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TOPIC IV

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE CUISINE

REGION IV A: (MIMAROPA)
OVERVIEW

This module introduce the Philippine Food Culture and History of Central Philippine Cuisine.
The students will learn and appreciate the different cuisine and food specialty during regular and
special occasion of the region. Individual output of students will be submitted through online.
(Google classroom)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the topics, you should be able to:

1. Discuss briefly the History of the Region;
2. Identify the different popular/famous/traditional cuisine of the Region;
3. Explain the different food culture, eating habits, and life style of the Region; and
4. Identify the different tourism, festivals and economy in the different provinces.

CONTENT
MIMAROPA formally known as the Southwestern Tagalog Region, is an administrative region
in the Philippines. It was also formerly designated as Region IV-B until 2016. It is one of two
regions in the country having no land border with another region. Before former President Gloria
Macapagal- Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 103, s. 2002 that transfers Aurora to Region III
and then dividing further into two (CALABARZON and MIMAROPA regions). Region III and
Region IV after Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 103, s. 2002.

• is an administrative region of the Philippines. It is one of two regions of the Philippines having
no land border with another region, Eastern Visayas being the other.
• is located at the heart of the archipelago and is dubbed as the "Treasure Trove of Southern
Luzon".
• MIMAROPA is envisioned as the food basket for the country and a haven for tourism,
industry, and technology.

LANGUAGES

Calapan City is the regional center Languages Tagalog is widely spoken in the region. In the
interior of Mindoro, various languages are spoken by Mangyans. They are Iraya, Alangan,
Tawbuid, Hanunoo, Tadyawan, Buhid, and Ratagnon. Later is a Visayan language with less than
three speakers. In Romblon, there are three main languages: Romblomanon, Asi, and Onhan.
These languages belong to the Visayan language family.

PROVINCES

MINDORO

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The Seventh-Largest Island in the Philippines. It Is Located off the Coast of Luzon, and
Northeast of Palawan. The Southern Coast of Mindoro Forms the Northeastern Extreme of the
Sulu Sea. Divided into 2 Parts: Occidental Mindoro (The Marine Wonderland) And Oriental
Mindoro (The Loveliest Harbor in The Island).

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
It is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. "Home of the
Indigenous Mangyans". Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of
Mindoro. Occidental Mindoro

CLIMATE

WET PERIOD: August and September

DRY PERIOD: March and April

TOURISM

 APO REEF -which is regarded as the second largest in the world. This 34-kilometer reef
in Sablayan, which is located in Apo Island, is acclaimed as the best in Asia and as the
diving mecca of the Philippines.

 MT. IGLIT -IN SAN JOSE-is a game sanctuary for the tamaraw, a wild animal found
nowhere else in the world, bearing a resemblance to the Philippine buffalo, commonly
known as carabao.

 BUNDOK NG SUSONG DALAGA- The "Maiden's breast mountain" Mount Tagapo,

also known as Susong Dalaga mountain, is a conical peak on the lake island of Talim on
Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines. The mountain ridge is 438 m (1,437 ft)
in elevation and the highest point of Talim Island. The peak falls under the jurisdiction of
the towns of Binangonan and Cardona in Rizal province.

 WHITE ISLAND- True to its name, this island has a mile-long beach with divinely white
and powdery smooth sand that makes it an ideal site for lounging under the sun. Aside
from vacationers who go for swimming, fishing and scuba diving, the island is also a
favourite nestling ground of turtles. Turtle eggs are often found buried in the sand, and
visitors are enjoined to leave these undisturbed.

 ORIENTAL MINDORO
(Filipino: 'Silangang Mindoro', "Eastern Mindoro"; Spanish: Mindoro Oriental) is a
province of the Philippines located in the island of Mindoro under MIMAROPA region in
Luzon, about 140 km southwest of Manila. • Oriental Mindoro is composed of 14
municipalities, with one city, Calapan City serving as the provincial capital.

GEOGRAPHY
Location North-Batangas South- Semirara Caluya Islands and Antique West –Occidental
Mindoro East-Romblon.

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Oriental Mindoro -located 15 kilometers off the southwest coast of Luzon -it has a total land area
of 436,470 hectares. the province has 39 named and 89 unnamed islands and islets, leaving much
of its attractions virgin to visitors, and an untrammelled area to explore.

ECONOMY

The economy of Mindoro is largely based on agriculture. Products consist of a wide variety of
fruits, such as citrus, bananas, lanzones, rambutan, and coconuts, such cereals as rice and maize,
sugar cane, peanuts, fish, livestock, and poultry. Logging and the mining of marble and copper
also thrive. Tourism is a lucrative business as well.

CLIMATE
Oriental Mindoro has no distinct wet or dry seasons.
• Maximum rainfall- June to October.

TOURISM

 PUERTO GALERA
Puerto Galera was voted a member of the UNESCO affiliated ‘The Club of the Most
Beautiful Bays in the World. •Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas
surrounded by lush mountains. It is considered one of the most beautiful and developed
beach resort community in the country.

