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SocScie 2nd Quarter Region 1: Ilocos Region - Major products: hand-woven - Located in the Northwest corner of blankets, soft brooms, Luzon and the largest island in the pottery, rice wine, Philippines....

SocScie 2nd Quarter Region 1: Ilocos Region - Major products: hand-woven - Located in the Northwest corner of blankets, soft brooms, Luzon and the largest island in the pottery, rice wine, Philippines. sugarcane wine and sugarcane vinegar Provinces: ★ Baluarte Watch Tower 1. Ilocos Norte ★ Urbiztondo Surfing - Capital: Laoag City ★ Ma-Cho Temple - Paoay Church & Sinking Bell Tower are two key attraction 4. Pangasinan ★ Bangui Windmills - Capital: Lingayen City ★ San Agustin Church of Paoay - Richest province in the ★ La Paz Sand Dunes Ilocos region - 5th Class Component City: - Major fish supplier in Luzon Batac City - known for its - Major producer of salt in the rich cultural heritage and Philippines also the location of Marcos - Major products: coconut, Museum mango, eggplant ★ Marcos Museum - honoring the late ★ Hundred Islands - 124 islands Ferdinand Marcos ★ Enchanted Cave ★ Bolinao Falls 2. Ilocos Sur - Capital: Vigan City Region 2: Cagayan Valley - Vigan City is a UNESCO World - Lies on the northeastern most part Heritage Site famous for its of Luzon mainland occupying the well preserved Spanish lower basin of the Cagayan River. colonial architecture & cobblestone streets. Provinces: - Major products: rice, corn, 1. Batanes vegetable, root crops, and - Capital: Basco - most fruits populous city in the province - Non food crops: tobacco, - Smallest province in the cotton and tigergrass Philippines - Cottage industries: loom - Inhabited by the Ivatan weaving, furniture making, - Locals still wear traditional ceramics articles of clothing like the ★ Calle Crisologo ‘vakul’ ★ Bantay Bell Tower - Ivatan occupied the islands ★ Syquia Mansion Museum before the Spaniards and lived in fortresses called 3. La Union “Surfing Capital of the ‘idjang’ North” ★ House of Dakay - oldest stone house - Capital: San Fernando City existing in Batanes and considered  SocScie 2nd Quarter as UNESCO Heritage Building, one of ★ Alibago River the only 5 structures that survived the 1918 earthquake in Batanes 4. Quirino “Forest Heartland of ★ San Carlos Borromeo Church Cagayan” ★ Spanish Bridge - Capital: Cabarroguis City ★ Boulder Beach - Named after the Elpidio Quirino, the 6th president of 2. Cagayan the Philippines - Capital: Tuguegarao City - Became an independent - Largest city of the Cagayan province when it ceded from Valley province Nueva Vizcaya by virtue of - Top Corn producer in the R.A No.6394 and approved Philippines on September 10,1971 - The earliest man in the ★ Nagtipunan River Philippines lived in Cagayan ★ Cave of Penablanca thousands of years ago ★ Landingan Viewpoint - Major Products: pottery and basket weaving 5. Nueva Vizcaya “Citrus Capital of ★ Callao Cave - 7 chamber limestone the Philippines” cave in the Cagayan province; site - Capital: Bayombong City where the oldest known remains of - Named after the people early humans species in the living in the coast of Mar de Philippines were found Vizcaine in Spain, part of the ★ Calayan Island (Babuyan Islands) - vast “Territorio de dolphin and whale watching Missionares” of the ★ Rio Grande de Cagayan - longest Spanish-controlled and largest river in the Philippines government of Cagayan ★ Capisaan Cave - 5th longest cave 3. Isabela “Rice Bowl of the North” or system in the Philippines “The Corn Capital of the ★ Dalton Pass - historic mountain pass Philippines” and World War II site; memorial for - Capital: Ilagan City soldiers who fought in the Battle of - Largest province in Luzon Dalton Pass - 2nd largest province among ★ Bambang Strawberry Farm the Philippines 80 provinces - Primarily agricultural Region 3: Central Luzon Region province is the rice and corn - Is an administrative region in the granary due to its plain and Philippines that occupies the rolling terrain central section of Luzon ★ Magat Dam - one of the largest dams in the Philippines ★ Sierra Madre Mountain Range - longest mountain range in the Philippines  SocScie 2nd Quarter Provinces: - Francisco Baltazar 1. Aurora “Gateway to the Pacific (The Prince of Ocean” Filipino Poets) - Capital: Baler City - Originally a sub-province of - Marcelo H. del Pilar Quezon in 1951 due to its (The Great geographical isolation and Propagandist) mountainous terrain - Gregorio del Pilar - Named after Aurora Aragon, (The Hero of Tirad the wife of Manuel L. Pass) Quezon - One of the most progressive ★ Quezon Heritage House - home and provinces in the Philippines; resthouse of former Philippine the people there are highly President Manuel L. Quezon educated ★ Museo de Baler ★ Malolos Cathedral ★ Dicasalarin Cove ★ Marilao Divine Mercy 2. Bataan 4. Nueva Ecija “Rice Granary of the - Balanga City Philippines” or “Rice Bowl of the - Bataan Death March was Philippines” named for this province, - Capital: Palayan City where the infamous march - Named by the Spanish started colonizers after the city of - Battle of Bataan is famous in Ecija, Spain history as one of the last - Largest province in Central stands of American and Luzon Filipino soldiers before they - Largest rice producer in the were overwhelmed by the Philippines Japanese forces in World ★ Gabaldon Falls War 11 ★ Minalungao National Park ★ Bataan World War II Museum ★ Bataan Death March Memorial 5. Pampanga “Culinary Capital of the ★ Ambon-Ambon Falls Philippines” - Capital: San Fernando City 3. Bulacan “Gateway to the Northern - Pampanga comes from the Philippines” word “pangpang” meaning - Capital; Malolos City riverbank/riverside - Honored as one of the 8 rays ★ Mount Arayat of the sun in the national ★ Mount Pinatubo Crater flag ★ Pampanga River - Its name comes from the word ‘bulak’ means cotton 6. Tarlac “Sugarlandia of Central - Land of the Heroes Luzon” - Capital: Tarlac City  SocScie 2nd Quarter - 'Tarlac' was derived from a sacrifice of those who fought for 'Talahib' like weed called by the country’s independence the Aetas "Matarlac”, the ★ Aguinaldo Shrine - where the word 'mala' was then Philippine flag was first raised and removed and shortened to the Declaration of Philippine 'Tarlac' Independence