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Region IV-A
CALABARZON What is CALABARZON known for?
 Known for its white beaches, cultural
heritage sites, dating back to the
Spanish era, marine sanctuary, majestic
mountains, among others, the region is
a favorite spot to many local and
international travelers.

What is the biggest province in

CALABARZON?
 Quezon province has a total land area
of 870,660 hectares or 8,706.60 square
kilometres. It is the largest province in
CALABARZON having 54% of the total
land area of the region.

What cities belong to CALABARZON?

The cities that make up CALABARZON are:

 Batangas City.
 Lipa City.
 Tanauan City.
 Bacoor City.
 Cavite City.
 Dasmarinas City.
 Imus City.
 Tagaytay City.
 City, Cavite)

What are the provinces in CALABARZON?

 DTI-Region 4A or DTI-CALABARZON is
composed of the provinces of Cavite,
Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

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HISTORY OF CAVITE settlements around Manila Bay,
wherein it was considered the mooring
Cavite, officially the Province of Cavite is a place for Chinese junks. In 1571,
province in the Philippines located in the Spanish colonizers established the port
CALABARZON region in Luzon. Located on in the said area.
the southern shores of Manila Bay and
What is the tribe of Cavite?
southwest of Manila, it is one of the most
industrialized and fastest-growing provinces  The early inhabitants of Cavite City
in the Philippines. were the Tagalogs ruled by the
Kampilan and the bullhorn of a datu,
What is Cavite known for? the tribal form of government.

 Cavite is known for its rich history and a What language is spoken in Cavite
large number of National Heroes. It is Philippines?
sometimes called "Land of the Brave" or
the History Capital of the Philippines.  Cavite Chabacano is one of the
Philippine Creole Spanish varieties that
What kind of place is Cavite? emerged during the Spanish colonial
occupation of the Philippines.
 Cavite is a suburban province that
occupies the south of Manila Bay. It is
only 2 to 3 hours or 33KM away from
the capital city, Manila.

What is the story of Cavite?

 Cavite Mutiny, (January 20, 1872), brief

uprising of 200 Filipino troops and
workers at the Cavite arsenal, which
became the excuse for Spanish
repression of the embryonic Philippine
nationalist movement.

Why is Cavite Historical?

 Cavite is well known for its connection

to the Philippine revolution in 1898.
This historic event saw the removal of
Spanish colonial control.

What is the original name of Cavite?

 Tangway
The present location of Cavite City,
formerly known as Tangway, played an
essential part in trade with the

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CAVITE PROVINCE Balite Falls
Capital: Imus, but the largest city is Dasmarinas. Balite Falls in Amadeo, Cavite. Its enchanting
waterfalls are among the several emerging
TOURIST SPOT: attractions in Cavite. Enclosed inside a 4-
hectare property, the Balite Falls has refreshing
Paniman Beach
cold water gushing down a natural swimming
Paniman Beach is the place to be! This palm- pool.
fringed and powdery gray-sand beach is within
the vicinity of Puerto Azul Golf Resort in
Ternate, Cavite. It is one of the secluded spots
in the province that features a quieter
ambiance near the metro.

Museo De La Salle
The province of Cavite is also home to various
cultural and historical attractions. One of which
is Museo De La Salle, the official museum of the
San Roque Parish Church De La Salle University System in Dasmariñas,
Cavite. It aims to showcase the extravagant
The Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Solitude of lifestyle of Ilustrados during the Spanish
Porta Vaga, also known as San Roque Parish colonial period.
Church, serves as a pilgrimage center in Cavite
City. It is one of the most-visited churches in
Cavite, especially during the Holy Week season.
Catholics usually visit San Roque Parish Church
as common practice for Visita Iglesia.

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FESTIVALS: Paruparo Festival

Wagayway Festival The City of Dasmarinas, Cavite celebrates the

Paruparo Festival every 26th of November. The
Wagayway Festival is celebrated every 28th of first Paruparo Festival was launched in
May in Imus, Cavite to commemorate the Battle November 26, 2011 coinciding with the 2nd
of Alapan where many Filipinos following the Cityhood Anniversary of Dasmarinas. The
lead of General Emilio Aguinaldo risked their metamorphosis of the butterfly resembles the
lives against the conquering Spaniards. Tagged events that the city underwent towards
as “wagayway” (wave), the historical Imus is the becoming a progressive city.
place when the Philippine Flag was first waved
to signify a won battle.

Regada Festival
Pahimis Festival Regada is a festival in Cavite City in which
the merry-making is centered on sprinkling
PAHIMIS is the Amadeo word for “pasasalamat”
(thanksgiving) in the olden times. As a tradition, water. It is a week-long celebration starting
coffee farmers gave away his last can of harvest on the second week of June and ends on
as a sign of thanksgiving, believing that by doing the feast day of St. John the Baptist, June
so, luck and abundance would come on the next 24.
harvest season. An eat-together gathering with
neighbours will serve as the Pahimis before the
start of business venture or relatives and
friends were sent part or harvest of food as
Pahimis.

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DELICACIES: Bibingkoy
Tamales Bibingkoy is a type Filipino rice cake from the
city of Cavite prepared with baked glutinous
TAMALES is one of the most favorite delicacies rice dough filled with sweetened mung bean
of Cavite City by pure blooded Caviteno. Made served with tapioca and jackfruit in sweetened
of ground peanuts and galapong that is coconut milk sauce.
steamed and wrapped in banana leaves. It looks
simple at first sight but requires a very tedious
process to make.

CASA VIEJA's PANCIT PUSIT

One of the proudly Caviteñean born Pancit
Kilawin Cavite variety of less popularity and probably not
written yet in Philippine Pancit list but is well
Caviteñean kilawin is not made of raw fish but
loved by purely breed Caviteño's is the Pancit
instead of grated green papaya cooked in
vinegar with grilled mashed pancreas and de Choca or Pancit Pusit. It it like combination
chopped librillo of cows. of Adobong Pusit and Pancit.

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HISTORY OF LAGUNA opportunities for vacation, travel and
tourism.
The Province of Laguna was named after Laguna
de Bay, the body of water that forms its
Who founded Laguna?
northern boundary. Laguna de Bay, in turn, was
named after the town of Bay (Laguna de Bay is
Spanish which means "Lake of Bay"), the first
provincial capital.

Why Laguna is a historical place?

 In 1678, Fray Hernando
Cabrera founded San Pablo de los
Montes (now San Pablo City) and built a
wooden church and convent considered
as the best and finest in the province.
Fighting extended to Laguna during the
British occupation of Manila between
 Laguna got its name from the Spanish the years of 1762–64.
word “Lago” which means lake. It also
refers to Laguna de Bay which believed Where did Laguna got its name?
as the largest inland body of water in  Laguna de bay, which is the largest lake
the Philippines. This is also why Laguna in the Philippines, is almost surrounded
is the home of hot spring resorts and by the whole province of Laguna. The
has a lot of tourist destinations. province got its name from the Spanish
word "lago", which means lake.
What is the language of Laguna?
What is Laguna known for?
 The primary language is Tagalog. The
Tagalog dialect in Laguna is generally
the same as in Manila, but with some
influences from Batangas and Quezon
dialects in terms of vocabulary. Most
Laguna residents can speak English,
especially in the urbanized regions.

What is the oldest town in Laguna?

San Pablo is a first-class city in the southern
 Laguna is known for its beautiful lakes portion of Laguna province, Philippines, and is
and majestic mountains—such as the one of the country's oldest cities.
famous Mt. Makiling, Mt. Banahaw, and
Sierra Madre—providing a lot of

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Laguna Province
Capital: Santa Cruz, Largest City Calamba

Hulugan Falls
TOURIST SPOT: This enchanting waterfall is one of the relatively
known cascades in Baranggay Salvador,
Enchanted Kingdom Luisiana, Laguna. It has caught the attention of
many tourists, making it one of the must-see
If you're seeking fun and exhilarating
waterfalls in the Philippines. Since it is nestled
adventures near the metro, you may want to
in a far-flung area, the roads leading to the falls
visit the Enchanted Kingdom in Barangay
are not easily accessible.
Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. It is
considered the first and only world-class theme
park in the Philippines.

Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is one of many historical
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery sites in Laguna. It is situated in Cavinti along the
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, which is popular Lake Caliraya. This beautiful garden was
situated inside a chapel. It sits on a hilly terrain constructed in the 1970s to commemorate the
in the laid-back town of Nagcarlan in Barangay Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World
Bambang. You can find the catacombs where War II.
the friars and wealthy people were laid to rest
at the chapel's lower ground floor.

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FESTIVALS:
Tsinelas Festival Coconut Festival
Gat Tayaw, Liliw, Laguna is also known as the "Tree of Life" is something that a coconut tree is
“Footwear Capital of Laguna” because the also known as. All its parts can be used to
footwear industry is consistently growing and sustain and support human life. A festival about
developing. With that said, Tsinelas Festival is coconuts is an interesting event to attend.
celebrated annually in the last week of April. A Fascinatingly, in San Pablo, Laguna, the right
parade of floats showcases the agricultural and festival exists. Coconut Festival, or the "Coco
industrial products of LIliw which includes a Fest", is a weeklong celebration held annually in
variety of shoes produced locally. early January.

Pinya Festival
Every 15th of May, the municipality of Calauan, Anilag Festival
Laguna celebrates the Pinya Festival. The
Anilag Festival, known as the "Mother of
Calauan’s patron saint is St. Isidore Laborer, the
Harvest Festivals", is a weeklong celebration
patron of farmers. Pinya Festival started in the
held annually in March in Laguna's capital town
year of 1999. Calauan is regarded to be the
of Sta. Cruz. The festival was first held in 2004,
number one town in the CALABARZON area for
but despite only being celebrated for a few
producing the sweetest pineapples. The
years, it became one of the major festivals in
festival’s goal is to promote the pineapple and
Laguna.
other agricultural products of Calauan.

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DELICACIES: BUKO PIE
KESONG PUTI Buko. Pie. Sounds intriguing and delicious at the
same time. Yes, you have guessed it, it’s like an
Kesong puti, or white cheese. Clearly, white is apple pie but instead of an apple, a young
the color of purity. And that’s what it’s made of, coconut is used. The pie has a sort of crispy
a fresh and soft cheese made from unskimmed “buko meat” on the top and has a soft buko
carabao milk. It can be eaten along with bread, fillings inside, and—with a bite—you’ll feel all
or as an ingredient for pastas or burgers, and, the good vibes come to you and forget all other
trust me, it’s delicious, and fills up that things.
emptiness the yellow ones don’t offer.

