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Dinagat Islands - Mystical Island Province of Love
Demographics
1. Population – 120, 813
(as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 1, 036. 34 sq. km
3. Capital – San Jose
4. Language/Dialect – Cebuano, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (0)
Municipalities (17)
- Basilisa (Rizal)
- Cagdianao
- Dnagat
- Liabjo (Albor)
- Loreto
- San Juan
- Tubajon
Famous For ...
Battle of Surigao
Strait
This historic battle during World War II paved the way for General
Douglas MacArthur to fulfil his promise to the Filipino people
to return and liberate them from the Japanese Imperial Army.
Places of Interest
Historical
Campintac Black Beach
Location: Loreto, Dinagat Islands
It served as a strategic area where U.S. Liberators landed and
fought against the Japanese Imperial Army. It is located a few
miles from the island is Surigao Strait - the historical landmark
where hundreds of Japanese Naval Ships sank due to massive bombardments
by the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Sinaongag Landmark
Location: Tubajon, Dinagat Islands
It s the point where the last stand of the Japanese Imperial
Army against Filipino Local Guerillas was made.
Religious
PBMA Shrine
Location: San Jose, Dinagat Islands
A holy place for all Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association
(PBMA) members. This is where the body of the founder, Ruben
E. Ecleo, Sr. was laid to rest. The shrine serves as the main
destination of local and foreign tourists of the municipality.
Established in 1987, this unique and historical landmark boasts
of 7 man-made drinking dams formed into different shapes such
as e.g. Guitar Stage, Sala, and Garage. In the vicinity we can
marvel at the Guitar Healing Pool, Garden Stairs, a Comet House
and a Mini Forest that maintains the coolness of the surrounding
view of the mountains and islands.
Festivals
Bugkosan sa Isla
(Dinaagatan Festival)
Place: Dinagat Islands
Date: First week of December
It is a weeklong celebration to observe the chartering of the
province. It aims to promote the mixed cultures but rich of
socio-cultural diversity and history of the province. Activities
include sportsfest, agro-industrial fair, food fest, street
dance competition, and other cultural activities.
Campintac Historical
Allied Forces Landing
Place: Loreto, Dinagat Islands
Date: October 17
Locals commemorate the historic Battle of Surigao Strait. Loreto
served as the entry point of Gen. MacArthur and the rest of
the US Liberation Team towards Leyte to fulfill his promise
to the Filipino people.
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