REGION IV-A

CALABARZON
The CaLaBaRZon Region is located in the south­western
part of the island of Luzon and has a total land area of
16,560 square kilometers. Calabar­zon is the second most
densely populated region in the country, principally because
it is the closest region to metro Manila. Because of its close
prox­ imity to Manila and the industrial and economic
opportunities that exist there, CaLaBaRZon is expe­riencing
rapid urbanization. As of the year 2000, 67% of its
population lives in urban areas.

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MAP OF REGION IV-
A
 History
CALABARZON or Region 4A (sometimes written with
the Roman numeral as REGION IV-A), is what became
of the other half when in 2002, Southern Tagalog
(Region 4) was split into two.The term
CALABARZON is actually an acronym representing
letters from the names of the 5 provinces that comprise
it – CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal and QueZON.
Like Region 3, it also spans from east in the pacific to
the west in the south china sea.
Region IV- A is composed of
five provinces

Cavite

Laguna

Batangas

Rizal

Quezon
CAVITE
An agriculture province and its major crops include rice,
vegetables, fruits, rootcrops, coffee, coconut and sugarcane.
It is endowed with rich offshore and coastal fishing grounds
and fishing is a major source of livelihood in the coastal
towns. Many industrial establishments are now operational
and more industrial estates have been or are being
developed in various parts.

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St. Mary Magdalene Church of Kawit, also
known as Kawit Church is the parish church of
the municipality of Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines.
The Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest churches in
the Philippines, construction of the present church was
started in 1737.The church was last restored in 1990 by
the citizens of Kawit.
Festivals
Kalayaan
Festival  It is a 2 week-
province
longwide event held
annually from May 28 to
June 12. As its name
suggests, the series of
events for the festival are
held to celebrate the
independence day season.
The festival was launched
in 2005 with a variety of
activities such as street
dancing, float parade,
beauty pageant and trade
fair.
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Regada
Festival Also called the "Water
Festival", the festival is
comprised of games, street
dancing, photo exhibit,
trade fair, concert and
water splashing.The festival
is done three days from
June 22-24 done in
celebration of St. John the
Baptist.

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Kawayan
Festival Held every 7th day of
September wherein a
group of street dancers
parade in indigenous
materials. An exhibit of
bamboo products likewise
done in the town plaza.
September 7
Maragondon

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Pahimis
Festival  Also Called
"Coffee
the Festival" as way of
thanksgiving for abundant
harvest of coffee in the
municipality.Trade fair,
street dancing, beauty
pageant, coffee convention
are the usual activities done
during the occasion. Free
flowing drinking of coffee
is offerred to everybody.
2nd week of February
Amadeo

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Tinapa
Festival The festival is
celebrated to
promote and
perpetuate the
image of Rosario as
the place where
smoked fish called
"Tinapang Salinas"
originates.
October

Rosario
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Interesting Spots in Cavite
Cavite is a land blessed with a galore of natural wonders,
making it gleaming and a perfect place for a memorable
eco- holiday.The province boasts some of its most superb
mountains, cave and falls which can truly fascinate its
numerous visitors. Natural wonders in Cavite are mostly
found in the upland areas such as:
 Tagaytay Ridge

At 2,250 ft. above sea level,Tagaytay Ridge offers a

magnificent view of the smallest volcano in the
world,Taal Volcano, resting in the middle of serene Taal
Lake.
Cabag
Cave
Cabag Caves in Silang Cavite – The place could be found
at the bottom of the slope which runs down a steep angle
to a brook. Lush greenery surround this little valley where
at its bottom corner one could find the Cabag Cave where
clear water strongly flows out. Inside the cave, an
underground river flows and runs for about 50 meters
inward. A pool of water is formed immediately of the
mouth of the cave which leads to the brook.
Balite
Falls
Puerto
Azul
Puerto Azul (Ternate). The plushiest resort in the area. It is
equipped with modern and varied facilities and offers a
wide range of sports and recreation from golf to a number
of water sports. It has been the site of many international
aqua sports competitions.