 TAMARAW FALLS
The 423 feet (129 m) waterfalls, situated alongside the road, is actually a series of
asymmetrical falls, leading to the grand one, dropping to a frothy waterbed below. The
cascading waterfalls is a great attraction to passers-by. Tamaraw Falls is located in Barangay
Villaflor, Puerto Galera. It can be reached in two hours by taking a jeepney bound for
Barangay Villaflor from Puerto Galera, or Calapan.

 SABANG BEACH
This area is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A cluster of nightspots
abounds in this area, which make it popular for evening socials. Cottages with entertainment
facilities stand close to each other. Low-budget accommodations are available. It is located
east of Puerto Galera, and can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by taking
a jeepney or an outrigger banca.

FESTIVALS IN MINDORO (OCCIDENTAL, ORIENTAL)

 THE KALAP FESTIVAL (Calapan – 21st March, Calapan’s other big festival is the
Kalap Festival on 21st March)
The festival is relatively new, launching in 2009 and it celebrates the founding
anniversary of Calapan as a City. The name of the festival comes from the city’s name.
There are different versions of how the city came by its name. The tagalog word ‘Kalap’
can mean both “to gather wood” or “branch (of a tree)”. Some people believe that in the
distant past it was an area where communities came together when out gathering wood.

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Others believe that the name came about because a community of people moved from
another nearby area; as a ‘branch’ of that community. In the context of the festival, Kalap
is used to mean a gathering together of the city’s history and culture in one event, falling
on the city’s founding anniversary.

 MAHALTA NA FESTIVAL (Calapan – 2nd week of November)

Mahalta Na celebrates the Founding of Oriental Mindoro and how religion, culture and
tradition are an integral to the lives of the people of Mindoro. The Festival name honors 4
of Oriental Mindoro’s key icons. Each gives the start of its name, to form the festival
name: MAngyan (tribe), Mount HALcon, TAmaraw (Buffalo), NAujan Lake.

 BASUDANI FESTIVAL, (Bansud – January)

The Basudani is a harvest thanksgiving Festival and takes place in honor of the patron
saint Santo Niño. The main celebration is a street dancing parade.

 SIPAG FESTIVAL (Roxas – January)

This festival celebrates the produce and ingenuity Roxas is most famous for Saging
(Banana) Isda (Fish) Prutas (Fruits) Palay and Gulay.

 BANANA FESTIVAL (Baco – January)

The Banana Festival is held on Baco’s Founding Day, to give thanks for the abundance of
the banana in the area. Celebrations include traditional serenades (lupakan and harana)
and the Pandangguhan; dance with lights. There is Street dancing as well as meals and
treats made with banana’s out on display for hungry festival goers.

 COCO FESTIVAL (SAN TEODORO – February)

This festival honors and celebrates San Teodoro’s most prominent product; the coconut.

 PANDANG GITAB (Calapan City – February)

The Pandang Gitab Festival is a unique festival as it takes place at night. The Pandang
Gitab honors a tradition from the island of Lubang Island, Mindoro. It has been the
official festival of Oriental Mindoro, since 2001. Pandang sa ilaw “to dance with light” is
a traditional dance honoring the practice of the wives of fishermen, who would carry oil
lamps down to the shore to meet their husbands. The Festival is alight with groups
dancing the traditional steps, in colorful costumes based on the baro’t saya, and holding
lamps or lights.

 SULYOG FESTIVAL (Bongabong – March)

The Sulyog Festival honors the two main products from the area; Banana’s “Suli” and
Coconuts “niyog”. It also honors the patron saint Joseph and features street dancing
which reflects the farming customs and traditions of the town.

 BAHAGHARI FESTIVAL (Pinamalayan – April)

This is a very colorful festival depicting the brilliance and importance of rainbows in
Pinamalayan history and culture. Rainbows represent the unity, harmony and resilience of

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the people. Activities include a colorful street dance competition, cultural and religious
presentations and a product and trade fair

 SAB’UYAN FESTIVAL (Pola – June)

The Sab’uyan Festival is held in honor of John the Baptist. A Fluvial Procession takes the
image of Saint John the Baptist back to where it was found; the sea. Many people board
the boats and throw water at each other as a blessing and good luck. Once back on dry
land the image is carried around the streets, followed by street dancers.

 PAKAPYA-AGTIKE FESTIVAL (Socorro – June)

Replicates the harvest thanksgiving rituals of the Tadyawan Mangyan Tribes. The festival
includes a street dancing competition and activities which celebrate Socorro’s abundant
crops and harvest.

 BINIRAY FESTIVAL (Bulalacao – June)

This festivals honors patron saints Peter and Paul, introduced by Panay settlers, and the
blessings from the sea. It’s an early morning start, with a flotilla of colorfully decorated
boats in Bulalacao Bay. The saint’s statues are then paraded through the streets, with local
schools taking part in street dancing displays. A parade also takes place after sunset,
finishing at the church where they are crowned amidst singing and dancing.

 DABALISTIHIT FESTIVAL (Naujan – September)

The name for this Festival comes from the various species found in the Naujan Lake;
DAlag, BAnak, BangLIS, Tilapia, HITo.
The festival includes a street dance parade, with props and costumes reflecting the various
species found in the lake.

 KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL (Victoria – September)

Known as the ‘fruit basket of Oriental Mindoro’ Victoria celebrates its abundance of
fruits, such as rambutan, lanzones and durian. Kapakyanan is a Mangyan term meaning
abundance.

 KAWAYANAN FESTIVAL (Gloria – October)

This festival celebrates the abundance of different varieties of “kawayan” (Bamboo)
grown in the area. The Festival features street dances with costumes made from bamboo
materials. A Trade Fare is also held showcasing furniture, souvenirs and other products
made from Bamboo.

 KAALDAWAN IRAYA FESTIVAL (Puerto Galera – October)

This festival celebrates the Iraya Mangyan Tribe and its unique culture. The festival
features Iraya Dances, indigenous games, songs and folktales. The highlight is the street
dance competition.

 MANGYAN FESTIVAL (Mansalay – November)

Celebrates the Mangyan’s, the idigenous tribes of Oriental Mindoro. It promotes the
highest ideals of the Hununuo and Buhid tribes, as well as the people of Mansalay.

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MARINDUQUE

During the Spanish and early American occupations, Marinduque was part of Balayan province
(now Batangas) in the 16th century, Mindoro in the 17th century, and had a brief period as an
independent province in 1901, when the Americans arrived. During the Philippine-American
war, Marinduque was the first island to have American concentration camps. Marinduque is the
site of the battle of Pulang Lupa, where 250 Filipino soldiers under colonel Maximo Abad,
defeated a smaller force of 54 American infantrymen.

Marinduque is considered the Geographical Center of the Philippine Archipelago by the Luzon
Datum of 1911, the mother of all Philippine Geodetic surveys. The province is a "heart-shaped"
island.

GEOGRAPHY

North- Tayabas Bay South- Sibuyan Sea West –Mindoro East- Quezon
It is an island province of the Philippines located in Region IV- B MIMAROPA region. its
capital is Boac. Marinduque lies between Tayabas bay to the north and Sibuyan sea to the south.
it is located south and west of Quezon, east of Mindoro, and north of Romblon

CLIMATE

Marinduque is categorized on Type III climate having rainfall more or less evenly distributed
throughout the year and no clear boundary between dry and wet seasons.

TOURISM

 PAADJAO FALLS
A 15-foot high cascading falls that nature hunter might surely enjoy. This falls formed
bathtubs downstream and you will enjoy its Jacuzzi-like effect. It is an ideal place for
picnicking or camping, a perfect get-away for the whole family.

 BELLAROCA ISLAND RESORTS and SPA

This newly opened Resort is located in an exclusive island minutes away from
Marinduque’s mainland. With Marinduque’s tranquil environment, Bellaroca Island
Resort and Spa is perfect for tourists who wish to relax and at the same time experience
luxurious amenities and services. All villas are equipped with its own private infinity pool
that look out into Sibuyan Sea. Individual golf carts are also provided. Hotel facilities
include fine dining restaurant, Piano Lounge, lap pool for swimmers and deck beds for
sun worshipers.

FESTIVALS IN MARINDUQUE

Marinduque this island province is associated with the Moriones Festival, the trademark revelry
and tourist magnet of the island. For some, Marinduque is also a reminder of a grim past when

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mining was an important industry in the island – an industry which took a toll on its environment
and locals.

 PUTONG FESTIVAL
It’s only a small part of the island culture but with no one from any class of society being
exempt to be honored with a crown of flowers (or variations thereof), and leis bestowed
upon the individual, it acts as the great island equalizer – all have equal shots at getting
his or her crown and be showered with love and wishes for good luck, health and
prosperity.

 HARING KARABAW FESTIVAL

In a farming village in Santa Cruz town, residents celebrate Epiphany or the Feast of the
Three Kings not just with three kings but with four. Unlike in other Catholic parishes that
observe the occasion with three local men dressed in a king’s garb going around the
community riding in horses, residents of Barangay Hupi celebrate a fourth king who rides
a carabao (water buffalo).

 MORIONES FESTIVAL
The Moriones Festival is a folk-religious event held annually during Holy Week on the
island of Marinduque, considered the geographical heart of the Philippines. The word
“Morion” refers to the visor of the helmet that is associated with the armor of Roman
soliders. The word “Moriones” refers to the local inhabitants who dress up in costumes
and masks of Roman soldiers during Biblical times. These costumed locals are farmers
and fishermen who engage in the street theater as a form of penitence.

For seven days, from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday, the masked and costumed
Moriones march around town scaring children and making a ruckus in a reenactment of
the search for Longinus, the Roman centurion who pierced the side of the crucified
Christ.

 KANGGA FESTIVAL
During the month of May, the agricultural town of Mogpog in Marinduque celebrates
their thanksgiving festival for their annual harvests in honor of their patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador. The aim of this festival is to pay tribute to the saint and to the farmers
who made a solemn effort on their land for numerous months. Kangga Festival was
implemented by the local government which is celebrated annually to correspond with
San Isidro Labrador’s feast day of May 13.

