Chapter 6: Central Luzon Region

REGION III:
CENTRAL LUZON

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Chapter 6: Region III Central Luzon

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

a. Trace the history of the Central Luzon Region & each
Provinces; ;
b. Discuss the geographical characteristics and top tourist
destinations in the provinces in the Region III;
c. Overview the major attractions, culture and traditions,
local food or cuisine and festivals in the region;
d. Explain the current 5 A’s of tourism in the region and
each provinces; and
e. Create a virtual tour guiding presentation..

Capturing the Concept:

Name Game : CAN YOU GUESS THE FOLLOWING?

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Place: _______________________

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Hunting for Information:

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REGION MAP

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I. GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
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a. Total Land Area Of 21,543 Square Kilometers

b. Located North Of Manila • East: Aurora & Quezon • South: Manila

Bay & Metro Manila • West: South China Sea

c. Forty-one percent (41%) of the A&D lands are agricultural plains,

with rice as the major crop. The region also produces corn, banana,
fruits, and vegetables.

d. Dry season in the Region is from November to May. Rains

normally occur during the months of July to October.

II. POLITICAL PROFILE- Region III lies between Manila and

Northern Luzon. It is composed of seven provinces, twelve cities ,
118 municipalities and 3,102 barangays.

a. 7 provinces are Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija,

Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.

b. 12 cities are Balanga from Bataan, Malolos and San Jose del
Monte from Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San
Jose from Nueva Ecija; Angeles and San Fernando from Pampanga,
Tarlac from Tarlac; and Olongapo from Zambales.

III. LANGUAGE & PEOPLE

PEOPLE • Ilocano • Kapampangan • Aeta • Tagalog

FACTS

 Known As “Rice Granary Of The Philippines

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 3Rd Largest Aquaculture Production In The Philippines

 Contains Largest Plain In The Country

 Produces Most Of The Country’S rice Supply

IV. TAGLINES
 Aurora- Sanctuary Of Nature’S Explorer
 Bataan-History Hub Of Central Luzon
 Bulacan- Land Of The Heroes
 Nueva Ecija- Rice Bowl Of The Philippines
 Pampanga- Culinary Center Of The Philippines
 Tarlac- Melting Pot Of Central Luzon
 Zambales- Wreck Diving Capital Of The Philippines

V. CULTURE & TRADITION

VI. RELIGION  Eighty percent of the population of Central Luzon

is Roman Catholic. Other religions represented are Protestants
(including Evangelicals), Islam, and Iglesia Ni Cristo. In this region
also where the Members Church of God International (also known
by many as Ang Dating Daan) headquarters is located in Apalit,
Pampanga where most members are. There are also other
denominations such as Jesus Is Lord, Pentecostal Missionary Church
of Christ, Jesus Miracle Crusade and others.

THE PROVINCES

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1. NUEVA ECIJA - “Rice Bowl Of The Philippines”

2. PAMPANGA- “Culinary Center Of The Philippines”

3. AURORA- “Sanctuary Of Nature’S Explorer”

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4. BATAAN- “History Hub Of Central Luzon”

5. TARLAC - “Melting Pot Of Central Luzon”

[Link]- “ Land Of The Heroes”

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[Link]- “Wreck Diving Capital Of The Philippines”

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLITICAL BOUNDARIES

LOCATION AND PROVINCES

o The region is located in the central part of the island

of Luzon in the Philippines.
o It consists of 7 provinces: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,
Nueva Ecija, Pampangga, Tarlac, Zambales
o Major cities include Angeles City, Olongapo City,
San Fernando City San Jose del Monte City.

POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
o North: Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya
o South: NCR
o East: Dingalan Bay
o West: Palauig Bay

BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

 Region 3, also known as Central Luzon, was one of the
first areas of the Philippines to be colonized by the
Spanish. The region's history includes the establishment
of churches, fortresses, and mission stations.
 Spanish colonization
 In 1571, the Spanish established Provincia de La
Pampanga in the largest area of Central Luzon

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 In 1578, the Spanish established the provinces of Bulacan

and Zambales
 Recent developments
 The province of Aurora was transferred to Region 3
because it's accessible through the adjacent provinces of
Central Luzon
 The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo significantly changed the
landscape of the region.
 Major industries
 The region's major industries include farming, fishing,
and mining
 It's known as the "Rice Granary of the Philippines"
because it produces most of the country's rice
Ethnic groups
 The region's principal ethnic groups are the Ilocanos,
Tagalogs, and Zambals

GEOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS

LANDFORMS AND TERRAIN

Mountains:

 Mount Tapulao (2,044m)

The peak, which rises to an elevation

of 2,044 metres (6,706 ft) above sea
level, is located in the municipality of
Palauig, Zambales.

 Mount Pinatubo (1,486m)

An active stratovolcano in the

Zambales Mountains in Luzon in the
Philippines. Located on the tripoint of
Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga
provinces, most people were unaware
of its eruptive history before the pre-
eruption volcanic activity in early 1991.

 Mount Mariveles (1,388m)

Mount Mariveles is a dormant

stratovolcano and the highest point in
the province of Bataan in the
Philippines. Mariveles and the
adjacent Mount Natib comprise 80.9
percent of the total land area of the
[Link] mountain and adjacent
cones lie opposite the city of Manila across Manila Bay,
providing a beautiful setting for the sunsets seen from the
city.

