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Philippine History, Geography and Institution

Submitted by:NAZARENO, JUSTINNE P.BS ARCHITECTURE 5-1

PHILIPPINE GEOGRAPHY

EXACT LOCATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Specific Location The Philippines is located just above the Equator in the far east of Southern Asia established between 423 to 2125 north latitude and between 116 to 127 east longitudes. The Philippines serves as a bridge for the East and Western Cultures.Insular Location Our Country is surrounded by large bodies of water in the east are the Philippine Sea, and The Pacific Ocean. In The South is the Celebes Sea. In the west is The South China Sea while in the North is the Bashi Channel.Vicinal Location There is a lot of countries and territories that are found around the country. In the east are the small island territories of Palau, Saipan, Guam and the Marianas. In The South are The Countries of Australia, New Zealand, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and East Timor. In The West are the countries of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Union of Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. While in the north are the countries of Chine, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Mongolia and Taiwan.

AREA OF THE PHILIPPINESThe Philippines is composed originally of 1, 107 islands, 2,773 have names, having a total land area of 115,101 sq. m. (299,681 sq. km). It is as big as Italy, quite bigger than New Zealand, twice bigger than Greece and bigger than Great Britain, but a little bit smaller than Japan.

THE THREE MAIN GROUPS OF ISLANDS ARE:LUZON the largest group of islands with a total land area of 40,814 sq. miles or 104,688 sq. km.MINDANAO second largest group having a total land area of 36,906 sq. mVISAYAS the smallest group of islands.

TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIESYami or Amianan the northernmost island, a part of Batanes province in Luzon.Saluag The Southernmost island, a part of Sibuto, a town island of Tawi-tawi.Kalayaan or Spratlys found at the western most part of the country.Pusan Point the easternmost part of the country, a part of Surigao del Sur.

KNOWN LANDFORMSMt. Apo the highest mountain in the Philippines located between the provinces of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur Mindanao.Sierra Madre Mountain Range The Longest mountain range in the Philippines extending from the province of Cagayan down to Bondoc Peninsula of Quezon Province.Other Mountains:Caraballo Mountain Range located between the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija serving as the natural boundary of Region II and Region III.Cordillera Mountain Range located in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) habing Mt. Pulag, the highest Mountain in Luzon and second in the country (but it is the highest peak in the Philippines)Pacific Cordillera Found in the eastern part of Mindanao.Zambales Ranges found in Zambales.Cotabato Ranges Found in MindanaoMt. Arayat foud in PampangaMt. Makiling of LagunaMt. Banahaw of Quezon ProvinceMt. Diwata or Diwalwal of CARAGA REGIONMt. Malindang in Misamis OccidentalMt. Kanalaon (also a volcano) in Negros OccidentalMt. Halcon in Mindoro IslandCentral Plains Of Luzon Region III, the widest plain in The Philippines.Cagayan Valley Region II, the largest valley in the Phillipines.

KNOWN BODIES OF WATER:Cagayan River the longest river in the Philippines found in Region II.Rio Grande de Mindanao or Pulangui River the largest river in Mindanao, second longest in the country.Philippine Deep or Mindanao Trench The deepest or lowest spot in the Philippines, located near the province of Surigao del Norte.Laguna de Bay the largest lake in the Philippines.Manila Bay one of the finest harbors in Asia, we can witness here the most beautiful sunset of the world.Sulu Sea the largest sea in the Philippines.San Juanico Strait the narrowest strait in the Philippines found in between the islands of Samar and Leyte, San Juanico Bridge, the longest Bridge in the country is found here.Other seas: Sibuyan Sea, Samar Sea, Camotes Sea, Visayan Sea, Philippine Sea, Mindanao Sea, Luzon Sea and Bohol Sea.