took place ★ Capas National Shrine ★ Tagaytay City - stunning view of ★ Monasterio de Tarlac Taal Volcano and Taal Lake vistas 7. Zambales “Chromite Capital of the 2. Laguna Philippines” - Capital: Santa Cruz City - Capital: Iba City - Spanish word “Lago” - The name of the province is meaning Lake or Lagoon. derived from the early - Notable as the birthplace of inhabiters, the Zambals. Jose Rizal - 2nd largest province in ★ Seven Lakes of San Pablo Central Region (Sampaloc, Bunot, Mohicap, ★ The Hellships Memorial Palakpakin, Calibato, Pandin, ★ Subic Bay Yambo Lake) - are interconnected volcanic crater lakes Region 4A: Calabarzon ★ Pagsanjan Falls - one of the most - Located in Southern part of Luzon famous waterfalls in the Philippines ★ Mount Makiling - protected area due Provinces: to its rich biodiversity 1. Cavite ★ Laguna de Bay - largest lake in the - Capital: Imus City Philippines - 2nd smallest province in Calabarzon 3. Batangas “Cradle of Noble Heroes” - Rich history and a large - Capital: Batangas City number of national heroes - Home to the well-known including the 1st president Taal Volcano, one of the Emilio Aguinaldo Decade Volcanoes - “Kawit” or “Cauit", meaning - Derived from Batangan, hook, referring to the shape meaning: A log found in of the land along the coast Calumpang River of Bacoor Bay. ★ Taal Volcano - one of the world’s smallest active volcanoes ★ Gen. Licerio Topacio Park - ★ Calaruega Church - known as the historical landmark dedicated to Transfiguration Chapel the memory of General Licerio ★ Anilao Cuenca Topacio; serves as a reminder of the bravery and 4. Rizal “Cradle of Philippine Art”  SocScie 2nd Quarter - Capital: Antipolo City - also - The Battle of Mindoro took called as the “City in the place during WWII between Sky” forces of the US and Japan ★ Mount Daraitan - panoramic views - Became a base for guerilla of Sierra Madre mountains fighters ★ Masungi Geoserve ★ Tamaraw Falls - named after the ★ Hinulugang Taktak Falls native buffalo that can only be found in Mindoro 5. Quezon “Coconut Capital of the ★ Puerto Galera Country” ★ Tukuran Falls - Capital: Lucena City - Named after 2nd President 2. Occidental Mindoro “Marine Manuel L. Quezon in 1946, Wonderland of Luzon” & “Milkfish “Kalilayan” in 1591 and Capital of the Philippines” “Tayabas” in the 18th - Capital: Mamburao City century - Known as the rice granary of - Largest province in MIMAROPA Calabarzon ★ Apo Reef - largest coral reef in the ★ Tayabas City’s St. Michael Archangel Philippines; 2nd largest coral reef in Basilica - home to the longest aisle the world in the nation ★ Mount Halcon - natural dividing ★ Pagsanjan Falls barrier Oriental and Occidental Mindoro; 18th highest mountain in the Philippines Region 4B: Mimaropa ★ Hanging Bridge of San Agustin - MIMAROPA is an administrative region of the Philippines located in 3. Marinduque “Heart of the southern Luzon. Philippines” - Capital: Boac City Provinces: - Known for the Battle of 1. Oriental Mindoro “Rice Granary and Pulang Lupa im 1900 during Fruit Basket of Southern Tagalog” the Philippine-American war - Capital: Calapan City ★ Maniwaya Island - Known as the “The Loneliest ★ Bagumbungan Cave Harbor in the Island” & ★ Poctoy White Beach “Gateway to Puerto Galera” & “Banana King and 4. Romblon “Marble Capital of the Calamansi King” Philippines” - Produces large quantities of - Capital: Romblon City rice, corn, coconut and - 2nd biggest producer of the fruits mineral in the Philippines - Originally known as “Mina de - First explored by Spanish Oro” missionaries in 1569, led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi  SocScie 2nd Quarter ★ Twin Forts - located to protect the - Has 16 named mountains town from Muslim raids and Dutch ★ Mayon Volcano - renowned for its Piracy in the Philippines during the “perfect cone” 8th Year’s War; In 2013 it was ★ Cagsawa Ruins - remnants of a declared a National Cultural 16th-century Franciscan church Treasure under the protection of ★ Mount Masaraga the National Museum of the ★ Mount Malinao Philippines ★ Bonifacio Monument - dedicated to 2. Camarines Norte the Father of the Philippine - Capital: Daet City Revolution, Gat Andres Bonifacio - Where the first Rizal ★ Lambingan Falls monument was built - Derived from the spanish 5. Palawan “Last Frontier of the word “camarin” meaning Philippines” rice granary or warehouse - Capital: Puerto Princesa ★ First Rizal Monument - built on - Largest province in the February 1899 Philippines ★ Bagasbas Beach - Site of key battles during ★ Calaguas Island WWII and was home to Japanese prison camp 3. Camarines Sur - 1944, Palawan Massacre - Capital: Pili City where Americans prisoners - Largest province of Region 5 of war were killed by the - Naga City - known as the Japanese forces Pilgrim City and Queen City ★ El Nido of Bicol ★ Puerto Princesa Subterranean River ★ Penafrancia Basilica - enshrines an National Park - UNESCO World image of the Virgin Mary that was Heritage Site known for its sculpted in 1710; commissioned by underground river; one of the Miguel de Cobarrubias longest navigable underground ★ Mount Isarog rivers in the world ★ Caramoan Island ★ Tubbataha Reef 4. Sorsogon ”Whale Shark Capital of Region 5: Bicol Region the Philippines” - Located at the southernmost tip of - Capital: Sorsogon City Luzon - Derived from the Bicolano word “sogsogon” meaning to Provinces: trace the river going 1. Albay upstream - Capital: Legazpi City - During the month of - Comes from the word November to June is whale “Albaybay” meaning the bay shark season in Donsol, Sorsogon; the whale shark  SocScie 2nd Quarter come to Donsol Bay and stay - Piña: handwoven Philippine for 6-7 months feeding on textile produced mostly by the rich nutrients that flow the Aklanon down from the mouth of the ★ Bakhawan Eco-Park - mangrove Donsol River forest dubbed as the “Philippines ★ Bulusan Volcano most successful mangrove ★ Subic Beach reforestation project ★ Boracay 5. Catanduanes ★ Nabas Wind Farm - Capital: Virac City - From the word “tandu” a 2. Antique native clickbeetle that was - Capital: San José de once abundant in the island Buenavista - Top producer of Abaca in the - Known as the “Province Philippines where the mountains meet - Smallest province in Region the sea” 5 - Name origin “hamtic” ★ Binurong