TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

IN ELEMENTARY
CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGES

Prepared by: Ms. Charrys Pearl S. Millondaga

Ms. Andrea Monica Diestro
Mr. Ericson Lawa
TOPIC: THE PHILIPPINES
[Geographic Features]
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Discussion of Geographic features of the Philippines.
2. Able to know the different examples of Natural resources in the
Philippines.
3. And able to learn the different Regions of the Philippines.
GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES
OF THE
PHILIPPINES
 GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF THE PHILIPPINES

>The Philippines archipelago is composed of about 7,100 islands and lies strategically
within the archipelago

>Total land are 300,000 square kilometer which is found on the 11 Largest Islands.

>The country can be grouped geographically into the three major Island Groups Luzon,
Visayas, Mindanao.

>In 1993 the Philippines was divided administrative into 15 regions

[Luzon]

National Capital Region or (NCR) [Visayas]

Cordillera Administrative Region or (CAR)
Region 1,Ilocos Region 6,Western Visayas
Region 2,Cagayan Valley Region 7,Central Visayas
Region 3, Central Luzon Region 8,Eastern Visayas
Region 4, Southern Tagalog
Region 5,Bicol

[Mindanao]

Region 9,Western Mindanao

Region 10, Northern Mindanao
Region 11, Southern Mindanao
Region 12, Central Mindanao
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao(ARMM)
Some of prominent geographic feature in the Philippines includes:

*Mountains
*Volcanoes
*Coastline and Beaches
*Rivers and Lakes
*Coral reefs
*Islands and island group
*Tropical climate
NATURAL RESOURCES
 Natural resources are materials or substances that occur
naturally in the environment and can be used for economic gain.
These resources include minerals, forests, water, marine resources,
agricultural land, oil, gas, and air. They are the basis for the
production of goods and services that are essential to human life and
economic development.
 The Philippines is rich in natural resources, including
Minerals, Forests, Geothermal Energy, Agricultural land, and
Marine resources. The country is known for its abundant
mineral deposits, including gold, copper, nickel, chromite, and
iron. The mining industry is a major contributor to the
Philippine economy, providing employment and generating
revenue through exports.
These are the Examples of Natural Resources in the Philippines:

•Minerals
•Forests
•Marine Resources
•Geothermal Energy
•Agricultural Land
•Water Resources
• Minerals - The Philippines is known for its rich deposits of
metallic minerals such as gold, copper, nickel, chromite,
and zinc. It also has non-metallic minerals such as
limestone, marble, and silica.

•Forests - The country has extensive forest resources that

cover around 25 million hectares or 70% of the total land
area. These forests provide timber, fuelwood, and other
forest products.
•Marine resources - The Philippines is an archipelago,
and its waters are rich in marine resources such as
fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

•Geothermal energy - The Philippines is the second-

largest producer of geothermal energy in the world. It
has several geothermal power plants that provide a
significant portion of the country's electricity needs.
•Agricultural land - The country has vast agricultural
lands that produce rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, and
other crops.

•Water resources - The Philippines has abundant water

resources, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers that are
used for irrigation, domestic use, and hydropower
generation.
REGIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES
 Regions of the Philippines

The Philippines is subdivided into seventeen (17) regions –

eight (8) in Luzon, three (3) in the Visayas, and six (6) in Mindanao.
These regions are not local government units but their existence is
primarily for administrative purposes. Thus in each region, a city is
designated as the center where each of the national government
agencies have a regional office.
 REGIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Region I – Ilocos Region Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

Region II – Cagayan Valley Region X – Northern Mindanao
Region III – Central Luzon Region XI – Davao Region
Region IV‑A – CALABARZON Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN
MIMAROPA Region Region XIII – Caraga
Region V – Bicol Region NCR – National Capital Region
Region VI – Western Visayas CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
Region VII – Central Visayas BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas Mindanao
Region I – Ilocos Region

> Ilocos Region, officially designated as Region I, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the
northwestern section of Luzon. It covers 4 provinces,
namely, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and
Pangasinan. The regional center is the City of
San Fernando.
REGION II – Cagayan Valley

> Cagayan Valley, officially designated as Region II, is

an administrative region in the Philippines occupying
the northeastern section of Luzon. It covers 5
provinces, namely, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela,
Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. The regional center is
the City of Tuguegarao.
REGION III – Central Luzon

> Central Luzon, officially designated as Region III, is

an administrative region in the Philippines occupying
the central section of Luzon. It covers 7 provinces,
namely, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija,
Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, as well as 2 highly
urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of
San Fernando.
REGION IV-A – CALABARZON

> CALABARZON, officially designated as Region IV‑A, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the central
section of Luzon. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Batangas, Cavite
, Laguna, Quezon, and Rizal, as well as 1 highly urbanized city.
The regional center is the City of Calamba.
MIMAROPA Region

 MIMAROPA Region officially the Southwestern Tagalog

Region, is an administrative region in the Philippines
grouped under the Luzon island group. It covers 5 provinces
, namely, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro,
Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon, as well as 1
highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of
Calapan.
REGION V – Bicol Region

