dinagat islands socio-economic factbook
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Republic of the PhilippinesPROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS
San Jose
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
M E S S A G E
Though we are an infant province, with almost nine (9)months of existence since chartering last October 2, 2006through R.A. 9355, I am pleased to present this Socio
Economic Fact Book of the Province of Dinagat Islands. This
fact book is very useful for prospective researchers andinvestors who want to know about our province.
This will provide basic information that maybe required in theformulation of plans, implementation of programs and ingeneral, guide our development partners in making decisions
on their investments.
We are very grateful for the help extended to us by ourmother province, the Province of Surigao del Norte for sharing
with us data and information and the national line agencies
and the private sector for the assistance provided duringpreparation of this document.
Mabuhay kitang mga Dinagatnons!
GERALDINE JADE ECLEO VILLAROMAN
Provincial Governor
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C O N T E N T SProvincial Elective Officials 3
Municipal Mayors 4
Date and Legal Basis on the Creation of Municipalities 4
History 4
Geography 5
Demographics 7
Religious Affiliations 10
Housing and Settlement 11
Income, Expenditures and Poverty Incidence 12
Education 13
Health and Nutrition 16
Safe Water Access and Sanitation 20
Protective Services 21
Fire Prevention 21
Sports and Recreation Facilities 21
Economic Profile 22
Mining and Quarrying 28Industry 28
Commerce and Trade 29
Tourist Attractions 30
Services (Water and Land Transportation) 35
Communication Facilities 36
Mailing and Courier Services 37
Financial Institutions 38Directory of Municipal LGUs 38
Directory of Provincial Offices 39
Dinagat Islands Map 40
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PROVINCIAL ELECTIVE OFFICIALS
Governor : Geraldine JADE Ecleo Villaroman
Vice Governor : Elvis A. Dela Merced
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
DISTRICT I : Hon. Gracelyn B. Ecleo: Hon. Domingo L. Torotoro
: Hon. Merlinda D. Lagroma: Hon. Rolizareth T. Ladaga
: Hon. Romeo S. Ecleo
DISTRICT II : Hon. Mario P. Menil: Hon. Bernardino F. Alcaria: Hon. Nilo P. Gulfo
: Hon. Norberto A. Sarita, Sr.
: Hon. Zacarias N. Vales
EX - OFFICIO
: Hon. Cristino V. Medallo, Sr.Provincial Federated ABC President
: Hon. Allan II B. EcleoProvincial Councilors League President
: Hon. Sean V. Eludo
Provincial SK Federated President
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MUNICIPAL MAYORS
NAME MUNICIPALITY
Hon. Floro F. Baltar Jr. Basilisa
Hon. Marc Adelson D. Longos Cagdianao
Hon. Gwendolyn B. Ecleo Dinagat
Hon. Lamberto T. Llamera, Jr. LibjoHon. Doandre Bill A. Ladaga Loreto
Hon. Benglen B. Ecleo San Jose
Hon. Ronald O. Luib, Sr. Tubajon
DATE AND LEGAL BASIS ON THECREATION OF MUNICIPALITIES
MUNICIPALITY
DATE OF
CREATION LEGAL BASISBasilisa June 17, 1967 R.A. 4986
Cagdianao December 23, 1959 E.O. 367
Dinagat 1830Direccion Gen. No. 5505Leg. 103
Libjo February 29,1960 E.O. 381
Loreto January 1,1919 Unnumbered E.O.
San Jose November 15,1989 R.A. 6769
Tubajon June 21, 1969 R.A. 5643
HISTORY
Settlements within Dinagat Islands were already present during theSpanish regime. Most of the residents emigrated from nearby provincesof Bohol and Leyte.
The municipality of Dinagat is the oldest community in the province. Inthe early days, a story was told that a stranger reached the place in
search of greener pasture. He approached a native and asked what theinhabitants do for a living. The native said that they farm and fish to live.The strangers interest in fishing prompted him to inquire where theyfish, and the native replied and pointed to a place saying dinhi niini nadagat (here in this bountiful waters). Since then, the place was calledDinagat.