Point ★ Mount Madja-as ★ Balacay Point ★ Malumpati Health Spring and Tourist Resort 6. Masbate “Rodeo Capital of the ★ Rice Terraces Philippines” - Capital: Masbate City 3. Capiz “Seafood Capital of the - From the latin word Philippines” “masbad” which means a lot - Capital: Roxas City of gold ★ Coral-Stone Santa Monica Church ★ Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary ★ Panay River ★ Animasola Island ★ Calle Revolucion Region 6: Western Visayas 4. Iloilo “Heart of the Philippines” - is an administrative region in the - Capital: Iloilo City Philippines, numerically designated ★ Miagao Church (Santo Tomas de as Region VI. Villanueva Parish Church - UNESCO World Heritage Site for its baroque Provinces: and indigenous architectural styles 1. Aklan ★ Islas de Gigantes - Capital: Kalibo City ★ Calle Real - Oldest province in the Philippines 5. Guimaras "Mango Capital of the - Piña Weaving: inscribed to Philippines” the UNESCO Intangible - Capital: Jordan City Cultural Heritage List in ★ Guisi Lighthouse 2023 ★ Tatlong Pulo Beach ★ San Lorenzo Wind Farm  SocScie 2nd Quarter Region 7: Central Visayas 2. Bohol “The Jewel of the - Lies at the center of the Philippine Philippines” archipelago between the major - Capital: Tagbilaran City - islands of and Mindanao known as the “Gateway to Bohol” and “City of Provinces: Friendship” 1. Cebu “The Gateway to a Thousand - Famous for being the home Journeys” of the iconic Chocolate Hills - Capital: Cebu City ★ Chocolate Hills - iconic hill - 1521, Ferdinand Magellan formations that turn brown during and his troops arrived in the dry season, giving them a Cebu “chocolate appearance” - Cebu City is known as the ★ Tarsier Sanctuary - home to one of “Queen City of the South”, the world’s smallest primates, the “Lechon Capital of the Philippine tarsier Philippines”, “Guitar ★ Panglao Island Capital of the Philippines” and “Cradle of Christianity Region 8: Eastern Visayas in the Philippines” - Eastern Visayas is one of the two - Largest city in Region 7 and regions of the Philippines having no the oldest city in the land border with another region, Philippines MIMAROPA being the other. - Major center for commerce, education, and industry in Provinces: the region 1. Biliran “The Province of - First capital and settlement Magnificent Islands” in the Philippines - Capital: Naval City - Villa de San Miguel de Cebu - - Formerly a sub-province of a village established by Leyte; became independent Miguel Lopez and later on 1992 renamed to “Cuidad del - 4th smallest province in the Santisimo Nombre de Jesus” Philippines in 1594 and later became ★ Sambawan Island Cebu City ★ Ngilit Waterfalls ★ Magellan’s Cross - landmark ★ Mainit Hot Spring symbolizing the arrival of Christianity 2. Leyte ★ Basilica Minore del Santo Nino - one - Capital: Tacloban City - of the oldest church in the largest city and the Philippines economic and cultural ★ Oslob - famous for whale shark center of Leyte; historical watching significance in World War II - 8th largest island in the Philippines  SocScie 2nd Quarter - Among the first provinces to 5. Eastern Samar “The Land of Good welcome Spanish explorers Harbors” and resisted invaders - Capital: Borongan City - Leyte Landing: October 20, ★ Calicoan Beach - also known as 1944, Gen Douglas ABCD (Advance Base Construction MacArthur Depot) beach - Battle of Leyte Gulf: one of ★ Homonhon Island - spaniards first the largest naval battles in landed in the island when they history arrived in the Philippines - Major products: coconut, ★ Pearl Island rice, sugarcane, and abaca ★ Minasangay Island ★ Leyte Gulf ★ Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park - 6. Northern Samar “Hidden Paradise known for its twin lakes Mahagnao of Visayas” and Malagsom - Capital: Catarman City ★ Pink Beach 3. Southern Leyte ★ Capul Lighthouse - Capital: Maasin City - Known for its high quality Region 9: Zamboanga Peninsula abaca fiber, which is - Located in the western part of exported worldwide Mindanao in the Philippines. ★ Limasawa Island - site of the Easter Sunday Mass recognized as the Provinces: “First Mass in the Philippines” 1. Zamboanga del Sur ★ Mataas na Kahoy - 2 cities: Pagadian and ★ Sogod Bay Zamboanga City; Zamboanga City is STATISTICALLY part of 4. Samar (Western Samar) Zamboanga del Sur - Capital: Catbalogan City A. Capital: Pagadian City: known as - 3rd largest island in the the “Little Hong Kong of the South” Philippines for its mountainous terrain and - Samar weaving: known for “The Hilly City” vibrant banig made from - Major port shipping rice and pandan leaves corn; coconut are the ★ San Juanico Bridge - longest bridge region’s main commercial in the Philippines crop ★ Sohoton Cave and Natural Bridge - Significant in events like Park Moro Wars ★ Lulugayan Falls - “Mini Niagara - First settlers of the Falls of the Philippines” province were the Subanens ★ Langun-Gobingob Cave - the largest or Subanons. cave system in the Philippines and - One of the sites of Spanish one of the largest in Southeast Asia settlement: Garrison in the  SocScie 2nd Quarter port of La Caldera, now ★ Rizal Shrine called “Barrio Recodo” ★ Dakak ★ Tinuyan Falls B. Dapitan City ★ Lakewood - Dubbed as “Shrine City of ★ Mount Malindang the Philippines”, “Historic B. Zamboanga City: known as the City of the South”, and “City of Flowers” since Zamboanga “Rizal City of the South” comes from the word “jambangan” - Known where Dr. Jose P which means “garden of flowers” Rizal was exiled by the - Dubbed as “Sardines Capital Spanish colonizers of the Philippines”, “Convention Capital of the 3. Zamboanga Sibugay Philippines” and “Asia’s - Capital: Ipil Latin City” - Has no cities - 5th most populous and 3rd - One of the country’s largest city by land area in youngest provinces the Philippines and the 2nd - Separated from Zamboanga most populous in Mindanao del Sur on February 24, 2001 after Davao City through RA No. 8973 - Originally called - Known for its aquatic “Samboangan” which means resources “Mooring Place” - Famous for the 1995 Ipil ★ Great Sta. Cruz Island Massacre (April 4, 1995) ★ Fort Pilar (El Real Fuerza de San ★ Buluan Island Jose) ★ Tagbilat Falls ★ Pandilusan Island 2. Zamboanga del Norte “Twin City Province” Region 10: Northern Mindanao - 2 cities: Dapitan and Dipolog “The