REGION 2

• Cliffs of Moher


  A natural wonder that features towering sea cliffs that rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean
• Cagayan Valley


  Region 2 is composed of 5 provinces, namely, the valley provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, the mountain provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, and the island province of Batanes. It has one independent city, three component cities, 89 municipalities and 2,311 barangays within its 12 congressional districts
• Cagayan


  A province of the Philippines in the Cagayan Valley Region in the northeast of Luzon Island, and includes the Babuyan Islands in the north. The province borders Ilocos Norte and Apayao to the west, and Kalinga and Isabela to the south
• Regional Center


  Tuguegarao City, The Premier Ybanag City
• Claveria's famous landmark rock formation "Lakay-lakay," "Baket-baket," and "Ubing-ubing" in Tagalog means "Old Man," "Old Woman," and "Young Person," respectively
• Kinsale


  A natural wonder that features towering sea cliffs that rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its beautiful harbor, colorful buildings, and charming streets. Kinsale is a popular destination for tourists, particularly those interested in sailing, fishing, and other water-based activities
• The Cagayan Valley has a total land area of 26,388 square kilometers, making it the second largest region in the Philippines. It is bounded to the west by the Cordillera mountain range, to the east by the Sierra Madre, to the south by the Caraballo Mountains, and to the north by the Luzon Strait
• Language Spoken


  Ilocano is the main lingua franca (orally) of the region
• Dublin Castle


  A historic castle located in the heart of Dublin city center
• Temple Bar


  It is named after the Temple family, who once owned the land in the area, and the barony of Temple, which was a historic administrative division of Ireland
• Penablanca Town Festival is celebrated every March 18 and 19. It is a hearty Town Fiesta celebration with cultural presentation, dances, trade fair, games competition and a lot of merrymaking
• Sinabalu 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. The Festival is held yearly on April 25th and 26th
• Semana Santa Iguig Calvary Hills is held in observance of the passion and death of Jesus Christ thru the larger-than-life size concrete 14 Station of the Cross spread on an 11-hectare rolling terrain. Iguig Town is about 16 kilometers from Tuguegarao
• Basilica of Our Lady of Piat


  One of the twelve Minor Basilicas in the Philippines. It is located in the outskirts of Piat in the province of Cagayan. The Shrine is dubbed as Pilgrimage Center of the North, and a home to the 407-year-old Black Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Piat
• Anguib Beach


  Anguib beach has become the pride of the town, as its scenic features have earned it the nickname of Boracay of the North. The amazingly blue, clear waters of the Philippine sea meet up with the fine, white sand along its shores. Situated in a cove, the water are tranquil and exude serenity like no other
• Batanes


  An archipelagic province in the Philippines situated in Cagayan Valley Region. It is northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located on the island of Batan. Its Population in 2015 census is 17,246
• Song-Song is a deserted place, one that could qualify as a 'ghost barangay'. The stone houses in Song Song were abandoned in the 1950s when a tidal wave hit the island of Batan. What has been left is a cluster of roofless shells of old stone houses
• Batanes Geography


  Batanes is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region occupying the northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Basco. The province has a land area of 203.22 square kilometers or 78.46 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,831. This represented 0.51% of the total population of the Cagayan Valley region, 0.03% of the overall population of the Luzon island group, or 0.02% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 93 inhabitants per square kilometer or 240 inhabitants per square mile
• Kulay Festival is a 5 day celebration in Batanes that aims to promote the preserved rich cultural heritage of Batanes and introduce their local manufactured food products to local and international tourists
• Palu-palo Festival is a cultural presentation of the municipality of Basco, Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group's rugged yet storied existence. Palu-palo means sticks or arnis that were used by the native Ivatans to fight the forces of the colonizers such as Spaniards and the Dutch
• Basco Lighthouse


  A lighthouse in the town of Basco in Batanes, the northernmost province in the Philippines. Located in Naidi Hills in barangay San Antonio, the lush green hills in the open sea provide a beautiful backdrop for the Lighthouse
• Borromeo San Carlos Church

