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PHILIPPINE CULTURE AND TOURISMGEOGRAPHY REVIEWERCOVERAGE: Map plothing  Overview of the Philippines  Region 1  Region 2  C.A (CORDILLERA REGION)INTRODUCTION:Definition of tourism: WTO (world tourism organization) Activities of person traveling to and staying in places outside their usual envir...

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PHILIPPINE CULTURE AND TOURISM GEOGRAPHY REVIEWER COVERAGE:     

 Local Tourists – this type of tourists is often classified as an excursionist because of an assumption that they will not stay beyond 24 hours in their destination, which is always within their province.

INTRODUCTION: tourism:

WTO

(world

 Interregional Domestic Tourists – tourists who move from one region to another region.  Intraregional Domestic Tourists – tourists who move from one province to another province within the same region.

Map plothing Overview of the Philippines Region 1 Region 2 C.A.R (CORDILLERA REGION)

Definition of organization)

Types of domestic tourist in the Philippines:

tourism

 Activities of person traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year, for leisure, business, and other purposes not related to the activities being remunerated upon. Forms of Tourism  International Tourism – travel from one country to another country  Outbound Tourism – visits by the RESIDENTS to another country.  Inbound Tourism – visits by NONRESIDENTS to the country of reference  Domestic Tourism – travel within the country

Traveling for pleasure:  Excursionists – travelers who stay not more than 24 hours at their destination, or who stay for only a day, not overnight.  Tourists – Travelers who stay at least 24 hours at their destination. Tourists are further divided into: Domestic Tourist Less Expensive No need for passports and visa Inspires a genuine appreciation of the beauty of one’s own nation, not only in terms of natural resources but also of the diverse cultural groups that make up the tapestry that is national characters.

International Tourist More Expensive Requires passports and visa Might encounter cultural adjustments difficulties in foreign destination

Expands one understanding of one’s nation and thus raises national consciousness

Kind of Tourist Attraction:  Natural – Creation of god  Historical – Buildings, monuments and other relics from the past  Cultural - it refers to the rituals, songs, dances, costumes, arts, crafts, stories, and other manifestations of a people’s traditional beliefs  Man Made - dams, power plants, parks, buildings, and other great or unusual structures or things made by humans that have no significant historical value Special Interest – these attractions cater to specific types of people who have specific purposes in visiting a destination       

Mountaineering/trekking Spelunking Bird Watching Whale watching Scuba diving Golf Surfing

OVERVIEW OF THE PHILIPPINES: Republic of the Philippines

LUZON

 Visayas region has different kinds of terrain: Eastern Visayas has a high peaked mountain and low rugged hills, while Central Visayas terrain has a highland narrow coastal strips land.

 Located in Southeast Asia

 Luzon is the largest island, and the most northerly island among the three main islands of the Philippines.

 Capital: City of Manila

 It is the 17th largest island in the world

 There are also other famous terrains such as Chocolate Hills and Mt. Kanlaon

 Luzon has a mountainous terrain, and it is where you can find Mt. Pulag. Highest mountain in Luzon

 Other notable mountains are Mt. Madja-as of Panay Island and Mt. Cernos del Negros

 Located in Cordillera Range

 It has plains and most of it is sugar cane fields, rice fields, and various agricultural product

 An archipelago consisting of 7,107 islands with a total land area of 300,000 square kilometers  East – Philippine Sea  West – West Philippine Sea  South – Celebes Sea  Philippines is divided into 3 island groups:

 There are also famous volcanoes in Luzon, these are Pinatubo, Mayon , and Taal.

 It is the 2nd largest island among the three geographical division

 Mountain Ranges like Cordillera and Sierra Madre are also in Luzon.