A tourists’ paradise in the outskirts of Ternate town in

Cavite, this pleasant resort is just a few hours drive from
Manila. A world-class beach resort with it’s seven coves,
black sandy beaches, luxurious accommodations, a famous
golf course and good restaurants. It features facilities for
surf and turf sports, and many other activities.
Pico de
Loro
Mountaineers who visit Pico de Loro discover that it is as
enchanting as its name. High on Cavite’s highest point, they
could behold the rocky tower that the Spanish sailors once
saw as the parrot’s beak, and they could gaze towards South
China Sea where the galleons once sailed, all the way to the
historic island fort of Corregidor. Gusts of sea breeze reach
the peak, refreshing hikers after a four-hour climb.The
peak’s rocky outcropping is dramatic, and sharply contrasts
with the plains of Cavite and the waters of South China Sea
Delicacies
Tamale
s Ingredients:
3 cups rice
5 cups coconut cream (thin &
thick together)
2 tbsp atchuete seeds
2 cups white sugar
3 tsp powdered
pepper 4 tbsp peanut
butter
Topping:
1 cup flaked chicken meat
(cooked) 2 hard boiled eggs
1 cup cooked pork (sliced into
strips) or 3-4 Vienna Sausage
Bibingko
y Made of glutinuous rice stuffed
with boiled mongo but instead
of fried like buchi it is baked in
an old style oven then topped
with coconut cream sauce with
sago(tapioca) langka(jackfruit)
and kaong(sugar palms) although
the last two had been omitted
over the years to cut cost.
LAGUNA
Agriculture and fishery are the main industries that
contribute a great part of the provincial economy.The crops
produced are rice, sugarcane and fruits, specifically citrus
and lanzones. It is the second largest producer of coconut in
the country. It is also noted for its woodcarvings, paper-
mache figures, barong materials and linen.

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Interesting Spots in Laguna
Lake
Caliraya
 Lake
Caliraya
Interestingly, Lake Caliraya in Laguna is a man-made lake
situated in three towns - Lumban, Cavinti and Kalayaan.
The cool mountain breeze of the Sierra Madre mountain
and the deep waters of the lake combine to make Caliraya
an excellent place for various water activities such as
boating, jetskiing, water skiing, and windsurfing.
Japanese
Garden
The Japanese Garden, located along Lake Caliraya in Cavinti,
Laguna, is a memorial park built by the Japanese
government in the 1970s in order to commemorate the
Japanese soldiers who died during the Second World
War.Tourists and guests can take leisurely strolls among its
gardens and appreciate the amazing scenery of Lake Caliraya
and the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Rizal
Shrine
The Jose Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna, the birthplace of
the Philippines' national hero, is one of the most
frequented historical and tourist sites in Laguna. An
average of 270,000 tourists visit this shrine annually.
According to the National Historical Institute (NHI), "It
was in that house that the boy (Jose Rizal) was shaped and
molded and who would become the finest expression of
his race."
Enchanted
Kingdom
Enchanted Kingdom (EK) in Santa Rosa, Laguna is the
country's first and only world-class theme park. Enchanted
Kingdom was recently cited by the government of Laguna
for generating the biggest tourist arrivals in 2008.That's no
wonder since kids and adults alike are especially thrilled to
ride the various attractions that the park and recreation
center has to offer
National Arts
Center
The National Arts Center (NAC) situated in Mt. Makiling,
Los Baños, Laguna is a center for aspiring young artists.The
Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA), a boarding
school for artistically gifted Filipino secondary school
students, is located here. For tourists, the NAC serves as the
lookout point to Laguna de Bay,Talim Island, Crocodile
Lake, and the surrounding towns of Laguna.
Delicacies
 “Mache”
(a small, buko pandan-flavored ball)
Espas
ol Espasol is a Filipino rice-
flour treat in the shape of
a slender tube.This
simple espasol recipe
yields 4 servings.
Atol
eAtole or also known as Maja
Blanca is a Filipino dessert
composed of coconut milk,
evaporated milk, cornstarch or
corn flour, refined sugar and
added with grated sweet corn.
It is often called Coconut
Pudding in some places.You can
also add some toppings like
latik or fried coconut curd, and
shredded coconut to make it
more appetizing.
BATANGAS
About half of the province’s terrain is generally rolling,
while the rest is mountainous and hilly.The irregular
coastline is dotted with coves, peninsulas and bays. It has
two distinct seasons: dry from November to April and wet
the rest of the year. Agriculture is the main economic
activity and the major crops are palay, sugarcane, coconut
and coffee.

