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THC4 Course Work

Instructions: All students are required to submit the written activity from the powerpoint
presentation.

Activity: Each student must select one tourists attraction in each province and list all the
activities and how it helps the domestic tourism. Recognize the geographic and political profile
of the regions and distinguish the cultures of each of the regions.

Region 9:Zamboanga Peninsula

Geograpghy: was formerly known as Western Mindanao is the southernmost part in the portion
of the country. It is bounded by the Sulu Sea on the north: Illana Bay and Moro Ggulf on the
south: Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte and Panguil Bay on the east: Celebes Sea on the
west. Zamboanga range form the backbone of the Zamboanga Peninsula stretchin from the Mt.
Dabiak in Zamboanga del Norte and arching to Zamboanga City in the souhtwest.

Zamboanga del Norte( Dipolog City)- Dakak in Dipolog, the very popular Dakak Beach know
for its beautifully shaped cove and poowdery white sand.

Zamboanga del Sur (Pagadian City)- Lakewood in Pagadian City, the lake got its name when
Gen. Leonard Wood, the governor of the Moro Province in 1904, ordered Capt. Cornelius Smith
to explore the inner territories of Mindanao, starting from Iligan to Misamis. They stumbled
upon the lake, which the natives called Danao. Capt. Smith renamed it as Lake Leonard Wood,
which eventually became Lakewood.

Zamboanga Sibugay ( Ipil )- Tantan Bay, it is the largest fish sanctuary found in the province.
Tantan Bay is located within the municipality of Alicia, encompasing an area of five hectares

Region X “ Norther Mindanao Region”

Vital Statistics: The region is composed of five provinces; Misamis Oriental, Misamis
Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin and Lanao del Norte. It is comprised of 9 cities; Cagayan de
Oro City, Gingoog City, El Salvador City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City, Oroquita City,
Malaybalay City, Valencia City, and Iligan City. The whole region covers a total land area of
19,279.60 sqr.km. with a ttal population of 4.297 million as of 2010 census. It has 84
municipalities and about 2,020 barangays.

Geographic profile: This region is the combination of plains, rolling hills, mountains and
coastal areas with rich soil, abundant minerals and agricultural resources. It has strategic location
which is why serves as the gateway to and from the rest of Mindanao. It has a modern port
facilities and extensive road networks linking it to various part of mindanao region makes it an
ideal destination for tourism all round year. Moreover, it also has abundant water resources
which led to development of hydroelectric power plants in the area. These plants generate the
bulk of power available in mindanao grid.

Tourist attractions:

Maria christina falls (Lanao del Norte)

Activities : scenic viewing of the falls, scenic picnic beside the river, enjoy botanical and
zoological gardens, tree top canopy tour, and ziplining.

Hoyohoy Highland Stone Chapel Adventure Park (Misamis Occidental)

Activities : zipline, horseback ride, buggy ride.

Dahilayan Forest Park (Bukidnon)

Activities: forest luge, atv and buggy trail adventure, forest putt mini golf, treetop adventure,
zorb, barrel train, bumper boat, hanging bridge with scenic views of nature, monkey tree
challenge, bungee bounce and net trampoline.

White water rafting (Cagayan de Oro river, Misamis Oriental)

Activities: swimming and water rafting.

Mount Hibok-Hibok (Camiguin)

Activities: mountain climbing, see the view of Camiguin as well as neighboring island such as
Bohol and Siquijor upon reaching the summit of the mount hibok-hibok, swwimming as there
are also 6 hot springs in the mountain with hot and cold pools.

Region X1 (Davao Region)

Geographic profile: Davao region, designated as Region XI, is located in the southern portion
of the island of Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by the provinces of Surigao del Sur,
Agusan del Sur, and Bukidnon the east by the Philippines Sea and on the west by the Central
Mindanao provinces. The region includes the Davao Gulf and its regional center is Davao City.
Land area and population: Davao region has a total land area of 7,860.04 sq mi. Accordin to
2010 census of the PSA, the region has a population 4,468,563.

Political subdivision: The region consist of 5 province and 6 cities., namely: Compostela
Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, and the newly created Davao
Occidental, and the cities of Davao, Panabo, Tagum, Digos, Mati, and the Island Garden City of
Samal. The region also has 48 cities and 1267 barangays.

Culture: Region XI is a melting pot of many cultural groups. Cebuanos, Boholanos, and
Ilonggos are the majority groups. Other include Mguindanaos,Manobos, T’bolis, Bagobos,
B’laans, Samals, and Agtas. Smaller communities of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Warays, and Bicolanos
are also found.

Tourist attractions

Bongloy Cave (barabgay Sisimon, Laak, Compostela Valley)

Activities: spelunking, appreciation of beauty that lies beneath the earth.

