WELCOME CORDILLERA

ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
 Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), also known as Cordillera
Region, is an administrative region in the Philippines, situated within the
island of Luzon. The only landlocked region in the insular country, it is
bordered by the Ilocos Region to west and southwest, and by the Cagayan
Valley Region to the north, east, and southeast. It is the least populous
region in the Philippines, with a population less than that of the City of
Manila.
 The region comprises six landlocked provinces: Abra, Apayao, Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province. The regional center is the highly
urbanized city of Baguio.
PROVINCES IN CAR

 Abra’s Capital is Bangued

 Apayao’s Captial is Luna
 Benguet’s Capital is La Trinidad
 Ifugao’s Capital is Lagawe
 Kalinga’s Capital is Tabuk
 Mountain Province’s Capital is Bontoc
ETHNIC PEOPLE OF CAR

There are a lot of different Ethnic people in Cordillera Administrative Region,

here are some examples.
-Abra has Adasen, Banaw, Binungan, Gubang, Mabaka and Inlaud.
-Apayao has Isnag, Ymandaya, Imallod and Malaweg.
-Benguet has Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalanguya and Karao tribe.
-Ifugao has Tuwali, Ayangan, Kalanguya and Ifannawer
-Kalinga has Tubog, Banao, Tanudan, Tongrayan and Ifutfut
-Mountain Province has Bontoc and Balangao
LANGUAGES

 Balangao,spoken in Natonin, Mountain Province

 Bontoc, spoken in Bontoc, Mountain Province
 Ibaloi, spoken in Benguet.
 Ifugao, spoken in Ifugao.
 Ilocano, spoken in Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Benguet, and
Ifugao. It’s the regional lingua franca.
 Isnag, spoken in Apayao.
 Itneg, spoken in Abra.
 Kalinga, spoken in Kalinga.
 Kalanguya, spoken in some parts of Benguet.
 Kankanaey, spoken in western Mountain Province and some part of Benguet.
RELIGION

 Like most other regions of the Philippines, Roman Catholicism is the single
largest denomination in this region, however, a slightly lower (around 60–70%
of the population) adhere to the faith, while Protestants, mostly Anglicans and
Evangelicals forming a large minority at about 20–30% of the population. The
traditional animist religions maintain a significant presence in the region and
are still practiced by the tribal people.
TOURISM AND DESTINATIONS

 Banaue Rice Terraces which is part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine
Cordilleras (World Heritage site).
 Cassamata Hill National Park.
 Kabayan Mummies.
 Mount Data, Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park.
 Mount Pulag, The highest mountain in Luzon at 2,922 metres (9,587 ft) above
sea level
 Baguio Sites which includes Burnham Park, Minesview Park, The Mansion,
Lion's Head, Camp John Hay Philippine Military Academy, Bell Church,
Wright Park, Baguio Garden, and Centermall
THE PICTURES OF THE DESTINATIONS
 CUISINE

 The most controvercial dish in CAR is Pinikpikan, It’s a soup that consists of
chicken and etag, which is cured and smoked meat that has been kept
underground in earthen jars.
 Lechon de Abra, similar with others, proudly have its crispy skin. However, it
is still different with other lechon in the country. It is prepared with thinly
sliced leaves and seasoned with lots of garlic, salt, and pepper. 
 Sinuman and Patupat are the local version of rice cakes in Abra. The taste is
even comparable to a world-class dessert! Sinuman is a triangular-shaped rice
cake that is served as it is. Patupat on the other hand is served with muscovado
sugar.
 CUISINE
Sininggub or the stir-fried red chili pepper, mixed together with a few
sliced lemon leaves. Sininggub is served as an appetizer.
Biko that is made using the heirloon Mountain Violet sticky rice (locally
known as Ominio) that are harvested directly from the terraces of the
Philippines, can any other biko taste any better than that?
Abuos or the eggs of big red ants is a famous exotic food in Abra
especially during the summer season.
FOLK DANCE OF CAR
 Banga. Tribe: Kalinga. "Banga" literally mean pots.
 Bendayan. Origin: Benguet Province, Northern Luzon.
 Manmanok. Tribe: Bago.
 Turayen. Tribe: Gaddang.
 Tarektek. Tribe: Benguet.
 Uyaoy / Uyauy.
 HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATIONS IN
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

 The Manor Hotel at Camp John Hay in Baguio City.

 Baleh Boble Guesthouse in Banaue
 Gina’s Hilltop House in Sagada
 Alicia’s Homestay in Bontoc
 Sukvahati Inn in La Trinidad Benguet.
 Kiangan View Point Homestay
 Abrassi Hotel in Abra
 FESTIVALS IN CORDILLERA
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
 Ulalim Festival. This  Festival is a tourism and industry promotional event for four
days showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the people and their natural resources
bounties. More than that, the festival will be a great gathering of people to demonstrate
once again unity and oneness in pursuit of their vision of peace and development.
 Lang-ay Festival featured food fests where everyone can partake of local food for free.
The Lang-ay by the Street is a food fair where everyone can get a taste of local
delicacies for free while the Lang-ay by the Eyeb is a free community lunch sponsored
by the provincial government.
 Banaue Imbayah Festival  Celebrates Ifugao Culture. The Imbayah Festival which
celebrates Ifugao culture, rice planting and the harvest and rice wine was scheduled for
the next day.
 Tabuk Matagoan Festival is a yearly occasion held every June 24th to 26th in
Tabuk City, the capital of Kalinga territory. A social celebration exhibiting the
distinctive societies, customs and in addition the local and current results of the
different indigenous networks of Tabuk City.