KNOWN PLACES FOR ECONOMIC RESOURCES:Nonoc Island ( Surigao del Norte) known for the biggest deposit of nickel in the Philippines and one of the largest in the world.Masinloc, Zambales known for the largest deposit of chromite in the Philippines and in the world.Romblon known for the largest deposit of marbles in the country.Mankayan, Benguet known for the oldest and largest deposit of copper deposit in the Philippines.Batangas City the City of CoffeeRoxas City The City of Sea FoodsBicol Region (Region V) The Abacca RegionNegros Occidental the Land of SugarcaneCentral Luzon The Rice Granary of the Philippines.Cagayan Valley (Region II) The Tobacco Region.

HENRY SAVAGE LANDER a well-known English writer and traveler who named the Philippines as GEMS OF THE EAST.FILIPINAS the official name given by the Spanish navigator Ruy Lopez De Villalobos to our country in 1543. This name was given in honor of the prince of Spain, Prince Philip (Felipe) who later became King Philip II of Spain. The Name Filipinas (Philippines) was first used in a map that was printed in Venice in 1554 by an Italian Geographer named Giovanni Bautista Ramusioi. The Word Filipinas was actually derived from Felipenas and was translated in Anglican language as Philippine Islands during the American era, but it became Republic of The Philippines later.MAI (MAYI) /Land of The Barbarians the name given by the Chinese merchants to the Philippines. This was mentioned by The Chinese historian Chao-Ju-Kna in his book. Chua-Fan Cho in 1225.MINTOLANG the name given by HUANG-TAI YUAN (WANG-TAI-YUAN) to our country in 1349. He also gave the name MALILU for Manila and PISHOYE for Visayas. The Name MA-I was accepted as a name for the island of Mindoro because of its gold mineral. It was oftenly visited also by Chinese merchants in the early times.RIZALINE REPUBLIC this name was suggested by Gen. Artemio Ricarte of the Katipunan for The Philippines in honor of the national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.MAHARLIKA the name that was suggested by the late Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos to our country. This was in relation to his ambition for the country to make great and well-known in the whole world.PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEAS the name which was given by Fr. Juan J. Delgado in 1751 to Manila after this reach Kingdom of Raja Soliman or Sulayman became or established as a city by the Spanish colonizers. After 100 years (1892). Dr. Jose p. Rizal called our country Pearl of The Orient Seas as stated in his novel Noli Me Tangere. The same title was given by Rizal to our country in his poem MI ULTIMO ADIOS(MY LAST FAREWELL).SOME OTHER NAMES GIVER FOR THE PHILIPPINES WERE: Gems of the East, Emerald Islands, Treasure Islands of the Pacific, Isles of Fears, Isles of Hope, Orphans of the Pacific, and Land of The Morning.