 Mount Natib (1,253m)

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Mount Natib is a dormant stratovolcano and caldera

complex in the Zambales Mountains on western Luzon
Island of the Philippines. Occupying the northern portion of
the Bataan Peninsula, the mountain and adjacent
surrounding is a protected area first declared as the Bataan
National Park in 1945.

 Mount Arayat (1,033m)

Mount Arayat is an isolated potentially

active stratovolcano in the Central Luzon
plains. Located within vast agricultural
lands of Pampanga, it rises prominently
to a height of 1,033 metres (3,389 ft)
above sea level. Its southern half lies
within the municipality of Arayat, while
its north half and summit lies within Magalang.

Rivers:

 Pampanga River

A river on Luzon Island,

Philippines, rising in several
head-streams in the Caraballo
Mountains and flowing
southward for about 120 miles
(190 km) to empty into northern Manila Bay in a wide
swampy delta.

 Angat River

Also called Quingua River is a

river in the Philippines
located in the province of
Bulacan. It flows from the
Sierra Madre mountain range
to Manila Bay. Three dams are
located along the river namely
Angat, Ipo and Bustos. The catchment or basin area of the
river is 1,085 square kilometres (419 sq mi) located in the
Angat Watershed Forest Reserve. Angat River snakes
through the municipalities of Doña Remedios Trinidad,
Norzagaray, Angat, Bustos, San Rafael, Baliwag, Plaridel
formerly "Quingua", Pulilan, Calumpit, Paombong, and
Hagonoy.

 Tarlac River

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Is a river in Central Luzon,

Philippines, it is the longest
tributary of the Agno River with a
total length of 95.2 km (59.2 mi)
covering a drainage area of 1,900
square kilometres (730 sq mi)
traversing the provinces of Tarlac
and Pangasinan. The river
originates around the vicinity of Mount Pinatubo and
empties itself into the Agno River at Poponto Swamp located
between the boundaries of Tarlac and Pangasinan.

Lakes:

 Lake Pinatubo

Lake Pinatubo is the summit

crater lake of Mount Pinatubo
formed after its climactic
eruption on June 15, 1991.
The lake is located in the Zambales Mountains, in
Botolan, Zambales, near the boundaries of
Pampanga and Tarlac provinces in the Philippines.

 Uacon Lake

Uacon Lake is known as the cleanest

inland body of water in Central
Luzon, a 112-hectare lake surrounded
by lush greenery of the mountain
and mangrove forest.

 Mapanuepe Lake

Mapanuepe Lake is a freshwater

lake located in the municipality of
San Marcelino, Zambales in the
Philippines. The lake was created
after the cataclysmic eruption of
Mount Pinatubo in 1991.

Coastal areas:

 Dingalan, Aurora is Dubbed as the

"Batanes of the East," Dingalan,
Aurora is home to the blue seas of
the Pacific Ocean. Some of the most
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surfing, sailing, and trekking the province's summit, which

showcases a panoramic view of Aurora.
 Baler is a beach destination
that doesn't need any
introduction. Dubbed as the
"Birthplace of Philippine
Surfing," tourists and guests
will surely enjoy chasing waves
and catching sunsets at this beautiful Aurora island.
 San Felipe, Zambales, is
famous for those who want to
spend their vacation
somewhere chill and relaxing
but equally fun in terms of
beach offerings. Aside from
camping and surfing, you may also explore San Felipe by
riding a 4x4 ATV.
 San Antonio, Zambales is home
to the famous camping site
Anawangin Cove. If you're
looking for a beach trip that
lets you go off the grid, you
may do so on this island since
it has little to no mobile signal. Talk about "do not disturb!"
 Gen Z's, Mariveles, Bataan is
the place to be if you're
looking for a beach
destination that is
Instagrammable and TikTok
friendly in every corner. With
its abundant rock formations
around the island, you may
explore Mariveles and shoot your content while riding a
boat.

Volcano:

 Mount Pinatubo is located in the Zambales Mountains, on

the boundary of the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and
Pampanga.

Caves:

Bayukbok Cave (Bulacan, San Miguel)

Biak-na-Bato Cave (Bulacan, Santa Maria)
Bunga/Tumutugol Cave (Zambales, Masinloc)
Lamao Caves (Aurora, Dingalan)
Layang-layang Cave (Aurora, San Luis)
Madlum Cave (Bulacan, San Miguel)
Okotan Cave (Aurora,Dipaculao)
Pebbles Cave (Bulacan, San Miguel)

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Pinagrealan Cave (Bulacan, Norzagaray)

Puning Cave Bulacan (Doña Remedios, Trinidad)
Sagrada Familia Cave (Zambales , Santa Cruz)
Santo Niño Cave (Zambales, Candelaria)
Santol Cave (Bulacan, San Miguel)
Sinag Cave (Aurora, San Luis)
Tikbalang Cave (Aurora, San Luis)

CLIMATE AND WEATHER PATTERN

 In Central Luzon, the dry season generally runs from

November to April, while the wet season falls from May to
October; this means the majority of the region
experiences a distinct dry season followed by a rainy
period, with the most significant rainfall occurring during
the monsoon season (typically from June to September).

NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY

Flora and Fauna

Yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus

goiavier) is a common bird in
Central Luzon, Philippines. It's a
member of the bulbul family of
passerine birds.
Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer
montanus) is a common bird in
urban areas of Central Luzon,
Philippines. It's also known as
maya in Filipino.
Brown shrike (Lanius cristatus) is
a bird in the shrike family that is
found mainly in Asia. It is closely
related to the red-backed shrike.
Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox
this large fruit bat is considered
one of the rarest bats globally and
is exclusively found in the
Philippines.
Zebra doves (Geopelia striata) can
be found in Central Luzon,
Philippines. They are common in
urban areas and are often seen
foraging on the ground.

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Garden sunbird (Cinnyris

jugularis) is a small, brightly
colored songbird found in the
Philippines, except for Palawan.
It's also found in the Luzon group,
Mindoro, and the Visayas and
Mindanao groups.

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

NATURAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

TOURIST ATTRACTION DESCRIPTION
Dinadiawan Beach
in Dipaculao,
Aurora is a laid-
back white sand
beach that’s one
hour’s drive away
from Baler. It’s a
great place to
escape and relax if
you’re already
exhausted from
surfing the large
waves of Sabang
Beach. The waves
here are much
gentler and
peaceful. Perhaps
because of the
protection of a
nearby extension
land in Casiguran.
This extension of
land is positioned
in front of
Dinadiawan—
blocking the large
waves coming from
the open sea.
Nagsasa Cove is a
cove in San
Antonio, Zambales,
Philippines known
for its blue-green
water, shallow
beach, and
peaceful
atmosphere. It's a
good option for
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camping.
Anawangin Cove in
Zambales has
crescent-shaped
beach where
grayish, volcanic
sand and cerulean
water blend
majestically. Here,
cliffs rise hundreds
of feet from the
ocean floor to
Agoho-fringed
peaks that were
sprinkled by
nature from the
last eruption of the
nearby
[Link].
Lake Pinatubo is
the summit crater
lake of Mount
Pinatubo formed
after its climactic
eruption on June
15, 1991. The lake
is located in the
Zambales
Mountains, in
Botolan, Zambales,
near the
boundaries of
Pampanga and
Tarlac provinces in
the Philippines.
Ditumabo Mother
Falls, also known
as Mother Falls, is
one of Aurora’s
most breathtaking
natural
attractions.
Located in San
Luis, this majestic
waterfall is a must-
see for nature
lovers and
adventure seekers.
The journey to
Ditumabo Mother
Falls is an
adventure in itself,
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through lush
forests, rocky
paths, and bamboo
bridges.
Mount Arayat is an
isolated potentially
active
stratovolcano in
the Central Luzon
plains. Located
within vast
agricultural lands
of Pampanga, it
rises prominently
to a height of
1,033 metres
above sea level. Its
southern half lies
within the
municipality of
Arayat, while its
north half and
summit lies within
Magalang.

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL SITE

The Malolos
Historic Town
Center is a historic
district located in
downtown (or the
old town center of
the capital town of)
Malolos City,
Bulacan,
Philippines,
commonly called
the Camestisuhan
or Pariancillo
District of Malolos.
It was declared as
such for its
collection of
Spanish and
American-era
houses and
government
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birthplace of the
First Philippine
Republic and the
Malolos
Constitution as
well as having been
the capital of the
Philippines from
1898 to 1900.
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Parish, also
known as
Barásoain Church
is a Roman
Catholic church
built in 1888 in
Malolos, Bulacan,
Philippines.
San Guillermo
Parish Church is a
Roman Catholic
church in Bacolor,
Pampanga,
Philippines. It is
under the
jurisdiction of the
Archdiocese of San
Fernando.
Holy Rosary Parish
Church, also
known as Santo
Rosario Church or
the Pisamban
Maragul, is a
Roman Catholic
church in Angeles
City in the
Philippines. It is
under the
jurisdiction of the
Archdiocese of San
Fernando. The
church stands in
the epicenter of
the old Angeles
town, now known
as Angeles City.

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The interactive
Clark Museum
showcases the
Filipino spirit of
bravery, industry
and ingenuity of a
nation's sovereign
will running
through a
narrative across 4
galleries. For a
heightened
experience, its
newest attraction
includes the 4D
Theater featuring a
20 minute
documentary film
highlighting
Clark's rich history
from past, forward
to present.

MODERN ATTRACTION AND ADVENTURE SPOT

Las Casas
Filipinas de
Acuzar (Spanish
for "Acuzar's
Philippine
Houses") is a
beach resort,
hotel, convention
center and
heritage
destination in
Bagac, Bataan,
Philippines
Aqua Planet sits
on a 10-hectare
property inside
Clark Freeport
Zone, Pampanga,
Philippines. It is
the Philippines'
newest and most
modern water
theme park.

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The Capas
National Shrine in
Barangay
Aranguren, Capas,
Tarlac, Philippines
was built by the
Philippine
government as a
memorial to Allied
soldiers who were
interned at Camp
O'Donnell at the
end of the Bataan
Death March
during the Second
World War.
The Zero Km
Death March
Marker in Bagac,
Bataan, stands as
a solemn tribute
to the resilience
and sacrifices of
Filipino and
American soldiers.

There are two (2)

Zero Km. Death
March Marker,
one in the Free
Port town of
Mariveles and the
other is in the
beach town of
Bagac, the largest
town in Bataan.
The Kamikaze
East Airfield in
Cacutud village
was built by the
local government
in 1998. On a
pedestal stands a
life-size figure of a
kamikaze pilot
secured by a Torii
gate. The site lies
below the
Mabalacat
segment of the
Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway
(SCTEx).