Land of Promise” City - Northern Mindanao is an A. Capital: Dipolog City administrative region in the - Known as the “Orchid City of Philippines designated to Region 10 the Philippines” and - Largest regional economy in “Bottled Sardines Capital of Mindanao the Philippines” and “Gateway to Western Provinces: Mindanao” 1. Camiguin “Island Born of Fire” - Known for its wild orchids - Capital: Mambajao City and sardine industry - Sometimes called Camiguin Sur or Camiguin de Mindanao ★ Dipolog’s Sunset to distinguish it from Boulevard/Boulevard of Broken Camiguin de Babuyanes of Dreams - 3rd longest boulevard in the Babuyan Islands, Mindanao  SocScie 2nd Quarter referred to as Camiguin 2. Bukidnon “Pineapple Capital of the Norte; both are volcanic Philippines” islands - Capital: Malaybalay City - 2nd smallest province in the - Known as the “Fruit and Philippines and the land area Vegetable Basket of after Batanes Mindanao” - Derived from the native - Bukidnon means word “Kamagong”, a species ”highlander” of ebony tree that thrives - Also labeled as the near Lake Mainit “Highland paradise in the - Ferdinand Magellan and heart of Mindanao” Miguel Lopez de Legazpi - Largest province in Region landed in Camiguin in 1521 10 and 1565 - Dean C. Worcester proposed - An indigenous people group, the separation of Bukidnon the Cinamiguin Manobo, from Misamis believed are the first - March 10, 1917 Bukidnon inhabitants of Camiguin became a regular province - First Spanish settlement was under Philippine Act 2711 established in 1598 in what ★ Communal Ranch is now Guinsiliban; came ★ Mount Kitanglad from the old Kinamiguin ★ Dahilayan Forest Park word “Ginsil-ipan” meaning “to look out for pirates from 3. Lanao del Norte “The Land of a watchtower” Beauty and Bounty” - Volcanic origin composed of - Capital: Tubod City 4 stratovolcanoes: Mt. - Derived from “ranao” Hibok-Hibok, Mt. Timpoong, meaning “body of water” Mt. Butay, and Mt. - “Maranao” means “lake Guinsiliban dweller” - Has 3 National Cultural - RA No. 2228 divided Lanao in Treasures, namely: 2 provinces giving birth to ★ the Old Bonbon Church ruins Lanao del Norte and Lanao in Catarman, del Sur; the new province ★ the Sunken Cemetery of was inaugurated on July 4, Catarman, and the 1959, making Iligan as the ★ Spanish-era watchtower in capital Guinsiliban - In 1997, President Ferdinand ★ Mount Hibok-Hibok - declared by all Marcos signed Resolution No. Southeast Asian nation as an ASEAN 805 series of 1977 of the Heritage Park; the only volcano on Sangguniang Panlalawigan the island with historical eruptions, (Parliamentary Bill No. 586) which last erupted in 1953 sponsored by Assemblyman Abdullah D. Dimaporo, into  SocScie 2nd Quarter Presidential Decree 181 5. Misamis Occidental “The Green transferring the province’s Province” capital from Iligan City to - Capital: Oroquieta City the municipality of Tubod. - Known for agriculture like ★ Maria Cristina Falls rice, corn, coconut and ★ Tinago Falls fishing ★ Mimbalot Falls - Originally inhabited by Subanens who were an easy 4. Misamis Oriental “Mindanao’s target by the sea pirates Nature Front” and “The Adventure from Lanao. Capital of Northern Mindanao” ★ Cotta Fort - one of the - Capital: Cagayan de Oro Spanish-controlled territories - “Misamis” is believed to be vulnerable to Moro raids, the Fuerza derived from the Subanen de la Concepcion y del Triunfo in word “kuyamis” meaning Ozamiz was built as a Spanish coconut (food of early military installation and one of the settler) staging points in their expeditions - Oldest province in Region 10 against Moros - Legislative Act No. 3537, ★ Lake Duminagat - crater lake divided Misamis into two ★ Hoyohoy Highland Stone Chapel because of their lack of Adventure Park geographic contiguity - Misamis Oriental shared a Region 11: Davao Region history with Misamis - Davao Region, designated as Region Occidental of being part of XI, is situated in the southeastern the Province of Cebu during portion of Mindanao. the Spanish colonial era - November 28, 1939 the Provinces: implementation of division 1. Davao del Norte “Banana Capital of of Misamis by Act No. 3777 the Philippines” - Don Gregorio Pelaez became - Capital: Tagum City its first governor - “The Palm City of the - Home to a threatened Philippines” carnivorous pitcher plant - Has an abundant source of that was first discovered in high-grade quality sand and 2014 and also home to 22 gravel, a major component endemic species of birds, material in construction, and including the Philippine is the 2nd largest producer eagle of sand and gravel in the ★ Claveria View Deck Davao Region. ★ Mapawa Nature Park - Cavendish banana ★ Divine Mercy contributed the most among the major crops, followed by coconut and rice production  SocScie 2nd Quarter - Battle of Ising was one of - Known as the “The City of the most fierce battles that Charm” drove away the forces of ★ Subangan Museum Imperial Japan away from ★ Sleeping Dinosaur Island the mainland ★ Dahican Beach ★ Veterans Memorial Shrine - made in the battleground to honor their 5. Davao Occidental “A Hidden Gem of bravery and servitude to the Mindanao” Philippines - Capital: Malita City ★ Largest Rosary in the World - Known for its long beautiful ★ Monfort Bat Sanctuary beaches and lush greenery - 81st province of the 2. Davao del Sur “Land of Mount Apo” Philippines - Capital: Digos City ★ Balut Island - Rich in mineral resources ★ Sarangani Island such as gold, silver, lead, ★ Mount Candalag and chromium ★ Mount Apo - highest peak in the 6. Davao City “Crown Jewel of Philippines making it the “Grand Mindanao” and “Durian Capital of Father of all Philippines Mountains” the Philippines” ★ Philippine Eagle Center - In 1967, the Province of ★ D’Bone Collector Museum Davao was divided into three provinces: Davao del Norte, 3. Davao de Oro “The Golden Davao Oriental, and Davao Province” or “Davao of Gold” del Sur - Capital:Nabunturan City - Largest city in the - Formerly known as Philippines in terms of land Compostela Valley area - Has one of the largest gold - 1st class highly urbanized deposits in the entire world city on the island of - Rafflesia Mira - world’s Mindanao biggest flower - 1st city in Mindanao and ★ Bilawan Mainit How Waterfalls Visayas and the 4th ★ Lake Leonard Rafting nationwide to