KNOW FLORA (PLANTS) AND FAUNA (ANIMALS)Pung-apong the largest flower in the world, it grows in the forest regions of the country, has a diameter of one foot.Waling-Waling a rare orchid of exquisite beauty, regarded as the Queen of Philippine Orchids.Lanzones Queen of Philippine Fruits, commonly planted in Camiguin and in the Provinces of Quezon and Laguna.Mango called as the Czarina of Philippine Fruits, the national fruit in the country.Durian King of The Jungle Fruits.Sampaguita the Philippine National Flower, was proclaimed by Gov. Gen Frank Murphy as the national Flower of the country on February 1, 1934. In early times, a Filipino lover, to express his love to a lady customarily sent her a necklace of sampaguitas. If the girl wore it around her neck, it meant that she reciprocated his offer of love. They then plighted their love in the moonlight with the words in Tagalog Sumpa kita (we pledge). From those words originated the flowers name Sampaguita.Coconut and Hemp the top rank products of the country, The Philippines ranks first in the world.Narra The Philippine National Tree, regarded by foresters as the Queen of the Philippine Trees was proclaimed by Gov. Murphy on Feb. 1, 1934.Tipol (Sharpes Crane) the biggest bird in the Philippines known as Labong among the Visayans.Monkey-eating Eagle (Haribon) the largest eagle in the Philippines and in the world, found in the forest of Palanan, Isabela (Sierra Madre Mts.) and in Mt. Apo (Mindanao), know as the King of Philippine Birds and our National Bird.Katala a bird that talks and sings like a human being.Kalaw called by the Spanish Colonizers as the Clock of The Mountains because it makes a loud call from the mountains at noon daily.Philippine Falconet the worlds smallest falcon.Palawan Peacock Peasant it struts gracefully like an adagio dancer.Tamaraw (Bubalus Mindorensis) considered as the smallest carabao in the world, found in the island of Mindoro.Tarsier or Tarsins the smallest primate that looks like a monkey, found in the island province of Bohol and in some northern provinces of Mindanao.Mouse Deer (Pilandok or Pilandut) known as the smallest deer, found in Palawan.Attacus Atlas the largest Philippine insect, a giant moth which has a wing span of one foot.Whale Shark (Pating-Bulik in The Tagalog Language) Rhincodon Typus, The Largest fish in the world. First seen in the waters of Marivels bay in Bataan in 1815 by a Filipino fisherman, it is also known as BUTANDING in the Bicol dialect, can be seen in the waters of Dansol, Sorsogon. Its about 50 ft. or more in length and weighs several tons when fully grown.Pandaka Pygmea one of the smallest fish in the world, was first seen in 1925 in the Malabon River that empties into The Manila Bay, average length is 9.66 mm, being smaller than SINARAPAN or the famous TABYOS or TABIOS of the Lake Buhi ( The smallest edible fish in the world) in Camarines Sur.Glory Of The Sea The Worlds rarest and most expensive shell; it is found only in The Philippines.Tridacna Gigas The Worlds largest Shell; has a length of one meter weighing 600 lbs.Pisidium the smallest shell in the world; less than 1 mm in length.PEARL OF ALLAH (PEARL OF LAO TZU) the worlds largest pearl found in the Philippines in 1934 at the Palawan Sea (Part of The Sulu Sea) by a Muslim Diver. Its 9 x 5 inches and 14 lbs. amounting to US$ 3.5 million during that time.PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 773 known as the Government Regionalization Scheme was signed by former and the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos to achieve the objective on economic and industrial progress. The bases in regional divisions are geographical location of the provinces, extent of their development, economic status, population, and political administration. The Provinces have been grouped into regions to facilitate the development and progress in industry and livelihood of the people.THERE ARE 17 POLITICAL REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES AT THE PRESENT

REGIONS IN LUZONNational Capital Region (NCR)/ Greater Manila Area or Metropolitan Manila

Kalookan CityLas Pinas CityMakati CityMalabon CityMandaluyong CityManila CityMarikina CityMuntinlupa CityNavotas CityParanaque CityPasay CutyPasig CityPaterosQuezon CitySan JuanTaguig CityValenzuela CityCordillera Administrative Region (CAR)Abra BanguedApayao KabugaoBenguet La TrinidadIfugao LagaweKalinga TabukMt. ProvinceRegion I ILOCOS REGIONIlocos Norte Laoag CityIlocos Sur Vigan CityLa Union San Fernando CityPangasinan LingayenRegion II CAGAYAN VALLEY REGIONBatanes BascoCagayan Tuguegarao CityIsabela IlaganNueva Vizcaya BayombongQuirino CabarroguisRegion III CENTRAL PLAINS OF LUZONAurora BalerBataan Balanga CityBulacan Malolos CityNueva Ecija Palayan CityPampanga San Fernando CityTarlac Tarlac CityZambales Iba

Region IV SOUTHERN TAGALOGCALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon)Cavite Trece Martires CityLaguna Sta. CruzBatangas Batangas CityRizal Antipolo CityQuezon Lucena City

