REGION IV-A

“CALABARZON”

Lalawigan at kabisera

Cavite-Trece Martires

Laguna-Santa Cruz

Batangas-Batangas City

Rizal-Antipolo

Quezon-Lucena

SHORT DESCRIPTION

CALABARZON or Region 4A (sometimes written with the Roman numeral as REGION IV-A), is what became of the other half when in 2002, Southern Tagalog(Region 4) was split into two. The term CALABARZON is actually an acronym representing letters from the names of the 5 provinces that comprise it – CAvite,LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal and QueZON. Like Region 3, it also spans from east in the pacific to the west in the south china sea.

CAVITE

CAVITE is a province of the Phillipines located on the southern

shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south in Manila.

It’s capital is the City of Trece Martires. Cavite is sorrounded by the provinces of Laguna to the east and Batangas to the south. The province has 4 component cities and 19 Municipalities

August 28, 1896 when the revolution against Spain broke out, Cavite became a bloody theater of war.

The province is known as the Historical Capital of the Philippines. It was the cradle of the Philippine Revolution, a renouncement of the Spanish colonial control for over 300 years, culminating with the declaration of independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.

Filipinos launched their revolt against Spain. Three Filipino priests— Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez and Jacinto Zamora—were implicated in the Cavite mutiny when 200 Filipinos staged a rebellion within Spanish garrisons

Geology

Cavite's land resources are categorized into two: forest lands and alienable and disposable lands. Forest lands are being maintained as they play a great role for the ecological balance of the province aside from the fact that they are home to numerous flora and fauna that needs to be protected and preserved. Correspondingly, the alienable and disposable lands are the built-up areas as well as production areas. These lands are intended for urban, economic and demographic developments.

Land resources and distribution

Etimology

• The name "Cavite" comes from the Hispanicize form of kawit or it may be a corruption of kalawit, Tagalog words for "hook“ in reference to the small hook-shaped peninsula jutting out to Manila Bay.

LANGUAGES

The main languages spoken are Tagalog ,Chabacano and English. Chabacano, sometimes spelled as Chavacano, is a Creole originally spoken by majority of the Caviteños that lived in Cavite City and Ternate after the arrival of the Spaniards three centuries ago.

Tourist Attractions

Tagaytay province

 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. The area is shaded by coconut trees and other greenery. It is said that during the morning, the water is very clear. However, it becomes tinged green due to algae disturbed by swimmers during the afternoon.

Balite Falls

Pico de Loro (Parrot’s Peak )

Found in Ternate Cavite Considered to be the highest point of province in cavite

Cabag Cave

The birthplace of Philippine Independence. Cavite is a historic, picturesque and scenic province providing a place conducive to both business and leisure. Aguinaldo Shrine, the site of the declaration of Philippine Independence in Kawit.

AGUINALDO’S SHRINE

CORRIGEDOR the famous last bastion of Philippine-American defense forces, is part of Cavite City. Is an island fortress where Filipino and American forces fought against the Japanese invaders in 1942. It has become a tourist attraction with tunnels, cannons and other war structures still well-preserved. The famous line of General Douglas McArthur said is associated with Corregidor: “I SHALL RETURN!”

Laguna

• Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its Capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the Province of Rizal, West of Quezon, North of Batangas and east of Cavite

Laguna Map Laguna almost completly surounds Laguna de Bay, The largest lake in the country.

The province got its name from the Spanish name Lago, which means “Lake”

Laguna is notable as the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the country's national hero.

• The Province of Laguna, which was formerly called La Laguna and La Provincia de la Laguna de Bay, was named after Laguna de Bay

Laguna is subdivided into 24 municipalities and 6 cities.

Laguna is located in the foothills of three mountains namely, Mount Makiling, Mount Banahaw, and the Sierra Madre Range.

Rizal Shrine Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Historical Landmark is located in Nagcarlan a mountainside town of Laguna.

A Spanish colonial church in Paete, Laguna, with the Sierra Madre mountain range at the background.

