Philippine Provinces Taglines and Port of Access Quiz
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Philippine Provinces Taglines and Port of Access Quiz

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What is the tagline for the region of Pampanga?

  • History Hub of Central Luzon
  • Rice Bowl of the Philippines
  • Culinary Center of the Philippines (correct)
  • Melting Pot of Central Luzon
  • Which airline does NOT currently operate flights to and from Clark International Airport?

  • Cathay Pacific
  • Korean Air
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines (correct)
  • What is the name of the ferry service that offers daily trips between CCP Complex, Manila and Port Capinpin, Orion, Bataan?

  • Fahrenheit Co. Ltd. (correct)
  • SuperFerry
  • FastCat
  • 2GO Travel
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major attraction in Aurora?

    <p>Baler Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best time to visit Sabang Beach according to the text?

    <p>October to February</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expressways is NOT mentioned as providing access to the Central Luzon Region?

    <p>South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a location where survivors of the 1735 tsunami in Baler took refuge?

    <p>Baler Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Shrine of Valor located atop Mt. Samat in Bataan?

    <p>A memorial to Filipino soldiers who fought in World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major attraction in Bulacan?

    <p>Pantabangan Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Barasoain Church in Bulacan?

    <p>It was the site of the Constitutional Convention of the First Philippine Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major attraction in Nueva Ecija?

    <p>Minalungao National Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Gapan Church in Nueva Ecija?

    <p>It is an old Roman Catholic Church with Byzantine architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aurora

    • The province of Aurora is known as the "Sanctuary of Nature's Splendor".
    • Sabang Beach is a popular destination in Aurora, known for its long stretch of gray sand and bigger waves from October to February.
    • Ermita Hill is believed to be the highest point of Baler.
    • In 1735, a tsunami hit Baler and the survivors took refuge in a place now marked as a historical site.
    • The Baler Catholic Church was built in 1611, made of bricks and stones, and was reconstructed in 1939.
    • Dicasalarin Cove is a long stretch of gray/brown sand beach famous for its lighthouse and beautiful scenery.
    • Dimatubo Falls is the biggest and highest waterfalls in Aurora, and a source of hydroelectric power.

    Bataan

    • Bataan is known as the "History Hub of Central Luzon".
    • The Shrine of Valor is a towering monument located atop Mt. Samat, dedicated to the struggle for freedom and independence against Japanese forces during World War II.
    • The Pawikan Conservation Center is a community-based program devoted to the preservation and propagation of endangered marine turtles.
    • Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a replica of an old Filipino town with ancestral homes.
    • Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga is a historic site that resembles a Spanish plaza.
    • The Fall of Bataan Marker commemorates the Fall of Bataan, a significant event in Philippine history, and honors the Filipino soldiers who fought against the Japanese invaders.

    Bulacan

    • Bulacan is known as the "Land of the Heroes".
    • The Biak-na-Bato Cave was the mountain hideout of revolutionary forces during the Spanish period.
    • The Barasoain Church is also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and was the site of the Constitutional Convention of the first Philippine Republic.
    • The Pinagrealan Cave was a natural refuge used by Filipinos during the struggle against Spain and American colonization, and was a secret meeting site for the Filipino revolutionary forces.
    • Casa Real was a printing press during the Malolos Republic and is now a museum.

    Nueva Ecija

    • Nueva Ecija is known as the "Rice Bowl of the Philippines".
    • The Minalo National Park features a breathtaking view of the narrow but deep Penaranda River.
    • Gabaldon Falls is surrounded by huge rock formations and rippling ice-cold water.
    • Pantabangan Dam is the country's first multipurpose infrastructure and a feat of Filipino engineering.
    • Gapan Church is an old Roman Catholic Church with Byzantine architecture.

    Transportation

    • Clark International Airport is the international gateway to the region, with flights to and from different local and international destinations.
    • Ferry service is available from CCP Complex, Manila to Port Capinpin, Orion, Bataan and vice versa.
    • The region is accessible by land through the MacArthur Highway or via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), and is connected to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

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    Test your knowledge on the taglines of different provinces in the Philippines and information about the Clark International Airport as a port of access to the region.

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