Regions are also grouped into three major

islands groups:
Luzon Island Group
NCR: National Capital Region
CAR: Cordillera Administrative Region
Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga,
Mountain Province
Region 1: Ilocos Region
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union,
Pangasinan
Region 2: Cagayan Valley
Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva
Vizcaya, Quirino
Region 3: Central Luzon
Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales
Region 4A: Calabarzon
Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal
Region 4B: MIMAROPA / Southwestern Tagalog
Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon
Region 5: Bicol Region
Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon
Visayas Island Group
Region 6: Western Visayas
Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental
Region 7: Central Visayas
Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor
Region 8: Eastern Visayas
Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, Southern Leyte
Mindanao Island Group
Region 9: Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
Region 10: Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Orientalr
Region 11: Davao Region
Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental
Region 12: Soccskargen
Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat
Region 13: Caraga Region
Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur
Barmm: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
Maps of region

Regional offices of regions

Provinces
Region 1 or the Ilocos Region is composed of four provinces and a city—Ilocos Norte,
Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan,
Ilocos Norte
Facts and history about region.
Ilocos Norte is a province in the northern Philippines. In the capital Laoag City, grand
Paoay Church is a fusion of local and baroque architecture. Farther north, Cape
Bojeador Lighthouse and the dramatic Kapurpurwan Rock Formation offer panoramic
ocean views. At the province’s northern tip, the town of Pagudpud is known for its
beaches, like Blue Lagoon, plus bell-shaped Timmangtang Rock and towering Kabigan
Falls.
Long before the coming of the Spaniards, there already existed an extensive region
(consisting of the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union)
renowned for its gold mines. Merchants from Japan and China would often visit the area
to trade gold with beads, ceramics and silk. The inhabitants of the region, believed to be
of Malay origin, called their place "samtoy", from "sao mi toy", which literally meant "our
language here".
Capital-Laoag City
Patron-Paoay Church (St. Augustine Church) – named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1993.
St. William’s Cathedral in Laoag – famous for its Sinking Bell Tower
St. Monica Parish Church in Sarrat – documented to be the biggest church in the Ilocos
Region.

Products and delicacies

The province specializes in the following products and industries:
Agriculture – rice, corn, garlic, legumes, root crops, tobacco, and other fruits and
vegetables
Fishery – tilapia and assorted fishes
Livestock – swine and cattle
Cottage industries – loom weaving, furniture, ceramics, iron works
Manufacturing and food processing – salt, empanada, bagoong, patis, basi (native
Ilocano wine), vinegar, longganisa, chicharon, bagnet, chichacorn (cornick), jewelry,
garments, cereal processing, packaging, mechanized processing equipment
Wind Power Ilocos Norte’s position on the northwest corner of Luzon makes it ideal for
wind power generation. There is currently a 25 Megawatt wind farm in Ilocos Norte, and
several more wind energy projects are being planned

Festivals
Bacarra- Bac-bacarra Festival, Paoay- Guling-guling Festival, Laoag City-Pamulinawen
Festival, Pinili- Bawang Festival, Batac City- Empanada Festival, Marcos- Pinakbet
Festival, Banna- Panagabuos Festival, Dingras- Ani Festival, Solsona- Gameng
Festival, Sarrat- Binakol Festival, San Nicolas- Damili Festival, Currimao- Dinaklisan
Festival, Badoc- La Virhen Milagroa Festival, Nueva Era- Tadek Festival, Piddig- Basi
Festival, Pagudpod- Kangayedan Festival, Bangui- Amian Festival, Burgos- Saniata
Festival, Pasuquin- Panagsana Festival, Vintar- Siwawer Festival, Adams-
Ginginubatan Festival, Carasi- Magdadaran Talip Festival, Dumalneg- Panagwawagi
festival

Tourist spot Agustin Church of Paoay, Bangui Windmills, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse,
Cities and municipalities. (9) cities namely: Dagupan City, San Carlos City, Alaminos
City and Urdaneta City in Pangasinan; Candon City and Vigan City in Ilocos Sur; Batac
City and Laoag City in Ilocos Norte; and the regional capital is the City of San Fernando,
La Union. There are 116 municipalities and 3, 265 barangays.
Ilocos Sur
Facts and history about province

Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Vigan
City, located on the mouth of the Mestizo River is the provincial capital.

On December 2, 1999, Vigan became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List because
of its unique Spanish colonial history in Asia, well-preserved Spanish monuments and
edifices, and thriving cultural heritage.

Vigan known as heritage village is unique for having preserved much of its Hispanic
colonial character, particularly its grid street pattern and historic urban lay out. Its
significance also lies on how the different architectural influences are blended to create
a homogenous townscape.

GEOGRAPHY: Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain
Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the south, and the South China Sea to
the west. Ilocos Sur has an area of 2,579.60 square kilometers occupying about 20.10
percent of the total land area of the Ilocos Region.

CITY: 2 (Vigan City and Candon City)

TOWNS/MUNICIPALITIES: 32 (Alilem, Banayoyo, Bantay, Burgos, Cabugao, Caoayan,

Cervantes, Galimuyod, G. Del Pilar, Lidlidda, Magsingal, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Quirino,
Salcedo, San Emilio, San Esteban, San Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, Santa, Sta.
Catalina, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Lucia, Sta. Maria., Santiago, Sto. Domingo, Sigay, Sinait,
Sugpon, Suyo, Tagudin)

Capital: vigan city

Products and delicacies

Alilem – Sugarcane Vinegar Bantay – Handloomwooven Products; Candon City –

Calamay Caoayan – Handloomwoven Products.;San Ildefonso – Sugarcane Wine
(Basi) Suyo – Labtang Crafts; Narvacan – Sitcharon (Bagnet) San Esteban – Nata de
Coco; Cervantes – Ginger San Juan – Buri Crafts.

Festivals

Sinait Garlic Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines, Viva Vigan Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines,
Longaniza Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines, Pinakbet Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines,
Tabako Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines
Tourist spot
Calle Crisologo, Vigan Cathedral, Bantay Church Bell Tower. Baluarte Resort and Mini
Zoo, Archbishop's Palace, Syquia Mansion Museum, Pagburnayan Jar Factory, RG Jar
Factory.

