WELCOME TO ILOCOS REGION, Grenades, gun found abandoned in

PHILIPPINES Ilocos Norte--- A goat herder finds the

gun and grenades inside a sack at Laoa
Bridge in Barangay Laoa, Paoay.
ILOCOS REGION Naragsak nga idadanon ILOCOS SUR!
Region 1, also known as the Ilocos Capital: Vigan City
Region, is located in the northwest of
Nickname: The Heritage of the
Luzon. It borders to the east regions of
Philippines
Cordillera Administrative Region and
Cagayan Valley, and to the south of the Location: Northwestern Coast of Luzon
Central Luzon. Located on it’s west is Island
the South China Sea.The Region is Major Tourist Attraction
composed of four provinces namely:
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and •Calle Crisologo
Pangasinan. •Bantay Church Bell Tower
•Vigan Cathedral
Naragsak nga idadanon ILOCOS 3 Major Activities
NORTE!
•Climb the winding staircase up to the
Capital: Laoag City top of the Bantay Bell Tower
Nickname: Home of Great Leaders/City •Take a bite of the Famous Empanada
of My Dreams
•Hunt for the antiques and furniture
Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon
Island Major Festival of Ilocos Sur

Major Tourist Attractions  LONGGANISA FESTIVAL

•PAGUDPOD BEACH Recent News/Facts about Ilocos Sur

•ST. AGUSTINE CHURCH OF PAOAY  Restored Casino House reopens

in Candon, Ilocos Sur
•PATAPAT VIADUCT
Major Activities
Naragsak nga idadanon
•Take a hike in Dingras
La Union!
•Climb up to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Capital: San Fernando City
•Go Sand boarding and ride a 4x4 at the
sand dunes Nickname: Garden Coast

Major Festival of Ilocos Norte Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon

Island
 PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL
Major Tourist Attractions
Recent News/Facts about Ilocos Norte
•Baluarte Watch Tower •Explore Caves of the Enchanted Cave
in Bolinao
•Ma-Cho Temple
Major Festival
•Christ Redeemer Statue
 Bangus Festival
Major Activities
Recent News/Facts about Pangasinan
•Chill out at the beach
July 30, 2019, Pangasinan experienced
•Surfing
moderate to heavy rain caused by the
•Cliff-jumpingMajor Activities Southwest monsoon or Hanging
Habagat by PAGASA.
Major Festival of La Union
 DINENGDENG FESTIVAL
Region 2:
Recent News/Facts about La Union Cagayan Valley
“La Union Trade Center Re-Launched”- Batanes
July 29, 2019 at San Francisco City  Is an archipelagic province in the
Once again, the doors of the La Union Philippines situated in
Trade Center, strategically located at the Cagayan Valley Region.
heart of San Fernando will now open to  It is northernmost province in the
both tourists and consumers looking for country, and also the
locally-produced items.In re-launching smallest, both in population and land
ceremony, The Department of Trade area.
and Industry and City Officials as well
 Its capital is Basco located on the
as entrepreneurs from micro, small, and
island of Batan.
medium enterprises were all excited for
 Its Population in 2015 census is
the re-opening of the 29-year-old Trade
17,246.
Center.
Major activities
Galikayo Pangasinan Capital: Lingayen
 Visit the Beaches
Nickname: Most Romantic Place in the  Walk around: Get to know the Ivatan
Philippines people, their history and culture
 See the traditional stone houses
Location: Western Area of the Island of
Luzon FACT Pacita Abad, a world-renowned
painter and a certified pride of Batanes.
Major Tourist Attraction
Attractions
•Hundred Islands San Carlos Borromeo Church
• Also known as Mahatao Church, is a
•Sky Plaza
Roman Catholic church located in
•Patar Beach Resort Mahatao,
Batan Island, Batanes Philippines.
Major Activities • The church’s titular is Saint Charles
•Island Hopping in Hundred Islands Borromeo whose feast is celebrated
every
•Zipline over the Water in Virgin Islands November 4.
• Its beauty and excellent state of Kanan Nu Kumavahayan or the Unity
preservation made it a National Cultural Lunch, a government
Treasure by funded celebration for everyone
the National Museum of the Philippines
on July 31, 2001.
Kulay Festival
The Oldest Stone House of Dakay • In Ivatan, Kulay means anything dried.
• Situated in the small town of San Jose In Batanes, local produced dried
De Ivana in Batan Island, Batanes. products such
• This traditional structure is considered as onions, garlic, fish, rice and corn.
as a heritage treasure of Batanes. • The 5 day celebration aims to promote
• This particular stone structure cannot the preserved rich cultural heritage of
Batanes
be found anywhere else in the
and introduce there local manufactured
Philippines.
food products to local and international
• The House of Dakay is recognize as a tourist
World heritage building by the United visiting there province.
Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization or simply known as Palu-palo Festival
UNESCO. • This is a cultural presentation of the
municipality of Basco, Batanes,
Basco Lighthouse
showcasing their ethnic
• Is a lighthouse in the town of Basco in group’s rugged yet storied existence.
Batanes, the northernmost province in • Palu-palo means sticks or arnis that
the where used by the native Ivatans to fight
Philippines. the forces of
• Located in Naidi Hills in barangay San the colonizers such as Spaniards and
Antonio, the lush green hills in the open the Dutch.
sea • The natives wear the traditional suit
provide a beautiful backdrop for the made of indigenous materials from the
Lighthouse. bark of the trees
which were flattened.
festival
Cagayan
Bayanihan or Payuhuan Festival  Is a province of the Philippines in the
• In the Ivatan language, “payuhan” Cagayan Valley
stands for cooperation which is truly Region in the northeast of Luzon Island,
evident in this 5-day and includes the
event every June. Babuyan Islands in the north.
• In this event, a province-wide  The province borders Ilocos Norte and
procession is done to recall the route of Apayao to the west,
evangelization. and Kalinga and Isabela to the south.
• Communities and school conducts the  Its capital is the City of Tuguegarao,
Ivatan Olympics to pay tribute to their the Premier Ybanag
native game. City.
• Another highlight of this fiesta is the
Major activities of Tuguegarao and is considered as one
 White water rafting of the largest churches in the Cagayan
 Baggao cave and water system Valley.
 Cagayan north costal municipalities • A historical marker bearing a brief
FACT Lurung or Ludong is the most history of the church was installed in
expensive fish in the Philippines, cost 1982 by the National
Php 3,500 and Institute, precursor of the National
it is challenging to catch. Historical Commission of the Philippines
Attractions Festivals
Basilica of Our Lady of Piat Penablaca Town Festival
• Is one of the twelve Minor Basilicas in • The Penablaca Town Fiesta is
the Philippines. celebrated every March 18 and 19.
• It is located in the outskirts of Piat in • It is a hearty Town Fiesta celebration
the province of Cagayan. with cultural presentation, dances trade
• The Shrine is dubbed as Pilgrimage pair,
Center of the North, and a home to the games competition and a lot of
407-year- merrymaking.
old Black Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Piat.
Festivals
Attractions Sinabalu Festival
Anguib Beach • This Festival is celebrated in the
• Anguib beach has become the pride of Malueg Town by cooking “Sinabalu”,
the town, as its scenic features have which is a
earned it the glutinous rice with coconut cream
nickname of Boracay of the North. cooked on bamboos and roasted in
• The amazingly blue, clear waters of open fire
the Philippine sea meet up with the fine, in the Town square.
white sand • As in most Festival and celebration,
along its shores. there are singing and dancing
• Situated in a cove, the water are presentation
tranquil and exude serenity like no other. showcasing the culture of Malueg.
Attractions • The Festival is held yearly on April
Tuguegarao Cathedral 25th and 26th.Festivals
• The Saint Peter Metropolitan Sinabalu Festival
Cathedral, also known as the • This Festival is celebrated in the
Tuguegarao Cathedral, is an 18th Malueg Town by cooking “Sinabalu”,
century baroque church located along which is a
Rizal street, barangay Centro 10, glutinous rice with coconut cream
Tuguegarao, Cagayan cooked on bamboos and roasted in
Philippines. open fire
• The church, originally built by in the Town square.
Dominican friars, is the seat of the • As in most Festival and celebration,
Roman Catholic Archdiocese there are singing and dancing
presentation Fact
showcasing the culture of Malueg.  Largest province in Luzon Major
• The Festival is held yearly on April
25th and 26th.
Festivals Attractions
Semana Santa Aguinaldo Shrine
• Semana Santa Iguig Calvary Hills Held • Although Isabela did not play a major
in observance of the passion and death role in the revolt against Spain, it is in
of Jesus Christ thru Palanan that the final
the larger-than-life size concrete 14 pages of the Philippines revolution was
Station of the Cross spread on an 11- written when the American forces led by
hectare rolling terrain. Gen. Frederick
• Iguig Town is about 16 kilometers from Funston finally captured Gen. Emilio
Tuguegarao.Festivals Aguinaldo in the area on March 23,
Semana Santa 1901.
• Semana Santa Iguig Calvary Hills Held Attractions
in observance of the passion and death Bonsai Forest
of Jesus Christ thru • Dinapigue showcase a bonsai forest
the larger-than-life size concrete 14 with plants ranging from one foot to 7
Station of the Cross spread on an 11- feet in height.
hectare rolling terrain. • The forest is astonishing – covering an
Isabela estimated 5,000 hectares
 Is the largest province in the Attractions
Philippines, and the largest on the Island Dicotcotan Beach
of • Dicotcotan Beach boasts of a three-
Luzon in land area. kilometer long beach with coral reefs,
 Its capital is the City of Ilagan, Corn sea grass beds and
Capital of the Philippines. sandy shoreline that is fringed with a
 Situated within the Cagayan Valley coastal forest and a village.
region, it is bordered by the provinces • There are regular sightings here of
of Cagayan to the north, Kalinga to the pointed nosed dolphins and hump back
northwest, Mountain Province to whales aside from
the central-west, Ifugao and Nueva the various species of fish and shellfish,
Viscaya to the southwest, Quirino and and marine turtles that can be seen from
Arora to the south, and the Philippine the surface.
Sea to the east.
Major Activities Visit the Ilagan
Festivals
Sanctuary
Baka festival
 St. Matias church at Tumauini • A survey revealing quite number of
 Magat Dam ranches in San Pablo led to the
establishment of the Baka
Festival. symbol of the novel characteristics they
• Held on January 15 it is expected not aspire to have as
only to be the highlight of future patronal individuals and as a community. These
fiestas of San include being masipag (hardworking),
Pablo but also to sustain efforts to matiyaga
promote the local cattle industry and the (patient), matalino (intelligent), and
products that have makadiyos (God fearing).
been developed since a convergence • According to them, they are ... patient
project was located in the municipality. because the process of preparing
Binallay is tedious
Festivals
and involves steaming the rice cake
Balatong Festival
twice... harhdworking because it is
• In San Mateo, mungo beans are not
difficult to prepare the
just a rich source of protein. It is also so
rice cake (the glutinous grains are
packed with economic
ground the traditional way, with a stone
potential that it is referred to as “black
mill)...
gold”.
• For a Town bent on maximizing the  intelligent because it requires a
development potentials of its resources, special technique to peel the wrapper of
the Balatong Festival draws so
attention to yet another product. that none of the cake is wasted... God
fearing because it is a delicacy
associated with the Holy week.
Festivals
Binallay Festival  They regard the white cake as a
• Ilaguenos have made the Binallay a representation of the body of Christ and
symbol of the novel characteristics they the Laro as his blood.
aspire to have as  As part of their penitence during Holy
individuals and as a community. These week, Binallay is the only food
include being masipag (hardworking), Ilaguenos eat
matiyaga
(patient), matalino (intelligent), and
makadiyos (God fearing). Nueva Viscaya
• According to them, they are ... patient  Is a province of the Philippines located
because the process of preparing in the region of Cagayan Valley in
Binallay is tedious Luzon.
and involves steaming the rice cake  Its capital is Bayombong.
twice... harhdworking because it is  It is bordered by Benguet to the west,
difficult to prepare the Ifugao to the north, Isabela to the
rice cake (the glutinous grains are northeast, Quirino to the east, Aurora to
ground the traditional way, with a stone the southest, Nueva Ecija to the
mill)...Festivals south, and Pangasinan to the
Binallay Festival southwest.
• Ilaguenos have made the Binallay a
Major Activities Dupax del Sur is a grandiose structure
 Climb Mt. Pulag, Mt. Palali, Mt. Ugo made of brick
trekking walls.
 Discover old Churches and cultural • It was built in 1775 and survived many
establishments earthquakes. It was declared the
 Visit Mapallao Falls National Cultural
Fact treasure by the National Museum of the
 Quirino province was created from Philippines.
Nueva Vizcaya in 1966. • Its also the biggest church in the
province from the 18th century and can
be reached from
Attractions Bayombong in 45-mins.
Mt. Pulag Festivals
• At 2,922 meters above Sea level, Baykat Festival
hikers can enjoy views of a thriving • Fiesta featuring Kalanguya and
forest that’s rich in both flora Ayangan showcase of their culture and
and fauna. rituals, beauty
• The majority of the mountain was competitions, agro-fair, playground
declared a national park under demonstration and peoples night.
proclamation No. 75 in 1987. • The so called peoples night is well
• It can get cold at night but this doesn’t attended by al the residents led by their
hinder tourist from climbing. respected
• Its open whole year but youll need a barangay and municipal officials of all
permit to hike which you can get at the the barangay’s.
site. • A product exhibit featuring crops
Attractions (camote) and semi-temperate vegetable
Mt. Ugo is also an
