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region 2

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Region 2 - Cagayan Valley
AREA AND LOCATION
 Geographically, the valley is located at the northeastern part of mainland Luzon
 Bounded with the Pacific Ocean in the east and the protective mountain ranges of Caraballo on
the west and Cordillera Mountain, the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Aurora on the south.
 Between the ranges is the valley where most of the population live and is criss-crossed by the
mighty Cagayan River, the longest and widest in the country and its tributaries, which flow into
the Babuyan Channel in the town of Aparri.
 The Pacific Ocean on the east coast and the Babuyan Channel on the north also skirt the
mainland.












FACTS
 Regions Provinces: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino
 Lal-lo-c (old name of Lallo) now named Lallo, one of the first four cities in the Philippines
(others: Manila-1571; Cebu – 1565; Naga- 1575) was named Ciudad Nueva Segovia in 1581 by
Carreon. It was chosen as capital of Cagayan Valley Region because of its favorable location and
navigable river. It was also seat of the Diocese created by Pope Clement VII on August 15, 1595
until the seat was transferred to Vigan, Ilocos Sur in 1758 because of its relative distance from
Manila. Very famous among the missionaries at that time was Bishop Miguel de Benavidez, OP,
the first bishop elected to the Diocesan home in Ciudad Nueva Segovia. He later founded the
University of Sto. Tomas.
 It was from Lallo that authorities governed the province and was the capital of Cagayan up to
1839 when Cagayan Valley Region was subdivided. On May 24,1839 the province of Isabela was
created comprising the towns of Cordon to Ilagan, including the sitio of Palanan. Nueva Vizcaya

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comprised the region from Aritao to Bayombong and later to Diadi. Cagayan comprised that part
of the valley from Tuguegarao to Aparri and the Babuyanes. And the provincial government was
moved from Lallo to Tuguegarao.


BATANES
CAPITAL: Basco
NICKNAME: Home of the Winds/ Nature's Playground
AREA AND LOCATION
 Batanes lies on a group of islands
collectively called Batanes Islands and they
are the northernmost islands of the
Philippines. They are located between the
Babuyan Islands (belonging to Cagayan
Province) and Taiwan.
 Batanes is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean
to the east, the China Sea to the West and
the Bashi and Balintang Channels to the
north and south


FACTS
 Batanes is the smallest province of the Philippines, with a land mass only one third of that of
Metro Manila.
 The province is a tiny archipelago, consisting of 10 islands.
inhabited: Batan, Itbayat and Sabtang
Mavudis (Yami), Misanga, Ditarem, Siayan, Dinem, Vuhos, Adekey.
 The indigenous people of Batanes are called Ivatans who are nationally acclaimed as the True
Insulares.
 Dubbed as "Nature's Playground", the archipelago province has been declared by the
government as a Protected Landscape and Seascape because of its rare flora and fauna,
undulating terrain, diverse marine life, limestone cliffs, and panoramic sceneries. It boasts of
stretches of white and cream colored sandy beaches and clear water.
 Batanes boasts its local attractions like historic churches, unique architecture of Ivatan houses,
intermittent sandy beaches, countryside panoramic views, rock formations and rugged terrains.
 The best time to visit Batanes is during the dry or summer season. In the Philippines, the months
of March, April, May, and June are considered the hottest months with minimal rainfall. These
are also the best months to visit Batanes.

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PLACES TO VISIT
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Mt. Carmel Chapel

Mt. Carmel Chapel, also known as Tukon
Church, was first established on May 3, 2008,
at Sitio Tukon, Barangay Chanarian, Batanes. It
adopted the design of a traditional Ivatan
house made of stone walls, making it the only
chapel embodying such design.

Mt. Carmel Chapel also manifests solemnity
and tranquility as it perfectly sits on top of a
hill, overlooking the lush greenery of Batanes,
as well as the Pacific Ocean and the West
Philippine Sea.

