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Which region in the Philippines is known as CALABARZON?
Which region in the Philippines is known as CALABARZON?
- Region V
- Region I
- Region IV-A (correct)
- Region III
In what year were CALABARZON and MIMAROPA separated into distinct regions?
In what year were CALABARZON and MIMAROPA separated into distinct regions?
- 2005
- 2000
- 2002 (correct)
- 1995
Who declared independence for the Philippines on June 12, 1898?
Who declared independence for the Philippines on June 12, 1898?
- Manuel L. Quezon
- José Rizal
- General Emilio Aguinaldo (correct)
- Andres Bonifacio
Which provinces are represented by the eight sun rays on the Philippine Flag?
Which provinces are represented by the eight sun rays on the Philippine Flag?
Which region is the most populous in the Philippines according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)?
Which region is the most populous in the Philippines according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)?
Which region is the second most densely populated in the Philippines?
Which region is the second most densely populated in the Philippines?
CALABARZON is composed of six provinces.
CALABARZON is composed of six provinces.
MIMAROPA and CALABARZON were separated in 2002 by Executive Order No. 103.
MIMAROPA and CALABARZON were separated in 2002 by Executive Order No. 103.
CALABARZON is the least populous region in the Philippines.
CALABARZON is the least populous region in the Philippines.
Metro Manila is located north and west of CALABARZON.
Metro Manila is located north and west of CALABARZON.
General Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence for the Philippines on July 4, 1898.
General Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence for the Philippines on July 4, 1898.
The eight sun rays on the Philippine Flag represent provinces that revolted against the Spaniards for freedom.
The eight sun rays on the Philippine Flag represent provinces that revolted against the Spaniards for freedom.
José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, was born in Batangas.
José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, was born in Batangas.
CALABARZON served as home to some of the most important Philippine historical figures since the American colonial period.
CALABARZON served as home to some of the most important Philippine historical figures since the American colonial period.
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Study Notes
CALABARZON Region
- Comprises five provinces: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon
- Located just south and east of Metro Manila
- Previously combined with MIMAROPA as Southern Tagalog until 2002
- Separated by Executive Order No. 103 in 2002
Population and Density
- Most populous region in the Philippines with over 16.1 million inhabitants in 2020
- Second most densely populated region after the National Capital Region
- High population density due to proximity to Metro Manila
Historical Significance
- Played an important role in Philippine independence
- General Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence on June 12, 1898
- Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna were among the first to revolt against the Spaniards for freedom
- Philippine Flag's eight sun rays represent provinces that sought independence during the 1896 Philippine Revolution
Notable Historical Figures
- José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, was born in Calamba
- Region has served as home to many important Philippine historical figures since the Spanish colonial period
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