PHILIPPINE

CULTURE AND
TOURISM
GEOGRAPHY

NELIDIZA R. ARCETA, MBA.CGSP,CTP

Faculty, HTM – Sarmiento Campus
 LESSON 4 REGION I, II AND CAR

Objectives:

1. Explain the geography of the regions;

2. Explain the attractions of each regions;
3. Explain the characteristics of each attractions; and
4. Explain the history and importance of each attraction.

Pre-test

1. What is the importance of attraction in the province?

2. Give one attraction in Ilocos Sur?
3. What is the capital of Ilocos Norte?
4. What is the highest lighthouse in the Philippines?
5. How to encourage visitors to visit the Region?

Lesson Proper

A. REGION I - ILOCOS REGION

 Situated on the Northwestern coast of Luzon
 The region covers an area of 13,012.60 square kilometers
 Its coast extends from La Union northwards to Ilocos Norte, while the
river basins are found in Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan
 It is boarded to the East by Cordillera Administrative Region,
Northeast and Southeast by Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon to the
South. South China Sea lies to the West of the region.
 Geographic Profile
 The region is mountainous
 November to April is dry season and wet from May to October
 December to February is the normally the cool season and hot during
April and May
 La Union is the Regional Center of the region.
  People
 Estimated population as of 2020 is 5, 220,807
 Ilocano is the majority dialect spoken by the people in the region, but
Pangasinense is spoken in the Central towns of Pangasinan, and the
basic mediums of instructions in schools are English and Filipino

 Political Profile
Region I comprises of the following provinces:
 Ilocos Sur
 Ilocos Norte
 La Union
 Pangasinan

 How to Get There

The region can be reached by land
 Victory Liner
 Philippine Rabbit
 Private Cars
 Rent a Cars
Domestic Airport
 Laoag International Airport

I. REGION I. ILOCOS NORTE

 The province is known as “The Best of Culture and Nature”.
 Laoag City is the capital of the province
 3,467.89 square kilometer is the area
 Located in the northwest corner of Luzón Island, bordering Cagayan and
Apayao to the east, and Abra to the southeast, and Ilocos Sur to the
southwest. Ilocos Norte faces the West Philippine Sea to the west and the
Luzon Strait to the north.
 The birthplace of the former President Ferdinand E. MArcos.

 Geographic Profile
 It consists of alluvial plains, hills, mountains, and coastal lands
 Its terrain is generally mountainous and rocky
 The province is traversed by numerous rivers, including Bonga, Bolo
Lubugaon, Bacarra, Laoag
  How to Get There
The following are available bound for Ilocos Norte:
 To reach the region from Manila is by Buses, Cars andAir
through Laoag International Airport
 Tour around the province by jeepneys, car and tricycle

Tourist Attractions
1. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, “The highest lighthouse in the Philippines”. Sending
signals to ships passing by the cape facing the northern portion of the South China
Sea.
 Situated in Burgos
 Built in 1892
2. La Paz Sand Dunes, Locally named “Bantay Bimmaboy” because it is shape like
pigs and attract not only the natives but foreign tourist as well.
 Barangay La Paz, Laoag City
 They are serves as filming location for local as well as international movies
 Near the Sand Dunes is a beach area.
3. Malacañang of North, Built as the official residence of former president Ferdinand
E. Marcos.
 Paoay
 Its imposing structure which overlooks the legendary Paoay Lake is now a
museum
4. Paoay Church, Built in coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks and is a unique
combination of gothic, baroque, and oriental designs.
 Poblacion Paoay
 Its construction started in 1704 and was finally completed in 1894
5. Patapat Bridge, The scenic bridge ideally situated between mountains and the sea.
 Pagudpud
 Connects the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan
6. San Nicolas Church, The first stone – and – brick building in the Ilocos Region
China Sea. The church was built in 1951 and was occupied by the katipuneros under
Gen. Manuel Tinio in 1898 and was occupied by the American forces in 1899
 Poblacion San Nicolas
 The present structure is reconstruction of the 18th century building
7. St. William’s Cathedral, It has a unique two – storey façade held by four pairs of
coupled columns.
 Laoag City
 The church was built by the Agaustinians in 1642
 Designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance.
8. St. Monica Church, This century – old church is noted for its classical and baroque
architecture.
 Sarrat
9. Marcos Museum, the house where former President Ferdinand Marcos was born,
now transformed into museum.
 Sarrat
10. Pagudpud Beach, white sand beach stretching across the municipality of Pagudpud
and Bangui.
 Pagudpud
11. Windmill, this being developed as a tourist site in the area
 Bangui

