Iligan City - the city of waterfalls

Educational Institutions

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*Iligan Health and Technical School, Inc.
*Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
* Iligan Capitol College
* St. Peter's College
* Iligan Medical Center College
* Lyceum of Iligan Foundation
* Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College
* La Salle Academy-Iligan
* STI College-Iligan City
* Iligan Computer Institute
* Santa Monica Institute of Technology
* St. Michael's College
* ICTI Polytechnic College

History of Iligan

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Iligan has its beginnings in the village of Bayug, 2.5 kilometers north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers, known as Maragats. The monotony of indigenous life in the territory was broken when in the later part of the 16th century, the inhabitants of Iligan were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island kingdom of Panglao.

In the accounts of Jesuit historian Fr. 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. The Christianized Manook subdued the Higaunon village in Bayug 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.

The name Iligan is from the Higaunon word "iligan" or "ilijan," meaning "fortress of defense" against frequent attacks by pirates and other hostile Mindanao tribes.

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.

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.

The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899, paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900. In 1914, under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province (1903-1913), Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios side-by-side the municipal district of Mandulog. After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years, Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942. The Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 when they left Iligan suddenly. On November 15, 1944, the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation.

Using the same territorial definition as a municipality, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16, 1950. 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.

44 Barangays in Iligan

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Abuno
Acmac
Bagong Silang
Bayug
Bara-as
Bonbonon
Bunawan
Buru-un
Dalipuga
Del Carmen
Digkilaan
Ditucalan
Dulag
Hinaplanon
Hindang
Kabacsanan
Kalilangan

Kiwalan
Lanipao
Langilanon
Luinab
Maria Cristina
Mahayahay
Mainit
Mandulog
Pala-o
Panoroganan
Poblacion
Puga-an
Rogongon
San Miguel
San Roque
Santiago

Saray
Santa Elena
Santa Filomena
Santo Rosario
Suarez
Tambacan
Tibanga
Tipanoy
Tomas Cabili
Tubod
Ubaldo Laya
Upper Hinaplanon
Upper Tominobo
Villaverde

Restaurants in Iligan City

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Patio Alejandra

} Address: San Miguel St., Iligan City

} native foods, chinese foods, sea foods & stage

Sunburst Restaurant

} Address: Badelles Ext.,Iligan City

} Sunburst Fried Chicken, Japanese Cuisine, Sea foods

Chowking

} Address: General Aguinaldo St.,Iligan City

} Chinese foods

Dear Manok

} Address: Pala-o,Iligan City

} Chicken

Madelicious Restaurant

} Address: San Miguel & Luna Sts.,Iligan City

} native food

Jollibee Iligan

} Address: Gen. Aguinaldo St.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-8968 to 69

} snacks/meals

B’s Pizza d’ Amore

} Address: Quezon Ave.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-2736

} pizza

Café Hermoso

} Address: Badelles,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-3675

Tita Fannie’s Liempo & Chicken Haus

} Address: Zamora St.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-1899

} pork liempo, lechon manok

Teepoy’s Grille & Restaurant

} Address: Quezon Ave.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-2726

} seafoods, Filipino dishes

Zoey Café

} Address: Gen. Aguinaldo St.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-2876

} unique coffee blends, lunch & dinner

Maria Cristina Falls

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María Cristina Falls is a waterfall in Mindanao island and a landmark of Iligan City, also known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of its majestic waterfalls (approximately more than 20). It is located 8.5 kilometers away southwest of the city proper. Well-known for its natural beauty and grandeur, the 320-feet high waterfalls is also the primary source of power for the city's industries and the whole Mindanao region.

Hotels in Iligan

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Cheradel Suite

} Address: Bro. Raymond Jeffrey Rd., Iligan City

} Tel #:063-221-4926

} Accomodation: air-conditioned rooms, hot & cold bath in shower enclosures, choice of standard & orthopedic beds, walk-in closets & dressing rooms, telephone, cable TV, refrigerator in guest room, free breakfast & use of swimming pool & sauna for registered guest

} Php 2,600.00 - Php 1,290.00

} extra bed/ extra person- Php 300.00

Jalexis Inn

} Address: Sgt. Bldg., # 20 Zamora St., Iligan City

} Tel #:063-223-8904, 063-223-8907

} Mngr. Ma. Soledad G. Tabita

} cable TV, hot & cold bath, telephone, fax machine, safety deposit box, laundry/ pressing service, 24 hr. security service, restaurant, piano bar

} Php 700.00 - Php 900.00

Casa Royale II

}Address: Tibanga Highway,Iligan City

}Tel #: 063-221-3324, 063-221-2721, 063-223-8704

} Manager: Mngr. Jose Ray L. Deleste Jr.

