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REGION XIII – Caraga

Gastronomy
The following are the most common and famous delicacies in Caraga:
• Kinilaw – it is a common dish for many provinces but Caraga offers an exotic flavor for it. This local delicacy
is made of raw fish and it does not involve any form of cooking. To prepare this native cuisine, the people
of Surigao debone and wash the raw fishes and combine it with ginger, vinegar, onions, chili peppers, and
salt.
• Kare-Kare – this is a stew made of thick savory peanut sauce and includes a variation base of stewed oxtail,
pork hocks, calves’ feet, pig feet, beef stew meat, and occasionally offal or tripe.

Province Tourist Destinations Festivals

Agusan del Lake Mainit Baoto Festival
Norte It is the fourth largest and deepest lake in the It is a festival held in Jabonga every third
Philippines. It is located in the northeastern week of September, which pays tribute
Capital: section of Mindanao and it is situated between to the Baoto or native dug-out canoe. It
Cabadbaran the borders of Surigao del Norte and Agusan features free adventure skills training
City del Norte. Its name was derived from the such as paddling, mountaineering,
Visayan word init, which means hot. Locals trekking, caving, and single rope
believe in a legend that states that a certain technique. The native dugout canoe
tribe was fleeing from Moro pirates, who were became synonymous to Agusan for the
considered the terror of the sea. The tribe last 1,000 years, as the most proficient
reached a big body of water surrounded by means of transport in a land of water.
mountains, where there was a hot sulfuric
spring, which they called Mapaso (paso - Sumayajaw Festival
burn). They settled there and established a This is a festival celebrated annually in
village near the bank of the river. Jabonga every 15th of August, which
commemorates the fall of the Feast of
Kalinawan River Our Lady of Assumption. It is a
This tourist destination has been declared as thanksgiving offering through songs,
Caraga’s cleanest inland body of water. It is dances, and Luwa (lyrical poem) for the
located at Jabonga. The word Kalinawan came bounties showered by the Heavenly
from the Visayan word linaw, which means Father through the intercession of Our
clear. It is one (1) of the oldest trading and Lady of Assumption.
missionary routes in the Philippines. The
Mamanwa tribe, who inhabits around the lake, Lisagan Festival
is the oldest indigenous tribe of the It is a festival held every third Sunday of
Philippines. October in Magallanes. It showcases
the Mamanwa (Aeta tribe) dance
Mt. Hilong-Hilong healing rituals. It is a re-enactment of a
It is situated in the Diwata Range and is near miraculous healing of a Mamanwa
the boundaries of Agusan del Norte, Agusan native in 1910 while dancing in front of
del Sur, and Surigao del Sur. It is the highest the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
peak in Northeastern Mindanao with an The statue was brought to Magallanes
elevation of 2,102 meters above sea level. It is from Las Nieves, Barcelona Spain.
known for its seven (7) major waterfalls, an
ancient rock art, a carpet of giant white
anthuriums, still undetermined number of
virgin caves, nesting site of the critically
endangered Philippine Eagle, habitat of the
Philippine wildcat, flying squirrel, tarsier, and a
microscopic flower that can only be found in
this place.

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Agusan del Sur Agusan Marsh Naliyagan Festival
It is a huge and wide tourist destination that It is a festival celebrated every June 12
Capital: features the attractiveness of the forest with to 17 in Prosperidad. It depicts
Prosperidad fresh water, breathtaking landscapes, and lush Agusanon’s (people of Agusan) culture
green vegetation. It is a haven of common and and heritage with locals showing off
migratory wild birds from nearby countries. It their tribal dances and rituals. There is
is also the area where crocodiles breed and also a trade fair that takes place during
propagate. this festival. During this event, there are
motocross racing shows, banca races,
Gibong River rock band competitions, fireworks
It is a tourist destination located at during the night, and a beauty contest
Prosperidad, which is filled with greenery right for the year’s search for Miss Naliyagan
up along its banks. The stream is connected to beauty contest.
Binaba Falls. The water it supplies irrigates
some 60 square kilometers of rice fields in Angot Festival
different municipalities in the province. It is a festival celebrated every
September 28 in honor of St. Michael
Bega Falls the Archangel, the Patron Saint of
This tourist destination is believed by the locals Prosperidad. It is characterized by a
to be a refuge for stunning mystical women. It ritual called Bat-ad, which is an offering
is covered with abundant and bright forest of food to Angot, the god of abundant
breeze and is considered as a hidden treasure harvest. The ritual is usually performed
because of its three-tiered falls and turquoise by a Babaylan, a well-respected faith-
green waters. This is located in the town of healing old man in the village. After the
Prosperidad. ritual, all villagers join together for a
merry-making.

