3. HISTORY
Region 1 was first inhabited by the aboriginal
Negritos before they were pushed by successive
waves of Malay/Austronesian immigrants that
penetrated the narrow coast.
Before the administration of Ferdinand Marcos,
Pangasinan was not a part of the region.
4. PAINTINGS
Fernando Amorsolo Fernando Cueto Amorsolo
(May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) Philippines' first
National Artist in Painting (1972) "Grand Old Man of
Philippine Art
6. Victorio Edades Victorio C. Edades (December 23,
1895 – March 7, 1985) National Artist Award for Visual
Arts - Painting (1976) "Father of Modern Art in the
Philippines
8. SCULPTURES
Guillermo Tolentino Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (July
24, 1890 – July 12, 1976) National Artist Award for
Visual Arts - Sculpture (1973) "Father of Philippine
Arts
11. The Bul-ul or Bulol is an Ifugao anthropomorphic
carving that symbolizes an Ifugao rice god or
guardian spirits
Bulul is a simplified shape of a human being,
whether male or female.
It also signifies fertility and is sometimes believed to
house spirits of ancestors
Bulols are kept in the house or granary, and are
usually made in pairs.
12. IMPORTANCE :
1.) Symbolism
contemporary arts represents their own region,
each regions have their own iconic arts.
2.) Tradition and culture
Tradition and Culture is so important because
every region have their own and that what makes
them unique to each other.
3. People
People of every region are different from each
other because they have different tradition and
culture that reflects to their personality.
13. ILOCOS NORTE
CAFE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE, Burgos
- Built in 1892, the Lighthouse is still in use today.
MALACANANG OF THE NORTH, Paoay
- Built as the official residence of President Marcos in
Ilocos Norte, overlooking legendary Paoay Lake. This
imposing structure is now a museum.
MARCOS MUSEUM AND MAUSOLEUM, Batac
- Located in his home town of Batac, the museum
showcases the memorabilia of President Marcos. His
embalmed body is displayed next door.
TOBACCO MONOPOLY MONUMENT, Laoag
- A memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly in
1881 by the King of Spain.
14. ILOCOS SURE
ANCESTRAL HOUSES, Kamestizoan District of Vigan
- The houses feature ancient tile roofs massive hardwood floorings, balustrades and
azoteas in varying Spanish- Mexican- Chinese architectural styles.
BESSANG PASS, Cervantes
- A monument commemorating General Yamashita's last ditch defense, a battle won
by Philippine Forces, June 14, 1945.
CRISOLOGO MUSEUM, Vigan
- The museum houses the memorabilia of the Crisologos, one of Vigan's leading
families and original furnishings of a typical Vigan ancestral house.
MAGSINGAL MUSEUM, Vigan
- A repository of Ilocano heritage, featuring collections of pottery, porcelain and
artifacts.
NATIONAL MUSEUM, Vigan
- The Burgos residence in began, houses the memorabilia of the martyr priest, Jose
Burgos, Ilocano artifacts and ethnic arts of the Tingguiano.
NORTHERN LUZON HEROES HILL NATIONAL PARK, Santa
- A historical marker in honor of Gabriela Silang, who continued the struggle for the
country's freedom from the Spaniards. Started when her husband Diego Silang was
slain.
SAN ESTEBAN AND SULVEC BALUARTES WATCHTOWERS
- These rotund structures were built as lookout points for impending pirate attacks.
TIRAD PASS, Gregorio del pilar
- Declared as a national shrine, the pass was the site of the last stand of theFilipino
15. LAUNION
BACSIL RIDGE, San Fernando
- Last bastion of retreating Japanese Army in the province.
BARORO BRIDGE MARKER, Bacnotan
- Marks the first victory by the Luzon Guerillas over a
Japanese armed unit before the American Liberation Forces
landed in Luzon.
LUNA WATCHTOWER, Luna
- Built during pre- Spanish times as a strategic lookout point
for impending attack by pirates.
MUSEO DE ILOKO, Agoo
- Houses artifacts and other pieces of cultural importance to
the Ilocanos.
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER, Poro Point Junction
- Built as a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought in
World War 11.
USAFIP, NL MILITARY SHRINE AND PARK, Luna
- Formerly Camp Spencer, General Headquarters of USAFIP,
NL.
16. PANGASINAN
BONUAN BLUE BEACH, Dagupan
- One of the landing sites of the Liberation Forces on January 9, 1945, the beach
features a Japanese Park, the Tondaligan Park and the MacArthur Landing Marker.
HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING, West Central Elementary School, Dagupan -the official
headquarters of General MacAdhur.
LIMAHONG CHANNEL, Lingayen, Pangasinan
- Dug by the Chinese corsair Limahong to escape his Spanish pursuers.
LINGAYEN GULF WAR MEMORIAL, Lingayen
- A collection of relics on display at the Provincial Capital Park.
LINGAYEN PUBLIC BEACH
- One of the landing areas of American Forces on January 9, 1945, paving the way for
the liberation of Northern Luzon.
OLD ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Dagupan
- Surrender site of Spanish General Caballos to Filipino military strategist, General
Francisco Makabulos.
VILLA VERDE TRAIL, San Nicolas
- The Red Arrow Monument marcs where U.S. Forces saw action in pursuit of the
retreating Japanese.
WHITE BEACH, San Fabian
- The landing point of Lt.General Homma, Commander of the Japanese
ImperialExpeditionary Forces on December 24, 1941.
