Reported by:

Mark Arian Salazar

Maria Bethzaida Bautista

John Lerry Escobar

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*Relative Location:

North – Baski Channel

East – Philippine Sea

South – Region III (Central Luzon)

West – CAR (Cordillera Administrative

Region)

*Absolute location:

17.6167° N, 121.7167° E

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Characteristics

Total Land Area: 2,826,520 ha.

Climate: Type III

Dialect: Ilokano, Ybanag,

Ytawes, Irraya,

Ivatan, Gaddang,

Tagalog, others

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*Region II is composed of 5 provinces, 4 cities, 89

municipalities, and 2,311 barangays.

*ProvinceProvince Capital

Population

(2010)

Area

(km²)

Pop. density

(per km²)

Batanes Basco 16,604 209.3 79.3

Cagayan Tuguegarao City 1,124,773 9,002.0 124.9

Isabela Ilagan City 1,489,645 10,409.6 143.1

Nueva Vizcaya Bayombong 421,355 3,903.9 107.9

Quirino Cabarroguis 176,786 3,057.2 57.8

An Overview

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*Fr. Julian Malumbres in his Historia de Cagayan states that

chronicles of Cagayan assert that the first Spanish explorers

came into the Valley by way of the original mouth of the

Cagayan river, now the present site of Mission, Municipality of

Buguey. It is said that at that time the mouth of the river as

well as the shores of the lagoon abound with tagay trees,

hence the place was known as Catagayan. Gradually, for

convenience of pronunciation the shortened Cagayan,

permanently became the name of the province which was

organized as one political subdivision of the archipelago in

1583 and which comprised the whole Cagayan Valley.

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AirTuguegarao City will be your entry point should you arrive by plane.

There are daily flights from Manila, weekly flights from Cebu.

LandTuguegarao City is accessible by provincial bus. There are daily orovernight buses from Caloocan or Cubao in Metro Manila. The trip willtake 12 hours.

Buses to Claveria will pass through Tuguegarao as well.

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* Here the Bus companies that provides Transportation from Manila:

1. Aladdin Transit Corporation

Location: 1310 Espana Cnr. Galicia Streets, Sampaloc, Manila

Destinations: Cagayan Valley in Region in the extreme north of Luzon.

Telephone Number: + 63 2 743 8523; + 63 2 781 9168

2. Autobus Transport Systems Incorporated

Location: Dimasalang Street Cnr. Laong Laan Street, Sampaloc, Manila

Destinations: Baguio, Laoag, Cagayan Valley, Dagupan, Ifugao, Kalinga &Isabela provinces.

Telephone Numbers: +63 2 735 8098

3. Dangwa Tranco Company Incorporated

Location: 1600 Dimasalang Street, Sampaloc, Manila.

Location: 832 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao.

Destinations: Both terminals have bus transport Philippines toBenguet province and Ifugao Province in the CordilleraAdministrative Region in the northern central area of Luzon.

Telephone Numbers: + 63 2 731 2879, + 63 2 410 1991

4. Farinas Transit Company

Location: Laong Laan cnr and M dela Fuente Streets, Sampaloc,Manila

Destinations: The city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur province and thecity of Laoag in Ilocos Norte province on the north westernLuzon.

Telephone Numbers: + 63 2 731 4507, + 63 2 731 4375, + 63 2743 8580

5. Franco Frederico Lines

Location: Sampaloc Manila.

Destinations: The provinces of Ilocos Sur & Ilocos Norte in the

north of Luzon.

Telephone Numbers: +63 2 731 4473, +63 2 731 2584

6. Maria de Leon Transit

Location: Corner Gelinos and Dapitan Streets, Sampaloc,

Manila.

Destinations: City of San Fernando in La Union province, Vigan

City in Ilocos Sur province and Laoag City in Ilocos Norte

province all on the north western coast of Luzon.

Telephone Numbers: +63 2 731 4907.

7. Viron Transportation Company Incorporated

Location: Corner 1209 Blumentritt and Dapitan

Streets, Sampaloc, Manila.

Destinations: The city of Tarlac, Dagupan City in

Pangasinan province, San Fernando in La Union

province and Vigan City in Ilocos Sur province all

in the north of Luzon.

Telephone Numbers: +63 2 741 6588

** Here is the schedule of the flights of Cebu Pacific:

CEBU PACIFIC AIRLINE

Cebu Pacific Airline Schedule:

DAILY FLIGHTS:

Manila to Tuguegarao

12:30 NN - 1:30 PM

Tuguegarao to Manila

14:00 PM - 15:00 PM

ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays:

Manila to Tuguegarao

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tuguegarao to Manila

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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*The Department of Tourism office in Tuguegarao City said

foreign tourists arrivals in Cagayan Valley increased by 625

percent year-on-year in 2013, with Chinese topping the list

of visitors. Blessida Diwa, DOT director for Region 2, said

91,974 recorded foreign tourists visited the region’s tourism

destinations or an increase of 625 percent from 12,694 in

2012. Based on records, Chinese arrivals remained the

biggest with 78,386 followed by Americans with 20,514.

Travellers from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, United

Kingdom, Canada, India and Germany also flocked to the

fine beaches in Santa Ana town and the Callao Caves in

Peñablanca town, both located in Cagayan province.

