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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iligan
Iligan, officially the City of Iligan or simply Iligan City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Iligan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iligan) is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region, Philippines. It is geographically within the province of Lanao del Norte but administered independently from the province. It was once part of Central Mindanao (Region 12) until the province was moved under Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2001.[4]
Iligan has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometres (314.04 sq mi),[2] making it one of the 10 largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area. It had a population of 342,618 inhabitants in the 2015 census.[3]
The name Iligan is from the Higaunon (Lumad/Native of Iligan) word « Ilig » which means « to go downstream ».
Iligan City had its beginnings in the village of Bayug, four (4) kilometers north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers. The monotony of indigenous life in the territory was broken when in the later part of the 16th century, the inhabitants were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island kingdom of Panglao.
In the accounts of Jesuit historian Francisco Combes, the Mollucan King of Ternate invaded Panglao. This caused Panglaons to flee in large numbers to Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte.
In Dapitan, the surviving Prince of Panglao Pagbuaya, received Legazpi’s expedition in 1565. Later, Pagbuaya’s son Manook was baptized Pedro Manuel Manook. Sometime after the conquest of Camarines by the Spaniards in 1573, the Christianized Manook subdued the Higaunon village in Bayug the same year and established it as one of the earliest Christian settlements in the country. The settlement survived other raids from other enemies, and, because of their faith in God and in their patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel, the early Iliganons moved their settlement from Bayug to Iligan, which the Augustinian Recollects founded as a mission in 1609.[5]
The Jesuits replaced the Recollects in 1639. Iligan was the Spaniards’ base of operations in attempting to conquer and Christianize the Lanao area throughout its history. A stone fort called Fort St. Francis Xavier was built in 1642 where Iliganons sought refuge during raids by bandits. But again, the fort sank due to floods. Another fort was built and this was named Fort Victoria or Cota de Iligan.
In 1850, because of floods, Don Remigio Cabili, then Iligan’s governadorcillo, built another fort and moved the poblacion of the old Iligan located at the mouth of Tubod River west of the old market to its present site.
Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832. However, it did not have an independent religious administration because it was part of Cagayan de Oro, the provincial capital. It was one of the biggest municipalities of Misamis Province.
The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899, paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900.
In 1903, the Moro Province was created. Iligan, because of its Moro residents was taken away from the Misamis Province. Then Iligan became the capital of the Lanao District and seat of the government where the American officials lived and held office. Later in 1907 the capital of the Lanao District was transferred to Dansalan.[6]
In 1914, under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province (1903–1913), Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios together with the municipal district of Mandulog. After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years, Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942.
The liberation in Iligan by the Philippine Commonwealth forces attacked by the Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 to 1945 when the war ended. On November 15, 1944, the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation.[7]
Using the same territorial definition as a municipality, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16, 1950.[8] It was declared a first class city in 1969 and was reclassified as First Class City « A » on July 1, 1977 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 465. In 1983, Iligan was again reclassified as a highly urbanized city.
Republic Act No. 9724, an Act separating the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on October 20, 2009.[9]
Iligan City is bounded on the north by the 3 municipalities of Misamis Oriental (namely Lugait, Manticao and Opol), to the south by the 3 municipalities of Lanao del Norte (Baloi, Linamon and Tagoloan) and the 2 municipalities of Lanao del Sur (Kapai and Tagoloan II), to the north-east by Cagayan de Oro City, to the east by the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon; and to the west by Iligan Bay.
To the west, Iligan Bay provides ferry and container ship transportation. East of the city, flat cultivated coastal land gives way to steep volcanic hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known.
Iligan City is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.[2]
Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location the city does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt) And also because of the mountains that are surrounding the city.
Iligan is predominantly Christian, with Catholics constituting the majority of the Christians (71%). Iliganons are composed of the Cebuano speaking locals and the minorities are mainly Muslim (26%) Maranaos,and Higaonons.
Some Tagalog and other cultural minorities and immigrants from other places inhabit Iligan. It is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures: the Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, the Higaonon of Bukidnon, and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country. It is known for its diverse culture.
