Who named the caraga region?

The Caraga region in the Philippines was named after the "Caraga" people, an indigenous group in the area. The name is believed to have originated from the Word "kalagan," which means "people of the rice" in the local dialect. The region was officially designated as Caraga during the administrative reorganization of the country in the late 20th century, specifically when it was established as a distinct region in 1995.