Camiguin is Magcono?

"The name Camiguin is derived from the native word "Kamagong," a tree of the Ebony family that thrives near Lake Mainit in the Province of Surigao del Norte. The original inhabitants of Camiguin were "Manobos" who migrated from Surigao. Thge old native language in Camiguin is called "Kinamiguin," which is similar to the dialect spoken in Surigao."

Read more here:

http://www.hawaiianwebmaster.com/history.html

Pidjanga notes: To better ensure UN safety and security in Mindanao, we need to understand Mindanao culture and context. While listening to the presentations of a Muslim colleague, I noted some points for further online research: islamic presence in northern Mindanao; Caraga in the Treaty of Paris of 1898; the migration of Tausugs from Caraga to Sulu, etc. And the above link surprised me. We know that one of the famous hardwoods in our lake is the Magcono or the Philippine Ironwood. I believe this is also the kamagong... where, seemingly, Camiguin is named after.

Can anyone confirm this? Will appreciate your inputs.

Update: And surprises of surprises... Kamagong is Mabolo. Read here.

Posted: 6 August 2009