CAGAYAN

Cagayan’s History
Cagayan has a distinct history. Long before the coming of the Spaniards into
the valley, fishing villages existed on the banks and at the mouths of the rivers
and creeks flowing into the sea. The Spaniards found natives inhabiting the
narrow coastal plains in Northern Luzon and flood plains of the Cagayan
River – the Ibanags.
 Cagayan’s Geography
Situated within the Cagayan Valley region, the province is bounded by the
Philippine Sea on the east; on the south by Isabela province; on the west by
the Cordillera Mountains; and on the north by the Balintang Channel and the
Babuyan Group of Islands. About 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the northeastern
tip of the province is the island of Palaui; a few kilometers to the west is Fuga
Island. The Babuyan Group of Islands, which includes Calayan, Dalupiri,
Camiguin, and Babuyan Claro, is about 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of
Luzon mainland.
 Cagayán
is a province of the Philippines in the
Cagayan Valley region in the northeast of
Luzon Island, and includes the Babuyan
Islands to the north. The province
borders Ilocos Norte and Apayao to the
west, and Kalinga and Isabela to the
south. Its capital is the city of
Tuguegarao.
Cagayán
A folk legend holds that the name was
originally derived from the tagay, a plant that
grows abundantly in the northern part of the
province. The term Catagayan, "the place
where the tagay grows" was shortened to
Cagayan. Perhaps more conventionally,
etymological scholars hold that cagayan
comes from an ancient word that means
"river". Variations of this word karayan,
kayan, kayayan, and kalayan all mean river..
 In Cagayan
“Your Islands and
Valley of FUN”
 Tuguegarao City
referred to by locals as Tugue, is a 3rd class component city in the Philippines. It
is the capital of the province of Cagayan and the regional and institutional center

of Cagayan Valley (Region II). With a population of 153,502, according to the

2015 census, it is a major urban center in the Northeastern Luzon, a primary

growth center and one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines.
 Facts In Cagayan

Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housingthe province of Cagayan posted a
total population of 1,124,773
Ibanag, Itawes and Ilocano and Malueg are the major dialects of Cagayan.

 (Ilocano: Probinsia ti Cagayan; Ibanag: Provinsiya na Cagayan;

Itawit: Provinsiya ya Cagayan)
 Facts In Cagayan

As part of the Philippines, Cagayan use Philippine Peso as currency (P)

Cagayan has 28 municipalities and 1 city of the province comprise a total of 820
barangays, with Ugac Sur in Tuguegarao City as the most populous
Cagayan has an area code of 088
 Facts In Cagayan

Cagayan has Two airports the Cagayan North International Airport IATA Code (CGY) and
the Tuguegarao Airport IATA Code (TUG)
Main Cities of
Region IV
Cauayan | Ilagan | Santiago | Tuguegarao
 Cauayan City
Cauayan, officially the City of Cauayan, or
simply Cauayan City is a 3rd class city in
the province of Isabela, Philippines.
Cauayan is a small town is founded in
1852 along the Cagayan River and in
2001, converted to a component city.
 Ilagan

Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan, is a 1st

class city and capital of the province of
Isabela, Philippines. it has a population
of 145,568 people making it the most
populous city in the province.
 Santiago
officially the City of Santiago, or simply
as Santiago City is a 1st class
independent component city in Cagayan
Valley, Philippines. According to the
2015 census, it has a population of
134,830 people.
 Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao, officially Tuguegarao City
and referred to by locals as Tugue, is a
3rd class component city in the
Philippines. It is the capital of the
province of Cagayan and the regional
and institutional center of Cagayan
Valley.
 Do’s and Don’ts in Cagayan
1. Do Go whitewater rafting- If you have a thing for extreme sports, head to Cagayan de Oro and try whitewater
rafting.
2. Do Go shopping…at night!- If you love shopping and great deals, Cagayan de Oro’s Night Cafe and Night Market
is perfect for you. This nightly event starts at 6PM and ends at 3AM. This is CDO’s version of Divisoria
3. Do Eat sinuglaw.- Sinuglaw is a combination of two types of dishes. The first is sinugba or grilled pork meat, and
the second is kinilaw, which is shredded raw fish dipped in ginger, onion, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Do Explore nature- Cagayan de Oro has plenty of natural wonders that deserve a visit. You can go
for a stroll and explore Mapawa Nature Park, or try having a tour of
Macahambus Hill Cave if you’re looking for something more unique.
5.Do Fire some guns- Cagayan de Oro has several shooting ranges that allow you to practice
target shooting and meet fellow enthusiasts.
 Culture
Due to the influx of Ilokano migrants in the last century, majority of the people of
Cagayan speak Iloko as their primary tongue. Aside from the Ilokanos, there are several
smaller ethnic groups that live in the province. The Ibanags are the dominant ethnic
group in the vicinity of the provincial capital of Cagayan --Tuguegarao, now a city. The
closely related Itawits inhabit the Pinacanauan River valley as well as areas of Amulung
and Tuao. The Malawegs are found mainly in the municipality of Rizal. In the foothills
and the mountains of the Sierra Madre Range, several Negrito groups called the Agtas
forage and hunt for food. The established lingua franca of the province is Ibanag.
 Religion
Roman Catholics
Majority (76.15 percent) of the population of Cagayan Valley
Region were Roman Catholics. Evangelicals (4.24 percent) and
Aglipayans (3.66 percent), followed. About 15.65 percent
belonged to other religious affiliations.
 Foods
Pancit Cabagan -The thin Miki noodle recipe that is garnished with
pork lechon carajay, pork or chicken liver, vegetables and quail
eggs.
 Foods
Binallay -don’t miss Binallay; a 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.
 Foods
Moriecos -This variety of rice cake (kakanin in Tagalog) is stuffed
with latik or caramelized young coconut then steamed and
wrapped in fresh banana leaf.
 Foods
Dinengdeng -This Ilokano dish has a soup base made of bagoong isda
(fermented fish paste) and mixed with local vegetables and some grilled or
fried fish. It is also similar to Bulanglang and Laswa and the only difference
is the addition of fish and fermented fish paste.
 Foods
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.
 Foods
Bibingkang Kanin -made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, white sugar, and
young coconut meat. It follows simple cooking procedures like steaming the
rice and adding the remaining ingredients then baking it.
 Foods
Lechon Cordero-This dish is a sumptuous combination of lamb lechon
which is marinated in oyster sauce, lemon juice, and red wine. It’s also the
same marinade that will be injected inside the lechon.
 Foods
Pinataro-A mixture of white sticky rice dumplings and coconut strips are
what make up this warm dish. The sticky rice dumplings is served in thick
coconut latik cream..
 Foods
Corn Coffee-Corn coffee in Isabela is popular because of the abundance of
corn supply in the province. It’s as tasty as coffee and it has its own health
benefits.
 Foods
Corn Pastillas-This is a native milk candy from Isabela which is made of
corn, sugar, flour, powdered milk, and butter.
 Foods
Pancit Batil Patong-Although it originated in Tuguegarao, Pancit Batil
Patong is also popular in Isabela. This sauteed noodle dish is made from
Miki noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, minced carabeef, crushed Chicharon
(pork cracklings), and fried eggs.
Tribal Costume
Tribal Costume
Cagayan Traditional
Dance
 JOTA DE CAGAYANA
The Jota brought by the Spaniards from Southern Spain
found its way into many places in the islands. One such
jota is named after the valley it adapted. Though
Filipinized in many ways that one, Jota Cagayana still
displays the fire and fury of its European origin.

