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Region II
Cagayan Valley
• (Filipino: Lambak ng Cagayan, Ibanag: Tana' nak Cagayan, Ilokano: Tanap ti Cagayan, Itawis: Tanap yo Cagayan, Malaueg:Ga-dang yo Cagayan) is a region of the Philippines (also designated as Region II or Region 02).
Cagayan Valley
• (Filipino: Lambak ng Cagayan, Ibanag: Tana' nak Cagayan, Ilokano: Tanap ti Cagayan, Itawis: Tanap yo Cagayan, Malaueg:Ga-dang yo Cagayan) is a region of the Philippines (also designated as Region II or Region 02).
Cagayan Valley
It is composed of five provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. It has four cities: industrial center Cauayan City, its regional center Tuguegarao, its primary growth center and investment hub Ilagan City and its Premier City Santiago City.
• Cagayan Valley is the second largest region of the Philippines in terms of land area
• Cagayan Valley is considered as an adventurer's paradise, with its intricate cave systems, rugged mountain peaks, white water rapids and beautiful beaches.
• Cagayan Valley, contains two landlocked provinces, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya. The two latters are relatively small in size (3057 km2 for Quirino, 4081 km2 for Nueva Vizcaya) and population (147,000 and 365,000, respectively, by the 2000 census). They are ruggedly mountainous and heavily forested. Nueva Vizcaya is the remnant of the southern province created when Cagayan Province was divided in two in 1839.
History• Archaeology indicates that the
Cagayan Valley has been inhabited for half a million years, though no human remains of any such antiquity have yet appeared. The earliest inhabitants are the Agta, or Atta, food-gatherers who roam the forests without fixed abodes. A large tract of land has lately been returned to them. The bulk of the population are of Malay origin.
• For centuries before the coming of the Spanish, the inhabitants traded with Indians, Malays, Chinese, and Japanese. In the nineteenth century the prosperity found in tobacco cultivation caused many Ilokano to settle here. Tobacco is still a major factor in the economy of Cagayan, though a special economic zone and free port has been created to strengthen and diversify the provincial economy.
During Spanish times Cagayan Valley had a larger territory than what it has today. It included the territories of the above-mentioned provinces and the eastern parts of the Cordillera provinces of Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao and Benguet.
As the historian and missionary Jose Burgues, said, "The old Cagayan Valley comprises the province of Cagayan, Isabela andNueva Vizcaya as well as the military Districts of Apayao, Itaves, Quiangan, Cayapa and Bintangan, plus the area of the Sierra Madre to the Pacific Ocean in the said trajectory."
Batanes
Capital: BascoPopulation (‘10): 16,604
Batanes is the northernmost and the smallest province of the Philippines. The province lies on
a group of islands (called the Batanes Islands) in the Luzon
Strait and is part of the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon.
Its capital is Basco and is separated from the Babuyan
Islands of Cagayan Province by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel.
The unpredictability of the weather makes traveling to Batanes difficult, thus preserving its unspoiled beauty. Among
the natural wonders of this place includes endangered fauna, volcanic peaks, caves,
sea cliffs and sandy beaches. Unique wildlife includes the tatus (coconut crab)
and migratory birds from China. Structures with Spanish influence remain here such as the San Jose and San Carlos Borromeo Churches. Adventure seekers find Batanes great for surfing, trekking
and spelunking.
Ivatan are a Filipino
ethnolinguistic group predominan
t in the Batanes Islands of
the Philippines. Ivatans were free before they were
colonized by theSpaniards.
The culture of the Ivatans is partly influenced by the environmental condition of Batanes. Unlike the old-type nipa huts common in the Philippines, Ivatans have adopted their now-famous stone houses made of limestone, designed to protect against the hostile climate.
A ghost barangay because of tidal wave hit in the Island of Batanes in 50’s
Provincial Capitol Bldg. and churches actually have distinct look which reminds of churches in America
San Jose Borromeo Church
Batanes Seaport historical spot where Katipuneros landed.
Delicacies
Dibang
Seaweed Soup
Coconut Crab
Dinengdeng
Batanes Lighthouse
Mahatao Hedgerows
Sabtang Island Ivana Port
Some of the Tourist Destinations
Cagayan
Capital: Tuguegarao City Population (‘10): 1,124,773
Cagayan also includes the Babuyan Islands to the north. The province borders Ilocos Norte and Apayao to the west, and Kalinga and Isabela to the south. Cagayán province is distinct from the city in Mindanao named Cagayan de Oro, and is far away from Cagayan Islands of Palawan.