II. REGION I. ILOCOS SUR

 The province is known as “Heritage Village of the Philippines”.
 The province is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
namely, “the Heritage City of Vigan” and “the Baroque Church of
Santa Maria”.
 Vigan is the capital of the province
 Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north,
Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the south
and the South China Sea to the west.
  Juan de Salcedo, a Spanish conquisitador founded Ilocos Sur.
 Geographic Profile
 The province consists of a long and narrow coastal plain on the
western side that becomes hilly and mountainous towards the
eastern part, forming part of the Cordillera Mountain Range.
 The climate is generally dry especially during the months of October
to May.

 How to Get There

The following are available bound for Ilocos Sur:

 To reach the region from Manila is by Buses, Cars andAir
through Laoag International Airport
 Tour around the province by kalesa, car and tricycle
 Travel time from manila to Vigan is about 8hrs

Tourist Attractions
1. Ancestral Houses, These houses boast ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings
and balustrade and azoteas in various Spanish – Mexican – Chinese architectural
styles.
 Kamestizoan District in Vigan
2. Apato Beach, This beach was where U.S submarine surface to unload arms during
the World War II.
 San Esteban
 A favorite among the local community
 It was named after mangrove that used to be abundant in the area.
3. Archbishop’s Palace, The palace features sliding capiz windows and cutouts
decorations with floral motifs.
 Vigan
 Completed in 1793 after a span of 7yrs.
 Its houses a collection of priceless ecclesiastical artifacts and relics from
other Ilocos churches
4. Bantay Church, It is famous for its earthquake baroque and neo – gothic architecture
mix with pseudo Romanesque design.
 Bantay
  The church was built it 1590 and was reconstructed in 1950
 Its bell tower standing on a hill nearby served as look out for enemies
5. Museo ng Makati, This museum was established through Municipal Ordinance
No.1896, for the purpose of preserving the artifacts, treasures and relics of the city’s
glorious past.
 J.P Rizal Street, Poblacion
6. Candon Beach, One of the widest in the province, offers gray sand and clear water.
 Candon
 Some small resorts have been built to accommodate visitors

7. Katib Beach, This beach boasts a number of tourist facilities.

 San Juan
8. Santiago Cove, This isolated cove was used by guerillas as a resupply point during
World War II.
 Brgy. Sabangan,Santiago
 The place boasts as a fishing village, watchtower, and stretch of golden sand
beach with amenities for picnicking and water sports
9. St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral, It has 3 aisle altar and choir lift, its belfry is
detach and located along the earthquake belt, typical of Ilocos churches.
 Vigan
 Known for its distinct baroque architecture
 The church was built by the Agaustinians during the period from 1790.
10. Sta. Maria Church, A century – old structure situated on top of 60 meter hill used as
a strong hold during the 1896 revolution, this church is now a national landmark.
 Santa Maria
11. Tagundin Sundial, Standing in front of the municipal hall, this structure was built in
1848 as a resupply point by Spanish colonizers.
 Tagundin
 III. REGION I. LA UNION
 The province is known as “Pilgrimage Center of North Luzon”.
 San Fernando is the capital of La Union
 It is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the east, Pangasinan to
the south and to the west by the shores of the South China Sea (West
Philippine Sea).
 2015, 786,653 the total population
 Land area 1, 497.70 square kilometers.

 Geographic Profile
 The province is predominantly hilly terrain that gradually rises
eastward from the shore. Its irregular coastal plain is narrowest in
Damortis and widest in Balaoan

 How to Get There

The following are available bound for Ilocos Sur:
 To reach the region from Manila is by Buses, Cars and Air
through Laoag International Airport

