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REGIONAL PROFILES
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PROVINCES: 5
POPULATION 2020 CENSUS: 4,330,700
LAND AREA:13,435.26 sq. km. or 5,187.38 sq. Mi
REGIONAL CENTER: Cotabato City
CITIES: 2
MUNICIPALITIES: 116
BARANGAYS:2,490
LANGUAGES: English, Filipino
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was an autonomous region of the Philippines,
located in the Mindanao Island group of the Philippines, that consisted of five predominantly Muslim
provinces: Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. It was the
only region that had its own government. The region's de facto seat of government was Cotabato
City, although this self-governing city was outside its jurisdiction.
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BASILAN:
Basilan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao occupying the Sulu Archipelago and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Isabela. The province has a land area of
3,453.42 square kilometers or 1,333.37 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 426,207. This represented 9.68% of the total population of the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 1.62% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island
group, or 0.39% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at
123 inhabitants per square kilometer or 320 inhabitants per square mile.
Agriculture is the main source of economic livelihood. Basilan's major products include
coconut (primarily copra), rubber, coffee, black pepper, and African palm oil. Other crops are palay,
corn, cacao, and cassava. The island's waters also produce grouper, squid, octopus, and marlin, while
fishponds supply milkfish, prawn, and shrimp. In addition, seaweed is cultivated along some coastal
areas. Alienable and disposable lands cover 862.249 square kilometers (332.916 sq mi), forest lands
occupy 406.526 square kilometers (156.961 sq mi), 294.194 square kilometers (113.589 sq mi) are
underused, 574.85 square kilometres (221.95 sq mi) are under forest cultivation, while 689.479
square kilometres (266.209 sq mi) are under agricultural cultivation.
LANAO DEL SUR:

Lanao del Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao occupying the Sulu Archipelago and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Marawi. The province has a land area of
Census was 1,195,518. This represented 27.14% of the total population of the Bangsamoro
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MAGUINDANAO:
Maguindanao is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao occupying the Sulu Archipelago and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Shariff Aguak.The province has a
land area of 9,968.31 square kilometers or 3,848.79 square miles. Its population as determined by
the 2020 Census was 1,342,179. This represented 30.47% of the total population of the Bangsamoro
135 inhabitants per square kilometer or 349 inhabitants per square mile. The native Maguindanaon
culture revolves around Kulintang music, a specific type of gong music, found among both Muslim
and non-Muslim groups of the Southern Philippines.
SULU:
Sulu is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Jolo. The province has a land
area of 4,547.16 square kilometers or 1,755.67 square miles. Its population as determined by the
2020 Census was 1,000,108. This represented 22.71% of the total population of the Bangsamoro
Sulu is predominantly agricultural with farming and fishing as its main livelihood activities. Its
fertile soil and ideal climate can grow a variety of crops such as abaca, coconuts, Sulu coffee,[26]
oranges, and lanzones as well as exotic fruits seldom found elsewhere in the country such as durian
and mangosteen. The province also has an extensive pearl industry, with a pearl farm on Marungas
Island. The backs of sea turtles are made into beautiful trays and combs. During breaks from fishing,
the people build boats and weave mats. Other industries include coffee processing and fruit
preservation. The province used to be one of the most prosperous in the southern Philippines.
However, due to conflicts, terrorism, and the establishment of jihadists groups such as the Abu
Sayyaf, the province's economy has suffered badly and has been reduced to its current state.
TAWI-TAWI:
Tawi-Tawi is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Bongao. The province has a land
2020 Census was 440,276. This represented 10.00% of the total population of the Bangsamoro
Agriculture, fishing, and agar-agar (seaweeds) farming are the leading source of livelihood of
the people of Tawi-Tawi, with quite a number engaged in the barter trade business. Copra is the top
agricultural product, followed by root crops, fruits, and vegetables. Sanga-Sanga Airport, the main
airport of the province, is in the municipality of Bongao. A sea connection to other parts of the
Philippine archipelago as well as an international route to Semporna, Malaysia is available from
Bongao.
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Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(CAR) CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
PROVINCES: 6
LAND AREA: 19,422.03 km2 (7,498.89 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Baguio
CITIES: 2
MUNICIPALITIES: 75
BARANGAYS: 1,176
LANGUAGES: Ilocano, Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalanguya,
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Kalinga, Ifugao, Itneg, Isneg, Pangasinan, Filipino,English
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), also known as Cordillera Region, is an administrative

region in the Philippines, situated within the island of Luzon. The only landlocked region in the
insular country, it is bordered by the Ilocos Region to west and southwest, and by the Cagayan Valley
Region to the north, east, and southeast. It is the least populous region in the Philippines, with a
population less than that of the City of Manila. The region comprises six provinces: Abra, Apayao,
Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province. The regional center is the highly urbanized city of
Baguio. The region, officially created on July 15, 1987, covers most of the Cordillera Central
mountains of Luzon and is home to numerous ethnic peoples. The Nueva Vizcaya province has a
majority-Igorot population but was placed by the American colonial government in the Cagayan
Valley region instead during the early 20th century.
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ABRA:
Abra is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region
occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Bangued. The
province has a land area of 4,199.72 square kilometers or 1,621.52 square miles. Its population as
determined by the 2020 Census was 250,985. This represented 13.96% of the total population of the
Cordillera Administrative Region, 0.40% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.23%
of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 60 inhabitants per
square kilometer or 155 inhabitants per square mile.
Abra is a province that is usually ignored for tourism. One reason is the bad publicity that
Abra is known for via media. Abra is known to be a province with high incidence of crime most
especially those related to politics.
APAYAO:
The province has a land area of 4,502.33 square kilometers or 1,738.36 square miles. Its
population as determined by the 2020 Census was 124,366. This represented 6.92% of the total
population of the Cordillera Administrative Region, 0.20% of the overall population of the Luzon
Island group, or 0.11% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is
computed at 28 inhabitants per square kilometer or 72 inhabitants per square mile.
Apayao is devoted to agricultural production, particularly food and industrial crops such as
palay, corn, coffee, root crops and vegetables. Fruits produced include lanzones, citrus, bananas and
pineapples, durian, santol, rambutan, coconut and mangosteen. Rice production totaled 98,489
metric tons in 2011. Parts of Apayao are home to rice terraces.
BENGUET:
Benguet is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region
occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of La Trinidad.The
of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 166 inhabitants
per square kilometer or 431 inhabitants per square mile.
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The highland province is known as the Salad Bowl of the Philippines due to its huge
production of upland vegetables. Situated within the interior of Benguet is the highly urbanized city
of Baguio, which is administered independent from the province. Agriculture, mining, and tourism
are the major industries in Benguet. It’s cool climate and high altitude have made it an ideal place
for producing highland vegetables. The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post in the capital town of La
Trinidad serves as the hub of vegetable trading in the province, attracting farmers, merchants and
traders from the local community and the Philippines' different provinces. Major crops produced
which include potatoes, Baguio beans, peas, strawberries, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce,
sayote and carrots are shipped throughout the country.
IFUGAO:
Ifugao is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region
occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Lagawe. The
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras and Banaue Rice Terraces are the main tourist
attractions in the province. These terraces are believed to have been hand-carved into the
mountains 2,000 years ago to plant rice. However, recent research by carbon dating suggests that
they were built much later. In 1995, the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were declared as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2008 and 2015, the Hudhud chants of the Ifugao and the Punnuk
(Tugging rituals and games) were inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
KALINGA:
Kalinga is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative Region
occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Tabuk.The province has a
the 2020 Census was 229,570. This represented 12.77% of the total population of the Cordillera
Administrative Region, 0.37% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.21% of the
entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 70 inhabitants per
The province's name is derived from the Ibanag and Gaddang noun "kalinga", which means
"enemy", "fighter", or "head taker." There are many sub-tribes in the province. The strong sense of
tribal membership and filial loyalty results in frequent tribal unrest and occasional outright war. Due
to the mountainous terrain and warrior-culture of the people, the Kalinga were able to preserve
their culture despite centuries of occupation in the lowlands by the Spaniards, Americans, and the
Japanese.
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE:
Mountain Province is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cordillera Administrative
Region occupying the northern-central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Bontoc. The
province has a land area of 2,389.43 square kilometers or 922.56 square miles. Its population as
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Mountain Province was also the name of the historical province that included most of the
current Cordillera provinces. This old province was established by the Philippine Commission in
1908, and was later split in 1966 into Mountain Province, Benguet, Kalinga-Apayao and Ifugao. The
province is also known for its mummy caves, which contain naturally mummified bodies, and for its
hanging coffins.

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)
LAND AREA: 619.57 km2 (239.22 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Manila
CITIES: 16
MUNICIPALITIES: 1
BARANGAYS: 1,706
LANGUAGES: Tagalog, English
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Metropolitan Manila, officially the National Capital Region (NCR) is the seat of government
and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines. It is composed of 16 cities: the city of
Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa,
Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of
Pateros. The region encompasses an area of 619.57 square kilometers (239.22 sq mi) and a
population of 13,484,462 as of 2020. It is the second most populous and the most densely
populated region of the Philippines. It is also the 9th most populous metropolitan area in Asia and
the 5th most populous urban area in the world.
The region is the center of culture, economy, education, and government of the Philippines.
Designated as a global power city, the region exerts a significant impact on commerce, finance,
media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, both locally and
internationally. It is the home to all embassies in the Philippines, thereby making it an important
center for international diplomacy in the country. Its economic power makes the region the
country's premier center for finance and commerce. The region accounts for 36% of the gross
domestic product (GDP) of the Philippines.
REGION I- ILOCOS REGION

PROVINCES: 4
LAND AREA: 13,012.60 km2 (5,024.19 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: San Fernando, La Union
PROVINCES: 4
CITIES: 9
MUNICIPALITIES:116
BARANGAYS: 3,265
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LANGUAGES: Ilocano (Iloko), Pangasinan, Bolinao, English, & Filipino
Ilocos Region, officially designated as Region I, is an administrative region in the Philippines

occupying the northwestern section of Luzon. It covers 4 provinces, namely, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,
La Union, and Pangasinan. The regional center is the City of San Fernando.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,301,139. This represented 8.52% of
the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 4.86% of the entire population of the
Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 409 inhabitants per
square kilometer or 1,059 inhabitants per square mile.
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ILOCOS NORTE:
Ilocos Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region occupying the
northwestern section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Laoag.The province has a land area of
Census was 609,588. This represented 11.50% of the total population of the Ilocos Region, 0.98% of
Philippines. The population density is computed at 178 inhabitants per square kilometer or 462
inhabitants per square mile.
Ilocos Norte is noted for its distinctive geography and culture. This includes numerous
examples of well-preserved Spanish colonial era architecture, particularly Saint William’s Cathedral
in Laoag with its sinking bell tower done in the Earthquake Baroque style; the St. Augustine Church
in Paoay which is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, and the Cape Bojeador
Lighthouse. Famous geographical features include the La Paz Sand Dunes, the beaches of Pagudpud,
and the eroded calcarenite Kapurpurawan rock formation in Burgos. It is the birthplace of several
notable Philippine leaders including former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Philippine
Revolutioary War general Artemio Ricarte, and Iglesia Filipina Independiente founder Gregorio
Aglipay. Three of the Philippines' Wind power in the Philippines are in Ilocos Norte, located in
Burgos, Pagudpud and Bangui, with the latter being the first wind power generation plant in the
Philippines.
ILOCOS SUR:
Ilocos Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region occupying the
northwestern section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Vigan.
The province has a land area of 2,596.00 square kilometers or 1,002.32 square miles. Its population
as determined by the 2020 Census was 706,009. This represented 13.32% of the total population of
the Ilocos Region, 1.14% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.65% of the entire
population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 272 inhabitants per square
kilometer or 704 inhabitants per square mile.
The province is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, the Heritage City of
Vigan and the Baroque Church of Santa Maria. Today, their premier money crop is Virginia leaf
tobacco. The windfall was brought about by the Tobacco Subsidy Law, authored by Congressman
Floro Crisólogo. It was further enhanced by Republic Act 7171, authored by then Congressman
Singson.
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LA UNION:
La Union is a province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region occupying the
northwestern section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of San Fernando.The province has a land area of
1,499.28 square kilometers or 578.88 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census
was 822,352. This represented 15.51% of the total population of the Ilocos Region, 1.32% of the
overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.75% of the entire population of the Philippines.
The population density is computed at 548 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,421 inhabitants per
square mile.
From the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, an influx of entrepreneurs began putting up
establishments such as boho-chic-style art hostels and third wave coffeeshops in San Juan and Agoo.
They were initially attracted to the already-established surfing scene of Barangay Urbiztondo in San
Juan, but eventually envisioned business in the province as an alternative to the stresses of city-
based employment. This coincided with the phase-by-phase opening of the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La
Union Expressway (TPLEX), which made La Union more accessible to tourists from Metro Manila.
Alongside the rising influence of social media outlets Twitter and Instagram, these factors led to a
drastic tourism boom that made San Juan—previously been seen as just one of the Philippines' many
surfing venues—a major backpacker's destination whose attractions centered on surfing and art.
PANGASINAN:
Pangasinan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region occupying the
northwestern section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Lingayen.The province has a land
2020 Census was 3,163,190. This represented 59.67% of the total population of the Ilocos Region,
5.09% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 2.90% of the entire population of the
Philippines. The population density is computed at 580 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,503
The name Pangasinan means "place of salt" or "place of salt-making"; it is derived from the
prefix pang, meaning "for", the root word asin, meaning "salt”, and suffix an, signifying "location".
The Spanish form of the province's name, Pangasinán, remains predominant, albeit without
diacritics, and so does its pronunciation: [paŋɡasiˈnan]. The province is a major producer of salt in
the Philippines. Its major products include bagoong ("salted-krill") and alamang ("shrimp-paste").
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REGION II- CAGAYAN VALLEY

PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA: 28,228.83 km2 (10,899.21 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Tuguegarao City
PROVINCES: 5
CITIES: 4
MUNICIPALITIES: 89
BARANGAYS: 2,311
LANGUAGES: Ilocano, Ibanag, Ivatan, Itawis, Gaddang,
Yogad, Isinay, Ilongot, Tagalog, English
Cagayan Valley, officially designated as Region II, is an administrative region in the

Philippines occupying the northeastern section of Luzon. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Batanes,
Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. The regional center is the City of Tuguegarao.
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BATANES:
Batanes is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region occupying the
northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Basco. The province has a land area
of 203.22 square kilometers or 78.46 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census
was 18,831. This represented 0.51% of the total population of the Cagayan Valley region, 0.03% of
The entire province is listed in the UNESCO tentative list for inscription in the World Heritage
List. The government has been finalizing the site's inscription, establishing museums and
conservation programs since 2001. Seven intangible heritage elements of the Ivatan have been set
by the Philippine government in its initial inventory in 2012. The province is the home of the unique
conifer species Podocarpus costalis. About 75% of the Ivatans are farmers and fishermen. The rest
are employed in the government and services sector. Garlic and cattle are major cash crops. Ivatans
also plant camote (sweet potato), cassava, gabi or tuber and a unique variety of white uvi. Sugarcane
is raised to produce palek, a kind of native wine, and vinegar.
CAGAYAN:
Cagayan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region occupying the
northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Tuguegarao. The province has a land area of
Census was 1,268,603. This represented 34.42% of the total population of the Cagayan Valley region,
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Cagayan Valley is the second largest Philippine administrative region by land area. According
to a literacy survey in 2013, 97.2% of Cagayan Valley's citizens (ages 10 to 64) are functionally
literate, which is the highest out of the seventeen regions of the Philippines. Cagayan has several
attractions which include beaches, swimming, snorkeling, skin-diving, fishing in the river and the sea,
hiking in primeval forest, mountain-climbing, archaeological sites, the collection of the provincial
museum, the Callao Caves, and many churches. The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) is
situated in Santa Ana, Cagayan.
ISABELA:
Isabela is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region occupying the
northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Ilagan. The province has a land area of
Census was 1,697,050. This represented 46.04% of the total population of the Cagayan Valley region,
This primarily agricultural province is the rice and corn granary of Luzon due to its plain and
rolling terrain. In 2012, the province was declared as the country's top producer of corn with
1,209,524 metric tons. Isabela was also declared the second-largest rice producer in the Philippines
and the Queen Province of the North. Isabela is the 10th richest province in the Philippines as of
2011. The province has four trade centers in the cities of Ilagan, Cauayan, Santiago and the
municipality of Roxas. Santiago City, one of Isabela's cities, is considered to have the fastest-growing
local economy in the entire Philippines.
NUEVA VIZCAYA:
Nueva Vizcaya is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region
occupying the northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Bayombong. The
Cagayan Valley region, 0.80% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.46% of the
Agriculture is the main industry in the province, together with rice, corn, fruits, and
vegetables as major crops. Nueva Vizcaya is a major producer of citrus crops in the country,
principally pomelo, ponkan and oranges. The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal in Bambang
supplies the demand of neighboring provinces and Metro Manila. There is a mining industry in the
province which added to the provincial income.
QUIRINO:
Quirino is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region occupying the
northeastern section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Cabarroguis.The province has a land
area of 2,319.66 square kilometers or 895.63 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 203,828. This represented 5.53% of the total population of the Cagayan Valley region,
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Agriculture is the main industry in the province, with rice and corn as major crops. These
supply the demand of neighboring provinces and the metropolis. It is the leading producer of banana
in the Cagayan Valley region. Banana as well as banana chips are major products sold in Metro
Manila and Pampanga. Small scale industries like furniture making, basketry, rattan craft, and dried
flower production are prevalent.

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REGION III- CENTRAL LUZON

PROVINCES: 7
LAND AREA: 22,014.63 km2 (8,499.90 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: San Fernando (Pampanga)
CITIES: 14
MUNICIPALITIES: 116
BARANGAYS: 3,102
LANGUAGES: Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Sambal, Ilocano, English
Central Luzon, officially designated as Region III, is an administrative region in the Philippines
occupying the central section of Luzon. It covers 7 provinces, namely, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,
Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The regional
center is the City of San Fernando.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,422,172. This represented 19.97%
of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 11.39% of the entire population of the
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AURORA:
Aurora is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Baler. The province has a land area of
Census was 235,750. This represented 1.90% of the total population of the Central Luzon region,
Corn crops, rice and other major agricultural crops are grown in Aurora. It has a total of 38,
928 or 13% of provincial Land Area of Agricultural land. It also has 8,945 hectares (22,100 acres) of
rice plantation that averages 24,000 ton every year.
BATAAN:
Bataan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Balanga.The province has a land area of 1,372.98
square kilometers or 530.11 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was
853,373. This represented 6.87% of the total population of the Central Luzon region, 1.37% of the
square mile.
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The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino
soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death
March was named after the province, where the infamous march started.
BULACAN:
Bulacan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Malolos. The province has a land area of 2,783.69
square kilometers or 1,074.79 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was
3,708,890. This represented 29.86% of the total population of the Central Luzon region, 5.96% of the
The population density is computed at 1,332 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,451 inhabitants
per square mile.
The province of Bulacan is steadily becoming industrialized due to its proximity to Metro
Manila. Many corporations put up industrial plants and site in Bulacan. Some of the businesses and
industries include agribusiness; aquaculture; banking; cement bag making; ceramics; construction;
courier; education; food/food processing; furniture; garments; gifts, houseware & decors; hospitals;
hotels, resorts and restaurants; information and communications technology; insurance; jewelry;
leather and leather tanning; manpower; manufacturing; marble; printing press; pyrotechnics and
fireworks manufacturing; realty/real property development; shoe manufacturing; textile; trade;
transport services; travel and tours. The rural areas still mostly depend on agriculture and
aquaculture as a source of income. Some of the major crops are rice, corn, vegetables, and fruits
such as mangoes.
NUEVA ECIJA:
Nueva Ecija is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying
the central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Palayan. The province has a land area of
Census was 2,310,134. This represented 18.60% of the total population of the Central Luzon region,
Philippines. The population density is computed at 406 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,052
Nueva Ecija is considered the main rice growing province of the Philippines and the leading
producer of onions in the country. Nueva Ecija is one of the top producers of agricultural products in
the country. Its principal crops is mainly rice but corn and onion are produced in quantity. The
province is often referred to as the "Rice Granary of the Philippines. Other major crops are mango,
calamansi (calamondin orange), banana, garlic, and vegetables. The municipality of Bongabon at the
eastern part of the province is called the "onion capital of the country." Education is very well
established as a major industry in the province. Tourism in Nueva Ecija is focused on gatherings in
churches, parks, and festivals.
PAMPANGA:
Pampanga is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of San Fernando. The province has a land area of
was 2,437,709. This represented 19.62% of the total population of the Central Luzon region, 3.92%
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Philippines. The population density is computed at 1,218 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,155
Farming and fishing are the two main industries. Major products include rice, corn,
sugarcane, and tilapia. Pampanga is the tilapia capital of the country because of its high production
reaching 214,210.12 metric tons in 2015. In addition to farming and fishing, the province supports
thriving cottage industries that specialize in wood carving, furniture making, guitars and handicrafts.
The province is famous for its sophisticated culinary work. Kapampangans are well known for their
culinary creations. Famous food products range from the mundane to the exotic. Tourism is a
growing industry in the province of Pampanga. Clark Freeport Zone is home to Clark International
Airport, designated as the Philippines' future premier gateway. Other developing industries include
semiconductor manufacturing for electronics and computers mostly located within the freeport.
Within the Clark Special Economic Zone are well-established hotels and resorts.
TARLAC:
Tarlac is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Tarlac. The province has a land area of 3,046.49
1,503,456. This represented 12.10% of the total population of the Central Luzon region, 2.42% of the
square mile.
The economy of Tarlac is predominantly agricultural. It is among the biggest producers of

rice and sugarcane (the principal crops) in Central Luzon. Other major crops are corn and coconuts,
fruits (bananas, calamansi and mangoes) and vegetables (eggplants, garlic, and onions). Because the
province is landlocked, its fish production is limited to fishpens, but it has vast river systems and
irrigation. Tarlac has its own rice and corn mills, sawmills, and logging outfits. Tilapia production is
also improving in Tarlac, with an aim to make the province the second "Tilapia Capital of Central
Luzon" after its mother province, Pampanga.
ZAMBALES:
Zambales is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Luzon region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Iba. The province has a land area of
Census was 649,615. This represented 5.23% of the total population of the Central Luzon region,
Zambales does not have a functional airport - the closest functional airport is the Clark
International Airport in Angeles City in the neighbouring province of Pampanga. The Freeport Zone
(SBFZ) is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, parks, malls, beach-side huts,
cottages, and resorts, as well as historical sites. Tourism plays a large role in the economy of
Zambales. Local and foreign tourist flock its many beaches creating many job opportunities and
contributing to the economy. Most of the province is still agricultural but there are considerable
industrial zones that provide jobs not just for residents of Zambales but also for neighboring
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provinces. Mining has recently been booming in Zambales where there is an abundant deposit of
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REGION IV-A CALABARZON

PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA: 16,873.31 km2 (6,514.82 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Calamba City, Laguna
CITIES: 19
MUNICIPALITIES: 123
BARANGAYS: 4,018
LANGUAGES: Tagalog, English
CALABARZON, officially designated as Region IV‑A, is an administrative region in the

Philippines occupying the central section of Luzon. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Batangas, Cavite,
Laguna, Quezon, and Rizal, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of
Calamba.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,195,042. This represented 26.04%
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BATANGAS:
Batangas is a province in the Philippines situated in the CALABARZON region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Batangas. The province has a land area of 3,115.05
2,908,494. This represented 17.96% of the total population of the CALABARZON region, 4.68% of the
square mile.
Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It is home to
the well-known Taal Volcano, one of the Decade Volcanoes, and Taal Heritage town, a small town
that has ancestral houses and structures dating back to the 19th century. The province also has
numerous beaches and diving spots including Anilao in Mabini, Sombrero Island in Tingloy, Ligpo
Island and Sampaguita Beach in Bauan, Matabungkay in Lian, Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Calatagan
and Laiya in San Juan. All the marine waters of the province are part of the Verde Island Passage, the
center of the center of world's marine biodiversity. Batangas City has the second largest
international seaport in the Philippines after Metro Manila. The identification of the city as an
industrial growth center in the region and being the focal point of the Calabarzon program is seen in
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the increasing number of business establishments in the city's Central Business District (CBD) as well
as numerous industries operating in the province's industrial parks. Lipa city has passed Batangas
city as the most populous city in the province.
CAVITE:
Cavite is a province in the Philippines situated in the CALABARZON region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Imus.
The province has a land area of 1,526.28 square kilometers or 589.30 square miles. Its population as
determined by the 2020 Census was 4,344,829. This represented 26.83% of the total population of
the CALABARZON region, 6.99% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 3.98% of the
entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 2,847 inhabitants per
For over 300 years, the province played an important role in both the country's colonial past
and eventual fight for independence, earning it the title "Historical Capital of the Philippines". The
old provincial capital, Cavite City also hosted docks for the Manila galleon, becoming an essential
part of commerce between Asia and Latin America. Originally an agricultural province, its northern
cities of Bacoor, Imus, and Dasmarinas (with a combined population of 1,864,560 at the 2020
Census) are now suburbs of Manila due to increasing urbanization in the late 1900s. This province
forms part of the Greater Manila Area. The province's economy is largely dependent to agriculture.
Despite urbanization and industrialization, still, a significant number of inhabitants are engaged into
agribusinesses. Cavite has twelve economic zones. The largest economic zone under development is
in Gen. Trias, the PEC Industrial Park with 177 hectares intended for garments, textiles,
semiconductors, food processing and pharmaceuticals.
LAGUNA:
Laguna is a province in the Philippines situated in the CALABARZON region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the Municipality of Santa Cruz. The province has a land area of
was 3,382,193. This represented 20.88% of the total population of the CALABARZON region, 5.44%
Philippines. The population density is computed at 1,754 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,543
Laguna is notable as the birthplace of José Rizal, the country’s de facto national hero. Laguna
produces millions of pesos worth of coconuts, rice, sugar, citrus fruits, lanzones and other products.
Tourists flock to its beauty spots, especially Pagsanjan Falls, Calamba and Los Baños hot springs,
Mount Makiling, Caliraya Lake and many others. Levels of development vary. The towns near Metro
Manila have become industrialized whereas the inner towns continue to engage in agricultural
production or pursue agri-based industries and cottage and small-scale industries.
QUEZON:
Quezon is a province in the Philippines situated in the CALABARZON region occupying the
central section of Luzon. The province has a land area of 8,743.84 square kilometers or 3,376.02
square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,950,459. This represented
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12.04% of the total population of the CALABARZON region, 3.14% of the overall population of the
Luzon Island group, or 1.79% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is
Farming and fishing are the main sources of livelihood in the province. Commercial,
industrial, and banking activities are mostly concentrated in the south-central part of the province.
Quezon is the country's leading producer of coconut products such as desiccated coconut, virgin
coconut oil, coconut juice, coconut oil and copra. A large part of the province is covered in coconut
plantations. Several large companies geared toward processing coconuts have factories in the
province.
RIZAL:
Rizal is a province in the Philippines situated in the CALABARZON region occupying the
central section of Luzon. Its capital is the City of Antipolo. The province has a land area of 1,182.65
square kilometers or 456.62 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was
3,330,143. This represented 20.56% of the total population of the CALABARZON region, 5.35% of the
The population density is computed at 2,816 inhabitants per square kilometer or 7,293 inhabitants
per square mile.
Before the 1990s, the primary source of economy in Rizal province were the huge piggery
estates owned by Manila-based families. In recent years, the province became one of the most
progressive provinces in the country, owing to its proximity to Metro Manila, the economic center of
the Philippines. Other areas of the province are having difficulty to start the urbanization process,
mainly because of the lack of main roads to connect these to economic centers. Rizal province came
out to be the Philippines' least poor province with a poverty incidence rate of 3.4%, even lower than
that of the National Capital Region or Metro Manila.
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REGION IV-B MIMAROPA

PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA: 29,620.90 km2 (11,436.69 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Calapan (Oriental Mindoro)
CITIES: 2
MUNICIPALITIES: 71
BARANGAYS: 1,458
LANGUAGES: Tagalog, Romblomanon, Bantoanon or Asi,
Onhan, Cuyonon, Hiligaynon, English
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) is comprised of five (5) island provinces of Southern Luzon,
namely: Mindoro (Occidental and Oriental), Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan. Carved out of the
former Southern Tagalog Region, MIMAROPA was created through Executive Order No. 103
promulgated on 17 May 2002. The Region has a total land area of 2,745,601 hectares, broken down
into 992,317 hectares of Alienable and Disposable (Agricultural) Lands and 1,753,284 hectares of
Classified Forestlands. The total forest area regardless of land classification for the entire Region is
1,195,144 hectares (CY 2003 Forestry Statistics).
MIMAROPA is probably the most biologically significant region in the country in terms of
richness in both terrestrial and marine species diversity. Located in the Region are nineteen (19)
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) sites occupying a total land area of 1,614,578.63
hectares. It is home to several wildlife species found only in the islands including the Tamaraw,
Calamian deer, Palawan flying fox, Mindoro imperial pigeon, Mindoro bleeding heart, Palawan
hornbill, Mindoro hornbill, Black hooded coucal, Scarlet collared flowerpecker, Palawan peacock
pheasant, among others.
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OCCIDENTAL MINDORO:
Occidental Mindoro is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region
grouped under the Luzon Island group. Its capital is the Municipality of Mamburao. The province has
a land area of 5,851.09 square kilometers or 2,259.12 square miles. Its population as determined by
the 2020 Census was 525,354. This represented 16.27% of the total population of the MIMAROPA
Region, 0.84% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or 0.48% of the entire population
of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 90 inhabitants per square kilometer or 233
Occidental Mindoro is an agricultural area devoted to the production of food. Its economic
base is rice production (Oryza sativa culture), a Philippine staple crop. It is the leading activity and
source of seasonal employment in the province, participated in by almost 80 per cent of the
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population, including children. Forest resources include timber and minerals, among them gold,
copper, silver, chrome, and non-metallic minerals such as lime for making cement, and greenstones
for ornaments. There are many multi-faceted problems in Occidental Mindoro's economy. In rice
farming, the biggest issue confronting the producers is the high cost of production. This is attributed
mainly to the spiraling prices of farm inputs. Another structural problem is the inadequacy of
irrigation. Most of the river systems in the province no longer have the demanded volume of water
to make irrigation feasible.
ORIENTAL MINDORO:
Oriental Mindoro is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region grouped
under the Luzon Island group. Its capital is the City of Calapan. The province has a land area of
Census was 908,339. This represented 28.13% of the total population of the MIMAROPA Region,
Oriental Mindoro's rich and arable land is suitable for agriculture. It produces large
quantities of rice, corn, coconut, vegetables, and fruits like calamansi, banana, rambutan, marang or
uloy, lanzones and durian. For that, Oriental Mindoro is also known as the Rice Granary and Fruit
Basket of Southern Tagalog. It still is the Banana King and Calamansi King of the region.
MARINDUQUE:
Marinduque is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region grouped
under the Luzon Island group. Its capital is the Municipality of Boac. The province has a land area of
952.58 square kilometers or 367.79 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census
was 239,207. This represented 7.41% of the total population of the MIMAROPA Region, 0.38% of the
The population density is computed at 251 inhabitants per square kilometer or 650 inhabitants per
square mile.
The province of Marinduque was ranked number 1 by the Philippine National Police and
Philippine Security Forces as the 2013 Most Peaceful Province of the country due to its low crime
rate statistics alternately ranking with the province of Batanes yearly. Furthermore, for almost 200
years, the province is home to one of the oldest religious festivals of the country, the Moriones
celebrated annually every Holy Week. A significant role in Marinduque's economy is also played by
tourism, especially during the Lenten season. Marinduque is an agricultural province, primarily
growing rice and coconuts. Handicrafts from Marinduque are also exported to dıfferent parts of the
world, and fishing is another important part of the economy. Mining was once an important player
in the economy until a mining accident (the Marcopper Mining Disaster) occurred, bringing the
industry to a standstill on the island and causing enormous damage to the inhabitants.
ROMBLON:
Romblon is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region grouped under
the Luzon Island group. Its capital is the Municipality of Romblon. The province has a land area of
was 308,985. This represented 9.57% of the total population of the MIMAROPA Region, 0.50% of the
The population density is computed at 201 inhabitants per square kilometer or 522 inhabitants per
square mile.
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Currently, the province relies on agriculture, particularly rice and copra farming as well as
fishing, for its livelihood. It also has a lucrative marble industry due to an abundance of Italian-
quality marble, hence, its moniker as the "Marble Capital of the Philippines." In recent years, the
province has also become an ecotourism destination, with several white sand beaches, diving spots,
mountains, and rainforests that tourists visit annually.
PALAWAN:
Palawan is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region grouped under
the Luzon Island group. The province has a land area of 14,649.73 square kilometers or 5,656.29
square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 939,594. This represented
29.10% of the total population of the MIMAROPA Region, 1.51% of the overall population of the
Luzon Island group, or 0.86% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is
Palawan's economy is basically agricultural. The three major crops are palay, corn and
coconut. Mineral resources include nickel, copper, manganese, and chromite. Logging is also a major
industry. Palawan has one of the richest fishing grounds in the country. About 45% of Manila's
supply of fish comes from here. Having natural gas reserves of approximately 30,000 trillion cubic
feet, the province is the only oil-producing province in the country. In addition, tourism is also a
thriving sector, having received 1.8 million tourists in 2018, a 21% year-over-year increase from
2017.

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REGION V- BICOL REGION

PROVINCES: 6
LAND AREA:18,155.82 km2 (7,010.00 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Legazpi
CITIES: 7
MUNICIPALITIES: 107
BARANGAYS: 3,471
LANGUAGES: Bikol languages (Central Bikol, Albayanon,
Rinconada, Northern Catanduanes, Southern Catanduanes)
Visayan languages (Masbateño, Northern Sorsogon,
Southern Sorsogon) Tagalog, English
Bicol also known as Bicol Region, is an administrative region of the Philippines, designated as
Region V. Bicol comprises six provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula mainland (the southeastern end
of Luzon) – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon – and the offshore island
provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.
Bicol Region has a large amount of rich flatland, and agriculture is the largest component of
the economy, followed by commercial fishing. Coconuts, abaca, banana, coffee, and jackfruit are the
top five permanent crops in the region. Rice and corn are among the chief seasonal crops. Coal
mining is also one of the contributors to the region's economy. Commercial fishing is also important
with thirteen major fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far as Metro Manila.
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ALBAY:
Albay is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bicol Region occupying the southeastern
peninsula of Luzon and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes. Its capital is the
City of Legazpi. The province has a land area of 2,574.91 square kilometers or 994.18 square miles.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,374,768. This represented 22.60% of the
total population of the Bicol Region, 2.21% of the overall population of the Luzon Island group, or
1.26% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 534
inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,383 inhabitants per square mile.
Agriculture is the main industry in Albay, which produces crops like coconut, rice, sugar and
abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income and comprises a large share in the small-
scale industries of the province. Forestry, cement production and papermaking are other sources of
livelihood. The manufacture of abacá products such as Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, furniture,
home decors, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is the main
livelihood along both shores of the province. Tourism, especially related to Mayon Volcano, also
creates income for Albay. For the year 2013, Albay had a total of 339,445 foreign tourist arrivals.
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CAMARINES NORTE:
Camarines Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bicol Region occupying the
southeastern peninsula of Luzon and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.. Its
capital is the Municipality of Daet. The province has a land area of 2,277.93 square kilometers or
879.51 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 629,699. This
represented 10.35% of the total population of the Bicol Region, 1.01% of the overall population of
the Luzon Island group, or 0.58% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density
is computed at 276 inhabitants per square kilometer or 716 inhabitants per square mile.
The province's economy largely depends on agriculture, with grain crops, vegetables,
coconuts, root crops and fruits, but they are well known with small, sweet pineapple. The four major
manufacturing and processing industries in the province are mining (particularly gold and iron ore),
jewelry craft, pineapple, and coconut industry. Other sources of the city's economic stability are
from the growth of numbers in terms of tourists. The city offers various attractions for foreign
people, i.e., beaches, mountains, and religious places. Due to the sudden increments, the city's
economy will continue to grow and expand for further improvements to caters to the likes of
people.
CAMARINES SUR:
Camarines Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bicol Region occupying the
southeastern peninsula of Luzon and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes. Its
capital is the Municipality of Pili. The province has a land area of 5,511.90 square kilometers or
2,128.16 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,068,244. This
represented 34.01% of the total population of the Bicol Region, 3.33% of the overall population of
the Luzon Island group, or 1.90% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density
is computed at 375 inhabitants per square kilometer or 972 inhabitants per square mile.
The economy of Camarines Sur is mostly agriculture-based. 29 of the 35 towns are

agricultural and produce rice, corn, feedmeal, freshwater fish, livestock, coconut, sugar, abacá, and
waterlily. Entrepreneurs engage in trading, often branching out towards neighboring provinces in
the south as local demand might be limited by the 3rd to 5th income-class municipalities.
Handicrafts are the major source of rural income, providing a large share in the small-scale industries
of the province. Forestry and papermaking are other sources of livelihood.
SORSOGON:
Sorsogon is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bicol Region occupying the
southeastern peninsula of Luzon and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.. Its
capital is the City of Sorsogon. The province has a land area of 2,119.01 square kilometers or 818.15
13.62% of the total population of the Bicol Region, 1.33% of the overall population of the Luzon
Island group, or 0.76% of the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is
computed at 391 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,013 inhabitants per square mile.
The province's economic activity is highly concentrated in its capital city, Sorsogon City, and
the towns of Bulan, Irosin, Gubat, Pilar and Matnog as well. Sorsogon Province is classified as 2nd
class with an average annual income of ₱339.4M (C.Ys. 2000–2003). This is about ₱11M short for the
province to attain 1st class reclassification which requires at least ₱350M average annual income.
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The province had a great contribution on the 97-percent growth in investments for the first quarter
of 2008 and increasing tourism arrivals that buoyed the Bicol Region economy, despite the damage
brought about by incessant rains and a rice shortage.