MIMAROPA (Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan)Oriental Mindoro Calapan CityOccidental Mindoro MamburaoMarinduque BoacRoblon RomblonPalawan Puerto Princesca CityRegion V BICOL REGIONAlbay Legazpi CityCamarines Norte DaetCamarines Sur PiliCatanduanes ViracMasbate Masbate CitySorsogon Sorsogon City

REGIONS IN VISAYASRegion VI WESTERN VISAYASAklan KaliboAntique San Jose de BuenavistaCapiz Roxas CityGuimaras JordanIloilo Iloilo CityNegros Occidental Bacolod CityRegion VII CENTRAL VISAYASBohol Tagbilaran CityCebu Cebu CityNegros Oriental Dumaguete CitySiquijor SiquijorRegion VIII EASTERN VISAYASBiliran NavalLeyte Tacloban CitySamar CatbaloganEastern Visayas BoronganNorthern Samar CatarmanSouthern Leyte Maasin City

REGIONS OF MINDANAORegion IX ZAMBOANGA PENINSULAZamboanga del Norte Dipolog CityZamboanga del Sur Pagadian CityZamboanga Sibugay IpilIsabela de Basilan CityRegion X NORTHERN MINDANAOBukidnon Malaybalay CityCamiguin MambajaoLanao Del Norte Tubod CityMisamis Occidental Oroquieta CityMisamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro CityRegion XI DAVAO REGIONCompostela Valley NabunturanDavao Tagum CityDavao del Sur Digos CityDavao Oriental MatiRegion XII SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Gen. Santos City)South Cotabato KoronadalNorth Cotabato Kidapawan CitySultan Kudarat Sharif AguakSarangani AlabelRegion XIII CARAGA Administrative RegionAgusan del Norte Butuan CityAgusan del Sur ProsperidadSurigao del Norte Surigao CitySurigao del Sur Tandag CityARMM Autonomous Region in Muslim MindanaoBasilan Isabela de Basila City ( Part of Region IX)Lanao del Sur Marawi CityMaguindanao MagonoySulu JoloTawi-Tawi Panglima Sugala

