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PHILIPPINE CULTURE AND TOURISM

GEOGRAPHY
1ST YEAR / 1ST SEMESTER / PCTG111
PRELIM: FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE
 Facts and Figures of the Philippines PHILIPPINES
- Philippines
- NAMRIA
- Philippine Major Historical PHILIPPINES
Events
 Philippine Government  Philippines are named after King
- Preamble Philip II of Spain.
- Three (3) Branches of Philippine  Explorer Ruy López de Villalobos
Government named the Eastern Visayas Felipenas
 Philippine Geography
first, and the name was later applied to
- Geographical Division of the
Philippine Archipelago the entire archipelago.
- Location  The country‟s official name is the
- Shape and Size Republic of the Philippines.
- Surrounding Bodies of Water  7,107 to 7,641 ISLANDS
- Terrain and Points  The 7th highest number of islands in
- Other Geographic Facts
the world
- Active Volcanoes
- National Symbols  Filipino and English are the official
- Regions and Provinces languages.
- List Landlocked Provinces in the  Dialects:
Philippines o Tagalog
 The Philippine Indigenous Peoples o Bicol
- Indigenous Peoples
o Cebuano
- Indigenous Peoples in the
Philippines o Waray
 Philippines Gastronomy o Ilocano
- Regional Dishes in the o Pampango
Philippines o Hiligaynon/Ilonggo
o Pangasinense
 1945- First country in Southeast Asia
to gain independence after World War
II, in The Philippines.
 Marikina City (2002)- where world‟s
biggest pair of shoes made.
 “The Pearl of Lao Tze”- world‟s
largest pearl was discovered by a
Filipino diver in the Palawan Sea in
1934.
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 3 out of the 10 largest shoppings o United Kingdom – 6, 289
malls in the world: o Greece – 6, 000
o SM Megamall  Department of Tourism/Kagawaran
o SM North Edsa ng Turismo (DOT)
o SM Mall of Asia  Slogan:
 Largest exporter of coconuts and
tropical fruits, such as papaya and
mangosteen.  Department of Tourism Main
 Only majority Christian nation in Mission:
Asia. 80% of its population identifies - The Department of Tourism
as Roman Catholic. (DOT) shall be the primary
 Has a population of more than 100 government agency charged with
million people, which makes it the the responsibility to encourage,
12th most populous country in the promote, and develop tourism as
world. (105.1 M (2018). a major socio-economic activity to
generate foreign currency and
NAMRIA
employment and to spread the
benefits of tourism to both the
 National Mapping and Resource private and public sector.
Information Authority (NAMRIA)  DOT Secretary:
 Provide the public with mapmaking - Bernadette Romulo-Puyat
services and to act as the central
PHILIPPINE MAJOR HISTORICAL
mapping agency, depository, and
EVENTS
distribution facility for natural
resources data in the form of maps, 30,000 B.C. - Ancestors of the
charts, text and statistics. Negritos, the first inhabitants of the
 THE COUNTRIES THAT HAS THE Philippines, settle on the islands
MOST NUMBER OF ISLANDS IN 3,000 - Austronesians reach the
THE WORLD islands on outrigger canoes.
o Sweden – 221, 800 A.D. 8 to 1377 - The Hindu Malay
o Finland – 188, 000 Empire based in Sumatra rules most
o Norway – 55, 000 of the Philippines.
o Canada – 52, 455 1250 - The Datus from Borneo arrive
o Indonesia 17, 508 in the Philippines.
o Australia – 8,222
1402 - The Chinese establish trading
o Philippines – 7,641
posts on Luzon Island.
o Japan -6, 85
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1450 - Muslim missionaries arrive in PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
Sulu.
1521 - Portuguese explorer Ferdinand
Magellan reaches Cebu Island and PREAMBLE
lands at Samar.
1543 - Ruy López de Villalobos names  We, the sovereign Filipino people,
the Eastern Visayas Felipenas in honor imploring the aid of Almighty God, in
of the future. order to build a just and humane
King Phillip II of Spain, and the name society, and establish a Government
is later applied to the entire that shall embody our ideals and
archipelago. aspirations, promote the common
1565 - Miguel López de Legazpi good, conserve and develop our
establishes a Spanish colony on the patrimony, and secure to ourselves
island of Cebu. and our posterity, the blessings of
1571 - Legazpi founds Manila. independence and democracy under
1593 - Doctrina Christiana is the first the rule of law and a regime of truth,
book published in the Philippines. justice, freedom, love, equality, and
1595 - Manila is declared the official peace, do ordain and promulgate this
capital city. constitution.
1611 - Dominican friars establish the
University of Santo Tomas in Manila. THREE (3) BRANCHES OF PHILIPPINE
1762 - The British occupy Manila after GOVERNMENT
the Spanish defeat in the Seven Years‟
War in Europe.
1796 - First American trading ships
visit the Philippines.
1800 - Governor José Basco y Vargas
introduces sugarcane and tobacco as
cash crops.
1811 - Philippines‟first newspaper, Del
Superior Govierno, is published.
1834 - Manila is opened to world trade
and foreign investment.
1872 - Cavite Conspiracy happens;
José Rizal, a Filipino National Hero,
leads the Propaganda Movement.
1892 - Rizal founds La Liga Filipina.
First railroad in Philippines opens.
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 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH - Headed by the President
- Make laws - Vice-President - is first line to
- Belongs to Congress succession should the president
- “From the latin lex, legis”- resign, be impeached or die in the
meaning law office.
- Making, deliberation over, - Enforces laws s.
enactment, amendment, and
repealing of law.  JUDICIARY BRANCH
- Charge of making laws. It is made - Interpret laws
of the congress and several - Function of legal system in
Government agencies. political processes, importance of
legal culture, and role of judges
CONGRESS HAS TWO PARTS: and courts.
1. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
1. JUDICIAL POWER
- Lower house of the Congress of
- Rests with the Supreme Court and
the Philippines.
the lower court, as established by
- Members are officially styled as
the law. Its duty is to settle actual
representative (kinatawan) and
controversies involving rights
informally called
which are legally demandable and
Congressmen/Congresswomen
enforceable.
and are elected for 3 yrs.
2. THE JUDICIARY
- They also has the power to
- Enjoys fiscal autonomy. Its
impeach certain officials.
appropriation may not be reduced
2. THE SENATE
by the Legislature below the
- Upper of the house of the
appropriated amount the previous
bicameral legislature of the
year.
Philippines
- Senate composed of 24 Senators
and the only body that concur
with treaties and can try
impeachment cases.
 EXECUTIVE BRANCH
- Execution
- Charged with the execution and
administration of a country‟s laws
- It is vested in the office of the
President of the Republic.
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PHILIPPINE GEOGRAPHY TERRAIN AND POINTS

 Mostly mountainous
GEOGRAPHICAL DIVISION OF THE
 All islands are prone to earthquakes
PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO
 Lowest Point- Philippine Sea

 Has the longest irregular coastline in  Highest Point- Mount Apo (9,691
the world. feet)
 36, 290 kilometers in length It has 61 OTHER GEOGPRAHIC FACTS
natural harbors (20 landlocked strait)
Manila bay, the finest harbor in the  Natural Resources- Timber,
Far East. Petroleum, Cobalt.
 Oil is not a natural resource.
LOCATION  Population: 99,900,177 Estimate
 Capital- Manila.
 Southeastern Asia  72nd largest country in the world
 Archipelago ( large group of islands) Officially called the Republic of
made up of 7,641 islands. Philippines.
 Part of Western Pacific arc system that  Slightly larger than Arizona.
characterized by active volcanoes.
ACTIVE VOLCANOES
SHAPE AND SIZE
 IRAYA IN BATANES
 Elongated
 Archipelago  PINATUBO IN ZAMBALES
 Area: 115,380 square miles
 Coastline: 22,459 miles  TAAL IN BATANGAS
 Length: 1,851 km (1,150 mi) SSE-  BANAHAW IN QUEZON
NNW
 Width: 1,602 km (660 mi) ENE-  MAYON IN ALBAY
WSW
 BULUSAN IN SORSOGON
SURROUNDING BODIES OF WATER
  KANLAON IN NEGROS
 North - Luzon Strait
 West - South China Sea  HIBOK HIBOK IN CAMIGUIN
 East - Philippine Sea  MAKATURING IN LANAO
 South - Celebes Sea
 APO IN DAVAO
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 MAYON VOLCANO REGIONS AND PROVINCES
- World Famous for its Near- 
Perfect Conical Shape.  Ilocos Region (Region I) 
- Derived from the Bicol word  Cagayan Valley (Region II) 
Magayon meaning beautiful.  Central Luzon (Region III)
- It erupted at least 47 times 1n  CALABARZON (Region IV-A) 
1814, it erupted disastrously,  MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) 
destroying 5 towns.  Bicol Region (Region V)
 Western Visayas (Region VI)
 MOUNT PINATUBO  Central Visayas (Region VII)
- It has been dormant for 611 years  Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
started to emit fumes on April 3,  Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
1991.  Northern Mindanao (Region X)
- June 12-15, 1991 –the most  Davao Region (Region XI) 
destructive eruptions
 Soccsksargen (Region XII)
- Its ash falls reached as far as
 Caraga (Region XIII) 
Metro Manila, Palawan, Mindoro,
 Autonomous Region of Muslim
and Cambodia.
Mindanao (ARMM)
 Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) 
 TAAL VOLCANO
- A regular tourist drawer Known as  National Capital Region(NCR)
Volcano Island in the lake. It had
LIST LANDLOCKED PROVINCES IN
recorded 33 eruptions. THE PHILIPPINES