The province was the site of the Historic Battle of Surigao Strait duringthe Second World War. The Municipality of Loreto became the entrypoint of the American Liberation Forces on October 17, 1944. It was on
this shore that the 6th Ranger Batallion of the 6th U.S. Army under Col.Mucci landed at Sitio Campintac of Barangay Panamaon, Loreto. It was
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by 6% from 100,472 in 1995 to 106,897 in 2000. Total number ofhouseholds significantly increased to 9% from 18,850 in 1995 to 20,564in the year 2000.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
The newly created province is made up of seven (7) municipalities andone hundred (100) barangays. The province is a lone congressionaldistrict which is comprised by the municipalities of Basilisa, Cagdianao,Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose and Tubajon.
The province is classified as third class. All municipalities except Dinagatand Tubajon (5th class) are 4th class municipalities.
LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS
Cebuano, Surigaonon, Boholano, Tagalog, and Waray are the majorlanguages/dialects spoken in the province.
POPULATION
POPULATION AND GROWTH RATE
Particular 1995 2000
Population 100,537.00 106,951.00Growth Rate(1990 1995) (1995 2000)
.59 1.24
Population Density 123 131
Number of Households 18,850 20,546
Average Household size 5.33 5.20
Source: NSO and IPHO Surigao del Norte
POPULATION AND LAND AREA PROFILE
Municipality 2000 PopulationTotal Land Area
(has.)
Province 106,951.00 96,745.85
Basilisa 26,489.00 8,052.00
Cagdianao 12,886.00 19,251.00
Dinagat 9,883.00 2,441.00
Libjo 16,610.00 19,191.00
Loreto 8,751.00 16,178.00
San Jose 25,532.00 3,791.00Tubajon 6,800.00 11,301.00
Source: NSO and PPDO Surigao del Norte
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POPULATION BY RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS
53%
23%
12%4%4%
3%
1%
Roman Catholic
PIC/Aglipayan
7th Day Adventist
UCCP
Others
Iglesia ni Cristo
No Data
Source: NSO 2000
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT
The feasibility of housing project in the province is not a problem,since wide tracks of land are available to be developed as residentialareas. The province also possesses a relative abundance of the basicraw materials needed for housing construction.
Assistance programs such as Resettlement Program, Community-based Land Tenurial Assistance Programs, Cooperative HousingProgram and Joint-Venture Programs (DICP) are offered in thelocality.
4,820 4,802
3,072
2,537
1,9041,738
1,313
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
No.ofOccupiedHousingUnits
San Jose Bas ilisa Libjo CagdianaoDinagat Loreto Tubajon
OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS PER MUNICIPALITY
Source: NSO 2000
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Of the total occupied housing units, 83.38% are owned and amortized,8.98% occupied for free with owners consent, 6.86% occupied for freewithout owners consent, 2.38% rented and 4.58% are not reported.This means that majority of the people have the financial resources toown a property given the availability of land and raw materials.
TOTAL OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY CONDITION OF THEBUILDING PER MUNICIPALITY
Source: NSO 2000
INCOME, EXPENDITURES AND POVERTY INCIDENCE
The average annual family income and expenditure for the province ofSurigao del Norte is observed at Php 80,261.00 and Php 70,820.00
respectively for the year 2000. Consequently, average per capita incomeis Php 18,948.00 and average per capita expenditure is Php 16,450.00.Based from this, average savings per family and per capita are Php9,981.00 and Php 2,498.00 respectively.
Based from the NSCB report, the municipality of Basilisa and Loreto havethe highest and lowest poverty incidence respectively. Average povertyincidence in the province is 0.6437. it means that 0.6437 of thepopulation are below the poverty line. Poverty gap is measured at0.2434 and severity is 0.1174.
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0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
VALUE
POVERTY MEASURES
Incidence 0.7268 0.7202 0.5973 0.6765 0.4940 0.6493 0.6418
Gap 0.2883 0.2853 0.2162 0.2598 0.1699 0.2425 0.2420
Severity 0.1431 0.1412 0.1010 0.1263 0.0775 0.1158 0.1167
Basi lisa Cagdianao Dinagat L ib jo Loreto San Jose Tubajon
Source: NSCB 2000
Of the total family expenditures, 50.2% is spent on food, 10.1% onrental of occupied dwelling unit, 6.0% on fuel/light/water, 5.7% onmiscellaneous expenditures such as gifts and contributions for specialoccasions, 4.7% on education and 23.3% on other expenditures.