Kahimunan Festival
It is a festival celebrated during the first
Sunday of January in the municipality of
Bayugan, which is like a version of
Sinulog in Cebu. The festivity starts with
a mass at the Sto. Niño Shrine Church
where people give thanks for the
blessing they have received through the
years. Locals also say prayers for a
bountiful harvest in the year. It
highlights street dancing competitions
that portray the tribal life in Agusan Del
Sur. It is participated by religious groups
and organizations, social and civic
groups, schools, business
establishments, and fraternities.
Dinagat Islands Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Bugkosan sa Isla
Association (PBMA) Shrine It is a province-wide festival that brings
Capital: It is a non-sectarian and non-profit together the island’s seven (7)
San Jose organization founded in 1965 by ‘Divine municipalities. It is a celebration of the
Master’ Ruben Ecleo Sr. His tomb lies in the island’s charter and is essentially a way
shrine, a site frequented by PBMA members. to instill awareness on the province’s
cultural and environmental importance.
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White Castle or Islander’s Castle towards how bayanihan (an age-old
It is castle standing on top of a hill, which Filipino trait of a community of people
overlooks the entire town of San Jose. It serves helping each other) is depicted in the
as the official residence of the Ecleo family, the everyday lives of the locals. It is also
most prominent people in Dinagat. known as Dinagatan Festival.

Lalaking Bukid Banwag Festival

It is an island bearing the form of a sleeping This festival is a commencement of the
man, who locals believe to be a prince annual Philippine Benevolent
named Gat who fell in love with Dina, a Missionaries Association (PBMA)
princess from the opposing tribe. Legends say Conference. It is a religious gathering of
that to save their relationship from criticisms, the association’s members from all
they eloped and sailed to the sea. Their lack of walks of life. Banwag literally means to
knowledge in navigation, unfortunately, led to light, which is one (1) of the highlight
their death. One day, the locals noticed an activities wherein members gather in
island shaped like a man, while in the the cultural center of the island and
mountains they saw the profile of a woman — light a candle in the middle of the night.
and coming from the belief that these are the This symbolic lighting is in support of
bodies of their beloved prince and princess, to the peace and unity of the island
honor them they called their place, DinaGat. municipality’s dwellers.
Surigao del Siargao’s Cloud 9 Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw
Norte It is one (1) of the well-known surfing waves on Festival
Siargao and the Philippines. It has a reputation It is celebrated every September 10 in
Capital: for thick and hollow tubes of waves. It is the City of Surigao. It is in honor of
Surigao City located in Barangay Catangnan, General Luna. Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino, the
city’s patron saint. The name Bonok-
Dako Island Bonok means rain while Maradjaw
This is a tourist destination in Siargao, which Karadjaw means very good. Hence, the
name is derived from the Visayan name for big. festival’s name literally means “Rain
The island was named as such because it is the Shower, All the Very Best”. Locals see
biggest among the three (3) island destinations rain as a symbol of blessing, good
(Naked, Dako, and Guyam) for island hopping. tidings, good harvest, and happiness.
In this place, visitors can enjoy the white beach
or have a shade on the cottages. Tinabangay Festival
It is celebrated every February 22 in
Lumondo Waterfalls and Eco-Park Socorro. The term Tinabangay came
This is natural park located at the municipality from a bisaya word tabang, which
of Alegria, which is just two (2) kilometers from means help. Hence, this festival means
Poblacion. It has majestic panorama of a huge helping each other as a community or
volume of water cascading into a 45-meter bayanihan.
granite precipice, which can be viewed from a
misty mountain trail. Sto. Niño de Bad-asay Fiesta
It is celebrated every January 14 for the
feast of the Holy Child Jesus Christ.
Surigaonons take pride in celebrating
the festival with more emphasis on the
Holy Child instead of the glamorous
street dancing and mardi gras from
other provinces.