“Kangga” in Marinduquenian Tagalog, is a sled made of bamboo usually carried by

carabao. It is used by farmers to transport tools or harvests from their homes to the fields
or to the market

 KALUTANG FESTIVAL
A pair of percussion bars which are struck against each other at specific angles to
produce a pitch. These sticks are a part of an entire ensemble of kalutang which when
playing together produce melodies. The instrument is cut from the kwatingan tree which

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grows in Marinduque. This specimen was taken from the kalutang band of Tirso who is a
well-known kalutang player.

This is a kind of instrument indigenous to the province. The “Kulatang” consists of two
pieces of wood, graduated in size to produce different notes, with which a band of 10-12
people make music.

 KALESAYAHAN FESTIVAL
Kalesayahan is a contraction of two Tagalog words, “kalesa”, a local horse-drawn
vehicle and “kasayahan”, festivity. A festival celebrating kalesas in Gasan town during
the past decade to generate interest in this form of local transportation and to preserve the
few existing ones, has been successfully undertaken in the month of August of every year.
This is timed with the town’s celebration of its founding anniversary.

Kalesas and horses are decorated gaily with indigenous materials, carrying a young
couple dressed up in ‘Filipiniana’ attire. Photos here show samplings of the village folks
ingenuity shown in various expressions of their creativity in decorating, a community
project involving men, women and children. Winners often receive cash and livelihood
projects for their barangay, village

 GASANG-GASANG FESTIVAL
The Gasang-Gasang Festival celebrates the origins of the name “Gasan”. Sponsored by
the Gasan Culture and Arts Foundation (GASCUAF) with a certain contribution from 25
Barangays coming from their Barangay Budget, and held after the Moriones Festival, the
festival features a live dance competition where several barangays have competed in the
competition held in downtown Gasan. In 2006, however, the festival was held instead at
the open-air tiangge area of Barangay Libtangin due to objections from the mayor over
the festival being held downtown.

 BILA-BILA FESTIVAL
Boac, the capital of Marinduque is being touted as the butterfly center of the Philippines
due to the emergence of butterfly farms in the town. In order to promote the industry, the
local government created the Bila-Bila Festival in conjunction with the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception (the town’s patron saint) on December 8. On the day of the
celebration, children from various schools in the town dress up in their best butterfly
costumes for a parade that depicts the life cycle of the butterfly. Brass bands, street
dancing by costumed delegates, and colorful, decorated floats also accompany the parade,
with the image of the Immaculate Conception at the end of the procession.

ROMBLON

Romblon's early inhabitants were the Negritos from Panay and Mangyan tribes from Mindoro.
ancient wooden coffins discovered in caves of Banton island in 1936 signify a rich ancient
civilization and culture in the province before the arrival of the Spaniards.
It is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. Due to its
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nurtures various agricultural activities. Mining is also a lucrative industry in the province due to
its vast mineral resources. Romblon is the country's leading producer of high- quality marble,
comparable to that of Italy.

CLIMATE

Heaviest rainfall- September to January

Driest- March and April
Coldest- February
Warmest-May

TOURISM

 MT. GUITING-GUITING, SIBUYAN ISLAND, ROMBLON

Romblon's highest peak. It is an attraction to mountaineers and is the province's major
source of timber and metallic products. It is also abundant with wildlife, plant species,
and waterfalls.

 CANTINGAS RIVER, TACLOBO, SAN FERNANDO, ROMBLON

Known for its enchanting vistas. In its mountain are found the world's smallest bat, the
endangered wild cat or the singalong, and the hardest wood, the mancogo or iron wood.
Cantingas River Valley is known to have the second cleanest inland water in the region.

 BUSAY FALLS, PANANGCALAN, SAN FERNANDO, ROMBLON

One of the last remaining untouched falls in the Philippines.

GEOGRAPHY

Northeast- Busuanga Island, Coron Island and Culion Island • Southwest- Balabac Island • West
–Durangan Island Palawan.

It is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. it lies south of
Marinduque and Quezon, east of Mindoro, north of Aklan and Capiz, and west of Masbate.

FESTIVAL IN ROMBLON

 SAGINYOGAN FESTIVAL
The Coco-Banana Festival was initially organized and presented in 2010 town fiesta. The
presentation was participated in by the pupils from the different schools in the district of
Alcantara. The presentation was in a form of a contest. However, the 2011 Fiesta
Management thought of changing its title to Saginyogan Festival to make it common and
striking to the community people; making the title different from other municipalities in
the province having the same festival.

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 BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Biniray Festival is Romblon’s prestigious festival participated by Rombloanon every
second week of January in honor of Señor Santo Niño. It is just the same as the Sinulog
Festival of Cebu which also depicts the strong faith of the residents to Roman
Catholicism.

