SAS #10 Location of my country - Territories and Climate in the Philippines PDF

SAS #10 Location of my country - Territories and Climate in the Philippines Every country has its territory. The Philippines has its own national territory. TERRITORY - is defined as the geographical area belonging to or under the rule of a government. - refers to the area within the country'...

SAS #10 Location of my country - Territories and Climate in the Philippines Every country has its territory. The Philippines has its own national territory. TERRITORY - is defined as the geographical area belonging to or under the rule of a government. - refers to the area within the country's power. It includes all the land and water forms within and around the country and the atmospheric space surrounding it. (Article 1 of 1973 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippine) On the level of environmental and ecological health, living on a piece of land that you consider to be territory implies learning to respect the limits that are necessary so that piece of land can continue to function in a holistic and healthy manner. The Philippines territory is also protected under the following ruling: NATIONAL TERRITORY - The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines. Below are the PH LAND AND WATER BOUNDARIES: DIRECTION LAND BOUNDARY WATER BOUNDARY North Yami Island near Taiwan Bashi Channel South Balabac Island near Malaysia Celebes Sea West Saluag Island PH Sea East Pusan Point Mindanao Ocean Pacific IMPORTANCE OF THE LOCATION OF THE PHILIPPINES The location of the Philippines is considered strategic for the following reasons: Serves as trading route for travelers and shipping Serves as port for countries with trading agreement and a route for sailing along the pacific ocean Serves as a port for countries for exchange of products Some meteorologists say that "climate is what you expect; weather is what you get". WEATHER - is what's happening in the atmosphere on a given day, in a specific place. Local forecasts include temperature, humidity, winds, cloudiness, and prospects for storms or other changes over the next few days. - is the day to day condition of a place CLIMATE - Climate is the average of these weather ingredients over many years. - long-term measured condition 4 TYPES OF CLIMATES IN THE PHILIPPINES 1. Tropical Rainforest  2. Tropical Monsoon 3. Humid Subtropical. (in higher-altitude areas) characterized by relatively high temperature, humidity and plenty of rainfall. 4. Tropical Savanna TYPES OF CLIMATE Type I. Two pronounced seasons: Dry from November to April, wet during rest of the year. Type II. No dry season with a very pronounced rainfall from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Type III. Seasons are not very pronounced; relatively dry from November to April, wet during rest of the year. Type IV. Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed through the year. SEASON - depends on the earth's axis - whether the earth is closer to the sun resulting in the most common seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall. 2 SEASONS IN THE PHILIPPINES 1. DRY SEASON - December to June (DRY). This period does not encounter any monsoons, you do however have the consistent trade winds blowing from north-east which are generally dry. - March to June (HOT AND DRY) - May (HOTTEST MONTH) 30c - 27c at night - December to May (best time to visit) March (ideal) 2. WET SEASON - July to November. Rain comes and pours heavily called MONSOONS and are constant wind-bringing rain. By knowing what type of climate that exists, we can be prepared when it comes to what clothing to wear or what business to venture to that will be suitable to the people or the community where we are living in. REGIONAL RICHES AND CHARACTERISTICS NCR (NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION) - OVERVIEW The National Capital Region (NCR), also known as Metropolitan Manila, is the capital region of the Philippines. It is located in the southwestern portion of Luzon, directly below Central Luzon. - HISTORY A historical province known as Manila encompasses the former pre-Hispanic kingdoms of Tondo and Maynila. It became the capital of the colonial Philippines, with Manila (Intramuros) serving as the center of colonial power. - NATURAL POTENTIALS Plants. The city is dotted with palms, banyans, acacias, and other tropical trees, and bamboo grows in many public parks. Domestic mammals - such as water buffalo, horses, dogs, pigs, and goats. Wild birdlife includes shrikes, doves, and pigeons. Manila Bay abounds with sardines, anchovies, mackerel, tuna, snappers, and barracuda. - The city's natural beauty is marred, however, by air and water pollution caused by