La Union
History and facts about province
The province of La Union was formed in 1850 when the Spanish colonial government of
Governor-General Antonio Maria Blanco merged the southern towns of Ilocos Sur, the
northern towns of Pangasinan, and the western towns of Benguet to the east. Source:
PIA The natives of what is now La Union were already trading with the Japanese
Spaniards came to the Philippines; the area of Agoo was then known as "Puerto de
japon." Captain Juan de Salcedo explored the region in 1572, followed by Augustinian
missionaries who founded the towns of Balaoan, Bauang, and Agoo in the late decades
of the 16th century. The province was created on March 2, 1850 out of towns then
belonging to Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan. Luciano Almeda headed the provincial
government for a time during the Philippine Revolution while General Manuel Tinio
occupied San Fernando in May 1898.

La Union is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in the island of
Luzon. Its capital is the city of San Fernando, which also serves as the regional center
of the whole Ilocos Region. Wikipedia
Languages: Ilocano; Pangasinan; Kankanaey; Ibaloi; Tagalog; English
Capital: San Fernando City
Their products and delicacies
Halo-Halo de Iloko, Kilawen,Naguilian Basi,Sabong Fried Chicken,Filipino-inspired
Flavored Ice Cream.
Festivals
Dinengdeng Festival. This is a festival associated with the much-loved Ilocano Culinary
dish that is famous like pinakbet and bagnet.
Feast of Our Lady of Caysasay,Tabacco Festival, Baggak Festival, Pinadangan
Festival, Sillag Festival.
Tourist spot: Tangadan Falls, Gapuz Grapes Farm, Ma-Cho Temple (Taoist Temple),
Cities and municipalities.Vigan City
• Municipalities(19)Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang,
Burgos, Caba, Luna, Naguilian, Pugo, Rosario, San Gabriel, San Juan, Santo Tomas,
Santol, Sudipen, Tubao
Petron: Patron Saint of San Fernando, St. William the Hermit.

Pangasinan (Lalawigan ng Pangasinan)

History and facts about province
The province is a major producer of salt in the Philippines. An ancient kingdom called
Luyag na Kaboloan existed in Pangasinan before the Spanish conquest that began in
the 15th century. … Pangasinan has been described as a gateway to northern Luzon
and as the heartland of the Philippines.
Pangasinan is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon. Its
capital is Lingayen. Pangasinan is on the western area of the island of Luzon along the
Lingayen Gulf and West Philippine Sea. It has a total land area of 5,451.01 square
kilometres. Wikipedia
Capital- Lingayen
Products and delicacies
Meat Baguisen or Dinalaan - dinuguan with kamias as souring agent Lauya - beef or
pork clear-broth stew cooked with potatoes, carrots, cabbage/pechay, Baguio beans,
and saba Alaminos longanisa Bengbeng - stir-fry beef dish of Mangaldan Pigar-pigar -
stir-fry beef dish with Baguio vegetables and lots of onions in Dagupan City Salad
Katuray salad - blanched katuray flowers (stamens removed) with fresh tomatoes and
onions and sauteed bagoong alamang Soups Bulanglang with kakawate (madre
cacao) flower Bulanglang with sabsabirokong - a soupy vegetable dish with grilled fish
and greenish vine flower Kaleskes - in Perez Blvd, Dagupan City, a broth with cow
intestines (kaleskes is Pangasinense for intestines) with the addition of pancreas bits
and meat cuts; it's neither goto nor pinapaitan Vegetables Pakbet or Bulanglang with
baeg - the himbabao (Allaeanthus glaber) lends a distinct taste and feel to bulanglang
or pakbet Pinakbet - the Pangasinan version contains no squash and stringbeans
Papait sauteed in tomatoes White beans soup with pork and ampalaya leaves
Condiment Inasin, Bagoong dilis - a bagoong made of fermented anchovies Agamang,
Alamang - a bagoong made of fermented shrimp fry in neon-pink color Mulantong - in
Bayambang, a variant of buro using smaller freshwater fish Buro Boneless bagoong
Bagoong padas Patis Sweets Bucayo in three varieties (ball, brick, and disc shapes)
Romana's peanut brittle from Mangaldan Sinakob - panocha and, in many instances,
peanut panocha Mango pickles Gipang Katiba Rice cakes Biko with latik, Latik - biko
topped with thick latik Inkiwal - a simpler version of biko, made of just white glutinous
rice cooked in coconut milk -- no topping, and made fragrant with anise Inlubi - cake
made of blackened rice traditionally prepared for All Souls' Day; another version is a bit
soupy Inkaldit - patupat Unda-unday - palitaw Tapong - rice cake like a more compact
kind of bibingka made of ground non-glutinous rice Tupig Pangasinan version - "sticky
rice spread thinly and rolled in banana leaf then grilled oven hot embers" Masikoy - a
version of palitaw swimming in sweet sauce Kulambo - immaculate white glutinous rice
dessert with a nice gooey consistency Kundandit - a pounded cassava-corn cake sold
in Bayambang Puto Calasiao - in plain, ube, pandan, strawberry and mango flavors
Binungey - glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk inside bamboo stem; Bolinao specialty
Binuburan - liquor-flavored fermented red rice dessert Crackers Rice cracker - no-fish
cracker; a specialty in Brgy. Sancagulis, Bayambang Potato onion twist Fish Grilled
stuffed Bonuan bangus Bonuan bangus pindang (wet daing)/Boneless daing na
Bonuan bangus Boneless bangus - solution to the problem of bangus being reportedly
the world's boniest fish Grilled catfish Inselar - catfish sinigang in tomatoes and camote
tops or kangkong leaves Burong dalag (fermented mudfish) sauteed in onions, garlic,
tomatoes and ginger Fried unas dried fish - a Binalonan specialty Fried tuyo Sinigang
na malaga Oysters Miscellaneous freshwater catch (karpa, tamus, tilapia, gurami,
even slipper-size clams, etc.) - Bayambang specialties Fruits Carabao mango Indian
mango Carbs Grilled white glutinous corn Tuge - boiled yam species Sago - boiled
sago root Apuler/apulid - boiled arrowroot for snack Milk Fresh milk - a Laoac
specialty Pastry Butterfly and rosette pastries - Eats by Ella's (Estrella Andaya) pastry
creations in Dagupan City Janas' breads Pedritos' breadskLanguages: Pangasinan
(official); Bolinao; Ilocano; Tagalog; English
Festival
Lingayen Town Fiesta (Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord ) January 2-6 Lingayen
Town Plaza (District 2)
Bugallon Day "Carabao Festival" January 12 Bugallon Town Plaza (District 2)
Pozorrubio Town Fiesta & Patupat Festival January 3-18 & January 11
Pozorrubio Town Plaza (District 5)
Villasis Town Fiesta & Talong Festival January 11-21 & January 12 Villasis Town
Plaza (District 5)
Mabini Town Fiesta (1st Balsaan Festival) January 11-20 Mabini Town Plaza
(District 1)
Mangatarem Town Fiesta (Feast of St. Raymund Peñaforte) January 19-27
Mangatarem Town Plaza (District 2)
Bagoong Festival January 17-27 Lingayen Town Plaza (District 2)
Binmaley Town Fiesta & Sigay Festival January 25-February 3 & February 3
Binmaley Town Plaza (District 2)
Pakwan Festival January 27- February 2 Bani Town Plaza (District 1)
Sta. Maria Town Fiesta "Mushroom Festival" January 15 – February 21 Sta.Maria
(District 6)
Dasol Town Fiesta (Asin Festival) March 7-10 Dasol (District 1)
Laoac Town Fiesta (Tupig Festival) March 1-6 Laoac (District 5)
Tayug Town Fiesta (Feast of St. Patrick of Ireland) "Sun Flower Eco-Park" March 10-21
Tayug (District 6)
Mangaldan Town Fiesta (Pindang Festival) January 28-March 10 Mangaldan
(District 4)
Alaminos City (Paraw Festival) March 19-28 Alaminos City (District 1)
Balungao Town Fiesta (Goat Festival) March 16-21 Balungao (District 6)
Aguilar Town Fiesta (Feast of St. Joseph) March 14-19 Aguilar (District 2)
Sto. Tomas (Corn Festival)March 22-25 Sto. Tomas (District 5)
Bayambang Town Fiesta (Fest of St. Vincent Ferrer) (Malangsi Festival) April 1-8
Bayambang (District 3)
Bolinao Town Fiesta (Mangunguna Festival) April 9-14 Bolinao (District 1)
Mapandan Town Fiesta & (Pandan Festival) April 11-16 Mapandan (District 3)
Dagupan City (Bangus Festival) April 6 to May 30 Dagupan City (District 4)
San Carlos City Fiesta (Mango Bamboo Festival) April 18-28 San Carlos City
(District 3)
Anda Town Fiesta (Binungey Festival) April 17 Anda (District 1)
Umingan Town Fiesta (3rd Kalabasa Festival) April 5-14 Umingan (District 6)
Asingan Town Fiesta April 3-9 Asingan (District 6)

