Philippines Tourism, Geography, & Culture Regions (PDF)

**QUIZ BEE -- REVIEWER** **PH TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY, & CULTURE (Regions 1 to 7)** **REGION 1 : Ilocos Region** Encompassing **the *northwestern* coast of Luzon island.** Known for rolling plains, rugged coastlines & historic towns. Their culture is deeply rooted in AGRICULTURE. (4) provinces & (8) c...

**QUIZ BEE -- REVIEWER** **PH TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY, & CULTURE (Regions 1 to 7)** **REGION 1 : Ilocos Region** Encompassing **the *northwestern* coast of Luzon island.** Known for rolling plains, rugged coastlines & historic towns. Their culture is deeply rooted in AGRICULTURE. (4) provinces & (8) cities. Ilocano is widely used by the majority people. A leading producers of crops like tobacco, rice, corn, etc. Provinces: Ilocos Norte , Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. **San Fernando City is the Regional Capital** **Festivals** : Pamulinawen Fest (Laoag, Ilocos Norte), Guling Guling Fest, Farmer's Fest, Tabako Fest, Sinait Garlic Fest. (Sinait, Ilocos Sur), Bangus Fest (Dagupan City) **REGION 2 : CAGAYAN VALLEY** Located in the northeastern section of Luzon. Has the largest marine fishing grounds. Abundant in agricultural products rice, corn, peanut, beans , etc. Known as the **Top Corn Producer & Second in Palay production in the PH**. The major dialects are Ilocano, Ybanag, Ytawes and Fil. **Provinces** : Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Batanes. **Tuguegarao City is the Regional Capital** **Festivals** : Aggao Nac Cagayan, Bambati Fest (also known as **SCARECROW FEST**.), Dibang Fest, Panagdadapun Fest, Panagyaman Fest, Pav-vurulum Fest. **REGION 3 : CENTRAL LUZON** It **contains the largest plain in the country** and produces most of the country's rice supply. **"Rice Granary of the PH"** Has the *most number of provinces*. Angeles and Olongapo are the 2 highly urbanized cities. San Jose del Monte is the most populous City in the region. Provinces : Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales. **San Fernando City is the regional capital.** **Festivals :** Zarsuela (Baler Aurora) , Dinbamulag Mnago Fest (Zambales), Mt. Pinatubo Trek, Pawikan Fest, Pulilan Carabao Fest, Taaong Putikm Festr, Sinukwan Fest, Giant Lantern Fest. **REGION 4A CALABARZON** Sometimes referred to as Southern Tagalog. Cradle of Tagalog culture, and home to resorts, Spanish-era town centers with heritage churches and houses, and the world's smallest volcano, Taal Volcano. **Provinces** : Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon. **The Regional capital is Calamba City** **Festivals :** Higantes Fest (Angono, Rizal), Pahiyas Fest (Lucban, Quezon), Anilag Fest., Coconut Fest **REGION 4 B MIMAROPA** Southwestern Tagalog Region. Dubbed as the **"Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon"** klnown for marble products. The only region in the country outside the Visayas that has no land border with another region. One of the producers of the country's top export products like rice, banana, coconut, cashew, and papaya. Also **the 2^nd^ top producer of fish and seaweed in the country.** *One of the busiest regions in terms of tourism*. The largest city is Puerto Princesa. Provinces : Occidental Mindoro. Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. Festivals : Bahaghari Fest, Banana Fest(Oriental Min.), Moriones Fest (Marinduque), Bragatan Fest (Palawan), Pista Y Ang Kagueban, Bila-bila fest, Sulyog Fest. **REGION 5 : BICOL REGION** Encompassing the southern part of Luzon island and nearby island provinces. One of the PH best known tourist desti popular for its volcanoes, beaches, caverns, coves, and natural wonders. Home of the Mayon Volcano. Provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. **The regional Center and largest city is Legazpi City.** Festivals : Penafrancia Fest. Magayon Fest, Palong Fest, Kaogma Fest, Abaca Fest, Ibalong Fest. **REGION 6 : WESTERN VISAYAS** Located at the center of thr PH archipelago. It's lingua franca is Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Aklanon, and Capiznon. Major producer of rice, sugar cane. (2) highly urbanized cities Bacolod City and Iloilo City. Provinces : Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo. And Negros Occidental. **Iloilo City is the regional capital.