the expansion of industry and the growing number of motor vehicles. - LIVELIHOOD Metro Manila is the financial, commercial and industrial center of the Philippines. Makati is the largest financial and economic hub of the metropolitan area and the country, regarded as the metropolis' central business district (CBD), it is the base of many Philippines' largest corporations including the Ayala group of Companies, as well as the nation's major banks. The diverse manufacturing activities of Manila include textile production, publishing and printing, food and tobacco processing, and chemical processing. NCR is also known to produce lumber and wood items, rope and cordage, soap, and other goods. Factories generally are small and are located mostly in the congested districts of Tondo (which also has the railroad and truck terminals), Binondo, and Santa Cruz. Heavy industries are located in the districts of Paco, Pandacan, and Santa Ana. - CLIMATE NCR features a tropical wet and dry climate that borders on a tropical monsoon climate. However, humidity levels are usually very high which makes it feel much warmer. DRY season from January through April WET season from May through December. REGION 1 - ILOCOS REGION - OVERVIEW It is composed of our (4) provinces 1. llocos Norte 2. llocos Sur 3. La Union (Capital; San Fernando City) 4. Pangasinan - HISTORY Region 1 was first inhabited by the aboriginal Negritos before they were pushed by successive waves of Malay immigrants that penetrated the narrow coast. ○ Tingguians in the interior ○ llocanos in the north, and ○ Pangasinense in the south settled the region.  The region has prime agricultural land in spite of the scarcity of arable land due to its rough terrain. Its most important crops are tobacco, rice, and vegetables. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Region I is drained by 29 river systems, aside from small mountain streams that sometimes swell up to three times their sizes during the rainy season. These rivers are a valuable means of irrigation. ○ River Basins: The Agno River basin, ○ and the Amburayan River basin. Principal products are rice, com, tobacco, garlic, sugarcane, and cassava. - LIVELIHOOD: In Region I, the highest average labor productivity was recorded in the electricity, gas and water sub sector followed by the mining and quarrying subsector. Blanket Weaving, basketry, shellcraft, broommaking, pottery- making, wine and vinegar making, jewelry making, wood and stone craft are common livelihoods in the region. - CLIMATE Dry season is from November to April while the Rainy season is from May - October. CAR (CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION) - OVERVIEW The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is bounded on the north by the province of Cagayan, on the west by llocos Norte and llocos Sur, on the east by Isabela and in the south by the province of Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya. The region is politically subdivided into six 6) provinces and two cities, namely 1. Abra 2. Apayao 3. Benguet 4. Ifugao 5. Kalinga 6. Mt. Province, 7. Baguio City (CITY) - HISTORY On July 15, 1987, President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order 220 which created the Cordillera Administrative Region. - NATURAL POTENTIALS Tourist attractions in the region include the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in the province of fugao. This is supposedly considered as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Natural attractions of the region include the Sumaguing Cave in Sagada and the mummy caves of Benguet and Mt. Province. There are four National Parks: 1. Cassamata Hill 2. Mount Pulag the second highest mountain in the Philippines with an elevation of 2,922 meters above sea level) 3. Mt. Data 4. Balbalasang-Balbalan, located in the province of Kalinga. Kalinga is also offering world class white water rafting along the chico river. Cordillera has abundant mineral reserves. ○ metallic ores such as gold, copper, silver, zinc, and ○ non-metallic minerals like sand, gravel and sulfur.  