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Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 1 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Topic: Region II – Cagayan Valley Get ready to be challenged... Learn something new everyday b...

Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 1 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Topic: Region II – Cagayan Valley Get ready to be challenged... Learn something new everyday by adapting the “New Normal” I. INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces‘New the Cagayan Normal’Valley as a tourist destination. This will help you identify the different types of tourism in the region. It will also give you some ideas about the tourist destinations in the region. This chapter will also give you brief information, history and knowledge about the region. This chapter will also help you identify each province that the region has. "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however bad a Filipino government might be, we can always change it." —Manuel L. Quezon This module provides a variety of activities to help you become knowledgeable about the Cagayan Valley. This learning material will help you learn about the history of the Cagayan Valley. This module focuses on giving important facts and details about the region. This module will help you become familiar with the different provinces and their capitals of the region. II. OBJECTIVES At the end of this module, you will be able to: ★ Describe Cagayan Valley Region ★ Identify the tourist attractions in the Cagayan Valley Region ★ Identify the provinces and their capitals Before you proceed to the main lesson, test yourself in this activity. III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY Before you proceed to the main lesson, test yourself in this activity ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 2 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley GREAT!!! You may now proceed to the main lesson. IV. LESSON PROPER LET’S BEGIN Cagayan Valley The earliest inhabitants are the Agta, or Atta, food gatherers who roam the forests without fixed abodes. The bulk of the population are of Malay origin. For centuries before the coming of the Spanish, the inhabitants traded with Indians, Malays, Chinese, and Japanese. In the nineteenth century the prosperity found in tobacco cultivation caused many Ilokano to settle here. Tobacco is still a major factor in the economy of Cagayan, though a special economic zone and free port has been created to strengthen and diversify the provincial economy. Located in the northeastern portion of the main island of Luzon and includes the scattered Island of Batanes-Babuyan Groups, which occupy the northern most tip of the archipelago. It is bounded by three (3) mountain ranges, Sierra Madre Mountain on the east; Caraballo Mountain on the south and Cordillera Mountain, and north of Caraballo Mountain. It has five provinces namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. It has ten (10) congressional districts with three (3) cities – Cauayan City, Isabela; Santiago City, Isabela and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Consists of 90 municipalities. Region 2 is abundant in agricultural products such as: rice, corn, peanut, beans, and fruits and livestock products include cattle, hogs, curacaos, and poultry. It has also a vast source of mineral resources like hydro-power – the source of Magat HydroPower plant with a 360 megawatt plant supporting the power needs of the Luzon Grid. The Region has rich and immense natural and development potentials. It is the third largest region with an area of 2,687,517 hectares representing 9% of the country’s total land area. Batanes Located between the Babuyan Islands (belonging to Cagayan Province) and Taiwan. Bashi Channel- North; Balintang ChannelSouth Philippine Sea- West; Pacific Ocean- East Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 3 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Three largest islands are: Itbayat, Sabtang , and Batan. Capital: Basco Total Area: 219.01 km²(84.56 sq mi) Population: 17,246 as of 2015 Religion: Roman Catholic- 94%. The remaining faiths are other Christian Churches People of Batanes The people of Batanes are called Ivatan and share prehistoric cultural and linguistic commonalities with the Babuyan on Babuyan Island and the Tao people of Orchid Island. Economy Ivatans are farmers and fishermen. Others are in the government and services sector Ivatans also plant camote (sweet potato), cassava, gabi or tuber and a unique variety of white uvi. Climate Is blessed with a cooler, balmier climate. Summer which is from March to June. Average monthly rainfall is 450 mm. Cagayan Pacific Ocean- east; Apayao-West Isabela province- South; Balintang Channel and the Babuyan Group of Islands-North The province comprises an aggregate land area of 9,002.70 square kilometers The second largest province in the region. Has 28 municipalities and one city divided into three congressional districts. It has 820 barangays. Capital: Tuguegarao- provincial capital, regional seat, center of business, trade and education Population: 2015 census