** **Festivals :** Ati-Atihan Fest, Sinulog Fest, Masskara Fest, Manggahan Fest. **REGION 7 : CENTRAL VISAYAS** The region played a vital role in the Philippine Revolution and the WW2. Dominated by native speakers of Cebuano. Major center of BPO. Home to the majestic Mount Apo, the hghest mountain in PH. (3) highly urbanized cities, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City. Provinces : Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental. **Cebu serve as the regional center**. **Festivals** : Sinulog Fest (Cebu City) Sandugo Fest (Bohol) **PROVINVES DESCRIPTIVE NAMES (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao)** **REGION IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)** **48. Zamboanga del Norte : "Land of the Great White Sands"** **49. Zamboanga del Sur : "Land of Zamboanguenos"** **50. Zamboanga Sibugay "Home of the Sibugay River"** **REGION X (Northern Mindanao)** **51. Bukidnon : "Food Basket of Mindanao"** **52. Camiguin "Island of Seven Volcanoes"** **53. Lanao del Norte "Land of Maranao"** **54. Misamis Occidental "Home of Dipolog City"** **55. Misamis Oriental "Home of Higalaay Festival"** **REGION XI (Davao Region)** **56. Davao City "Durian Capital of the Philippines"** **57. Davao del Norte "Banana Capital of the Philippines"** **58. Davao del Sur "Land of the Apo"** **59. Davao Oriental "Home of Mati City"** **60. Compostella Valley "Fruit Basket of Mindanao"** **REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)** **61. Cotobato "Land of Maguindanao"** **62. General Santos City "Tuna Capital of the Philippines "** **63. North Cotabato " Land of Cotabato River "** **64. Sarangani " Home of Sarangani Bay"** **65. South Cotabato "Land of the Green Gold"** **66. Sultan Kudarat "Land of the Sultan"** **REGION XIII (Caraga)** **67. Agusan del Norte "Home of the Butuan City "** **68. Agusan del Sur "Land of the Agusan River"** **69. Dinagat Island "Islan of the White Sand Beaches"** **70. Surigao del Norte "Home of the Siargao Island"** **71. Surigao del Sur "Land of the Hinatuan Enchanted River"** **REGION XIV (BARMM)** **72. Basilan "Home of the Basilan Strait"** **73. Lanao del Sur "Land of the Maranao"** **74. Maguindanao "Land of the Maguindanao"** **75. Sulu "Home of the Tausug"** **76. Tawi-Tawi "Land of the Tausug"** **OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REGION** **77. Batanes " Land of the Ivatan"** **78. CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATUVE REGION (CAR)** - **Abra "Home of Lang-ay Festival"** - **Apayao "Land of Apayao"** - **Benguet "Vegetable Basket of the North"** - **Ifugao "Home of the Banaue Rice Terraces"** - **Kalinga" Land of the Kalinga"** - **Mountain Province "Homeof Mountain Province"** **79. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)** **\* Manila "Capital City of the Philippines"** **(TOP) CRUISE SHIP IN THE WORLD** **Oasis of the Seas** **Allure of the Seas** **Symphony of the Seas** **Mardi Gras** **Carnival Celebration** **AIDAnova** **Costa Smeralda** **AISAcosma** **Costa Toscana** **MSC World Europa** **MSC Euribia** **MSC Virtuosa** **MSC Grandiosa** **Celebrety Beyond** **MSC Meraviglia** **MSC Bellissima** **Icon of the Seas** **Harmony of the Seas** **Wonder of the Seas** **P&O Arvia** **P&O Cruises** **Celebrity Cruises** **Utopia of the Seas** **Carnival Cruise Line** **TOURIM ACRONYMS (GOV.AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS)** 1\. ASEANTA -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations Tourism Associations 2\. CAA -- Civil Aviation Authority 3\. CRRS -- Computerized Reservation System 4\. DMO -- Destination Management Organization 5\. DOT -- Department of Tourism 6\. DTI -- Department for Trade and Industry 7\. FIYTO -- Federation of International Youth Travel Organization 8\. FIT -- Foreign Independent Traveler 9\. GDS -- Global Distribution System 10\. ICAO -- International Civil Aviation Organization 11\. ICOMOS -- International Council on Monuments & Sites 12\. IATA -- International Air Transport Association 13\. MICE -- Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Exhibitions 14\. NTA -- National Tourism Administration 15\. NTB -- National Tourism Board 16\. PATA -- Pacific Asia Travel Association 17\. PAX -- Short hand for passengers 18\. RTB -- Regional Tourism Board 19\. SME's -- Small and Medium Enterprises 20\. TUI Group -- Tourism Union International 21\. UNTWO -- United Nations World Tourism Organizations 22\. VAT -- Value Added Tax 23\. VFR -- Visiting Friends and Relatives 24\. WHS -- World Heritage Sites 25\. WOM -- Word of Mouth 26\. WTO -- World Tourism Organization 27\. WTTC -- World Travel & Tourism Council 28\. TPB -- Tourism Promotions Board 29\. IA -- Intramuros Administration 30\. NPDC -- National Parks Development Committee 31\. TIEZA -- Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority 32\. DFPC -- Duty-free Philippines Corp\[orations 33\. NPF -- Nayong Pilipino Foundations 34\. CTA -- Caribbean Tourism Association 35\. NTO -- National Tourism Office 36\. CLIA -- Cruise Lines International Association 37\. FATA -- Federationof ASEAN Travel Association 38\. WTAAA -- World Travel Agents Association Alliance **AIRLINES, AIRCRAFT BASIC TERMS** AIRCRAFT - AIRFRAME -- The main structure of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear. - FUSELAGE - main body of the aircraft that houses the passengers, cargo, and crew. - WINGS -- structures that provide lift for the aircraft. - TAIL -- rear section of the aircraft