Lilikagan/Kalanguya (Tribal Festival) May 16 Brgy.Malicu San Nicolas (District

6)
Calasiao (Puto Festival) December 9 - 13 Calasiao (District 3)
Agew na Urbiztondo "Kanen Festival" December 27-29 Urbiztondo (District 2)

Tourist spot
Top Pangasinan Tourist Spots Mount Balungao. Bolinao Falls. ... Cape Bolinao
Lighthouse ( Pangasinan Tourist Spot ) ... Lingayen Beach. ... Hundred Island National
Park. ... Lingayen Capitol Complex ( Pangasinan Tourist Spot ) ... Oceanographic
Marine Laboratory. ... James Parish.
Cities and municipalities
 Alaminos,San Carlos,Urdaneta
  Agno, Aguilar, Alcala, Anda, Asingan, Balungao, Bani, Basista, Bautista,
Bayambang, Binalonan , Binmaley , Bolinao , Bugallon , Burgos , Calasiao ,
Dasol, ,Infanta, Labrador , Laoac , Lingayen , Mabini, ,Malasiqui , Manaoag ,
Mangaldan , Mangatarem , Mapandan , Natividad , Pozorrubio , Rosales , San
Fabian , San Jacinto , San Manuel , San Nicolas , San Quintin , Santa Barbara ,
Santa Maria , Santo Tomas , Sison , Sual , Tayug , Umingan , Urbiztondo ,
Villasis
Patron saints-Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag,
Region 2
Region 2 is composed of 5 provinces, namely, the valley provinces of Cagayan and
Isabela, the mountain provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, and the island province
of Batanes. (https://www.dti.gov.ph/regions/region-2/profile/)
Cagayan
History and facts about province
Cagayan was one of the early provincias that existed during the Spanish Colonial
Period. Called La Provincia de Cagayan, its borders essentially covered the entire
Cagayan Valley, which included the present provinces of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva
Vizcaya, Batanes and portions of Kalinga and Apayao.
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan)
Cagayan is a vast bio-diverse expanse of plains and valleys, bordered by mountains,
running north to south both on its east and west ramparts. It is crisscrossed by rivers
and creeks, the largest of which is the Cagayan River, which originates from Quirino,
and traverses the Province from south to north. The larger tributaries of the Cagayan
River are the Pinacanauan River in Peñablanca in the southeast; the Dummun River in
Gattaran and the Pared River in Alcala, both in central Cagayan; and the Zinundungan
River in Lasam and the Matalag River in Rizal, both in the west. The other rivers in the
Province are the Chico River in southwest Cagayan at Tuao, the Pata River and Abulug
River in the northwest, River in the northeast. These rivers drain the plains and valleys
of the Province, and provide water for domestic and irrigation purposes, as well.
(http://www.cagayan.gov.ph/about-cagayan/)
Capital- Its capital is the city of Tuguegarao. It is about 431 kilometres (268 mi)
northwest of Manila, and includes the Babuyan Islands to the north.
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan)

