This document provides information about the CALABARZON region of the Philippines, which includes the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, and Rizal. It details the land area, population, capital cities, and notable historical and geographical features of each province. Specific cities, municipalities, festivals, tourist attractions, and economic activities are highlighted for the province of Cavite.

1. CALABARZON
REGION IV-A

3. It is bordered
by Manila Bay
in the west,
Metro Manila,
Bulacan, and
Aurora in
the north,
Lamon Bay in
the east, and
the Isla Verde
Passage in
the south.

4. Regional Center: Calamba
Provinces:5
Cities: 19
Municipalities: 124
Barangays: 4, 011
Cong.Districts: 19

5. REGION IV-A CALABARZON
LAND AREA SQ.KM POPULATION
BATANGAS 3, 119.8 2, 694, 335
CAVITE 1,574.2 3, 678, 301
LAGUNA 1, 917.9 3, 035, 081
QUEZON
LUCENA CITY
9, 069.6 1, 856, 582
266, 248
RIZAL 1, 191.9 2, 884, 227
TOTAL 16, 576.26 14, 414,774

6. History of Calabarzon
• On May 17, 2002, Pres, Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo signed Executive
Order no.103, which made reorganized
to the Southern Tagalog region.

8. CAVITE
Known as “Land of Braves”/ "Historical
Capital of the Philippines“. It is the Cradle of
Philippine Revolution , and the birthplace of
Philippine Independence.
Located on the southern shores of Manila Bay
in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just
30 kms. South of Manila.
One of the most industrialized and fastest
growing provinces in the Philippines.

9. CAVITE
Component
Cities:7
1. Bacoor
2. Cavite City
3. Dasmarinas
4. General
Trias
5. Imus
6. Tagaytay
7. Trece
Martires
Municipalities:16
1. Alfonso
2. Amadeo
3. Carmona
4. General Emilio
Aguinaldo
5. General Mariano
Alvarez
6. Indang
7. Kawit
8. Magallanes
9. Maragondon
10. Mendez
11. Naic
12. Noveleta
13. Rosario
14. Silang
15. Tanza
16. Ternate

10. Its capital is the
city of Trece
Martires. Cavite is
sorrounded by the
provinces of
Laguna to the East
and Batangas to the
South.
CAVITE

11. Tagalog word “kawit” which means hook owing
to the hook shaped land on the old Spanish map.
The land was formerly known as “tangway”
where Spanish authorities constructed a port
from which the city of Cavite rose
CAVITEEtymology

12. Language CAVITE
• Tagalog
• Chabacano-is a Creole originally
spoken by majority of the Cavitenos
that lived in Cavite City and Ternate
after the arrival of Spaniards three
centuries ago.
• English

13. Historical Places

14. The Aguinaldo
Shrine and
Museum in Kawit
is where the
independence of the
Philippines was
proclaimed on June
12, 1898 by General
Aguinaldo, the
Philippines’ first
president.

15. Corregidor
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!"

16. St Mary Magdalene Church of Kawit
-is one of the oldest church in the Philippines,
construction of the present church was started in
1737. the church was last restored in 1990 by the
citizens of Kawit.

17. Andres Bonifacio Shrine and Ecotourism Park
Located in the vicinity of Mount Nagpatong in
Cavite, Andres Bonifacio Shrine and Ecotourism
Park marks the supposed place where Andres
Bonifacio an his brother Procopio were executed in
1897.

18. Battle of Binakayan Monument
The site of a fiercer fighting between the Spaniards
and the Filipino soldiers that happened on November
9-11, 1896 depicting one of the shining moments of
the Philippine struggle for independence.

19. Tejeros Convention Site
This was the place where the Filipino
Revolutionaries held their 115th convention on
March 22, 1897 and approved the establishment of
a Revolutionary Government headed by Gen.
Emilio Aguinaldo.

20. Julian Felipe Monument
A monument stands proud for a great son of a
Caviteño, the composer of the Philippine National
Anthem – Professor Julian Felipe. At present, the
Filipino lyrics of the stirring composition of Don
Julian Felipe was supplied by Jose Palma. January
28, the birth anniversary of Professor Felipe was
declared Special Public Holiday in the City of Cavite
by virtue of Republic Act 7805 approved on July 26,
1993.