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This iconic
bamboo bridge,
suspended high
above a river
gorge, is one of
Aurora's unique
attractions that
blends excitement
with natural
beauty.

GASTRONOMY AND LOCAL CUISINE

Famous Dishes and Delicasies

Local Cuisine Picture and Name Description
There are two
types of morcon
the beef roulade, a
thinly sliced beef
sirloin stuffed with
El Rey’s chorizo de
bilbao, Vienna
sausage, eggs,
carrots and pickles
simmered for
hours in rich
tomato sauce. And
then there’s the
morcon from
Everybody’s Café
(similar to the
embotido) which I
surmise is a
combination of
ground beef and
ground pork,
mixed with chorizo
de bilbao and all
other morcon
ingredients,
wrapped in sinsal
(pork intestinal
lining that looks
like an artwork)
and simmered in a
sauce that has lots
of the chorizo de
bilbao, and
perhaps pimenton

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to add to that
flavorful thick
sauce.
Tugak is
Kapampangan for
frogs. The frogs
used for batute are
farm raised frogs
so no worries
there, they’re not
the poisonous bull
frogs you see
around. This exotic
dish is a must try
for the
adventurous soul
within you. The
frogs are stuffed
with seasoned
ground beef and
deep fried.
The pindang
kalabaw is cooked
in a little water
with some cooking
oil. When the fat
comes out and the
meat is tender,
cook the meat until
it turns reddish
brown. Paired with
lots of steaming
hot rice, tomatoes,
and sukang sasa
this is heaven on a
plate.
Balo-balo as
Kapampangan’s
call it is commonly
known as buro.
The balo balo is
fermented rice
with fresh live
shrimp suahe,
sautéed in garlic
and loads of
tomatoes. It is best
served with fresh
mustard leaves
(mustasa), grilled
talong(eggplant)
and grilled or fried
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balo-balo is an
acquired taste but
once the palate
gets enamoured
with the sour funny
smelling delicacy
there’s no turning
back.
Sisig is a sizzling
pork dish that is
made with chopped
pork, onions, and
chili peppers. It is
often served with a
side of rice and
calamansi, a type
of local citrus fruit,
on a hot sizzling
plate. Sisig is a
popular dish in the
Philippines, but it
is especially well-
Sisig
known in
Pampanga, where
it was invented.
Thus, don’t miss
tasting this most
famous dish in
Pampanga.
Pindang damulag
is salted and dried
carabao meat. It is
a popular
ingredient in
authentic
Kapampangan
cuisine and is
Pindang Damulag often used to make
dishes such as
adobo and kare-
kare. Pindang
damulag is made
by salting and
drying carabao
meat for several
days.

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Pork bulanglang is
a pork soup with
ripe guavas and
vegetables. It is a
sour and savory
dish that is often
served with rice.
Pork bulanglang is
made by cooking
pork in water until
it is tender. Then,
ripe guavas and
Pork Bulanglang
other vegetables,
such as tomatoes,
onions, and
eggplant, are
added to the soup.
The soup is
simmered until the
vegetables are
tender and the
flavors have
melded together.
Aligui If you’re a
seafood lover, try
Aligui, which is
crab fat that is
often used to make
sauces, dips, and
spreads. It is a
delicious and
versatile
ingredient that can
add a rich and
Aligui creamy flavor to
any dish. Aligui is
made by extracting
the fat from
cooked crabs. It is
then often mixed
with other
ingredients, such
as garlic, onions,
and chili peppers,
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Kamaru Another
exotic food from
Pampanga is the
Kamaru. These are
rice field crickets
that are often
cooked and eaten
as a snack or
appetizer. They are
typically fried until
Kamaru they are crispy and
then seasoned with
salt and pepper.
Kamaru can also
be added to other
dishes, such as
stir-fries and
soups.
Buro Buro is
fermented rice
dish with a sour
and tangy flavor. It
is a staple of
Kapampangan
cuisine and is
often eaten with
grilled fish or
Buro Buro vegetables. Buro is
made by soaking
rice in water for
several days, then
cooking it and
fermenting it for
several weeks.
Bringhe There is
also one popular
dish for special
occasions called
Bringhe, a yellow
rice cooked with
turmeric and
coconut milk. It is
often served with
Bringhe chicken or fish.
Bringhe is made by
cooking rice in
coconut milk and
turmeric until it is
golden brown.
Then, it is
garnished with
fried onions and
garlic.

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Turrones de casuy
is a cashew candy
made with roasted
cashews, sugar,
and honey. It is a
popular sweet treat
from Pampanga
and is often given
as a gift during the
holidays. Turrones
de casuy is made
by cooking sugar
and honey until it
forms a caramel
Turrones de Casuy
syrup. Then,
roasted cashews
are added to the
syrup and the
mixture is poured
into molds to cool
and harden.
Panecillos de San
Nicolas If you want
something sweet,
Panecillos de San
Nicolas is a must-
try Pampanga
treat. These are
sweet cookies
made with flour,
sugar, eggs, and
butter. They are a
popular dessert in
Panecillos de San Nicolas Pampanga and are
often served
during the
holidays.
Panecillos de San
Nicolas are made
by baking small
balls of dough
until they are
golden brown.
They are then
often dusted with
powdered sugar.