Cebuano is the major language in the city (about 93%). The rest speak Tagalog, Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray-Waray. The majority of the population can speak and understand English.
Saint Michael is widely regarded as the Patron saint of the city. The city fiesta in devotion to the saint, called the Diyandi Festival, is held every September 29. He is locally known by the Spanish version of his name, Señor San Miguel. Devotion to him is common to Muslims and Christians in Iligan.
Iligan is known as the Industrial Center of the South and its economy is largely based on heavy industries. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus IV, VI and VII hydroelectric plants. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement and flour mills.
After the construction of Maria Cristina (Agus VI) Hydroelectric Plant by National Power Corporation (NPC, NAPOCOR) in 1950, the city experienced rapid industrialization and continued until the late 1980s. The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC), was also established in 1962.[11]
During the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, the city experienced severe economic slowdown. A number of industrial plants were closed, notably the National Steel Corporation.[12]
The city made its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation, renamed Global Steelworks Infrastructures, Inc. (GSII) in 2004.[13] On October 2005, GSII officially took a new corporate name: Global Steel Philippines (SPV-AMC), Inc.[14]
Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao.
Iligan is known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of the numerous waterfalls located within its area. There are about 24 waterfalls in the city. The most famous as well as the city’s major landmark, is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city, harnessed by Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.
Other famous waterfalls in the city are, Tinago Falls, accessible through a 300-step staircase in Barangay Ditucalan. Mimbalut Falls in Barangay Buru-un, Abaga Falls in Barangay Suarez, and Dodiongan Falls in Barangay Bonbonon.
List of waterfalls in Iligan:
Waterfall hopping is now becoming one of the popular activities for eco-tourists in Iligan City.
Iligan is one of the few cities in the Philippines and the only city in Mindanao where one can find a tartanilla, a horse-drawn carriage, plying the main streets from Badelles Street in Pala-o to Barangay Tambacan.
Kasadya Merrymaking and Street Dancing is Iligan City’s month-long cultural celebration held every month of September and concludes on the feast day of Saint Michael on September 29. The highlight of the event is Kasadya Street Dancing, a ritual dance offered to the patron saint as thanksgiving.
The Kasadya Merry Making and Street Dancing has been renamed Sayaw Saulog in 2014.
Iligan City is a highly urbanized city and is politically independent from the Province of Lanao del Norte. Registered voters of the city no longer vote for provincial candidates such as the Governor and Vice Governor unlike its nearby towns that make up the provinces as a result of its charter as a city in the 1950s.
Iligan City’s seat of government, the city hall, is located at Buhanginan Hills in Barangay Pala-o. The local government structure is composed of one mayor, one vice-mayor and twelve councilors. Each official is elected publicly to a 3-year term and can be re-elected up to 3 terms in succession. The day-to-day administration of the city is handled by the city administrator.
The Port of Iligan is located along the northern central coastal area of Mindanao facing the Iligan Bay with geographical coordinates of approximately 8°13′56″N 124°13′54″E. It is 795 kilometres (494 mi) south-west of Metro Manila.[15]
It serves the port users and passengers coming from the hinterlands of the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, parts of Misamis Oriental, and the Cities of Iligan and Marawi.[15]
There are five major passenger and cargo shipping lines operating in the Port of Iligan serving Manila, Cebu City, Ozamiz City, Dipolog City, Tagbilaran City, Siquijor, Siquijor and Lazi, Siquijor routes. These are 2GO Travel, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Gothong Southern, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines and Orlines Sea-Land Transport.
There are around seven private seaports in Iligan operated by their respective heavy industry companies. These private seaports can be found in Barangays Maria Cristina, Suarez, Tomas L. Cabili, Sta. Filomena, and Kiwalan.
The main airport is Laguindingan Airport (IATA: CGY; ICAO: RPMY), located in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, which opened on June 15, 2013,[16] the airport replaced Lumbia Airport as the main airport of Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao.[17] It has daily commercial flights to and from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga via PAL Express, and Cebu Pacific.
