REGION 1:

BANGUI WINDMILL
ILOCOS REGION

Region 1 consists of four (4) provinces
and eight (8) cities, namely: the province
of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and
Pangasinan; and the cities of Dagupan, San
Carlos, Alaminos and Urdaneta in Pangasinan;
Laoag in Ilocos Norte, Vigan and Candon in
Ilocos Sur; San Fernando in La Union. The Ilocos
Region is an administrative region of the
Philippines, designated as Region I, The region is
also rich in crafts, with renowned blanket-
weaving and pottery.
The Ilocanos' burnay pottery is well known for
its dark colored clay Ilocos Region is known for
its historic sites, beaches, and the well-
preserved Spanish colonial city of Vigan. Dating
from the 16th century, Vigan's Mestizo district
is characterized by cobblestone streets and
mansions with wrought-iron balconies.
The Bangui Wind Farm is a wind farm in Bangui,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The wind farm uses 20
units of 70-meter (230 ft) high Vestas V82 1.65
MW wind turbines, arranged in a single row
stretching along a 9-kilometer (5.6 mi) shoreline of
Bangui Bay, facing the South China Sea.
The NorthWind Bangui Bay Project is located in the
municipality of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, at
the northwest tip of Luzon island. The turbines face
the sea from where the prevailing wind blows
towards the land. Its location along the shore is
optimal, due to a lack of windbreaks and limited
terrain roughness. The site consists of 20 Vestas
Wind Systems stretching 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) over
the shoreline of the bay.
The location of the Philippines near the Asia-Pacific
monsoon belt is ideal for installing wind turbines
CALLE CRISOLOGO LINGAYEN BEACH

Lingayen Beach is a very relaxing place. With its

Though only 500 meters long, Calle Crisologo in
long shoreline, fine gray sand, and pristine
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, is one of the most beautiful
waters, it is one of the famous tourist
streets in the Philippines. It boasts centuries-old
destinations of Pangasinan aside from Hundred
stone houses, lovely tungsten lamps, and
Islands and Patar Beach Bolinao. There are
antique cobblestone, where horse-drawn
many beach resorts in the area offer
carriages or kalesas are still used for transport.
accommodation and beach cottages for rent.
In fact, the street is a pedestrian-only zone,
And Beach facilities like picnic sheds and
save for kalesas favored for touring the
bathhouses were put up by the government
historical sites around town.
about 20 meters away from the shoreline.
A few of the ancestral houses have also become These picnic sheds and bathhouses located in
restaurants that serve the famous Ilocos bagnet front of the Capitol Complex are free to all
(deep fried pork belly) or empanadas. locals and tourists.
Meanwhile, others have been converted into
inns and souvenir shops for traditional Inabel
linen.
REGION 2: BASCO LIGHTHOUSE
CAGAYAN VALLEY

Region 2 or the Cagayan Valley is strategically

Standing at 66 feet, the Basco Lighthouse towers
located on the northeastern part of mainland Luzon.
over the island of Batan and is one of the three main
With a total land area of 26,388 square kilometers
lighthouses in the province of Batanes. It has also
the Cagayan Valley is the second largest region in the
served as a guide for the local fisherfolk since it was
Philippines. It is bounded to the west by the
constructed in 2003. This six-story structure also
Cordillera mountain range, to the east by the Sierra
houses a viewing deck on its fifth floor, which
Madre, to the south by the Caraballo Mountains,
provides a fantastic 360-degree view of the West
and to the north by the Luzon Strait. The mountains
Philippine Sea, Mt. Iraya, and the Basco town
in the east serve as natural barriers from devastating
proper.
winds during typhoon season. It is a natural catch
basin having the largest watersheds in the country. It Best time to visit
is crisscrossed by the longest and largest river
network, the Cagayan River, also known as Rio It's recommended to visit the lighthouse in the
Grande de Cagayan, with a total length of summer season, which usually starts in March and
approximately 505 kilometers and a drainage basin ends in the latter weeks of May. During these
covering 27,753 square kilometers. The valley floor months, there are fewer chances of rainfall, so you
experiences cold winds from November to February, can better enjoy the fantastic view of Batanes from
funneled through the opening in the north, and traps the lighthouse's viewing deck.
surface temperature usually from March to June.
With most of the production and settlement areas
along the valley floor, frequent exposure to extreme
temperature is normal.
CALLAO CAVE PALAUI ISLAND

