REGION IV

REGION IV
SOUTHERN TAGALOG
BIGGEST REGION IN TERMS OF BOTH
LAND AREA AND POPULATION SIZE
IT WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO REGIONS
CALABARZON AND MIMAROPA
CALABARZON
 CALABARZON
 FORMALLY KNOWN AS SOUTHERN TAGALOG MAINLAND AND
DESIGNATED AS REGION IV-A.
 THE REGION COMPRISES FIVE PROVINCES: CAVITE, LAGUNA, BATANGAS,
RIZAL, AND QUEZON, AND ONE HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY, LUCENA.
 THE NAME OF THE REGION IS AN ACRONYM OF ITS FIVE COMPONENT
PROVINCES.
 ITS REGIONAL CENTER IS CALAMBA CITY IN LAGUNA.
 CALABARZON IS THE MOST POPULOUS REGION IN THE PHILIPPINES,
HAVING 14,414,774 INHABITANTS IN 2015.
 IT IS ALSO THE COUNTRY'S SECOND MOST DENSELY POPULATED AFTER
NCR.
MIMAROPA
 MIMAROPA
 The Southwestern Tagalog Region, officially designated as
MIMAROPA Region, it was also formerly designated as Region
IV-B until 2016.
 It is one of five regions in the country having no land border
with another region (the others being Western Visayas, Negros
Island Region, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas).
 The name is an acronym combination of its constituent
provinces: Mindoro (divided into Occidental Mindoro and
Oriental Mindoro), Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.
REGION 4A PROVINCES WITH THEIR
TOURIST SPOTS
 CAVITE
 Known as a place where significant revolutions against foreign
colonists took place.
 In the late 16th century, arriving colonizers saw an unusually
protruding land thrust into Manila Bay and realized its value as
a primary staging ground from where they could launch their
huge galleons.
 The place was then named Kawit, which means “hook”, as it
seems to resemble one and then became the most important port
that linked the colony to the outside world.
HERITAGE SITES IN CAVITE
GEN. EMILIO AGUINALDO SHRINE
GEN. EMILIO AGUINALDO SHRINE

 This is Aguinaldo’s ancestral home where the general

proclaimed Philippine Independence from Spain on the 12th of
June 1898.
 . It was also here where the national flag, which was made by
Marcella Agoncillo in Hong Kong, was first hoisted officially and
where the national anthem composed by Julian Felipe was first
played.
CORREGIDOR ISLAND
CORREGIDOR ISLAND

 This is the largest of the five islands that guard the entrance of Manila Bay.
 Originally, this tadpole-shaped island was a mere fishing village with a
lighthouse and signal station to guide all ships that entered and left the bay.
It was here that American colonizers built full-scale fortifications that are
complete with long-range anti-aircraft guns, tractor guns, underground
command center and a hospital for injured soldiers.
 During the last Pacific War, the island became a vital combat zone
between the Allies and the Japanese Imperial Army, and was the last
stronghold that fell in the hands of the enemy.
 Today, it is a favorite tour destination with memorials to peace and to the
soldiers who died in the war standing side-by-side silent cannons and
rusting artillery.
ANDRES BONIFACIO HOUSE
ANDRES BONIFACIO HOUSE

 This ancestral house was once the residence of Andres

Bonifacio, the founder of the secret revolutionary society,
Katipunan, and one of Philippine Revolution’s architects.
 Though the house is renovated many times, its original Spanish-
style design, with a facade of red bricks and adobe, still remains.
BATTLE OF BINAKAYAN MONUMENT
BATTLE OF BINAKAYAN MONUMENT

 This is the site of a fierce battle between Filipino and

Spanish soldiers that took place on the 9th of November
1896, which lasted three days.
 This site depicts a shining moment of the struggle of
Filipinos for independence.
THIRTEEN (XLLL) MARTYRS CENTENNIAL
PLAZA
THIRTEEN (XLLL) MARTYRS CENTENNIAL PLAZA

 This was built in 1906 to honor the revered martyrs of

Cavite and today still holds the remains of six of these
martyrs.
 With the help of the Department of Tourism this former
monument was transformed into a centennial plaza when it
celebrated its 100th-year anniversary.
ECOTOURISM SPOTS IN CAVITE
TAGAYTAY RIDGE
TAGAYTAY RIDGE

