2. The CaLaBaRZon Region is located in the southwestern
part of the island of Luzon and has a total land area of 16,560
square kilometers. Calabarzon is the second most densely
populated region in the country, principally because it is the
closest region to metro Manila. Because of its close prox
imity to Manila and the industrial and economic
opportunities that exist there, CaLaBaRZon is experiencing
rapid urbanization.As of the year 2000, 67% of its
population lives in urban areas.
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4. History
CALABARZON or Region 4A (sometimes written with
the Roman numeral as REGION IV-A), is what became
of the other half when in 2002, SouthernTagalog
(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.
5. Region IV- A is composed of five
provinces
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Rizal
Quezon
6.
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Region 4-A (CaLaBaRzon)
Batangas Maria Rosa Vilma T. Santos-Recto Liberal[2]
Cavite Juanito Victor Remulla Lakas-CMD/Nacionalista/Partido
Magdalo
Laguna Emilio Ramon Ejercito UNA
Quezon David Suarez NUP
Rizal Rebecca A. Ynares NPC
9. An agriculture province and its major crops include rice,
vegetables, fruits, rootcrops, coffee, coconut and sugarcane.
It is endowed with rich offshore and coastal fishing grounds
and fishing is a major source of livelihood in the coastal
towns. Many industrial establishments are now operational
and more industrial estates have been or are being developed
in various parts.
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16. St. Mary Magdalene Church of Kawit, also known
as Kawit Church is the parish church of
the municipality of Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines.
The Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest churches in
the Philippines, construction of the present church was
started in 1737.The church was last restored in 1990 by the
citizens of Kawit.
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It is a 2 week-long
province wide event held
annually from May 28 to
June 12.As its name
suggests, 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.
Kalayaan Festival
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Also called the "Water
Festival", the festival is
comprised of games, street
dancing, photo exhibit,
trade fair, concert and
water splashing.The festival
is done three days from
June 22-24 done in
celebration of St. John the
Baptist.
Regada Festival
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Local festival held every
three years to relive the old
practice of distributing
agricultural lots to
deserving farmers through
raffle draws.
Sorteo Festival
February
Carmona
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Recognized as an
agriculture event.The
occasion is participated in
by dancers who come from
agricultural sector.
February 1-3
Silang
Sumilang Festival
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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.
September 7
Maragondon
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Pahimis Festival
Also Called the
"Coffee 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 drinking of coffee is
offerred to everybody.
2nd week of February
Amadeo
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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, product display
are held
May 29
Imus
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Tinapa Festival
The festival is
celebrated to
promote and
perpetuate the image
of Rosario as the
place where smoked
fish called "Tinapang
Salinas" originates.
October
Rosario
28. Cavite is a land blessed with a galore of natural wonders,
making it gleaming and a perfect place for a memorable eco-
holiday.The province boasts some of its most superb
mountains, cave and falls which can truly fascinate its
numerous visitors. Natural wonders in Cavite are mostly
found in the upland areas such as:
29. 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 sereneTaal Lake.
32. Cabag Caves in Silang Cavite – The place could be found at
the bottom of the slope which runs down a steep angle to a
brook. Lush greenery surround this little valley where at its
bottom corner one could find the Cabag Cave where clear
water strongly flows out. Inside the cave, an underground
river flows and runs for about 50 meters inward.A pool of
water is formed immediately of the mouth of the cave which
leads to the brook.
34. Balite Falls (Amadeo).Two falls could actually be seen in the
area, one which flows naturally, gushing strong clear water
while the other one is outfitted into a pool of water with a
deep part for the adults and the shallow for the children.
36. Malicbilic Falls.A valley borders the Malicbilic Falls, where a
boulder strewn river cuts across the middle made by the
gushing water from the falls.While at one far end of the river
is the NAIA irrigation project, the other river route nearer
the falls is a large pond, which could be viewed from a top of
the border hills of the valley.A large pool of water forms at
the base of the falls while coconut trees, shrubs and other
greenery flank its sides
38. PuertoAzul (Ternate).The plushiest resort in the area. It is
equipped with modern and varied facilities and offers a wide
range of sports and recreation from golf to a number of
water sports. It has been the site of many international aqua
sports competitions.
A tourists’ paradise in the outskirts ofTernate town in
Cavite, this pleasant resort is just a few hours drive from
Manila.A world-class beach resort with it’s seven coves,
black sandy beaches, luxurious accommodations, a famous
golf course and good restaurants. It features facilities for surf
and turf sports, and many other activities.
40. UlongTubig (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.
42. Mountaineers who visit Pico de Loro discover that it is as
enchanting as its name. High on Cavite’s highest point, they
could behold the rocky tower that the Spanish sailors once
saw as the parrot’s beak, and they could gaze towards South
China Sea where the galleons once sailed, all the way to the
historic island fort of Corregidor. Gusts of sea breeze reach
the peak, refreshing hikers after a four-hour climb.The peak’s
rocky outcropping is dramatic, and sharply contrasts with the
plains of Cavite and the waters of South China Sea
44. Ginataang Langka
Aside from the unripe
jackfruit and coconut milk,
you could add pork, chilis,
shrimp paste, shrimps or
even daing or tuyo.
45. Tamales
Ingredients:
3 cups rice
5 cups coconut cream (thin & thick
together)
2 tbsp atchuete seeds
2 cups white sugar
3 tsp powdered pepper
4 tbsp peanut butter
Topping:
1 cup flaked chicken meat (cooked)
2 hard boiled eggs
1 cup cooked pork (sliced into
strips) or 3-4Vienna Sausage (thin-
round slices)
46.
