My Tourism Guide In Region 11, 12 And 13

My tourism guide in region 11, 12 and 13 An extensive research on all about region 11, 12 and 13 by Justin Benedict de Guzman

FIRST STOP: REGION 11

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Tagum City (Capital) The palm city of the Philippines and the music capital of Mindanao Tagum City, the capital of the province of Davao del Norte was officially created into a component city on March 7, 1998. Situated 55 kilometers north of Davao City it is one of the fastest growing cities in Region XI. It has a total land area og 19,580 hectares. In a study conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Tagum was ranked among the 20 most viable component cities to do business in the country. The City of Tagum with its available supply of raw materials, competitive human resources, continuing infrastructure development and efficient local governance offers vast investment opportunities.  The city being identified as the sub-regional center of the Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP) Master Plan welcomes domestic and export trading and manufacturing activities outlined in its priority areas of investment.

From top: New City Hall of Tagum, Christ The King Cathedral,  Tagum City National High School, Tagum City skyline, Palm trees along the National Highway 

Tagum city’s products Tagum City, from being a purely agricultural city so…  Tagum city has infiltrate the export industry with goods such as wood chips, veneer plywood, and wood lumber; however, fresh bananas remain as the chief export product of banana plantations in the city. 

The city is strategically located at the northern part of southern Mindanao where it lies in the intersection of three (3) major road network system namely: the Phil-Japan Friendship Highway, the Davao-Mati, Davao-Agusan road and soon to finish the Davao-Bukidnon road that connects the city to other major destinations in the region and in the entire Mindanao. With this, the city serves as a vital economic crossroad not only for the province, but for the entire  Davao Region as well, linking Davao City  to the northern city of Butuan (in Agusan del Norte), to Mati (in Davao Oriental) and the Surigao provinces. 

Region 11’s municipalities  Asuncion

(Saug)  Braulio E. Dujali  Carmen  Kapalong  New Corella  Panabo City  Samal Island Garden City  Santo Tomas  Talaingod  

Tourist attractions and festivals to take note of ^^  Musikahan

sa tagum (February 21 to 27)  Araw ng Tagum (March 7)  Summer Sports Festival (May 15-21)  Durian Festival (July 18-August 17)  Binuhat Festival (July 20-26)  Kaimonan Festival (October 10)  Pakaradjan Festival (Oct 29-Nov2)  Indayog sa Tagum Dance Congress Festival  Halal Food Festival 

Region 11’s provinces Compostela Valley  Davao del Norte  Davao del sur  Davao oriental 

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municipalities  10 municipalities  16 municipalities  9 municipalities

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SECOND STOP: REGION12

Region 12’s capital  Koronadal

City  "The City of Peace in Mindanao" with no reported bombings since 2000  Korona (crown) exactly fits the name of a city which came to be known as Koronadal. City of Koronadal is a sprawling community at the foothills of the surroundings Roxas and Quezon mountain ranges that gives a perfect illusion of a crown jewel set at the bed of a landlocked crater.

City hall of koronadal city

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The products of region 12  wood

chips  veneer plywood  wood lumber  fresh bananas  Handy crafts  Pottery  Etc… 

Map of region 12

Map of region 12

Region 12’s municipalities  Banga  General

Santos City  Lake Sebu  Norala  Polomolok  Santo Nino  Surallah  Tampakan  Tantangan  T'boli  Tupi 

Festivals and attractions in region 12  Historical:  A.

Takumi Butai Memorial Shrine       A monument in honor of Takumi Butai and Japanese soldiers who died here during the Second world War. Takumi was the Provincial Commander of the Japanese forces assigned in Cotabato City. Before he died, he requested that some of his ashes be buried in Cotabato City. This shrine was put up by the Lion's Club of Kyoto, Japan in cooperation with the City Government of Cotabato.  B. Tamontaka Church       Built in 1872 of Spanish architecture and design. It is the oldest church in the city , a relic of the living past. 

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PC Hill       A stone fort towering over the city with a height of 90 feet., now houses the Cotabato City Internal Defense Command. This is Cotabato City's famous landmark, this historic hill served as a watch tower for the natives in their defense drive to detect and repel assaults by enemies. From this hill, one can have a panoramic view of the city and the Rio Grande de Mindanao. 

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B. Kutang Bato Caves      The only cave in the country that is right in the heart of the city. Its various entrances, all within traffic a rarity that can only be had in the "Heart of Mindanao". These caves were also the source of the city's present name for "KUTA" means FORT and "WATO" means STONE hence the name "Fort of Stone" which later on became Cotabato. Its walls of white, beige and brownish shade glitters in the dark and echoes a colorful past dating back to the days when no foreign foot yet trampled upon its land. The caves had given sanctuary to the natives when the Spaniards tried to convert them into the Castillan Faith and has served the purpose when the Filipino guerillas fought the invading force of the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War.      When the Japanese firepower proved superior to that of the natives, the caves were then used as an armory and even as a garrison. Within it confines, tortured and oppressed souls that thirst for freedom and democracy echoed their faint moans and cries that were buried in its bossom, muted for over half a century. there are four entrances, the Provincial Capitol Cave, Bagua Cave, Caverna Español and the Kuweba ni Satur.