Products and delicacies-

Pancit Batil Patong, Pancit Cabagan, Sinabago, Carabao food products like chicaron-
carabao, carabao fresh milk and carabao milk candy. I tried carabao (water bufallo) milk
candy but have not yet tried the carabao fresh milk.
https://www.morefundining.biz/2014/05/foods-to-taste-in-cagayan valley.html?m=1

Festivals -The province-wide festivals are:

Aggao Nac Cagayan (June 23 – 29) which commemorates the establishment of the civil
government in Cagayan on June 29, 1583.
Piat Sambali Festival (June 23 – 30) which religious devotees from all over look forward
to. It features a reenactment of the “sambali”, a war dance of tribes that were united and
converted to Christianity through the intercession of the Lady of Piat (known also as the
Black Mary). This festival is followed by the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
of Piat (July 1-2), with activities centered at Piat Basilica Minore which houses the
Image of Mary. (http://www.rdc2.gov.ph/invest/cagayan/index.php/investment-
opportunities/tourism/festivals#:~:text=The%20province%2Dwide%20festivals
%20are,all%20over%20look%20forward%20to.)

Tourist spot
Callao Caves Resort Tourist Zone, Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat, Baggao Cave
and Water system
http://www.cagayan.gov.ph/investments/related-information/tourist-attractions/)

Cities and municipalities

 Tuguegarao,Cauayan,Santiago,Ilagan
https://www.nnc.gov.ph/2-uncategorised/395-region-2-profile

 Abulug , Alcala, Allacapan, Amulung ,Aparri , Baggao ,Ballesteros , Buguey ,

Calayan , Camalaniugan , Claveria , Enrile , Gattaran , Gonzaga , Iguig , Lal-lo ,
Lasam , Pamplona , Peñablanca , Piat , Rizal , Sanchez-Mira , Santa Ana ,
Santa Praxedes , Santa Teresita , Santo Niño (Faire) , Solana , Tuao
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan)

Patron/saints- Patron saint St.Augustineof Hippo

(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Cagayan_de_
Oro)

Isabela
History and facts about the province
Isabela is in the middle of Cagayan Valley in the northeastern Luzon. It is
bounded on the north by Cagayan, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the west
by Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province, and Ifugao; on the south by Nueva
Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora.
The eastern and coastal areas experience moderate rainfall evenly distributed
throughout the year. The western part has a wet and a dry season.
The province was carved by royal decree from the provinces of Cagayan and
Nueva Vizcaya on May 1, 1856. It was named after Queen Isabela II of Spain.
Palanan, Isabela became a historical place when General Emilio Aquinaldo was
captured by the American forces led by General Funston on March 23, 1901.

Source: Fast Facts of Philippine Province

By Conrado M. Lancion, Jr.
Tahanan Books, Manila
https://psa.gov.ph/content/isabela-most-populated-province-cagayan.

Capital-Ilagan
Product and delicacies
Aling Belen Longganisa,Lechon Cordero, Pinataro
Festival The province of Isabela celebrates these farmer’s helpers — known in
the province as bambanti — with a festival every fourth week of January.
Isabela holds the Bambanti festival in thanksgiving for the previous year’s
harvest. The celebrations includes a trade fair, parades, street dancing, and
competitions.(https://www.bworldonline.com/bambanti-festival-2019-from-aliw-
awards-to-a-guinness-world-record/)

Tourist spot The top attractions to visit in Isabela Province are: Queen Isabela
Park Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church Fuyot Springs National Park Abuan
River Dicotcotan Beach (https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attractions-g6090415-
Activities-Isabela_Province_Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html#)
Cities and municipalities – Alicia, Angadanan,Aurora, Benito Soliven, Burgos,
Cabagan,Cordon, Delfin Albano, Dinapigue, Divilacan, Echague, Gamu, Jones,
Luna, Maconacon, Mallig, Naguilian, Palanan, Quezon, Quirino, Ramon, Reina
Mercedes, Roxas, San Agustin, San Guillermo, San Isidro, San Manuel, San
,Mariano, San Mateo, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Tumauini

Patron The patron is St. Ferdinand of Castille

Nueva Vizcaya
History and facts about province
The Province of Nueva Vizcaya used to be a territory of the vast Cagayan Valley
Region, which was once an integral political unit with one governor. In 1839 then
Governor Luis Lardizabal issued an order creating Nueva Vizcaya into politico-
military province upon the advice of the alcalde mayor of Cagayan. The order
was approved by a royal Decree on April 10, 1841.

The present territory of Nueva Vizcaya was the result of changes emanating
from the formal creation of the province of Isabela in May of 1856, wherein a
great portion of its northern area was ceded to the newly- born province.
(http://www.region2fun.ph/nueva-vizcaya/)

Capital- Bayombong

Products and delicacies

Nueva Vizcaya is a major producer of citrus crops in the country, principally
pomelo, ponkan and oranges. The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal in
Bambang supplies the demand of neighboring provinces and Metro Manila.

Festival
The Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival celebrated every February. The
festival highlights are the flower exhibits, garden tours, floral competition, and
parade of floats. Other festivals in the region include the Ulalim Festival in
Kalinga, Lang-ay Festival in Mountain Province, Banaue Imbayah Festival, and
the Tabuk Matagoan Festival.(http://car.da.gov.ph/regional-profile/)

Tourist spot
Dumli-ing FallsBalete Pass National ShrineImugan FallsCapisaan Cave System
People’s Museum and LibraryMount UgoLower Magat Eco-Tourism ParkMount
PalaliDumli-ing Falls San Vicente Ferrer ChurchSaint Dominic Cathedral
(https://touristspotsfinder.com/nueva-vizcaya-tourist-spots/)

Cities and municipalities-

Baguio,Tabuk
Alfonso Castañeda, Ambaguio, Aritao, Bagabag, Bambang, Bayombong, Diadi,
Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kasibu, Kayapa, Quezon, Santa Fe,
Solano,Villaverde
Patron/saints
Patron saint St. Dominic of Guzman (Patron) St. Vincent Ferrer (Secondary
Patron)

