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Angela Ann Faye S.
Obero
Region IV
AURORA Transformation of Aurora from its former category as a sub-province (part of

Quezon province) to a new province came in a plebiscite held on May 20, 1979 when
more tan 99 percent voted for province-hood status. From an economic viewpoint,
Aurora is purely agriculture-based. However, it has industrial potentials because of its
mineral deposits, the extent of which is still to be explored. It also has potentials for
developing into one of the principal fish-producing provinces of the country. Size-wise,
Aurora is larger than the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Ilocos Norte, and Siquijor.
Former Name: Bondo (1814 to 1935)

Land Area: 3,239.6 square kilometers
Capital: Baler
Population: 107,145 (1980)
Principal Dialects: Tagalog
Income Classification: Fifth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 8 (Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalongan, Dingalan, Dipaculao,
Maria Aurora, and San Luis)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: The province has a verdant and rugged terrain.
No. of Principal Rivers: 3 (with Quezon)
No. of Mountains: 26 (with Quezon)
Climate: Characterized by the absence of a dry season with a pronounced maximum
rainfall occurring From October to January. The position of the province exposes it to
typhoons that batter the country.
Average Annual Rainfall: 111.56 inches
Principal products/crops: copra and rice
Industries: Fishing and buntal hat weaving
Mineral Resources: Gold, coal, limestone and silica
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: Cape Encanto Point, and a number of coves and beaches
Governor: Eunice G. Cucueco
Congressman: Benedicto G. Miran
BATANGAS was one of the eight provinces which revolted against Spain; hence, it was
placed under law by Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco on August 30, 1896. The province has
large forest areas in the highlands. Lumbang oil, used in making paints and varnishes, is
obtained from the seeds of the lumbang trees which thrive in these forest.
American civil government was established in Batangas on May 2, 1901 and again on
July 4, 1902.
Former Name: "Bonbon"or "Balayan" and "Taal"

Capital: Batangas City
Population: 1,174,201 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Tagalog
Income Classification: First Class Province
No. of Cities: 2 (Batangas and Lipa)
No. of Municipalities: 32 (Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balayan, Balete, Bauan, Calaca,
Calatagan, Cuenca, Ibaan, Laurel, Lemery, Lian, Lobo, Mabini, Malvar, Mataas na
Kahoy, Nasugbu, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis, San Nicolas,
San Pascual, Santa Teresita, Santo Tomas, Taal, Talisay, Tinauan, Taysan, Tingloy,
and Tuy)
Topography: The province which is elevated down toward the west, south and southwest
coasts. It is characterized by highlands.
No. of Principal Rivers: 7( some of which are Malaking Ilog, Malitlit, Munting Tubig, and
Rosario)
No. of Mountains: 5
Climate: Dry season from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.
Heaviest rainfall is from July to August. The coldest month is January; the warmest
months are April and May.
Principal products/crops: Rice, sugarcane, coconut, corn, banana, mandarin, orange,
and coffee
Industries: Fishing, farming and weaving (embroidery)
Mineral Resources: Copper, ore, lead, clay and limestone
Forest Resources: Timber and lumbang oil
Tourist Attractions: Taal Volcano and Lake, Matabungkay Beach Resort, Talisay Beach,
Butong Beach, Laiya, Batulao Beach and the Calatagan resort (Punta Baluarte)
Governor: Vicente A. Mayo
Congressman: Conrado Apacible, Hernando B. Perez, Milagros L. Trinidad, Jose
Calingasan
CAVITE province, where the first Philippine flag was unfurled and the national anthem
first played, is traditionally called "the cradle of Philippine freedom." It was here, in 1872,
that an event leading to the execution of the three-martyr-priests, Fathers Gomez,
Burgos and Zamora, took place fanning in consequence the embers of Filipino
nationalism. Rich in history, Cavite has, however, been rather slow in catching up with
the times. It is, in fact what might be called "the slumbering province." In 1942, about
18,000 Cavitenos still spoke chabacano. Also, in spite of the advent of electricity,
jeepneys, and a refinery in Rosario, Cavite remains very much as it was before World
War II.
Former Name: None

