In convincing the Manobos to organize themselves and live in a settlement/community, the settlement was given the name of "Loreto" in remembrance of Fr.

[citation needed] On a rainy morning on January 13, 2012, Loreto became nationally notable when it became the site of a rain of fish.

Loreto is a river town situated south-west of Agusan del Sur.

The provinces of Bukidnon and Davao del Norte bound its Western and Southern portions.

Loreto is a strategically situated as a junction point to various destination within Agusan del Sur and nearby provinces.