 TALABUKON FESTIVAL
This is a religious celebration the municipality of Looc is known for, which is held during
the 3rd week of April to honor St. Joseph and to celebrate a genie who was stated to once
save the town folks. During the town fiesta, there will be a street-dancing contest that is
participated by almost all the barangays.
Through artistic choreography, display of dancing skills, props and colorful costumes, the
replica of Talabukon and the field demonstration (re-enactment of the myth) are the
categories of the competition. When you join this festival, take note of the Tribu
Poblacion, Barangay Punta (Tribu Pontana) and Tribu Cadag-cadag. These are the 3
tribes to watch, as they always dominate the festival.

PALAWAN

Palawan (means Kapalawan in Meranau) may be traced back 22,000 years ago, as confirmed by
the discovery of bone fragments of the Tabon man in the municipality of Quezon. waves of
migrants arrived in the Philippines by way of land bridges between Borneo and Palawan.
From 220 up to 263 AD, during the period of the three kingdoms, "little, dark people" living in
Anwei province in south china were driven south by Han people. some settled in Thailand,
others went farther south to Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo. they were known as Aetas and Negritos
from whom Palawan's Batak tribe descended.

Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total
area of jurisdiction. It lies between the west philippine Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is
named after its largest island, Palawan Island measuring 450 kilometres long, and 50 kilometres
wide. In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly
Islands, located a few hundred kilometres to the west, are considered part of Palawan by the
Philippines, and is locally called the "Kalayaan Group of Islands".

In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly Islands,
located a few hundred kilometres to the west, are considered part of Palawan by the Philippines,
and is locally called the "Kalayaan Group of Islands".

GEOGRAPHY

It is an island province of the Philippines that is located in the MIMAROPA region. it is the
largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. Its capital is Puerto Princesa
City, but it is governed independently from the province.

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ECONOMY

Palawan's economy is basically agricultural. The three major crops are palay, corn and coconut.
Having natural gas reserves of approximately 30,000 trillion cubic feet, the province is the only
oil-producing province in the country.

CLIMATE
Torrential rains -July and August
Sea voyage -March to early June when the seas are calm.
Average Temp.- 31 degrees

TOURISM

 CORON REEFS -Seven enchanting lakes surrounded by craggy limestone cliffs attract
hundreds of nature lovers to this island in northern Palawan, near the town of Coron.

 TABON CAVES- Known as the ""Cradle of Philippine Civilization,"" Tabon Caves

consists of a series of chambers where anthropologists discovered the remains of crude
man and his tools. Anthropological significance came to the fore with the discovery of
the remains of the 22,000-year-old Tabon Man in one of its interiors, along with other
artifacts decades ago.

The world's longest underground river system accessible to man can be found at the St.
Paul National Park in Purto Princesa, Palawan. A world heritage site, this natural wonder
features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river that winds through a spectacular
cave before emptying out in to the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines' biggest game preserve and wildlife sanctuary of exotic African animals
and endangered endemic animals of Palawan is located on Calauit Island. it is a major
conservation showcase for wildlife habitat holding the single distinction as the first
successful wildlife translocation experiment in Asia.

World's Smallest Hoofed Mammal - South of Palawan., lies the Balabac Island, home of
the world's smallest hoofed mammal - the Philippine mouse deer. Locally known as
Pilandok (tragalus nigicans), this ruminant stands only about 40 centimeters at the
shoulder level.

Palawan is home to the seacow, known locally as dugong, a unique animal, being the
only herbivorous mammal in existence today.

 THE TUBBATAHA REEFS - It is the country's premier dive spot and is listed in the
UNESCO world heritage site. The Marine park covers 33,200 hectares and contains what
is believed to be the world's largest grouping of marine life, per unit area. Scientists

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claimed that more than 300 coral species, and at least 40 families and 379 species of fish
were recorded in the area.

FESTIVALS IN PALAWAN

From fiestas to festivals, Palawan is the place to see and do everything. And many of the Islands’
biggest events recur annually, offering a chance to experience them again and again, year after
year. Whether you’re planning a visit next week or next year, the calendar below will help you
determine which of Palawan’s annual events will be occurring during your stay—along with
more information on what each one is all about.

JANUARY
 TAREK FESTIVAL (3rd Week of January, Aborlan Town Proper)
This lively festival is observed by the indigenous Tagbanuas and Batak peoples.
Ritualistic dances are the main event, and great emphasis is placed on local priests who
attempt to commune directly with local deities during the events. For the Tagbanuas, it is
a dance ritual comprising the observance of the Pagdiwata. For the Batak tribe, it is a
form of war dance.

 ARAWEDAN (23rd – 24th of January, Port Barton, San Vicente)

Araweden is a Cuyuno word for “holding together”. The festival is a celebration of
cultural events and exposition of their tourist attractions. There is an array of activities
that gathers the community for fun and fellowship.

FEBRUARY

 LOVE AFFAIR WITH NATURE (Mangrove Reforestation)14th of February, Puerto

Princesa City)
Puerto Princesa City’s expression of love for Mother Nature is celebrated the
extraordinary way. The yearly celebration features a mangrove planting festivity in the
coastal zones to restore degraded mangrove areas. The event heightens awareness on the
ecological role of mangroves and other coastal ecosystems in the vital web of life.
Environmental quiz bees, film showing, band concert and beach games liven up the event.