Population: 771,320 (1980)
Income Classification: Second Class Province
No. of Cities: 3 (Cavite, Tagaytay and Trece Martires
No. of Municipalities: 20 (Alfonso, Amadeo, Bacoor, Carmona, Dasmarinas, Gen. Emilio
Aguinaldo (Bailen), Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Gen. Trias, Imus Indang, Kawit, Magallanes,
Maragondon, Mendez-Nunez, Naic, Noveleta, Rosario, Silang, Tanza, and Ternate)
Topography: Its terrain is characterized by rolling hinterlands punctuated by hills where
upland crops grow in abundance. The shoreline fronting Manila Bay is at sea level. The
only rugged portion of the province is at the boundary of Batangas where the Dos Picos
mountains are located.
No. of Principal Rivers: 2
No. of Mountains: 2 (Mt. Dos Picos and Mt. Tala)
Climate: Dry season from December to April and rainy season from May to November.
Principal products/crops: Rice, sugarcane, coconut, coffee, banana and peanuts
Industries: Fishing, salt making and chemical manufacturing (major industries)
Mineral Resources: Salt
Forest Resources: Timber and rattan
Tourist Attractions: The municipality of Alfonso where traditional customs such as
"Palaro", and "Santacruzan" are held, the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, and the Lake Taal
and Taal volcano, which are visible from different lodges.
Governor: Juanito R. Remulla
Congressman: Leonardo L. Guerrero, Renato P. Dragon, George A. Nunez
LAGUNA and its people hade figured prominently in Philippine history. The province is
one of the oldest settlements in the country where the Spaniards found densely
populated settlements along the Laguna de Bay coasts, inland lakes and its many rivers.
The Aetas, after them, the Dumagats, first sttled in Laguna before they were displaced
by the Tagalogs. Laguna was one of the first eight provinces that rose against Spain.
The province is also known as the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's national
hero. Today, Laguna which is famous for its Pagsanjan and Botocan Falls, is the center
of scientific agriculture research in the Philippines.
Former Name: None

Capital: Cruz
Population: 973,104 (1980)
No. of Cities: 1 (San Pablo)
No. of Municipalities: 29 ( Alaminos, Bay, Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, Calauan, Cavinti,
Famy, Kalayaan- Longos, Liliw (Lilio), Los Baños, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac,
Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Paete, Pagsajan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Rizal, San Pedro,
Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa, Siniloan, and Victoria)
Topography: Characterized by a series of dormant volcanoes alternating with gently
rolling and level plains. There are several mountains here, most famous of which are Mt.
Makiling, and Mt. Banahaw.
No. of Principal Rivers: 7 (Balanac, Lumban, Mabacan, Malaunod, Mayor, Sta. Cruz and
Sta. Maria)
No. of Mountains: 10 (Makiling, Banahaw and San Cristobal among others)
Climate: The eastern portion has more or less evenly distributed rainfall throughout the
year. A small portion in the southern boundary has no pronounced seasons although it is
relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. The rest of
Laguna is dry from November to April and wet the rest of the year.
Principal products/crops: Coconut, rice, sugarcane and corn
Industries: Fishing, livestock and poultry raising
Mineral Resources: Copper and iron ore
Tourist Attractions: Sampaloc Lake, Dona Leonilla Park, UP College of Agriculture, the
Mount Makiling National Park, Pagsajan Falls, Hidden Valley, National Arts Center,
National Botanical Garden, La Laguna Encantada, Cielito Lindo, Underground Cemetery
in Nagcarlan, and the hidden valley springs in Caliraya.
Governor: Felicisimo T. San Luis
Congressman: Nereo R. Joaquin, Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr., Florante L. Aquino,
Magdaleno M. Palacol
MARINDUQUE Rich in religious heritage, Marinduque formerly belonged to the

Archdiocese of Manila. However, when the secular priest stationed in Boac died in 1821,
Archbishop Miguel Garcia Serrano entrusted its spiritual care to the Jesuits who later
founded the first three towns of Boac, Sta. Cruz and Gasan. Marinduque was created on
May 1, 1901 when Act. No. 125 of the US-Philippine Commission was passed. Legend,
however, has a different version of how the island of Marinduque was formed. Heart-
shaped, Marinduque was formed as a consequence of a tragic love affair between a girl
named Marin and her lover Garduke. Because Datu Batumbacal, Marin's father,
disapproved of the affair, he ordered the beheading of Garduke. But before this could be
done, the pair sailed out to sea and drowned themselves. The island that rose from the
waters was named Marinduque.
Former Name: Malandik and Marindoc