Maria Cristina Airport (IATA: IGN; ICAO: RPMI), is located in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, and was the main airport of Iligan in the late 1980s. Aerolift Philippines, a now-defunct regional airline, ceased its services when its passenger plane crashed into some structures at the end of the runway of the Manila Domestic Airport in 1990 which resulted to its bankruptcy.[18][19] Thus, it ended its service to Iligan’s airport at Balo-i which also resulted in the closure of the airport. Philippine Airlines served the city for many years before ending flights in 1998 due to the Asian financial crisis.
There are two main bus terminals in Iligan.
Rural Transit (RTMI) and Super 5 Transport are the dominant public bus companies with daily trips from and to Iligan. Passenger vans and jeeps also services various municipalities in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Misamis Oriental.
The public modes of transportation within the city are Jeepneys, Taxis, and Pedicabs. « Tartanillas » service main roads in Barangay Pala-o and Barangay Tambacan.
The City of Iligan has one state university and seven private colleges specialized in Engineering and Information Technology, Health Services, Maritime Science, Business and Administration, Primary and Secondary Education, and Arts and Social Sciences.
With a total of 181 schools (106 public; 75 private; 17 madaris) including vocational and technical schools, Iligan City has an average literacy rate of 94.71, one of the highest in the whole Philippines.
One of the few autonomous external campuses of the Mindanao State University and « the light-bearer of the several campuses of the MSU System. »[20] It is not only one of the best universities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions but considered as well as one of the best universities in Philippines with a standing of being within the top ten (10) best universities in the country with excellence in Science and Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Natural Sciences.
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Iligan City’s pioneering communication companies are PLDT-MaraTel, Bayan Telecommunications Inc. and Italtel, a government controlled communications system then followed. Recently major national carriers such as PilTel, Globe Telecom, Mobile telecommunications are catered by Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular are serving the telecommunication needs of Iligan City.
The city has three local television channels. They are ABS-CBN, GMA Network and ABS-CBN Sports+Action. The city also has eight FM and one AM radio station.
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Iligan
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | |
| Province | Lanao del Norte (geographically only) | |
| District | Lone District of Iligan City | |
| Settled | 1575 (as Bayug, now part of Iligan) 1609 (as Iligan) |
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| Incorporated | 1914 (as municipality) | |
| Cityhood | June 16, 1950 | |
| Highly Urbanized City | November 22, 1983 | |
| Barangays | 44 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Congressman | Frederick Siao (UNA) | |
| • Acting Mayor | Jemar Vera Cruz (NPC) | |
| • Acting Vice-Mayor | Samuel Pondoc Huertas (NPC) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 813.37 km2 (314.04 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
| • Total | 342,618 | |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 9200 | |
| Dialing code | 63 | |
| Website | www.iligan.gov.ph | |
Iligan, officially the City of Iligan or simply Iligan City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Iligan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iligan) is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region, Philippines. It is geographically within the province of Lanao del Norte but administered independently from the province. It was once part of Central Mindanao (Region 12) until the province was moved under Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2001.[4]
Iligan has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometres (314.04 sq mi),[2] making it one of the 10 largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area. It had a population of 342,618 inhabitants in the 2015 census.[3]
Contents
- 1 Etymology
- 2 History
- 3 Geography
- 4 Demographics
- 5 Economy
- 6 Tourism
- 7 Local government
- 8 Transportation
- 9 Education
- 10 Telecommunications and media
- 11 Notable people
- 12 Sister Cities
- 13 See also
- 14 References
- 15 External links
Etymology
The name Iligan is from the Higaunon (Lumad/Native of Iligan) word « Ilig » which means « to go downstream ».
History
Pre Colonial Era
Iligan City had its beginnings in the village of Bayug, four (4) kilometers north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers. The monotony of indigenous life in the territory was broken when in the later part of the 16th century, the inhabitants were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island kingdom of Panglao.