MARCH

 BALAYONG FESTIVAL (Puerto Princesa Foundation Day) (4th of March, Puerto

Princesa City)
The festival commemorates the founding anniversary of the City of Puerto Princesa
highlighted by balayong tree-planting, street dancing and colorful floral parade depicting
the Palawan Cherry Blossoms from which the festival derived its name. A merry mixture
of socio-civic, cultural, historical, and sports activities are part of the run events. At the
‘Tabuan’ parade (tabuan means ‘marketplace’), farmers fisher folks, market vendors,
traders and buyers showcase the region’s agricultural prowess with a series of markets
dealing in produce and fresh-caught seafood. The week-long celebration culminates with

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the awarding ceremonies for outstanding accomplishments by notable Puerto Princesans

and the crowning of Ms. Puerto Princesa.

 KULAMBO FESTIVAL (15th – 18th of March, El Nido)

It is an annual celebration of townsfolk dressing themselves in Kulambo (mosquito net)
as they parade around the town.

 KANIYOGAN FESTIVAL (Narra Town Fiesta and Brooke’s Point Town Fiesta) (19th
of March, Narra & Brooke’s Point)
“Kaniyogan” or coconut plantations abound in this towns and has become an important
means of sustenance for its people. The festival aims to promote the diverse products
derived from the “tree of life.” The celebration also features trade fairs, cultural and
contemporary shows, sports activities and a beauty and brains pageant.

APRIL

 San Vicente Town Fiesta (1st – 5th of April, San Vicente)

 PANGALIPAY SA BAYBAY (1st week of April, Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City)

A summer extravaganza celebrated at the bay walk area, along the shores of beautiful
Puerto Princesa Bay. A whole range of activities kicks off with a parade and an
impressive fireworks display. Daily coastal clean-ups reward participants with
recreational sports activities to enjoy. A street dance exhibition, cheer dance and summer
danceslam competitions are in the line-up of fun-filled activities. Singing contests, beach
and swim wear modeling competitions, and concerts cap the exuberant celebrations.

 KAMARIKUTAN PAGDIWATA ARTS FESTIVAL (April Full Moon, Kamarikutan

Kape at Galeri, Puerto Princesa City)
Held during the week of the full moon in the month of April. The Pagdiwata Arts Festival
features varied week-long workshops in the different arts, painting in different media,
sculpture, music, dance and film. Art exhibits, art forums, and film showing fill the
afternoon, with stage performances and concerts in the evenings. The festival takes
inspiration from the Tagbanua’s Pagdiwata ritual of the thanksgiving – a thanksgiving for
a bountiful harvest of creativity. It is hosted by Kamarikutan Kape Galeri as a way of
sharing the sublimity of the arts with the community.

 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL (3rd week of April, Puerto Princesa City)

A celebration of the bounties of the seas, this gastronomic festival offers a taste of
seafood specialties Palawan is known for. Puerto Princesa restaurants prepare a mixture
of authentic Palawan seafood cuisine and delicacies, as well as other contemporary
seafood-filled culinary delights in the region. The food festival is enjoyed with cultural
shows and bundles of giveaways.

MAY

 KARAGATAN FESTIVAL (1st week of May)

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Celebrated during the month of the ocean, the festival demonstrates the synergy of man
with the vast seas and the ocean. Held every year in the fabulous beaches of the City’s
west coast, the four-day event include a coastal clean-up, boat-sailing, kite-flying, banca
race, tug-o-war, beach volleyball and football, sand sculpture, mountain to sea trekking,
mountain bike race, film showing, a grand beach party and concert, and capped by a
Weskini bikini open.

 PASINGGATAN FESTIVAL (1st – 4th of May, Taytay)

Comes from the word “singgat” meaning to shine or luster. It is a festival of events brings
out the best in people, from their talents to their personalities.

 PANALAMINAN FESTIVAL (1st – 15th of May, Roxas)

Commemorates the foundation of the municipality and coincides with the town fiesta.
Panalaminan Festival mirrors the beautiful and bountiful convergence of eco-tourism in
Northern Palawan. Roxas is also noted for silica, a mineral used in glassmaking.

 KALUGTA’N ARTS FESTIVAL (or Earth Arts Festival) El Nido

Philippines’ way of celebrating Earth Day through Coastal, Canal and Limestone Cliff
Trail clean-ups. Community leaders and residents will be participating in these events.
Even the guests in town are encouraged to join in the effort.

BATARAZA TOWN FIESTA (13th of May, Bataraza)

RIZAL TOWN FIESTA (13th of May, Rizal)
MANUNGGUL FESTIVAL (15th of May, Quezon)
An annual celebration to foster and promote unity among the town folks.

JUNE

 KALABUKAY FESTIVAL (14th – 18th of June, Dumaran)

Celebration of the founding anniversary of the municipality of Dumaran. Kalabukay is
the Cuyono word for Philippine Cockatoo or “katala,” an endangered bird species found
only in the country, most of which are in Palawan. The festival is one form of promoting
the conservation of the forests of Dumaran where one of the last remaining populations of
Kalabukay or “katala” dwells.