Land Area: 959.2 square kilometers
Capital: Boac
Population: 173,715 (1980)
Income Classification: Fourth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 6 (Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Santa Cruz and Torrijos)
Topography: The province has several rivers, and its terrain is flat in the towns of Boac,
Mogpog, Gasan and a portion of Buenavista. The land becomes rugged towards the
central spine.
No. of Principal Rivers: 3 (Boac River is the largest
No. of Mountains: 3
Climate: Dry season from December to May, and rainy season from June to November.
The province is frequently visited by typhoons.
Principal products/crops: Rice, copra, corn and cassava
Industries: Mining and agriculture
Mineral Resources: Gold, copper, silver and iron
Tourist Attractions: The Bathala Caves, Banot beach in Gasan, the Tres Reyes Islands
(Melchor, Gaspar, Baltazar), the Malbog sulphur hot springs in Buenavista, and the
Moriones Festival, celebrated during Holy Week.
Governor: Luisito M. Reyes
Congressman: Carmencita O. Reyes
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO Native to the island of Mindoro is the Mangyan tribe. Intensive
settlement during the Spanish and American eras has produced a population of migrants
from other provinces, including Muslims from Mindanao and Sulu. As early as the 10th
century, the natives of Mindoro were trading extensively with Chinese merchants. In a
document dated 1226 A.D., Chau-Ju-Jua, a Chinese historian, mentions Mindoro and
refers o the island as "Mai".
Spanish expeditions come to tame the land as early as 1570, particularly the areas
known as Mamburao and Lubang.
Former Name: Mait and Mina de Oro

Capital: Mamburao
Population: 222,431 (1980)
Income Classification: Fourth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 11 (Abra de Ilog, Calintaan, Looc, Lubang, Magsaysay, Mamburao,
Paluan, Rizal, Sablayan, San Jose, and Santa Cruz)
Topography: Its terrain is marked by successive mountain ranges intermittent valleys
and elongated plateaus. There are also rolling prairie lands along the coastal region.
No. of Mountains: 19 (Mt. Baco is the highest)
Climate: Dry season from November to May, and rainy season from June to October.
Principal products/crops: Rice, coconut, fruits and rootcrops.
Industries: Fishing (major industry), logging lumbering and cattle raising
Mineral Resources: Iron, chromite, copper, gypsum and coal
Tourist Attractions: Pagbahan River, White Island, Busuanga River and Tayamaan Cove
Governor: Pedro Medalla Jr.
Congressman: Mario Gene J. Mendiola
ORIENTAL MINDORO In the early years, Mindoro was administered as a part of the
province of Bonbon, now Batangas. It was separated at the start of the 17th century and
organized into a corregimiento with Puerto Galera as the capital. During the Philippine
Revolution of 1896, the revolutionary forces in Mindoro established a government until
1901 when the American forces occupied the province. The island of Lubang, formerly a
part of Cavite, was annexed to Mindoro on June 23, 1902. Mindoro was made a part of
Marinduque when the latter was organized into regular province. Five years later,
Mindoro was organized into a special province. It was mad a regular province under Act.
No. 2964 approved on February 20, 1921. On June 13, 1950, Mindoro was split into two
provinces under Republic Act No. 205.
Former Name: Mait and Mina de Oro

Capital: Calapan
Population: 446,938 (1980)
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 15 ( Baco, Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalakao-San Pedro, Calapan,
Gloria, Mansalay, Naujan, Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, San Teodoro,
Socorro, and Victoria)
Topography: There are several mountains in the northern and western portions of
Oriental Mindoro. Just off the north coast is the Verde Island Passage, which divides the
Verde Island into north and south passes. Soquicay Bay provides the best typhoon
refuge on the coast.
No. of Mountains: 15 (Mt. Halcon is the highest)
Climate: Rainy season from June to October and dry season from November to May.
Principal products/crops: Coconut, fruits, coffee, vegetables and abaca
Industries: Logging and lumbering (major industries), livestock and poultry raising, and
weaving.
Mineral Resources: Copper, gold, and marble
Tourist Attractions: The Bangkuro Church (a church within a church), Lazarete Wharf,
and the beaches in Balete, Aganahaw, and Puerto Galera.
Governor: Benjamin I. Espiritu
Congressman: Rodolfo G. Valencia, Jesus M. Punzalan
PALAWAN, which is the country's largest province, has three historical forts. Fort Culion
built in 1740, Fort Cuyo in 1680, and Fort Labo in 1719, were all constructed by the
Augustinians to ward off Muslim Raiders. Palawan has the richest fishing grounds in the
country. But still another important source of income for many people of the province is
the gathering of edible bird's nests. Highly prized as a delicacy, edible bird's nests are
gathered from caves and cliffs in certain areas of the province. Palawan has several
exciting natural wonders. Among them are the wonderful Tabon caves in Quezon Island,
Ursula Island in Brooke's Point, and the Palawan Beach Resort. There are also groups
of rare animals found in the province.
Former Names: Calamianes and Paragua