 Tagaytay Ridge is a highland area in Tagaytay where Palance in

the Sky (now called as People’s Park in the Sky) is located.
 It is a rest house of a former Philippine President Ferdinand
Marcos. Tagaytay Ridge will offer you a majestic view to the
smallest volcano in the Philippines, Taal Volcano.
 Since Taal Volcano is situated in Taal Lake, it will surely give you
breath taking scenery. This is also a perfect romantic spot for
weddings. There are tours to Tagaytag Ridge that costs around
$100.
CABAG CAVE
CABAG CAVE

 If you love spelunking, one of the natural tourist spots in

Cavite is Cabag Cave. Out of the 3 caves in Cavite, Cabag
Cave is the most popular one which water falls at the mouth
of the cave forming a small pool.
 The lush greenery Cabag Cave has a 50-meter underground
river that runs inward located in Maragondon, Cavite.
PICO DE LORO
PICO DE LORO

 Pico de Loro also called as “Parrot’s Peak”, is one of the

amazing natural attractions in Cavite where its stands like a
firm stone tower.
 This is a luring destination in Cavite to mountain climbers
which the peak is considered as the highest point of Cavite.
 Climbing its steep slope is not easy especially to the new
mountain climbers.
MALIBICLIBIC FALLS
MALIBICLIBIC FALLS

 This falls is not too popular but those who have been to the
place cannot believe that such an amazing place rest in the
picturesque province of Cavite.
 Malibiclibic falls is appropriate for swimming so for
travelers who want to take a dip, bring your swimwear and
enjoy the water.
 Visitors who travel in groups may also find it pleasing
because the place also offers a campsite wherein tents may
be set up.
BALITE FALLS
BALITE FALLS

 Going to Balite Falls will take you about 2 hours if you come
from Manila. This natural attraction found in Amadeo has two
falls that travelers can visit.
 One of the falls has strong clear water. The second falls, on the
other hand, uses bamboo tubes and pipes to manage the water
flow.
 Both children and adults may enjoy a day of swimming on the
two falls. Balite Falls may be reached by taking a bus in Baclaran
and one jeepney ride once you are in Banay-Banay.
EDUCATIONAL SPOTS IN CAVITE
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

 Cavite State University, commonly known as CvSU, is a

government-funded university in the province of Cavite.
Initially established as an intermediate school by the Thomasites,
a group of American teachers brought by the United States
during the early part of the American colonial period, the school
has grown into a college known as the Don Severino
Agricultural College (DSAC) until it finally became a university
on January 22, 1998 when it was renamed as Cavite State
University.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 NCST (Filipino: Pambansang Kolehiyo ng Agham at

Teknolohiya English: National College of Science and
Technology) is a Tertiary School/Private College in the
Philippines, The campus is located along the stretch of
Emilio Aguinaldo Highway and near the Congressional
Avenue East in the university town of Dasmariñas.
FAR EASTERN COLLEGE – SILANG
FAR EASTERN COLLEGE – SILANG

 Far Eastern College – Silang (also known as FEU Cavite) is a

private college in Silang, Cavite, a municipality 43 kilometers
south of Manila in the Philippines. Established in 2009, the
college offers programs in Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant
Management, Psychology, Information Technology, Education,
Accountancy, Marketing and Financial Management . It operates
under the supervision of the Far Eastern University in Manila.
PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

 The Philippine Christian University or simply referred to as PCU

is a private university for both boys and girls along Taft Avenue,
Manila. It was founded in 1946 through the initiatives of the
Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines.
Originally named as Manila Union University, it was renamed as
Philippine Christian College (PCC). In 1976, the PCC acquired
university status.
SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE–RECOLETOS
DE CAVITE
SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE–RECOLETOS DE CAVITE

 San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Cavite, Inc. is a Roman

Catholic school and college located in Cavite City in the
Philippines. It was founded in 1966 as an all-boys institution,
but became co-educational in 1986. In addition to the college
and the Graduate School, it has pre-school, grade school, junior
high school and senior high school divisions.
PILGRIMAGE/RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN
CAVITE
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH

 St. Mary Magdalene Church is the oldest church in Cavite. It

had been the witness to more than decades of war for
freedom. The church was built in the 1620s when
Catholicism started to spread and was then constructed on
1639 using seashells, thick mud, and cement. It was even
badly destroyed when Spaniards attacked Kawit with
cannon balls.
BELFRY OF RECOLETOS CHURCH
BELFRY OF RECOLETOS CHURCH

 Because of the vagaries of time and war, not one of the

eight churches in the walled city remains today. However,
the belfry of the Recoletos still stands as silent witness to the
piousness of the early Caviteños.
IMUS CATHEDRAL
IMUS CATHEDRAL

 Imus Cathedral is one of the historical churches in the

Philippines. The ceiling, structure and precious relics are
proof of its historic significance.
 Cathedral of Our Lady of Pillar popularly called as Imus
Cathedral is a perfect spot in Cavite especially when it is
October 12.
 The reason is that Our Lady of the Pillar and Saint John the
Baptist are the patron saints in Imus City which they
celebrate their fiesta every October 12.
SILANG CATHOLIC CHURCH
SILANG CATHOLIC CHURCH

 Silang Catholic Church is large and the altar has intricate

designs. There are numerous statues of Christ, Mary, and the
saints of the Catholic Church ensconced within the altars'
multi- level wooden platforms with stylized carvings.
 Legend goes that the church simply miraculously appeared
overnight during the Spanish times. Others claim that it was
created through forced labor instituted by the Spanish
colonizers. The church was said to have been constructed in
1585.
MARAGONDON CATHOLIC CHURCH
MARAGONDON CATHOLIC CHURCH

 Maragondon Catholic Church Of 17th century vintage, the

Marigondon Catholic Church was built by the Dominican
friars.
 It has a large convent made of different antique woods and
bricks.
 The wooden altar, pulpit and main portal are finely crafted.
One of the mainattractions is the tower which in the olden
times, served as a lookout for signs of enemy intruction.
LAGUNA
 The Resort Province of the Philippines, is a haven of fresh and
pristine bodies of water such as hot springs, lakes, and
waterfalls.
 Laguna is not only endowed with natural wonders.
 The province got its name from the Spanish word "lago", which
means lake or lagoon.
 It also plays an important role in the country's history as the
birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero.
HERITAGE SITES IN LAGUNA
RIZAL SHRINE
RIZAL SHRINE

 For guests who would want to see how the local hero who
would soon be the face of the one peso coin spent his formation
years at home, the Jose Rizal Shrine in Calamba Laguna is a
must-stop.
 The Rizal Shrine is one of the most frequented historical and
Laguna tourist spots with approximately 270,000 tourists
visiting the shrine annually.
 If one would like to see how the local hero was molded to
become who he eventually was, the Rizal Shrine should be one
of the places to visit.
HOMMA – YAMASHITA SHRINE, LOS
BAÑOS
HOMMA – YAMASHITA SHRINE, LOS BAÑOS

 In quick succession, the College of Agriculture becomes a Japanese

camp for prisoners of war, an internment camp for allied nationals, a
target of Kempetai punitive measures, and the headquarters of a
secret organization of guerillas. After the dramatic rescue of the
Americans internees by Filipino guerillas and U.S. paratroopers on
February 23, 1945, the entire campus was sacked by the Japanese
and razed to the ground. Only Baker Hall, the armory – gymnasium,
remained standing amidst the rubble. Shortly after the war, Generals
Masaharu Homma and Tomoyuki Yamashita, the commanders at the
time of the Bataan Death March, were executed in April 1946. They
were both tried for their war crimes and executed near the Economic
Garden.
NAGCARLAN UNDERGROUND CEMETERY
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
NAGCARLAN UNDERGROUND CEMETERY
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
 Built in 18th century by the Franciscan Missionaries, the
underground cemetery is a circular wall structure. At the
crypt of the cemetery, according to history, is where the
Katipuneros plotted against Spanish rule.
THE BATTLE OF MABITAC MURAL,
MABITAC
THE BATTLE OF MABITAC MURAL, MABITAC

 The Battle of Mabitac is considered to be one of the first

successful battles fought against the American Regime
during the Filipino-American War that happened on
September 17, 1900.
 In the said encounter, the Filipino Forces headed by General
Juan Cailles killed the US Commanding General Cheatam.
SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE
GUADALUPE
SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

 Founded in 1687. It is originallly chapel of bamboo and nipa.