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“The land of True Insulars”

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This is not to miss place to visit in Batanes. The original name is

Rakuh A Payaman, only tourists call it Marlboro Hills. The sceneries were really beautiful. Take lots of pictures of course. But I would

recommend spending a bit of time to relax here, sit on the grass and just enjoy the views and the fresh

Batanes air.

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One of the Oldest infrastructure in Batanes.

The house is made of limestone and coral and it’s roofing of cogon rice

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The Chapel looks like it popped right out of a story book

modeled after the traditional Ivatan Houses

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is a ghost barangay which is a cluster of roofless shells of old

stone houses abandoned after a tidal wave that hit the island of Batan in the 50s. It has a long stretch of beach. The ruins are

23 kilometers from Basco.

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This is celebrated every June 21st-26th this includes the Payuhwan Festival an agro-

industrial trade fair showcasing native products, agricultural crops, furniture, wine, vinegar and poultry

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“The Land of Smiling Beauty”

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also known as the Rio Grande ds Cagayan, is the longest and largest river in the Philippine

Archipelago

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is one of the twelve minor Basilicas in the Philippines , it is located in the outskirts of

Piat in the Province of Cagayan. The shrine is a home

to the 407 year old Black Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Piat.

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is 26 kilometers from the center of Santa Margarita,

Baggao, Cagayan. More than 100 meters high and rich in shrimp (locally called

udang) and fishes.

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is one of the limestone caves located in the Municipality of

Peñablanca, Cagaayan province, in the Philippines. The seven-chamber show

cave is one of 300 caves that dot the area and the best known natural tourist

attractions of the province.

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usually ends on August 16 annually.

Pav-vurulan is an Ibanag word which means get together or a

sense of belonging.

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(June 23 - 30) which religious devotees from all over look forward to. It features a reenactment of the "sambali", a war dance of tribes that were united and converted to Christianity through the intercession of the Lady of Piat (known also as the Black

Mary)

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“Queen Province of the

Philippines”

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is a Roman Catholic Church in the

municipality of TumauiniIsabela. The church is known for it's brick

Baroque-Style architecture.

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The largest protected area in the Philippines found mainly on the coastal

towns of Isabela.

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Isabela is the historical place where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by the

American forces, thus ending the Philippine Revolution in 1901. It is accessible by aircraft, pumpboat and trekking thru Sta. Ana, Cagayan, San Mariano/Cauayan and Ilagan, Isabela

respectively.

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is a large rock-fill dam on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.

The dam is located on MagatRiver, a major tributary of

Cagayan River. Construction of the dam started in 1975 and

completed in 1982. Magat Dam is one of the largest dams in the Philippines and has two primary purposes: as a source of irrigation

water and as a provider of hydroelectric power.

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Honoring the bountiful harvest of the province and it's emerging agro-

industrial prowess.

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The Municipality of Cabagan celebrates its Patronal Town Fiesta highlighting the

famous Pansit Cabagan on January 16-25, 2013.

Cabagan town fiesta which is celebrated every January 25 has lined up weeklong activities to cater to the hearts and minds

of every Cabagueño and of those who might by invitation or chance come and

celebrate with the townsfolks.

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“The landlocked province in the Cagayan Valley”

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The fifth longest cave system in the Philippines is no wonder

the first ob the list of the best attractions in Nueva Vizcaya. This 4.2 Kilometer long cave in Barangay Capisaan Kasibu

exhibits rare calcite formations, pristine stalactite

and stalagmite

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From 1773-1792, Fray Juan Crespo constructed the brick St. Dominic's church, the convent and the cemetery next to the church, and started the

octagonal tower. By 1829, Fray Juan Molano finished the tower. In 1880 the church building was damaged in an earthquake, while more than a century later, in

1987, a fire destroyed the church and convent. In 1989 - the 250th anniversary of the first Mass in Bayombong - the rebuilt cathedral was dedicated.

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is a two level falls with shallow catch basin. Trek over streams/rivers emanating from the falls. Enjoy trekking, exploration, swimming,

fishing and cultural immersion. Also within the area is the Imugan Mountain Fresh Factory which utilizes wild berries

and other fruits to produce spreads and jams while visitors can watch the

production process and shop for preserved fruit spreads.

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this beautiful mountain offers trails that pass through native communities of the Kalanguya

tribes and is becoming a favorite mountaineering

destination among outdoor enthusiasts.

*KalanguyaFestival

is a yearly gathering of the Kalanguyatribe of Nueva Vizcaya to celebrate their

culture and tradition in songs, dances and rituals. Visitors are also encouraged to visit

the Santa Fe shopping highway for souvenirs, the Imugan waterfalls and the

Mountain Fresh Factory.

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Amungan means gathering, this is celebrated every month

of May as a thanksgiving Festival for their province's

bountiful blessings.

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a series of 38 caves , seven of which have

been developed as tourist spots.

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is famous for its gigantic perpendicular walls of limestone jutting out from one side

of the Cagayan River framing the Sierra Madre Mountain and its swift turbulent deep blue waters is perfect venue for

kayaking, white river rafting, swimming and fishing. The riverside offers a suitable picnic ground with a magnificent view of the river. This part of the region is also

home to Agtas or Negritos.

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This towering falls about 50 meters high spills into a shimmering basin about twenty two meter deep

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The province of Quirino, one of the country's youngest in terms of foundation, celebrates its

foundation day with the yearly Panagdadapun Festival. Held on September 10th, years from the time it became a chip

off the old block of Nueva Vizcaya, the festival is a fabulous display of the heritage and

culture of its people and the ethnic groups within

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