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PHILIPPINES
 REGION 1: ILOCOS

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• On June 13, 1572 Salcedo and his men landed in Vigan.
• They were surprised to see numerous sheltered coves
were the locals lived in harmony.
• Named the region “Ylocos” and its people “Ylocanos”.
• Traditional Ilocano handicrafts are folk arts that continue to
tell its tales for many hundred years now.
• They're not only relevant to the northern region but also to
the developments of art and culture in the Philippines.
• It is composed of 4 provinces – Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La
union and Pangasinan.

Region 1
 BURNAY INABEL VIGAN BUL-UL
 Unglazed earthen  Hand waving  Considered as the  Wooden sculpture
“Intramuros of the north”, that represents
jar with small technique of the retains the Spanish
opening used for Ilocanos that is colonial architecture the rice granary
storage produced using along its narrow and spirits.
traditional looms. cobble stoned streets
known as Calle Crisologo.

ARTS OF REGION 1
 REGION 2: Cagayan

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Valley
Its name was derived from the Ilocano word “karayan” or
river referring to the Rio Grande de Cagayan. The early
Spanish settlers also called it “Rio Ibanag”
• The Cagayan valley region is abundant in agricultural
products such as rice, corn, peanut, beans and fruits
making.
• They are known as the top corn producer and second in
palay production in the Philippines.
• Cagayan region is consist of 5 provinces – Batanes,
Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino.

Region 2
 House of dakay Ruins of song song Vakul kanayi
 Oldest house in  A ghost barangay which  A headgear worn by  Vest draped on men
is cluster of roofless women in Batanes when they worked in
Batanes and is shells of old stone Philippines when they field. Made from
Unesco Heritage. houses abandoned work in the field. Made shredded leaves of
This home was after a tidal wave that from shredded leaves of voyavoy or Philippine
hit the island of Batan in voyavoy or Philippine date Palm. It is unique in
constructed Ivatan and still worn
the 50’s date Palm.
in1887. until now.

ARTS OF REGION 2
 REGION 3: Central

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•
Luzon
Region 3 lies between Manila and Northern Luzon.

• The longest contiguous area of lowlands, and is otherwise

known as the central Plains of Luzon.

• The region produces one third of the country’s total rice

production, thus it is also called the rice granary of the
Philippines.

• It is consist of 7 provinces – Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,

Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.

Region 3
 House of dakay Ruins of song song Vakul kanayi
 Oldest house in  A ghost barangay which  A headgear worn by  Vest draped on men
is cluster of roofless women in Batanes when they worked in
Batanes and is shells of old stone Philippines when they field. Made from
Unesco Heritage. houses abandoned work in the field. Made shredded leaves of
This home was after a tidal wave that from shredded leaves of voyavoy or Philippine
hit the island of Batan in voyavoy or Philippine date Palm. It is unique in
constructed Ivatan and still worn
the 50’s date Palm.
in1887. until now.

ARTS OF REGION 3
 REGION IV-A:

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CALABARZON
•
REGION IV-B: MIMAROPA
CALABARZON is known for its white beaches, cultural
heritage sites dating back to the Spanish era, marine
sanctuary, majestic mountains.
• The region is a favorite spot to many local and international
travelers.
• It’s consist of 5 provinces – Cavite, Laguna, Batangas,
Rizal and Quezon.
• MIMAROPA located at the heart of the archipelago is
dubbed as the treasure trove of southern Luzon.
• It’s one of the country’s top producers of rice, banana,
coconut, mango, papaya and cassava. Which are included
among the country’s top export product.
• It’s consist of 5 Provinces – Oriental and Occidental
Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.

Region 4
 Ceramics taka balisong tinis
 Things that are  Paper Mache made  Also, known as a fan  Tradition that narrates
using carved wooden knife, butterfly knife or the story how Joseph
made from heated sculpture used as mold. Batangas knife is a folding and Mary found a place
and hardened clay. Origiantred at the town pocket knife. to give birth to Jesus.
of Paete, Laguna.

ARTS OF REGION
IVA & IVB
 REGION V: Bicol Region

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• Is historically known as Ibalong prior to Spanish
colonization.
• Bicol comprises six provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula
mainland (the southeastern end of Luzon) – Albay,
Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon- and the
offshore island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.
• Folk arts and Crafts of Bicol region is mainly known for
products made with abaca fibers such as: slippers, coin
purses, baskets and bags.

Region 5
 Coin purses slippers Basket
 Coin purses are  Abaca slippers are made  Kenyan basket is made of
product from Bicol from dried abaca plants abaca and used for plant
made of abaca. and leaves as well as baskets, ethnic home
sometimes from dried decorations, wicker plates
pineapple plant leaves. and bowls.

ARTS OF REGION V
THANK
YOU!
Reporter: Elham Dalandas

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