CALABARZON’s working population can read and speak Batangas’s gastronomy:

Filipino and English Batangas lomi | Goto | Bulalo | Adobo sa dilaw | Tamales ng
The provinces of Region IV-A are as follows: Ibaan
Cavite | Laguna | Batangas | Rizal | Quezon It has become the poster image of the municipality of Mabini.
What is the capital of Cavite? Anilao
Imus City It is another seaside barangay that pretty much represents the
Cavite has: whole town of San Juan in terms of tourism.
7 component cities Laiya, San Juan / Laiya Aplaya / Laiya
16 municipalities Best known for providing a front-row seat to the majestic Taal
829 Barangays Volcano and Taal Lake.
Cavite’s Gastronomy: Club Balai Isabel
They are abundant in Squid | Shrimp | Mussels | Oysters It is nestled in the middle of Verde Island Passage, hailed as the
One of which is the picturesque________. It’s now one of the center of the world’s marine biodiversity by a 2007 Smithsonian
most frequented Cavite tourist attractions. Institute study.
Malibiclibic Falls Isla Verde
Dubbed as the “Parrot’s Peak,” Pico De Loro is one of the hiking It was originally located in what is now the town of San Nicolas
tourist spots in Cavite. near the Taal Lake.
Pico de Loro Taal Heritage Town
Before the Philippines succumbed to Japanese invasion in It was supposed to be a magnificent theme park poised to rival
World War II, brave American and Filipino set their last Disneyland, but the construction was halted. Today, it remains
stronghold in? unfinished but not abandoned.
Corregidor Island Fantasy World, Lemery
One of the highland areas of Cavite and among its popular What is the Capital of Rizal?
tourist spots. Antipolo
Tagaytay Ridge Cavite has:
The shrine is the home of the country’s first president, Gen. 13 municipalities
Emilio Aguinaldo. 1 city
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine Rizal’s gastronomy:
Despite its accessibility, it remains one of the hidden tourist Sinabawang Balut with Buntot ng Baka | Ampalaya in Peanut
spots in Cavite. Sauce | Barutak | Ensaladang Bougainvillea | Apa-apa |
Patungan Beach Cove Adobong Uok | Binusang Hantik
What is the Capital of Laguna? This museum is known for its several galleries all separated by
Santa Cruz doorways—hence the name.
Laguna has: Pinto Art Museum
24 municipalities 21-meter waterfalls in Antipolo Rizal Philippines used to be a
6 cities popular weekend destination.
Laguna’s gastronomy: Hinulugang Taktak
Espasol | Buko Pie | Kesong Puti | Uraro (Puto seko) | Puto Declared as a National Cultural Treasure and considered as one
Biñan | Kinulob na itik. of the most endangered sites in the world.
Located between the foot of two mountains-Makiling & Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
Banahaw- San Pablo boasts of Lakes Sampaloc, Yambo, It’s name is derived from the word “masungki” which translates
Pandin, Bunot, Kalibato, Muhicap, & Palapakin, also known as? to “spiked” - an apt description for the sprawling limestone
Seven Lakes landscape found within.
This San Pablo Laguna tourist spot offers a variety of pool sizes Masungi Georeserve
and springs to wade into. It boasts turquoise waters surrounded by white marble rocks that
Bato Springs make it one of the most Instagrammable places in Rizal.
Majestically descending in an enchanting place, it is one of the Tinipak River
earliest tourist spots in the Philippines. Being the Garments Capital of the Philippines, you’d see
Pagsanjan Falls hundreds of stores selling clothes for as low as PHP 10.
If you want to loosen up a bit and unleash the kid in you, enjoy Taytay Tiangge
the thrilling rides at? What is the capital of Quezon?
Enchanted Kingdom Lucena
It is a commercialized park where you can see malls, cafes, and Quezon has:
other establishments surrounding the area. 39 municipalities
Nuvali Park 1 city
What is the capital of Batangas? Quezon’s Gastronomy:
Batangas Lucban longganisa | Pancit habhab | Budin | Kalamay |Kilawin
Batangas has: na Baboy
30 municipalities
4 cities
Tt really is a perfect mixture between Boracay and Palawan. It is It is an unspoiled powdery pure white sand beach and crystal
actually a beach, not an island and is located on Pagbilao Island clear waters that one could even see through the orange and
in Padre Burgos. blue starfishes in the waters.
Borowan Island Inasakan Beach
There is actually a restaurant built at the bottom of this waterfall. It means “Sudden Appearance” for it is said to have suddenly
This means that you can actually sit down and eat while ankle- appeared decades ago.
deep water. Manadi Island
Villa Escudero It has clean sand beach and clear waters but what attracts the
The locals refers ________ as “Holy Mountain” and it is most are its floating cottages.
considered a very sacred site. Grace Island Resort
Mt. Banahaw What is the capital of Marinduque?