In the accounts of Jesuit historian Francisco Combes, the Mollucan King of Ternate invaded Panglao. This caused Panglaons to flee in large numbers to Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte.
In Dapitan, the surviving Prince of Panglao Pagbuaya, received Legazpi’s expedition in 1565. Later, Pagbuaya’s son Manook was baptized Pedro Manuel Manook. Sometime after the conquest of Camarines by the Spaniards in 1573, the Christianized Manook subdued the Higaunon village in Bayug the same year and established it as one of the earliest Christian settlements in the country. The settlement survived other raids from other enemies, and, because of their faith in God and in their patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel, the early Iliganons moved their settlement from Bayug to Iligan, which the Augustinian Recollects founded as a mission in 1609.[5]
Spanish era
The Jesuits replaced the Recollects in 1639. Iligan was the Spaniards’ base of operations in attempting to conquer and Christianize the Lanao area throughout its history. A stone fort called Fort St. Francis Xavier was built in 1642 where Iliganons sought refuge during raids by bandits. But again, the fort sank due to floods. Another fort was built and this was named Fort Victoria or Cota de Iligan.
In 1850, because of floods, Don Remigio Cabili, then Iligan’s governadorcillo, built another fort and moved the poblacion of the old Iligan located at the mouth of Tubod River west of the old market to its present site.
Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832. However, it did not have an independent religious administration because it was part of Cagayan de Oro, the provincial capital. It was one of the biggest municipalities of Misamis Province.
The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899, paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900.
American era
Iligan, circa 1903-1913
In 1903, the Moro Province was created. Iligan, because of its Moro residents was taken away from the Misamis Province. Then Iligan became the capital of the Lanao District and seat of the government where the American officials lived and held office. Later in 1907 the capital of the Lanao District was transferred to Dansalan.[6]
In 1914, under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province (1903–1913), Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios together with the municipal district of Mandulog. After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years, Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942.
The liberation in Iligan by the Philippine Commonwealth forces attacked by the Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 to 1945 when the war ended. On November 15, 1944, the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation.[7]
Cityhood
Using the same territorial definition as a municipality, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16, 1950.[8] It was declared a first class city in 1969 and was reclassified as First Class City « A » on July 1, 1977 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 465. In 1983, Iligan was again reclassified as a highly urbanized city.
Lone district
Republic Act No. 9724, an Act separating the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on October 20, 2009.[9]
Geography
Iligan City is bounded on the north by the 3 municipalities of Misamis Oriental (namely Lugait, Manticao and Opol), to the south by the 3 municipalities of Lanao del Norte (Baloi, Linamon and Tagoloan) and the 2 municipalities of Lanao del Sur (Kapai and Tagoloan II), to the north-east by Cagayan de Oro City, to the east by the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon; and to the west by Iligan Bay.
To the west, Iligan Bay provides ferry and container ship transportation. East of the city, flat cultivated coastal land gives way to steep volcanic hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known.
Barangays
Iligan City is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.[2]
- Abuno
- Acmac
- Bagong Silang
- Bonbonon
- Bunawan
- Buru-un
- Dalipuga
- Del Carmen
- Digkilaan
- Ditucalan
- Dulag
- Hinaplanon
- Hindang
- Kabacsanan
- Kalilangan
- Kiwalan
- Lanipao
- Luinab
- Mahayahay
- Mainit
- Mandulog
- Maria Cristina
- Pala-o
- Panoroganan
- Poblacion
- Puga-an
- Rogongon
- San Miguel
- San Roque
- Santiago
- Saray-Tibanga (Saray)
- Santa Elena
- Santa Filomena
- Santo Rosario
- Suarez
- Tambacan
- Tibanga (Canaway)
- Tipanoy
- Tomas L. Cabili (Tominobo Proper)
- Tubod
- Ubaldo D. Laya
- Upper Hinaplanon
- Upper Tominobo
- Villaverde
Climate
Iligan falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location the city does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt) And also because of the mountains that are surrounding the city.
