Region 1 And Region 3 6b546y

Written Report Prepared by Demilaine M. Delizo ABM 12-2

REGION 1: ILOCOS REGION Brief History of Ilocos Region 

Before the coming of the Spaniards, the coastal plains in northwestern Luzon, stretching from Bangui (Ilocos Norte) in the north to Namaacan (Luna, La Union) in the south, were as a whole known as a progressive region called the Ylokos.

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The inhabitants built their villages near the small bays on coves called “looc” in the dialect. These coastal inhabitants were referred to as “Ylocos” which literally meant “from the lowlands”

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The entire region was then called by the ancient name “Samtoy” from “sao ditoy” which in Ilokano mean “our dialect”. The region was later called by the Spaniards as “Ylocos” or “Ilocos” and its people “Ilocanos”.

1. ILOCOS NORTE Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island Ilocos Norte is noted for being the birthplace of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, who led an authoritarian rule over the country during the latter half of his incumbency. The Marcoses enjoy a modicum of popularity in the province. Ilocos Norte is also known as a northern tourist destination. A. Industries Ilocos Norte's economy is mostly agriculture- based. Aside from rice, the province is a major producer of fruits, vegetables and legumes, specifically, garlic and tomato. Manufacturing has become a thriving industry in the province where most of the establishments are focused on general contracting, furniture-making, handicrafts and metalcraft. The province's booming tourism industry is due to its various scenic spots and the presence of an international airport in the City of Laoag.

B. Products  Soft Broom - Tiger Grass or locally called “Buy-boy” in Ilocano has a great economic potential because it is a main source of material in the soft broom-making industry. It is a viable source of livelihood in Adams, Ilocos Norte.

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Pottery - The town of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte is known for its clay pots called Banga. In additoin, there are also other products like bricks, tiles, garden pots, jar coin bank, Lusob (braces in making a well) and many more. Banga has an important role in the lives of the Ilocanos. It is a part of their tradition and culture. They use it to cook Pinakbet (an Ilocano dish assorting vegetables), they start the funeral parade with a ceremony, the Ilocanos smash it to kill the chicken underneath before the casket leaves the gate of the house. The traditional procedure of pottery making in Ilocos Norte is called Damili

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Wood Furniture - industry are commonly found in Dumalmeg, Ilocos Norte. Sculpturing is also a potential industry located in some baranggays in the said Municipality. These industries should be developed in this Town due to the abundance of skilled workers.

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Loom Weavering - Sarrat, Ilocos Norte has a distinct traditional hand-woven fabric called binakol. It is characterized by the black and white color combo and the kinuskos (twister) design

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Major Agricultural Product - Garlic is the flagship commodity crop not only in the town of Pasuquin but also in the entire province of Ilocos Norte. The crop is the most important bulb crop and most profitable dry season crop in the province with export potential. It contributes to forty percent (40%) of the province’ gross domestic product and an effective tool for poverty alleviation of the farmers.

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Bagnet - This delicacy is actually one of the native food in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Three biggest bagnet originators come from Laoag, Ilocos Norte and in nearby towns, San Nicolas and Batac. Bagnet’s was first introduced in the maket back in the 1980s. But before producers began to notice its commercial value, bagnet-making started as a handed-down tradition of deep-frying the meat until crispy to extend its shelf life for a few more days.

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Empanada - Another delicacy from the Ilocos Norte province would be the empanada, the orang coating is made from Mochiko Rice flour and orange food coloring. And there are different types of Empanada, the ordinary and the special empanada, the difference are the fillings. Ordinary empanada only have the grated unripe green papaya, sauteed mung beans, garlic and egg, while the special has “Longanisa” (sausage) added besides the fillings from the ordinary empanada.

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Fusion pizzas - use local specialties as pizza toppings – like Pinakbet Pizza and Dinuguan Pizza – are also served in popular restaurants like Saramsam Restaurant and Herencia Café in Ilocos Norte

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Pakbet - ‘Pakbut’! he word is the contracted form of the Ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shriveled”. The original Ilokano pinakbet uses bagoong, of fermented monamon or other fish, for seasoning sauce, while further south, bagoong alamangis used. The dish usually includes ‘Ampalaya’ or bitter melon. Other vegetables used includes eggplant, tomato, okra, string beans, chili peppers, parda, winged beans, and others. Root crops and some beans like camote, patani, kadios are also optionally added. The young pod of malunggay is also added. It is usually spiced with ginger, onions, or garlic.

Traditionally, Ilokano folks add any edible plants on their backyard to the Pinakbet. And Ilokanos told us if you added a squash or ‘Kalabasa’, it’s not a Ilokano Pakbet anymore.

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Damili Festival

(San Nicolas) December Held every Christmas time, the town of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte celebrates the Damili festival to acknowledge the main source of their livelihood: Pottery. They use the red variety they call Damili, which is abundant in the Ilocos region. Aside from pots, the red clay is also being used to create the beautiful damili tiles used as flooring for various structures like the Fort Ilocandia Casino and Hotel, Laoag International Airport, and Marcos Mansion. 

Bawang Festival

(Pinili) April Pinili Town Fiesta is celebrated in honor of St. Isidore de Farmer, the town’s patron saint. Bawang Festival which is now a tourist attraction is observed because garlic is the main commodity of Pinili 

Empanada Festival

(Batac) December 8-30 One major highlight is the Empanada Festival which is a showcase of the famous product- the BATAC EMPANADA. With a distinct taste truly its own, the Batac Empanada is made of savory filling of grated green papaya, mongo, longganisa and egg. The dough that serves as its thin and crisp wrapper is made of rice flour. The main feature of the EMPANADA FESTIVAL is the street dancing which chronicles the process of preparing the delectable BATAC EMPANADA. 

Dinaklisan Festival

(Currimao) April 29-May 1 A coastal town, it pays tribute to its fishermen and primary industry and gives homage to the Almighty for the rich marine life as it celebrates Dinaklisan Festival. People come together for the float parade, street dancing and the coronation of the town's loveliest maiden among others. On May 1, there will be a grand fluvial parade where fishermen throw their nets into the sea to catch fish (daklis in Iluko) afterwhich the catch will be grilled and shared by the town's people along the shore. 

Panagsana Festival

(Pasuquin) Through time, the settlers discovered ways to harness the bounties of living along the coastal area; they were able to establish the salt making industry, or “panagsana.”