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Surigao del Sur Enchanted River Kaliguan Festival
It is a tourist destination found between the It is celebrated every June 21-25 in
Capital: boundaries of Barangays of Talisay and Cagwait in honor of their patron saint,
Tandag City Cambatong. It is a complex body of water that St. John the Baptist. It highlights the
can either be a lagoon, a spring, and a river. It Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant and
is a tidal estuary where its water source is the beach dancing. The term Kaliguan
coming from underground on the west during means to take a bath or to get wet.
low tide and coming from the east from the Locals come here to take or have a
Philippine Sea at high tide. refreshing bath after a tedious work
and a manifestation of gratitude for the
Tinuy-an Falls blessings received in the meaningful
It is a multi-tiered waterfall in Bislig. The falls events of the community.
is 95 meters wide and 55 meters high, hence
dubbed as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines. Lanuza International Surfing Festival
It is a white water curtain that flows in three It is a festival celebrated every fourth
(3) levels and is said to be the widest waterfall week of November. It is held to bring
in the Philippines. Every morning, the area the spotlight to its challenging surfs
shows a rainbow between 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 through an invitational international
A.M. Its name came from the word Tinuyo-an, surfing competition with top surfers
a native vernacular that means intentional act from all over the Philippines and
or performance to attain an objective or goal. outside the country. The sporting event
It can also be transliterated into the Filipino aims to establish Lanuza as another
context as Babalik-balikan, which means a surfing paradise in Caraga in addition to
place to keep going back to. Siargao.

Ayoke Island
It is a tourist destination isolated from
mainland Surigao and right at the edge of the
Pacific Ocean. It is best known for its gigantic
barrel type waves suited for extreme surfing.
Visitors mostly come here for soul-searching
and/or to look for a playground for the
restlessness of youth.

AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM)

Gastronomy
The following are the most common and famous delicacies in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao:
• Nasi Lemak – this is a rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf.
• Baulo – this is a baked rice delicacy served during festive seasons like Hari Raya.
• Beef Kulma – it is a dish made of beef, cooked in coconut curry, peanut butter, and sometimes with tomato
sauce.

