Cagayan de Oro City: Comprehensive Reviewer with Images
Himologan / Huluga Settlement
The ancient settlement of Himologan in Huluga served as the original pre-colonial
community.
Spanish Colonial Period
The Spaniards moved the settlement to the plains and established Cotta de Cagayan.
American Period
The Americans introduced public education, roads, and modern governance.
World War II
CDO was bombed in 1942, occupied, and later liberated in 1945.
Cityhood & Modern Era
Became a city in 1950 under RA 521, now a highly urbanized center.
Festivals
The Higalaay Festival is the major annual celebration every August.
Bibliography
- City Government of Cagayan de Oro. (n.d.). History of Cagayan de Oro City.
- Madigan, F. C. (1963). The Early History of Cagayan de Oro. Philippine Studies.
- Satur, L. M. B. (2003). Transformation of Cagayan de Oro, 1945–1980.
- Tolod, L. G. (2024). Cultural Evolution of CDO's Higalaay Festival.
- BLGF. (2015). Festivals in Region X.
- NDRRMC. (2011–2012). Sendong Reports.