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What is the main economic activity of Central Luzon?
What is the main economic activity of Central Luzon?
Which dialect is NOT mentioned as part of the ethnolinguistic groups in Central Luzon?
Which dialect is NOT mentioned as part of the ethnolinguistic groups in Central Luzon?
What significant landmark is located in Central Luzon?
What significant landmark is located in Central Luzon?
Which festival is celebrated in Pampanga in mid-December?
Which festival is celebrated in Pampanga in mid-December?
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Which of the following foods is associated with Tarlac?
Which of the following foods is associated with Tarlac?
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Which of the following is a popular festival in Bulacan celebrated in May?
Which of the following is a popular festival in Bulacan celebrated in May?
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The Serkele is a traditional dish associated with Bulacan.
The Serkele is a traditional dish associated with Bulacan.
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What is Biak-na-Bato National Park known for?
What is Biak-na-Bato National Park known for?
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The traditional food known as _____ is made from arrowroot starch.
The traditional food known as _____ is made from arrowroot starch.
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Match the festivals to their corresponding months:
Match the festivals to their corresponding months:
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Which festival is celebrated in Coron during August?
Which festival is celebrated in Coron during August?
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The Kulambo Festival is celebrated in Cuyo during August.
The Kulambo Festival is celebrated in Cuyo during August.
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What type of food is typically associated with the city of El Nido?
What type of food is typically associated with the city of El Nido?
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The ______________ Festival is held in April in Masbate.
The ______________ Festival is held in April in Masbate.
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Match the following attractions to their respective provinces:
Match the following attractions to their respective provinces:
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Which province celebrates the Pinyasan Festival in June?
Which province celebrates the Pinyasan Festival in June?
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The Ibalong Festival takes place in May.
The Ibalong Festival takes place in May.
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What is a common food specialty in Albay?
What is a common food specialty in Albay?
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The ______________ Festival takes place in October in Catanduanes.
The ______________ Festival takes place in October in Catanduanes.
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Which festival in Palawan is celebrated in May?
Which festival in Palawan is celebrated in May?
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Which festival in Batangas is celebrated in May?
Which festival in Batangas is celebrated in May?
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The Moriones Festival is celebrated in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
The Moriones Festival is celebrated in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
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Name one popular attraction in Zambales.
Name one popular attraction in Zambales.
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The _____ Festival is held in Laguna during November.
The _____ Festival is held in Laguna during November.
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Which dish is commonly associated with the province of Tarlac?
Which dish is commonly associated with the province of Tarlac?
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Quezon National Forest Park is a renowned attraction in Rizal.
Quezon National Forest Park is a renowned attraction in Rizal.
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What type of food is commonly served during the Pahiyas Festival?
What type of food is commonly served during the Pahiyas Festival?
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Match the following provinces with their corresponding festivals:
Match the following provinces with their corresponding festivals:
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Which of the following is a famous diving destination located in Batangas?
Which of the following is a famous diving destination located in Batangas?
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The _____ Festival in Cavite is also known as the Pasasalamat Festival.
The _____ Festival in Cavite is also known as the Pasasalamat Festival.
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Study Notes
Region III: Central Luzon
- Total population: 12,422,172
- Geographic features: Contains the largest plain in the Philippines, known as the Rice Bowl of the Philippines or Rice Granary of the Philippines
- Administrative divisions: 2 highly urbanized cities, 12 component cities, 20 congressional districts, 116 municipalities, and 3,102 barangays
- Economic significance: Agriculture (rice production), marine fishing, and minerals are key industries
- Ethnolinguistic groups: Aetas, Sambals, Capampangangs, Tagalogs, Ilocanos, and Pangasinenses
Tourism Destinations
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Aurora:
- Sabang Beach
- Dicasalarin Cove
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Bataan:
- Bataan World War II Museum
- Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar
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Bulacan:
- Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Parish - Barasoain Church
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Nueva Ecija:
- Gabaldon Falls
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Pampanga:
- Mount Pinatubo
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Tarlac:
- Mount Pinatubo (also located in Zambales and Pampanga)
Key Events and Festivals
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Pampanga Lantern Festival (Giant Lantern Festival):
- Known as Ligligan Parul
- Held in mid-December in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga
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Obando Fertility Rites:
- Held in Bulacan
- Celebrated in May
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Mango Festival: Dinamulag Festival:
- Celebrated in Zambales
- Takes place in April
Food and Delicacies
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Nueva Ecija:
- Tupig
- Tinumis
- Buro or balao balao
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Tarlac:
- Capit roll
- Chicharon Camiling
- Adobong Tarlac
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Zambales:
- Ginipa
- Linga candy
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General:
- Pinatolang Baka sa Buho (beef dish typically cooked in bamboo)
Luzon
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Pampanga
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Mt. Pinatubo
- A volcano in Central Luzon.
