3. Total Area 13,012.6 km² Location Ilocos Region is an administrative region of the Philippines designated as Region 1, occupying the Northwestern section of Luzon, bordered by the Cordillera Administrative Region to the east, the Cagayan Valley to the northeast and southeast, and the Central Luzon or the Region 3 to the south and to the west lies the South China Sea.

4. The Ilocos Region occupies the narrow plain between the Cordillera Central mountain range and the South China Sea, and the northern portion of the Central Luzon plain, to the north-east of the Zambales Mountains. Lingayen Gulf is the most notable body of water in the region and it contains several islands, including the Hundred Islands National Park. To the north of the region is Luzon Strait. The Agno River runs through Pangasinan from Benguet, flowing into a broad delta at the vicinities of Lingayen and Dagupan before emptying into the Lingayen Gulf. Geographic Profile

5. Total Population (2015 Census) 5,026,128 with a density of 390/km² Political Profile The Ilocos Region comprises 4 provinces- Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan, 1 independent component city, 8 component cities, 116 municipalities, and 3,265 barangays.

6.  AIR TRANSPORTATION Mindoro Airport (functional) Laoag International Airport (functional) San Fernando Airport (functional) Lingayen Airport (functional) Rosales Airport (f unctional ) Mode Of Transportations  LAND TRANSPORTATION Bus Van Tricycle Kalesa Jeep  WATER TRANSPORTATION Currimao Port (functional) Dagupan Port (functional) San Fernando Port (functional)

7. SWOT ANALYSIS  STRENGHT Ilocos region is endowed with its timeless and well preserved beauty, it portrays a Spanish era. It is blessed with lots of natural and man-made attractions and world class destinations. It is also known for its wealthy culture and traditions and hardworking citizen. With rising economy because they are rich in terms of different opportunities such as agriculture, fishery, livestock, cottage industry, manufacturing, food processing, ecotourism and wind power. Good accessibility because they offer different mode of transportation.

8.  WEAKNESS Poverty incidence change quickly. Rapid loss of forest biodiversity as a result of forest fires. Worsening pollution, garbage and sanitation-related problems. Lack of tourist facilities in some destination.

9.  OPPORTUNITY Ilocos region is rich in terms of tourism and it’s a labor intensive industry which open new doors to Filipinos who look for jobs. There will be a growth in rate, profitability and demand. It will produce new products and services that will make the income constantly increase. Improvements or innovations of the airports, power plant, facilities and road.

10.  THREAT Disaster (Typhoons) Vulnerable to Tsunami Flash floods

11. ILOCOS NORTE

13. THE BEST OF CULTURE AND NATURE

14. ILOCOS NORTE Laoag City Located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan Valley and Apayao to the east and Abra to the southeast and Ilocos Sur to the southwest. Ilocos Norte face the South China Sea to the west and the Luzon strait to the north. Founded on the year 1818 Led by Governor Imee Marcos and Vice Governor Angelo Barba Total land area- 3,467.89 km² It comprises 21municipalities and 2 component cities, further subdivided into 557 barangays with 2 legislative districts in the province.

15. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation Laoag International Airport Land Transportation Bus Jeepneys Tricycles Mini vans Water Transportation Currimao Port

16. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

17. PAOAY CHURCH

18. The Saint Augustine Church commonly known as the Paoay Church, is the Roman Catholic Church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. It is declared as a National Culture Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.

19. BANGUI WINDMILLS

20. The wind farm uses 20 units of 70-metre (230 ft) high Vestas V82 1.65 MW wind turbines, arranged on a single row stretching along a nine-kilometer shoreline off Bangui Bay, facing the West Philippine Sea. Phase I of the North Wind power project in Bangui Bay consists of 15 wind turbines, each capable of producing electricity up to a maximum capacity of 1.65 MW, for a total of 24.75 MW. The 15 on-shore turbines are spaced 326 metres (1,070 ft) apart, each 70 metres (230 ft) high, with 41 metres (135 ft) long blades, with a rotor diameter of 82 metres (269 ft) and a wind swept area of 5,281 square metres (56,840 sq ft).

