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Where was the first constitution of an independent Philippines promulgated?
Where was the first constitution of an independent Philippines promulgated?
Which city is the regional center of Central Luzon?
Which city is the regional center of Central Luzon?
Which province was transferred from Region IV to Central Luzon by Executive Order No. 103?
Which province was transferred from Region IV to Central Luzon by Executive Order No. 103?
What is the total land area of Central Luzon?
What is the total land area of Central Luzon?
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What is the travel time by land from Metro Manila to Malolos?
What is the travel time by land from Metro Manila to Malolos?
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Which city serves as the gateway for European and American business organizations desiring to penetrate Asia?
Which city serves as the gateway for European and American business organizations desiring to penetrate Asia?
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Which river cuts through the middle of Nueva Ecija?
Which river cuts through the middle of Nueva Ecija?
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Which province is landlocked by Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya in the North?
Which province is landlocked by Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya in the North?
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What is the main dialect spoken in Nueva Ecija?
What is the main dialect spoken in Nueva Ecija?
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Which town was displaced during the construction of Pantabangan Dam?
Which town was displaced during the construction of Pantabangan Dam?
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What are the inhabitants of Pampanga referred to as?
What are the inhabitants of Pampanga referred to as?
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Who is associated with being the ninth president of the Republic and belongs to Pampanga?
Who is associated with being the ninth president of the Republic and belongs to Pampanga?
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Which city is regarded as a highly urbanized city?
Which city is regarded as a highly urbanized city?
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What is one fun outdoor activity mentioned in the text?
What is one fun outdoor activity mentioned in the text?
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Which place offers the opportunity to ride waves?
Which place offers the opportunity to ride waves?
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Who is regarded as the 'Father of Olongapo'?
Who is regarded as the 'Father of Olongapo'?
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What type of accommodation options can be found in Zambales?
What type of accommodation options can be found in Zambales?
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What is the main feature of the resort replicating an old Filipino town?
What is the main feature of the resort replicating an old Filipino town?
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Where was a former US Naval Base located in the Olongapo area?
Where was a former US Naval Base located in the Olongapo area?
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Which building serves as the reception lobby in the resort?
Which building serves as the reception lobby in the resort?
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What is the notable characteristic of the historical town in the resort?
What is the notable characteristic of the historical town in the resort?
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Who is known as 'The Prince of Filipino Poets' and hails from Bulacan?
Who is known as 'The Prince of Filipino Poets' and hails from Bulacan?
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Which site in Malolos was the location of the Revolutionary Congress that drafted the first Philippine Constitution?
Which site in Malolos was the location of the Revolutionary Congress that drafted the first Philippine Constitution?
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Why is Bulacan named as such?
Why is Bulacan named as such?
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Where is Zambales located in the Philippines?
Where is Zambales located in the Philippines?
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Which president of the Philippines hailed from Zambales?
Which president of the Philippines hailed from Zambales?
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What unique feature can be found in coves like Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove in Zambales?
What unique feature can be found in coves like Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove in Zambales?
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What is another top destination found in Zambales besides Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove?
What is another top destination found in Zambales besides Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove?
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In which area of Zambales can you find the active stratovolcano Mount Pinatubo's summit and crater lake?
In which area of Zambales can you find the active stratovolcano Mount Pinatubo's summit and crater lake?
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What activity can you do to explore Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales?
What activity can you do to explore Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales?
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Study Notes
History and Government
- The first constitution of an independent Philippines was promulgated in Malolos, Bulacan.
Geography and Regions
- San Fernando is the regional center of Central Luzon.
- Aurora province was transferred from Region IV to Central Luzon by Executive Order No. 103.
- The total land area of Central Luzon is 21,863 km².
- The travel time by land from Metro Manila to Malolos is approximately 45 minutes.
Provinces and Rivers
- The Pantabangan River cuts through the middle of Nueva Ecija.
- The province of Nueva Ecija is landlocked by Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya in the North.
- The main dialect spoken in Nueva Ecija is Pampango.
Cities and Urbanization
- Angeles City is the gateway for European and American business organizations desiring to penetrate Asia.
- Angeles City is regarded as a highly urbanized city.
Notable Figures
- Diosdado Pangan Macapagal is the ninth president of the Republic and hails from Pampanga.
- Rafaelita Soriano is regarded as the 'Father of Olongapo'.
Tourism and Recreation
- Surfing is a fun outdoor activity mentioned in the text.
- Crystal Beach in Zambales offers the opportunity to ride waves.
- Various accommodation options, including resorts and hotels, can be found in Zambales.
- The resort replicating an old Filipino town features a main square with surrounding buildings.
- The reception lobby in the resort is built inside a historic building.
History and Culture
- The notable characteristic of the historical town in the resort is its historic architecture.
- Francisco "Bulaklak" Balagtas is known as 'The Prince of Filipino Poets' and hails from Bulacan.
- The Barasoain Church in Malolos was the location of the Revolutionary Congress that drafted the first Philippine Constitution.
- Bulacan is named after the Tagalog word "bulak," meaning "cotton".
Zambales
- Zambales is located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
- Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh president of the Philippines, hailed from Zambales.
- Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove in Zambales are known for their unique feature of towering cliffs and white sand beaches.
- The other top destination in Zambales is Potipot Island.
- The summit and crater lake of Mount Pinatubo, an active stratovolcano, can be found in the Zambales mountain range.
- You can explore Mount Pinatubo through a trekking activity.
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Explore the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija in the Philippines, known for its vast rice fields nourished by four large rivers. Learn about the main dialects spoken in the region and discover popular attractions like Pantabangan Dam.
