Country Philippines Barangays Area 44.23 km² Province Misamis Oriental | Founded June 8, 1963 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Local time Saturday 2:22 PM Number of airports 1 | |
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Region Northern Mindanao (Region X) District 2nd district of Misamis Oriental Weather 28°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 83% Humidity | ||
Laguindingan is a fourth class municipality in the Province of Misamis Oriental on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24,405 people. Most notable landmark is the Laguindingan Airport, located between Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.
Contents
- Map of Laguindingan Misamis Oriental Philippines
- Barangays
- History
- Economy
- Attractions
- Town events
- Transportation
- Education
- References
Map of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Barangays
Laguindingan is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
History
Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "daligdig", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "digan", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials. The name later evolved into "Laguindingan" because it is easier to pronounce and has a melodious sound.
The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifest the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A brave man named Calixto Caseres together with his family moved in from Alubijid and settled for good. Other settlers followed and soon the place became a thriving community. A number of Cagayan de Oro civilians and government officials hide in Laguindingan during the second world war. Blocking force was established in Laguindingan that let Japanese soldiers to use boat instead going to Iligan. The Philippine Independent Church was the first religious order established in the early community. The religious presence was evidenced by the Chapel erected on the highest promontory now known as Salcedo's Hill. The cross still stand today. the silent witness of the establishment of the now growing town.
Laguindingan, was a sitio of Alubijid under the municipality of Cagayan de Oro. The first Barrio Teniente was Mariano Salcedo (from Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro) which was appointed by the Alcalde de Cagayan. When Alubijid became a municipality, Proceso Pacana became the first Barrio Lieutenant until the end of World War II. Later a move to make Laguindingan a municipality was spearheaded by Glicerio Salcedo (Teniente del Barrio) who became the first Municipal Mayor of the town. The barangays that joined the move for township was known as the Sulawan Block namely: Kibaghot, Sinai, Mauswagon, Moog, Gasi, Aromahon, Tubajon, Sambulawan, Lapad and Liberty. On June 23, 1963 through House Bill No. 5612, President Diosdado Macapagal signed RA 3824, creating the municipality of Laguindingan.
Sambulawan derived from the word "Sulawan" because the place is situated on a hill or in Bisaya " ilaya" going up where the sun rises its bright lights is glaring to the eye, thus " Sulaw" in bisaya. The place is also known as a place of "sabungan" or where cock fights are held.
Economy
Laguindingan Misamis Oriental is now the new gateway to Northern Mindanao. It is where the new Laguindingan Airport is located replacing the old Lumbia Airport of Cagayan de Oro. The Cooperative that has a mission or Rural Electrification sits here which is MORESCO-1 Head Office. It has a power distribution franchise for the west part of Misamis Oriental from the towns of Opol to Lugait . It operates in 15 barrios of Cagayan de Oro City and the whole town and baranggay of Talakag ,Bukidnon and portions of baranggay's in Iligan City. Other production plants located here is the MINDOACO (Mindanao Oxygen Acetylene Corporation).Another growing industry is the hand crafted silk. The Mindanao silk which is woven by members of Ayala Beneficiaries Association Inc., based in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental affected by the construction of the airport.
Laguindingan is also well known for its famous sea food every Saturday Market also known as "Tabu" in bisaya. Here you can buy and eat sea urchins in bottles, sea weeds, sea clams and snails, and the famous cure for arthritis the sea cucumber with the barbecue fish on sticks also known in bisaya as "Tinap-an" and the delicious fish rich in Omega 3 oil also known as " Pinyahun". Fishes from neighboring towns are also brought here for trading.
The common agricultural produce aside from corn or Maize, cassava and copra is the " Finest Tobacco".This has driven the town to progress and its neighboring towns for decades. The tobacco industry before the Airport is also an attraction for Businessmen.
The Saturday market had also made the town famous for the lives stock industry were cows, pigs, chickens and goats were traded.Neighboring towns Alubijid, Elsalvador, Alubijid and Libertad had benefited from this trading as well as Cagayan de Oro City, where here the Lechonero's get those young pork here.
Today another flourishing industry for Beach tourism being developed is also the scuba diving where the rich exotic sea creatures are found in the sea of Tubajon Laguindingan Misamis Oriental.
Attractions
Town events
There are several notable events in the town. Each barangays or barrios has its own feast locally known as Fiesta literally as festivals honoring their patron saints after achieving recognition in their own rights.
Transportation
Laguindingan does not have sea transportation facilities. Nearby Cagayan de Oro City is the main entry point to Misamis Oriental. From there, one would then take a bus or jeepneys from the Westbound-Bulua Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal.
Education
Public schools: