Region IV-A&B
Region IV-A&B
Region IV-A&B
HISTORY
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2.LAGUNA
HISTORY
Laguna is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region
in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and it is found south-east of Metro
Manila, southern province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas
and east of Cavite. Laguna de bay, which is the largest lake in the
Philippines, is almost surrounded by the whole province of Laguna. LA
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The province got its name from the Spanish word "lago", which means NA
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lake. Laguna is known as the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the national hero
of the Philippines..
• Agriculture and fishery are the main
industries.
• The crops produced are rice, sugarcane and
fruits, specifically citrus and lanzones.
• It is the second largest producer of coconut in
the country.
• It is also noted for its woodcarvings, paper-
mach figures, barong materials and linen.
3.BATANGAS
HISTORY
In 1534, Batangas became the first practically
organized province in Luzon and was officially founded
in the year 1581. Balayan was the capital of the
province for 135 years from 1597- 1732. In 1732 it was
moved to Taal then the most progressive and
flourishing town of the province. After several
calamitous eruptions of Taal Volcano that buried then
old Taal town site, the capital was transferred to
Batangas (now a city) in 1754 where it has remained to
the present.
• A bou t half of the province’s terrain is generally rolling,
while the rest is mountainous and hilly.
HISTORY
It was originally called Kaliraya/Kalilayan, after
its capital town (now Unisan) upon its creation
1591. However, around the middle of the 18th
century, the capital was transferred to the town
of Tayabas which then also changed the name of
the province to Tayabas. The territory which now
constitutes the province was at one time under
the jurisdiction of various provinces. The
southern and central portions were under the
province of Bonbon, sometimes called Balayan, in
1585. The northern portion was divided between
Laguna and Nueva Ecija.
- I t is the country’s leading coconut producer.
Other major crops are :
rice,
corn,
banana and coffee.
Although it has vast forest lands, timber and
other forest products are now only in very small
quantities.
Fishing is a year-round activity because of rich
fishing grounds especially in the many bays.
Different Kind of Attractions in
CALABARZON
Volcanoes -Famous for being the smallest active volcano in
the world, Taal Volcano is actually a volcano within a lake
(which used to be an old crater) within an island of Luzon,
Philippines. It sits amid Taal Lake in Talisay, Batangas,
around 60 kilometres south of Metropolitan Manila.
Historical Sites- Cavite and Laguna are homes to various historical sites,
such as the Rizal Shrine in Calamba City, tallest Jose Rizal Statue in the
World, located in Calamba City and the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.
Rizal Shrine
Tour around the bahay na bato, which served
as the birthplace of our national hero, Dr.
Jose P. Rizal (1861-1896). The ancestral
house, which was preserved into a museum by
the local government for years, is a haven of
information about the Laguna province, the
town of Calamba, Rizal’s family, his memoirs
and writings. The museum opens
from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30AM-
4:30PM. There are no entrance fees, but
donations are accepted
Different Tourist Attractions in CALABARZON
Taal Lake and Volcano
• Taal Lake is a freshwater lake in the province of Batangas, on
the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The lake fills Taal
Caldera, a large volcanic caldera formed by very large
eruptions between 100,000 and 500,000 years ago.
Tagaytay Ridge
A t 2,250 ft. above sea level,
Tagaytay Ridge offers a
magnificent view of the smallest
volcano in the world,Taal
Volcano, resting in the middle of
serene Taal Lake
Mag-Asawang Bato
T h e locals call it "Mag- asawang
Bato" or "married rocks", nobody
knows why. These rocks are not
really close to each other, when we
are still on our bangka - we thought
these two boulders are in not-so-
close distance you may think they
are just "acquaintance".
Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo
During the 16th century the
residence nearby complained
for boisterous sound produced
by the bell during Angelus.
The people demanded the
local priest to remove the bell.
And so the priest had to take it
to the nearby river. This
explains the name
"Hinulugang Taktak" which
means "Where the bell was
dropped".
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
•This is Aguinaldo’s ancestral home where the general
proclaimed Philippine Independence from Spain on the 12th of
June 1898. It was also here where the national flag, which was
made by Marcella Agoncillo in Hong Kong, was first hoisted
officially and where the national anthem composed by Julian
Felipe was first played.
Anilao
A world famous dive site, the
coastal village of Anilao has
many sites worth of any
discriminating diver. Facilities
for diving, snorkelling,
wakeboarding, windsurfing, jet-
skiing and island hopping are
available at many resort
establishments
CALABARZON Famous Delicacies
Bibingkoy
Buko Pie
Government’s role in promoting the region’s top tourist destinations and
attractions.
Maritime Wonderland of
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Luzon”
“Home of the Indigenous
Mangyans
HISTORY
The island of Mindoro was mentioned in some Chinese Chronicles as the
land “Ma’I” where Ma’I residents were believed to be trading with
merchants from other parts of archipelago and Southeast Asia.
Mindoro became part of Batangas until the early 17th century and
became part of Marinduque in June 1902. It was proclaimed a special
province in November 1902 unti it became a regular province through
Republic Act No.2964 on February 20,1921. On June 13, 1950, by virtue
of RA 505, the Mindoro province was separated into Oriental and
Occidental Mindoro.
Economy of Occidental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro is considered the food basket of the
MiMaRoPa Region.
It is a major producer of rice supplying other provinces
including Metro Manila.
Tourism is the second most important industry with
thousands of visitors arriving each year to see its natural
beauty and its many attractions.
2.ORIENTAL MINDORO
Romblon is more identified with marble than any other province in the
Philippines. In fact, all the islands comprising the province have marble.
The marble quarries in these islands are the sources of raw marble for the
hundreds of marble sculptors and manufacturers. There are, however,
historical and tourist landmarks, such as the ruins of Spanish forts, the
beautiful beach in Romblon, Romblon, and the magnificent waterfalls in
San Andres and Odiongan.
ECONOMY OF ROMBLON
Most of the people of Romblon are engaged in
farming and fishing.
Some are employed in the marble industry.
Tourism is being promoted as an alternative
source of income. The island of Carabao where
the municipality of San Jose is located is being
eyed as a tourism zone due to the presence of
white sand beaches.
5. PALAWAN
“Philippines’s Last Frontier”
HISTORY
Long before it became “The Best Island in the World” and became a
major tourist destination, Palawan had a significant role over the
years especially during those dark days of colonization from one
colonizer to another.
It is believed that the Palaw’ans people and the Tagbanuas people
are direct descendants of Palawan’s earliest settlers. They have
developed an informal form of government, their own alphabet, and
their own trade system with sea-borne merchants.
PALAWAN’s name and its many processes…
Chinese, “Pa-Lao-Yu” (Beautiful harbors)
Indians, “Palawans” (Territory)
Natives, “Palwa” (plant)
Americans, “Paragua” (closed umbrella)
ECONOMY OF PALAWAN
Main economic activities in Palawan are
farming,
fishing,
mining
and tourism.
Rice, fish, and nickel are the principal products.
Due to the numerous natural and man-made
attractions, the province has become one of the
most visited in the country.
SWOT Analysis of MIMAROPA
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
• ATTRACTIONS • It has a lot of tourist • The local • Tourism • The region was
spots such as caves, economy does development has prone to
waterfalls, beaches, not directly been included as landslides and
underground rivers, benefit from the one of the main typhoons.
churches and century- booming tourism thrusts of
old houses industry. MIMAROPA’s
Regional • Floods and
Development Plan Landlines /
• highly competent Erosions
members who provide • Limited
direction and guidance manpower to
to the regional/local respond to the
statistics development increasing
activities. demand for
statistics
Different Kind of Attractions in
MIMAROPA
Beach - MIMAROPA is the acronym for the provinces of Mindoro (Occidental and
Oriental), Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. This region is home to some of the
acclaimed beaches in the country; characterized by the white sand shores, cerulean
waters, and beautiful beachscapes.
Underground river - the underground river that flows directly to the sea it also
features a spectacular limestone or karst landscape. The lower half of the river is
brackish and subject to ocean tide. The associated tidal influence on the river
makes this a significant natural phenomenon. The river’s cavern exhibits dramatic
speleothems and several large chambers
Different Kind of Attractions in
MIMAROPA
lagoon - a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or
coral reef. MIMAROPA has a differet kind of lagoons to offer some of them are
small lagoon, big lagoon and twin lagoon which you can perfectly enjoy.
sailing - You can sail in the different part of beaches in MIMAROPA , which will
give you a full blown experience
3. Small Lagoon
Nacpan Beach in El Nido, Palawan is one of the most popular and most
beautiful beaches in the Philippines. While it does not have the white
sand that Boracay takes pride in, Nacpan Beach offers an equally notable
island experience.
From the 4-kilometer stretch of cream-colored sand, hundreds of swaying
coconut trees, a fishing village, clear aqua water with small surfable
waves—it’s the kind of paradise you’ve imagined. Nacpan Beach certainly
does not disappoint.
Top 10 Tourist Destination in MIMAROPA
5. Honda Bay
Honda Bay is a bay on the eastern shore of the island of Palawan near
Puerto Princesa City in the southwestern Philippines. The bay is used for
both subsistence and commercial fisheries and recreation. Boats can be
rented for the day and used for travel to nearby islands, many less than
45 minutes from the shore by boat. Honda Bay is ideal for snorkeling.
Starfish are commonly found near islands such as Starfish Island. Puerto
Princesa is the nearest port city, and is accessible by plane. From 1953 to
1976 the nearby Palawan Quicksilver Mine used mine tailings from their
ore extraction processes to produce a jetty at Honda Bay. The village of
Sitio Honda Bay was erected on these mine tailings.
Top 10 Tourist Destination in MIMAROPA
6. Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is the second stop of El Nido Island Hopping Tour A, right
after Small Lagoon. Just like any other lagoons in Palawan, Big Lagoon
is dotted with dark limestone cliffs. The entrance to the lagoon has
shallow water, but the emerald color of the water indicates the
deeper areas.
Top 10 Tourist Destination in MIMAROPA
7. Las Cabanas Beach
Las Cabanas Beach El Nido is most commonly known for it’s incredible
sunsets, and is a must visit location when travelling to El Nido. Although it’s
not only popular by night. It holds a solid reputation amongst tourists for it’s
chilled vibes throughout the day too.
There are many different bars and restaurants scattered along the beach.
Most of them accompanied by bean bags or outside seating, where you can
relax, grab a bite to eat or even splurge on a cocktail. There's not much
action in the waves at Las Cabanas Beach so you can take a dip at ease when
life get’s just too hot.
Top 10 Tourist Destination in MIMAROPA
8. Banol Beach
Banol Beach is a small stretch of sandy white beach and usually where
lunch is served during Coron Island Hopping Tours.Banol Beach is a
public beach, and similar to the beaches in Coron island, is surrounded
by a majestic backdrop of limestone cliffs.
9. Twin Lagoon
The Twin Lagoons are one of the must-see destinations in the Coron
Island Hopping Tour. The first lagoon is where the boats dock, while
the second lagoon is hidden, the only access of which is a small
crevice underneath the rock, or during high tide, a ladder over the
rock.
Top 10 Tourist Destination in MIMAROPA
10. Tubbataha Reef