LUZON

• REGION IV-A CALABARZON
• The most populous region in the country (PSA,2020), and the second most densely inhabited after National Capital Region
• Region is also dubbed as the "Silicon Valley of the Philippines"
• Calamba City - CaLaBaRZon's regional center
• Paete, Laguna – wood carving capital of the Philippines
• Laguna – automotive capital of the country, "The Detroit City of the Phils."
• Batangas – 9th largest province in the country
• Rizal – named after the Hero Jose Rizal
• Quezon – named after the former President Manuel L. Quezon (2nd President of the Republic of the Philippines)
• Provinces and its capital

  • Batangas – Batngas City
  • Cavite – Imus
  • Laguna – Sta. Cruz
  • Quezon – Lucena
  • Rizal - Antipolo
• Cultural Groups


  • TAGALOG – biggest ethnic group in the Philippines
  • CAVITENO – they speak mostly in high or loud voice
  • BATANGUENO – trademark "Ala Eh!"
  • NEGRITOS or AGTAS – short, dark and have kinky hair.
• Major Industries


  • AGRICULTURE & FISHING
  • LIVESTOCK & POULTRY
  • TRADE & COMMERCE
  • INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  • TOURISM
  • MANUFACTURING
  • MINING
• Ports of Access


  • BY SEA: BATANGAS SEAPORT –gateway in the Philippines' Nautical Highway System connecting the Island of Luzon to several provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao Region.
  • BY LAND: PAN-PHILIPPINE HIGHWAY VIA SOUTHERN TAGALOG ARTERIAL ROAD VIA SLEX OR CAVITEX
• Taal Lake and Volcano (Batangas)


  • A large caldera in Batangas that was formed by prehistoric eruptions, based on records it erupted about 38 times, and is the second most active volcano in the country. It is a complex volcano system that consists of 47 volcanic craters.
• Tejeros Convention Site (Cavite)


  • Place where the meetings that brought together the members of the Magadalo and Magdiwang, factions of the Katipunan, also the first Presidetenial and Vice Presidential election was held in this site.
• Mount Makiling (Laguna)


  • The home of over a thousand species of flora and fauna. A popular site for nature lover, and for those seeking adventure. Hiking is a popular activity in the area.
• Cagbalete Island (Quezon)


  • Secluded and tranquil place surrounded by white sand beaches and is famous for its sandbar. It is located in the municipality of Mauban.
• Pinto Art Museum (Rizal)


  • An exhibition space and contemporary museum located in the city of Antipolo. It was founded in 2010 to publicly exhibit the art collection of Filipino Neurologist and patron of the arts, Dr. Joven Cuanag.
• Food and Delicacies


  • BIBINGKANG ABNOY - Delicacy in Laguna, it is made from unfertilized rotten duck eggs, and unlike the typical bibingka it is similar to omellete
  • PANCIT HABHAB - Noodle dish popular in Quezon
  • BUDIN - A traditional Filipino dish prepared with cassava, cheese, coconutmilk, egg and sugar. The ideal panghimagas, best served with coffee.
• Festivals and Events


  • LAMBAYOK FESTIVAL (Batangas) – Held every December 12 Feature the town's products lambanog, lambat and palayok.
  • BALSA FESTIVAL – May 8 – to promote bamboo beach raft or balsa and the beach of Matabungkay
  • KALAYAAN FESTIVAL (Cavite) – June 12 - a provincial wide festival celabration of the Philippine Independence
  • REGADA FESTIVAL – June 22-24 – a water festival in celebration of St. John the Baptist
  • BATINGAW FESTIVAL (Laguna) - Jan.16- to remember the legendary kampanang ginto which is said to bring bountiful harvest
  • ANILAG – March - the mother of harvest festival in Laguna.
  • TAGULTOL FESTIVAL (Quezon) – July 29- August 2- to celebrate the rich culture of Atimonan.
  • PAHIYAS FESTIVAL – May 15- to honor the patron Saint of farmers San Isidro Labrador.
  • SIKARAN FESTIVAL (Rizal) – last weekend of January – is celebrated to showcase and promote the traditional and local martial arts called Sikaran.
  • HIGANTES FESTIVAL – November 23-23 – showcases the pageantry of giant paper figures.
• REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON) is the largest plain and rice producing region. Dubbed as the Rice Granary of the Philippines. The regions capital is San Fernando City Pampanga.
• AURORA (Baler)


  Known for its surfing scene, natural wonders, beautiful beaches, and surf worthy waves, as well as its place in Philippine History and world cinema
• BATAAN (Balanga)


  The province is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. A towering memorial cross and a shrine commemorating WWII's Battle of Bataan crown in Mount Samat, Death March started in this Province. It is where the DEATH MARCH started and ended in San Fernando, Pampanga.
• BULACAN (Malolos City)


  The word Bulacan is derived from the word "Bulak", and is home of the country's greatest artist, The first constitutional democracy was held in the province.
• NUEVA EJICA (Palayan)


  The province was named by the Spaniards after the city of Ejica, Spain. It is the biggest area and the greatest rice maker of focal Luzon.
• PAMPANGA (San Fernando)


  The province is famous for its sophisticated Culinary Industry. It is also one of the best weekend getaway destinations near Manila.
• TARLAC (Tarlac City)


  It has an old name, "Malatarlak" which means coge grass or talahib. The province is also the most multicultural of the Central Luzon provinces. It is also best known for its fine food and vast sugar & rice plantations.
• ZAMBALES (Iba)


  The province is the second largest among the 7 provinces of Central Luzon after Nueva Ejica. It is also noted for its mangoes which are abundant form January to April.
• AURORA ARAGON QUEZON MARKER is the historic marker built in honor of Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon, the wife of Commonwealth President Manuel Quezon. She was known for her untiring efforts in social welfare, especially for the benefit of the people of Aurora Province.
• SHRINE OF VALOR Bataan


  It is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan. It is built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino & American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII.
• BIAK NA BATO NATURE PARK Bulacan


  It is a protected area in the Philippines. It consists of a cave network and a system of rivers and trails for both historical and ecological importance.
• BARASOAIN CHURCH


  The church served as session hall of Malolos Congress. Major historical events had happened here, the convening of the First Philippine Congress (Sept. 15,1898), the drafting of Malolos Constitution (Sept. 29,1898 – Jan. 21, 1899), and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic (January 23, 1899).
• FORT MAGSAYSAY Nueva Ejica

  It has a total area 74,000 hectares, being one of the biggest Military training camp not only in the Philippines but the whole of Asia. The main attraction inside the facilities is Pahingahan Complex, described as a mini dam.
• Lahar Canyon Pampanga


  Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake Is the summit crater lake of Mount Pinatubo formed after its climactic eruption on June 15, 1991. The lake is located near the boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. The lake is described as "wide jewel of blue and green".
• Monasterio de Tarlac Tarlac


  It is a mountain top catholic monastery located on Mount Resurrection in San Jose, and gained its popularity for housing a relic believed to be a fragment of the True Cross of Jesus. The Monastery was founded by Father Roland Thomas Cortez.
• Burikito (Nueva Ejica)


  It is made with soft bread, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese filling.
• Sisig (Pampanga)


  An original Kapampangan Dish, it consists of different pig parts, mostly from the pig's face, mixed with chicken or pork liver.
• Tupig (Tarlac)


  A Filipino Rice cake, it is given to Carollers during Christmas Times.
• Aurora Sabutan Fesival (Aug 24-25)


  Features the palm trees and its economic importance to the town of San Luis. It includes traditional dance presentation, trade fairs, and exhibits.
• Aurora Surfing Cup


  An annual surfing competition held in Baler.