ILOCOS REGION (REGION 1) Major Festival of Ilocos Sur

¾ LONGGANISA FESTIVAL
Region 1, also known as the Ilocos Region, is located
in the northwest of Luzon. It borders to the east Recent News/Facts about Ilocos Sur
regions of Cordillera Administrative Region and • Restored Casino House reopens in
Cagayan Valley, and to the south of the Central Candon, Ilocos Sur
Luzon. Located on it’s west is the South China Sea.

The Region is composed of four provinces namely: NARAGSAK NGA IDADANON

Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. LA UNION!

NARAGSAK NGA IDADANON Capital: San Fernando City

ILOCOS NORTE! Nickname: Garden Coast
Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon Island
Capital: Laoag City
Nickname: Home of Great Leaders/City of My Major Activities
Dreams • Chill out at the beach
Location: Northwest Corner of Luzon Island • Surfing
• Cliff-jumping
Major Tourist Attractions
• PAGUDPOD BEACH Major Festival of La Union
• ST. AGUSTINE CHURCH OF PAOAY ¾ DINENGDENG FESTIVAL
• PATAPAT VIADUCT
Recent News/Facts about La Union
Major Activities • “La Union Trade Center Re-Launched”-
• Take a hike in Dingras July 29, 2019 at San Francisco City Once
• Climb up to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse again, the doors of the La Union Trade
• Go Sand boarding and ride a 4x4 at the sand Center, strategically located at the heart
dunes of San Fernando will now open to both
tourists and consumers looking for
Major Festival of Ilocos Norte locally-produced items.
¾ PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL
• In re-launching ceremony, The
Recent News/Facts about Ilocos Norte Department of Trade and Industry and
• Grenades, gun found abandoned in Ilocos City Officials as well as entrepreneurs
Norte--- A goat herder finds the gun and from micro, small, and medium
grenades inside a sack at Laoa Bridge in enterprises were all excited for the re-
Barangay Laoa, Paoay. opening of the 29-year-old Trade Center.

GALIKAYO PANGASINAN!
NARAGSAK NGA IDADANON
ILOCOS SUR! Capital: Lingayen
Nickname: Most Romantic Place in the
Capital: Vigan City Philippines
Nickname: The Heritage of the Philippines Location: Western Area of the Island of Luzon
Location: Northwestern Coast of Luzon Island Festival

Major Tourist Attraction Major Tourist Attraction

• Calle Crisologo • Hundred Islands
• Bantay Church Bell Tower • Sky Plaza
• Vigan Cathedral • Patar Beach Resort

3 Major Activities Major Activities

• Climb the winding staircase up to the top of the • Island Hopping in Hundred
Bantay Bell Tower Islands
• Take a bite of the Famous Empanada • Zipline over the Water in Virgin Islands
• Hunt for the antiques and furniture • Explore Caves of the Enchanted Cave in
Bolinao
Major Festival of Pangasinan • Basco Lighthouse
¾ Bangus Festival ¾ Is a lighthouse in the town of Basco in
Batanes, the northernmost province in the
Recent News/Facts about Pangasinan Philippines.
• July 30, 2019, Pangasinan experienced ¾ Located in Naidi Hills in barangay San
moderate to heavy rain caused by the Antonio, the lush green hills in the open sea
Southwest monsoon or Hanging Habagat by provide a beautiful backdrop for the
PAGASA. Lighthouse.

CAGAYAN VALLEY (REGION 2) FESTIVALS

• Kulay Festival
BATANES ¾ In Ivatan, Kulay means anything dried. In
Batanes, local produced dried products such
• Is an archipelagic province in the Philippines as onions, garlic, fish, rice and corn.
situated in Cagayan Valley Region. ¾ The 5 day celebration aims to promote the
• It is northernmost province in the country, and preserved rich cultural heritage of Batanes
also the smallest, both in population and land and introduce there local manufactured food
area. products to local and international tourist
• Its capital is Basco located on the island of visiting there province.
Batan.
• Its Population in 2015 census is 17,246. • Bayanihan or Payuhuan Festival
¾ In the Ivatan language, “payuhan” stands for
Major activities cooperation which is truly evident in this 5-
• Visit the Beaches day event every June.
• Walk around: Get to know the Ivatan people, ¾ In this event, a province-wide procession is
their history and culture done to recall the route of evangelization.
• See the traditional stone houses ¾ Communities and school conducts the Ivatan
Olympics to pay tribute to their native game.
FACT - Pacita Abad, a world-renowned painter and ¾ Another highlight of this fiesta is the Kanan
a certified pride of Batanes. Nu Kumavahayan or the Unity Lunch, a
government funded celebration for
ATTRACTIONS everyone.
• San Carlos Borromeo Church
¾ Also known as Mahatao Church, is a Roman • Palu-palo Festival
Catholic church located in Mahatao, Batan ¾ This is a cultural presentation of the
Island, Batanes Philippines. municipality of Basco, Batanes, showcasing
¾ The church’s titular is Saint Charles their ethnic group’s rugged yet storied
Borromeo whose feast is celebrated every existence.
November 4. ¾ Palu-palo means sticks or arnis that where
¾ Its beauty and excellent state of preservation used by the native Ivatans to fight the forces
made it a National Cultural Treasure by the of the colonizers such as Spaniards and the
National Museum of the Philippines on July Dutch.
31, 2001. ¾ The natives wear the traditional suit made of
indigenous materials from the bark of the
• The Oldest Stone House of Dakay trees which were flattened.
¾ Situated in the small town of San Jose De
Ivana in Batan Island, Batanes. CAGAYAN
¾ This traditional structure is considered as a
heritage treasure of Batanes. • Is a province of the Philippines in the
¾ This particular stone structure cannot be found Cagayan Valley Region in the northeast of
anywhere else in the Philippines. Luzon Island, and includes the Babuyan
¾ The House of Dakay is recognize as a World Islands in the north.
heritage building by the United Nations • The province borders Ilocos Norte and
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Apayao to the west, and Kalinga and Isabela
Organization or simply known as UNESCO. to the south.
• Its capital is the City of Tuguegarao, the
Premier Ybanag City.
Major Activities bamboos and roasted in open fire in the Town
• White water rafting square.
• Baggao cave and water system ¾ As in most Festival and celebration, there are
• Cagayan north costal municipalities singing and dancing presentation showcasing the
culture of Malueg.
FACT: Lurung or Ludong is the most expensive fish ¾ The Festival is held yearly on April 25th and 26th.
in the Philippines, cost Php 3,500 and it is challenging
to catch. • Semana Santa
¾ Semana Santa Iguig Calvary Hills Held in
ATTRACTIONS observance of the passion and death of Jesus
• Basilica of Our Lady of Piat Christ thru the larger-than-life size concrete 14
¾ Is one of the twelve Minor Basilicas in the Station of the Cross spread on an 11-hectare
Philippines. rolling terrain.
¾ It is located in the outskirts of Piat in the ¾ Iguig Town is about 16 kilometers from
province of Cagayan. Tuguegarao.
¾ The Shrine is dubbed as Pilgrimage Center of
the North, and a home to the 407-year-old ISABELA
Black Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Piat.
• Is the largest province in the Philippines, and the
• Anguib Beach largest on the Island of Luzon in land area.
¾ Anguib beach has become the pride of the town, • Its capital is the City of Ilagan, Corn Capital of
as its scenic features have earned it the the Philippines.
nickname of Boracay of the North. • Situated within the Cagayan Valley region, it is
¾ The amazingly blue, clear waters of the bordered by the provinces of Cagayan to the
Philippine sea meet up with the fine, white sand north, Kalinga to the northwest, Mountain
along its shores. Province to the central-west, Ifugao and Nueva
¾ Situated in a cove, the water are tranquil and Viscaya to the southwest, Quirino and Arora to
exude serenity like no other. the south, and the Philippine Sea to the east.