• “Ugo” is a native term pertaining to additional come on.
someone getting beheaded. • A cultural day featuring “padit” or
• Legend has it that the natives of the “canao” is showcased too.Festivals
mountains didn’t like the Spaniards and Baykat Festival
Americans trying to • Fiesta featuring Kalanguya and
conquer their lands that they bring the Ayangan showcase of their culture and
up there to behead them. rituals, beauty
• Its not as high as its neighbors but its competitions, agro-fair, playground
pine trees, rolling trails, and the villages, demonstration and peoples night.
not to mention the • The so called peoples night is well
spectacular views make Mt. Ugo a must attended by al the residents led by their
visit. respected
barangay and municipal officials of all
Attractions the barangay’s.
St. Vicente Ferrer Parish Church • A product exhibit featuring crops
• St. Vicente Ferrer Parish Church in (camote) and semi-temperate vegetable
is also an • It is a Festival with the opening day
additional come on. with fireworks, variety shows, grand
• A cultural day featuring “padit” or parade and people night.
“canao” is showcased too. • They include the much awaited search
for Saniata ken Bayabay ti Bayombong
Festivals
as an annual activity
Pinagsisibuyas Festival
and street dancing competition
• A town Fiesta with parades, street
too.Festivals
dancing and drum & lyre competitons
Bayongyong Festival
(participated by
• 3-days festivity featuring the
elementary and highschools of the
celebration of a town Fiesta held during
town), exhibit an agriculture featuring
the 3rd and 5th of the month of
the Towns best
august.
products and socialization night during
• It is a Festival with the opening day
the last day.
with fireworks, variety shows, grand
• One highlight of the fiesta is also the
parade and people night.
cookfest of exotic and local dishes
• They include the much awaited search
featuring their Otap
for Saniata ken Bayabay ti Bayombong
-onion.
as an annual activity
• The 100 years history of Aritao is
and street dancing competition too.
showcased in the dance
drama.Festivals
Pinagsisibuyas Festival
Quirino
• A town Fiesta with parades, street
 Is a landlocked province in the
dancing and drum & lyre competitons
Philippines located in the Cagayan
(participated by
Valley
elementary and highschools of the
region in Luzon and named after Elpidio
town), exhibit an agriculture featuring
Quirino, the 6tth President of the
the Towns best
Philippines.
products and socialization night during
the last day.  Its capital is Cabarroguis, the Golden
• One highlight of the fiesta is also the Park of Quirino.
cookfest of exotic and local dishes  The province borders Aurora to the
featuring their Otap southeast, Nueva Vizcaya to the west,
-onion. and Isabela to the north.
• The 100 years history of Aritao is  Quirino used to be part of the province
showcased in the dance drama. of Nueva Viscaya, until it was
separated in 1966.
Festivals
Bayongyong Festival Major Activities Conquer the raging
• 3-days festivity featuring the rapids of Cagayan river
celebration of a town Fiesta held during  Go water Tubing
the 3rd and 5th of the month of  Catch a glimpse of local History
august. Fact
 Fossilized or Skeletonized flower see in other mountainous regions in the
making is one off the growing medium- world, the
scale Landingan Viewpoint provides a
enterprises in the province. breathtaking overview of Quirino.
• From the top, you will see the clear
Attraction river flowing along the lush greenery of
Aglipay Caves the mountains.
• Known for pristine caves, the Aglipay • The rolling hills seem endless, they
Caves only make Quirino the best make the panorama even more
destination for spelunking. enjoyable.
• It is interlinked subsurface chambers
ideal for caving enthusiasts with different Festival
level of skills. Diffun – Pammadayaw Festival
• Normally, it would take more than 2 • Is a celebration that inspires those
hours until you can complete a tour who are productive and achievers in any
around the developed caveAttraction field of expertise and
Aglipay Caves vocation through recognition and giving
• Known for pristine caves, the Aglipay honors or “Pammadayaw”.
Caves only make Quirino the best • It is celebrated every July 1-3 of the
destination for spelunking. year.Festival
• It is interlinked subsurface chambers Diffun – Pammadayaw Festival
ideal for caving enthusiasts with different • Is a celebration that inspires those
level of skills. who are productive and achievers in any
• Normally, it would take more than 2 field of expertise and
hours until you can complete a tour vocation through recognition and giving
around the developed cave honors or “Pammadayaw”.
• It is celebrated every July 1-3 of the
Attraction year.
Naagbukel Cave
• Among the must-see tourist spots in Festival
Quirino is the Nagbukel Cave. These Panagdadapuan Festival
are crawl spaces and • Quirino province celebrates its annual
open chambers for you to explore the Festivity, dub as “PINAGDADAPUAN
inner beauty offered by this popular FESTIVAL” an
cave in the province. Ilocano word which means assembly or
• These are stalagmites and stalactites gathering of every Quirinian.
inside the cave along with other • Highlight of this annual celebration is
geological formations. The the grand parade which was enjoined by
terrain make the whole trip even more different
exciting and fun for tourists. agencies found in the province together
with the convergence of all tribes thru
Attraction street dancing
Landingan Viewpoint portraying the different culture and
• Just like the scenery and views you history of the province.
• It is celebrated every month of 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
September (September 7-10 of the year) PROVINCE
which concides with Fast Facts
the Araw ng Quirino Foundation every • Public Transportation: Tricycles,
Municipality has its own Festival which Jeepneys, Buses
features their • Languages/Dialect: Ilocano, Tagalog,
unique culture and practices. English
• Payment Options: Cash, Credit/Debit
Festival
Card
Ginnamuluan Festival
• Known For: Surfing, Sabang Beach,
• Encompasses all desirable, admirable
Balete Tree
traits, characteristic and virtues of the
 231 kilometres (144 mi) north-
Filipinos.
east of Manila
• It is celebrated every June 19-21 of the
 The Birthplace of Philippine Surfing
year at the town of Cabarroguis
Baler is a town on the Philippine
island of Luzon. In its center,
Museo de Baler chronicles colonial
history. On the coast, Cemento
Beach is known for powerful surf,
and Sabang Beach is lined with
resorts. Nearby, Ermita Hill offers
panoramic views. Inland, Baler
Hanging Bridge crosses the mouth
of the Tibag-Sabang River. To the
east, the distinctive, angular Baler
Lighthouse overlooks Dicasalarin
Cove.
REGION III (Central
BALANGA CITY, BATAAN
Luzon) 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
 Divine Mercy Shrine
AURORA, BALER
 Bataan World War II Museum
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
 Bataan National Park
 Sabang Beach
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 Dicasalarin Cove
 Visit the Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de
 Ditumabo Falls
Balanga
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 Have lunch at Daddylo’s Kitchen
 Surf at Sabang Beach.
 Visit the World War II Museum
 Bask in clear blue waters at
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
Dicasalarin Cove.
 Banga Festival
 Go Snorkeling at Dicasalarin Bay.
1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
PROVINCE
 Coco-Sabutan Festival
 Cold-blooded murder in Bataan
 located at the province of Bulacan
the Bataan about 318  Malolos, officially the City of
kilometres (198 mi) Malolos, or simply known as
from Manila and 543 kilometres Malolos City, is a 3rd class city in
(337 mi) from San Fernando, the province of Bulacan,
Pampanga (the regional city Philippines. According to the 2015
center). census, it has a population of
 Balanga, officially the City of 252,074 people. It is the capital
Balanga is a 4th class city and city of the province of Bulacan as
the capital city of the province of the seat of the provincial
Bataan, Philippines. According government.
to the 2015 census, it has a
NUEVA ECIJA, PALAYAN
population of 96,061 people.
CITY 3 MAJOR TOURIST
Balanga City is primarily a
ATTRACTIONS
residential-agricultural city, with
 San Antonio
a rapidly growing commercial
 Cabanatuan City
sector.
 San Jose City
BULACAN, MALOLOS CITY 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS  First Stop: Minalungao National Park
 Barasoain Church  Second stop: PMP Paradise Farm
 Casa Tribunal de Malolos  Third Stop: NFA (National Food
 Casa Real Shrine Authority) Museum
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES 1 MAJOR FESTIVALS
 Dance in Obando  The Araquio Festival
 Go Spelunking in Madlum Cave 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
 Bike up to the “Baguio of Bulacan” PROVINCE
while soaking up the  Nueva Ecija is the largest province of
view Central Luzon
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL in terms of land area.
 Sto. Niño de Malolos Festival
1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
PROVINCE  Gateway to the North
Palayan, officially the City of
 The 1899 Malolos Constitution was
Palayan, is a 5th class city and
the first republican
capital of the province of Nueva
constitution in Asia
Ecija, Philippines. According to
 located immediately north
the 2015 census, it has a
of Metro Manila.
population of 41,041 people,
 The Cradle of the Philippine
making it as the most sparsely
Republic
The Renaissance City populated city in the Philippines.
The Historic and Heritage City of
PAMPANGA, CITY OF SAN TARLAC, TARLAC CITY
FERNANDO 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS  Aquino Center and Museum
 Sky Ranch Pampanga  Tarlac Recreational Park
 Holy Rosary Parish Church  Kart City Tarlac
 Betis Church 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES  LEARN ABOUT THE LEGACY OF
 Go for an adventure in The Sandbox, DEMOCRACY AT
Alviera THE AQUINO MUSEUM.
 Go wakeboarding at Pradera Park  CONTEMPLATE HOLY RELICS AT
 Go on a heritage tour in Bacolor and BEAUTIFUL
San Fernando SHRINES AND CHURCHES.
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL  ENJOY HEAVENLY SCENTS AT
 Hot Air Balloon Festival ANAO YLANG-YLANG
1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE CENTER.
PROVINCE 1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
It was once the capital of the  The Malatarlak Festival
Philippines 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
 66 kilometres (41 mi) north PROVINCE
of Manila, 73 kilometres (45 mi)  The 1990 Luzon earthquake
east of Subic in Zambales, 63  Located in the Central Luzon
kilometres (39 mi) south region of the Philippines
of Tarlac City in Tarlac and 17  Home of Sugar, Rice and
kilometres (11 mi) south Everything Nice
of Clark Air Base in Angeles Tarlac City, officially the City of
City. Tarlac, is a 1st class city and
 The Christmas City of the capital of the province of Tarlac,
Philippines Philippines. According to the 2015
 San Fernando is a Philippines census, it has a population of
city in Pampanga province, 342,493 people.
northwest of Manila. It’s known
Iba, Zambales
for its Giant Lantern Festival,
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
with traditional Christmas parol
 Bagsit River
lanterns. The railway station,
 White Sand Beach Resort
now a museum, was the end
point of the WWII Bataan Death  Dianne Beach Resort
March. The Archdiocesan 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Museum and Archives has  Join the festivities
religious and cultural artifacts.  Get in touch with history
To the northeast, the Candaba 1 MAJOR FESTIVAL  The Dinamulag
Wetlands attract rare bird Festival
species. 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT
THE PROVINCE
 2 students drown in Zambales beach LOCATION:
 Located in the Central Luzon
region in the island of Luzon. • Regional center
 Beach Capital of Zambales Calamba (Laguna)
• Population (2015
Iba, officially the Municipality of Iba,
census)
is a 2nd class municipality in the
province of Zambales, Philippines. - Total: 14,414,774
According to the 2015 census, it - Density: 850/km2 (2,200/sq
has a population of 50,506 people. mi)
As the capital of the province, it is 16,873.31 km2 -TOTAL AREA
second largest provincial capital in
terms of land area in Central Luzon CAVITE Imus
Region after Tarlac City. LAGUNA Sta. Cruz
BATANGAS City of Batangas
RIZAL Antipolo
QUEZON Lucena
CAVITE CITY: “The Historical Capital of
the Philippines”
The Philippine Republic's Province of Cavite