REGION IV is the widest region in the country. It is composed of 10 provinces. Palawan is one of them and it is the largest province in the country. Region IV is also the most populous region in the country with more than 13 million people estimated census as of 2004.PASAY CITY considered as the Door of The Philippines because it is where NAIA or Ninoy Aquino National Airport is found. Nayong Pilipino is also found in Pasay City.MARAWI CITY the Islamic City of The Philippines.REPUBLIC AT NO. 6734 - Organic Law for Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.MINDANAO called as The Land of Promise because of its rich natural resources that are still uncultivated.SAMAL ISLAND an island City of Davao where the Aguinaldo Pearl Farm is Found.NORTH AND SOUTH COTABATO The Rice Granary of Mindanao.MISAMIS ORIENTAL its here where the Philippine Packing Corporation or commonly know as the Del Monte Philippines Pine Packing Corporation is Located. Its Plantation by the way is in Bukidnon province.CAMIGUIN known as the most beautiful island province in the country.MENZI AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION It takes charge of the extraction of the sap from rubber trees called latex, and the processing of African palm oil, located in Basilan.CEBU its here where we can find the biggest mine deposit of brass South Asia.TOURIST ATTRACTIONS/ SCENIC SPOTSREGION IChurch Of Sinait it is 400 years old and is made of bricks and limestone. The miraculous Black Nazarene is enshrined here.Church of Sta. Maria it has a concrete staircase with 96 steps.Church of Sta. Lucia - its top has the shape of St. Peters Basilicas top in Vatican City in Rome.Syquia Mansion this was built in 1830 and was the house of the late president Elpidio Quirino. It was converted into a Museum where paintings of Photos and scenic Spots and other wokrs of art and history are found.House Of Fr. Jose Burgos it is now known as Ayala Museum. Father Burgos was born here. There is a library in the house were one can read about Ilocos. Old and Historical Photos, Newspapers, Books and Magazines can be found here. There are two dioramas showing the construction of the Church of Paoay and the Monopoly of Tobacco in 1782.Photos of Heroes: like Antonio Luna, Juan Luna, Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang and Diego Silang, Pedro Bukaneg, etc are being displayed in this Museum.The House of Former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos A portion of the house was turned into a museum. A Mausoleum is built purposely where the remains of the Late President Marcos are kept.The Little Malacanang Of Ilocos this is the house where Ferdinand Marcos stayed and had his cabinet meetings when he was in Ilocos.Park Of Tirad Pass General Gregorio del Pilar fought and lost his life with his men at Tirad Pass on December 2, 1898. He died on the defens of General Emilio Aguinaldo against the Americans.Hundred Islands in Alaminos Pangasinan it is made up of 100 big and small islands that are scattered in one part of the sea.Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel Tourists, Especially The Taiwanese, stay here when they visit the province of Ilocos Norte. The Facilities in the Hotel are good. The Sunset is beautiful to see from Fort ilocandia.Patapat Road the beautiful highway connecting Ilocos Norte to Cagayan that provides spectacular coastal scenery.Pagudpud Town A town in Ilocos Norte where we can find Paraiso San Anton. A haven for Nature Lovers.Paoay Lake found in Ilocos Norte, Only three Kilometers away from the sea but a subterranean source keep its fresh water. Sulvec Beach found in Narvacan; noted for its rocky shore near a Spanish watchtower.Pinsal Falls in Sta. Maria has cool water filling a natural basin amidst lush scenery.La Unions stretch of white and gray beaches.Limahong Channel a channel that the Chinese pirates dug as an escape route to the sea.Agno Umbrella Rocks they are fern-adored boulders that like umbrella dotting a beach.Lingayen BeachDagupan BeachREGION 2Salinas Salt Spring found in Salinas, Bambang, Nueva VizcayaRock Garden Bambang, Nueva VizcayaDalton Memorial Park found in Sta. Fe. Nueva VizcayaCallao Caves found in Penablanca, CagayanCalvary Hills an 11-hectare rolling terrain overlooking Cagayan River in Iguig Cagayan.Punta Lakay-Lakay and Baket-Baket - the shape of a man and woman carved on a stone that is found in Cagayan.White Beach in Makatao of BatanesValugan Beach BatanesIraya Channel found in Batanes; it was built by the Japanese during World War II.REGION 3Pandi Mineral Springs found in Pandi, BulacanGrotto of Lourdes found in San Jose, BulacanPagoda Procession the yearly river procession in Bocaue, BulacanCarabao Procession celebrated in the Town of Pulilan, Bulacan.Barasoain Church the historical Church of Malolos, BulacanSibul Springs a spring with its sulfuric pool in Abucay, BulacanPulong Bato Beach Resort - in Orion, BataanVilla Leonor Beach in Limay, BataanBustos and Ipo Dams huge sources of water supply for Metro Manila, found in BulacanMinalungao National Park found at the foothills of the Sierra Madre in Gapan, Nueva Ecija; during summer people flock here to bathe in the cool waters, others fish, raft or dive from overhanging cliffs and some explore caves.Candaba Swamps the sanctuary of thousands of wild ducks, the area also teems with watermelons during summer.Subic Bay a natural harbor protected by mountains and guarded by Grande Islands, Numerous Bays, and Caves line the shoreline.Corregidor Island a historical place in Bataan.Cemento Beach and Reef the surfing center of the Philippines; found in Aurora Province.REGION 4Taal Volcano - the smallest volcano in the world; it lies within the Taal Lake.Peoples Park an upland area