Callao Cave (IPA: [kaʎaʊ]) is one of 300 limestone

caves located in the Barangays of Magdalo and
Quibal in the municipality of Peñablanca, about 24
km (15 mi) northeast of Tuguegarao City, the capital
Palaui Island lies off the northwestern part of a large
of Cagayan province within the Peñablanca
promontory in San Vicente, in the municipality of
Protected Landscape and Seascape in the western
Santa Ana, Cagayan province. It is 10 kilometres (6.2
foothills of the Northern Sierra Madre Mountains on
mi) at its longest and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) at
Luzon island in the Philippines. The town
its widest and moderately high. The western shore
Peñablanca's (Spanish: white rocks) name refers to
of the island appears bold, but on the eastern side, a
the predominance of white limestone rock
reef projects from its side for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi),
formations in the area. First excavated in 1980 by
the edge of it being 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) from
Maharlika Cuevas, the seven-chamber show cave is
and extending around the small islet of Escucha, east
the best known natural tourist attraction of the
of Palaui. The Dos Hermanos rocky islets lie off Cape
Cagayan province and in February 2020 has officially
Engaño, in the northern point of Palaui, and there
been recognized as an important cultural property of
are some rocks off the northeast point of the island,
the Philippines. Fossils of archaic humans, that lived
about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) eastward of the cape.
during the Late Pleistocene were first discovered in
Gran Laja island, a low rock islet surrounded by
the cave and documented in 2007 by a team led by
breakers, is one of the rocks located northeast off
Armand Salvador Mijares from the University of the
Palaui.
Philippines and eventually confirmed in 2019 as to
belong to a previously unknown and now extinct
human sub-species - Callao Man or Homo
luzonensis.
REGION 3:
CENTRAL LUZON
Central Luzon (Region III) occupies the central
portion of the island of Luzon and is strategically
located between Northern Luzon and the National
Capital Region. It is landlocked by Pangasinan and
Nueva Vizcaya on the north; Metro Manila, Cavite
and Rizal on the south; Aurora and Dingalan Bay on
the east and Palauig Bay and Subic Bay on the west.
It is bestowed with a combination of towering
mountains, extinct and active volcanoes, lush
verdant farmlands and natural sea harbors. It is the
largest contiguous central plain in the country and
the region is traditionally known as the Central Plains
and Rice Granary of the Philippines. It consists of
seven (7) provinces, namely, Aurora, Bataan,
Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and
Zambales ; two (2) highly urbanized cities, 12
component cities, 20 Congressional Districts, 116
municipalities, and 3,102 barangays. Its regional
administrative center – the City of San Fernando,
Pampanga – is about 65 kilometers north of Metro
Manila.
DITUMABO MOTHER
FALLS
Majestic to behold, Ditumabo Falls gushes forth
from up high. The dazzling white of its waters
contrasts stunningly against the lush green of the
rainforest that lies to either side of it. The impressive
waterfall is also known as Mother Falls since it is the
largest and grandest in the area.
While the waterfall only reaches about 15 meters in
height, its scenic setting makes it a very picturesque
place to spend some time, although it can get
crowded during the weekends. After hiking for an
hour through the jungle to reach the falls, nothing
beats bathing in the clear pool that lies at its foot
and basking in the fantastic scenery all around you.
MINALUNGAO
NATIONAL PARK
Established in 1967 to protect and preserve the
scenic Penaranda River and its surroundings,
Minalungao National Park is home to some of the
most beautiful and pristine nature in Central Luzon.
As it is promoted as an ecotourism destination by
the local government, it should come as no surprise
to learn that the national park has a wealth of
fantastic outdoor activities for you to enjoy, with
hiking, rock climbing, and ziplining all on offer.
In addition to this, you can also go swimming or
kayaking on the river – or even rafting and cliff diving
if you feel brave enough. While its range of outdoor
activities will certainly keep you entertained for
days, the scenery on show is just as arresting; the
emerald waters of the river are beautifully framed by
glimmering limestone formations looming above it.
MOUNT PINATUBO
Mount Pinatubo[4] is an active stratovolcano in the
Zambales Mountains, located on the tripoint
boundary of the Philippine provinces of Zambales,
Tarlac and Pampanga, all in Central Luzon on the
northern island of Luzon.[5][6] Its eruptive history
was unknown to most before the pre-eruption
volcanic activity of early 1991. Pinatubo was heavily
eroded and obscured from view by dense forests
which supported a population of several thousand
indigenous Aetas. Pinatubo is most notorious for its
VEI-6 eruption on June 15, 1991, the second-largest
terrestrial eruption of the 20th century after the
1912 eruption of Novarupta in Alaska.[7]
Complicating the eruption was the arrival of
Typhoon Yunya, bringing a lethal mix of ash and rain
to towns and cities surrounding the volcano.
Predictions at the onset of the climactic eruption led
to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people
from the surrounding areas, saving many lives.
Surrounding areas were severely damaged by
pyroclastic surges, pyroclastic falls, and
subsequently, by the flooding lahars caused by
rainwater re-mobilizing earlier volcanic deposits.
REGION 11: MOUNT APO
DAVAO REGION