ESPASOL
BIBINGKA DE MACAPUNO
This is a rice cake cooked in coconut milk filled
If you have already tried a bibingka, good for with coconut powder which gives an appealing
you, you’re halfway across the battle. But snowy feature. Heaven. It has a soft and chewy
bibingka de macapuno? It’s the winning piece. texture with a sweet taste that leaves you
It’s a rice cake filled with macapuno, a soft craving for more.
processed coconut meat. It has a texture similar
to bread but it’s sweet! Definitely something
that must not be missed.

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HISTORY OF BATANGAS Batangas were established at the
vicinity of Taal Lake.
Batangas first came to be known as Bonbon. It
was named after the mystical and fascinating How did Batangas town came to be?
Taal Lake, which was also originally called  Due to migration, the first Spanish
Bonbon. missionary first came to Batangas. It
was in the year 1581 that the Spanish
Where does the name Batangas come authorities created a pueblo in the area.
from? The town was then named as
“Batangan” because of huge logs,
locally called as “batang”, which
abounded in the place.

Who was the founder of Batangas?

 Martin de Goiti Balayan was the first
capital of Batangas from 1597 to 1732.
But due to the progressiveness of Taal,
the capital was then transferred to Taal.
 An eruption of Taal Volcano destroyed a
Two Spanish Generals, Martin de Goiti
significant portion of the town, causing
and Juan Salcedo
residents to transfer to Bonbon (now
Taal), the name eventually
encompassing the bounds of the What is the tradition of Batangas?
modern province. The modern name of  Batangas wedding tradition make a
"Batangas" is derived from Spanish beautiful and exciting feast.
batangas, meaning "outrigger Batangueños has high regard for the
[booms]". sanctity of marriage making the event a
lengthy and grand occasion. Holy Week
When did the Batangas founded? is a solemn religious tradition
celebrated annually in Batangas and
 1581 most parts of the Philippines.
In 1534, Batangas became the first
practically organized province in Luzon What is the language of Batangas?
and was officially founded in the year  Batangas Tagalog is a dialect of the
1581. Balayan was the capital of the Tagalog language that is spoken
province for 135 years from 1597- 1732. primarily in the province of Batangas
In 1732 it was moved to Taal then the and in portions of Quezon, Laguna and
most progressive and flourishing town on the island of Mindoro.
of the province.
Is Batangas south or north?
What is the ancient name of Batangas?  Batangas, city, southern Luzon,
Philippines. It lies in a small plain on the
 Batangas first came to be known west bank of the Calumpang River
as Bonbon. It was named after the about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the coast of
mystical and fascinating Taal Lake, Batangas Bay, which issues through
which was also originally called Bonbon. straits ultimately into the South China
Some of the earliest settlements in Sea.

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Batangas Province Monte Maria Shrine

Capital: Batangas City, Largest City; Lipa City Monte Maria is one of the top Batangas tourist
spots because of its uniqueness. It is meant to
be both a religious and tourism site. Although
devotees and pilgrims are attracted to it, Monte
TOURIST SPOT:
Maria caters to regular tourists as well.
Mt. Batulao
Mt. Batulao is one of the most accessible
mountains near Manila and is another top
hiking destination in the Philippines. Mountain
climbing enthusiasts come to Mt. Batulao
because of its many peaks, boulder formation,
grass ridges, and scenic views.

Milea Bee Farm

Milea Bee Farm is located on Kurba Road, Lipa
Batangas, about 21 km away from Batangas
City. The farm attracts many visitors due to its
authenticity and serene environment and is one
of the top farm destinations in the Philippines.
Caleruega Church The farm does not feel like a tourist trap as it
advocates bee propagation, beekeeping
Caleruega Church is one of the most famous
education, and agricultural sustainability.
churches in Batangas. This property is perched
on the highest hill of Nasugbu Town. Caleruega
is named after a Spanish municipality.

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FESTIVALS: Sinukmani Festival, Rosario
Walistik Festival, Lipa City Sinukmani is one of the famous Filipino
meriendas (I even consider this a dessert) made
I can’t remember the last time I went to see of sticky rice cooked in sugar (I don’t know if
this festival. Walistik originated from the word they have other ingredients for this). Celebrated
walis (broom) and the Tagalog slang for on June 9, Sinukmani Festival is participated by
incredible (walastik). This festival is being done local folks, preparing, and decorating their own
on the second week of January or as part of the sinukmani.
celebration of the city’s fiesta, January 20.

Sinuam Festival
Tinapayan Festival Cuenca
Poultry industry is San Jose’s main drive for its
Tinapayan Festival puts the spotlight on the economic growth. Being the top producer of
hardworking bakers or Panadero’s of Cuenca, eggs in the province and also in the neighboring
the reason why the town claimed the title areas in the region, the people of San Jose
“Home of the Bakers”. The festival includes derived their festival from a dish made out of
bread-making contests and festive parade to their main produce – sinuam (egg soup).
present the finished products of the bakers and Sinuam Festival is celebrated on the 25th of
celebrated sometime in June. April (San Jose’s foundation day) and just like
any other festivals, street dancing highlights the
celebration.

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DELICACIES: Batangas Lomi
Taghilaw Batangas lomi is characterized as having an
unusually thick soup with a more viscous
Taghilaw is perhaps a dish the typical Manilenyo consistency. The thick egg noodles also
hasn’t heard of yet – and rightly so. The only complement the soup well, adding texture to
way you’ll ever truly get a taste of this dish is in the dish. While the toppings may differ from
the province of Batangas. place to place, some common ingredients you
may find are crunchy pork rinds or pork belly,
slices of boiled eggs, sausages, or even spring
onions.

Gotong Batangas
The goto in Batangas is altogether different – it
does away with rice. Apart from this
distinguishing feature, the steaming hot broth Bulalo
of goto originating from Lipa City is Bulalo seems relatively simple to cook. Its main
uncharacteristically greasy and full of flavor. and most distinct ingredient is beef shanks
simmered for several hours in a flavorful stock
seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onions, and
salt. The dish typically comes with pechay
(Chinese cabbage), potatoes, and even corn.

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HISTORY OF RIZAL the time was acting as the unicameral legislative
body in the island of Luzon.
Rizal, officially the Province of Rizal, is a
landlocked province in the Philippines located in What is the symbol of Rizal?
the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is  The saber and revolver are his symbols.
the city of Antipolo. It is about 16 kilometers All had heroic strengths and powerful
east of Manila. The province is named after José symbols. The rebel, the officer, and the
Rizal, one of the main national heroes of the writer—all three were patriots who
Philippines. stood at the cusp of the biggest political
upheaval of Spain's 350 years of
What is the old name of Rizal province? hegemonic rule of the Philippines.

What is the main product of Rizal?

 The major crops are rice and fruits,
specifically mango, citrus, coffee, cacao,
and cashew. Production of garments is
the top industry, followed by trading
and service-oriented business.

Is Rizal south or north?

Originally named as Politico Militar Distrito de  Region IV-A (CALABARZON) is
Morong, Morong is the province that is now composed of the five provinces of
known as the Province of Rizal. The former Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and
province (Morong) comprised the towns that Quezon. CALABARZON is located in
make up present-day Rizal. southern Luzon, southwest of Metro
Why is Rizal province called Rizal? Manila and is the second most densely
populated region in the country.

How many barangays are there in Rizal

province?
 189
The province has a land area of
1,182.65 square kilometers or 456.62
square miles. Its population as
determined by the 2020 Census was
3,330,143.

The new province was aptly named after Jose

Rizal, the country's national hero. On June 11,
1901, the province of Rizal was officially and
legally created by virtue of an Act No. 137 by
the First Philippine Commission which during

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Rizal Province
Capital: Antipolo Avilon Zoo
Avilon Zoo is a 7.5-hectare facility that cares for
the largest collection of animals in the
TOURIST SPOT: Philippines. This family-friendly center is located
in the town of Rodriguez and has over 3,000
Wawa Dam
specimens of exotic wildlife under its roof. Their
Wawa Dam is another spot that is beloved by impressive collection consists of more than 500
locals for the cool water that falls from it. The types of mammals, birds, reptiles, freshwater
dam is located in the Montalban Gorge along fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.
the Marikina River. It was originally built to
provide water to Manila back in 1909 during the
American colonial period.

Daranak Falls and Calinawan Cave

The Calinawan Cave is a series of caves located
in Barangay Tandang Kutyo in Tanay, Rizal. It
Hinulugang Taktak contains different levels and chambers that
tourists can explore. It is also known as a
Hinulugang Taktak is a 70-feet-tall waterfall that historical site since it was used as a hideout by
is nestled in Antipolo City. It is one of the Filipinos during World War II. Today, it is a
nearest waterfalls from Manila and is about 84 popular filming location for movies and TV
feet in width. The stunning waterscape was shows. Situated about 3.5 KM from the cave is
named as such because a large bell (taktak) was Daranak Falls.
dropped (hinulog) into it in the 15th or 16th
century.

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FESTIVALS: Binalayan Festival
Giwang-Giwang Festival The Binalayan Festival is celebrated in the
province’s oldest municipality, Binangonan.
Like the Caru-Caruhan Festival, Giwang-Giwang ‘Binalayan’ is a word contracted from two of the
is traditionally held during Holy Week. The municipality’s main sources of livelihood during
name derives itself from the way processioners the pre-colonial era, which are the bamboo, and
sway the image of the Santo Entierro as they lug the ‘lawa’ or the lake.
it through the streets on their shoulders.

Higantes Festival
Caru-Caruhan Festival
Celebrated annually on the 23rd of November
Similar to the Binalayan Festival, the Caru- in Angono Rizal, the Higantes Festival is
Caruhan Festival takes place in Binangonan. The probably the most notable among the list. The
event’s main attraction is a procession of people of Angono hold this event every year in
several miniature-sized statues of saints. commemoration of the municipality’s patron
saint, San Clemente, who is also known as the
Patron Saint of Fishermen.

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DELICACIES: Bibingka Antipolo

Banana Chips Antipolo's Finest "Bibingkang Latik" A Filipino

"Sweet & Sticky Rice Cake" delicacy (made of
Banana chips are dried, fried slices of bananas "galapong" or ground glutinous rice) topped
that have become an increasingly popular with "Latik".
snack. They're usually coated with sugary syrup.

