Where is cagayan de oro

On , Brgy. Huluga once known as Himologan , situated eight kilometers into the south of Cagayan de Misamis, a settlement where most natives lived in that time, has been investigated by researchers from the National Museum. They found artifacts and tableware known to be products from neighboring countries, an indication that active cross-country trades are present in the area before. The result has been found that the skull dated as early as A.

In , two Augustinian Recollect missionaries came to Huluga and did meet the natives. Most of the inhabitants were Polytheistic pagans. Men decked with tattoos and the women are arrayed with ornaments in their body.

He advised Datu Salangsang to relocate his colony near the river, a place where today San Agustin Cathedral and Gaston Park are located. Not long after that, Datu Salansang was baptized, together with his wife and the multitudes that are with them. The people of Datu Salangsang pay tribute to Sultan Kudarat. The garrison was then known as Fuerza Real de San Jose.

Misamis has been declared as a province on It consist of four districts, one of which is the Partidos de Cagayan. We have heard about the Kapitunan in our History books, right? On September 29, , a band of Filipinos has been deported from Luzon to Iligan to perform Military discipline.

This group received an information from the Manila Katipunan, and started a revolt against the Spanish troops. They rallied the camps and convents of the Spaniards going to Cagayan de Misamis. With sheer passion, they even go further up into the heights of Bukidnon and back into the bays of Gingoog.

This revolution in Cagayan de Misamis is the only known Katipunan-led insurgence in the whole Mindanao. Finally, on January 10, , 7 months after the official declaration of the Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite, the new Philippine flag was raised in the island of Mindanao as Cagayan de Misamis joined the celebration of being independent from the Spanish rule.

After the dark ages of more than years under the Spanish oppression, the Philippines have been handed over by the Spaniards to the Americans in merit of the Treaty of Paris.

This caused an upheaval between America and the Philippines. A new era emerged. Just almost two years after the independence, on March 31, , the Americans started their campaign in invading Cagayan de Misamis. They first attacked the pier in Macabalan. Organized before the attack, the Filipino resistance fighters planned to revenge strategically after the American intrusion in Macabalan.

On April 7, , a force led by General Nicolas Capistrano with the resistance fighters, conducted a surprise attack at dawn. Cagayan de Oro is famous for its hams Jamon de Cagayan. Chicharon or pork rind is becoming a popular snack along with local meat products like beef jerky.

Cashew nuts from Lumbia district are also abundant in the city. History Cagayan de Oro before was just an area inhabited by island natives who called the place as Himologan. Tourist Spots Museo de Oro — located within the campus of Xavier University — Ateneo de Cagayan, where exhibits of the artifacts dug from Huluga Cave and repertoire of Bukidnon and Maranao cultures which have survived the ravages of time.

Monigue Cave — located at Barangay Mambuaya. This cave has a flowing water from underground which serves as the entrance in the cave. It only has a small opening and a narrow passage so all who desires to come inside it should submerge themselves in the water in order to enter.

Inside, the cave will offer its visitors a beautifu; sparkling formations of Calcites. Because of the usually hot and humid climate throughout the year, even traveling a short distance by foot is difficult, and is one of the reasons why locals usually prefer to catch public transport instead. Extra precaution should be taken when crossing roads in Cagayan de Oro, as many drivers fail to give way to pedestrians, even if they're crossing at a designated pedestrian crossing.

Exploring the city by foot is also risky due to the lack of decent sidewalks, the presence of vendors occupying them especially in the markets , not to mention the danger of being sideswiped by reckless drivers. That being said, Don Apolinar Velez St.

Walking along the city's bridges is also risky because many motorcyclists tend to use the sidewalks as an extra lane during rush hour. This often happens on the four-lane Maharlika Bridge as the footpaths here are lower than on the other bridges. Many streets are poorly-lit, including downtown. Take extra precautions when walking in these areas, especially by yourself. Navigating one's way through the city can be challenging at times due to the lack of clear and legible street signs.