Capital: Puerto Princesa City
Population: 371,782 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Tagalog and Cuyonan
No. of Cities: 1 (Puerto Princesa);
No. of Municipalities: 21 (Aborlan, Agutaya, Araceli, Balabac, Batarasa, Brooke's Point,
Busuanga, Cagayancillo, Coron, Cuyo, Dumaran, El Nido, Kalayaan Island, Linapacan,
Magsaysay, Narra, Marcos, Quezon, Roxas, San Vicente, and Taytay)
Topography: Palawan is a frontier country noted for its wild life. The island has rugged
mountains running its entire length, with ridges visibly higher on its southern side. Peaks
range from 1,000 to 1,900 meters. Along the east and west coasts are heavily forested
rolling plains. Rivers and streams characterize the eastern section. The most unusual of
these is the Underground River flowing under limestone rocks for about seven
kilometers. Except for a few which admit flat-bottomed crafts, there are no navigable
rivers.
No. of Mountains: 47
Climate: The entire western coastal region had two distinct seasons: dry from April to
September and wet the rest of the year. The eastern coast has a pronounced dry
season from April to June, and wet the rest of the year. Calm months are from April to
June on the northern and southern portions (the southern areas are practically free from
typhoons while the northern areas are buffeted with gales and torrential rains from July
to August).
Principal products/crops: Rice, coconut, banana, corn, vegetables, rootcrops, and fruits
Industries: Logging (main industry), fishing and gathering of edible bird's nests
Mineral Resources: Copper, manganese, mercury and chromite'
Forest Resources: Edible bird's nests, rare animals and plants, and timber
Tourist Attractions: The noted Underground River, Canigaran beach, Iwahig Penal
Colony, the Tabon Caves in Quezon Island, Ursula Island in Brooke's Point, and the
Palawan Beach Resort.
Governor: Victoriano J. Rodriguez
Congressman: David A. Ponce de Leon, Ramon V. Mitra
QUEZON, which was explored by the Spaniards in 1571 and 1572, was the site of many
sporadic rebellions, the most notable of which was that led by Apolinario de la Cruz.
Later called "Hermano Pule", de la Cruz was not allowed to join a Spanish monastic
order. The founding of his own religious society resulted in a rebellion. Succeeding at
first, Hermano Pule proclaimed himself king of the Tagalogs. The establishment of a civil
government in the province took place during the American Occupation in 1901. On
September 7, 1946, President Manuel L. Roxas, by the virtue of Republic Act No. 14,
renamed Tayabas to Quezon, in honor of Manuel L. Quezon who came from the town of
Baler (formerly a part of Quezon).
Former Names: Kalilaya and Tayabas

Capital: Lucena City
Population: 1,129,277 (1980)
No. of Cities: 1 (Lucena)
No. of Municipalities: 40 (Agdangan, Alabat, Atimonan, Buenavista, Burdeos, Calauag,
Candelaria, Catanauan, Dolores, General Luna, General Nakar, Guinayangan, Gumaca,
Infanta, Jumalig, Lopez, Lucban, Macelelon, Mauban, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Pagbilao,
Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Pitogo, Plaridel, Polillo, Quezon, Real, Sampaloc, San
Andres, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Narciso, Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tayabas,
Tiaong and Unisan)
Topography: There are small coastal lowlands rimmed by rugged highlands in the
interior of the province. The Sierra Madre Range runs along the entire length of Quezon.
Several islands are part of the province, the largest of which is Polillo Island.
Climate: Characterized by the absence of a dry season, the pronounced rainy period
occurs from October to January. The position of the province exposes it to the annual
typhoons affecting the country.
Principal products/crops: Coconut, corn, banana, vegetables and rootcrops
Industries: Logging and fishing
Mineral Resources: Gold, coal, limestone and silica
Tourist Attractions: The Landlocked bays of Padre Burgos, Perez Park, Dalahican
Beach, Quezon Memorial Park, and Balesin and Jomalig Bay Resorts.
Governor: Eduardo T. Rodriguez
Congressman: Wilfredo L. Enverga, Bienvenido O. Marquez Jr., Oscar F. Santos
RIZAL, once an Aeta territory, is the only province which can really be considered as
fully industrialized. Most of the country's biggest corporations operate within the
province. Its proximity to Manila has enabled its people to gain access to latest social,
cultural and educational developments. Also as a direct result of its nearness to Manila,
Rizal has become the most urbanized provinces in the country. The old province of Rizal
was originally made up of the military district of Morong (one of its present towns) and a
part of what was then the province of Manila. Rizal was created by the Americans under
the Provincial Organization Act No. 1901. Under the Act, the Province of Rizal
comprised 19 towns of the politico-military district of Morong. The province was named
after the national hero Jose Rizal.
Former Name: Morong or Moron (Rinconada de Morong)