Galapong Monggo
Kalamay Antipolo
Glutinous rice and coconut cream with
evaporated milk and white sugar and is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular in many
caramelized red monggo beans and sprinkled. regions of the Philippines. It is made of coconut
milk, brown sugar, paldo.

Sapin Sapin
A Filipino delicacy- made from glutinous rice
with fresh coconut milk. A great snack.

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HISTORY OF QUEZON What is Quezon Province known for?

The Province of Quezon, formerly known as  Rich in coconut plantations and rice
Tayabas, is situated in Southern Luzon. Prior to farms, the Quezon province in the
its establishment in 1578 by two Spanish CALABARZON region is known for its
Franciscan friars named Fr. quaint islands and rugged mountains.
Serene beaches and forests attract
What is the history of Quezon Province? many nature enthusiasts, along with
modern amenities and exciting
nightlife.

How many islands are there in Quezon

Province?
 How many islands are in Quezon? There
are 22 islands in the Quezon province.

How many cities are there in Quezon City?

 The city has 142 barangays under the
The Province of Quezon, formerly known as City Government.
Tayabas, is situated in Southern Luzon. Prior to How did Lucban Quezon start?
its establishment in 1578 by two Spanish
Franciscan friars named Fr. Juan de Plasencia  The year 1578 marked the foundation
and Fr. Diego Oropesa, what is now known as of the town of Lucban. During that year,
the City of Tayabas was a Muslim village ruled two Spanish priests named Juan de
by a local chieftain and elders. Plasencia and Diego de Iropesa
commenced the propagation of
Why is Quezon Province named Quezon? Christianity in the municipality
converting 1,600 inhabitants into
Christians.

In September 7, 1946, President Manuel A.

Roxas, by virtue of Republic Act No. 14 renamed
the province to Quezon, in honor of the late
President Manuel L. Quezon, the most
illustrious son of Baler, formerly part of Quezon.

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Quezon Province
Capital: Lucena City Sunshine Farm
Sunshine Farm is a sunflower farm located in
Lali, Tiaong Quezon. It is only a few hundred
TOURIST SPOT: meters away from another famous spot in the
province, Villa Escudero. The farm was opened
Lucena Cathedral
in February 2018 and had 4000 sunflower seeds
Lucena Cathedral remains to be one of the planted.
oldest churches in the province. It is the seat of
the Bishop of Lucena. The cathedral’s official
name is Saint Ferdinand Cathedral Parish, and
its patron saint is Saint Ferdinand III. He is a
13th-century monk from Castile.

Borawan Island
Borawan is a great quick getaway spot for
people living in Metro Manila. This is a tiny
island that sits off the coast of Barangay Lipata,
Padre Burgos.
UGU Bigyan's Pottery Garden
UGU Bigyan’s Pottery Garden is another unique
attraction in Quezon. Located in the town of
Tiaong, this site used to be the private home of
the prominent pottery artist Augusto “Ugu”
Bigyan. Augusto eventually transformed his
residence into a pottery workshop studio, art
gallery, and restaurant in one.

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FESTIVALS:
Feast of San Isidro / Agawan sa Sariaya Mayohan Festival

Feast of San Isidro / Agawan sa Sariaya (May 11- The last among May festivals in the Province of
15; Sariaya, Quezon). It is almost the same as Quezon is the Mayohan Festival in the City of
the one held in Lucban, only the decoration or Tayabas, celebrated every 15th of May, in
Pahiyas consists of fruits, vegetables, candies, honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of
breads, and other food either thrown or given farmers.
to people after the patron saint has passed
them.

Pahiyas Festival
This festival is celebrated annually every 15th of
Araña’t Baluarte Festival
May, as thanksgiving or pasasalamat for a
The Municipality of Gumaca celebrates the bountiful harvest, and in honor of San Isidro
Araña’t Baluarte Festival held annually every Labrador, patron saint of farmers. Pahiyas is
15th of May. Baluartes, or “fortresses” in from the word pa’yas, used widely in the
Spanish, are built on the streets of Gumaca Tagalog region, which means ’”to decorate.”
using bamboo set up in an arc, where people
can pass through. Fruits and vegetables
arranged like arañas, or “chandeliers” in
Spanish, are hung from the baluartes.

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DELICACIES: Puto Bao

Pinais This puto is not like other puto. Instead of being

a fluffy white rice cake topped with melty
You may think this might be pinangat from Bicol cheese, this is sticky purple rice stuffed with
from the looks of it, but it's not. While similar, coconut. In short, it's a puto bumbong with
there's no taro leaves in this version. It's just bucayo, sweetened coconut.
tiny shrimp fry wrapped in banana leaves
cooked in garlic, onion, and shredded coconut.
If you love coconut and seafood together in one
dish, you'll love this simple dish.

Pancit Habhab
Arguably the most popular merienda in the
province is the pancit. A mainstay of many
Hardinera meals, whether it's as a snack or light meal, this
version of the noodle dish from Lucban is
This embutido-like or meatloaf is quite special. perfect for those with busy lives. That's because
Not only is it made in leche flan llaneras, but it's this is literally eaten on the go. There are no
also quite a process to cook and prepare. The spoons and forks served with this pancit.
biggest difference between the hardinera and Instead, you use the banana leaf to push the
other embutido is the pork. It's cooked and pancit to your mouth.
diced instead of ground up, so it's much
chunkier.

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 coconut, tobacco, garlic, onions,
mango, banana, melons, and peanuts.

REGION IV -B MIMAROPA

What is special about MIMAROPA?

 The region's economy relies mostly on

agriculture, fishing and ecotourism,
making it one of the strongest in the
country.

Why did CALABARZON and MIMAROPA

separate?

 Due to its size, Region IV was split into

two separate regions, Region IV-A
(CALABARZON) and Region IV-B
(MIMAROPA). Aurora was transferred
to Region III, Central Luzon.

What are MIMAROPA arts and crafts?

 The arts and crafts of MIMAROPA are a

combination of designs from indigenous
people that resides in the regions and
the colorful and rich influence from the
Spanish conqueror. Most of their crafts
are made of materials that are
Region IV-B is located at the heart of the abundant in their areas.
archipelago is dubbed as the Treasure
Trove of Southern Luzon. MIMAROPA, also What are the characteristics of MIMAROPA?
known as Region IV-B, is a region, located  As a region composed of island
in Luzon. The name is an acronym that provinces, MIMAROPA has no distinct
stands for the provinces, comprising the topographical characteristics, but rather
region, namely: Occidental Mindoro,
it varies from one province to another.
Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon,
Its varied landforms consist of coastal,
and Palawan. The region was created on
low-lying areas, and interiors composed
May 17, 2002, after Region IV (Southern
Tagalog) was further sub-divided. of rolling hills and mountain ranges.

What is Region IV-B known for? What do you call the people in MIMAROPA?

 It is among the country's top  Because MIMAROPA is ancient, it is

agricultural producers, the so-called home to indigenous peoples. The
“Food Basket of the Philippines”. Major Mangyans survive in Mindoro (they
agricultural products include rice, corn, speak seven different languages: Irava,

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 Alangan, Tambuid, Hanunuo, Capital: Its capital is Mamburao, but the largest
Tadyawan, Buhid and Ratagnon). municipality is San Jose.

Location: Occidental Mindoro is situated along

the western part of the island, located south of
the province of Batangas in Southern Luzon.
HISTORY:
MINDORO Topography: Occidental Mindoro is generally
Mindoro, island, west-central Philippines. It lies rugged, with narrow strips of coastal lowlands.
across the Verde Island Passage from Luzon and Its terrain is characterized by successive
between the Mindoro and Tablas straits. Unlike mountain ranges, valleys, and elongated
the majority of its sister islands, Mindoro has no plateaus, with rolling lands along the coastal
deep coastal embayment or fringing islets. region.

On June 13, 1950, by virtue of Republic Act no. Climate: The province has two pronounced
505, Mindoro was divided into Oriental seasons: the dry season from November to
Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro. April, and the wet season during the rest of the
year.
Where did Mindoro get its name?
What is Occidental Mindoro known for?
 The island of Mindoro got its name
from “Mina de Oro” as to how the  Occidental Mindoro offers more than its
Spaniards used to call it in olden days awe-inspiring views of paddy fields and
because it was believed to be a mountain ranges.
repository of gold.

What is the old name of Mindoro?

 Mindoro Island was originally known to

the ancients as Ma-i. It was formally
called Mait, and known to the Chinese
traders before the coming of the
Spanish.

Why is Mindoro separated into two provinces?

 Mindoro was made a sub-province of

Marinduque on June 23, 1902 by virtue
of Act No. 423 of the Philippine San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Commission. On November 10, 1902,
Act No. 500 separated Mindoro from its
mother province, thereby organizing its
provincial government.

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
PROVINCE
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 Mamburao City a narrow channel. Jellyfish, turtles, white-tip
and black-tip reef sharks, manta rays and vast
variety of corals and marine lifeforms one can
witness when diving in Apo Reef.

TOURIST DESTINATIONs:
 Occidental Mindoro is the second
INASAKAN BEACH
province in Mindoro Island blessed with
dozens of fascinating tourist spots.
These tourist spots include dive sites,
coves and white sand beaches. It is also
the home of the second-largest
contiguous coral system in the world
and it has even gained the reputation of
being called as the MARINE
WONDERLAND of the Philippines.
APO REEF

Ilin Island, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Inasakan Beach is a hidden paradise in

Occidental Mindoro. It is an unspoiled powdery
pure white sand beach and crystal-clear waters
that one could even see through the orange and
blue starfishes in the waters. Visitors even
compared Inasakan Beach very similar to
Boracay but this beach is not yet developed.
There are no vendors and establishments near
the beach other than very few cottages. Which
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro means you have to bring your own food and
swimming gears.
Apo Reef is one of the best tourist spots in
It is located in Ilin Island, San Jose, Occidental
Occidental Mindoro. Recognized as the second-
Mindoro.
largest contiguous reef system in the world next
to Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is being
considered as the number one dive site in the
Philippines. It is a 34-kilometer reef system
divided into north and south lagoon systems by

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WHITE BEACH
Regara Beach is a less crowded and quiet beach
in Occidental Mindoro. It is composed of a long
stretch of fine sand beach with an array of palm
trees. A perfect place to unwind and enjoy the
quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

MAMBURAO BEACH

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

It is also called by the locals as Manadi Island

which means “Sudden Appearance” for it is said
to have suddenly appeared decades ago. It is a
small island and an ideal destination for
swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.
Some parts of the shore are breeding grounds
for turtles where they bury their eggs. One can Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
walk around the island in just few minutes.
Again, there are no store or electricity in the Mamburao Beach is one of the most visited
island so you have to bring your own food. tourist spots in Occidental Mindoro. It is famous
for its very long stretch of fine sand beach, blue
waters and arrays of palm trees on the coast.
RERAGA BEACH There are plenty of beach resorts in Mamburao
Beach which offers great accommodation and
facilities. It is a great destination for group of
friends where you can enjoy swimming, diving
and playing volleyballs in the beach. There are
around eleven (11) beach resorts here so pick
one that suites you.

Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro

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FESTIVALS:
APO IRAYA FESTIVAL
 The event showcases the rich cultural
heritage of the indigenous people,
specifically that of the Mangyan people,
through activities such as street
dancing, wearing colorful and
indigenous costumes.

KARAKOL FESTIVAL

Apo Iraya Festival is held every October 23-24 in

Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.  The event
demonstrates the traditions and other ways of
life of the Iraya Mangyans. It conveys a story of
worship and belief in a supernatural being, the
Apo Iraya. Apo Iraya guides the Iraya Mangyans
in their day-to-day activities such as birth,
marriage, sickness, death, farming and fishing.

ARAWATAN FESTIVAL

Karakol Festival of Mamburao Occidental

Mindoro is celebrated every 10th of October in
honor of the town’s patron saint Nuestra
Señora Del Pilar. This parade is a festive
celebration in the streets of the town wherein
the parishioners joyfully carry the patron saint
with jovial music while dancing and praising
with the belief that they will be blessed with
prosperous life and good health. Street dancers
wear colorful dresses and hats decorated with
fresh flowers. This celebration started since
Arawatan is a Mangyan term for unity and
1970.
cooperation. The weeklong Arawatan
celebration will be from November 8-14.
Arawatan Festival, organized in connection with
Occidental Mindoro’s 68th founding
anniversary celebration features an exhibition
of this province’s natural attractions through a
photo-exhibit, an agro-tourism trade fair

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showcasing agricultural, coastal and marine
product

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Native delicacies:
ADOBONG PUGITA

UOK / COCONUT WORM

The uok/coconut worm is a hatchling of the

Black Beetle that becomes greater than a
human thumb. It is considered as an outlandish
neighborhood delicacy in South East Asia.
Adobong pugita is a Filipino specialty originating The Uok or Ook is a delicacy usually served
from Occidental Mindoro. This adobo dish is during special occasion like Christmas. It is
made with mature octopus that's cooked in a harvested by the Mangyan and sold to the
combination of vinegar and soy sauce. town. The Mangyans normally exchange uok for
The key to success is to cook the octopus clothes or rice. There are many varieties of this
quickly, because it becomes rubbery and chewy insect larvae but the edible one is found only in
if overcooked. a tree which is locally called "Dungon". It is
Adobong pugita is usually eaten for lunch or usually boiled in water and sautéed in oil. It is
dinner, but it can also be served as an also used as the main ingredient in sinigang.
accompaniment to beer.
BUNGGAN
GINATAANG PUSO NG SAGING

It is known more and more as the "Pandaka

Ginataang puso ng saging is a traditional Filipino Pygmea" or the smallest fish in the world.
dish originating from Occidental Mindoro. It's People often cook here is the pinangat. This
made with a combination of banana blossoms bunggan is usually wrapped in banana leaves. In
(puso ng saging), diced pork, and chili peppers this case, plow leaves are used because it is said
cooked in coconut milk.

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that the taste of this bunggan is become tastier
and more delicious.
ORIENTAL MINDORO PROVINCE TOURIST Destinations:
 Oriental Mindoro is a province in the
Capital: Calapan Philippines located in Mindoro Island
where plenty of beautiful tourist spots
Location: Oriental Mindoro is the eastern can be found. Dive sites and white sand
portion of the island which is about 140 kms beaches are abundant in the island
southwest of Manila. making it one of the top destinations in
the Philippines during holiday seasons.
Topography: The province's varied topography
is dominated by rugged mountain ranges on the TALIPANAN BEACH
west and fertile valleys towards the eastern
coast.

Climate: Oriental Mindoro’s climate favors for

vegetable growth all year round. There is no
pronounce wet and dry season for the province.

What is Oriental Mindoro known for?

 It produces large quantities of rice,
corn, coconut, vegetables and fruits like
calamansi, banana, rambutan, marang
or uloy, lanzones and durian. For that,
Oriental Mindoro is also known as the
Rice Granary and Fruit Basket of
Southern Tagalog. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Talipanan Beach is one of the most popular

tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro but is less
crowded than that of White Beach. It is a long
stretch of white sand beach and turquoise
green waters fringed with mountains and
relaxing tropical jungle as background. If you
don’t want a place where there’s a party
everywhere at night and less people, this place
is what you are looking for. This is a much more
quite and relaxing beach perfect for couples
and families, a good spot for swimming, riding
jet skies and banana boats.

Calapan City

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 a challenge for you. Along the trail, one can find
TURUKAN FALLS thick vegetation of flora and fauna and many
cold, clean and clear river streams.

HALIGI BEACH

in the middle of the jungle in Puerto Galera,

Oriental Mindoro
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
One of the most visited tourist spots in Oriental
Haligi Beach is a secluded and uninhabited
Mindoro is the Tukuran Falls or the Tukuran
island in Oriental Mindoro. It is a small white
Hidden Paradise. It is just a small waterfall but
sand beach with crystal clear waters good for
the surroundings are astonishing and very
swimming and snorkeling. This beach is less
refreshing. Most vacationers climb the high
crowded but without any establishments that’s
rocks for cliff jumping and some prefer just to
why visitors have to bring their own food.
swim and go into the cascading waters to have
some waterfall massage. BIG LA LAGUNA BEACH
MOUNT HALCON

La Laguna, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Among all the beaches in Oriental Mindoro, the

Baco, Oriental Mindoro Big La Laguna Beach is being dubbed as the
most serene, most quiet beach and one of the
Mount Halcon is one of the most storied hiking best tourist spots in Oriental Mindoro. It has a
destinations in the Philippines located in peaceful and secluded cove with fine white
Oriental Mindoro. It is 8, 484 feet above sea sand. The best part is, the water here is calm
level making it the 18th highest mountain peak allowing small one’s to enjoy the beach
in the country. If you are a serious mountaineer, because there are no big waves.
then climbing the so-called “most difficult
mountain to climb in the Philippines” would be

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Festivals: SALONG DAGITAB FESTIVAL

The Salong Dagitab, which means "flickering

lights" pertains to the annual night festivity in
the province highlighting the splendid display of
Christmas decors and flickering lights
participated by government offices and national
The festival honors the city’s patron, the young agencies designed to promote culture and
child Jesus, Santo Niño. The celebration starts in tourism of the Province of Oriental Mindoro.
December, extends across the Christmas season Salong Dagitab also encompasses food bazaar
and finishes on 1st January. and other nightly cultural activities such as
concerts and entertainment shows.
FIESTA MAHALTANA
BANANA FESTIVAL

Festival showcase how religion, culture and Banana Festival is celebrated as thanksgiving for
tradition are wreathed into our existence. The the abundance of banana in the Municipality of
municipal/city festival, which are held annually Baco. The celebration includes the traditional
to commemorate the foundation of a town, or "lupakan," "harana" (serenade), and
honoring its patron saint, are brought together "pandangguhan" (dance with lights). The
to highlight the Oriental Mindoreños' lively festival also features sumptuous meals and
spirit, infusing the elements of the four (4) icons delicacies whose main ingredient is banana and
of the province, namely: MAngyan, HALcon, are displayed on artistically-designed booths
TAmaraw and NAujan Lake (MAHAMAHALTA). made of materials from banana trees.

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Native Delicacies: SUMAN SA LIHIYA

KOHOL

This type of kakanin is made from “Malagkit” or

rice and this is best paired with a “Latik” and
wrap with the leaf of banana. Latik is made
from coconut sap added with sugar and heated
The recipe is called Snails in Coconut and cook under exact heat.
Milk Recipe or in Filipino commonly
named as Ginataang Kuhol. HALO-HALO

In Naujan, Ginataan is famous type of recipe. Their halo-halo is not the typical halo-halo with
Different Ginataan recipes are common to them ube, ice cream and beans, but it has only two
aside from Ginataang Kuhol, they also loved to main ingredients, milk and leche flan.
cook Crab in Coconut Milk.

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MARINDUQUE PROVINCE

Capital: Boac

Location: An isolated volcanic mass surrounded

by coral reefs, and lies between Tayabas Bay to
the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is
west of Quezon Province’s Bondoc Peninsula;
east of Mindoro Island; and north of the island
province of Romblon.

Topography: Marinduque is considered as the

geographical center of the Philippine
archipelago by the Luzon Datum of 1911, the Boac Town Plaza, Boac, Marinduque
mother of all Philippine geodetic surveys. The
province is a "heart-shaped" island with a total
land area of 952.58 square kilometers.
Tourist Destinations:
Climate: Marinduque has a Type III climate,
having rainfall more or less evenly distributed MALBOG SPRING RESORT
throughout the year with no clear boundary
between dry and wet seasons.

How did Marinduque get its name?

 The most accepted theory of the
etymology of the province's name is a
Hispanized corruption of either
malindig or malindug, which means
"stand tall" or "elegant", in reference to Malbog, Buenavista, Marinduque
a potentially active volcano in the
southern section of the island, the Malbog Sulfur Spring is a natural hot spring at
Mount Malindig. The island which the the foot of a volcano known as Mount Malindig.
natives call Minolo is named Mindoro It is a stratovolcano in the Buenavista town with
by the Spaniards, and that of Malindic an elevation of 1,157 meters above sea level.
we call Marinduque. Malbog Sulfur Spring nestles within lush
greenery surrounded by verdant flora and
What is Marinduque known for? fauna. Its warm and bluish-white sulfuric water
 Marinduque is mainly known because is believed to have therapeutic and healing
of its Moriones Festival, a week-long benefits. The spring has two swimming pools,
Lenten event. The term "Moriones" and both have medicinal properties that can
came from the word Morion which cure skin diseases. Its water is safe to drink and
means masks. The main event of the is even believed to cure acute and chronic cases
festival is the re-enactment of the story of skin ailments. Some tourists even bring
of a Roman soldier named Longinus. bottles of sulfuric water on their way home.