Other expenditures include transportation and communication,medical care, taxes, recreation and clothing among others.
DISTRIBUTION ON FAMILY EXPENDITURES
50.2%
23.3%
4.7%
5.7%
6.0%
10.1%
Food
Rental of Occupied Units
Fuel/Light/Water
Miscellaneous(Gifts/Special Occasions )Education
Others
Source: NSO 2000
EDUCATION
Generally, the people in the Province of Dinagat Islands haveundergone formal education. A large segment of the populationcompleted elementary and high school education.
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The island has seven (7) school districts. It has 124 pre-schools, 19primary schools, 94 elementary schools, 24 secondary schools but it hasonly one college. A huge number of Dinagatnons usually go to SurigaoCity for tertiary level of education and quite a number opted to go toCebu City, Cagayan de Oro City, Butuan City and Marawi City.
On technical vocational education and training (TVET), there is only one
technical vocational institution (TVI) the Don Jose Ecleo MemorialFoundation College of Science and Technology (DJEMFCST). DinagatSchool of Fisheries (DOF) has reverted to the DepEd by virtue of thetrifocalization of the management in the education sector and has ceasedto technical vocational programs. Programs being offered by this loneTVET institution are information technology management and electricaland electronic technology.
NUMBER OF SCHOOL BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION PER
MUNICIPALITY
Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004
Majority of the population have undergone formal education, theDinagatnons in general has 94.09% literacy rate with population rangingfive years old and above. The province has 96.14% functional literacyrate within 15 years old and above population. The Municipality of
Tubajon has the highest literacy rate of 96.88%.
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CLASSROOM-STUDENT RATIO
INSTITUTIONAL ROOMS ANALYSIS
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004
SECONDARY LEVEL
Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004
TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO
TEACHER DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004
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SECONDARY LEVEL
Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Every RHU in the municipality conducts an annual program called Operation Timbang. In 2003, the result revealed that 67% of thechildren weighed (aged 6 years and under) are within normal weight.Only 29% are below normal weight and 4% are above normal weight.Among the municipalities, Cagdianao has the most number ofunderweight and overweight children.
OPERATION TIMBANG RESULTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS
Above Normal
Weight, 4%Below Normal
Weight, 29%
Within Normal
Weight, 67%
Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2003
In 2006, only 11.81% of the total live births or deliveries were attendedby doctors, 0.25% by nurses and 23.99% by midwives. Majority of livebirths of 61.81% were attended by trained hilots. Of the total live births,
69.97% were delivered at home while only 29.90% were delivered at thehospital. A good number of residents would resort to manghihilotsbecause
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it is affordable and convenient, and hospitals are not that accessible.Even if the facilities-hospital, RHU, BHS were near their area, theavailability of personnel is still uncertain. Fortunately, majority of thedeliveries were categorized as normal deliveries where only 22.04%were considered risky.
PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY ATTENDEE
Nurses,
Midwives, 382
Trained Hilot, 984
Doctors, 188Others, 3
Untrained Hilot, 31
Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006*hilots or manghihilots traditional health practitioners/midwives
PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY LOCATION
Hospital, 476
Others, 2
Home, 1,114
Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006
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PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY TYPE OF
PREGNANCY
Unknown, 345 Risk, 351
Normal, 896
Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006
In 2006, the leading causes of morbidity are Acute Upper RespiratoryInfection (AURI), Tuberculosis, Influenza, Diarrhea and Pneumonia.Respiratory infections are the leading causes of morbidity. These
infectious diseases can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. It isusually a result of an unhealthy environment and poor nutrition.Meanwhile, the leading causes of mortality are Tuberculosis, HeartDisease, Myocardial infection, Cancer and Pneumonia. The leading
causes of death are mostly degenerative disease.
Source: Municipal RHUs 2006
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
NUMBER
OFCA
SES
Tuberculosis Hyper
Cardiovascular
Disease
Myocardial
Infection
Cancer Pneumonia
LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY
Source: Municipal RHUs 2006
HEALTH FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL
Dinagat Islands is divided into two inter local health zones. These arethe North Zone which comprises municipality of Loreto, Libjo andTubajon. The South Zone is composed of San Jose, Dinagat,
Cagdianao and Basilisa. The South Zone is served by 1 districthospital located in Dinagat. On the other hand, the North Zone hastwo hospitals Albor District Hospital and Loreto District Hospital.
