REGION I

ILOCOS
REGION
HISTORY
 Long before the coming of the Spaniards, there already existed an extensive
region consisting of the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La
Union) renowned for its gold mines. Merchants from Japan and China would often
visit the area to trade gold with beads, ceramics and silk. The inhabitants of the
region, believed to be of Malay origin, called their place “samtoy”, from “sao mi
toy, which literally meant “our language”.
 In 1571, when the Spanish conquistadors had Manila more or less under their

control, they began looking for new sites to conquer. Legaspi’s grandson, Juan de
Salcedo, volunteered to lead one of these expeditions. Together with 8 armed
boats and 45 men, the 22 year old voyager headed north.
 On June 13, 1572, Salcedo and his men landed in Vigan and then proceeded
towards Laoag, Currimao and Badoc. As they sailed along the coast, they were
surprised to see numerous sheltered coves (“looc”) where the locals lived in
harmony. As a result, they named the region “Ylocos” and its people “Ylocanos”.
LOCATION
 The Region is located in the northwest
of Luzon. In its eastern borders are
regions of Cordillera Administrative
Region and Cagayan Valley and in the
south is Central Luzon. To the west
north is the West Philippine Sea.

 The region is composed of four

provinces namely: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos
Sur, La Union , Pangasinan. Its
regional center is San Fernando, La
Union. Total land Area: 13,055 km2
(5,041 sq mi)
PROVINCES OF ILOCOS REGION
 ILOCOS NORTE
 ILOCOS SUR
 LA UNION
 PANGASINAN
CITIES OF ILOCOS REGION
 ALAMINOS
 BATAC
 CANDON
 DAGUPAN
 LAOAG
 SAN CARLOS
 SAN FERNANDO
 URDANETA
 VIGAN
MUNICIPALITIES – 116
Barangays - 3,265
Cong. Districts – 12
Languages – Ilocano (Iloko)
Pangasinan
Bolinao
Tagalog
English
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
 Agriculture - rice, corn, garlic, legumes, root crops, tobacco, and other fruits and
vegetables
 Fishery -tilapia and assorted fishes
 Livestock - swine and cattle
 Cottage Industries - loom weaving, furniture, ceramics, iron works
Manufacturing and food processing - salt, empanada, bagoong, patis, basi (native
Ilocano wine), vinegar, longganisa, chicharon, bagnet, chichacorn (cornick),
jewelry, garments, cereal processing, packaging, mechanized processing equipment
 Wind Power Ilocos Norte's position on the northwest corner of Luzon makes it
ideal for wind power generation. There is currently a 25 Megawatt wind farm in
Ilocos Norte, and several more wind energy projects are being planned
 Tourism
 Pottery
 ILOCOS SUR
Attractions
• Sta. Maria Church
- A National Landmark, was used as a
fortress during the Philippine Revolution
of 1896.
• Tirad Pass
- A National Shrine, had been the site
of the last stand of the Filipino
Revolutionary Forces under General
Emilio Aguinaldo during the same
period.
• Bessang Pass
- Served as the backdoor to General
Yamashita’s last ditch defense during the
last stage of World War II.
 REGION II

CAGAYAN
VALLEY
 HISTORY
 Archaeology indicates that Cagayan has been inhabited for half a million years, though no human remains of
any such antiquity have yet appeared. The earliest inhabitants are the Agta, or Atta, food-gatherers who roam the
forests without fixed abodes. A large tract of land has lately been returned to them.

 The bulk of the population are of Malay origin. For centuries before the coming of the Spanish, the inhabitants
traded with Indians, Malays, Chinese, and Japanese. In the nineteenth century the prosperity found in tobacco
cultivation caused many Ilokano to settle here. Tobacco is still a major factor in the economy of Cagayan,
though a special economic zone and free port has been created to strengthen and diversify the provincial
economy.

 During Spanish times Cagayan Valley had a larger territory than what it has today. It included the territories of
the above-mentioned provinces and the eastern parts of the Cordillera provinces of Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao and
Benguet.

 As the historian and missionary Jose Burgues, said, "The old Cagayan Valley comprises the province of
Cagayan, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya as well as the military Districts of Apayao, Itaves, Quiangan, Cayapa and
Bintangan, plus the area of the Sierra Madre to the Pacific Ocean in the said trajectory."[3]

 During World War II at Balete Pass in Nueva Vizcaya, the retreating Japanese under General Tomoyuki
Yamashita dug in and held on for three months against the American and Filipino forces who eventually drove
them out; the pass is now called Dalton Pass in honor of General Dalton, USA, who was killed in the fighting.
CAGAYAN VALLEY
PROVINCES OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

 BATANES
 CAGAYAN
 ISABELA
 NUEVA VIZCAYA
 QUIRINO
CITIES OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

 BASCO
 TUGUEGARAO
 ILAGAN
 BAYOMBONG
 CABARROGUIS
 MUNICIPALITIES – 89
 BARANGAYS – 2,311
 Cong.Districts – 10
 Languages – Ilocano
Ibanag
Ivatan
Gaddang
Yogad
Isinay
Ilongot
Itawes
Tagalog
English
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
 Agriculture - Grains Peanut
Monggo Beans
Tobacco Mango
Coffee Banana
Corn
 Fishing - tilapia and assorted fishes
 Pottery
 Woodcraft Furniture
TRADITIONS AND BELIEFS

