3. The region contains the largest
plain in the country and produces most
of the country’s rice supply, earning
itself the nickname “Rice Granary of the
philippines” or “Rice Bowl of the
Philippines.
4. Central Luzon covers a total land area
of 18,230.8 km2 and occupies the central
portion of the island Luzon. The region is
landlocked by PANGASINAN and NUEVA
VIZCAYA on north; METRO MANILA,
CAVITE and RIZAL on the south; AURORA
and DINGALAN BAY on the East and
PALAUIG BAY and SUBIC BAY on the west.
5. Region 3 is bestowed with a
combination of towering mountains,
extinct and active volcanoes, lush verdant
farmlands, and natural sea harbours.
Region 3 is composed of 7 PROVINCES,
14 CITIES, 116 MUNICIPALITIES, and 3,102
BARANGAYS.
11. Before 1979, Aurora was a
part of the province of
Quezon. Aurora was named
after Aurora Aragon the wife
of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon.
Pag sasaka at pangingisda.
15. is a secret beach cove owned by the Angaras
in Baler. It's famous for its white sand,
awesome vista, and access to the Baler
Lighthouse
16. Popular waterfall with a cold-water pool at
its base, reachable by a lush 45-minute
nature trek.
17. The festival highlights the importance of
growing palm trees locally called Sabutan on
the communities economic wellbeing. The
raw materials which grows on mountain
terrain and forest land is used to weave a
variety of useful products and ornamentals
like hats, placements, fans, and even native
dress-all made of Sabutan. The festival
features native dance presentation among
schools children, trade fair, cultural shows
and exhibits.
18. The biggest and grandest of all feasts in
Aurora is a parade of floats uniquely
designed. Main streets and homes are
decked with suman, a native delicacy.
19.
20. -is a province situated in
the Central Luzon
Region of the Philippines.
Its capital is the City of
Balanga. Occupying the
entire Bataan
peninsula on Luzon,
Bataan is bordered by the
provinces of Zambales and
Pampanga to the north.
21.
22. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City
and it is bordered by the provinces of
Zambales and Pampanga to the north.
The Battle of Bataan is famous in history
as one of the last stands of America and
Filipino soldiers before they were
overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in
World War II.
Kasoy, alimango.
23. The Saint Dominic Parish
Church also known
as Abucay Church, is a
17th-century The parish
church, founded by
the Dominican Missionary
Friars in 1588, is dedicated
to Saint Dominic of
Guzman.
24. Mount Samat National
Shrine or Dambana ng
Kagitingan(Shrine of Valour) is a
historical shrine located near the
summit of Mount Samat in
the townof Pilár, Province of Bataan ,
in the Republic of the Philippines.
The memorial shrine complex was
built to honor and remember the
gallantry of Filipino and American
soldiers who fought during World War
II.
25. The Banga Festival is a week
long event celebrated in the city of
Balanga City, Bataan. It is said that the
name Balanga, which is the capital of
Bataan, came from the word “banga,” the
tagalong term for pot used in cooking.
The Banga Festival is celebrated to
remind the Balangueños of their humble
beginnings. The festival is celebrated
alongside the feast of St. Joseph in April
28. To commemorate this humble
beginning of the now progressive city,
the Banga Festival is being celebrated.
29. Bulacan was established 15 August 1578
Bulacan prides itself on its rich History.
The province is honored as one of the
8 rays of the sun in the national flag.
Paputok, pastillas, Tinapa
30. It is well known for the following
industries:
Marble, limestone,
Jewelry,leather and more.
31. The parade’s centerpiece, the Holy Cross, is set on a floating
pagoda that is ornately crafted and festooned with flowers,
banners, and other gaudy trimmings. This colorful barge
glides down the river, led and accompanied by a retinue of
bancas full of scores of devotees.
32. The Obando Church, formally
known as the San Pascual
Baylon Parish Church, is a
Roman Catholic church
33. was declared anational park in 1937 because of its historical and
ecological relevance. ... In 1897, the revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo
declared the Biak na BatoRepublic with members of the revolutionary
society.
37. The province is nationally known as
the Rice Granary of the Philippines,
producing the largest rice yield in the
country.
Nueva Ecija was named by the Spanish
colonizers after the city of Ecija, Spain. Its
indigenous names, such as Pinagpanaan,
meaning the place where the arrow hit -
defining the precolonial artistry in archery in
the area, were abolished and changed by the
government during the post-colonial period
after World War II.
44. The name La Pampanga was given by
the Spaniards, who encountered
natives living along the banks
(pampáng) of the Pampanga River. Its
creation in 1571 makes it the first
Spanish province on Luzon Island
Pag gawa ng parol, tubo, gitara at iba pa.
45. is the summit crater lake of Mount
Pinatubo formed after its climactic
eruption on June 15, 1991.
48. Early in history, what came to be known as Valenzuela
Ranch today was once a thickly-forested area, peopled
by roving tribes of nomadic Aetas who are said to be
the aboriginal settlers of the Philippines, and for a
lengthy period, it was the remaining hinterland of
Luzon's Central Plains. Today, Tarlac is the most
multi-cultural of the provinces in the region for
having a mixture of four distinct ethnic groups:
the Kapampangans, the Pangasinans,
the Ilocanos and the Tagalogs. It is also known for its
fine food and vast sugar and rice plantations in
Central Luzon.
Tubo o Sugar cane
49.
50. Monastery with a monk's
hermitage, baroque-style chapel
with a relic & a 30-ft. statue of
Christ.
51.
52.
53. Zambales is the second
largest among the seven
provinces of central
Luzon.
54. The province is noted for its mangoes,
which are abundant from January to
April.
The province's name came from the
word zambal, which is a Hispanized
term for Sambali.
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 (1
607), Iba (1611), and Santa Cruz (1612).
