Dipolog Tourism

“The Orchid City” “Gateway to Western Mindanao” “Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines” These are the names the City of Dipolog is known by. The first name was based on the flower’s symbolism. The “pangadlaw” a native variety of orchid which is white in color, symbolizes purity in heart in acknowledging success and achievement. It is a tradition in this place during special occasion such as graduation, a bouquet or corsage of orchids usually offered or pinned on the breast of the person honored. The orchid then is a symbol of success and achievement that Dipolog is associated to. Be it in sports, academic, culture presentation and other competition, Dipolog has garnered several honors in the region and even in the national level.
The second name comes about from its location. Dipolog rests strategically on the Northern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula and the third is for its widely acclaimed product - the Spanish Bottled Sardines.
By whatever name, Dipolog City stands for that quiet and scenic place in the south with the unique blend of the traditional and the contemporary; an idyllic site with a captivating old hometown atmosphere polished with the latest amenities and other comforts of modern living.
Largely considered as an agricultural community, Dipolog City offers a wide array of agricultural products, and is especially proud of the large variety of fresh and delectable fruits in its harvest. The surrounding seas of Dipolog city also provide a fertile ground for fishing, giving birth to several cottage industries - foremost of which is the Spanish style bottled sardines.
Today, Dipolog City bustles with life as it emerges as one of the major trading hubs in North Western Mindanao. New Buildings and other facilities have sprung up providing people with modern conveniences and creating new and better opportunities for both business and pleasure. A place that continues to exude an atmosphere of rustic charm amidst a growing presence of modern day sophistication; a land where peace loving and genial people proudly celebrate their rich culture and colorful history; a City whose rich natural wonders beckon everyone to its shores.