Province Tourist Destinations Festivals

Basilan Bulingan Falls Fiesta Santa Isabel
It is a waterfall that has a remarkable wall that It is celebrated every July 8 in Isabela
Capital: is like created by a landscape artist because of City in honor of its Patroness Saint,
Isabela City the column of rock formation beautifully Elizabeth of Portugal. This is
arranged and piled on top of each other. It is highlighted by a procession and novena
also renowned because of its water that is so masses, the traditional Bella Isabela
clear, visitors can see the pool’s bottom. Beauty Pageant, a marathon, a regatta,
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It is a small island off the coast of Isabela City. by the Diocese of Basilan and the
It has a long stretch of fine white sand that Prelature of Isabela and its lay
shines amid rich turquoise waters. There are organizations.
open cottages and comfort rooms available
for visiting tourists. Budbud Festival
It is a barangay fiesta in honor of
Sta. Isabel Cathedral Nuestra Señora dela Regla of Begang
It is a tourist destination named in honor of Barangay. It is also known as Isabela
Isabela City’s patron saint, Sta. Isabela. It is City's "Little Cebu" because majority of
located in the heart of the town, which is a its residents originated from Carmen,
project of former Bishop Jose Ma. Querejeta Cebu. The festival consists of several
Jr. of modem architectural design. Beside the days of beauty pageants, street
cathedral, visitors can go to Clarecraft, a dancing, budbud (rice cake) eating, and
display center for native handicraft, such as much merrymaking.
bags and mats, which are all fashioned from
buri and the unique yakan cloth. Fonda de Barangay or Fiestas del
Barangay
This is a week-long celebration of the
barangays honoring their patron saints.
The celebration usually starts with
novena masses held every day for nine
(9) straight days prior to the feast day
of the patron saint. Every night, the
barrio is lit up for celebration and
merry-making that includes pageants,
trade fair, parade, cock-fighting,
carnival, and musical competition.
Lanao del Sur Lake Lanao Kaliraya Festival
It is a tourist destination surrounded by It is a festival structured as a
Capital: volcanoes and towns. It was said to be formed thanksgiving for bountiful harvest in
Marawi City by the tectonic-volcanic damming of a basin Wao. It is also a celebration of the
between two (2) mountain ranges and the distinctive cultures and heritage of the
collapse of a large volcano. It is the largest lake various ethnic tribes residing in the
in Mindanao, the 2nd largest in the Philippines, area such as Maranao, Ilonggo,
and is considered one (1) of the 17 ancient Higaonon, Igorot, Cebuano,
lakes of the world. Kapampangan, Mausog, Talisug, and
Matigsalog.
Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts
This is a tourist spot located in Marawi City. It Kalilang Sa Ranao
is first known as the University Folk Arts It is a festival commemorating the
Center and founded by Dr. Mamitua D. Saber. charter anniversary celebration of
It was one (1) of the pioneer units of Marawi City. It highlights events such
Mindanao State University, which opened on as Qur’an Reading Contest,
June 13, 1962. Then, on March 23, 1969, Aga presentation of colorful Muslim songs
Khan Museum was officially opened to the and dances, Islamic Quiz Bee, exhibits
public. It had the mandate to collect and of Maranao crafts, native delicacies,
preserve folk art specimens and artifacts of traditional games, and musical
the Muslim groups and other indigenous instruments competition.
minorities.

Sacred Mountain National Park

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It is a 94-hectare national park and protected
area in Marawi City. It was established on
August 5, 1965. Here, visitors are treated to
mountains, rolling hills, valleys, and a very
large placid lake.
Maguindanao Masjid Dimaukom Shariff Kabunsuan Festival
It is known as the Pink Mosque of This is a festival held in
Capital: Maguindanao, which is situated at the commemoration of the arrival of an
Shariff Aguak heart of Datu Saudi Ampatuan town. Mayor Arab-Malay missionary named Shariff
Samsodin Dimaukom financed the Kabunsuan from Johore, Malaysia in
construction of the mosque which was the 16th century. He landed along the
completed mid-2014. Its pink color was banks of Pulangi, now known as Rio
intended to symbolize peace and love, aside Grande de Mindanao. He introduced
from it being the favorite color of his wife. Islam to the natives, which lead to the
Christian workmen were tasked to build this establishment of the Sultanates of
Islamic structure to emphasize unity and inter- Maguindanao, Rajah Buayan and
faith brotherhood. Kabuntalan.