Tayid Light House

Situated in Mahatao, Batanes is the “Tayid
Lighthouse”, it is one of the three
functional ligthouse that was built in early
2000s. The lighthouse also serves as a
tourist attraction.Many people think that
the Tayid lighthouse is the 18th century old
Mahatao Lighthouse but it is not the
Spanish-era lighthouse.

The construction of Tayid lighthouse
together with Basco and Sabtang
lighthouse was proposed by then
Representative Butch Abad . The ligthouses
serves as an indicator to seafarers accross
the risky waters of West Philippine Sea and
Pacific Ocean .

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Honesty Coffee Shop

Everyone is expected to be honest, the store
owners trust the people enough to allow them
to list the products they bought along with its
corresponding price and then leave the
payment in a dropbox. You can find an
interesting sign on the wall that says “This
store is too small for dishonest people,”.

It is a typical Pinoy Sari-Sari Store and Coffee
Shop combined. Once you enter the shop, you
can sit, relax, and have some coffee. Each item
has a price tag while some item prices are
listed on the wall. The Majority of tourists
intentionally drops excessive payment to show
their support to the owner.

Morong Beach

Morong Beach perfectly captivates the origins
of Sabtang Island, with its white-sand beach
and calm atmosphere. Truth be told, it’s hard
not to long for a quick nap while looking at the
clear blue water and listening to the soft
humming of birds.

Another landmark you’ll instantly notice when
you step foot on Morong Beach is the Ahaw
Arch made of limestone, which easily became
a spot for picnickers.

Chawa View Deck

Located in the steep mountainside of Batan
and Mahatao. The place does not only
boast of majestic views of the West
Philippine Sea, it also allows visitors to see
the intricate beauty of West Batan’s cliffs.
Taking the somewhat challenging steps
leading down the rocky coast is worth it
because of what awaits below – a
panoramic view of different rock formations
and the vast blue sea.

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Vayang Rolling Hills

The Vayang Rolling Hills is one of the famous
landmarks in the province of Batanes. Its
seemingly endless waves of rolling hills
combined with the spectacular seascapes are a
sight to behold. It also offers a spectacular
view of the West Philippine Sea

House of Dakay

The House of Dakay is the oldest house in
Batanes and is Unesco heritage listed. ... This
home was constructed in 1887. It has been
constructed very strongly of lime and stone for
protection that will last from storm and strong
winds in the island which is located along the
typhoon belt.

Savidug Houses

Savidug is a small village with stone houses in a
row. Cogon grasses are the distinctive roofing
on each of the vernacular houses. It is said that
the life of the cogon grass as a roof will take 30
years. Each house in the community has their
own schedules as to when the replacement
will happen. The village people will help each
other for the roofing until such work in a house
will be finished

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Basco Light House

Basco Lighthouse was completed in 2003 on
the spot near the old American telegraph
facility that Japanese troops destroyed during
the Second World War. The 20-metre high
facility has six-stories in it, the fifth one being
the gallery that offers tourists a breathtaking
vista of the West Philippine Sea, Mt. Iraya, and
Basco Town Proper. In here, the wind blows
with fierceness, the verdant green
surroundings relaxing, and the view of the
seemingly endless rolling hills can make you
wonder how such a small province can hold
such majestic beauty — beauty you should not
forget to capture on camera.

Sabtang Lighthouse

Perched on a cliff just beside the port, Sabtang
Lighthouse is the first man-made structure to
greet you as you approach Sabtang island.
Unlike the lighthouses of Batan Island, the
tower boasts a round tower with a rubble
masonry finish all the way to the gallery deck,
which gives it a dominant organic appeal, and a
red lantern room. It is best viewed from the
port where crashing waves take the
foreground.



CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Kulay Festival
It was Kulay Festival – an annual event held by
the Ivatans in Basco. ... Hundreds of students
as well as teachers and Ivatan seniors were clad
in colorful, iridescent costumes. Initially, I
thought KulayFesivals means colors. “In Ivatan,
Kulay means anything dried.

