Socio-cultural History
Historically, the first settlers of Damulog were the Manobos. They are the indigenous people of the place. Testimonials of the old folks disclosed that the name of the place was “Ramulog” meaning a place to take a bath. A river at the town proper is a place where the Manobos take a bath. It also became a place of gathering where the men were fishing nearby, their wives washed clothes and the children are either swimming or gathering shells. Overtime, “Ramulog” changed to “Damulog” due to assimilation of the Manobos and the new settlers. The river is now called Damulog River. The opening of the Sayre Highway in 1953 opened Damulog into external trade. Manobos and Muslims from nearby Cotabato gathered abaca from the forests. The new immigrants processed them into combed fiber and sell them in Cagayan de Oro City.
Damulog celebrates its Araw ng Damulog every 16th day of August with exhilarating activities that transcends every walk of life. The municipality celebrates its town fiesta every 7th day of October of the year in honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. In line are different activities that draw many visitors from other municipalities and neighboring towns.
Damulog is 90 kilometers to Malaybalay City, the provincial capital, which is 3 hours ride by commercial bus. Damulog is 180 kilometers to Cagayan de Oro City which is the regional capital and the nearest seaport and airport. It usually takes 5-6 hour ride by commercial bus.