Mineral reserves are found in all the provinces. However, mining is concentrated in Benguet. Major Commodities and productivity: CAR is extensively grown to rice, vegetables, com, coffee, and rootcrops. - LIVELIHOOD Farming: Crop production and agro- based industries, coffee-processing, pottery, weaving, wood-carving are the popular livelihood in the region. - CLIMATE The climate of the Cordillera's coast is mild, wet and rarely has snow that stays. The interior of the Cordillera is usually colder and dryer with larger amounts of snow. In the summer, it is warmer and there is less rain. The landscape of the Cordillera has long chains of high rugged mountains. SAS #11 REGION II - CAGAYAN VALLEY - OVERVIEW: The Cagayan Valley, officially designated as Region II, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the northeastern section of Luzon. It covers 5 provinces, namely, 1. Batanes 2. Cagavan 3. Isabela 4. Nueva Vizcaya 5. Quirino. The regional center is the City of Tuguegarao. - HISTORY Cagayan Valley has a distinct history. Long before the coming of the Spaniards into the valley, fishing villages existed on the banks and at the mouths of the rivers and creeks flowing into the sea. The Spaniards found natives inhabiting the narrow-coastal plains in Northern Luzon and flood plains of the Cagayan River - the Ibanags. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Major industries are agriculture with rice and cor as main crops, livestock production of cattle, hog, carabaos and poultry, furniture making of rattan and other indigenous materials, fishing especially along the coast of Cagayan, Isabela and Batanes and Magat Dam in Isabela and also exportation of fruits, fruit preserves and vegetables. - LIVELIHOOD: Cagayan is a massive area of plains and valleys, criss-crossed by Cagayan River that's why the region's means of livelihood is agriculture and fishing. The main crops in the region are rice and corn. It is the top producer of corn in the whole country and second in rice production. - CLIMATE: The climate in Cagayan is hot, oppressive, and overcast. It is yearlong warm or hot. REGION III - CENTRAL LUZON - OVERVIEW Central Luzon (Filipino: Gitnang Luzon, designated as Region III or (Region 3), is the central part of Luzon, The region has the largest plain in the country and produces most of the country's rice supply. Its provinces are  1. Aurora 2. Bataan 3. Bulacan 4. Nueva Ecija 5. Pampanga 6. Tarlac 7. Zambales. - HISTORY: Central Luzon also has its share of colorful history. Malolos,Bulacan was the place where the first constitution of an independent Philippines was promulgated on January 21, 1899. Tarlac town became the seat of the Philippine government for one month in March 1899, when Pres. Aguinaldo left Bulacan to escape approaching US forces. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Central Luzon is rich in timber and mineral resources (both metallic and non- metallic). ○ Aurora is known for its timber, ○ Zambales for its refractory chromite, copper and nickel deposits; ○ Tarlac for Manganese; ○ Bulacan for marble; ○ Pampanga for sand and gravel; and ○ Nueva ecija for feldspar. Fertile rice lands, melon patches and fishponds can also be found along rivers and tributaries. Region IlI accounts for the third largest aquaculture production in the Philippines. Aurora's 332-kilometer coastline and Zambales' 272 kilometers are teeming with marine resources. - LIVELIHOOD: Farming and fishing are the main industries. Rice And sugarcane are the major crops. - CLIMATE Dry season in the Region is from November to May. Rains normally occur during the months of July to October. REGION IV - A - CALABARZON - OVERVIEW: CALABARZON is one of the districts of the Philippines. It is additionally assigned as Region IV-A and its provincial capital is Calamba City in Laguna. The locale is made out of five areas, to be specific: 1. CAvite 2. LAguna (Capital; CALAMBA CITY; Executive Order no. 246 / Arroyo) 3. BAtangas 4. Rizal 5. QueZON the district's name is framed from The names of these regions. - HISTORY: On May 17, 2002, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 103, which reorganized the Southern Tagalog region. Due to its size, Region IV was split into two separate regions, Region IV-A (Calabarzon) and Region IV 2 (Mimaropa), Aurora was transferred to Region III, Central Luzon. The next year, Arroyo signed the Executive Order no. 246, which declared Calamba as the regional center of the region.  The area is rich in history. It's where the Philippines independence from Spain was first declared in 1898. It's the birthplace of national heroes such as 1. Jose Rizal (from Calamba, Laguna), 2. Emilio Aguinaldo (from Kawit, Cavite), 3. Apolinario Mabini (from Tanauan, Batangas) and 4. Miguel Malvar (from Sto. Tomas, Batangas). - NATURAL POTENTIALS: San Pablo, Laguna is famous for its seven lakes, Pagsanjan for its majestic and world-famous waterfalls and Taal. Lake in Batangas is a famous tourist destination. Tayabas City is known as the City of Festivals, Rest and Recreation Destination of Quezon and the Home of the CALABARZON is also rich in cultural traditions. Laguna is known for embroidery, wood carving, and papier-mâché (locally known as take). Quezon has harvest festivals and flamboyantly decorated houses. Rizal has artisan villages and art galleries. It's a colorful