Reconstructed in 1960 with deep affection by the town postas
(able-bodied men rendering the annual polo of forced labor)
under the direction of Miguel Guanco and Alcuacil Mayor
Alfonso Garcia.
 Improved in 1853 by Fr. Joaquin de Coria, a talented priest-
engineer designed and built the high belfry and the gorgeous
cupola, with the Pagsanjeños supplying the labor, materials and
funds. The Church was damaged during the World War II.
ECOTOURISM SPOTS IN LAGUNA
CROCODILE LAKE
CROCODILE LAKE

 The Crocodile Lake is a small crater lake situated on the

edge of Laguna de Bay, which is shaped like crocodile. The
natural lake formation is unique as it is a lake within a lake.
MOUNT MAKILING
MOUNT MAKILING

 A visit to Mount Makiling presents you with various travel and

nature activities.
 The majestic mountain got its moniker from a mystical dweller
and protector—Maria Makiling and is in fact, an inactive
volcano.
 Nature enthusiasts and trekking aficionados alike will especially
enjoy the mountain’s terrain which is perfect for hiking,
trekking, camping, mountain biking and bird watching.
PAGSANJAN FALLS
PAGSANJAN FALLS

 Explore some of the natural wonders found in Laguna City and

start with their most famous natural attraction, the Pagsanjan
Falls.
 Pagsanjan, Laguna is the jump off point to the falls. For travelers
seeking to visit the falls, you may rent a small boat which would
take you to the falls or “shoot the rapids”.
 Before reaching the falls, you get to experience a scenic boat
ride by the skilled and accredited boatmen and cruise around
Magdapio River before reaching the main falls.
JAPANESE GARDEN
JAPANESE GARDEN

 For history buffs and connoisseurs, a trip to Laguna’s Japanese

Garden should be included in their itinerary. The garden is
located in Lake Caliraya in Cavinti, Laguna.
 The place is built to serve as a memorial park made by the
Japanese government in the 1970s to commemorate the
Japanese soldiers who perished during the Second World War.
 Apart from taking leisurely strolls among the gardens, gulaests
and tourists can bask in the beautiful scenery of Lake Caliraya
and the Sierra Madre mountain range.
LAKE CALIRAYA
LAKE CALIRAYA

 Lake Caliraya is a man-made lake situated in the

municipalities of Lumban, Cavinti, and Kalayaan in Laguna
province, Philippines. Created in 1939, the lake has
developed as a popular spot for water sports and outdoor
recreation including fishing.
EDUCATIONAL SPOTS IN LAGUNA
CITY COLLEGE OF CALAMBA
CITY COLLEGE OF CALAMBA

 The City College of Calamba (CCC) is a non-sectarian,

public institution of higher learning located in Burgos St.,
Barangay 7 (Población), Calamba City.
 It was established in 2006.
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE OF LAGUNA
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE OF LAGUNA

 Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL) is an autonomous

college in Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines, formerly known as
Biñan College.
 SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25,
1975. Luisa Limaco-De Leon provided the idea of building the
school, Pura Limaco financed the school's operations, while
Milagros Limaco, a teacher, was later elected as the chairman of
the board and director of the school. The school was named
after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist.
ASIAN COMPUTER COLLEGE
ASIAN COMPUTER COLLEGE

 Asian Computer College is a private, non-sectarian

institution of higher learning with two campuses in
Calamba City in the Philippines.
 It was founded in 2000 as technical school offering short
computer courses with basic education.
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
 The University of the Philippines Los Baños College of
Agriculture and Food Science (also referred to as UPLB CAFS) is
one of the 11 degree-granting units of the University of the
Philippines Los Baños. Founded in 1909 as the University of the
Philippines College of Agriculture, it is the oldest constituent of
UPLB, and is one of the four founding units of the university
upon its establishment in 1972.
DE LA SALLE CANLUBANG
DE LA SALLE CANLUBANG