exceed one ★ D’Fortees Nature Park and Inland million inhabitants Resort - The City serves as the main entry point for the Brunei 4. Davao Oriental “The Sunrise Darussalam - Indonesia - Province” Malaysia Philippines East - Capital: Mati City ASEAN Growth Area making - Davao Oriental is the top it the primary center of coconut and copra (dried development in Mindanao coconut meat) producer in - Part of the East Asian the Philippines Growth Area, a regional  SocScie 2nd Quarter economic-cooperation industrial trees in the initiative in Southeast Asia Philippines - Malagos Agriventures Corp. - Famous for its sweet leads artisan chocolate pineapples production ★ Liguasan Marsh - possible source of - Seed Core Enterprises is the natural gas top cacao exporter ★ Rio Grande de Mindanao - 2nd - Major crops: bananas, longest river in the Philippines pineapples, coffee, and ★ Asik-asik Falls - curtain-like water coconuts flow - Major fish: yellowfin tuna, ❖ Shariff Kabunsuan Festival - milkfish, shrimp, and crab celebration of arrival of Shariff ★ Island Garden City of Samal - Kabunsuan and introduced Islam to “Island Garden City” Mindanao ★ Jack’s Ridge ★ Eden Nature Park 2. South Cotabato “Land of the Dreamweaver” - Capital: Koronadal City Region 12: SOCCSKSARGEN - Known for its sweet - Administrative region in the pineapples and one of the Philippines occupying the top agricultural products in southern-central section of the area Mindanao - Called the “Land of the - Formerly known as Central Dreamweavers” because of Mindanao T’boli people’s tradition of - Regional Center: Koronadal weaving intricate patterns - Commercial Center: Tacurong into T’nalak fabric - Also known for its Tipa Provinces: dishes because of the 1. Cotabato “Fruit Basket of abundance in Lake Sebu Mindanao” ★ Lake Holon - known as the “Crown - Capital: Kidapawan City Jewel of South Cotabato” - Maguindanao word “kuta ★ Lake Sebu wato” from the Malay word ❖ T’nalak Festival - biggest and most “kota batu” meaning stone colorful festival in South Cotabato fort that refers to the seat ❖ Seslong Festival - celebrate and of Sultan Muhammad Kurat showcase the T’nalak weaving - Top producer of cereal, tropical fruits, vegetables, 3. Sarangani “Paradise of the Celebes sugarcanes, coconut, coffee, Sea” freshwater fish and livestock - Capital: Alabel City - Leading producer of raw and - From the legend of semi-processed rubber and Saranganing, the  SocScie 2nd Quarter adventurous son of a Sangil - Known as the “Shopping family Capital of SOCCSKSARGEN” ★ Gumasa Beach - “Small Boracay of ★ Gensan Fish Port Complex - one of Mindanao” the largest fish ports in the ★ Century-Old Houses Philippines ❖ Sarbay Festival - largest beach ★ Rizal Park -recreation area named festival in Mindanao after Dr. Jose Rizal ❖ Bangsi Festival - celebrate the ★ Pacman Wildcard Gym - owned by abundance of flying fish “bangsi” Manny Pacquiao 4. Sultan Kudarat - Capital: Isulan City Region 13: Caraga Region - Named after Sultan - Called the “Land of the Brave and Muhammad Dipatuan Beautiful” because of the resilient Kudarat, one of the greatest people and beautiful landscapes Muslim leader in Mindanao - Also called the “Gateway to the who led the Sultanate of Pacific” because of its closeness to Mauguindanao from the Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean 1625-1671 and is regarded as - Named after the Kalagan people a national hero who are known for their courage in - Major producer of Irish defending their land potatoes and self-sufficient - Caraga comes from the native word - Southern Philippines Grain “kalag” which means spirit or soul Complex in Tacurong is the - Called the “Region of Spirited Men” largest grains-processing in 1622 complex in the Philippines, - Regional Center: Butuan City more than 200 rice mills in the province Provinces: ★ Baras Bird Sanctuary 1. Agusan del Norte ★ Panigan Underground River - Capital: Cabadbaran City - ★ Sultan Kudarat Monument and Park known as “Timber Capital of the Philippines” because of 5. General Santos “Tuna Capital of the its vast forests and thriving Philippines” timber industry, with - Independent city (not a hardwoods like narra and province) and mahogany highly-urbanized - Agusan comes from the word - Formerly known as “agasan” meaning “where “Dadiangas” water flows” - Named after General Pulino - Historically, was a trade Santos center for indigenous - Hometown of boxing communities champion, Manny Pacquiao  SocScie 2nd Quarter - In 1967, Agusan was split 4. Surigao del Norte “Surfing Cpital of into 2 provinces (Agusan del the Philippines” Norte and Agusan del Sur) - Capital: Surigao City “City of - Butuan City “Historic City of Island Adventures” the Philippines” - Unique “magcono” - Historical city with (ironwood) forests of Siargao pre-colonial roots del Norte; one of the - Key role in trade with watershed’s most productive China, Vietnam and resources other Southeast Asian ★ Siargao Island - known as the countries “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, ★ Agusan River - 2nd longest river in famous for cloud 9 and one of the Mindanao and 3rd longest river in best surf breaks in the world the Philippines ★ Bucas Grande Island - home to the ★ Mount Hilong-Hilong Sohoton Cave ★ Butuan National Museum ❖ Kahimunan Festival - for Sto. Nino 5. Dinagat Island “Mystical Island of Love” 2. Agusan del Sur - Capital: San Jose City - Capital: Prosperidad City - Island name means “of the - Rich in natural resources like sea” or “like the sea” timber, mineral deposits like - Known as the “Mystical gold and copper, supporting Island of Love” because of industries in forestry, mining the story of Dina and Gat and farming who fought for their love ★ Mount Magdiwata - sacred site for and escaped their tribe the indigenous Manobo people - Site of several WWII events ★ Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary - like the Battle of San Juan, one of the largest marshland the Battle of Surigao Strait, ecosystems in the Philippines; home and the American Liberation to diverse flora and fauna, including Forces landing in Loreto the Philippine Eagle - A hidden gem of the Caraga Region 3. Surigao del Sur “Shangri-La by the ★ Lake Bababu - Eye of the Island Pacific” ★ Mount Redondo Natural Forest - Capital: Tandag City