Types of Livelihood

in the Philippines
 Objectives
• Describe the kinds of livelihood in the different locations of
the country.
• Relate the environment to the type of livelihood prevalent in
the different parts of the country.
• Compare the goods and products found in different locations
of the country
• Justify the adaptation of people to their surroundings to
meet their needs
• Explain the different economic benefits of people get from
the country’s natural resources.
 Processing Questions:
• What are the types of livelihood found in
your community?
• How does a person chooses his or her job
or career?
• Why do people living in different parts of
the country have different jobs?
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• The Philippines is an archipelago.
• Fishing
• Tourism
• Salt making
• Anchovy making
• Canned fish making like tuna and sardines.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Farming
• More than 11 million Filipinos belong to the
farming industry.
• Central Luzon
• The products harvested from farms in
higher locations such as Bukidnon and
Benguet.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Meanwhile, the hills in Batanes, Batangas
and Masbate are devoted to pasture lands.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Rice, corn, sugarcane, coconut and abaca
are planted and harvested in the rich soils
of the country.
• There are many kinds of fruits and
vegetables.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Mineral resources such as nickel,
manganese, gold and copper are also
abundant in the mountains.
• These all give strength and support to the
mining industry.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Urban areas in the country also have an affect
on the livelihood of Filipinos.
• A big part of those living in towns and cities
belong to the manufacturing industries, service,
and trade.
• Some of the examples of the manufacturing
industry are garment factories, equipment, food
preservation, furniture, vehicle and many more.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Hotels, banks, private hospitals, offices,
Business Process Outsourcing or BPO
companies, and many others are
considered part of the service industry.
• Huge malls and shops with different
products are also found in urban areas.
 Environment, Natural Resources and
Livelihood
• Most people who live in urban areas and
nearby places work as local workers, staff
and employees of the aforementioned
industries.
 Livelihood, Natural Resources and
Industries in some Regions in Luzon
 Region I- Ilocos Region

Province Capital
Ilocos Norte Laoag
Ilocos Sur Vigan
La Union San Fernando
Pangasinan Lingayen
 Region I- Ilocos Region
• Among the four provinces of the Ilocos
Region, Pangasinan has vast plains.
• Located in the east of the region is the
Cordillera. This part is hilly and mountainous.
• The region has long coastline because the
West Philippines Sea is located in the west.
 Region I- Ilocos Region
• The Agno River that flows to the Lingayen
Gulf is also found in the region. This regional
characteristic is the reason why agriculture
and fishing are the primary forms of livelihood
of the citizens living here.
• Agro-industrial and tourism are also part of
the livelihood of citizens in the Ilocos region.
 Region I- Ilocos Region
• The main crops harvested in the region
are rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane and
various fruits and vegetables.
• It is one of the regions which have the
highest production of so called high-value
crops such as mangoes, peanuts, tomatoes,
garlic, onions, chilis and many more.
 Bangus Capital of the Philippines
• City of Dagupan in Pangasinan
• Because it is the number one producer of
milkfish in the country.
 Inabel
• This fabric became popular because of its
durability and unique design.
• The cotton farm that is being used in
weaving inabel is found in Ilocos Norte
and Ilocos Sur.
 Burnay
• Making jars out of clay.
• The good kind of clay or mud that is only
found in Vigan is great for making
brurnay.
• This industry provides livelihood to the
Ilocanos.
 Favorite Destinations of Tourist
• Pagudpud
• Bolinao
• Cabugao
• Bauang
• Hundred Islands in Pangasinan
• Sand Dunes in Paoay
• Ilocos Norte
• Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Region IV-A-CALABARZON