abuts metropolitan Manila. It is named for

the
hook (Tagalog kawit) of land that juts into
Manila Bay, and which is an important
objective of any force wanting to rule Luzon
and the Philippines. The province's
REGION IV A: population is 1,907,000 by the census of
CALABARZON 2000,
its area 1,474 sq.km. There are three
CALABARZON is composed by the chartered
provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, cities, Cavite (pop. 98,000), Tagaytay
Rizal, and Quezon; the acronym is (32,000)
derived from the first two letters of every and Trece Martires (35,000), and twenty
towns.
province that composes it. DID YOU KNOW?
Cavite is the seat of the revolution against
The region is located in southwestern
the Spaniards in the year 1800.
Luzon, just south and east of Metro The province of Cavite abounds with great
Manila and is the second most densely objects,
populated region. CALABARZON and and subjects of culture and history. It is the
MIMAROPA were previously combined birthplace of a good number of Filipino heroes
and it has an interesting range of sites
together as Southern Tagalog, until they
associated
with the Philippine Revolution of 1896. Found in
were separated in 2002 by virtue of the province is the residence of the first
Executive Order No. 103) president
of the republic, Emilio Aguinaldo, which is also
the site where the Philippine Republic was Laguna opened over the weekend the
proclaimed on June 12, 1898. Anilag
Festival, dubbed as the "mother of harvest
festivals", to showcase the province's
Kalayaan bountiful
Festival harvest, rich culture, and its people's talents
It is a 2 week-long province wide event and
held annually from
May 28 to June 12. As its name skills .
suggests, the series of events
for the festival are held to celebrate the BATANGAS: ‘’Green City Batangas”
Independence Day
The Philippine Republic's Province of
season. The festival was launched in
Batangas,
2005 with a variety of
located on the island of Luzon,
activities such as street dancing, float
comprises two cities,
parade, beauty pageant and fair trade
Batangas (the capital, pop. 245,000)
LAGUNA: and Lipa (pop.
‘’The Resort Capital of the 219,000), and thirty-two towns on 3,165
Philippines” sq.km. with a
The Philippine Republic's Province of Laguna is
total population of 1,885,000.
named for Laguna de Bay, the second largest In the late nineteenth century the
fresh- Philippines
water lake in South-East Asia, which discharges became one of the world's leading
through the Pasig River into Manila Bay. sources of coffee,
Preserving
the health of this lake is a matter of great
and Batangas was heavily given over to
importance coffee
to authorities at all levels, as the population is cultivation, but the coffee blight of the
rapidly eighteen-
increasing and industrial development proceeds eighties eventually overleapt quarantine
apace. The province is blessed with the amazing
flow measures
of 1,200,000,000 liters of fresh water per day, and devastated the Philippine crops
which
combined with the mild climate has permitted the
DID YOU KNOW?
province to sustain a considerable agricultural
output Batangas is also generally
accepted by linguists as the
DID YOU KNOW? ‘Heart of the Tagalog
Laguna was founded in July Language’.
28, 1571. It is now more than
Sublian Festival
400 years old (435 years old)
as a province.
The Sublian festival, a two week long celebration
Anilag
Festival which culminates every year on the 23rd of July,
is fishermen). The main event is a
rooted in the Batangueños devotion to the procession of the patron saint,
town's
patron: the Holy Cross in Bauan and Agoncillo,
which is carried by male devotees,
and the Sto. Niño in Batangas City. This convoyed by “pahadores. Adding
religious to the festivity is the “Higantes” (giants).
devotion translated to a dance from indigenous Higantes are giant paper
to mache images measuring four to five
Batangas: the Subli.
feet in diameter and ten to
twelve feet in height.
RIZAL: “City in the Sky” QUEZON: Cocopalm City of the South”
Rizal Province extends eastward from the Much the largest province in the
Manila area east of the Pasig River to
Philippine
Laguna
Republic's Region IV, Southern
de Bay, now, with the decline of Spanish
and
Tagalog, is
the ascendancy of English, often called Quezon, at 11,946 sq.km. By the 2000
Laguna census
Lake. Rizal's population is some 1,689,000 it has a population of 1,656,000. Its
by capital is
the 2000 census. Its area is 1,860 sq.km. Its the city of Lucena, pop. 196,000, and
there are
chief agricultural products are rice, cacao, forty towns besides. The former capital
coffee, citrus, and cashews. Some 57,000 was
hectares of Laguna de Bay, including its Tayabas, built on its present site a few
only
miles
large island, belong to Rizal.
inland after Moro pirates had destroyed
DID YOU KNOW? the
previous capital on the coast
Morong was considered the
province before it was called
Rizal. Its original name was DID YOU KNOW?
Politico Militar Distrito de Quezon is one of Manila’s
Morong, which included the gateway provinces. Just a two- to
towns that make up present- three-hour drive from Manila, it’s
day Rizal province. a place where you’ll be immersed
Higantes in a peaceful and colorful
Festival provincial life rooted in rich
Catholic culture. What to see: The
The townspeople of Angono, Rizal,
Minor Basilica of St. Michael the
definitely know how to throw a
Archangel in Tayabas, Quezon,
BIG fiesta. The annual town’s fiesta of Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban,
Angono held every 23rd of Quezon
November is a celebration in honor of
San Clemente (patron saint of
Pahiyas Mt Pico de Loro is actually a
Festival dormant volcano and is the
Pahiyas Festival is a colorful feast highest point in Cavite
celebrated every 15th of province at 664 MASL. It is
May by the people of Lucban, Quezon in also known as Parrots Beak –
honor of San Isidro I will leave it to your
Labrador. It is the farmers' thanksgiving imagination to work out why
for a bountiful it’s called Parrots Beak.
harvest with a grand display of colorful LAGUNA
rice wafers, fruits,
vegetables, and handicrafts adorning 37
every house in the town Seven Lakes of
San Pablo City
This city has 7 Lakes
namely, Bunot, Kalibato,
Yambo and Pandin (also
known as twin lakes),
Palakpakin, Muhikap and
Sampaloc. According to
other people, these actually
crater lakes formed after a
volcanic eruption.
MAJOR ATTRACTION
CAVITE 38
Aguinaldo Shrine Pagsanjan Falls
The Aguinaldo Shrine is a This is considered as one of
national shrine that has major the most famous falls in the
significance for the Filipino country and located in the
people. This is the actual “Tourist Capital of Laguna”,
official location where the Pagsanjan. To reach the
Philippines declared from falls, one would need to ride
Spain in 1898independence a boat and the ‘bangkeros’
or boatmen will happily
serve as your tour guides.
Corregidor
Island 39
Corregidor is a small Mt. Banahaw
island situated right in Mt. Banahaw is actually a
the mouth of Manila Bay
volcano and has been one
and was a very strategic
of the favorite trekking and
location during the
second world war. hiking spots for thrill -
seekers. For locals, it is
considered a pilgrimage
Mt Pico de Loro
and they even call it ‘Holy canvas paintings through to
Mountain’. sculptures.
46
Tinipak River
BATANGAS
The rock formations along
41 the river are absolutely
Taal Volcano unbelievable. The colour of
Taal Volcano is often called the water in the river is also
an island within a lake very unique. It has an
within an island. It has a emerald turquoise
crater lake and at its center appearance to it and looks
is a small rock islet, which like artificial colours have
makes it an islet within a been added to it.
lake within an island within
47
a lake within an island
Cloud 9 Antipolo
which is called Taal Lake.
Located along the Sumulong
42 Highway in Antipolo is Cloud 9,
Mt. Maculot which is a popular sports and
The old town of Cuenca leisure club with a decent local
has its own charm, but it restaurant. There isn’t anything
is the commanding necessarily special about
mountain next to it that Cloud 9 however, you get
most tourists visit it for. some absolutely amazing
views of the entire Metro
43 Manila.
Monte Maria Shrine
A place to worship and a QUEZON
place to appreciate the
49
divine love of our creator;
Hand of Jesus Shrine
the Monte Maria Shrine is
(Kamay Ni Hesus Shrine)
one of the most iconic
Located in the municipality of
pilgrimage sites and top
Lucban, this is one of the most
tourist spots in Batangas
popular tourist attractions in
City.
the area.
RIZAL
50
45 Mount Banahaw
Pinto Art Museum Mount Banahaw is an active
A set of Mediterranean volcano in Quezon Province
inspired buildings that which is popular among
feature various artwork from local pilgrims and mountain
climbers. It is the highest
peak in CALABARZON  HIDDEN VALLEY SPRINGS
Region with an elevation of
7,120 feet above the ground
covering 10,901 hectares of
land. BATANGAS

