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Which province is known as the 'Land of the Howling Wind'?
Which province is known as the 'Land of the Howling Wind'?
- Batanes
- Aurora
- Catanduanes (correct)
- Benguet
Which city in the Philippines is nicknamed 'The Most Romantic Place'?
Which city in the Philippines is nicknamed 'The Most Romantic Place'?
- Lipa, Batangas
- Legazpi
- Lucena, Quezon
- Lingayen (correct)
Which of these cities is known as the 'Shoe Capital of the Philippines'?
Which of these cities is known as the 'Shoe Capital of the Philippines'?
- Pasay
- Mandaluyong
- Manila
- Marikina (correct)
Which city is known as the 'City of Smiles'?
Which city is known as the 'City of Smiles'?
Which of these locations is known as the 'Shrine and Historic City of the South'?
Which of these locations is known as the 'Shrine and Historic City of the South'?
Davao City is recognized as the:
Davao City is recognized as the:
Which location is recognized as the 'Summer Capital of the South'?
Which location is recognized as the 'Summer Capital of the South'?
What is Puerto Princesa known for?
What is Puerto Princesa known for?
Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites is characterized by architecture that blends Philippine, Chinese, and European styles?
Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites is characterized by architecture that blends Philippine, Chinese, and European styles?
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary is primarily known for its:
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary is primarily known for its:
What is Baguio City known for as a UNESCO Creative City?
What is Baguio City known for as a UNESCO Creative City?
Which UNESCO Creative City is recognized for its gastronomy?
Which UNESCO Creative City is recognized for its gastronomy?
Where is the Philippines' easternmost point located?
Where is the Philippines' easternmost point located?
Which airport serves as a primary international gateway located in Cebu?
Which airport serves as a primary international gateway located in Cebu?
Which festival celebrated in Cebu City every January, features street dancing and a grand parade honoring Santo Niño?
Which festival celebrated in Cebu City every January, features street dancing and a grand parade honoring Santo Niño?
What is a key feature of the Ati-Atihan Festival held in Kalibo, Aklan?
What is a key feature of the Ati-Atihan Festival held in Kalibo, Aklan?
Which festival is known for street dancing, fruit-eating contests, and free lanzones for visitors?
Which festival is known for street dancing, fruit-eating contests, and free lanzones for visitors?
During which festival are houses decorated with kiping (colored rice wafers)?
During which festival are houses decorated with kiping (colored rice wafers)?
What is the key feature of the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga?
What is the key feature of the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga?
Which festival showcases all 11 indigenous tribes of Davao City?
Which festival showcases all 11 indigenous tribes of Davao City?
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Aklan's Tourism Nickname
Aklan's Tourism Nickname
The oldest province in the Philippines, located in Luzon.
Antipolo's Tourism Nickname
Antipolo's Tourism Nickname
A city in Luzon known for its location in the sky.
Aurora's Tourism Nickname
Aurora's Tourism Nickname
A province in Luzon famous as the land where the 'golden' sunrise can be viewed.
Bacoor's Tourism Nickname
Bacoor's Tourism Nickname
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Bataan's Tourism Nickname
Bataan's Tourism Nickname
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Batangas' Tourism Nickname
Batangas' Tourism Nickname
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Benguet's Tourism Nickname
Benguet's Tourism Nickname
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Bulacan's Tourism Nickname
Bulacan's Tourism Nickname
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Historic City of Vigan
Historic City of Vigan
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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
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Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary
Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary
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UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art
UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art
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Cebu: Creative City of Design
Cebu: Creative City of Design
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Iloilo: Creative City of Gastronomy
Iloilo: Creative City of Gastronomy