• Tuguegarao Cathedral Major Activities

¾ The Saint Peter Metropolitan Cathedral, also • Visit the Ilagan Sanctuary
known as the Tuguegarao Cathedral, is an 18th • St. Matias church at Tumauini
century baroque church located along Rizal • Magat Dam
street, barangay Centro 10, Tuguegarao,
Cagayan Philippines. FACT: Largest province in Luzon
¾ The church, originally built by Dominican
friars, is the seat of the Roman Catholic ATTRACTIONS
Archdiocese of Tuguegarao and is considered • Aguinaldo Shrine
as one of the largest churches in the Cagayan ¾ Although Isabela did not play a major role in
Valley. the revolt against Spain, it is in Palanan that
¾ A historical marker bearing a brief history of the final pages of the Philippines revolution
the church was installed in 1982 by the National was written when the American forces led by
Institute, precursor of the National Historical Gen. Frederick Funston finally captured Gen.
Commission of the Philippines. Emilio Aguinaldo in the area on March 23,
1901.
FESTIVALS
• Penablaca Town Festival • Bonsai Forest
¾ The Penablaca Town Fiesta is celebrated every ¾ Dinapigue showcase a bonsai forest with
March 18 and 19. plants ranging from one foot to 7 feet in
¾ It is a hearty Town Fiesta celebration with height.
cultural presentation, dances trade pair, games ¾ The forest is astonishing – covering an
competition and a lot of merrymaking. estimated 5,000 hectares

• Sinabalu Festival
¾ This Festival is celebrated in the Malueg
Town by cooking “Sinabalu”, which is a
glutinous rice with coconut cream cooked on
 • Dicotcotan Beach NUEVA VIZCAYA
¾ Dicotcotan Beach boasts of a three-kilometer
long beach with coral reefs, sea grass beds and • Is a province of the Philippines
sandy shoreline that is fringed with a coastal located in the region of Cagayan
forest and a village. Valley in Luzon.
¾ There are regular sightings here of pointed • Its capital is Bayombong.
nosed dolphins and hump back whales aside • It is bordered by Benguet to the west,
from the various species of fish and shellfish, Ifugao to the north, Isabela to the
and marine turtles that can be seen from the northeast, Quirino to the east, Aurora
surface. to the southest, Nueva Ecija to the
south, and Pangasinan to the
FESTIVALS southwest.
• Baka festival
¾ A survey revealing quite number of ranches in Major Activities
San Pablo led to the establishment of the Baka • Climb Mt. Pulag, Mt. Palali, Mt. Ugo trekking
Festival. • Discover old Churches and cultural
¾ Held on January 15 it is expected not only to be establishments
the highlight of future patronal fiestas of San • Visit Mapallao Falls
Pablo but also to sustain efforts to promote the
local cattle industry and the products that have FACT: Quirino province was created from Nueva
been developed since a convergence project Vizcaya in 1966.
was located in the municipality.
ATTRACTIONS
• Balatong Festival • Mt. Pulag
¾ In San Mateo, mungo beans are not just a rich ¾ At 2,922 meters above Sea level, hikers can
source of protein. It is also so packed with enjoy views of a thriving forest that’s rich in
economic potential that it is referred to as both flora and fauna.
“black gold”. ¾ The majority of the mountain was declared a
¾ For a Town bent on maximizing the national park under proclamation No. 75 in
development potentials of its resources, the 1987.
Balatong Festival draws attention to yet another ¾ It can get cold at night but this doesn’t hinder
product. tourist from climbing.
¾ Its open whole year but youll need a permit to
• Binallay Festival hike which you can get at the site.
¾ Ilaguenos have made the Binallay a symbol of
the novel characteristics they aspire to have as • Mt. Ugo
individuals and as a community. These include ¾ “Ugo” is a native term pertaining to someone
being masipag (hardworking), matiyaga getting beheaded.
(patient), matalino (intelligent), and makadiyos ¾ Legend has it that the natives of the mountains
(God fearing). didn’t like the Spaniards and Americans
¾ According to them, they are … patient because trying to conquer their lands that they bring
the process of preparing Binallay is tedious and the up there to behead them.
involves steaming the rice cake twice… ¾ Its not as high as its neighbors but its pine
harhdworking because it is difficult to prepare trees, rolling trails, and the villages, not to
the rice cake (the glutinous grains are ground mention the spectacular views make Mt. Ugo
the traditional way, with a stone mill) a must visit.