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MARINDUQUE WILD LIFE SANCTUARY UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paoay Church in
Ilocos.
MOUNT MALINDIG

Boac, Marinduque
Buenavista, Marinduque
The Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-
Mount Malindig is a must-visit Buenavista
visit hiking, camping, and bird-watching spot for
Marinduque tourist spot and is considered the
nature lovers and adventurous travelers. It is
highest peak in the province. It is a
home to several bird species such as the Zebra
stratovolcano situated at the island’s southern
Dove, Serpent Eagle, Brahminy Kite, and
tip and west side of the Bondoc Peninsula on
Philippine Scops Owl. Adding to the lush green
Luzon Island. Because of its vast landscape and
landscape are native trees such as Ipil, Narra,
thriving ecosystem, Mount Malindig is
Yakal, and Molave.
comparable to Mt. Banahaw and Mt. Makiling
BOAC CATHEDRAL in Quezon and Laguna provinces of Southern
Luzon.

PAADJAO FALLS

Boac, Marinduque
Built as a fortress in 1792, the Boac Cathedral
became a relevant part of the Marinduqueños
colorful history and culture since its
construction in the Spanish era. The locals used Mogpog, Marinduque
it as a hiding place during a Moro attack in the While Marinduque is famous for its scenic
1800s. Consequently, it also served as the beaches, there is one enchanting waterfall that
venue of the blessing of the Philippine stands out from the rest of the Mogpog
Revolutionary flag in 1899. The cathedral’s Marinduque tourist spots, the Paadjao Falls.
grand facade and bell tower are composed of The hidden cascade gently flows from a 15-feet
adobe stones and rough terra cotta. There are tall rocky cliff down to a 6-feet deep basin with
also massive buttresses that resemble the cold and jade-green waters. It majestically
nestles underneath the cool shade of verdant

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greenery and tall trees, making you feel a lot dress up in costumes and masks of Roman
closer to nature. Surrounding the falls are huge soldiers during Biblical times. These costumed
and edgy rocks, so be extra careful. locals are farmers and fishermen who engage in
FESTIVALS: the street theater as a form of penitence.
HARING KARABAW FESTIVAL
PUTONG FESTIVAL

It’s only a small part of the island culture but In a farming village in Santa Cruz town,
with no one from any class of society being residents celebrate Epiphany or the Feast of the
exempt to be honored with a crown of flowers Three Kings not just with three kings but with
(or variations thereof), and leis bestowed upon four. Unlike in other Catholic parishes that
the individual, it acts as the great island observe the occasion with three local men
equalizer – all have equal shots at getting his or dressed in a king’s garb going around the
her crown and be showered with love and community riding in horses, residents of
wishes for good luck, health and prosperity. Barangay Hupi celebrate a fourth king who rides
a carabao (water buffalo).
MORIONES FESTIVAL
BILA-BILA FESTIVAL

The Moriones Festival is a folk-religious event

held annually during Holy Week on the island of
Marinduque, considered the geographical heart Boac, the capital of Marinduque is being touted
of the Philippines. The word “Morion” refers to as the butterfly center of the Philippines due to
the visor of the helmet that is associated with the emergence of butterfly farms in the town. In
the armor of Roman soldiers. The word order to promote the industry, the local
“Moriones” refers to the local inhabitants who government created the Bila-Bila Festival in
conjunction with the Feast of the Immaculate

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Conception (the town’s patron saint) on Saludsod is Marinduque’s local pancake. It is
December 8. A parade that depicts the life made from arrowroot powder, coconut milk,
cycle of the butterfly and with the image of the flour, and sugar.
Immaculate Conception at the end of the
procession.
Native Delicacies: KARE-KARE

ARROWROOT COOKIES

These cookies are the most well-known product Marinduque’s kare-kare is not the usual kare-
of Marinduque. It is made from a root crop kare in Metro Manila that has thick peanut
called “uraro”, which is abundant in the island. butter sauce. It is more like a dried variation of
Uraro is pulverized and mixed with other dinuguan. It consists pig’s innards such as the
ingredients such as margarine, eggs, and sugar. heart, small intestines, kidneys, and spleen, as
These bite-size and merengue-like cookies melt well as its blood.
in your mouth and give off a slight sweetness.
ADOBO SA GATA
SALUDSOD

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This is another delicious dish Marinduqueños Spanish might have named the island
call their own. They typically use native chicken after the shape of the coin.
and cook it in coconut milk, together with sliced What is Romblon known for?
green papaya and pepper leaves. Turmeric is  Romblon is known for its local
also added into the dish to make it yellow. marble industry and is the second
biggest producer of the mineral in
ROMBLON PROVINCE the country.

Capital: Romblon

Location: It is located in the middle of the small

Sibuyan Sea which separates Luzon from the
Visayas.

Topography: It is generally mountainous with

about 40 percent of its land area having an
inclination of more than 50 percent. Narrow
strips of coastal lowlands, low hills and plains
typify the topography of some of the islands. Romblon, Romblon

Climate: Romblon does not experience a Tourist destinations:

pronounced a marked seasonal shift, but is
relatively dry from November to April. MT. GUITING-GUITING

How Romblon got its name?

 According to legend, the name
"Romblon" was derived from the
Romblomanon word Nagalumyom,
which pertains to a chicken in the act of
sitting on its eggs on a nest. This
eventually evolved to Lomlom, and
later on to Donblon, before finally
evolving to Romblon.
 Meanwhile, local historian Madeja
relate the origin of the name Sibuyan Island, Romblon
"Romblon" to the shape of Romblon It is one of the popular tourist spots in Romblon
Island, he claims that the name was rising 2,058+ meters above sea level in the
derived from the Spanish word ronblon, middle of Sibuyan Island. The mountain is
another term for tornillo, meaning covered with thick forests and a home of
"screw." But for historian Reyes. She numerous endemic flora and fauna. For
claims Romblon originated from mountaineers, it is one of the most difficult and
"doubloon", which refers to the Spanish challenging to climb among several other
coin used by Moro pirates in paying Philippine mountains. The climb features a
dowries for their brides-to-be. The rocky trail passing through steep and jagged

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ridges which few are named Knife Ridge, Kiss and eels among others. A floating kiosk amid
the Wall and Peak of Deception were said to be the Looc Bay is where guests can enjoy feeding
impassable when slippery. A guide and a 3-day the fishes though a small opening at the center
itinerary are advised. of the kiosk. A beautiful old lighthouse nearby
can also be spotted.
CRESTA DE GALLO
SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL

San Fernando, Sibuyan Island, Romblon Poblacion, Romblon Island, Romblon

The island has a very unique and interesting It is considered as the most famous and oldest
features. On one end is like a small island and 15th century Roman Catholic Church in
on the other is a bigger island and they are Romblon. The church was built by the Recollect
being connected by a long strip of sandbar, then Fathers between 1640’s and 1726’s with a
on both ends, there is another sandbar! This 5- magnificent architecture made of coral bricks
hectare paradise island is best known for its and stones. Major reconstructions have been
powdery white sand, long stretch of sandbars, done with its facade made of marbles and bell
rock formations, picture-perfect views, tower on its side. It also has a beautiful interior
turquoise and crystal-clear waters. It is an showcasing crafts, religious paintings and art
unexploited island at its raw natural form designs by talented local artisans.
without any developments. Beach camping is
best here but visitors must bring everything. DAGUBDUB FALLS

LOOC BAY MARINE REFUGE SANCTUARY

San Fernando, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

It is an interesting destination in Romblon
composed of 4 waterfalls on different levels
with crystal clear freshwater plunge pool
Looc Bay, Looc, Tablas Island, Romblon
alluring for swimming and cliff diving. The falls
It is a home of diverse marine lifeforms
are just few steps away from the other worth
including hard and soft corals, different species
exploring being surrounded by or in between
of fishes, giant clams, lobsters, turtles, octopus
huge boulders. Going to the falls is a

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considerable adventure following a trail leading
to the falls with a beautiful view of Mount
Guiting-Guiting passing through an easy terrain,
a small clear river and a bridge. A local guide is
recommended.

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Festivals: BINIRAY FESTIVAL
SAGINYOGAN FESTIVAL

Biniray Festival is Romblon’s prestigious festival

participated by Rombloanon every second week
of January in honor of Señor Santo Niño. It is
just the same as the Sinulog Festival of Cebu
which also depicts the strong faith of the
residents to Roman Catholicism.

TALABUKON FESTIVAL

The Coco-Banana Festival was initially organized

and presented in 2010 town fiesta. The
presentation was participated in by the pupils
from the different schools in the district of
Alcantara. The presentation was in a form of a
contest. However, the 2011 Fiesta Management
thought of changing its title to Saginyogan
Festival to make it common and striking to the
community people; making the title different
from other municipalities in the province having
This is a religious celebration the municipality of
the same festival.
Looc is known for, which is held during the 3rd
Making Saginyogan Festival as one of the
week of April to honor St. Joseph and to
important events or highlights during the fiesta
celebrate a genie who was stated to once save
and if promoted properly could bolster tourism
the town folks.
in Alcantara in the days to come because of its
significance and artistic attraction.

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Native delicacies:
INASLUM
SARSA

Inaslum is a healthy vegetable soup that makes

Sarsa is a local dish found only in Romblon. use of any available fresh vegetable in season. It
The dish is made out of small shrimps caught in is not sour like what the name suggests, but
streams, mixed with young coconut and chili. It actually very bland. Good for those who are
is then wrapped in coconut leaves, giving it that health conscious and for seniors.
local touch. You eat the dish paired with rice.
LONGGANISA, TOCINO, TAPA
TAGHILAW

Odiongan is known for its preserved meats like

Taghilaw is pork meat and intestines cooked in the longganisa, tapa, and tocino that can last
vinegar sauce. A dish similar in preparation to outside the fridge up to 5 days.
"dinuguan" but minus the blood.

SIHI SHELL

Romblon's longganisa would probably be the

sweetest one we've tasted so far. It's made
Sihi, a local edible shellfish. One cannot using quality pork cuts with only sugar, garlic,
normally eat by sucking it out of its shell, but asuete as its preserving agents.
instead, with an aid of a pin, you slowly pick the
meat out.

