REGION I ILOCOS REGION_-1187793183.pptx_20240915_230119_0000.pdf

REGION I ILOCOS REGION k ILOCOS REGION Region I is an administrative region located in the northwest of Luzon. It borders the east regions of Cordillera Administrative Region to the east and Cagayan Valley to the northeast and southeast and the Central Luzon to the South. To the west li...

REGION I ILOCOS REGION k ILOCOS REGION Region I is an administrative region located in the northwest of Luzon. It borders the east regions of Cordillera Administrative Region to the east and Cagayan Valley to the northeast and southeast and the Central Luzon to the South. To the west lies the South China Sea. The Region is composed of four provinces namely: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. The Spanish arrived in the 16ᵗʰ century and established Christian missions and governmental institutions to control the native population and convert them to Catholicism. In 1945, the combined American and Philippine Commonwealth troops with the Ilocano and Pangasinan guerillas liberated the Ilocos Region. Geography The Ilocos Region occupies the narrow plain between the Cordillera Central mountain range and the South China Sea. Lingayen Gulf is the most notable body of water in the region and it contains several islands, including the Hundred Islands National Park. North of region is Luzon Strait. The Four Administrative Division of Ilocos Region (Region I) are: 1. Ilocos Norte 2. Ilocos Sur 3. La Union 4. Pangasinan  Naragsak nga idadanon ILOCOS Capital: Laoag City Nickname: Home of Great Leaders/City of My Dreams Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon Island Ilocos Norte is noted for being the birthplace of the former President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos. There are three indigenous languages in Ilocos Norte. The dominant Ilokano language, the Isnag language of the east, and the Faire Atta language in Currimao. The Faire Atta Language is one of the 15 endangered languages of the Philippines according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World Endangered Languages. It is listed as Severely endangered with less than three hundred remaining speakers. All the remaining speakers are part of the community elders. Major Tourist Attractions Paoay Church Malacañang of the North Bangui Windmills Sandboarding Kapurpurawan Rock Formation The Sinking Bell Tower P L k The Paoay Church, also called the Saint Augustine Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Agustin de Paoay), is a Roman Catholic church located in the Philippine province of Ilocos Norte in the Municipality of Paoay. The church, which was finished in 1710, is renowned for its unusual style, which is emphasized by the massive buttresses (stone or brick) that surround and support the structure. The Philippine government designated it as a National Cultural Treasure in 1973, and in 1993, the Baroque Churches of the Philippines collectively became a UNESCO World Heritage The Malacañang Palace was constructed in 1977 for President Marcos's 60th birthday by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), which is now known as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, or TIEZA. The president's family used the house as their official residence while visiting Ilocos Norte. The house is a two stories and has a view of Paoay Lake. It has seven rooms, which are thought to be lucky for Marcos. The themes of the rooms are study, agriculture, diplomacy, OFWs (overseas Filipino workers), culture, nation-building, and family. Bangui Wind Farm is a wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, arranged on a single row stretching along a nine- kilometer shoreline off Bangui Bay, facing the West Philippine Sea. It make up the first wind farm in the country. It generates enough electricity to support 40% of the power requirements of Ilocos Norte. Located along the coast close to Laoag City, the Sand Dunes of La Paz and Paoay are a naturally occurring coastal dessert sculpted by wind and sea. It's the ideal location for exhilarating 4x4 rides and sandboarding due to its undulating and steep slopes. The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is located on the rocky coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. The Sinking Bell Tower was built in the 1600s by the Augustinian friars. It is believed that the tower is sinking at a rate of an inch every year. There were no conclusive scientific explanations for this, but one accepted theory is that the tower is built on sandy land and its heavy and massive structure is causing it to slowly bury itself in the ground. Paoay Lake, largest lake in province of Ilocos Norte. Paoay lake has no tributaries. It is also known as Dacquel a Danum, which is english for "big water." Its water supply comes from surface and subsurface runoff, as well as rainwater that overflows the nearby hills. The fresh water from the lake is beneficial to the surrounding farming villages since it is used to irrigate their crops. it was declared a National Park under the Republic Act 5631 in 1961. It is also among the best tourist spots in the province due to its serene and calm  Major Festival of Ilocos PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL  Naragsak nga idadanon ILOCOS Capital: Vigan City Nickname: The Heritage Haven of the North/Heart of Ilocandia Location: Northwestern Coast of Luzon Island Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the South and the South China Sea to the west. Ilocos Sur was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Juan de Salcedo in 1572. It was formed when the north (now Ilocos Norte) split from the south (Ilocos Sur). At that time it included parts of Abra and the upper half of La Union. The current boundary of the province was defined through Act 2683, which was signed in March 1917. The first half of the 19ᵗʰ century was an economic boom for Ilocos Sur and other Ilocano provinces. It was during this period when the cotton, tobacco and indigo industries were encouraged by the government. The people are engaged in farming, producing food crops such as rice, corn, vegetable, root crops, and fruits. The people are also engaged in cottage industries such as loom weaving, furniture making, jewelry making, ceramics, black smithing, and food processing. The City of Vigan is located on the mouth of the Mestizo River. Established in the 16ᵗʰ century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. In 1999, the Heritage City of Vigan was inscribed in the World Heritage List. Major Tourist Attraction Calle Crisologo Bantay Church Bell Tower St. Paul (Vigan) Cathedral P d B H The name Calle Crisologo is in honor of the renowned Ilocano poet, writer, and playwright Governor Marcelino “Mena” Crisologo. Before, the street was known as Calle de Escolta de Vigan, and its residents mostly consisted of families who benefited from the galleon trade, with Ilocos serving as an important port. Following Governor Crisologo’s passing in 1927, the street was given the new name Calle Crisologo as a