Tagbilaran as a settlement is known to have dated back as early as the 15th Century known as the “Bool Kingdom”.
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Tagbilaran started as a small settlement of natives who swore by the spirit of the Anito, a pagan god, in the vicinity of lower Mansasa.
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They were simple in their ways and peaceful, husky in build and generally tall.
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During the later years of the Spanish era, a more advanced and civilized community was established at Sitio Ubos, the lower coastal portion at the back of the present Cathedral compound.
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Most of their houses were made of local materials like bamboo, molave and nipa, except for a few which were made of limestones and bricks.
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The tales behind Tagbilaran
Author - Cezarldy George Pamaong Illustration - Cezarldy George Pamaong Language - English Level - First paragraphs