 KANLAON VOLCANO  All provinces of Cordillera
- Erupted 6 times in 1985 Administrative Region (CAR):
- 3 times in 1986 Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mt. Province,
- 1989 it erupted but fortunately, Ifugao and Benguet.
this did not cause any destruction. o Two provinces of Cagayan
Valley (Region II): Nueva
NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Vizcaya and Quirino.
 National Flower: Sampaguita o Two provinces of Central
 National Animal: Carabao Luzon (Region III): Nueva
 National Fruit: Mango Ecija and Tarlac.
 National Dress: Barong Filipino  Four provinces of Mindanao:
 National Hero: Dr. Jose Rizal o Bukidnon of Northern
 National Tree: Narra Mindanao (Region X)
 National Bird: Philippine Eagle
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o South Cotabato Province of million members (17-22% of the total
Soccsksargen(Region XII) population in 1995).
o Agusan del Sur of Caraga  The indigenous peoples in the
(Region XIII), and Philippines continued to live in their
 Similarly, Laguna and Rizal Province relatively isolated, self- sufficient
of CALABARZON (Region IV-A) communities, at the time when most
have coastlines on Laguna de Bay. lowland communities had already
Since lakes do not allow access to been integrated into a single colony
seaborne trade, these provinces are under Spain in the 1700s and 1800s.
still considered to be landlocked. They were able to preserve the culture
and traditions of their “ethnos” or
THE PHILIPPINE INDIGENOUS “tribe” as reflected in their communal
PEOPLES views on land, their cooperative work
exchanges, their communal rituals,
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES their songs, dances, and folklore.
 Instead of hierarchical governments,
 Group of people sharing common each of these communities had its own
bonds of language, customs, traditions council of elders who customarily
and other distinctive cultural traits. settled clan or tribal wars to restore
 Indigenous people‟s communities can peace and unity.
be found in the interiors of Luzon,
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE
Mindanao, and some islands of
PHILIPPINES
Visayas.
 The Episcopal Commission on Tribal
There are various indigenous Filipino ethnic
Filipinos (ECTF) distinguishes
groups and tribes in the Philippines.
approximately 40 ethno - linguistic
groups with a population of about 6.5  LUZON THE “IGOROT”
to 7.5 million (10 -11% of the - People from the Cordillera
country‟s population in 1995). Mountains in Luzon.
 The National Council of Churches in
the Philippines (NCCP) estimates  CORDILLERA PEOPLES
some 60 such groups. - This is the indigenous population
 The National Commission on of the Cordillera mountain range.
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) identifies - Six provinces in the middle of
95 distinct tribes, which includes the Northern Luzon:
Islamic or Muslim groups, in 14 o Abra
regions of the country with an o Apayao
estimated population between 12-15 o Benguet
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o Ifugao - Subgroups: Agta, Aeta, Ati, Ayta,
o Kalinga Dumagat and 25 more tribes from
o Mountain Province the Philippines. Although the
- They are collectively called Negritos of the Philippines possess
Igorots, meaning “mountain some physical similarities with the
people”. pygmies of Africa, they are
- Eight Ethno-Linguistic Groups completely unrelated in terms of
in the Cordillera: genetics.
o Kankanaey (Kankanai) - Agta and Aeta/Negrito: short,
o Ibaloy dark- skinned and kinky-haired
o Bontoc peoples are considered the earliest
o Kalinga inhabitants of the Philippines.
o Isneg/Itneg - Aside from having been
o Ifugao perpetually pushed into the
o Kalanguya, iwak, hinterlands of Central Luzon,
o Ga‟dang mainly in the provinces of
Zambales, Bataan and
 CARABALLO TRIBES Pampanga, and in other parts of
- Five Ethno-linguistic Groups: the country, they also suffer from
o Ibana racial discrimination. With a
o Ilongot population of about 160,000,
o Gaddang they are the most widely
o Ikalahan distributed among indigenous
o Isinai peoples.
- Who together with the Agta
peoples inhabit the Caraballo  VISAYAS: THE “MANYAN”
mountain range in Eastern Central PEOPLE
Luzon. This range connects the - Mangyan - Indigenous groups in
provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, the Visayas – mostly in Mindoro.
Quirino and Nueva Ecija. Ibanag - Many Ethnic Groups such as the
Ilongot. Tadyawan, Tagbanwa, Palawano,
Molbog and Kagayanan.
 NEGRITO ALSO COME FROM - Mangyan: Eight Ethnic Tribes in
LUZON Philippines- common name used
- Negrito is a Spanish word, a to refer.
diminutive of the word Negro. - Mindoro islands- where they
- Negritos refers to a large group of came from and their population is
indigenous tribes in Philippines. around 100,000.
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- Practice subsistence agriculture o Lumad means indigenous
- The sweet potato along with taro or native.
and rice- cultivate a number of
varieties  MINDANAO LUMAD
- Animism -follow a religion - Generic term embracing all non-
- Mangyan of Mindoro: generic Muslim hill tribes of Mindanao.
name for the Six Ethno- - Lumad - Visayan term that means
Linguistic Groups spread over the “born and grown in the place”.
mountains and foothills of - Composed of some eighteen
Mindoro. ethnic groups.
- An island southwest of Luzon, - Form the largest grouping of
namely, Batangan, Iraya, indigenous peoples in the country
Hanunoo, Alangan, Ratagnon, - 2.1 million- total population
Buhid, and Tadyawan. They are today
described as the first inhabitants - Concentrated in varying degrees in
of the island, and until today, they the hilly portions of the provinces
are one of the few groups that still of Davao, Bukidnon, Agusan,
practice a pre-Spanish form of Surigao, Zamboanga, Misamis,
writing. Their present population and Cotabato.
is about 150,000. - Can be found in almost all
provinces of Mindanao and they
 PALAWAN HILL TRIBE include the Subanen, Manobo,
- These are the non-Muslim tribal B‟laan, T‟boli, Mandaya,
people of Palawan island located Mansaka, Tiruray, Higaonon,
further west of Mindoro. Bagobo, Bukidnon, Tagkaolo,
- Four Ethnic Groups: Tagbanua, Banwaon, Dibabawon,
Batak, Kalamianes,Cuyonin, and Talaandig, Mamanua, and
Ken-uy, and they number at least Manguangan.
120,000. - The Moro or Muslim Groups:
- Mindanao The Lumad and Moro: o Muslims in Mindanao
o There is some composed of fourteen
differentiation of the groups, namely,
indigenous people in Maranao, Maguindanao,
Mindanao. Tausug, Samal, Yakan,
o The Moro practice Islam Sangil, Palawani, Badjao,
and the Lumad do not. Kalibugan, Jama-Mapun,
o Moro is Spanish for the Ipanun, Kalagan,
word Moor. Molbog, and Muslim.
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PHILIPPINES GASTRONOMY - Classic Filipino Food Staples are
found in Calabarzon.
- Longganisang Lukban, Mussle
REGIONAL DISHES IN THE and Oyster in Cavite.
PHILIPPINES
- Pancit Habhab in Quezon
- Bulalo in Batangas
NCR (NATIONAL CAPITAL
REGION
REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA) –
- Urban Area
(Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon,
- Mostly food such as Mechado,
Palawan)
Kare-Kare and Lumpia.
- The rich aquatic resources in
Mindoro.
CAR (CORDILLERA
- Adobong Pugita, Sarsa a dish
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION)
from boiled coconuts, chilies,
- Pinikpikan (A native Igorot
and tiny shrimps.
delicacies)
- Exotic Tamilok or Shipworm.
-
REGION V (BICOL REGION)
REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
- Bicol Region is one of the regions
- Northern dishes mostly
in the country that have
vegetables like Pinakbet and
contributed staple dishes.
Dinengdeng.
- Bicol dishes are their love for
- Rich in Deep Fried Pork like
spice as Laing, Ginataang
Bagnet, Vigan Longganisa.
Labong and Sinapot
- Ginataang Santol and the famous
REGION II (CENTRAL LUZON)
Bicol Express.
- Known as the “Rice Granary of
the Philippines”.
REGION VI (WESTERN
- Sisig is the originated from
VISAYAS)
Central Luzon
- Kinilaw, Pancit Molo, La Paz
- Also the sweet cured pork better
Batchoy, Biscocho, Piaya,
known as Tocino and as well as
Binakol and Chicken Inasal are
Chicharon.
the some of their regions
REGION IV-A (CALABARZON) – delicacies that are favorite of the
(Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Manilen.
Quezon)
REGION VII (CENTRAL
VISAYAS)
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- Central Visayas is a highly - The food is served hot and
urbanized region in the drizzled with melted sugar syrup
Philippines. called “Latik”.
- Lechon, Shrimp, Barbecue and
Humba are some of the dishes REGION XI (DAVAO REGION)
that represent Central Visayas. - Davao Region is a highly
abundant in crops, fruits, fish
REGION VIII (EASTERN and chicken.
VISAYAS) - Sinuglaw is one of the region‟s
- Eastern Visayas are more on root delicacies
crops like the Binagol made from - Sinuglaw is combination of word
a root crop name Talyan mixed “Sugba (grill) and Kinilaw
with coconut milk and sugar. (marinade)
- It is mold into a coconut shell - The dish combines raw and
before being served. grilled pork slices.
- Binagol has a sweet distinct taste
of the Talyan. REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)
- The Soccsksargen Region has the
REGION IX (ZAMBOANGA famous delicacies but one of the
PENINSULA) most popular is the “Tinagtag” a
- Zamboanga‟s Peninsula food sweet treat.
bursts with color and festivity. - Tinagtag is made up of ground
- Seafood based dishes because the rice, sugar and a little bit of
region is near the sea. water.
- One of which is Curacha a deep - The mixture is then folded like a
sea crab in the water of taco and pairs perfectly with
Zamboanga City. either a milk or coffee.
- The dish is served generously
topped with Coconut milk and REGION XIII (CARAGA)
spices. - CARAGA‟S abundance in the
marine life transpires in its
REGION X (NORTHERN dishes.
MINDANAO) - The region‟s specialty is
- Northern Mindanao this region is Adobong Sahang.
still rich in land delicacies like the - Sahang is a sea snail found in the
native delicacy called from waters of Surigao.
ground cassava “Kiping”. - The dish is cooked in the style of
adobo and topped with a bell
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pepper.
ARMM
- The Autonomous Region of
Muslim Mindanao best serves
scrumptious but exotic cuisine.
- Regions famous Syagul, a very
spicy meat of stingray cooked in
a coconut milk then later on
added with burned grater meat of
the cocony that sets as the sauce
and give an olive-like color.
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MIDTERM: NORTHERN LUZON REGIONS
 Northern Luzon Regions
- Region I (Ilocos Region)
- Region II (Cagayan Valley) REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
- Region III (Central Luzon)
 Southern Luzon Regions  Region 1 is also known as the Ilocos
- Region IV-A (CALABARZON) Region, is located in the Northwest of
- Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Luzon. It borders to the east regions of
- Region V (Bicol Region) Cordillera Administrative Region and
 Visayas Regions
Cagayan Valley, and to the South of
- Region VI (Western Visayas)
- Region VII (Central Visayas) the Central Luzon. Located on its
- Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) west is the South China Sea.
 Mindanao Regions  The Region is composed of four (4)
- Region IX (Zamboanga provinces: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,
Peninsula) La Union and Pangasinan.
- Region X (Northern Mindanao)  There are 1 independent component
- Region XI (Davao Region)
city, 8 component cities, 116
- Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)
- Region XIII (CARAGA) municipalities and 3,265 barangays.
1. ILOCOS NORTE
Capital: Laoag City
Nickname: Home of Great Landers/City

