Region4 a-CALABARZON.FESTIVALS,TOURIST SPOTS

Region4 a-CALABARZON
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1. WELCOME EVERYONE!!! Region 4a-CALABARZON BY:OBENIETA,MARIJANE S. BEED-Generalists

2. Short Description CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional capital is Calamba City in Laguna.

3. The region is composed of five provinces, namely: Ca vite La guna Ba tangas R izal Que zon .

4. The CaLaBaRZon Region is located in the south­western part of the island of Luzon. Total land area of 16,560 square kilometers . Second most densely populated region in the country, principally because it is the closest region to metro Manila . CaLaBaRZon is experiencing rapid urbanization. As of the year 2000, 67% of its population lives in urban areas.

5. HISTORY OF CALABARZON On June 11, Act No. 137 of the First Philippine Commission abolished Morong and created a new province, named after the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal, who, coincidentally, was a native of Laguna. On May 17, 2002, President Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 103, which made reorganized to the Southern Tagalog region.

6. HISTORY OF CALABARZON Due to its size, Region IV was split into two separate regions, Region IV-A ( Calabarzon ) and Region IV-B ( Mimaropa ). Aurora was transferred to Region III, Central Luzon . The next year, Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 246, which declared Calamba as the regional center of the region .

7. Political Map of CALABARZON

8. LANGUAGES IN CALABARZON

9. Religion in Calabarzon

10. MAJOR UNIVERSITIES IN CALABARZON UNIVERSITY OF PHILIPPINES IN LOS BANOS UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

11. GDP IN CALABARZON Calabarzon—2nd largest GDP share Calabarzon is the 2nd largest contributor to the national GDP, accounting for 16.8 %. Due to the region's proximity to Metro Manila, a large amount of urbanization has taken place over the years. Cavite and Laguna in particular are sites of manufacturing and high-tech industries . Santa Rosa, Laguna is home to semi-conductor and automotive companies. General Trias is home to Cavite's largest economic development zone , the PEC Industrial Park.

12. CAVITE

13. GEOGRAPHY OF CAVITE Cavite is surrounded by Laguna province to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas province to the south. To the west lies the West Philippine Sea Cavite is the second smallest province (with the Province of Rizal being the smallest) in the Calabarzon region.

14. HISTORY OF CAVITE

15. HISTORY OF CAVITE

16. Economic Activities An agriculture province and its major crops includes: rice, vegetables , fruits, rootcrops , coffee , coconut and sugarcane .

17. Economic Activities It is endowed with rich offshore and coastal fishing grounds and fishing is a major source of livelihood in the coastal towns . Many industrial establishments are now operational and more industrial estates have been or are being developed in various parts.

18. HISTORICAL PLACES IN CAVITE

19. St. Mary Magdalene Church of Kawit , also known as Kawit Church is the parish church of the municipality of Kawit , Cavite in the Philippines . The Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, construction of the present church was started in 1737. The church was last restored in 1990 by the citizens of Kawit .

20. TOURIST ATTRACTION

21. Tagaytay Ridge A t 2,250 ft. above sea level, Tagaytay Ridge offers a magnificent view of the smallest volcano in the world, Taal Volcano , resting in the middle of serene Taal Lake.

22. Cabag Cave Cabag Caves in Silang Cavite – The place could be found at the bottom of the slope which runs down a steep angle to a brook.

23. Balite Falls Balite Falls ( Amadeo ). Two falls could actually be seen in the area , one which flows naturally, gushing strong clear water.

24. Puerto Azul Puerto Azul (Ternate). It is equipped with modern and varied facilities and offers a wide range of sports and recreation from golf to a number of water sports

25. Ulong Tubig Ulong Tubig (Carmona). A pool formed by natural spring water that comes from an adjacent hill. The pool leads to an irrigation pump which supplies a vast number of rice fields in Carmona .

26. Pico de Loro Pico de Loro . High on Cavite’s highest point, they could behold the rocky tower that the Spanish sailors once saw as the parrot’s beak, and they could gaze towards SouthChina Sea where the galleons once sailed, all the way to the historic island fort of Corregidor .

27. Festivals in Cavite

28. Tinapa Festival The festival is celebrated to promote and perpetuate the image of Rosario as the place where smoked fish called " Tinapang Salinas " originates. October Rosario

29. Wagayway Festival Every household display of Philippine flag is encouraged during the festival , and simultaneous waving of flags in the streets of Cavite . May 29  Imus

30. Pahimis Festival Also Called the " Coffee Festival " as way of thanksgiving for abundant harvest of coffee in the municipality . Free flowing drinking of coffee is offerred to everybody .  2nd week of February  Amadeo

31. Kawayan Festival Held every 7th day of September wherein a group of street dancers parade in indigenous materials. An exhibit of bamboo products likewise done in the town plaza. September 7  Maragondon

32. Sumilang Festival Recognized as an agriculture event . The occasion is participated in by dancers who come from agricultural sector .  February 1-3  Silang

33. Regada Festival Also called the "Water Festival ", the festival is comprised of games, street dancing , photo exhibit,trade fair, concert and water splashing . The festival is done three days from June 22-24 done in celebration of St. John the Baptist .