• St. Vicente Ferrer Parish Church

• intelligent because it requires a special technique ¾ St. Vicente Ferrer Parish Church in Dupax del
to peel the wrapper of so that none of the cake is Sur is a grandiose structure made of brick
wasted… God fearing because it is a delicacy walls.
associated with the Holy week. ¾ It was built in 1775 and survived many
• They regard the white cake as a representation of earthquakes. It was declared the National
the body of Christ and the Laro as his blood. Cultural treasure by the National Museum of
• As part of their penitence during Holy week, the Philippines.
Binallay is the only food Ilaguenos eat.
 ¾ Its also the biggest church in the province from • Quirino used to be part of the province of
the 18th century and can be reached from Nueva Viscaya, until it was separated in
Bayombong in 45-mins. 1966.

FESTIVALS Major Activities

• Conquer the raging rapids of Cagayan River
• Baykat Festival • Go water Tubing
¾ Fiesta featuring Kalanguya and Ayangan • Catch a glimpse of local History
showcase of their culture and rituals, beauty
competitions, agro-fair, playground FACT: Fossilized or Skeletonized flower making is
demonstration and peoples night. one off the growing medium-scale enterprises in the
¾ The so called peoples night is well attended by province.
al the residents led by their respected barangay
and municipal officials of all the barangay’s. ATTRACTIONS
¾ A product exhibit featuring crops (camote) and • Aglipay Caves
semi-temperate vegetable is also an additional ¾ Known for pristine caves, the Aglipay Caves
come on. only make Quirino the best destination for
¾ A cultural day featuring “padit” or “canao” is spelunking.
showcased too. ¾ It is interlinked subsurface chambers ideal
for caving enthusiasts with different level of
• Pinagsisibuyas Festival skills.
¾ A town Fiesta with parades, street dancing and ¾ Normally, it would take more than 2 hours
drum & lyre competitons (participated by until you can complete a tour around the
elementary and highschools of the town), developed cave.
exhibit an agriculture featuring the Towns best
products and socialization night during the last • Naagbukel Cave
day. ¾ Among the must-see tourist spots in Quirino
¾ One highlight of the fiesta is also the cookfest is the Nagbukel Cave. These are crawl
of exotic and local dishes featuring their Otap- spaces and open chambers for you to explore
onion. the inner beauty offered by this popular cave
¾ The 100 years history of Aritao is showcased in in the province.
the dance drama. ¾ These are stalagmites and stalactites inside
the cave along with other geological
• Bayongyong Festival formations. The terrain make the whole trip
¾ 3-days festivity featuring the celebration of a even more exciting and fun for tourists.
town Fiesta held during the 3rd and 5th of the
month of august. • Landingan Viewpoint
¾ It is a Festival with the opening day with ¾ Just like the scenery and views you see in
fireworks, variety shows, grand parade and other mountainous regions in the world, the
people night. Landingan Viewpoint provides a
¾ They include the much awaited search for breathtaking overview of Quirino.
Saniata ken Bayabay ti Bayombong as an ¾ From the top, you will see the clear river
annual activity and street dancing competition flowing along the lush greenery of the
too. mountains.
¾ The rolling hills seem endless, they make the
QUIRINO panorama even more enjoyable.

• Is a landlocked province in the Philippines FESTIVALS

located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon • Diffun – Pammadayaw Festival
and named after Elpidio Quirino, the 6tth ¾ Is a celebration that inspires those who are
President of the Philippines. productive and achievers in any field of
• Its capital is Cabarroguis, the Golden Park of expertise and vocation through recognition
Quirino. and giving honors or “Pammadayaw”.
• The province borders Aurora to the southeast, ¾ It is celebrated every July 1-3 of the year.
Nueva Vizcaya to the west, and Isabela to the
north.
 • Panagdadapuan Festival
¾ Quirino province celebrates its annual 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
Festivity, dub as “PINAGDADAPUAN PROVINCE
FESTIVAL” an Ilocano word which means Fast Facts
assembly or gathering of every Quirinian. ¾ Public Transportation: Tricycles, Jeepneys,
¾ Highlight of this annual celebration is the grand Buses
parade which was enjoined by different ¾ Languages/Dialect: Ilocano, Tagalog,
agencies found in the province together with the English
convergence of all tribes thru street dancing ¾ Payment Options: Cash, Credit/Debit Card
portraying the different culture and history of ¾ Known For: Surfing, Sabang Beach, Balete
the province. Tree
¾ It is celebrated every month of September
(September 7-10 of the year) which concides BALANGA CITY, BATAAN
with the Araw ng Quirino Foundation every
Municipality has its own Festival which ¾ located at the province of the Bataan about
features their unique culture and practices. 318 kilometres (198 mi) from Manila and 543
kilometres (337 mi) from San Fernando,
• Ginnamuluan Festival Pampanga (the regional city center).
¾ Encompasses all desirable, admirable traits, ¾ Balanga, officially the City of Balanga is a
characteristic and virtues of the Filipinos. 4th class city and the capital city of the
¾ It is celebrated every June 19-21 of the year at the town province of Bataan, Philippines. According to
of Cabarroguis. the 2015 census, it has a population of 96,061
people. Balanga City is primarily a
residential-agricultural city, with a rapidly
CENTRAL LUZON (REGION 3) growing commercial sector.

BALER ITINERARY • 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

¾ Divine Mercy Shrine
AURORA, BALER ¾ Bataan World War II Museum
¾ Bataan National Park
¾ 231 kilometres (144 mi) north-east of Manila.
¾ The Birthplace of Philippine Surfing. 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
¾ Baler is a town on the Philippine island of ¾ Visit the Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga
Luzon. In its center, Museo de Baler ¾ Have lunch at Daddylo’s Kitchen
chronicles colonial history. On the coast, ¾ Visit the World War II Museum
Cemento Beach is known for powerful surf,
and Sabang Beach is lined with resorts. 1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
Nearby, Ermita Hill offers panoramic views. ¾ Banga Festival
Inland, Baler Hanging Bridge crosses the
mouth of the Tibag-Sabang River. To the east, 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
the distinctive, angular Baler Lighthouse PROVINCE
overlooks Dicasalarin Cove. ¾ Cold-blooded murder in Bataan