Batanes
History and facts about province
The Batanes group of islands came in late into the folds of Spanish colonial
power. “Freedom had been the Ivatan experience for as long as they existed.
That ended on June 26, 1783, with the annexation of Batanes by the Spanish
Colonial State in the Philippines.
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-cultural-
communities-and-traditional-arts-sccta/northern-cultural-communities/the-
batanes-islands/
It is the smallest province in the Philippines.Batanes is made up of 10 volcanic
islands. https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/facts-about-batanes/

Capital- The provincial capital is Basco on Batan Island.(http://laoag.china-

consulate.org/eng/lqjs/gsgk_1/t315301.htm

Products and delicacies

Mahi-mahi or dried fish , Suman, Flying fish or dibang, Uvud balls, Ube,
Escargot, Lumpia with fish, Squid, Sinigang.
https://www.gamintraveler.com/.well-known/captcha/

Festival -Kulay Festival, Bayanihan or Payuhan Festival, Palu-Palo Festival and

Vakul-Kanayi Festival. https://www.amkortravel.com

Tourist spot
The three largest islands, Batan, Itbayat, and Sabtang, Basco Lighthouse, Basco
(Batanes Tourist Spot), Mahatao Church, Mahatao (Batanes Tourist Spot)House
of Dakay, Batan Island (Batanes Tourist Spot)Radiwan Point, Sabtang (Batanes
Tourist Spot) https://www.tripzilla.ph/batanes-sights-must-visit/3817

Cities and municipalities

CITY: 0
TOWNS/MUNICIPALITIES:6 (Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, Uyugan, and the island
municipalities of Sabtang Itbayat.)
(http://laoag.china-consulate.org/eng/lqjs/gsgk_1/t315301.htm)

Patron/saints - Santo Domingo Cathedral (Basco)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Domingo_Cathedral_(Basco)

Region3 comprises with the seven provinces in the central plain of Luzon
namely; Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and
Zambales.

Aurora
History and facts about province
In 1571, Juan de Salcedo first explored Aurora Province. When he reached
Casiguran and Baler from Laguna in 1609, a Franciscan mission was founded in
Baler. In 1735, Baler was destroyed by a tidal wave from the Pacific Ocean,
which they called “Tromba Marina”. The surviving inhabitants managed to reach
the Hill of Point Baja for safety.
https://aurora.gov.ph/about/history/

Aurora Province is located on the East-Central side of Luzon Island. It is the

north-eastern most province of Central Luzon (Region III). It is bordered on the
north by the provinces of Isabela and Qurino, on the west by Nueva Ecija and
Nueva Viscaya, on the south by Bulacan and Quezon, and on the east by the
Pacific Ocean. The province’s main link to the rest of Luzon is through a narrow
mountain gravel road that twists through the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. The
road is located between Baler and Bongabon, Nueva Ecija.
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/aurora/

Capital Baler
Products and delicacies

Baler suman, Tapol suman, Suman tapol – a suman in Baler using glutinous
purple-black rice called tapol; wrapped in buri palm leaves

Casiguran vinegar – tuba-based (sukang sasa?) vinegar

Pakumbo – “strips of young coconut meat simmered for four hours in coconut
water, brown sugar, vanilla and pandan leaves;” the way it is presented appears
to be different from the usual discs in Batangas or thereabouts
http://glossaryoffilipinofood.blogspot.com/2015/09/aurora-specialties.html?m=1

Festival
Suman Festival and Sabutan Festival
http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/10/20/special-events-and-festivals-in-
aurora/

Tourist spot
Natural attractions include picturesque waterfalls, lush greenery on
mountainsides, and panoramic beaches. Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving,
mountain climbing and trekking are only some of the activities a tourist can enjoy
in Aurora.
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/aurora/

Cities and municipalities

Aurora was originally composed of the municipalities of Baler,
Casiguran,municipal district of Dilasag ,municipal district of San Luis
https://aurora.gov.ph/about/history/

Patron/saints
Patron Saint San Luis Obispo De Tolosa
Bataan

History and facts about province

After the April 9, 1942 U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main
Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the
approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to
make an arduous 65-mile march to prison camps. The marchers made the trek
in intense heat and were subjected to harsh treatment by Japanese guards.
Thousands perished in what became known as the Bataan Death March.

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march

Bataan is a province on the Philippine island of Luzon. Shipwrecks and coral

reefs dot the waters of Subic Bay, off its northwest coast. Farther south, marine
turtles are hatched at the Pawikan Conservation Center. A towering memorial
cross and a shrine commemorating WWII’s Battle of Bataan crown Mount Samat
in central Bataan. On the east coast, birdlife thrives in the Balanga City Wetland
and Nature Park.

Capital -City Of Balanga (Capital)

https://psa.gov.ph/content/city-balanga-capital-bataan

Products and delicacies

Montey’s Buko Pie, Busilak’s Cashew Prunes, Dennis Ube De Leche Halaya,
Beakris Tamarind Ball, Cashew Nuts, Ina Gloria Dayap Cookies, Amanda’s
Smoked Bangus and Smoked Gigi.

https://www.traveltripsters.com/2017/10/bataan-top-pasalubong.html?m=1

Festival
Kapistahan Festival (April) Samal, Bataan, Araw ng Kagitingan (April)
Entire Bataan, Banga Festival (April) Balanga, Bataan, Alimango and Sugpo
Festival (March) Orani, Bataan, Kabuhayan Festival (February) Mariveles,
Bataan, Ibong Dayo Festival (December) Balanga, Bataan, Pawikan Festival
(November) Morong, Bataan, Kasinagan Festival (October) Pilar, Bataan,

https://philippinefestivals.com/festivals-in-bataan/

Tourist spot

Things To See And Do In Bataan :Mount Samat National Shrine, Zoobic Safari,
Pawikan Conservation Center, Balanga Wetland And Nature Park, Tarik Ridge,
Mt. Mariveles, Beautiful Beaches of Bataan, Corregidor, Las Casas Filipinas De
Acuzar .Where To Stay In Bataan: Best Hotels and Resorts: Camaya Coast
Beach Properties, Crown Royale Hotel, Sunsetview Resort

https://www.shopback.ph/blog/bataan-travel-guide-things-to-do

Cities and municipalities.

