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Region III - Central Luzon: "Rice Bowl of The Philippines"
Region III - Central Luzon: "Rice Bowl of The Philippines"
Central Luzon (or Gitnang Luzon in Filipino) , also known as Region III
(Region 3), is an administrative region of the Republic of the Philippines.
Primarily Central Luzon serves to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central
plain of the island of Luzon (the largest island).
"Rice Bowl of the Philippines"
The Region earns its nickname because it contains the largest plain in the
country and produces most of the country's rice supply.
7 Provinces
1. Aurora Baler
Area (km) - 3,147.32
Population (2000) - 173,797
Population (2007) - 187,802
Aurora features breath-taking mountain scenery and beaches ideal for
surfing, diving and snorkeling. Natural attractions include Baler and
Digisit Beaches, Dimtumbo and Cunayan Falls, Bane Spring, Lamao
Caves and Dibut Bay. Churches include the Baler Church and the Santo
Entierro wooden chapel. Fiestas include the Suman Festival or MoroMoro Zarzuela.
including Sibul Spring, Dunsulan and Pasukulan Falls, Talaga Beach and
Dinalupihan National Park.
4. Zambales Iba
Area (km) - 3,529.40
Population (2000) - 433,538
Population (2007) - 493,085
Zambales is the home town of President Ramon Magsaysay, who is
commemorated by the Birth Marker in Iba and the Ancestral House in
Castillejos. Recreation in Zambales includes a trip to the fish sanctuary
in Silanguin Bay, diving in Capones and San Salvador Islands, and
swimming the clear waters and silver sands of Iba. Subic Bay activities
include jungle trekking and water sports, a trip to the Marine
Exploratorium, Spanish Gate, Tappan Park and Grande Island.
Population
9,720,982
Density
Time zone
PST (UTC+8)
Courage, sense of pride, and the moral values of the people of Pampanga are
seen in the often categorized as seditious plays of Aurelio Tolentino.
Aurelio Tolentino Plays in Pampango are:
Sinukuan
Aslag Tala
Ing Sundang ning Mengubie
Bayung Cristo
Filipinas at Espaa
Lua ning Balen
Holy Angel University
center of Kapampangan Studies
o with the direction of Mr. Robby Tantingco an "Outstanding
Kapampangan" awardee!
Riddles
aeta riddles
kapampangan riddles
Aeta
1. May Korona pero hindi reyna, May kaliskis pero hindi isda.
"Pinya"
2. Isang kuwebang may itak sa loob puno ng buto pero hindi libingan.
"Bibig"
3. Kapag hiniwa mo Naghihilom nang walang pilat.
"Tubig"
Kapampangan Riddles
1. Isang butil ng palay sakop lahat ang buong bahay.
Ilaw
2. Paten me kakaba ya biye, biyayan me kukuyad ya biye
Kandila
3. Matwa ne ing nunu, eya pa mandilu.
Pusa
4. Eya ari, eya pari Misusulud yang sari-sari.
Sablayan
Kapampangan Writers
JUAN
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CRISOSTOMO SOTO
Journalist
Poet
Playwright
Revolutionary
Y'Miss Phathupats
Juan Crisostomo Soto
Si Miss Phathupats (isinalin ni Lourdes H. Vidal)
Punong puno ng kolorete ang mukha ng dalagang si Miss Yeyeng. Sabi nila
ipinanganak ang kanyang mga magulang sa sulok ng Pampanga, sa
pinakamaliliit na bayan nito. Dahil dito Pilipina si Miss Yeyeng mula ulo