 MALAGNANG FESTIVAL (21st of June, San Vicente)

Municipal Foundation Day celebration. Malagnang is a Cuyono word meaning muddy,
referring to the murky soil of the town. The festival offers a glimpse of history and
celebration of unrivaled ingenuity. Festival highlights are the Saraotan sa Kalugmukan or
Sayawan sa Putikan (mud dancing), mud wrestling and clay sculpture-making.

 BARAGATAN FESTIVAL (3rd week of June)

This festival is the BIGGEST celebration in Palawan. Dubbed as BARAGATAN, from
Cuyano word “beggar” which means a convergence of people coming together from
various municipalities bringing their songs, dances and music and present all these aspect

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of life through cultural presentation, trade shows, exhibitions, float parade and street
dancing.

 FEAST OF THE FOREST (3rd week of June, Puerto Princesa City)

A festive reforestation activity where citizens of Puerto Princesa City celebrate a Feast of
the Forest, by planting thousands of different tree species in the city’s denuded forest
zones. Related activities are eco-camping, games and contests, and performances by
environmental artists. Celebrated annually at the onset of the rainy season, it is the
people’s collective performance of its environmental duties of giving back something to
Mother Earth. Tourists and other visitors are encouraged to participate.

 PISTA NG DALAMPASIGAN (24th of June, Sofronio Espanola)

Coastal clean-up and mangrove reforestation.

AGUTAYA TOWN FIESTA (24th of June, Agutaya)

AUGUST

 KASADYAAN FESTIVAL (28th of August, Coron)

Thanksgiving celebration for all blessings received in honor of its patron saint, San
Agustin. It is expressed through cultural presentations, sports events and other activities.

 PURONGITAN FESTIVAL (Cuyo)

Certainly the most unique festival held in Palawan, Soot-covered revelers perform the Ati
street dance to frenzied drumbeats while shouting Viva San Agustin in this festive
celebration which coincides with the feast of the town’s patron saint, San Agustin. There
are many compelling and picturesque moments during this festival.

TAYTAY TOWN FIESTA (27th of August, Taytay)

TARANGAYAN (28th of August, Coron)
FEAST IN HONOR OF THE PAROCHIAL PATRON, SAN AGUSTIN

SEPTEMBER

CAGAYANCILLO TOWN FIESTA (10th of September, Cagayancillo)

PASSINI KAT ABORLAN (28th of September to 1st of October, Aborlan)

A socio-cultural celebration of the feast of patron St. Therese of the Child Jesus
PANGALIPAY FESTIVAL (Patron San Miguel) (29th of September, Magsaysay)
LINAPACAN TOWN FIESTA (29th of September, Linapacan)

OCTOBER

DUMARAN TOWN FIESTA (1st of October, Dumaran)

EL NIDO TOWN FIESTA (4th of October, El Nido)
MALAMPAYA FESTIVAL (8th – 12th of October, Taytay)

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A festival where Taytaynon’s pay homage and give thanks to the sea for the abundant catch of
the year.

ANIHAN FESTIVAL (Palay Festival) (Last Week of October, Narra)

A socio-cultural celebration showcasing sights of Narra. The festival culminates with activities
of Farm Family Month Celebration.

NOVEMBER

 LIGHT A TREE FESTIVAL (Puerto Princesa City)

As the holiday season draws closer, Mendoza Park in Puerto Princesa city begins its
seasonal transformation. Workers set up decorations and install a giant Christmas tree.
The official lighting of the tree takes place on the 1st of December, after preparations are
complete.

DECEMBER

 KULAMBO FESTIVAL (1st week December, El Nido)

A mosquito net festival to drum up the campaign to eradicate malaria, participants parade
around the town dressed up in outfits made out of “kulambo” or mosquito nets.

 LIGHTING THE GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE AND CITY FIESTA (8th of December)
Puerto Princesa celebrates its Fiesta on the 8th December, the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary. Fiesta activities begin during the first week of December with the
series of religious activities. The celebrations extend towards the Christmas season laced
with nightly cultural presentation, yuletide activities topped by the lighting of the giant
Christmas tree and fireworks, as well as agro-industrial, tourism and food fairs. The
combined month-long activity is dubbed as “Pista Na, Pasko Pa”.

 PAGDIWATA RITUAL FESTIVAL (Full Moon December, Aborlan)

This event takes place during December’s full moon cycle and features a number of
traditional rituals that predate the coming of Christianity. Rites are intended to appease
local spirits, especially those associated with personal health and harvests. During this
time, locals celebrate by planting symbolic crops and organising traditional hunts.
Religious dances take place, during which time the priest gets possessed by local spirits.

 CHRISTMAS IN PALAWAN (beginning on the 15th of December)

Palawan’s Christmas-time activities are held primarily in Puerto Princesa beginning on
15th December. Yuletide events include parades, the singing of Christmas carols and the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception. These ongoing celebrations are collectively known
as Paskuhan, and the domestic airways can become quite busy as Filipino’s travel home
to spend time with their families.