With their determination, perseverance, hard work, frugality, ion and their will to survive, the people endure the long process of saltmaking, working even under the scorching sun during the summer months.

E. Tourist Attractions

 Cape Bojeador - The historical Cape Bojeador lighthouse is situated on a rocky promontory near the town of Burgos and it is also known as Faro Cabo Cape Bojeador. The lighthouse is constructed on the hill named Vigia de Nagparitan overlooking the South China Sea and is the highest within the Philippines. It is National Treasure heritage listed by the National Museum as one of the last Philippine Spanish Lighthouses. The lighthouse is also one of the most accessible of all the Luzon lighthouses and probably the most visited by tourists. The light was constructed and completed on 30th March, 1892 and is still operational.

 Juan Luna Shrine - Situated in Badoc, the restored house is a depository of the memorabilia of the famous Luna family chiefly are the paintings of Juan Luna which include a reproduction of his masterpiece, the Spolarium.

 Marcos Museum & Mausoleum Or Balay Ti Ili -The ancestral house of the Marcoses in Batac showcases the memorabilia of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The ancestral house of the Marcoses in Batac showcases the memorabilia of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

 Paoay Church - was built in 1694 by Augustinian Fr. Antonio Estavillo. This church, also known as San Agustin Church, is considered to be one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in the Philippines, the Paoay Church has a style of “Earthquake Baroque,” as it is also one of the oldest churches that is resistant to earthquake and natural calamities. it has a coralstone belltower

which served as an observation post of the "Katipuneros" during the Philippine Revolution

 Sinking Bell Tower - St. William's Cathedral in Laoag City is famous for its Sinking Bell Tower. It is one of the things that will capture the attention of the tourists upon entering the city. The 45-meter bell tower was built by the Augustinians in 1612 and believed to be the tallest bell tower in the Philippines. It is actually the bell tower of St. Williams Cathedral, but unfortunately, it is 85 meters away from the church The bell tower is one of the landmarks of Spanish colony in the Philippines. The tower has earned its “sinking” reputation because it is so heavy and it was built on sandy foundations that it has been consistently sinking into the ground

 St. William’s Cathedral - The church of Italian Renaissance design was built by the Augustinians in 1612. Its unique 2-storey facade is held by four pairs of coupled columns. The deeply recessed niche shows the image of the Patron Saint of Laoag City.

 Bangui Windmills - The wind farm project was started with an aid grant of $48 million dollars from the by the Danish Government to Ilocos Norte Province in 1998. Initially this was for 19 very large turbines spaced 236 meters apart and currently this is expanding to 49. Current electrical power production is around 25 megawatts and contributes nearly 40% of the provinces electrical power

F. Artists from Ilocos Norte  Severino Montano - Born from Laoag, Ilocos Norte (1915-1980) is a National Artist for theater andconsidered as one of the Titans of Philippine Theater. He was a playwright, director, actor and theater organizer with an output of one novel, 150 poems and 50 plays in his 65year lifetime. Through the foundation of the Arena Theater, Montano institutionalized “legitimate theater” in the Philippines. Montano organized the Arena Theater “to bring drama to the masses”. He used his own money. In 1953, the theater opened with three one-act plays and broke all records of all performances in Philippine theater history. The roving troupe took theater to near and far-flung barrios in 47 provinces across the country. Four of his plays became tour staples: Montano’s Famous Works 

The Love of Leonor Rivera,

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Parting at Calamba,

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The Ladies and the Senador

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Sabina.

 Ricarte Puruganan - born in Dingas, Ilocos Norte(1912-1998) is one of the so-called Thirteen Moderns, a group of trailblazing Filipino artists who broke away from academic and conservative styles of paintings in the 1930s. He was a musician, composer, poet and painter with a unique style that consciously combines indigenous and folk art elements and modernist flatness and painting methods.

Puruganan’s Famous Works  

Adobe Stone Barangay

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Kay Ganda ng Umaga

2. ILOCOS SUR A. Industries The people are engaged in farming, producing food crops, mostly rice, corn, vegetable, rootcrops, and fruits. Non-food crops include tobacco, cotton, and tigergrass. Cottage industries include loomweaving, furniture making, jewelry making, ceramics, blacksmithing, and food processing. B. Foods 

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Vigan Longganisa - is a small and plump native sausage, that has a strong garlic flavor and is yellowish in color. Although it can be eaten anytime, it’s traditionally served as breakfast fare paired with fried eggs and steamed or fried rice (longsilog). It is best dipped in Ilocos vinegar with plenty of chili, garlic and onion Lumpianada which combines the hefty lumpia (spring roll) and the usual assortment of vegetables found in it along with the traditional fillings for the Vigan Empanada, including longanisa and egg. It’s like lumpiang toge but with meat.

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Tinubong - It is steamed in bamboo tubes. nother Ilocos delicacy,peddled on the streets of Vigan is the tinubong – rice flour, buko or coconut meat, and margarine, it derives its name from the container, a bamboo tube with an opening at one end and a node at the other, which locals (Ilocano) call tubong,

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Vigan Miki - Another popular street food sold in the plaza is Vigan Miki, a savory chicken noodle soup which makes use of white miki noodles that are traditionally made by hand. The broth has a bright reddish-orange color that comes from achuete or annatto, a coloring agent with a subtle flavor typically used in dishes like kare-kare and Pancit Malabon.

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Kannawidan Festival

- Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means a feast of rich heritage and culture. The feast is in commemoration of the separation of the two provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte by virtue of the royal decree on February 2,1818. The celebration is considered as the prime festival of the province and is a visual and is a feast for the indigenous costumes, dances, and songs, religious rituals, cookfest and trade fairs that showcases distinctly Ilocano products.  -

Longganisa Festival

Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The city has a. longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest longganisa ever made. Held every 22nd day of January that features Vigan’s most soughtafter “spiced” contribution in the field of gourme. 

Tobacco Festival

- Held every 1st day of April in Candon City, a new chartered city and considered as the tobacco capital of the Philippines. Choreographed street dancing competition where contestants use tobacco-inspired theme or costumes and the searchers for Ms. Virginia Tobacco and Miss Candon City are the much awaited events. 

Begnas Festival

- Begnas, an Igorot word that refers to thanksgiving or offering rituals. It’s their way to celebrate and give thanks for all the blessing they received the past year. This festival has the purpose of promoting the identity, heritage and customs and traditions of the indigenous people of the province of Ilocos Sur. D. Tourist Attractions  Calle Crisologo, Vigan - Vigan is a historic town that has managed to preserve the planned Spanish colonial town, particularly in Calle Crisologo, garnering the prestigious recognition of being part of the UNESCO’s Heritage List. Here, you will find period houses, ancestral homes and cobble-stoned streets. With the addition of kalesas, a Filipino version of a horse-drawn carriage, Vigan can transport you back in time.

 Bantay Belfy/ Vigan Bell Tower - More than just a bell tower, the Bantay Belfy sits on top a hill that offers a panoramic view of the entire Ilocos Sur. Climb the top and you’ll know why people want to visit the province. The belfry also has historical significance, because it was used as a watchtower for pirates during the Spanish colonial era. This gives a perfect view of the Cordillera mountains and South China Sea and was once an instrument used by hiding Filipino revolutionaries to warn threat of Spanish soldiers.

 Syquia Mansion – Built in 1830, during the Spanish colonial period, the Syquia Mansion served as the home of the late President Elpidio Quirino and his family. Now a museum, President Quirino also used to hold government functions in this ancestral home, making it known as the original Malacañang of the North.

 Nuestra Senora Dela Caridad Church -It is also known as the Bantay church which houses the miraculous image of Virgin Mary as the Lady of Charity.Considered to be the two oldest structures in the province, the church and bell tower of Bantay Parish is the home of Nuestra Senora de La Caridad, the Queen of Ilocandia. The bell tower was built in 1590 and the church in the following year.

E. Artist Fidel Go He comes from a family of artist and businessmen. His father who married a Filipina from Vigan City started the pottery business in 1922 which Go inherited in 1970 after his father’s death. One of his brothers is into the china-ware business in ChinaTo him, the burnay carries with a family history that traces its root in the hinterlands of mainland China. Go’s Ruby Pottery is one of the two pottery factories producing burnay in Pagburnayan, Vigan City. His works find themselves displayed in several of the country’s plush hotels reaching as far as Palawan and Davao in the south. In 1998, he was one of the 100 Filipino artist given the Centennial Award, a once-in-a-lifetime recognition for local arists. The National Commission for Culture and Arts declared him as a National Folk Artist

3. PANGASINAN A. History •

1580 is the official founding day of the Province of Pangasinan.

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Governor General Ronquillo de Penalosa formally created Pangasinan as a province in 1850.

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Pre-Spanish period – Ancient Malayo-Polynesians of the Austronesian stock arrive by boat and establish settlements along the Lingayen Gulf. They are proficient in salt-making so they call their new home Pangasinan which means “the place where salt is made.”

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PanagASINan or “Pangasinan” which means “where salt is made” came to be its name.

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February 5, 1899, President Aguinaldo directs Pangasinan Governor Quesada to transfer the provincial capital to San Carlos.

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Early November 1899 Bayambang becomes the capital of the republic.

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June 1945, the provincial capital is moved back to Lingayen.

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Inner areas are collectively called “Caboloan” because the small bamboo species called “bolo” abound there.

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The pangasinan people are called “Pangasinense” or simply taga-pangasinan.

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Pangasinan is the third most populated province in the Philippines.

Language/ Dialect

Ilocano, Pangasinense, bolinao, Filipino and English.

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Land Area: 5,368.82 square kilometers The largest province in the Ilocos Region and the third biggest province in the whole Philippine Archipelago The province is crescent-shaped. Location and Boundaries: Pangasinan is bounded by Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet on the north, Nueva Vizcaya on the northeast, Nueva Ecija on the east, Tarlac on the south and Zambales and China Sea on the west. Composed of 4 cities and 44 municipalities and 1,364 baranggays.

Religion 

The religion of the people of Pangasinan is predominantly Christian and Roman Catholicism. While the second major denomination are Iglesia ni Cristo, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baptist, Methodist and Seventhday Adventist.

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Bagoong Production

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The Major producer of Salt

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Fishing

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Bamboo Production

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Handicrafts and Furniture making

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Making fish Processing

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Wood Furniture making

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Agriculture

C. Foods  “Pakbet” - In Pangasinan, usually this is "Pakbet". It is a dish of mixed vegetables you commonly hear in the Filipino song "Bahay Kubo".  Bonuan Bangus - Being bred at sea, they have a different taste, more saltier and lesser stench (lansa) than the other.

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“Pigar- Pigar” Pigar-Pigar is Pangasinansee term means “Turning Over” that refers to the process of cooking which requires constant turning over of meat while deep-frying. “Intemtem, or tupig in Ilocano” - Is made of ground rice, sugar and buko (young coconut) strips, rolled and wrapped in banana leaves, then grilled over live coals. Old folks say that tupig used to be served during the noche buena (Christmas eve dinner). Puto Calasio at Kutsinta - Both are rice cakes. They are also served in smaller servings (about an inch in diameter). -

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D. Festivals Festival capital of the North 

Bangus Festival of Dapitan City (April 6- April 30) - The Dagupan Bangus Festival is a yearly event in Pangasinan first initiated by Mayor Benjamin Lim in 2002. The festival aims to promote the city’s local bangus (milkfish) industry.  Asin Festival of Dasol City (Feb 11-13) - Dasol, Pangasinan celebrated the first-ever “Asin Festival” last February 15 – 21 2015. Best known for its salt making industry, Dasol is featuring activities like the “101 Uses of Salt,” a “Salt Scraping Competition; and the groundbreaking of the Welcome arch.  Pista’y Dayat Festival (First two weeks of April) - It celebrates the bountiful harvest of abundant fishes. It is now the grandest festivity in the province of Pangasinan. It features a mass offering in the beautiful beach of Lingayen and a fluvial grand parade, including the nine well-known festivities in Pangasinan.  Bagoong Festival of Lingayen (Jan. 3-4) - 2010 was the first celebration of bagoong festival - The event was launched during the time of the late Mayor Jonas Castañeda to promote the town’s prime product and tell the world that Lingayen is the home of the most delectable bagoong, said Sunshine Robles, municipal information officer.  Mangunguna Festival of Bolinao, Pangasinan (April 9-14) - Bolinao Pangasinan holds grand fiesta named “Mangunguna Festival”. In Bolinao “mangunguna” means a fisherman. They celebrate Mangunguna Festival to give tribute to the fishing and aquaculture industry of the town, which is the number one source of livelihood of the community in Bolinao. E. Tourist Attraction  Hundred Island ( Alaminos Pangasinan)  Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (Bolinao, Pangasinan) - 2nd tallest lighthouse in the Philippines  Enchanted Cave ( Bolinao, Pangasinan)  Balingwagga Falls ( Bani, Pangasinan) - a thousand foot depth  Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoa - canonically d with the Papal Basilica of Saint Major Marry in Rome since June 2011

F. Arts and Literature  Salvador “Badong” F. Bernal (1945-2011) -

National Artist for Theater Design Acknowledged as the “Father of Theater Design in the Philippines” Salvador F. Bernal designed more than 300 productions He headed C Performing Arts Department (1981-1994.) Bernal shared his skills with younger designers through his classes at the University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Manila University.

 Victorio C. Edades (1895- 1985) National artist for Painting -

He was named a National Artist in 1976. He led the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, who engaged their classical compatriots in heated debate over the nature and function of art. He is one of the member of “triumvirate” which is a phenomenal contemporary artist of Pre-war period.

 Mitoy Yonting (January 5, 1970) Calasiao, Pangasinan - is a Filipino singer, comedian, and lead vocalist for his band, The Draybers - Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.  Esther Margaux "Mocha" Justiniano Uson (May 17, 1982) Dagupan, Pangasinan - is a Filipino singer, dancer, model, and blogger. - Uson served as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from January 27, 2017 until her appointment as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in May.  Juan S.P. Hidalgo Jr. (July 12,1936) Rosales, Pangasinan -

Is an Ilokano fictionist (short story, novel), poet, editor, translator, and painter. He was former managing editor of Bannawag, a weekly Ilokano magazine. - Senior literary editor at Bannawag (1961-1998) - Hidalgo was responsible for the founding of GUMIL Filipinas (Gunglo dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano iti Filipinas). The top national organization of Iloko writers, GUMIL now boasts of chapters in Guam, Greece, California, and Hawaii - Considered by his peers as a "prodigy in Ilokano literature,. - He started painting in 1979 G. Words and awards Works Novels: "Tomana" (1971), "Tarumamis" (1973), "Ti Obra Maestra" (1974) "Derraas ken Pannakatnag" (1976), "Apuy iti Ubbog ti Diro" (1977), "Dagiti Kulalanti" (1979), "Saksi ti Kaunggan" (1986)

Novellas: "Ti Langitmo a Kaibatogak" (1968), Bileg (1968), "Dagiti Annak ti Init Nagsublidan iti Daga" (1978) Short Stories: "Bituen ti Rosales," "Tallo a Lallaki ken Maysa a Kari," "Dagiti Panniki ti Montalban," "Taraon dagiti Didiosen," "Proserpina," Awards Cultural Center of the Philippines (C) Gawad C Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan (1991) U.P. Vanguard Life Achievement Award for Literature (1991) Cornelio Valdeez Award (1992) Sen. Heherson T. Alvarez Award for Literature (1994) Pedro Bucaneg Award

4. LA UNION A. History     

La union “The Union” in Spanish. Governor General Claveria signed the proposal to unite the Pangasinan-Ilokos-Cordillera areas into a new province called La Union (the official name designated by Claveria himself). (October 29,1849) For 124 days, high and important Spanish colonial officers studied and deliberated on the proposition to create La Union or not. On March 2, 1850, Governor General Antonio Maria Blanco signed the Superior Decreto that founded La Union – the 34th province since the founding of Cebu in 1565. March 4, 1850 Captain Toribio Ruiz de la Escalera appointed as the first Gobernador Military y Politico.

Language / Dialect 

Ilocano is the common dialect. The residents of the coastal barangay of Sto. Tomas and Rosario also speak Pangasinense while the cultural communities in the towns bordering the Cordillera speak Ibaloi or Kankanaey. English and Filipino remain as basic tools of instruction in schools.

Geography Location: La Union is located in the southwestern part of Region I and stretches over a length of 102 kilometers from North to South between 120o16' and 120o35' longtitude and 160o15' latitude. It is bounded on the north by Ilocos Sur, on the south by Pangasinan, on the east by Benguet, and on the west by the China Sea. Land area: 149,309 hectares Political Subdivisions: La Union has 19 municipalities and one component city, which are subdivided into 576 barangays.

B. Major Industries  Blanket Weaving  Pottery  Broommaking  Basketry (Bamboo)  Wine industry  Agriculture  Tobacco Production

C. Foods 1. “Pulpog”- a simple dish of grilled pork and onions. (San Juan, La union) 2. “Buknok”- Tamarind-based soup with chicken and vegetables cooked in coconut juice and served on a freshly carved coconut bowl. (San Fernando city, La Union) 3. “Pritong Halo- Halo” D. Festivals  

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“Tabako Festival” of Tubao ,La Union ( every 2nd week of May) - This is a celebration to an industry that genuinely exemplifies the resilience and sturdiness of the ilocano farmer. This native crop has been ingrained in his culture and heritage. Baggak Festival of Bauang, La Union (April) Every April the town of Bauang, La Union comes alive to stage this event meaning “morning star”. Typically the Ilocano is an early riser hence “Baggak” is his ultimate reference to start the day. This is also a fitting occasion and tribute to welcome and mingle with balikbayan. Basi Festival of Nugulian, La Union (1st week of May) Celebrates with fun the genuine Ilocano art of wine making. “basi” the popular native local wine from fermented sugarcane evokes a gamut of esteemed Ilocano tradition and heritage giving the townspeople diverse reason to commemorate and celebrate. Dinengdeng Festival in Agoo, La Union (April) Every Ilocano household has its own versionof preparing and cooking “dinengdeng” and the town on agoo welcomes every foodie, culinary and gournet enthusiast to saviour the fun of mixing a menu of home-grown backyard vegetables like squash, eggplant, ampalaya, (bitter gourd), sitaw (string beans), okra among others.

E. Tourist Attraction  The Miraculous Shrine of Our Lady of Namaacan - Locally known as Our Lady Apo Baket of Namaacan, it was the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary by the natives of La Union because she appeared to the native people of the Cordilleras as an old woman which offered them food and invited them to be baptized. Apo Baket is how the people call the elderly woman as a sign of respect.