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Mavulis Island
Mavulis Island
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Frances Reef
Frances Reef
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Easternmost Point
Easternmost Point
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Westernmost Point
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Sinulog Festival
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Ati-Atihan Festival
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Tourism Nicknames
- Aklan in Luzon is the Oldest province in the Philippines
- Antipolo in Luzon is known as City in the Sky
- Aurora in Luzon is the Land of Golden Sunrise
- Bacoor in Luzon is the Band Capital of the Philippines
- Bataan in Luzon is the History Hub of Central Luzon
- Batanes in Luzon is the Land of True Insulars
- Batangas in Luzon is the Diving and Shipping Capital
- Benguet in Luzon is the Salad Bowl of the Philippines
- Bulacan in Luzon is Manila's Gateway to the North
- Cainta, Rizal in Luzon is the Bibingka Capital
- Calamba in Luzon is the Hot Spring Capital
- Catanduanes in Luzon is the Land of the Howling Wind
- Cauayan, Isabela in Luzon is the Mushroom City of the North
- Cavite in Luzon is the Cradle of Philippine Revolution
- Dagupan in Luzon is the Bangus Capital
- Donsol, Sorsogon in Luzon is the World's Whale Shark Capital
- Imus in Luzon is The Philippine Flag Capital
- Ilocos Sur in Luzon is the Heritage Haven of the Far North
- Isabela in Luzon is the Rice Granary of the North
- La Trinidad, Benguet in Luzon is the Strawberry Capital
- La Union in Luzon is the Surfing Capital of the North
- Las Piñas in Luzon is the Salt Center of Metro Manila
- Legazpi in Luzon is the City of Fun and Adventure, ATV Capital
- Lingayen in Luzon is The Most Romantic Place
- Lipa, Batangas in Luzon is the City of Pride
- Lucena, Quezon in Luzon is the Biofuel & Biopalm City
- Makati in Luzon is the Manhattan of the Philippines
- Mandaluyong is the Shopping Capital
- Manila is the Ever Distinguished Loyal City
- Marikina is the Shoe Capital of the Philippines
- Marinduque is the Heart of the Philippines
- Nueva Ecija is the Rice Granary of the Philippines
- Nueva Vizcaya is the Watershed Haven of Cagayan Valley
- Pampanga is the Culinary Capital of the Philippines
- Pangasinan is the Saltmaking Capital
- Parañaque is the Fashion Capital
- Pasay is the Travel Capital
- Pateros is the Balut Capital
- Quezon City is the City of Stars and New Horizons
- Quirino is the Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley
- Rizal is the Cradle of Philippine Arts
- San Fernando, Pampanga is the Lantern Capital
- San Juan is the Tiangge Capital
- Taguig is The ProvinSyudad
- Tarlac is the Melting Pot of Central Luzon
- Tuguegarao is the Premier Ybanag City
- Valenzuela is the Vibrant City of Discipline
- Zambales is the Chromite Capital
- Alimodian, Iloilo in Visayas is the Banana Capital of Panay
- Bacolod in Visayas is The City of Smile
- Biliran in Visayas is the Shipyard of Antiquity
- Borongan in Visayas is the King City of the East
- Calbayog in Visayas is the City of Waterfalls
- Camiguin in Visayas is the Island Born of Fire
- Catbalogan in Visayas is the City of Captivating Contrast
- Cebu City in Visayas is the Oldest City in the Philippines
- Cebu in Mindanao is Gateway to a Thousand Journeys
- Dumaguete in Mindanao is the City of Gentle People
- Eastern Samar in Mindanao is Gateway to Philippine Discovery
- Guimaras in Mindanao is the Mango County of Visayas
- Iloilo in Mindanao is the Province with most number of barangays
- Iloilo City in Mindanao is The First Queen City of the South
- Maasin City, Southern Leyte in Mindanao is The Religious City
- Mandaue, Cebu in Mindanao is the Furniture Capital
- Miagao, Iloilo in Mindanao is the Municipality with most number of barangays, Onion Capital of Visayas
- Molo, Iloilo in Mindanao is the Athens of the Philippines
- Negros Occidental in Mindanao is the Province with Most Number of Cities and the Sugar Capital of the Philippines
- Negros Oriental in Mindanao is the Whale and Dolphin Haven
- Passi in Mindanao is the Sweet City at the Heart of Panay
- Pototan, Iloilo in Mindanao is the Christmas Capital of Visayas
- Puerto Galera in Mindanao is the Poor Man's Boracay
- Roxas City in Mindanao is the Seafood Capital of the Philippines
- Samar in Mindanao is the Spelunking Capital
- Siquijor in Mindanao is the Island of Fire
- Tagbilaran in Mindanao is the City of Peace and Friendship
- Agusan del Norte is the Land of Antiquated Finds
- Antique is the Province where the mountain meets the sea
- Bukidnon is the Pineapple Capital
- Butuan is the Timber City of the South
- Cagayan de Oro is the City of Golden Friendship
- Camarines Sur is the Wakeboarding Capital
- Cotabato is the Land of Mightiest Mountain