Case in point Barangays Nazareth and Macasandig, where the layout of the streets make the problem even worse. If you do walk around, having lots of water handy, a good hat and excellent situational awareness are a must.

Pedestrian overpasses are very few and far between, although Limketkai Center does have a skywalk which you can use to access almost any point of the complex. However in the rest of CDO, it is very to common to see people crossing anywhere and everywhere, without even checking for any oncoming traffic.

Sadly Cagayan de Oro doesn't have any large parks like those found in other countries. However, the parks CDO does have to offer are still worth visiting nonetheless, especially for those wanting to take a break from the noise and chaos of the rest of the city. The celebration, which started in , is a time when Kagay-anons show civic and national pride, with a number of activities being held such as a Freedom Run, Flag Raising Ceremony on the three aforementioned dates, and a tour of the city.

There are also cultural shows, competitions, celebrity concerts, and sales in the city's malls. Cagayan de Oro has a plethora of shopping malls and supermarkets catering to all types of shoppers, from cheap and cheerful to upscale. They are a hive of activity during Friday nights, weekends and holidays as family and friends spend quality time together at restaurants or just malling window shopping and wondering around aimlessly in malls. Most of the malls are along Claro M.

Recto Avenue. If you're looking to buy fruits, vegetables, meat and fish at prices cheaper than those in the supermarkets, check out CDO's public markets. Although they're noisy, crowded and chaotic, you do get a real taste, literally and figuratively, of everyday life in a Philippine marketplace. However the further you are from a cell tower, the weaker the signal will be, especially in mountainous areas.

It's another advantage if you have a device compatible with the MHz LTE band which both Globe and Smart support , as it has a longer range and better indoor coverage compared to higher-band frequencies. Phone calls can also get choppy or drop out at times and text messages sometimes take a while to send because of the lack of towers to cope with the large number of subscribers.

Globe and Smart switch off cellular signals - sometimes without prior notice - near areas where events are held for security reasons. These include the Nazareno procession in January and various events as part of the city fiesta in August. However, areas that aren't close to these events regularly don't have cell signals as well.

On numerous occasions, the signals only come back hours after the events have ended. Many public places in Cagayan de Oro offer free Wi-Fi connectivity, including shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, as well as parks and government offices. Wi-Fi speeds are slower during peak times and weekends. There are also some establishments that charge you for using their Wi-Fi, although at a reasonable rate.

CDO is almost certainly safer than much of Mindanao, but that does not mean it is entirely safe. See the Mindanao article for warnings that apply to the entire region. Sudden downpours are a regular occurrence; in the wet season, it rains almost every afternoon and evening. Most of CDO is low-lying and flood-prone, even in the uptown areas, and the city lacks an adequate drainage system. Limketkai Center and Claro M. Before going around during the wet season, pay close attention to the weather forecasts on the internet and television, as even a localized thunderstorm can grind the city to a halt.

Air pollution is a worsening problem in Cagayan de Oro. On most days, a thick layer of smog can be seen hanging over the city. Some of the contributing factors include the increasing number of private vehicles on the roads especially diesel-powered SUVs and pickups , the continuing use of black-belching jeepneys, open burning of garbage such as plastics and tyres, and the use of charcoal or wood for cooking. If you have asthma or other respiratory problems, wearing a good facial mask preferably an N95 mask when outdoors is highly recommended.

Blackouts or brownouts as they're more commonly referred to in the Philippines are an all-too-common occurrence in Cagayan de Oro, especially between March-June. Sometimes these may last just a few minutes; other times these can last for more than half a day. It always pays to have some flashlights and a powerbank handy to charge your devices in case the lights go out.

Reliable flashlights can be purchased at hardware stores like ACE Hardware or Handyman, while powerbanks can be found at gadget shops in the malls. Many areas in the city experience low water pressure, especially in the mornings, and water supply can be turned off, sometimes without prior notice, due to repairs or other incidents.

It's a good idea to check COWD's website regularly for any water interruption announcements, and to stock up on water just in case. In the event of an emergency, dial