Capital: Pasig (although a part of Metro Manila)
Population: 555,533 (1980)
No. of Cities: None b14 (Angono, Antipolo, Baras, Binangonan, Cainta, Cardona,
Jalajala, Morong, Pililla, Rodriguez, San Mateo, Tanay, and Teresa)
Topography: The eastern portion of Rizal is composed of gently rolling hills broken only
by a few ridges, while the western part is low and flat.
No. of Principal Rivers: 2 (Marikina and Pasig)
Climate: Dry season from November to April and wet the rest of the year.
Principal products/crops: Rice
Industries: Manufacturing and fishing
Mineral Resources: Cement, marble, limestone and feldspar
Tourist Attractions: The town of Antipolo, Daranac Waterfalls, and Montalban Dam
Governor: Reynaldo San Juan
Congressman: Francisco S. Sumulong, Sr., Egmidio S. Tanjuatco Jr.
ROMBLON The province of Romblon, better known for its marble quarries was
organized into a politico-military comendencia by the Spanish colonial government in
1853. During the Philippine-American War, Filipinos captured the province and held it
until the establishment of civilian rule by the Americans. The islands remained a sub-
province of Capiz until 1917 when it was created as an independent province. The
earliest inhabitants of the province were said to be the Negritos from Panay and the
Mangyans from Mindoro. Today, Romblon's population is made up of several ethno-
linguistic groups. The majority are descendants of the seafaring Malays who settled on
the island of Panay.
Former Names: Lomlon and Donblon
Capital: Romblon
Population: 193,174 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Hilagaynon
Income Classification: Fifth Class Province
No. of Cities: None
No. of Municipalities: 17 ( Alcantara, Banton (Jones), Cajidiocan, Calatrava, Concepcion,
Corcuera, Ferrol, Imelda, Looc, Magdiwang, Odiongan, Romblon, San Agustin, San
Andres, San Fernando, San Jose, and Santa Fe)
No. of Municipal Districts: 1 (Calatrava)
Topography: Tablas, the largest island of Romblon, is about 70 kilometers long and 17
kilometers wide, with a continuous rolling plain on the west and an alluvial plain that
reaches the sea on the east. Another island is the kidney-shaped Sibuyan island.
Sibuyan is a mountain mass marked by thick forests.
No. of Principal Rivers: 1 (Catingas)
Climate: Although open to the northwest monsoon, Romblon is partly sheltered from the
northern and trade winds. It has no pRonounced maximum rain period but has a dry
season from one to three months.
Average Annual Rainfall: 90 inches
Principal products/crops: Rice, rootcrops, corn, vegetables, fruits, coconut, and
sugarcane
Industries: Logging (major industry), fishing, timber operations, and production of food
crops.
Mineral Resources: Marble, zinc, copper, silver, limestone, sulfide ore, and pyrite.
Tourist Attractions: Bonbon Beach, Festin's Treehouse and the Fort of San Andres in
Romblon town.
Governor: Jose N. Madrid
Congressman: Natalio M. Beltran, Jr.

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AURORA Transformation of Aurora from its former category as a sub-province (part of

Former Name: Bondo (1814 to 1935)

Former Name: "Bonbon"or "Balayan" and "Taal"

Former Name: None

Former Name: None

MARINDUQUE Rich in religious heritage, Marinduque formerly belonged to the

Former Name: Malandik and Marindoc

Former Name: Mait and Mina de Oro

Former Name: Mait and Mina de Oro

Former Names: Calamianes and Paragua

Former Names: Kalilaya and Tayabas

Former Name: Morong or Moron (Rinconada de Morong)

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