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PALAWAN PROVINCE
What is Palawan known for?
Capital: Puerto Princesa  Palawan is also known as the
Philippines' “Last Ecological
Location: The islands of Palawan stretch from Frontier”. Its forests and seas are
Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the home to impressive biodiversity
southwest. It lies between the South China Sea and it is this kind of natural beauty
and the Sulu Sea. that keeps visitors coming.

Topography: It is mountainous and hilly

throughout the entire length of the central axis
of the main island particularly on the
northwestern coast. Narrow strips of coastal
plains are mostly found along the southeastern
coast.

Climate: The province has two distinct

climates. The west coast has approximately 6
months of dry season and 6 months of wet
season. The east coast has a short dry season of Palawan Provincial Capitol
one to three months.
Tourist destinations:
How Palawan got its name?
 The name Palawan is believed to IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL
come from Chinese word "pa-lao-
yu" meaning "The land of beautiful
safe harbour" and a Spanish word
“paragua”, which likens the shape
of the island to a closed umbrella.
Palawan is paradise, sanctuary to an
amazing variety of fauna and flora
found nowhere else in the world.

Why is Palawan called the land of promise?

 Spanish Period. After the death of
Magellan, the remaining members
of his fleet landed to Palawan
where the bounty of the land saved
them from starvation, thus, named Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Palawan is
it “Land of the Promise” by a hundred years old church and is strongly
Magellan's chronicler, Antonio standing still. Among others, this is one of the
Pigafetta. tourist spots in Palawan you should visit. Not
just it is a tourist spot, this is a holy place that
you should pray to Almighty God thanking Him

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for the safe tour/trip and for showing you some Divers around the world loves to drop in
of his little creations in Palawan. Tubbataha Reef.
PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN
SUNKEN JAPANESSE SHIPWRECK

RIVER

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is

Palawan are the wreck remains in World War II.
irrevocably the number 1 of all tourist’s spots in
Most of the wrecks are heavily damaged but
Palawan. Featuring karst (formed from
the Olympia Maru is the most intact. Many
dissolved limestone) mountain, it is very famous
marine lives are lurking in the wrecks. This dive
for its stalactites, stalagmites and rock
site in Coron, Palawan is really amazing since
formations. The underground river is subject to
tourists are not contented just to dive once.
a tidal flow which directly goes out to South
China Sea. It holds the record of the Longest BARRACUDA LAKE
Underground River in the Philippines.

TUBBATAHA REEF

It has been named as a weird lake. The water

temperature at the top is cold, middle is warm
It is one of the famous tourist spots in Palawan and bottom is hot. The changing in water
and known diving site in the Philippines. It is an temperatures can be seen in our naked eyes,
atoll coral reef system which is divided into experts call it thermocline, also an interesting
North and South. Vast diversity of fishes and dive site in Coron.
marine lifeforms can be found in Tubbataha
Reef. Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Turtles are
some of the marine lives you can see there.

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FESTIVALS:
BALAYONG FESTIVAL
ANIHAN FESTIVAL

The Balayong festival celebrates the founding of

Anihan Festival which is now known as the Puerto Princesa by focusing on the Balayong
Palay Festival is one of the most famous tree. This beautiful tree looks almost like the
festivals in Narra, where the products of the Japanese sakura tree from afar, as it produces a
municipality are being showcased. Narra is spray of light pink flowers too. The Balayong
dubbed as the “Rice Granary of Palawan” and tree is native to the Palawan islands, and the
the Palay Festival is the people of Narra’s way Balayong Festival is always started off with a
of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest. Palay Balayong tree planting ceremony.
Festival is conducted around the last week of The Balayong flower itself has a strong
October where the “sights and sounds” of Narra symbolism for those in Palawan, as it represents
are being presented to the public. feminine strength and beauty in the language of
flowers. In fact, Balayong itself is a local Cuyuno
PUERTO PRINCESA FOUNDATION DAY name given to this tree, otherwise known as the
Palawan cherry.

AREWADAN FESTIVAL

The celebration recognizes the establishing

commemoration of the City of Puerto Princesa
featured by balayong tree-planting, road
moving and vivid botanical parade delineating The Arawedan is an event that showcases the
the Palawan Cherry Blossoms from which the numerous tourist attractions of the place,
celebration inferred its name. A happy blend of including their beaches, marine reserves and
socio-city, social, chronicled, and wears parks.
exercises are a piece of the run occasions.

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Native delicacies:
HOPIA
CROCODILE SISIG

It is one of the island’s exotic dishes that

Baker’s Hill in Puerto Princesa is surely the most
tourists love to try. Crocodile meat is cooked
famous bakery in the entire province. It
with other delectable ingredients and spices
produces various pastries and baked goods for
and placed on a sizzling plate like the typical
tourists to try and bring home. Among the
sisig dish.
products that you should taste is the delicious
TAMILOK Baker’s Hill hopia. These yummy sweet rolls
come in different flavors like monggo, ube and
pork.

DANGGIT LAMAYO

Another exotic food in Palawan. Tamilok is a

special woodworm mollusk ceviche. It is Danggit is a local term used for salted and sun-
traditionally served with vinegar and chili for a dried rabbitfish. Danggit Lamayo in Palawan is a
more flavorful experience. marinated danggit in vinegar with garlic and
pepper. It is Palawan’s version of danggit,
where it is soaked first in its special marinade
before it hits the pan.

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REGION V – BICOL REGION river in the region. The river comes
from the outflow of lakes and springs
from the provinces of Albay, Camarines
Sur and Camarines Norte and form a
large stream that exits in the San
Miguel Bay, off the shores of Camarines
Sur.

What is Bicol Region known for?

 Bicol is the adventure capital of the

Philippines, and is well known for its
active volcanoes, tranquil whale sharks,
secret beaches and spicy food.

What are the indigenous people in Bicol?

 The Agta tribal communities in Bicol,

are subdivided into several sub tribes,
predominant of which are the Agta-
The Bicol region was known as Ibalong, Tabangon, Agta-Cimaron, Agta Taboy,
variously interpreted to derive form ibalio, "to and the Dumagat and the Kabihugs of
bring to the other side"; ibalon, "people from Camarines Norte.
the other side" or "people who are hospitable
and give visitors gifts to bring home"; or as a How many dialects are there in Bicol?
corruption of Gibal-ong, a sitio of Magallanes,
Sorsogon where the Spaniards first landed in  The four major groups of language in
1567. Bikol are Coastal Bikol (with four sub-
languages), Inland Bikol (with six sub-
Where is it located? languages), Pandan Bikol (lone
language) and Bisakol (with three sub-
 Bicol Region is located in the languages).
southernmost tip of Luzon, which lies at
123 to 126 degrees longitude and 12 to
14 degrees latitude or generally at the
mid-section of the country. It has a total
land area of 17,362 square kilometers
representing 5.67% share of the
Philippines in terms of land area.

Why is it called Bicol Region?

 The name Bicol first came to be known

as the name of the biggest and longest Bicol International Airport

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  Bikol is the most commonly spoken
language in Albay. It has many dialects,
ALBAY PROVINCE particularly in the cities.

BRIEF HISTORY:
What is the Economy of Albay?
 When Juan de Salcedo and 120 soldiers
explored Albay and its surrounding  Albay's main industry is agriculture,
areas in 1573, they called it Ibalon. In which produces crops such as coconut,
1616, Sawangan, a small settlement rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts are
near a mangrove swamp, was the primary source of income in rural
incorporated as Albay Bay (which areas. Other sources of income include
means "by the bay"). The town was
forestry, cement production, and paper
renamed Albay first, then Legazpi, as
production.
Albay came to refer to the province.
What is the capital of Albay?
PROFILE, FACTS AND  Legazpi, officially the City of Legazpi, is a
MORE: 2nd class component city in the
Philippines and the capital of the
 Albayanos are the people who live in province of Albay. It has a population of
Albay. Albay is a province with 15 209,533 people, according to the 2020
municipalities and three cities. Legazpi census. Legazpi is the regional center
City is the province's capital. It was and the most populous city in the Bicol
named after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, a Region.
Spanish conquistador who arrived in
the Philippines in 1565 and began mass What is the tagline of Albay?
colonization.
Where is it located?  On my research the tagline of albay is
Albay – Land of the World’s Most
 It is located between the provinces of Perfect Cone.
Camarines Sur to the north and
Sorsogon to the south. The Pacific
Ocean borders it on the east, the
Lagonoy Gulf on the northeast, and the
Burias Pass on the west and southwest.
Rapu-Rapu, Batan, Cagraray, and San
Miguel are the northernmost islands
under the jurisdiction of the province.

What is the language of Albay?

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 Legazpi City

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TOURIST DESTINATIONS:

The Cagsawa Ruins are a must-see in Legazpi.

Kawa-Kawa Hills - It is known as Kawa-Kawa
Built in 1587, it was destroyed by Dutch pirates
because of its shape, which resembles a
in 1636. A priest reconstructed it in 1587, but in
cauldron (Kawa or Caldero in Bikol language).
1814, the historic Mayon Volcano explosion
Because of its distinctive shape, it is also known
devastated the church and Cagsawa.
as a hill without a hilltop.

Natural Park of the Mayon Volcano The park Albay Park and Wildlife- Albay's only zoo, with
has a total land area of 5,775.70 hectares. The over 400 birds, animals, and reptiles. It is home
protected area encompasses six towns and to the Philippine Hawk Eagle, bleeding heart
three cities in the province of Albay. The Mayon pigeons, brown boobies and ring-necked
Volcano Natural Park is home to over 150 floral pheasants, as well as the Philippine Warty Pigs,
species and 83 tree species. Philippine Deer and Red Squirrels.

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 street parade recreating the classic battles
FESTIVALS: between heroes and beasts of Ibalong.

Magayon Festival, May 1-31

It relieves the origin of Mayon Volcano.
Observed in May, the festival features sports Tabak Festival, Last week of March; Tabaco City
and cultural events and trade fairs. The focus of A week-long activity held in time with the City’s
the month-long event is the stage reenactment Foundation Anniversary. Street presentation
of the tragic love story of the legend of depicting the city’s legend, trade fairs of the
Daragang Magayon and Panganoron whose growing cutlery industry, woodcraft and pili,
fatal deaths gave birth to the volcano. Legend colorful parades and the Mutya ng Tabak Search
has it that Magayon’s grave became Mayon highlights the event.
while the clouds kissing her is Panganoron.