 De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC), currently known as De La Salle

University Science and Technology Complex (DLSU-STC), was a
member institution of De La Salle Philippines, located in Biñan
City, Laguna, Philippines right across the Laguna Technopark
district, where a portion of the campus is also within Santa Rosa
City.
 The campus, which was established on 2003, was built on 55
hectares of prime property, donated by the family of the late
National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin (DLSU HS
1947). Access to the campus is via the South Luzon Expressway
off the Santa Rosa exit to Tagaytay City.
PILGRIMAGE/RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN
LAGUNA
ST. FRANCIS BY THE SEA
ST. FRANCIS BY THE SEA

 St. Francis by the Sea is listed in the Guinness Book of World

Records as the second smallest cathedral in the world.
 The cathedral was built in 1933 with rubble salvaged from the
1933 Long Beach earthquake, and has a total of 42 seats.
 The National Sick Cell Sets Museum (Last Rites) is housed in the
choir loft.
THE SAINT PAUL THE FIRST HERMIT
CATHEDRAL IN SAN PABLO CITY
THE SAINT PAUL THE FIRST HERMIT CATHEDRAL IN
SAN PABLO CITY
 One of the best choices to start off one’s visit is in San Pablo
City, Laguna. The city, which is said to be one of the oldest cities
in the country, is also called the City of the Seven Lakes. The city
also houses the Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral, where the
seat of the Bishop of the San Pablo Diocese is located. The
church is several centuries old, with the original church
constructed in 1586. In 1714, groundbreaking for the
construction of the stone church was done and the building was
completed in 1721. According to the classification of church
architecture, the San Pablo church is considered to be
Romanesque in style. It has also been declared as a Cultural
Heritage monument.
SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA PARISH
CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA PARISH CHURCH

 The Church of Pila also known as the San Antonio de Padua

Parish Church designated as the Diocesan Shrine of San Antonio
de Padua (Filipino: Pandiyosesis na Dambana ni San Antonio de
Padua) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo is a church
dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua in the Philippines in 1578
and the first Antonine parish church in the Philippines in 1581
and probably in Asia. In 1606 the Franciscans set up the second
printing press of the Philippines under the supervision of Tomás
Pinpín and Domingo Loag. Its titular is St. Anthony of Padua,
whose feast is celebrated every June 13. As of 2015 the parish
priest was Father Edwin D. Lusterio.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
CHURCH
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CHURCH

 The Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Filipino: Simbahan

ng Parokya ng Immaculada Concepcion) is the oldest Roman
Catholic church in the municipality of Los Baños, Laguna,
Philippines. Its titular is the Nuestra Señora del Aguas Santas
(also Immaculate Conception) and its feast is celebrated every
December 8. The current parish priest is Father Zaldy Fortuno.
ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA PARISH
CHURCH
ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA PARISH CHURCH

 The St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng

Parokya ni San Pedro Alcantara), designated as the Diocesan
Shrine of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba, is a
Roman Catholic church in Pakil, Laguna, Philippines. It
enshrines the Our Lady of Turumba painting. The current
parish priest is Reverend Father Mario P. Rivera.
BATANGAS
 Spanish missionaries first set foot in Batangas City in 1572.
 The settlement was founded in 1581 and named “Batangan” because of the
numerous big logs that abounded the Calumpang River.
 The logs were called “batang” by the natives who settled near the river and
called the settlement “Batangan”.
 This name was modified and became Batangas in 1601.
 Don Agustin Casilao was appointed as the first Gobernadorcillo. Since
1754, the city has been the capital and administrative center of the
province.
 Batangas became a city in 1969 through Republic Act. No. 5495.
HERITAGE SITES IN BATANGAS
MABINI SHRINE
 The Shrine houses the remains and personal belongings of the
late revolutionary hero and "Brains of the Katipunan,"
Apolinario Mabini. Mabini is known as the "Sublime Paralytic"
who, despite his physical handicap, fired nationalism in the
Filipinos and urged them to unite, with the sheer power of his
writings. He wrote fiery articles against Spanish atrocities in
revolutionary papers. His wrtings and memorabilia are kept
here. His tomb lies at the middle of the site where a replica of
the house where he was born also stands.
CASA DE SEGUNDA KATIGBAK
 The ancestral home of prominent Batangas family, the Casa is a
typical "Bahay na Bato". It is Spanish Colonial yet tropical in
ambiance.
 It was named after Segunda Katigbak, reputed to be the first love
of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. Casa segunda
is declared by the National Historical Commission as a heritage
house for having harbored generations of artists, poets and
persons of learning and distinction.
MARCELA N. AGONCILLO HISTORICAL LANDMARK
(NATIONAL LANDMARK)
 The birthplace of Marcela N. Agoncillo who was known as the
marker of the first official Filipino Flag during the Philippine
revolution against the Spanish authorities.
 The different flags of the revolution are also prominently
displayed.
PUNTA DE SANTIAGO LIGHTHOUSE
 Built in 1890, it is one of the earliest lighthouses that still
function up to this date.
 Since it was constructed, no running ship has ever ran
aground.
CASA VILLAVICENCIO
CASA VILLAVICENCIO