• Cagayan Province is best known for the seven-chambered Callao Caves. Adventurers come to Cagayan for game fishing, mountain trekking, river trips and surfing. Popular sites include Palaui's Spanish built Cape Engano Lighthouse, the Magapit Suspension Bridge, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Miraculous Lady of Piat, a four centuries-old image of the Virgin Mary, brought by Dominican Friars from Macao in 1604. The mouth of the Cagayan River is located in Aparri. The Cagayan River is the longest and widest in the nation, and is home to the 'lurung' fish which travels upstream to breed during the wet season.
Palaui's Spanish built Cape Engano Lighthouse
Magapit Suspension Bridge “Golden Gate of Cagayan”
St. Peter's Cathedral“biggest church in the province”
the Miraculous Lady of Piat, a four centuries-old image of the Virgin
Mary, brought by Dominican Friars from Macao in 1604.
The mouth of the Cagayan River is located in Aparri. The Cagayan
River is the longest and widest in the nation
The Pinacanauan
Riverwhich means
left most. One of the largest tributaries of Cagayan River
w/c means coming together. It is being celebrated yearly in honor of St. Hyacinth.
The Calvary Hills is the duplicate of the 14 stations of
the cross set up amidst Spanish era ruins
Famous Delicacy
Delectable Pancit Batil
PatungBatil means MIX and Patung means TOPPING.
Isabela
Capital: Ilagan CityPopulation (‘10): 1,489,645
Isabela Province is best known for its uncharted forest wilderness, including the Northern Sierra National Park. The Palanan Rainforest is one of the world's largest remaining low altitude rainforest. Isabela also has the Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant, East Asia's largest dam project.
Northern Sierra National Park
Palanan Rainforest
Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant, East Asia's largest dam project
• Other popular sites include Spanish churches in Tumauini, Alicia and Gamu, and the Aguinaldo Shrine in Palanan, built to commemorate the spot where General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by American Forces in 1901. The second largest province in the country next to Palawan.
Other popular sites include Spanish churchesSt. Matthias was faithfully restored after WWII.
built to commemorate the spot where General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by American Forces in 1901
Cauayan City the Mushroom Capital of The Philippines
Binnadangan Festivalmeans “Pagtutulungan”
Famous Delicacy
Ilocanos Pride “Pancit Cabagan”
Nueva
Vizcaya
Capital: BayombongPopulation (‘10): 421,355
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Nueva Vizcaya is a mountainous province home to the Mt. Pulag National Park where the country's second highest mountain, Mt. Pulag (3,000 meters), is located. World War 2 memorials include the Dalton Pass and the Kirang Pass. Old Spanish Churches include St. Dominic Cathedral and Dupax del Sur Church. Adventure and eco-tourism sites include the Lion-Alayan Cave and the Kayapa town.
Mt. Pulag National Park
where the country's second highest
mountain, Mt. Pulag (3,000 meters), is
located
World War 2 memorials include the Dalton Pass
and the Kirang Pass.
Old Spanish Churches include St. Dominic Cathedral and Dupax del Sur Church.
Adventure and eco-tourism sites include the Lion-Alayan Cave
In mining, the province faces bright prospects. According to the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences, deposits of metallic minerals which can be exploited are copper, gold, molybdenum and pyrite. Non- metallic deposits include red clay, white clay and limestone. Sand and gravel are the most abundant deposits in the province.Every last week of May, Nueva Vizcaya celebrates the Panagyaman festival.
Every last week of May, Nueva Vizcaya celebrates the Panagyaman festival.
Nueva Vizcaya is the Citrus of the Philippines
Nueva Vizcaya’s Tourist Destinations
Lower Magat Ecotourism
People’s Museum and Library
Heaven Cave- 2 big chambers of various calcite formations and mezanine of pure white
limestone.
Capisaan Cave the 5th longest cave in the country
Imugan Falls- 2 level fall with shallow catch basin
Quirino
Capital: Cabarroguis Population (‘10): 176,786
Map
Quirino is a province of the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Its capital is Cabarroguis and was named after Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines. The province borders Aurora to the southeast, Nueva Vizcaya to the west, and Isabela to the north.
Aglipay Towna historical place, named after Gregorio Aglipay who rebelled
against Spanish Colonizers of its time
Nagtipunan TownHome of the lush virgin forest, the town is recommended for camping
and ecotourism activities
Quirino used to be part of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, until it was separated in 1966. Quirino Province is known for its natural sites, wildlife and adventure. Natural sites include the Bisangal Waterfalls, the Nagbukel and Aglipay Caves and Nagtipunan virgin rainforest. Governor Rapids is an ideal spot for white water rafting, swimming and fishing.
Bisangal Waterfalls
Nagbukel and Aglipay Caves
Nagtipunan virgin rainforest
Governor Rapids famous for its gigantic perpendicular walls of Limestones
Aquero Festival , a French word means
“I saw Faith”
Panagdadapun Festivala showcase of unique culture,convergence of the
people and colorful history of Quirino.