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Salcedo Hill

Salcedo Hill is a Registered Property, Province of Misamis Oriental located at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Region X.

Salcedo Hill is named after the first mayor of the Municipality of Laguindiingan in the person of the late Glicerio Salcedo. It is the site of the former municipal hall. From the hill, one can view the Laguindingan airport and other neighbouring municipalities. When Laguindingan became a town in July 12, 1963, the enchanted balete tree at the top of the hill guided hundreds of fishermen safely to their places of origin and destination. The Salcedo hill is the replica of the History of Laguindingan, from a small less powerful municipality to a now developing and stunning municipality. The historical site is being planned to be developed and amenities are to be constructed here, but at the same time preserving its natural and enchanting beauty.

The Philippine independent church was the first religious order established by the early community. The religious presence was evidenced by the chapel erected on this highest promontory now known as Salcedo hill. The cross still stands today the silent witness of the establishment of now growing town.

It is also on this site where the ruins of the first and old Municipal Hall still clearly could be seen. This essential piece is planned to be developed as a major tourist destination site. In fact, it is in this place that the proposed museum is planned to be built as well.

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