was 1,199,320 Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 4 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Religion: Roman Catholic- 83% Islam- 10% Protestant- 4% People of Cagayan Ilocano-The majority of people living in Cagayan, mostly from migrants coming from the Ilocos Region Ibanags-who were first sighted by the Spanish explorers and converted to Christianity by missionaries. Malauegs, Itawits, Gaddangs, groups of nomadic Aetas, and families of Ibatans Economy Agricultural products are rice, corn, peanut, beans, and fruits. Fishing various species of fish from the coastal towns is also undertaken. Woodcraft furniture made of hardwood, rattan, bamboo, and other indigenous materials are also available in the province. Livestock products include cattle, hogs, carabaos, and poultry. Climate The climate here is tropical. The summers are much rainier than the winters in Naddungan The average temperature in Naddungan is 26.7 °C. Isabela Located on the rightmost part of the Northern Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean and comprising parts of the Sierra Madre. Cagayan- North; Kalinga- Northwest; Mountain Province- Central West Nueva Vizcaya- Southwest; QuirinoSouth;Aurora-West; Philippine sea-East Second largest province in the Philippine in terms of area. Most populated province in Cagayan Valley Capital: Ilagan Population: 1,593,566 as of 2015 Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 5 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Religion: Christians with Roman Catholic- 5% as religion followed by Iglesia ni Cristo and other religious sects are present in Isabela. One of the provinces which is often hit by typhoons due to its location. People in Isabela Ilokano- are the most prominent group in Isabela. The next two prominent groups(ethnic) Ibanag and Tagalog Gaddang,Paranan,Yogad Economy Cagayan has much to offer visitors: beaches, swimming, snorkeling, skin-diving, fishing in the river and the sea, hiking in primeval forest, mountain-climbing, archaeological sites, the remarkable collection of the provincial museum, the Callao Caves, and many. Climate The eastern and coastal areas experience moderate rainfall more or less distributed throughout the year. Western Isabela has more pronounced wet and dry seasons. The average temperature is recorded at 27.1 degrees Celsius. Nueva Vizcaya Ifugao- North; Isabela- Northeast; Nueva Ecija- South Quirino- East; Benguet-West The gateway to the vast Cagayan Valley region. Has a total land area of 4,378.80 square kilometers. Composed of 15 municipalities Capital: Bayombong Population: 452, 287 as of 2015 Religion: Roman Catholic- 63% Aglipayan Church, Iglesia ni Cristo - 5 to 6% The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventist- 17%. People of Nueva Vizcaya Wild Tribes - Igorot, Ifugaos, Isinaits Ilongots, and Aetas Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 6 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Semi- wild tribe - the Gaddangs and Malaats Migrants - Ilokano, Tagalogs, Pangasinenses, Kapampangans, and others Economy Its main crops are rice, corn, vegetables, pineapple, banana, coffee, coconut, oranges and other fruit trees. According to the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences, deposits of metallic minerals which can be exploited are copper, gold, molybdenum and pyrite. Non-metallic deposits include red clay, white clay and limestone. Sand and gravel are the most abundant deposits in the province. Climate Under the third type of climate characterized by a rainfall pattern that is relatively wet from May to October and gradually becomes dry during November to February. March and April are considered dry. December and January- coldest months; March and April are the hottest. Quirino Isabela- North; Aurora- East and Southeast Nueva Vizcaya- West and Southwest Land-locked province in the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Named after Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines. Capital: Cabarroguis Population: 188,991 as of 2015 Religion: Roman Catholic- 54% Evangelicals and United Methodist Church- 20% Iglesia ni Cristo- 5% Other religious groups are Islam Economy rice and corn as major crops. Small scale industries like furniture making, basketry, rattan craft, and dried flower production are prevalent.  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 7 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Climate The province has a mean annual temperature of 33.6 degree Celsius. Warmest month is May and the least dry months are March to August while the rest of the year is neither too dry nor too wet. Rainy days occur from September to November. Tourist destinations in Cagayan Valley Region Basco Lighthouse Marlboro Hills Palaui Island Anguib Hills Yaru Nu Artes Cagayan River  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 8 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Magat Dam Sabtang Island Duba Cave Callao Cave Cagayan Valley provinces, capitals and their titles Batanes “Scotland of the Orient” Capital: Basco - Home of the Winds Cagayan “Grains Granary of the Philippines” Capital: Tuguegarao - The Premier Ybanag