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Festivals
Sinukmani Festival,
Rosario – Sinukmani is one of the famous
Filipino meriendas made of sticky rice
cooked in sugar. Celebrated on June
9, Sinukmani Festival is participated
by local folks, preparing and
decorating their own sinukmani,
making them visually and
gastronomically enticing.
This year’s celebration was an attempt to
make a world record of the longest line
of sinukmani ever made.
Balsa Festival, Matabungkay,
Lian
The first ever Balsa Festival was
held on the 18th of May 2002
aimed to help the local
community by bringing back the
town’s popularity in the Tourism
Map.
With the continued support of the
Department of Tourism, the Balsa
Festival has become an annual
event that gives both local and
foreign tourists a reason to
revisit
Matabungkay and experience a
Interesting Spots in
Batangas
Taal Lake and Volcano
 Anila
o

A world famous dive site, the coastal village of Anilao has

many sites worthy of any discriminating diver. Facilities for
diving, snorkeling, wakeboarding, windsurfing, jet-skiing
and island hopping are available at many resort
establishments
The Farm at San Benito, Lipa
city
Delicacies
Kalderitang
Kambing
Lom
i
Beefsteak
RIZAL
The top industry garment production, followed by trading
and service-oriented businesses. Agriculture is less intense
compared with other provinces in the region.The major
crops are rice and fruit trees, specifically mango, citrus,
coffee, cacao and cashew. Eight towns lie along the northern
coast of Laguna de Bay and depend on the lake for
livelihood, including tilapia- and duck-raising.

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Interesting Spots in Rizal
Batlag
Falls
Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo
 During the 16th century
the residence nearby
complained for
boisterous sound
produced by the bell
during Angelus.The
people demanded the
local priest to remove the
bell. And so the priest
had to take it to the
nearby river.This
explains the name
"Hinulugang Taktak"
which means "Where the
bell was dropped".
Daranak
Falls
Mount Masungi Rock
Formations, Tanay
Delicacies
Hibok-hibok
What you see here is what
people in the Cainta and Taytay
towns of the province of Rizal
call Hibok-hibok. Like most
Philippine native desserts, it is
formed through pounded
glutinous rice or some from of
carbohydrate rich crop, much
like the
Moron and Binagol of
Leyte and the
Bud-bod Kabog of
Dumaguete
Ginisang Munggo at Tinapa
 Moules a la Mariniere,
(mussels cooked in white
wine)
Sinanto
l
QUEZON
It is the country’s leading coconut producer. Other major
crops are rice, corn, banana and coffee. Although it has
vast forest lands, timber and other forest products are
now only in very small quantities. Fishing is a year-round
activity because of rich fishing grounds especially in the
many bays.
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Interesting Spots in Quezon
Talabaan Islands
Mag-Asawang
Bato The locals call it "Mag-
asawang Bato" or "married
rocks", nobody knows why.
These rocks are not really
close to each other, when we
are still on our bangka - we
thought these two boulders
are in not-so-close distance
you may think they are just
"acquaintance".
Tulay Buhangin
Island
Baluti
Island
Delicacies
Longganisang
Lucban

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o