tribute to him. Vigan's charming Heritage Village includes Crisologo Street, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with around 200 carefully restored houses from the 16th century. The architecture of the buildings on Crisologo showcases a mix of traditional Filipino and colonial European styles. Situated in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Bantay Church is a Catholic church in the town of Ilocos with the same name. Also called the Saint Augustine Parish Church, this is among the Philippines' oldest churches that have been preserved since 1591. The design and architecture of Bantay Church, influenced by Western and European cultures, are also well-known. Filipinos stationed at the tower on the hill near the church in Bantay and Vigan towns kept watch for potential attacks from foreign enemies. This is also the reason why the town was The Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of the Conversion of Saint Paul, commonly known as Vigan Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site declaration for the Historic Town of Vigan in 1999. This was only a small chapel made of wood upon its establishment in 1574. It became a church in 1641 and grew in prominence and reach. On July 27, 2022, the church was damaged by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Luzon. The Cathedral's rector and parish priest The Father Burgos House, constructed in 1788, is a historic residence located in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It was the home of the Filipino Catholic priest Jose Burgos, who was a key figure in the secularization movement aiming to fully integrate Filipino priests into the Catholic hierarchy in the Philippines, previously controlled by Spanish friars. Burgos, along with two other Filipino priests, Mariano Gomez and Jacinto Zamora, was unjustly accused of sedition and inciting the Cavite mutiny and was put to death in 1872. Pagburnayan village in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, is where several factories utilize the traditional technique of making clay jars called burnay. Burnay pots are created by skilled local potters who have perfected the craft of mixing, shaping, and firing clay, mixed with water and sand, to create the final piece. The Pagburnayan Jar Factory in the Philippines is well-known for its cultural and historical significance. This factory is well- known for its classic way of making burnay pots, which are carefully handmade using ancient methods that have been taught from one generation to another. The factory plays a role in preserving the city's cultural legacy by showcasing the traditional pottery-making techniques that have been important to the Chavit Singson, a local businessman and politician, established the Baluarte Zoo. It was merely a rest home for Singson at first. Before Singson arrived, the location was referred to as Baluarte, which is Spanish for "stronghold" or "fortress." The Baluarte Zoo had various wild animals under captivity. This includes ostriches, Bengal tigers and lions. The zoo also has a butterfly sanctuary. Major Festival of Ilocos Sur LONGGANISA FESTIVAL Naragsak nga idadanon La Capital: San Fernando City Nickname: Surfing Capital of Northern Philippines and The Garden of Coast h La Union is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the east, Pangasinan to the south, and to the west by the shores of the South China Sea. (West Philippine Sea) Its capital is the city of San Fernando which also serves as the regional center of the whole Ilocos Region. The formation of La Union, also known as The Union in English, occurred in 1850 by merging the three southern towns of Ilocos Sur province under Governor-General Antonio Maria Blanco of the Spanish colonial government. Pangasinan's nine northern towns and the western towns of Benguet to the east (Eastern Pais del Igorotes in the Cordilleras) were the dominant majority in the new province due to their previous inclusion in Pangasinan province. Major Tourist Attractions Ma-Cho Temple Baluarte Watch Tower Ma-Cho Temple is the first Taoist temple in the Philippines where the renowned Spider Dome is found. This temple was dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess, Mazu. The temple's attractions include the Majestic Five Door Gate and interiors filled with ancient Chinese decorations or art. Located in Barangay Victoria, Municipality of Luna, is a 400-year-old watchtower facing the West Philippine Sea that was constructed during the Spanish era. It stands 5.6 meters tall and is made of reddish brick. The tower was built by the Spanish as a watchtower for impending attacks on the coastal towns of La Union by Chinese, Japanese, and Moro pirates, among other conquerors. The Luna residents were alerted by the guards to safeguard and defend their properties against looters. During World War II, the baluarte also functions as a communication tower. Major Festival of La Union DINENGDENG FESTIVAL  Galikayo Capital: Lingayen Nickname: Salt Capital of the Philippines/Land of Miracles and Romance Location: Western Area of the Island of Pangasinan is located in the west-central area of the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is bordered by La Union to the north, Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya to the northeast, Nueva Ecija to the southeast, and Zambales and Tarlac to the south. To the west of Pangasinan is the South China Sea. The Pangasinan people are called Pangasinense known as traders, business people, farmers, and fishers. The Pangasinan language is one of the officially recognized regional languages in the Philippines. The Pangasinan people are descendants of the Austronesian-speakers who settled in Southeast Asia since prehistoric times. Pangasinan is a major fish supplier in Luzon, and a major producer of salt in the Philippines. The culture of Pangasinan is a blend of the indigenous Malayo-Polynesian and western Hispanic Major Tourist Attraction Hundred Islands Sky Plaza Patar Beach Resort The Hundred Islands National Park is the first Philippine national park and a protected area located in Alaminos, Pangasinan. The 124 islands are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only four of them had been developed for tourism: Marcos Island, Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The Sky Plaza is located at Natividad, Pangasinan, and is a public park and view deck. It is the jump-off point to the challenging trek up Ayat in Apo Jesus, a pilgrimage site featuring a Christ the Redeemer statue standing on top of a hill. Patar Beach located in Bolinao, Pangsinan, dubbed as The Boracay of Pangasinan has a very long stretch of white sand beach and crystal clear waters. Manaoag Church or The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag is the Pilgrims Center of the North. The devout Filipino Catholics revered Our Lady of Manaoag as the patroness of the sick, the helpless, and the needy. It is a religious shrine with countless miraculous tales and healing powers. Major Festival Bangus Festival Thank you!