Region 2.pptx

Region 2

1. Philippine Culture, Tourism & Geography Region 2 - Cagayan Valley Region By: Prof. Mary Kristine Laurilla, MBA

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify the location of the provinces where tourist attractions are located on the Philippine map. Identify the major gateways or entry points into different provinces. Understand the political structures, cultural, historical, religious, and educational aspects of the provinces where tourist attractions exist.

3. FUN FACTS Area 26.858.79 square kilometers Location Located on the northeastern part of mainland Luzon Geographic Profile As of year 2000, the population was 2,813,159. Political Profile Composed of 5 Provinces: Cagayan, Isabela, Batanes, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya.

4. CAGAYAN Capital: Tuguegarao

5. AREA AND LOCATION Lies in the northeastern part of Luzon. It has an aggregate land area of 9,002.70 square kilometers which constitutes 3% of the total land area of the country making it the second largest province in the region.

6. GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE About 2 kilometers from the northeastern tip of the province is the island of Palaui , and a few kilometers to the west is Fuga Island. How to get there? Through domestic airlines and buses.

7. AGGAO NAC CAGAYAN This is also known as Cagayan Day, celebrated every June 29

8. BUNTUN BRIGE At 1,124 kilometers, this bridge is the second longest in the country and offers an unobstructed view of Cagayan river. It is located some 2.5 kilometers from the Tuguegarao Town property.

9. IGUIG CALVARY HILLS A duplicate of the 14 stations of the cross is situated atop an 11-hectare rolling terrain overlooking the Cagayan river.

10. ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL A picture of the hangs in the basilica in Rome. It is considered one of the most beautiful works of art in the world.

11. THE MIRACULOUS LADY OF PIAT Considered the “Antipolo Northern Luzon”, the Mecca of the devoted and the Pilgrimage center of Cagayan Valley.

12. ISABELA Capital: Ilagan

13. AREA AND LOCATION Located in the northern part of Luzon, and bounded in the north by Cagayan. At 10,665 square kilometers, Isabela comprises almost 40% of the regional territory, making it the largest province in the region and the second largest province in the country in terms of land area.

14. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION The eastern and coastal areas experience moderate rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year. The western part has a wet and a dry season. How to get there? Cyclone airways and Asian spirit offer special flights to Cauayan airport in Isabela.

15. AGUINALDO SHRINE This was where General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by American forces, ending the Philippine revolution in 1901.

16. CHURCH OF ALICIA The church is famous for its antique Spanish architecture.

17. CHURCH OF ECHAGUE This particular church has a unique architecture that is hardly found anywhere in the Philippines.

18. DIBULO WATERFALLS (DINAPIGUE) The waterfall has an estimated length of 100 meters. Dinapigue is the tallest waterfall in the Province of Isabela.

19. MAGAT DAM TOURISM RESORT COMPLEX Asia’s biggest dam project, the reservoir area is suitable for fishing, swimming, boating, sightseeing, and picnicking.

20. BATANES Capital: Basco

21. AREA AND LOCATION Its capital town of Basco is about 280 kilometers north of Appari , Cagayan on the Northern tip of Luzon Island. Through some 860 kilometers north of Manila, it’s only 190 kilometers south of Taiwan. Batanes has a total land area of 230 square kilometers.

22. GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE Batanes is made up of 3 major islands, Batang , Sabtang , Islets including Y’Ami , the northern point of the Philippines. The 4,500 square kilometers in territorial waters and 42% of the land beings steep hills and mountains.

23. MOUNT IRAYA Mt. Iraya is a dormant volcano rising 1,517 above sea level. Its last eruption was in 505 AD. It is a good source of fertile soil.

24. NAIDI HILLS Offer a panoramic view of Basco town proper, Mt. Iraya , and the rugged seascapes that Batanes is famous for.

25. SAN CARLOS BORROMEO CHURCH ( Mahatao ) This church was completed in 1989 and still retains centuries-old features.

26. SAN JOSE CHURCH (Ivana) This church was built in 1814. It has a crenelated fortress-like campanile.

27. NUEVA VIZCAYA Capital: Bayombong

28. AREA AND LOCATION Nueva Vizcaya, located 210 kilometers north of Manila is the southern gateway to Cagayan. It occupies a land area of approximately 3,903.90 square kilometers which is about 10.72 percent of the regional land area and 1.30% of the total land area of the country.

29. GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE Numerous mountains and forests and a considerable number of rolling hills, plains, and valleys characterize the terrain of Nueva Vizcaya. How to get there? Bus going to Isabela and Cagayan pass through here.

30. KIRANG PASS ( Kirang , Aritao ) A monument in honor of the gallantry of the Filipino soldiers during World War II.

31. SALINAS SALT SPRINGS (Bayombong) A natural wonder consisting of hills made entirely of petrified white salt.

32. CAPISAAN CAVES This recently discovered wonder features impressive limestone formations, one can have a great adventure exploring this site.

33. QUIRINO Capital: Cabarroguis

34. AREA AND LOCATION Quirino occupies a total land area of 3,057.18 square kilometers, 8.4% of the total regional area, and about 1.02% of the total land area of the country. It is located in the southeastern part of Cagayan Valley.

35. GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE The Sierra Madre mountain range provides a natural barrier between the eastern and southern borders. How to get there? Take any of the many buses that regularly go to Isabela or Cagayan and get off at Cordon, Isabela. From there, jeepneys and minibusses ply the route to Quirino .

36. AGLIPAY TOWN A historic town that got its name from Father Gregorio Aglipay , a Filipino priest who rebelled against the Spanish colonizers and founded the Philippine independent church.

37. ARAW NG QUIRINO Various tribes participate in this event, which commemorates the birth of the province.

38. BISANGAL WATERFALLS ( Maddela ) Caves have their own unique characteristic different from each other. The falls inside this cave is a surprise to every spelunker. Bisangal falls is located in one of the limestone walls of Governors Rapid (river) in Madela Quirino Province.

39. GOVERNOR RAPID ( Maddela ) Is famous for its gigantic limestone formations which serve as shelter for the Dumagats and the adventurers.

40. NAGBUKEL CAVE ( Diffun ) Located at Barangay Luttuad , Diffun , and Quirino with an area of 16 hectares. Its special natural features are its glamorous caves, rocky limestone mountains with forest vegetation of small trees, and forest trees plantation lying beside the grandeur Ganao River a tributary to Cagayan river.

41. NATIPUNAN TOWN It is characterized by a lush virgin forest. The town is being developed as a gateway to Aurora Province through Barangay Sangbay . The town’s name was derived from the native word “Convergence Point”, in reference to several major tributaries of the Cagayan River in Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino meeting at points within this area.

42. UPPER CAGAYAN RIVER BASIN ( Nagtipunan ) The Cagayan River is the longest and largest river in the Philippines. It is located in the Cagayan Valley Region in the northeastern part of Luzon island and traverses the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino , Isabela, and Cagayan.

43. VICTORIA FALLS (Barrio Sangbay , Nagtipunan ) The Victoria Falls in located in the southwestern part of Aglipay town at a distance of 15 kilometers from San Leonardo, the municipal center of commerce and government as well as situated 16 kilometers away from capital town of Cabarroguis .

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