Demographics
Interior of Saint Michael Cathedral in Iligan
| Population census of Iligan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 226,568 | — |
| 1995 | 273,004 | +3.56% |
| 2000 | 285,061 | +0.93% |
| 2007 | 308,046 | +1.08% |
| 2010 | 322,821 | +1.72% |
| 2015 | 342,618 | +1.14% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][10] | ||
Iligan is predominantly Christian, with Catholics constituting the majority of the Christians (71%). Iliganons are composed of the Cebuano speaking locals and the minorities are mainly Muslim (26%) Maranaos,and Higaonons.
Some Tagalog and other cultural minorities and immigrants from other places inhabit Iligan. It is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures: the Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, the Higaonon of Bukidnon, and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country. It is known for its diverse culture.
Language
Cebuano is the major language in the city (about 93%). The rest speak Tagalog, Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray-Waray. The majority of the population can speak and understand English.
Patron saint
Saint Michael is widely regarded as the Patron saint of the city. The city fiesta in devotion to the saint, called the Diyandi Festival, is held every September 29. He is locally known by the Spanish version of his name, Señor San Miguel. Devotion to him is common to Muslims and Christians in Iligan.
Economy
Echiverri Street, Iligan
Iligan is known as the Industrial Center of the South and its economy is largely based on heavy industries. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus IV, VI and VII hydroelectric plants. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement and flour mills.
After the construction of Maria Cristina (Agus VI) Hydroelectric Plant by National Power Corporation (NPC, NAPOCOR) in 1950, the city experienced rapid industrialization and continued until the late 1980s. The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC), was also established in 1962.[11]
During the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, the city experienced severe economic slowdown. A number of industrial plants were closed, notably the National Steel Corporation.[12]
The city made its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation, renamed Global Steelworks Infrastructures, Inc. (GSII) in 2004.[13] On October 2005, GSII officially took a new corporate name: Global Steel Philippines (SPV-AMC), Inc.[14]
Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor
Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao.
Tourism
City of Majestic Waterfalls
Maria Cristina Falls
Iligan is known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of the numerous waterfalls located within its area. There are about 24 waterfalls in the city. The most famous as well as the city’s major landmark, is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city, harnessed by Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.
Other famous waterfalls in the city are, Tinago Falls, accessible through a 300-step staircase in Barangay Ditucalan. Mimbalut Falls in Barangay Buru-un, Abaga Falls in Barangay Suarez, and Dodiongan Falls in Barangay Bonbonon.
List of waterfalls in Iligan:
- Abaga Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Dalipuga Falls
- Digkianlao Falls
- Dodiongan Falls
- Gata Falls
- Guimbalolan Falls
- Hindang Falls
- Ikog Falls
- Kalisaon Falls
- Kalubihon Falls
- Kamadahan Falls
- Kibalang Falls
- Languyon Falls
- Langilanon Falls
- Limunsudan Falls
- Linanot Falls
- Lumbatin Falls
- Malaigang Falls
- Malapacan Falls
- Malinao Falls
- Maria Cristina Falls
- Mimbalut Falls
- Pampam Falls
- Pindarangahan Falls
- Rogongon Falls
- Sikyop Falls
- Tinago Falls
Waterfall hopping is now becoming one of the popular activities for eco-tourists in Iligan City.
Tartanillas
Iligan is one of the few cities in the Philippines and the only city in Mindanao where one can find a tartanilla, a horse-drawn carriage, plying the main streets from Badelles Street in Pala-o to Barangay Tambacan.
Kasadya Merrymaking and Street Dancing
Kasadya Merrymaking and Street Dancing is Iligan City’s month-long cultural celebration held every month of September and concludes on the feast day of Saint Michael on September 29. The highlight of the event is Kasadya Street Dancing, a ritual dance offered to the patron saint as thanksgiving.
The Kasadya Merry Making and Street Dancing has been renamed Sayaw Saulog in 2014.