Reserve - Known as “Suligan” in ★ Bitaog Beach Mandaya ★ Enchanted River Region 14: BARMM ★ Tinuy-an Falls (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in ★ Laswitan Falls Muslim Mindanao) ❖ Lubi-Lubi Festival - celebration of - Autonomous region in the coconut industry Philippines established to provide  SocScie 2nd Quarter self-governance to the - Known for Yakan weavers, predominantly Muslim areas in famous for creating intricate Mindanao handwoven textiles - Officially formed in 2019, replacing - Oral traditions of the Yalan the ARMM(Autonomous Region in include “Uleyan” derived Muslim Mindanao), the BARMM was from the present-named formed with the ratification of its Basilan Peak(Puno Mahaji) basic law, the Bangsamoro Organic and later changed to Law “Matangal” using these mountains as navigation Provinces: landmarks when sailing the 1. Lanao del Sur “The Islamic City of Celebes Sea the South” - Other names romantically - Capital: Marawi City given were “Puh Gulangan” - Known for its cottage or “Island of Forests”, industries, including brass “Umus Tambun” or fertile making and malong weaving “land” - Originally called ‘Dansalan” - Known for their native which means “place of dishes, lokot-lokot and destination and purpose”, panyalam was renamed as Marawi City ★ Malamawi White Beach which comes from the word ★ Lamitan Eco-Park “rawi” that refers to the ★ Basilan Pink Beach reclining lilies in the Agus River 3. Tawi-Tawi “Southernmost Paradise - Tugaya City of the Philippines - Known as the - Capital: Bongao City “Industrial Capital of - Known as the “Southern Lanao del Sur” for its Gateway of the Philippines” Maranao crafts - Main producer of seaweed ★ Lake Lanao - one of the most and called “The Seaweed ancient lakes in the world Capital of the Philippines” ★ Polo Barakat Mosque ★ Sheik Karimal Makhdum - oldest ★ Mount Piyapayungan/Ragang mosque in the Philippines ★ Turtle Island 2. Basilan “The Land of Rubber and ★ Gusong Reef Coconuts” - Capital: Lamitan City “Home 4. Maguindanao del Norte “Cradle of of the Yakans Maguindanaon Culture” - “BasihBalan” derived from - Capital: Datu Odin Sinsuat legendary weapon called - Maguindanao means “people “pira” means iron and of the flood plain” “balan” meaning magnetic - Divided into 2 provinces (Maguindanao del Norte and  SocScie 2nd Quarter Maguindanao del Sur) after - Main commercial and plebiscite on September 17, trade center for 2022, ratified RA. 11550 southwestern ★ Timako Hill Mindanao ★ Masjid Dimaukom ★ Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid ★ Blue Lagoon - also known as the “Grand Mosque ❖ Sagayan Festival - coincides with of Cotabato”; largest mosque in the Araw ng Lanao del Norte; war dance Philippines of Prince Bantugan ★ Kutawato Cave ★ People’s Palace Cotabato City 5. Maguindanao del Sur “Realm of Visual Art” Region 15: CAR - Capital: Buluan City (Cordillera Administrative Region) - Historically, they have been - “Watershed Cradle of Northern renowned as metalworkers, Luzon” producing the wavy-bladed - The only land-locked region of the kris ceremonial swords and Philippines other weapons as well as - Only has 2 cities (Baguio City and gongs Tabuk City) ★ Buluan Lake ★ Masjid Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Provinces: ❖ Inaul Festival - celebrates the 1. Abra “Natural Dye of the woven making Philippines” - Capital: Municipality of 6. Sulu “The Land of Pearls” Bangued - Capital: Jolo - From the spanish word - Home of the legendary “abra” meaning Sultanate of Sulu which opening/gap, describes “the played a key role in pouring water from Abra and pre-colonial trade opening a waterway into the - Cotabato City China Sea” - 1st class-independent - Has a history of resisting component city in Spaning colonization with the BARMM Gabriela Silang continuing - Formerly a part of her husband Diego’s Region 12 but, due to rebellion ratification of the - Originally inhabited bu the Bangsamoro Organic Itneg tribe, also known as Law, it’s now part of Tingguian BARMM and serves as ★ Tangadan Tunnel - also known as regional center “The Gateway to Abra” - Capital of the Sultanate of Mindanao  SocScie 2nd Quarter ★ Abra River - 7th largest river system where a council of elders in the Philippines in terms of mediate disputes watershed size - Major industries are ★ St. Catherine of Alexandria agriculture, mining, and Church(Tayum Church) - 19th tourism century Baroque church listed as a ★ Burnham Park National Treasure by the National ★ Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad Museum of the Philippines ★ Northern Blossom Flower Farm ❖ Dapil Festival - “dapi” derived from ❖ Strawberry Festival the Ilocano word “dadapilan” refers to the traditional method of 4. Ifugao “Land of Eighth World extracting sugarcane juice Wonder” - derived from the indigenous 2. Apayao “The Last Frontier of the word "ipugo," meaning "hill North” people" reflecting their - Capital:Municipality of mountainous lifestyle Kabugao - Uses Bulul which is a wooden - “Apayao” means river in the figure carved by the Ifugao local Isneg language people to protect their rice - Least densely populated harvest province in the Philippines - Hudhud chants are epic - Isneg practice animism, poems recited by Ifugao belief system that storytellers; recount the recognizes spirits in nature history, genealogy, and - Built terraces for farming mythology of the Ifugao called “Payew” people; considered a living ★ Lussok Crystal Cave tradition and have been ★ Dupag Rock Formation recognized by UNESCO as an ★ Apayao River Intangible Cultural Heritage ★ Banaue Rice Terraces - A UNESCO 3. Benguet “Salad Bowl of the World Heritage Site Philippines” ★ Sagada - Capital: La Trinidad ❖ Imbayah Festival - celebration of - Known for being the home of Ifugao's rich cultural heritage and Baguio City also called as tradition “The Summer Capital of the Philippines” 5. Kalinga - Called the “Salad Bowl of - Capital: Tabuk City the Philippines” due to the - Known for rice farming huge production of upland - Derived from the Ibanag and vegetables Gaddang noun "Kalinga", - Uses tongtong, a traditional which means "enemy", conflict resolution system "fighter", or "head taker"  SocScie 2nd Quarter - Unique system of conflict Cities: resolution called "bodong," 1. Caloocan City which helped to