Philippine Tourism Geography Challenge

8/2/2019 Philippine Tourism Geography Challenge

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Luzon Northern

Philippines


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Name this lighthouse situated in West Pangasinan?

Cape Bolinao Light House

Name the provinces that comprise Region I and capitals.

Ilocos Norte, Laoag City - Ilocos Sur, Vigan La Union, San

Fernando Pangasinan, Lingayen

Name the Philippine President born in Ilocos Norte

Ferdinand E. Marcos


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Name this famous street in Vigan Heritage Village

Crisologo Street

Who was Juan Luna? What made him famous

A well-known Filipino painter. The Spolarium

Name Juan Lunas famous brother

Gen. Antonio Luna


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Where in Lingayen Gulf is the Century Cave above found?

Hundred Islands National ParkName the three (3) islands with facilities in this national park

Quezon Island, Childrens Island and Governors Island

Name the most famous religious shrine in Region I.

Our Lady of Manaoag


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What is the name of this stone house?Ivatan vernacular house

Name the two island groups between Batanes and the Luzon mainland.

Calayan and Babuyan islands.

Name the three island groups of Batanes Province.

Batan, Sabtang, Itbayat


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Name this cave complex found in Isabela

Santa Victoria Cave Complex, in Ilagan, Isabela

Name the road gateway to Cagayan Valley (Region II) where is it situated?

Dalton Pass between San Jose in N. Ecija and Santa Fe in N. Vizcaya.

What historical event took place in this province? Where?

Capture of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo by the US Army in Palanan, Isabela.


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This typical tribal dance is from what region?

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Name the six different native tribes?

Ibaloi, Kakaney, Ifugao, Bontocs, Kalingas, Apayaos

Name the provinces of CAR and their respective capitals.

Benguet, La Trinidad - Abra, Bangued - Mountain Province,Bontoc Ifugao, Lagawe, Kalinga, Tabuk Agpayao - Kabugao


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Name this famous landmark Baguio City.

Baguio Cathedral

Name at least two (2) other tourist attractions of this city.PMA, Burham Park, Mansion House, Mines View Park

Name the five (5) roads that access the City.

Kennon Road, Naguilian Highway, Marcos Highway, Halsema Trailand Ambuklao Road


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The famous rice terraces are found in which town of Ifugao?

Banaue

Where else in Ifugao are there rice terraces?

Batad, Bangaan, Mayoyao, Hapao, Nagacadan, Bacug, Kinga, Julongan

Name the Japanese Imperial Army General who surrendered in this area. InName the town where he surrendered.

Gen. Yamashita in Kiangan, Ifugao


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This crater was formed by the eruption of what volcano?

Mount Pinatubo

What is the name of the aborigine tribes found Zambales province?

Aetas

Name the provinces that comprise Region III and their capitals

Bulacan, Malolos Pampanga, San Fernando City Tarlac, Tarlac City -Zambales, Iba Bataan, Balanga - Nueva Ecija, Palayan City - Aurora,Baler


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Narrate the background of SBMA

Former US Navy Base

What is the most famous tourist attraction of Tarlac Province?

Hacienda Luisita

Name two (2) major tourist attractions/events in Pampanga Province

Christmas Lantern Festival, Holy Week Rites,


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Enchanted Kingdom is situated in which town of Laguna?

Sta. Rosa, Laguna

What historical shrine is situated in Calamba, Laguna?Rizal Shrine

Name another national shrine in Santo Tomas, Batangas

Gen. Miguel Malvar


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Pagsanjan Falls and Rapids are best known for what?

Shooting-the-rapids

What other natural attractions do you know of in Laguna?

Mt. Makiling, Mt. Banahaw, Mt. Makulot,Name all the other provinces of Region IV-A and their respective capitals

Cavite, Trece Martirez Batangas, Batangas City - Laguna, Sta. Cruz Rizal, Antipolo City - Quezon, Lucena City


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This is the crater of the smallest and lowest volcano in the world. Name it.

Taal Volcano, 2,200 ft. above sea level

Name the ridge to best view Taal Lake and Volcano.

Tagaytay Ridge, 60kms. South of Metro Manila

Where in this province was Philippine Independence declared? When?

Kawit, Cavite June 12, 1898


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What is the name of this volcano? Where is it situated?

Mayon Volcano, in Albay

What other attractions or products do you know of in this area?Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church, abaca, pili nuts

What provinces comprise Region V? name the capitals as well.

CamarinesNorte, Daet Camarines Sur, Pili Albay, Legzapi City Sorsogon, Sorsogon - Masbate, Masbate City Catanduanes, Virac


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What are the Pilipino and English names of these gentle giants of the sea?