of My Dreams
Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon

Island
Major Tourist Attractions:
 Pagudpod Beach
 St. Agustine Church of Paoay
 Patapat Viaduct
Major Activities:
Take hike in Dingras

Climb up to Cape Bojeador
Lighthouse
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Go sand boarding and ride a 4x4 at Facts about Ilocos Sur:
the sand dunes
 Restored Casino House reopens in
Festival of Ilocos Norte: Candon, Ilocos Sur.
 Pamulinawen Festival 3. LA UNION
Facts about Ilocos Norte: Capital: San Fernando City
 Grenades, gun found abandoned in Nickname: Garden Coast

Ilocos Norte. A goat herder finds the
gun and grenades inside a sack of Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon
Laoa Bridge in Barangay Laoa, Island
Paoay.
2. ILOCOS SUR
 Baluarte Watch Tower
Capital: Vigan City  Ma-Cho Temple
 Christ Redeemer Statue
Nickname: The Heritage of the
Philippines Major Activities:
Location: Northwestern Coast of Luzon Chill out at the beach

Island Surfing
Cliff-jumping
Festival of La-Union:
 Calle Crisologo
 Bantay Church Bell Tower  Dinengdeng Festival
 Vigan Cathedral
Facts about La-Union:
Major Activities:  “La Union Trade Center Re-
Climb the winding staircase up to the Launched” July 29, 2019 at San
top of the Bantay Bell Tower Fernando City. Once again, the doors
Take a bite of the Famous Empanada of the La Union Trade Center,
Hunt for the antiques and furniture strategically located at the heart of San
Fernando will now open to both
Festival of Ilocos Sur: tourists and consumers looking for
locally-produced items. In re-
 Longganisa Festival launching ceremony, The Department
of Trade and Industry and City
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Officials as well as entrepreneurs from REGION II (CAGAYAN VALLEY)
micro, small, and medium enterprises
were all excited for the re-opening of  Cagayan Valley, designated as Region
the 29-year-old Trade Center. II, is an administrative region in the
Philippines. Located in Northeastern
4. PANGASINAN section of Luzon Island.
 It is composed of five (5) provinces:
Capital: Lingayen
Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva
Nickname: Most Romantic Place in the Vizcaya, and Quirino.
Philippines  There are 4 cities , 90 municipalities,
subdivided into 2,311 barangays.
Location: Western Area of the Island of
Luzon 1. BATANES
Major Tourist Attractions: Capital: Basco
 Hundred Islands Nickname: Home of the Winds
 Sky Plaza
 Patar Beach Resort Location: Island of Batan
Major Activities: Major Tourist Attractions:
Island Hopping in Hundred Islands  San Carlos Borromeo Church

Zipline over the Water in Virgin  The Oldest Stone House of Dakay
Islands  Basco Lighthouse
Explore the Caves of the Enchanted
Cave in Bolinao Major Activities:
Festival of Pangasinan: Visit the beaches

Walk around: Get to know the Ivatan
 Bangus Festival people, their history and culture
See the traditional stone houses
Facts about Pangasinan:
Festivals of Batanes:
 July 30, 2019, Pangasinan experienced
moderate to heavy rain caused by the  Kulay Festival
Southwest monsoon or Hanging  Bayanihan or Payuhuan Festival
Habagat by PAGASA.  Palu-palo Festival
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Facts about Batanes: 3 . ISABELA
 Pacita Abad, a world-renowned Capital: Ilagan City

painter and a certified pride of
Batanes. Nickname: Queen Capital of the
Philippines/ Corn Capital of the
2. CAGAYAN Philippines
Capital: Tuguegarao City Location: Island of Luzon
Nickname: The Premier Ybanag City Major Tourist Attractions:
Location: Northeast of Luzon Island,  Aguinaldo Shrine

includes the Babuyan Islands in the North  Bonsai Forest
 Dicotcotan Beach
Major Activities:
 Basilica of Our Lady of Piat
 Anguib Beach Visit the Ilagan Sanctuary
 Tuguegarao Cathedral St. Matias Church of Tumauini
Magat Dam
Major Activities:
Festivals of Isabela:
White water rafting
Baggao Cave and Water System  Baka Festival
Cagayan North coastal municipalities  Balatong Festival
 Binallay Festival
Festivals of Cagayan: Facts about Isabela:
 Penablanca Town Festival  Largest province in Luzon.

 Sinabalu Festival
 Semana Santa 4. NUEVA VIZCAYA
Facts about Cagayan: Capital: Bayombong
 Lurung or Ludong is the most Nickname: Watershed Haven and Agro-

expensive fish in the Philippines, cost Forestry of the Philippines
Php 3,500 and it is challenging to
Location: Cagayan Valley in Luzon
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Major Tourist Attractions: Major Activities:
 Mt. Pulag Conquer the ranging rapids of

 Mt. Ugo Cagayan River
 St. Vicente Ferrer Parish Church Go water tubing
Catch a glimpse of Local History
Major Activities:
Festivals of Quirino:
Climb Mt. Pulag, Mt. Palali, Mt. Ugo
trekking  Diffun-Pammadayaw Festival
Discover Old Churches and Cultural  Panagdadapuan Festival
Establishments  Ginnamuluan Festival
Visit Mapallao Falls
Facts about Qurino:
 Fossilized or Skeletonized flower

Festivals of Nueva Vizcaya: making is one of the growing medium-
scale enterprises in the province.
 Baykat Festival
 Pinagsisibuyas Festival
 Bayongyong Festival REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON)
-
Facts about Nueva Vizcaya: Central Luzon, designated as Region
III, is an administrative region in the
 Quirino province was created from
Philippines, primarily serving to
Nueva Vizcaya in 1966.
organize the provinces of the vast
5. QUIRINO central plains of the island of Luzon,
for administrative convenience.
Capital: Cabarroguis - It is composed of seven (7) provinces:
Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,
Nickname: Forest Heartland of Cagayan Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and
Location: Cagayan Valley in Luzon Zambales.
- There are 7 provinces, 14 cities, 116
Major Tourist Attractions: municipalities and 3,102 barangays.
 Aglipay Caves 1. AURORA

 Naagbukel Cave
 Landingan Viewpoint Capital: Baler
Nickname: Surfing Capital of the North
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Location: Philippine Island of Luzon  Bataan World War II Museum
 Bataan National Park
Major Activities:
 Sabang Beach
 Dicasalarin Cove Visit the Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de
 Ditumabo Falls Balanga
Have lunch at Daddylo‟s Kitchen
Major Activities: Visit the World War II Museum
Surf at Sabang Beach Festivals of Bataan:
Bask in clear blue waters at
Dicasalarin Cove.  Banga Festival
Go snorkeling at Dicasalarin Bay
Facts about Bataan:
Festival of Aurora:
 Cold-blooded murder in Bataan.
 Coco-Sabutan Festival
3. BULACAN
Facts about Aurora:
Capital: Malolos City
 Public Transportation: Tricycles,
Jeepneys, Buses. Nickname: The Cradle of the Philippine
 Languages or Dialect: Ilocano, Republic / The Renaissance City
Tagalog, English
 Payment Options: Cash, Credit/Debit Location: Central Luzon Region
Card
 Known for: Surfing, Sabang Beach,
Balete Tree  Barasoain Church
 Casa Tribunal de Malolos
2. BATAAN  Casa Real Shrine
Capital: Balanga City Major Activities:
Nickname: The First Major Land Battle Dance in Obando
for the Americans in World War II. Go Spelunking in Madlum Cave
Bike up to the Baguio of Bulacan
Location: Philippine Island of Luzon
while soaking up the view
Festival of Bulacan:
 Divine Mercy Shrine
 Sto. Nino de Malolos Festival
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Facts about Bulacan: 5. PAMPANGA
 The 1899 Malolos Constitution was Capital: San Fernando City

the first republican constitution in
Asia. Nickname: The Chrismas City of the
Philippines
4. NUEVA ECIJA
Location: Northwest of Manila
Capital: Palayan City
Nickname: Gateway of the North
 Sky Ranch Pampanga
Location: Central Luzon Region  Holy Rosary Parish Church
 Betis Church
Major Activities:
 St. Antonio
 Cabanatuan City Go for an adventure in the Sandbox,
 San Jose City Alviera
Go wakeboarding at Pradera Park
Major Activities: Go on heritage tour in Bacolor and
San Fernando
First Stop: Minalungao National Park
Second Stop: PMP Paradise Farm Festival of Pampanga:
Third Stop: NFA (National Food
Authority) Museum  Hot Air Balloon Festival
Festival of Nueva Ecija: Facts about Pampanga:
 The Araquio Festival  It was once the capital of the