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30
40
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NUMBER
HEALTH PERSONNEL, NUMBER OF MUNICIPALITIES SERVED AND
NUMBER OF BEDS PER DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Health Personnel 37 41 13
Municipalities Served 2 3 2
Beds 10 30 10
Albor District
Hospital
Dinagat District
Hospital
Loreto District
Hospital
Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006
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d lti f ti l i billi d h ll d i l
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or covered multi-functional gymnasiums, billiard halls and sing-alonghouses. Construction and enhancement of additional athletic groundsand playgrounds should be taken into consideration. At present, only theMunicipality of Cagdianao has an athletic ground which also served as aplayground. Gymnasiums also need enhancement to improve presentconditions.
ECONOMIC PROFILE
AGRICULTURE
The Province of Dinagat Islands is considered as an agricultural area.Agricultural lands cover an area of about 35,265.7 hectares. This
comprises 36.44% of the province total land area. Among the sevenmunicipalities of the islands, Loreto contributes the largest in the total
agricultural land area with 25,587 hectares. Libjo follows with 20,748.96hectares, San Jose has the least with 3,849 hectares.
CROP PRODUCTION BY AREA
Source: MAOs & CLUPs 2005-2007Phil. Coconut Authority, Surigao del Norte (unit used)
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CROP PRODUCTION STATISTICS
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CROP PRODUCTION STATISTICS
CY 2004
CropHarvest
Area (HA)Production
(MT)
Palay 26,179.00 67,629.00
Coconut 605.00 668.00
Corn 93,300.00 89,790.33Banana 1,160.00 9,645.33
Coffee 18.00 11.75
Cacao 75.00 31.60
Vegetables (allkinds)
720.00 3,535.00
Root crops (all
kinds)1,220.00 40,526.63
Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
CROP PRODUCTION BY VOLUME (MT)
Source: MAOs & CLUPs 2005-2007Phil. Coconut Authority, Surigao del Norte
INVENTORY OF FARM MACHINERIES AND FACILITIES
Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics 1999
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IRRIGATION
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IRRIGATION
Irrigation systems are established throughout the whole province. Thereis a total land area of 720 hectares being irrigated and 806 farmersbeing served by these irrigation systems. Irrigated wet farms have atotal area of 637 hectares while dry farms have an area of455 hectares.However, there is still insufficiency of irrigation systems in the province
especially in the municipalities of Loreto and Tubajon.
Other than lack of irrigation, the conversion of agricultural land toresidential land is another problem. Rice production deficit is also aconcern in the agriculture sector of the province. The 2003 Bureau ofAgricultural Statistics that rice production reached a volume of 6,225.25metric tons. Total consumption of rice totaled 15,615.03 metric tons. Asa consequence, there is a rice deficit of 9,389.78 metric tons. Anotherpredicament being faced by the farmers is the lack of capital to meet thedemand for fertilizer and farm chemicals.
FISHERIES
FISHERY STATISTICS
Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile, 2001Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
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There is a total fish production of 161.5 metric tons in 2005. Dilis has
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There is a total fish production of 161.5 metric tons in 2005. Dilis hasthe largest volume of catch of 38 metric tons. Hawol-hawol orTamban follows with 28.1 metric tons. Timbongan ranks tenth with3.25 metric tons.
3.25
3.5
3.5
5
5.5
7
7
8.6
28.1
38
0 10 20 30 40
VOLUME (MT)
VOLUME OF PRODUCTION OF TEN MAJOR SPECIES
Dilis
Hawol-hawol/Tamban
Katambak
Nokos
Anduhaw
Balo
Budloy
Boras
Tulingan
Timbongan
Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2005
In 2005, bangus is the most expensive species of fish, costing anaverage price of Php 180 per kilo. Tangigi, Lapu-lapu and Kuyobotan
follow with Php 120. Manimbuyaw and Suyahan both cost Php 70 perkilo.