minimize - “Kasuluk-sulokan” which warfare and promote peace means “innermost area” among different groups - Often referred to as “The ★ Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park Only Divided City of the - dubbed as “Green Heart of Philippines” due to its two Cordillera” non-contiguous areas: South ★ Buscalan Village - home of living Caloocan and North legend Apo Whang-Od, the oldest Caloocan living traditional mambabatok - Often known as ★ Chico River - termed as “River of “Makasaysayang Lungsod” Life” due to its significant role in ❖ Laga Festival - the word "Laga" the history of the Philippines itself means "weaving" in the - Where the members of the Kalinga language Katipunan made their historic “Unang Sigaw” 6. Mountain Province “Spelunkers which served as the starting Delight and Weavers Paradise” point for the early Filipinos - Capital: Bontoc City to carry an arm against their - The breeding ground of oppressors backstrap weavers in the ★ Bonifacio Monument - built in honor Cordillera of the Filipino Hero, Andres - Formerly dubbed as " La Bonifacio Montañosa" by Spanish administrators for its 2. Malabon City “Local Venice of the mountainous terrain Country” - Known for its mummy caves, - Malabon meaning “having which contain naturally many silt deposits” mummified bodies, and for - Previous name “Tambobong” its hanging coffins meaning barn ★ Sumaguing Cave - also known as the - Dubbed as “Local Venice of “Big Cave of Sagada” the Country” because during ★ Bomod-ok Falls - locals consider it rainy season, boats are used the “Mother Falls of Sagada” as the major type of ★ Blue Soil Hill - a patch of limestone transportation here, thus rocks with a tint of blue making the traffic in the city ★ Rizal Monument - built in honor of Region 16: NCR the Philippines National Hero, Dr. (National Capital Region) Jose Rizal - The only region with no provinces and is divided into 16 cities with 1 3. Navotas City “Fishing Capital of the lone municipality (Pateros) Philippines”  SocScie 2nd Quarter - Known as the “Commercial - Central hub for hosting the Fishing Hub of the nation's largest Philippines” for it is a major concentration of production producer of fish in the companies and screen market of Metro Manila enterprises - 3rd largest fish port in Asia - Recently announced its bid and the largest in Southeast to become a UNESCO Asia Creative City of Film to - Also known for its celebrate its rich cinematic production of patis and history bagoong - “The Wealthiest City in the ★ Navotas Fish Port Complex - largest Philippines” the City holds fish port in the Philippines ₱443.4 billion in assets, making it the wealthiest 4. Valenzuela City “Northern Gateway among Philippine cities; One to Metropolitan Manila” of the many reasons is it - Birthplace of Pio Valenzuela being the home to major - Known as the “Northern corporate offices, shopping Gateway to Metropolitan malls, and entertainment Manila” originates from the industries presence of two major ★ Edsa People Power Monument - was freeways that go through the built to commemorate the peaceful city: MacArthur Highway and protest that led to the North Luzon Expressway. impeachment of Marcos ★ Pio Valenzuela Museum - a reimagination of Dr. Pio 6. Marikina “Shoe capital of the Valenzuela’s house and depicts his Philippines” life through displayed memorabilia - Internationally recognized ★ Bell Tower of San Diego De Alcala for its shoe-making industry, Church - one of the oldest churches which dates back to the late in the city and is designated as a 19th century National Cultural Treasure - Home to the Marikina Shoe Museum, which houses 5. Quezon City “City of Stars” former First Lady Imelda - City with largest and densest Marcos' famous shoe population in the Philippines collection - Named after former ★ Marikina River Park Philippine president Manuel ★ Marikina Shoe Museum - displays the Luis Quezon y Molina, the history of Marikina's shoe industry, 2nd President of the along with a vast collection of Philippines shoes, including some of Imelda - Known for its entertainment Marcos’ 3,000 pairs industry, culture, and media  SocScie 2nd Quarter 7. Pasig City “The Green City” Bonifacio High Street, the Mind - City's name is a Tagalog word Museum, and the Venice Grand that means a "river that Canal Mall flows into the sea" or "sandy ★ Libingan ng mga Bayani - national bank of a river" cemetery dedicated to the Filipino - Often referred to as "The Heroes Green City ” due to the local government implementing 9. Makati City “The Financial Center many reforms in recent of the Philippines” years that push for - Makati originates from the eco-friendly living “kati” means “low tide" or ★ Pasig River - was a vital trade and “ebb tide" attributing to the commerce route, connecting Manila tidal movements of the Bay and Laguna de Bay adjacent Pasig River;The word may also mean "itchy", 8. Taguig City attributed to the lipang - 5th most populous city in kalabaw plant (Dendrocnide the Philippines meyeniana) that once grew - Area's original in the area farmer-fishermen were - Has the highest skilled rice threshers and concentration of were referred to as "mga multinational and local taga-giik" and the area was corporations in the country referred to as "pook ng mga like major banks, taga-giik" corporations, department - Spanish friar Fray Alonso de stores as well as foreign Alvarado, together with embassies conquistador Ruy López de ★ Ayala Triangle Gardens - courtyard Villalobos found "taga-giik" in the center of the Makati Central difficult to pronounce, so Business District they pronounced it as Tagui-ig and later shortened 10. Manila City “Capital City of the to its current form Taguig Philippines” - Known for its itik, or fried - 2nd most populous city after native duck, which Quezon originated in the city and - “May-nilà” phrase where Pateros indigo is found - Housing the Philippine Army - “Pearl of the Orient”, Juan Headquarters and historical Delgado first used the term landmarks such as the in 1751 to describe the city's Heroes’ Cemetery strong commerce history ★ Bonifacio Global City (BGC) - major before the Manila-Acapulco financial center in the Philippines Galleon era, it was and known for landmarks such as: popularized by José Rizal,  SocScie 2nd Quarter who gave the