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Ma- cho Temple - It is the first Taoist temple and only one in the Philippines that is dedicated to the Chinese seagoddess Mazu. Ma-Cho (Matzu) is the powerful Queen of Heavens and protector of the sea. - Taoist Temple is located on a hill 70 feet above sea level at Barangay II, San Fernando City, facing the China Sea.  “Bahay na Bato” - The newest tourist attraction in the province. Built from stones found along Luna’s rare pebbled beaches, the rest house sits on a peaceful property owned by Dr. Edison and Dr. Purita Chan-Noble. In the interiors and around the grounds, you can find many interesting stone and wooden sculptures made by Korean artist, Bong Kim.  Pebble Beach - On the beachfront of Bahay Na Bato, you can find the most beautiful pebble beach that remains in Luna. The town is known as the Pebble Capital of the North because of its many pebbled beaches and big stone-picking industry.  Halo Halo de Iloko - The most popular place to eat here is Halo Halo de Iloko, located along Zandueta Street. They sell Halo Halo with a tasty twist. Try the Buko Halo Halo, Ginataan nga Halo Halo or Deep Fried Halo Halo.  Eagle Park - Located few meters from the entry point of Jose D. Aspiras Highway (formerly Marcos Highway) that connects La Union to Baguio City is a giant concrete statue of an eagle with wings widespread ready to take its flight and known as "EAGLE OF THE NORTH". F. Artist Lucresia R. Casilag (1918-2008) National Artist for Music -

Born on San Fernando, La Union Lucrecia R. Kasilag was named National Artist in Music in 1989. She has over 250 compositions, and, a leader in music education, she is considered the “First Lady of Philippine Music.” 1989 – The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Awardee for Culture and the Art Her major works include:Legend of the Sarimanok and sisa. She then obtains his Master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music in New York, USA

REGION 3:CENTRAL LUZON Nueva Ecija Brief History   

Created as a military commandancia in 1777 by Governor Narciso Claveria. Largest Province and the biggest rice producer as “Rice Bowl Of the Philippines” in Central Luzon. Capital- Palayan City

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Tagalog Ilocano Pampango Pangasinan Bicol Ilonggo

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Agricultural Good – Rice, corn, onion, garlic, banana, mango, and eggplant. Fishponds Mineral Deposits – Copper, Manganese and metal

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Longganisa Of Cabanatuan - The Philippines has this great taste of pinoy delicacy. It is much known in the City of Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija. Bangus/Milk Fish Spaghetti - Chanos Chanos is a local family-run food stall that started serving baked bangus to their patrons in 2015 and opened their second branch in 2017. Buko Lumpia - One of the more unique items in the menu is Chiz Buco Lumpia, a regular lumpia filled with strips of coconut, veggies, ham and cheese.

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Araquio Festival - Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija - The Arakyo is a traditional reenactment of Queen Helena and King Constantine`s search for the cross where Christ was crucified garbed in colorful costumes, prince and princess sing, dance and dramatize this centuries old tradition which features sword fights between the Christian and the Moors. Taong Putik Festival -Bibiclat, Aliaga- Most festivals of St. John the Baptist are about drenching from water and getting wet on the streets. If you want to witness a festival on June 24 and you don’t want to get wet while watching, you should visit the Nueva Ecija’s Taong Putik Festival. This is held on barangay Biblicat in Aliaga, a travel of four and a half hours from Manila by land.

PAMPANGA “Mekeni tuki ka. Mamasyal ta Pampanga!” (Come me. Let’s Travel Pampanga!) Presented by: Duano, Norman Jr. A. BRIEF HISTORY Pampanga was founded by the Spanish conqueror, Martín de Goiti, in 1571. The name was derived from the native Kapampangan words "pangpang ilog" meaning "riverside“. The Province of Pampanga is the Culinary Capital of the Philippines Kapampangan men are known for their bravery and leadership while Kapampangan women are famous for their beauty and skills in culinary arts. The City of San Fernando is the capital of the province and serves as the government seat of Central Luzon. General Information Capital San Fernando City Land Area 2,180.68 sq. km. Population 2,609,744 Divisions 19 municipalities 2 component cities 1 independent city Language/Dialect Kapampangan, Filipino, english Religion Roman Catholic, Christians, muslim, Iglesia ni Cristo

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Pampango is the Spanish version of “Pampanga.” “Pampango” refers to the people who speak the Pampango language or inhabit the province of Pampanga. The population of Pampanga are generally referred to as Kapampangans (alternatively spelled Capampañgan), Pampangos, or Pampangueños. The Province of Pampanga is the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. Kapampangan ranks seventh among 8 majors languages in Philippines Juan Crisóstomo Caballa Soto A.K.A.: Crissot “The Father of Pampango Literature”. He is a Poet • Dramatist • Journalist • Newspaperman Pampanga is called as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines because the province is blessed which great cooks which are trained by the Spaniards during the colonial period. These great cooks their culinary expertise from generation to generation for kapampangan choose spouse that are good in cooking.

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Farming, fishing, manufacturing, handicrafts, poultry, swine, and food processing industries are the main sources of livelihood in Pampanga. The fertile plains are suitable to sugar cane, rice, corn, vegetables, and fruit trees. Rivers, streams, and fishponds abound with milkfish (bangus), carps, catfish, shrimps, crabs, and other marine products.

FOODS AND DELICACIES SISIG One dish that Pampanga is well-known for is Sisig. Lucia Cunanan “Aling Lucing” accidentally invented the said dish by burning the pork’s face and belly which is supposedly as barbecue, to make a remedy for the burned pork, she minced it, put chopped onion, chicken liver, chili , little of calamansi juice and mix everything. Today, this dish is famous in the whole Philippines with different version now such as Chicken, Tofu and Seafood. Tugak is Kapampangan for frogs. The frogs used for batute are farm raised, they’re not the poisonous bull frogs. The frogs are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and deep fried. May use half malagkit rice and half regular rice.The rice combination is cooked in coconut milk and luyang dilaw (turmeric) which is responsible for that yellow green color the cooked dish. Bringhe is also laden with chickenof , topped with boiled eggs and red and green bell peppers, making the dish not just tasty but likewise attractive.

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Cured Pork which is usually sweet. This is created to prolong the life of the food.

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A tasty pancit of the province, you can taste the shrimps in the sauce of the dish

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This is an annual lantern festival held every December in San Fernando City to celebrate Christmas. Giant lanterns as high as 16 feet are displayed, bearing intricate designs infused with lighting technology. This fun festival (and the year-round availability of Christmas decoration) earned San Fernando the name “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.” The Giant Lantern Festival, also known as Ligligan Parul in the local dialect.