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REGION VI- WESTERN VISAYAS

PROVINCES: 7
POPULATION 2020 CENSUS:7,954,723
LAND AREA: 20,794.18 km2 (8,028.68 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Iloilo City
CITIES: 16
MUNICIPALITIES: 117
BARANGAYS: 4,051
LANGUAGES: Hiligaynon, Aklanon/Malaynon, Capiznon, Kinaray-a, Filipino,
English
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists
of seven provinces, namely, Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Palawan
and 17 cities making it the region with the greatest number of cities. Hiligaynon, the main language,
is spoken in Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Capiz and some parts of Iloilo. Kinaray-a is spoken in
Antique and in other parts of Iloilo. Aklanon is spoken in Aklan. Iloilo City is the regional center of the
region.
Western Visayas is composed of 7 provinces and the cities of Bacolod and Iloilo. Bacolod City
and Iloilo City are highly urbanized cities. All the provinces of Western Visayas (except Negros
Occidental) are also known as "The Piedmont of the Philippines".
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AKLAN:
Aklan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region occupying the
western section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Kalibo. The province has a land area
of 1,760.30 square kilometers or 679.66 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 615,475. This represented 7.74% of the total population of the Western Visayas region,
2.99% of the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 0.56% of the entire population of the
Aklan depends on agriculture, with palay being the top produce in the province. Rice
plantations had an area of 42,218 hectares (104,320 acres) (0.39 percent of the total provincial
agricultural area). With the implementation of the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) umaru rice
production program using the Hybrid rice, production is expected to increase by 15 percent or an
average of 10 metric tons per hectare in the succeeding years. However, the problem of low price
support for rice still continues to affect the production sector.
ANTIQUE:
Antique is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region occupying the
western section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista.The province
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has a land area of 2,730.67 square kilometers or 1,054.32 square miles. Its population as determined
by the 2020 Census was 612,974. This represented 7.71% of the total population of the Western
Visayas region, 2.98% of the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 0.56% of the entire
The rice terraces of the Iraynun-Bukidnon are divided into four terraced fields, namely,
General Fullon Rice Terraces, Lublub rice terraces, Bakiang rice terraces, and San Agustin rice
terraces. All the rice terrace clusters have been researched by the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts and various scholars from the University of the Philippines. There have been campaigns
to nominate the Iraynun-Bukidnon Rice Terraces, along with the Central Panay Mountain Range, into
the UNESCO World Heritage List.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL:
Negros Occidental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region
occupying the western section of the Visayas. The province has a land area of 7,844.12 square
kilometers or 3,028.63 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was
2,623,172. This represented 32.98% of the total population of the Western Visayas region, 12.74% of
the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 2.41% of the entire population of the
Known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines", the sugar industry is the lifeblood of the
economy of Negros Occidental, producing more than half of the country's sugar. There are 15 sugar
centrals located throughout the lowland areas the north and west of the island, stretching from
northwest along the coasts of the Visayan Sea and Guimaras Strait. A fishing industry is found in
Cadiz City, and other fishponds that dot the province. One of the country's largest copper mines is in
Sipalay City. There also exists a cottage industry which produced handicrafts made from indigenous
materials. Bacolod is the center of commerce and finance in Negros Occidental. It has oil companies,
factories, bottling plants, allied industrial businesses, steel fabrication, power generation, agri-
businesses, prawn culture and other aqua-culture ventures.
CAPIZ:
Capiz is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region occupying the
western section of the Visayas. Its capital is the City of Roxas. The province has a land area of
With its 80-kilometer coastline and wide expanse of swampy lands easily converted into
fishponds, Capiz is dubbed as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines". It holds one of the richest
fishing grounds and is a major contributor in the aquamarine industry of the Philippines. Farming
and fishing are the primary sources of income for the people. The combined natural bounty of land
and sea sustain a vibrant food industry. Primary agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut,
sugarcane, banana and cut flower. Rich fishponds attract investors to venture into prawn culture,
prawn feed manufacture, seaweed farming and the distribution and processing of other marine
products.
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GUIMARAS:
Guimaras is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region occupying
the western section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Jordan. The province has a land
area of 611.87 square kilometers or 236.24 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
The province is basically agricultural with mangoes, palay, coconuts, livestock, poultry, and
fishing as major products. Its major industries are tourism, fruit processing, coconut processing, fish
farming, handicrafts making, mining, quarrying and lime production.
ILOILO:
Iloilo is a province in the Philippines situated in the Western Visayas region occupying the
western section of the Visayas. The province has a land area of 4,997.64 square kilometers or
represented 25.79% of the total population of the Western Visayas region, 9.97% of the overall
population of the Visayas island group, or 1.88% of the entire population of the Philippines. The
population density is computed at 411 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,063 inhabitants per
square mile.
Iloilo's economy is vibrant, because of good political will and the cooperation of the
Ilonggos. Iloilo's "economic boom" made thousands of jobs and made the province one of the most
competitive in the country. Iloilo City is the center for real estate, accommodation, medical centers,
education, shopping centers, business centers, IT/BPO centers and many more. Iloilo's northern part
consists of a strong fishing industry and a booming tourism industry. It is near the Visayan Sea, which
makes that part of province one of the leading areas in fisheries in the nation. The central part is an
agri-industrial center producing a wide array of agricultural products such as corn, rice, bananas,
pineapples, and sugar among others as well as high-end crops in the Bucari Area in Leon and in the
highlands of Alimodian, as well as inland resorts and trekking sites.
PALAWAN
Palawan is a province in the Philippines situated in the MIMAROPA Region grouped under
the Luzon Island group. The province has a land area of 14,649.73 square kilometers or 5,656.29
29.10% of the total population of the MIMAROPA Region, 1.51% of the overall population of the
Luzon Island group, or 0.86% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the
population density is computed at 64 inhabitants per square kilometer or 166 inhabitants per square
mile.
Palawan's economy is basically agricultural. The three major crops are palay, corn and
coconut. Mineral resources include nickel, copper, manganese, and chromite. Logging is also a major
industry. Palawan has one of the richest fishing grounds in the country. About 45% of Manila's
supply of fish comes from here. Having natural gas reserves of approximately 30,000 trillion cubic
feet, the province is the only oil-producing province in the country. In addition, tourism is also a
thriving sector, having received 1.8 million tourists in 2018, a 21% year-over-year increase from
2017. Pearl diving used to be a significant economic activity for Palawan until the advent of plastics.
The world's largest pearl, the 240 millimeters (9.4 in) diameter Pearl of Lao Tzu, was found off
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Palawan in 1934. The economic and agricultural business growth of province is at 20% per annum.
Coconut, sugar, rice, lumber, and livestock are produced here.

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REGION VII- CENTRAL VISAYAS

PROVINCES: 4
LAND AREA: 158.73 km2 (6128.44 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Iloilo City
CITIES: 16
MUNICIPALITIES: 116
BARANGAYS:3,003
LANGUAGES: Cebuano, Boholano, Porohanon,
Bantayanon, Filipino, English
Central Visayas is strategically located in the heart of the Philippines. It is the gateway for
foreign and domestic tourism, lying during both air and sea traffic. Composed of four provinces
namely: Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. The region is blessed with beautiful beaches, a
plethora of sea life, several caves, and potential areas for mountain trekking. Moreover, the region is
steeped in historical significance. Events ranging from the death of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand
Magellan at the hands of chieftain Lapulapu of the island of Opon (known as Mactan Island) to the
blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datus Sikatuna and Sigala as well as other
significance events will make a visit to the region very interesting.
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CEBU:
Cebu is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Visayas region occupying the
central section of the Visayas. The province has a land area of 4,943.72 square kilometers or
represented 41.15% of the total population of the Central Visayas region, 16.16% of the overall
population density is computed at 673 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,742 inhabitants per
square mile.
BOHOL:
Bohol is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Visayas region occupying the
central section of the Visayas. Its capital is the City of Tagbilaran.The province has a land area of
Census was 1,394,329. This represented 17.25% of the total population of the Central Visayas
region, 6.77% of the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 1.28% of the entire population
of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 292 inhabitants per square kilometer or
757 inhabitants per square mile.
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The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate
Hills, numerous mounds of brown-coloured limestone formations, are the most popular attraction.
The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air tours.
Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran, is famous for its diving locations and is
routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts and dive
centers dot the southern beaches. The Philippine tarsier, amongst the world's smallest primates, is
indigenous to the island.
NEGROS ORIENTAL:
Negros Oriental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Visayas region
occupying the central section of the Visayas. Its capital is the City of Dumaguete. The province has a
the 2020 Census was 1,432,990. This represented 17.73% of the total population of the Central
Negros Oriental has, for a long time, been a major supplier of electricity to its neighboring
provinces in the Visayas with its excess power capacity generated by the 192.5-MW Palinpinon
geothermal plant. Despite the huge power excess of the Province, other power sources such as
hydro, wind and solar are being explored to provide additional power capacities that can be sold to
neighboring areas. With its vast fertile land resources, Negros Oriental's other major industry is
agriculture. The primary crops are sugarcane, sweetcorn, coconut, and rice.
SIQUIJOR:
Siquijor is a province in the Philippines situated in the Central Visayas region occupying the
central section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Siquijor. The province has a land area
of 337.49 square kilometers or 130.31 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 103,395. This represented 1.28% of the total population of the Central Visayas region,
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REGION VIII- EASTERN VISAYAS
PROVINCES: 6
LAND AREA: 23,251.10 sq. km. or 8,977.30 sq. mi.
REGIONAL CENTER: Tacloban
CITIES: 7
MUNICIPALITIES: 136
BARANGAYS:4,390
LANGUAGES: Waray-Waray, Lineyte-Samarnon, Cebuano, Abaknon,
Baybayanon, Kinabalian,Tagalog, English
Eastern Visayas is an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region VIII. It

consists of three main islands, Samar, Leyte and Biliran. The region has six provinces, one
independent city and one highly urbanized city namely, Biliran, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar,
Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Ormoc and Tacloban. The highly urbanized city of Tacloban is the
sole regional center. These provinces and cities occupy the easternmost islands of the Visayas group
of islands. Eastern Visayas faces the Philippine Sea to the east. The region's most famous landmark is
the San Juanico Bridge, which links the provinces of Samar and Leyte. As of 2020, the Eastern Visayas
region has a population of 4,547,150 inhabitants, making it the third most populous region in the
Visayas.
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BILIRAN:
Biliran is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region occupying the
eastern section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Naval. The province has a land area of
536.01 square kilometers or 206.95 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census
was 179,312. This represented 3.94% of the total population of the Eastern Visayas region, 0.87% of
the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 0.16% of the entire population of the
The economy of Biliran is largely based on fishing. Most of its towns, especially Naval and
Biliran, have excellent seaports. There are 95 hectares (230 acres) of brackish water fishponds which
produce prawns, shrimps, and milkfish. Another 30 hectares (74 acres) of seawater are suitable for
seaweed farming and 10 more hectares for fish cage culture. Major industries includes fashion bags,
Romblon bags, shellcrafts, placemats, hot pads, baskets, beverage coasters and trays.
LEYTE:
Leyte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region occupying the
eastern section of the Visayas. The province has a land area of 6,335.44 square kilometers or
represented 39.08% of the total population of the Eastern Visayas region, 8.63% of the overall
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population density is computed at 280 inhabitants per square kilometer or 726 inhabitants per
square mile. Leyte today is notable for the geothermal electric power plants near Ormoc.
NORTHERN SAMAR:
Northern Samar is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region
occupying the eastern section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Catarman. The
Eastern Visayas region, 3.11% of the overall population of the Visayas island group, or 0.59% of the
Northern Samar has several tourism potentials that remain undiscovered by tourists. Some
of these include old churches, waterfalls, rivers, caves, virgin forests, and beaches.Among the last
frontiers in the country, its rugged coastline of limestone cliffs along the Pacific Ocean is a historical
landmark.
EASTERN SAMAR:
Eastern Samar is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region
occupying the eastern section of the Visayas. Its capital is the City of Borongan. The province has a
the 2020 Census was 477,168. This represented 10.49% of the total population of the Eastern
Commercial activities in the province are centered on the provincial capital of Borongan City
while tourism activities are centered in Guiuan town where Calicoan Island and the historical
Homonhon Island are located.[6] Generally, the province's major economic resource is fishery and
agriculture which include production of coconut, copra, corn, rice, sugar, and vegetables. Tourism
potential is untapped on the northern part of the province.
SOUTHERN LEYTE:
Southern Leyte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region
occupying the eastern section of the Visayas. Its capital is the City of Maasin. The province has a land
Census was 429,573. This represented 9.45% of the total population of the Eastern Visayas region,
Southern Leyte's geological features created several issues in the province after the flooding
of the Subangdaku River and the 2006 mudslide in Guinsaugon. Organizations warned the province it
was susceptible to natural occurrences like landslides and floods. Southern Leyte forms an important
part of the inter-island transportation system of the country, with ferries transporting people and
goods between Liloan and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao. The province is well known for its quality
abaca products and is the country's major producer of abaca fiber.
TACLOBAN
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Tacloban City is in the northeastern part of Leyte, one of the islands in Eastern Visayas or
Region 8. It lays 11 degrees 14’38.19” north latitude and 125 degrees 0’18.24” east longitude.
Situated about 580 kilometers southwest of Manila, its land area is 20,172 hectares or 201.72 sq.
km. that include the small islands within the territorial bounds of the city.
Tacloban is the busiest and most progressive city in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas). During
business hours, the City’s population of about 240,000 triples due to the influx of residents from
nearby Leyte and Samar municipalities who avail of utilities and services in the city. Demand for both
transient and permanent housing has steadily increased due to its convenient central location for
business, education, health, and leisure activities. As the major tourism hub, Tacloban City yielded
the highest contribution with 472,300 tourist arrivals in 2015. Tacloban is home to the three biggest
state universities in Region 8, the Leyte Normal University, the Eastern Visayas State University, and
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REGION IX- ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

PROVINCES: 3
LAND AREA: 17,056.73 km2 (6,585.64 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Pagadian
CITIES: 5
MUNICIPALITIES: 67
BARANGAYS:1,904
LANGUAGES: Chavacano, Cebuano, Tausug,
Subanon, Yakan, Sama, English
Zamboanga Peninsula s an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region IX.