DELICACIES

1. KAKANIN,BUTUTAY,TUPIG
a. KAKANIN
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delikasi in Nueva Ecija especially when the the fiesta of Baloc Sto.
Domingo comes. The sweetness and softness taste of
the kakanin melts in my mouth. The kakanin is one of the favorite
native food novo ecijanos. They add some unique ingredients for the
satisfaction of them especially when they sell it to the market.

b. BATUTAY- The Philippines has this great taste of pinoy

delikasi It is very known in the City of Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija.
This delicacies is sweetness and yummy smell of the pork
ground. Batutay is the most selling food in Cabanatuan City
because of their unique combination of ingredients.

c. TUPIG Yummy snack that satisfies your appetite. Tupig is

a great taste of pinoy delikasi riginated from Ilocanos. Tupig is
famous in the Nueva Ecija .It has maccapuno inside that
completes the ingredients. The Nueva Ecija has the Tupig
festival in Sto. Domingo where hundreds of people buy it for
their snack.

2. Tinumis is a pork dish. If

I am not mistaken Tinumis
and Dinuguan are two
different thing. Although
both uses blood pork, they
use different ingredient for
making the dish sour.
Tinumis uses tamarind
leaves or usbong ng
sampalok to enhance the
taste and to give the dish its sour taste. Dinuguan on the other hand
uses vinegar.

3. Buro or balao balao is a

Filipino native delicacy made
from fermented rice and
shrimps, ingenous from the
province of Pampanga. It is
eaten as an accompaniment
but taste even better when
served some eggplant, lettuce,
mustard, and other
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4. Sinampalukang Manok
-. This dish’s name is taken
from the use of the sampaloc
(hence the word
sinampalukan, which literally
means infused with
tamarind) in flavoring the
soup—a popular method in
making sinigang , the
Philippine sour soup. You can
say the sinampalukang
manok is the chicken version of sinigang, which commonly uses
proteins such as pork, fish and shrimp.

4. Rice cake is also know as

“biko” with caramel topping
or latik and here is the
recipe for Biko. Biko is
usually served during
birthday parties, fiestas,
Christmas, New Year and
other celebrated events in
Philippines.

Recommendation Food Places & Markets

A restaurant in the
heart of Clark
called Matam-Ih
Authentic
Kapampangan
[Link]’s a
Pavilion-type
Victorian-style
indoor and outdoor
dining with a
Filipino/Hispanic-
themed design that
offers
Kapampangan food
in Clark. I have
researched that
Matam-Ih is an Aeta
dialect which means

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“delicious”. So the
name really
complements the
food.
This market offers a
wide variety of food
and necessities,
choices of low
priced products for
daily consumptions
and for business
opportunities alike.
Best place too for
morning market's
selection of fresh
produce~meats,
seafoods, veggies,
fruits and
traditional
kakanin~. Cooked
foods & other
goodies are
available too at the
carinderia outlets
for dine-in or take
out.

CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND FESTIVALS

LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS

 The Central Luzon languages are a group of languages

belonging to the Philippine languages. These are
predominantly spoken in the western portions of Central
Luzon in the Philippines. One of them, Kapampangan, is
the major language of the Pampanga-Mount Pinatubo
area. However, despite having three to four million
speakers, it is threatened by the diaspora of its speakers
after the June 1991 eruption of that volcano. Globalization
also threatened the language, with the younger
generation more on using and speaking Tagalog and
English, but promotion and everyday usage boosted the
vitality of Kapampangan.
 Another Central Luzon language, Sambal or Sambali,
experiences same situation, the speakers of the language
are decreasing due to the globalization that many of the
speakers of younger generation are shifting to Tagalog &
Ilocano. The only Central Luzon language spoken outside
Central Luzon is Hatang Kayi or Sinauna, located in
northeast Calabarzon.

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pictures
The singkaban is a
bamboo arch that
spans across roads
during fiestas, and
is sometimes
placed on church
entrances and
altars during
Christmas
The Giant Lantern
Festival is an
annual festival
held in mid-
December in the
City of San
Fernando in the
Philippines. The
festival features a
competition of
giant parol
lanterns. Because
of the popularity of
the festival, the
city has been
nicknamed the
"Christmas Capital
of the Philippines"
Pabalat is a form of
papercutting
originating in the
province of
Bulacan in the
Philippines. It
involves making
intricate papercut
designs from
wrappers used in
pastillas and
laminated as
bookmarks, and
usually made from
papel de japon
(Japanese paper).
BOCAUE,
BULACAN—
Fireworks and
pyrotechnics
enthusiasts
continued to troop
to this town, the
country's so-called
fireworks capital,
on the eve of the
New Year, most of
whom buying the
28 traditional locally
made firecrackers
“sawa” and
“kuwitis”
(skyrockets)
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TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

FAMOUS FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATION

Famous Festivals & Description
Celebrations with pictures
The Giant Lantern
Festival is an annual
festival held in mid-
December in the City
of San Fernando in
the Philippines. The
festival features a
competition of giant
parol lanterns.
Because of the
The Giant Lantern Festival popularity of the
festival, the city has
been nicknamed the
"Christmas Capital of
the Philippines".
Sinukwan Festival –
Aring Sinukwan (King
Sinukwan) is a god of
the ancient
Kapampangans. The
celebration
participated by
representatives of
different towns of
Pampanga. Street
dancing is the
Sinukwan Festival highlight of this
event, each delegates
dance to the tune of
the Pampanga Song
“Atin ku pong
singsing” in their
elegant headdresses
and colorful costumes
Makatapak Festival –“
Makatapak” is a
Kapampangan word
means barefoot. This
festival is the famous
re-enactment of the
town people in Apalit
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Makatapak Festival lahar in barefoot to

look for a safer place
to stay after the
eruption of Mt.
Pinatubo.