It contains luxurious villas whose themes are inspired by several Boac
different countries including Bali, Italy, Greece and Thailand. Marinduque has:
Balesin Island 6 municipalites
It was renamed MIMAROPA Region under the 218 barangays
Republic Act No. 10879 which established the Marinduque’s gastronomy:
Southern Tagalog Region to be known as the Arrowroot cookies | Saludsod | Kalamay Dampa | Tinudtod
MIMAROPA Region on July 17, 2016. people wearing costumes replicating attire worn by biblical
The languages of MIMROPA are: characters, and mostly of the Roman soldiers.
Tagalog | Hiligaynon | Ilocano Moriones Festival
The provinces of Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) are as follows: Saint Joseph Parish Church records show that it was built
Oriental Mindoro | Occidental Mindoro | Marinduque | Romblon | sometime in 1609. The ceiling had intricate fan carvings.
Palawan Gasan Church
What is the capital of Oriental Mindoro? What is the Capital of Romblon?
Calapan Romblon
Oriental Mindoro has: Romblon has:
1 component city 17 municipalities
14 municipalities 218 barangays
426 barangays The dish is made out of small shrimps caught in streams, mixed
Oriental Mindoro’s gastronomy: with young coconut and chili. It is then wrapped in coconut
Also known in making rice cake wrap with the leaves of a leaves, giving it that local touch.
coconut tree. Sarsa
Suman sa Lihiya It is pork meat and intestines cooked in vinegar sauce. A dish
Hosts the iconic tamaraw (a small buffalo), a critically similar in preparation to "dinuguan" but minus the blood.
endangered species with only a few hundred left in the wild. Taghilaw
Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park It is Romblon's version of Laing. But what makes it different is
Soars to 8,484 feet above sea level, making it the 18th highest that they use fresh gabi cooked until the leaves are mashed into
mountain in the Philippines. a pasty texture.
Mount Halcyon Gayabon
The Philippines’ largest coral reef system and the second local edible shellfish. One cannot normally eat by sucking it out
biggest in the world, after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. of its shell, but instead, with an aid of a pin, you slowly pick the
Apo Reef Natural Park meat out.
The beach has it all. Bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and inns Sihi Shell
line the beach. It is a healthy vegetable soup that makes use of any available
Sabang Beach Puerto Galera fresh vegetable in season. It is not sour like what the name
Dubbed as the Boracay of Mindoro, the White Beach boasts of a suggests, but actually very bland.
long stretch of powdery white sands. Inaslum
White Beach Puerto Galera This 5-hectare paradise island is best known for its powdery
Gushing out amidst lush forests, Tamaraw Falls is a majestic white sand, long stretch of sandbars, rock formations, picture
beauty measuring 423 feet high. perfect views, turquoise and crystal-clear waters.
Tamaraw Falls Cresta de Gallo Island
What is the capital of Occidental Mindoro? A famous island in Romblon lies in the southern tip of Tablas
Mamburao Island. It is politically named as San Jose but locally known as
Occidental Mindoro has: Hambil.
11 municipalities Carabao Island
Occidental Mindoro’s gastronomy: The beach features over a kilometer long stretch and vast
Ginataang puso ng saging | Adobong pugita expanse of fine white sand, rock formations, verdant greens
lined-up on the shoreline and gradually sloping ocean floor with
alluring clear turquoise waters
Bonbon Beach
The of the popular tourist spots in Romblon rising 2,058+ meters Camarines Norte’s Tourist Attractions:
above sea level in the middle of Sibuyan Island. Calaguas Island | Basabas Beach Surfing, Daet | Paracale
Mt. Guiting-Guiting Church
One of the main tourist spots in Romblon which is recognized as What is the Capital of Camarines Sur?
one of the cleanest rivers in the Philippines. Pili
Cantingas River Camarines Sur has:
What is the Capital of Paawan? 2 cities (Iriga & Naga)
City of Puerto Princesa 35 Municipalities
Palawan has: A spicy stew of pork with chilies, cooked in coconut milk, added
1 city with shrimped paste.
23 municipalities Bicol Express
433 barangays Dish made of chopped pork, lungs and heart, onion, garlic,
Palawan’s gastronomy: vinegar and peppers.
Tamilok | Fresh seafoods | Crocodile Sisig Kadingga
A woodworm found in rotten woods of the mangroves. Recognized for being the source of the smallest commercially
Tamilok harvested fish in the world, the Sinarapan.
similar to chicken, mild flavoured and firm in texture. It’s a Lake Buhi
healthy meat due to its high protein and low-fat composition. Also known as Mt. Asog, It is an active volcano about a
Crocodile Sisig kilometer away from Lake Buhi.
The most commonly visited by people who choose tour A for an Mt. Iriga
El Nido Island Hopping Tour. These group of islands which lies on the lower eastern part of
Shimizu Island province gained its reputation of having the best secluded white
While actually a sandbar, Snake Island is part of the El Nido sand beaches and coves.
