MR.

ALVIN ABAD
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JONAH CHRISTIANA MORENO

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BRIEF HISTORY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO

Cagayan de Oro, officially the City of Cagayan de Oro (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Cagayan de
Oro ; Filipino: Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro) or simply referred to as Cagayan de Oro City, is a
1st class highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2015 census,
it has a population of 675,950 people.

It is a chartered city and capital of the province of Misamis Oriental where governance is
independent and separate from the province. It also serves as the regional center and business
hub of Northern Mindanao (Region X), and part of the growing Metropolitan Cagayan de
Oro area, which includes the city of El Salvador, the towns
of Opol, Alubijid, Laguindingan, Gitagum at the western side, and the towns
of Tagolan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria at the eastern side.

AREA AND LOCATION

The City of Cagayan de Oro is located along the north central coast of Mindanao island facing
Macajalar Bay and is bordered by the municipalities of Opol to the west, Tagoloan to the east,
and the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte to the south of the city. According to the
2015

census, the city has a population of 675,950, making it the 10th most populous city in the
Philippines.[3]
Cagayan de Oro is also famous for its white water rafting or kayaking adventures, one of the
tourism activities being promoted along the Cagayan de Oro River.
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HOW TO GET THERE?

BY PL AN E
The easiest way to get to Cagayan de Oro is definitely by plane. You can purchase
cheaper flights online if you decide to book usually 2-3 months before your planned date
of visit, go ahead and check out Cebu Pacific.

BY BUS
There are buses and regular trips going to Cagayan de Oro from Iligan City, Butuan,
Balingoan, and Davao City.

BY SHIP/BO AT
There are regular trips to and from Manila, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Bacolod, Iloilo .
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

SEVEN SEAS W ATERP ARK

This is a newly built recreational area and the
first ever world class waterpark established in
the country, so this is one of the Cagayan de
Oro tourist spots to see, The Seven Seas
Waterpark can be found at Barra, Opol, so go
ahead and visit this place where no one is too
young or too old to have fun!

HIGH RIDGE

The view
from High
Ridge at
night is
considered
one of the
best in the city

ULTRA WINDS
M O U N T AI N
RESORT

This is truly one of the best places

to go and it is also a great venue
for weddings!
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M AP AW A NATURE P ARK

One of the most beautiful and breathtaking

tourist spots in Cagayan de Oro is the
Mapawa Nature Park. This forest park is
located at Barangay Cugman, and it offers
wide variety of things to do such as climbing
or swimming near the waterfalls, horseback
riding, canyoneering and also cliff jumping if
you’re feeling brave!

C AT ANICO FALLS
This is one of the several wonders of
nature located in Barangay F.S.
Catanico, Cagayan de Oro which is
only 20 minutes away from the heart of
the city.

M I N T U G S O K F AL L S

Mintugsok Falls is just between

the central point of Indahag and
Malasag Mountains which could
be accessed in two ways: trail
hiking from Indahag and river
trekking from Mapawa Nature
Park.
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PLAZA DE LOS HEROES

Plaza de los Heroes is a memorial

dedicated to the heroes of the three
historic battles of Cagayan de Misamis
during the Philippine-American War
namely: Battle of Cagayan de Misamis
(April 7, 1900), Battle of Agusan Hill (May
14, 1900), and Battle of Makahambus Hill
(June 4, 1900).

MUSEO DE ORO

Museo de Oro in Xavier University,

Corrales St.

Founded in 1967 as Xavier University

Folklife through the iniative of Fr. francisco
R. Demtrios SJ, this museum initially
served as an audiovisual aid in teaching
Cultural Anthroupology and Folklore.

CITY MUSEUM OF
CDO
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro in Dolores St, in front of Gaston Park

Housed inside what have been a water tower built in 1922, City Museum
echoes tha Kagay-anon pride of local heritage as it exhibits artifacts,
data, and photographs of Cagayan de Oro.
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The Saint Augustine Cathedral

was built in 1624 by Fray Agustin San Pedro who was
called El Padre Capitan by the residents here. In 1778,
boththe church and convent were burned down. From its
ruins, Fray Pedro de Santa Barbara, together with
generous Cagayanons, built the new church which was
inagurated in 1780. But, it too did not last long as it was
gutted in 1831.

