Caraga Region

Region 13

CARAGA REGION

Surigao del Norte

“Surfing Capital of the Philippines”

>> Geographical Location

• Surigao del Norte is located at the

northeastern part of Mindanao. It is

bounded to the north and east by the

Pacific Ocean, on the south by the

provinces of Agusan del Norte and

Surigao del Sur, and on the west by

the Surigao Strait.

• It has a total land area of 201,710

hectares. And a total populationof

442,588 as of 2010.

• Surigao City its capital is dubbed as

“the Gateway to Mindanao.”

• Belongs to 2nd income class

provinces.

>> Climate

•The province falls under climate

type II characterized by no

pronounced dry season but with a

very pronounced maximum

rainfall period from November to

January. Temperature ranges

from a low of 23.60oC in January

to a high 32.5oC in May and July.

>> Natural Resources

Land Resources

• Vast Agricultural Lands

• Thick Forests.


Water Resources

• White sand beaches

• Lagoons

• Majestic Falls


Mineral Resources

• Largest Nickel

Reserves in the

country.

• Gold Mining.

>> Historical Background

• Surigao del Norte was once a part of an old territory that

existed in Northeastern Mindanao called "Caraga" named after the

people called "Calagans" who were believed to be of Visayan origin. They were

the inhabitants of the province that time.

• In 1538, Francisco de Castro, a Portuguese-born Spaniard in the expedition from

Ternate in search of Loaisa, landed on what presently is Surigao del Norte

province.

• Historically, the early Spanish settlements were established in Tandag. It was on

February 1, 1752, a year after the town of Siargao (Numancia) was burned by

the Moros (Muslim Pirates), when the Recollects residence was transferred to

Surigao.

• It was on June 19,1960, through Republic Act 2786 that

Surigao was divided into two provinces : Surigao del Norte and Surigao del

Sur.

>> Customs & Traditions

Burial Customs

- The dead were either laid on a platform built beside a tree,

or wrapped in a mat and bamboo slats and hung up a tree. After the

funeral, the relatives of the deceased abandon their dwellings and

clearing.

- A widowed husband usually lies beside his deceased wife

while relatives and friends sit around them.

>> Customs and Traditions

Religious practices

-The Mamanwa tribe believed in the existence of Tahawan, the

indigenous religion is derived from the word “Tahaw” which literary means

supreme being or god. In fact this Tahawan ritual in which they would

give thanks and make merry. They are still practicing this ceremony

which is an indigenous manner of worship, thanksgiving and cheery

making.

- They are also a firm believer of the folk healing ritual of the

tribe’s Baylan or Tambalon (Shaman).

>>Customs and Traditions

FESTIVALS

Bonok-bonok Festival is the

local festival held in the city of

Surigao. This is a ritual dance

which originated from the

Mamanwas, the early settlers

of Surigao. The rhythm usually

starts with a slow beat and

gradually gets faster, causing

the dancers to work at pace

with the music.

>> Population

• Surigao del Norte is home to

the Mamanwa ethnic tribe.

>> Economic Activities

AGRICULTURE,

FIISHERY & FORESTRY

>> Tourist Spots

Suhoton Cave, Buca’s Grande

This enchanting cave is

half- submerged in

water most of the time

and is accessible only

during low tides, inside

is a lagoon with

countless islets and

crystal waters that

sparkle with the bright

reflection of the sea.

>> Tourist Spots

Lumondo Waterfalls and Eco-Park

This natural park nestled at

Brgy. Budlingin, Municipality of

Alegria is just 2 kilometers from

the Poblacion. One will be

awed by the huge volume of

water cascading into a 45 meter

granite precipice a majestic

panorama which can be viewed

from a misty mountain trail.

>> Tourist Spots

Magpupungko Rock Formation, Pilar

A most refreshing natural

lagoon, sorrounded by

limestone and granite

sculptures facing the Pacific

Ocean, Its pockmarked

limestone floor reveal pools of

assorted shapes and sizes

resembling basins, barrels,

tubs and ponds during low

tides.

>> INSIGHTS

I learned that

Surigaonons have

given great respect and

value to their ancestors

and to their teachings.

They value the cultures

and traditions that are

passed on to them by

their native people and

they preserve that

traditions by doing it

themselves until the

present.

I realized that we should

have to preserve our native

ancestors and the belief

and tradition that we

received from them so that

we will not lose our identity

of being a Filipino. Even if

we say that the native in

which we came from are

small, black skinned, curly

haired, and etc., we should

still be proud of them for

they have given us rich

culture.

I intend to teach to my

future students of the

importance and value

of our natives and how

it gives identity to each

of the Filipino. I will

also teach them of the

rich culture that they

left us, and how we

can preserve it.

