Region 4A.pptx

Region 4A

1. Philippine Culture, Tourism & Geography Region IV-A [CALABARZON] Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon By: Prof. Mary Kristine Laurilla, MBA

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify the location of the provinces where tourist attractions are located on the Philippine map. Identify the major gateways or entry points into different provinces. Understand the political structures, cultural, historical, religious, and educational aspects of the provinces where tourist attractions exist.

3. CALABARZON

4. FUN FACTS One of the regions of the Philippines. Second most dense populated region. The split formed, Region 4A CALABARZON and Region 4B MIMAROPA, was formed in 2022. The region is composed of (5) provinces namely: Ca vite La guna Ba tangas R izal Que zon

5. FUN FACTS Calamba City – Is the regional center of CALABARZON Antipolo City – Is the largest city in CALABARZON region and the second most highly urbanized city. Lucena City – Is the highest urbanized city in this region. Laguna West Metropolitan – Is the largest metropolis in the region.

6. HISTORY Region IV-A had a very important role in the history of the Philippines. Philippine independence was held by the first Philippine President, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, in on June 12, 1988. People from Batangas, Cavite and Laguna were a part of those who first revolted against the Spaniards for freedom. While the Philippines national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, his brother Paciano Rizal and Vicente Lim was also born in Calamba City. Apolinario Mabini, was born in Tanauan City, Batangas.

7. HISTORY The eight primary rays of the sun found in the Philippine Flag represent the first eight provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac) that south independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

8. CAVITE – Trece Martires City

9. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Area: 1,287.60 kilometers Population: 2,856,765 (as of Year 2007) Location: EAST by the provinces of Rizal and Laguna SOUTH by the province of Batangas WEST by the South China Sea NORTH by Manila Bay and the city of Manila

10. CAVITE - HISTORY Cavite is named the Historical Capital of the Philippines. It is the cradle of the Philippine Revolution and the birthplace of Philippine Independence. Cavite got its name from the Tagalog word kawit (which means hook) owning the hook-shaped land on the Old Spanish map. The land was formerly known as Tangway where Spanish authorities constructed a fort from which the city of Cavite rose. According to local folklore, the earliest settlers of Cavite came from Borneo.

11. CAVITE - HISTORY In 1872, Filipino launched their revolt against Spain. Three Filipino priests – GOMBURZA – were implicated in the Cavite mutiny when 200 Filipinos staged a rebellion within Spanish garrisons. On August 28, 1896, when the revolution against Spain broke out, Cavite became a bloody theater of war. Led by Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavitenio made lightning raids on Spanish headquarters, and soon liberated the entire province. Aguinaldo commanded the Revolution to its successful end: the proclamation of the Republic of the Philippines, on June 12, 1898, in Kawit , the first constitutional republic in Asia, and the third established overall.

12. CAVITE – TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

13. CABAG CAVE The place is found at the bottom of the slope which runs down a steep angle to a brook. Lush greeny surrounds this little valey below where Cabag Cave is found. Inside the cave, an underground river runs for about 50 meters inward a pool of water is formed immediately off the mouth of the cave which leads to the brook

14. MALIBICLIBIC FALLS A valley borders the Malibiclibic Falls, where boulders cut across the middle of the gushing river waters cascading from the falls. At the far end of the river is the (NIA) National Irrigation Administration irrigation project.

15. BALITE FALL Two falls could actually be seen in the area, one of which flows naturally, gushing strong clear water while the other one is outfitted with pipes and bamboo tubes to aid the flow of the water.

16. TAAL VOLCANO Smallest active volcano in the Philippines.

17. GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO SHRINE The town of Kawit played an important role in Philippine political history. The proclamation of the Republic of the Philippines was made in this town on the balcony of the home of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Now, a national shrine, it was in this house where the Philippine flag was first unfurled. Emilio Aguinaldo became the first President of the Philippine Republic.

18. GEN. BALDOMERO AGUINALDO SHRINE General Baldomero Aguinaldo was the first cousin of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and became his right hand. He was the President of the Magdalo Council, or Government which was established in Imus, Cavite. He was the first President of the Association de los Veteanos dela Revolucion Filipina.

19. BATTLE OF BINAKAYAN MONUMENT The encounter in Binakayan is one in a two-pronged branch of an offensive against Spaniards on Nov 9 – 11, 1896.

20. GEN. CANDIDO TIRONA MONUMENT He was the first revolutionary Capital Municipal in the Philippines. He was the “Hero of Binakayan ”

21. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH An 18th-century church whose structure and altar have never been charged or remodeled. There were repairs but the old figure remained.

22. SANDUGUANG SIKLAB NG DIGMAAN MARKER The marker is about a blood compact executed by the local Katipuneros in Barangay Pinagtipunan , Gen. Trias , Cavite on the eve of August 31, 1896. The blood compact preceded the attack against the Spanish headquarters in the town by the natives on the morning of August 31.

23. TEJEROS CONVENTION It was in Tejeros , a former sitio and now one of the 33 barangays of Geb. Trias , where the National Convention was held on March 22, 1897. Known as the Tejeros Convention, it was here that the Revolutionary Government was established. It was the forerunner that shaped the First Philippine Republic.

24. GEN TRIAL MONUMENT AND PARK A monument and park in memory of General Mariano Trias y Closas , famous son of the town, who was a general of the Revolution and Vice President of the First Philippine Republic.

25. LAGUNA – STA CRUZ

26. LAGUNA - HISTORY Laguna derives its name from “La Laguna” (the lake), referring to Laguna de Bay, the largest inland body of water in the Philippines. 1571 – conquered by Spain. 1688 – town of Bay was the capital of the province and transferred to Pagsanjan. 1852 – Sta. Cruz became the capital.

27. LAGUNA – TOURIST ATTRACTION

28. HULUGAN FALLS This enchanting waterfall is one of the relatively known cascades in Baranggay Salvador, Luisiana , Laguna. It has caught the attention of many tourists, making it one of the must-see waterfalls in the Philippines. Since it is nestled in a far-flung area, the roads leading to the falls are not easily accessible.

29. NAGCARLAN UNDERGROUND During the revolution, it served as a hiding place for guerrillas who resisted the Japanese occupation in World War II. It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan Fr. Vicente Velloc . In 1981, Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery was declared as a National Historical Landmark. Its iconic structure is currently under the supervision of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

30. MOUNT MAKILING Tucked between the provinces of Laguna and Batangas, Mt. Makiling is a dormant volcano that rises over 1,090 m (3,580 ft) above mean sea level. It is situated south of Laguna de Bay and lies within 61km from Metro Manila. It is one of the top destinations when hiking in the Philippines.

31. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH One of the must-see heritage sites in Laguna is the St. John the Baptist Church, also known as Liliw or Lilio Church. It is a 400-year-old Laguna church that majestically stands in Liliw town, the Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines.

32. BATANGAS – BATANGAS CITY

33. BATANGAS - HISTORY Founded in 1581 Batangas used to be a bigger province composed of the present Batangas, Mindoro, Marinduque, and the southeastern portion of Laguna. It used to be called Balayan , with this town as the capital.

34. BATANGAS – TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

35. BATANGAS BEACHES Batangas has several coastal areas that boast gorgeous beaches. These beaches have their own characteristics and vibe. They are also home to some of the top resorts near Manila. One of these beach areas is Nasugbu . Sitting in Batangas’ northwestern section, Nasugbu is home to prominent beaches like Calayo Beach, Calatagan , and Matabungkay . Here you can find some of the best Batangas resorts like Pico Sands Hotel, Canyon Cove Hotel and Spa, and Terrazas de Punta Fuego.

36. FORTUNE ISLAND The island’s history is quite interesting as it used to be the site of a luxurious resort. Unfortunately, the resort closed down because of the huge maintenance cost and the absence of freshwater sources. The Grecian Acropolis, which sits on top of a limestone cliff, is a reminder of Fortune Island's luxury resort days

37. MT. BATULAO Mt. Batulao is one of the easiest Batangas mountains to trek, making it a perfect location for training climbs. The journey to the summit is composed of open trails and rolling slopes. The mountain summit is about 811 meters above sea level

38. FANTASY WORLD Fantasy World was meant to be the Philippine version of Disneyland. It’s supposed to be the largest and grandest theme park in the country. However, this ambitious project has remained unfinished. Fantasy World has never opened as a theme park. According to local stories and rumors, the Japanese owner had financial problems and, therefore, stopped the construction years ago.