 This is dubbed as “The Land of Promise”

 Cagayan River longest and widest river in the country

 Composed of only one main island and with outlying islands of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Camiguin, and Dinagat Island

Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao  Composed of 17 regions, and 80 provinces REGIONS  The Philippines is one of only two major Roman Catholic countries in Asia  94% Christians (81% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant 11%Philippine Independent Church)  5% are Muslims

CULTURE  Spanish, Chinese, American Influence

MINDANAO

 Other notable mountains are Mt. Isarog, Mt. Iriga, and Mt. Bulusan

VISAYAS  Visayas is the smallest among three geographical divisions and it is located between Luzon and Mindanao  It is composed of 5 main islands: Samar, Panay, Negros, Cebu and Leyte.  And it has outlying islands of Biliran, Bohol, Guimaras, and Siquijor

 It has different mountains and was grouped into five ranges  Mt. Apo and Mt. Dulang-Dulang is found in Mindanao  Other notable mountains are Mt. Kitanglad, Mt. Hibok-Hibok, and Mt. Kalatungan

REGION 1: ILOCOS REGION

ATTRACTIONS:

Composed of four provinces:

LA PAZ SAND DUNES

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Ilocos norte Ilocos sur La union Pangasinan

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Situated in the north coast of Luzon

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Laoag International Airport

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Regional Capital : San Fernando City

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Main Language : Ilokano

THE FOUR PROVINCES ILOCOS NORTE: “THE BEST OF CULTURE AND NATURE” Capital: Laoag City Sao Mi Toy – “our language” Merchants from China and Japan were already trading with the early inhabitants Juan de Salcedo – a Spanish conquistador who discovered and named the place “Ylocos” June 13, 1572 – the year when Salcedo and his men landed in what we know as Vigan and continue to sailed along the coast.

Locally named as Bantay Bimmaboy, the sand dunes shaped like a pig, attract not only natives but foreigners as well. The area has served as location for shooting local movies. MALACANANG OF THE NORTH Built as the official residence of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos in Ilocos Norte, this imposing structure, which overlooks the legendary Paoay Lake, is now a museum. MARCOS MUSEUM The house where former President Ferdinand Marcos was born, now a museum. PAGUDPUD BEACH Boracay of the north PAOAY CHURCH Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the architecture is a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque and Oriental. Construction of the church was started in 1704 and completed in 1894.

ABANG FALLS- The falls cascade like the Hinulugang Taktak in Rizal. JUNA LUNA SHRINE- it is the repository of the memorabilia of the famous Luna family. Sinking Bell Tower Bell Tower of St. William Cathedral PATAPAT HIGHWAY- BUILT TO CONNCET THE LAST TOWNS OF Pagudpud, Ilocos norte to Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan BANGUI WIND FARM- It has 15 wind turbines standing 70 meters tall. CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE- Built in 1892. It is said to be the tallest lighthouse in the Philippines. TOBACCO MONOPOLY MONUMENT- It serves as a memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly, which from 1872 to 1881, gave the Ilocanos untold miseries as they were obliged to plant no other crop except tobacco. FESTIVALS: PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL GULING-GULING FESTIVAL GARLIC FESTIVAL DAMILI FESTIVAL FARMER’S FESTIVAL IN BACARRA DANCE PARADE IN BACARRA PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES

BANGUI WINDMILLS Supplies electrical energy to the community & nearby towns. TOURIST DESTINATIONS: NATURAL Paoay Lake National Park Sand dunes of La Paz

KILAWIN LONGGANISA KALDERETA PAPAITAN LEAF TOBACCO GARLIC LOOM WEAVING

ILOCOS SUR “HERITAGE VILLAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES” Capital: Vigan City Languange: Ilocano Juan de Salcedo was also the one who founded Ilocos Sur, in 1572. TOURIST DESTINATIONS NATURAL SANTIAGO COVE- A stretch of golden sand beach. PINSAL FALLS- It features Angalo’s footprint, the legendary Ilocano giant. PUG-OS BEACH- it is a white sand beach in Cabugao. APATOT BEACH- This is we’re the US Submarines unload arms and supplies for the USAFIP, NL during WWII. SULVEC BEACH- A rocky shore. MAN – MADE SUNDIAL- Built by the Spaniards in 1841 and 1948, these two sundials, one in front of the Tagudin Municipal Hall and the other at the courtyard of the church, are still in use. SULVEC WATCHTOWERThis sturdy magnificent structure was built by the Spaniards as lookout points for impeding pirates. MORO WATCHTOWER- It is the oldest landmark in San Esteban. This is a vanguard against approaching pirates.