region. - LIVELIHOOD It is predominantly an agriculture province and its major crops include rice, vegetables, fruits, rootcrops, coffee, coconut and sugarcane. It is endowed with rich offshore and coastal fishing grounds and fishing is a major source of livelihood in the coastal towns. - CLIMATE Climate varies per province/area but generally, climate is wet and rainfall is highly pronounced. REGION IV-B - MIMAROPA - OVERVIEW Mimaropa (usually capitalized in official government documents), formally known as the Southwestern Tagalog Region, is an administrative region in the Philippines. It was also formerly designated as Region IV-B until 2016. It is one of two regions in the country having no land border with another region (the other being Eastern Visayas). The name is an acronym combination of its constituent provinces: 1. Mindoro (divided into Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro), 2. Marinduque 3. Romblon 4. Palawan. - NATURAL POTENTIALS The region's economy relies mostly on agriculture, fishing and ecotourism.P It is one of the producers of the country's top export products like rice, banana, coconut, cashew, and papaya. The region is also the second top producer of fish and seaweed in the country MIMAROPA is one of the busiest regions in terms of tourism 1. Mindoro Oriental - The Loveliest Harbor in the Island 2. Mindoro Occidental - The Marine Wonderland 3. Marinduque - The Lenten Capital 4. Romblon - The Marble Capital 5. Palawan - Home of the New Seven Wonders of Nature - LIVELIHOOD: While most agricultural operators in MIMAROPA were engaged in common agricultural activities like planting palay, corn, etc., others were also involved in other agricultural activities like bee culture/honey bee production, silkworm production, among others. - CLIMATE  Being a region with the provinces separated by waters, the whole region does not experience a single climate but rather, three different climates. REGION 5 - BICOL REGION: - OVERVIEW A new The NIA Region 5, also known as Bicol Region, consists of six (6) provinces: 1. Albay, 2. Camarines Norte, 3. Camarines Sur, 4. Sorsogon, and the 5. island-provinces of Catanduanes and 6. Masbate. Geographically, Bicol Region itself has a total land area of 17,362 square kilometers, of which 13.80% are irrigable - HISTORY: Bicol comes from the word "bico/biko which was used to describe the river now known as the Bical River. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Agriculture is the largest component of the provincial economy. Coconuts, rice, abaca, and maize are the chief crops. Handicrafts Bolster rural incomes. Commercial fishing is also important, and theprovince has several thousand manufacturing enterprises. There are plenty of places to visit, offering opportunities to swim at beautiful beaches, scuba-dive to wrecked galleons, explore caves, climb volcanoes, admire waterfalls, lush vegetation, Baroque architecture, etc. Gold-mining and jewelry manufacture continue to distinguish the province. Agriculture and fishing are major factors in the province's economy, and several handicrafts and small-scale industries are widely practiced. Tourism is insignificant, though Daethas become a destination for surfers - CLIMATE: It has a normal average year-round temperature of 27.4°C to 29.6°C. According to the Modified Coronas Climate Classification, it has Types II, Ill and I Climate. REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS - OVERVIEW: Is composed of the provinces of 1. Aklan, 2. Antique, 3. Capiz, 4. Guimaras, 5. Iloilo and 6. Negros Occidental. It has two highly urbanized cities (Bacolod and Iloilo City). - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Western Visayas is one of the richest regions in the country in terms of natural resources. Its forests however have been denuded due to indiscriminate logging. Its waters abound with numerous species of fish and other marine products. ○ It is a key fisheries development area, with its 84 coastal municipalities, eight major fishing grounds, inland bodies of water and 43,050 hectares of fishponds.  Mineral resources include copper, gold, silver, clay, limestone, coal, sand and gravel and other non-metallic. - LIVELIHOOD: The major economic activities of the region are farming, sugar, rice and corn milling, fishing, mining and trading. Forward and backward integration in production, processing or marketing are good areas for investment. Other important industries include livestock and poultry raising and cottage industries such as rattan craft, food preservation, ceramics and confectionery manufacturing. The region has a competitive advantage in the production of seaweeds, mangoes, pineapple, banana and cashew. - CLIMATE: The province has no pronounced climate. It has a short dry season and is relatively wet the rest of the year. REGION VII - CENTRAL VISAYAS - OVERVIEW: Central Visayas, officially designate as Region Vll, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the central section of the Visayas. It covers 4 provinces, namely, 1. Bohol, 2. Cebu, 3. Negros Oriental, and 4. Siquijor, 3 Center highly urbanized cities. 