21. Economic Activities
• An agriculture province and its major crops
includes:
Rice
 vegetables
Fruits
Rootcrops
Coffee
Coconut
sugarcane

22. Economic Activities
• It is endowed with rich offshore and coastal
fishing grounds and fishing is the major
source of livelihood in the coastal towns.
• Many industrial establishments are now
operational and more industrial estates
have been or being developed in various
parts.

23. Festivals

24. KALAYAAN FESTIVAL-
• it is a 2 week long province
wide event held annually from
May 28-June 12.
• As its name suggest, the series
of events for the festival are
held to celebrate the
independence day season.
• The festival was launched in
2005 with a variety of
activities such as street
dancing, float parade, beauty
pageant and trade fair.

25. REGADA FESTIVAL
- also called the “water
festival”, the festival
comprised of games, street
dancing, photo exhibit,
trade fair, concert and
water splashing. The
festival is done 3 days from
June 22-24 done in
celebration of St. John the
Baptist.

26. SORTEO FESTIVAL
-local festival held
every three years to
relive the old practice
of distributing
agricultural lots to
deserving farmers
through raffle draws.

27. SUMILANG FESTIVAL
• recognized as the
agriculture event. The
occasion is participated
in by dancers who come
from agricultural sectors
• February 1-3
• Silang

28. KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
-held every 7th day of September wherein a
group of street dancers parade in indigenous
materials. An exhibit of bamboo products
likewise done in the town plaza.
• Maragondon

29. PAHIMIS FESTIVAL
- also called the “cofee festival” as way of
thanksgiving for abundant harvest of coffee in
the municipality. Trade fair, street dancing,
beauty pageant, coffee convention are the usual
activities done during the occasion. Free flowing
dringking of coffee is offered to everybody.
• 2nd week of february
• Amadeo

30. WAGAYWAY
FESTIVAL
• every household display of
Philippine flag is
encouraged during the
festival, and simultaneous
waving of flags in the
streets of Cavite. Different
activities such as exhibits,
trade fair and product
display are held.
• May 29
• Imus

31. TINAPA
FESTIVAL
-this festival is
celebrated to promote
and perpetuate the
image of Rosario as
the place where
smoked fish called
“Tinapang salinas”
originates.
-October
-Rosario

32. Interesting Spots

33. Malicbilic Falls

34. Cabag Cave in Silang Cavite

35. Tagaytay Ridge-
At 2, 250 ft. above sea
level , Tagaytay ridge
offers a magnificent
view of the smallest
volcano in the world,
taal volcano, resting in
the middle of serene
Taal lake

36. Balit Falls

37. Mount Marami, or Mataas na Gulod Boulders, is a dormant
volcano in Cavite province on the island of Luzon,
Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 405 m
(1,329 ft) above mean sea level and is one of the ancient
volcanic features of Bataan Arc.

38. Mount Pico de Loro, also known as Mount Palay-
Palay, is a dormant volcano in Cavite province on
the island of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain is
one of the ancient volcanic features of Bataan Arc.

39. Mount Sungay, also known as Mount Gonzales, is a
mountain in the province of Cavite in
the Philippines. Located in eastern Tagaytay, the
inactive stratovolcano is the highest point of the
province of Cavite at 709 metres (2,326 ft). The
slopes of the mountain is the source of the San
Cristobal River that flows from the mountain
to Silang, Cavite down to its mouth at Laguna de
Bayin Calamba, Laguna.

40. Mount Nagpatong is located in Maragondon,
Cavite. It is a home to Andres Bonifacio National
Shrine that has just been recently established.
Fortunately, the shrine can be accessed by any type
of vehicle that is capable to pass through rough
roads. The name of the mountain was taken after a
rock that is on top of the mountain, locals say. Mt.
Buntis and Mt. Nagpatong claim to be the
execution site.

41. Notable People
• Emilio Aguinaldo-first President of the
Philippines
• Mariano Alvarez- Philippine Revolutionary
general
• Felipe Calderon y Roca-lawyer, considered
the Father of the Malolos Constitution
• Ladislao Diwa-one of the founders of Katipunan
• Lani Mercado-actress, Bacoor City Mayor and
former representative 2nd District of Cavite

42. Trivia
• Amadeo is nicknamed the “Coffee Capital of
the Philippines”. Amadeo is the largest coffee
producer in the Philippines.
• Ternate is the place where many people still
speak Chavacano or “Broken spanish”.
Chavacano is also called Philippine creole
Spanish”.
• In 2006, Dasmarinas was declared the richest
city in Cavite Province.