Abucay, Bagac, Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Limay, Mariveles, Morong, Orani,

Orion,Pilar, Samal

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bataan

Patron/saints
Domingo de Guzman is the patron saint. The Church of Samal, with Saint
Catherine of Siena as patron saint, follows at 422 years.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles.

Bulacan,

History and facts about province

The province’s name is derived from the Tagalog word ‘bulak’ meaning cotton,
which was its former principal product. Bulacan started with small fishing
settlements along the coast of Manila Bay and expanded into the interior with the
arrival of the Spaniards. These settlements formed the nucleus of towns that
were founded from 1572 (Bulacan and Calumpit) to 1750 (San Rafael).Bulacan
is popularly known as the “Gateway to the Northern Philippines.”
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/bulacan/#:~:text=History%20of
%20Bulacan&text=Bulacan%20started%20with%20small%20fishing,to
%201750%20(San%20Rafael).

Capital Malolos
Products and delicacies
The Province of Bulacan is known for the following industries: Marble and
Marbleized Limestone, Jewelry, Pyrotechnics, Leathercraft, Aquaculture, Meat
and Meat Products, Garments, Furniture, High-Value Crops, and Sweets and
Native Delicacies.
https://bulacan.gov.ph/generalinfo/industriesproducts.php

Festival
Singkaban Festival – September 8-15
Kneeling Carabao in Pulilan – May 14-15
Fertility Dance in Obando – May
Baliwag Lenten Procession – Holy week
Calumpit Libad Festival – June 23-24
Feast of the Holy Cross of Wawa in Bocaue – 1st Sunday of July
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/bulacan/#:~:text=History%20of
%20Bulacan&text=Bulacan%20started%20with%20small%20fishing,to
%201750%20(San%20Rafael).

Tourist attraction
Barasoian Church
Biak na Bato National Park
Meyto Shrine
Divine Mercy National Shrine
Vervidia Falls
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/bulacan/#:~:text=History%20of
%20Bulacan&text=Bulacan%20started%20with%20small%20fishing,to
%201750%20(San%20Rafael).

City and municipalities

Malolos City
Angat, Balagtas, Baliwag, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Doña Remedios,
Trinidad, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong
Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso,San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria,
Patron/saints
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulacan

Patron /Saints
San Pascual Baylon, Saint Claire of Assissi, and Our Lady of Salambao
https://mb.com.ph/2020/04/07/obando-holds-procession-of-towns-three-patron-
saints/
Pampanga,
History and facts about province
It has been widely believed and theorized by many that Kapampangans are
linguistically distinct from the Tagalogs who surround them. Many said that they
are descendants from migrants from the Malang Region in Central Java in the
past.For two years, Pampanga was once the capital of the Philippines. It was
during the British violent behavior of Manila dating from 1762-1764. In fact,
during the Spanish colonial period, one of Pampanga’s functioning suitably well
and was rather economically adept insomuch that Manila and its surrounding
regions largely depend on the province. The province of Pampanga regularly
supplied agricultural products, fish and forestry products to neighboring areas.
https://www.alviera.ph/interesting-facts-and-tidbits-about-pampanga-you-
probably-did-not-know/#:~:text=HISTORY%20OF%20PAMPANGA&text=The
%20province’s%20name%20was%20from,Spanish%20province%20in%20the
%20Philippines.

Capital San Fernando

 Products and delicacies
Pindang kalabaw (water buffalo tocino), Betute tagak (stuffed frog), Murcon
(morcon), Buro or balo balo (fermented rice),Sisig,Pindang kalabaw (water buffalo
tocino), Aligui (crab fat), Bringhe,Sisig,
https://www.alviera.ph/news/pampanga-food-trip/

Festival
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which is held on February of every
year at the Clark Field, the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando during
Christmastime, the Sisig Festival held at SM Clark and the San Pedro Cutud
Lenten Rites on Good Friday.
https://www.alviera.ph/interesting-facts-and-tidbits-about-pampanga-you-
probably-did-not-know/#:~:text=HISTORY%20OF%20PAMPANGA&text=The
%20province’s%20name%20was%20from,Spanish%20province%20in%20the
%20Philippines.

Tourist attraction

1. Mt. Pinatubo
2. Sandbox
3. Mt. Arayat National Park
4. Sky Ranch
5. Aqua Planet
6. Nayong Pilipino
7. Clark Museum and 4D Theatre
8. Zoocobia Fun Zoo
9. Pradera Verde
10. Dinosaurs Island

Cities and municipalities

Apalit, Arayat, Bacolor, Candaba, Floridablanca, Guagua, Lubao, Macabebe,
Magalang, Masantol, Mexico, Minalin, Porac, San Luis, San Simon, Santa Ana,
Santa Rita, Santo Tomas, Sasmuan
https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/pampanga-tourist-spot/

Patron/saints

ANGELES, LOS ANGELES CUSTODIOS, VIRGEN DEL ROSARIO DE LA NAVAL

APALIT, SAN PEDRO APOSTOL

ARAYAT, STA. CATALINA DE ALEJANDRIA

BACOLOR, SAN GUILLERMO ERMITAÑO

LUBAO, SAN AGUSTIN DE HIPPO

MABALACAT, MADRE DIVINA GRACIA

MACABEBE, SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO

MAGALANG, SAN BARTOLOME APOSTOL

MASANTOL, SAN MIGUEL ARCANGEL

http://kaplistorian.blogspot.com/2016/07/6-22-patron-saints-of-pampanga-
towns.html?m=1
Nueva Ecija,
History and facts about province
Nueva Ecija was named by the Spanish colonizers after the city of Ecija, Spain.
Its indigenous names, such as Pinagpanaan, meaning the place where the
arrow hit – defining the precolonial artistry in archery in the area, were abolished
and changed by the government during the post-colonial period after World War
II, sparking outrage from scholars and indigenous communities. Nevertheless,
the name-change of some municipalities into colonial names during the post-
colonial period was continued by the national government.

