ANG KASAYSAYAN NG CAGAYAN DE ORO | THE CITY OF GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP

Hello kaTROPAS !! #cagayandeoro #cagayandeorocity #history 📍The Cagayan de Oro area was continuously inhabited by Late neolithic  to iron ages  Austronician cultures. The oldest human remains discovered was from the Huluga Cave, once used as a burial place by the natives. A skullcap sent to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography  in 1977 was dated to be from between 350 and 377 AD. The caves have yielded numerous artifacts, but most areas have been badly damaged by guano collectors and amateur  treasure hunters. Associated with the cave is the Huluga Open Site, believed to be the site of the primary pre-colonial settlement in the region identified as "Himologan" by the first Spanish missionaries. The site is located about eight kilometers from present-day Cagayan de Oro. The discovery of a grave site in 2009 uncovered remains of Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) celadon ware and Sukhothai period (1238–1347 AD) Sangkhalok ceramic ware, in addition to body ornaments and stone tools. It indicates that the region was part of the ancient maritime trading network of Southeast Asia. Skulls recovered from the sites show that native Kagay-anons practiced artificial cranial deformation  since childhood as a mark of social status, similar to skulls from archeological sites in neighboring Butuan. The Huluga Open Site was extensively damaged in 2001 to give way to a bridge project by the local administration. It was the source of controversy when a team from the University of the Philippines-Archaeological Studies Program dismissed the archeological importance of the site by declaring it as a "camp-like area" and not a settlement and thus not worthy of heritage protection under the laws. It was alleged by local conservationists that the UP-ASP team were influenced by the local government so the bridge project could continue. The site is still not protected and continues to be quarried, despite protests by local historians and archeologists. Finally, on January 10, 1899, 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 300 years under the Spanish oppression, the Philippines have been handed over by the Spaniards to the Americans in merit of the 1898 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, 1900, 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, 1900, a force led by General Nicolas Capistrano with the resistance fighters, conducted a surprise attack at dawn. It began when one of Capistrano’s warriors roared as they killed an American guard, which then alerted the American soldiers in their slumber. This clash is widely known as the “Battle of Cagayan de Misamis”. 52 of the Lumad Warriors have been killed in action, 9 were wounded, and 10 were captured. However, the Americans only tallied 4 deaths in their side together with 9 wounded soldiers. Depicted below are series of pictures of the capture of Capistrano and his men. When the war ceased, Misamis Congressman Pedro S. Baculio never wasted his time and pressed a request in the Philippine Congress to declare Cagayan de Misamis as a city. With the help of his attempt, on December 17, 1949, Congressman Emmanuel Pelaez presented the House Bill No. 54, an act that confirmed the creation of Cagayan de Oro City. Then on June 15, 1950, President Elpidio Quirino conclusively signed the city charter. “de Oro” affixed to “Cagayan” based on Congressman Pelaez’s request, in appreciation of the gold mining of the 1500s that were present in the barrios of Cagayan de Oro. On 1948, the Barrio of El Salvador has been declared as a town. Opol has also been separated and was acknowledged as a town on 1950. The last Mayor of the municipality of Cagayan de Misamis and first Mayor of Cagayan de Oro City was Max Y. Suniel. For queries, comments or suggestions, please comment below. Let's discuss more. *Note: "Any additional facts about the topic is highly appreciated." "Credits to the Photos Owner" Facebook page:   / tropasong49   sincerely yours; twofineskey THANK YOU FOR WATCHING Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.