TRAVEL 101 Week 3 region 1

School of Hospitality Management

Region I: Ilocos Region

Ilocos Norte| Ilocos Sur| La Union| Pangasinan


Region I• Part of an extensive

region (consisting of the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union) renowned for its gold mines.

• The inhabitants called their place "samtoy", from "sao mi toy, which literally meant "our language".


Region I• 1571: the spanish

conquistadors began looking for new sites to conquer.

• Legaspi's grandson, Juan de Salcedo, volunteered to lead one of these expeditions.


Region I• On June 13, 1572, Salcedo

and his men landed in Vigan.

• They were surprised to see numerous sheltered coves ("looc") where the locals lived in harmony.

• Named the region "Ylocos" and its people "Ylocanos".


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information– Provincial capital: Laoag– Geographic Location: 487

Kms northwest of Manila. Bounded in the East by Cagayan and Kalinga-Apayao, in the Southeast by Abra, in the South by Ilocos Sur and in the West by the South China Sea.


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information– Political Subdivision:• One city

- 22 municipalities and - 557 barangays

– Population: 514,241 as of 2000 Census

– Language/ Dialect: Ilocano (Iloco), Filipino and English


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information–Major Industries:

• mostly agriculture- based. the province is a major producer of fruits, vegetables and legumes, specifically, garlic and tomato.

• most of the establishments are focused on general contracting, furniture-making, handicrafts and metal craft.


Ilocos Norte• How to Get there:

– By Air: via International Airport. There are some scheduled flights to and from Hongkong, Guangzhou, Taiwan, and Korea. Domestic flights are also available via PAL

– By Sea: Various sea going vessels are docked at the ports of San Fernando and Currimao.

– By Land: Take a scenic bus trip from the capital Manila to Ilocos Norte. Via: Philippine Rabbit, Partas , Dominion, Florida, Farinas, and Maria de Leon bus lines. Approx. 8 hours bus ride.


Ilocos Norte• Getting Around: – Best explored on foot or

riding the calesa. – Tricycles also abound for

traveling short distances.– Going from town to town

would mean taking a bus, a mini-bus, or a jeepney.


Ilocos NorteAttractions

– Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Built in 1892, the lighthouse stands on a promontory in Burgos, 45 kilometers north of Laoag City. The highest lighthouse in the Phils.

– Tobacco Monopoly Monument The monument was constructed at the foot of the Marcos Bridge to serve as a memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly which from 1872 to 1881.



– General Ricarte National Shrine Built in honor of General Artemio Ricarte, a native of Batac and a revolutionary hero.

– Aglipay Shrine Found in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. In memory of the most colorful revolutionary figure, Fr. Gregorio Aglipay, that stood squarely behind the oppressed people of God when he founded his protestant sect known as the Filipino Independent Church.


Ilocos NorteAttractions– Marcos Museum &

Mausoleum Or Balay Ti Ili The ancestral house of the Marcoses in Batac showcases the memorabilia of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Batac is 471 kilometers north of Manila.

– Malacañang Of The North Built as the official residence of then President Marcos in Ilocos Norte, overlooking the legendary Paoay Lake, this imposing structure is now a museum. A minimal entrance fee is collected.



– Loom Weaving Produces quality towels, blankets, table runners and clothing materials with ethnic Ilocano designs.

– Paoay Church Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the architecture is a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque and Oriental. Construction of the church started in 1704 and was completed in 1894. Paoay Church is included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.


Ilocos NorteAttractions– Bangui-Pagudpud Beach

This stretch of beaches in the two municipalities are earmarked for development as tourism estates.

– Sinking Belltower Located almost a hundred meters away from the St. William's Cathedral, the tower has sunk to the ground and leans slightly to the north

– Bangui Windmills Fifteen towering windmills lined up the shore of Bangui.


Ilocos Sur• Basic Information

– Provincial capital: Vigan City

– Geographic Location: located along the western coast of Northern Luzon. Bound by Ilocos Norte on the north, Abra on the northeast, Mt. Province on the east, Benguet on the southeast, La Union on the south, and the China Sea on the west.