21. Phase II, was completed on August 2008, and added 5 more wind turbines with the same capacity, and brought the total capacity to 33 MW. All 20 turbines describes a graceful arc reflecting the shoreline of Bangui Bay, facing the West Philippine Sea. The Northwind Bangui Bay Project is located at the municipality of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Located at the north-west tip of Luzon island, the windmills face the sea from where the wind blows towards the land. Its location along the shore is optimal in removing windbreaks and has a terrain roughness of 0. The site is free of any trees and vegetation, and stretches approximately 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) long and 100 meters (330 ft) wide. The area is undeveloped and uninhabited making it ideal as a site and poses no threat to the environment.

22. PAGUDPUD BEACH

23. Pagudpud beach is really famous because of its white sand, crystal blue water and scenic view. There are different resorts where you can check in and try the activities they offer such as boating, scuba diving, kitesurfing, surfing and so on. And also the food like calamares, bulalo, pinakbet and grilled chicken with mango and apple as their specialty.

24. KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION

25. The Kapurpurawan is a rock formation which is literally very white in color taken from its Ilocano root word puraw. Different shapes of the rocks can be seen such as the iconic head, cradle and the resting dragon. This is much even whiter during the months of April and May.

26. This is really an amazing and unique sight where it was formed by a geological deposition of minerals. This is a sedimentary rock formed by sedimentation, where minerals and organic particles settle and accumulate or it precipitates from a solution. The rocks were carved out by surrounding sandstone by both mechanical and chemical weathering. Wind, sand and water are the primary weathering agents.

27. KABIGAN FALLS

28. Located in Barangay Balaoi in the town of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Kabigan Falls is 1.8km far from the national road and can be reached by foot in about half an hour. The idea of walking for 30 minutes can be a bit scary for many but it’s pretty rewarding. The trail is not that difficult. Trees are lined up along the trail so the sun won’t be that much of a problem if you choose to trek. It will also give you a breathtaking view of rice fields and hills. Also had to cross a couple of streams so getting wet was unavoidable. The waterfall is approximately 87-feet high and the water drops into a concave basin. Everyone can swim but it’s cold. But for many who got too tired walking, swimming and enjoying its water can be quite a refreshing treat!

29. FESTIVALS

30. ILOCOS NORTE Bac-Bacarra Festival Pamulinawen Festival Empanada Festival Guling-guling Festival

31. BAC-BACARRA FESTIVAL Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Farmers Festival November 30 The legendary word “bac-bacarra” is a specie of a freshwater fish abundant in the river during the 15 th century which gave birth to the town’s name

33. PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL Laoag City February 10 Our Lady of Peace Pamulinawen is the name of a woman made popular in the classic Ilocano song titled Pamulinawen

35. EMPANADA FESTIVAL Batac, Ilocos Norte December 8-30 Batac Empanada is made of savory filling of grated green papaya, mongo, longganisa and egg. The dough that serves as its thin and crisp wrapper is made of rice flour

37. GULING-GULING FESTIVAL Paoay, Ilocos Norte Guling-guling Martes May Aims to commemorate the 16 th century old practice of the Spanish friars for the religious sector to interact with its parishioners. It has always been celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

39. ILOCOS SUR

41. HERITAGE VILLAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

42. ILOCOS SUR Vigan city Located on the north of the Mestizo River. Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the North, Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the South and South China sea to the west. Founded in the year 1572 Led by Governor Ryan Louis Singson and Vice Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano Total land area- 2, 596.00 km² Comprises 32 municipalities, 2 component cities, 2 legislative districts and 768 barangays.

43. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation Mindoro Airport Land Transportation Bus Jeepneys Tricycle Mini buses Calesa

44. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

45. PLAZA SALCEDO

46. Right in front of the Saint Paul Cathedral is the Plaza Salcedo, named after the Spanish conqueror, Juan de Salcedo who subdued the early native settlement in Vigan and established upon it Villa Fernandina for the monarchs of Spain in 1572. With this, Juan de Salcedo founded the third of many Hispanic settlements in the Philippines. To honor this Spanish conquistador, a monument was erected in the city square, surrounded by all the important edifices of the town. From Plaza Salcedo, one can see and walk leisurely to not only the Saint Paul Cathedral but the Archbishop’s Palace, the Vigan City Hall and the Ilocos Sur Capitol as well. All were seats of power over life and death in the olden times, and now places of tourist interest, too. In Salcedo Plaza, visitors will find the Salcedo Obelisk which was placed in the elevated plaza during the 17th century as the plaza’s centerpiece. It is literally the focal point of the city’s Spanish urban design.

47. BANTAY CHURCH AND BELL TOWER

48. Bantay Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Bantay, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. The church was dedicated to St. Augustine of Hippo. It is also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity (Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad) housing the miraculous image of Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Charity, crowned as the patroness of Ilocandia on January 12, 1956.

49. Bantay Belltower is a towering structure and one of the sights that should be visited by travelers not only because of its historical and cultural significance but also because of its commanding view of Vigan from the highest portion of it that can be climbed. Some may even claim that they can see most of Ilocos Sur from this bell tower. It is called the Bantay Belfry because it is located in the Bantay district of Vigan along the national highway. It was said to be the people’s watchtower, part of the city’s defense that helps in alerting it against possible enemies. It was built in 1591.

50. CALLE CRISOLOGO

51. The major attraction of Vigan is its mestizo district which is filled with Spanish-style houses that evoke a bygone era when its people lived prosperously because of the Manila-Acapulco maritime trade. For visitors who want to experience being transported back to this period in Philippine Spanish colonial time, a walk or a calesa ride through Vigan’s Calle Crisologo or Mena Crisologo Street is a must.

52. The houses are simple but lovely subjects ready for picture- perfect shots with their roofs of red tiles, thick walls, huge doors and stair cases leading to rooms of high ceilings and sliding capiz shell windows. Having survived the many natural and man-made calamities throughout the centuries, the families who own these treasures have endeavored to maintain them.

53. Visitors can admire more closely the architecture and intricate craftsmanship employed in the grill and wood works when they step inside some of the houses that have been turned into stores and museums. They can even experience staying in a heritage house during their visit as some have been converted into inns.

54. BALUARTE ZOOLOGICAL PARK

55. The Baluarte Zoo was established by local politician and businessman, Chavit Singson. Singson, who cites his hunting hobby as his motive in setting up Baluarte only considered opening a zoo when his hunting trophy collection grew too big. He thought that a zoo would serve to edify it patrons aside from promoting conservation and protection of endangered species. Described as a interactive wildlife sanctuary, the facility was designed and developed by Singson himself.

56. It feature the Safari Gallery that is a trophy room which features the preserved remains of animals that Chavit Singson hunted in various parts of the world. Singson intended the gallery for people of Ilocos so they could see exotic animals without going to Manila or outside the country.

57. MINDORO BEACH

58. Mindoro Beach is a roaring, charming beach named after a quiet fishing village on the shores of South China Sea it is something different. The sand is dark, the water is far from calm, and the waves can be intimidating. That makes it challengeable and adventurous. If you decide to stay in the resort, try to take an early morning stroll along the shoreline. You’ll be lucky to see the full moon still bright against the pastel sky in the horizon early the next morning. It was truly a priceless sight to behold!

59. FESTIVALS

60. ILOCOS SUR Sinait Garlic Festival Pinakbet Festival Tabako Festival

61. TABAKO FESTIVAL Candon City, Ilocos Sur Every last week of March Thanksgiving for the city’s bountiful harvest of tobacco

62. SINAIT GARLIC FESTIVAL Sinait, Ilocos Sur May 1-3 The province-wide cooking contest is also held side-by- side with the Search for the Biggest Garlic Bulb and Garlic Bundling, whose categories include Longest Twined Garlic, Creative Bundling, and Bundling Competition which also allows tourist participation.