- Famous for its ash-covered landscape.
- Popular tourist destination for trekking and 4x4 adventures.
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Mt. Pinatubo
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Arayat
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Ligligan Parul
- A giant lantern festival held in December.
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Nayong Pilipino Cultural Park
- Shows the history and culture of the Philippines.
- Sasmuan White Sand Beach
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Sisig
- A popular Filipino dish made from pork head and ears.
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Bringhe, Tibok-tibok, ** Murcon**
- Local dishes with a savory flavor.
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Ligligan Parul
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Tarlac
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Monasterio De Tarlac
- A popular religious site in Tarlac.
- Mount Pinatubo (shared with Pampanga)
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Capas National Shrine
- A national memorial site.
- Commemorates the Bataan Death March, which occurred during World War II.
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Malatarlak Festival
- Celebrates the beauty of Tarlac.
- Held in January.
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Iniruban (Nilubyan), Pinatolang Kambing , Tinapa, Chicharon Camiling
- Famous specialties of Tarlac.
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Monasterio De Tarlac
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Zambales
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Potipot Island, Anawangin Cove, Capones Island, San Antonio Beach
- All popular tourist destinations.
- Zambales Heritage Park
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Dinamulag Festival
- Celebrates the harvest.
- Held in September.
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Ginipa
- A popular Zambales delicacy.
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Potipot Island, Anawangin Cove, Capones Island, San Antonio Beach
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Bataan
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Dunsulan Falls, Five Fingers Cove, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Morong, Bataan, Samat National Shrine, Corregidor Island
- Landmarks, historic sites, and tourist destinations in Bataan.
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Kalamay Bataan, Tuyo, Tamarind Candies, Arrowroot Cookies
- Famous Bataan dishes.
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Dunsulan Falls, Five Fingers Cove, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Morong, Bataan, Samat National Shrine, Corregidor Island
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Bulacan
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Biak- na- Bato National Park, Barasoain Church, Obando Church
- Natural and historical landmarks.
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Obando Fertility Rites
- A colorful fertility festival in May.
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Pastillas De Leche, Empanada de kaliskis, Minasa, Serkele
- Popular Bulacan dishes.
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Biak- na- Bato National Park, Barasoain Church, Obando Church
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Nueva Ecija
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Minalungao National Park, Pantabangan Dam
- Natural landmarks worth exploring.
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Taong Putik Festival
- Celebrates the mud and holds mud-wrestling events.
- Held in June.
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Batotay Longganisa, Pancit Cabagan, Nilagang Pasko, Puto Pao, Tilapia Ice Cream
- Popular dishes.
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Minalungao National Park, Pantabangan Dam
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Laguna
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Pagsanjan Falls, Enchanted Kingdom, Lake Caliraya
- Well-known tourist attractions.
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Laguna's "Kabayani Festival"
- Celebrates heroes.
- Held in November.
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Espasol, Kesong puti, Uraro, Monay
- Popular Laguna delicacies.
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Pagsanjan Falls, Enchanted Kingdom, Lake Caliraya
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Quezon
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Mount Banahaw, Quezon National Forest Park, Kamay ni Hesus
- Popular pilgrimage sites and natural locations.
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Pahiyas Festival
- A colorful harvest festival dedicated to good harvest.
- Held in May.
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Pancit Habhab, Kiping
- Popular Quezon dishes.
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Mount Banahaw, Quezon National Forest Park, Kamay ni Hesus
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Rizal
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Masungi Georeserve, Hinulugang Taktak National Park
- Unique and beautiful destinations.
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Higantes Festival
- A festival featuring giant papier-mâché figures.
- Held in November.
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Angono's Puto, Binangonan's Sinigang
- Popular Rizal dishes.
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Masungi Georeserve, Hinulugang Taktak National Park
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Cavite
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Aguinaldo Shrine, Peoples Park in the sky (A.K.A. Pasasalamat Festival), Imus Historical Museum
- Historical landmarks and parks.
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Cavite City Flower Festival
- A festival, also known as Pasasalamat Festival, which celebrates flowers.
- Held in March.
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Buko Pie, Tamales, Puto, bibingka
- Popular Cavite dishes.
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Aguinaldo Shrine, Peoples Park in the sky (A.K.A. Pasasalamat Festival), Imus Historical Museum
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Batangas
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Taal Volcano, Anilao (Diving Destination), Villa Escudero Plantations And Resort, Fortune Island
- Tourist attractions and natural wonders.