1. The regional center is the City of Cebu. - HISTORY: The region is blessed with beautiful beaches, a plethora of sea life, a number of caves and potential areas for mountain trekking. Moreover, the region is steeped in historical significance. Events ranging from the death of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan at the hands of chieftain Lapu Lapu of the island of Opon known as Mactan Island) to the blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datu Sikatuna and Sigala as well as other significant events will make a visit to the region very interesting. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Farming & Fishing are the main source of income. Economic base is mangoes (exported to other countries because of their sweetness and size). - LIVELIHOOD: Manila-based industrial and commercial firms maintain branches in Cebu City. Warehousing and assembly plants and assembly plants for wholesale trade are important to the economy. Textiles, footwear, processed foods, vegetable oil, furniture, and chemicals are leading products. Other manufactures include cosmetics, candles, pearl and aquamarine jewelry, and sistas (guitar and ukuleles), the latter primarily made on Mactan island. - CLIMATE: Three months of dry season from March to May and the rest of the are relatively wet. REGION VIII - EASTERN VISAYAS - OVERVIEW: Region VIII, also known as Easter Visayas Region, lies in the easternmost border of the Philippine Archipelago.  Its two main islands: ○ Leyte and Samar are connected by San Juanico Bridge, the second longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The region consists of six provinces: 1. Leyte, 2. Biliran, 3. Southern Leyte, 4. West Samar, 5. Eastern Samar and 6. Northern Samar. - HISTORY: The region figured prominently in Philippine history. The first catholic mass was celebrated in Limasawa, Southern Leyte on March 31, 1951.; General Douglas MacArthur led the fleet of transport and warships that first landed in Leyte which concluded the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines. The discovery of the Philippines by Western voyagers was led by Magellan in 1521 in Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar.* - NATURAL POTENTIALS Eastern Visayas has an agriculture-based economy being the top producers of abaca and the third largest coconut-growing region in the country. It is dubbed as the geothermal capital of the Philippines because of its abundant geothermal power reserve. It is also known for its abundant deposit of metallic and nonmetallic minerals. ○ Its mineral deposits include chromite, uranium, gold, silver, manganese, magnesium, bronze, nickel, clay, coal, limestone, pyrite and sand and gravel. The region is also endowed with beautiful natural attractions like beaches, caves, mountains and lakes. Now Easter Visayas has become a favorite destination of tourists and investors because of its abundant economic resources, natural beauty and improved transportation and telecommunication facilities. The region's sea and inland waters are rich sources of salt and freshwater fish and other marine products. It is one of the fish exporting regions of the country. There are substantial forest reserves in the interiors of the islands. - CLIMATE: The region's climate generally belongs to the second climatic type which is characterized by having no distinct dryness and with a very pronounced maximum rainy period during the months of November to January. REGION IX ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA - OVERVIEW: Zamboanga Peninsula is an authoritative district in the Philippines, assigned as Region IX. The region consists of three provinces 1. Zamboanga del Norte, 2. Zamboanga del Sur, 3. and Zamboanga Sibuga and two autonomous urban areas 1. Isabela City and 2. Zamboanga City - HISTORY: The ZAMBOANGA Peninsula was known as Sibugay or Sibuguey during the coming of the Spanish conquistadors. And later on was changed into Zamboanga from the capital town of  the province which derived its name from the Malay word "Sambangan" meaning: a place where wildflowers grow. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: Zamboanga del Norte's main crops are coconut, com, palay, banana, cassava, and vegetables. ○ Leading industries include coconut production as well as rice, com and banana production. Its known mineral deposits are gold, chromite, manganese, asbestos and silica. Fishing and farming are the primary economic activities. ○ The region is the third highest in fish production in the country. - CLIMATE: Climate Dry Season from November to April, Wet Season from May to October. REGION X NORTHERN MINDANAO - OVERVIEW: NORTHERN MINDANAO is an administrative region of the Philippines and is designated as Region 10. It comprises 5 provinces namely 1. Camiguin, 2. Bukidnon, 3. Lanao Del Norte, 4. Misamis Occidental and 5. Misamis Oriental. It has 2 highly urbanized cities which are 1. Cagayan de Oro City and 2. Iligan City. - HISTORY: The term Northern Mindanao was officially coined by the Americans after the establishment of American rule in the Philippines due to the defeat of Filipino revolutionaries. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: The economy in the region is mainly Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting. The top commodities produced are Banana, Pineapple, Chicken, Hog and Corn. The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan and Balo-i, Lanao del Norte supply most of its electrical power in Mindanao. There is also a booming growth of industries and manufacturing particularly in iligan and Cagayan De Oro. - CLIMATE: Rainfall in Northern Mindanao is evenly distributed throughout the year. Its abundant vegetation, natural springs and high elevation contribute to the region's cool, mild and invigorating climate. REGION XI DAVAO REGION - OVERVIEW: Davao Region is the 11th region of the Philippines that is situated at the South-Eastern part of Mindanao. It comprises 5 provinces; 1. Compostela Valley 2. Davao Del Norte 3. Davao Del Sur 4. Davao Oriental  5. Davao Occidental. - HISTORY: Many historians believe that the name "Davao" is actually the mixture of the three names that three different tribes, the earliest settlers in the region, had for the Davao River. 1. The Manobos, an aboriginal tribe, referred to the Davao River as Davohoho. 2. Another tribe, the Bagobos, referred to the river as Davohaha, which means "fire", 3. while another tribe, the Guiangan tribe, called the river Duhwow. The history of the region dates back to the times when various tribes occupied the region. It is believed that the Manobos, Mandayas and the Bagobos actually occupied the area. These are the same tribes that created the small settlements and communities that eventually became Mindanao. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: It is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, papayas, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, flowers, and fish products are exported internationally. The region can be a vital link to markets in other parts of Mindanao, Brunei Darussalam and parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. Other economic activities are mining, fishery, forestry and agriculture. Both private and foreign investors and businessmen are putting up huge business centers in the region, fueling up its commercial growth rate. Durian has become almost synonymous with Davao City because of its abundance, and because of its scarcity in other parts of the Philippines, many have sought after this exotic fruit. Durian is widely known as the "King of Fruits" , and is abundant in Davao. Davao's rich fertile volcanic soil and climate make it most suitable for sustained production of the freshest and tastiest Durian. In the entire country, Davao Region has been known as the "Banana Capital", with the province of Davao del Norte being the top producer. Davao Oriental is the leading coconut producer in the Philippines. - CLIMATE: Davao has a tropical rainforest climate. REGION XII SOCCSKSARGEN REGION - OVERVIEW: SOCCSKSARGEN is an administrative region in the Philippines designated as Region 12. It comprises 4 provinces; 1. South Cotabato 2. Cotabato Province 3. Saranggani 4. Sultan Kudarat. - HISTORY: The region was created by the virtue of Presidential Decree No. 742 on July 7th 1975 and named as Central Mindanao. - NATURAL POTENTIALS: The region is endowed with rich natural resources and it serves as the main source of hydroelectric power for Mindanao. Palay and Com are the leading crops of the region. Other major crops are Banana and Pineapple. The region is also home of the high quality Tuna in the Philippines, specifically, in General Santos. The following are the lists of the major industries in the region;  ○ Coconut Industry Tourism Industry ○ Coffee Industry Banana Industry ○ Cassava Industry, Aquamarine Industry ○ Fruit/Vegetable Industry Processing Industries - CLIMATE: It has a rainfall of more or less even distribution throughout the year with no pronounced rain periods.