The region consists of the provinces of Compostela

Mount Apo, also known locally as Apo Sandawa, is a
Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao
large solfataric, dormant stratovolcano on the island
Oriental. Davao City is the regional center, and its
of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954
Francisco Bangoy International Airport is the third
meters (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest-
busiest airport in the country. The region is
mountain in the Philippine Archipelago, Mindanao
strategically situated outside the typhoon belt,
and 24th-highest peak of an island on Earth. Located
making for a uniform distribution of rainfall
on the tripartite border of Davao City and Davao del
throughout the year.
Sur in the Davao Region, and Cotabato in
Davao is a melting pot of various cultures, which Soccsksargen, Mount Apo is the most-prominent
include minority indigenous groups such as the mountain in the Philippines. The peak overlooks
Bagobo, Mandaya, Mansaka, and Maguindanaos. from Davao City 45 kilometers (28 mi) to the
The locals, who refer to themselves asDabawenyos northeast, Digos 25 kilometers (16 mi) to the
and Dabawenyas, are a friendly bunch who shares a southeast, and Kidapawan 20 kilometers (12 mi) to
fierce pride in their home and heritage.The area, the west. It is a protected area and a Natural Park of
particularly Davao City, also has a Japanese influence the Philippines
as it was the residence of many Japanese immigrants
prior to World War II. Among the local languages
spoken are Dinabaw, Visayan, as well as Filipino and
English

This unique mix of diversity, both in landscape and in

culture, makes the Davao region a must-visit.
TUDAYA FALLS
Tudaya Falls is a waterfall on the Davao del Sur
stream. It is located in Mount Apo Natural Park,
Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Mindanao in the
Philippines. At 100 metres, it is the tallest waterfall
in Mt. Apo Natural Park.[1] This waterfall flows into
the Sibulan River, which flows to Davao Gulf.
ALIWAGWAG
The Aliwagwag Protected Landscape is a protected
area that preserves a major drainage catchment in
the southern Philippine island of Mindanao in the
Davao Region. It contains the headwaters of the
Cateel River in the southern Diuata Mountain Range
which provides the water source and irrigation for
surrounding rice fields and communities in Davao de
Oro and Davao Oriental provinces. It was named
after the remote rural village in the municipality of
Cateel where Aliwagwag Falls, the country's highest
waterfall, is located.
REGION 12:
SOCCSKARGEN
Soccsksargen (officially stylized in all caps;[3] [sok
ˈsardʒɛn]), formerly known as Central Mindanao, is
an administrative region of the Philippines,
designated as Region XII. Located in south-central
Mindanao, its name is an acronym that stands for
the region's four provinces and one highly urbanized
city (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,
Sarangani and General Santos). The regional center
is in Koronadal, located in the province of South
Cotabato, and the center of commerce and industry
is General Santos, which is the most populous city in
the region.
LAKE SEBU
Lake Sebu (Tboli: Lanaw Sbù,[1] /sbuʔ/; Hiligaynon:
Linaw sg Sëbu, /səˈbuʔ/; Filipino: Lawa ng Sëbu) is a
natural lake located in the municipality of Lake Sebu,
South Cotabato within the Alah Valley region.[2] The
Philippine government has recognized it as one of
the country's most important watersheds.[3] Lake
Sebu is one of the many bodies of water supplying
important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan
Kudarat and South Cotabato
The villages around the lake have been turned into
an independent municipality called Lake Sebu after
being a former village of Surallah.
ASIK ASIK FALLS
Asik-Asik Falls is truly a majestic sight to behold
with its streams of water gliding down 60
meters of a high rock wall creating a curtain of
water and flora spanning 140 meters wide. The
name of the falls, which translates to “sprinkle-
sprinkle” in vernacular, refers to the sprinkling
of water onto the rocks below and flowing into
the tribulatory stream of the Alamada river.
BARAS BIRD
SANCTUARY
The Baras Bird Sanctuary is just a 1.3-hectare of
land planted with kakawate trees but is
home to more than 20,000 endemic and
migratory birds. No need to go far to enjoy
birding.
The sanctuary is located just 7 kilometers away
from Tacurong City proper.
REGION 13: TINUY- AN FALLS
CARAGA REGION