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Palu – Palo Festival
This is a cultural presentation of the municipality of
Basco, Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group’’s
rugged yet storied existence. Palu-palo means sticks
or arnis that were used by the native Ivatans to fight
the forces of the colonizers such as Spaniards and the
Dutch. The natives wear the traditional suit made of
indigenous materials from the bark of trees which
were flattened.

Vakul-Kanayi Festival
The festival phenomenon is surely sweeping the
Philippines by storm. ... Vaku l& kanayi
are traditional all-weather farm wears made of
shredded voyavoy leaves or Philippine date
palm. Vakul is the popular headpiece worn by
women while the men use kanayi or vest when
they go out in the field to work.


DELICACIES
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Tabtab/ Uved
Also called “Uvud” in Mahatao and “Tabtab” in
the island of Sabtang. Uved is made from Ubod
ng Saging mixed with ground meat, fish and
spices like onions, garlic, salt and pepper.

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Dibang

Dibang (or any kind of fish) is drenched in vinegar
and calamansi juice, as well as mixed with
minced ginger, onions, and salt. Maytahes (one-
day-old) – after the fish is cleaned and opened
up, it will be marinated in salt, vinegar, and garlic
and then laid out under the sun for a day to dry.

Supas

Always a staple during fiestas or festivals, supas
or balencyana (as called in Itbayat Island) is rice
cooked in turmeric pulp (yellow ginger) that's
often mixed with garlic and pork. It's aptly called
yellow rice because, well… it is yellow from the
turmeric.


CAGAYAN PROVINCE
CAPITAL: Tuguegarao City
NICKNAME: Land of Smiling Beauty
AREA AND LOCATION
 Cagayan Province lies on the northeastern most part of Luzon
mainland occupying the lower basin of the Cagayan River.
 It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the west by
the Cordilleras, on the south by the province of Isabela and on
the north by the Babuyan Channel.
 It is bounded by the three mountain rages which is Sierra
Madre Mountains of the east, The Cordillera Mountains on
the west and the Caraballo Mountains on the south.

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FACTS
 It is well traversed by many rivers, with Abulug and Cagayan Rivers as the largest.
 The province comprises an aggregate land area of 9,003 square kilometers, which constitutes
three percent of the total land area of the country and is the second largest province in the
region.
 The Spanish Friars notably the Dominicans, brought Western culture to Cagayan.
 According to Fr. Francisco Rojano, the great chronicler of the province, Cagayan got its name
from the Ilocano word “karayan” or river referring to the Rio Grande de Cagayan.
 The early Spanish settlers also called it “Rio Ibanag”.
 The river runs from south in Quirino to the north bisecting the whole valley.
 The Japanese forces occupied Cagayan from December 1941 to July 1945, until the Philippines
got its independence in 1946.

PLACES TO VISIT
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Buntun Bridge

Located in the province of Cagayan in the
Philippines, the Buntun Bridge is one of the
most spectacular bridges in the world. It is
said that the bridge is long enough for a
person to recite the entire Philippine
National Anthem while walking here.

The Station of the Cross at Cavalry Hills

Calvary Hills takes pride in its 11 hectares of
rolling terrain upon which lies the life-size
images of six-meter high statues depicting
the 14 Station of the Cross. This site was
created in 1982 and conceived by parish
priest Rogelio Cortez. It is a good destination
for many devotees because it provides a
memorable pilgrimage during the Holy
Week.

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Nangaramoan Beach

Staying in Nangaramoan Beach is simply
breathtaking although the place is not
considered to be developed as you will
expect from other touristy and leisurely
beaches in the Philippines like the Boracay
Island in the western Visayan Municipality
of Malay, Aklan Province. But on top of it all,
Nangaramoan has its advantage because
few people visits there which is an ideal way
to enjoy a stress-free getaway that too
many people and beach activities bring.