Province Capital
Cavite Trece Martires
Laguna Sta. Cruz
Batangas Batangas City
Rizal Antipolo City
Quezon Lucena City
 CALABARZON
• It is derived from the names of the
provinces of the region—Cavite, Laguna,
Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
 Quezon
• It has the highest production of coconut
oil and copra in the whole country.
 Rizal
• It is famous for its livestock
 Batangas
• It is known for its delicious coffee.
International Rice Research Institute
or IRRI
• Located in Los Baños, Laguna
• This agency conducts research on how to
further increase the production of rice.
• This helps farmers not only in the
Philippines but also in the whole world.
• According to the report by the Philippine
Economic Zone Authority or PEZA,
CALABARZON has wide economic zones
especially Cavite and Laguna.
• Rizal is famous for making ready-to-wear
clothes that are sold in markets all over
the Philippines and even in other countries.
• CALABARZON will not be left behind when it
comes to ecotourism.
• Among the country’s beautiful places are
found here such as Masungi Georeserve,
Pagsanjan Falls, Daranak Falls, Panguil Ecopark,
and Mount Makiling.
• The beautiful beaches in Batangas, Cavite and
Quezon can also be found here.
 Ecotourism
• It refers to the responsible visit or going to
natural areas with the purpose of helping
the area and its inhabitants.
• It is also the aim of ecotourism to
supplement the knowledge of those who visit
these places to make them more socially
responsible in taking care of natural areas.
National Capital Region (NCR)
City/Municipality
Caloocan Parañaque
Las Piñas Pasay
Makati Pasig
Malabon Pateros (municipality
Mandaluyong Quezon City
City of Manila San Juan
Marikina Taguig
Muntinlupa Valenzuela
Navotas
 National Capital region (NCR)
• Located in the central part of the island
of Luzon.
• It is the center of trade, service,
education, transportation and government
in the whole Philippines.
 Ninoy Aquino International Airport
(NAIA)
• It is the primary airport of the country.
 Port of Manila
• It is the main gateway of products,
freight goods and other cargoes from
different parts of the country and the
world.
National Museum Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
Ayala Museum Mind Museum
Museo Pambata Shoe Museum
Manila Ocean Park Manila Cathedral
Intramuros Quezon Memorial Circle
Rizal Park Bonifacio Global City
 Livelihood, Natural resources and
Industries of the Regions of Visayas
 Region VI-Western Visayas
Province Capital
Aklan Kalibo
Antique San Jose de Buenavista
Capiz Roxas
Guimaras Jordan
Iloilo Iloilo City
Negros Occidental Bacolod
 Region VI-Western Visayas
• Western Visayas is a region blessed with
abundant natural resources, mainly water
resources.
• Sibuyan Sea and Visayas Sea can be found
in the region.
 Region VI-Western Visayas
• The region has rich fishing grounds which
is why it is also considered as a primary
source of water resources in the country.
• There are also plains found in the region.
Almost half of its entire landscape is
focused on agriculture.
 Region VI-Western Visayas
• Rice grains, corn and sugarcane are the
primary crops in the region. Negros
occidental has one of the highest
productions of sugar from sugarcane.
• Guimaras is known from sweet mangoes.
 Region VI-Western Visayas
• The region also has mountains that are
rich in minerals such as copper, steel and
pyrite. Because of this, mining is one of
the livelihoods in the region.
 Region VI-Western Visayas
• The island of Boracay is also found in the
region. It is famous around the world
because of its natural beauty.
 Region VII- Central Visayas
Province Capital
Bohol Tagbilaran
Cebu Cebu City
Negros Oriental Dumaguete
Siquijor Siquijor
 Region VII- Central Visayas
• Business Process Oursourcing (BPO)  it
is a company that caters to the needs of
other companies. It needs employees with
communication and technological skills.
• Information and Communications
Technology.
 Region VII- Central Visayas
• Corn, rice grains, sugar cane and coconut
are its primary crops.
• The Visayas Sea, which is one of the
country’s largest fishing grounds, makes
the fishing industry more lively which
provides people living in the region a
means of livelihood.
 Region VII- Central Visayas
• The tourism industry also flourishes in the
region. The beaches of Cebu and Bohol are
favorite tourist destinations.
• The Cambugahay Falls in Siquijor and
Mount Kanlaon in Negros Oriental are also
popular among tourists.
 Region VIII- Eastern Visayas
Province Capital
Biliran Naval
Eastern Samar Borongan
Leyte Tacloban
Northern Samar Catarman
Samar Catbalogan
Southern Leyte Maasin
 Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula
Province Capital
Zamboanga Del Norte Dipolog
Zamboanga del Sur Pagadian
Zamboanga Sibugay Ipil
City
Zamboanga Isabela
 Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula
• Mountains and plains
• Farming and fishing
• Corn and rice grains
• Home industries
• Tamban fish used to make canned
sardines
 Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula
• Natural resources
• Dakak Beach
 Region XI- Davao region
Province Capital
Davao de Oro Nabunturan
Davao del Norte Tagum
Davao del Sur Digos
Davao Occidental Mati
City
Davao
 Region XI- Davao region
• Palins and mountains
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
• Davao region  has one of the biggest
yields of agricultural products exported
to other countries.
• Banana, coconut, coffee and pomelo are its
primary crops.
 Region XI- Davao region
• Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (BFAR) the revenue of the
region from the fishing industry reach
more than 2.7 billion pesos in 2017.
 Region XI- Davao region
• The City of Davao is considered a center
of investment and trade in the entire
Mindanao because of its favorable
location.
 List of Primary Tourist in Davao
Island Garden of Samal Talicud Island
Pearl Farm Beach Resort Philippine Eagle Center
Malagos Garden Dahican Beach
Aliwagwag Falls Mt. Apo
Secdea Beach Resort Mt. Hamiguitan
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