Island Garden City of Samal (Davao del Norte)

Activities: swimmimg, canopy walk, sightseeing and boating.

Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park and Riverview Park (Cateel, Davao Oriental)

Activities: zipline, monkey bridge for thrill seekers.

Mount Apo (Davao del Sur)

Activities: mountain climbing, sightseeing, mountaineering

Balut island (Davao Occidental)

Activities: sightseeing, diving, snorkling.

Region XII

Geography:
 It is the region in the Philippines, located in the central mindanao and officially
designated as region 12.
 Provinces are: South Cotabato (Koronadal City), North Cotabato (Kidapawan City),
Sultan Kudarat (Isluan City), Saranggani (Alabel City), General Santos (General Santos
City).
 Region XII has extensive coastlines, valleys and mountain ranges. Known for its river
system.
 The region is the catch basin of Mindanao.
 The system is the rich source of food, potable water, and energy production.
  Cotabato contains Rio Grande De Mindanao which is the longest river in Mindanao and
the second longest in the Philippines.
 The Central Mindanao name lives on as description to the province populated by 65%
christians and 30% of muslims and 5% other filipinos.

South Cotabato (capital: Koronadal city)- is the home province of T’boli tribe,who are known
for their colorful costumes, intricate beadwork, woven baskets and traditional brass ornaments.

Trademark: Lake Sebu

Activity: canoeing, zipline ride, paragliding.

North Cotabato (capital: Kidapawan city)- derives its name from the Maguindanao “kuta
wato”, meaning stone fort, refering to the stone fort which served as the seat of the Great Sultan
Kudarat IN.

Trademark: Mount Apo

Activity: mountain climbing,ziplines, hiking, mountaineering.

Sultan Kudarat (capital: Isulan city)- the name given to the province was derived from the
muslim ruler, the late Sultan Muhammad Dipatua Kudarat.

Trademark: Marawir Peak

Activity: camping,mountain climbing, star gazing and sightseeing .

Saranggani- it was names by Villalobos as Antonia, in honor of Antonio Mendoza Y Pacheco,

the viceroy of new spain who commissioned Villalobos expedition to the Philippines. The early
inhabitants who first inhabited Saranggani were the indigenuos natives, called munato.

Trademark: Maitum Water Tubing.

Avtivity: water rafting, swimming.

General Santos- the blaan people are the original settkers of GenSan which they called,
Dadiangas during the time. The blaan’s live a nomadic way of life in and around GenSan.

Region XIII (Caraga Region)

Geography: Caraga region is situated in the north section of Mindanao, is between 8 00’ to 10
30’N latitude and 125 15’ to 126 30’E longitude. It is bounded on the north by Bohol sea; on the
south by the provinces of Davao; Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental of region XI; on the
west by Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental of region X and on the east by the Philippine sea and
Pacific ocean. Caraga has a total land area of 18,847.2 sq.km. this represent 6.3% of the
country’s total land area and 18.5% of the island of Mindanao.

Language: Surigaonon is the primary language that inherent to the region, is spoken by 33.21%
of the households, followed by the Butuanon 15%, Kamayo by 7.06% and Manabo, by 4.73.
cebuano is widely spoken 33.79% of the houselhold of the region.
Religion: the 1995 census revealed that the dominant religion in the region was the roman
catholic, with the the popultaion 1,397,343 or 79% of the total household population in Caraga.

Provinces and capital cities:

Surigao del Norte (capital: Surigao City )- has a total land area of 1,972.93 sq km. The
province is blessed with long stretches of white sand beaches, enhancing rock formation,
mysterious caves and vast mangrove forests. The strong waves of Surigao Island has made the
province the Surfing Capital of the Philppines.

Tourist attraction: Punta Buluarte (San Jose, Bayagan Island) a landmark in its own right. It was
used as an observatory point by the spanish friars and later on by the japanese during world war
II.
Activity: sightseeing and hiking.

Surigao del Sur (capital: Tandag City)- located in the northeastern coast of mindanao facing
the pacific ocean. It is approximately 300km in the length and 50 km its widest stretch. Bounded
in the northwest by province of Surigao del Norte; on the southeast by the Davao Oriental; on the
east by the pacific ocean and on the west and southwest by the province of Agusan del Norte and
Agusan del Sur. The Diwata mountain ranges lines the northwestern boundaries of the province.

Tourist attraction: Laswitan- is quietly nestled in between a mountain. Seawater enter the three
pools during the high tide thruogh a narrow passage and through a frequent splashing of giant
waves that push the mountain rock.
Activity:swimming and diving.
Agusan del Norte (capital: Cabadbaran City)- area total 2,730.24 sq km. Located in the
northeastern part of mindanao, it is bounded on the north by Butuan bay, west by Misamis
Oriental and south and southeast by Agusan del Sur.