• 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

¾ Sabang Beach BULACAN, MALOLOS CITY
¾ Dicasalarin Cove
¾ Ditumabo Falls ¾ located immediately north of Metro Manila.
¾ The Cradle of the Philippine Republic
• 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES ¾ The Renaissance City
¾ Surf at Sabang Beach. ¾ The Historic and Heritage City of Bulacan
¾ Bask in clear blue waters at Dicasalarin ¾ Malolos, officially the City of Malolos, or
Cove. simply known as Malolos City, is a 3rd class
¾ Go Snorkeling at Dicasalarin Bay. city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines.
According to the 2015 census, it has a
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL population of 252,074 people. It is the capital
¾ Coco-Sabutan Festival city of the province of Bulacan as the seat of the
provincial government.
• 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ¾ San Fernando is a Philippines city in Pampanga
¾ Barasoain Church province, northwest of Manila. It’s known for
¾ Casa Tribunal de Malolos its Giant Lantern Festival, with traditional
¾ Casa Real Shrine Christmas parol lanterns. The railway station,
now a museum, was the end point of the WWII
• 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES Bataan Death March. The Archdiocesan
¾ Dance in Obando Museum and Archives has religious and
¾ Go Spelunking in Madlum Cave cultural artifacts. To the northeast, the Candaba
Wetlands attract rare bird species.
¾ Bike up to the “Baguio of Bulacan” while
soaking up the view
• 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL ¾ Sky Ranch Pampanga
¾ Sto. Niño de Malolos Festival ¾ Holy Rosary Parish Church
¾ Betis Church
1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
PROVINCE • 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
¾ Go for an adventure in The Sandbox, Alviera
¾ The 1899 Malolos Constitution was the first ¾ Go wakeboarding at Pradera Park
republican constitution in Asia ¾ Go on a heritage tour in Bacolor and San
Fernando

NUEVA ECIJA, PALAYAN CITY 1 MAJOR FESTIVAL

¾ Hot Air Balloon Festival
¾ Gateway to the North Palayan, officially the
City of Palayan, is a 5th class city and capital 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
of the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. PROVINCE
According to the 2015 census, it has a ¾ It was once the capital of the Philippines
population of 41,041 people, making it as the
most sparsely populated city in the
Philippines. TARLAC, TARLAC CITY

• 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ¾ Located in the Central Luzon region of the

¾ San Antonio Philippines
¾ Cabanatuan City ¾ Home of Sugar, Rice and Everything Nice
¾ San Jose City Tarlac City, officially the City of Tarlac, is a 1st
class city and capital of the province of Tarlac,
• 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it
¾ First Stop: Minalungao National Park has a population of 342,493 people.
¾ Second stop: PMP Paradise Farm
¾ Third Stop: NFA (National Food Authority) • 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Museum ¾ Aquino Center and Museum
¾ Tarlac Recreational Park
1 MAJOR FESTIVALS ¾ Kart City Tarlac
¾ The Araquio Festival 1 RECENT
NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE PROVINCE • 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
¾ Nueva Ecija is the largest province of Central ¾ LEARN ABOUT THE LEGACY OF
Luzon in terms of land area. DEMOCRACY AT THE AQUINO
MUSEUM.
PAMPANGA, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO ¾ CONTEMPLATE HOLY RELICS AT
BEAUTIFUL SHRINES AND CHURCHES.
¾ 66 kilometres (41 mi) north of Manila, 73 ¾ ENJOY HEAVENLY SCENTS AT ANAO
kilometres (45 mi) east of Subic in Zambales, YLANG-YLANG CENTER.
63 kilometres (39 mi) south of Tarlac City in
Tarlac and 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Clark 1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
Air Base in Angeles City. ¾ The Malatarlak Festival
¾ The Christmas City of the Philippines
 1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE PROVINCES AND CAPITAL
PROVINCE
¾ The 1990 Luzon earthquake CAVITE Imus
LAGUNA Sta. Cruz
IBA, ZAMBALES BATANGAS City of Batangas
RIZAL Antipolo
¾ Located in the Central Luzon region in the
island of Luzon. QUEZON Lucena
¾ Beach Capital of Zambales
Iba, officially the Municipality of Iba, is a 2nd CAVITE CITY
class municipality in the province of Zambales,
Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it “The Historical Capital of the Philippines”
has a population of 50,506 people. As the
capital of the province, it is second largest • The Philippine Republic's Province of Cavite
provincial capital in terms of land area in abuts metropolitan Manila. It is named for the
Central Luzon Region after Tarlac City. hook (Tagalog kawit) of land that juts into
Manila Bay, and which is an important objective
• 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS of any force wanting to rule Luzon and the
¾ Bagsit River Philippines. The province's population is
¾ White Sand Beach Resort 1,907,000 by the census of 2000, its area 1,474
¾ Dianne Beach Resort sq.km. There are three chartered cities, Cavite
(pop. 98,000), Tagaytay (32,000) and Trece
Martires (35,000), and twenty towns.
• 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
¾ Join the festivities
FACTS AND FESTIVAL
¾ Get in touch with history
• Cavite is the seat of the revolution against the
1 MAJOR FESTIVAL
Spaniards in the year 1800.
¾ The Dinamulag Festival
• The province of Cavite abounds with great
1 RECENT NEWS/FACTS ABOUT THE
objects, and subjects of culture and history. It is
PROVINCE
the birthplace of a good number of Filipino
¾ 2 students drown in Zambales beach heroes and it has an interesting range of sites
associated with the Philippine Revolution of
1896. Found in the province is the residence of
CALABARZON (REGION IV-A) the first president of the republic, Emilio
Aguinaldo, which is also the site where the
• CALABARZON is composed by the provinces of Philippine Republic was proclaimed on June 12,
Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon; the 1898.
acronym is derived from the first two letters of
every province that composes it. • Kalayaan Festival
• The region is located in southwestern Luzon, just ¾ It is a 2 week-long province wide event held
south and east of Metro Manila and is the second annually from May 28 to June 12. As its name
most densely populated region. CALABARZON suggests, the series of events for the festival are
and MIMAROPA were previously combined held to celebrate the Independence Day season.
together as Southern Tagalog, until they were The festival was launched in 2005 with a variety
separated in 2002 by virtue of Executive Order No. of activities such as street dancing, float parade,
103) beauty pageant and trade fair.
LOCATION: LAGUNA
• Regional center • Population (2015 census)
Calamba (Laguna) “The Resort Capital of the Philippines”
-Total:14,414,774 - Density: 850/km2 (2,200/sq
• The Philippine Republic's Province of Laguna is
16,873.31 km2 TOTAL AREA
named for Laguna de Bay, the second largest
fresh- water lake in South-East Asia, which
• discharges through the Pasig River into Manila RIZAL
Bay. Preserving the health of this lake is a matter
of great importance to authorities at all levels, as “City in the Sky”
the population is rapidly increasing and industrial
development proceeds apace. The province is • Rizal Province extends eastward from the Manila
blessed with the amazing flow of 1,200,000,000 area east of the Pasig River to Laguna de Bay,
liters of fresh water per day, which combined with now, with the decline of Spanish and the
the mild climate has permitted the province to ascendancy of English, often called Laguna
sustain a considerable agricultural output. Lake. Rizal's population is some 1,689,000 by
the 2000 census. Its area is 1,860 sq.km. Its chief
FACTS AND FESTIVAL agricultural products are rice, cacao, coffee,
citrus, and cashews. Some 57,000 hectares of
• Laguna was founded in July 28, 1571. It is now Laguna de Bay, including its only large island,
more than 400 years old (435 years old) as a belong to Rizal.
province.
FACTS AND FESTIVAL
• Anilag Festival
• Morong was considered the province before it
¾ Laguna opened over the weekend the Anilag was called Rizal. Its original name was
Festival, dubbed as the "mother of harvest Politico Militar Distrito de Morong, which
festivals", to showcase the province's bountiful included the towns that make up present- day
harvest, rich culture, and its people's talents and Rizal province.
skills.
• Higantes Festival
BATANGAS
• The townspeople of Angono, Rizal, definitely
“Green City Batangas” know how to throw a BIG fiesta. The annual
town’s fiesta of Angono held every 23rd of
• The Philippine Republic's Province of Batangas, November is a celebration in honor of San
located on the island of Luzon, comprises two Clemente (patron saint of fishermen). The main
cities, Batangas (the capital, pop. 245,000) and event is a procession of the patron saint, which is
Lipa (pop. 219,000), and thirty-two towns on carried by male devotees, convoyed by
3,165 sq.km. with a total population of 1,885,000. “pahadores. Adding to the festivity is the
• In the late nineteenth century the Philippines “Higantes” (giants). Higantes are giant paper
became one of the world's leading sources of mache images measuring four to five feet in
coffee, and Batangas was heavily given over to diameter and ten to twelve feet in height.
coffee cultivation, but the coffee blight of the
eighteen- eighties eventually overleapt QUEZON
quarantine measures and devastated the
Philippine crops. “Cocopalm City of the South”

