GT H P CG E O

PHILIPPINE C U LTURE &

TOURISM G EO G R A P HY

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C O L L E G E O F TO URI SM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMEN T
Objectives
: Identify major gateways or entry points in the country.
 Develop appreciation of one’s country.

 Know the political structures, and educational aspect of the province where tourist attraction
exists.
 Obtain sufficient knowledge about the different kinds of tourist destinations.
 Exhibit awareness and interest on the works of the different destinations in the Philippines.
 Acquire thorough understanding and appreciation on domestic travel.
 Understand the characteristics of various culture (cuisine, religion, tradition, festivals) of the
different provinces in the Philippines.

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(4) PROVINCES
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan

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Languages/dialects:

Bolinao, Ilokano, Pangasinense

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 Geographic Location:

The Ilocos Region is located in the

Northwestern part or Luzon.
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Capital:
Laoag City
Cities and Municipalities:
Batac City and Laoag City and 21 municipalities.
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Languages:
Ilocano, English

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HISTO
RY

• It was renowned for its gold mines and traders from Japan
and China who frequented the place to trade gold with
beads, ceramics and silk

• Inhabitants of the are believed to be of "Malay" origin.

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HISTO
RY

• June 13, 1572

Spaniards conquistadors named Juan de Salcedo and his men
landed in (what we know) Vigan and then proceeded towards
Laoag, Currimao and Badoc

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HISTO
RY

• "looc“ means sheltered coves

• named the region "Ylocos" and its people "Ylocanos"

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HISTO
RY

• 1980
The Augustinian missionaries established the Laoag
parish with St. William as its Patron Saint

• Laoag eventually became the capital of Ilocos Norte

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NATUR
AL
PAOAY LAKE NATIONAL PARK

• It has an area of 470

hectares

• Declared as National
Park under the Republic
Act 5631 on June 21,
1969.

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NATUR
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SAND DUNES OF LA PAZ

• Unique sand dunes,

locally named as
“Bantay Bimmaboy”
which are shaped like
pigs.

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MAN-
MADE
BANGUI-WIND FARM

• The construction of 15
wind turbines standing 70
meters tall became an
added attraction to
Bangui.

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MAN-
MADE
THE PATAPAT BRIDGE
• Built to connect the
last towns of
Pagudpod, Ilocos
Norte to Sta. Praxedes,
Cagayan.

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CULTUR
AL
GAMENG MUSEO ILOCOS NORTE

• Showcases the cultural

heritage of the Ilocanos and
the different ethnic tribes.

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HISTORI
CAL
CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE

• Built in 1892
• Still send out signals to
ships passing by the Cape
facing the northern portion
of the South China Sea

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HISTORIC
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TOBACCO MONOPOLY
MONUMENT

• Serves as a memorial to
the lifting of the Tobacco
Monopoly which from
1872 to 1881

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RELIGIO
US
ST. MONICA CHURCH

• Built in 1779
• Neo-classical and Baroque
architecture style is
considered to be the
biggest church in the
region.

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FESTIVA
LS
PAMULINAWEN

• Celebrated every February 10

• Feast of St. William in Laoag
City
• This festival features a floral
and dance parade.

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FESTIVA
LS
MANNALON FETSIVAL

• Celebrated in Marcos.

• “Mannalon” - Purely an
agriculture area dominated by
the farmers and framing is
their main occupation

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PRODUCTS,
DELICACIES AND
CUISINES
BAGNET & LONGGANISA
• “Bagnet” - Otherwise
known as chicharon, or
deep-fried pork meat.

• LONGGANISA
Made from a mixture of
ground pork, pork fat,
chopped Iloco garlic, Iloco
vinegar and ground pepper.
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Capital City: Vigan
City
Language: Ilocano

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Located along the western coast of Northern Luzon.
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CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES:
2 cities namely: Candon and Vigan/ 32 municipalities.
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• was called "CIUDAD FERNANDINA" in honor of King
Ferdinand
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NATUR
AL
PINSAL FALLS

• Features Angalo's footprint, the

legendary Ilocano giant.

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MAN-
MADE
PLAZA BURGOS

• Named in honor of the

Ilocano-martyr priest
Father Jose Burgos.

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MAN-
MADE
MORO WATCHTOWER

• An accredited tourism site

as declared by the
Philippine Tourism
Authority and an authentic
historical structure found in
the registry of the National
Historical Institute.
• Vanguard against
approaching pirates during
the Spanish Times.
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CULTUR
AL
NATIONAL MUSEUM-PADRE BURGOS
HOUSE

• Houses the memorabilia of

the martyr-priest Jose Burgos
as well as Ilocano artifacts
and ethnic arts of the
Tingganians.

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CULTUR
AL
BANTAY CHURCH

• Its belfry, located a few

meters away, was used as
a lookout point for
approaching enemies.