Tourist Attractions
1. Agoo Basilica, It is also one of the most ubiquitous as most of the travelers bound for
Baguio are able to take a glimps of the church situated along the national highway.
 Agoo
 Rebuilt in 1892 after a severe earthquake, the Agoo Basilica remains one of
the imposing Catholic structures in the provinces of La Union
2. Basi Making, Basi is an Ilocano native wine concocted from sugar cane juice and
duhat bark for coloring. Made using an age – old process, its taste differs from one
producer to another.
 Lioac, Naguilian
3. Battle of San Fernando Marker The historical marker commemorates the battle that
enabled the establishment of the US Army Base at Poro Point, which was eventually
used as build – up area for the projected invasion of Japan.
 San Fernando
4. Bauang Beach, Stretching from Bacuit to Pagdalagan Sur, this fine grayish – sand
beach is lined with tourist establishments providing accommodation and amenities to
visitors. Its calm, crystal – clear water is ideal for water sports.
 Bauang
5. Blanket Weaving, Rayon, Cotton and polyester are combined Tinagudan, a local
yarn, to weave the beautiful blankets produce in the province.
 Bangar
6. Luna Watch Tower, This rotund structures built during Spanish times, the Luna
shore was used as a look out for impending attacks by pirates.
 Luna
7. Museo de Iloko, This building is an old Presidencia which now houses artifacts,
religious icons and other historical pieces of cultural importance to the Ilocos.
 Agoo
8. Pottery Making, Clay products are produce utilizing the age – old procedures in
pottery making.
 Toboc, San Juan
9. Rambak, This celebration features water sports, a mountain bike race, cultural
presentation, and trade fair capped with a fluvial parade and reenactment of the
resurrection rites at the Bauang Beach on Easter Sunday.
 La Union
10. San Juan Beach, This beach, which boast a number of tourist establishments, is ideal
for surfing,e especially during the months of November to February
 San Juan
IV. REGION I. PANGASINAN
 The “Hundred Islands and Hundred Flavors”.
 Lingayen is the Capital of the province
 Its boundaries on the North by La Union, Lingayen Gulf and Benguet,
Northeast by Nueva Viscaya, Nueva Ecija on the East, Tarlac on the
South and on the West by South China Sea and Zambales.

 Geographic Profile
 The province is bounded by mountains on the eastern part.
 The western coastal municipalities are dotted with numerous small
island, most popular of which are the Hundred Islands of Alaminos
 Pangasinan goes through to pronounced seasons – dry from
November to April and wet during the rest of the year

 How to Get There

The following are available bound for Marikina City:
 Land transportation (Busses)
 Dagupan City is the major entry point

Tourist Attractions
1. Bonuan Beach, A landing site of the Liberation Forces in 1945, this beach is now a
venue for water sports and activities.
 Dagupan City
2. Cape Bolinao Lighthouse, Built by the Americans in 1903 on a 300ft. high
promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao, this Lighthouse still sends signals to
vessels passing by the area.
 Bolinao
3. Colibra, As its named Colibra or Water Snake implies, this island is a favorite refuge
or resting place of sea snakes.
 Dasol
4. Feast of Señora Manaoag, Also known as the Feast of the Holy Rosary, this
celebration honor the patroness of the sick, helpless, and the needy. It is held every
Holy Week.
  Manaoag
5. Hundreds Island National Park, This major tourist destination is compost of a
cluster of island and varying in sizes, some with small white beaches. The place is
ideal for swimming, boating and snorkeling.
 Lucap, Alaminos
 124 islets during low tide
 123 islets during high tide
6. Manleluag Hot Spring, The spring can be reach via 7km uphill climb and is ideal for
trekking.
 Malabobo, Mangatarem
7. Nuestra Señora de Manaoag Shrine, Site of the miraculous shrine of Apo Baket
possessions are held here at dawn every first Saturday of the month.
 Manaoag
8. Patar Beach, One of the best tourist attraction in Bolinao, Patar has an expensive coastline
combining rocky outcrops and white sand beaches.
 Bolinao
9. San Fabian White Beach, The beach area stretches from Nibilaw West to Mabilao in
San Fabian. This is the site where Lt. Gen. Homma, commander of the Japanese
Expenditionary Forces, landed on December 24, 1941.
 San Fabian
10. Santiago Island, The island is rich in corals that teem with marine life, thus making
it a haven for scuba diving enthusiast.
 Bolinao
11. Sual Beach, This is a long expanse of sandy beach dominated by several fishing
communities, it is not yet been developed for tourism.
 Sual
12. Umbrella Rocks, These are mushroom – shaped stone boulders at the mouth of Balincaguing
River.
 Sabangan, Agno
V. CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
 Northern central part of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines.
 It encompasses all provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region (Abra,
Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province), the portions of
eastern Ilocos Sur, Eastern La Union, Eastern Ilocos Norte, Northeastern
Pangasinan, Western Nueva Vizcaya, and Western Cagayan.
 Mount Pulag, is also the highest mountain on Luzon Island at 2,928 metres
(9,606 ft)
 It is officially the third highest mountain in the country after Mount Dulang-
dulang and Mount Apo on Mindanao Island
 Geographic Profile
 The Cordillera Central is the highest mountain range in the
Philippines.
 Total area of 22,500 km2 (8,700 sq mi)
 Mountainous with towering peaks, valleys and plateaus
 Climate is dry from November to April, the rest of the months are
rainy seasons
 Three volcanoes with no historical eruptions but still thermally active
o Mount Binuluan, 2,329-meter (7,641 ft) high in Kalinga
o Mount Patoc, 1,865-meter (6,119 ft) high about 6 km (3.7 mi)
north of Bontoc town proper in Mountain Province
o Mount Santo Tomas, 2,260-meter (7,410 ft) high in Tuba,
Benguet
 Protected areas in the region are the following
o Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park
o Cassamata Hill National Park
o Lower Agno Watershed Forest Reserve
o Mount Data National Park
o Mount Pulag National Park
o Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
o Upper Agno River Basin Resource Reserve
 People
 CAR is composed of six provinces and ethn0-linguistic groups,
namely:
o Abra - Itneg
o Apayao - Apayao
 o Benguet – Kanakanai and Ibaloi
o Ifugao - Ifugao
o Kalinga - Kalinga
o Mountain Province – Bontoc and Kankanaey