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Rio Grande de Mindanao       The second largest river in the Philippines and the longest in Mindanao crisscrossing with its tributary the city's vast area. Estimated to be 182 kilometers long and 96 meters wide. Water Sports and boat racing are the popular attractions of the river, usually held to coincide with the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival and the Feast of Peñafrancia.  D. Timako Hill       The hill overlooks the Illana Bay and graced by the beach resorts of Linik, Kushiong and Tapian Point. A good resort considering its blue water and sandy white beach. Ideal for camping, boating, swimming and fishing. 

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A. Cotabato City Hall     A century old structure which houses almost all of the city government offices. It showcases a unique and antique architectural design depicting the Muslim Art. B. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto      A replica of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in France. The compound is equipped with ideal retreat house for recollection and seminars, a mini zoo and a children's park. C. Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Compound      Houses the Office of ARMM Regional Governor, Regional Legislative Assembly, Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center, the Regional Museum and almost all Regional Offices of Region XII and ARMM. The buildings in the compound showcase unique blend of modern and Muslim architecture. D. Herbal Processing Plant      The first Herbal Processing Plant in the Philippines, inaugurated by former President Corazon C. Aquino in 1988. It processes herbal medicines like lagundi, sambong and tsaang gubat.

Province of region 12  Cotabato

 Kidapawan

 Saranggani

 Alabel

 SOUTH

 Koronadal

COTABATO  Sultan kudarat

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Last but not the least region 13

Region 13’ capital  butuan

city  As early as the 10th century, people from Butuan had already established trading relations with the Kingdom of Champa (now southernVietnam) and Srivijaya empire of Java.  By the 11th century, Butuan was the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines. The evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9 balangays (the Butuan Boat) and other archaeological find in the vicinities of Butuan City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao River. 

Butuan city hall

Butuan city hall

Region 13’s products 

“PALAGSING” is a local delicacy popularly made in Banza, one of the old poblacion of Butuan City. Butuan City is located in Northeastern Mindanao, bounded by Agusan del Norte to the south, west and north, Agusan del Sur to the east and Butuan Bay to the northwest. The popularity of making delicious “Palagsing” in Banza is attributed to the abundance of Nipa or Asiatic palm tree (Nipa fruticans) where “Unaw”(nipa starch) is harvested from the Palm Tree. Another popular ingredient is young coconut meat taken from coconut trees. The mixture of “unaw”, young coconut , and brown sugar make “palagsing” moist and chewy. They are delicately wrapped by banana leaves and are boiled for 30 minutes to create the soft consistency of “palagsing”.

Map of region 13

Map of region 13

Region 13’s municipalities agusan del norte  Buenavista  Butuan

City (Capital)  Cabadbaran  Carmen  Jabonga  Kitcharao  Las Nieves  Magallanes  Nasipit  Remedios  T. Romualdez  Santiago  Tubay

Region 13’s municipalities agusan del sur  Bayugan  Bunawan  Esperanza  La

PazLoreto  Prosperidad (Capital)  Rosario  San Francisco  San Luis  Santa Josefa  Sibagat  Talacogon  Trento  Veruela

Region 13’s municipalities surigao del Norte 

Alegria

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Bacuag

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Basilisa (Rizal)

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Burgos

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Cagdianao

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Claver

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Dapa

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Del Carmen

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Dinagat

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General Luna

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Gigaquit

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Libjo (Albor)

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Loreto

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Mainit

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Malimono

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Pilar

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Placer

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San Benito

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San Francisco (Anao-Aon)

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San Isidro

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San JoseSanta

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Monica

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Sison

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Socorro

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Surigao City (Capital)

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Tagana-An

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TubajonTubod

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Barobo Bayabas Bislig City Cagwait Cantilan Carmen Carrascal Cortes Hinatuan Lanuza Lianga Lingig Madrid Marihatag San Agustin San Miguel Tagbina Tago Tandag

Tourist attractions of region 13 ^^  Agusan

river  Balangay Shrine museum  Butuan regional museum  Mount Mayapay

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The Kahimunan Festival is celebrated every third Sunday of January in celebration of the city patron Sr. Sto. Niño. This celebration is the version of the Sinulog festival of  Cebu City. Kahimunan is a Lumad term which means "gathering". Cultural festival/tourism consciousness week is a long celebration that lasts from the last week of July up to August 2 in celebration of the Charter Day of Butuan. Abayan Festival is part cultural festival in celebration of St. Anne patroness of Agusan River celebrated every last Sunday of July. Adlaw Hong Butuan is the charter day celebration of Butuan, which includes a thanksgiving mass, motorcade, palagsing festival, street party recognitions of outstanding Butuanons and city government employees night. Butuan celebrates its annual fiesta for the celebration of city patron St. Joseph every May 19 of the year. Many events will be seen such as summer league basketball championship game, thanksgiving mass, and more.

Region 13’s provinces  Agusan

del norte  Agusan del sur  Surigao del norte  Surigao del sur

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towns  14 towns  28 towns  19 towns 

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