Philippine Hot Air

Philippine Hot Air Balloon Balloon Festival – held
Festival annually in Omni
Aviation Complex
inside Clark Freeport
Zone. It features
multicolored hot air
balloons from around
the globe, it is the
biggest aviation sports
event in the
Philippines
Sabuaga Festival –
held every morning of
Easter Sunday.
Sabuaga Festival Flower petals are
strewn while the
procession of the
image of the Blessed
Virgin Mary passes.
“Sabuaga” means
showering of flowers;
this has been
celebrated in Sto.
Tomas to honor the
Blessed Mother Mary.
Street dancing also
follows to promote the
products and
traditions of the town
Caragan Festival –
Caragan is the name
Caragan Festival
of the first chieftain of
the native Aeta. It is
held every third week
of February through
street dancing. The
Aetas lead the
presentation
showcasing their
customs and
traditions in their
native costumes

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The AURORA Music

Festival is an annual
music and arts festival
featuring live music,
food, art installations,
and hot air balloons
held in Clark Global
City in Pampanga,
Philippines over the
course of two days.
Aurora Music Festival The festival was later
expanded into Cebu
and Davao. It is
organized by Epic
Events.
The Banga Festival is
a yearly cultural and
religious festival in
Balanga City, Bataan,
Philippines. The
festival is held on
April 28, which
coincides with the
Banga Festival feast day of St. Joseph,
the city's patron saint.
Pagibang Damara is a
festival in San Jose
City, Nueva Ecija
wherein its people
celebrates to give
thanks for a good
harvest in line with
their celebration of
the City Fiesta on the
Pagibang Damara second or third week
of April every year.
The Obando Fertility
Rites are a Catholic
festival and dance
ritual that takes place
in Obando, Bulacan,
Philippines. The
festival is celebrated
Obando Fertility Rites every May to honor
the town's patron
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The KanLAHI Festival

is a grand celebration
of the cultural
diversity of the
Province of Tarlac
every first week of
March
KanLAHI Festival
The Dinamulag Mango
Festival is a week-long
celebration in
Zambales, Philippines
that takes place
annually to celebrate
the province's mango
harvest. The festival is
also known as the
Zambales Mango
Festival.
Dinamulag Mango Festival

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
Accommodation with pictures Description
Luxurious, family-
friendly hotel with
spacious rooms.
Offers a large,
enjoyable pool
with a slide, gym,
and a diverse
breakfast buffet.
Features a highly-
rated restaurant.
Praised for clean,
spacious rooms
and attentive
staff. Noted for
exceptional
service and
comfort. Features
a diverse
breakfast buffet

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and excellent
restaurant.
Beach resort with
clean waters,
vibrant marine
life, and fish
sanctuary. Offers
comfortable
rooms, water
activities, and
nearby
attractions.
Features a child-
friendly pool and
a restaurant with
ocean views.
Showcases rich
Filipino culture
through heritage
houses and
cultural tours.
Features Italian
restaurant with al
fresco dining,
varied Filipino
cuisine, and top-
notch desserts.
Offers diverse
tours.
Beachfront hotel
with pet-friendly
rooms and strong
internet. Offers
surf lessons,
outdoor activities,
and sunrise views.
Variety of food
options available.

Budget-friendly
hotel near the
beach with clean,
spacious rooms.
Features two
infinity pools, live
rooftop
entertainment,
ocean-view
balconies, and a
rooftop
restaurant.

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HOW TO GET THERE

Manila to Bataan:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to Balanga Bataan via Philippine Airlines, Cebu
Pacific -Traveling by plane guarantees the fastest time to get from Manila to Bataan.
Travel time is 3h 45m.

By Land - Bus lines: Genesis Transport, Bataan Transit - Travel time from Manila to
Bataan is approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes.

By Private Car - Route:SLEX/NLEX → Roman Highway →Bataan Port-Ferry to

Bataan

Manila to Bulacan:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific -
Traveling by plane guarantees the fastest time to get from Bulacan to [Link] time
is 6h 45m

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Five Star Bus - Travel time: 1-2 hours from
Manila

By Private Car - Route: NLEX → NLEX → Bulacan Port-Ferry to Bulcan

Manila to Nueva Ecija:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific -
Traveling by plane guarantees the fastest time to get from Manila to Nueva [Link]
time is 3h 45m.

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Five Star Bus - Travel time: 2-3 hours from
Manila

By Private Car - Route: NLEX→ NLEX/Pan-Philippine Highway→ Nueva Ecija

Port-Ferry to Nueva Ecija

Manila to Pampangga:

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By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to Clark International Airport (CRK) via
Philippine Airlines, Cebu [Link] time 30-45 minutes

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Genesis Transport - Travel time: 1.5-2.5 hours

By Private Car - Route: NLEX → NLEX/MacArthur Highway → Pampangga Port-

Ferry to Pampangga

Manila to Zambales:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific. The
estimated travel time is 4h 25m.