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HISTORI
CAL
TIRAD PASS

• Declared as a National Shrine

• The Balete of Tirad Pass was

led by the youngest Filipino
General, Gregorio del Pilar.

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RELIGIO
US
STA. MARIA CHURCH

• A National Landmark
• Used as a fortress during
the 1986 Revolution.

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RELIGIO
US
THE SHRINE OF SANTO CRISTO
MILAGROSO

• Statue of the Crucified

Christ.
• The feast of Santo Cristo
Milagroso or "Apo Lacay"

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CALESA
PARADE
• Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts
• It features around 100 calesas
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PAGBURN
AY
• The Ilocano clay jar
• Used for storing the suka (local vinegar), basi (local wine) and
bagoong (fish sauce).
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 Pilgrimage Center of North
Luzon
Capital City: San Fernando City
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 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
• Located in the Southwestern part of
Region 1
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 HISTORY
• It was created on March 2, 1850 by a virtue of a "Superior
Decreto"
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NATUR
AL
AGOO-DAMORTIS NATIONAL
SEASHORE PARK

• Declared as a National
Park

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NATUR
AL
WHITE SAND

• This place is secluded white

sand beach in Poro Point which
is best for SNORKLING ad
SCUBA DIVING ACTIVITIES.

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MANMA
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LA UNION BOTANICAL AND
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN

• Is a home to a collection of
beautiful plants form the
tropical Regions of the world.

(i.e. SHADE GARDEN, MEDICAL GARDEN,

SUNKEN GARKEN, CHINESE GARDEN, JAPANESE
GARDEN, EVERGREEN GARDEN, ARID GARDEN,
FRAGRANCE GARDEN, FERNERY AND PALMERY)

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MAN
MADE
CHRIST ON THE MOUNT

• Stands atop of a hill

overlooking the
beautiful town of Tubao
in La Union.

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CULTUR
AL
MUSEO DE LA UNION

• Showcase archaeological
finds in La Union during the
Spanish Time Period

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CULTUR
AL
MUSEO DE ILOKO

• The “old presidencia” of Agoo

houses artifacts.

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HISTORI
CAL
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN
SOLDIER

• Tribute to the heroism of the

soldiers who fought during
the last World War.

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HISTORIC
AL
WALLACE AIR STATION

• It was home of the 848th

Aircraft Control and Warning
Squadron which provided
logistic and administrative
support to other radar
detachments under its chain
of command.

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US
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF
NAMACPACAN

• Formerly called
Namacpacan
• Houses the miraculous image
of Our Lady of Namacpacan,
patroness of Ilocano travelers.

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RELIGIO
US
MA-CHO TEMPLE

• The temple enshrines the

image if he Virgin of Caysasay,
the patroness of the Filipino-
Chinese residents.

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FESTIVA
LS
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF
CAYSASAY

• Held every December which

also showcases Sports
activities, beauty contest and
painting contest.

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FESTIV
ALS
AGOO SEMANA SANTA

• Life-size statues depicting the

Stations of the Cross are pulled
by devotees along the
processional roads during the
Good Friday procession.

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PRODUCTS,
DELCACIES AND
CUISINES
BASI-MAKING & BLANKET-
WEAVING
• “Basi” is an Ilocano native wine
concocted from sugar cane juice and
duhat bark for coloring.

• Rayon, cotton and polyester

combination, and the "tinagudan"
are yarns used in the weaving of
blankets and other products.

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Pangasinan
Capital: Lingayen
Languages: Pangasinan, Ilokano, Bolinao, Tagalog, English

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Geographic
Location:
Occupies the northern portion of the Central Plains of Luzon

Cities and Municipalities:

Four cities namely: Alaminos, Dagupan, San Carlos and Urdaneta
and 44 municipalities

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HISTO
RY
• It was formally created as a province in 1850.

• Pangasinan means the "PLACE WHERE SALT IS MADE".

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NATUR
AL
HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL
PARK

• Over a hundred islands

and islets well known for
their natural beauty

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MAN-
MADE
CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE

• A 300 feet high promontory

at the western part of Cape
Bolinao which still sends
signals to vessels passing by
the area.

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CULTUR
AL
SISON AUDITORIUM

• The venue of Cultural Activities

at the Provincial Capitol
Compound in Lingayen.

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HISTORIC
AL
HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING
OF THE WEST CENTRAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Official headquarters of
General McArthur

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RELIGIO
US OF THE NUESTRA
SHRINE
SENORA DE MANAOAG

• Also called as "Apo Baket”

• One of the well-known church in the

Philippines.

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RELIGIO
US
CHURCH OF ST. JAMES FORTRESS

• Houses wooden statues nowadays a

rarity

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PRODUCTS,
DELICACIES,
AND CUISINES
• Shrimp and fish bagoong
• Bonoan Bangus
• salt
• bocayo, tupig (Rice cake that
is broiled in hot charcoal)
• dried fish
• putong calasiao
• fresh mangoes

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