 How to Get There

 Accessible by land and air

V. CAR - ABRA
 The province is known as “The Philippine National Dye Capital”.
 Bangued is the capital of the province
 3,977.76 square kilometer is the area
 It is bounded on the North by Apayao and Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur on the
South, on the East by Kalinga and Maountain Provice and Ilocos Norte on the
West
 Geographic Profile
o It has rugged terrain of mountains and hills rolling towards
Ilocos Sur
o Its terrain is generally mountainous and rocky

 How to Get There

 Travel by bus approximately eight hours from Kalookan, Manila
 Tour around the province by jeepneys, car and tricycle

Tourist Attractions
1. Abra National Museum, has a collection of coins and paper mmoney as well as
large collection of Philippine gold artifacts and prehistoric pottery.
 Tayum
2. Abra River, Originates from Cordillera Mountains flowing down to Ilocos Sur. The
place is ideal for fishing and swimming
 Large part of Abra province
3. Bangued Church, oldest church contructed in 1722 that is showcasing the
craftsmanship of the people constructed the church.
 Bangued
4. Gabriela Silang Monument, it is constructed to commemorate Gabriela Silang, who
led the Ilocano against the Spaniards in 1763. Today, her monument was erected at
the town plaza of Pidigan to remind people of her heroism against the Spaniards.
 Pidigan
5. Kimkimay Lake, beneath the lake underlies the village that was sunk by the Gods as
a punishment according to the legends. The place are ideal for fishing, picnicking and
swimming.
 Taquib, Villaviciosa
6. Libtec Underground River, Inhabitants of the mysterious creatures. The cave as
excruding stalagmites and stalactites, making it beautiful and eerie.
 Libtec Dolores
7. Tangadan Tunnel, a popular landmark welcoming the visitors in the province and
the tunnel has 40 meters long.
 Tangadan
8. Tugot ni Angalo, real footprints of the legendary giant Angalo. He is called “Adam”,
an Abra methodology which has 15 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 feet deep
 Kabayuran, San Quintin
 “Footprints of Angalo”
9. Victoria, The park has a shrine of the Blessed Mother cradling infant Jesus.
 Bangued

VI. CAR - APAYAO

 Located at the Northernmost tip of Luzon, Philippines
 Cabugao is the capital of Apayao
 The province is bounded by Cagayan on the East, Ilocos Noter and Abra on the
West and Kalinga on the South
 Land area is 392, 790 hectares.

 Geographic Profile
 Apayao is divided into two parts, upper Apayao and lower Apayao
 Upper Apayao, has mountainous terrain by towering plateaus, valley
and peaks
 Lower Apayao, has flatlands with rolling mountains and plateaus
  How to Get There
 Buses
 Jeepneys

Tourist Attractions
1. Agamata National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, this park has no tourist facilities
but ideal for nature tripping, bird watching, camping and camping.
 Calanasan
2. Apayao River, this revir can navigate by motor boat. Fishes and wildlife populate its
area.
 Donsol
3. Mount Solo, It is the highest peak in Apayao. Good site for nature tripping, bird
watching, camping and camping.
 Pudtol
4. Spanish Church, one of the oldest church in the Philippines.
 Barangay Matanguisa, Pudtol

