Domestic Tourism 1
Region 13 (CARAGA)
BARMM
Module 11: CARAGA & BARMM
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn the geographic location and profile of CARAGA & BARMM
2. Learn the tourism in the CARAGA & BARMM
Region 13 – CARAGA
Geography
“Region XIII, also known as the Caraga Administrative Region”, is the latest
region formed by RA No. 7901, which was passed on 23rd of February 1995. It is
made up of the communities of “Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao
del Sur”. “Surigao and Butuan’ are the capitals.
It covers an area of 18,847 square kilometers. It is bounded on the “north by
Butuan Bay and Surigao Strait” and “on the east by the Philippine Sea”. The “Davao
provinces are to the south”, and “Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon are to the west”.
Its similarity to several other emerging markets, such as the “Cagayan-Iligan
corridor” and the “Davao Gulf Economic Zone”, is advantageous.
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How To Get There
Caraga could be reached through air via Cebu or Manila. Butuan is served by
a local airport. Public transport is plentiful and cheap, including vans and jeepneys
readily available. Mass transit, on the other hand, is not necessarily dependable. It is
not hard to cross between the territories of Caraga's northern coastline, due to boats
and “banca” providers.
Culture
Environment is greatly regarded in Caraga. Even so, native history still takes
a significant part in the beauty of this magnificent attraction. The native tongue is
Cebuano, while several other languages, such as a number of tribal dialects, are
spoken in Caraga. Tourists on Caraga trips will have plenty of chances to encounter
true Caragan cultures through vibrant festivals, as the city is not limited on
gatherings.
This region's vibrant culture is marked by numerous activities that are
spread around Caraga on the calendars. The area of Agusan del Sur comes alive each
June for the Naliyagan Festival. This lively street festival features parades, music,
dances, and a slew of other enticing spectacles.
Attractions
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Climate
In particular, there is no distinct summer month in the area. Rain falls over
the year, with the heaviest rains falling around November to January. Typhoons are
likely in the northern and eastern parts of the nation that face the Pacific Ocean. The
remainder of the country is largely free of typhoons.
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Languages
Accommodation
Many tourists to “Siargao Surigao del Norte”, that is component of the
CARAGA district, live there and in General Luna, that has the majority of the pubs,
diners, and ship destination sites, and many other accommodations. “Pacifico Beach
and Del Carmen" are more tranquil alternatives. There are no luxury hotels outlets
around, and several establishments also prohibited single-use plastics.
Food
Palagsing
“Palagsing” is also a form of suman produced using sago palm starch,
coconut, and sugar. This is typically served with hot cocoa or coffee.
Kinilaw
“Kinilaw” is a local delicacy in several regions. The unusual taste of Surigao's
kinilaw distinguishes it from others. This native cuisine is produced entirely from
raw fish and requires no preparation. “Surigaoans” ready this local dish by deboning
and washing raw fish and mixing it with a range of spices. This cuisine is a sanctuary
for your taste thanks to the right combination of ginger, vinegar, onions, chili
peppers, and salt.
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Poot Poot Ginamos
Visitors or even Filipinos visiting from Manila are confused with this cuisine.
Poot poot ginamos is a rare and delicious Surigao food. This delicious cuisine is
crafted from tiny fish identified as poot poot in the area. This kind of fish could only
be identified off the coast of the Philippines. This fish characteristic is eaten with
fermented fish sauce, which is quite affordable, makes it that much more common
with visitors.
Sayongsong
This famous Surigao delicacy is a kakanin wrapped in banana leaves with the
color and consistency of a puto or rice cake. It’s made up of glutinous rice, brown
sugar, calamansi juice, roasted peanut, and coconut milk. Sayongsong comes out
wrapped in banana leaves. Some people say it tastes like “puto” but with coconut
milk.
Top Events and Festivals
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The “Bangsamoro Organic Law”, which replaced the “Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)”, was ratified followed by a two contractually
enforceable plebiscite in Western Mindanao on 21st of January and 6th of February
2019. The COMELEC announced the ratification just several days ago, on 25th of
January.