It consists of three provinces (Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga del Sur)
including four cities (Dapitan, Dipolog, Isabela, Pagadian), and the highly urbanized Zamboanga City.
The region was previously known as Western Mindanao before the enactment of Executive Order
No. 36 on September 19, 2001. The city of Zamboanga was designated as the regional center until
Pagadian was designated as its new regional center, although Zamboanga City remains the region's
cultural, economic, and educational center.
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ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE:

Zamboanga del Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Zamboanga Peninsula
region occupying the western section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Dipolog. The province has
a land area of 7,300.11 square kilometers or 2,818.59 square miles. Its population as determined by
the 2020 Census was 1,047,455. This represented 27.03% of the total population of the Zamboanga
Peninsula region, 3.99% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.96% of the
About half of the province's land area is devoted to agriculture. Corn, coconut, and rice are
the major crops. The province being rich in marine and mineral sources, its fish production has
accelerated through the development of fishponds. Commercial fishing has steadily increased
through the years, with the yellow fin tuna as the primary species.
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY:
Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Philippines situated in the Zamboanga Peninsula
region occupying the western section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Ipil. The province
by the 2020 Census was 669,840. This represented 17.28% of the total population of the Zamboanga
Peninsula region, 2.55% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.61% of the
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entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at
The leading industries are in the areas of semi-processed rubber, rice and corn milling,
ordinary food processing, wood and rattan furniture making, dried fish and squid processing, and
home-made food processing. New industries include concrete products, garments, wax and candle
factories, lime making, and other home and cottage industries.
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR:

Zamboanga del Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Zamboanga Peninsula
region occupying the western section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Pagadian. The province
by the 2020 Census was 1,050,668. This represented 27.11% of the total population of the
Zamboanga Peninsula region, 4.00% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or
inhabitants per square kilometer or 607 inhabitants per square mile.
The economy is predominantly agricultural. Products include coco oil, livestock feed milling,
rice/corn milling, including the processing of fruits, gifts and housewares made from indigenous
materials like handmade paper, roots, rattan, buri, and bamboo; wood-based manufacture of
furniture and furniture components from wood, rattan, and bamboo; marine and aquaculture
including support services; construction services and manufacture of marble, concrete, and wooden
construction materials. There are also mining areas in the province, such as those found in the
municipality of Bayog
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REGION X- NORTHERN MINDANAO

PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA: 20,496.02 km2 (7,913.56 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Cagayan de Oro
CITIES: 9
MUNICIPALITIES: 84
BARANGAYS: 2,022
LANGUAGES: Cebuano, Maranao, Subanen, Higaonon,
Bukid, Kamigin, Ilianen, Matigsalug, Iranun, Western Bukidnon,
Hiligaynon, Waray, Tagalog, English
Northern Mindanao, officially designated as Region X, is an administrative region in the

Philippines occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces, namely,
Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, as well as 2 highly
urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Cagayan de Oro.
the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 4.61% of the entire population of the
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BUKIDNON:
Bukidnon is a province in the Philippines situated in the Northern Mindanao region
occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Malaybalay. The
determined by the 2020 Census was 1,541,308. This represented 30.69% of the total population of
the Northern Mindanao region, 5.87% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or
inhabitants per square kilometer or 380 inhabitants per square mile.
Bukidnon is an agricultural economy. It is a major producer of rice, maize, sugar, coffee,

rubber, pineapple, banana, tomato, flowers, cassava, and other fruits and vegetables. Almost all
large firms operating in the province are into production or processing of these agricultural
products. New agri-business industries are still growing such as strawberry farming. Even export of
rubber boots and shoes, an infant industry in the province is increasing tremendously.
CAMIGUIN:
Camiguin is a province in the Philippines situated in the Northern Mindanao region
occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Mambajao. The
province has a land area of 241.44 square kilometers or 93.22 square miles. Its population as
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Northern Mindanao region, 0.35% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.09%
The economy is based upon fishing and farming, with copra providing the greatest income
contribution. Lanzones has since then became the main agricultural product of the island province.
Other agricultural products are abaca, rice, mangoes, and other fruit trees. The growing tourism
industry has improved the economy of the province. Small cottage industries have increased in
number to accommodate the influx of visitors.
LANAO DEL NORTE:

Lanao del Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Northern Mindanao region
occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Tubod. The
Northern Mindanao region, 2.75% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.66%
The economy in Lanao del Norte is predominantly based on agriculture and fishing. Factories
are mostly based in Iligan City. Lanao del Norte is the home of Agus Power plants 4-7 that stretch
from Balo-i to Iligan City. It serves major parts of power supply in Mindanao. Tourism is also a
growing economy in the province.
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL:
Misamis Occidental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Northern Mindanao region
occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Oroquieta. The province
has a land area of 2,006.63 square kilometers or 774.76 square miles. Its population as determined
by the 2020 Census was 617,333. This represented 12.29% of the total population of the Northern
Mindanao region, 2.35% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.57% of the
The province economy depends firstly on fishing, secondly on coconuts, thirdly on rice. The
province has 169 kilometres (105 mi) of coastline fronting the rich fishing grounds of Panguil and
Iligan bays. It also has the biggest area of brackish water fishponds in the region. Tangub City is a
fishing port on Panguil Bay famous for seafood. Coconut is the chief crop. This is processed into oil,
desiccated coconut, and coir, most of which are shipped to Cebu. Coconut processing is the main
industry in Oroquieta City. Other crops grown are rice, corn, abaca, coffee, cacao, and rubber. There
are also an abundant sources of sand and gravel. Locally fabricated agri-industrial machines and
equipment are also available in the province.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL:
Misamis Oriental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Northern Mindanao region
occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. The province has a land area of 3,131.52
956,900. This represented 19.05% of the total population of the Northern Mindanao region, 3.64%
of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.88% of the entire population of the
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The province is host to industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral,
rubber, and food processing. It is home to the 30 square kilometre PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate and
the Mindanao International Container Port, all in Tagoloan. Del Monte Philippines, which exports
pineapples all over the Asia-Pacific region, has a processing plant in Cagayan de Oro On January 10,
2008, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company of South Korea inked a contract to build a
$2 billion shipyard building complex at Villanueva, Misamis Oriental with the PHIVIDEC Industrial
Authority. It is bigger than Hanjin's $1 billion shipyard complex in Subic and Olongapo which will hire
20,000 Filipinos to manufacture ship parts. The government declared the 441.8-hectare project site
an economic zone (part of 3,000-hectare industrial estate managed by PHIVIDEC).

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REGION XI- DAVAO REGION

PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA: 20,357.42 km2 (7,860.04 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Davao City
CITIES: 6
MUNICIPALITIES: 43
BARANGAYS: 1,162
LANGUAGES: Cebuano, Kalagan, Tagalog, English,
Chavacano, Native Davaoeño
Davao Region, officially designated as Region XI, is an administrative region in the Philippines
occupying the southeastern section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Davao de Oro
(Compostela Valley), Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental, as well
as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of Davao.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,243,536. This represented 19.97% of the
overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 4.81% of the entire population of the
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DAVAO DEL NORTE:

Davao del Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the
southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Tagum. The province has a land area of
Census was 1,125,057. This represented 21.46% of the total population of the Davao Region, 4.29%
of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 1.03% of the entire population of the
Davao del Norte is a primarily agricultural, but also engages in mining, forestry, and
commercial fishing. The principal crops of the province include rice, maize, banana, coconut, abacá,
ramie, coffee, and a variety of fruit and root crops. Davao del Norte is the country's leading producer
of bananas, with many plantations run by multinationals Dole and Del Monte, and local producers
such as Lapanday, TADECO, and Marsman. Davao del Norte is also one of Mindanao's leading
producers of rice. Tourism is also a major part of the economy of Davao del Norte. There are a lot of
beaches on Samal Island, the most famous of which is Pearl Farm Beach Resort. Commerce is also a
major part of the economy of Davao del Norte. There are lot of shopping malls in Tagum.
DAVAO DEL SUR:

Davao del Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the
southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Digos. The province has a land area of
was 680,481. This represented 12.98% of the total population of the Davao Region, 2.59% of the
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The colorful artistic heritage of Davao stems from the rich culture of its tribes. For the
Bagobos, aesthetics is the meticulous carving of weapons; the elaborate decoration of inlaid metal
boxes with bells; and the ornamentation of their abaca fiber dress with embroidery, shells, beads,
and metal discs. The Mandayas, on the other hand, have a solid tradition in weaving. To produce
their famed coarse textured cloth, abaca fiber is colored with earth dyes and woven on a backstrap
loom.
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL:
Davao Occidental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the
southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Malita. The province has a land
Census was 317,159. This represented 6.05% of the total population of the Davao Region, 1.21% of
The main industries in Davao Occidental are aquaculture and agriculture. Economic produce
in the province include fish, bananas and coconuts which are then exported to several major cities
within southern Mindanao, including Davao City. Rice farms are only limited to the few flat lands in
the province due to its mountainous and thickly forested nature. The capital town of Malita is the
province's main commercial hub. Tourism has started to gain traction in the province, with potential
tourist destinations mostly concentrated at the province's coastal beaches and the Sarangani and
Balut islands in the south.
DAVAO ORIENTAL:
Davao Oriental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the
southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Mati. The province has a land area of
Census was 576,343. This represented 10.99% of the total population of the Davao Region, 2.20% of
The province is the top producer of coconut and copra in the country, earning the province
the title Coconut Capital of the Philippines. It is also home to Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Davao Oriental is the top coconut and copra (dried coconut meat)
producer in the Philippines.[1] It also is a major producer of abacá, and exports crude oil and copra
pellets.On March 20, 2018, Davao Oriental signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with
Pionaire Finance Limited, a Hong Kong-based foreign firm for a $27-billion industrial park.
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REGION XII- SOCCSKSARGEN

PROVINCES: 4
LAND AREA: 22,513.30 km2 (8,692.43 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Koronadal
CITIES: 5
MUNICIPALITIES: 45
BARANGAYS: 1,195
LANGUAGES: Hiligaynon, Maguindanao, Cebuano, Iranun, Sarangani,
T’boli, Blaan, Dulangan, Manobo, Obo, Tagabawa, Teduray, Ilianen, Ilocano,
Kapampangan, Karay-a, Tagalog, English
SOCCSKSARGEN, officially designated as Region XII, is an administrative region in the

Philippines occupying the southern-central section of Mindanao. It covers 4 provinces, namely,
Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat, as well as 1 highly urbanized city (General
Santos) and the independent component city of Cotabato. The regional center is the City of
Koronadal.
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COTABATO:
Cotabato is a province in the Philippines situated in the SOCCSKSARGEN region occupying
the southern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Kidapawan. The province has a
the 2020 Census was 1,490,618. This represented 30.41% of the total population of the
SOCCSKSARGEN region, 5.68% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 1.37% of
the entire population of the Philippines. The population density is computed at 160 inhabitants per
Cotabato is considered a major food basket in Mindanao. It is a top producer of cereals,

tropical fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, coconut, coffee, freshwater fish, and livestock. It is also one of
the country's leading producers of raw and semi-processed rubber and industrial trees, with markets
in Asia and Europe. Power utility in the province comes from two energy sources - the NAPOCOR
Agus Grid in Iligan transmitted through its Tacurong Substations and the Mindanao 1 Geothermal
Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Apo in Ilomavis, Kidapawan City which produces 97 megawatts of
electricity. Power distribution is handled by Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc. (COTELCO).
SARANGANI:
Sarangani is a province in the Philippines situated in the SOCCSKSARGEN region occupying
the southern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Alabel. The province has a
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the 2020 Census was 558,946. This represented 11.40% of the total population of the
Coconut, corn, rice, banana, mango, durian, rubber, and sugarcane are major crops now
being planted by the inhabitants. The province has plantations (mango, banana, pineapple,
asparagus), cattle ranches, and commercial fishponds that have been operating in the area, some of
which having existed as far back as 40 years.Electricity comes from the National Power Corporation,
and augmented by a 50 MW power plant in Alabel, the province's capital. Water is provided for by
sustainable spring development projects.
SOUTH COTABATO:
South Cotabato is a province in the Philippines situated in the SOCCSKSARGEN region
occupying the southern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Koronadal. The
SULTAN KUDARAT:
Sultan Kudarat is a province in the Philippines situated in the SOCCSKSARGEN region
occupying the southern-central section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Isulan. The
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REGION XIII- CARAGA REGION
PROVINCES: 5
LAND AREA:21,478.35 km2 (8,292.84 sq mi)
REGIONAL CENTER: Butuan, Caraga
CITIES: 6
MUNICIPALITIES: 70
BARANGAYS: 1,310
LANGUAGES: Cebuano, Surigaonon, Butuanon, Kamayo,
Manobo, Tagalog, English
Caraga, officially designated as Region XIII, is an administrative region in the Philippines

occupying the northeastern section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Agusan del Norte,
Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, as well as 1 highly urbanized
city. The regional center is the City of Butuan.
square kilometer or 344 inhabitants per square miles.
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AGUSAN DEL NORTE:

Agusan del Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Caraga region occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Cabadbaran. The province has a land area
of 2,611.63 square kilometers or 1,008.36 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 387,503. This represented 13.82% of the total population of the Caraga region, 1.48% of
The economy of the province is dominantly agricultural, major crops of which include rice,
corn, coconut, abaca, banana, and mango.
AGUSAN DEL SUR:

Agusan del Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Caraga region occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Prosperidad. The province has a
the 2020 Census was 739,367. This represented 26.36% of the total population of the Caraga region,
2.82% of the overall population of the Mindanao Island group, or 0.68% of the entire population of
the Philippines. The population density is computed at 74 inhabitants per square kilometer or 192
Based on the 1995 census, 75% of the labor force is engaged in agriculture and forestry.
Rice, corn, and fruits are among the major agricultural crops. Agusan del Sur has a labor force of
287,000 people, mostly in the agriculture and forestry sector. Several colleges, including a university,
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add to a trainable, English-speaking workforce. The province also has educational establishments
offering skills development courses in Information Technology.
DINAGAT ISLANDS:
Dinagat Islands is a province in the Philippines situated in the Caraga region occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of San Jose. The province has a land
area of 817.47 square kilometers or 315.63 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
The Islands are enriched with great biodiversity, abundant natural wonders, and rich
resources. Dinagat Islands has a multitude of fascinating white sandy beaches with arrays of colossal
rock formations. These sites and attractions are as diverse as the topography of the islands and
islets. The province is known for its caves, resorts, and beaches. These include Bitaug Beach,
Campintac Black Beach No. 2, Linao Spring Resort, and San Juan Cave (all in Loreto), Lake Bababu,
Puerto Prinsesa Beach & Hagakhak Cave in Basilisa, Tagberayan Beach, Sayaw Beach, Legaspi Water
Falls, Hinabyan and Leandro's Beach Resort in Cagdianao, Talisay Beach in Tubajon, Quano Blue
Lagoon and Quano Cave, Ben Paz Mountain Resort and Oasis Islet Resort in Libjo, and the Cab-ilan
Beach & Cab-ilan Gamay Beach in Dinagat.
SURIGAO DEL NORTE:

Surigao del Norte is a province in the Philippines situated in the Caraga region occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Surigao. The province has a land area of
was 534,636. This represented 19.06% of the total population of the Caraga region, 2.04% of the
Surigao City, the provincial capital, is dubbed as the "Gateway to Mindanao". The ferry
landing terminal in Lipata links Mindanao to Luzon through Eastern Visayas. It annually showcases its
distinct cultural heritage through the Bonok-Bonok Maradjao Karadjao Festival. On the northern side
of the province are Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands, known for their long stretch of sugar-fine
beaches, vast mangrove forest, and deep waters teeming with marine life. The Panhutongan and
Amoslog archeological excavations in Placer would give a glimpse of the origins of the province and
its people.
SURIGAO DEL SUR:

Surigao del Sur is a province in the Philippines situated in the Caraga region occupying the
northeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Tandag. The province has a land area of
the overall population of the Mindanao island group, or 0.59% of the entire population of the
Surigao del Sur is one of the suppliers of rice, bananas and other tropical fruits. Copper,
chromite and silver are also found here. Marine and aquaculture is abundant in the province, being a
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primary livelihood of the inhabitants as the province is well known for producing seafood and sea
by-products. Surigao del Sur is endowed with metallic minerals such as copper, gold, chromite,
cobalt, nickel and lead zinc, as well as non-metallic (limestone, coal and feldspar, clay
diatomite/bentomite and coarse/fine aggregates). Bislig's main tourist attraction is the Tinuy-an
Falls, known as the little "Niagara Falls of the Philippines". It is a white water curtain that flows in
three levels about 55 metres (180 ft) high and 95 metres (312 ft) wide. Its unique natural formation
once appeared in the International Travel Magazine. It is also known as the widest waterfall in the
Philippines.
Surfing in Surigao del Sur is widely known and has been one of the local tourist attractions.
This extreme sport is often practiced in Cantilan and Lanuza. Skimboarding is also found in several
municipalities, attracting tourists.

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SWOT ANALYSIS
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REGIONS STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Has numerous natural, Many parts of The area can greatly Political instability and
ARMM and cultural region are difficult benefit from BIMPO- a delicate peace and
attractions. to access. EAGA. order situation.
(ECO) (INF) (ECO) (INS)
Much of the region Leadership crisis.
is undeveloped. Pushing agribusiness Temptation for
investors to look corruption, and the
It placed outside of Poor delivery and elsewhere to risk of this
typhoon belt. access to basic reestablish and expand undermining the
(SOC) services and operations. region’s investment
facilities. (ECO) and attractiveness
(INF) (SOC)
There is a
recommendation
amending the
provision in the law to Poor of security
Low agricultural and
Strong culture and include the control and Enforcement which
industrial
Beliefs supervision over the may result to a high
productivity.
(SOC) exploration, utilization, crime rate.
(ECO)
development and (SOC)
protection of strategic
minerals.
(ECO)
Poor access to and
ARMM is one of the control in the
country's top exploitation and
producers of fish and utilization of
marine resources, strategic resources. Foreign investments Prone in natural
particularly seaweed, ARMM is restricted could be used as tools calamities such as
which is used in some to exploit strategic for promoting the flooding, landslide
toothpastes, minerals, according heritage and natural and volcanic
cosmetics, and paints. to RA 9054, which sites in Mindanao. eruption.
It has large mineral amended the (ECO) (SOC)
deposits, including Organic Act
copper and gold. governing the
(ECO) ARMM.
(ECO)
The Summit
recommended the Land conflict, which
devolution of the includes land
National Housing grabbing, double
ARMM schools
Authority to ARMM; claimants, boundary
generally score
the increase of budget disputes, voluntary
poorly, in
for programs and offer to sell (VOS)-
comparison with
projects on basic related disputes,
Having a government other provinces.
services; that revenue ancestral domain
of its own. ARMM has about
share of ARMM on claims subjected to
(INS) 70% literacy rate
power generation as mining exploration by
compared with the
host region remitted to multinational
national average of
ARMM; and that corporations and
94.3%
ARMM be made a political boundaries
(SOC)
member of the between local
National Power government units.
Corporation Board. (INF)
(ECO)
Has numerous Roads connected to Insurgency – The
Many parts of the
CAR cultural, other region are being region remains
region are difficult
Natural, historical improved or built, infested with six
to access.
attractions. resulting in greater Guerilla Fronts,
(INF)
(ECO) accessibility. (INF) affecting 44
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barangays. This
remains to be a threat
even with 5 Internal
Security Operations in
the region
(SOC)
Only about 15 percent
CAR is not spared
of the region’s land
from exposure to
The region is area or 282,543
hydrometeorological
predominantly hectares are classified
Ideal for high- profile hazards such as
characterized by as alienable and
activities like hiking typhoons, floods and
steep mountains disposable and 85
and white-water rain-induced
and percent or 1,583,117
rafting. landslides as the
high elevation are classified as forest
(ECO) region is usually part
terrain. land including those
of the northeast
(ECO) within protected
typhoon path.
areas.
(SOC)
(ECO)
CAR remains a low
priority in national
government
Agricultural gross operations.
output has been The high employment Government
contracting by an rate in the region was Consumption
CAR serves as the
average negative 0.6 sustained at an Expenditure (GCE)
watershed of North
per year and has average 95 percent between 2000 and
Luzon.
been contributing between 2010 and 2008 indicates that
(INF)
the least 2015 CAR had the lowest
to GRDP. (SOC) GCE share among
(ECO) North Luzon regions
with an average share
of 2.1 percent
(ECO)
It hosts 10 of the The region’s role as
CAR’s economy has
hundred peaks in the the watershed cradle
not kept pace with
country, one of which of Northern Luzon is at
CAR and has always
is Mount Pulag located risk as watershed
a major contributor to performed below
in Benguet. degradation and forest
the Luzon Power Grid growth in the
Mount Pulag is the conversion is
and are also a source country’s GDP which
highest peak in Luzon increasing rapidly.
of irrigation for the was at 3.7 percent in
and the second highest Forest cover has
region’s agricultural 2015 compared to
in the entire country shrunk to 33 percent
lands. the
with an elevation of with uncontrolled
(INF) national economy’s
2,922 meters above logging, forest fires,
5.9 percent.
sea level. and kaingin.
(ECO)
(ECO) (INF)
Poverty incidence in
CAR remains high at
34.5 percent of the
CAR’s economy is one
population falling The conversion of
among three regions
below poverty line. forest lands into
in the country that is
It is highest in Luzon, agriculture and
considered
compared with settlements has also
predominantly
Ilocos having resulted to the
industrial (apart from
poverty incidence of
Central Luzon Region pollution of the rivers.
32.7, Cagayan Valley
and CALABARZON). (SOC)
with 25.5 and
(INF)
Central Luzon with
20.7.
(SOC)
In 2015, CAR Given the slow pace
contributed an of implementation
average 1.8 percent of the regional road
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to the country’s Gross network with only

Domestic Product 32.8 percent
(GDP) developed in CAR, it
(ECO) would take around
40 years to
complete the CRIP.
(INF)
Modern infrastructures
NCR are being built to
address the traffic
Has international
problem. LRT Extension High level of pollution
airports and is Has a severe traffic
projects (SOC)
considered the problem.
connecting the
primary gateway. (INF)
regions residing
(INF)
around the metro
manila
(INF)
Poor sanitation, which
Has the greatest Overcrowding of
Opening of pacific may cause highly
number of tourist large areas resulting
entry gate on the infectious diseases like
facilities and services to a population of
Cavitex. dengue, cholera, and
in the country. 12,877,253.
(INF) hepatitis.
(ECO) (SOC)
(SOC)
Center of economic Under develop Full of historical places Malnutrition and high
growth of the country. drainage system to visit. rate of hunger.
(ECO) (INF) (ECO) (SOC)
The new underground
The economy of
Center of services railroad plan to Highest Criminal rate
grew at a slower
Considered as the connect Bulacan, recorded in manila
pace to
country’s premier metro manila and with a rating of
4.8% in 2018 from
region. Dasmarinas city in 73.12%
6.2% in 2017.
(ECO) Cavite. (SOC)
(ECO)
(INF)
Agriculture, Hunting,
Skyway 3 build
Gross Regional Forestry and Fishing
operates, shorten
Domestic Product (AHFF) slowed down
travel time from
(GRDP) of NCR grows to 0.4% growth in
Makati to Balintawak-
in 2018. 2018 from 0.7%
NLEX footbridge.
(EC0) growth in 2017
(INF)
(ECO)
Services decelerated
to 5.8% in 2018
from
7.1% in 2017
(INF)
The region is prone to
REGION I The Pagudpud- Baguio typhoons, flashfloods,
Has
Located a great area in Ilocos Norte is landslides, and forest
numerousSDcultural,
distance from the being considered for fires. It is also prone
Natural, historical
NCR. development as a from earthquakes and
attractions.
(INF) tourist site. high level of salt
(ECO)
(ECO) intrusion.
(SOC)
Cases of Sexually
Settlements are
Transmitted
situated on narrow
Has generally good Infections (STI),
The region’s Agri- coastal lowlands and
roads that provide Human
fishery industry is are economically
access to major cities Immunodeficiency
not close to larger
and destinations Virus (HIV) and
marketed properly. markets in Manila
within the region. Acquired Immune
(ECO) with access via Central
(INF) Deficiency Syndrome
Luzon.
(AIDS) have increased
(SOC)
(SOC)
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Lack of proper Vigan City was

Economy continued Infrastructure
training for the officially known
to grow with an projects have a very
productive as one of the world’s
average growth rate low resistance on
population New 7 Wonder Cities.
of 5.4% during the natural
for agribusiness and (ECO)
period 2011-2015. disasters
tourism.
(ECO) (INF)
(ECO)
Top producer of Province of
tobacco, mango, All the component Pangasinan has the
garlic, and milkfish. Lack of agri-based provinces are part of highest number of
The region is also entrepreneurs. North Quad Growth human rabies (deaths)
known for its bamboo (ECO) area. in 2011-2015 followed
and rattan products. (ECO) by La Union.
(ECO) (SOC)
The government was
Several tourist sites promoting ecotourism.
are lack of facilities. The region also
The pollution in the promotes and
region is worsening indorsing their famous
The conversion of
because of unproper destinations and their
productive farmlands
disposing of garbage products to other
into nonagricultural
wherein it affects tourists and investors.
purposes.
the environment Water sports is one of
(INF)
and the beauty of their opportunities
beaches and tourist wherein many tourists
sites. are attracted to try this
(SOC) activity
(ECO)
A free-port zone is
Many parts of the
REGION II being developed in
region are difficult Large parts of the
Has numerous Cagayan.
to access because of regions serve as
cultural, Natural, Large pods of
the topographic impact areas incoming
historical attractions. humpback whales are
location of the typhoons.
(ECO) spotted near Fuga and
region. (SOC)
Camiguin Island.
(INF)
(INF)
Ideal for high- profile
activities like hiking Lack of transport There are plans for a Illegal fishing is a
and white-water terminals for faster free port zone in major problem in
rafting and movement of goods. Cagayan. northern seas.
spelunking. (INF) (INF) (ECO)
(ECO)
Low rate of Bagabag Airport is
investments and planned to re-open
Poverty rate is low in funds to develop soon to solve the Distant Seismic fault
this region. and problem in lines.
(SOC) upgrade production transporting (ECO)
of gross products. goods.
(ECO) (INF)
Economic growth
decrease at a rate of
0.8% in 2016.
(ECO)
Government is
REGION III There are many few planning to improve Mt. Pinatubo is still
Proximity to National
areas developed for the infrastructure active and may erupt
Capital Region.
tourism. between Clark and again.
(EC0)
(ECO) Subic. (ECO)
(INF)
The presence of Clark There were only 8 the Philippine The population
Field International public colleges and National Railways growth rate was
Airport. There are 2 state universities (PNR) will be increased by 1.95%
major airports and 2 available in the upgraded and annually during 2015.
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minor airports region. modernized to (ECO)