34. Kalayaan Festival It is a 2 week-long province wide event held annually from May 28 to June 12 . As its name suggests , the series of events for the festival are held to celebrate the independence day season.

35. Famous Foods in Cavite

36. Trivia Kawit is known as the Cradle of the Philippine Indep endence. Kawit is the place where General Emilio Aguinaldo first waved the flag of the Republic of the Philippines. Amadeo is nicknamed the Coffee Capital of the Philippines . Amadeo is the largest coffee producer in the Philippines. Ternate is the place where many people still speak Chavacano or “ Broken Spanish“. Chavacano is also called Philippine Creole Spanish . In 2006, Dasmarinas was declared the richest city in Cavite Province .

37. GEOGRAPHY OF LAGUNA Laguna has rugged terrain, with narrow plains near the shores of Laguna de Bay and mountainous ranges further inland . Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines, and is named after the town of Bay. Laguna is also home to Mount Makiling , a dormant volcano near Los Banos reputed for its mystical properties.

38. LAGUNA

39. History of Laguna Laguna derives its name from “La Laguna” (the lake), referring to Laguna de Bay, the largest inland body of water in the Philippines

40. History of Laguna  Laguna and surrounding areas were conquered by Spain in 1571 . Seven years later, Franciscan friars started the work of Christianization. Soon, towns around the lake were founded. In 1678, San Pablo de los Montes (now San Pablo City) was established.

41. Economic Activities It is the second largest producer of coconut in the country . It is also noted for its woodcarvings, barong materials and linen.

42. Economic Activities Agriculture and fishery are the main industries that contribute a great part of the provincial economy. The crops produced are rice, sugarcane and fruits, specifically citrus and lanzones .

43. HISTORICAL PLACES IN LAGUNA

44. TOURIST SPOTS IN LAGUNA

45. Rizal Shrine The Jose Rizal Shrine in Calamba , Laguna, the birthplace of the Philippines' n ational hero. Is one of the most frequented historical and tourist sites in Laguna. An average of 270,000 tourists visit this shrine annually.

46. FAMOUS FOOD IN LAGUNA

47. FESTIVALS IN LAGUNA

48. Batingaw Festival Cabuyao Laguna is known for its Batingaw Festival which commemorates the legendary Kampanag Ginto . It is celebrated every January 10-16 annually.

49. Coconut Festival The Coconut Festival is a week-long celebration in San Pablo, Laguna, the Philippines, in honor of their patron Saint Paul the Hermit. It is held every first to second week of January.

50. Pinya Festival It has been said that the  sweetest pineapple  in the country can be found in Calauan , Laguna. Because of that, the Municipality of Calauan adapted its official festival from its most famous product, hence, the birth of Pinya Festival.

51. Sampaguita Festival This event aims to promote tourism in San Pedro and their Sampaguita industry . Every February

52. GEOGRAPHY OF BATANGAS The Batangas area is mostly elevated, with small low flat lands and scattered mountain areas. Batangas is also home to the Taal Volcano, a complex volcano and one of the 16 Decade Volcanoes. Batangas borders Cavite via Mount Pico de Loro , known for the views that could be found in its summit.

53. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES About half of the province’s terrain is generally rolling, while the rest is mountainous and hilly. The irregular coastline is dotted with coves, peninsulas and bays. It has two distinct seasons : dry from November to April and wet the rest of the year. Agriculture is the main economic activity and the major crops are palay , sugarcane, coconut and coffee.

54. BALISONG MADE FROM PINAPPLE LEAVES

55. TOURIST SPOTS IN BATANGAS

56. TAAL LAKE & VOLCANO

57. FAMOUS FOODS IN BATANGAS

58. FESTIVALS IN BATANGAS

59. HISTORY

60. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES The major crops are rice and fruit trees, specifically mango, citrus , coffee , cacao and cashew. Eight towns lie along the northern coast of Laguna de Bay and depend on the lake for livelihood,including tilapia- and duck-raising.