Until the turn of the century the Ibanag of Cagayan

Valley perform this fast tempo dance which Includes

familiar European steps, the mazurka, polka, gallop and

waltz.
Higalaay Festival
 Higalaay Festival

The Higalaay Festival (formerly known as Kagay-an Festival, then to

Higalaay Kagay-an Festival in 2014) is a festival held each year in Cagayan
de Oro, Philippines, every 28th day of August, celebrating the feast day of St.
Augustine – patron saint of the city.
 Higalaay Festival

Higalaay Festival means "Friendship Festival", which the word "Higalaay"

comes from the Cebuano word "higala" (friend; chum; pal) which was
regarded from what the city of Cagayan de Oro is being tagged, the City of
Golden Friendship.
Higalaay Festival
Sambali Festival
 Sambali Festival

The Sambali or Piat Sambali Festival is celebrated every year in Piat,

Cagayan from June 23 to July 2. A spectacle of color, form and movement
and songs is to be expected in this celebration, all brought about centuries-
old cultural traditions.
 Sambali Festival

The Sambali festival originated from the Sambali dance which is a war
dance of the Itawis tribe of Cagayan that was converted to Christianity
through the intercession of the Lady of Piat. It was revived in 1989 with the
belief that it would promote the identity of the people of Piat, as well as
strengthen unity and harmony among its people.
Sambali Festival
Peñablanca Town
Fiesta
 Peñablanca Town Fiesta

The Peñablanca Town Fiesta is celebrated every March 18 and 19. It is a

hearty town fiesta celebration with cultural presentations, dances, trade
fair, games competition and a lot of merrymaking.
Peñablanca Town Fiesta
Sinabalu Festival
 Sinabalu Festival

This festival is celebrated in the Malueg town by cooking “sinabalu”, which

is a glutinous rice with coconut cream cooked on bamboos and roasted in
open fire in the town square. As in most festivals and celebrations, there
are singing and dancing presentations showcasing the culture of Malueg.
The festival is held yearly on April 25th and 26th.
Sinabalu Festival
Fluvial Parade
 Fluvial Parade

Fluvial Parade Aparri, Cagayan May 10 It is a local festival featuring a fluvial

procession of about a hundred boats of different size and shape in
thanksgiving to their Patron Saint, St. Peter Thelmo. Aparri town is about
102 kilometers from Tuguegarao City.
Fluvial Parade
Cagayan Tourist
Attractions
 Callao Caves Resort
Tourist Zone
This is Cagayan North’s premier tourist
destination. Aside from spelunking in its
diverse cave systems, the tourist zone
also offers various ecotourism activities
like bird and bat watching, hiking,
mountaineering, rock
climbing,rappelling, boating, kayaking,
and swimming.
Basilica Minore of
Our Lady of Piat
This national shrine has earned the
distinction as the Pilgrimage Center of
the North
Baggao Cave and
Water Systems
Baggao is known not only for its
booming furniture industry but also for
its magnificent cave systems like the
Duba Caves and Blue Water Caves where
the 5th National Caving Congress was
held last April 2005.
Palaui Island and
Anguib Beach
These are just two of the tourist
attractions found in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.
Palaui Island boasts of its marvelous
coves and the historical Cape Engano
Lighthouse while Anguib Beach’
highlights include its white-sand beach
and crystal clear waters.
 Cagayan North’s
Coastal
Municipalities
Baggao is known not only for its
booming furniture industry but also for
its magnificent cave systems like the
Duba Caves and Blue Water Caves where
the 5th National Caving Congress was
held last April 2005.
 Iguig Calvary Hills

Features larger-than life concrete statues

in tableau setting of the 14 Stations of
the Cross
 Sierra Cave
This cave is only 20 meters away from
the famous Callao Caves, and one can
gain entry by crawling through a very
low and narrow opening called ‘Celica’s
Passage”
 Duba Caves

This cave is located in Baggao. The clear

and blue water of its underground river
is excellent for swimming.
 Claveria Sand Beach
For those bold travelers willing to
venture beyond the plush resorts and
villas, the Philippines holds a startling
mammon of genuine and varied beaches.
With a very lengthy coastline from north
to south, there are a number of out there
that’s great for idyllic hideaways.
Magapit Suspension
Bridge
This is the only one of its kind in the
Philippines, and is the first suspension
bridge in Asia. The bridge is still
operational and is used for access to the
Ilocos Region
 Palaui Island

This is one of the island barangays of the

Province and is an ideal place for
snorkeling, scuba diving, game
fishing,forest exploration and mountain
climbing.
 Portabaga Falls

This beauty is located in Sta. Praxedes. It

is a captivating scenic spot that provides
a display of the beautiful flora of the
place.
Thanks!