Nueva Ecija
The Agricultural Haven of Central Luzon and Gateway to the Mountains

01
Explore Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija was named by the Spanish colonizers after the city of Ecija, Spain.
Its indigenous names, such as Pinagpanaan, meaning the place where the
arrow hit – defining the precolonial artistry in archery in the area, were abolished
and changed by the government during the post-colonial period after World War
II, sparking outrage from scholars and indigenous communities. Nevertheless,
the name-change of some municipalities into colonial names during the post-
colonial period was continued by the national government.

02
Brief History
Nueva Ecija was created as a military commandancia in 1777 by Governor
General Narciso Claveria, with the capital at Baler (present-day capital of Aurora
province). It was formerly part of the province of Pampanga. Spanish records in
the Philippines recognize two Spanish countries in the Pacific–Las Islas Filipinas
and Nueva Ecija. From 1777 to 1917, Nueva Ecija’s territory was however
subdivided to give way to the creation of other provinces. The province of
Tayabas (now Aurora and Quezon), including the Polillio Islands, the provinces
of Palanan (now Isabela), Cagayan, the province of Nueva Vizcaya, the territory
which became part of the province of Quirino, and the province of Manila, north
of the province of Tondo in 1867, and the district of Morong (now Rizal) were
among those created out of Nueva Ecija. The province was named after the old
city of Ecija in Seville, Spain. In 1896, Nueva Ecija became one of the first
provinces to revolt against Spanish rule, and one of the provinces which
declared its independence in 1898. Nueva Ecija is the largest province and the
biggest rice producer of Central Luzon, thus, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl
of the Philippines.”
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/nueva-ecija/

Capital Palauan City

Products and delicacies Litaw o palitaw

,Sisig,Biko,Bibingka,Suman,kutsinta,Sapin-sapin,Ginataang bilo-bilo,Batutay
https://jhanellamanabat.wordpress.com/page/2/

Festival
Taong Putik Festival of Aliaga ,Kariton Festival, Sibuyas Festival
http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2018/06/30/colorful-and-exciting-festivals-
in-nueva-ecija-part-3/

Tourist attraction
the NFA Museum,PMP Paradise Farm,Minalungao National Park,Camp
Pangatian War Memorial Shrine, Three Kings Parish,PhilRice,Camp Pangatian
War Memorial Shrine,the Ancestral Homes in Gapan
 https://www.philippinebeaches.org/8-tourist-spots-for-your-nueva-ecija-
itinerary/

Cities and municipalities

 Cabanatuan,Gapan,Muñoz,Palayan,San Jose City

 Aliaga, Bongabon, Cabiao, Carranglan, Cuyapo, Gabaldon, General Mamerto
Natividad, General Tinio, Guimba, Jaen, Laur,Licab, Llanera, Lupao,
Nampicuan, Pantabangan, Peñaranda, Quezon, Rizal, San Antonio, San Isidro,
San Leonardo, Santa Rosa, Santo Domingo, Talavera, Talugtug,Zaragoza
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nueva_Ecija

Patron/saints St. Joseph The Worker

Tarlac
History and facts about province
Tarlac’s name is a Hispanized derivation from a talahib weed called in Ilokano
word “Malatarlak”. Tarlac was originally a part of the provinces of Pampanga and
Pangasinan. It was the last Central Luzon province to be organized under the
Spanish administration in 1874. During the Philippine Revolution of 1896, Tarlac
was one of the first eight provinces to rise in arms against Spain. It became the
new seat of the first Philippine Republic in March 1899 when Emilio Aguinaldo
abandoned the former capital, Malolos, Bulacan. This lasted only for a month, as
the seat was moved to Nueva Ecija in Aguinaldo’s attempt to elude the pursuing
Americans.
Tarlac Province
(Filipino: Tarlak) is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon
island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva
Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west. It is a part
of Central Luzon, which is composed of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija,
Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.
https://www.islandsproperties.com/places/tarlac.htm#:~:text=Tarlac
%20was%20originally%20a%20part,rise%20in%20arms%20against
%20Spain.

Capital Tarlac City

Products and delicacies
tibuk-tibuk, Tupig, Iniruban or nilubyan,
https://3ccentralluzon.wordpress.com/history/tarlac/delicacies/

Festival
The Malatarlak Festival, celebrated every January, is the most common festival
in the city. In 2011, Mayor Ace Manalang changed the name of the festival to
Melting pot Festival. Although it is still remembered by its former name.
https://philippinescities.com/tarlac-city-tarlac/

Tourist attraction
Monasteryo de Tarlac, Tarlac Museum

Cities and municipalities

 Tarlac City
 Anao 2310, Bamban 2317,Camiling 2306, Capas 2315, Concepcion 2316,
Gerona 2302, La Paz 2314, Mayantoc 2304, Moncada 2308, Paniqui
2307, Pura 2312, Ramos 2311, San Clemente 2305, San Jose 2318, San
 Manuel 2309, San Miguel 2301, Sta. Ignacia 2303, Tarlac 2300, Victoria
231
https://geographic.org/streetview/philippines/region_3/tarlac.html

Patron/saints Saint Sebastian

Zambales.
History and facts about province
The province of Zambales was formally organized in 1572 after its exploration by
Don Juan de Salcedo, and originally included the towns of Alaminos, Bolinao,
San Isidro, Infanta, Anda, Bani, and Agno, which now belong to Pangasinan.
Masinloc, one of its earliest municipalities organized in 1607, was its former
capital. Its earliest inhabitants are the Malays from the Celebes Sea and the
kinky haired Negritos and Aetas, which are up to now present in the province,
and were then referred to as “Sambali” or “Zambals.” The name of the province
was derived from the Malay word “Samba” meaning to worship as the Spaniards
found the its inhabitants worshipping their “Anitos.”
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/zambales/#:~:text=The
%20province%20of%20Zambales%20was,1607%2C%20was%20its%20former
%20capital.