Waterfalls Pagsanjan falls

Laguna Art Museum

Villa Escudero

Batangas Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintang.

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL OF LIPA BATaNGAS

• The kumintang is the name given to several distinct styles, techniques and forms in music and dance probably originating in the areas used by early Spanish cartographers and chronicles to denote a large province centering around what is known as Batangas. Early 19th-century travelers' accounts often mention the kumintang as a Tagalog "chant national", describing them as dance-songs performed by pairs of men and women, with texts concerning love and courtship.

HISTORICAL DATES AND EVENTS

In 1572, the town of Taal was founded and its convent and stone church were constructed later.

In 1581, the Spanish government abolished the Bonbon Province and created a new province which came to be known as Balayan Province. The new province was composed of the present provinces of Batangas, Mindoro, Marinduque, southeast Laguna and Camarines.

After the devastating eruption of Taal Volcano in 1754, the old town of Taal, present day San Nicolas, was buried. The capital was eventually transferred to Batangas (now a city) in fear of further eruptions where it has remained to date.

Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It is home to the famous Taal Volcano, one of

the Decade Volcanoes,

and Taal Heritage town, a small picturesque town that has ancestral houses and structures dating back to the 19th century.

• The province also has many excellent beaches and diving spots including Anilao in Mabini,

Sombrero Island in Tingloy

La Thalilia Beach Resort, Bauan, Batangas.

Laiya Beach resort

FESTIVALS

• Anihan Festival,

PRODUCTS

• Batangas also has other industries that makes it famous not only in the country but also in the world. More than anything else, Batangas is known for its fan knife, called balisong by the natives. This industry has become so famous that an urban legend exists about every Batangueño carrying a balisong everywhere they go.

. This is also the reason why most Filipinos would warn never to mess with a Batangueño.

Rizal

Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON region, just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after José Rizal.

Rizal is a mountainous province perched on the western slopes of the southern portion of the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Ang Rizal ang tinatawag na "Duyan ng Pambansang Sining". Ang mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining na sina Carlos "Botong" Francisco, Vicente Manansala, Maestro Lucio San Pedro ay pawang mga taga-Rizal.

Tourist Spots

• The old Capitol Building of Rizal in Pasig City. Pasig City served as the seat of government for the province of Rizal until the new capitol building in Antipolo City was completed.

Panoramic View of Wawa Dam - Montalban, Rizal

Petroglyphs of Binangonan and Angono

Batlag Falls

Regina RICAthe shade under the giant statue can seat about 70 people. there's an adoration chapel inside the statue, the only place where picture taking is not allowed. guests are requested to dress modestly and keep quiet.

QUEZONQuezon is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. The province was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines, and its capital is Lucena City. Quezon City is not located in and should not be confused with Quezon province: Quezon City is located in Metro Manila, a region to the west of CALABARZON, while Quezon province is in eastern CALABARZON.

HISTORICAL DATES AND PLACES

• After the war, on September 7, 1946, Republic Act No. 14 changed the name Tayabas to Quezon, in honor of Manuel L. Quezon, the Commonwealth president who hailed from Baler, which was one of the province's towns.

In 1951, the northern part of Quezon was made into the sub-province of Aurora(which included (Baler). Aurora was the name of the president's wife, Aurora Quezon. In 1979, Aurora was separated from Quezon as an independent province.

ECONOMY

Quezon is the country's leading producer of coconut products such as coconut oil and copra. A large part of the province is covered in coconut plantations. Other major crops are rice, corn, banana, and coffee. Fishing is also a large part of the province's economy.

Tourist Spots

Kamay ni JesusThe middle cascades of Bantakay Falls in Atimonan Quezon

Malagunlong Bridge, the oldest bridge in Quezon

Provincefloating bamboo cottages

Festivals

Pahiyas Festival Sinampalukan Festival – Sampaloc

Prepared by:

Jocelyn Alcalde BEED 1V