including the soon to (SOC) provide airport to
rise New international airport express
airport in the San services, interurban
Miguel Bulacan. commuter services,
(INF) and cargo express
delivery services. (INF)
Irrigation system is Will host the new
Three major ports are 3rd leading population
still a problem in the center of economic
present. that has cases of HIV.
region. growth in the future
(INF) (SOC)
(INF) (ECO)
Bulacan, Tarlac, and
other provinces
GRDP rate increased
Zambales already Expansion of Clark
only by 7.1% and is
have 100 % OF the International High level of bird flu
lesser than the
national roads in Airport outbreak. (SOC)
previous 9.2%.
there.are completely (INF)
(ECO)
paved.
(INF)
There were only 8
Proposal to make the
public colleges and 3,890.12 tons of
clark free port zone to
state universities waste is generated
be the first real green
available in the per day.
city in the Philippines.
region. (SOC)
(INF)
(SOC)
Has only 2
government owned
Nueva Ecija farmers
residential
9 major trading are struggling for their
Rehabilitation
centers are present in rights to land, against
center despite
the region. displacement,
being the 3rd
(ECO) landgrabbing and land
leading population
use conversion.
that has cases of
(SOC)
HIV.
(INF)
Dispalcement of Igorot
communities at
Pantabangan
reservoir.
(SOC)
Currently, there are
REGION IV-A two more bridges
being built - Rabies cases rises and
Uncompetitive agri-
The Calabarzon Barkadahan Bridge and from 2008 to 2018 the
based products due
Region’s share to the Napindan Bridge - region maintains at
to weak
GDP is 17.2%, which which will provide number 1 for the most
agroindustry
is second highest additional 2 lanes human transfer
linkages and lack of
next to NCR. crossing over rabies cases in the
value-adding.
(ECO) Manggahan Floodway philippines.
(ECO)
and Pasig River, (SOC)
respectively.
(ECO)
The quality of
education is being
Cavite and Laguna are The Taal volcano is located
questioned due to
homes to various widening/rehabilitation in the region and is
low passing
historical sites, such as at Taytay, Rizal one of the active
percentage
the Rizal Shrine in segment, a 3.34- volcanoes in the
professional and
Calamba City. kilometer road. region.
subprofessional civil
(ECO) (INF) (ECO)
examinations.
(SOC)
Has 3 minor airports Low productivity in Improvements in the With the increasing
and 2 major ports. crops, livestock, area of Batangas Port population, it is a
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(INF) poultry, and and expected to rise challenge for water

fisheries due to trade, business and districts to supply safe
climate change. tourism. water to all
(ECO) (INF) households.
(INF)
Calabarzon - largest
population among
Largest source of
regions in 2010, The DENR has plans to Increasing cases of
labor force in the
surpassing NCR. It is clean and improve the suicide, depression,
country. The region
second densely water quality of Alzheimer’s disease,
has generated 28,080
populated among Laguna de bay. and dementia.
jobs in 2015.
regions - 753 people (INF) (SOC)
(ECO)
sqm.
(SOC)
Increase in
government spending The region has
Sustained growth in
in education, stronger become a major
poultry, egg and hog
linkages and Poverty incidence is relocation site for
food consumption in
partnerships with also highest in informal settlers in
the region's urban
various stakeholders, agricultural areas. Metro Manila without
centers and NCR food
implementation of (SOC) a major planning and
market.
4Ps and reforms in livelihood program.
(ECO)
education. (SOC)
(SOC)
Volatility in foreign
exchange rates and
financial markets
Low productivity in
continue to pose
Poverty incidence crops, livestock,
Impressive growth of challenges to the
among families poultry, and
service sector. region’s economy,
declined. fisheries due to
(ECO) particularly the
(SOC) climate change.
export-oriented
(INF)
manufacturing
industry.
(ECO)
Has only 2
Water quality in the
government-owned
two lakes are
rehabilitation
decreasing.
centers.
(INF)
(INS)
Insufficient child
nutrition especially
Most roads are
breast feeding, poor
congested because of
food choices of
poor planning.
children, and food
(INF)
insecurity.
(SOC)
Dependence of the
IT/BPM industry to
Agricultural lands are
the performance of
being converted into
foreign markets and
either residential or
its susceptibility
industrial areas.
to market shocks
(ECO)
and uncertainties.
(ECO)
In 2007, Mimaropa's
The number of Highest rate of
REGION IV-B economy surged by
Health facilities Palawan is a world wasting or acute
9.4%, making it the
cannot known tourist malnutrition in the
fastest growing region
accommodate the destination. country with 9.7% in
in the country in that
whole region. (ECO) 2015.
year.
(INF) (SOC)
(ECO)
The agriculture, Marinduque and Availability of A total of 664.75 tons
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forestry, and fishing Occidental Mindoro potential areas for of wastes are
sector, which provinces held the livestock raising. generated per day.
contributed 42.1% to highest number of (ECO) (SOC)
the total regional malnutrition cases.
economy, grew by (SOC)
9.1% in 2006,
accelerating from
3.2% the previous
year.
(ECO)
The industry sector,
Only 69% of
which contributed
household has
38.3% to the region's
accessible toilet
total economy, was
facilities whereas
the second largest
14% has no access
contributor next to
to toilet facilities.
agriculture.
(SOC)
(ECO)
There are many scenic Lacks proper water
spots in Mimaropa. transport terminal.
(ECO) (INF)
Abaca production
slowed down since
the plantations in
Catanduanes were
heavily damaged by
the Typhoon Nina in
2016.
(ECO)
The Quirino Highway,
The presence of
REGION V which was built a few
several active
Has a numerous Many roads and years ago, has
volcanoes. Mayon
natural and cultural highways are in poor shortened the travel
Volcano becomes a
attractions. condition. time from Manila to
threat because of its
(ECO) (INF) Camarines Sur by
often volcanic activity.
almost two hours.
(SOC)
(INF)
Along with Eastern A total of 1.6 million
hectares or 91% of Naga City is 5th on the
CamSur has Visayas, the region is
land is utilized for list with the volume of
established itself as a also the most often
other land uses crimes against
major destination first hit by typhoons
while9% are devoted persons and
whale shark of Donsol. because of its
to forest use. priorities.
(ECO) location.
(SOC)
(ECO) (ECO)
Affected population
GRDP grew at an Tourism continues as
from natural Bicol River Basin is
average rate of 5.8 % the major growth
disaster highly susceptible to
from 3.5% in 2010 to driver of the region’s
increased to flooding.
8.9% in 2019. economy.
2,522,000 in 2016. (SOC)
(ECO) (ECO)
(SOC)
In 2015, its economy
Delays and grew the fastest
There are three
complexities in the among all regions of
geothermal reserve
bidding processes of the country at 8.4%
areas located in the
agricultural which is almost
region.
machineries. double the growth of
(INF)
(ECO) 4.3% in 2014.
(ECO)
The location of the Abaca production Located in the heart of
region makes it a slowed down since the industrialized
gateway entrance to the plantations in countries, the place
Luzon for Visayas and Catanduanes were would serve as a
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Mindanao region. heavily damaged by jumping board for

(INF) the Typhoon Nina in market and business in
2016. the Pacific Rim,
(ECO) Europe, and the United
States.
(ECO)
Rich in natural
resources suitable for
agriculture and
marine industry with
13 fishing grounds.
(ECO)
Has several
REGION VI outstanding natural
attractions, including Boracay is constantly
Boracay Island (ECO) Travel from Luzon to being improved to Environmental impacts
One of the biggest region is expensive. maintain its status as a of tourism in Boracay.
contributors to the (INF) top tourist destination. (ECO)
national economic (ECO)
output.
(ECO)
A fast ferry system is
Low crime rates and being developed to
Fisheries and
decreasing number of improve the Jail capacity has been
agriculture
insurgent-affected accessibility of Reached
production is slowly
barangays. different parts of the (SOC)
decreasing. (ECO)
(SOC) region.
(INF)
Links the established
2,892 tons of wastes
Rich historical and Increased poverty markets of Luzon with
are generated per
cultural heritage. rate 28.5% in 2015. the promising markets
day.
(ECO) (SOC) of Mindanao.
(SOC)
(INF)
Larger portion of the
region is not suitable
impressive GRDP Marine security threat,
for agriculture
growth from 5.2% in environment
production,
2013-2014 to 8.3% in challenges and
settlements, and
2014-2015. terrorist spillovers.
general
(ECO) (INS)
development.
(ECO)
Housing dev’t Occurrence of plant
projects have a lot diseases and pest
of infestations in some
backlog areas of the province.
(SOC) (SOC)
Production was
affected by adverse
weather conditions.
(ECO)
There is only one There are several Many parts of the
Has numerous
REGION VII major airport in the potential power region are frequented
outstanding natural
entire region that sources that can be by typhoon because it
and historical
serves a commercial tapped for tourism Located at the
attractions.
flight. development projects. Typhoon Belt.
(ECO)
(INF) (ECO) (ECO)
Low access to Science And
Lack or absence of
Great Tropical education, health Technology And
plans in mitigating
Weather and Housing Research And
disaster
(ECO) Services. Development.
(ECO)
(SOC) (ECO)
The Gross Domestic Poor Infrastructure Growth in Tourism
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Product grew fast And Logistic Industry because of

(ECO) Support. increased number of
(INF) tourist coming to the
country.
(ECO)
More Unskilled and
Low-Skilled Worker
High number of
That Skilled And
laborers
Professional
(SOC)
Workers.
(ECO)
Low for absorption
level for graduates
of technical and
vocational courses Is
low.
(SOC)
Has some
Institutional
and Governance
Issues.
(INS)
A fast ferry system is

REGION VIII Has several historical, Travel from Luzon being developed to The continuing
cultural, and natural and Mindanao to improve the depletion of water
attractions region is expensive. accessibility of resources in Cebu.
(ECO) (INF) different parts of the (SOC)
region.
(INF)
Poor population
increased by 3.8%
(33,809) or an Abundant Water Prone to Natural
The Gross Regional
addition of 166.550 Resources 4.45% Of disaster such
Domestic Product
individuals bringing Its Total Land Area as earthquake,
(GRDP) grew at an
the total number of Devoted To landslide,
average rate of 3.6%.
poor population to Agriculture typhoons etc.
(ECO)
(INF) (ECO)
1.7 million.
(SOC)
Exports in the
94.7% Employment
Region Dropped Coastal Erosion
Rate.
15.9% (ECO)
(ECO)
(ECO)
The region’s sea and
inland waters are rich
sources of salt and
freshwater fish and Poor Airport Subsidence / Lowering
other marine Facilities Of The Ground
products. It is one of (INF) (ECO)
the fish exporting
regions of the country.
(ECO)
There are substantial
Exports In the Competition from
forest reserves in the
Region other ASEAN
interiors of the
Dropped 15.9% countries.
islands.
(ECO) (ECO)
(ECO)
It has abundant Maternal Deaths
10% Rate Of
geothermal energy recorded reached 84
Degenerate Diseases.
and water resources per 100,000 live
(SOC)
to support the needs births
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of medium and heavy (SOC)

industries.
(INF)
Zamboanga City is a
REGION IX strategic growth center
Has numerous cultural More parts of the for BIMP- EAGA and Entremist groups
and historical region are difficult there are boats here continue to hound the
attractions. to access. that regularly ply the region.
(ECO) (INF) route to Sandakan, (SOC)
Malaysia.
(ECO)
The population of
Region IX increased by The region lacks Average monthly
1.21 percent annually, institutional crime rate is
on average, during the jails. 29.93%.
period 2010 to 2015. (INS) (SOC)
(SOC)
Ranks second in terms
Tertiary educations
Zamboanga Peninsula of the largest land
are lacking, only 6
has the first export- area most vulnerable
state universities are
processing zone in to a one-meter rise in
present in this
Mindanao. sea level and are
region.
(ECO) highly susceptible to
(ECO)
submergence. (ECO)
Its home industries
include rattan and
Violent behavior of
furniture craft, basket
terrorist organizations
making, weaving and
can exist. (SOC)
brass work.
(ECO)
Ranked 1st in
commercial marine
fish producing region
in the country.
(ECO)
The nautical Highway Peace and order
REGION X has made travel to this concerns from other
Has numerous natural, Little is known about
region more affordable regions might spill
and cultural the attractions in
for domestic travelers over to REGION X.
attractions. the region.
based in Luzon and the Threats of terrorism
(ECO) (ECO)
Vizayas. are high.
(INF) (SOC)
Presence of power Farm to market Huge potential for
Illegal logging
generation service. roads is not efficient industrial development
(SOC)
(INF) (INF) (ECO)
Disaster risk reduction
and mitigating
Vast agricultural lands Rapid urbanization projects will likely
and rich natural without concrete increase both public
resources. plans. and private
(ECO) (INF) constructions
projects.
(INS)
Insufficient water
Strategic location
Supply
(ECO)
(INF)
Peace-loving people,
Threats of terrorism
and skilled and literate
are high.
workforce.
(SOC)
(ECO)
Less adoption of
modern and
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productive
technologies.
(ECO)
Has numerous natural, Travel from Luzon to Davao City is a
High level of pollution
REGION XI and cultural the region is strategic growth center
in Davao Gulf Area.
attractions. expensive. for BIMP-EAGA
(SOC)
(ECO) (INF) (ECO)
Agriculture is the main
economic activity in
The region can be a
the region and Banana
vital link to markets in
is the primary
other parts of
agricultural product Only one air
Mindanao, Brunei
produced in many transport Employment rate is
Darussalam and parts
banana plantations. In terminal is available below average.
of Malaysia and
2007, the region in the region. (ECO)
Indonesia. There is also
produced a total of (INF)
a small but growing call
3.1 metric tons - the
center sector.
highest among the
(ECO)
regions.
(ECO)
Davao International
Airport, is the largest
and most developed Geologic activities
in Mindanao, has the are prominent in the Has many resorts and Average Monthly
2nd longest runway in region resulting to other ecotourism sites Crime Rate is 5.88%.
the island, and 3rd simple to serious (ECO) (SOC)
busiest in the hazards. (SOC)
country.
(INF)
Low crime rates are Agriculture products Drainage system in
ICT hub is growing at a
expected throughout is lacking with the region is
fast pace.
the year. support. poor.
(ECO)
(SOC) (ECO) (INF)
There was a drastic
reduction of There were only 5
Presence of New
malnutrition over a public colleges and
People’s Army (NPA)
period of 3 years from state universities in
in most of the
10.08% in 2008 to the region that was
provinces in the
8.67% in 2009 to funded by the
region.
6.69% in 2010 for government.
(SOC)
preschool children. (INS)
(SOC)
Has numerous natural, General Santos City is a
Image of weak
REGION XII and cultural strategic growth center Insurgency problem.
peace and order.
attractions. for BIMP-EAGA. (SOC)
(SOC)
(ECO) (ECO)
There are four feeder
airports found in
Lebak, Kalamansig, Natural resources
Tacurong City, all in provide a large
The limited housing
Sultan Kudarat and Lack of sites for amount of the
stock also limits the
Surallah, South development leads recreational
size of potential
Cotabato; one businesses to locate opportunities, and the
companies locating in
national airport which outside the region. ways to utilize these
the region.
is found in Cotabato (ECO) resources are
(ECO)
City and one constantly increasing.
international airport in (ECO)
General Santos.
(INF)
The region has Experiences Attracting a diversity
Noticing an overall
extensive coastlines, shortfalls of businesses would
decline in population.
valleys, and mountain in some areas help create a more
(SOC)
ranges. Known for its surrounding stable economy
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river system, the employment and (ECO)