Callao Cave

Callao Cave is among the most popular
caves in the Philippines and the best known
tourist attraction of Cagayan Province. ...
The Chapel, being featured in many tourism
ads and postcards, is the main attraction of
the cave (and of the whole Cagayan), it is a
chamber turned into a cathedral by the
locals.
Crocodile Island
The island got its name because of its rock
formation that resembles a crocodile from a
distance. This destination is often a part of
the island hopping activities around Palaui.
Its golden sand may not be soft, but it has a
raw and distinct charm that makes it a
worthwhile addition to your itinerary
whenever you visit this part of the
Philippines.


Iguig Church

The Iguig Church was constructed from 1765
to 1787. It is unique in that it is the only
centuries-old church in the country that
features flying buttresses behind it. But
more than that, it is also believed that the
church houses the Jubilee Cross containing
relic of the True Cross of the Lord Jesus.

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Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat

The town of Piat in the province of Cagayan
has been called the “Pilgrimage Center of
the North” because of the multitude of
faithful, devotees, and tourists who have
come far and wide as the town is home to
the Basilica of Our Lady of Piat, a source of
faith, inspiration, and some say, miracles,
for people for literally centuries.

Ermita de San Jacinto

St. Hyacinth Church (San Jacinto Church)
or the Ermita de Piedra de San Jacinto
(Stone Chapel of San Jacinto) is an
elevated historic chapel established in
1604, 100 years older than the Sts.
Peter and Paul Cathedral. American
soldiers during the Philippine-American
War used it as headquarters in 1899. St
Hyacinth is the patron saint of the city
whose feast is celebrated every August
16 coinciding with the AFI festival. The
oldest brick structure in the city is the
first parochial building built by the
Dominican fathers in Tuguegarao. The
current structure is the latest in a
process of rebuilding beginning in 1724
and1892, after it was destroyed by an
earthquake and its reconstruction after
World War II. The chapel was not
heavily damaged during the war and as
a result retains its original wooden
retablo which dates back to the 18th
century.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Sambali Festival
Sambali is a war dance of tribes that were united and
converted to Christianity thru the intercession of the Lady
of Piat. The Festival is celebrated every June 23-30 after
which the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Piat
follows July 1-2.


Viray Festival
The annual Viray Festival is a thanksgiving event
for the townsfolk's bountiful sea harvest. It is
named after the viray, an indigenous wooden banca
used by the town's early settlers to transport goods.
Santa Ana boasts of white sand beaches and
delectable export-quality giant crabs and lobsters.



Pav-VurulunFetival
Pav-vurulun Festival is a week-long celebration that
usually ends on August 16 annually. “Pav-vurulun” is an
Ibanag word which means get-together or a sense of
belonging. It is in this context that the city annually
celebrates its patronal fiesta in honor of St. Hyacinth,
the patron saint of the city. It gathers Tuguegaraoeños
to a week-long festivities culminating with a mass and
procession of the patron saint on August 16. The week-
long celebration is a festival of activities marked by
parades, beauty contests, PancitBatil-Patung eating
contest, street dancing competition, music festival,
sports fest, and trade fairs among others.

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DELICACIES
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Ybang Longanisa

This longganisa Tuguegarao is a non-
sweet type, salty and garlicky longganisa
very similar to Vigan longganisa or
Lucbanlongganisa. It is also known as
longganisang Ybanag and it is famous in
the region of Cagayan Valley. When
making your own longganisa or sausages,
it is better if you have your own meat
grinder so you can grind the correct type
of meat and the proportion of lean meat to
the fat.

Pancit Batil Patong

PancitBatilPatung is a popular noodle dish in
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. It is composed of
two parts: the noodles with toppings, and the
sauce which looks like an egg drop soup.
Poached egg along with sautéed meats and
vegetables are topped over the fresh miki
noodles, while a piece of egg is cracked and
stirred-in simmering beef stock and poured in
a bowl

Sinanta

It’s an Ybanag concoction of rice vermicelli
and miki noodles, chicken and pork, dried
shrimps and clams all swimming in a wonderful
glorious broth infused with fish sauce and your
typical ginisa (sautéed) garlic and onions. It is
usually served as merienda with a fried
sweetened glutinous rice flour called pinakufu
or royal bibingka.