 The Casa Villavicencio or Casa V is an old Spanish Colonial Era

house in Taal, Batangas, Philippines. Built in 1850, the house
was given to Don Eulalio Villavicencio upon the death of his
parents. In 1919, Governor General Francis B. Harrison slept in
the house as a guest of Sen. Vicente Ilustre, son-in-law of Doña
Gliceria, to inaugurate the electric plant in Taal.
ECOTOURISM SPOTS IN BATANGAS
TAAL VOLCANO
TAAL VOLCANO

 Taal Volcano is one of the most visited tourist spots in Batangas.

Standing 311+ meters above sea level, it is considered as the
smallest active volcano in the Philippines located within a lake,
Taal Lake.
 Inside the volcano there is another lake, Taal Crater Lake. This
interesting feature makes a really picturesque view.
 Visitors can ride a boat to reach the foot of the volcano and from
there one can either trek or ride a horse to reach the top.
 It is not advisable though to swim in the Taal Crater Lake.
FORTUNE ISLAND
FORTUNE ISLAND

 Fortune Island is one of the beautiful places to visit in Batangas

famous for its crumbling pillars called the “Acropolis” from the
Acropolis of Athens in Greece. It was once a private luxury
island resort but it is now an abandoned one due to lack of
freshwater source and prone to typhoons. If you are expecting a
white sand beach and good facilities, for family outings, this is
not your ideal destination. But for group of friends who loves
camping, snorkeling and cliff diving, this can be your ideal
destination. Aside from that, take photography to goddess level
as the imitation of ancient pillars of Greece makes a beautiful
backdrop.
MASASA BEACH
MASASA BEACH

 Masasa Beach is one of the best tourist spots in Batangas where

it boasts its clear waters and serene environment. It is a long
stretch of fine sand beach and is not being developed, no luxury
accommodations or restaurants.
 This is the best destination if you just want to have awesome
bonding with friends. One can either rent a kubo or pitch a
tent. Beautiful corals and turtles can also be sighted. Masasa
Beach is an ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling and
camping.
SOMBRERO ISLAND
SOMBRERO ISLAND

 Sombrero Island is a small unspoiled island in Batangas. It is

called sombrero (“hat” in English) because it looks like a hat
from afar. It has a beautiful pristine beach where some parts are
rocky and some are good for swimming.
 One can also see beautiful corals and fishes. The island has big
rock formations so most people do rock climbing to have a better
view. There are no good accommodation but only nipa huts.
 It is a quiet, small but beautiful island perfect for swimming
away from the crowed cities.
LAIYA BEACH
LAIYA BEACH

 Laiya Beach is one of the best destination in Batangas especially

for luxury travelers.
 It is very long stretch of white sand beach that has around 44
amenities including beach front resorts. Visitors say it could be
the next Boracay in the Philippines other would say it is the next
tourism hub in Luzon.
 So if you are looking for a beach destination with comfortable or
luxury facilities, Laiya Beach is your ideal destination.
ANILAO DIVE SITES
ANILAO DIVE SITES