VII. CAR - BENGUET

 The province is known as “Salad Bowl of the Philippines”.
 La Trinidad is the capital of Benguet
 It has bounded on the South by Pangasinan, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya on the
East, Mountain Province on the North and the West by Ilocos Sur and La Union.
 Geographic Profile
 The province has the rugged mountainous terrain
 Insulated from both lowlands and seas
 How to Get There
 The following are available bound for Muntinlupa City:
 Buses
 Jeepneys
 Taxi’s
 Tricycle

Tourist Attractions
1. Baguio Cathedral, pinkish hue rise above the skyline and a religious landmark in the
city.
  Baguio City
2. Balantoc Mines, the site is with full of equipment but transformed into tourist
destination. It opens to the public giving the visitors a chance to go deep inside the
mine tunnels.
 Balantoc, Itogon
3. Burnhum Park, it was named after Daniela Burnhum the city’s master planner. The
park is the venue of numerous activities in the city.
 Baguio City
 It has a man-made lagoon filed with boating
4. Camp John Hay, formerly the rest and recreation center of United States Armed
Forces in the Philippines.
 Baguio City
 Camp John Hay was turned over to Filipinos when the American left the
country in early 90’s

5. Mines View Park, The park is known as “ The Shoppers Haven”.

 Baguio City
6. Mount Pulag, is the highest mountain on Luzon. More than 9,600 feet high
 Kabayan
7. National Museum, this is where the collection of Ibaloi artifacts. Including in the
museum are well preserved mummies.
 Kabayan
8. Philippine Military Academy Museum, is the training ground for Filipino young
aspirants who want to excel in their military career. It also houses the important relics
such as artifacts of Cordillera.
 Loakan, Baguio City

VIII. CAR - IFUGAO

o The province is known as “The Land of 8th World Wonders”.
o Lagawe is the capital
o The total land area of 251,778 hectares
 o It is bounded by the high peakes mountain of Benguet on the West, Nueva
Viszcaya on the South, Isabela on the East and Mountain Province on the
North.

 Geographic Profile
 The home of Banaue Rice Terraces
 Ifugao plant their crops and transformed the mountainside with their
hands into level of rice paddies
 The mountains has numerous numbers of rivers and waterfalls
 Historian says that Ifugaos migrated to the area from Ondochina
because these are the only place where rice terraces can be found

 How to Get There

The province can be reached through Nueva Vizcaya and from
Baguio City
 Buses
 Jeepneys

Tourist Attractions
1. Banaue Rice Terraces, Rice Terraces and its steps/level is said to be the steps reach
up to heaven.
 Banaue
2. Bangaan Village, the village is located inside the huge bowl, offers a panoramic
view of the rice terraces.
 Banaue
3. Batad Village, this formed like a seats in an amphitheater which from the view of the
rice terraces.
 Banaue
4. Hapao Village, oldest rice terraces in the area and offers a panoramic view of the rice
terraces as well.
 Hungduan
5. Million Dollar Hill, it was named after the World War II when the allied armies
spent million dollars of ammunitions and bombs to annihilate the enemies.
 Kiangan
 6. Mount Amuyao, the “8th highest peak in the Philippines with 2,702 meters or 8,865
feet above sea level.
 Between the boundary of Banaue and Mayoyao
 Breathtaking panoramic view of Isabela, Maountain Province, Ifugao and
Nueva Vizcaya
7. Mount Anapawon, the best camping site in the area. It offers the view of Mountain
province and rice terraces
 Centrally located in Ifugao
8. Mount Napulawan, the place is ideal for mountaineering because of its tropical rain
forest and the rare flora.
Hungduan

IX. CAR - KALINGA

The province is known for “White Water Rafting capital of the North”.
Tabuk is the capital
The land are has a total of 3,119.4 square kilometers
It is bounded by Apayao on the North, Cagayan Valley on the East, Abra on the West and on the
South by Mountain Province.
 Geographic Profile
 The province has rugged and mountainous
 large portion of the land in the province is open grassland
 On the West part of the province has a pine tree forest

