The municipality of Sta. Cruz was an active participant in the making of Mindanao’s and Philippines’ histories. From the Spanish rule, to American regime, to Japanese occupation, to independence, to Martial Law, to EDSA Revolution, Sta. Cruz’ story was intricately interwoven into the country’s saga.
More than a century-old municipality, Sta. Cruz was legally created last October 5, 1884 and it is the third oldest town in Mindanao. This gulf was originally called LABO, a Bagobo word meaning marshland. The Bagobo-Tagabawa tribe ruled by Datu Ali were the early settlers in the area.
According to pioneers, Sta. Cruz originated its name way back in 1880 when Spaniards planted a cross under a shelter upon their failure to Christianize the settlers who continued to resist them. Another group of migrants settled adjacent to the cross whcih was near to the present municipal building site, the place came to be know as “SA CRUZ” which means at the cross.
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By stacruz2018 / August 7, 2025
Nahimong pilot area ang lungsod sa Sta. Cruz sa PROJECT CHERISH, a Disability Inclusive Social Protection for Children, nga gi
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By stacruz2018 / August 6, 2025
Sa Flag Ceremony nga gitambungan sa mga Department Heads, Regular ug Job Order na mga empleyado sa LGU Sta. Cruz,
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By stacruz2018 / December 27, 2018
The LGU of Santa Cruz has revived Paskuhan Chorale Singing Competition on December 17, 2018. It was participated by elementary
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By stacruz2018 / December 10, 2018
Boat Operators and stakeholders in Passig Islet, Bato, Sta. Cruz were recipient of a bench marking activity in Britannia Group
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By stacruz2018 / December 4, 2018
MSWDO Adelaida Badilla presents the 2017 Child-friendly LGU Seal for Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur during Monday's flag-raising ceremony. Sta.
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By stacruz2018 / December 3, 2018
JUSTIN FAITH A. SIOCO, a student from sitio Baruring, Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur is the regional winner of
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By stacruz2018 / December 3, 2018
The Municipality of Sta. Cruz took part in the Davao Launching of Kalinaw, Kultura Mindanao held on November 29 at
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By stacruz2018 / November 13, 2018
The GIZ-COSERAM and LGU of Sta. Cruz jointly undertake CEPA mechanism to enhance better implementation of Mt. Apo Trekking Program
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By stacruz2018 / November 13, 2018
A sisterhood agreement between the Municipality of Sta. Cruz and the City of Mandaluyong was formally signed on February 19,
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By stacruz2018 / August 7, 2018
