Natural resources in Ilocos Region

The major industries of this region includes crop production, fishing, mining,
manufacturing and cottage industries. This region is a leading producer of tobacco
and mangos for export in the country. Region I is a prime agricultural land. This
region produces crops like tobacco, rice, corn, vegetables, rootcrops and fruits such
as mangoes. Region I is also rich in natural resources such as limestone for cement,
feldspar for ceramics, fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and forest products such as
bamboo and rattan. Other mineral resources include copper, gold, chromite, iron,
manganese and silica. This region is known because of its longest coastlines and
has numerous rivers and streams that it has extensive fishing grounds and large
fishponds.
Tourist spots in Ilocos Region
When you start your Ilocos Norte adventure, you are most likely to start in Laoag.
Its the capital of Ilocos Norte and the hub of everything Ilocano. Just go to Museo
Ilocos Norte and youll see. The regions main offices and universities are also
located here. World-famous sights such as Pagudpud, Paoay and Vigan are less than
an hours journey away. Ilocos Norte is a coastal province so different colors of sand
can be found here the blackest of black in Laoag, the brown sands in Currimao, the
white sands in Pagudpud. Some parts in Pagudpud are also lined with a rocky shore.
But overall, Pagudpuds beaches are amazing stretches of white sand lined with
coconut trees and crystal-blue water. Its not overrun by tourists yet, but its getting
there. Saud Beach is where the action is as many of the newer and more posh
accommodations are here. If you want a more secluded beach, try Blue Lagoon. A
good place to stay there is Kapuluan Vista Resort. You can reach Pagudpud through
the Maharlika Highway. It goes up the coast with rolling tropical hills on one side
and the blue water on the other.
Location of ilocos region
Ilocos Norte is located in the northwestern part of Luzon and is geographically
situated between 170-43 and 180-29 north latitudes and 1200-25 and 1200-58
east longitudes. It is bounded in the east by Cagayan and Apayao, in the southeast
by Abra, in the south by Ilocos Sur and in the west by the South China Sea. Laoag
City is the seat of the Provincial Government and is about 487 kilometers northnorthwest of Manila
Climate in ilocos region
Ilocos Norte has a Type I Climate, based on the Corona Classification. This is
characterized by two pronounced seasons:
Dry Season November to April
Wet Season May to October

Wind Direction N
Temperature (1986 2005)
Coolest Temperature 12.9C (December 13, 1988)
Hottest Temperature 39.5C (May 10, 2003)
Average Temperature 23-30C
Source: DOST, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA), Laoag City

The province is occasionally visited by tropical cyclones and storms during the
southwest monsoon season (May to October). It is most dominant during the month
of July.
Economy of ilocos region
Pangasinan, is anchored on agro-industrial and service industry, the economy in the
northern portion of the region is anchored in the agricultural sector. The economy in
Pangasinan is driven by agro-industrial businesses , such as milkfish (bangus)
cultivation and processing, livestock raising, fish paste processing (bagoong), and
others. At the same time the importance of trading, financial services, and
educational services in the economy cannot be denied. Income in the Ilocos
provinces or northern portion mostly come from cultivating rice, tobacco, corn,
sugarcane, and fruits; raising livestock such as pigs, chicken, goats, and carabaos
(water buffalos). The distribution of the economic activity in the region may be seen
from the collection of tax revenue of the national government. The bulk of the
collections come from Pangasinan, which posted 61% of the total.The service and
light manufacturing industries are concentrated in the cities. Dagupan City is mostly
driven by its local entrepreneurs, which have started to expand its network up to
the national level. San Fernando City in La Union also has an international shipping
port and the upgraded and soon to be developed San Fernando International
Airport.
Festival in ilocos region
amulinawen Festival, Laoag City, February 10
A floral parade and street dancing festival.
Guling-Guling Festival, Paoay, Eve of Ash Wednesday

Residents, dressed in their Ilocano costume adorned with antique jewelries, dance
and sing around town while being blessed with the Sign of the Cross using pounded
rice instead of gray ash.
December Festival, Laoag City
Highlighted by the lantern parade and decor competition ending in the Palarong
Pamasko.

Farmers Festival, Bacarra

This festival highlights a street dance parade participated by dressed up farmers
with their products, agro-industrial, trade fair, contest of the biggest farm harvest
and livestock and "pinaka" contests of agro products.

Magdadaran: Talip Festival, Adams & Carassi

In tribute of the ancient peace pact that has brought lasting peace between and
among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte. This also aims to cultivate and
highlight their rich culture, customs and indigenous traditions. Is also celebrated to
enhance fellowship and stronger ties among the tribes and Ilocanos merging with
them.
Food in ilocos region
This is the backdrop of Ilocano food. Its salty due to the proximity to the sea. There
is even an entire province named after asin (salt) in Pangasinan. Fish is preserved
by drying, and of course, reduced into a paste or sauce by fermentation. Vegetables
are hardy and can weather the rains or extreme heat. Thus, you have dishes like
pinakbet or dinengdeng locally sourced vegetable, flavored with fish paste. Locals
have a penchant for crunchy things toolike the corn snack, chichacorn; the
delectable longganisa stuffed empanada; and the deliciously deadly bagnet cured
and fried pieces of pork belly!