PLAZA BURGOS- It is named in honor of the Ilocano-martyr priest Father Burgos. PLAZA SALCEDO- In this elevated elliptical plaza it highlights the Salcedo Monument, known to be the oldest in the North. CULTURAL NATIONAL MUSEUM – PADRE BURGOS HOUSE CRISOLOGO MUSEUM BANTAY CHURCH- the church features earthquake baroque and Gothic-influenced architecture. MUSEO DE SAN JUAN BAUTISTA - This museum was established to serve as a repository of Lapog’s history. ANCESTRAL HOUSES- It has a tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings, ballustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles. MAGSINGAL MUSEUM- It is a repository of Ilocano heritage that features collections of pottery and porcelain artifacts. PAGBURNAYAN- The Ilocano clay jar called "burnay" is used for storing the suka (local vinegar), basi (local wine) and bagoong (fish sauce) and has also been used as a decorative item in household interiors and outdoor landscapes. The production process still utilizes pre-historic methods.

HISTORICAL NORTHERN LUZON HEROES HILL NATIONAL PARK - Located in the town of Santa, it was the stronghold of Gabriela Silang who continued the struggle for freedom from the Spaniards started by her slain husband, Diego Silang. BESSANG PASS- A monument stands on this strategic gap, 5,250 feet above sea level. Transversed by Highway 4, west of the town of Cervantes, the Pass served as the backdoor to General Yamashita's last ditch defense during the last stage of World War II. TIRAD PASS- Declared as a National Shrine. The Battle of Tirad Pass was led by the youngest Filipino General Gregorio del Pilar. LAPOG BAY- Saoang in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, being a part of Lapog Bay, had its share of the 34 Japanese warships that anchored at the Bay. Most of the warships left the Bay on October 17, 1944. RELIGIOUS SAN VICENTE CHURCH- Miracles are attributed to the parish’s patron saint, St. Vincent Ferrer, attracting pilgrims from far and near. The parish was established in 1795 and the feast day of St. Vincent Ferrer is celebrated on April 5. THE CHURCH OF ST. WILLIAM THE HERMIT The church, classified by experts as Baroque, is famous for its antique wooden altar (retablo) which is still being used. An old choir loft and the pulpit have been preserved but no longer functional.

STA, MARIA CHURCH- A World Heritage Site and a National Landmark, this centuries-old church nestled atop a hill at the town proper of Sta. Maria was used as a fortress during the 1896 Revolution. STA. LUCIA CHURCH- The main attraction of the church is the statue of St. Lucy, believed to date back to the 19th century. SINAIT CHURCH- Enshrined in this century-old church is the 17th century image of the Black Nazarene. ST.PAUL’S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL- As found in the church’s marker, the original church was a chapel of wood and thatch erected in 1574 on orders of Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and Founder of Villa Fernandina (now Vigan). THE SHRINE OF SANTO CRISTO MILAGROSO - The church itself is simple with the façade flanked by two square columns. The main attraction of the church is the statue of the crucified Christ.

