Philippine History Region 1, 2 and 3

Philippine History Region 1, 2 and 3

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1. PHILHI030 Region 1, 2 & 3

2. Region 1 Region 2 Region 3

3. The Ilocos Region Region 1:

4. Region 1 or the Ilocos Region is composed of four provinces —Ilocos Norte , Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan .  

5. Majority of the population speaks  Ilocano , the third largest spoken language in the Philippines, although a significant number also speak  Pangasinense . Dialects

6. Tagalog and English are the medium of instruction in schools. Ilocano is widely used by the majority people while Pangasinense is spoken in the central towns of Pangasinan. Dialects

7. Industries The Ilocos Region Region 1:

8. Ilocos Norte 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

9. The people are engaged in farming , producing food crops , mostly rice, corn, vegetable, root crops, and fruits. Non-food crops include tobacco, cotton, and tiger grass. Cottage industries include loom weaving , furniture making , jewelry making , ceramics , blacksmithing , and food processing . Ilocos Sur

10. La Union The economy is diversified with service , manufacturing , and agricultural industries spread throughout the province. The Port of San Fernando operates as an increasingly active shipping point , and the former American airbase Wallace Air Station, having been converted into a business and industrial area, helps to facilitate such commercial activity.

11. La Union Tourism to the province is driven by airlines and passenger coach bus lines like regionally owned Farinas Transit Company and Partas.

12. Pangasinan Pangasinan specializes in these products and industries: Agriculture - The major crops in Pangasinan are rice, mangoes, corn, and sugar cane. Energy - The 1200 megawatt Sual Coal-Fired Power Plant, and 345 megawatt San Roque Multi-Purpose Dam Marine - Pangasinan is a major fish supplier in Luzon, and a major producer of salt in the Philippines. Financial - Pangasinan has 593 banking and financing institutions.

13. Tourist Spots

14. Bacarra Domeless Tower Paoay Church La Paz Sand Dunes Sinking Bell Tower Pangasinan Province Capitol Juan Luna Shrine

15. Vigan Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Sta. Maria Church Bangui Windmill Pasal Falls Bolinao

16. Culture and Tradition

17. Culture and Tradition The Ilocanos are known for being hardworking , brave , cheerful and simple . They are independent and work hard. They share the same basic values as other Filipinos.  Bain  is the Ilocano trait for   hiya or   amor propio   (sense of shame). Ilocanos fear of gossip and would strongly avoid being envied by others . It is essential to show  panagdayaw   (respect for the sensitivities of others). Ilocanos tend to speak about themselves in the humblest of terms.

18. The structure of the Ilocano family conforms to the general Filipino pattern. Most families compose of an average size (6-7 persons). The father is the head of the family. The mother is the  Ilaw ng tahanan  (light of the home) who disciplines the children and takes care of the house budget. The eldest child is responsible in dividing the chores equally among siblings. Family

19. Ilocanos are very meticulous when it comes to clothing. Everyday wear consists of short pants for boys, and dusters, loose skirts, shirts, and short pants for girls. Farmers wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats. During rainy season, Ilocanos wear a headdress of labig leaves, which extends well down the back.

20. Wedding tradition It is important for children to ask the approval of their parents before marrying their partners. The man should ask the consent of his parents first. The groom’s parents will pay the dowry and finance the wedding. The groom makes a  panagpudno  (formal announcement) to the soon-to-be  bride’s parents about his intention of marrying their daughter. His parents will then visit the bride’s parents to set the wedding date. Usually, parents consult a  planetario ,  which is like an almanac that identifies “lucky” days.

21. A feast follows the church ceremony. The bride and groom usually go through an entertainment ritual. The groom offers the bride a plate of mung beans, which symbolizes fertility. The bride refuses the dish several times before finally accepting it. Then the bride offers the beans to the groom whom, in return, refuses the dish until an old man calls an end to the ritual. Another highlight of the feast is the  bitor   wherein guests contribute cash to the newlyweds either by dropping money onto the plates or by pinning bills to the couple’s clothes.

22. To announce a death of a family member, a piece of  atong  wood is lit in front of the deceased’s house. It is kept burning until after the burial. The fire is extinguished with white wine. Before the funeral, relatives pay respect by kissing the deceased’s hands or raising it to his/her forehead ( mano ). The corpse is kept inside the house. It is dressed in its best clothing and a kerchief is tied around the jaw. A basin of water mixed with vinegar is placed under the bed to remove the odor. Death Tradition

23. Money is placed in the coffin. This serves as a pay to the “ferry man” who takes the soul to the other world. Before the burial, relatives conduct a vigil around the body. Those who attended the burial in the cemetery must return to the deceased’s home by taking a different route from the one they’ve taken to get there. Upon arrival, they must wash their faces and hands. It is said to remove the power of death. Death Tradition

24. Festivals Bangus Festival Dagupan City, Pangasinan Dinengdeng Festival May 1 Agoo La Union Rimat ti Amianan December 2nd week San Fernando City, La Union Viva Vigan Festival First week of May Vigan City Longaniza Festival January 22 Vigan City Guling-Guling Festival Eve of Ash Wednesday Paoay , Ilocos Norte Feast of Se ñora de Manaoa Holy Week Manaoag , Pangasingan Pista’s Dayat ,Lingayen May 1 Pangasinan BACK

25. Region II or the Cagayan Valley Region

26. The Cagayan Valley Region Region 2:

27. Region 2 or the Cagayan Valley Region is composed of five provinces — Batanes , Cagayan, Isabela , Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino .

28. Dialects Iloko Ivatan Ichbayaten Isamurongan Ibanagi Itawis Tagalog Gadanag

29. Industries

30. The Region has a rich and immense natural and development potentials. It is also abundant in agricultural products such as: rice , corn , peanut , beans , and fruits and livestock products include cattle, hogs, curacaos, and poultry.  It has also a vast source of mineral resources like hydro-power – the source of Magat Hydro-Power plant with a 360 megawatt plant supporting the power needs of the Luzon Grid.

31. Tourist Spots

32. Mt. Carmel Chapter Lighthouse on Naidi Hills Marlboro Hills Diura Fishing Village Mt. Iraya The Mahatao View Deck

33. Nueva Vizcaya Calvary Hills, Iguig , Cagayan Valley The Calao Cave in Tuguegarao Palaui Island Isabela Mt. Pulog , Nueva Vizcaya

34. Festivals Sambali Festival

35. 2. Cabibi Festival Festivals 3. Panagyaman Festival / Nueva Vizcaya Day

36. 4. GRAND AMMUNGAN FESTIVAL

37. “ Pattaradday ”, a local word for unity was the main theme of Santiago City’s Pattaradday Festival, the highlight of which is a grand street dance parade competition by different contingents from various towns and provinces. 5. Pattaradday Festival in Santiago City

38. People and Culture

39. The people of Batanes are called Ivatan and share prehistoric cultural and linguistic commonalities with the Babuyan on Babuyan Island and the Tao people of Orchid Island.

40. The majority of people living in Cagayan are of Ilocano descent, mostly from migrants coming from the Ilocos Region. Originally, the more numerous group were the Ibanags , who were first sighted by the Spanish explorers and converted to Christianity by missionaries.

41. The Ibanags , Itawits and Malawegs are mainly lowland   farmers   whose agricultural practices are similar to those of the Ilokanos . The Ibanags used to inhabit the area along the Cagayan coast but migrated further inland. They conducted trade with neighboring areas using distinctive seacrafts , and their commercial interests made their language the medium of commerce throughout the region before the influx of Ilokano migrants. They are also excellent blacksmiths and continue to make good bolos. The Ibanags are reputed to be the tallest of all the ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines. BACK

42. Region III Or Central Luzon Region

43. Central Luzon Region Region 3:

44. Region 3 or the Central Luzon Region is composed of 7 provinces —Aurora, Bulacan , Bataan, Nueva Ecija , Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales .  

45. Dialects Tagalog Iloko Kapampangan Zambaleno

46. Industries

47. Central Luzon is one of the leading growth regions in the Philippines that strategically located at the heart of Asia. No other place with sea and air travel and cargo facilities could equal Central Luzon in terms of almost equal travel in Asia The Region also combines the advantages of an international airport, a seaport, industrial and agricultural areas, tourism/leisure sites, and support services/industries. The complementation of each of these elements enhances the potentials of the region as an investment site.

48. Region 3 is also nicknamed as the “Rice Granary of the Philippines” because it produces most of the country’s dining staple: rice.

49. Tourist Spots

50. Mapanuepe Lake Angat Dam Mt. Pinatubo Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Barasoain Church Lake Pinatubo

51. Dinosaurs Island in San Fernando Dicasalarin Cove Mount Samat National Shrine Sacred Relic of the True Cross Nagsasa Cove Anawangin Cove

52. Culture and Festivals

53. Culture  here is number one and there are incredible fiestas that reflect each town’s distinct culture, from the Giant Lantern Parade in San Fernando, Pampanga, to the Fertility Rites in Obando , Bulacan .  For stunning nature , the province of Aurora has a stunning 328-kilometer coastline where beach and surf rule.

54. Festivals Aguman Sanduk is a weird festival not only because of the freakish makeover of the participants, but also because it parodies Kapampangan machismo and Kapampangan pulchritude—two biases firmly enshrined on the altar of Kapampangan sociocultural values. 1. Aguman Sanduk

55. Mangahan Festival , Zambales

56. Banga Festival, Bataan Pamamupul Festival , Pampanga

57. Sinukwan Festival , San Fernando Pampanga

58. Other Festivals Sto . Nino Festival  January 25 Malolos City,  Bulacan Aurora Surfing Cup  February 8 - 11 Baler, Aurora Aurora Day  February 13 - 19, 2006 Baler, Aurora Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Festival  2nd Thursday - Sunday of February Clark, Pampanga Paynauen Duyan Festival April 19 - 23 Iba , Zambales Tanduyong Festival   April 25 San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

59. Other Festivals Dinamulag   Mango  Festival   April 25 - 28 Zambales Sibit-Sibit Summer Festival April Olongapo City (Brgy. Barreto ) Araquio of Penaranda   May 8 Penaranda , Nueva Ecija Pulilan Carabao Festival   May 14 - 15 Pulilan , Bulacan Obando Fertility Dance  May 17 - 19 Venue Obando , Bulacan

60. The End.