REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY
Which of the following are the PROVINCES OF REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY?
Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino
What is the capital of BATANES?
Basco
What is the capital of CAGAYAN?
Tuguegarao City
What is the capital of ISABELA?
Ilagan
What is the capital of NUEVA VIZCAYA?
Bayombong
What is the capital of QUIRINO?
Cabarroguis
From what is the name "CAGAYAN VALLEY" DERIVED?
Cagayan River
What is the RANK of CAGAYAN VALLEY in terms of SIZE compared to other REGIONS in the Philippines?
Second biggest region
How large is the CAGAYAN VALLEY in terms of LAND AREA?
3.640 million hectares
What is the LARGEST and LONGEST RIVER in the PHILIPPINES, located in REGION 2?
Cagayan River
Which of the following is one of the INDIGENOUS GROUPS IN REGION 2?
Gadang/Gaddang
Which INDIGENOUS GROUP from Region 2 is known as Isinay?
Isinay
Which INDIGENOUS GROUP FROM REGION 2 is also called ILONGOT
Ilungot
The IVATAN people are NATIVES OF WHICH REGION?
Region 2
Which of the following are the INDIGENOUS PEOPLE/NATIVES OF REGION 2?
Gadang/Gaddang, Isinay, Ilongot/Ilungot, Ivatan, Ibanag
What is the title of the COLLECTION of PROVERBS from the GADDANG PEOPLE?
Lalenut
What does the proverb "THE RICE STALK FULL OF GRAIN IS BENT" mean?
Hard work leads to humility.
What does the proverb "It is better to cry now and laugh later, than laugh now and mourn the day after" mean?
It's better to be cautious than regretful.
What is the meaning of the proverb "You can throw away your wife or husband out; but never your own parents"?
Friends come and go, but family is forever.
What is the title of the COLLECTION of PROVERBS FROM THE IBANAG PEOPLE?
Unoni
What does the proverb "Nobody goes up who does not come down" mean?
Every high has its low.
What is the meaning of the proverb "You rear a crow that pecks your eyes"?
Be careful of who you trust.
What does the proverb "He who sows goodness, reaps gratitude" mean?
Kindness is always returned
What is the meaning of the proverb "Borrowed clothes either loose or tight"?
Don't depend on others for support.
What does the proverb "Wealth is useless if character is worthless" mean?
Character is more important than wealth.
Who did MAGAT SAVE FROM THE PYTHON?
A lovely maiden
What CONDITION did the MAIDEN SET FOR HER MARRIAGE TO MAGAT?
He must swear not to see her at noon
What did MAGAT FIND instead of his wife when HE BROKE HIS PROMISE?
A crocodile
What did the MAIDEN say when she TRANSFORMED INTO A CROCODILE?
"I can no longer be happy."
What did MAGAT do AFTER BURYING HIS WIFE?
He drowned himself in the stream
What is said to have happened to the STREAM OVER TIME?
It became the mighty Magat River
In the legend of Magat River, a handsome young man named Magat saves a beautiful maiden from a python and marries her under the condition that he will not see her at noon. Unable to resist his curiosity, Magat breaks his promise and discovers that his wife is actually a crocodile. Heartbroken, she laments that she can no longer be happy and transforms back into a crocodile, dying in the process. In his grief, Magat buries his wife and ultimately drowns himself in the same stream where they first met. Over time, this stream transforms into the mighty Magat River, which symbolizes Magat's eternal love and longing for his lost wife.
The Legend of Magat River
Biuag, a boy gifted with supernatural powers, was born in Enrile, Cagayan. He grew up strong and admired, yet his heart was troubled by his love for a beautiful maiden, unaware that another young man named Malana also possessed extraordinary abilities. A rivalry ensued between Biuag and Malana, culminating in a public duel for the maiden's affection, drawing crowds from far and wide. During the confrontation, Biuag attempted to prove his strength by using a crocodile as a weapon, but the maiden revealed her divine heritage and condemned Biuag's cowardice. Ultimately, she chose Malana and ascended to the heavens with him, leaving Biuag behind, highlighting themes of bravery, love, and the consequences of one’s actions.
Biuag at Malana