term Pearl of Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, the Orient Seas to his native and Robinsons Starmall land on the eve of his ★ SM Megamall - 3rd largest shopping execution in 1896 and mall in the Philippines and the 13th sometimes this is used to largest in the world refer to the entire country as a whole 12. San Juan City - “Rome of the East”, also - The Battle of San Juan del known as the “City of Monte, also referred to as Churches”, refers to the Battle of Pinaglabanan, took walled city of Intramuros, place in San Juan City on which, previous to World August 30, 1896, it is War II, housed various considered as the first major convents and churches battle of the Philippine belonging to six major Revolution, which sought religious order Philippine independence - Center of Education, Manila from Spain has been a center of ★ Pinaglabanan Shrine - national education since the colonial shrine and park in San Juan, Metro period, the city has several Manila that commemorates the Philippine universities and start of the Philippine Revolution in colleges, some of which are 1896 the country's oldest ★ Intramuros - known as the “Walled 13. Pasay City “The Travel City” City” and home to Spanish-era - The country's transportation landmarks like Fort Santiago, with a center, with four airports large stone gate and a shrine to that connect to the national hero José Rizal Philippine islands and the world 11. Mandaluyong City “Tiger City of the ★ Star City - one of the biggest, most Philippines” popular, and all-weather, - recognized as "The Tiger air-conditioned amusement parks in City of the Philippines" the Philippines because of the cities ★ Ninoy Aquino International Airport dramatic economic (NAIA) - main international airport transformation, evolving serving Metro Manila in the from a relatively quiet town Philippines into a bustling city with a vibrant economy 14. Parañaque City “Mega City by the - “Shopping Capital of the Bay” Philippines”, home to some - Originally known as of the largest and most “Palanyag” inspired by a popular shopping malls in majestic balete tree the country, including SM resembling a ship at the  SocScie 2nd Quarter mouth of the Parañaque and has become a symbol of River the city’s cultural heritage - Referred to as “Mega City by ★ Bamboo Organ Museum - showcases the Bay” for a few reasons this remarkable instrument and due to being situated along hosts concerts featuring its the southern coast of Manila beautiful sound Bay - Has prioritized urbanization 16. Muntinlupa City “The Emerald City and infrastructure of the Philippines” development to improve - Known as the "Emerald City public services and livability of the Philippines" because - “Fashion Capital of the of its many large green Philippines”, a fashion hub, spaces, which are unusual home to local and for Metro Manila, the city's international designers, nickname also highlights its boutiques, and major rapid development, shopping centers like SM City economic growth, and Sucat and SM BF Parañaque; well-planned urban spaces - Supports emerging talent - Known locally as munting through institutions like the lupa, or "little soil" in Fashion Institute of the Tagalog Philippines and hosts fashion ★ New Bilibid Prison - national insular events such as Philippine penitentiary where the country's Fashion Week and Parañaque most dangerous criminals are City Fashion and Design incarcerated, and biggest prison in Week, solidifying its the Philippines reputation as a fashion ★ Japanese Cemetery - the burial capital place of imprisoned Japanese ★ National Shrine of Our Mother of soldiers during the war who were Perpetual Help - also known as the executed Redemptorist Church/ Baclaran Church, it is a national shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Pateros “Balut Capital of the Philippines” Help - The only municipality in NCR ★ Entertainment City - also known as - Smallest and 2nd densest E-City, is a gaming and municipality entertainment complex under - Known as "Small town with a development by PAGCOR featuring big heart” due to being the large resorts and casinos smallest of the 17 municipalities and cities in 15. Las Piñas City “Home of the the region Bamboo Organ” - Famous for its duck-raising - Unique musical instrument is industry and especially for made entirely of bamboo producing balut, a Filipino  SocScie 2nd Quarter delicacy, which is a boiled, - Silay City “Paris of Negros” fertilized duck egg - Home to heritage - Also known for the sites like Balay production of red salty eggs Negrense and and "inutak", a local rice National Artist cake Leandro Locsin - Known for manufacturing of ★ Victoria’s Mill - largest sugar mill in "alfombra", a locally-made the Philippines and world’s largest footwear with a carpet-like integrated sugar mill and refinery fabric on its top surface ★ Northern Negros Natural Park - - "Criadores de Patos" (Duck Region 17 largest watershed and Raisers) the name Pateros is water source for 17 municipalities most likey derived from the and cities duck-raising industry ★ San Roque Parish Church Diocesan 2. Negros Oriental Shrine of Santa Marta Pateros - Capital: Dumaguete City Church - 19th most populous in the Philippines Region 17: NIR ★ Twin Lakes (Balinsasayao and (Negros Island Region) Danao) - An administrative region in the ★ Apo Island Philippines ★ Bais City Dolphin and Whale - Regional Centers: Bacolod and Watching Dumaguete 3. Siquijor Provinces: - Capital: Siquijor City 1. Negros Occidental “Sugarbowl of - During Spanish colonization, the Philippines” it was called Isla del Fuego - Capital: Bacolod City (Island of Fire) due to the - Produces over half the glowing fireflies around the nation’s sugar with 15 sugar molaves trees centers - Became a subprovince of - Holds the distinction of Negros Oriental and later having the most chartered became an independent cities in the Philippines, 13 province on September 17, - Home to one of the 1971, under RA. 6398 and country’s largest copper this was used by President mines in Sipalay Marcos to gain support for - Home to oil companies, martial law factories, bottling plants, ★ Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary steel fabrication, power ★ Salagdoong Beach generation, agri-businesses ★ Lazi Church and Convent and aquaculture