PROFILE OF CARAGA
The region is composed of five provinces: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and the Province of Dinagat Islands; six cities: Bayugan, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Surigao, Tandag, Bislig; 67 municipalities and 1,311 barangays.
Mr. Nestor Macatuno
National Commissioner
BAP Inc.
Mobile: 0965 433 3336
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National Commissioner
BAP Inc.
Mobile: 0965 433 3336
Facebook: Nestor Macatuno
BAP Website: www.baplink.com
BAP Facebook: BAP Secretariat
Four
(4) Provinces: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del
Sur
Provincial Director
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Provincial Director
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Provincial Director
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Provincial Director
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Regional Commissioner
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Region 13 Director
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BAP Chapter in Butuan City, CARAGA Region on Aug 29, 2014
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Surigao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Surigao City. The province consists of two major islands--Siargao Island and Bucas Grande Island—in the Philippine Sea, and a small region at the northernmost tip of the island of Mindanao. This mainland portion borders Agusan del Norte, and Surigao del Sur to the south.
Surigao del Norte is the second northernmost of the Mindanao provinces and is an important transportation hub between Visayas and Mindanao. Numerous ferries cross the Surigao Strait between Surigao and the island of Leyte carrying vehicles and passengers between Liloan in Southern Leyte and Surigao City.
Surigao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Surigao City. The province consists of two major islands--Siargao Island and Bucas Grande Island—in the Philippine Sea, and a small region at the northernmost tip of the island of Mindanao. This mainland portion borders Agusan del Norte, and Surigao del Sur to the south.
Surigao del Norte is the second northernmost of the Mindanao provinces and is an important transportation hub between Visayas and Mindanao. Numerous ferries cross the Surigao Strait between Surigao and the island of Leyte carrying vehicles and passengers between Liloan in Southern Leyte and Surigao City.
Lake Mainit at sunset. The north side of the lake lies in Surigao del Norte, the south side in Agusan del Norte
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Coconut trees in the hills west of Tubod
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The Pacific Ocean at Cagbantoy Beach, near Placer on the east coast of mainland Surigao del Norte
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BAP CARAGA Regional Chapter (2011)
Trento, Agusan del Sur Province |
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Agusan Del Norte Heritage & Events
Agusan Del Norte Heritage & Events
Our Lady of Assumption Church: After the devastating typhoon in 1876, Fr. Urios instigated Jabonganons to look for a higher ground for a permanent church. Fr. Chambo, SJ, started construction in 1878. Fr. Llobera, SJ, blessed it during the feast of Corpus Cristi, June 17, 1897.Today, it is the oldest Spanish church in the whole Caraga.
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Magellan Marker : Erected in the time of Spanish District Gov. Jose Maria Carvallo in 1872, this edifce located at the mouth of Agusan river in present day Magallanes, is the site of the first catholic mass in Mindanao on April 8,1521. Magallanes, in the olden days was called Baug, formerly the site of Butuan.
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Baoto Festival: Held annually every June 13-15. This is an island race for dug-out canoes, the main event of which is the
30k Baoto Marathon – the longest paddling race in the Philippines. Other events are: the 150 meter double slalom (men /women, boys / girls; and the 75 meter single sprint –men/women, boys/girls. Side activities include: a BMC clinic; SRT clinic, Paddling Clinic, Arnis Demonstration; and Water Rescue Demonstaration.
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Surigao Del Sur - The Province of Surigao del Sur is the 56th Philippine province and is located in the Northeastern coast of Mindanao facing the Pacific Ocean between 125°40' to 126°20' East Longitudes and 7°55' and 9°20' North Latitudes. It is bounded on the Northwest by the Province of Surigao del Norte, on the Southeast by Davao Oriental, on its Eastern side by the Pacific Ocean, and on the West and Southwest by the Provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. This strategic location enables the province to establish favorable economic linkages with other neighboring provinces.
Surigao del Sur has 2 cities and 17 municipalities most of which are located in the coastal areas with Tandag as its capital. These municipalities are subdivided into 314 barangays and has two congressional districts.
Surigao Del Sur - The Province of Surigao del Sur is the 56th Philippine province and is located in the Northeastern coast of Mindanao facing the Pacific Ocean between 125°40' to 126°20' East Longitudes and 7°55' and 9°20' North Latitudes. It is bounded on the Northwest by the Province of Surigao del Norte, on the Southeast by Davao Oriental, on its Eastern side by the Pacific Ocean, and on the West and Southwest by the Provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. This strategic location enables the province to establish favorable economic linkages with other neighboring provinces.
Surigao del Sur has 2 cities and 17 municipalities most of which are located in the coastal areas with Tandag as its capital. These municipalities are subdivided into 314 barangays and has two congressional districts.
WATER RESOURCES --
There are big river basins in the province which serve as good source for irrigation. The largest is located in Tago which embraces 30,000 hectares from the municipality of San Miguel down to the coastal town of Tago. The second is that found in Madrid covering 23,657 hectares and the third is in Hinatuan with an area of 18,500 hectares.
Watershed areas covering these river basins continue to supply adequate water through the year.
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MINERAL RESOURCES
Surigao del Sur is endowed with substantial quantities of metallic and non-metallic minerals. Among the metallic minerals are copper, gold, chromite, cobalt, nickel and lead zinc. The non-metallic minerals include limestone, coal and feldspar, clay diatomite/bentomite and coarse/fine aggregates.
There are small and large scales mining activities in the province. One of the corporations operating in a large scale is the Marc Ventures Mining Development Corporation located at Carrascal and Cantilan operating in an area of 49.7389 sq. kilometers on gold mining. Another is the CTP Construction and Mining Corporation, also in Carrascal, which focus on gold and nickel mining in an area of 35.64 and 48.6916 sq. kilometers, respectively. The Carac-an Development Corporation, also in Carrascal, with an area of 506.3764 sq. kilometers Small scale mining activities are found in the municipalities of Barobo, Carmen and San Miguel.
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BAP Members (August 31, 2014)
Agusan del Norte Provincial Chapter here to edit. |
BAP- CARAGA Region (Region 13)
August 31, 2014 BAP Members, Butuan City Chapter: 1. Jose A. Tiu - City Commissioner † |