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Lipa City Mango Festival
- Celebrates the mango harvest.
- Held in May.
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Lomi, Adobo Sa Dilaw, Bulalo, Sinigang Na Baka
- Well-known Batangas dishes.
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Taal Volcano, Anilao (Diving Destination), Villa Escudero Plantations And Resort, Fortune Island
MIMAROPA
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Marinduque
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Bathala Cave, Boac Cathedral
- Religious and cultural sites.
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Moriones Festival
- A historical and religious festival that commemorates the story of a Roman soldier who sought the crucified Jesus.
- Held from October to November.
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Kari-kari, Uraro cookies
- Popular Marinduque delicacies.
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Bathala Cave, Boac Cathedral
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Occidental Mindoro
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Apo Reef Natural Park, White Island
- Natural wonders and tourist destinations.
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Sikatuna National Festival
- Celebrates the arrival of Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
- Held in December.
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Sinalab
- A popular dish of Occidental Mindoro.
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Apo Reef Natural Park, White Island
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Oriental Mindoro
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Mt. Halcon
- A mountain range and landmark.
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Pandangguhan Festival
- Celebrates the good harvest.
- Held in April.
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Bandi
- A local delicacy from Oriental Mindoro.
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Mt. Halcon
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Palawan Del Norte
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El Nido (Destination), Coron (Destination): Kayangan Lake
- Famous tourist destinations.
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Kulambo Festival (El Nido)
- A festival celebrating the mosquito net.
- Held in March.
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Coron Festival
- Held in August.
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Nido Soup
- A dish named after El Nido.
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El Nido (Destination), Coron (Destination): Kayangan Lake
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Palawan Oriental
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Tubbataha Reef (Cagayancillo Islands), Port Barton, Long Beach
- Popular destinations for diving and exploring the natural beauty.
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Cuyo Fiesta
- Celebrated in August.
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Kulambo Festival
- A festival celebrated in May.
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Tamilok
- A delicacy made from wood-boring worms.
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Tubbataha Reef (Cagayancillo Islands), Port Barton, Long Beach
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Palawan Del Sur
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Onok Island, Punta Sebaring Beach, Bakbakan sa Brooke’s Point Festival
- Tourist destinations and festivals.
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Bakbakan sa Brooke’s Point Festival
- The festival of Palawan Del Sur.
- Celebrates the history of the area.
- Held in March.
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Onok Island, Punta Sebaring Beach, Bakbakan sa Brooke’s Point Festival
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Romblon
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Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Fort San Andres
- Natural landmarks and historical sites.
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Biniray Festival
- Celebrates the victory of good over evil.
- Held in January.
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Tiyula Itum, Pancit Romblon
- Popular Romblon dishes.
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Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Fort San Andres
Bicol Region
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Albay
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Mayon Volcano, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church
- Landmarks and tourist attractions.
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Magayon (Beautiful) Festival
- An annual festival that celebrates the province.
- Held in May.
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Ibalong (Ancient Epic Poem) Festival
- Celebrates the epic poem of the Bicol region.
- Held in August.
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Bicol Express, Laing, Sili Ice Cream, Pinangat, Ladung (Young banan heart), Kinunot, Linubak, Kinalas
- Popular dishes from Albay.
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Mayon Volcano, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church
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Camarines Norte
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Calaguas Island, Bato Church
- Popular and beautiful destinations.
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Pinyasan Festival
- A festival celebrating the harvest of pineapples.
- Held in June.
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Calaguas Island, Bato Church
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Camarines Sur
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CamSur Watersports Complex, Caramoan Islands
- Popular destination for adventure and sports.
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Kaogma (Happiness or Joy) Festival
- A festival that celebrates the joy of the Bicol region.
- Held in May.
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CamSur Watersports Complex, Caramoan Islands
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Catanduanes
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Binurong Point, Bato Church
- Beautiful destinations for exploration.
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Catandungan (People of Catanduanes) Festival
- A festival that celebrates the people and culture ofCatanduanes.
- Held in October.
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Binurong Point, Bato Church
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Masbate
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Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary, Pawa Mangrove Park
- Natural wonders.
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Rodeo Masbateño Festival
- A festival celebrating the rodeo culture of Masbate.
- Held in April.
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Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary, Pawa Mangrove Park
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Sorsogon
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Donsol, Bulusan Volcano Natural Park
- Popular destinations for nature lovers and adventure.
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Kasanggayahan (Prosperity) Festival
- A festival that celebrates the prosperity of Sorsogon.
- Held in October.
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Donsol, Bulusan Volcano Natural Park
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