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TRM Midterms Reviewer - The Philippines has 18 regions as of 2024 with the establishment of the Negros Island Region. - As of 2017 There are 7,641 islands in the Philippines (Barile 2017) - Luzon Island, located in the northern region of the archipelago, is...

TRM Midterms Reviewer - The Philippines has 18 regions as of 2024 with the establishment of the Negros Island Region. - As of 2017 There are 7,641 islands in the Philippines (Barile 2017) - Luzon Island, located in the northern region of the archipelago, is the country's largest and most populous island. It also has the greatest population among the - Luzon is further subdivided into four major areas: Northern Luzon  Central Luzon Southern Luzon - National Capital Region, which is home to the country's capital, Manila and is the country's center of economic, social, cultural, and financial development Mt. Apo - Largest and the tallest solfataric mountain on the island of Mindanao and in the entire Philippines. Aklan - Oldest Province - Originally called Minuro - Considered as the oldest province in the Philippines. Largest and Smallest Province: - a. Largest Province: Palawan - Palawan is the largest in terms of land area at 17,030.75 sq.kms. - b. Smallest Province: Batanes - Batanes has a land area of 203.22 sq. kms. THE 4 A’s OF TOURISM Access Attractions Accommodation Activities Cordillera Administrative Region Main City: Baguio City - Watershed Cradle of North Luzon 1. Abra (Bangued) - Bamboo Capital of the Philippines - People: Tinggians or Itnegs - Religion: Christians, centered around the concept of “sasailo” - Cuisine: Abuos, Paksiw na Palileng, Abal-Abal, Cascaron - Art: Diwdiw-as, Idudu 2. Apayao (Kabugao) - Cordillera’s Last Frontier for Nature Richness - People: Isneg (Los Apayaos) - Religion: Christians, Alawagan (God) - Cuisine: Sinandila, Duck Pinikpikan - Art: Tallip, Taddó 3. Benguet (La Trinidad) - Strawberry Capital of the Philippines - People: Ibaloi, Karao Tribe - Religion: God (Kabunian) - Cuisine: Watwat, Pinuneg - Art: Terektek, Bendayan 4. Ifugao (Lagawe) - Land of the Eight World Wonder - People: Ifugao, Kalanguya (in-between cracks) - Religion: Anitos - Cuisine: Diket Rice Pudding, Inlagim - Art: Hudhud, Uyaoy, Bulol 5. Kalinga (Tabuk) - White Water Rafting Capital of the North - People: Kalinga (headhunter), Apo Whang-Od - Cuisine: Binungor, Zinagan - Art: Paldong, Kolitong, Tongali, Banga, Lumagen, Pagbabatok 6. Mountain Province (Bontoc) - Weaver’s Paradise - People: Bontoc - Religion: Lumawig - Cuisine: Etag, Heirloom - Art: Ballangbang, Takik, Chagchaku CAR Tourist Attractions  Abra 1. Don Mariano Marcos Bridge 2. Abel Loom Weaving in La Paz 3. Kili Falls & Hot Spring 4. Sibud-Sibud Cave 5. Piwek Rock Formation Apayao 1. Dupag Rock Formation 2. Banselan Cave 3. Lussok Crystal Cave 4. Mt. Kilang Benguet 1. Timbac Cave 2. The Flower Farms of Bahong 3. Strawberry Festival 4. The STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork Ifugao 1. Bangaan Rice Terraces 2. Batad Amphitheater Terraces 3. Tenogtog Falls 4. Mt. Napulawan 5. Kiangan Shrine Kalinga 1. Tinglayan Rice Terraces 2. Binasalan Falls 3. Sulfur Hill 4. Buaya Caves 5. Mt. Mating-Oy Mountain Province 1. Lumiang Burial Cave 2. Bontoc Museum 3. Sumaguing Cave 4. Maligcong Rice Terraces 5. Hanging Coffin Region 1: Ilocos - 4 Provinces: 1. Ilocos Norte: Northern Gateway of the Philippines 2. Ilocos Sur: Heart of Ilocandia 3. La Union: Surfing Capital of the Philippines 4. Pangasinan Capital: Ilocos Norte (Laoag City) Ilocos Sur (Vigan City) Pangasinan (Lingayen City) La Union (San Fernando City) Ilocano - 3rd largest spoken language Festivals: 1. Bac-Bacarra Festival 2. Guling-Guling Festival 3. Pamulinawen Festival 4. Empanada Festival 5. Sinait Garlic Festival 6. Viva Vigan Festival 7. Longaniza Festival 8. Bangus Festival 9 CITIES 1. Batac City, Ilocos Norte 2. Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 3. Candon City, Ilocos Sur 4. Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 5. San Fernando City, La Union 6. Alaminos City, Pangasinan 7. San Carlos City, Pangasinan 8. Urdaneta City, Pangasinan 9. Dagupan City, Pangasinan Languages and Dialects Majority of the population speaks Ilocano, the third largest spoken language in the Philippines, although a significant number also speak Pangasinense. Tagalog and English are the medium of instruction in schools. Ilocano is widely used by the majority of people while Pangasinense is spoken in the central towns of Pangasinan. FESTIVALS 1. Bac- Bacarra Festival Location: Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Type: Farmers Festival Date: November 30 Description: The legendary word “bac-bacarra” is a species of freshwater fish abundant in the river during the 15th century which gave birth to the town’s name. 2. Guling- Guling Festival Location: Paoay, Ilocos Norte Date: February (before Ash Wednesday) Description: Guling-Guling Festival is a traditional occasion that happens yearly in the month of February in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It is held before Ash Wednesday or the start of the season of Lent, also known as “Semana Santa,” which begins 40 days prior to Easter. It is celebrated as the last day of merry-making and enjoyment for the townspeople before the Lenten season. This festival in Paoay, Ilocos Norte was introduced by the Spanish friars in the 16th century during the olden days of the Spanish regime. It was celebrated by the religious sector as a way of interaction with their members. 