FESTIVALS BINATBATAN FESTIVAL CALESA PARADE LONGGANISA FESTIVAL VIVA VIGAN PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES Royal bibingka Special Empanadas Longganisa Bagnet Pinakbet

LA UNION  “PILGRIMAGE CENTER OF NORTH”  Capital: San Fernando City  Language: Ilocano, English HISTORY  La Union was created on March 2, 1850 by virtue of a “Superior Decreto” issued by Governor General Narciso Zaldua Claveria. TOURIST DESTINATION NATURAL  BAUANG BEACH  SAN FRANCISCO- CANAOAY- PAGUDPUD BEACH  SAN JUAN BEACH- The surf in the area is ideal for amateur surfing during the months of November to February. MAN – MADE  LA UNION BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN  PINDANGAN RUINS- the remains of the first Catholic Church in San Fernando City.  MARCOS BUST- travelers going up to Baguio via Marcos Highway could get a glimpsed of this concrete structure.  EAGLE OF THE NORTH  IMELDA PARK

CULTURAL  MUSEO DE ILOKO- The old “presidencia” og Agoo houses artifacts and other pieces of cultural importance of Ilocanos. HISTORICAL  WALLACE AIR STATION- These 101 hectares base land located at the end of Poro Point were acquired in 1903 for the US Cavalry.  TOMB OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER RELIGIOUS  SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY- The Franciscan priests Fr. Juan Baptista Lucarrelli and Fr. Sebastian Baeza established Agoo in 1578 when it was still a part of Pangasinan.  SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF NAMACPACAN- It is also called St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, houses the miraculous image of Our Lady of Namacpacan.  AGOO APPARITION SITE- Destination of Marian devotees.  MA-CHO TEMPLE(MAZU) FESTIVALS  AGOO SEMANA SANTA- The life-size statues depicting the Stations of the Cross are pulled by devotees along the processional roads during Good Friday.  SAN FERNANDO CITY FIESTA

SPECIAL INTEREST  Surf fronting in Monaliza in Urbiztondo, San Juan. 

Scuba Diving in Bauang Beach.

 Trekking PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES        

Dried Fish Lomboy Grapes Basi Making Basketry Broom Making Blanket Weaving Pottery Cigar Making

PANGASINAN  

“HUNDRED ISLANDS AND A HUNDRED FLAVORS” Capital: Lingayen

HISTORICAL 

 HISTORY Pangasinan was formally created as a province by Governor-General Ronquillo de Penalosa in 1850.

TOURIST DESTINATION NATURAL       

VILLACORTA CAVE HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK LINGAYEN PUBLIC BEACH SANTIAGO ISLAND CAPE BOLINAO BEACH TAMBOBONG WHITE BEACH AGNO UMBRELLA ROCKS

MAN- MADE 

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CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE- The light house which was built by the American in 1903 on a 300 feet high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao still sends signal to vessels passing by the area. BOLINAO MUSEUM SISON AUDITORIUM

LINGAYEN PUBLIC BEACH- One of the landing areas of the American Forces on Jan.9, 1945 that paved the way for the Liberation of Northern Luzon. VILLA VERDE TRAIL- The Red Arrow Monument at Villa Verde, was where the 32nd Division of the US Armed Forces in the Far East saw action in the pursuit of the retreating Japanese Forces during the campaign to liberate Northern Luzon.

RELIGIOUS 

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CHURCH OF ST.JAMES FORTRESS- Bolinao Church was built by the Augustinians in 1609. It houses wooden statues nowadays a rarity. The antique altar is flanked by two grinning tongueprotruding Aztec visages presumably of Mexican influence and brought over by the Galleon Trade. MANAOAG CHURCH - held every 2nd week of April in Manaoag, Pangasinan. Devotees and pilgrims flock to the shrine of Nuestra Señora de Manaoag for the feast of the patroness of the sick, the needy and the helpless. Her image is believed to be miraculous.

PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES  

Ligar – Ligar Rilyenong bangus

REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION:  Cagayan Valley (Lambak ng Cagayan) is a region of the Philippines, also designated as Region II or Region 02. Most of the region lies in a large valley in Northeastern Luzon, between the Cordilleras and the Sierra Madre mountain ranges.  Languages and Dialects: Ilokano, Ibanag, Iyatan, Ittawis, and Gadang MAJOR INDUSTRY:  The region is hailed as the “Tilapia Capital of the Philippines” The main crops are rice, corn, and tobacco. Fishing, livestock production of cattle, hog, carabaos and poultry. Other livelihood of the region involves furniture making of rattan. PROVINCES     

Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino.

