REGION XIII

PROVINCES: Agusan del Norte,

Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte,
Surigao del Sur and Dinagat
Islands.
CITIES: 6 CITIES ; BAYUGAN,
BISLIG, BUTUAN, CABADBARAN,
SURIGAO, TANDAG
70 MUNICIPALITIES
1311 BARANGAYS
AGUSAN DEL NORTE

CAPITAL: Cabadbaran City

MUNICIPALITIES: 10 Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga,
Kitcharao, Las Nieves,
Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdes, Santiago, Tubay
BARANGAYS: 166
including independent cities: 252
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Cebuano, Butuanon, Agusan, Higaonon,
Mamanwa, Surigaonon, English
DELICACIES

BALIKUTSA
PASTIL KINILAW

NILUSAK OR NILUPAK
PALAGSING SAYONGSONG / ALISUSO
FESTIVALS in Agusan del Norte

DAGKOT FESTIVAL
SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BALANGAY SHRINE MUSEUM (libertad)
 It is a small open-air museum which houses one out of the nine “balangays,” an old
wooden boat, discovered on 1970’s by the local treasure hunters.
 The balangay is said to be more than 300 years old which measures 15 meters long and 3
meters wide.
CENTURY OLD BITAUG TREE (MAGALLANES)

 A 500-year old tree announced by

the Philippine Centennial
Commission as a centennial tree.
 It is lit by fireflies at night making
it a natural beacon for night
fishermen.
On June 23, 2017, the branches of the Bitaug was broke according to the residence near at
the tree. The breakage of its huge branches was due to the center rot caused by fungus
inside it.
MAGALLANES MARKER / MAGELLAN MARKER

 Was erected in 1872 by the

Spanish Gov. Jose Maria
Carvallo, to commemorate the
celebration of the first Catholic
mass is Mindanao April 8, 1521.
AGUSAN RIVER
 The longest navigable river in
Mindanao.

 Located in the north eastern part

of Mindanao island.
AdditionAl tourist AttrActions……
AGUSAN DEL NORTE PROVINCIAL CAPITOL

REALM OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE

  One of the Cabadbaran Ancestral House.
ATEGA ANCESTRAL HOME  Built in 1904.
 Home of the Atega family that originated
from the Spanish Friar Father Pedro
Garcia.
 It was built by a revolutionary leader
named Don Andres Atega.
MT. MAYAPAY Located in Butuan City.
The distinct, flat ‘tabletop’ summit of Mt.
Mayapay has served as a landmark for Butuan.
This mountain was named from the ancient
Madjapahit Empire (HINDU EMPIRE).
 AGUSAN DEL SUR
CAPITAL: PROSPERIDAD
MUNICIPALITIES:13
Bunawan, Esperanza, La Paz, Loreto, Prosperidad,
Rosario, San Francisco, San Luis, Santa Josefa,
Sibagat, Talacogon, Trento, Veruela
BARANGAYS: 314
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Cebuano, Surigaonon, Butuanon,
Agusan, Higaonon, English
DELICACIES

DRIED PIJANGA CATFISH WITH COCONUT MILK

PANUTSA TIRA-TIRA CANDY

FESTIVAL
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE AGUSAN MARSH
The biggest march in the country and is host to diverse species of birds.
This is where Lolong was captured, the biggest (salt water) crocodile (September 3, 2011 ).
 BUNAWAN ECO PARK

 Home of the world largest

crocodile (Lolong).
 THE GIANT TOOG TREE
(San Francisco)
300 years old tree and considered as the tallest tree in the Philippines.
has a height of 280 feet and a diameter of 7 meters.
It can grow to the height of 85 meters
Usually use for boat building.
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PINAGALAAN FALLS
the biggest and tallest falls in the city and known to
be the most beautiful place in the province of
Agusan del Sur.

Pinagalaan Cascades
AGUSAN MARCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (BUNAWAN)
It is considered as one of the most
ecologically significant wetlands in the
Philippines encompassing about 14,000
hectares of interconnecting rivers,
channels, lakes, swamp forests and
hydrophytic plants.
Aside from bird-watching,
sightseeing, cruising with a dug-out
canoe, and possible swimming, you’ll
also get to experience the life and
culture of the Manobo Tribe.
ONGOP CAVE
It has a huge opening and inside the
cave, waters are coming from different
directions but local drink it believing that
it is a source of healing that cures
different illnesses.
Amazing stalactites and stalagmite
formations can be found in the cave. One
of the most prominent formation is the
“Golden Staircase“.
Ongop Cave is located in Sitio Ongop,
Barangay Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan
del Sur.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE
CAPITAL: SURIGAO CITY
MUNICIPALITIES: 20 municipalities
Alegria, Bacuag, Burgos, Claver, Dapa, Del Carmen,
General Luna, Gigaquit, Mainit, Malimono, Pilar, Placer,
San Benito, San Francisco, San Isidro, Santa Monica,
Sison, Socorro, Tagana-an, Tubod
BARANGAYS: 335
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Surigaonon, Cebuano, Agusan,
Mamanwa, English
DELICACIES

NILUMBIRAN

ADOBONG SAANG

POOT POOT GINAMOS

FESTIVALS
PASAYAN FESTIVAL

 Was celebrated every September 10-11.