39. RIZAL – ANTIPOLO CITY

40. RIZAL - HISTORY Antipolo City was named after tipolo (breadfruit) tree, which was in abundance in the area. It was the Franciscan missionaries who first build the church in the area, in 1578. However they were replaced by the Jesuits. These new missionaries were the one who helped organized the village into a parish. By 1601, the Christian population of Antipolo increased to 3,000 due to the people of Dumagat who came and lived in the area.

41. RIZAL – TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

42. PINTO ART MUSEUM Pinto Art Museum is located within a sprawling two-hectare estate designed by popular Filipino artist Antonio Leaño . The artworks seamlessly intermingle with the plants and flowers in the Silangan Garden, an arboretum filled with vibrant flora and fauna. The large complex is owned by art patron and neurologist, Dr. Joven Cuanang .

43. ANTIPOLO CATHEDRAL The Antipolo Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the Sierra Madre Mountains roughly 23 km east of Metro Manila. Also known as the Immaculate Conception Parish, the church’s major attraction is a 17th-century wooden statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is formally referred to as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or Our Lady of Antipolo.

44. MOUNT PURRO NATURE RESERVE Mount Purro Nature Reserve is a family-run eco-park located near the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, less than 45 km distance from Metro Manila by land.

45. CLOUD 9 Cloud 9 is famous for its panoramic view of Metro Manila, particularly in the evening when city's shimmering lights come alive from one of the highest vantage points among Antipolo resorts nearby. Nestled along Sumulong Highway, Cloud 9 sits at an elevation of approximately 221 M, which explains the chillier weather.

46. ST. JEROME CHURCH Stands high above the town of Morong , was built in 1615 by Chinese craftsmen as evidenced by the two Chinese lions sculptured at the entrance to the steep driveway.

47. QUEZON – LUCENA CITY

48. QUEZON - HISTORY In 1574, Father Diego de Oropesa, who found a group of native barangays with their own culture and government, founded the municipality of Gumaca , then called Bumaka . The territory which now constitutes the province of Tayabas was at one time under the jurisdiction of various provinces. The southern and central portions, for example, were in 1585 under the jurisdiction of the province of Bonbon, sometimes called Balayan (now Batangas). the northern portion was divided between Laguna and Nueva Ecija, while the other portion was divided into the provinces of Mindoro, Marinduque and Camarines. In 1591, Tayabas was created into a province under the name of Kalilayan . Its capital was the ancient town of Tayabas , now a barrio in the town of Unisan where ancient tombs and artifacts can be found. However, by the middle of the 18th century the provincial capital was moved to what is now the municipality of Tayabas .

49. QUEZON - HISTORY The year 1595 marked the spiritual birth of Quezon Province with its incorporation into the Diocess of Nueva Caceres. The first Catholic Bishop of the province was Fray Francisco Ortiga , an Agustinian Friar, while its first Alcalde Mayor was Don Simeon Alvarez, who served from 1625 to 1655. In September 7, 1946, President Manuel A. Roxas , by virtue of Republic Act No. 14 renamed the province to Quezon, in honor of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, the most illustrious son of Baler, formerly part of Quezon. The present seat of provincial government is Lucena City, the province's capital.

50. QUEZON TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

51. QUEZON CIRCLE SHRINE The tallest structure in the city which pierces 66 meters to the sky, is a fitting tribute to the founder of Quezon City and one of the country’s greatest statesmen – President Manuel L. Quezon.

52. VILLA ESCUDERO PLANTATIONS AND RESORT Villa Escudero started as a sugarcane and coconut plantation in Tiaong Quezon. In the 1980s, the owners transformed part of this property into a resort. Over the decades, Villa Escudero has become a go-to spot for tourists who would like to understand and experience Filipino culture and heritage.

53. KAMAY NI HESUS SHRINE Kamay Ni Hesus Shrine (also called Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church) is one of Quezon's most prominent religious sites. The church and its surrounding structures cover 5 hectares of land. Local communities regard Kamay ni Hesus as a sacred and spiritual site. For many, it has become a pilgrimage site that welcomes devotees who wish to pray for healing or repent for their sins.

54. MT. BANAHAW Mount Banahaw is the highest peak in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines. This name also refers to a complex that houses three volcanoes. These three volcanoes are Mt. Banahaw , San Cristobal, and Banahaw de Lucban . Mt. Banahaw is the tallest among the three, standing at about 2158 meters. The Mt. Banahaw complex sits on the boundary of Laguna and Quezon province.

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