New Israel Eco-Adventure Park Meguyaya Festival

It is located at the foot of Mt. Apo, the It is a festival conceptualized sometime
country's highest mountain. It is home to in 2004 purposely to help boost the
members of the Moncado Alpha and Omega tourism program of the municipality of
Peace Crusaders Missionaries Inc., which is a Upi. It also serves as a window to
nationalistic-patriotic quasi-religious showcase the economic potential of
organization. There are hundreds of tamed the area such as pleasant climate all
monkeys inhabited in this park and the longest year round, wide agricultural lands,
zip line in Asia can be found here. built-up areas, open grass land, forest
land fall, caves, lake springs, rivers and
Kutang Bato Caves or Kutawato Caves creeks, marine and mineral products,
This site is located at the foot of PC Hill in and agricultural products, particularly
Cotabato City. It is reputed to be seven (7) corn and palay.
kilometers long and made of formidable solid
rocks. It was a sanctuary to the natives when
the Spaniards tried to convert them into the
Castilian faith and have served the purpose
when Filipino guerillas fought the invading
force of Japanese Imperial army during the
World War II. When the Japanese firepower
proved superior to that of the natives, the
cave was then used as an armory and even a
garrison. It has four (4) entrances, namely: the
Provincial Capitol Cave, Bagua Cave, Caverna
Español, and the Kuweba ni Satur.
Sulu Jolo Branch Museum Raja Baguinda Festival
This two-story building is a branch of the This festival starts on the second week
Capital: National Museum in Jolo. Amongst the rare of August in Jolo and is held to
Jolo City artifacts that can be found here are Sulu’s celebrate the essential contribution of
ethnographic collections. It first opened its Rajah Baguinda in the history of the
doors on September 19, 1997. The highlight of province. He led the spread of the
the exhibit is the Sultan's Bedroom, which is adaptation of Sulu Sultanate
furnished with a mattress laid on top of woven government and Islam religion.

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mats together with its customary blankets, a
sequined umbrella, textile with the tree of life The Amon Jadid
design etc. This is an Islamic New Year. During
this event, Muslims perform the Hajj,
The Fort of the Princess of Asturias which is obligatory for those who can
This building was transformed into an afford the cost of travel from their
American military headquarters when the countries of origin to Mecca. It
Spanish forces left the island in 1899. It was includes praying five (5) times a day
also used as a base of the Philippine facing the west, giving of zakat (alms)
Constabulary until 1942. During the Japanese to the poor, and fasting at daytime
rule, the fort served as the dungeon where during the 30-day Ramadan season.
Filipinos were tortured. It is one (1) of the
notable remnants of the Spanish occupation
of Jolo and was built in honor of the Princess
of Spain.
Tawi-Tawi Turtle Islands Sheik Karimul Makdum Festival
This is the only living area for the green sea It is a festival celebrated in
Capital: turtles in Asia and in the whole world. In 1996, commemoration for Sheik Karimul
Bongao the islands were declared as Turtle Islands Makdum’s good deeds of bringing
Heritage Protected Area by the governments Islam to the land. He is a 13th century
of the Philippines and Malaysia as the only Muslim missionary from Malaysia who
way to guarantee the continued existence of established the first mosque in the
the green sea turtles and their nesting sites. Philippines. The said mosque is located
From the end of August to December, in Simunul. During this event, locals
hundreds of turtles from the surrounding display the Muslim religion, culture,
coastal waters come to lay and dig their eggs and tradition.
into the sand.
Seaweed Festival
Sheik Makhdum Mosque This is a week-long thanksgiving
It is the oldest mosque in the Philippines and festivity for the province’s good
declared a National Cultural Treasure. It was harvest. This is held every fourth week
visited by the late President Ferdinand Marcos of September showcasing the region’s
himself in 1965 to install a historic marker on economic potentials, culture, customs,
its wall. It was built by an Arab Trader Sheik and traditions. It has activities such as
Makdum Karim himself in 1380. The original street dancing parade and field
pillars of the old mosque can still be found demonstration, trade fair, regatta,
inside the new building. According to locals, cultural night presentation, beauty
they tried to move or cut the foundation when pageant, and environmental protection
they are renovating it but it can’t be moved or and conservation forum.
cut.

Bongao Peak
This tourist destination is the highest
mountain in the island of Bongao and the
entire province of Tawi-Tawi. It stands at a
height of 314 meters above sea level. It is
considered a sacred mountain for the people
of Tawi-Tawi. Hence, locals climb it to
meditate, offer prayers, worship or to ask for
Allah’s blessings.

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