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Genesis Transport - Travel time: 3-4 hours from
Manila By Private Car - Route:SLEX/NLEX)→ Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
(SCTEX) or Roman Highway) → Zambales Port-Ferry to Zambales

Manila to Tarlac:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to Clark International Airport (CRK) via
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia. Travel time is 30-45 minutes

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Genesis Transport - Travel time: 2-3 hours from
Manila By Private Car - Route: NLEX → NLEX/Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union
Expressway (TPLEX) →Tarlac Port-Ferry to Tarlac

Manila to Aurora:

By Air - Flights from Manila (MNL) to Cabanatuan (CAU) via Philippine Airlines,
Cebu Pacific. Travel time 1 hour .

By Land - Bus lines: Victory Liner, Genesis Transport - Travel time: 4-6 hours from
Manila By Private Car - Route: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) → Pan-Philippine
Highway (AH26) →Aurora Port-Feery to Aurora

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Assimilating Learning:

Students Activity: Central Luzon Tourism Virtual Tour

Guiding.

Directions: The student will create an exciting and unique

Virtual Tour Guiding from the Region of Central Luzon
using their own webcam, cellphone or video camera then
upload the video in our private page or in our CSU Lens.
Create a precise Virtual Tour Guidng activity from any part of
REGION III.

Note : Virtual Tour Guiding Activity should be original,

organized, entertaining and creative.

The Virtual Tour Guiding

Travel may be limited these days, but discovering incredible

experiences from across the globe doesn’t have to be. Our new
initiative — the world at home — brings some of our top tours,
activities, and attractions to you online. In essence, virtual
tourism facilitates a tourism experience, without actually having
to travel anywhere.

The aim of the said activity is to create a virtual tour guiding

which students will do and act as a Tour Guide thru video
presentation. This activity will help the student to share ideas,
demonstrate knowledge about the place , improve their
speaking ability and confidence to do it in a way that they feel
the most comfortable. It can boost students’ encouragement by
providing fun and accesable learning process. In addition, it
promotes good presentation in students’ speaking performance.
They will be able to interact in authentic environment to get a
lot of exposure in speaking and build their knowledge about the
subject matter given to them.

RUBRIC FOR VIRTUAL TOUR GUIDING PRESENTATION:

A. Virtual Tour Guiding

- The presentation will be submitted thru CSULallo Lens or Thru gmail.

Account _______________.

- Guidelines for the Activity:

The Virtual Tour Guiding should include multiple forms of media,

including text, voice narration, music and images. The presentation is
a perfect opportunity to utilize multimedia tools.

Description: Students will research a local attraction and create

short videos where they act as virtual tour guides and share
information with visitors. Students will take pictures of a chosen
spot and add a voice recording with key points about the spot.

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Age Group: Young learners to adults

Duration: 20 minutes

Guidelines: Students will-

A. Gather the following from their chosen province of the Region

III

1. Five (5) tourist destinations and give a brief

description of each attraction.
2. Interesting facts and trivia’s about the chosen place
of activity
3. Foods, culture & festivals and geographical
orientation.
4. Special interest about the place.

B. No Foul words or sexual gesture.

C. Create your presentation interesting and lively for about 20
minutes.
D. Students may use any photo from the internet as reference of
their tour.
E. Students may create a script for their video tours and wear
appriate clothing.
F. Students open up one of the recommended apps, upload their
pictures, and record their video.
Virtual Tour Guiding Rubric

Category Above Mastery Mastery Approaching Redo for

4 3 Mastery Mastery
2 1
The script is The script is The script has The script is
complete with all complete, but a several missing incomplete or
Script requirements. few requirements. was never
requirements turned in.
are missing.

Character The character is The character The character is The character

complete with a is mostly mostly is incomplete,
customized complete, but complete, but does not have
background of there is a slight doesn’t quite fit a background
the attraction, problem with the context or image of the
clothing the background the background attraction, is
accessories to images or the images are a offensive or
match the character’s little unclear . doesn’t fit the
setting, and a style. context.
name.

Recording Student voice The video The video was The video is
and video was recorded but recorded but very difficult to
recorded sound or there are many understand.
successfully. visuals may be problems with The students
Excellent lacking some the visuals or seemed to

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production clarity. sound quality. have technical

quality with great glitches or
images of the audio is
attraction. unclear.

The assignment is The assignment has The assignment has The assignment
free of grammar many grammar a few grammar has several
errors and the facts errors or some of errors. grammar errors
are correct. the facts are that make it hard to
Mechanics incorrect. understand or the
information is
incorrect.

Moments of Truth:

I. Essay: Answer the following questions.

1. Region III, also known as Central Luzon, is composed of several

provinces, each with its own distinct charm and cultural
identity. Identify these provinces and discuss what makes each
of them unique and interesting in terms of history, culture,
natural attractions, and local traditions.
2. Festivals serve as vibrant expressions of a province’s heritage,
traditions, and economic activities. How do the festivals in
Central Luzon reflect the socio-economic impact of each
province? Provide specific examples to support your discussion.
3. Each province in Central Luzon offers various special interests
that cater to different travelers and enthusiasts. Enumerate and
describe at least three unique activities, traditions, or
attractions per province that make them stand out.
4. If given the opportunity to explore Central Luzon, which specific
place would you like to visit the most? Explain your choice by
highlighting the cultural, historical, or natural significance of
the place and how it aligns with your personal interests.