 The value of bayanihan, sharing, cooperation,

brotherhood, self-responsibility, respect, love, peace,
and dignity are still very much alive in Cagayan.
 Old songs, proverbs, and poems are still sung today,
alongside the instruments Kuribaw, Tulali and the
Kuritang produced by Ybanags. These produce
warlike or sad music. It also exhibits the beauty of
the “unoni” and the “verso”, (proverbs and the
advises through songs) which convey Ibanag history
and their mores that the ethnic group keep sacred and
inviolable.
TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS IN
CAGAYAN
VALLEY
BASCO LIGHTHOUSE

Basco Lighthouse is a
lighthouse in the town of
Basco in Batanes, the
northernmost province in
the Philippines. Located
in Naidi Hills in Barangay
San Antonio, the lush
green hills and the open
sea provide a beautiful
backdrop for the
lighthouse.
TUGUEGARAO CATHEDRAL

Saint Peter Metropolitan

Cathedral, also known as
the Tuguegarao Cathedral,
is an 18th-century
Baroque church located
along Rizal Street,
Barangay Centro 10,
Tuguegarao, Cagayan,
Philippines.
IGUIG CALVARY HILLS

Iguig Calvary Hills.

Calvary Hills is located
within the grounds of the
Spanish colonial era
church of Iguig, Cagayan.
This area is known for its
lifesize images of the
stations of the cross which
is popular with devotees
during the Holy Week.
ANGUIB BEACH

Located in the
northeastern part of
Brgy. San Vicente in
Santa Ana in the
province of Cagayan,
Anguib Beach has a
long stretch of fine
white to creamy sand
kissed by pristine blue
waters.
CALLAO CAVE

Callao Cave is one

of the limestone
caves located in the
municipality of
Peñablanca, Cagayan
province, in the
Philippines.
MORONG BEACH

Morong Beach (located

at Sabtang,Batanes) is
also known as Nakabuan
Beach and home to the
famous landmark
Nakabuan Arch.This is a
beautiful stretch of white
sandy beach with grass
carpeted hills in the
background. This is a
must visit when on the
island of Sabtang.
PALAUI ISLAND

Palaui Island is one of the

islands in the Philippines,
located off the northeastern
extremity of Luzon Island, the
largest island in the country.

- Palaui Island is a protected

landscape and seascape
nestled in the northeastern
most part of Cagayan Valley,
Philippines
MAGAPIT BRIDGE

The Magapit Bridge is

suspension bridge that
opened in 1978 to connect
the east and west sides of
the Cagayan River in the
province of Cagayan. It is
located in Magapit, Lal-lo,
Cagayan, Philippines.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING AND
GOD BLESS!
 QUESTIONS

1. It is the world’s largest Taoist temple outside

China, it is located in San Fernando, City.
2. It is the origin of Malay, It is called ____ in their
place.
3. It is one of the islands in the Philippines, located
off the northeastern extremity of Luzon Island, it
is also known as the largest island in the country.
What island it is?
4. It is also known as Nakabuan Beach and home
to the famous landmark Nakabuan Arch.
5. It is the Ilocano trait for hiya or amor propio
6. It is called _____ in showing respect for the
sensitivities of others
7. Ilocanos tend to speak about themselves in
______ of terms
8. It is a floral parade and street dancing festival
9. It is highlighted by the lantern parade and decor
competition ending in the Palarong Pamasko
10. It is called the earliest inhabitants wherein food-
gatherers who roam the forests
without fixed abodes.
ENUMERATION:

11-12 Give atleast two Festival’s in Ilocos Norte

13-14 Give atlest two Provinces in Cagayan Valley
15-16 Give atleast two tourist spots in Cagayan
Valley
17-18 Give atleast two tourist attractions in
Pangasinan
19-20 Give atleast three cities of Ilocos Region
21-25 The History of Cagayan Valley, explain
briefly
 MATCHING TYPE
26. Agriculture a. Swine and Cattle

27. Livestock b. Looming Weaving

28. Cottage Industries c. Tilapia

29. Fishery d. Tobacco

30. What region is Ilocos Norte?
 ANSWERS:
1. Ma-cho Temple
2. Samtoy
3. Palaui Island
4. Morong Beach
5. Bain
6. Panagdayaw
7. Humblest
8. Pamulinawen Festival
9. December Festival
10. Agta or Atta
 11-12 Pamulinawen Festival,Guling-Guling
Festival,December Festival,Farmer’s Festival
13-14 BATANES/CAGAYAN/ISABELA/NUEVA
VIZCAYA/QUIRINO
15-16 Basco Lighthouse/Tuguegarao
Cathedral/Iguig Calvary Hills/Anguib
Beach/Callao Cave/Morong Beach/Palaui
Island/Magaui Bridge
17-18 Nuestra Señora de Manaoag Shrine/Santiago Island/Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

19-20 ALAMINOS/BATAC/CANDON/DAGUPAN/LAOAG/SAN CARLOS/SAN

FERNANDO/URDANETA/VIGAN

21-25. History of Cagayan Valley

26. Agriculture – Tobacco
27. Fishery- Tilapia
28. Livestock- swine , cattle
29.Cottage Industries- looming weaving,
30. REGION I
Prepared By: Alkaine Joy Deang
Presented By: Ablangan Tanya
Caraan Christel
Evangelista Crissel
Lagman Trixann Joyce
Paule Jessica