> Bicol Region, officially designated as Region V, is an

administrative region in the Philippines grouped under
the Luzon island group. It covers 6 provinces, namely,
Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes,
Masbate, and Sorsogon. The regional center is the City
of Legazpi.
REGION VI – Western Visayas

> Western Visayas, officially designated as Region VI, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the
western section of the Visayas. It covers 6 provinces,
namely, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and
Negros Occidental, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities.
The regional center is the City of Iloilo.
REGION VII – Central Visayas

> Central Visayas, officially designated as Region VII, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the central
section of the Visayas. It covers 4 provinces, namely, Bohol,
Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, as well as 3 highly
urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Cebu.
REGION VIII – Eastern Visayas

> Eastern Visayas, officially designated as Region VIII, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the eastern
section of the Visayas. It covers 6 provinces, namely, Biliran,
Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and
Southern Leyte, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The
regional center is the City of Tacloban.
REGION IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

> Zamboanga Peninsula, officially designated as Region IX, is

an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the western
section of Mindanao. It covers 3 provinces, namely,
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and
Zamboanga Sibugay, as well as 1 highly urbanized city
(Zamboanga City) and the component city of Isabela. The
regional center is the City of Pagadian.
REGION X – Northern Mindanao

> Northern Mindanao, officially designated as Region X, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the northern-
central section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces, namely,
Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental,
and Misamis Oriental, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The
regional center is the City of Cagayan de Oro.
REGION XI – Davao Region

> Davao Region, officially designated as Region XI, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the
southeastern section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces,
namely, Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley),
Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and
Davao Oriental, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The
regional center is the City of Davao.
REGION XII – SOCCSKSARGEN

> SOCCSKSARGEN, officially designated as Region XII, is

an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the
southern-central section of Mindanao. It covers 4 provinces
, namely, Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, and
Sultan Kudarat, as well as 1 highly urbanized city (General
Santos) and the independent component city of Cotabato.
The regional center is the City of Koronadal.
REGION XIII – Caraga Region

> Caraga, officially designated as Region XIII, is an

administrative region in the Philippines occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces,
namely, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat
Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, as well
as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City
of Butuan.
NCR – National Capital Region

>The National Capital Region, officially designated

as NCR, is an administrative region in the Philippines
occupying the central section of Luzon. It covers 1
municipality, as well as 16 highly urbanized cities. The
regional center is the City of Manila.
CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region

 Cordillera Administrative Region, officially designated

as CAR, is an administrative region in the Philippines
occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. It covers 6
provinces,namely, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga,
and Mountain Province, as well as 1 highly urbanized city.
The regional center is the City of Baguio.
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

> Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,

officially designated as BARMM, is an administrative
region in the Philippines grouped under the Mindanao
island group. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Basilan,
Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi‑Tawi. The
regional center is the City of Cotabato.
PROFILE OF THE FILIPINOS
AS A PEOPLE
 PROFILE OF THE FILIPINOS
AS A PEOPLE

The Filipino people are known for their diverse and

vibrant culture, shaped by a complex history of
influences from indigenous cultures, Spanish
colonization, American colonial rule, and various Asian
and Pacific neighbors. Here is a brief profile of the
Filipino people:
> Cultural Diversity: The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, and
this geographical diversity has contributed to a rich tapestry of cultures and
languages. There are over 175 spoken languages and dialects in the country,
with Tagalog (Filipino) and English as the official languages.

> Hospitality: Filipinos are known for their warm hospitality and strong sense of
community. The concept of "Bayanihan," which involves neighbors and friends
coming together to help one another, is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture.

> Religiosity: The Philippines is a predominantly Christian country, with Roman

Catholicism being the dominant religion. Religion plays a significant role in the
daily lives of many Filipinos, influencing customs, festivals, and traditions.
> Festivals: Filipinos celebrate a wide array of festivals throughout the year.
Some of the most famous include Sinulog (Cebu), Panagbenga (Baguio), and
Ati-Atihan (Kalibo), which showcase colorful parades, music, dance, and
traditional attire.

> Family Values: Family is central to Filipino society, and it's common for
multiple generations to live together. Respect for elders and strong family ties
are highly valued.

> Resilience: Filipinos have a history of resilience in the face of adversity,

having overcome challenges such as natural disasters, colonial rule, and
economic difficulties. This resilience is often referred to as the "Bayanihan
spirit.
> Economic Migration: Due to economic challenges in the Philippines, many
Filipinos work abroad, contributing significantly to the country's economy
through remittances. They are known for their strong work ethic and
adaptability.

> Love for Music and Dance: Music and dance are integral parts of Filipino
culture. Traditional folk dances like the tinikling and singkil are performed
alongside contemporary music and dance forms.

>Sense of Nationalism: Filipinos have a strong sense of nationalism and take

pride in their independence and struggle for freedom. Historical figures like
Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio are national heroes who played pivotal roles
in the fight for independence from colonial powers.
Thank you CMCian.