Pinakufu
Pinakufu is an Ybanag Native Delicacy made from
glutinous rice (malagkit), grated coconut and
drizzled with lots of caramelized brown sugar.
Yummy and easy Filipino Native delicacy for
merienda.

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Pawa

PAWA (Native rice cake/kakanin in PIAT,
CAGAYAN in Region 2. PAWA is like the
dumplings of the Chinese which instead of
putting pork or beef as it's fillings, what's inside
it, is a home-made peanut butter mixed with
brown sugar as it's fillings.


ISABELA
CAPITAL: Ilagan
NICKNAME: Queen Province of the Philippines/ Rice Bowl of the North
AREA AND LOCATION
 It is located in the Cagayan Valley Region in Luzon. Its capital is
Ilagan and borders, clockwise from the south, Aurora, Quirino,
Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and
Cagayan.


FACTS
 The second largest province of the Philippines next to Palawan
 Prior to 1856, there were only two provinces in the Cagayan Valley Region: Cagayan and Nueva
Vizcaya. The Province of Cagayan at that time consisted of all towns from Tumauini to the north
in Aparri and all other towns from Ilagan southward to Aritao comprised the province of
Nueva Vizcaya. In order to facilitate the work of the missionaries in the evangelization of the
Cagayan Valley, a Royal Decree was issued on May 1, 1856, which created the province of
Isabela from the portion of the province of Cagayan and Nueva Vizcaya. From Cagayan, the
towns of Gamu, Angadanan and Gamarang (now Echague) and from Nueva Vizcaya, its
capital town Carig (now Santiago) and Palanan were segregated to constitute the province of
Isabela. The new province was named in honor of “Her Royal Highness Queen Isabela II” of
Spain.

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PLACES TO VISIT
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Camp Samal Resort Eco Park and Training
Center

The historic Camp Samal was the site of the
National Jamboree in 1977 and is the home of
the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. It is located
at the eastern outskirts of the Spanish – built
town of Tumauini, Isabela. A 23.50 – hectare
of elevated mass of rolling hills 500 feet above
sea level. It is endowed with natural spring,
evergreen grasses, trees and shrubs. It
overlooks the mighty Cagayan River, the
Pinacanauan River, the town of Tumauini
itself, the municipality of Delfin Albano, and
the Sierra Mountain ranges.

San Mariano Crocodile Sanctuary

San Mariano houses a gallery of spectacles
ranging from its flora and fauna to the diverse
river systems and waterfall formations. The
Philippine Crocodile, a critically endangered
species, can be found throughout the length of
the river and creeks of San Mariano.
Mabuwaya foundation, and even the president
of the famous clothing company Lacoste,
Michel Lacoste, shows support for the famous
Crocodile Sanctuary of San Mariano.
Magat High Rise Damand Hydro-Electric
Power Plant

This infrastructure project was the biggest
dam in the whole of Asia at the time of its
construction. Project benefits include year-
round irrigation supply of some 102,000
hectares of agricultural land and an ultimate
capacity of 540 megawatts of hydroelectric
power sufficient to supply the whole of
Northern Luzon Grid.

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Bonsai forest

Dinapigue showcases a bonsai forest with
plants ranging from one foot to 7 feet in
height. The forest is astonishing – covering an
estimated 5,000 hectares.

Dibulo Falls

Dibulo falls with about 100 meters high, is one
of the most notable throughout the Sierra
Madre mountain range. It is one of the
attractions of Sierra Madre Nature Park.


Honeymoon Island

Hearth Shaped islandthat is surrounded by
white-sand beaches and faces the Pacific
Ocean. It also has a natural forest and a
surrounding coral reef which is appropriate
for diving. With its romantic sceneries,
Honeymoon Island is perfect for lovers and
travelers who wanted to seek a quiet
paradise.