Sarung Banggi Festival, May 18-25; Sto.

Domingo. An annual fun-filled eight-day
summer festivity immortalizing the timeless
Ibalong Festival, second week of October;
love song Sarung Banggi, and a tribute to its
Legazpi. A week-long festivity recounting the
composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio. The Sarung
brave exploits of the heroes of Ibalong or
Banggi festival showcases a variety of cultural
prehistoric Bicol. The festival is highlighted by a
and religious activities.

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DELICACIES: with taro leaves. Other pinangat fillings include
sardines, catfish, and tuna.

Longanisa De Guinobatan
Another sumptuous delicacy from the Albay
town of Guinobatan Longganisa de Guinobatan,
take a big bite. It's a salty pork sausage that's
been dipped in vinegar and egg. Guinobatan's
product, unlike other native sausages in the
country, is made Pinangat.

Kandingga
If you like bopis and Bicol express, then this
recipe is for you. These two foods combine to
form a fantastic delicacy called Kanding-ga.
Kanding-ga is a Bicolano version of bopis, made
of pork offal such as heart, lungs, spleen and
other offal boiled in vinegar and coconut milk,
spiced with chilies.

Sili Ice Cream

This ice cream was introduced by 1st Colonial
Grill Restaurant, and its main ingredients
include "siling labuyo" and coconut milk, which
is the local food symbol of Bicol. You'll notice a
lingering spicy sensation on your tongue as you
savor it, as well as the combination of hotness
and coldness in each scoop. By the way, there
are four spicy levels to choose from: Level 1,
Level 2, Level 3, and Volcano, depending on
Pinangat your spice tolerance.
This is another signature dish made with pork,
chillies, coconut milk, and taro leaves (gabi
leaves). The only difference is that it is wrapped

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ALBAY PROVINCE What is the capital of Camarines norte?
 Daet is the capital of Camarines Norte
BRIEF HISTORY: Province is a crescent-shaped province
that stretches northwest to southeast.
 Camarines Norte was formed in 1829
when the vast Camarines Province was What is the tagline of Camarines norte?
divided into Norte and Sur. It was re-  Camarines Norte – Bicolandia’s
merged in 1893 and then split again in Goldmine
1919 as a result of Act 2809 of March 3,
1919.

PROFILE, FACTS AND TOURIST DESTINATIONS:

MORE:
Where is it located?
 Camarines Norte is a province located
in the Bicol region in Luzon of the
Philippines. Its capital is Daet. The
province borders Quezon to the west,
Camarines Sur to the south, and the
Philippine Sea to the north.

What is the language of Camarines Norte?

 Camarines Norte is placed between two
regional languages, Tagalog and Bicol. It
is notable for being a crossroads of
Tagalog and Bicol cultures.

What is the economy of Camarines Norte?

 Camarines Norte is well-known for its
gold, silver, iron, zinc, and bull quartz Mahabang Buhangin
deposits, as well as non-metallic A popular tourist destination in Camarines
minerals such as sand, limestone, clay, Norte, particularly among beachgoers and
and kaolin. The province's waters are backpackers. The kilometers-long stretch of
teeming with fish and other marine powdery white sand beach and crystal-clear
products. Its agricultural lands are waters add up to serenity and simplicity,
planted with coconut, banan, corn, earning it a reputation as one of the country's
palay, and root crops. Its most best pristine beaches. The green hills and trees
important industries are farming and create the ideal beach ambiance.
mining. Forestry products and fishing
are two other industries.

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Mercedes Group of Islands Cadig Cave
Group of Islands is one of Camarines Norte's top The cave is a deep forest at the foot of a
tourist destinations. The Mercedes Islands mountain with stalactite and stalagmite
consist of Apuao Grande, Apuao Pequea, formations. There is a 2-hour journey to the
Canimog, Canton, Caringo, Malasungi, and cave from the jump-off site, traveling through
Quinapaguian. These islands all have beautiful agricultural regions and woodlands with
sand beaches and blue waters. A lighthouse, old beautiful views of rolling mountains, valleys and
houses and ruins, marine sanctuaries, and more rich vegetation. Streams with natural pools are
can be found on several islands. On the islands, also accessible for guests to relax. A guide and
you can go hiking to study the features and caving equipment are recommended.
witness panoramic views from the hillsides, in
addition to swimming and snorkeling.

Nacali Falls Colasi Falls

Nacali Falls is a magnificent waterfall nestled Colasi Fall is a 70-foot-tall waterfall located in
amid the province's forested hillsides. It's the forest of Camarines Norte. The spectacular
around 60 feet high with a crystal-clear catch waterfalls are bordered by mossy cliffs with rich
basin. The location is surrounded by trees and green flora. It has a deep and wide basin
greenery. The falls are an outdoor enthusiast's excellent for swimming and a bamboo raft ride
and nature lover's dream. Attempting to see the along the rushing cascading waters is
falls alone is thrilling. To get to the falls, one fascinating. The hike to the falls takes about 2
must take a zip line over the next mountain. hours from the jump-off point, passing through
boulders, wooden stair and small streams.

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FESTIVALS:

Gold-panning or Pabirik Festival

The Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festival The Pabirik Festival highlights the “pabirik”
The Pineapple (Pinyasan) Festival is a colorful (gold-panning) street dancing which depicts the
festival showcasing the province’s primary gold mining industry in the province. Held
agricultural product, pineapple. The province is every January 23 – Feburary 2 in Paracale,
proud of its pineapple called Formosa which Camarines Norte, this coincides with the
they claim to be the sweetest “queen” Foundation Anniversary of the town’s patron
pineapple. It is held every June 23-27 in Daet, saint, Our Lady of Candelaria.
Camarines Norte.

Bantayog Festival
Palong Festival
It’s celebrated in Camarines Norte every April
This event is held every May 10-13 in
25th of the year. Bantayog festival features the
Capalonga, Camarines Norte, and features
book of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ National
street dancing and an agro-industrial fair. The
Hero, which is entitled “Unang Bantayog” (First
palong (rooster comb) shows that a large
Monument). The festival is also held in
rooster population. This celebration also honors
conjunction with the foundation anniversary of
the Black Nazarene Feast Day.
the province.

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DELICACIES:

TINUMOK
Tinumok initially has a sweet and salty flavor,
SINANTOL
but when combined with rice, the salty flavor
Santol is a tropical fruit native to Southeast
fades and is balanced by the sweetness of the
Asia. Due to the abundance of santol
fresh taro leaf and coconut milk.
production in the province, Bikolanos created a
dish called Sinantol or Ginataang Santol.

KINUNOT PILI ROLL

Kinunot na Isda, or flaked fish in coconut milk, is Pili Roll or Pili Cake is made of soft cake roll
a popular Bicol cuisine. Pagi, stingray, or shark filled with sweet milk and chopped pili. Pili
meat, moringa leaves, chili peppers, and Roll’s chiffon or soft cake is fluffy and melts in
coconut milk are used to make it. Kinunot is a your mouth. The caramelized filling, on the
simple dish with difficult-to-find ingredients, other hand, has the right sweetness that
especially if you live in the city. As a result, this compliments the buttery flavor and texture of
dish is typically found in restaurants and the chopped pili nuts.
eateries near fishing ports.

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SORSOGON PROVINCE The majority of manufacturing is done
at home or in small shops that produce

BRIEF HISTORY: furniture, tricycles, processed foods,

and handicrafts.
 Sorsogon City was established by
Republic Act 8806, which was signed What is the tagline of sorsogon?
into law on August 16, 2000 and ratified  Sorsogon – Bicol’s Whaleshark Paradise.
by plebiscite on December 16, 2000.
The Cityhood Law, also known as RA
8806, called for the consolidation of the
municipalities of Sorsogon and Bacon
into a component city of the province of
Sorsogon.

PROFILE, FACTS AND

MORE:
Where is it located?
 It is located at the tip of the Bicol Sorsogon Capitol
Peninsula, facing the island of Samar to
the southeast across the San
Bernardino Strait and Ticao Island to
the southwest.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS:
What is the capital of Sorsogon?
 Its capital is Sorsogon City (formerly the
towns of Sorsogon and Bacon)

What is the language of Sorosogon?

 Sorsogon is a Bisayan language spoken
in Sorsogon City and the municipalities
of Casiguran and Juban in Sorsogon,
Philippines. It is related to, but distinct
from, Southern Sorsogon, which is
spoken in Sorsogon's south. It is one of
three Bisayan languages spoken in
Bicol, the others being Southern
Sorsogon and Masbateño. Botong Twin Falls
Botong Twin Falls is located in Sorsogon City's
What is the economy of Sorosgon? Osiao, Bacon District. The falls are regarded as
 Sorsogon is primarily an agricultural one of the best eco-tourism destinations in the
province, with the main products being city. The site is considered a natural wonder
coconut and rice. The majority of because it has two waterfalls that are close to
people in coastal areas work in fishing.

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each other but produce two different Joseph Parish is also known as Barcelona
watercolors. Church.

Dancalan Beach
Dancalan Beach is located on the shores of
Bulusan Municipality. This beach is clean, wide,
and has gray/off-white sand. Dancalan is often Mt. Pulog
overlooked by tourists, but it is popular among Mt. Pulog dominates the Bacon municipality in
locals. Dancalan has a rustic appearance and Sorsogon. It is not to be confused with Mt.
feel. It has lovely countryside scenery. A vast Pulag in North Luzon, which is the highest peak
rice field sits directly in front of this Sorsogon in the province and one of the best hiking
beach. destinations in the Philippines. Mt. Pulog, the
lesser-known peak, is an excellent
mountaineering destination for a variety of
reasons.

