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Surigao del Norte was once a part of an old territory that existed in Northeastern Mindanao called "Caraga" named after the people called "Calagans" who were believed to be of Visayan origin. They were the inhabitants of the province that time. In 1538, Francisco de Castro, a Portuguese-born Spaniard in the expedition from Ternate in search of Loaisa, landed on what presently is Surigao del Norte province. Thereupon he baptized the inhabitants to Christianity. Historically, the early Spanish settlements were established in Tandag. In 1638, the Recollects had a residence in the towns of Tandag, Butuan, Sidargo (Siargao), Bislig and Linao, a town located in the interior of Agusan. |
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OUR PEOPLE
The Surigaonon is basically of rich Malay stock with a sprinkling of Chinese, Japanese and Arab blood. Glints of European and American culture could also be identified in the Surigaonon culture. The province has a population of roughly 450,000, and it is hard to distinguish accurately the lines between stocks. During the later periods, migrants from Luzon and Visayas flocked to the province in a hope for greener pastures. Inspired by the "gold rush", they decided to permanently settle here. This resulted to intermarriages with the natives.
The people are peace-loving and gentle. The favorable climate makes them non-temperamental. They have the humor of the Visayan, the frugality of the Ilocano, and the other traits that still surface. All of which are inherited from their forebears who ventured into this part of the archipelago. |
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