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Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography Reviewer
Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography Reviewer
Luzon Regional – Most regions have a total of 8 • Isabela, Ilagan – Rice Granary of the
regions with 38 provinces. North
Highest Point in Luzon – Mount Pulag • Nueva Vizcaya, Bayombong
Region I – Ilocos Region • Quirino, Cabrroguis
Provinces: People: Ilokano, Itawes, Ibanag, Gaddang,
Malaweg
• Ilocos Norte, Laoag
Cagayan was existed during Spanish colonial
• Ilocos Sur, Vigan
period called La Provincia de Cagayan.
• La Union, San Fernando
Region III Central Luzon
• Pangasinan, Lingayen – Saltmaking
It is also known as “Granary of the Philippines.”
Capital of the PH
Provinces:
Lingayen Gulf is the most notable of water in
the region. • Aurora, Baler – Land of Golden Sunrise
People in Ilocos called Ilokano while in • Bataan, Balanga – History Hub of
Pangasinan is Pangasinense. Central Luzon
Paoay Church or Saint Augustine Church is also • Bulacan, Malolos – Manila’s Gateway to
from Ilocos Norte the North
Festivals • Nueva Ecija, Palayan – Rice Granary of
the PH
Ilocos Norte: Tan-ok ni Ilocano (the greatness of
Ilocano) • Pampanga, San Fernando – Culinary
Ilocos Sur: Kannawidan Festival is the showcase Capital of the PH, Lantern Capital of the
of culture and tradition as well as the cooking Philippines
demos. • Tarlac, Tarlac City – Melting Pot of
La Union: Sillag Festival or illumination from the Central Luzon
moon. Usually ceremonial lighting, Musical • Zambales, Iba – Chromite Capital of the
show, lantern parade, food festival, music, PH, Mount Pinatubo
children's activities, fireworks display.
People: Tagalog, Ilokano, Kampampangan
Pangasinan: Bangus Festival is yearly festival in
Dagupan City which held April 30. Region IV-A Calabarzon
• Batanes, Basco – Land of True Insulars, • Batangas, Batangas City – Diving and
smallest province in the PH Shipping Capital of the PH, City of Pride,
Taal Volcano
• Laguna, Santa Cruz – Silicon Valley • Camarines Norte, Daet
People: Tausugs, Yakans, Badjaos, Samas, • Sultan Kudarat, Isulan – Oil Palm Capital
Subanons of the PH
Region X Northern Mindanao • Sarangani, Alabel
Provinces: ➢ General Santos City – Tuna Capital of
the PH
• Bukidnon, Malaybalay – Pineapple
Capital of the PH People: Teduray, B’laan, T’boli, Manobo
• Lanao Del Norte, Tubod Caraga means Land of the Brave and the Fierce
People: Ata, Bagobo-klata, Bagobo-tagabawa, People: Moros, Iranun, Jama Mapun, Palawani,
Iranun, Kagan, Maguindanaon, Maranao, Molbog, Kalagan, Kalibugan, Maguindanao,
Matigsalug, Obu-Manuvu, sama, Taosug, Maranao, Sama, Sangil, Tausug, Badjao, Yakan
• Sinauna
• Spanish
• Korean
• Japanese
• Hiligaynon
• Kiniray-a
• Aklanon or Malaynon
• Cebuano