Our Lady of Atocha Church

Built by Fr. Tomas Calderon, O.P. and roofed
with G.I. sheets by Fr. Manuel Alvarez, it was
inaugurated in February 1849, with Fr.
Francisco Gainza, OP, then vicar of Carig (now
Santiago City), in attendance. The church
served as a safe refuge for Yogads from the
plundering Ifugaos.

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St. Matthias Church

The notable, Roman Catholic Church of St.
Matthias (Spanish: IglesiaParroquial de San
Matías), within the jurisdiction of the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Ilagan, is the best-
preserved church complex in Isabela. Known
for its brick, Baroque-style architecture, it is
considered to be the best and most artistic
brick structure in the country.

Aguinaldo Shrine

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.



CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Bambanti Festival
Festival celebrating the use of bambanti or
scarecrow by the Isabelinos in their vast farmlands
to protect its crops is highlighted by an agro-
industrial trade fair participated by the 34 towns
and three cities of Isabela.


Pagay Festival
Pagay is the first festival to be ever established
in the history of Alicia. The thanksgiving of the
people and love for celebration were the bases
for creating the fiesta which will serve as Alicia’s
cultural identity that will surely recognize Alicia
and will promote pagay, the municipality’s
largest agricultural product.

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Pagay is an ilocano term for rice, the primary trade mark and livelihood economy of Alicia.
From this word, Pagay Festival was made.


Gakit Festival
The Gakit Festival is an annual festival held at
the Cagayan River. Participants of the festival
offer fruits, vegetables, poultry, and livestock as
thanksgiving for their abundant bounty. ... The
Gakit Festival also aims to show Angadanians
that progress can only be achieved if they are
united as one.



DELICACIES
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Inatata

Whole glutinous rice that’s a bit sweet and
wrapped in small cylinders made of banana
leaves are cooked by steaming. They’re tied in
batches; ten per batch, and it resembles a
magazine of bullets when tied.

Binallay

Native suman delicacy of the province made of
sticky rice flour and wrapped in banana leaves.
Binallay is cooked in boiling water until done then
serve with latik sauce.

PancitCabagan

The thin Miki noodle recipe is garnished with
pork lechon carajay, pork or chicken liver,
vegetables, and quail eggs.

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Corn Pastillas

This is a native milk candy from Isabela, made of
corn, sugar, flour, powdered milk, and butter.



NUEVA VIZCAYA
CAPITAL: Bayombong
NICKNAME: Citrus Capital of the Philippines
AREA AND LOCATION
 The province of Nueva Vizcaya is located in the
north-central part of Luzon in Region 02. The
province of Ifugao and Isabela bound it on the
north and northeast, on the east and southeast by
Quirino and Aurora, respectively, on the south by
Nueva Ecija and on the west by Benguet and
Pangasinan.
 The province is actually bounded by three
mountain ranges covered with forest and
grasslands, namely the Sierra Madre on the east,
the Cordillera on the west and the Caraballo on
the south.





FACTS
 The Province of Nueva Vizcaya used to be a territory of the vast Cagayan Valley Region,
which was once an integral political unit with one governor. In 1839 then Governor Luis
Lardizabal issued an order creating Nueva Vizcaya into politico-military province upon the
advice of the alcalde mayor of Cagayan. The order was approved by a royal Decree on April
10, 1841.
 The present territory of Nueva Vizcaya was the result of changes emanating from the formal
creation of the province of Isabela in May of 1856, wherein a great portion of its northern
area was ceded to the newly- born province.

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PLACES TO VISIT
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
People’s Museum and Library

Can be found in Bayombong, standing beside
the Saint Dominic Cathedral. The museum is a
two-storey historical building which houses the
Novo Vizcayano’s history and heritage. The
former seat of the provincial government now
showcases the culture and tradition of the tribes
of Nueva Vizcaya.