Philippines.
Facts about Nueva Ecija:
6. TARLAC
 Nueva Ecija is the largest province of
Central Luzon in terms of land area. Capital: Tarlac City
Nickname: Home of Sugar, Rice and

Everything Nice
Location: Central Luzon Region
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Major Tourist Attractions: Festival of Zambales:
 Aquino Center and Museum  The Dinamulag Festival

 Tarlac Recreational Park
Facts about Zambales:
 Kart City Tarlac
 2 students drown in Zambales beach.
Major Activities:
Learn about the Democracy at the

SOUTHERN LUZON REGIONS
Aquino Museum
Contemplate Holy Relics at Beautiful
Shrines and Churches REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
Enjoy Heaven Scents at Anao Ylang-
Ylang Center  CALABARZON, formally known as
the Southern Tagalog Mainland, is an
Festival of Tarlac:
administrative region in the
 The Malatarlak Festival Philippines, designated as Region IV-
A.
Facts about Tarlac:  It is composed of five (5) provinces:
Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and
 The 1990 Luzon Earthquake.
Quezon.
 There are 5 provinces, 19 cities, 123
7. ZAMBALES
municipalities and 4,018 barangays.
Capital: Iba
1. CAVITE
Nickname: Beach Capital of Zambales
Capital: Imus
Location: Central Luzon Region
Nickname: The Historical Capital of the
Major Tourist Attractions: Philippines
 Bagsit River Location: Calabarzon Region in Luzon

 White Sand Beach Resort
 Dianne Beach Resort
 Aguinaldo Shrine
Major Activities:
 Corregidor Island
Join with festivities  Mt. Pico de Loro
Get in touch with history
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Major Activities: Facts about Laguna:
Play golf in Cavite City‟s world-class  Laguna was founded in July 28, 1571.
courses: Eagle Ridge Golf and It is now more than 400 years old.
Country Club and Puerto Azul Golf (435 years old) as a province.
and Country Club
Wonder around Museo de La Salle 3. BATANGAS
Eat at Calle Real
Capital: Batangas City
Festival of Cavite:
Nickname: Green City Batangas
 Kalayaan Festival
Location: Southwestern part of Luzon
Facts about Cavite:
 Cavite is the seat of the Revolution
against the Spaniards in the year 1800.  Taal Volcano
 Mt. Maculot
2. LAGUNA  Monte Maria Shrine
Capital: Sta. Cruz Major Activities:
Nickname: The Resort Capital of the Enjoy the Beaches: Anilao Beach,
Philippines Laiya Beach in San Juan, Mahabang
Buhangin Beach in Isla Verde and
Location: Southeast of Metro Manila Calatagan Beaches
Climb Mountains: Mt. Talamitan, Mt.
Gulugod Baboy, Mt. Manabu, Mt.
 Seven Lakes of San Pablo City Maculot
 Pagsanjan Falls Scuba Diving
 Mt. Banahaw Festival of Batangas:
Major Activities:  Sublian Festival
Have fun at Enchanted Kingdom Facts about Batangas:
Hike in Mt. Makiling
Bathe at the Hidden Valley Springs  Batangas is also generally accepted by
linguists as the “Heart of the Tagalog
Festival of Laguna: Language”.
 Anilag Festival
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4. RIZAL 5. QUEZON
Capital: Antipolo City Capital: Lucena City
Nickname: City in the Sky Nickname: Cocopalm City of the South
Location: Calabarzon Region in Luzon Location: Southern tip of the Calabarzon

Region in Luzon
 Pinto Art Museum

 Tinipak River Major Tourist Attractions:
 Cloud 9 Antipolo
 Hand of Jesus Shrine (Kamay ni
Major Activities: Hesus Shrine)
 Mount Banahaw
Go Art and Culture Tripping in  Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the
Angono Archangel
Go on Rocky Outdoor Activities in
Baras Major Activities:
See the Windmills of Pililla
Diving and Snorkeling
Festival of Rizal: Visiting the Cultural Side of Quezon
Eat at Calle Real
 Higantes Festival
Festival of Quezon:
Facts about Rizal:
 Pahiyas Festival
 Morong was considered the province
before it was called Rizal;. Its original Facts about Quezon:
name was Politico Militar Distrito de
Morong, which included the towns  Quezon is one of Manila‟s gateway
that make up present-day Rizal provinces. Just a two-to-three-hour
province. drive from Manila, it‟s a place where
you will be immersed in a peaceful
and colorful provincial life rooted in
rich Catholic culture.
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REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA)  Boac Cathedral
 Poctoy Beach
 MIMAROPA, formally known as the  Ungab Rock Formation
Southwestern Tagalog Region, is an  Maniwaya Island
administrative region in the  Bagumbungan Cave
Philippines. It was formerly
designated as Region IV-B. Major Activities:
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Go island-hopping
Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Watch the sunset from the center of
Palawan. the country
Chill out on uncrowded beaches
 There are 5 provinces, 1 highly
urbanized city (Puerto Princesa), 1 Festivals of Marinduque:
component city (Calapan), 71
municipalities and 1,458 barangays.  Moriones Festival
 Tagalog is widely spoken in this  Bila Bila Festival
region.  Gasang-Gasang Festival
 2007 fastest growing region in the  Kangga Festival
country.  Tuba Festival
 It is one of the two regions of the  Seafood Festival
Philippines having no land border
with another region. Delicacies of Marinduque :
 Calapan City is the regional center.  Bibingkang Boac
 Awarded as one of the top 5 rice  Panganan
producing regions in our country.  Tininta
 It is located at the heart of the  Sampalok
archipelago.
2. ORIENTAL MINDORO
1. MARINDUQUE
Capital: Calapan City
Capital: Boac
Nickname: Rice Granary and Fruit
Nickname: The Heart of the Philippines Basket of Southern Tagalog
Location: Between Tayabas Bay to the Location: Island of Mindoro under
North and Sibuyan Sea to the South Mimaropa region in Luzon
 Mount Malindig
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Major Tourist Attractions: Major Tourist Attractions:
 Mount Halcon  Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park

 Puerto Galera  Apo Reef Natural Park
 Tamaraw Falls  Kalong River
 Islands of Bulalacao  Onoda Trail and Caves
 Arigoy River  Maniwaya Island
 Bancuro Church Ruins  Besey Falls
 Calawagan River Resort
Major Activities:
Major Activities:
Relaxed at beach with dining and
sports Go island-hopping
Swimming Chill out on beaches
Festivals of Oriental Mindoro: Festivals of Occidental Mindoro:
 Bahag-hari Festival  Dugoy Festival

 Banana Festival  Tuna Festival
 Bongayong-Sulyog Festival  Saknungan Festival
 Dabalistihit Festival  Arawatan Festival
 Pakapya-agtike Festival  Indak Padurucan Festival
 Kapakyanan Festival
Delicacies of Occidental Mindoro:
Delicacies of Oriental Mindoro:
 Adobong Pugita
 Adobong Pugita  Bibingkang Lalaki
 Sarsa
 Suman sa Lihiya 4. PALAWAN
 Coco Jam
 Tamilok Capital: Puerto Princesa
Nickname: World‟s Best Island

3. OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
Location: Lies between the West
Capital: Mamburao
Philippine Sea and Sulu Sea
Nickname: Home of the Indigenous
Mayans
 Barracuda Lake
Location: MIMAROPA Region
 Twin Lagoon
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 Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary  Kawa kawa Falls
 Coron Bay  Mt. Banderahan
 El Nido Marine Reserve Park  Tinigban Falls
 Entalula Island  Colong colong Beach
 Puerto Princesa Underground River
Major Activities:
Major Activities:
Go island-hopping
Go island-hopping Chill out on beaches
Swimming and Snorkeling Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving
Scuba Diving or Cliff Diving
Festivals of Romblon:
 Biniray Festival
Festivals of Palawan:  Marble Festival
 Pagdayaw Festival
 Puerto Princesa City Foundation Day  Saginyogan Festival
 Balayong Festival  Kanidugan Festival
 Pista y Ang Kagueban  Atis Festival
 Love Affair with Nature
 Baragatan sa Palawan Delicacies of Romblon:
 Arawedan Festival
 Fresh Seafood
Delicacies of Palawan:  Balichow na Bangus
 Gayabon
 Crocodile Sisig  Taghilaw
 Lato Seaweed  Sihi Shell
 Cashew Nuts  Inaslum
 Danggit Lamayo
5. ROMBLON
Capital: Romblon
Nickname: The Marble Country
Location: MIMAROPA Region
 St. Joseph‟s Cathedral & Belfry

 Ipot Cave
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REGION V (BICOL REGION) 2. CATANDUANES
 A region in the Philippines Capital: Virac

encompassing the Southern part of
Nickname: Land of the Howling Winds
Luzon island and nearby island
provinces. Location: Bicol Region
 It is composed of six (6) provinces:
Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Major Tourist Attractions:
Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and
 Talisoy Beach
Masbate.
 Mamangal Beach
- There are 6 provinces, 1 independent
 Totoy Beach
component city, 107 municipalities
and 3,471 barangays. Major Activities:
1. ALBAY Scuba Diving

Swimming
Capital: Legazpi City Discovering the Philip‟s Sanctuary
Nickname: Gateway of City Bicol Festivals of Catanduanes:
Location: Bicol Region in Luzon  Catandungan Festival
Major Tourist Attractions: Facts about Catanduanes:
 Lignon Park  Catanduanes- A name from “Tandu”