Surigao del Sur

“The Dream Holiday Getaway”

**Geographical Location

• Located at the Northeastern coast of

Mindanao, facing the Pacific Ocean.

•Bounded on the Northwest by the

Province of Surigao del Norte, on the

Southeast by Davao Oriental, on its

Eastern side by the Pacific Ocean, and

on the West and Southwest by the

Provinces of Agusan del Norte and

Agusan del Sur.

• Tandag city is the capital city.

• The Land Area of the province is

523,050 hectares or 5,230.50 sq.

kilometers. And a total population of

505, 942 as of 2007.

• Income Class: 1st class

** Climate

The province falls under Type II of

climate in the Philippines

characterized by rainfall distributed

throughout the year, although there

is a distinct rainy season which

begins from the month of

November and ends in March.

** Natural Resources

Land Resources

• areas are suitable to

planting tree and vines.

• cultivating of crops.

• forestry


Water Resources

• river basins as source of

irrigation.

• lagoons & falls.

• fronting Pacific Ocean.


Mineral Resources

• metallic minerals such as

copper, gold, chromite,

cobalt, nickel and lead zinc.

Non-metals include feldspar,

coal and limestones.

• large &small scale minings.

*** Historical Background

• Before the Spaniards came, the aborigines of the province were the Mamanua and

Manobo. Later, our Malay brothers from the Visayas came to settle with the natives.

It was with the arrival of the immigrants that the province acquired its name from

one of the natives, Saliagao, who lived near the mouth of the river. The name

Saliagao was later pronounced Surigao by the inhabitants.

• Surigao formerly, was extended from what is known as Agusan, including the

islands east of it and the northern regions of Davao and the capital of the province

that time was Caraga and so the Spaniards called the people Caragas.

• The Province of Surigao del Sur was created as the 56th Philippine province on

June 19, 1960 by virtue of RA 2786 and was formally organized or separated from

its mother province, Surigao del Norte, on September 18, 1960.

**Customs and Traditions

• Like Surigao del Norte, the Mamanwa tribe (also called as the Lumads)

are the dominating tribe in Surigao del Sur.

• The Mamanwa’s believed in anitos, babaylan (healer) and the “Tahaw” or

the Supreme being. Tahawan is the ritual.

• The ceremony of merry-making are still practiced until nowadays.

** Customs & Traditions

FESTIVALS

• Kaliguan Festival (June 21-25)Cagwait, Surigao del Sur

A yearly festivity in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by search for Perlas ng Kaliguanbeauty pageant and beach dancing.

** Population

Mamanwa’s (Lumad)

• One of the oldest and still extant

tribes in the Philippines is the

Mamanwa tribe, who bear a striking

physical resemblance to the

Negritos. Their other name is

Mamanwa Negritos and are believed

to be descendants of the original

settlers of the Philippines.

• The Mamanwan dialect is bordered

on the north and east by Suriganon;

on the west by a mixed vernacular of

Surigaonon and Cebuano; on the

southwest by Butuanon; and on the

southeast by Bislig Kamayo.

** Economic Activites

AGRICULTURE,

FORESTRY & FISHERY

** Tourist Spots

Enchanted River, Hinatuan

The Hinatuan Enchanted River

is a complex body of water that

can either be a lagoon, a spring,

and a river. It is a tidal

estuary where its water source

is coming from underground on

the west during low tide and

coming from the east from the

Philippine Sea at high tide.

** Tourist Spots

Tinuy-an Falls, Bislig City

The falls are 95 m wide and 55

metres (180 ft) high, touted as the

Niagara Falls of the Philippines.

Tinuy-an is a white water curtain

that flows in three levels and is said

to be the widest waterfall in the

Philippines. Every morning, the area

shows a rainbow between 9 a.m. to

11 a.m.

** Tourist Spots

Ayoke Island in Cantilan

Isolated from mainland Surigao in Mindanao and right at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Ayoke is an oracle for the soul-searching nomad or a playground for the restlessness of youth. Depending on one's persuasion, Ayoke Island is an adventure button waiting to be pressed.

>> INSIGHTS

I learned that Surigao del

Sur had a once thickly

forested land and most

of them remained

untouched. But since the

abusive hands and

minds of the humans

dicovered the bountiful

forests and minerals in

the vast stretch of

mountains, those forests

are in danger of fading.

I realized that our activities

affects everything around

us and one of which is the

miners quarrying and the

deforestation of the forest.

We might have in our

minds now that it will not

have great effect to us. But

life turn like a boomerang,

the effect might be greater

than what we have

expected of the typhoon

Yolanda and it can happen

anytime if we don’t take

care of our surroundings.

I intend to make a

change for our

surroundings. Start

with small and step by

step ideas on how to

lessen the habit that

could certainly affect

our environment. And

also I will be of good

example to everyone

and start in

maintaining our

environments

cleanliness.