47. Bibingkoy
Made of glutinuous rice stuffed
with boiled mongo but instead of
fried like buchi it is baked in an
old style oven then topped with
coconut cream sauce with
sago(tapioca) langka(jackfruit)
and kaong(sugar palms) although
the last two had been omitted
over the years to cut cost.
49. Agriculture and fishery are the main industries that
contribute a great part of the provincial economy.The crops
produced are rice, sugarcane and fruits, specifically citrus and
lanzones. It is the second largest producer of coconut in the
country. It is also noted for its woodcarvings, paper-mache
figures, barong materials and linen.
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58. Lake Caliraya
Interestingly, Lake Caliraya in Laguna is a man-made lake
situated in three towns - Lumban, Cavinti and Kalayaan.The
cool mountain breeze of the Sierra Madre mountain and the
deep waters of the lake combine to make Caliraya an
excellent place for various water activities such as boating,
jetskiing, water skiing, and windsurfing.
60. The Japanese Garden, located along Lake Caliraya in Cavinti,
Laguna, is a memorial park built by the Japanese government
in the 1970s in order to commemorate the Japanese soldiers
who died during the SecondWorldWar.Tourists and guests
can take leisurely strolls among its gardens and appreciate the
amazing scenery of Lake Caliraya and the Sierra Madre
mountain range.
62. The Jose Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna, the birthplace of
the Philippines' national hero, is one of the most frequented
historical and tourist sites in Laguna.An average of 270,000
tourists visit this shrine annually.According to the National
Historical Institute (NHI), "It was in that house that the boy
(Jose Rizal) was shaped and molded and who would become
the finest expression of his race."
64. Enchanted Kingdom (EK) in Santa Rosa, Laguna is the
country's first and only world-class theme park. Enchanted
Kingdom was recently cited by the government of Laguna for
generating the biggest tourist arrivals in 2008.That's no
wonder since kids and adults alike are especially thrilled to
ride the various attractions that the park and recreation
center has to offer
66. The National Arts Center (NAC) situated in Mt. Makiling,
Los Baños, Laguna is a center for aspiring young artists.The
Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA), a boarding
school for artistically gifted Filipino secondary school
students, is located here. For tourists, the NAC serves as the
lookout point to Laguna de Bay,Talim Island, Crocodile Lake,
and the surrounding towns of Laguna.
69. Espasol
Espasol is a Filipino rice-
flour treat in the shape of a
slender tube.This simple
espasol recipe yields 4
servings.
70. Atole
Atole or also known as Maja
Blanca is a Filipino dessert
composed of coconut milk,
evaporated milk, cornstarch or
corn flour, refined sugar and
added with grated sweet corn. It
is often called Coconut Pudding
in some places.You can also add
some toppings like latik or fried
coconut curd, and shredded
coconut to make it more
appetizing.
72. About half of the province’s terrain is generally rolling, while
the rest is mountainous and hilly.The irregular coastline is
dotted with coves, peninsulas and bays. It has two distinct
seasons: dry from November to April and wet the rest of the
year.Agriculture is the main economic activity and the major
crops are palay, sugarcane, coconut and coffee.
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81. – Sinukmani is one of the famous
Filipino meriendas made of sticky rice
cooked in sugar. Celebrated on June 9,
Sinukmani Festival is participated by
local folks, preparing and decorating
their own sinukmani, making them
visually and gastronomically enticing.
This year’s celebration was an attempt to
make a world record of the longest line
of sinukmani ever made.
Sinukmani Festival, Rosario
82. Balsa Festival, Matabungkay,
Lian
The first ever Balsa Festival was
held on the 18th of May 2002
aimed to help the local community
by bringing back the town’s
popularity in theTourism Map.
With the continued support of the
Department ofTourism, the Balsa
Festival has become an annual
event that gives both local and
foreign tourists a reason to revisit
Matabungkay and experience a
different kind of festival.
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87. Anilao
A world famous dive site, the coastal village ofAnilao has
many sites worthy of any discriminating diver. Facilities for
diving, snorkeling, wakeboarding, windsurfing, jet-skiing and
island hopping are available at many resort establishments
94. The top industry garment production, followed by trading
and service-oriented businesses.Agriculture is less intense
compared with other provinces in the region.The major
crops are rice and fruit trees, specifically mango, citrus,
coffee, cacao and cashew. Eight towns lie along the northern
coast of Laguna de Bay and depend on the lake for livelihood,
including tilapia- and duck-raising.
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100. Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo
During the 16th century
the residence nearby
complained for boisterous
sound produced by the
bell during Angelus.The
people demanded the
local priest to remove the
bell.And so the priest had
to take it to the nearby
river.This explains the
name "Hinulugang
Taktak" which means
"Where the bell was
dropped".
104. Hibok-hibok
What you see here is what
people in the Cainta andTaytay
towns of the province of Rizal
call Hibok-hibok. Like most
Philippine native desserts, it is
formed through pounded
glutinous rice or some from of
carbohydrate rich crop, much
like the
Moron and Binagol of Leyte
and the
Bud-bod Kabog of Dumaguete
.
109. It is the country’s leading coconut producer. Other major
crops are rice, corn, banana and coffee.Although it has vast
forest lands, timber and other forest products are now only
in very small quantities. Fishing is a year-round activity
because of rich fishing grounds especially in the many bays.
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117. Mag-Asawang Bato
The locals call it "Mag-
asawang Bato" or "married
rocks", nobody knows why.
These rocks are not really
close to each other, when we
are still on our bangka - we
thought these two boulders
are in not-so-close distance
you may think they are just
"acquaintance".