Local government
Iligan City Hall
Iligan City is a highly urbanized city and is politically independent from the Province of Lanao del Norte. Registered voters of the city no longer vote for provincial candidates such as the Governor and Vice Governor unlike its nearby towns that make up the provinces as a result of its charter as a city in the 1950s.
Iligan City’s seat of government, the city hall, is located at Buhanginan Hills in Barangay Pala-o. The local government structure is composed of one mayor, one vice-mayor and twelve councilors. Each official is elected publicly to a 3-year term and can be re-elected up to 3 terms in succession. The day-to-day administration of the city is handled by the city administrator.
Transportation
Seaports
The Port of Iligan is located along the northern central coastal area of Mindanao facing the Iligan Bay with geographical coordinates of approximately 8°13′56″N 124°13′54″E. It is 795 kilometres (494 mi) south-west of Metro Manila.[15]
It serves the port users and passengers coming from the hinterlands of the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, parts of Misamis Oriental, and the Cities of Iligan and Marawi.[15]
There are five major passenger and cargo shipping lines operating in the Port of Iligan serving Manila, Cebu City, Ozamiz City, Dipolog City, Tagbilaran City, Siquijor, Siquijor and Lazi, Siquijor routes. These are 2GO Travel, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Gothong Southern, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines and Orlines Sea-Land Transport.
There are around seven private seaports in Iligan operated by their respective heavy industry companies. These private seaports can be found in Barangays Maria Cristina, Suarez, Tomas L. Cabili, Sta. Filomena, and Kiwalan.
Airports
Laguindingan Airport
The main airport is Laguindingan Airport (IATA: CGY; ICAO: RPMY), located in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, which opened on June 15, 2013,[16] the airport replaced Lumbia Airport as the main airport of Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao.[17] It has daily commercial flights to and from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga via PAL Express, and Cebu Pacific.
Maria Cristina Airport (IATA: IGN; ICAO: RPMI), is located in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, and was the main airport of Iligan in the late 1980s. Aerolift Philippines, a now-defunct regional airline, ceased its services when its passenger plane crashed into some structures at the end of the runway of the Manila Domestic Airport in 1990 which resulted to its bankruptcy.[18][19] Thus, it ended its service to Iligan’s airport at Balo-i which also resulted in the closure of the airport. Philippine Airlines served the city for many years before ending flights in 1998 due to the Asian financial crisis.
Bus terminals
There are two main bus terminals in Iligan.
- The Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT), caters trips to and from Cagayan de Oro City and various parts of Misamis Oriental.
- Southbound Bus and Jeepney Terminal, caters trips to and from Dipolog City, Pagadian City, Cotabato City, Ozamiz City, Zamboanga City, and various parts of Lanao del Norte and Marawi City.
Rural Transit (RTMI) and Super 5 Transport are the dominant public bus companies with daily trips from and to Iligan. Passenger vans and jeeps also services various municipalities in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Misamis Oriental.
City transportation
The public modes of transportation within the city are Jeepneys, Taxis, and Pedicabs. « Tartanillas » service main roads in Barangay Pala-o and Barangay Tambacan.
Education
The City of Iligan has one state university and seven private colleges specialized in Engineering and Information Technology, Health Services, Maritime Science, Business and Administration, Primary and Secondary Education, and Arts and Social Sciences.
With a total of 181 schools (106 public; 75 private; 17 madaris) including vocational and technical schools, Iligan City has an average literacy rate of 94.71, one of the highest in the whole Philippines.
Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
One of the few autonomous external campuses of the Mindanao State University and « the light-bearer of the several campuses of the MSU System. »[20] It is not only one of the best universities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions but considered as well as one of the best universities in Philippines with a standing of being within the top ten (10) best universities in the country with excellence in Science and Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Natural Sciences.