- Dapitan is the Shrine and Historic City of the South
- Davao is the Fruit Basket and King City of the South
- Davao City is the Largest City in the Philippines
- Davao del Norte is the Durian and Banana Capital
- Digos is the Clay Capital of Mindanao
- Dinagat Island is the Mystical Province of Love
- Dipolog is The Philippine Orchid City
- El Nido is Heaven on Earth
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental is City of Divine Mercy
- General Santos City is the Tuna Capital
- Gingoog is the City of Good Luck
- Gutalac, Zamboanga Norte is the Pebble Capital
- Iligan is the Industrial City of the South
- Isulan is the Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines
- Kalinga is the White Rafting Capital of the North
- Kidapawan is the City at the foot of Mt. Apo
- Koronadal is the Ilonggo City of the South
- Lantapan, Bukidnon is the Vegetable Basket of Mindanao
- Lanao del Norte is the Land of Beauty and Bounty
- Lanao del Sur is the Cradle of Muslim Art
- Malita is the Banana Capital of Davao
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon is the Summer Capital of the South
- Maguindanao is the Seat of Muslim Mindanao
- Masbate is the Great Wild West of Philippines
- Mati is the Coconut City of the South
- Misamis Occidental is the Christmas Capital of Mindanao
- Oroquieta is the City of Good Life
- Oriental Mindoro is the Harbor Gateway to the South
- Pagadian is Little Hong Kong of the South
- Palawan is the Largest Province in the Philippines / Philippines' Last Frontier
- Puerto Princesa is the EcoTourism Capital
- Romblon is the Marble Capital
- Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro is the Largest Municipality in the Philippines
- Samal is the Philippine Island Garden City
- Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi is Venice of the South
- South Cotabato is the Conference Capital of Mindanao
- Sulu is the Land of Exotic Fruits
- Surigao del Norte is the Surfing Capital
- Tacloban City is City of Hope
- Tagum is Music Capital of the South
- Zamboanga del Norte is the Province of South's Twin City
- Zamboanga City is Asia's Latin City, Sardines Capital, City of Flowers
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Four Spanish-era churches built between the 16th-18th centuries are known as the Baroque Churches of the Philippines and were inscribed in 1993
- Notable features of the Baroque Churches include
- San Agustin Church (Manila, 1607)
- Santa Maria Church (Ilocos Sur, 1769)
- Paoay Church (Ilocos Norte, 1710)
- Miagao Church (Iloilo, 1797)
- The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine park in Sulu Sea covering 96,828 hectares and was inscribed in 1993
- The park is part of the Coral Triangle and features over 360 coral species and over 700 fish species, and is noted as an important seabird colony
- The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are 2,000-year-old terraces in Ifugao mountains, added in 1995
- The rice terraces include:
- Bangaan Rice Terraces -Batad Rice Terraces -Mayoyao Rice Terraces -Hungduan Rice Terraces -Nagacadan Rice Terraces
- The Historic City of Vigan, inscribed in 1999, is a well-preserved Spanish colonial town
- Its architecture blends Philippine, Chinese, and European styles
- Cobblestone streets and a grid street pattern are notable features
- It is the home of the famous Calle Crisologo
- The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, inscribed in 1999, features an 8.2km underground river flowing to sea
- It has a limestone karst landscape
- The park houses 800 plant species and 295 bird species
- It is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
- The Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, inscribed in 2014, is a biodiversity hotspot with pygmy forest
- It has over 1,380 plant species and 227 animal species
- The Philippine eagle is at home here
- It has a unique pygmy forest with century-old 1.5m tall trees
UNESCO Creative Cities
- Baguio City was designated as a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art in 2017
- The city is known for indigenous crafts like woodcarving, weaving, and pottery
- It has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and workshops
- Cebu City was designated as a Creative City of Design in 2019
- It is known as a Design innovation hub (furniture, fashion, jewelry)
- It has design schools and studios
- Iloilo City was designated as a Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023
- It has a diverse culinary heritage
- Noted for dishes like batchoy, chicken inasal, and pancit molo
Geographic Extreme Points
- The Northernmost point of the Philippines is Mavulis (Y'Ami) Island, Itbayat, Batanes
- The Southernmost point of the Philippines is Frances Reef, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi
- The Easternmost point of the Philippines is Pusan Point, Caraga, Davao Oriental
- The Westernmost point of the Philippines is Ligas Point, Balabac, Palawan
- The Northernmost city is Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- The Southernmost city is General Santos
- The Easternmost city is Bislig, Surigao del Sur
- The Westernmost city is Puerto Princesa
- The Northernmost point on Luzon Island is Maira-ira, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
- The Southernmost point on Luzon Island is Bon-Ot Big, Matnog, Sorsogon
- The highest altitude in the Philippines is Mount Apo, Mindanao at 2,954 meters (9,692 ft)
- The lowest altitude is the Galathea Depth, Philippine Trench at 10,540 meters (34,580 ft), the third deepest in the world
Major Airports
- Primary International Airports
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport, located in Manila is a Gateway with IATA Code MNL
- Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Cebu is a Gateway with IATA Code CEB
- Clark International Airport, located in Angeles, is a Gateway
- Secondary International Airports
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport, located in Davao with IATA code DVO
- Iloilo International Airport, located in Iloilo with IATA code ILO
- Kalibo International Airport, located in Kalibo with IATA code KLO
- Bacolod-Silay International Airport, located in Bacolod with IATA code BCD
- Puerto Princesa International Airport, located in Puerto Princesa with IATA code PPS
- Zamboanga International Airport, located in Zamboanga with IATA code ZAM
- Bohol-Panglao International Airport, located in Panglao with IATA code TAG
- General Santos International Airport, located in General Santos with IATA code GES
- Laoag International Airport, located in Laoag with IATA code LAO
- Major Domestic Airports (Class 1)
- Laguindingan Airport, located in Cagayan de Oro with IATA code CGY
- Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, located in Tacloban with IATA code TAC
- Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, located in Caticlan/Boracay with IATA code MPH
- Bicol International Airport, located in Legazpi with IATA code LGP
- Secondary Domestic Airports (Class 2)
- Bancasi Airport, located in Butuan with IATA code BXU
- Sibulan Airport, located in Dumaguete with IATA code DGT
- Labo Airport, located in Ozamiz with IATA code OZC
- Awang Airport, located in Cotabato with IATA code CBO
- Tuguegarao Airport, located in Tuguegarao with IATA code TUG
- Roxas Airport, located in Roxas with IATA code RXS
- Naga Airport, located in Naga with IATA code WNP
- Dipolog Airport, located in Dipolog with IATA code DPL
- Pagadian Airport, located in Pagadian with IATA code PAG
- Surigao Airport, located in Surigao with IATA code SUG
- San Jose Airport, located in Occidental Mindoro with IATA code SJI
Major Philippine Festivals
- Sinulog Festival is held in January in Cebu City and is a grand festival honoring Santo Niño
- This features street dancing, a grand parade with colorful costumes, and attracts 1-2 million visitors yearly
- Ati-Atihan Festival is held in January in Kalibo, Aklan, considered the Mother of all Philippine Festivals
- It features face and body painting in black and tribal-inspired costumes
- The Panagbenga Festival is a Flower Festival held in February in Baguio City celebrating spring
- There is a grand float parade with fresh flowers
- Street dancing occurs and each float uses around 50,000 fresh flowers
- The Moriones Festival is is a religious festival held in Marinduque during March/April (Holy Week) reenacting Roman centurion's story
- Masked performers as Roman soldiers and Biblical reenactments are key features
- Masks can weigh up to 4kg
- The Pahiyas Festival is an agricultural thanksgiving festival held in May in Lucban, Quezon
- Houses are decorated with kiping (colored rice wafers) and fresh produce displays
- The tradition dates to the 15th century
- The Kadayawan Festival is a harvest thanksgiving festival held in August in Davao City
- Floral float parades and tribal competitions occur
- Showcases all 11 indigenous tribes
- The MassKara Festival is a festival of smiling masks held in October in Bacolod City
- It was Created during the 1980s economic crisis
- It has an electric light parade
- The Lanzones Festival is a harvest festival for lanzones fruit held in October in Camiguin
- Street dancing takes place with fruit-eating contests
- Free lanzones for visitors are available
- The Giant Lantern Festival is a competition of giant Christmas lanterns held in December in San Fernando, Pampanga
- There are massive lantern displays which are modern lanterns that use up to 10,000 bulbs Started in 1908 with simple paper lanterns
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