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Zamboanga del Norte — Rizal's Exile and Sardine Country

Zamboanga del Norte is a large coastal province in western Mindanao, with Dipolog City — the Gateway to Western Mindanao — as its capital. The province is known for Dakak Beach Resort, sardine fishing, and its fertile agricultural lands producing rice, coconut, and rubber. Local cuisine features fresh sardines (often grilled or made into dried fish), seafood, and a mix of Visayan and Moro flavors. Dipolog is also famous for its bottled sardines, a cottage industry that has become a popular pasalubong (gift item). The Sinulog de Dapitan festival celebrates the province's cultural heritage, and Dapitan is historically significant as the site of José Rizal's exile.