51
Minor Basilica of Saint
Michael the Archangel  ANILAO BEACH
The interior of the church is a  LAIYA BEACH IN SAN JUAN
Neo-Classical style with 7  MAHABANG BUHANGIN BEACH IN
altars and a very long aisle. It ISDA VERDE
is also noted for its huge clock  CALATAGAN BEACGES
attached in the belfry, one of  MT. TALAMITAN
the oldest and largest church  MT. GULUGOD BABOY
clocks in Asia  MT. MANABU
 MT. MACULOT
 SCUBA-There are many resorts in
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Anilao and in Banauan that
CAVITE- PLAY GOLF CAVITY CITY offers scuba diving lessons for
WORLD-CLASS COURSES beginners as well as scuba
diving expeditions for licensed
divers.

 EAGLE RIDGE GOLD AND

COUNTRY CLUB
 PUERTO AZUL AND COUNTRY RIZAL
CLUB
 WONDER AROUND MUSEO DE
LA SALLE  Angono Petroglyphs
 EAT AT CALLE REAL  SPIDER WEB
 GIANT HAMMROCK
 WINDMILL OF PILILLA

LAGUNA

QUEZON
 ENCHANTED KINGDOM
 HIKE IN MT. MAKILING
  DIVING AND SNORKELING
MARINDUQUE
REGION IV-B
Enjoy watching birds in Minasawa “THE HEART OF THE PHILIPPINES”
Bird Sanctuary Top cattle producer for manila during
Quezon is also a home for many
Spanish time
species of birds, which is why
visitors will definitely enjoy bird Geographical center of the Philippines
watching activities. Minasawa has archipelago
4.5-hectare island is established as
a sanctuary by the Department of The only MIMAROPA with no fast food
Environment and Natural chain
Resources to protect the bird Home of 8 intagible cultural heritage
population in the area. At present,
there are about five species of
birds thriving here. North : tayabas bay
South : sibuyan sea

Birds Species West : mindoro

• Nutmeg Imperial Pigeon East: quezon
• Black Naped Oriole
• Rufus Night Heron DELICACIES
• Amusling
Bibingkang Boac – large
• Swifts
discs of bibingka cooked over
cococnut husk.
Panganan – fried “fingers”
Region 4-a MIMAROPA made from arrowroot flour
. Tininta – suman made of
violet glutinous rice.
 Tagalog is widely spoken in the region Sampalok – caramel-colored
 2007 fastest growing region in the sweet sauce made from coconut
country cream and matamis na bao.
 One of the two regions of the
Festivals
Philippines having no land border with
another region Moriones Festival – men &
 Calapan city is the regional center women in costumes and masks
 Awarded as one of the top 5 producing replicating the garb of biblical
in our country Roman soldiers as interpeted
 Located at the heart of the archipelago by local folks.
Bila Bila Festival – features Maniwaya Island – idyllic
the life cycle of butterflies destination with a long
since butterfly farming is the shoreline, swaying coconut
town’s unique industry. trees and rustic ambience.
Bagumbungan Cave – a 1.9
Gasang-Gasang Festival –
km long with parts available for
celebrates the origin of the name
tourist exploration and other
“Gasan”; similarly inspired by the
unexplored sections.
Moriones And the Sinakulo.
Kangga Festival – harvest &
thanksgiving festival in honor of
San Isidro Labrador, patron ORIENTAL MINDORO
saint of farmers.
REGION IV-B
Tuba Festival – a festival in honor “RICE GRANARY AND FRUIT BASKET OF
of “mangangarit” and “tuba” SOUTHERN TAGALOG”
drinking,a pastime that has been
developed in the town of Torrijos. Known as rice granary and fruit basket of
Seafood Festival – abundance of southern tagalog
seafood in Sta. Cruz is underlined No distinct wet or dry season
by this festival celebrated in May
during the town fiesta celebration Touted as the country emerging exo
tourism destination
Banana king and calamansi king of
MIMAROPA
Tourist attractions Has 2 congressional districts and 14
Mount Malindig – a large municipalities
potentially active strato North batangas
volcano on the island.
Boac Cathedral – dedicated in South: antiques
honor of the blessed “Virgin of West: occidental Mindoro
Biglang Awa” and seats on a hill of
overlooking the town of Boac. East: romblon

