Maximo Suniel was the first city mayor of Cagayan de Oro City from 1948 to 1953. When President Elpidio Quirino signed the charter of the city. He and the official were there to witness the signing of the said charter.
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before= Lucio S. Ramos | title= Mayor of Cagayan de Oro | years= 1948–1953 | after= Pedro SA Baculio