43. Laguna

44. • Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna
de Bay, the largest lake in the country.
• The province got its name from the Spanish
word “lago” which means lake or lagoon.
• Laguna is notable as the birthplace of Jose
Rizal, the country's national hero.
Laguna

45. Component Cities:6
Binan, Cabuyao, Calamba, San
Pablo, San Pedro, Sta. Rosa
Municipalities: 24
Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Cavinti,
Famy, Kalayaan, Liliw, Los
Banos, Luisiana, Lumban,
Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay,
Narcalan, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil,
Pangil, Pila, Rizal, Santa Cruz,
Santa Maria, Siniloan, Victoria

46. Laguna
• Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is
situated southeast of Metro Manila, south of the
province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north
of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna hugs the
southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest
lake in the country.
• As of the 2015 census, the province's total
population is 3,035,081. It is also currently the
seventh richest province in the country.

47. Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the
Philippines and is named after the town of Bay

48. Economic Activities
• It is the second largest producer of coconut in
the country.
• It is also noted for its woodcarvings, barong
materials and linen.
• Agriculture and fishery are the main
industries that contribute a great part of the
provincial economy.
• The crops produced are rice, sugarcane, and
fruits, especially citrus and lanzones.

49. Historical sites
Rizal Shrine
.

50. Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Founded in 1687. It is originallly chapel of bamboo and nipa.
Reconstructed in 1960 with deep affection by the town postas
(able-bodied men rendering the annual polo of forced labor)
under the direction of Miguel Guanco and Alcuacil Mayor
Alfonso Garcia. Improved in 1853 by Fr. Joaquin de Coria, a
talented priest-engineer designed and built the high belfry and
the gorgeous cupola, with the Pagsanjeños supplying the
labor, materials and funds. The Church was damaged during
the World War II.

51. Nagcarlan Underground
Cemetery Historical Landmark
Built in 18th century by the Franciscan
Missionaries, the underground cemetery is a
circular wall structure. At the crypt of the
cemetery, according to history, is where the
Katipuneros plotted against Spanish rule.

52. The Battle Of Mabitac Mural, Mabitac
The Battle of Mabitac is considered to be one of the
first successful battles fought against the American
Regime during the Filipino-American War that
happened on September 17, 1900. In the said
encounter, the Filipino Forces headed by General
Juan Cailles killed the US Commanding General
Cheatam.

53. Tourist Attraction
Pagsanjan Falls, also known as Cavinti
Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) is one of
the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines.

54. Mount Banahaw is a potentially active
volcano on Luzon in the Philippines. The three-
peaked volcano complex is located between
the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the
tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region
dominating the landscape for miles around. The
mountain is considered by many as a "Holy
mountain.

55. Mount Makiling, is a dormant volcano located on the border
of Laguna province and Batangas on the island
of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of
1,090 m (3,580 ft) above mean sea level and is the highest
feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field. The volcano has no
recorded historic eruption but volcanism is still evident
through geothermal features like mud spring and hot springs.

56. Paete Town

57. Festivals

58. Calauan is known for the
Pineapple Festival, which is
celebrated every 15th of
May.
An annual event which
started in 1999. The festival
aims to promote pineapple
and other agricultural
products of Calauan.
Pinya Festival

59. Batingaw Festival
A festivity commemorating the
legendary Kampanang Ginto
which Cabuyao is known. The
celebration always starts with
the simultaneous ringing of
church bells, which Cabuyeños
believe that it brings good
agricultural harvest.

60. Siniloan, Laguna - Guilingan Festival
Guilingan or stone grinder/grindst
one,
an oldstyle rice grinder being used
for kalamay, putoat latik , these ar
e local delicacies of the town.
Guilingan Festival is being held an
nually in themonth of August.