FAMOUS RESTAURANTS

Cagayan de Oro is truly one of the fastest

growing cities in the country. It is definitely
not just a place of outdoor adventure but also
of great places to dine! They may vary from
very affordable prices to quite expensive
establishments, but most of these places are
definitely Instagram worthy!

BIGBY’S CAFÉ AND

RESTAURANT
A restaurant formed by three friends—Henrik-Yu, Joanna Lim-Yu and Catherine
Genabe—Bigby’s concept is one for the family. The restaurant is a mix of fine -dining
and casual eats. Bigby’s is popular with locals and tourist for mouthwatering dishes in
huge servings. Family and friends will surely enjoy sharing their best -selling platters.
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BOY ZUGBA
Boy Zugba is another creation from the owners of Bigby’s with the concept
centering on Filipino street eats. The restaurant has an accent wall that
features a comic strip while the rest of the place shows hugot lines that can
put anyone in a good mood.

CUCINA
HIGALA
“Cucina” is the Spanish term for the kitchen while “Higala” is a Visayan term for
friends. CDO is known as the “City of Golden Friendship” hence the name and
the ambiance of the restaurant.
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CIRCA 1850
EATERY
The cozy eatery has a combination of
comfort food and healthy dishes on the menu. Circa 1850 is the place to go if you
want a “deliciously natural” experience. The
restaurant comes from the creators of
Sentro 1850, Rene Sia and Eric Yap. It
serves meals using organic produce

from local
farmers.

HIGH RIDGE
Davao’s Jack Ridge inspired the concept of CDO’s High Ridge. High Ridge is a
restaurant on the highest point of the city. You can have a 360 -degree view of CDO
after enjoying the local and international inspired dishes. The rustic design and
refreshing greenery of the restaurant are ideal for romantic dates and family
gatherings.
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PANAGATAN
Panagatan is Opol’s famous seafood restaurant located in Centrio Mall. The word is a
Cebuano term that means ‘fishing ground’ or ‘fish catching site .’ The restaurant has a view
of Macalajar Bay, and part of it is on the water. It allows the patrons to enjoy the salty
breeze while indulging in music acts and performances. It also resembles a giant nipa hut,
which adds to the identity and feeling of bei ng back to the roots of the Filipino culture.
People come to Pangatan to enjoy the
fresh picks from the sea. The
restaurant’s menu consists of baked,
fried, grilled and soup variants.

FAMOUS ACCOMODATIONS
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LIMKETKAI LUXE HOTEL

(4 STAR HOTEL)

In a polished tower, this formal hotel is 3 km from St Augustine

Metropolitan Cathedral, and 8 km from the replica tribal houses of the
Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village.

SEDA
CENTRIO
(4 STAR HOTEL)

A 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this

modern hotel connected to Centrio Mall is 11
km from Opol Beach and 12 km from Mapawa
Nature Park.
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1A EXPRESS HOTEL
(3 STAR HOTEL)

Surrounded by shops and dining options, this casual business hotel is 5

minutes on foot from Gaisano City Mall, and a 2-minute walk from the
nearest bus stop.

THE PACIFICO BOUTIQUE

HOTEL CDO
(3 STAR HOTEL)

Great location overall for sightseeing,

recreation, and getting around. They have an
awesome rooftop bar/cafe, our room was clean,
modern and nice.
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RED PLANET CAGAYAN DE ORO
(2 STAR HOTEL)

Off Cagayan de Oro National Highway, this

streamlined hotel is a 5-minute walk from
Centrio Mall and a 10-minute walk from the
Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures.

UNIQUE DISHES OF CDO

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SINUGLAW
Northern Mindanao is proud to present its unique spin on
kinilaw. Sinuglaw is a mix of sinugba and kinilaw – two dishes common in
Filipino palate.
Sinugba is grilled pork belly while kinilaw (ceviche-style) is raw fish,
usually tuna, soaked in a
cocktail of vinegar and citrus
juices. The kinilaw in Mindanao
is unique because of the suwa
and tabon-tabon included in the
mix. Tabon-tabon is a tropical
fruit that grows in the
wilderness of Mindanao, that
looks like the more familiar
chico.

BINAKI (SWEET TAMALES)

Binaki is steamed cake made of grated

young corn with powdered milk, baking
powder and sugar mixed with water. It
is a known delicacy of Northern
Mindanao and was originally a
homemade dessert in Bukidnon.