} 11 rooms, cable TV, telephone in all rooms

} Php 420.00 - Php 1,050.00

Crystal Inn

} Address: Ma. Cristina Subd., Brgy. San Miguel,Iligan City

} Tel: 063-221-2779

} Fax: 063-351-6748

} e-mail: crystaln@iligan.com

} Mngr. Jaime P. Seriña

} Accomodation: deluxe air-conditioned rooms, T & B, cable TV, hot & cold bath

} Php 400.00 - Php 1,500.00

Fleckstone Inn

} Address: Roxas Ave., Tibanga Highway,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-1927

} Manager: Merla A. Tan

} Accomodation: fully air-conditioned rooms, cable TV, hot & cold shower, coffee shop, safety deposit box, IDD Tel. Service, ample parking space, laundry & pressing service, security service, package metal

} Php 800.00 - Php 250.00

} extra bed - Php 150.00

Maria Cristina Hotel

} Address: Gen. Aguinaldo cor. Mabini Sts.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-3352, 063-221-5308, 063-221-3839, 063-492-3352

} Fax: 063-221-3940

} Accomodation: hot & cold running water, direct-dial telephone system, cable TV set, restaurant & coffee shop, piano bar- live, entertainment nightly, banquet/ conference hall, air-conditioned rooms

Elena Tower Inn

} Address: Baguio Bldg., Andres Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga Highway, Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-5995 to 97

} Fax: 063-221-5997

} Accomodation:air-conditioned rooms, cable TV, hot & cold bath, telephone, safety deposit box, wake-up call, 24 hr. room service & security service, laundry & valet service, personal refrigerator upon request, coffee shop & mini board room,

} Php 690.00- Php 2,200.00

} extra bed - Php 200.00

Corporate Inn

} Address: 5 Sparrow Rd. Isabel Village, Pala-o, Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-4456

} Fax: 063-221-4459

} e-mail: corpor8inn@yahoo.com

} greens comfort service

Rene's Diner & Pension House

} Address: Roxas Ave. Ext, Andrada Compound, Mahayahay,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-3701, 063-221-8928, 063-221-8360

} Fax: 063-223-8441

} e-mail: rene1@iligan.com

} Accomodation: air-conditioned rooms,restaurant & coffee shop, 24-hour security service, room & food service, laundry service, internet cafe

Farrah Hotel

} Address: Sabayle St.,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-6985

} Mngr. Abdulgani P. Mana

} 23 rooms

Kingsway Inn

} Address: Andres Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga Highway,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-3937

} Accomodation: cable TV, telephone in all rooms

} Php 750.00 - Php 950.00

Famous Pension House

} Address: Northgate St., Brgy. San Miguel,Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-223-0683, 063-223-0684

} Accomodation: AC, telephones in all rooms

} Php 450.00 - Php 300.00

Madis Inn

} Address: Gen. Aguinaldo St., Pala-o, Iligan City

} Tel #: 063-221-3745

} Php 400.00 - Php 250.00

} extra bed - Php 50.00

Tinago Falls

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The Tinago Falls is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls. Tinago is a Filipino word meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the winding staircase. It is said that Tinago Falls is a sanctuary for weary souls seeking to commune with nature. The trip to the falls actually exposes you to a variety of wildlife. Today, the trail is refurbished into a wildlife park hosting different species of wild animals.

The falls is approximately 240-feet high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. The foot of the falls is a very ideal place for swimming. The place also has man-made swimming pools for children. It is truly a majestic place that resounds an atmosphere of serenity, a perfect escape from the noisy metropolitan.

source: www.wikipedia.com

Iligan City

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The City of Iligan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Iligan; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Iligan) is a highly urbanized city in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital. It is approximately 795 kilometers southeast of Manila. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 320,061 people in 57,179 households.

Iligan City is bounded on the north by the municipality of Lugait, Misamis Oriental, to the south by the municipalities of Baloi and Linamon of Lanao del Norte, to the east by the territories of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon, and to the west by Iligan Bay.

Known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, there are more than 20 waterfalls in and around Iligan. Among them is the magnificent Maria Cristina Falls, home of Mindanao's primary hydroelectric power station, and Limunsudan Falls, believed to be Asia's highest waterfall.

Iligan is also the Industrial Center of the South. 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 flourmills. The National Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the Southeast Asian region, now Global Steelworks International Incorporated was re-opened in 2003 after heavy setbacks resulting to its closure in 1999. Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in northern Mindanao.

Iligan City is not only rich in natural resources and industries but it is also the home of a mix of cultures, Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, Higaonons of Bukidnon, and many settlers and migrants from other parts of the country. The climate is consistent year around since Iligan is outside the typhoon belt with an average temperature of just 22 degrees Celsius, and average rainfall of 109 mm per month.

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.