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Ibon-Ebon Festival, also called “Birds and Eggs Festival,” is a celebration held during the first and second days of February in Candaba, Pampanga This festival is also a celebration for another year of bountiful harvest. It features the municipality of Candaba as the home of thousands of migratory birds from different parts of the globe, and at the same time showcase its growing duck-egg industry.

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Sisig has always been part of Kapampangan culinary history It is a kind of salad with spicy vinegar dressing or any sour snack that included unripe mangoes or guavas. It was a delicacy once reserved for expectant mother. It was Angeles City that SISIG was served as pulutan, an appetizer that compliments alcoholic drinks especially beer.

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The annual Frog Festival, also called Piestang Tugak, is one of the most captivating events in San Fernando, Pampanga.

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It’s traditional festivities encourage events related to frogs which include culinary creations, activities, and entertainment. The streets of San Fernando are electrified with the thrill and excitement of the festival’s events.

Tourist attraction Betis Church 

The Baroque-inspired Betis Church is one of the 26 elite churches in the country that has been declared as National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum.

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One of the most visited churches in the province of Pampanga is San Guillermo Parish Church. It is located in Bacolor, one of the oldest towns in the province. Built in 1576, the church was named after San Guillermo, the patron saint of Bacolor.

Puning Hot Springs, Brgy. Sapang Bato, Angeles City Located in Brgy. Sapang Bato in an area considered an Aeta ancestral land, Puning Hot Springs is a wellness facility surrounded by green plants. Visitors can relax by taking a dip in one of their 11 natural hot springs or two heated pools. They also have a sand spa where visitors can cover themselves with hot sand, which is said to have healing properties, or they can head to the mudpack area for a very unusual spa (using mud made from Mount Pinatubo). Zoocobia Fun Zoo, Mabalacat As a 50-hectare zoo and theme park, Zoocobia is more than just a place to visit and see various species of animals. The park also boasts a labyrinth and garden maze full of animal topiaries as you find your way out of the garden maze. And probably the most fun of all is their Zooc, the first and only gravity car track in the Philippines. Zoocobia Fun Zoo, Mabalacat National artist  He was born in Macabebe, Pampanga.  Filipino cubist painter and illustrator.  In 1981, he was posthumously recognized as one of the National Artist of the Philippines in Visual Arts.  His signature style is based on cubism, but rather than breaking down figures, shows them through transparent angular forms.

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The name "Bulakan" was derived from the Tagalog word "bulak" which is cotton in English. When the Spaniards first came to the country's shore, they found cotton, among others, growing abundantly in many places in Luzon, particularly in Bulakan. The town of Bulacan, being the first capital of the province, was the hub of economic activities and the inhabitants enjoyed excellent trade with Manila, primarily due to its proximity to the city and accessibility through its wide and navigable river. Bulakan was also the scene of battle between the Spaniards led by Simon de Anda y Salazar and the British on January 18, 1763. The British sent an expedition of 400 Britishers, 300 Malabar Negroes and 2,000 Chinese allies. The Spaniards with the natives of Bulacan made a gallant stand but were defeated.

Industries 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.

Sweet and Delicacies Sweets and delicacies have long been famed products of Bulacan. These generated income opportunities to many Bulakenos knowing that this type of industry can be easily manufactured even at home. Among the well-known manufactured sweet goods in the province are pastillas de leche, pastillas de yema, pastillas de ube, macapuno/ube balls, minasa, inipit, ensaymada, cassava/rice cakes, puto, kalamay, suman, and among others

Calumpit Libad Festival

(Held during June 23-24) Calumpit, Bulacan

A fluvial procession of well-decorated pagodas is held on the river every 23rd of June right before the annual town fiesta in honor of St. John the Baptist. Townfolks gaily sing, dance and frenzily douse water to "baptize" ers-by - prepare to get wet.

Sto. Niño Festival

(Held during Last Sunday of January) Malolos City, Bulacan

The biggest expression of devotion of the Holy Child Jesus in the Luzon island, celebrated every last Sunday of January. The festivities begin with an exhibit of "Santo Niño" (Holy Child) and culminate in a grand procession of hundreds of folk, antique and new statues of the Holy Child different manifestations, e.g., as sheperd boy, as keeper of the world, as a sleeping child, etc. Luyang Dilaw Festival

(Held during May 2) Marilao, Bulacan

The name Marilao originated from a plant (shrub) that abundantly thrived in swampy areas during Spanish era. The matured plant bears light yellow flower & the edible roots are colored dark yellow (dilaw). The yellow roots became famous and used for various purposes now we called "luya". The purpose of the festival aims to inculcate to the residents & the youth, the love and appreciation of the origin of the town.

Meyto Shrine

(Calumpit, Bulacan)

This is the cradle of Christianity in the province, where the first Catholic Mass was held by the Augustinian friars, armed with cross in 1572.

Casa Real Shrine Located at Paseo del Congreso, Plaza Rizal Malolos Bulacan, Casa Real Shrine served as the National Museum and the National Printing Press during the First Philippine Republic. It is a government museum consisting of relics from the First Philippine Republic. Memorabilia's of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo are also found here. First class families of Malolos, their furnitures, old books, stamps, paper money and coin are also displayed in the Shrine. Casa Real is also one of Malolos oldest structure. The building contains exhibits, printing press of the Malolos Republic and a display of the 21 Women of Malolos memorabilia. Also presented here are the photographs of the 100 Filipino women. Each of them has distinct characteristics in their fields.

Tecson House

San Miguel, Bulacan

Three sons of original owners were all officers of the revolutionary army of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. For sometime, this house was used as the headquarters of Aguinaldo. The house is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cenen Mendiola. Simon Tecson is the Original Owner.

Old Train Station Guiguinto, Bulacan Historical, Heritage Built in 1661, the Estacion de Guiguinto (Guiguinto Train Station) is the towns most acclaimed historical landmark and heritage site. It was upon this site that the Katipuneros (Filipino guerillas during the Spanish Regime) ambushed a train from Dagupan, killing six friars, including the parish friar of Guiguinto, Fr. Leocadio Sanchez, and a Spanish doctor

Pinagrealan cave This is a natural refuge used by Filipinos during struggle against Spain and the Americans and during the last world war. Year 1896 the cave was a site of secret meeting and a camp of the Filipino revolutionary forces during the war against Spain. In the year 1898, during the Filipino-American war, it was used as hideout of General Emilio Aguinaldo (The first President of the Philippines).