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180.00
120.00
120.00
120.00
100.00
80.0080.00
80.00
70.00
70.00
0.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 200.00
Price per kilo
TEN MOST EXPENSIVE FISH SPECIES BY AVERAGE PRICE
PER KILO
Manimbuyaw
Suyahan
Bat-og
Boras
Langog
Bariles
Kuyabotan
Lapu-lapu
Tangigi
Bangus
Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2005
2
3
30
3218
61
219
1093
372
83
6308
787
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
COUNT
NUMBER OF FISHERMEN BY GEARS USED
Oyang-oyang/Gill Net
Hook and Line
Buso/Cast Net
Fish Cord/Net
Spear Gun
Rison
Dapal
Fish/Crab Pot
Pamo/Drift Net
Liba-liba
Bobo/Fish Trap
Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2001-2005
There are a lot of concerns in the fishery sector. One problem is the lackof fishing technology and facilities in the province. Another is theprevalence of illegal fishing activities. The absence of proper delineationof municipal waters and the encroachment by commercial fishers intothe municipal waters are major issues that hound the local fishingindustry.
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LIVESTOCK
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LIVESTOCK POPULATION
Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics 2003
Among the seven municipalities, Dinagat has the most number oflivestock with 6,223 or 27.18% of the total number of livestock inthe province. Libjo and Basilisa follow with 25.66% and 18.28%respectively. Cagdianao has the least percentage of 10.32%. There isa total income of 172,982 pesos generated from livestock raising.Off-farm income contributes the largest with 58,843 pesos whilenon-farm generates the least with 46,920 pesos.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BASED ON FARMING
Source: DLR-PMEU based on ARCM 3Q2004
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POULTRY
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POULTRY POPULATION
Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics 2003
MINING AND QUARRYING
There are 17,113.91 hectares of land devoted to mining and quarryingactivities. Cagdianao covers the largest percentage share with 55.70%.
Loreto follows with 16.38% while Libjo ranks last with only 4.36%.
Chromite is the primary resources mined in the province. Totalproduction of Chromite is 12,167.61 metric tons. Concentratemetallurgical chromite accounts for 66.24% of the total volume ofproduction while lumpy metallurgical chromite comprises 33.76%. Thetotal production of metallurgical chromite values at Php 40,113,160.03production while the lumpy type comprises 37.75%.
CONSOLIDATED PRODUCTION AND SALES OF MINERAL
COMMODITIES
Source: Mines & Geo-Sciences Bureau XIII (what year?)
INDUSTRY
There are 42 industries engaging in arts and handicrafts, while only oneis engaged in citronella production. The making of charcoal from coconutshells is another common industry in the province.
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NUMBER OF INDUSTRIES
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Sources: MCLUPs & MPDO of San Jose 1998-1999
COMMERCE AND TRADE
NUMBER OF REGISTERED BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT BYTYPE
Sources: DTI, Surigao del NorteSeven Municipal Treasurers Office
934
88
68
31
20
0 200 400 600 800 1000
COUNT
FIVE MAJOR BUSINESSES
Commercial Trade
Metal & Electrical Works
Bakery/Carenderia/Food Services
Vegetables, Meat & Marine
Products
Sari-sari store/Dry Goods
Source: MCLUPs & MPDO of San Jose 1998-1999
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
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NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
ISLANDS AND BEACHES
Pangabangan Island (Libjo) is locatedat the western side of Libjo. It is about 20minutes pumpboat ride from the poblacion.With a size of about 2.5 hectares, it isblessed with fine-white-sand, untouchednature. Rock formation towering over thedeep bluish clear water with wonderful
corral reefs. Viewed from the island, thebeautifully scattered Romantic Islets are
comparable to the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan.
Bitaug Beach (Basilisa) - is the new paradiseof the island, south of Basilisa. It offerspowder-white sand beach with rock formations.It can be reached by sea transportation forabout an hour and a half trip from the servicecenter.
Sundayo Beach (Basilisa) is ideal forsnorkeling with islets in different shapes andsizes that surround it. It is near Lake Bababuand can be reached by an hour and a halfboat trip from Surigao City.