64. PINAKBET FESTIVAL Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur April 23 It features street dances and cooking competitions and honours the Sta. Maria’s farmers’ industry and their housewives’ cooking skills

66. BINATBATAN FESTIVAL Vigan City, Ilocos Sur First week of May From Ilukos term batbatin or separating cotton balls from the seeds of the local fruit tree kapas sanglay.

69. LA UNION

71. PILGRIMAGE CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

72. LA UNION San Fernando City Serves a the regional center of the whole Ilocos Region Founded in the year 1850 Governed by Manuel C. Ortega and Vice Governor Aureo Augusto Nisce Total land area- 1, 497. 70 km² Occupying the central southern Section of the Ilocos Region in Luzon. The province is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the east, Pangasinan to the south and to the west by the South china sea. Comprises of 19 municipalities and 1 component city and 2 legislative districts.

73. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation San Fernando Airport Land Transportation Bus Jeepney Tricycle Mini bus

74. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

75. MA CHO TEMPLE

76. The Ma-Cho or Ma Cho Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu (Ma-zeun) is the deified form of the medieval Fujianese teenager Lin Moniang. Mazuism is not formally recognized as a religion by either Mainland China or Taiwan, but remains a popular folk belief in Fujian and on Taiwan. It is located at San Fernando, La Union. It was built in 1975 by San Fernando's substantial Chinese community under the leadership of Jose D. Aspiras and Dy Keh Hio.

77. BAHAY NA BATO

78. The house, aptly called "Bahay na Bato," was made from the stones and pebbles found along the beaches of the municipality. After all, Luna is the Pebble Capital of the North and stone-picking is one of its booming industries. Aside from the stones that make up the foundation of the house, painted pebbles and wooden sculpture made by Bong Kim, a Korean, also adorn the interiors and the grounds of the Chan-Noble's secret hideaway.

79. The house is open for any occasions such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties, and other functions. Families and friends who want to enjoy a memorable night under the stars can sit around the bonfire pits. Bahay na Bato is located at Brgy. Nalvo Norte, Luna, La Union. General admission is at P20 while kids who are below 4 years of age are free of charge. It is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm.

80. BALUARTE WATCH TOWER

81. Built by the Spaniards during their heydays, the mighty Baluarte was used as watch tower and observation post by the authorities for impending danger from the sea. Not from typhoons or tsunamis, but from the Abu Sayafs at that time: the Japanese, Chinese and Moro pirates who took pleasure in raping coastal towns and settlements.

82. Today, Baluarte stands in disarray, vertically cut in two because of eroded base and foundation. Like an old wounded soldier, it still stands in the pebble beaches of Luna, watching its industrious stone pickers finding a way for survival amidst the scorching hot sun. Time will come when this historic landmark will be finally and totally washed ashore, but the Baluarte which saw the Luna brothers grew, will continue to be a representation of the people of Luna, strong and united like its cemented bricks.

83. PINDANGAN RUINS

84. Pindangan Ruins is located at Brgy. San Vicente, San Fernando City, La Union, about 500 meters from the national highway, near Camp Oscar Florendo, the Regional Headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The original name of San Fernando, Pindangan in the Ilocano dialect means a place where meat is sun dried with salt for preservation. Because of the place’s abundant dried meat, the place was called Pindangan.

85. Today, the ruins’ buttresses and walls are still standing. An old well which supplied the area with cool water through the centuries, can still be found at the side of the church. Made of corals and bricks, the enchanting well is still in good condition. The Carmelite Sisters, whose monastery stands behind the ruins, are the caretakers of the glorious landmark.

86. LA UNION BEACH RESORT

87. Located in Bauang, La Union Philippines, it is the preferred destination of many tourist, local and foreign. A great place to unwind, relax or simply hang out with your loved ones, family and friends. Enjoy the sunset, have fun under the sun, or go surfing.