Poctoy Beach – has grainy, Delicacies

whitish sand and enticing Adobong Pugita – popular
aquamarine waters. among locals and tourists.
Ungab Rock Formation – Sarsa – dish made from
surrounded by emerald waters broiled coconut, chilies, and
and grainy, cream-colored sand. tiny shrimps.
Suman sa Lihiya – made height of 2,586 meters that makes
from glutinous rice, lye, salt, it the 18th highest peak in the
and corn oil. country.
Coco Jam – made from Puerto Galera – known as the
coconut milk and sugar. Pearl of Mindoro, a world
famous for splendid beaches
Tamilok – not really a worm
and exquisite coral reefs.
but a worm-like mollusk just
like clams and oysters. Tamaraw Falls – 423-foot
waterfalls, situated alongside
FESTIVAL
the road.
Bahag-hari Festival – a colorful Islands of Bulalacao – the
celebration highlighted by street town of Bulalacao takes pride
dancing, a parade of colorful floats, in its unexplored islets.
and a different kind of Moriones
Arigoy River – has 17 rapids
Festival.
surrounded by the lush forest
Banana Festival – festival
of San Teodoro.
that honors the abundance of
Bancuro Church Ruins –
the delicious yellow fruits that
known as Simbahang Bato, built
dot most the Philippines’
in 17th century by Augustinian
Islands.
friars.
Bongayong-Sulyog
Festival – thanksgiving rites OCCIDENTAL
in honor of Bathala.
Dabalistihit Festival – celebration MINDOROREGION IV-B
of fish species that can be found in “HOME OF THE INDIGENOUS MAYANS”
Naujan Lake such as Dalag, Banak, CAPITAL IS MAMBURAO
Banglis, Tilapia & Hito.
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES IS SAN JOSE
Pakapya-agtike Festival – a
thanksgiving offering to the MAJOR PLAYER IN THE ECONOMIC
patron saint of the town, Holy DEVELOPMENT
Family.
Kapakyanan Festival – means
abundance; focuses on the DELICAICES
bountiful and fruitful harvest of
fruits and crops.
Adobong Pugita – located in
TOURIST ATTRACTION Sablayan Coasts, different
Mount Halcon – toughest & variety of adobo.
meanest mountain range with a Bibingkang Lalaki – it is made
up with tuba which makes the
insides of the bibingka moist and
PALAWAN
pudding like.
REGION IV-B
FESTIVALS
“WORLD’S BEST ISLAND”
Dugoy Festival – annual
celebration that features the LARGEST PROVINCE IN THE COUNTRY IN
Mangyan culture. TERM OF TOTAL AREA OF JURISDICTION
Tuna Festival – “feast on fish
LIES BETWEEN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
this lenten season” it also
AND THE SULU SEA
includes the sacrifice from
eating meat. PALAWAN’S ECONOMY IS BASICALLY
AGRICULTURAL
Saknungan Festival –
incorporating the exhibition of the PROVINCE THAT ONLY OIL PRODUCING
cultural heritage of Mindoro’s PROVINCE
ethnic communities.
DELICACIES
Arawatan Festival –
celebrating anniversary of Crocodile Sisig – an exotic
Occidental Mindoro. dish, a variation of sizzling
dish that typical uses pork.
Indak Padurucan Festival –
Lato Seaweed – also known
celebrating in honor of the feast
as sea grapes or green caviar
of Saint Joseph, the worker.
due to its soft and succulent
TOURIST ATTRACTION texture.
Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park – Cashew Nuts – flawlessly
the home of endemic species like coated with smooth, honey
the tamaraw; camp at the top for a and caramelized brown sugar.
night and catch the stunning Danggit Lamayo – consists in
sunrise. sun dried rabbit fishes,
Apo Reef Natural Park – the marinated in vinegar, garlic, and
country’s largest coral reef pepper.
system and world’s 2nd
FESTIVALS
largest.
Puerto Princesa City
Kalong River – an inland
Foundation Day – the founding
body of water that has a white
anniversary of the city in the
sand riverbank.
forest.
Onoda Trail and Caves –
Balayong Festival – highlights the
served as the hideout and
Palawan cherry that is quite similar
escape route during WWII.
to the cherry blossoms of Japan.
Pista y Ang Kagueban – known boasts of rain forest, mangroves,
as the Feast of the Forest, means white san beaches, coral reefs &
of conserving the nature and limestone cliffs.
enriching its forest. Entalula Island – private beach
Love Affair with Nature – every where tourists can reserve in for
14th of February, the citizens of dinner and lunch, filled with water
Puerto Princesa express love in an activities and fish population at 40-60
extraordinary way. feet.
Baragatan sa Palawan – a week- PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER
long celebration of the founding It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
anniversary of the civil government, Site in 1999, and
showcasing its rich history & culture. voted as aNew7Wonders of Nature in 2012.
Arawedan Festival – municipality It also became
showcases the numerous tourist a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2012.
attractions which includes their
beaches, marine reserves & parks. ROMBLON
REGION IV-B
“THE MARBLE COUNTRY”
PROVINCE IS ENDOWED WITH JUSH
BEGETATION AND MINERAL RESOURCES
TOURIST ATTRACTION
COUNTRT’S LEADING PRODUCER OF HIGH
Barracuda Lake – interesting and QUALITY MARBLE
unusual diving spot in Palawan;
refered as the craziest dive site in THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON WAS FIRST
the Philippines. CALLED LOMLON
Twin Lagoon – two lagoons DELICACIES
interconnected by a small hole in
between the Karst Mountain; part of Fresh Seafood – traditionally
Coron ultimate tour. made of large freshwater
shrimp. Red chili pepper and
Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary coconut.
– a home to a variety of exotic, Balichow na Bangus –
indigenous, & marine animals. Romblon’s own version of
Coron Bay – boasts fabulous bagoong.
wreck diving spots in the world; the
corals in the area are quite Gayabon – Romblon’s version
exceptional & shouldn’t be missed. of laing, but it’s not spicy like the
Bicolano version.
El Nido Marine Reserve Park – Taghilaw – pork meat and
premiere tourist destination the
intestines cooked in Vinegar Church constructed by talented
sauce; similar in preparation to Local artist using corral blocks and
Dinuguan but minus the blood. reefs.
Ipot Cave – It is estimated to be
400 yrs old Making it the earliest
Sihi Shell – local edible shell known warp ikat in the Philippines.
fish.
Kawa kawa falls – a kettle
Inaslum – vegetable soup that
shaped pool Carved from solid
makes use of any available fresh
rock by the cascading Waters.
vegatable in season.
Mt. Banderahan – American
FESTTIVAL soldiers climbed the islands
mountain and planted an American
Biniray Festival – this festival
flag in the early 20th century,
features a fluvian parade with
the image of Sto. Niño on the Tinigban Falls – the falls site is
lead boat, gaily decorated with an exotic Rock formation
colorful bud things. amid/greenery.
Marble Festival – this festival is Colong colong Beach – a beautiful
the actual curving of raw marble sandy Beach with pristine waters
stone to an astonishing work of which is popular Picnic destination.
art.
Pagdayaw Festival – is held for
thanksgiving and workship
through colorful and festive
dancing.
Saginyogan Festival – the
festival aims to showcase
Alcantaraz main produce which
is banana and coconut.
Kanidugan Festival – it is coconut
themed festival featuring colorful and
fun field activities of street dancing with
Region 5
coco based food festival &parawregatta. “ home of the world’s
Atis Festival – this is in celebration of
bounty harvest of the sweetest sugar apple largest fish and the
in the country. majestic mayon
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS volcano”
St. Joseph’s Cathedral & Belfry –
One of the oldest Roman Catholic
ALBAY FESTIVAL : CATANDUNGAN FESTIVAL
FACT : CATANDUANES - A NAME
is a province located
FROM
in the Bicol region in Luzon of
“TANDU”A NATIVE BEETLE AND
the Philippines. Its capital is
NATIVE
LEGAZPI CITY and it is also
TREE CALLED “SAMDONG”. THE
known as “GATEWAY OF CITY BICOL”
PROVINCE
OF WAS ONCE KNOWN AS “
KATANDUAN”OR
3 major tourist attractions “KASAMDONGAN”, MEANING A
 Lignon park PLACE
 Vera falls WHERE THESE OBJECTS ARE
FOUND.
 Mayon volcano
3 major activities
 Zip line MASBATE
 Climb mountains MELTING POT OF DIVERSE CULTURES
 Go rough riding AND TRADITIONS IN
CENTRAL PHILIPPINES
FESTIVAL RODEO CAPITAL OF THE
 IBALONG FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES
CITY OF HEARTS
FACT : Home of Majestic Mayon
Volcano 3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
 MASBATE CATHEDRAL
 MAYONG PAYONG MOUNTAIN
PEAK PARK
CATANDUANES  BUNTOD REEF MARINE
SANCTUARY
A province located in Bicol
region. Its capital is VIRAC and
also known as
“LAND OF THE HOWLING WINDS”.
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES

 TALISOY BEACH  ISCOVERINGAROROY LIGHT

 MAMANGAL BEACH HOUSE
 TOTOY BEACH  KAYAK SURFING
 PALANI BEACH
3 MAJOT ACTIVITIES
FESTIVAL : RODEO FESTIVAL
 SCUBA DIVING
 SWIMMING
 PHILIP’S SANCTUARY FACT : M a s b a t e i s s i m i l a r t o
Maldives because of its white sand,
clear water and its sand bar has a  KAYAK SURFING
beautiful view from above that's
why Masbate is known as, Maldives
 CAMPING
of the Philippines  ISLAND HOPPING
FESTIVAL: PINYAHAN
FESTIVAL
SORSOGON
FACT : The province is well
CAPITAL: SORSOGON CITY known for its
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES major produce, namely,
pineapple,
 WHILE SHARK coconut, and fish products.
INTERACTION Camarines
 MT BULUSAN Norte Queen is a pineapple
 SWIM WITH MANTA RAY variety that
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
is extensively cultivated in the
BAGATAO ISLAND LAKE PULOG area.
PAGURIRAN ISLAN

FESTIVAL: KASANGGAYAHAN
FESTIVAL
FACT : Donsol is one of the few
places in the world that can
offer almost assured whale shark
sightings from November to June

Camarines Sur is province

Camarines Norte is a located in the Bicol region in Luzon

province located in the Bicol of the Philippines. Its capital is
region in Luzon of the Philippines. Its Pili. Camarines Sur is also known as
capital is Daet. Camarines Norte is “Pili Nut Capital of the
also known as “Gateway to Philippines”
Bicolandia”.
3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
 PANICUASON HOT SPRING
 CALAGUA ISLAND  MT.ISAROG
 MALATAB FALLS  CARAMOAN ISLAND
 CADIG CAVE
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
  WAKEBOARDING 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 HIKING  KAWA HOT BATH
 ISLAND HOPPING  SUNRISE WATCHING IN
MALALISON ISLAND
FESTIVAL: KAOGMA FESTIVAL  RIVER TUBING IN TABIAO
RIVER
FACT: CAMARINES SUR IS THE
BIGEST FESTIVALS
PROVINCE IN BICOL REGION
 TUGBONG FESTIVAL
 APRIL 21-25

REGION 6 WESTERN
VISAYAS

AKLAN , KALIBO (ATI-

ATIHAN TOWN)

3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
 BORACAY
 JAWILI FALLS
 BURUANGA CAVES
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 ISLAND HOPPING
 DIFFERENT CAVES
 SWIMMING CAPIZ, ROXAS CITY
FESTIVAL : ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL 3RD
SUNDAY OF JANUARY “SEAFOOD CAPITAL
OF THE PHILIPPINES”
3 MAJOR ATTACTION
ANTIQUE, SAN JOSE
 SANTA MONICA PARISH
DE BUENAVISTA CHURCH
3 MAJOR ATTACTION  BAYBAY BEACH
 PALINA GREENBELT ECO
 MT IGMATONGTONG PARK
 MALALISON ISLAND
 MALUMPATI COLD SPRING 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
  SEAFOOD TRIP  ORIGINBAL LAPAZ BATCHOY
 REACH THE AGTALIN SHRINE  NIGHT LIFE IN ILOILO
IN 200 STEPS WITH A SIDE
TRIP TO PUTTING BATO FESTIVALS
 HIKE TO WATER FALLS  DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
FESTIVALS  4TH SUNDAY OF JANUARY

 PANGAHAW FESTIVAL NEGROS

 JANUARY 19-20
OCCIDENTAL,
GUIMARAS, JORDAN BACOLOD
“MANGO CAPITAL OF “SUGAR BOWL OF
THE PHILIPPINES” THE PHILIPPINES”
3 MAJOR ATTACTION 3 MAJOR ATTACTION
 ALUBIHOD BEACH  SIPALAY ISLAND
 TRAPPIST MONASTERY  HINOBAAN ISLAND
 TATLONG PULO BEACH  CARBIN REEF

3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 SCUBA DIVING
 SMALLEST PLAZA  SWIMMING AND RELAX AT
 MUSEO OF GUIMARAS THE BEACH
 MANGO PLANTATION  ISALND HOPPING
FESTIVALS FESTIVALS
 MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL  PANAAD FESTIVAL
 MONTH OF MAY  APRIL

ILOILO, ILOILO CITY REGION 7

“ THE MOST LOYAL BOHOL
AND NOBLE CITY” THE COASTLINE OF THE ISLAND IS
3 MAJOR ATTACTION SKIMMED BY GENTLE COVES AND
WHITE SAND BEACHES. BOHOL IS
 MOLO CHURCH THE MAIN ISLAND OF BOHOL
 MYSTERY HOUSE PROVINCE WHICH HAS 75 MINOR
 GARIN FARM SORROUNDING ISLANDS. THIS
OVAL
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
SHAPED ISLAND IS THE TENTH
 ILOILO CITY TOUR
LARGEST ISLAND OF THE
PHILIPPINE AECHIPELAGO.
SIQUIJOR
IS A SMALL ISLAND
•CAPITAL: TAGBILARAN CITY PROVINCE IN THE VISAYAS
LYING SOME 22 KM EAST OF
•LOCATION: CENTRAL SOUTHERN NEGROS. WHILE
VISAYAS REGION THE COASTLINE IS MOSTLY
WHITE SAND BEACHES
•NICKNAME: CITY OF PEACE FRONTING THE OCEAN FULL OF
AND FRIENDSHIP TROPICAL MARINE LIFE, THE
INTERIOR IS MOUNTAINOUS
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
 CHOCOLATE HILLS •CAPITAL: SIQUIJOR