Pig-ot Hideaway Beach (Libjo) - A clusterof islets that looks like broken emeraldsslapped on the aquamarine surface of thewater. One can witness the different aquaticspecies gliding and hiding behind coral reefs.This hideaway is indeed heavenly especiallyfor adventure, leisure seekers and nature
lovers.
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CAVES
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Ouano Cave (Libjo) A gigantic cavemajestically located above Ouano Lagoon.Crystal quartz glitter on the walls, ceilingsand ground blending with cool green
pigments. The cave has a pond and longdark tunnels leading to nowhere.
DIVING SITES
Sangay Beach and Dive Site (Loreto) - is located at the easternshore of Loreto facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a potential site forsurfing and diving.
Baing Beach and Dive Site (San Jose)- a white sand beach located in SitioEviota, Matingbe, San Jose that can bereached via motorized banca with anapproximate travel time of 15 minutes
from the port of Poblacion, San Jose.
LAKES
Lake Bababu (Basilisa) - is mountainlake nestled in vast walls of granite and
surrounded by wild trees. A 45 minuteride by boat from Surigao City and 1 hour of hiking and climbing on thesteeply sloping hill. A steep descent tothe lake adds thrill to avid adventurersand offers fine views to numerous smallcaves.
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LAGOONS AND TIDAL FLATS
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Ouano Lagoon (Libjo) is hidden from therock formation between barangay Arellanoand Plaridel. The perpetual serenity of theplace adds ecstasy to its deep-bluish-clear
water which is ideal for swimming and floatingcottages.
Blue Lagoon (Libjo) - is located atPangabangan Island at Barangay Magsaysay,Libjo with an estimated depth of about 12
feet during low tide and a width of about halfa hectare. This lagoon has a crystal clearwater ideal for snorkeling.
Tambongon Lagoon (Tubajon) - welcomes photography and scubadiving.
SURF SITES
Campijagit Point (Cagdianao) - offersmajestic waves that are good for surfing.
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WATERFALLS
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Bankaw Mountain Resort (Tubajon) is located at Barangay Diazapproximately 10 kilometers from theheart of the municipality. The place can
be reached after nearly 15 minutes motorride from the poblacion. This naturalwaterfall has crystal clear water ideal fornature loving individuals.
MANGROVE AND BONSAI FORESTS
Mt. Redondo Natural Bonsai Forest(Loreto) - Soaring to about 1,000 mtrs.above sea level is Mt. Redondo (the2nd highest mountain in the island ofDinagat). The place is almost as cool asBaguio City. This century tree Bonsaiforest covers an estimated area ofmore than 100 hectares. It is one ofthe only two natural bonsai gardens in
the whole Mindanao and the only one accessible by landtransportation.
COLD AND HOT SPRINGS
Esperanza Spring (Loreto) - Crystalclear and chilly water cascades in themidst of a tropical forest naturally
captured in a lagoon where you can enjoya refreshing dip.
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Contact NumberPhilippine Postal Corporation - 0910-4923836LBC Express - 0920-2532026Western Union - 0919-3624668
ACCOMODATIONS
Name ofEstablishment
# ofRooms
Room RatesDescription
Family Double
Puyangi
Beach Resort 4 P 1,500.00 P 750.00
2 beds familysizeAir conditioned
Private T & BAdditional100.00/head
Pink House 7
P 500.00P 100.00P 250.00
Air conditionedAdditional perheadShort time
P 250.00
P 50.00
Ceiling fan withcomfort roomAdditional/head
Yalkot Lodge5
P 500.00P 100.00
Air conditionedroomGood for 2personsAdditional/head
P 250.00
P 50.00
Ceiling fan withcomfort roomAdditional per
head
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Rural Bank of Loreto (SRBC) Green Bank of Caraga Starjed
DIRECTORY OF MUNICIPAL LGUS
MUNICIPALITY TELEPHONE NUMBER
BASILISA 826-1603
CAGDIANAO 356-1607DINAGAT 365-1657
LIBJO 365-1701/365-1709
LORETO 365-1717/365-1725
SAN JOSE 365-1837
TUBAJON 365-1965
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CONTACTS
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE
Bahay Turista, San Juan, San Jose, Dinagat IslandsPhone No. 09065013163
PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
San Jose, Dinagat IslandsPhone No. 09067884680