 Vera Falls a native beetle and native tree called
 Mayon Volcano “Samdong”. The province of was
known as “Katanduan” or
Major Activities: “Kasamdongan”, meaning a place
where these objects are found.
Zipline
Climb Mountains
Go Rough Riding 3. MASBATE
Festivals of Albay: Capital: Masbate City
 Ibalong Festival Nickname: Rodeo Capital of the

Philippines / City of Hearts
Facts about Albay:
Location: Center of the Philippine
 Home of Majestic Mayon Volcano Archipelago
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Major Tourist Attractions: Major Activities:
 Masbate Cathedral Whale Shark Interaction

 Mayong Payong Mountain Peak Park Mt. Bulusan Adventure Tour
 Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary Swim with Manta Rays
Major Activities: Festival of Sorsogon:
Discovering Aroroy Light House  Kasanggayahan Festival

Swim in Palani White Beach
Facts about Sorsogon:
Kayak Surfing
 Donsol is one of the few places in the
Festival of Masbate:
world that can offer almost assured
 Rodeo Festival whale shark sightings from November
to June.
Facts about Masbate:
5. CAMARINES NORTE
 Masbate is similar to Maldives
because of its white sand, clear water Capital: Daet
and its sand bar has a beautiful view
from above that‟s why Masbate is Nickname: Gateway to Bicolandia
known as, Maldives of the
Location: Bicol Region in Luzon
Philippines.
4. SORSOGON
 Calaguas Island
Capital: Sorsogon City  Malatab Falls
Nickname: Gateway to Southern  Cadig Cave
Philippines
Major Activities:
Location: Bicol Region
Kayak Surfing
Major Tourist Attractions: Camping
Island Hopping
 Bagatao Island
Festival of Camarines Norte:
 Lake Pulog
 Paguriran Island  Pinyasan Festival
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Facts about Camarines Norte: VISAYAS REGIONS
 The province is well known for its

major produce namely, Pineapple, REGION VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)
Coconut, and fish products.
Camarines Norte Queen is a pineapple  Western Visayas, officially designated
variety that is extensively cultivated in as Region VI, is an administrative
the area. region in the Philippines occupying
the western section of the Visayas.
6. CAMARINES SUR  It is composed of six (6) provinces:
Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras,
Capital: Pili Iloilo and Negros Occidental.
Nickname: Pili Nut Capital of the
urbanized cities, 14 component
Philippines
cities, 117 municipalities and 4,051
Location: Bicol Region in Luzon barangays.
Major Tourist Attractions: 1. AKLAN

 Panicuason Hot Spring Capital: Kalibo
 Mt. Isarog
 Caramoan Island Nickname: Ati-Atihan Town
Major Activities: Location: North-west of Panay
Wakeboarding Major Tourist Attractions:

Hiking
 Boracay
Island Hopping
 Buruanga Caves
Festival of Camarines Sur:  Jawili Falls
 Kaogma Festival Major Activities:
Facts about Camarines Sur: Island Hopping

Visiting the Different Caves in Aklan
 Camarine Sur is the biggest province Swimming
in Bicol Region.
Festival of Aklan:
 Ati-Atihan Festival
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2. ANTIQUE Reach the Agtalin Shrine in 200 steps
with a side trip to Puting Bato
Capital: San Jose De Buenavista Hike to Waterfalls
Nickname: Hantic Festival of Capiz:
Location: Western Visayas Region  Pangahaw Festival
4. GUIMARAS
 Mt. Igmatongtong
Capital: Jordan
 Malumpati Cold Spring
 Malalison Island Nickname: Mango Capital of the
Philippines
Major Activities:
Location: Western Visayas Region
Kawa Hot Bath
Sunrise watching in Malalison Island Major Tourist Attractions:
River tubing in Tibiao River
 Alubihod Beach
Festival of Antique:  Tatlong Pulo Beach
 Trappist Monastery
 Tugbong Festival
Major Activities:
3. CAPIZ
Visit the small plaza
Capital: Roxas City Explore Museo de Guimaras
Buy Mangoes at the Mango
Nickname: Seafood Capital of the
Plantation
Philippines
Festival of Guimaras:
Location: Central section of Western
Visayas Region  ManggahanFestival
5. ILOILO
 Santa Monica Parish Church
Capital: Iloilo City
 Palina Greenbelt Eco Park
 Baybay Beach Nickname: The Most Loyal and Noble
City
Major Activities:
Location: Western Visayas Region
Ultimate Seafood Food Trip
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Major Tourist Attractions: REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)
 Molo Church  Central Visayas, officially designated

 Garin Farm as Region VII, is an administrative
 Mystery House region in the Philippines occupying
the central section of the Visayas.
Major Activities:
 It is composed of four (4) provinces:
Enjoy the Iloilo City Tour Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental and
Enjoy a Bowl of the Original La Paz Siquijor.
Batchoy  There are 4 provinces, 3 highly
Experience the night life in Iloilo urbanized cities, 13 component
cities, 116 municipalities and 3,003
Festival of Iloilo: barangays.
 Dinagyang Festival
1. BOHOL
6. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Capital: Tagbilaran City
Capital: Bacolod City Nickname: City of Peace and Friendship
Nickname: Sugar Bowl of the Philippines Location: Central Visayas Region
Location: Western side of Negros Major Tourist Attractions:
Major Tourist Attractions:  Chocolate Hills
 Panglao Island
 Sipalay Island
 Hinagdanan Cave
 Carbin Reef
 Hinobaan Island Major Activities:
Major Activities: Anda Scuba Diving
Island Rentals
Scuba Diving
Sky‟s the Limit Hot Air Balloon Rides
Swimming and Relaxing at the Beach
Island Hopping Festival of Bohol:
Festival of Negros Occidental:  Sandugo Festival
 Panaad Festival
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Facts about Bohol: 3. NEGROS ORIENTAL
 Bohol Island, Visayan Group, South- Capital: Dumaguete

Central Philippines. The spectacular
“Chocolate Hills” or “Haycock Hills”, Nickname: The City of Gentle People
in West Central Bohol are named for
Location: Central Visayas
their brown appearance in the dry
season and their symmetrical conical Major Tourist Attractions:
shapes.
 Apo Island
2. SIQUIJOR  Casaroro Falls
 Mt. Kanlaon
Capital: Siquijor
Major Activities:
Nickname: Island of Fire
Go Scuba Diving in Apo Island
Location: Central Visayas Region Go Bird Watching in Negros
Visit Twin Lakes Balinsasayao and
Danao
 Siquijor Port
Festival of Negros Oriental :
 Lugnason Falls
 Butterfly Sanctuary  Buglasan Festival
Major Activities: Facts about Negros Oriental:
Visit Churches  Negros Occidental and Negros

Fish Spa Oreintal are both 1st class provinces
Roadtrip their respectice capitals have different
income classifications: Bacolod is a 1st
Festival of Siquijor: class city, while Dumaguete is a 3rd
 Solili Festival class city.
Facts about Siquijor: 4. CEBU
 The Spaniards (who tried to take over Capital: Cebu City

the Philippines) used to call Siquijor
“Isla Del Fuego” or the “Island of Nickname: The Queen City of South
Fire”. This is because of the large
Location: Central Visayas
swarms of fireflies found in the island.
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Major Tourist Attractions: 1. BILIRAN
 Fort San Pedro Capital: Naval

 Magellans Cross
Nickname: Smallest and Newest Province
 Taoist Temple
in the Philippines
Major Activities:
Location: Eastern Visayas Region
Scuba Diving
Sky Walking
Sky Diving  Caucab Rice Terraces in Almenia
Festival of Cebu:  Tinago Falls in Caibiran
 Mainit Hot Spring in Caibiran
 Sinulog Festival
Major Activities:
Facts about Cebu:
Go Island Hopping
 In 1994, Republic Act 1647 declared Enjoy swimming under the bright blue
August 6 of every year as a special skies
non-working holiday in Cebu. Try Scuba Diving
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS) Festival of Biliran:
 Eastern Visayas, officially designated  Hudyaka Festival

as Region VIII, is an administrative
region in the Philippines occupying 2. EASTERN SAMAR
the eastern section of the Visayas.
Capital: Borongan City
 It is composed of six (6) provinces:
Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Nickname: The Easternmost Island in
Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Visayas
Southern Leyte.
 There are 6 provinces, 1 highly Location: Eastern portion of the island of
urbanized city, 1 independent Samar
component city, 5 component cities,
136 municipalities and 4,390
barangays.  Jasmine Resort
 Pahungaw Falls
 Calicoan Island
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Major Activities:
4. SAMAR
Visit Churches
Do fishing and swimming Capital: Catbalogan
Go snorkeling and scuba diving
Nickname: The Caving Capital Province
Festival of Eastern Samar: of the Philippines
 Karayapan Festival Location: Eastern Visayas Region
3. NORTHERN SAMAR Major Tourist Attractions:
Capital: Catarman  Blanca Aurora Falls

 Malajog Beach
Nickname: Gateway to Eastern Visayas  Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park
Location: Northern portion of the Island Major Activities:

of Samar
Go on Boat Adventure
Major Tourist Attractions: Visit beaches
Experience other outdoor activities
 Biri Island
 Pinipisakan Falls Festival of Samar:
 Capul Island Light House
 Manaragat Festival
Major Activities:
5. LEYTE
Go Island Hopping
Visit Parks Capital: Tacloban City
Swimming
Nickname: Largest Naval Battle in
Festivals of Northern Samar: Modern History of the Philippines / The
Battle of Leyte Gulf
 Embajada Festival
 Bankaton Festival Location: Eastern Visayas Region
 Manoglaya Festival
 Kalanggaman Island
 San Juanico Bridge
 McArthur Landing Memorial
National Park
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Major Activities: MINDANAO REGIONS
Visit historical sites

