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.
AdditionAl tourist AttrActions…….
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.
THANK YOU!!!
REPORTERS:
1. OROZCO, SHALLY MAY E.
2. MACALALAD, MARLA
3. TANNAGAN, SHAIRAH