  Also known as Mahatao Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Mahatao, Batan Island, Batanes Philippines. The church's titular is Saint Charles Borromeo whose feast is celebrated every November 4. Its beauty and excellent state of preservation made it a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines on July 31, 2001
• House of Dakay


  The Oldest traditional stone structure in Batanes, situated in the small town of San Jose De Ivana. This particular stone structure cannot be found anywhere else in the Philippines and is recognized as a World heritage building by UNESCO
• Nueva Vizcaya

  A province of the Philippines located in the region of Cagayan Valley in Luzon. Its capital is Bayombong. It is bordered by Benguet to the west, Ifugao to the north, Isabela to the northeast, Quirino to the east, Aurora to the southeast, Nueva Ecija to the south, and Pangasinan to the southwest
• Nueva Vizcaya is a major producer of citrus crops in the country, principally pomelo, ponkan and oranges
• Nueva Vizcaya Geography

  Home of the Isinais, Nueva Vizcaya is located in the northcentral part of Luzon in Region 2. It is surrounded by notable mountain ranges such as the Sierra Madre on the east, Caraballo on the south, and Cordillera on the west. The province has several principal rivers: Magat, Matuno, Marang, Sta. Fe, and Sta. Cruz. All these rivers are tributaries of the Magat River which flows into the Cagayan River. The province is bounded on the north and northeast by the province of Ifugao and Isabela, on the east and southeast by Quirino and Aurora, on the south by Nueva Ecija, and on the west by Benguet and Pangasinan
• Languages in Nueva Vizcaya


  The primary language spoken is Ilocano, brought by settlers, but is not native to the region. Most Novo Vizcayanos speak indigenous Igorot languages like Isinai, Bugkalot (or Ilongot), and Ifugao, but they switch to Ilocano, Tagalog or English when dealing with visitors
• Baykat Festival is a fiesta featuring Kalanguya and Ayangan showcase of their culture and rituals, beauty competitions, agro-fair, playground demonstration and peoples night
• Pinagsisibuyas Festival is a town Fiesta with parades, street dancing and drum & lyre competitions (participated by elementary and highschools of the town), exhibit an agriculture featuring crops and semi-temperate vegetables
• Agriculture is the biggest industry in Isabela. As the country's top corn-producing province, it contributes 21% of the annual national yellow corn production.
• Quirino used to be part of the province of Nueva Viscaya, until it was separated in 1966.
• Nagbukel Cave in Quirino is a must-see tourist spot, with stalagmites, stalactites, and other geological formations to explore.
• Landingan Viewpoint in Quirino provides a breathtaking overview of the province, with clear rivers flowing through lush greenery and rolling hills.
• Aguinaldo Shrine in Isabela marks the final pages of the Philippine revolution, where American forces led by Gen. Frederick Funston captured Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Palanan on March 23, 1901.
• Cliffs of Moher


  A natural wonder that features towering sea cliffs that rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean
• Cagayan Valley


  Region 2 is composed of 5 provinces, namely, the valley provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, the mountain provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, and the island province of Batanes. It has one independent city, three component cities, 89 municipalities and 2,311 barangays within its 12 congressional districts
• Cagayan


  A province of the Philippines in the Cagayan Valley Region in the northeast of Luzon Island, and includes the Babuyan Islands in the north. The province borders Ilocos Norte and Apayao to the west, and Kalinga and Isabela to the south
• Regional Center


  Tuguegarao City, The Premier Ybanag City
• Claveria's famous landmark rock formation "Lakay-lakay," "Baket-baket," and "Ubing-ubing" in Tagalog means "Old Man," "Old Woman," and "Young Person," respectively
• Kinsale


  A natural wonder that features towering sea cliffs that rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its beautiful harbor, colorful buildings, and charming streets. Kinsale is a popular destination for tourists, particularly those interested in sailing, fishing, and other water-based activities