Butanding or whale-sharks

Butanding is the largest species of what? Where can these be seen?

fish Donsol, Sorsogon

Name the three (3) island groups of Romblon Province

Romblon, Tablas and Sibuyan


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What is the name of these nuts?

Pili Nuts

Where is the Ro-Ro port connecting Region VIII situated?

Municipality of Matnog

Matnog in Region V connect with which port in Region VIII?

Allen, Northern Samar


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Name the island group situated north of the Palawan mainland

The Calamianes

Name this famous salt-water lake in the island of Coron,

Lake Kayangan

Name two other well-known locations in this group of islands what makes them popular?

Culion (former leper colony) and Calauit (open zoo)


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Name the famous bay where El Nido town is situated?

Bacuit Bay

What are the special geophysical features that make El Nido area

exceptional?Limestone cliffs

Name the island provinces of Region IV-B.

Occidental Mindoro, Mamburao - Oriental Mindoro, Calapan City -Romblon, Romblon - Marinduque, Boac Palawan, Puerto PrincesaCity


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Tubbataha Reef, above is situated in what sea?

Sulu Sea

Name another natural attraction in Palawans West Philippine Sea.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Where are the Tabon Caves found in Palawan?

Municipality of Quezon, south west of Puerto Princesa


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Central Philippines


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La Carlota sugar central is situated in what province?

Occidental Negros

What is the name of the volcano found in Negros Island?Kanlaon Volacano

Name the provinces in Region VI and their capitals.

Aklan, Kalibo Capiz, Roxas City Antique, San Jose - Iloilo, Iloilo

City Guimaras, Jordan Occidental Negros, Bacolod City


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Boracay belongs to which town? Which province? Which major

Philippine Island?

Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan, Island of Panay

Name the three (3) barangays of Boracay Island?Balabag, Mano-manok and Yapak

What feast is celebrated ever third Sunday of January in Kalibo?

Narrate the origin

Ati-Atihan


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Name this famous festival in Bacolod City. When is it held?

Maskarra Festival held every October

Name the new airport of Bacolod City and its location.

Silay Bacolod Airport, Municipality of Silay

What is the height of Mt. Kanlaon?

2,456 meters above sea level


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Magellans Cross in Cebu City commemorates what event ?

Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan on March 17, 1521

What other historical site is situated next to the Cross of Magellan?

Basilica Minore of te Sto. Nio

Name at least two other Philippine history characters related thestory of Magellan

Lapu-lapu, King Humabon, Sebastian El Cano


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Loboc River is a famous tourist attraction of which province?

Province of Bohol

Loboc is also famous for what other attraction

Loboc Boys Choir

What is Bohol Provinces mascot.

Tarsier


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Chocolate Hills are in Bohol why are they called such?

Because during the dry season they turn brown

Name the off-shore island where dolphins and whales may be seen.

Pamilacan IslandName the provinces that comprise Region VII and their capitals.

Cebu, Cebu City Bohol, Tagbilaran OrientalNegros, Dumaguete

Siquijor, Siquijor


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Where did Gen. Douglas McArthur land in Leyte province?

Palo, Leyte

When was the historical landing?October 20, 1944

Who was the Philippine President at the time of this historical event?

Pres. Sergio Ormea


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Sohoton Cave is situated in which town? in what province?

Municipality of Basey In Samar

What is the common name of these rock formations in the cave?

Stalagtites water droppings (stalagmites are the floor risings)Name the provinces that comprise Region VIII and their capitals.

Leyte, Tacloban Southern Leyte, Maasin City Northern Samar,

Catarman Estern Samar, Borogan Samar, Catbalongan Biliran,

Naval


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What is the name of this bridge in Region VIII?

San Juanico Bridge

San Juanico Bridge connects what island groups in this region?Samar and Leyte

What is the most popular pasalubong from Tacloban?

Moron a chocolate flavored suman (rice cake)


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Mindanao Southern Philippines


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Name this famous old-Spanish fort in Zamboanga City

Fort PilarWhat other tourist attractions are there in Zamboanga City?

Rio Hondo, Santa Cruz Island, Pasonanka Park

Zamboanga City is part of which region? Name the provinces and

capitals.

Region IX, Zamboanga Norte, Dipolog Zamboanga Sur, Pagadian

Zamboanga Sibugay, Pili, Zamboanga City & Isabela de Basilan City


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These colorful native sea craft are known as what?

Vintas

What is the meaning of the work lantaka

Its an old, native cannon use by the local tribes

Name the twin-cities of Zamboanga Peninsula.

Dipolog City and Dapitan City


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Identify at least three (3) seafood items in this picture?

Lobsters, prawns, crab, squid, fish, sea grapes

What is the historical importance of Dapitan CityThe Spanish authorities exiled Dr. Jose Rizal to this city.

