This document provides a brief overview and description of each province and city in the Philippines, organized by region. Key details included for each area are its notable industries, landscapes, cultural attractions, and historical or economic significance. In total, descriptions are given for 81 provinces and cities across the country's 17 regions and autonomous region.

1. Prepared by:
Ivy Charisse T. Pagulayan, MSHM
CITHM Professor

2. Region I
Ilocos Norte - The Best Of Culture And Nature
Ilocos Sur - Heritage Village Of The Philippines
La Union - Pilgrimage Center Of North Luzon
Pangasinan - Hundred Islands And A Hundred
Flavors

3. Region II
Cagayan - A True Spelunker's Paradise
Isabela - Rice Granary Of The North
Nueva Vizcaya - Watershed Haven Of The Valley
Quirino - Forest Heartland Of Cagayan
Batanes - Land Of The True Insulars

4. Region III
Bulacan - Land Of Heroes
Nueva Ecija - Rice Bowl Of The Philippines
Pampanga - Culinary Center Of The Philippines
Tarlac - Melting Pot Of Central Luzon
Zambales - Wreck Diving Capital Of The Philippines
Bataan - History Hub Of Central Luzon
Aurora - Sanctuary Of Nature's Splendor

5. Region IV
Batangas - From The Lowest Volcano To Deeper Dives
Cavite - A Place With A Glorious Past
Laguna - Resort Province Of The Philippines
Marinduque - Lenten Mecca Of Southern Tagalog
Occidental Mindoro - Marine Wonderland Of Luzon
Oriental Mindoro - The Islands' Loveliest Harbor
Palawan - The Philippines' Last Frontier
Quezon - Land Of A Thousand Colors
Rizal - Cradle Of Philippine Art
Romblon - Marble Country Of The Philippines

6. Region V
Camarines Norte - Bicolandia's Goldmine
Camarines Sur - World's Smallest Fish And Higher
Climbs
Catanduanes - Eco-adventure Paradise
Masbate - Rodeo Country Of Bicol
Sorsogon - Bicol's Whaleshark Paradise
Albay - Land Of The World's Most Perfect Cone

7. Region VI
Capiz - Seafood Capital Of The Philippines
Iloilo - Heritage Haven Of Panay
Negros Occidental - Sugar Bowl Of The Philippines
Guimaras - Mango Country Of The Visayas
Aklan - The Philippines' Oldest Province
Antique - Marble Central Of Panay
Boracay - Beach Capital Of The Philippines

8. Region VII
Bohol - Splendor Underwater And Over Hills
Cebu - Queen Of The South
Negros Oriental - Whale And Dolphin Haven
Siquijor - Marine Paradise Of Central Visayas

9. Region VIII
Eastern Samar - Gateway To Philippine Discovery
Leyte - Land Of History
Northern Samar - A Journey Back In Time
Western Samar - Splendor Between Mountain And Sea
Southern Leyte - The Centuries-old Charmer
Biliran - Paradise Undiscovered

10. Region IX
Zamboanga Del Norte - From Orchid City To Shrine City
Zamboanga Del Sur - The Colors Of Ethnic Zamboanga
Zamboanga Sibugay - The Islands' Seasnake Sanctuary
Zamboanga City - The Philippines' Little Spain

11. Region X
Bukidnon - Pineapple Capital Of The World
Camiguin - An Ancestral Homecoming
Misamis Occidental - Christmas Capital Of Mindanao
Misamis Oriental - Mindanao's Nature Front
Lanao Del Norte - Land Of Beauty And Bounty
Iligan City - Land Of Majestic Waterfalls

12. Region XI
Davao Del Norte - Beach Paradise Of The North
Davao Del Sur - Land Of Heights And Flight
Davao Oriental - The Islands' Ethnic Charmer
Compostella Valley - Nature's Work Of Art

13. Region XII
North Cotabato - Land Of The Mightiest Mountain
Sarangani - Archeologist's Paradise
Sultan Kudarat - Tuna Country Of Mindanao
South Cotabato - Conference Capital Of Mindanao
Kidapawan City - A Spring In The Highland
Koronadal City - Trade Center Of Mindanao

14. Region XIII
Agusan Del Norte - Land Of Antiquated Finds
Agusan Del Sur - Treasures Of Old
Surigao Del Norte - Surfing Capital Of The Philippines
Surigao Del Sur - Nature Pride Of Caraga
Butuan City - History Haven Of Caraga
Surigao City - Land Of Peace

15. CORDILLERA
Abra - The Philippines' Natural Dye Capital
Benguet - Salad Bowl of the Philippines
Kalinga - Whitewater Rafting Capital of the North
Apayao - Cordillera's Last Nature Frontier
Mountain Province - Weaver's Paradise
Ifugao - Land of the Eighth World Wonder
Baguio City - Summer Capital of the Philippines

16. ARMM
Basilan - A Province To Be Watched
Lanao Del Sur - Cradle Of Muslim Art
Maguindanao - The Seat Of Muslim Mindanao
Tawi-tawi - Wildlife Mecca Of Muslim Mindanao
Sulu - Land Of Treasures And Farers Of The Sea

17. NCR
Manila City - Cosmopolitan Capital Of The Philippines
Quezon City - City Of New Horizons
Calookan City - Home Of Heroes
Pasay City - Cultural Center Of Metro Manila
Pasig City - The Urban Rainforest
Makati City - Wall Street Of The Philippines
Mandaluyong City - The New Tiger Of Metro Manila
Marikina City - Shoe Capital Of The Philippines
Valenzuela City - Industrial Boomtown

18. Muntinlupa City - Residential Haven
Parañaque City - Novena Mecca Of Metro Manila
Las Piñas City - Salt Center Of Metro Manila
Malabon City - A Coastal Capital
Navotas - Fishing Capital Of Greater Manila
Taguig - Rice Bowl Of Greater Manila
Pateros - The Philippines' Duck Egg Capital
San Juan - Brave Men In History