Ilocos Sur• Basic Information– Political Subdivision:• 34 municipalities which

are subdivided into 764 barangays.


– Language/ Dialect: Ilocano (Iloco), Filipino and English


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information– Major Industries:

• Farming, producing food crops, mostly rice, corn, vegetable, rootcrops, and fruits.

• Non-food crops include tobacco, cotton, and tigergrass.

• Cottage industries include loomweaving, furniture making, jewelry making, ceramics, blacksmithing, and food processing.


Ilocos Norte• How to Get there:– By Land: Take a scenic

bus trip from the capital Manila to Ilocos Norte. Via: Philippine Rabbit, Partas , Dominion, Florida, Farinas, and Maria de Leon bus lines.



– The Town of ViganInscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in November 1999. The best preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its Kamestizoan District is replete with ancestral houses with ancient tiled roofs, massive hardwood floorings, ballustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.



– Sta. Maria ChurchA National Landmark, was used as a fortress during the Philippine Revolution of 1896.

– Tirad Pass A National Shrine, had been the site of the last stand of the Filipino Revolutionary Forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo during the same period.

– Bessang Pass Served as the backdoor to General Yamashita’s last ditch defense during the last stage of World War II.


La Union• Basic Information– Provincial capital:

San Fernando City– Geographic Location:

Bounded on the north by Ilocos Sur, on the south by Pangasinan, on the east by Benguet, and on the west by the China Sea.


La Union• Basic Information– Political Subdivision:

• 19 municipalities and one component city, which are subdivided into 576 barangays.


– Language/ Dialect: Ilocano (Iloco), Pangasinense (Sto. Tomas and coastal areas), Ibaloi/Kakaney (Boardering Cordilliera) Filipino and English.


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information–Major Industries: • Agriculture • Cottage industries are

blanketweaving, basketry, bamboocraft, pottery, and broommaking. Commercial activity consists mostly of wholesale and retail business.



bus trip from the capital Manila to Ilocos Norte. Via: Philippine Rabbit, Partas , Dominion, Florida, Farinas, and Maria de Leon bus lines.



– Agoo BasilicaOne of the most imposing Catholic Structures in La Union. Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1892

– Museo de IlokoAn old Presidencia that houses artifacts, religious icons and other historical pieces of cultural importance to the Ilokanos.



– Ma- Cho TempleThe world’s largest Taoist Temple outside China. Located in San Fernando City.



– Thunderbird Resort, La UnionSan Fernandos own deluxe hotel and casino. Located in Poro Point. The hotel is patterned after Santorini, Greece.



– San Juan BeachBoasts a number of tourist establishments. The beach is ideal for surfing.


Pangasinan• Basic Information– Provincial capital:

Lingayen– Geographic Location:

Boundaries are Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet on the north, Nueva Vizcaya on the northeast, Nueva Ecija on the east, Tarlac on the south and Zambales and China Sea on the west.


Pangasinan• Basic Information– Political Subdivision:

• 44 municipalities and 4 cities which are in turn sub-divided into 1,355 barangays.

– Population: 2,434,086 as of 2000 Census

– Language/ Dialect: Ilocano (western areas), Pangasinense (Central areas), Filipino and English.


Ilocos Norte• Basic Information–Major Industries: • Agriculture • Prominent industries are

bagoong making, handicrafts and gifts, toys and houseware making..



bus trip from the capital Manila via Dagupan.



– Hundred Islands National ParkComposed of a Cluster of Islands of Varying sizes. Some even have small white beaches. Ideal for swimming, boating and snorkeling.



– Nuestra Senora de Manaoag ShrineSite of the Miracilous Shrine of “Apo Baket”. It is said that it possess healing powers and has saved the town of Manaoag from Calamities.



– Santiago IslandThis island is rich in corals that teem with marine life. Ideal for scuba enthusiasts

– Cape Bolinao LighthouseBuilt by the Americans in 1903 on a 300-foot high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao.



– Cape Bolinao LighthouseBuilt by the Americans in 1903 on a 300-foot high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao.

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