88. FESTIVALS

89. LA UNION San Fernando Town Fiesta Feast of our Lady of Casaysay Sillag Festival

90. SAN FERNANDO TOWN FIESTA San Fernando, La Union February 6-12 In honor of St. Williams, the Hermit.

92. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CAYSASAY San Fernando, La Union Held on the second week of September which is the 5 th day of August in the Lunar calendar

94. SILLAG FESTIVAL Poro point freeport zone on March 9-10 “Sillag” is an Ilocano word that means “moonbeam” or “illumination from the moon”. The two-day event features light-inspired activities such as the Sunset Run for Hope, ceremonial lighting of Sillag Village, a pyromusical show and lantern fluvial parade.

96. PANGASINAN

98. HUNDRED ISLANDS AND HUNDRED FLAVORS

99. PANGASINAN Lingayen City Located on the western area of the island of Luzon along the Lingayen gulf and South China Sea Founded in the year 1580 Governed by Governor Amardo Espiro III and Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. Total land area- 5,451.01 km²

100. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation Lingayen Airport Land Transportation Bus Jeepney Tricycle Water Transportation Dagupan Port

101. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

102. HUNDRED ISLANDS

103. The protected area is located in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only three of them have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The Lucap wharf in Alaminos, the entrance to the National Park, is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

104. OUR LADY OF MANAOAG SHRINE

105. The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, located on top of a hill in the town, has been canonically affiliated with the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome since June 2011. It is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in Manaoag, Pangasinan, the Philippines. The parish encompassing Manaoag and the surrounding towns is administered by the Order of Preachers under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. In February 2015, the Shrine of Our Lady of The Rosary of Manaoag was elevated to a minor basilica in a ceremony attended by more than 100 archbishops and bishops, leaders of church and state, and numerous devotees. The Shrine was henceforth called the Basilica of Our Lady of The Rosary of Manaoag, headed by a rector appointed by the Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. A special Mass was also held to affirm the "Special Bond of Spiritual Affinity in Perpetuity" between the Manaoag Shrine and the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

106. CUENCO CAVE

107. Cuenco Cave is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. It is in the form of a tunnel with intact limestone formations e.g. stalactites, stalagmites and draperies. This cave is also tunnel-like but on a larger scale. Both ends have rough coraline rocks with patches of sandy beach. The ceiling is filled with long, awesome stalactites. A strong scent of guano is also present in this cave.

108. PINSAL FALLS

109. "The 85-foot-high waterfall cascades wonderfully down into a narrow gorge. The waters of this breathtaking wonder flow down into not just one but two large natural catch basins at the bottom." Pinsal Falls is located in the town of Santa Maria in the province of Ilocos Sur. With a height of approximately 85 feet, it is known for being the largest waterfall in the Ilocos Region. With its inexplicably romantic atmosphere, Pinsal Falls has been a popular location for filming Filipino movies and has become a favorite spot for swimming and for picnicking.

110. UMBRELLA ROCK

111. These are mushroom-shaped boulders dotting the mouth of the Balincaguing River in Sabangan. Agno town is sometimes called the "Umbrella Rock Country" because of these amazing geological formations. Every tourist who goes to Agno learns to love the place because of the panoramic view of Sabangan Beach and its fern-decorated boulders that have the appearance of curved umbrellas. The dazzling beauty of umbrella rocks is a work of the natural elements through a number of geological periods. The rocks that resemble gigantic umbrellas or mushrooms were formed by the incessant lapping of tidal waves against the shore through the centuries.

112. FESTIVALS

113. PANGASINAN Pistay Dayat Bangus Festival Hundred Island Festival

114. PISTAY DAYAT Definitely Pangasinan’s Mother of all Festivals. It is unquestionably the province’s grandest and biggest festival. It is celebrated every 1st of May as a tribute to the sea and its bounties.

116. BANGUS FESTIVAL Celebrated on April just before the onset of the Pista’y Dayat, Dagupan City has done justice to its most popular product which is globally renowned in a festive mood of glorifying the best tasting milkfish in the country and in the world.

118. HUNDRED ISLAND FESTIVAL Weeklong event every February Focused on the Hundred Island which is one of the best tourist attraction in Pangasinan. It aims to further enhance serious effort of Pangasinan leaders to promote the economic and tourist potentials of the place through various colorful fun filled activities.

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