Swim in Hot Springs REGION IX (ZAMBOANGA
Visit Kalanggaman Island PENINSULA)
Festival of Leyte:  The Zamboanga Peninsula, officially

designated as Region IX, is an
 Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival
Philippines occupying the Western
6. SOUTHERN LEYTE section of Mindanao.
Capital: Maasin  It is composed of three (3) provinces:
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga
Nickname: The First Mass Site in the del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay.
Philippines  There are 3 provinces, 1 independent
chartered and highly urbanized, 1
Location: Eastern Visayas Region
independent chartered city, 3
Major Tourist Attractions: components cities, 67 municipalities
and 1,904 barangays.
 Agas-Agas Bridge
 Monte Cueva 1. ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
 Cambaro Caves
Capital: Dipolog City
Major Activities:
Nickname: Adventure Capital of
Ride in Agas-Agas Bridge Zamboanga Del Norte
Go to different caves
Location: Western Mindanao
Visit beaches
Festival of Southern Leyte :
 Sinulog sa Malitbog Festival  St. James Parish Church

 Glorias Fantasy Land
 Dakak Beach Resort
Major Activities:
Visit parks
Go to beaches
Do outdoor activities
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Festival of Zamboanga Del Norte:  Santa Cruz Island
 Hudyaka ZanorteFestival Major Activities:
2. ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR Hiking and Trekking

Eco Tours
Capital: Pagadian City Nature wild life areas
Nickname: The Little Hong Kong of the Festivals of Zamboanga Sibugay:

South
 Sibug-Sibug Festival
Location: Zamboanga Peninsula Region  Zamboanga Sibugay‟s Festival of
in Mindanao Lights
Major Tourist Attractions: REGION X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)
 Once Islas  Northern Mindanao, officially

 Rock Formation designated as Region X, is an
 Bisaya-Bisaya administrative region in the
Philippines occupying the northern-
Major Activities: central section of Mindanao.
Visit Once Islas  It is composed of five (5) provinces:
Try local products or foods Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del
Visit Parks Norte, Misamis Occidental and
Misamis Oriental.
Festivals of Zamboanga Del Sur:  There are 5 provinces, 9 cities, 84
 Megayon Festival
 Pasalamat Festival
1. BUKIDNON
3. ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
Capital: Malaybalay City
Capital: Ipil
Nickname: The Primary Food Basket of
Nickname: Heart of Zamboanga
Mindanao
Peninsula
Location: Northern Mindanao Region
Location: Zamboanga Peninsula Region
Major Tourist Attraction:
 Monastory of Transfiguration
 Paseo Del Mar
 Port Pilar
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Festival of Bukidnon: 4. MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
 Kaamulan Festival Capital: Oroquieta City
2. CAMIGUIN Nickname: The City of Good Life
Capital: Mambajao Location: Northern Mindanao Region
Nickname: The Island of Fire
Location: Northern Coast of Mindanao Major Tourist Attraction:
Major Tourist Attraction:  Mountain Malindang
 White Island Festival of Misamis Occidental:
Festival of Camiguin:  Binalbal Festival
 Lanzones Festival 5. MISAMIS ORIENTAL
3. LANAO DEL NORTE Capital: Cagayan De Oro (CDO)
Capital: Tubod Nickname: The City of Golden

Friendship / The Heart of Northern
Nickname: The Land of Beauty and Mindanao / The Gateway to the Land of
Bounty Promise
Location: Northwest and Southwest Location: Northern Mindanao Region

Coast of the Mindanao Island
 Mapawa Nature Park
 Maria Cristina Falls
Festival of Misamis Oriental:
Festival of Lanao Del Norte:
 Kuyamis Festival
 Sagayan Festival
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REGION XI (DAVAO REGION) 2. DAVAO DEL NORTE
 Davao Region, officially designated Capital: Tagum City

as Region XI, is an administrative
Nickname: King City of the South
region in the Philippines occupying
the southeastern section Location: Davao Region in Mindanao
of Mindanao.
 It is composed of five (5) provinces: Major Tourist Attractions:
Compostela Valley, Davao del
 D‟Bone Collector
Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao
 Philippines Eagle Center
Occidental and Davao Oriental.
 There are 5 provinces, 1 highly  Davao Crocodile Park Museum
urbanized city, 5 component cities, Major Activities:
barangays. Zipline at Eden Nature Park
Scuba and Snorkeling at Pro Dive
1. COMPOSTELA VALLEY Davao
Water Sports at Decawakeboard Park
Capital: Nabunturan
Nickname: Heart of the Valley Festival of Davao Del Norte:

Location: Davao Region in Mindanao  Kadayawan Festival
3. DAVAO DEL SUR
 Tagbibinta Falls
Capital: Digos
 Kopiat Island
 Mt. Candalaga Nickname: Coconut Country
Major Activities: Location: Davao Region in Mindanao
Mountain Peak Major Tourist Attractions:

Swimming
Hiking  Aqua del Sol
 Dawis Beach
Festival of Compostela Valley:  Sibulan River
 Bulawan Festival Major Activities:
Swimming at Talomo Beach
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Scuba and Snorkeling at Carabao 5. DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
Dive Center
Water Sports and Parasailing at Wind Capital: Malita
and Wave
Nickname: Gateway to Southern
Festival of Davao Del Sur : Philippines
 Dorongan Festival of Bansalan Location: Davao Region in Mindanao

4. DAVAO ORIENTAL
 Sabang Hot Spring
Capital: Mati City
 Balut Island
Nickname: Coconut Capital of the  Malita
Philippines
Major Activities:
Location: Davao Region in Mindanao
Swimming at Kablolan Falls
Major Tourist Attraction: Hiking at Kapiya Cave
Swimming at Sangay Falls
 Dahican Beach
 Sleeping Dinosaur Island Festival of Davao Occidental:
 Subangang Museum
 Kapyaan Festival
Major Activities:
Air Tours at Mindanao Saga Flying

Club
Swimming at Dahican Beach
Hiking at Mt. Kampalili
Festival of Davao Oriental:
 Bauldayawan Festival
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REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) 2. SULTAN KUDARAT
 SOCCSKSARGEN, officially Capital: Isulan

designated as Region XII, is an
Nickname: Banana Capital of Sultan
Kudarat
Philippines occupying the southern-
central section of Mindanao. Location: SOCCSKSARGEN Region in
 It is composed of four (4) provinces: Mindanao
South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan
Kudarat and Sarangani. Major Tourist Attractions:
 Baras Bird Sanctuary
urbanized city, 3 component cities,
 Katunggan Coastal Eco Park
 Genalin Park & Zoo Rescue Center
barangays.
Major Activities:
1. COTABATO / NORTH
COTABATO Feeding the animals
Boating Exploration
Capital: Kidapawan City Hiking
Nickname: City at the Foot of Mt. Apo Festival of Sultan Kudarat:
Location: Mindanao  Talakudong Festival

3. SOUTH COTABATO
 Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
Capital: Koronadal City
 Blue Lagoon
 Kutawato Cave Nickname: The Crown City of the South
Major Activities: Location: SOCCSKSARGEN Region in

Mindanao
Spelunking
Diving Major Tourist Attractions:
Go to Religious Sites
 Mount Melibengoy
Festival of Cotabato/North Cotabato:  Mount Parker
 Mariano‟s Blooming Agri-Tourism
 Shariff Kabunsuan Festival
Park
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Major Activities: REGION XIII (CARAGA)
Camping  CARAGA, officially designated

Climbing as Region XIII, is an administrative
Zipline region in the Philippines occupying
the northeastern section of Mindanao.
Festival of South Cotabato:
 FlomLok Festival Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur,
Dinagat Island, Surigao Del Norte
4. SARANGANI and Surigao Del Sur.
Capital: Alabel urbanized city, 5 component cities,
Nickname: Hot Springs 70 municipalities and 1,310
barangays.
Location: SOCCSKSARGEN Region
1. AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Capital: Cabadbaran City
 Tuka Marine Beach
 Pangi River Nickname: Dale
 Lemlunay Dive Resort
Location: City of Butuan
Major Activities:
Diving
 Butuan National Museum
Whitewater Tubing
Swimming  Agusan River
 Delta Discovery Park
Festival of Sarangani:
Major Activities:
 Sarangani Bay Festival
Zipline
Seeing Museum Prehistoric Wooden
Boats
Waterfall Swimming
Festival of Agusan Del Norte:
 Sumayajaw Festival
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2. AGUSAN DEL SUR Beach Swimming
Snorkeling
Capital: Prosperidad
Festival of Dinagat Island:
Nickname: The Home of Cultural
Diversity  Bugkosan Sa Isla Festival
Location: CARAGA Region 4. SURIGAO DEL NORTE

Major Tourist Attractions: Capital: Surigao City
 Agusan Marsch Wildlife Sanctuary Nickname: City of Island Adventures /
 Bega Falls Gateway to Mindanao
 Tinuy-an Falls
Location: CARAGA Region
Major Activities:
Scenic Waterfall & Recreation Area
Wildlife Refuge, Marsch and  Magpupungko Siargao
Crocodile Adventure  Sohoton Cove
Cliff Diving  Taktak Falls, Siargao
Festival of Agusan Del Sur: Major Activities:
 Naligayan Festival Hiking

3. DINAGAT ISLAND Jellyfish, Lagoon, Cave Adventures
Waterfall Swimming
Capital: San Jose
Festival of Surigao Del Norte:
Nickname: The Place of Mystical
Adventure  Sakay-Sakay Abayan Festival
Location: South Side of Leyte Gulf 5. SURIGAO DEL SUR

Major Tourist Attractions: Capital: Tandag City
 Lake Bababu Nickname: Shangri-La by the Pacific
 Bitaog Beach
 Blue Lagoon Location: CARAGA Region in
Mindanao
Major Activities:
Lake and Cave Diving
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 Enchanted River
 Laswitan Lagoon
 Hinayagan Cave
Major Activities:
Scenic Destination for Swimming