PANGLAO ISLANF
HINAGDANA CAVE •LOCATION: CENTRAL
VISAYAS REGION

3 MAJOR TOURIST ACTIVITIES •NICKNAME: ISLAND OF FIRE

 ANDA SCUBA DIVING
 ISLAND RENTALS 3 MAJOT TOURIST ATTRACTION
 SKY’S THE LIMIT HOT AIR
BALLONS  SIQUIJOR PORT
 LUGNASON FALLS
FESTIVAL  BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
 SANDUGO FESTIVAL 3 MAJOR TOURIST ACTIVITIES
FACT  CHURCHES
 BOHOL ISLAND, VISAYAN  FISH SPA
GROUP, SOUTH-CENTRAL  ROAD TRIP
PHILIPPINES.
THE SPECTACULAR
“CHOCOLATE HILLS”, OR FESTIVAL
“HAYCOCK HILLS”,
IN WEST CENTRAL BOHOL  SOLILI FESTIVAL
ARE NAMED FOR THEIR
BROWN
APPERANCE IN THE DRY FACT
SEASON AND THEIR
 THE SPANIARDS (WHO TRIED
SYMMETRICAL,
TO TAKE OVER
CONICAL SHAPES.
THE PHILIPPINES) USED TO
CALL SIQUIJOR
“ISLA DEL FUEGO” OR THE
“ISLAND OF FIRE”.
 THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE THEIR RESPECTICE
LARGE SWARMS OF
FIREFLIES FOUND IN THE
CAPITALS,
ISLAND HAVE DIFFERENT
INCOME
NEGROS ORIENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS.:
IS THE BACOLOD
FIRST PROVINCE IN THE IS A 1ST CLASS CITY,
PHILIPPINES TO
INSTITUTIONALIZE
WHILE DUMAGUETE IS A
UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT AND 3RD CLASS
COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE CITY.
ENERGY SOURCES THROUGH AN
ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT EVENT.
•CAPITAL: DUMAGUETE
•LOCATION: CENTRAL VISAYAS
•NICKNAME: THE CITY OF GENTLE
PEOPLE
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
 APO ISLAND
 CASARORO FALLS
 MT. KANLAON
3 MAJOR TOURIST ACTIVITIES
 SCUBA IN APO ISLAND
 BIRD WATCHING
 TWIN LAKES BALINSASAYAO
AND DANAO

FESTIVAL
 BUGLASAN FESTIVAL CEBU
THIS HISTORIC CITY IS
FACT ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
JUMPING OFF-POINTS IN
 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL ALL OF THE PHILIPPINES
AND NEGROS ORIENTAL FOR FOREIGN VISITORS,
WITH THE BUSIEST SEA
ARE BOTH PORT IN THE PHILIPPINES
1ST CLASS PROVINCES.
AND THE SECOND LARGEST main islands, Samar, Leyte and Biliran. The
AIR HUB. region has
six provinces, one independent city and one
•CAPITAL : CEBU CITY
highly
•LOCATION: CENTRAL VISAYAS
•NICKNAME: THE QUEEN CITY OF urbanized city namely, Biliran, Leyte,
SOUTH Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar,
Southern Leyte, Ormoc and Tacloban.
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
 FORT SAN PEDRO Provinces and Capital
 MAGELLANS CROSS Biliran Naval
 AOIST TEMPLE Eastern Samar Borongan city
Northern Samar Catarman
3 MAJOR TOURIST ACTIVITIES
Samar Catbalogan
 SCUBA DIVING Leyte Tacloban
 SKY WALKING Southern Leyte Maasin
 SKY DIVING
FESTIVAL
 SINULOG FESTICAL
FACT


IN 1994 REPUBLIC ACT 1647
DECLARED AUGUST 6 OF
EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
NON WORKING HOLIDAY IN
CEBU

REGION 8 Province: Biliran-

EASTERN VISAYAS Biliran was first called
Isla de Panamao ,
Introduction referring to an ethnic
fishing net. Between
Eastern Visayas is an administrative region 1668-1712, the name was
in the changed to Biliran,
Philippines, designated as Region VIII. It which was derived from
consists of three
a native grass called Philippines. According to the
“borobiliran”. 2015 census, it has a
population of 69,297 people

Capital: Naval
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
Festival: -Hudyaka
- One of the highlights of Biliran  JASMINE RESORT
Provincehood Anniversary on  PAHUNGAW FALLS
every 11th of May, the festival is  CALICOAN ISLAND
a celebration of the Biliranons’
endeavors as one people with Province:
“hudyaka” or merriment. It Northern Samar
showcases the various festivals
of it’s component municipalities. - Northern Samar Province is
one of the three provinces
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION comprising Samar Island. It is
 MAUCAB RICE TERRASES IN bounded by the Pacific ocean
ALMENIA on the east; the San
 TINAGO FALLS Bernardino Strait on the
 MAINIT HOT SPRING north;Samar Sea on the
west; and the Samar and
Province:Eastern Samar- Eastern Samar provinces on
the south. It is 733 kilometers
Eastern Visayas faces the away from Manila by land
Philippine sea to the east.
The region is known for its
famous landmark, the San
Juanico Bridge, dubbed as
the "Most Beautifully
Designed and Longest
Bridge in the Philippines"

Capital: Borongan
City
- Borongan, officially the City Capital: Catarman
of Borongan, (Waray:
- It is the largest municipality in
Siyudad han Borongan;
terms of land area and
Cebuano: Dakbayan sa
population in the province. It is
Borongan; Tagalog: Lungsod
the commercial, educational,
ng Borongan), is a 4th class
financial, political and
city and capital of the
government center of the
province of Eastern Samar,
province. It lies on the in the Philippines. It is the
northern part of Samar Island, seventh largest island in
bounded to the east by the Philippines by land
Mondragon, to the west by area. The island was
Bobon, to the south by Lope de known to 16th-century
Vega, and to the north by the Spanish explorers as
Philippine Sea. Tandaya. Its population
grew rapidly after 1900,
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
especially in the Leyte
 BIRI ISLAND 20
 PINIPISAKAN FALLS Capital: Tacloban-
 CAPUL ISLAND
Tacloban is a port city in
Province: Samar the Philippines. It is about
- Samar Island. It is coated 360 miles southeast of
with abundantly wooded Manila. It is the capital of
mountains. Most of the the province of Leyte. It is
crops grown in its fertile also the regional center of
valleys are coconuts, rice, Eastern Visayas.
sugarcane and hemps 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
Capital: Catbalogan  KALANGGAMAN ISLAND
- Catbalogan is the provincial
 SAN JUANICO BRIDGE
capital of Western Samar and
 MACARTHUR LANDING
as such, it serves as a jump-off MEMORIAL NATIONAL PARK
point for exploring many
natural wonders such as caves
and subterranean rivers. With
a laid-back feel and friendly
atmosphere, coming here is like
not being in a city at all.

3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION

Province: Southern Leyte
 BLANCA AURORA FALLS
 MALAJOG BEACH - Southern Leyte is a
 SOHOTON NATURAL BRIDGE province in the
NATIONAL PARL Philippines located in
the Eastern Visayas
Province: Leyte- region. Its capital is the
city of Maasin.
Leyte is an island in the Southern Leyte
Visayas group of islands
comprised the third
congressional district
Leyte until it was made
into an independent
province in 1959
Capital: Maasin-
Maasin City is located on
the western part of the
province with land area of
21,171 hectares (52,310 acres)
and is composed of 70
barangays. Maasin City is
the commercial and
religious center of
Southern Leyte and the
south-western part of
Leyte Island and is
considered to be the
Pilgrimage hub of the
entire region 8
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
 AGAS-AGAS BRIDGE
 MONTE CUEVA
 CAMBARO CAVES