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Which tourist spot is known for its distinct architecture featuring enormous defenses?
Which tourist spot is known for its distinct architecture featuring enormous defenses?
- Bantay Church
- Malacanang of the North
- Pagudpud Beach
- Paoay Church (correct)
What is Sinanglao made from?
What is Sinanglao made from?
- Fish and rice
- Pork belly
- Cow's internal organs (correct)
- Vegetables and spices
Which of the following landmarks was constructed to serve as an official residence for the Marcos family?
Which of the following landmarks was constructed to serve as an official residence for the Marcos family?
- Ancestral Houses
- Archbishop's Palace
- Baluarte
- Malacanang of the North (correct)
What type of climate does Ilocos Sur primarily experience?
What type of climate does Ilocos Sur primarily experience?
What historical significance does Apato Beach hold?
What historical significance does Apato Beach hold?
What is the capital of La Union?
What is the capital of La Union?
What distinguishes La Union as the Surfing Capital of the North?
What distinguishes La Union as the Surfing Capital of the North?
Which of the following dishes is specifically known in Ilocos Sur cuisine?
Which of the following dishes is specifically known in Ilocos Sur cuisine?
Which province in the Ilocos Region has Laoag City as its capital?
Which province in the Ilocos Region has Laoag City as its capital?
What is the total land area of the Ilocos Region?
What is the total land area of the Ilocos Region?
Which of the following is a notable tourist attraction in Ilocos Norte?
Which of the following is a notable tourist attraction in Ilocos Norte?
What type of geographical features are prominent in Ilocos Norte?
What type of geographical features are prominent in Ilocos Norte?
Which culinary dish is NOT famous in Ilocos Norte?
Which culinary dish is NOT famous in Ilocos Norte?
Who is noted as the birthplace of a prominent historical figure from Ilocos Norte?
Who is noted as the birthplace of a prominent historical figure from Ilocos Norte?
What dialects are commonly spoken in the Ilocos Region?
What dialects are commonly spoken in the Ilocos Region?
How many municipalities are there in the Ilocos Region?
How many municipalities are there in the Ilocos Region?
Which of the following dishes is associated with La Union?
Which of the following dishes is associated with La Union?
What historical significance does the Battle of San Fernando Marker have?
What historical significance does the Battle of San Fernando Marker have?
Which province is known for its production of salt?
Which province is known for its production of salt?
What is the primary ingredient in Basi, the native Ilocano wine?
What is the primary ingredient in Basi, the native Ilocano wine?
Which beach in La Union is ideal for surfing?
Which beach in La Union is ideal for surfing?
What does the Agoo Basilica commemorate?
What does the Agoo Basilica commemorate?
Which of the following is NOT a known tourist attraction in La Union?
Which of the following is NOT a known tourist attraction in La Union?
What is the local term for the art of making traditional blankets in La Union?
What is the local term for the art of making traditional blankets in La Union?
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Bangui Wind Farm
Bangui Wind Farm
Southeast Asia's first windmill power generating farm with 15 turbines.
Pagudpud Beach
Pagudpud Beach
Famous white sand beach with fine sand and clear blue waters.
Malacanang of the North
Malacanang of the North
Official residence of the Marcoses, built for Ferdinand Marcos's birthday.
Paoay Church
Paoay Church
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Ilocos Sur Gastronomy
Ilocos Sur Gastronomy
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Bantay Church
Bantay Church
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La Union Capital
La Union Capital
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Archbishop's Palace
Archbishop's Palace
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Halo-Halo de lloko
Halo-Halo de lloko
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Basi
Basi
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Agoo Basilica
Agoo Basilica
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Bauang Beach
Bauang Beach
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Luna Watchtower
Luna Watchtower
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Rambak Festival
Rambak Festival
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Dagupan Bangus
Dagupan Bangus
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Pangasinan
Pangasinan
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Ilocos Region
Ilocos Region
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Provinces of Ilocos Region
Provinces of Ilocos Region
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Total Land Area of Ilocos Region
Total Land Area of Ilocos Region
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Capital of Ilocos Norte
Capital of Ilocos Norte
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Tourist Destination in Ilocos Norte
Tourist Destination in Ilocos Norte
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Famous Dish in Ilocos Norte
Famous Dish in Ilocos Norte
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Dialects spoken in Ilocos Region
Dialects spoken in Ilocos Region
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Geographic Characteristic of Ilocos Norte
Geographic Characteristic of Ilocos Norte
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Study Notes
- Ilocos Region Overview
- The Ilocos Region is a region in the Philippines.
- It's located on the island of Luzon.
- It has a total land area of 12,840.19 sq km.
- The region is composed of 4 provinces.
- Ilocos Region Objectives
- Students will learn the area and location of the Ilocos Region.
- Students will learn the geographical characteristics of the region's provinces.
- Students will learn about different tourist destinations, gastronomic features, and geographic profiles of each province within the region.
