Region 1-Ilocos Region (ilocos norte, ilocos sur, la union,

pangasinan)

Ilocos Region- is located in the northwestern region portion of Luzon. It is bounded

by the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley to the east, Central
Luzon to the south and by the South China Sea to the west.

The province of Pangasinan composes 58% of the region’s population, 42% of

its area and 61% of its economy.

The region is composed of four provinces, namely: 

Ilocos Norte,
 Ilocos Sur,
 La Union 
 Pangasinan. 

Its regional center is San Fernando City, La Union.

 The Ilocano speaking people compose 66% of the region, the Pangasinan
speaking people compose 27%, and the Tagalogs compose 3%.

Region I occupies the narrow plain between the Cordillera Central mountain range
and the South China Sea. It also occupies the northern portion of the Central Luzon
plain, to the north-east of the Zambales Mountains.

Lingayen Gulf is the most notable body of water in the region and it contains a
number of islands, including the Hundred Islands National Park.

To the north of the region is Luzon Strait.

The Agno river runs through Pangasinan and empties into the Lingayen Gulf. The
river flow into a broad delta in the vicinity of Lingayen and Dagupan City.

The Ilocos provinces of the Ilocos Region is the historical homeland of the
Ilocanos including Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

Pangasinan is the historical homeland of the Pangasinenses including Former

Philippine President Fidel Ramos.

The population of Pangasinan comprises approximately 60% of the total population

of the region. 
The Pangasinenses presently constitute around 50% of the population of the
province.
The Ilocanos were not originally inhabitants of Pangasinan. They started migrating to
Pangasinan in the 19th century. Pangasinan was formerly a province of Region III
(Central Luzon), but President Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1, 1972,
incorporating it into Region I. Minority groups include the Tinggian and Isneg
communities that inhabit the foothills of the Cordillera mountains.

The population is predominantly Roman Catholic with strong adherents of

Protestantism such as the Aglipayan denomination further north of the country. There
are also adherents to other Christian denominations, such as Iglesia ni Cristo,
Mormons, and the like. There is also an undercurrent of traditional animistic beliefs
especially in rural areas. The small mercantile Chinese and Indian communities
are primarily Buddhists, Taoists, and Hindus.
Ilocos norte 
capital -Laog City 
Population: 514,241
Area: 3,399.3 sq.km
Mode of transportation : Taxi, Jeep, cars, minibuses and tricycle.

People and culture

Life of Ilocano are described as the brown beaten, industrious, cheerful, simple soul
who has shown a remarkable strain of bravery and a bit of wonder lust. The Ilocano
history reveals his struggles and victories in bottle for colonial independence from the
Spain and America, to the Philippine leadership.

Natural resources

The region is a producer food surplus like rice, corn, vegetables, root crops
and fruit such as mangoes.
 It has abundant natural resources such as lime stone for cement, feldspar for
ceramic and some forest products such as bamboo and rattan.

Tourism industry

The province offers a number of popular destination for tourists. Because of the its
proximity to the south China sea, Tourist arrivals peak during the summer
seasons, the beach resorts topping the most visited list.

Tourism Infrastructure

Poay, Ilocos Norte is the home of the paoay Church, a world heritage site, is set to
get a facelift, making it the focus of Ilocos Norte’s Tourism Master plan.

Tourists Attraction in Ilocos Norte

San Juan Beach

Paoay lake
Sand dunes
Paoay church
Sinking bell tower
Bungui wind farm

Events and festivals

-Guling guling festival

-Damili festival
-Pamulinawen festival

Ilocos Sur
Capital: Vigan City
Population: 594,206
Area: 2,576.6sq.km
Mode of transportation: Taxi, Jeep, cars, minibuses and tricycle.
Ilocos sur is located on the mouth of the mestizo river is the provincial capital.

Culture and heritage

Ilocos Sur is founded on august 22,1670, has a sizable collection of cultural
treasures to be proud of. Here, Ilocos sur art include paintings, century old
sculptures and pieces of curved furniture

Natural resources
It has abundant natural resources such as lime stone, feldspar, fruits,
vegetables, fish, poultry, and forest products.

Tourist Attraction in Ilocos Sur

-Tirad pass
-Santa Maria Church
-Ancestral House

Events and Festival

Viva Vigan arts and industry festival

Tabaco Festival

La Union 
Capital: San Fernando City
Population: 657,945
Area: 1,493.1sq.km
Mode of transportation: Taxi, Jeep, cars, minibuses and tricycle

La Union is located at Bunguet to the east, and Pangasinan at the south.

Culture
93% of the population is Ilocano and is overwhelmingly Roman Chatolic. There are
communities of pangasinense in the south, Igorots in the Coldelira fothhills, and
Chinese in the City

Natural resources
Fishing grounds are found in almost all barangays traversed by the rivers.

Attraction
Museo De la union
Luna watch tower
Battle of San Fernando marker

PANGASINAN
Capital: Lingayen
Population: 2,434,086
Area: 5,368.2sq.km
Mode of transportation: Taxi, Jeep, cars, minibuses and tricycle.

Pangasinan is located at the West central and peripheral area of the island of Luzon
Culture
The Culture of Pangasinan is blended of indigenous Malayo Plynesian, western
Hispanic and American VCulture with some Indian and Chinese influences

Natural Resources
The 1200 megawatt Saul Coal power plant, 345 megawatt San Roque
multipurpose Dam, and the Northern Cement Corporation are all located in
Pangasinan.

Tourism infrastructure

Effective tourism Promotion came as a result of the renovation of the Capitol

buildings and its environment.

Attraction

Cacupangan Cave
Villacorta Cave
Old St john Cathedral