 How to Get There

 To reach Kalinga province is through Tuguegarao City in
Cagayan Province

Tourist Attractions
1. Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park, it was declared National park on June 17,
1972 by RA 6463.
 Balbalan
2. Chico Dam, national Irrigation Administration and it is supposed to be the large
dams in Southeast Asia.
  Calansan, Tabuk
3. Mabilong Weaver’s Village, the center of the ethnic weaving industry in the
province.
 Lubuagan
 It showcase the ethnic design and made
 The village is along the road so anyone can stop and buy souvenirs
4. Mount Vinaratan, It was said by the legends that the legendary God of the Kalingas,
haunted in the mountain range. The God could not hear the barking dogs because of
the deafening songs of the birds.
 Dacalan, Southeast of Tanudan
5. Mount Mating-ou Dinayao, mountains which separate the two municipalities.
 Tinglayan and Tanudan
 “Sleeping Beauty”
 The mountain is said to be the shaped like a woman’s body stretched out facing the
sky
6. Neneng Catholic Church, one of the oldest churches in the Cordilleras.
 Tabuk
 It is known to be the home of retiring priests
7. Padcharao Lake, the lake is full of Japanese eels. The name is derived from the plant
“Charao” in the pasil dialect
 Pasil
8. Pasil Natural Dam, the area is ideal for picnicking and boating
 Dangtalan, Pasil
9. Rice Terraces, the best viewed from the National Highway Road.
 Barangay Tulgao East, Tinglayan
10. Ulalim Festival, the festival showcases the cultural dances and customary traditions
of the Kalinga.
 Kalinga
 “Kalinga Day” held every February 13 to 16
 X. CAR – MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
 The province is known as the “Waivers Paradise”.
 Bontoc is the capital
 Land area is 2,097 square kilometer
 It is bounded by Ilocos Sur on the West, Ifugao and Benguet on the South,
Isabela on the East and on the North by Kalinga and Abra

 Geographic Profile
 Rough terrainwith very steep to nearly slope and deep ravines
 High mountain ranges with limited terraces and flood plains
 How to Get There
 Buses from Baguio with daily trips to Bontoc via hasema
Highway
 Jeepney to Sagada and the rest of the provinces

Tourist Attractions
1. Agricultural Stone Calendar, two huge rocks situated side by side leaving at the
middle a crevice wherein the sun rays pass through.
 Gueday, Besao
2. Alab petroglyph, huge rock with bows and arrows with human being on its surface.
 alab, Bontoc
 Human being believes to be the image of the warriors buried in the ganfa
cave of the foot of the mountain where the rock stands
3. Besao Sunset, the place offers the spectacular view of the sunset.
 Besao
4. Bontoc Village Museum, it houses the numerous ancient artifacts and indigenous
items.
 Bontoc
5. Hanging Coffins, hence, the people in Sagada has diferrent tradition. The coffins of
their departed love once hung on the cliff sides with pine trunks instead of traditional
burying them.
 Sagada, Mountain Province
6. Lomiyang Cave, a place wherein the coffins of the town’s ancestors are piled and
kept.
 Sagada
7. Mabalotbot Oil Lake, magnificent lake which believes to be caused by pools of oil
coming out of the lake .
 Mabalotbot, Paracelis
8. Mainit Hot Spring, one of the famous attraction in Bondoc because of its warm
waters.
 Mainit, Bontoc
9. Pagan God Footprints, it was believe that the large stone with footprints of
Lumauig, the Pagan God of the Igorots.
 Palikut Aso Bontoc
10. Sumaging Cave, major tourist attraction in the province. Local guide of the area
serves as the aid and will explore together with the tourist.
 Sagada, Mountain Province

XI. REGION II CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION

The region is located in the Northern part of Luson, Philippines
Cagayan valley is an administrative region
The land area of Cagayan valley covers to 26,858.79 square kilometers
It is bounded by South China Sea on the North, on the East by Sierra Madre Mountain
Range on the East and Cordillera Range and Caraballo on the West.

 Geographic Profile
 It is composed of five Philippine provinces, namely:
Batanes
Cagayan
Isabela
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
 The climate of the region is dry from December to May
 The wet season in the province is from June to November
 Hot months are from March to May
  People
 2020, estimated population of the region is 3,657,741
 The language spoken are:
 Ilocano
 Ibanag
 Ivatan
 Itawis
 Gaddang
 Yogad
 Isinay
 Ilongot
 Tagalog
 English

XII. REGION II - BATANES

 The province is known as the “Land of the True Insulars” and “ Home
of the Winds”.
 Basco is the capital
 Batanes comes from the word Batan-es which means (islands around
batan)
 Batanes is an Archipelagic Province in the Philippines located around
Cagayan Valley Region
 Batanes has six municipalities compromise a total of 29 barangays
considered as the smallest in population and land area around 230
square kilometers
 It is bounded by Balintang Channel on the South and on the North by Bashi
Channel

 Geographic Profile
 Three major islands in batanes, namely;
o Itbayat
o Batan
o Sabtang
 The terrain is rugged with 42% of land
 all the island in the province have intermittent stretches of
sandy beaches and rocky shorelines
  How to Get There
 The fastest way to go to Batanes is by air in the time duration
of 4hrs and 38mins but it is more expensive costing 6600 or
more