Attraction: Magellan Marker- erected by the time of spanish districted gov. Jose Maria Carvallo
in 1872. Located in the mouth of agusan river in present day Magellanes, is the site of the first
catholic mass in april 8, 1521. Baug was the name during olden days.

Agusan del Sur (capital: Prosperidad)- area total 3,856.98 sq mi. With flat and rolling
topography crisscrossed with rivers. The agusan river is the largest and cuts the province with
two long north-south direction

Attaction: Los Arcos Hot Spring- popular for physical therapy, located in Prosperida. Accessible
via Awa Los Arcos Road going to Llanga Surigao del Sur.

Dinagat Islands (capital: San Jose)- total land area of 400.13 sq mi.bounded on the north,
starting from the desolation point is Surigao Straits: on the east by the Philippine sea. On the
southeast by the Dinagat sound: on the by the Gahoc Channel and Nonoc Island:on the
southwest by Awasan Bay Hanigad island and and Hikdop island. And on thwe west by Surigao
Strait.
Attraction: Mt. Redondo- where the Natural Bonsai Forest, one of the few natural boinsai jungles
in the Philippines is found.

ARMM REGION (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Geography: is the region located in the mindanao. That is composed of five predominantly
Muslim provinces, namely: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It is the
only region that has its own government. The region covers 12, 288 sq km.

Basilan ( capital: Isabela)- Pasanyangan ( formerly “cocowayan”) Festival, Isabela city’s

annual commemoration ot its cityhood, is a week-long series of activities culminating the annual
street dancing on april 25.

Lanao del Sur (capital: Marawi)- Bagang Beach, located at the Caloocan, Mrarawi City. The
beach if filled with rocks and boulders that serves as the benches and the trees in the lakeside that
provide shade. It is ideal foe picnics, and it clear water makes it a good place for boating and
swimming.

Maguindanao (capital: Sharif Aguak)- Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, located at barangay
Awang,Cotabato City. It is the replica of France’s Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. The site has
attracted many visitors, mostly devotees, believing that the statue has been the source of
miracles. The comound boasts an ideal retreat house for recollections and seminar, a mini zoo
and children’s park.

Sulo (capital: Jolo)- Pearl farm at Marungas Island, Jolo,Sulo. The island is located at the Sulo
sea, is ditted with coral reefs and can provide probably some of the world’s best dive spots for
those seeking the ultimate in underwater beauty.

Tawi-Tawi (capital: Bongao)- Bongao Peak, located at the Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Dominating
with prominent vertical cliff on the north side, Bongao peak towers above island, welcoming
tourists. The peak is a protected monkey sanctuary in the capital of bangao. An natural
watchover provides a vie of expanse of sea and the string island of tawi-tawi.

National Capital Region

Geography: Metro Manila is bounded by the Cordillera Mountains on the east: Laguna de Bay
on the southeast: Central Luzon on the north and Southern Tagalaog on the south. Metro Manila,
otherwisw known as NCR, is the center of luzon and the capital region of the Philippines. Unlike
the other 17 Philippine Regio0ns, NCR does not have any provinces.

Cities of NCR:

Caloocan City- the city is situated just north of adjacent to the city of Manila.. the total land
area of Caloocan City is 55.8 square kilometers.
 - The city’s foundation showcases annually festival of “Pamaypay ng Caloocan”,
withe use of pamayay or fan as it shocased on techno-modern folk street
dancing competition.

Las Pinas City- the land is bounded by Paranaque City on its north and northeast side,
Muntinlupa City on the east and southeast, Imus Cavite on the south side, Bacoor Cavite on the
southwest and west side, and Manila de Bay on the northwest. It has a total land area of 41.54sq
km. With 20 barangays.

- Unique Bamboo Organ was built inside the St. Joseph Church of the parish of
Las Pinas.

City of Manila- is the capital of the Philippines. The city is situated on the mouth of Pasig River
on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon western side. Manila stretches approximately 950
kilometers southeast of Hongkong and 2,400 NORTHEAST OF Singapore. The city is bordered
by several cities and municipalities such as Navotas and Caloocan in the northeast, San Juan and
Mandaluyong City in the east, Makati in the southeast and Pasay City in the south side.

- Quiapo Church also known as the Basilica of Black Nazarene.

Makati City- the city of Makati has a total land area of 27.36 square kilometers or 2,736
hectares which is 4.3% of NCR’s total land area. The city is bounded by the Pasig River on the
north side, Pasig City on the northeast, Pateros and Taguig City in the southeast side, Manila in
the northwest side and Pasay City on the southwest side.

