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PHILIPPINE HISTORY

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LAGNASON,SHIELOU C.

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ERIC TRABASAS
 HISTORY OF TANGUB

Tangub came from the word “tangkub”, a Subanen word for rice container made of
tree bark woven together by rattan strips. A Spanish soldier on patrol in the area found a
dead man whom the Subanens described as bitten by a snake inside the “tangkub” when he
checked if there was still rice in the container. Not understanding the dialect, the soldiers
reported that there was a dead man from “tangkub” and the name stuck, which later on
was changed to Tangub.

Trade and commerce emerged when many agricultural products were harvested, and the
Subanos bartered their land for goods brought in by other Christian settlers. Years after,
Chinese merchants settled in this place and helped to hasten the transportation of the
settlements into a civilized communities. Tangub became successful during the years 1898-
1910.

Tangub became a municipality in the 19th century by virtue of an executive order by

American Governor-General Dwight Davis. There was also a time that the name of the
municipality was changed to “Regidor”; however the orginal name was also restored a few
years later. Then on June 17, 1967 under Republic Act No.5136, Tangub became a
chartered city.

Population/ Language/ Area

As of 2010, Tangub City recorded a total population of 31,326.

Tangub City is located at the southern part of the province of Misamis Occidental, forming
a D-shape. It is bounded by Mt. malindang in the north, Ozamiz City in the east, Panguil
Bay in the south and the municipality of Bonifacio in the west. Travelers can reach the
place through plane for just an hour and a half from Manila; 30 minutes by plane from
Cebu City; and an overnight travel by boat from Cebu City; and three hours and thirty
minutes by public utility bus from Cagayan de Oro City.

Sheltered by the mighty Mt. Malindang Range and embraced by the placid Panguil Bay,
Tangub City is composed of fifty-five barangays spread over a land area of 16,572 hectares.
The topography is approximately 40% plain along the coast of Panguil Bay and 6% rolling
and hilly, gradually rising to the Mt. Malindang National Forest Reservation area. The city
does not have high rise buildings and traffic congestion.
 HISTORY OF OZAMIS

Before Ozamiz was created, it was then a part of a town called Misamis.

The development of the old Spanish town, Misamis, was all because of the
presence of the Spanish garrison stationed at the stone fort named Nuestra
Señora dela Conception del Triunfo which was constructed about 18th century in
so that the piratical activities will be controlled, which was originating in the
nearby Lanao area. In 1850, the town of Misamis became the capital of the
District of Misamis.

After the Second World War, Misamis became a chartered city by virtue of
Republic Act 321 on July 16, 1948. RA 321 also renamed Misamis to Ozamiz
after a WW-II hero José Ozámiz who hailed from the province of Misamis
Occidental and who at one time also served as its governor.

Population/ Language/ Area

Last 2010, Ozamiz City recorded a total population of 131,527, inhabiting a land
area of 16,407 hectares. The city is characterized by its low flat elevation in
urban areas rising in slope upward to the west as it approaches the interior. The
terrain toward the western border is particularly rugged and very sparsely
settled as hills and rolling lands are among its physical features.