Artists Francisco Balagtas Francisco Baltazar y dela Cruz, known much more widely through his nom-de-plume Francisco Balagtas, was a prominent Filipino poet, and is widely considered as the Tagalog equivalent of William Shakespeare for his impact on Filipino literature. The famous epic, Florante at Laura, is regarded as his defining work.

Francisca Reyes Aquino Francisca Reyes Aquino is acknowledged as the Folk Dance Pioneer. This Bulakeña began her research on folk dances in the 1920’s making trips to remote barrios in Central and Northern Luzon. Her research on the unrecorded forms of local celebration, ritual and sport resulted into a 1926 thesis titled “Philippine Folk Dances and Games,” and arranged specifically for use by teachers and playground instructors in public and private schools.

Nicanor Abelardo

Nicanor Sta. Ana Abelardo was a Filipino composer known for his Kundiman songs, especially before the Second World War. Among his works were "Nasaan Ka Irog," "Magbalik Ka Hirang," and "Himutok." He died in 1934 at the age of 41, leaving a collection of more than 140 works. Most Popular Sheet Music AURORA HISTORY The Province of Aurora, with Baler as its capital, was founded by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in August 13, 1979 by virtue of Batas Bambansa Blg. 7. This act was the fulfillment of the prayers of the people of the former Municipalities of Baler and Casiguran to be truly independent from the Province of Quezon for the first time since the Spanish occupation. Early History In 1572, the Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo became the first European to visit the region that would be known as Aurora while he was exploring the northern coast of Luzon. Salcedo reportedly visited the towns of Casiguran, Baler and Infanta. The Birth of a Province It wasn't until after World War II, however, that this part of Quezon Province languished in extreme isolation from neighboring provinces and cities. It was Mayor Pedro V. Guerrero, with the prodding of Doa Aurora Aragon Quezon, who sought the creation of a Sub-Province of Aurora, named in honor of Doa Aurora, as a stop-gap measure to pave the way for the eventual creation of an independent province when the required number of municipalities was attained. Guerrero was appointed Lieutenant Governor in recognition of his accomplishment. In 1951 the municipalities of Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dipaculao, Dinalongan, Dingalan, Maria Aurora and San Luis were officially formed into the Sub-Province of Aurora by virtue of Republic Act 646.

Major Crops

Area (in hectares)

Volume Production (2004)

Coconut

23,285

174,869 metric tons

Palay (Rice)

21,250

77,655 metric tons

Banana

2,205

7,072 metric tons

Camote (Sweet Potato)

385

2,315 metric tons

Calamansi (Phil. Citrus)

220

1,998 metric tons

AURORA FOUNDATION DAY February 14-19 The most awaited event during the celebration of the annual Aurora. Foundation Day is the so-called 'Karansa': a Street Dancing Competition where the concept of cooperation and unity called 'Paatag' prevails as the overall theme of the day's hilarious activities. The weeklong activity includes singing and dancing competition, parade of the eight towns of the province with matching thematic floats and beauty queens, Search for Bb. Aurora and a streetside tourism and investment exhibits. The festival culminates in a beach party and fireworks display. SUMAN FEST The celebration includes a parade of uniquely designed floats, trade exhibits, fairs, and competitions. The suman is a sweet sticky native rice cake, and it is used to decorate the main streets and houses in Baler during the festivity.

SABUTAN FESTIVAL San Luis, Aurora Province | Agust 21-25 Highlights the importance of growing palm trees locally called Sabutan on the community’s economic wellbeing. The raw material is used to weave a variety of useful products and ornamentals like hats, placemats, fans and even native dress. The festival features native dance presentation among school children, trade fair, cultural shows and exhibits. The Baler Catholic Church is a historic church constructed from stone and brick which is found in the town of Baler in the province of Aurora. Originally constructed in 1611, the church is dedicated to San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and is known as the site of the Siege of Baler, which took place from 1898-1899 shortly following the end of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. The current church was built in 1939 but authentic original details may be seen inside, including the old bell, La Campana de Baler. Diguisit Beach is situated in Baler Bay, Aurora. Diguisit Beach is really not perfect in swimming or snorkeling but the rock formations will surely capture your attention. This is a perfect destination for sightseeing and taking pictures of the amazing rock formations continually clashing with the waves. Rock hopping and climbing are good too but just be careful while taking good shots. DIMATUBO Famous for its name as the Mother Falls - being the tallest waterfall in Aurora Province is located at Barangay Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora, is one of the best places to visit when you are at Baler. The Ditumabo Falls is about fifty meters high and falls on a 30 meter wide basin which provides a natural cold swimming pool. This falls is the best way to refresh yourselves on a hot summer day in Baler after you already had an overdose of salt water when surfing along the shores of Sabang Beach. The Mother Falls or Ditumabo Falls jump-off is about 15 kilometers away from Sabang Beach, the famous beach strip of Baler as being the birthplace of Philippine surfing. Along the Nueva Ecija - Baler road at

Barangay Ditumabo have tricycles and motorcycles will offer you a bumpy and rocky ride worth P100 to the jump-off of Ditumabo Falls. From there, it is a 2.6-kilometer or a 50-minute gradual hike to the water falls. Museo de Baler or Baler Museum is where you can find amazing artifacts in Baler that are well-preserved. There you can find old jars, porcelains, old bells, amazing paintings and more! There you can see some historical preserves from Spanish period.

Ampere Beach is located in the municipality of Dipaculao, Aurora in the Philippines. It is a beach where tourists go not for swimming but for its magnificent sight it has to offer. The beach is known for its smooth rocks of various sizes and colors, massive waves and breathtaking view of sunrise. The beach area is called Bunga Point or Ampere Point, where at a certain time local residents go to Okotan Cave to forecast the weather. The waves, upon hitting the shoreline cave, produce an explosion, the intensity of which, according to local knowledge, determines the intensity of the incoming weather. The Asia's largest and oldest tree is a Balete tree AKA Millenium Tree 600-year-old huge Balete Tree in Aurora is one of the creepiest trees in the Philippines. It is very huge that would take 60 adults holding hands to encircle the entire tree. Many dare to climb the tree and found it awesome and it is also possible to go inside the roots. If you are really that brave, you may want to test your bravery here.

Artists Jose Johann Bitancor Bitancor’s present oeuvre consists of two-dimensional exploration of linear, planar and textural compositions in a non-representational manner. His concerns consist of not only unifying chaotic elements in abstract compositions, but also injecting them with symbolic references to social realities.