Tinuy-an Falls – Caraga Region Tourist Spots

Caraga is a region located in the northeastern
part of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is Visitors can take a dip in the clear and cool
composed of five provinces: Agusan del Norte, water of the falls, or take a walk on the hanging
Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del bridge that offers a view of the waterfall from
Sur and Dinagat Islands. The region is known for above. The falls also has a viewing deck where
its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and visitors can get a closer look at the waterfall and
historical landmarks. Caraga region is also take pictures.
known for its diverse landscapes, from
picturesque beaches and islands, to waterfalls,
caves, and mountains. Tinuy-an falls is also known as the “Little
Niagara” of the Philippines and it is considered
It is also home to the Agusan Marsh Wildlife as a major tourist attraction in the area. The
Sanctuary which is home to a variety of flora falls can be accessed by car or by boat from the
and fauna. The region has a rich cultural town of Bislig.
heritage, and is home to many indigenous
communities. Visitors can experience traditional
festivals, customs, and practices that are unique
to the region. Caraga region is relatively less
crowded and touristic, making it more
affordable than other popular destinations.
BOLIHON FALLS
Bolihon Beach is one of the most popular
tourist spots in Agusan del Norte on its coast
facing the Butuan Bay. It is a long stretch of
white sand mixed with coral beach decorated
with trees arrayed with cottages. The gradually
sloping seabed with crystal clear waters is good
for swimming. One of the most visited spot on
the beach is the Bolihon Point Cliff which is
actually a rock formation that forms a plain
surface. It is the site where most visitors go for
cliff jumping while others just admire the
beautiful horizon with the sound of the
splashing waves as it meets the rock
formations.
VINAPOR BLUE WATERS
On the northern part of Agusan del Norte, near
the borders of Misamis Oriental, is a blissful
resort perched on a rocky shore facing the
Butuan Bay, the Vinapor Blue Water Resort.
This is an ideal site for barkada outing or
weekend getaway for families. The resort has
wide pools, an awesome man-made pool on a
cave, cottages perched on the stone cliffs,
concrete pathways to explore the area, and
even interesting sculptures of Jurrasic Animals.
The area is surrounded with trees covered by
bermuda grass while the waters on the shores
are crystal clear perfect for swimming,
snorkeling and cliff diving.
 continuous water for irrigation and energy for
REGION 14: Northern Luzon.