St. Joseph Parish (Barcelona Church)

The St. Joseph Parish Church is located in the
heart of Barcelona's Sorsogon neighborhood. Paguriran Island and Lagoon
According to local legend, this town was named Paguriran Island and Lagoon is one of
after the famous Barcelona in Spain by Sorsogon's natural wonders. It is best described
homesick Spanish soldiers. As a result, St. by travel guides as a lagoon in the middle of the
ocean. Paguriran, strictly speaking, is not an
island, but rather a large rocky formation out in

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the sea. Despite being surrounded by water, Pili Festival
Paguriran is only a short walk from a sandy Pili products are abundant in Sorsogon and in
beach. You can walk to it at low tide or even at the rest of the Bicol region, it is easy to
high tide, when the water is usually waist-high. understand that the people of Sorsogon have
devoted a festival that features this valuable
nut. Pili Festival is held annually June 28-29, the
patron saints of Pili.
FESTIVALS:

The Kasanggayahan Festival

The Kasanggayahan Festival is perhaps the
province of Sorsogon's largest celebration. This
annual festival celebrates Sorsogon's
declaration as a province. Before Sorsogon Butanding Festival
became a province in the Bicol region, it used to A festival which ushers in the Butanding
be part of Albay, which is another province in (Whaleshark) Season as well as a thanksgiving
the region. This festival is listed by the for the blessings that the butanding’s presence
Philippine Department of Tourism. The festival has given the people of Donsol. The festival is
promotes local items such as pili tree products highlighted by a street parade.
and other agricultural products.

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Padaraw Festival (Bulan, Sorsogon; May 30) Irosin, and other Sorsogon towns. This is a true
A festival showcasing colorful costumes Sorsoganon delicacy.
fashioned from abaca fiber. It is highlighted by a
grand street presentation with the participants
clad in these colorful abaca costumes

DELICACIES:

Nimfa’s Pili Conserva

Tya Tinay’s and Epie Jaymalin
Wrapped in hamilig leaf, which adds a distinct
Tya Tinay's is a fourth-generation-owned
flavor and aroma, this sweet pili delicacy will
restaurant in Plaza Bonifacio, Sorsogon City. It
undoubtedly satisfy your sweet dessert
serves the best local breakfast in town. Suman
cravings. Nimfa's is located in Bibincahan.
lehia, puto, pichi-pichi, and other native
delicacies, combined with a local brew of
coffee, make for a filling breakfast.

The Kinagang Baluko

Made primarily of lokadon (coconut in its Baluko is a Sorsogon native delicacy that thrives
immature stage) and shrimp, and wrapped in in the city's sea waters. Baluko, also known as
hagikhik leaf. This is a common dish in Bulusan, pen shell, is a type of seashell that attaches to

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rocks in shallow waters. It tastes best when
cooked in coconut milk with a generous amount What is the capital of Camarines Sur?
of chilli. You can also add some curry for a  After this pili the adjoining town, was
different flavor. It can also be dipped in flour declared the provincial capital by virtue
and fried, as food hawkers do. of republic Act 1336. Presently, Pili
remains the capital of Camarines Sur.

Camarines sur
PROVINCE What is the tagline of Camarines Sur?
 Home of the smallest edible fish in the
BRIEF HISTORY: world” and “Wakeboarding capital of
the Philippines.”
 The first recorded account of Camarines
Sur’s discovery by the Spaniards was in
1568 when Captain Luis Enriquez de
Guzman and Fr. Alfonso Gimenez first
explore the province. In 1571, the
Spanish Conquistador Juan de Salcedo,
grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi,
came to the Bicol Region from the
North.

PROFILE, FACTS AND

MORE:
Pili, Camarines Sur
Where is it located in Camarines Sur?
 Camarines Sur is a province in the
Philippines located in the Bicol Region
in Luzon. TOURIST DESTINATIONS:
What is the language of Camarines Sur?
 Rinconada Bikol or simply spoken in the
province of Camarines Sur, Philippines,
is one of several language that compose
the inland Bikol group of the Bikol
macrolanguage.

What is the Economy of Camarines Sur?

 Camarines Sur is a major rice producing
province in the country other
agricultural products are abaca, pili
nuts, corn, fish, poultry, egg, and
livestock.

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CamSur Watersports Complex
This is one of the best tourist sports in
Camarines Sur for water sports enthusiast.
Considered as the first world-class water sports
complex in the Philippines, it takes pride in its
excellent facilities primarily designed for
waterboarding, wake skating and waterskiing.

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 FESTIVALS:

Caramaon Island
Are the main destination for island hopping
activities in Camarines Sur. These group of Kaogma Festival (May 21 -27)
islands which lies on the lower eastern part of A week long celebration of the foundation
province gained its reputation of having the Anniversary of province of Camarines Sur. The
best secluded white sand beaches and coves. festival features numerous activities such as
cultural explosion, sports events, beauty
pageant, procession and Grand parade.

Aguirangan Island
Is one of the famous tourist spots jn Camarines Harana Festival
Sur, a 1.5-hectare paradise island which 30- The festival features local talents and young
minutes boat ride away from the coasts of the artists in its efforts to promote cultural
mainland. awareness, tourism development and youth
empowerment in the District of Partido.
Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Cultural
Competition, other activities are also lined up to
drumbeat the affair.

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DELICACIES:

Kinalas
Many tourists who come to visit Naga City
Pili Nuts
personality try this very popular dish. It has
Another Bicol’s pride is Pili, a fruit bearing tree
already been featured by some vloggers and
that can be found across tropical Asia and other
social media influencer in the Philippines.
Pacific Island.

Sinarapan Laing Pizza

The province is also known as the home of the Is not only famous in italy, but also in the
smallest edible fish in the world. This edible fish Philippines. Bicol has it own version of pizza, the
is called SINARAOAN OR TABYOS which can be Laing Pizza which can be found in the
found in the Lake of Bato and Buhi. restaurant of Camarines Sur Watersports
Complex located also at Brgy. Cadlan, Pili.

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 What is the tagline of Catanduanes?

 Its second claim to fame was purely as a

Catanduanes PROVINCE surfing destination. A more fitting
tagline is its moniker now, the Happy
BRIEF HISTORY: Island “As a destination, Catanduanes
will appeal to travelers who love the
 Catanduanes was made a sub-province outdoors.
of Ambis Camarines with Don Felipe
Usero as its first Lieutenant Governor. It
was during his term that the island was
annexed to the province of Albay. The
American occupation eneded in 1934,
followede by the birt of the Philippines
commonwealth.

PROFILE, FACTS AND

MORE:
Where is located the Catanduanes? Virac, Catanduanes

 Catanduanes is an island province

located in the Bicol Region of Luzon in
the Philippines.

What is the language of Catanduanes? TOURIST DESTINATIONS:

 Bicol is the common language used with
different nuances and variation in tones
especially when one gets to the
northern towns.

What is the Economy of Catanduanes?

 Catanduanes is an agricultural province

with abaca and coconut as the main
products. Rice is produced in the costal
areas. Fishing also an important
industry. The processing of abaca and
rattan into handicraft are the main
cottage industries in the province
Talisoy Beach
What is the Capital of Catanduanes? Is one of the most popular Virac Catanduanes
 Its capital is Virac. It had a population of tourist spots because of its shoreline that’s
271,879 people as of the 2020 census. covered with fine white sand and its azure
waters perfect for swimming.

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 FESTIVALS:

Binurong Point
Catandungan festival
Catanduanes tourist destination is Binurong
The catandungan festival is a festival held each
Point located in the town of Baras. Once you’re
year in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines, every
up there, it’ll remind you of one place- Batanes.
third weekend of October nearest October 24,
which is when Catanduanes was founded as a
province, independent of Albay.

Burak Festival
Marilima Beach Burak Festival, the Viracnons’ celebration in
If you want to enjoy a crowd less island, honor of their patroness Nuestra Señora de
consider visiting Marilima Beach. Immaculada Concepcion, dominated other
municipal festivals in Catanduanes to win the

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Streetdance Competition: Festival of Festivals  Masbate City. Masbate is at the
Showdown on Oct. 25. crossroads of two island group Visayas
and Luzon. It is politically part of Bicol

Masbate PROVINCE Region in the layter.

BRIEF HISTORY: What is the tagline of Masbate?

 Masbate became a separate politico  Masbate – Rodeo Country of Bicol
military command province in 1846. In
1846, it was declared a separate
province from Albay. After a
devastating typhoon in 1908, Masbate
was annexed to the province of
sorsogon.

PROFILE, FACTS AND

MORE:
Where is it located Masbate? Masbate Capitol

 Officially the province of Masbate is an

island province in the Philippines TOURIST DESTINATIONS:
located near the midsection of the
nation archipelago.

What is the language of Masbate?

 A member of Central Philippines

language and of the Bisayan subgroup
of the Austronesian language family
spoken by more than 724,000 people in
the province of Masbate and some
parts of Sorsogon in the Philippines.

What is the Economy of Masbate?

 Farming and fishing are the main source

of livelihood in the province of
Masbate. It is the country foremost
producer of commercially raised cattle.
Large scaleining has declined in
important.

What is the capital of Masbate? Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary

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Is one of the best tourist spots in Masbate, a
250-hectare reef and marine sanctuary off the
coasts of the capital city.

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Palani White Beach

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival
Is considered as the most famous white beach Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival celebrated
in the province of Masbate. It is a 10kilo meter annually during the City Anniversary on 30th
long stretch of White sand beach dotted with day of September. This event highlights the
coconut trees and few nipa huts in a secluded traditional folk dance created by “Lola Felisa”
cove on the southwestern coast of the town of many years ago when she imitated the graceful
Balid. movement of the seagull (Locally known as
Lapay).

Rodeo Festival
Rodeo Festival is an annual event which takes
place in Masbate City which showcases skills in
livestock handling, such as lassoing, wrestling,
Animasola Island
and riding cattle. Also included in the event are
Is one of the most popular tourist spots in
a fair and exhibitions and trade of cattle and
Masbate, a stunning island of beautiful rock
horses. The event has taken place every
formations.
summer since 1993 in the province of Masbate,
held every 12th to 17th of April, which is

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traditionally considered the “Cattle Country of
the Philippines.”
DELICACIES:

Ginataang Buto ng Langka

Ginataang Buto ng Langka. You might know Pinakul-aw na daing
jackfruit with coconut juice, but most of us Is simply ginataang daing with malunggay. The
haven’t heard of using its seed as ginataan. cooking preparation is really easy first bring
coconut juice with onions and garlic to boil,
then add the dried fish, pepper, chili and
malunggay.

Ginataang Malunggay
Malunggay is high in calcium and this recipe is
perfect for people who lacks calcium. Ginataang
malunggay is also a cheap dish and doesn’t Kandingga
contain pork or beef so it healthy too. Its easier to relate to this dish, because only the
coconut juice makes kandingga different.
Masbatenos its prepared extra spicy.

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