Capital Iba

Products and delicacies

Pastillas, Ginipang of Sta. Cruz, San Felipe - Bagnet , Botolan – Linga
https://moralnapilosopiya.weebly.com/delicacies.html

Festival
Feast of the Ina Poonbato (Botolan) – 24 January Singkamas Festival and Town
Fiesta (San Marcelino) – 3rd week of February Town Fiest (San Narciso) – 19-25
February Pundakit Festival of the Arts (San Felipe) – February-July Zambales
Multi Sports Festival and Senakulo – 3 rd week of March Good Friday (Castillejos)
– March or April Foundation Day Celebration (Palauig) – 10 April Grand Fiesta
(Cabangan) – 21-25 April Zambales Mango Festival – March or April Paynawen
Festival (Iba) – 3rd Tuesday of April Sibit-Sibit Festival (Olongapo) – 28-30 April
Marunggay Festival and Town Fiesta (San Antonio) – last week of April
Domorokdok Festival (Botolan) – 04 May Laruk Laruk Festival (Candelaria) –
last week of October Ulo ng Apo Festival/ Mardi Gras (Olongapo) – 4 th
Friday/Saturday of October Binabayan Festival and Town Fiesta (Masinloc) – 30
November Kalgawan Ha Mayanan (Candelaria) – 29-30 December
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/zambales/#:~:text=The
%20province%20of%20Zambales%20was,1607%2C%20was%20its%20former
%20capital.

Tourist attraction
Mt. Pinatubo; Mt. Tapulao; Anawangin Cove; Potipot Island; Capones Island and
Lighthouse
https://itsmorefunincentralluzon.com/provinces/zambales/#:~:text=The
%20province%20of%20Zambales%20was,1607%2C%20was%20its%20former
%20capital.

Cities and municipalities

 Olongapo
(Highly Urbanized City)
 Botolan,Cabangan, Candelaria,Castillejos, Iba,Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio,
San Felipe, San Marcelino, San Narciso, Santa Cruz, Subic
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambales
Patron/saints Saint Augustine of Hippo (August 28)
http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/ibaz0.htm

Corderilla Administrative consists of the provinces of Cordillera Administrative

Region (CAR) of the Philippines consists of the provinces of Abra, Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Apayao.
Abra,
History and facts about province
Abra was created as a politico-military province in 1846, prior to which was part
of the old Ilocos Province and later Ilocos Sur when Ilocos Region was divided
into two provinces in 1818. Civil government was established in Abra on August
19, 1901, but was re-annexed to Ilocos Sur in February 1905.
http://abra.gov.ph/about/history/#:~:text=Abra%20was%20created%20as
%20a,Ilocos%20Sur%20in%20February%201905.

Capital city of Bangued.

Products and delicacies

Diningding and sinanglaw, sinuman and patupat, kare kare, dinuguan,

https://www.lakwatserongtsinelas.com/2014/02/province-of-abra-
philippines-best-kept.html?m=1

Festival
Tingguian Festival, Arya Abra Festival, Tingguian Festival, Raniag Ti Abra
Festival, Dapil festival (February 21-24), Abrenian Kawayan Festival (March 6-
9), Sakuting Festival (May 5-7).
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Treasures-of-Ilocandia-An-
Introduction-to-the-Festivals-of-Abra

Tourist attraction
Lusuac Spring Resort of Lagayan, Abra,

Cities and municipalities

Bangued
Boliney
Bucay
Bucloc
Daguioman
Danglas
Dolores
La Paz
Lacub
Lagangilang
Lagayan
Langiden
Licuan-Baay
Luba
Malibcong
Manabo
Peñarrubia
Pidigan
Pilar
Sallapadan
San Isidro
San Juan
San Quintin
Tayum
Tineg
Tubo
Villaviciosa
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abra_(province)

Patron/saints St. James the Great.

Benguet,
History and facts about province
The name Benguet was first pronounced in La Trinidad, a thriving settlement at
the crossroads to the lowland trading sites during the period of Spanish
expeditions. La Trinidad then was a settlement around a lake alive with wildlife,
wallowing carabaos dotted with patches of taro, rice, gabi and camote. In one
ex pedition, a curious Spanish conquistador who saw this settlement noted that
the people wore cloth coverings wrapped around their head several times .
When he inquired about it, the native explained that the heavy head covering
which the peo ple wore as protection from the searing cold and winds is termed
“benget”. With the western accent of the colonizers “benget” was mispronounced
as “benguet”. I n time, it eventually become a general reference to the territories
of the Iggorotes peo pled by the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalangoya, and other minor
tribes.
https://benguet.gov.ph/v4/?page_id=523

Capital La Trinidad
Products and delicacies
Potatoes, Baguio beans, peas, strawberries, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower,
lettuce, sayote and carrots , strawberry, Baguio Longganisa Dipasupil,
Strawberry Shortcak, Patatim, Ube Jam, Strawberry Jam & Peanut Brittle, Good
Shepherd, Kini-ing, Kiniwar, Binungor, Pinuneg or blood sausage.,
https://destinationseekerbenguet.wordpress.com/economy/

Festival
Panagbenga festival, strawberry festival, Adivay festival,
Tourist attraction
La Trinidad Strawberry Fields, Camp John Hay, Bell Church, The Valley of
Colors, Session Road,Burnham Park, Wright Park, Baguio Cathedral, Mines
View Park, The Mansion House, Atok Flower Farms, SM City Baguio, Mount
Pulag, Buguias Vegetable Terraces, Baguio City Hall,Mount Kabuyao View
Deck, Baguio Botanical Garden,Good Shepherd Convent,
https://www.detourista.com/guide/baguio-attractions/

Cities and municipalities

Baguio City
Atok, Bakun, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, La
Trinidad, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benguet

Patron/saints

Ifugao,
History and facts about province
Capita

Products and delicacies

Festival

Tourist attraction

Cities and municipalities

Patron/saints

Kalinga,
History and facts about province

Capita

Products and delicacies

Festival

Tourist attraction

Cities and municipalities

Patron/saints

M Province
History and facts about province
Capita

Products and delicacies

Festival

Tourist attraction

Cities and municipalities

Patron/saints

Apayao.
History and facts about province

Capita

Products and delicacies

Festival

Tourist attraction

Cities and municipalities

Patron/saints