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE BANAUE RICE TERRACES

REGION

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) was

established on July 15, 1987 through executive
Order No. 220 issued by President Corazon
Aquino. It is the only land-locked region of the
Philippines. The region consists of the provinces The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-
of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are terraces that
Mountain Province and Apayao. The regional were carved into the mountains of Banaue,
center is the Chartered City of Baguio, officially Ifugao, in the Philippines, by the ancestors of
known as the Summer Capital of the the Igorot people. The terraces are occasionally
Philippines. Its rugged terrain and breath-taking called the "Eighth Wonder of the World".[1][2]
topography have been home to the sturdy and [3] It is commonly thought that the terraces
industrious indigenous tribes collectively called were built with minimal equipment, largely by
the Igorot, while its climate has bred an equally hand.[4] The terraces are located approximately
unique culture distinct from that of the 1,500 metres (4,900 feet) above sea level.
country’s lowland colonized regions. It is These are fed by an ancient irrigation system
located in the North-Central part of Luzon and from the rainforests above the terraces. It is
encompasses most of the areas within the said that if the steps were put end to end, it
Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon. It is would encircle half of the globe.
bounded by Ilocos Norte and Cagayan in the
North, Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya in the
South, Cagayan Valley in the East, and the Ilocos
Region in the West. It is the country’s only land-
locked region. It has a mountainous topography
and dubbed as the “Watershed Cradle of North
Luzon” as it hosts nine major rivers that provide
BENCAB MUSEUM TIMBAK

The museum is located in Benguet, particularly

in the town of Tuba, a short drive from Baguio
city center. It houses BenCab’s collection of his Timbak is a great experience but seeing the fire
mummies adds to the greatness of the hike. The
own masterpieces and also those of other
distinguished artists and emerging "caves" where you can find the mummies is a
20-min walk (depending on your pace) or 5-min
contemporary artists. It aims to promote the
arts, environmental conservation, and cultural ride from the base of Mt. Timbak. From the
road, there's stairs going down, but registration
and ethnological preservation of the northern
mountain region, especially the Cordilleras is a must and a tour guide.
heritage. It was officially launched and opened
to the public on February 27, 2009.

Aside from the displays and exhibits, the

museum also has a cafe, named after BenCab’s
famous muse — Sabel. It also has its own
organic farm and mini fores
REGION 15:
ARMM

The ARMM (Bangsamoro) region is in the

southern part of the Philippines. Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao or ARMM was
created on August 1, 1989 through Republic Act
No. 6734 otherwise known as the Organic Act.
Later the RA 9054 of 2001.

It is listed here as one of the 17 regions of the

Philippines. However, this region is autonomous
and governs itself and not by the Philippine
government. The Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG) (who "Assist the
President in the exercise of general supervision
over local governments")has no power over the
ARMM (Bangsamoro). It has 5 provinces, 3 cities
(it was 2 till 2021), 116 municipalities, and 2,590
barangays (it was 2,490 until 2021).The creation
of the ARMM (Bangsamoro) violated the
constitution of the Philippines, specifically the
"separation of church and state". The region
ARMM was created for the Muslims who are
the followers of religion of Islam.
NCR LUNETA PARK

Rizal Park (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal, Spanish:

Parque Rizal), also known as Luneta Park or
simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located
Unlike the other 17 Philippine regions, NCR
in Ermita, Manila. It is considered one of the
does not have any provinces. It is composed of
largest urban parks in the Philippines, covering
16 cities – namely the City of Manila itself,
an area of 58 hectares (140 acres). The site on
Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon,
where the park is situated was originally
Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas,
known as Bagumbayan during the Spanish
Pasay, Pasig, Paranaque, Quezon City, San Juan,
colonial period. It is adjacent to the historic
Taguig, Valenzuela – and the municipality of
Walled City of Intramuros.
Pateros.

MANILA BAY
Manila Bay (Filipino: Look ng Maynila; Spanish: Bahía de Manila) is
a natural harbor that serves the Port of Manila (on Luzon), in the
Philippines. Strategically located around the capital city of the
Philippines, Manila Bay facilitated commerce and trade between
the Philippines and its neighboring countries,[1] becoming the
gateway for socio-economic development even prior to Spanish
occupation. With an area of 1,994 km2 (769.9 sq mi), and a
coastline of 190 km (118.1 mi), Manila Bay is situated in the
western part of Luzon and is bounded by Cavite and Metro Manila
on the east, Bulacan and Pampanga on the north, and Bataan on
the west and northwest.[2] Manila Bay drains approximately
17,000 km2 (6,563.7 sq mi) of watershed area, with the
Pampanga River contributing about 49% of the freshwater influx.