 “Pasayan” is the local word for shrimp, which is
bountiful in the area.
  Was celebrated every October 2.
 this festival showcases different styles in preparing ”kinilaw”,
KINILAW FESTIVAL a dish consisting of raw fish.
Bonok-Bonok Festival
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

DEL CARMEN SWAMPS

 SIARGAO ISLAND
A tear drop shape island in the Philippine sea.
Situated 196 kilometres southeast of Tacloban in the province of Surigao
del Norte.
A famous diving site
SOHOTON CAVE (Socorro)
Full of unique rock formations.
Has underground lagoon with green waters.
Passable only during low tide.
DAY-ASAN FLOATING VILLAGE
It is fondly coined by locals as ”Little Venice of Surigao
City”,
It is a fishing community that consist of houses on
wooden stilts or rock piles in shallow water and along a
mangrove forest.
SURIGAO DEL SUR
CAPITAL: TANDAG CITY
MUNICIPALITIES:17
Barobo, Bayabas, Cagwait, Cantilan, Carmen,
Carrascal, Cortes, Hinatuan, Lanuza, Lianga,
Lingig, Madrid, Marihatag, San Agustin, San
Miguel, Tagbina, Tago
BARANGAYS: 309
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Surigaonon, Kamayo,
Cebuano, Agusan, English
DELICACIES

KALAMAY
BARBEQUE SAANG

BINAKI OR PINTOS GINANGGANG

FESTIVALS
KARAWASAN FESTIVAL
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
IRON MOUNTAIN / RED MOUNTAIN
TURTLE ISLAND

Also known as
“Pong Pagong Island”.
An 8 hectare turtle shape island
surrounded by multicolored coral reefs.
AdditionAl tourist AttrActions……

NOVENTA/NOVIENTA ROAD OR KILOMETER 90

TINUY-AN FALLS
 Located in Bislig city.
 known as the “Niagara falls” of the Philippines.

“Niagara Falls in New York City “

  It was also known as the widest
water falls in the Philippines.

 It was white water curtain that flows in three

levels about 55 meters high.
 Its critically acclaimed majestic and unique
natural formation was once appeared in the
International Travel Magazine.
 MABUA PEBBLE BEACH
The main beach in the city where plenty of locals flock to especially during the Summer
because of its accessibility.
It has rocky shore but very clear water.
DINAGAT ISLAND

CAPITAL : SAN JOSE

MUNICIPALITIES : 7Municipalities
Basilica, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo,
Loreto, San Jose, Tubajon
BARANGAYS: 100
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: Cebuano,
Surigaonon, English
DELICACIES

SINUGBANG SAANG GINATAANG KINASON

PUTO NA KUTSINTA BUTONG BUTONG

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
MT. REDONDO NATURAL BONSAI FOREST
 Known as the second Highest mountain the province of Dinagat Island that is covered with Bonsai trees.
 Located in town of Loreto.
 It is a distinctive forest where uncommon bonsai plants grow abundantly.
 It was renowned as the province major tourist icon.
 OUANO LAGOON
 Located in Libjo, Dinagat Island
 It is hidden from the rock formation
between barangay Arellano and Plaridel.
 The perpetual serenity of the place adds
ecstasy to its deep bluish clear water
which is ideal for swimming and floating
cottages.
CAMPIJAGIT POINT
 Located in Cagdianao, Dinagat Island.
 A mystique Island that offers majestic waves that are good for surfing.
 PANGABANGAN ISLAND
An island that is blessed with fine-white-sand and rock formation
tower over the clear water with wonderful coral reefs.
With a size of about 2.5 hectares.
This island is located in Libjo, Dinagat Islands.
 SUNDAYO BEACH
 Located in Hagakgak Island, Basilisa, Dinagat Island.
 Known for snorkelling with islets in different shapes and sizes that surrunounds it.
 LAKE BABABU
 A mountain lake enclosed by walls of
granite and surrounded by wild trees.
CAMPINTAC BLACK BEACH
 A strategic area where U.S. liberators landed
on October 17, 1944.
 It was the start of the liberation of the
Philippines World War II.
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ISLA AGA

KISSES ISLETS
PHILIPPINE BENEVOLENT MISSIONARIES ASSOCIATION SHRINE

Also known as the holy island.

PBMA is a non-sectarian organization bounded
by a strong spirit of brotherhood.
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REPORTERS:
1. OROZCO, SHALLY MAY E.
2. MACALALAD, MARLA
3. TANNAGAN, SHAIRAH