for its scenic attractions its high elevation is a natural promontory overlooking Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.Ternate-Naic-Corregidor area for its unspoiled beaches.Kawit, Cavite has historical and cultural attractionsPansanjan Falls in Pangasinan, LagunaHidden Valley A 15 km depression found in Alaminos, LagunaPansol Hot Springs Pansol, LagunaLos Banos Hot Springs Los Banos, LagunaCaliraya Lake - a man-made lake found in LagunaLiliw Resort Liliw, LagunaIslands of Tres Reyes - MarinduqueBalanacan Bay MarinduquePuerto Galero MindoroTamarraw Falls - found in MindoroSt. Paul Subterranean River found in PalawanTabon Cave PalawanEl Nido Beach PalawanCalawit Island PalawanMt. Makiling LagunaHouse of Dr. Jose Rizal found in Calamba, Laguna; Now called Rizal Shrine.REGION 5Mayon Volcano the worlds perfect cone, stands majestically from a broad base about 10 km. in radius, found in Legazpi, AlbayCalabiding Caves found in Camalig, AlbayBalubagon Boiling Lake - located South of Legazpi, has steam pressureMalagnog Falls Emerald Grotto of Our Lady Of Lourdes Found in Iriga City, Camarines SurDansol, Sorsogon a beautiful place of snorkeling and sea diving, a places where we could see the Butanding or spear-headed shark, the largest fish in the world.CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONBaguio City The Summer Capital of The PhilippinesTrinidad Valley in Benguet called as the Salad Bowl of the Philippines because of its abundant vegetables.Mt. Kabunyan in Benguet it has 6 beautiful waterfalls and one rock-shaped like a human beings body, which is called Duligan Rock.Banae Rice Terraces the amazing and wondrous attraction built by the hardworking Ifugaos in Ifugao Province.Sagsagacat Spring found in Abra.Malamset Calm Spring AbraBoliney Hot Spring - found in AbraSibud-Sibud Cave Found in Tineg, BanguedMines View Park Baguio CityBurnham Park Baguio CityWright Park Baguio CityDominican Hill Baguio CityThe Mansion The Rest and Vacation House of The President of The Philippines constructed during the Marcos Regime.Kennon Road Baguio CityThe Mummies of Kabayan BenguetLake Tabuyo, Lake Incolos and Lake Bulalakaw found at the base of Mt. PulagKibunghan called as The Switzerland of Benguet because of its towering Mountains which are thickly forested with pine trees.Mt. Data - found in Bauco, Mt. Province, The Source of Northern Luzons big Rivers; Agno, Chico and AbraSagada Caves and Hanging Coffins Mt. ProvinceNATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONManila Zoo and Botanical Garden the zoo features countless representatives of faunal species around the world.Rizal Park spead over 58 hectare land stretching toward the Manila Bay. It was formerly Called Luneta. The Park boasts of beautifully landscaped gardens; man-made lagoons, tree-lined walks and wide lawns.Intramuros known as the Walled City; it rose from the ruins of the Muslim Kingdom at the Mouth of Pasig River.Ninoy Aquino National Airport (NAIA) - found in Pasay, City The Door of The Philippines.Nayong Pilipino a place where we can find a replica or a model of all the distinct and beautiful places in the Philippines like Mayon Volcano, Ifuago Rice Terraces, Hundred Islands, Chocolate Hills, and other scenic Spots of The CountryCultural Center of The Philippines (CCP)Folk Arts Theatre (now Tanghalang Balagtas)Philippine Center for Traditional Trade Exhibitions (PhilTrade)Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)Phillipine Plaza HotelTourism PavilionFort SantiagoSan Agustin ChurchManila CathedralMalacanang PalaceUniversity of Santo Tomas the oldest University in The CountryQuiapo ChurchREGION VIBoracay Island found in AntiqueJawili Falls found in Kalibo, AklanTulingon Cave - one of the longest in the countryBaybay Beach in Roxas CityBantod Beach In Napti IslandDaliran FallsSiete Pecados of Islands of Seven SinsRoca Encantada GuimarasCape BundolanREGION VIIChocolate Hills BoholHills of Corella abode the Tarsier; found in BoholCebu City Queen City of The South; has white beaches and offers facilities of water sports.Siquijor - endowed with white sands, beaches, coral reefs teaming with marine life, and other scenic spots; know laso as the Islands of Fire because of the many fireflies that were seen by The Spaniards when they first arrived there.Cross of Magellan CebuLantoy Cave in Argao, CebuSan Agustin ChurchREGION VIIIDalutan Beach found in Biliran; famous for its sculptured rock formationSambawan and Cogon Beaches ideal for hunting shells and other forms of marine life and are known for their coral gardens; BiliranBiliran VolcanoSohotan Caves Natural Park Basey, SamarBongohan Ruins Catbalogan, SamarBlanca, Aurora Falls Catbalogan, SamarRed Beach Palo, LeyteSan Juanico Bridge - the longest in the country with a length of 2.16 km connecting the islands of Samar and LeyteLimasawa the site of the historical first Catholic Mass in the Philippines on March 31, 1521REGION IXDakkak Beach Dapitan, Zamboanga del NorteLinabo Peak - highest peak in Dipolog CityPulucan Falls LabanganRizal Shrine Dapitan CityPasonanca Park Zamboanga CitySumagdang, Calabasa, Batas and Lahi-Lahi - their lengthy shores are beautiful sight.REGION XMangina Cayon in Fortich, BukidnonHanging Ladders SumilangPaiyak Cave - a multi-chambered Cave used as a burial site in Sumilang, BukidnonMt. Kitanland - sanctuary of monkey-eating eagle and wild plants and animals.Katibawan Falls Mambajao, CamiguinCamiguin the most beautiful islands province of the country because of its beautiful white beaches, springs and many fallsArdent Hot Springs - CamiguinMt. Hibok Hibok - an active Volcano in CamiguinMt. Malindang Misamis OrientalMagsaysay Forest Bonbon, Catarman, CamiguinSabang Spring CamiguinMaria Cristina Falls