Vincent Christopher Gonzales Tareptepism means putting motion to visual representation of emotion and soul through manipulation of lights, colors, textures and lines.

ZAMBALES (Written Report) HISTORY The area now occupied by Zambales was first explored by the Spanish in 1572, led by Juan de Salcedo. Among the earliest towns founded were Subic (1572), Botolan (1572), Masinloc (1607), Iba (1611), and Santa Cruz (1612). Masinloc became the province's first capital. However, the capital was moved among the last three towns above during its history before finally settling in Iba, due to its strategic location. Seven of the province's original northern towns, which included Bolinao, Infanta and Alaminos were later transferred under the jurisdiction of Pangasinan because of their distance from the capital. The first civil governor of Zambales during the colonial American era was Potenciano Lesaca from 1901-1903.

MAJOR INDUSTRIES Zambales is basically an agricultural province. The chief products are rice, corn, mango, vegetables, and root crops. Major industries include farming, fishing, and mining. The province's mineral resources include gold, copper and chromite. The Olongapo area, once the site of the biggest U.S. naval base in Asia, is fast developing into an industrial and tourism zone under the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

INHABITANTS The inhabitants are composed of three principal ethnic groups: the Ilocanos, Tagalogs and Zambals. The forebearers of the Zamabals where the Malay migrants from Celebes who settled in the north. The Tagalogs came from the east and settled at the southern end, while the Ilocanos occupied the areas between. These newcomers drove the aborigines to the hinterlands. Tagalog is the predominant dialect, followed by Ilocano and Zambal.

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Zambales Mango Festival Date: Month of April Venue: Iba, Zambales The event is a celebration of a bountiful harvest of mangoes and other agricultural products which the province is so known for. It is aimed to highlight the must-see attractions and places of interest in all its

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towns. Among the activities during the event include Hataw Saya Street Dancing Competition, trade fair and exhibit, Lakbay Zamables Cycling Competition, PINAKA Product Display, Mango Fruit Stand Competition, Agri-Karera ng Kalabaw, Huli Mo, Biik Mo, Alaga ko si Bantay Competition, Sand Sculpting Competition, Mango Mixing Bar-tending Competition, Mango Ultimate Dance Showdown, Mango Jam and Pie Making and much more. Paynauen 'Duyan' Festival Date: April 25 - May 1 Venue: Iba, Zambales Paynauen Festival in Iba, Zambales which commemorates the provincial capital's founding anniversary (founded in 1611) traces its origin from a Zambal word which means rest or pahingahan - the ancient name of Iba before the Spanish conquistadores founded the village on the shore of the Bancal River in 1611. The festival is the brainchild of Vice Mayor Benjamin Farin, Jr. It features photo competition and exhibit, sand sculpture competition, skate boarding, 2-cock derby, carabao race, beauty pageant, kite flying, banca race, boxing tournament, street dancing / Duyan Parade, among other activities. Subic Karakoa Festival Date: TBA Venue: Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales In honor of the warship Karakoa, a warship built by the Pintados tribe, SBMA sets the stage for a unique festival filled with colorful floats, parade and motorcade called Subic Karakoa Festival. It is meant to complement the annual Philippine Motorsports Festival and the Karakoa Food Festival. Olongapo Grand Mardi Gras Date: October 27 - 29 Venue: Olongapo City (Central Business District) A festival featuring street-dancing along Magsaysay Ave. with acoustic bands and stand-up comedians playing to the merriment of residents. Highlight of the event is the Halloween parade participated in by SBMA officials and employees, locators and school students garbed in the scariest costumes on board Halloween-themed floats. Sibit-Sibit Summer Festival Date: 4th Week of April Venue: Olongapo City (Brgy. Barreto) The name Sibit-Sibit was derived from the name of small paddle-driven bancas used for fishing during the early days when Brgy. Barreto was yet called Sitio Maquinaya. During fiestas, fisherfolk hold banca race using pure human strength to win the competition. Today, the festival competition includes motorized banca race and sail boat competition to add fun and excitement to the activity. In the summer of 1996, the idea came to mind when then barangay Kagawad Carlito A. Baloy set sail to stage the 1st Sibit-Sibit Festival at Driftwood Beach. It was held yearly but later was shelved for various reasons. The event was revived by the city Government under the leadership of Mayor James J. Gordon Jr. in 2006.

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Mt. Pinatubo Nagsasa Cove Capones Island Lighthouse Mt. Tapulao Barrio Barreto Mt. Balingkilat Silanguin Cove Subic Spanish Gate Subic Fiesta Carnival Mapanuepe Lake

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San Roque Chapel St. Augustine Church St. James Parish Church St. Nicholas de Tolentino Parish Church St. Williams Parish Church St. Sebastian Church

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Elmer Misa Borlongan (born January 7, 1967) is a prominent contemporary Filipino painter best known for his distinctive use of figurative expressionism. He rose to prominence as a recipient of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Thirteen Artist Awards in 1994, and his works have since become one of the most widely exhibited and most sought-after at auctions among Southeast Asian artists. He is married to fellow artist Plet Bolipata. Richard Juico Gordon (born August 5, 1945), known as Dick Gordon, is a Filipino politician and broadcaster who currently serves as a Senator of the Philippines and the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross. Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr. (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) is a Filipino politician who was the seventh President of the Philippines, serving from December 30, 1953 until his death in an aircraft disaster. An automobile mechanic, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales after his outstanding service as a guerilla leader during the Pacific War. He then served two as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales before being appointed as Secretary of National Defense by President Elpidio Quirino. He was elected President under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.

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He was the first Philippine President born during the 20th century and the first to be born after the Spanish colonial era. Gerald Randolph Anderson, Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American film and television actor, brand ambassador and TV producer. He is best known for his lead roles in TV series such as Sana Maulit Muli (2007), My Girl (2008), action dramas, Tayong Dalawa (2009) in which he plays a soldier, and an NBI Agent in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010), a mentally challenged young man in Budoy (2011–2012), in the TV adaptation of the iconic comics character "Fredo" in Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014), the Fantasy drama, Nathaniel (2015) and in the Cannes Film Festival Director's Fortnight entry On The Job (2013). Bartolome Alberto Mott, commonly known by the stage name Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American actor. He is known for being on Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up as a reality TV contestant and his roles in Be Careful With My Heart, Temptation Island, My Husband's Lover as Vincent Soriano, and My Destiny as Lucas Matthew Andrada.