How To Get There
By plane
The majority of tourists will arrive in “Cotabato City’, the regional center.
There's only the 1 main airport in the province, “1 Cotabato Airport“. “Awang
Airport”, that operates in “Cotabato City” but is located in the “Maguindanao town of
Datu Odin Sinsuat”. Trips from Manila are run by “PAL Express and Cebu Pacific”,
whereas trips from Zamboanga City are operated by “Cebgo”. “Sulu and Tawi-tawi”
have airports at “Jolo and Bongao”, accordingly, with the other territories having
smaller terminals better suited to light aircraft. Because most travelers to
Bangsamoro are charitable volunteers supporting displaced people by the rebellion,
airline employees may check whether you travel for a non-governmental
organisation if you arrive by airplane.
By bus
The area is underserved by bus routes; “Mindanao Star runs via Davao City to
Cotabato City”, and “Husky Tours runs in General Santos”.
Languages
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Culture
The citizens of the “BARMM, which includes “Muslims”, “Lumads”, and
“Christians”, do have tradition centered on kulintang music, a form of gong
instrumentals common both between “Muslim and non-Muslim” communities in the
Southern Philippines. The indigenous community in the BARMM has its unique
architectural style, timeless history, and artisan crafts. The “Royal Sulu” structural
design used to construct the “Daru Jambangan (Palace of Flowers) in Maimbung,
Sulu”, is an outstanding demonstration of a unique architectural masterpiece in the
city. Upon being severely destroyed by a storm in 1932, the castle was dismantled
during the American colonization and it was not restored. It was once the biggest
royal residence in the Philippines.
From 1933, a movement has been underway to religiously re-establish it in
“Maimbung City”. In the 2010s, a smaller recreation of the castle was built in a
neighbouring city, but that was stated that the smaller version doesn't really suggest
that the effort to rebuild the castle in Maimbung has ended because the smaller
version does not represent the true nature of a Sulu royal palace. In 2013, several of
the relative heirs to the Sulu Sultanate monarchy declared Maimbung as the royal
capital of the former Sultanate of Sulu, where the imposters are laid to rest.
Attractions
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Accommodation
Some tourists reside everywhere around Butuan City, the area's center,
which has the majority of the pubs, cafes, and ferry destination sites, as well as
several resorts, guesthouses, and residences.
Climate
Every year, the temperature in the area is warmer and wet. Mostly with level
around "Lake Lanao”, this elevated altitude, combined with regular heavy rains
during the year, means that hot temperatures are rarely encountered.
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Food
Urang Piyaren
A large crawfish cook in grated “niyog with turmeric and chili”. This was
“valuable it to eat with the hands”, like the Maranaos do.
Lininggil a Kambing
Is a Maguindanaons goat recipe prepared with “palapa, or grilled coconut”
with fresh herbs. Before adding the palapa, the goat is simmered in coconut milk
even before liquid is decreased.
Agar-agar
“Tausug Agalagal” has been the key component in the seaweed salads. It was
eaten with finely sliced “green mango and bukbuk, the Tausug variant of palapa or
roasted coconut”.
Piyanggang
Is a chicken cuisine with a spices blend named “pamapa itum”, the key
ingredient of which is charred coconut meat. The chicken is brushed with “pamapa
itum” and just a little oil before being cooked in coconut milk with tanglad or
lemongrass and roast on coal.
Top Events and Festivals
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References and Supplemental Readings
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caraga
2. https://www.nnc.gov.ph/2-uncategorised/322-caraga-region-history-and-geography
3. https://blgf.gov.ph/?regional_offices=caraga-2
4. https://www.travalour.com/destination/1665-bangsamoro
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangsamoro
6. http://chopphilippines.blogspot.com/2019/05/bangsamoro-lunch-to-celebrate-
filipino.html
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