Tourist Attractions
1. Honesty Store, one of the most known and visited attraction in Batanes. Tourist and
locals will buy from the store without people guarding.
 Basco
2. MorongBeach, known for its iconic natural rock formation called “ Nakabuang
Arch”.
 Morong
3. Vayang Rolling Hills, known for beautiful scenery, it is a perfect combination of
landscapes and seacapes that seems to be endless waves of rolling hills
 Vayang
4. Valugan Boulder Beach, known for its scattered andesite rocks that came from the
mt. iraya when it was erupted.
 Valugan
5. Mt. Carmen Chapel, known as an eye-catcher made of stone chapel that lies in the
shadow of Mt. Iraya and mischievous waves of both the west philippine sea and the
pacific ocean.
 Basco
6. Sabtang Lighthouse, “known as a man-made major lighthouse in Batanes”.
 Sabtang
7. Savidug Stone Houses, One of the three types of traditional houses it is called
Sinadumparan stone houses.
 Bascco
8. Naidi Hills, this is where the first lighthouse of Batanes was built.
 Basco
9. Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, made of volcanic rocks and cement, served as a
shelter for Japanese soldiers when they arrived in Batanes in 1941.
 Batanes
10. Batanes Day, Commemorate the founding of the island as a province held every June
26.
  Basco
11. Itbayat Island, located in Batan. It has a shaped like a giant bowl. The area is
surrounded by massive boulders and cliffs rising from 20 – 70 feet.
 Itbayat
12. Marlboro Country, inhabitants are majority are cow. The rest are the panoramic
view of landscape and seascape
 Batan Island
13. Y’ami, this is called as “Orchid Isalnd”. Taiwan is visible on a clear day from this
area
 Northernmost island of the province

XIII. REGION II - QUIRINO

The province is known as “Forest Heartland of Cagayan” and Landlocked
Province”.
Cabarroguis is the capital of the province
It was named after Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines.
It occupies a total land area of 3,057.18 square kilometres
Located at the Southeastern part of Cagayan Valley.
 Geographic Profile
 Sierra Madre provides the barrier on the Southern and Eastern
part of the boarder
 Meanwhile, Mamparang Range covers the Western part of the
province
 How to Get There
 Busses
 Jeepneys
 Mini Busse
 Air

Tourist Attractions
1. Susong Dalaga, “The Maiden’s Breast Mountain”
 Quirino
2. Aglipay Caves, features the cave with underground river.
 Cabarroguis
3. Araw Quirino, various tribes participated in the event which commemorate the birth
of Quirino.
 Quirino
4. Aglipay Town, the town was name after from Fr. Gregorio Aglipay, a Filipino priest who
rebelled against the Spanish colonizers
 Aglipay
5. Bisangal Waterfalls, located in the virgin forestland and considered to be the house
of endangered species and wildlife.
 Madella
6. Cabarroguis Falls, the falls is potential for tourist attraction in the province of
Quirino.
 Cabarroguis

XIV. REGION II – NUEVA VIZCAYA

The city is known as “Watershed Haven of the Valley”
Bayombong is the capital of the province
It is located 210 kilometers North of Manila
It occupies the land area of 3,903.90 square kilometers
 Geographic Profile
 The province has numerous mountains and forest with rolling
hills, valleys and plains
 It is also surrounded by mountain ranges such as Caraballo on
the South and Sierra Madre on the East
 How to Get There
The following are available bound for Paranaque City:
 Buses
 Jeepneys
 Tricycle
 Tourist Attractions
1. Dalton Pass, the gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region, it also offers the only direct
route between Pampanga and Cagayan Valley. The area is also the scene of the bloody
fight before the final stage of World War II.
 Nueva Viszcaya
2. Dalton Pass historical shrine, standing about at 3000 feet above sea level, the shrine
was built in commemoration of the battle at Balete Pass during World War II.
 Santa Fe
3. Dupax del Sur Church, It is one of the oldest and biggest churches in the valley. Its
architectural design is said to be similar to that of Tuguegarao's St. Peter's Cathedral.
 Dupax del Sur
4. Kirang Pass, A monument in honor of the gallarntry of the filipino soldiers during
world War II.
 Kirang, Aritao
5. Mt Pulag National Park, A park that serves as gareway to the country's a second
highest peak, which rises 9,630 feet above sea level. The park occupies of Nueva
Vizcaya and Benguet.
 Kayapa
6. Nueva Vizcaya Capitol, A study of architectural inge uity, the capitol has a park with
exotic plant species, concrete benches, side walks lighted with giant mercury lamps
and a man made lagoon ideal for rowing. Also a houses of the provincial government.
 Bayombong
7. Salinas Salt Spring, A natural wonder comsisting of hills made entirely of petrified
white salt.
 Bayombong
8. St. Dominic Cathedral, This cathedral is a living vestige of the grandeur that was the
old town, maintaining its original 18th century Spanish style facade. It is the first
cathedral in the province.
 Bayombong
9. Capisaan Cave, This recently dicovered wonder features impressive limestone
formations. One can have a great adventure exploring this site.
  Capisaan