Cave Tour
Fishing
Festival of Surigao Del Sur:
 Sirong Festival
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FINALS: CORDILLERA AUTONOMOUS REGION
 Cordillera Autonomous Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region
(CAR) CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE
 Autonomous Region in Muslim REGION (CAR)
Mindanao
- ARMM  Cordillera Administrative Region,
 National Capital Region also known as Cordillera Region, is an
- NCR administrative region in the
 Philippine Natural Resources Philippines, situated within the island
of Luzon.
 The Region is composed of six (6)
provinces: Abra, Apayao, Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain
Province. The regional center is the
highly urbanized city of Baguio.
 There are 2 cities, 7 congressional
districts, 73 municipalities and 1,176
barangays.
1. ABRA
Capital: Bangued
Nickname: Philippine‟s Dye Capital
Location: CAR
 Sapilang Falls
 Kaparkan Falls
 Piwek Rock Formation
Major Activities:
Hiking
Trekking
Swimming
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Festival of Abra: 3. BENGUET
 Arya! Abra Festival Capital: La Trinidad
Facts about Abra: Nickname: Salad Bowl of the Philippines
 The word “Bangued” was an Location: CAR

evolution of the word “Bangan” or
roadblocks or blockades.
2. APAYAO Major Tourist Attractions:
Capital: Cabugao  Mt. Pulag

 Tekip Falls
Nickname: Hidden Treasure Trove  Burnham Park
Location: CAR Major Activities:
Major Tourist Attractions: Hiking

Trekking
 Dupag Rock Formation
Visit parks
 Bayugao Falls
 Lussok Cave Festival of Benguet:
Major Activities:  Strawberry Festival
Going to different caves Facts about Benguet:

Swimming and Diving
Hiking  Popularly known as the Salad Bowl of
the Philippines because virtually every
Festival of Apayao: type of vegetable used in salads
produce here.
 Fruit Harvest Festival
4. IFUGAO
Facts about Apayao:
Capital: Lagawe
 Apayao has historical spots and one of
these is Spanish Church at Brgy. Nickname: Landlocked Province of the
Mataguisa, Pudtol. One of the oldest Philippines
churches in the Philippines
Location: CAR
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Major Tourist Attractions: Experience mountain biking
Trekking
 Tappiyah Falls
 Batad Ampitheater Terraces Festival of Kalinga:
 Mt. Napulawan
 Matagoan Festival
Major Activities:
Facts about Kalinga:
Hiking
 The name “Kalinga” is derived from
Experience festivities
the Ibanag and Gaddang “Kalinga”
Experience ritual activities
which means “Headhunters”.
Festival of Ifugao:
6. MT. PROVINCE
 Imbayah Festival
Capital: Bontoc
Facts about Ifugao:
Nickname: Home of the World Hanging
 The Ifugao is a group that lives in a Coffins
mountainous region of North-Central
Location: CAR
around the town of Banaue. Also
known as the Ifugaw, Ipugao, Yfugao, Major Tourist Attractions:
they are former headhunters who are
famous for their spectacular  Mt. Amuyao
mountain-hugging rice terraces.  Mt. Binaratan
 Mabarotbot Boiling Mud
5. KALINGA
Major Activities:
Capital: Tabuk City
Visit caves
Nickname: Weaver‟s Paradise
Visit the Hanging Coffins at Sagada
Location: CAR Hiking and Trekking
Major Tourist Attractions: Festival of Mt. Province:
 Binasalan Falls  Lang-Ay Festival

 Sulfur Hills Facts about Mt. Province:
 Mt. Binuluan
 Formerly dubbed as “La Montanosa”
Major Activities: by Spanish administrators for its
mountainous terrain, Mt. Province lies
Hiking
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in the Heart of the Grand Cordillera, Major Activities:
known to be the Philippines biggest
and highest chain of mountains. Swimming
Snorkeling
Island Hopping
AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM Festival of Basilan:

MINDANAO
 Lami-Lamihan Festival
AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM Facts about Basilan:

MINDANAO (ARMM )
 The Tausug were among the First
 The Autonomous Region in Muslim Filipinos to embrace Islam as a
Mindanao was an autonomous region religion and a way of life.
of the Philippines, located in the
2. LANAO DEL SUR
Mindanao island group of the
Philippines. It was the only region that Capital: Marawi City
had its own government.
 The Region is composed of five (5) Nickname: Summer Capital of the South
provinces: Basilan, Lanao del Sur,
Location: BARMM; It borders Lanao del
Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi Tawi.
Norte, Bukidnon to the East,
 There are 2 component cities, 116
Maguindanao and Cotabato to the South.
To the Southwest uses Illana Bay, an arm
of the Moro Gulf.
1. BASILAN
Capital: City of Isabela
 Limusudan Falls
Nickname: Lami-Lamihan
 Mount Makaturing
Location: Chavacano, Provincia de  Mount Ragang
Basilan, Tausug; Wilaya „sin Basilan;
Major Activities:
Yakan: Wilayah Basilanin
Breathtaking Panorama
Hiking
 Chapel of Peace Mountain Biking
 Kaum Purnah Mosque
Festival of Lanao del Sur:
 Museo ng Lamitan
 Kariyala Festival
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Facts about Lanao del Sur: plain”, the Maguindanao are most
heavily concentrated along the shores
 Duterte pays tribute to patriots during and in the flood lands of the Pulangi-
Independence Day rites in Lanao del Mindanao River basin, although
Sur. many now live in the surrounding
areas.
3. MAGUINDANAO
4. SULU
Capital: Shariff Aguak
Capital: Jolo
Nickname: Maguindanao‟s Political
Dynasty Town Nickname: Home of the Mindanao‟s
Original Royalties
Location: BARMM; (Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Location: Sulu is along the Southern
Mindanao) Border of the Sulu Sea and Northern
Boundary of the Celebes Sea.
 Masjid Dimdukom Mosque
 Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah  Sulu Provincial Capitol
 Kutawato Caves  National Museum-Sulu
 Mayor Samier Tan Beach
Major Activities:
Lake Sebu Seven Falls Zipline Major Activities:

Visit Kusiong Beach Swimming
Visit Blue Lagoon Sight Seeing
Snorkeling
Festival of Maguindanao:
Festival of Sulu:
 The Inaul Festival in Buluan
 Vinta Festival
Facts about Maguindanao:
Facts about Sulu:
 Maguindanao, also spelled
Magindanao or Magindanaw, also  The Tausugs were among the First
called Maguindanaon, ethno-linguistic Filipinos to embrace Islam region and
group living primarily in South- a way of life.
Central Mindanao, the largest island
in the Southern Philippines. With a
name meaning “People of the flood
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5. TAWI-TAWI NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Capital: Bongao
NCR
Nickname: Home of the Descendants of
Malay in Borneo  National Capital Region (NCR) is
the seat of government and one of
Location: Bangsamoro Autonomous
three defined metropolitan areas in
Region in Muslim Mindanao
the Philippines.
Major Tourist Attractions:  The Region is composed of sixteen
(16) cities: The City of Manila,
 Panampangan Island Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas,
 Mount Bongao Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong,
 Bongao Peak Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas,
Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan,
Major Activities: Taguig, Valenzuela and the
Sight seeing Bongao Town Proper municipality of Pateros.
Bud Bongao  There are 16 cities, 1 municipality,
Diving in Tawi-Tawi and 1,710 barangays.
Festival of Tawi-Tawi: 1. CALOOCAN CITY
 Agal-Agal Festival Nickname: The Only Divided City in the

Philippines
Facts about Tawi-Tawi:
Location: NCR
 Simunul another town in Tawi-Tawi
is known for being home to the first Barangays: 188 barangays
and oldest Mosque in the country the
Sheik Karim at Makdum Mosque. Districts: 2 districts
 Bonifacio Circle Monument

 San Roque Cathedral
 New Caloocan City Hall
Festival of Caloocan:
 Sto. Nino De Pajotan Festival
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Fact about Caloocan: Major Tourist Attractions:
 The word “Caloocan” comes from the  Rizal Park

Tagalog root word “lo-ok”; kalook-  Quiapo Church
lookan (or kaloob-looban) means  Intramuros
“Innermost area”.
Festival of Manila:
2. MALABON CITY
 Aliwan Fiesta
Nickname: “Maraming Labong” or
Fact about Manila:
(Plenty of Bamboo Sheets
 The Capital Region of the Philippines.
Location: NCR
It is the most populous region of the
Barangays: 21 barangays country, one of the most populous
urban areas in the world.
Districts: 2 districts
4. MARIKINA CITY
Nickname: Shoe Capital of the
 San Bartolome Church
Philippines
 Malabon Zoo
 Teodoro Luna House Location: NCR
Festival of Malabon: Barangays: 16 barangays
 Lugluagan Festival Districts: 2 districts
Fact about Malabon: Major Tourist Attractions:
 The City of Malabon is a place  Marikina City Footwear Museum

famous for its “Pancit Malabon” and  Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our
its predominantly Atlantic ambiance. Lady of the Abandoned
 Marikina River Park
3. MANILA
Festival of Marikina:
Nickname: Pearl of the Orient
 Sapatos Festival
Location: NCR
Barangays: 897 barangays
Districts: 16 administrative districts
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Fact about Marikina: Major Tourist Attractions:
 Marikina is known as the “Shoe  Ortigas Park

Capital of the Philippines” for its  Immaculate Conception Parish
famous shoe industry.  Metro Card Club
5. MAKATI CITY Festival of Pasig:
Nickname: Walk Street of the Philippines  Itik-Itik Festival
Location: NCR Fact about Pasig:
Barangays: 33 barangays  One of the biggest business districts in

the country.
7. TAGUIG CITY
Nickname: Metro Manila Probinsyudad
 Ayala Museum
 Ayala Triangle Gardens Location: NCR
 Power Plant Mall
Festival of Makati:
 Caracol Festival
Fact about Makati:
 The Mind Museum
 Makati is the Financial Center of the  Venice Grand Canal Mall
Philippines.  Bonifacio High Street
6. PASIG CITY Festival of Taguig:
Nickname: The City of Our Affections  Santa Ana Banak Festival
Location: NCR Facts about Taguig:
Barangays: 30 barangays  The City is known for the Bonifacio