REGION XIMt. Apo - Sanctuary of Monkey-eating Eagle Located Between Davao del Sur and North CotabatoDavao City Land of AdventureDiwata ForestSamal Islands its here where the Aguinaldo Pearl Farm is foundREGION XIIMt. Matutum South CotabatoMindanao State University CotabatoFlortam Hot Spring - The Fountain of Youth; a natural hot spring visited by old folks who have rheumatism and arthritis; Found in Coatabato.Limunsudan Falls the highest in the country; found in North CotabatoREGION XIIITinago Beach, Cubi Cubi Beach and Ata-Atahan Beach - Butuan City, Agusan del NorteSumag-a Waterfalls, Tagnote Falls and Sak-a Falls - found in Cabadbaran, Agusan del NorteMapaso Hot SpringBinaba Falls Prosperidad, Agusan del SurCloud 9 Resort Surigao del NorteARMMBongao Peak Monkey Sanctuary in Tawi-TawiSibutu Island Hunters ParadiseSitangkai known as the Venice of The South because of its canal streetsGusang Reef a place where seagulls and sea turtles lay their eggsMarawi City - the Islamic City of The PhilippinesLanao Lake Lanao del Sur; the deepest and highest lake in the countryTumindao Reef ComplexSiasi Island

FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONSPanagdadapon Festival QuirinoPanagyaman Festival Nueva VizcayaAti Atihan Festival - Kalibo, AklanBinirayan Festival CapizHalaran Festival AntiqueMasskara festival - GuimarasDinagyang Festival IloiloSinulog Festival CebuLansones Festival CamiguinMoriones Festival MarinduqueCaracol Festival CavitePenafrancia Festival Naga City, Camarines SurRodeo Festival MasbatePinyahan Festival - Camarines NorteHigantes Festival RizalTuna Festival - General Santos CityKadayawan Festival - DavaoPahiyas Festival Quezon City