BALABAC TOWN FIESTA (8th of December, Balabac)

CULION TOWN FIESTA (8th of December, Culion)
QUEZON TOWN FIESTA (8th of December, Quezon)

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ARACELI TOWN FIESTA (11th of December, Araceli)

BUSUANGA TOWN FIESTA (16th of December, Busuanga)

 PASUHAN SA KAPITOLYO (Month of December, Capitol Grounds, Puerto Princesa

City)
Initiated by the Provincial Government., it consists of various activities in joyful
anticipation of the birth of the Savior on Christmas Day and His second coming.
Paskuhan ends with the New Year countdown and fireworks display at the Provincial
Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Puerto Princesa City. The major attraction of the Paskuhan is
the giant Christmas animated display at the Capitol Park Square depicting different
themes revolving around the yuletide season.

ECONOMY

In 2007, MIMAROPA's economy surged by 9.4%, making it the fastest growing region in the
country in that year. History Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, divided Region IV
(Southern Tagalog) into Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA).
GEOGRAPHY
• North-Batangas • South- Mindoro Strait • West –west Philippine sea • East-Oriental
Occidental Mindoro - is the 17th largest province in the country and lies on the western part of
the island of Mindoro. it is located south of the province of Batangas in southern Luzon and
northwest of the Visayas. -land area: 588,350 hectares.

DELICACIES IN REGION IV B- (MIMMAROPA REGION)

ADOBONG PUGITA
It is a Filipino specialty originating from Occidental Mindoro. This adobo dish is made with
mature octopus that's cooked in a combination of vinegar and soy sauce. Other common
ingredients include garlic, onions, oil, and bay leaves for flavoring.

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GINATAANG PUSO NG SAGING

It is a traditional Filipino dish originating from Occidental Mindoro. It's made with a
combination of banana blossoms (puso ng saging), diced pork, and chili peppers cooked in
coconut sauce. Other ingredients include onions, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. 

TAMILOK

An exotic food in Palawan will most definitely broaden your culinary horizon and expand the
way you think about food. One of the most popular dishes is the Tamilok. Tamilok known as
woodworm, it’s actually a mollusk harvested from mangrove trees. It has a very long, soft and
flabby body which tastes like an oyster.

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“SUMAN NA TINTA”

A suman made from violet glutinous rice with kalamay hati a syrup made from coconut sugar
cooked in gata. Aside from that Mainduque province was proud to introduce the “TINIGANG
NA SAPSAP” which is cooked in a pinangat style.

This two delicious food are perfecly in tandem. 

EVALUATION
LABORATORY EXERCISE 3- VIDEO PRESENTATION
Instruction: Create your own video presentation of cooking. Your video presentation included of
the following:
 During Preparation
Appropriate Measurement of Ingredients
Cut of vegetables/meat/spices/herbs and etc.
 During Cooking
Procedures/steps
Equipment/tools used
 Presentation of Finished Menu
Menu well-garnished and presented
Rating/Judging

Things to remember:
 You will use the internet/YouTube as your references to making of video presentation in
cooking.
 You can create one serving of the specific main dish menu in REGION IV A-
(CENTRAL LUZON).
 Your output (video presentation) will evaluate using of rubric.

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 Your video presentation is the minimum of four minutes, a maximum of six minutes’
length.
 Your output (video presentation) will submit on time for the evaluation

RUBRIC IN VIDEO PRESENTATION OF COOKING

NAME OF STUDENT: __________________________________

POSSIBLE ACTUAL
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
POINTS POINTS
(3) (5) (7) (10)
Student did Student only Student Student shows
not showed partially showed completed of
PREPARATION
the cutting showed the completely cutting and
(Cutting and
and cutting and most of measuring of 10
measuring of
measuring of measuring of cutting and ingredients as
Ingredients)
vegetables, ingredients in measuring of needed in menu.
spices, herbs menu. ingredients.
and meat.
(3) (5) (7) (10)
Student did Student Student Student showed
not showed showed showed safe excellent safety
the steps and partially the practices and and behavior to
COOKING
procedures of steps and behavior of follow the step
(Procedures of 10
the menu. procedures of the following by step
Menu)
the menu. of the steps procedures and
and appropriate tools
procedures in and equipment’s
menu. used.
(3) (5) (7) (10)
Student Student Student Student showed
showed showed showed an an attractively
needs incorporates acceptable eye well-plated as
improvement variety of eye appealing well as garnish
and lacks appealing color, shapes used and with
PRESENTATION
creativity and shapes and and some creativity proper
(Well-presented 10
evidence of some color creativity is balance plating
of Menu)
balance and variety but displayed and is balanced with
inappropriate needs used of even eye
selection of improvement. garnish is appealing flow.
garnish or appropriate for
lack of or too food items.
much.
TOTAL 30

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
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REFERENCES

https://www.slideshare.net/SeeMeInHindsight/region-ivb-mimaropa-region
https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-food-in-mimaropa
https://www.slideshare.net/marchievillarante/mimaropa-region-4b
https://www.slideshare.net/SeeMeInHindsight/region-ivb-mimaropa-region

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