Oroquieta city: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) announced that the province of Misamis Occidental will host the National Fire Olympics in March 2026.

According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement was made during the opening of the Northern Mindanao Regional Fire Olympics in Oroquieta City by BFP chief and Fire Director Jesus Fernandez. He stated that Misamis Occidental will be the 10th host for the national event.

Fernandez mentioned that the province’s successful hosting of the regional competition at the city’s sports facilities made it an ideal “testing ground” for the national event. He expressed that it will be an opportunity for the province to showcase its tourism to all BFP personnel nationwide.

Governor Henry Oaminal Sr. highlighted that delegates attending the event might also witness the completion of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Resorts and Aquamarine Park. The project, initiated in 2024 with an initial budget of over PHP600 million, is situated in Barangay Libertad Bajo, Sinacaban, and is referred to as the upcoming “Maldives of Mindanao.”