The region has four cities:     

Cauayan, Ilagan, Santiago, Tuguegarao, 89 Municipalities.

BATANES  “LAND OF THE TRUE INSULARS”  Capital: Basco  Languages: Ivatan and Ichbayaten

BATANES ETYMOLOGY:  Hispanicized and pluralized form of vatan, the indigenous name for the province's main island. The term batang has cognates across various Austronesian languages, mostly being a word that means "the main part of something," such as "trunk" or "body“. HISTORY OF BATANES In 1782, Philippine Governor General Jose Basco y Vargas sent an expedition to undertake the formalities of getting the consent of the Ivatans to become subjects of the King of Spain. On June 26, 1783, Joseph Huelva Melgarjo became the first Governor of Batanes. The new province was named Provincia dela Concepcion. Governor Basco was named “Conde dela Conquista de Batanes” and the capital town was named after him. LOCAL PEOPLE OF BATANES:  IVATANS PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES  COCONUT CRAB- These crabs are known for their sweet meat and aligue. These crabs, called tatus, are already on the endangered list.

 UVUD/UVED- Usually in meatball form, this dish is made of banana heart or banana stalks, mixed with ground meat.  FLYING FISH- Whether grilled, dried, or made into a kilawin, freshly caught flying fish is a definite must-try  LUÑIS- salted pork cooked in its own fat, which can last for weeks, is similar to the more popular adobo. BATANES ATTRACTIONS             

Sabtang Island Sabtang Lighthouse Morong beach/ Nakabuang beach Itbayat Island Batan Island Basco Lighthouse Tayid Lighthouse Marlboro Country Valugan Boulder Beach Homoron Lagoons Ruins of songsong San jose church (Ivana) Honesty Coffee shop

FESTIVAL  Palu Palo Festival

CAGAYAN  “A TRUE SPELUNKER’S PARADISE”  Capital: Tuguegarao City  Languages: Ilokano, Malaweg, Ibanag and Itawis CAGAYAN ETYMOLOGY  Hispanicized form of the word kagayan, a native term meaning "place near or on a river," with the root word kagay having cognates in many Austronesian languages as a term for "river," referring to the main river of northeast Luzon. CAGAYAN HISTORY

and other vegetables topped with egg and chicharon.  PAWA- The bite-sized snack is made from steamed glutinous rice filled with sweetened grounded peanuts.  SINANTA- The soup is a mix of everything sotanghon and miki noodles, chicken, pork and clams, all swimming on a soup flavored with patis (fish sauce).

CAGAYAN ATTRACTIONS  BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF PIAT

In 1581, Captain Juan Pablo Careon, native of Vizcaya, a province of Spain, with one hundred soldiers fully equipped with arms and ammunition and other provisions, came to Cagayan with their families by order of Don Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñaloza, the fourth Spanish Civil Governor, to explore the Cagayan Valley and to convert the natives to Christianity as well as to establish ecclesiastical missions and towns throughout the valley.

 CAGAYAN RIVER

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF CAGAYAN

 CALLAO CAVE

 IBANAGS - The Ibanags are the dominant ethnic group in the vicinity of Tuguegarao. PRODUCT, DELICACIES AND CUISINES  PANCIT BATIL PATONG- Pancit Batil Patong or Pancit Tuguegarao is made out of pansit miki Tuguegarao, minced carabao meat, bean sprouts

 PALAUI ISLAND  Cape Engaño Lighthouse  ANGUIB BEACH

 SIERRA CAVE  ODESSA TUMBALI CAVE  JACKPOT CAVE  SA...