City Buguey – Crab Capital of the North Iguig - Holy Land of the North Piat – Pilgrimage Center of Cagayan Valley Sta. Ana - The Game Fishing Mecca of the Philippines Santa Praxedes - Northern Gateway of the Cagayan Valley Region Santa Teresita - Youngest Town of Cagayan Isabela “Rice Granary of the North” Capital: Ilagan - Corn Capital of the Philippines Cabatuan - Land of the Golden Grains  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 9 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Cauayan City - Mushroom City of the North Echague - Queen Town of Isabela Gamu - The Oldest Town of Mallig Plains Region Ramon - Tilapia Capital of Isabela Province Roxas - The Commercial Center of the Mallig Plains Region San Mariano - Rice Bowl of Luzon San Mateo - Munggo Capital of the Philippines Santa Maria - Finest Pottery of the North Santiago City - Queen City of the North Quirino “Forest Heartland of Cagayan” Capital: Cabarroguis - The Golden Park of Quirino Diffun - Gateway to Quirino Province Maddela - Commercial Hub of Quirino Nagtipunan - Tourism Capital of Quirino Saguday - The Rice Granary of Quirino Nueva Vizcaya “The Citrus Capital of the Philippines” Capital: Bayombong Bagabag - Pineapple Region of Nueva Vizcaya Santa Fe - Southern Gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region Solano - Central Business District of Nueva Vizcaya We just finished the discussion! Let’s now go to a higher level of activities that will bring out your potential skills and knowledge of what you have learned!   Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 10 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley V. ANALYSIS, APPLICATION AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITY 1 Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ I. Make a SWOT Analysis of Region II.  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 11 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley ACTIVITY 2 Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ I. What are the different tourism activities in Region II? ACTIVITY 3 Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ I. What do you think is the reason why the places have their titles?  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 12 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley Finally, let us summarize what we have discussed today. VI. GENERALIZATION Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ I.CrosswordPuzzle Across 2. The Citrus Capital of the Philippines 8. Queen City of the North 9. Pilgrimage Center of Cagayan Valley 10. Crab Capital of the North 11. Home of the Winds 12. Rice Bowl of Luzon Down 1. Forest Heartland of Cagayan 3. The Premier Ybanag City  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 13 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley 4. Scotland of the Orient 5. Rice Granary of the North 6. Grains Granary of the Philippines 7. The Game Fishing Mecca of the Philippines You have come to an end of Module 3. Don’t forget that have still a assignment to do. Here it is…. VII. ASSIGNMENT Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ I. Make a photo album of the different tourist destinations in Cagayan Valley Region, compile it together with your previous assignment. After your long journey of reading and accomplishing the module, let us challenge your mind by answering the evaluation part of this module.  Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture Page 14 of 14 Region II – Cagayan Valley VIII. EVALUATION Name: ___________________________________ Year/Course/Section: _____________________________ QUIZ 1 – Choose A if your answer is True and B if your answer is False. 1. The people of Batanes are called Ivatan and share prehistoric cultural and linguistic commonalities with the Babuyan on Babuyan Island and the Tao people of Orchid Island. A. TRUE B. FALSE 2. Cagayan is the second largest province of Cagayan Valley. A. TRUE B. FALSE 3. Isabela province has a total population of 1,593,567 as of 2015. A. TRUE B. FALSE 4. The earliest inhabitants are the Agta, or Atta, food gatherers who roam the forests without fixed abodes. A. TRUE B. FALSE 5. Cagayan Valley is bounded by three (3) mountain ranges, Sierra Madre Mountain on the east; Caraballo Mountain on the south and Cordillera Mountain, and north of Mount Arrayat. A. TRUE B. FALSE 6. Cagayan Valley is the third largest region with an area of 2,687,517 hectares representing 9% of the country’s total land area. A. TRUE B. FALSE 7. Iloca no-The majority of people living in Cagayan, mostly from migrants coming from the Ilocos Region. A. TRUE B. FALSE 8. Cagayan River is the longest river in the Philippines and the largest river by discharge volume of water. A. TRUE B. FALSE 9. Located on the rightmost part of the Northern Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean and comprising parts of the Sierra Madre. A. TRUE B. FALSE 10. Magat Dam is the large lock fill-dam on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. A. TRUE B. FALSE CONGRATULATIONS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Don’t forget to submit all the exercises, activities and portfolio on __________________________.