Malabon City- the city is the coatal land situated in the northern part of Metro Manila together
with Navotas, Valenzuela, Pateros, Taguig, Pasig and Muntinlupa. Malabon is bounded on the
north and northeast by the Valenzuela, west and southwest side by Caloocan, occupying the area
of 23.4 square kilometers. The city is land generally flat with some slopes.

Mandaluyong City- one of the cities that comprised the Metro Manila in the Philippines,
bordered on the west by the Manila, San Juan in the north, Quezon City and Psig City in the east
side, Makati City in the south side. The city has the total land area of 1,124.97 hectares which is
1.77% of the tatol land area of Metro Manila. The land characteristic is partially flat on the
southwest portion with gentle slopes in the rest of the area.

Marikina City- located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, bordered on the west by the
Quezon City, south by the Pasig City, and north by the San Mateo Rizal. Approximately 21
kilometers away from Metro Manila, and the city is a valley bounded by mountain ranges and
sliced by river. The total land area of Marikina City is approximately 2,150 hectares about
3.44% of the total land area of Metro Manila.

Navotas City- is the first class city of Metro Manila. The city occupies the narrow strip of land
along the eastern shore of Manila Bay. Navotas is directly north of Manila, west of Malabon
City, and south of Obando, Bulacan.
Pranaque City- it is located at 121’01” longitude and 14’30” latitude and is bordered in the
north by Pasay, to the northeast by Taguig, to the southeast by Muntinlupa, to the southwest by
Las Pinas, and to the wes tby Manila Bay.

Pasay City- it is bordered in the north by the country’s capital the city of Manila, to the
northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City and Paranaque to the south.

Pasig City- it lies approximately on the southeastern end of the Pasig River. It is bounded by
Quezon City and Marikina on the north, the municipalities of Cainta and Taytay on the east, the
city of Mandaluyong on the west and the municipallities of Taguig and Pateros and city of
Makati on the south.

Tourist spot: Bahay na Tisa, Plaza Rizal, Immaculate Conception Parish.

Quezon City- it is located in the center of Metro Manila, towards it northeastern portion. It is
bordered by the Manila on the southwest, by the Caloocan and Valenzuela City to the west and
northwest. Towards the south lies San Juan and Mandaluyong City, while Marikina and Pasig
City borders Quezon City to the southeast, towards the north, acroos Marilao River, lies San Jose
Dl Monte City in the province of Bulacan and towards the east lies Fodriguez and San Mateo,
both in the province of Rizal.

Tourist spot: La Mesa Eco Park, Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Center.

Muntinlupa City- is the southernmost city in NCR. It is seated about 23 kilometers sout of
manila. The city ids bordered in the north by the Taguig City: to the northwest by the Paranaque
City: by Las Pinas to the west: to the southwest byt the city of Bacoor, Cavite: and Laguna de
Bay to the east. It has a total land area of 39.75 kilometers squared.

Tourist spots: Jamboree Lake, smallest natural lake in the country, the lake has been in existence
since time immemorial.

San Juan City- it is the smallest city in the eregion and the country in term of are. It occupies an
area of 5.95 kilometers squared. And by 2007 it was the home of 125,338 residents. It is located
approximately in the centre of manila. It is bordered by Quezon City on the noth and east:
Mandaluyong City on the South: and the citiy of Manila on the west.

Landmark: Pinaglaban Shrine, where the 1896 Philippine Revolution took place.

Taguig City- it has a total population of 613,343 as of 2007, and a total land area of 45.21
kilometers squared. It has 28 barangays and liers in the western shore of Laguna de Bay.

Landmark: Museu de Sta. Ana, museum at the Shrine of St. Anne where artifacts were stored
detailing the rich religion culture and history of Taguig since 1857.

Valenzuela City- the city occupies an area of 47.02 kilometers squared. By the end of 2007 city
of Valenzuela was the home 568,928. The city is subdivided into 32 barangays.
How it helps domestic tourism?

The recreational activities plays an important role to the tourism and hospitality industry,
as it became the main reason why tourists visits a certain destinations. It also helps the industry
since the number of tourists population in the country had increased therefore the needs of tourist
of the area has also increased such as accommodations, shopping center, food and beverages,
transportation and so on. Tourist usually visits the destination personally in order to experience
the adventure, enjoy the destinations and participate to whatever activities present in the
destinations.

Aside from that, recreational activities also helped the both said industries in a number of
ways. We have here the generation of foreign exchange, which is the biggest advantage as it
serves as a huge revenues in the country and also from the taxes that the government can be
collected from the establishments. Because of that, the tourism can beautifies the environment.
Beautifying the certain part of the country in order that they can attract more tourists in the
country. It also helped to bring infrastructural development in the country such road
development, building accommodtion, electrical accessiblity and other development for the
country in order to keep tourists coming and attract more.