FACTS AND FESTIVAL • Much the largest province in the Philippine

Republic's Region IV, Southern Tagalog, is
• Batangas is also generally accepted by linguists Quezon, at 11,946 sq.km. By the 2000 census it
as the ‘Heart of the Tagalog Language’. has a population of 1,656,000. Its capital is the
city of Lucena, pop. 196,000, and there are forty
• Sublian Festival towns besides. The former capital was Tayabas,
built on its present site a few miles inland after
• The Sublian festival, a two week long celebration Moro pirates had destroyed the previous capital
which culminates every year on the 23rd of July, on the coast
is rooted in the Batangueños devotion to the town's
patron: the Holy Cross in Bauan and Agoncillo, FACTS AND FESTIVAL
and the Sto. Niño in Batangas City. This religious
devotion translated to a dance from indigenous to • Quezon is one of Manila’s gateway provinces.
Batangas: the Subli. Just a two- to three-hour drive from Manila, it’s
a place where you’ll be immersed in a peaceful
and colorful provincial life rooted in rich
Catholic culture. What to see: The Minor
 Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in • Mt. Banahaw
Tayabas, Quezon, Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, ¾ Mt. Banahaw is actually a volcano and has
Quezon. been one of the favorite trekking and hiking
spots for thrill - seekers. For locals, it is
• Pahiyas Festival considered a pilgrimage and they even call it
‘Holy Mountain’.
• Pahiyas Festival is a colorful feast celebrated
every 15th of May by the people of Lucban, BATANGAS
Quezon in honor of San Isidro Labrador. It is
the farmers' thanksgiving for a bountiful • Taal Volcano
harvest with a grand display of colorful rice ¾ Taal Volcano is often called an island within
wafers, fruits, vegetables, and handicrafts a lake within an island. It has a crater lake and
adorning every house in the town. at its center is a small rock islet, which makes
it an islet within a lake within an island within
a lake within an island which is called Taal
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Lake.

CAVITE • Mt. Maculot

¾ The old town of Cuenca has its own charm,
• Aguinaldo Shrine but it is the commanding mountain next to it
¾ The Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine that that most tourists visit it for.
has major significance for the Filipino people.
This is the actual official location where the • Monte Maria Shrine
Philippines declared from Spain in ¾ A place to worship and a place to appreciate
1898independence the divine love of our creator; the Monte
Maria Shrine is one of the most iconic
• Corregidor Island pilgrimage sites and top tourist spots in
¾ Corregidor is a small island situated right in the Batangas City.
mouth of Manila Bay and was a very strategic
location during the second world war. RIZAL