 Anilao is a Marine Protected Sanctuary in Batangas which is being

dubbed as the birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines.
 There are around 50 dive sites in Anilao, that’s a variety of dive
sites to choose from starters to professional divers. Visitors can
witness beautiful corals and variety of marine life. Most of the
resorts in Anilao can provide a diving package for first timer or
beginner divers.
 The best time to go diving in Anilao is during April and May
where most of the days the weather conditions are good which
gives good visibility underwater.
EDUCATIONAL SPOTS IN BATANGAS
ESCUELA PIA
JOSE P. LAUREL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY APOLINARIO R.
APACIBLE SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
DE LA SALLE LIPA
LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES
UNIVERSITY–BATANGAS
PILGRIMAGE/RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN
BATANGAS
MINOR BASILICA OF SAINT MARTIN
ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF OUR LADY
OF CAYSASAY
SAN SEBASTIAN CATHEDRAL, LIPA CITY
MT. CARMEL CHAPEL, LIPA CITY
SAN RAFAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH,
CALACA
RIZAL
 The province of Rizal was originally composed of 26 towns.
 The territory began with the organization of the provinces of
Tondo and La Laguna during the Spanish administration.
 Some of the towns like Pasig, Parañaque, Taytay and Cainta
were already thriving.
 Tagalog settlements which carried on trade with the Chinese
and Arab traders long before the Spanish conquest.
HERITAGE SITES IN RIZAL
LA COMMANDANCIA DE MORONG
VICENTE MANANSALA SHRINE
PETROGLYPHS
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PEACE AND
GOOD VOYAGE
MYSTICAL CAVE
ECOTOURISM SPOTS IN RIZAL
DARANAK/BATLAG FALLS
CALINAWAN CAVE
HINULUGANG TAKTAK
TALIM ISLAND
PILILLA WIND FARM
EDUCATIONAL SPOTS IN RIZAL
ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC.
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF
MANILA
LA SALLE COLLEGE ANTIPOLO
SIENA COLLEGE OF TAYTAY
RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN RIZAL
BOSO-BOSO RUIN CHURCH
SAINT ILDEFONSO CHURCH
QUEZON
 Formerly known as Tayabas, was explored by the Spaniards in
1571 and 1572 when Juan de Salcedo visited and explored
upon the order of the first Spanish Governor General of the
Philippines, Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.
 They passed through the central portion of Tayabas in his
march across Laguna Province to Paracale. The following years,
Salcedo led his famous expeditions around the northern coast of
Luzon. He visited the "CONTRACOSTA" towns of Casiguran,
Baler and Infanta.
QUEZON
 In 1574, Father Diego de Oropesa, who found a group of native
barangays with their own culture and government, founded the
municipality of Gumaca, then called Bumaka.
 The territory which now constitutes the province of Tayabas
was at one time under the jurisdiction of various provinces. The
southern and central portions, for example, were in 1585 under
the jurisdiction of the province of Bonbon, sometimes called
Balayan (now Batangas). the northern portion was divided
between Laguna and Nueva Ecija, while the other portion was
divided into the provinces of Mindoro, Marinduque and
Camarines.
HERITAGE SITES IN QUEZON
MALAGUNLONG BRIDGE
KUTANG SAN DIEGO (SPANISH FORT)
CLARO M. RECTO SHRINE
TIAONG, QUEZON
ISKONG BANTAY WATCHTOWER
ATIMONAN TOWN PROPER, QUEZON
CENTURY-OLD BELLS (CATHOLIC CHURCH
COMPOUND), GUINAYANGAN, QUEZON
ECOTOURISM SPOTS IN QUEZON
PAGBILAO GRANDE
TIKUB LAKE
PUTING BUHANGIN BEACH
MAMALA
LAMON BAY
EDUCATIONAL SPOTS IN QUEZON
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
MARYHILL COLLEGE
ENVERGA UNIVERSITY
QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY
PILGRIMAGE/RELIGIOUS SPOTS IN
QUEZON
LUCBAN CHURCH
TAYABAS BASILICA
SANTO DOMINGO CHURCH
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
CHURCH
SANTUARIO DE SAN PEDRO BAUTISTA