61. San Pablo - Coco Festival
The Coconut Festival is a week long celebration in
San Pablo in honor of their Patron Saint Paul the
Hermit.
Held every first to second week of January

63. Component Cities:3
Batangas City, Lipa City, Tanauan
Munipalities:31
Agoncillio, Alitagtag, Balayan, Balete, Bauan,
Calaca, Calatagan, Cuenca, Ibaan
Laurel, Lemery, Lian, Lobo , Mabini, Malvar,
Mataas na Kahoy, Nasugbu, Padre Garcia
Rosario, San Jose, San Juan
San Luis, San Nicholas, San Pascual, Santa
Teresita, Santo Tomas, Taal
Talisay, Taysan, Tingloy, Tuy

64. BATANGAS
• Also known in the Philippine history as the
Cradle of Noble Heroes
• Is the province of the Philippines located on
the Southwestern part of Luzon in the
CALABARZON region.
• Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered
by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the
North and Quezon to the East.

65. • Got its name from the term “batangan “
meaning raft, which the people used so that
they could fish in the nearby Taal lake.
Etymology Batangas

66. • Sinukmani Festival,
Rosario
BATANGASFEstivals
Sinukmani is a popular Tagalog delicacy of
glutinous rice cooked on coconut milk and sugar.
Much like biko in appearance, the sinukmani of
Rosario town is topped with caramel for added
flavor. Some are garnished with local fruits for a
more sophisticated appeal.

67. • Balsa Festival,
Matabungkay,
Lian
The Balsa Festival,
popularly celebrated
every year at
Matabungkay
Beach, is an annual
festival aimed to
help the community
restore the identity
of the town.

68. • Anihan Festival is
annually celebrated
as thanksgiving for
bountiful harvest
and abundant graces
received by the
townsfolk of Lobo
province of
Batangas, held every
last week of
September.

69. Casa De Segunda
• The ancestral residence of one of
the most notable families in Lipa
City – the Katigbak clan.
Probably the most prominent
member of the family
was Segunda Katigbak who was
claimed to be our National Hero,
Dr. Jose Rizal’s first love. The
house was transformed into a
museum and was declared by the
National Historical Commission
as a heritage house.

70. Historical Places

71. • This cradles the
memories of Sublime
Paralytic, Apolinario
Mabini. His personal
belongings which all
became part of his
childhood days are
showcased in the
museum. This is also
where his remains were
put to rest. The Mabini
Shrine can be found in
Barrio Talaga
in Tanauan, the hero’s
hometown.

72. • This lighthouse in Calatagan
offers a panoramic view of the
Balayan Bay. Sometimes it’s
called Faro de Punta Santiago or
simply Cape Santiago.
• The lighthouse had withstood
the past wars and colonization
periods from the Spanish to
American to Japanese invasion.
And right now, it is one of the
famous destinations in
Calatagan. Punta de Santiago

73. Interesting Spots

74. • Calicon Falls
The attraction consists of two major falls and two
smaller ones. One of the bigger falls is about 10
feet high with a great volume of clear gushing
down to a shallow pool. The other one (also about
10 feet high) resembles a bridal gown. One of the
two smaller falls is shower-like, while the other
one forms a series of small caswcade. All the falls
are located in an area of about 300 square meters.

75. • Ilijan Falls
Ilijan is a unique
waterfalls with water
coming from a big
spring at the top of a
mountain gracefully
flowing from one bowl
to another. It has seven
huge stone bowls
carved naturally out of
the mountainsides and
beautifully arranged
like a flight of stairs.

76. • Bulalacao Falls
The area has about
three small falls
enclosed in a canyon,
the highest of which
is about 10 feet hugh
with water coming
out of the mouth of a
small cave.

77. Mt. Maculot
One of the highest and
prominent mountains in the
province, Mt. Maculot is one
of the favorite sites of
mountain trekker. It is said that
the mountain was the last
stronghold of the Japanese in
the province before they were
defeated. Several tunnels built
by the Japanese soldiers are
present in the area. The name
"Maculot" (meaning "kinky")
derived inspiration from the
curly-haired aborigines of the
place.

78. • Apolinario Mabini— Filipino revolutionary
• Miguel Malvar— Filipino general who served during
the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War
• Felipe Agoncillo — the Filipino lawyer representative to the
negotiations in Paris that led to the Treaty of Paris (1898)
• Marcela Agoncillo— the principal seamstress of the first and
official flag of the Philippines
• Ananias Diokno — Filipino general in the Philippine
Revolution and the Philippine-American War
• José P. Laurel— president of the Second Philippine Republic, a
Japanese puppet state during World War II
• Loren Legarda — Filipino environmentalist, journalist and
politician
BATANGAS
Notable
People