Dinagat Island“TheMystical Island

Province of Love”

^^ Geographical Location

• The Dinagat Islands is a group of

islands constituting a province in

the Philippines, located on the south

side of Leyte Gulf. The island

of Leyte is to its west, across Surigao

Strait, and Mindanao is to its south.

• It has a total land area of 1,036.34

km2

• Population is 126,803 as of 2010.

• Divide into 7 municipalities with San

Jose as its capital.

• Income class: 3rd

^^ Climate

The climate of the province is characterized by no pronounced

dry season but with a very pronounced maximum rainfall period

from November to January.

^^ Natural Resources

Land Resources

• Thick Forest

• Livestock raising


Water Resources

• Crystal clear beaches• Rich in marine species


Mineral Resources

• Metallic and non-metallic resources

•Abundance of chromite

^^ Historical Background

• Although one of the newest provinces of the country, settlements in

Dinagat Islands were already present during the Spanish regime as a result

of migration of people from nearby provinces of Bohol and Leyte.

• Adding to the historical significance of the province is the foundation of

the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association by Ruben Ecleo, Sr.

• The municipality of Dinagat is the oldest community in the province.

• The province was the site of the historic Battle of Surigao Strait during the

Second World War. The Municipality of Loreto became the entry point of the

American Liberation Forces on October 17, 1944. It was on this shore that

the 6th Ranger Battalion of the 6th U.S. Army under Col. Mucci landed at

Sitio Campinta of Barangay Panamaon, Loreto. It was during this landing

that the first American flag flew on Philippine soil. They named the place

"Black Beach No. 2."

^^ Customs and Traditions

Dinagat Islands is rich in structures, buildings and landmarks that are

remnants of a once affluen tlifestyle. Most notably of which are the

Galeto Ancestral Home in Tubajon and the Divine Master Shrine in San

Jose, built by the benevolence and volunteerism of the members of the

famous believers of Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr., the PBMA, Inc. (Philippine

Benevolent Missionaries Association, Inc) members who are dominants

in the province.

^^ Customs and Traditions

FESTIVAL:

Bugkosan sa Isla: Dinagatan Festival

Bugkosan" originated from the word "pagbugkos" means to bind, "paghiusa" to unite, "paghugpong" to merge, "pagbug-os" to incorporate and "pagtibu" to convene. It depicts unity and cooperation among all Dinagatnonsand promotes the province tourism potentialities.

^^ Population

•The “lumads” or the dominant settlers of the province were called

“Dinagatnons”

•Dinagat Islands is predominantly a Cebuano-speaking province. However,

towns facing the Surigao del Norte are Surigaonon-speaking particularly the

municipalities of Dinagat and Cagdianao due to their proximity to the province

of Surigao del Norte. Influences of the Cebuano and Boholano languages with

a Tausug accent can be traced. A majority are able to speak English.

^^ Economic Activities

Livestock raising, Agriculture

& Fishery

^^ Tourist Spots

Basilisa and Libjo Islands - Lake Bababu

The lake got its name from the

Bisaya phrase 'Baba ng Buaya"

which means 'mouth of

crocodile'. Whether this name

came from a crocodile mouth-

shaped rock formation or there

used to have crocodiles living

here is still undetermined.

^^ Tourist Spots

Punta Villa Cave

This massive, sun-lit cave

is home to a huge

population of bats as well

as a variety of limestone

formations. Traces of

previous treasure

excavation activities can

also be found here.

^^ Tourist Spots

Hinophopan Cave, Municipality of Loreto

Hinophopan is a 5 minute stroll from farm to market road bound to a new technical caving adventure perfect for day-tripper explorer has been discovered named Hinop-hopan cave. Wild species of snakes, rock formations, bats, shrimps and water eel are found while exploring to that place. It is called Hinop-hopan because running water from the forest falls on the cave during rainy days.

>> INSIGHTS

I learned that Dinagat

Island was a beautiful,

undiscovered haven. God

indeed blessed Philippines

with such a scenic and

bountiful place. And also

that these island were the

home of the Ecleo’s and

his followers. The Ecleo

were the centre of

controversy because of

their rumoured cults.

I realized that even

under controversies,

one can rise up and

become more of what

they are before. An

example was theb

island of Dinagat

because of the Ecleo

but it didn’t become

hindrance of their

becoming a new and

sought after vacation

islands in our country.

I intend to visit this

island if I already had

the time… and of

course the money I will

need to discover this

hidden, small but

magnificent place.

This place actually

drew me when I was

creating this

presentation and I was

impressed with scenic

view.

Prepared By:

Besabella, Lauralen K.

Geo 2 (2:30-3:30 MWF)

Caraga Region

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