Quirino – Forest Heartland of Cagayan
Named after Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines, the province was the forest region of Nueva Vizcaya. As such, Ilongots, Ifugaos, Kankanai and Inibaloi were reported to have settled on the highlands of the province. Since it was made into an independent province on June 18, 1966, Quirino has unveiled its treasures to the world. These treasures include the Governor’s Rapids, Aglipay Cave, and Maddela Forest Resort and Waterfalls.
Demographics
1. Population – 163,610 (as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 3,057.2 sq. km
3. Capital – Cabarroguis
4. Language/Dialect – Ilocano, Ifugaos, Tagalog,
Ilongot, Pangasinense, Kankaney, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (0)
Municipalities (6)
Fossilized
flower making
Leaves of acacia trees, guavas, some grasses, and water
lily are used by locals to make these beautiful fossilized
flowers. These products are exported to several countries.
Governor
Rapids
This part of the Cagayan River is famous for its perpendicular
limestone walls and its swift, turbulent, deep blue
water, making it an ideal spot for rafting, swimming
and fishing.
Historical
Aglipay Town
Location: Aglipay, Quirino
The province was named after Fr. Gregorio Aglipay, rebel
priest and the founder of Philippine Independent Church.
Natural
Nagbukel
Cave
Location: Diffun, Quirino
The cave is a favorite destination for picnics during
Holy Week.
Aglipay Cave
Location: Aglipay, Quirino
The 38-series cave system boast of an underground river
and well preserved stalagmites and stalactites. These
caves interlink with each other and run to a depth of
20 meters.
Governor
Rapids
Location: Madella, Quirino
Its deep blue water is perfect for white river rafting,
swimming, and fishing. The rapids frame the Sierra Madre
Mountains.
Bimmapor
Location: Nagtipunan, Quirino
It is a rock formation similar to a sunken ship, with
its upper deck protruding from the ground.
Victoria
Falls
Location: Barrio Sangbay, Nagtipunan
It is one of the sources of the Cagayan River which
ends at the Aparri Delta.
Maddela Forest
Resort and Waterfalls
Location: Madella, Quirino
This seven-staged waterfall comes with picnic grove
and cottages specially made for the enjoyment of its
cool waters and serene location.
Panagdadapun
Festival
Place: Quirino Province
Date: September 7-10
The foundation anniversary of the province is highlighted
with parades, agro-tourism and trade fairs, motocross,
and other activities.
By Land:
Quirino is six and a half hours away from Manila.
To get there, one can take the bus bound for Isabela.
From there, ride a jeepney or mini buse headed
to Quirino.