XV. REGION II – CAGAYAN VALLEY

The province is known as “A True Spelunker’s Paradise”.
Tuguegarao is the capital of Cagayan Valley
The province lies in the Northern part of Luzon, Philippines
The land area is 9,002.70 square kilometers
It is bounded on the south by Isabela Province, on the east by Sierra Madre, on the west
by Cordillera, on the north by the Babuyanes, Balintang Channel and on the South by
China Sea

 Geographic Profile
 Two kilometers from the Northeastern tip of the province,
Palaui Island
 A few kilometers to the West of Fuga Island
 50 – 60 nautical miles North to babuyan Island which includes
Dalupiri, Calayan, Babuyan Claro and Camiguin

 How to Get There

 Air through domestic airlines
 Busses

Tourist Attractions
1. Aggao Nac Cagayan Festival, This is also known as Cagayan Day. Celebrated every
June 29.
 Province-wide
2. Aparri Delta, Is an impressive expanse of water that is located where the cagayan
river meets the South China Sea. from the jetty, one can see the awesome mouth of the
cagayan river.
 Aparri
3. Buntun Bridge, This Bridge is the second longest in the country and offers an
unobstructed view of the Cagayan River.
 Buntun, Tuguegarao
4. Cagayan River, this is also called as Rio Grande de Cagayan is the Philippines
mightest watercourse- the longest and widest river in the country..
 Large part of the province
5. Callao Cave, These caves boast massive limestone and other rock formations, skylights,
and a chapel. A thousands bats from their cave at dusk is also a major attractionRiver.
 Aggugagdan, Peñablanca
6. Iguig Cavalry hills, A duplicate of 14 stations of the cross is atop an 11 hectare rolling
terrain overlooking the Cagayan River.
 Iguig, Cagayan

XV. REGION II - ISABELA

The province is known as “Rice Granary of the North”.
Ilagan is the capital of the province
In 2012, the province was declared as the country's top producer of corn
Isabela is the 10th richest province in the Philippines as of 2020
It was named after Isabella II, the first queen regnant of Spain. There have been
proposals to change the name of the province into something that will better suit the
indigenous roots of the country. However, such plans were rejected by the residents of
Isabela
 Geographic Profile
 It has the land area of 12,414.93 square kilometers
 It is the largest province in the island of Luzon and the second
largest province in the Philippines by land area

 How to Get There

 Buses
 Jeepneys
 Tricycle

Tourist Attractions
1. Aguinaldo Shrine, This is where General Aguinaldo was captured by American forces
 Palanan
2. Church of Alicia, it was famous due to its antique and Spanish architecture
  Alicia
3. Church of Echague, famous because its uniqueness that cannot be found in the
Philippines.
 Echague
4. Dibulo Waterfalls, It has an estimated length of 100 meters. I has a possible of power
plant and energy source.
 Dinapigue
5. Magat Dam Tourism Resort Complex, Asia’s biggest dam project, the area is suitable
for picnicking, fishing, swimming, sight-seeing and boating.
 Barangay Aguinaldo, Ramon
6. Our lady of Visitation Church, houses the miraculous Lady of Visitation during July
2 also her feast day
 Guibang
7. Palanan Rainforest, Philippine largest existing rainforest 800 feet above sea level. A
home of unknown species of flora and fauna
 Palanan
8. Santa Victoria Caves, famous cave in the province because of its stalagmites and
stalactites.

Post-test:

PART I.

Directions: Identify the correct answer and write in the space provided before the number.
(2 points each)

_______ 1. The Pagan God of Igorots?

_______ 2. The 8th highest peak in the Philippines?
_______ 3. The highest mountain in Luzon?
_______4. The home of the famous rice terraces?
_______ 5. Known as Hundred Island and Hundred Flavors?
PART II.

Reflection (10 points)