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Which city is home to the 1st largest church in the Philippines?
Which city is home to the 1st largest church in the Philippines?
Which province is known as the 'Rice Bowl of the North' and the 'Corn Capital of the Philippines'?
Which province is known as the 'Rice Bowl of the North' and the 'Corn Capital of the Philippines'?
What is the capital city of the Province of Aurora?
What is the capital city of the Province of Aurora?
Which province is known as the 'Culinary Capital of the Philippines'?
Which province is known as the 'Culinary Capital of the Philippines'?
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Which province is referred to as the 'Gateway to Northern Philippines'?
Which province is referred to as the 'Gateway to Northern Philippines'?
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What is the capital city of the Province of Zambales?
What is the capital city of the Province of Zambales?
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Which province is known as the 'Rice Granary of the Philippines'?
Which province is known as the 'Rice Granary of the Philippines'?
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Which city is known as the 'Garlic Capital of the Philippines'?
Which city is known as the 'Garlic Capital of the Philippines'?
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Which municipality in Ilocos Norte is known for its windmill farm?
Which municipality in Ilocos Norte is known for its windmill farm?
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Which festival in Pangasinan celebrates the region's milkfish (bangus) production?
Which festival in Pangasinan celebrates the region's milkfish (bangus) production?
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Which island in Batanes is known for its traditional Ivatan houses and culture?
Which island in Batanes is known for its traditional Ivatan houses and culture?
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What is Cagayan Valley known for in terms of marine resources?
What is Cagayan Valley known for in terms of marine resources?
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Study Notes
Region 3: Central Luzon
- Tuguegarao Cathedral is the 1st largest church in the Philippines
- Anguib Beach is a popular destination
- Afi Pavvurulun Festival is a cultural event
- Isabela is known as the "Rice Bowl of the North" and the "Corn Capital of the Philippines"
- Bambanti Festival is Isabela's Scarecrow Festival
- Binallay Festival is a celebration of Suman (rice cake)
Isabela
- The province has 35 municipalities
- Ilagan is a city in Isabela
Nueva Vizcaya
- The province has 15 municipalities
- Bayombong is the capital of Nueva Vizcaya
- Nueva Vizcaya is known as the "Citrus Capital of the country"
- Ammungan Festival is a cultural event
- Imugan Falls is a tourist attraction
- Low Land Bagio is a popular destination
Quirino
- The province has 6 municipalities
- Cabarroguis is the capital of Quirino
- Quirino is known as the "Forest Heartland of Cagayan"
- Bimmapor is a rock formation
- Governor's Rapids is a tourist attraction
- Panagdadapun Festival means "Gathering"
Region 3: Central Luzon
- MacArthur Highway or the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) are routes to access the region
Province of Aurora
- The capital is Baler
- Aurora is known as the "Gateway to the Pacific"
- The province is named after the wife of Quezon
- Baler is the birthplace of Quezon
- Suman Festival is a cultural event
- Baler is also known as the "Surfing Capital" (Baler)
- Buntal Hat is a traditional weaving product
- Museo de Baler is a museum
- Dicasalarin Cove is a tourist attraction
- Ampere Beach is a popular destination
- Suman de Baler is a local delicacy
- Baler Longganisa is a local sausage
Province of Pampanga
- The capital is San Fernando
- Pampanga has 3 cities
- Pampanga is known as the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines"
Province of Bataan
- The capital is Balanga
- Bataan has 1 city
- Bataan is known as the "Symbol of democracy and freedom"
Province of Tarlac
- The capital is Tarlac City
- Tarlac has 1 city
- Tarlac is known as the "Melting pot of Central Luzon and Capital of Luzon"
Province of Bulacan
- The capital is Malolos
- Bulacan has 4 cities
- Bulacan is known as the "Gateway to Northern Philippines"
Province of Zambales
- The capital is Iba
- Zambales has 1 city
- Zambales is known for its mangoes
Province of Nueva Ecija
- The capital is Palayan
- Nueva Ecija has several cities
- Nueva Ecija is known as the "Rice Granary of the Philippines"
Region 1: Ilocos Region
Province of Ilocos Norte
- The capital is Laoag City
- Ilocos Norte has 21 municipalities
- Ilocos Norte is known as the "Garlic Capital of the Philippines"
- The province is a pioneer in renewable energy
- Marcus is a province in Ilocos Norte
- Sinait is a city in Ilocos Norte
- Bangui Windmill Farm is a tourist attraction
- Paoay Church is a historical landmark
- La Paz Sand Dunes is a natural attraction
Province of Ilocos Sur
- The capital is Vigan City
- Ilocos Sur has 32 municipalities
- Vigan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Calle Crisologo is a historic street
- Bagnet is a local delicacy
- Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo is a tourist attraction
- Pinsal Falls is a natural attraction
- La Paz Sand Dunes is a natural attraction
Province of La Union
- The capital is San Fernando
- La Union has 19 municipalities
- La Union is known as the "Surfing Capital of the North"
- The province is also known as the "Garden Coast of the Philippines"
- The Union is a historic landmark
- Pindangan Ruins is a historical site
- Baluarte Watch Tower is a tourist attraction
- Ma-Cho Temple is a religious site
- Halo-Halo de Iloko is a local delicacy
- Naguilian Basi is a local wine
Province of Pangasinan
- The capital is Lingayen
- Pangasinan has 44 municipalities
- Pangasinan is known as the "Granary of the Philippines" and the "Garden of Luzon"
- Hundred Islands National Park is a tourist attraction
- Dagupan is a city in Pangasinan
- Bangus Festival is a cultural event
- Mangoes and Calasiao are local delicacies
- Puto Plaza is a historic landmark
- Burgos is a city in Pangasinan
Region 2: Cagayan Valley
Province of Batanes
- The capital is Basco
- Batanes has 6 municipalities
- Batanes is known as the "Home of the Winds"
- Sabtang Island is a tourist attraction
- I vat an is a local delicacy
- Marlboro Hills is a natural attraction
- Basco Lighthouse is a tourist attraction
- Honesty Store/Cafe is a local shop
- Vakul is a traditional hat
- Kana-i is a cultural event
- Kulay Festival is a celebration of dried foods
Province of Cagayan
- The capital is Tuguegarao City
- Cagayan has 28 municipalities
- Cagayan is known for its largest marine fishing grounds
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Test your knowledge about the provinces and landmarks in the Ilocos Region of the Philippines, including Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. From garlic capital to renewable energy pioneer, explore the rich history and attractions of this region.