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Colleges
- St. Michael’s College, Iligan City, is known as the oldest school in the Lanao area, founded as a catechetical center way back 1914 by Fr. Felix Cordova, S.J. It was formally established in 1915 as Escuela de San Miguel in honor of the patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. Now on its active bid to become the city’s first Private Catholic University, Saint Michael’s College of Iligan currently offers 8 disciplines: Business Administration, Accountancy, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Engineering and Computer Studies, Nursing, Criminology, Education, Arts and Sciences and the Basic Education. It also offers the TESDA Ladderized Courses and the education – related Graduate Studies Program.[21]
- St. Peter’s College, Iligan City, is an engineering, accounting and business administration school founded in 1952.
- Capitol College of Iligan, Inc., more popularly known as Iligan Capitol College (ICC), is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational institution of learning which was established in 1963 by the late Engr. Sesenio S. Rosales and Madame Laureana San Pedro Rosales. It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 12, 1964.[21] In 1997, Iligan Capitol College established Lyceum Foundation of Iligan which is to become its sister college beside Corpus Christi Parish in Tubod, Iligan City.
- Iligan Medical Center College, is a private and non-sectarian Medicine and Health Services school founded in 1975.
- Adventist Medical Center College, formerly: Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College, is one of the colleges of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a medical school which focuses on healthcare courses like Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy and Radiology.
- Lyceum of Iligan Foundation focuses on maritime and engineering courses. It also offers courses on Hotel and Restaurant Management, Nursing, Business Administration, and other allied Health Services.
- Other notable colleges and technical schools are Iligan Computer Institute, (ICTSI), Santa Monica Institute of Technology (SMIT), STI College, AMA Computer College, Picardal Institute of Technology (PISTEch), Saint Lawrence Institute of Technology, Masters Technological Institute of Mindanao, and ICTI Polytechnic College, Inc. (formerly Iligan City Technical Institute (ICTI)).
Basic education
- Iligan City National High School, the largest high school campus in Iligan City.
- Lanao Chung Hua School, the first and only Chinese school in Iligan City which was founded in November 12, 1938.
- La Salle Academy (Iligan City) is a Lasallian school located in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. It is the first of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country.[22]
- Corpus Christi Parochial School of Iligan
- Iligan City East National High School, formerly known as Regional Science High School for Region XII but was then transferred to Cagayan de Oro and was changed into Iligan City East National High School. The School was founded on February 1986. Specializes on research, sciences, mathematics, technology education and others.
- Integrated Developmental School, founded as Iligan High School, was established in 1946. On July 12, 1968, the school was annexed to Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology under R.A. 5363.
Telecommunications and media
Iligan City’s pioneering communication companies are PLDT-MaraTel, Bayan Telecommunications Inc. and Italtel, a government controlled communications system then followed. Recently major national carriers such as PilTel, Globe Telecom, Mobile telecommunications are catered by Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular are serving the telecommunication needs of Iligan City.
The city has three local television channels. They are ABS-CBN, GMA Network and ABS-CBN Sports+Action. The city also has eight FM and one AM radio station.
Notable people
- Tomas Cabili, Former Senator (1946-1957), Former Secretary of National Defense (1945) and World War II veteran; died in a plane crash with President Ramon Magsaysay at Mount Manunggal in Balamban, Cebu
- Cyrus Baguio, professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (2003–present)
- Riego Gamalinda, professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (2010–present)
- Eva Macaraeg-Macapagal,former First Lady 1961-1965 (wife of former President Diosdado Macapagal)
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, 14th President of the Philippines (2001 – 2010)
- Nikki Bacolod, 1st runner-up ABS-CBN’s Search for a Star in a Million Season 1, Recording Artist of Viva Records, QTV 11′s Posh main cast
Sister Cities
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines- General Santos City, Philippines
- Makati City, Philippines[23]
- Dipolog City, Philippines
- Ozamiz City, Philippines
- Butuan City, Philippines
See also
References
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- PSA; Census of Population (2015), « Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO) », Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay, retrieved 20 June 2016
- Godinez-Ortega, C. (2001, September 9). Iligan City ‘moves’ to Northern Mindanao, Philippine Daily Inquirer. P. A13.
- All About Iligan
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