In the native language, naming the

delicacy “binaki” is pretty weird since
the term sounds like baki, which is the
vernacular for frog. This delicacy has nothing to do with frogs, though, and
it doesn’t taste like one either. The assumption as to why it is called like
that is maybe because the corn cake when wrapped with corn husk
resembles frog legs.
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PIGOK FISH

Pigok fish has a distinct quality. Its meat is

sweet and tender. It also has a smooth texture
and savory aroma when cooked. A kilo of Pigok
costs more than Php 4,000. Its rarity matches its
price so it is mostly enjoyed by people who can
afford it. It is often called as the “President’s
Fish”. Affluent people including the President
are those who can afford a meal of the rare
fish.Unfortunately, Ludong and Pigok are
endangered species. According to
Administrative Circular 27, anyone who plans to
catch the endangered fish faces a fine of P80
000.

OSTRICH MEAT

Kagay-anons enjoy the low-fat protein alternative to red

meat, thanks to Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile
Farms, Inc. The farm is owned and operated by the
Limketkai Family. It was established in 1996 and
continues to breed ostrich for commercial supply.

PUTO MAYA
Puto Maya is another favorite afternoon
kakanin of Filipinos. The South’s version
uses sticky rice from their neighboring
province, Bukidnon. The snack includes
white and purple rice and fresh coconut
milk. Combined with ginger and sugar, it
cooks in a constant simmer.
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REMEMBER ME
Known as Soup No. 5 or RM, Remember
Me is a treat in the streets. Remember
Me is a broth made of bovine innards,
tendons, and a horse’s private parts.
Tourists are excited to try it because it is
a so-called aphrodisiac. Moreover, the
exotic dish is the locals’ cure for
headaches after a night of drinking.

PROBEN

Proben is short for proventriculus, an

organ that is part of the chicken’s
digestive system. The pieces are
breaded in flour or cornstarch then
fried.
Proben is available in mobile carts and
wheeled stalls. Like most street food, it
is cooked on the spot and skewered in
bamboo sticks. A stick costs five pesos
and includes four pieces of proben. You
can dip it in the special sauce made by
the vendors. You can choose from the
three dips they have in the cart.
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FAMOUS FESTIVALS
Philippines festivals can be religious, cultural, or both held to honor the
local Roman Catholic patron saint of the town/city, to commemorate local
history and culture, to promote the community’s products, or to celebrate a
bountiful harvest.
KUYAMIS FESTIVAL
(January 05-10 – Misamis Oriental Province)

Historical jottings and sources reveal that

KUYAMIS is the original name of MISAMIS before the Spanish colonizers came.
Kuyamis Festival of the Province of Misamis Oriental highlights and showcases of
products and by-products made out of Cocunut tree. It is a variety of sweet coconut,
which was a staple food of the earliest known Negrito settlers of Misamis.
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KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL
(28 August – Cagayan de Oro City)

Every August of the year, the most

celebrated event of Cagayan de Oro,
the culture-rich and colorful Kagay-an
Festival happens. It is held every 28th
day of August, which is the feast day of
St. Augustine– patron saint of the City of
Cagayan de oro. The festival is a three-
week celebration that starts on the first
week of August with activities like
pageant competitions, marathons,
agricultural trade fairs, cultural street
dancing parade, exhibition and
sponsored events to patron and fluvial
parade.

SAKAY SAKAY FESTIVAL

( 3rd Week of January – Balingasag, Misamis Oriental)

Balingasag, Misamis Oriental locals

show their devotion to the image of
Sto. Niño with dance and parade
along the streets. The highlights of
the festival is the Sakay-sakay
Fluvial Parade at Balingasag
Macalajar Bay . It is said to give
blessing to the locals. Both locals
and tourists visit Balingasag around
January to experience Sakay-
Sakay festival.
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HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
(July 12 – Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental)

The festival is highlighted by a street

dancing competition depicting how
Laguindingan became one of the
municipalities of Misamis Oriental.

KALINGA FESTIVAL
(STREET
PAGEANTRY) (July 22
– Gingoog City, Misamis
Oriental)

The Kalinga Festival in Gingoog City

features street dancing, cultural

presentations. People call it Street Pageantry

with several festive activities showcasing art,
and ingenuity in customs. The locals also
have a trade fair, in observance of the city’s
charter day.

TRIVIA