REGION I: ILOCOS REGION ILOCOS NORTE (LAOAG CITY) ILOCOS SUR (VIGAN CITY) LA UNION (SAN FERNANDO CITY) PANGASINAN (LINGAYEN)

2. Ilocos Region is composed of four provinces—
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and
Pangasinan; and of nine cities—Alaminos, Batac,
Candon, Laoag, San Carlos, San Fernando,
Urdaneta, Vigan, and Dagupan.
Economy in the region is anchored both on
agriculture and agro-industrial sectors. Its
provinces are famous for agro-industrial
businesses such as milkfish (bangus) cultivation
and processing, livestock raising, fish paste
(bagoong) processing, among others. Income in
the Ilocos provinces also come from cultivating
rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, and fruits; and
from raising livestock such as pigs, chicken,
goats, and carabaos.

3. SAN FERNANDO CITY
AREA LOCATION IN PHILIPPINE MAP:
In part of Luzon
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE, PEOPLE, DIALECT:
La Union covers the central-southern
section of the Ilocos Region in Luzon.
Ilocano is the common dialect. La union is
also known as The Surfing Capital of the
Philippines
HOW TO GET THERE FROM MANILA:
From the Metro (Cubao or Pasay Station),
you have the option to alight at San Fernando or San
Juan, both of which are part of La Union. If you just
want to visit San Fernando, you can board a direct
bus that takes up to seven hours. The fare for this
option costs P436 to P524.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:
• Bus
• Private Vehicles

4. SAN FERNANDO CITY
MAJOR PRODUCT, FOOD, CUISINE
• Halo Halo de ilokano
• Kilawen
• Naguilian Basi
• Sabong Fried Chicken
• Makai Bowls

5. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
TANGADAN FALLS San Gabriel, La
Union
• It’s crystal-clear and chilly waters
provide a perfect respite for both
locals and travelers during
summer.
• It is a two-tier cascade along
Baroro River with cold water
emanating from the hinterland of
the province adjacent to the
Cordillera Mountain Range.

6. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
MA CHO TEMPLE San Fernando, La
Union
• It was built in 1975 in dedication to
the Chinese goddess Matzu, known
as the protector of the sea. That’s
why the temple sits facing the sea.
• Numerous Buddha statues of
different sizes surround the temple.
• There are also groves of mango
trees. You’re lucky if you arrived
during the fruiting season since you
can pick fruits for keep.

7. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PEBBLE BEACH BACNOTAN Balaoan
Road, Luna, La Union
Pebbles of different sizes cover a
long stretch of the beach. The waves
are strong here and can easily pull
you to the deepest parts. If you’re
not careful, things may go wrong.
Always have an expert swimmer on
the lookout if you want to swim here.

8. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE LOTUS VALLEY FARM San
Juan, La Union
It is not a typical farm where you can
find rows of trees or crops. It is a
forest farm composed of thousands
of flora and fauna species, all
integrated naturally in a self-
sustaining ecosystem. Here, you can
find several bamboo species,
orchids, various fruit tree species,
rare grasses, vegetables, rice, and
many more.

9. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PORO POINT SPECIAL ECONOMIC
AND FREEPORT ZONE San Fernando
La union
The Poro Point Lighthouse is a
century-old structure. Since the
Spanish times, it served as a guiding
light for seafarers and ships. It is
tangible proof of the busy marine
activities in the olden times. To
commemorate the landmark and its
historical role, the “Sillag Festival of
Lights” is conducted every May.

10. AREA LOCATION IN PHILIPPINE MAP:
Northwest corner of Luzon Island
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE, PEOPLE, DIALECT:
Ilocos Norte is bordered by the Babuyan Channel to
the north; Ilocos Sur to the south; Abra to the southeast;
Cagayan to the east; and the South China Sea to the
west. Life of the Ilocano – are described as - "the
browbeaten, industrious, cheerful, simple soul who has
shown a remarkable strain of bravery and a bit of
wanderlust." Its population as determined by the 2015
Census was 593,081. Dialect: Ilokano
HOW TO GET THERE
FROM MANILA:
• Bus via Tarlac city – 4hrs
and 33mins
• Taxi- 2hrs and 34mins
• Train or plane- book a
flight (MNL-LAO) 3hrs
and 12mins
MODE OF
TRANSPORTATION:
• Bus
• Plane
• Train
• Taxi

11. LAOAG CITY
MAJOR PRODUCT, FOOD, CUISINE
Food
salt, empanada, bagoong, patis, basi (native
Ilocano wine), vinegar, longganisa, chicharon,
bagnet, chichacorn (cornick)
Cuisine
The Ilocano cuisine – ranges from the exotic
"abu-os" (ant eggs) to vegetable broth
"dinengdeng," and "pinakbet" the sticky
"tinubong" to the "poqui-poqui" (eggplant
salad).

12. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BANGUI WIND FARM
Is a wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos
Norte, Philippines The wind farm
uses 20 units of 70-metre-high
Vestas V82 1.65 MW wind
turbines, arranged in a single row
stretching along a nine-kilometer
shoreline off Bangui Bay, facing
the West Philippine Sea.

13. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH
Completed in 1710, the church is famous
for its distinct architecture highlighted
by the enormous buttresses on the sides
and back of the building. It is declared as
a National Cultural Treasure by the
Philippine government in 1973 and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site under the
collective group of Baroque Churches of
the Philippines in 1993.

14. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE
Also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is
a cultural heritage structure in
Burgos, Ilocos Norte, that was
established during the Spanish
Colonial period in the Philippines.
The lighthouse was first lit on March
30, 1892, and is set high on Vigia de
Nagpartian Hill overlooking the
scenic Cape Bojeador where early
galleons used to sail by.

15. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE PATAPAT VIADUCT
Also known as Patapat Bridge, is a
viaduct at the municipality of
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal
resort town on the northernmost tip of
Luzon Island in the Philippines. The
bridge is elevated 31 meters over sea
level. It is a concrete coastal bridge 1.3
km long and connects the Maharlika
Highway from Ilocos Region to
Cagayan Valley.
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16. AREA LOCATION IN PHILIPPINE MAP:
Its area of 2,596.00 square kilometres occupies about
20.11% of the total land area of Region 1.
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE, PEOPLE, DIALECT:
Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos
Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain
Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the
south and the South China Sea to the west.
Dialect & People : Ilocano People & language ,
Tagalog language
HOW TO GET THERE FROM MANILA:
To get to Ilocos Sur (Vigan) from Laoag City, you can
easily take public transportation. Travel time usually
takes 1 hour and 30 minutes (80 kilometers). To get to
other municipalities, towns or nearby provinces, you
can choose from a variety of public transportation -
buses, mini-buses or jeepneys.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:
• Buses
• Mini bus
• Jeepneys
• Private Vehicle &
Motorcycle

17. VIGAN CITY
MAJOR PRODUCT, FOOD, CUISINE
• Igado
• Bagnet
• Pinakbet
• Sinanglao
• Royal Bibingka
• Empanada
• Longganisang Iloko

18. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BANTAY CHURCH BELL TOWER
The Bantay Church Bell Tower
served as the town’s watchtower
in 1591. The magnificent view may
have been the reason why it was
supposedly “Diego and Gabriela
Silang’s favorite date spot during
the 17th century.”
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19. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
CALLE CRISOLOGO
When talking about the best
tourist spot in Vigan, the iconic Calle
Crisologo immediately pops into mind.
The Spanish houses erected here by
the wealthy families have been so well-
maintained over the years. Tourists
can ride a kalesa or simply take a fun
walking Vigan tour to see the
marvelous heritage houses.
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20. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
VIGAN CATHEDRAL
The Vigan Cathedral, also known as
the St. Paul’s Cathedral is considered a
major religious landmark not only of
northern Luzon but the country as well.
The original structure was built in 1574
with wood and thatch. It was just a
mere chapel then. It was only in 1641
when it was turned into a church and
was completed in 1800.
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21. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PLAZA SALCEDO
Located between Vigan Cathedral
and the Provincial Capitol, Plaza
Salcedo is a great spot for picture
taking at day and turns to a stage
of dancing lights at night. The
water in the fountain are always
right on cue and dances to the
beat of the music.
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22. AREA LOCATION IN PHILIPPINE MAP:
It has a total land area of 5,451.01 square
kilometres (2,104.65 sq mi)
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE, PEOPLE, DIALECT:
Pangasinan is located on the west central area of
the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The
Pangasinan people are referred as
Pangasinense. Most Pangasinenses speak two or
three other languages: Ilocano, Filipino, and
English.
HOW TO GET THERE FROM MANILA:
From Manila (Cubao or Pasay), you can ride a bus
to Bolinao, Pangasinan. Travel time is roughly 6 to
6.5 hours. From Cubao, you may take Victory Liner
Bus) for Php 459 or Five Star Bus for PHP 275 to
PHP 375.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:
• Bus
• Mini bus
• Jeepneys
• Private Vehicle &
Motorcycle

23. LINGAYEN
MAJOR PRODUCT, FOOD, CUISINE
• Pigar pigar
• Lechon Bagoong
• Puto Calasiao
• Mangaldan Tapa
• Alaminos Longganisa

24. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
HUNDRED ISLANDS
The islands are believed to be about
two million years old. There are
actually ancient corals that extend well
inland, in an area previously
comprising the seabed of an ancient
sea. The lowering of the sea level have
exposed them to the surface. The
peculiar “mushroom-like” shapes of
some of the islands were caused by
the eroding action of ocean waves.
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25. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BOLINAO FALLS
Is one of the only waterfalls in Luzon
with a glowing turquoise pool of water.
The falls jet down from 2-stories high
into an expansive swimming pool
below where you can play all day.
There are varying depths to this large
pool that will suit all swimming levels,
including a partially submerged rock
platform and even steps to climb into
the pool.
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26. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
ENCHANTED CAVE
The name itself portrays its mystical
beauty. The entire place is really
enchanted since it is like a huge coral
reef that emerged from underwater.
Local people and tour guides believe
that millions of years ago Bolinao was
under the sea due to the discovery of
coral rocks (limestones) and fossilized
giant clams around the area.
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27. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE SAINT JAMES THE GREAT
PARISH CHURCH
Is a Spanish colonial church located at Brgy.
Germinal in Bolinao, Pangasinan,
Philippines. Also locally known as Bolinao
Church, it traces its history way back to 400
years. . This wonderful man-made structure
has stood the test of time, surviving major
disasters. It suffered a heavy damage by
Typhoon Emong, in 2009. Additionally, there
is a history of earthquake in 1788 and
accidental burn in 1819.

28. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BALINGASAY RIVER
A multi-awarded river and dubbed as the
cleanest and greenest river in Region 1 is
becoming more popular and one of the top
tourist destinations in Bolinao Pangasinan. .
It is one of the ecotourism sites promoting
by the Local Government Unit of Bolinao.
Their main goal is to show the beauty of the
Balingasay river, to support conservation
efforts, to observe wildlife and enjoy water
resources while still conserving the integrity
of nature
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