Balete Pass National Shrine

Balete Pass National Shrine is one of the historic
sites in Nueva Vizcaya. Balete Pass, also called as
Dalton Pass, is a mountain pass that connects
the Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija provinces.
During the WWII, a strategical Battle of Balete
Pass happened in the site where Filipinos and
American soldiers fought against the retreating
enemy forces which later on led to their
surrender. The summit of the mountain pass is
the Balete Pass Tourism Complex where the
local government erected the Balete Pass
National Shrine and markers as a tribute to the
fallen soldiers. A viewdeck at the top with huts
were built and gives a majestic view of the
mountain ranges and forestland.

Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park

is being develop by the Province of Nueva
Vizcaya as a high-end back-to-nature resort
facility showcasing the rich culture and natural
attractions of the province.

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Imugan Falls

Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya 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.
Imugan is about 30 minutes from National
Highway.


Capisaan Cave

It is the fifth longest cave system in the country
and ranked among the best. It is considered as a
geologist’s paradise.

The Capisaan Cave is situated in the
mountainous and limestone-rich Barangay
Capisaan in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. Its total
length is almost full of magnificent stone
formations which enchants tourists and locals
alike. This spelunking destination is slowly and
surely attracting not just Nueva Vizcaya locals
but even to spelunkers coming from Northern
and Central Luzon.

St. Dominic Cathedral

A living vestige of the grandeur that was the old
town is its Catholic Church that was preserved
to become the first cathedral in the province.
Razed by fire twice and rebuilt in the same old
site, it is now approximately twice its original
size. The cathedral maintains the original façade
and as such a veritable treasure, a relic of the
past for its historic and aesthetic remains of a
proud Christian past.

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Dupax Del Sur Church

One of the biggest and oldest unreinforced brick
churches (18th century) in the Cagayan Valley.
The church has all the requisites of an Old
Spanish brick church like wooden altar, columns
and lattices and a museum which houses
centuries old church artifacts. Other well-
preserved Spanish monuments include a
Spanish Flagpole and Dampol Bridge – an
unreinforced bridge made of bricks. In the
1960’s, after being christianized, the Ilongots
gave up their head-hunting ways and started to
call themselves Bugkalots in order to bury their
bloody but proud past. The Isinais, formerly
called Mallats or Imaalats were gentle and easily
embraced Christianity. The church, declared by
the National Museum as a National Cultural
Treasure is a forty-five minute drive from
Bayombong.



Dampol Bridge

Built in 1818 by Spanish Fray Francisco
Rocamora, the Dampol Arc Bridge is a single-
arched brick bridge that spans the Abanatan
creek that divides BarrangaysDumang and
Dopaj, and one of the few remaining historic
landmarks in the area. The early Isinays along
with indigenous groups living in the old Ituy area
built this manually. Native hands crafted the
red colored brick from an old adobe workshop
near the St. Vincent Ferrer Church in a small
town in Dupax during the time when Padre
Rocamora was vicar.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Grand Ammungan Festival
Ammungan Festival is the Anniversary
celebration of the establishment of the
Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya. ...
The term 'Ammungan'(gathering) was popularized
in 1989 and 1996 to showcase the culture of
indigenous people in Nueva Vizcaya.



Kalanguya Festival
The festival aims to conserve, preserve and
protect the almost-forgotten Kalanguya
cultural heritage, especially to the younger
generation, amidst modernization and high
technology.




DELICACIES
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Chicharon kalabaw

Unlike the fried pig skin version most of the
world is familiar with, carabao skin chicharron
doesn’t curl into crunchy morsels. It puffs into
crisp, airy, practically melt-in-your-mouth balls.

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Toasted Abal – abal

The Abal-abal or commonly known
as salagubang (June beetle). The dry and
toasted abal-abal is crunchy and mildly juicy
with a squishy texture.