• Mt Pico de Loro • Pinto Art Museum

¾ Mt Pico de Loro is actually a dormant volcano ¾ A set of Mediterranean inspired buildings that
and is the highest point in Cavite province at feature various artwork from canvas paintings
664 MASL. It is also known as Parrots Beak – through to sculptures.
I will leave it to your imagination to work out
why it’s called Parrots Beak. • Tinipak River
¾ The rock formations along the river are
absolutely unbelievable. The colour of the
LAGUNA water in the river is also very unique. It has an
emerald turquoise appearance to it and looks
• Seven Lakes of San Pablo City like artificial colours have been added to it.
¾ This city has 7 Lakes namely, Bunot, Kalibato,
Yambo and Pandin (also known as twin lakes),
Palakpakin, Muhikap and Sampaloc. • Cloud 9 Antipolo
According to other people, these actually crater ¾ Located along the Sumulong Highway in
lakes formed after a volcanic eruption. Antipolo is Cloud 9, which is a popular sports
and leisure club with a decent local restaurant.
• Pagsanjan Falls There isn’t anything necessarily special about
¾ This is considered as one of the most famous Cloud 9 however, you get some absolutely
falls in the country and located in the “Tourist amazing views of the entire Metro Manila.
Capital of Laguna”, Pagsanjan. To reach the
falls, one would need to ride a boat and the
‘bangkeros’ or boatmen will happily serve as
your tour guides.
QUEZON • Scuba Diving
¾ There are many resorts in Anilao and in
• Hand of Jesus Shrine (Kamay Ni Hesus Banauan that offers scuba diving lessons for
Shrine) beginners as well as scuba diving
¾ Located in the municipality of Lucban, this is expeditions for licensed drivers.
one of the most popular tourist attractions in
the area. RIZAL

• Mount Banahaw • Go art and culture tripping in Angono

¾ Mount Banahaw is an active volcano in ¾ ANGONO PETROGLYPHS
Quezon Province which is popular among • Go on a rocky outdoor adventure in Baras
local pilgrims and mountain climbers. It is the ¾ SPIDER WEB WITH A VIEW
highest peak in CALABARZON Region with ¾ GIANT HAMMOCK
an elevation of 7,120 feet above the ground • See The Windmills of Pililla
covering 10,901 hectares of land.
QUEZON

• Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel • Diving and Snorkeling

¾ The interior of the church is a Neo-Classical • Enjoy watching birds in Minasawa Bird
style with 7 altars and a very long aisle. It is Sanctuary
also noted for its huge clock attached in the ¾ Quezon is also a home for many species of
belfry, one of the oldest and largest church birds, which is why • visitors will definitely
clocks in Asia. enjoy bird • watching activities. Minasawa has
• 4.5-hectare island is established as • a
MAJOR ACTIVITIES sanctuary by the Department of • Environment
and Natural Resources to protect the bird
population in the area. At present, there are
CAVITE about five species of birds thriving here.

• Play golf in Cavite City’s world-class courses Birds Species

¾ EAGLE RIDGE GOLF AND COUNTRY • Nutmeg Imperial Pigeon
CLUB • Black Naped Oriole
¾ PUERTO AZUL GOLF AND COUNTRY • Rufus Night Heron
CLUB • Amusling
• Wonder around Museo de La Salle • Swifts
• Eat at Calle Real
• Visiting The Cultural Side Of
LAGUNA Quezon
• Have fun at Enchanted Kingdom
• Hike in Mt. Makiling
MIMAROPA (REGION IV-B)
• Bathe at the Hidden Valley Springs

BATANGAS MIMAROFACTS

• Enjoy the Beaches • Tagalog is widely spoken in the region.

¾ Anilao Beach • 2007 fastest growing region in the country.
¾ Laiya Beach in San Juan • It is one of the two regions of the Philippines
having no land border with another region.
¾ Mahabang Buhangin Beach in Isla Verde
• Calapan City is the regional center.
¾ Calatagan Beaches
• Awarded as one of the top 5 rice producing
region in our country.
• Climb Mountains
• It is located at the heart of the archipelago.
¾ Mt. Talamitan
¾ Mt. Gulugod Baboy
¾ Mt Manabu
¾ Mt. Maculot
 MARINDUQUE • Boac Cathedral – dedicated in honor of the
blessed “Virgin of Biglang Awa” and seats
“THE HEART OF THE PHILIPPINES” on a hill of overlooking the town of Boac.
• Poctoy Beach – has grainy, whitish sand and
• The province is one of the top cattle producers enticing aquamarine waters.
for Manila during the Spanish times. • Ungab Rock Formation – surrounded by
• Geographical center of Philippine Archipelago. emerald waters and grainy, cream-colored
• Having type III climate. No clean boundary sand.
between dry and wet season. • Maniwaya Island – idyllic destination with
• The only Mimaropa province with no fast-food a long shoreline, swaying coconut trees and
chain. rustic ambience.
• The home of 8 intangible cultural heritage. • Bagumbungan Cave – a 1.9 km long with
¾ North: Tayabas Bay parts available for tourist exploration and
¾ South: Sibuyan Sea other unexplored sections.
¾ West: Mindoro
¾ East: Quezon ORIENTAL MINDORO

DELICACIES “RICE GRANARY AND FRUIT BASKET

OF SOUTHERN TAGALOG”
• Bibingkang Boac – large discs of bibingka
cooked over cococnut husk. MIMAROFACTS
• Panganan – fried “fingers” made from
arrowroot flour. • Is also known as the rice granary and fruit basket of
• Tininta – suman made of violet southern tagalog.
glutinous rice. • It has no dinstict wet of dry season.
• Sampalok – caramel-colored sweet ¾ North: Batangas
sauce made from coconut cream and ¾ South: Antique
matamis na bao. ¾ West: Occidental Mindoro
¾ East: Romblon
FESTIVALS • Touted as the country’s emerging eco-tourism
destination.
• Moriones Festival – men & women in • Banana king and Calamansi King of MIMAROPA
costumes and masks replicating the garb of region.
biblical Roman soldiers as interpeted by local • Has 2 congressional district and 14 municipality.
folks.
• Bila Bila Festival – features the life cycle of DELICACIES
butterflies since butterfly farming is the town’s
unique industry. • Adobong Pugita – popular among locals and
• Gasang-Gasang Festival – celebrates the tourists.
origin of the name “Gasan”; similarly inspired • Sarsa – dish made from broiled coconut, chilies,
by the Moriones And the Sinakulo. and tiny shrimps.
• Kangga Festival – harvest & thanksgiving • Suman sa Lihiya – made Coco Jam – made from
festival in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron from glutinous rice, lye, salt, coconut milk and
saint of farmers. sugar.
• Tuba Festival – a festival in honor of • Tamilok – not really a worm but a worm-like
“mangangarit” and “tuba” drinking,a pastime mollusk just like clams and oysters.
that has been developed in the town of Torrijos.
• Seafood Festival – abundance of seafood in Sta. FESTIVALS
Cruz is underlined by this festival celebrated in
May during the town fiesta celebration • Bahag-hari Festival – a colorful celebration
highlighted by street dancing, a parade of colorful
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS floats, and a different kind of Moriones Festival.
• Banana Festival – festival that honors the
• Mount Malindig – a large potentially active abundance of the delicious yellow fruits that dot
strato volcano on the island. most the Philippines’ Islands.
• Bongayong-Sulyog Festival – thanksgiving rites
 in honor of Bathala. FESTIVALS