Island Hopping Tour B, which tends to be less crowded. Caramoan Islands
Snake Island One of the best tourist spots in Camarines Sur for water sports
This safari park was originally made to be a game reserve under enthusiasts.
the command of Ferdinand Marcos. CamSur Watersports Complex
Calauit Safari Park What is the Capital of Catanduanes?
It is a world-class spot for diving. Its seclusion has fortunately Virac
left the reef in a healthy condition, making it an exciting place to Catanduanes has:
visit for certified divers. 11 municipalities
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park 1 district
It is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been named one of It is a special kind of kamoteng kahoy which is best harvested
the new 7 Wonders of Nature. This 5-mile long river runs after 15-20 years. It is cooked in coconut milk.
underground through caves, stalactites, and stalagmites before Garyang
pouring out into the sea. It belongs to the same family of jackfruits but is smaller and with
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park fewer seeds. It tastes like tuna meat.
A visit to the Small Lagoon is typically the first stop of Tour A Ugob
when island hopping in El Nido. Though this is a popular tourist one of the most popular Virac Catanduanes tourist spots
spot, it is small, sheltered, and intimate. because of its shoreline that’s covered with fine white sand and
Small Lagoon its azure waters perfect for swimming.
Bikol Region People speaks: Talisoy Beach
Central Bikol | Albayanon | Rinconada | Sorsogonon | Northern Serves as the heritage center of the province because of its
Catanduanes | Southern Catanduanes | Masbateño | Kinaray-a | Spanish-era religious sites, one of which is the picturesque
Waray-waray | Tagalog | English Church made of mortar and coral stones.
The provinces of Region V (Bikol Region) are as follows: Bato Church
Albay | Camarines Sur | Camarines Norte | Sorsogon | Masbate | The cave served as a hiding place for locals during the Moro
Catanduanes Raid in the early years of the 18th century.
What is the Capital of Camarines Norte? Luyang Cave
Daet What is the capital of Masbate?
Camarines Norte has: Masbate
2 legislative districts Masbate has:
12 municipalities 1 component city
A native dish of Bicol Region in which round shrimp or crab is 21 municipalities
wrapped in gabi leaves and cooked in coconut milk and spiced 550 barangays
up with chili. This province is coined as the “Rodeo Capital of the Philippines”
Pinangat or Tinuktok for its yearly Rodeo Festival and “Manta Ray Capital of the
A spicy dish of ground santol meat cooked in coconut milk. Country”.
Sinantol Masbate
A sweet delicacy made from carabao's milk and sugar After a day full of activities spend the early part of the evening _
Carmelado Firefly Watching Donsol River
a dessert made from sweet potato and pili nuts. Some variations The latest eruption of the volcano was in 2012, making it one of
include molido sprinkled with coconut bits and pili nuts. the Philippines’ most active volcanoes.
Molido Bulusan National Park
One of the very best tourist spots in Masbate, a dive site off the What is the Capital of Albay?
coasts of Ticao Island. Legazpi City
Manta Bowl Albay has
One of the best tourist spots in Masbate, a 250-hectare reef and 15 municipalities
marine sanctuary off the coasts of the capital city. 3 component cities (Legazpi, Ligao, Tabaco)
Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary It's sourness comes from calamansi and is made with local
The main attraction of the island is its beautiful long stretch of vegetables, talbos ng kamote, and buho is sometimes added.
sandbar and crystal clear turquoise waters ideal for swimming Cocido
and snorkeling. Invented by the 1st Colonial Grill in 2004, Its major ingredients
Tinalisayan Island include “siling labuyo” and coconut milk.
It is an annual event in Masbate City that showcases the cattle Sili ice cream
and livestock industry in Masbate Province. Also known as Church of Nuestra Señora de la Porteria, this
Rodeo Festival / Rodeo Mabateño tourist spot has witnessed numerous historic events like the
What is the capital of Sorsogon? 1814 Mayon eruption and World War II.
Sorsogon Daraga Church
Sorsogon has: Tourist attractions of Albay:
14 municipalities Cagsawa Ruins | Daraga Church | Albay Park and Wildlife
1 city is one of the most beautiful wonders of nature in the country. Its
A dish made from shark or manta ray, which is then sauteed in symmetry and perfect cone shape draw attention across the
onions, garlic and malunggay leaves and of course coconut world but what lies beyond its beauty is its deadly nature.
cream. Mayon Volcano
Kinunot It is one of the most historical places in Albay, it is a result of the
A dish made from edible meat of seashells cookied in coconut most violent eruption of Mayon Volcano in recorded history.
milk with fresh malunggay leaves. Cagsawa Ruins
Sikad Sikad
Located in Bacon District this beautiful lagoon surrounded by
rock formations is a must-visit for those in the province.
Paguriran Lagoon