that provides stability and control. - LANDING GEAR -- wheels or skids that allow the aircraft to take off and land. - ENGINES -- power plants that propel the aircraft. - COCKPIT -- area where the pilots control the aircraft. - CABIN -- The passenger compartment of the aircraft. - CARGO HOLD -- area where cargo is stored AIRLINE OPERATIONS - FLIGHT - journey by air from one point to another. - DEPARTURE - Point where a flight begins - ARRIVAL -- point where flight ends. - ROUTE -- path that an aircraft follows during a flight. - SCHEDULE -- timetable for flights. - BOOKING -- process of reserving a seat on a flight. - CHECK-IN -- process of registering for a flight at the airport. - BOARDING -- process of entering the aircraft. - TAKE-OFF -- process of lifting the aircraft off the ground. - LANDING -- process of bringing the aircraft back to the ground. **ASIAN COUNTRIES AND THEIR CAPITAL** **WESTERN ASIA** **SOUTH ASIA** Armenia -- Yerevan Afghanistan - Kabul Azerbaijan -- Baku Bangladesh -- Dhaka Bahrain -- Manama Bhutan - Thimpu Cyprus -- Nicosia India -- New Delhi Georgia -- Tbilisi Maldives - Male Iran - Tehran Nepal - Kathmandu Iraq -- Baghdad Pakistan - Islamabad Israel -- Jerusalem Sri Lnka -- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Jordan -- Amman Kuwait -- Kuwait City Lebanon -- Beirut Oman -- Muscat Qatar -- Doha Saudi Arabia -- Riyadh State of Palestine (east) -- Jerusalem Syria -- Damascus Turkey -- Ankara UAE -- Abu Dhabi Yemen -- Sana'a **WORLD CONTINENTS** **North America** **AFRICAN** Antigua Algeria Guinea Bahamas Angola Guinea-Bissau Barbados Benin Kenya Belize Botswana Lesotho Canada Burkina Faso Liberia Costa Rica Burundi Libya Cuba Cabo Verde Madagascar Dominica Cameroon Malawi Dominican Republic Central African Republic Mali El Salvador Chad Mauritania Grenada Comoros Mauritius Guatemala Democratic Republic of the Congo Morocco Haiti Republic of Congo Mozambique Honduras Cote d'lvoire Namibia Jamaica Djibouti Niger Mexico Egypt Nigeria Nicaragua Equatorial Guinea Rwanda Panama Eritrea Sao Tome & Pri Saint Kitts and Nevis Eswatini Senegal Saint Lucia Ethiopia Seychelles Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Gabon Sierra Leone Trinidad and Tobago Gambia Somalia United States of America Ghana South Africa **FORMS OF TOURISM** Based on Motivation : - Leisure Tourism -- most common form. Desire to relax, have fun. Including activities like beach vacations, sightseeing, etc. - Business Tourism -- travel for professional purposes such as attending meetings, conferences. - Medical Tourism- traveling to another country for medical treatment. - Educational Tourism -- focus on learning and gaining knowledge thru travel. Ex. Study tours - Adventure Tourism -- caters to thrill-seekers and involves activities like hiking, trekking, etc. - Eco Tourism -- focus on sustainable travel to natural areas with focus on community involvement. - Religious Tourism -- traveling to places of religious significance such as pilgrimage sites, temples. - Heritage Tourism -- exploring the historical and cultural heritage including ancient ruins, museums, historic buildings. Based on Destination - Urban Tourism -- exploring cities, visiting landmarks, enjoying city life. - Rural Tourism -- experiencing rural areas including farms, villages, natural landscape. - Coastal Tourism -- traveling to coastal areas, enjoying beaches, water sport, marine life. - Mountain Tourism -- exploring mountainous regional, hiking, trekking, enjoying scenic views. - Island Tourism -- visiting islands, enjoying beaches, snorkeling. Based on Travel Style - Independent Travel -- planning & arranging ur own travel itinerary, making ur own decisions. - Package Tours -- booking pre-arranged travel packages that include flights, accommodations. - Group Tours -- traveling with group led by a tour guide. Other Forms of Tourism - Dark Tourism -- visiting places associated with death, disaster, such as battlefields, cemeteries. - Gastro Tourism -- exploring the food and drink culture of a desti. Including local markets, wineries, restaurants. - Luxury Tourism -- traveling to high-end accommodations and experiencing exclusive services and activities. - Sustainable Tourism -- minimizing the negative impacts of tourism on the environment. **LAGUNA'S POPULAR DESTINATIONS** Pagsanjan Falls Bunga Falls Hulugan Falls Japanese Grden Enchanted Kingdom Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Mount Makiling Caliraya Lake Bahay ni Rizal Panguil River Eco Park Esmeris Farm **4A's of TOURISM** **Attractions** -- beaches, mountains, historical sites, cultural events, museums, theme parks. **Accessibility** -- transportation infrastructure (airports, roads, public transpo) **Accommodation** -- hotels, resorts, guesthouse, hostels, and other form of temporary accommodations. **Amenities** -- restaurant shops. Entertainment venues, medical services, recreational facilities, and other conveniences.