• Dabalistihit Festival – celebration of fish • Dugoy Festival – annual celebration that features
species that can be found in Naujan Lake such as the Mangyan culture.
Dalag, Banak, Banglis, Tilapia & Hito. • Tuna Festival – “feast on fish this lenten season” it
• Pakapya-agtike Festival – a thanksgiving also includes the sacrifice from eating meat.
offering to the patron saint of the town, Holy • Saknungan Festival – incorporating the exhibition
Family. of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic
• Kapakyanan Festival – means abundance; communities.
focuses on the bountiful and fruitful harvest of • Arawatan Festival – celebrating anniversary of
fruits and crops. Occidental Mindoro.
• Indak Padurucan Festival – celebrating in honor
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS of the feast of Saint Joseph, the worker.

• Mount Halcon – toughest & meanest mountain

range with a height of 2,586 meters that makes it TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
the 18th highest peak in the country. Puerto
Galera – known as the Pearl of Mindoro, a • Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park – the home of
world famous for splendid beaches and exquisite endemic species like the tamaraw; camp at the top
coral reefs. for a night and catch the stunning sunrise.
• Tamaraw Falls – 423-foot waterfalls, situated • Apo Reef Natural Park – the country’s largest
alongside the road. coral reef system and world’s 2nd largest.
• Islands of Bulalacao – the town of Bulalacao • Kalong River – an inland body of water that has a
takes pride in its unexplored islets. white sand riverbank.
• Arigoy River – has 17 rapids surrounded by the • Onoda Trail and Caves – served as the hideout and
lush forest of San Teodoro. escape route during WWII.
• Bancuro Church Ruins – known as Simbahang • Besey Falls – fascinating & peaceful escape for
Bato, built in 17th century by Augustinian friars. tourists.
• Calawagan River Resort – splashing great time in
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO the clear cool spring waters.

“HOME OF THE INDIGENOUS MAYANS” PALAWAN

• Its capital is Mamburao Occupies the western “WORLD’S BEST ISLAND”

half of Mindoro.
¾ North: Batangas MIMAROFACTS
¾ South: Mindoro Strait
¾ West: West Philippine Sea • Largest province in the country in terms of
¾ East: Oriental Mindoro total area of jurisdiction.
Wet Period: August & September • It lies between the West Philippine Sea and
Dry Period: March & April the Sulu Sea.
• One of the major players in the economic • Torrential rains: Jul & Aug
development. • Average Temp: 31 degrees C
• A 40 mimutes plane travel from Manila and a 2 • Palawan’s economy is basically agricultural
hours boat ride. • The province that only oil producing province
• The largest municipality in the country
• it covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea and
DELICACIES is locally called “Kalayaan Group of Islands”

• Adobong Pugita – located in Sablayan Coasts, DELICACIES

different variety of adobo.
• Bibingkang Lalaki – it is made up with tuba • Crocodile Sisig – an exotic dish, a variation
which makes the insides of the bibingka moist of sizzling dish that typical uses pork.
and pudding like. • Lato Seaweed – also known as sea grapes or
green caviar due to its soft and succulent
texture.
 • Cashew Nuts – flawlessly coated with smooth, ROMBLON
honey and caramelized brown sugar.
• Danggit Lamayo – consists in sun dried rabbit “THE MARBLE COUNTRY”
fishes, marinated in vinegar, garlic, and pepper.
• The province is endowed with lush
FESTIVALS vegetation and mineral resources.
• The country’s leading proceducer
• Puerto Princesa City Foundation Day – the of high quality marble.
founding anniversary of the city in the forest. ¾ North: Marinduque Island
• Balayong Festival – highlights the Palawan ¾ South: Panay Island
cherry that is quite similar to the cherry blossoms ¾ West: Mindoro
of Japan. ¾ East: Masbate
• Pista y Ang Kagueban – known as the Feast of • Heaviest Rainfall: Sept to Jan
the Forest, means of conserving the nature and • Driest: Mar &Apr
enriching its forest. • Coldest: Feb
• Love Affair with Nature – every 14th of • Warmest: May
February, the citizens Puerto Princesa express • The province of Romblon was formerly called
love in an extraordinary way. Lomlon.
• Baragatan sa Palawan – a week- long • Romblon has one of the fastest natural harbors
celebration of the founding anniversary of the in the country.
civil government, showcasing its rich history &
culture. DELICACIES
• Arawedan Festival – municipality showcases
the numerous tourist attractions which includes • Fresh Seafood – traditionally made of large
their beaches, marine reserves & parks. freshwater shrimp. Red chili pepper and
coconut.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Balichow na Bangus – Romblon’s own
version of bagoong.
• Barracuda Lake – interesting and unusual • Gayabon – Romblon’s version of laing, but
diving spot in Palawan; refered as the craziest it’s not spicy like the Bicolano version.
dive site in the Philippines. • mimaropaofc
• Twin Lagoon – two lagoons interconnected by a • Taghilaw – pork meat and intestines cooked
small hole in between the Karst Mountain; part in Vinegar sauce; similar in preparation to
of Coron ultimate tour. Dinuguan but minus the blood.
• Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary - a home to
• Sihi Shell – local edible shell fish.
a variety of exotic, indigenous, & marine
• Inaslum – vegetable soup that makes use of
animals.
any available fresh vegatable in season.
• Coron Bay – boasts fabulous wreck diving spots
in the world; the corals in the area are quite
FESTIVALS
exceptional & shouldn’t be missed.
• El Nido Marine Reserve Park – premiere
• Biniray Festival – this festival features a fluvian
tourist destination the boasts of rain forest,
parade with the image of Sto. Niño on the lead
mangroves, white san beaches, coral reefs &
boat, gaily decorated with colorful bud things.
limestone cliffs.
• Marble Festival – this festival is the actual
• Entalula Island – private beach where tourists curving of raw marble stone to an astonishing
can reserve in for dinner and lunch, filled with
work of art.
water activities and fish population at 40-60 feet.
• Pagdayaw Festival – is held for thanksgiving
• PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND
and workship through colorful and festive
RIVER - It was listed as a UNESCO World
dancing.
Heritage Site in 1999, and voted as
• Saginyogan Festival – the festival aims to
aNew7Wonders of Nature in 2012. It also
showcase Alcantaraz main produce which is
became a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2012.
banana and coconut.
• Kanidugan Festival – it is coconut themed
festival featuring colorful and fun field
activities of street dancing with coco based
food festival &parawregatta.
 • Atis Festival – this is in celebration of bounty 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
harvest of the sweetest sugar apple in the • Talisoy Beach
country. • Mamangal Beach
• Totoy Beach
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
• St. Joseph’s Cathedral & Belfry – One of the 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
oldest Roman Catholic Church constructed by • Scuba Diving
talented • Swimming
Local artist using corral blocks and reefs. • Discovering the Philip’s
• Ipot Cave – It is estimated to be 400 yrs old Sanctuary
Making it the earliest known warp ikat in the
Philippines. • CATANDUNGAN FESTIVAL ; Virac
• Kawa kawa falls – a kettle shaped pool Carved Catanduanes
from solid rock by the cascading Waters.
• Mt. Banderahan – American soldiers climbed FACT: CATANDUANES - A NAME FROM
the islands mountain and planted an American “TANDU”A NATIVE BEETLE AND NATIVE
flag in the early 20th century, TREE CALLED “SAMDONG”. THE PROVINCE OF
• Tinigban Falls – the falls site is an exotic Rock WAS ONCE KNOWN AS “ KATANDUAN”OR
formation amid/greenery. “KASAMDONGAN”, MEANING A PLACE
• Colong colong Beach – a beautiful sandy Beach WHERE THESE OBJECTS ARE FOUND.
with pristine waters which is popular Picnic
destination.
MASBATE