Tortang Dulong

Given a big gusto for fish delicacies, the natives
of Nueva Vizcaya also enjoy having the
tortangdulong or the silverfish omelet. It is
favored by many because it requires only a few
ingredients as well as simple cooking
procedures.



QUIRINO PROVINCE
CAPITAL: Cabarroguis
NICKNAME: Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley
AREA AND LOCATION
 Quirino Province lies in the southeastern portion of
Cagayan Valley Region within the upper Cagayan
River Basin. Isabela bounds it on the north, Aurora
on the east and southeast and Nueva Vizcaya on
the west and southwest.
 The Sierra Madre Mountain Range provides a
natural barrier on the eastern and southern border
and the Mamparang Range on the western part of
the province.



FACTS
 Quirino Province acquired its juridical personality as a result of the division of the province of
the Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela on June 18, 1966 under R.A. 4734. It was named in honor of
the then President Elpidio A. Quirino.
 The province of Quirino was formally established on February 10, 1971 upon assumption to
office of the first elected provincial and municipal officials headed by Dionisio A. Sarandi as
Provincial Governor.

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 Part of the province’s comparative advantage is its accessibility to Aurora (Region 4), which
makes it a viable entry/exit through the coastal area of Aurora.
 Ilocano dialect is widely used in the lowlands of the various municipalities while Ifugao is the
predominant dialect in the upland parts.

PLACES TO VISIT
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Nagtipunan Town

home of lush virgin forests and is being
developed as a gateway to Quezon Province
through Barangay Sangbay. About 54
kilometers from Cabarroguis, the town is a
recommended venue for camping and eco-
tourism activities. It is also home to the famous
rock formation called Bimmapor, a rock
formation similar to a ship’s stern which is
about to sink. The area is recommended for
rock climbing trekking, swimming, rafting,
excursion and fishing, among others. It is a few
minutes drive from the Municipal Hall where
overnight accommodation is available.

AglipayCaves and Campsite

a special venue for communing with nature. A
series of 38 caves, seven of which have been
developed as tourist spots. Located in the midst
of rolling hills and verdant forest, the caves
boast of peculiar characteristics of their own
such as an underground spring and well-
preserved stalagmites and stalactites. The caves
interlink with each other and run to a depth of
about 20 meters. The place is recommended for
camping activities and outdoor functions
especially for big groups.

Mactol Falls/ San Pugo Falls

This towering falls about 50 meters high spills
into a shimmering basin about twenty-two
meters deep. All who can appreciate nature in
its untouched and raw form should make the
trip to Mactol Falls. It is located at San Pugo,
Nagtipunan.

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Governor Rapids

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.

Maddela Waterfalls and Forests Resort

a seven-staged waterfall; Short trek to reach
the falls and have an excellent nature retreat
and relaxation, its crystal pools are favorite
swimming and picnic area for tourists.





CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Panagdadapun Festival

The celebration of Quirino province's 21st
Panagdadapun Festival, which also coincides
with its 48th founding anniversary, on Sept. 6-
10 highlights the convergence of cultures of
its six municipalities. Panagdadapun is an
Ilocono word that means “gathering.”

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Panagsalukag Festival
It signifies the value of hardwork and industry of
Aglipayano’s, It creates relaxation and excitement
to overcome the hardship of farming. It is
celebrated every July 27-28 of the year.


DELICACIES
NAME AND DESCRIPTION IMAGE
Adobong Pato

A restaurant in the town of Cabarroguis, Quirino
Province is known for its specialty adobo dish.
Palm Restaurant takes pride in its adobongpato,
an adobo dish cooked with white duck meat.
Unlike most duck dishes which duck meat is
usually tough, the duck meat in Palm
Restuarant’sadobongpato is rather tender.




Royal Tibukoy

One of the more unique food finds was Royal
Tubikoy, a combination of tupig, bibibgka and
tikoy. The native delicacy made of glutinous rice,
coconut pulp, milk, sugar, cheese and shortening
is produced by RNB Bukohan and Eatery, Aurora
West, Diffun, Quirino




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