3. Pamulinawen Festival Location: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Date: Early week of February Description: The Pamulinawen Festival is the annual fiesta of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Held every early week of February, the fiesta commemorates St. William the Hermit, the patron saint of Laoag, whom residents believe is the one who saved Laoag from calamities. Pamulinawen is the name of a woman made popular in the classic Ilocano song entitled, Pamulinawen. "Pamulinawen” is the most popular song among Ilocanos. 4. Empanada Festival Location: Batac City, Ilocos Norte Date: June 23 Description: The Empanada Festival of Batac was created to showcase the city's famous delicacy, the Batac Empanada. Celebrating its eighth charter day on June 23, the City of Batac will again host the annual Empanada Festival highlighted by the Street Dance Competition. Participating are students clad in colorful costumes of bright yellow, warm orange, brown, and green, and dancing to the upbeat tune of Ciudad ti Batac. 5. Sinait Garlic Festival Location: Sinait, Ilocos Sur Date: May 1-3 Description: Sinait Garlic Festival is held during the 1st to 3rd of May to showcase the talent, ingenuity, and hard work of Ilocano farmers in various competition forms. It is said that the primary objective of the festival is to give recognition to garlic farmers; it also aims to educate visitors and local residents on the importance of the garlic industry to the Philippine economy. 6. Viva Vigan Festival Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Date: First week of May Description: A grand celebration of the town’s cultural heritage takes place in the first week of May. There is street dancing, a fashion show, a kalesa parade, and, of course, lots of food. It promotes awareness of the value of the historic town, which was hoped to strengthen resolve to preserve and protect this heritage site. 7. Longaniza Festival Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Date: January 22 Description: Longganisa Festival is the first festivity celebrated in Vigan every year, which usually happens every 22nd of January, the date of the cityhood of Vigan. Over the past years, the Viva Vigan Festival has become one of the biggest cultural events in the North, attracting domestic and foreign visitors who come to Vigan on a pilgrimage to our heritage. Tourist Attractions Region I - Ilocos Region 1. Calle Crisologo, Vigan 2. Pagudpud Beaches 3. Baluarte 4. Bangui Windmills 5. Sinking Bell Tower 6. Malacanang of the North 7. Paoay Lake 8. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation 9. Bolinao Falls Pangasinan 10. Juan Luna Shrine 11. La Paz Sand Beaches 12. Sta. Maria Church Cagayan Valley Region Caving Adventure Capital of the Philippines Tilapia Capital of the Philippines 1. Cagayan (Tuguegarao) 2nd largest province in the region Land of Smiling Beauty; A True Spelunker’s Paradise 2. Isabela (Ilagan) Largest province in the region Queen Province of the Philippines; Rice Granary of the North 3. Batanes (Basco) Northernmost province of the Philippines 3 Largest Islands: Batan, Itbayat, and Sabtang 4. Nueva Vizcaya (Bayombong) Citrus Capital of the Philippines Southern Gateway of the Cagayan Valley Region Watershed Haven of the Northern Philippines Gateway to the Eight Wonder of the World 5. Quirino (Cabarroguis) Named after Elpidio Quirino, the 6th President of the Philippines Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley Tourist Attractions Cagayan Valley 1. Aggao Nak Cagayan 2. Aparri Delta 3. Buntun Bridge 4. Cagayan River 5. Callao Caves 6. Iguig Calvary Hills 7. Oldest Bell in Southeast Asia (Calmanuigan’s Jacinto de Poloni Parish) 8. St. Peter’s Cathedral 9. The Miraculous Lady of Piat 10. Camiguin Norte Isabela 1. Aguinaldo Shrine 2. Church of Alicia 3. Church of Echague 4. Dibulo Waterfalls 5. Magat Dam Tourism Resort Complex 6. Our Lady of Visitation Church 7. Palanan Rainforest 8. St. Mathias Church 9. San Pablo Church 10. Nuestra Senora de Atocha 11. St. Rose de Lima Church 12. Sta. Victoria Caves Batanes 1. Itbayat Island 2. Marlboro Country 3. Mt. Iraya 4. Naidi Hills 5. Sabtang Island 6. San Carlos Borromeo Church 7. San Jose Church 8. Y’ami Nueva Vizcaya 1. Dalton Pass 2. Dalton Pass Historical Shrine 3. Dupax del Sur Church 4. Kirang Pass 5. Mt. Pulag National Park 6. Nueva Vizcaya Capitol 7. Salinas Salt Springs 8. St. Dominic Cathedral 9. Capisaan Caves Quirino 1. Governor Rapids 2. Nagbukel Cave 3. Nagtipunan Town 4. Pongo River Valley 5. Upper Cagayan River Basin 6. Victoria Falls