¾ MELTING POT OF DIVERSE CULTURES

BICOL (REGION V) AND TRADITIONS IN CENTRAL
PHILIPPINES

ALBAY “RODEO CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

CITY OF HEARTS”
¾ ALBAY is a province located in the Bicol region
in Luzon of the Philippines. Its capital is 3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
LEGAZPI CITY and it is also known as
“GATEWAY OF CITY BICOL” • Masbate Cathedral
• Mayong Payong Peak Park
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary
• Lignon Park
• Vera Falls 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
• Mayon Volcano • Discovering Aroroy Light House
• Swim in Palani White Beach
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES • Kayak Surfing
• ZIP LINE
• CLIMB MOUNTAINS ¾ RODEO FESTIVAL ; Masbate City, Masbate
• GO ROUGH RIDING
FACT: Masbate is similar to Maldives because of its
¾ IBALONG FESTIVAL ; Legazpi, Albay white sand, clear water and its sand bar has a beautiful
view from above that's why Masbate is known as,
FACT: Home of Majestic Mayon Volcano Maldives of the Philippines.

CATANDUANES SORSOGON

A province located in Bicol region. Its capital is CAPITAL : SORSOGON CITY

VIRAC and also known as:
“GATEAWAY TO SOUTHERM PHILIPPINES”
“LAND OF THE HOWLING WINDS”.
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Island Hopping
• Whale Shark Interaction
• Mt. Bulusan Adventure Tour ¾ KAOGMA FESTIVAL ; PILI Camarines Norte
• Swim with Manta Rays
FACT: Camarines Sur is the biggest province in Bicol
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES region
• Bagatao island
• Lake pulog
• Paguriran Island WESTERN VISAYAS (REGION VI)

¾ Kasanggayahan Festival ; Sorsogon City,

Sorsogon AKLAN

FACT: Donsol is one of the few places in the CAPITAL: KALIBO (ATI-ATIHAN TOWN
world that can offer almost assured whale shark
sightings from November to June. 3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

CAMARINES NORTE • Boracay

• Buruanga Caves
• Camarines Norte is a province located in the • Jawili Falls
Bicol region in Luzon of the Philippines. Its
capital is Daet. Camarines Norte is also 3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
known as “Gateway to Bicolandia”.
• Island Hopping
3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Visiting the different caves of Aklan
• Calaguas Island • Swimming
• Malatab Falls
• Cadig Cave FESTIVAL : ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL (3rd Sunday of
January)
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
• Kayak Surfing
• Camping ANTIQUE
• Island Hopping
CAPITAL: SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA
¾ PINYASAN FESTIVAL ; Daet, Camarines
Norte 3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

FACT: The province is well known for its major • Mt.Igmatongtong

produce, namely, pineapple, coconut, and fish • Malumpati Cold Spring
products. Camarines Norte Queen is a pineapple • Malalison Island
variety that is extensively cultivated in the area.
3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
CAMARINES SUR
• Kawa Hot Bath
• Camarines Sur is province located in the Bicol • Sunrise Watching in Malalison Island
region in Luzon of the Philippines. Its capital is • River Tubing in Tubiao River
Pili. Camarines Sur is also known as “Pili Nut
Capital of the Philippines”. FESTIVAL : TUGBONG FESTIVAL (April 21-25)

3 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Panicuason Hot Spring CAPIZ
• Mt.Isarog
• Caramoan Isiland CAPITAL: ROXAS CITY

3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES 3 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Wake Boarding
• Hiking • Santa Monica Parish Church
• Palina Greenbelt Eco Park
• BAYBAY BEACH

3 MAJOR ACTIVITIES

• Ultimate Seafood Food Trip

• Reach the Agtalin Shrine in 200 steps with a
side trip to Putting Bato
• Hike to Waterfalls

FESTIVAL : PANGAHAW FESTIVAL

(JANUARY 19-20)

GUIMARAS

CAPITAL: JORDAN