- Ilocos Region Provinces
- The provinces are Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.
- Ilocos Region Cities
- There are 9 cities in the region.
- The 9 cities are Batac City, Laoag City, Candon City, Vigan City, San Fernando City, Alaminos City, Dagupan City, San Carlos City, and Urdaneta City.
- Ilocos Region Municipalities and Barangays
- The region has 116 municipalities.
- There are 3,265 barangays.
- Total population is 4,748,372.
- Ilocos Region Dialects
- The dialects spoken are Ilocano, Pangasinense, and Tagalog.
- Ilocos Norte
- Capital: Laoag City
- Land area: 3,662 sq km.
- Towns within Ilocos Norte include Adams, Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Banna, Burgos, Caraasi, Currimao, Dingras, Dumalneg, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin, Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona and Vinta.
- Geographic profile: muddy grasslands and seaside mountains.
- Gastronomic features: high-end cholesterol food (e.g., Empanada, Bagnet, longganisa), Dragon fruit ice cream, and pinakbet.
- Noted for being the birthplace of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
- Known as a Northern Tourist Destination.
- Governor: Matthew J. Marcos Manotoc
- Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions
- St. Williams Cathedral, Laoag City (built in 1942 with a unique two-story facade supported by four pairs of columns)
- La Paz Sand Dunes (locally called Bantay Bimmaboy, resembling pigs in shape)
- Bangui Wind Farm (the first power-generating windmill farm in Southeast Asia, with 15 wind turbines)
- Pagudpud Beach (fine white sand and clear blue seas)
- Malacanang of the North, Paoay (a structure built in 1977 by the Philippine Tourism Authority, later became the official residence of the Marcoses)
- Paoay Church (famous for its distinct architecture and large defenses on its sides, constructed over 190 years)
- Patapat Bridge (scenic bridge between the mountains and the sea, connecting Ilocos Norte provinces and Cagayan)
- Ilocos Sur
- Gastronomic features: Bagnet, Igado, Pinakbet, and Sinanglao (a favorite breakfast food made of cow's internal organs).
- Climate is dry, especially from October to May.
- Known as the Heart Land of Ilocos.
- Governor: Ryan Luis Verzosa Singson
- Ilocos Sur Tourist Attractions
- Ancestral Houses (Kamestizoan, Vigan) featuring antique rooftops, hardwood terrazzo, railings, and azotes in various Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.
- Apato Beach (the site of submarine emergence during World War II, named after a abundant mangrove plant)
- Archbishop's Palace, Vigan (completed in 1793 after 7 years of construction, with Capiz windows and floral motifs)
- Bantay Church (built in 1590 and rebuilt in 1950, famous for its earthquake baroque-neo-Gothic architecture and bell tower serving as a lookout for enemies; shooting place of Filipino film Panday)
- Baluarte Vigan (mini zoo with animals from other countries)
- Candon Beach (wide beaches with gray sand and clear waters, has some small resorts)
- Santiago Cove (used by guerillas as a resupply point in WWII, with fishing village, watchtower, and golden sand beach)
- Ilocos Sur Tourist Attractions (2)
- Tagudin Sundial (built in 1848 as a resupply point by the Spanish colonizers)
- St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral , Vigan (built during 1790-1800, with distinct baroque architecture)
- La Union
- Capital: San Fernando City.
- Total land area: 1,497.70 sq km.
- 576 Barangays comprising its 19 municipalities and 1 city.
- Surfing Capital of the North
- Gastronomic features: Halo-Halo de Iloko, Kilawin, Basi and Sabong-fried chicken, grapes
- Governor: Raphaelle Veronica A. Ortega-David
- La Union Tourist Attractions
- La Union Capitol
- Agoo Basilica (rebuilt in 1892 due to earthquake, imposing Catholic structure)
- Pangasinan
- Capital: Lingayen
- The province has a land area of 5,368.82 sq km.
- Pangasinan has 1,364 barangays, 44 municipalities and 4 cities.
- It's called Pangasinan ("place for salt").
- A major producer of salt in the Philippines
- Governor: Ramon V. Guico III
- Pangasinan Tourist Attractions
- Bonuan Beach (a landing site of the Liberation Forces in 1945)
- Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (built in 1903 by Americans)
- Hundred Islands National Park (a major tourist destination featuring a cluster of island)
- Pangasinan Culture
- Gastronomic features: Dagupan Bangus (hybrid fish), Bagoong Isda (fermented fish), Kaleskes (equivalent of papaitan made of goat intestines) Bagisen (equivalent of dinuguan).
- Other Details
- A 7 kilometer uphill spring (Manleluag hot spring)
- Umbrella Rocks (mushroom shaped stone boulders found at the Balincaguing River mouth).
- Nuestra Senora de Manaog Shrine (miraculous shrine with processions on the first Saturday of every month).
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