II. MATCHING TYPE

A B
1. The largest province in the A. Aurora
Central Luzon

[Link] province is honored as one B. Bataan

of the 8 rays of the sun in the
national flag. It is the home of
the "Three Republics."

[Link] province is noted for its C. Bulacan

fishing and agriculture and
especially for it’s mangoes,
which are listed in the Guinness
Book of records as“the
sweetest Mangos in the
World” which are abundant

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from January to May.

4. This Battle famous in history D. Nueva Ecija

as one of the last stands of
American and Filipino soldiers
before they were overwhelmed
by the Japanese forces in World
War II.

2. The province is home to E. Pampanga

two Philippine Air Force
air bases, Basa Air Base in
Floridabalanca, Clark Air
Base.

6.“Melting Pot Of Central Luzon” F. Tarlac

and “Sugar Capital of Luzon”

3. Also known as Land of G. Zambales

Heroes

8."Land of the Golden Sunrise”

and "Gate way to the Pacific”

[Link] derivation of the

Aeta word for a “talahib-like”
weed called “Malatarlak.”
[Link] Capital of the
Philippines.

III. TRUE OR FALSE

1. Region III lies between Manila and Northern Luzon. It is

composed of eight provinces, twelve cities , 118 municipalities and
3,102 barangays.
2. Region III 1st Largest Aquaculture Production In The Philippines
3. Zambales tag;ine is Wreck Diving Capital Of The Philippines
4. Nueva Ecija was one of the first eight provinces that took up arms
against Spanish rule in 1896.
5. Tarlac is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon
region.
6. Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival it is the biggest aviation sports
event in the Philippines
7. Baler is the oldest municipality of Aurora
8. First Abucay Catholic Church was the last pocket of resistance of
the Spanish Armed Forces to surrender to American troops.
9. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is bordered by the
provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north.
10. Tarlac also takes pride in being home to the First Woman
president of the Philippine Republic in the person of Corazon C.
Aquino who hails from Concepcion, Tarlac.
11. The religious aspect of local culture comes alive during Lenten
season where “kalbaryos” are put up in every corners of each

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Barangay singing in various versions (Kapampangan, Tagalog,

Ilocano, English and Latin) the“pasyon” of Jesus Christ.
12. Bataan known as the “Belen Capital of the Philippines”
13. Bulacan It has 569 barangays from 21 municipalities and 3
component cities (Malolos, the capital city; Meycauayan; and San Jose
del Monte).
14. Obando Fertility Dance Festival is held to honor the town's patron
Saint Clare, and a chance for newly-wed couples to pray for fertility
through dances on streets.
15. Pastillas de Leche if directly translated from Spanish means
“milk tablets” or “milk pills” which basically describes this Filipino
sweet delicacy
16. Mt. Pinatubo is one of the top attractions in Central Luzon,
covering not just Zambales but Pampanga and Tarlac as well.
17. The name Sibit Sibit is derived from an ancient term called “small
paddle banca” used for fishing, as the city was born from being one of
the ancient fishing villages of the country.
18. Aurora lies on the western shores of Luzon island along the South
China Sea. Its shoreline is very ragged, and features many coves and
inlets.
19. Guiguinto Old Train Station inspired some of the most popular
literary works in the country. The old train station was the site of an
ambush that killed six priests during the Spanish period.

[Link] know as for its fine foods, vast sugar and rice
plantations

Summary:

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Known as the fertile central plains, the rice basket of the

Philippines, Central Luzon produces most of the country’s dining
staple: rice. And because of this abundance of rice and
vegetables, the cuisine is simply superb—from the
Kapangpangan biringhe and sisig to Bulacan sweets!

Central Luzon is also one of the earliest areas converted into

Christianity by the Spanish 50 years after conquistador
Hernando Magallanes first stepped on Philippine soil. Not
without a fight though. Pampanga, whose original lair extended
almost the entire Region 3, was once part of the Kingdom of
Tondo, dating back to a bygone era when Rajas ruled. These
provinces further gave birth to noble heroes who fought for
freedom against oppressors—all three major world super powers
in the span of 500 years. You’ll find medieval churches here that
stand not only as architectural masterpieces, but witnesses to a
dramatic history. There is the Baler Church, a 17th century
building that served as the last Spanish bastion in the
Philippines. And then there is the Barasoain Church in Bulacan.
An earthquake baroque structure honed from adobe and lime, it
saw the signing of the Fist Philippine Republic and the first
democratic constitution in Asia.

Culture here is number one and there are incredible fiestas that
reflect each town’s distinct culture, from the Giant Lantern
Parade in San Fernando, Pampanga, to the Fertility Rites in
Obando, Bulacan. For stunning nature, the province of Aurora
has a stunning 328-kilometer coastline where beach and surf
rule. In San Jose, Tarlac, right before the Monastario de Tarlac,
experience whitewater kayaking in Bulsa river! Mt. Pinatubo,
which straddles Pampanga, Zambales, and Tarlac is quite a
sight, especially when you get to the neon-blue caldera lake via
Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac.

Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s a one-day food trip or

several days of adventure, head for Central Luzon. It’s closer
than you think.

Closure:

Congratulations! This lesson is about to end. Give

yourself a pat on the shoulder. To officially end your learning
experience, write your reflections by completing the graphic
organizer below.

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