61. HISTORICAL PLACES IN RIZAL

62. OLD CAPITOL BLDG OF RIZAL

63. TOURIST SPOTS IN RIZAL

64. FESTIVALS IN RIZAL

65. FAMOUS FOODS IN RIZAL

66. QUEZON

67. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES It is the country’s leading coconut producer. Other major crops are rice, corn, banana and coffee. Although it has vastforest lands, timber and other forest products are now only in very small quantities. Fishing is a year-round activity because of rich fishing grounds especially in the many bays.

68. HISTORICAL PLACES IN QUEZON

69. TOURIST SPOTS IN QUEZON

70. TALABAAN ISLAND

71. Tulay Buhangin Island Tulay Buhangin is located on Dampalitan Island in Padre Burgos, Quezon. The island is one of the favorite areas of vacationers who to go to Padre Burgos.

72. Baluti Island Baluti Island is located off the coast of Real, Quezon. Located about three kilometers from the town port of Real, Baluti island covers an area of about 23 hectares.

73. FESTIVALS IN QUEZON

74. Pahiyas Festival PAHIYAS Festival happens every 15th of May in the municipality of Lucban in honor of SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR, the Patron Saint of Farmers. 

75. NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL This festival happens every month of August at Perez Park infront of the Quezon Provincial Capitol in Lucena City. 

76. MAUBANOG FESTIVAL     (MAUBAN) This festival coincides with the Mauban town fiesta every 15th of July in honor of Saint Buenaventure , Patron Saint of Mauban . It is to showcase the locally-fermented "LAMBANOG" and unique cuisines of the town. 

77. FAMOUS FOODS IN QUEZON

78. Lambanog Once considered a lowly peasant's drink whose potency is said to put other liquors and spirits worldwide in the shade, the " lambanog " is the Philippine version of vodka. The family-owned Capistrano Distillery in coconut-rich Tayabas in Quezon is one of two leading Philippine makers of lambanog .

79. Rodillas ' Yema Cake Known as the best yema cake in the Philippines, Rodilla's yema cake is a product of a family business that flourished through the years by perfecting the right recipe of the yema .

80. Longganisang Lucban Is a very popular garlicky and slightly sour sausage that is similar to chorizo de bilbao , the famous garlic sausage from Spain. This Longganisa originates from the town of Lucban in Quezon Province, Philippines. When you visit Lucban , you could see locals making it and displayed in many parts of the town. is identified for its aromatic and garlic smell. It is basically made from ground pork mixed with herbs and lots of garlic.

81. Cassava or BUDIN Cassava or BUDIN is a known delicacy in Tayabas City. A street called Calle Budin in Tayabas is dedicated for those who want to buy budin as their pasalubong .

82. LET’S HAVE A SHORT QUIZ

83. 1 . Which Calabarzon province produces more coconut than any other place in the Philippines, making it known as "The Coconut Capital of the Philippines "? Surigao del Norte Quezon Batangas Albay

84. 2. On June 12, 1898, what memorable event took place at the balcony of Emilio Aguinaldo's house ?  The declaration of Philippine independence  The national anthem was introduced to the public  Emilio Aguinaldo's presidential inauguration  The constitution was amended

85. 3.What is the largest and most significant lake in the region? It is the biggest freshwater lake in the Philippines and in all of Southeast Asia .   Sampaloc Lake  Laguna de Bay   Taal Lake  Villa Escudero's manmade lake

86. 4.The first SM Mall in the Calabarzon region is located where ?   Bacoor , Cavite   Lucena City   Taytay , Rizal   Lipa City

87. 5.Where is the administrative capital of Calabarzon ? Calamba City, Laguna   Bacoor Cavite   Antipolo City, Rizal  It has no administrative capital

88. 6.Which among these provinces does not represent one of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag ?   Batangas  Rizal  Laguna  Cavite

89. 7.What is the oldest city in Calabarzon ? This city was founded on May 6, 1571 .   Antipolo City, Rizal  San Pablo City, Laguna  Cavite City, Cavite   Batangas City, Batangas

90. 8.San Juan, Batangas is famous for which of the following ?  Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo's Billboard  Its research center on animal husbandry  Being the capital of Batangas  Its white sand beaches, hotels, restaurants and resorts

91. 9.Home to many prestigious educational, environmental and research institutions, such as the University of the Philippines-Los Banos and IRRI (International Rice Research Institute). It was proclaimed on August 7, 2000 through Presidential Proclamation No. 349 . Sta Cruz  Los Banos   Canlubang   Cabuyao

92. 10.What is the other name of Region 4a ? 11.The Aguinaldo Shrine is located at what province of region 4a ? 12.It is the largest region in the Philippines with an area of 16,873.31 km2.

93. 13-17.Enumerate the five provinces of Region 4a and give at least one major economic activity . 18-22.Give at least two of the most tourist spot of region 4a at its specific province.

94. ANSWER B A B A A B C D B