Philippines: Ilocos Region Trivia

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