrasah) including vocational and technical schools, Iligan City has an average literacy rate of 94.71, one of the highest in the whole Philippines.

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iligan)

Iligan is predominantly Christian, with Catholics constitutes the majority of the Christians. St. Michael the Archangel is the patron of the city. Even though it is a christian city there also many Muslim settlers here and it is the best example of a place where Muslims and Christians can live and interact with each other harmoniously.

Having said all these things, I can finally say that Iligan City is indeed a place to visit and a place to stay. It's more fun in ILIGAN! And I'm proud to be an Iliganon.