region is the catch workforce.
basin of Mindanao. (ECO)
The system is a rich
source of food,
potable water, and
energy production.
(ECO)
Limited availability Some of the chemicals
The region values the
of both owner- Many attractions are used to increase crop
low crime rates and
occupied not being used or production, can be
attributes this to the
and renter occupied marketed to their full harmful if they
quality of people who
units throughout the potential. infiltrate the region’s
live throughout.
region. (ECO) waterways.
(SOC)
(INF) (INF)
There are many
educational facilities
for all ages.
(SOC)
Many of the cities
within the region have
ample utility
capacities which
could accommodate a
diversity of
businesses. (ECO)
Constant flood
Siargao and Agusan
REGION XIII Has numerous natural, Travel from Luzon to brought about by
Marsh have high
and cultural the region is deforestation and
potential as tourist
attractions. expensive. frequent rainfall in the
destination
(ECO) (INF) region.
(ECO)
(ECO)
It is also important to The industry sector
note that Caraga was the worst On-going construction Presence of New
Region has the highest performing sector of of the remaining People’s Army (NPA)
GVA in the forestry the regional strategic roads and in most of the
subsector among all economy with a infrastructure provinces in the
regions in the continuous decline investments. region.
Philippines. from 2001-2003. (INF) (SOC)
(ECO) (ECO)
The transportation,
communication and
storage sub-sector All provinces in the Siargao and marsh
posted the highest region posted a island is getting Deforestation causes
growth rate of 8.4% negative growth popular around the flash floods.
among the sub- rate in investments. world. (SOC)
sectors in the services (ECO) (ECO)
sector.
(INF)
The region is noted for
its wood-based
economy, its
extensive water
The region recorded
resources, and its rich Construction of the
a 14.98% poverty
mineral deposits such Philippine Army Camp
threshold (annual
as iron, gold, silver, in Tago, Surigao del
per
nickel, chromite, Sur
capita).
manganese, and (INF)
(SOC)
copper. Its leading
crops are palay,
banana and coconut.
(ECO)
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Some provinces
Ideal for high profile
have very few
activities like surfing.
facilities.
(ECO)
(INF)
Caraga has the
second lowest per
capital income
among Mindanao
regions and
nationwide.
(ECO)
No major port
catering the
region.
(INF)
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SUMMARY &
GENERALIZATION
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OVERALL RANKING
NO. OF WEAKNESSES
RANK REGIONS PERCENTAGE (%)
& THREATS
6 REGION I 10 5.99 %
17 REGION II 7 4.19%
2 REGION III 13 7.78 %
1 REGION IV-A 18 10.78 %
15 REGION 1V-B 7 4.19 %
13 REGION V 8 4.79 %
4 REGION VI 11 6.59 %
12 REGION VII 8 4.79 %
3 REGION VIII 12 7.19%
16 REGION IX 7 4.19 %
14 REGION X 8 4.79 %
7 REGION XI 10 5.99 %
11 REGION XII 8 4.79 %
9 REGION XIII 10 5.99 %
8 ARMM 10 5.99 %
5 CAR 11 6.59 %
10 NCR 9 5.39%
TOTAL 167 100 %
According to the data that was gathered by the researcher, Region IV- A is the leading region
who has a lot of threats and weaknesses with 18 counts and compromising of 10.78 % of the overall
threats and weaknesses in the country, and here are 3 problematic sectors in REGION III: Economic,
Social, and Infrastructure Sectors.
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ECONOMICAL SECTOR RANKING

NO. OF WEAKNESSES &
RANK REGIONS PERCENTAGE (%)
THREATS (ECONOMIC)
8 REGION I 3 5.56 %
6 REGION II 4 7.41 %
4 REGION III 4 7.41 %
2 REGION IV-A 5 9.26 %
17 REGION 1V-B 1 1.85 %
11 REGION V 3 5.56 %
3 REGION VI 4 7.41 %
10 REGION VII 3 5.56 %
1 REGION VIII 6 11.11 %
13 REGION IX 2 3.70 %
14 REGION X 2 3.70 %
12 REGION XI 2 3.70 %
9 REGION XII 3 5.56 %
7 REGION XIII 4 7.41 %
16 ARMM 2 3.70 %
5 CAR 4 7.41 %
15 NCR 2 3.70 %
TOTAL 54 100%
Based on my analysis and chart above, Region VIII ranked first in the Economic Sector for
threats and weaknesses. It comprises 11.11 % of the total percentage for Economic Sector. Region
VIII contributor to the Economic problem includes issues such as declining of its GRDP performance,
reduction in exports of agro-based products and its location and high rate of underemployment
every year.
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SOCIAL SECTOR RANKING
RANK REGIONS NO. OF WEAKNESSES & PERCENTAGE (%)

THREATS (SOCIAL)
8 REGION I 4 6.15%
17 REGION II 1 1.54%
2 REGION III 7 10.77%
1 REGION IV-A 8 12.31%
7 REGION 1V-B 4 6.15%
6 REGION V 4 6.15%
4 REGION VI 5 7.69%
15 REGION VII 2 3.08%
5 REGION VIII 4 6.15%
10 REGION IX 3 4.62%
13 REGION X 3 4.62%
9 REGION XI 4 6.15%
14 REGION XII 3 4.62%
12 REGION XIII 3 4.62%
11 ARMM 3 4.62%
16 CAR 2 3.08%
3 NCR 5 7.69%
TOTAL 65 100%
Based on my analysis and chart above Region IV-A ranked first in the Social Sector for threats
and weaknesses. It comprises 12.31% of the total percentage for Social Sector. Region IV-A
contributor to the Social Sector problem includes issues such as malnutrition which is very high in
the region, high crime rate and different kind of diseases like rabies, increasing cases of suicide,
depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.
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INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR RANKING
RANK REGIONS NO. OF WEAKNESSES & PERCENTAGE (%)

THREATS (SOCIAL)
3 REGION I 3 7.5%
14 REGION II 2 5%
9 REGION III 2 5%
1 REGION IV-A 4 10%
13 REGION 1V-B 2 5%
16 REGION V 1 2.5%
15 REGION VI 1 2.5%
12 REGION VII 2 5%
10 REGION VIII 2 5%
17 REGION IX 1 2.5%
8 REGION X 3 7.5%
4 REGION XI 3 7.5%
11 REGION XII 2 5%
6 REGION XIII 3 7.5%
5 ARMM 3 7.5%
2 CAR 3 7.5%
7 NCR 3 7.5%
TOTAL 40 100%
Based on my analysis and chart above Region IV-A ranked first in the Infrastructure Sector
for threats and weaknesses. It comprises 12.31% of the total percentage for Infrastructure Sector.
Region IV-A contributor to the Infrastructure Sector problem includes issues such as number the
roads and networks that connect the region to other neighboring provinces and utilities such as
water supply and quality are also becoming a bigger issue as the population grows each year.
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PERCENTAGE BASED ON SECTOR

RANK ECONOMIC SOCIAL SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE
SECTOR SECCTOR
6 REGION I REGION I REGION I
(5.56%) (6.15%) (7.50%)
17 REGION II REGION II REGION II
(4.41%) (1.54%) (5%)
2 REGION III REGION III REGION III
(7.41%) (10.77%) (5%)
1 REGION IV-A REGION IV-A REGION IV-A
(9.26%) (12.31%) (10%)
15 REGION 1V-B REGION 1V-B REGION 1V-B
(1.85%) (6.15%) (5%)
13 REGION V REGION V REGION V
(5.56%) (6.15%) (2.5%)
4 REGION VI REGION VI REGION VI
(7.41%) (7.69%) (2.5%)
12 REGION VII REGION VII REGION VII
(5.56%) (3.08%) (5%)
3 REGION VIII REGION VIII REGION VIII
(11.11%) (6.15%) (5%)
16 REGION IX REGION IX REGION IX
(3.70%) (4.62%) (2.5%)
14 REGION X REGION X REGION X
(3.70%) (4.62%) (7.5%)
7 REGION XI REGION XI REGION XI
(3.70%) (6.15%) (7.5%)
11 REGION XII REGION XII REGION XII
(5.56%) (4.62%) (5%)
9 REGION XIII REGION XIII REGION XIII
(7.41%) (4.62%) (7.5%)
8 ARMM ARMM ARMM
(3.70%) (4.62%) (7.5%)
5 CAR CAR CAR
(7.41%) (3.08%) (7.5%)
10 NCR NCR NCR
(3.70%) (7.69%) (7.5%)
The table shows the ranking of every region based on the number of threats and weaknesses
per sector. Region VIII tops with a rating of 11.11% in overall identified issues on the economic
sector. In Social Sector, Region IV-A ranks 1st with 12.31 % of the overall tally of the identified issues
based on this sector. In Infrastructure Sector Region IV-A still at top with 4 issues compromising 10 %
of the total percentage of this sector. Overall, IV-A got the top spot for the greatest number of
threats and weaknesses for each sector.
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CONCLUSION &
JUSTIFICATION
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CONCLUSION
Conducting a profile analysis of every region in the Philippines, the researchers were able to
study and analyze every region, they were able to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats of every region when it comes to their Economy, Social and Infrastructure Sector. The
information and outcome of the research shows that Region IV-A or CALABARZON is the region with
the greatest number of weaknesses and threats followed by Region III or CENTRAL LUZON and then
Region VI or WESTERN VISAYAS. Region IV-A occupies 10.78% out of 100% for all the regions in the
Philippines, while Region III have a percentage of 7.78% and Region VI with 7.41% of the overall
percentage.
As the top region, Region IV-A or CALABARZON ranks first for every sector except for
Economic Sector. It also occupies the central section of Luzon. The region is situated southeast of
Metro Manila and is bordered by the Manila Bay to the west, Lamon Bay and the Bicol Region to the
east, the Tayabas Bay and Sibuyan Sea to the south, and Central Luzon to the north. It is home to
places like Mount Makiling near Los Baños, Laguna and the Taal Volcano in Batangas.
The region is the most populous region in the Philippines according to the Philippine
Statistics Authority, having over 14.4 million inhabitants in 2020, and is also the country's second
most densely populated after the National Capital Region. Region IV-A has many strengths and
opportunities but also have many problems that can be addressed by the researcher. Some of the
problems that needs to be addressed are the lack of resources and infrastructure or facilities that
can be used to support the need of the region especially now that the region’s population is
continuously increasing. The researcher desires the weaknesses and threats in Region III to be
addressed and be solved. Through this study the researcher wants to improve and boost region’s
different sector through using it as a possible problem, topic and probable site for the research study
in the future.
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LANAO DEL SUR:

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(CAR) CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

Kalinga, Ifugao, Itneg, Isneg, Pangasinan, Filipino,English

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), also known as Cordillera Region, is an administrative

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION I- ILOCOS REGION

LANGUAGES: Ilocano (Iloko), Pangasinan, Bolinao, English, & Filipino

Ilocos Region, officially designated as Region I, is an administrative region in the Philippines

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION II- CAGAYAN VALLEY

Cagayan Valley, officially designated as Region II, is an administrative region in the

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION III- CENTRAL LUZON

The economy of Tarlac is predominantly agricultural. It is among the biggest producers of

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION IV-A CALABARZON

CALABARZON, officially designated as Region IV‑A, is an administrative region in the

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION IV-B MIMAROPA

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REGION V- BICOL REGION

The economy of Camarines Sur is mostly agriculture-based. 29 of the 35 towns are

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION VI- WESTERN VISAYAS

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION VII- CENTRAL VISAYAS

square kilometer or 793 inhabitants per square mile.

Eastern Visayas is an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region VIII. It

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

REGION IX- ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

Zamboanga Peninsula s an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region IX.

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE:

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR:

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REGION X- NORTHERN MINDANAO

Northern Mindanao, officially designated as Region X, is an administrative region in the

Bukidnon is an agricultural economy. It is a major producer of rice, maize, sugar, coffee,

LANAO DEL NORTE:

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REGION XI- DAVAO REGION

DAVAO DEL NORTE:

DAVAO DEL SUR:

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REGION XII- SOCCSKSARGEN

SOCCSKSARGEN, officially designated as Region XII, is an administrative region in the

Cotabato is considered a major food basket in Mindanao. It is a top producer of cereals,

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Caraga, officially designated as Region XIII, is an administrative region in the Philippines

AGUSAN DEL NORTE:

AGUSAN DEL SUR:

SURIGAO DEL NORTE:

SURIGAO DEL SUR:

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REGIONS STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

to the country’s Gross network with only

Lack of proper Vigan City was

minor airports region. modernized to (ECO)