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Simply the Best! Discovering the name of DIPOLOG with History Dipolog began as tribal settlement of the Subanons who were part of the second wave of Malay migrants to the Philippines. Earliest recorded historical entries date back to 1834 when a civil government was organized by the Spanish Provincial Government of Misamis with the Appointment of a CAPITAN as town executive, a TENIENTE and an AGUACIL to maintain Law and Order. "DONDE ESTA EL CAPITAN?" (Where is the captain)… was the question posed by a Spanish Recollect Missionary that same year a native, upon arriving at sitio Tulwanan, Barangay Lugdungan. Understanding only the world CAPITAN, the native pointed to the west and the Subano tongue said "DI… PAG" (i.e. across the river). Guided by his MUCHACHO. The Padre proceeded down the river and upon reaching the townsite, named the place DIPAG. Through the years, DIPAG, rolling through the intermingling Visayan and Subanon tongues became DIPOLOG, what the place is known today. DIPOLOG was formally declared a municipality by then Mindanao Governor-General John J. Pershing on July 1, 1913. It became a city, and the capital of Zamboanga del Norte, on January 1, 1970. Today, Dipolog bustles with activity but it continues to exude the exotic and scenic beauty it has been known for. The warm hospitality of the Dipognons is recognized throughout thus, the official name, "ORCHID CIY", the symbol of achievement and magnetic beauty that compels people to flock to it. Moreover, Dipolognons are also famous for their artistic talents, deep religiosity, and easygoing nature. Welcome to the City of Free BALMY DAYS… & SUNNY PEOPLE… Dipolog City lies in a 13,628 hectares-rolling hills and wide lowlands in northwestern Zamboanga del Norte. It has generally pleasant climate. The sun shines the most from February to April while rain-showers come to mark the rainy days from May to January. The city has over 1,000,000 residents speaking mainly Cebuano/Visayan. English and Filipino (TAGALOG) are also widely spoken. The original Subanon dialect is used in the highlands Christian Catholic makes up 95% of the population. The remaining 5% comprise Christians of different denominations Tourist Assistance Office |
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