VALENCIA

VALENCIA

The City of Golden Harvest

The city of Valencia is located at the heart of Mindanao. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Lantapan and the City of Malaybalay; in the South by the municipalities of Maramag and Quezon and in the East by the municipalities of Pangantucan and Talakag. The City comprises of 31 barangays. Barangay Poblacion, the seat of the City Government is 27 kilometers south of Malaybalay City.

POINT OF INTEREST:

LAKE APO, BARANGAY GUINOYORAN

Awarded as the cleanest inland body of water in Region 10 (1996,1997,1998,2002)in the Lake Category and entry to the National Level (1996, 1997, 1998, this Lake is perfect escape from the pressures of work and worries in life owing to its picturesque hills and mountains and its blue-green water still free from pollution. The inherent beauty of the Lake which has an area of 24 hectares and 85 feet deep strongly suggests a perfect getaway not only for the constituents of the City but for people from neighboring cities and municipalities as well. The City’s pride indeed!

Valencia has recently been declared as one of the top 9 emerging destinations in the country by the Women In Travel.

PULANGI RIVER

The Pulangi River will regain its glorious past as a recreational area ideal for fishing and boating when the “Save the Pulangi River” Program will be launched for implementation.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

Chosen as the City’s entry to the Regional search for Healthy School, Mountain View College proved to be not just an institution, but also a perfect place for relaxation and nature study. Endowed with natural springs, falls, mountains, good climate, scenic landscape and magnificent view.

FESTIVALS

ANLAW TA PANGLIBATUHAN, June 2

Anlaw ta Panglibatuhan (Valencia Day) was the first activity held by the City Tourism Office. It started last 2 June 2003 with a street dancing Content and ended with a float Contest on June 7. Each tribe hosted the nightly presentations to promote their culture. Celebrities were invited to enliven the occasion.

BONGGAHAN SA VALENCIA

This was started on December 2000, the first year of City Mayor Jose M. Galario Jr. as the Mayor of the City. This celebrations commenced on December 8 with a civic parade around the city participated in by the Valencianos. Nightly presentations were hostred by the different agencies and schools in the city until January 12. The City’sa Charter Day.