Region 1 , also known as Ilocos Region , is located in the northwestern part of the Philippines.

Composed of 4 Provinces:
 Ilocos Norte
 Ilocos Sur
 La Union
 Pangasinan

8 components cities:
 Laoag
 Batac
 Vigan
 Candon
 San Fernando
 Urdaneta
 San Carlos
 Alaminos
1 Independent City
 Dagupan

ILOCOS NORTE

WAYS & LIVING

 Farming and Agriculture - Agriculture is a significant part of the economy in Ilocos Norte.
 Tourism - is a growing industry in Ilocos Norte due to its beautiful beaches, historical
sites, and cultural attractions.
 Beach and Outdoor Activities - The province's coastal areas and natural beauty make it
an attractive place for outdoor enthusiasts, and some residents engage in activities like
surfing and beachcombing.

CULTURE
 Ilocano Language: The primary language spoken in Ilocos Norte is Ilocano.
 Strong Family Ties - Family is of utmost importance in Ilocano culture, and the extended
family is common. Elders are highly respected, and family gatherings are frequent.
 Cuisine -The Ilocano cuisine is distinctive and flavorful. Some well-known dishes include
"bagnet" (crispy fried pork belly), "empanada" (a savory pastry filled with vegetables and
meat), "dinengdeng" (a vegetable stew), and "pinakbet" (a mixed vegetable dish)

ATTRACTIONS
 Bangui Windmills
 Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach)
 Paoay Church

FAMOUS PEOPLE
 Ferdinand Marcos
  Imelda Marcos
 Juan Ponce Enrile
 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
 Apolinario Mabini
 Lea Salonga
 Miriam Defensor Santiago
 Virgilio S. Almario

FESTIVALS
 Pamulinawen Festival
 Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals
 Raniag Twilight Festival

RELIGIONS
 Roman Catholicism
 Iglesia ni Cristo
 Protestant Christianity
 Islam

ILOCOS SUR
CULTURE
 Traditional Clothing - Traditional Ilocano clothing is characterized by simplicity and
functionality.
 Religion - The majority of the population in Ilocos Sur is Roman Catholic, and religious
traditions play a significant role in daily life. Festivals and processions are common
throughout the year.

BELIEFS
 Ancestor Veneration - Ancestor veneration is a common practice in Ilocos Sur. Families
often maintain altars or shrines in their homes where they display images of deceased
relatives, light candles, and offer prayers.
 Superstitions - Ilocos Sur, like many other places in the Philippines, has various
superstitions that guide daily life.
 Folk Healing and Herbal Remedies - Traditional healers, known as "albularyo" or "hilot, "
are respected in the province.

ATTRACTIONS
 Calle Crisologo
 Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
 Sabangan Cove

FAMOUS PEOPLE
 Elpidio Quirino
 Luis “Chavit” Singson
 Father Jose Burgos
 Leona Florentino
  Pedro Bucaneg
 Manuel Arguilla
 Jose Maria Sison
 Liliosa Hilao

FESTIVALS
 Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts
 Sinait Food and Wind Festival
 Quirino Day - This festival commemorates the birthday of former President Elpidio
Quirino, who was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It features various activities, including
parades, cultural presentations, and sports events.

RELIGIONS
 Roman Catholicism
 Iglesia ni Cristo
 Protestant Christianity
 Islam

LA UNION
 Is a province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region occupying the northwestern
section of Luzon.
 The name La Union indicates the union of towns from different provinces.

COMPOSED OF:
 1 City
 19 Municipalities
 576 Barangays

HISTORY
 San Fernando was founded on May 6, 1786 and was named after Saint Ferdinand III of
Castile.
 It was formerly called “Pindangan”. It was formed in 1759.
 It became the cabecera or provincial capital of La Union province in 1850.
 In the 2nd World War, last battle of San Fernando was fought during the Japanese
occupation at Barangay Bacsil.
 The town was liberated in 1945.
 On February 13, 1998, R.A 8509, authored by Victor F. Ortega converted the
municipality into a component city of La Union.

TOURIST SPOT
 Museo de La Union - located at the Provincial Capitol ground in San Fernando.
 Pottery Making - located at Taboc, San Juan
 Blanket-weaving - located at Bangar
 Basi-making, La Union - located at Lioac, Naguilian
 Museo de Iloko, La Union
FESTIVALS
 Pindangan Festival, La Union - it is celebrated on the 20th of March every year. In the
city of San Fernando, the annual street dance involving citizens and children from
different schools and barangays is already a part of the huge celebration every March.
 Dinengdeng Festival, La Union - it is the official festive event of the municipality of Agoo,
La Union. Celebrated on the 1st day of May every year.

PANGASINAN
 The term PangASINan means “land of salt” or “place where salt is made” from the root
word asin meaning salt in native language. The term was derived from one of the main
occupations of the people in the coastal villages which was, and still is, that making of
salt from seawater through the process of solar evaporation. It’s capital is the
municipality of Lingayen.

COMPOSED OF:
 4 Cities [Alaminos, Dagupan (Independent city), San Carlos, Urdaneta]
 44 Municipalities

PEOPLE, CULTURE & THE ARTS

 About half the people of Pangasinan are Pangasinenses, a distinct ethnolinguistic group
found along the central coast and interior plains of the province.
 The rest of the province’s people are descendants of Ilocano migrants who settled the
eastern and western parts of Pangasinan. In the vicinity of Bolinao, about 30,000 people
speak SambalBolinao.
 The Pangasinenses are also noted for their industry and enterprise such as, Buri hat
making, mat weaving, wooden shoe manufacturer, brick and pottery making, metal craft,
bakeshops, soap and candle-making, and the manufacturer of shoes and slippers are
centered in the town.
 Pangasinenses also engage in trade, investing in expensive shawls, blankets, white and
blue cloth, needles, scissors, and mirrors from China as well as other products which
they bring to nearby northern provinces. The ubiquitous cattle-drawn wagons that travel
across northern Luzon and Manila are from Pangasinan.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PANGASINENSE:
 Warm
 Polite
 Hospitable
 Hard-working
 Fun loving

PANGASINAN IS KNOWN FOR ITS 3B’S:

 Bangus (Bonuan bangus)
 Bagoong
 Bukayo

CULTURAL FOODS:
  Bangus
 Bagoong Isda
 Pinakbet
 Kaleskesan
 Pigar-pigar
 Bagisen
 Tupig
 Pangasinan Mangoes
 Puto calasiao and kutsinta
 Binungey

DANCES OF PANGASINAN:
 Binasuan
 Oasiwas
 Binoyugan
 Sayaw ed Tapew na Bangko

FESTIVALS
 Puto Festival - Calasiao celebrates a puto industry festival. Celebrated every 28th and
29th day of June, the fiest day of San Pedro and San Pablo, which were the dates of the
Calasiao Fiesta.
 Bangus Festival - is a yearly cultural and food festival in Dagupan City in the province of
Pangasinan, held every 30th of April.

TOURIST SPOT
 Hundred Islands National Park
 Bonuan Blue Beach
 Cacupangan Cave
 Umbrella Rocks
 Caves in Bolinao
 Antong Falls