Global City
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8. MANDALUYONG CITY Festival of Pasay:
Nickname: Tiger City of the Philippines  Pasinaya Festival
Location: NCR Fact about Pasay:
Barangays: 27 barangays  Making it the third smallest political

subdivision in the National Capital
Districts: 2 districts Region and fourth in the whole
country.
 SM Megamall 10. PATEROS

 The Podium
Nickname: The Mighty Columbia
 Greenfield Weekend Market
Location: NCR
Festival of Mandaluyong:
 Lavandero Festival
Districts: 1
Fact about Mandaluyong:
 It is known for the Ortigas Center, a
commercial and business center that is  Balut Making in Aguho
also shared with the City of Pasig.  Alfombra Slippers
 Pateros Church
9. PASAY CITY
Festival of Pateros:
Nickname: The Gateway of the
Philippines  Balut Festival
Location: NCR Fact about Pateros:
Barangays: 201 barangays  Famous for its duck-raising industry

and especially for producing Balut.
11. LAS PI ÑAS
Nickname: City of Love and Progress
 The Dessert Museum
 Okada Manila Location: NCR
 SM Mall of Asia
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Districts: 2 districts Fact about Navotas:
Major Tourist Attractions:  It is known as the Commercial Fishing

Hub of the Philippines where the city
 Saint Joseph Parish has the Third Largest Fish Port in
 Yexel‟s Toy Museum Asia and the Largest in Southeast
 Mary Immaculate Parish Nature Asia.
Church
13. VALENZUELA CITY
Festival of Las Piñas:
Nickname: City of Discipline
 Water Lily Festival
Location: NCR
Fact about Las Piñas :
 Las Piñas is distinguished as one of
Metro Manila‟s fastest-growing Districts: 2 districts
communities.
12. NAVOTAS CITY
 Valenzuela City People‟s Park
Nickname: Fishing Capital of the  San Diego de Alcala Parish
Philippines  Museo Valenzuela
Location: NCR
Festival of Valenzuela:
 Bread and Flowers Festival
Fact about Valenzuela:
 Making it as the 13th most populous
 San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church city in the Philippines.
 Navotas Fish Port
 San Jose de Navotas Parish Church 14. QUEZON CITY
Festival of Navotas: Nickname: City of Status

 Pangisdaan Festival Location: NCR
Districts: 4 congressional districts
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Major Tourist Attractions: 16. PARAÑAQUE CITY
 Quezon Memorial Circle Nickname: Fashion Capital of the

 Art in Island Philippines
 Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife
Location: NCR
Center
Festival of Quezon City:
 Lechon Festival
Fact about Quezon City:
 Also known as QC. It is named after  Dampa

Manuel Louis Quezon.  Baclaran Church
 Solaire Resort and Casino
15. SAN JUAN
Festival of Parañaque:
Nickname: Heart of Metro Manila
 Feast of Sto.Nino
Location: NCR
Fact aboutParañaque :
Barangays: 21 barangays  Parañaque is the home of the
Districts: 2 districts PAGCOR Entertainment City, a
gaming and entertainment complex
Major Tourist Attractions: under development by the state owned
Philippine Amusement and Gaming
 Greenhills Shopping Center Corporation.
 Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine and
Church 17. MUNTINLUPA CITY
 Santuario del Santo Cristo Parish
Nickname: Emerald City
Festival of San Juan:
Location: NCR
 Wattah Wattah Festival
Fact about San Juan:
Districts: 2 legislative districts
 Also known for its festival called
“Basaan” for their patron Saint John Major Tourist Attractions:
the Baptist which is being held every
June 24th.  Jamboree Lake
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 St. James the Great Parish Church PHILIPPINE NATURAL RESOURCES
 River Park Festival Mall
Festival of Muntinlupa:  BODIES OF WATER
 Dinagsa Festival  The Philippines boast of many

different kinds of natural water forms,
Fact about Muntinlupa:
such as bays, rivers, lakes falls, gulfs,
 Muntinlupa is known as the location straits, and swamps. Because it is
of the National Insular Penitentiary, made up of islands, the country's
the New Bilibid Prison, where the coastline, if laid end-to-end, would
country‟s most dangerous criminals measure around 17.5 thousand
were incarcerated, as well as the kilometers.
location of Ayala Alabang Village.  The Philippines is blessed with
excellent natural harbors for ports
like Manila Bay. Other excellent
harbors with port potentials are found
in Ilocos, Pangasinan, Visayas, and
Mindanao. The three largest rivers in
the country are the Cagayan River in
Northern Luzon, the Rio Grande de
Mindanao, and the Agusan River,
also in Mindanao.
 Also noteworthy in terms of size are
the Agno, Pasig, Angat Pampanga,
and Bicol rivers in Luzon. Most
popular among tourist is the famous
underground river in Palawan. Aside
from rivers, the country also abounds
with lakes. Easily the most famous is
the heart-shaped Laguna de Bay.
 Other famous lakes are Taal in
Batangas, Sampaloc in Laguna, Buhi
and Bulusan in Bicol, Naujan in
Mindoro oriental, and Lanao and
Mainit in Mindanao. Generating
power for the Nation‟s growth are the
magnificent waterfalls that serve as
tourist attractions, as well. The biggest
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is waterfalls is the Maria Cristina  OUR LAND
Falls, it can be found in the North
Western part of Lanao province in  The Philippines‟ primary source of
Mindanao, while the most popular is livelihood is its fertile land. Rich, wide
Pagsanjan falls in Laguna, where plains suitable for farming are found
tourist came in droves. in the Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon,
South western Bicol, Panay, Negros,
 NATURAL RESOURCES Davao, Cotabato, Agusan and
Bukidnon.
 The Philippines is rich in natural  The country „s six major crops
resources. It has fertile, arable lands, are: rice, corn, sugarcane, coconut, a
diverse flora and fauna, extensive baca and tobacco. Except for rice and
coastlines, and rich mineral deposits. corn, all these products are exported,
About 30% of the land area of the along with bananas and pineapples.
country was determined be
geologically prospective by the  OUR FOREST
Philippine Mines and Geo-Sciences
Bureau. But Only 1.5% of country's  The Philippines also boasts of wide
land area is covered with mining tracts of lush, green forests. In fact,
permits. almost half of the country‟s total land
 Despite the rich natural resources of area is forested. Sixty percent or 60%
the Philippines, the government is of these forests are found in
restricting its exploitation. A logging Mindanao.
ban is imposed on many areas of the
country and only in select areas are  MINERAL RESOURCES
"sustainable logging" allowed.
However illegal logging and small-  Except for petroleum and a number of
scale illegal mining continues is many metals, mineral resources abound in
areas. In July 2012, President Benigno Philippine soil. The country‟s mineral
Aquino III ordered a stop to all deposits can be classified into metals
mining activities in all (78 areas) and non-metals. Our metal deposits
protected and eco-tourism sites. A are estimated at 21.5 billion metric
positive step in the right direction to tons, while non-metal deposits are
protect the natural resources of the
projected at 19.3 billion metric tons.
Philippines.
 Nickel ranks first in terms of deposits
and size, it is found in Surigao del
Norte, Davao, Palawan, Romblon
and Samar.
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 Iron is found in Ilocos Norte, Nueva
Ecija, Camarines Norte and
Cotabato.
 While copper in Zambales, Batangas,
Mindoro, Panay and Negros.
 Among non-metal deposits, the most
abundant are cement, lime, and
marble. Other non-metals include
asbestos, clay, guano, asphalt,
feldspar, sulfur, talc, silicon,
phosphate, and marble.
 FISHERY RESOURCES
 With its territorial waters measuring

as much as 1.67 million square
kilometers and located in the worlds
fishing center, the Philippines is
definitely rich in marine resources. Of
the 2,400 fish species found in the
country. 65 have good commercial
value.
 Other marine products
include corals, pearls, crabs and
seaweeds. Some of the countries best
salt water fishing area‟s are found in
Sintangki Island in Sulu Estancia in
Bohol, Malampaya in Palawan,
Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan, San
Miguel lake in Camarines Norte,
Bantayan Channel in Cebu, and the
seas of Quezon and Sorsogon.
 On the other hand, among our
biggest fisher water fishing areas are
Laguna de Bay, Bombon Lake in
Batangas, Bato Lake in Canmarines
Sur, Naujan Lake in Mindoro and
Mainit lake in Agusan del Norte.
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Capital: Laoag City

Nickname: Home of Great Landers/City

Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon

Major Tourist Attractions:

Take hike in Dingras

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 Pamulinawen Festival 3. LA UNION

Facts about Ilocos Norte: Capital: San Fernando City

 Grenades, gun found abandoned in Nickname: Garden Coast

Location: Northwestern Coast of Luzon Chill out at the beach

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Major Activities: Major Tourist Attractions:

Island Hopping in Hundred Islands  San Carlos Borromeo Church

Festival of Pangasinan: Visit the beaches

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 Pacita Abad, a world-renowned Capital: Ilagan City

Capital: Tuguegarao City Location: Island of Luzon

Nickname: The Premier Ybanag City Major Tourist Attractions:

Location: Northeast of Luzon Island,  Aguinaldo Shrine

Festivals of Cagayan: Facts about Isabela:

 Penablanca Town Festival  Largest province in Luzon.

Facts about Cagayan: Capital: Bayombong

 Lurung or Ludong is the most Nickname: Watershed Haven and Agro-

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 Mt. Pulag Conquer the ranging rapids of

 Fossilized or Skeletonized flower

 Aglipay Caves 1. AURORA

Nickname: Surfing Capital of the North

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