Name other major tourist attractions in the Dipolog-Dapitan

Areas.

Dakak Beach & Fantasy Island


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What is the English name of this fruit? The Latin-name?

Pineapple. Ananas.

Name a well-known pineapple plantation in this province

Del Monte Farm.Name at least one indigenous peoples tribe in this

province

Talaandig, Higaonon, Umayamnon, Manobo, Tiwahanon,

Matisalug, Bukidnon


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Name the major Holy Week activity in Camiguin Island?

Panaad

Name the famous volcano with seven craters in this island-

province.Mount Hibok-Hibok

Name the province and their capitals in this region.

Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta - Misamis Oriental,

Cagayan de Oro Bukidnon, Malaybalay Camiguin,

Mambajao Lanao del Norte, Tubod


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What is the name of this fruit?

Durian

What makes Durian exceptional and extraordinary?

Its pungent odor and delicious tasteWhat other tropical fruits can be found in Davao provinces?

Bananas, mangosteen, breadfruit (marang), rambutan, pomelo


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This is the Philippine Eagle. How was it previously known?

Monkey-eating eagle.

What is the complete name of the city in Samal Island.Island Garden City of Samal

Name the all provinces of this region and their capitals.

Compostela Valley, Nabunturan Davao Oriental, Mati

Davao del Norte, Tagum City Davao del Sur, Digos City

Davao City


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Singkil

Pearl Farm Resort is located in which province of Davao?

Samal Island, Davao del Norte

Where can you find the 2,000 hectareBonsai Forest in Davao?

San Isidro, Davao Oriental

What other tourist attractions are there in Davao City?

Bird watching in Caroland, EdensN

ature Garden, Puentespina OrchidFarm, Tadeco Banana Plantation, Nenita Farms & Dizons farm


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What is the elevation of Mt. Apo?

2,954 meters or 9,692 feetWhat are the jump-off points for Mt. Apo?

Sibulan & CoolandTrails in Sta. Cruz, Kapatagan Trail in

Digos & Balutakay Trail in Bansalan

What is the 2nd highest peak in Mindanao, height?

Mt. Kintanglad, 2,899 meters or 9,511 feet


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What is the capital of Sarangani province?

Alabel

Sarangani is part of which region?

SoccSKSarGen or Southern MindanaoName the other provinces of this region and their capitals.

South Cotabato, Koronadal Cotabato, Kidapawan City

Sultan Kudarat, Isulan Sarangani, Alabel - General

Santos City


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What can you find in South Cotabato?

Orchid farms in Koronadal & Dole Plantation in Polomolok

What is the best known product of Gen. Santos City?

Fresh Tuna fishWhat other tourism products does Sultan Kudarat offer?

Bird Watching


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What is the name of this famous lake in Region XII?

Lake SebuName the indigenous tribe that live on the shore of this lake.

Tbolis

What is the festival in Kidapawan City called ?

Fruit Festival in late September or early October


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Liguasan Marsh of Agusan is in which region?

Region XIII

What is the official name of this region?

CaragaName all the provinces of this region and their capitals.

Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran Agusan del Sur,

Prosperidad Surigao del Norte, Surigao City - Surigal del

Sur, Tandag - Dinagat Islands, San Jose


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Where in Mindanao is this bridge found?

Butuan City

What is the name of this bridgeMacapagal Bridge

Name other attractions in this city

Balangay Museum, Masao Island, Butuan River


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Rattan Handicraft

What city in Region XIII is the Rattan Handicraft capital?

ButuanWhere is Picop found?

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

How do you reach Siargao from Surigao City

By fast craft from the city pier to General Luna


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Where in Surigao del Norte is Siargao island situated?

East of Surigao City

What port in Surigao connects with Region VIII?

Maasin in Southern LeyteWhat is Cloud 9? What is the origin of this name?

Its the name of a resort in Siargao. Cloud 9 is the shape of

the surfing waves.


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This Water Village in Tawi-Tawi is part of what region?

ARMM

Name some tourist attractions of this region.Aga Khan Museum in Marawi City, Malamawi Island in Basilan, Rio

Grande de Mindanao of Maguindanao, Tubbataha Reef of Sulu,

Sitangkai of Tawi-Tawi

Name the provinces that comprise this region and their capitals.

Basilan, Isabela City Lanao del Sur, Marawi City Maguindanao,

Shariff Aguak Sulu, Jolo Tawi-Tawi, Sugala Panglima


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Marawi City is situated on the shores of what lake?

Lanao Lake.Name the state university in Marawi City.

Mindanao State University.

What is the old name of Marawi City?

Dansalan


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What do you call the Muslin 2 stringed guitar?

Kudyapi

What do you call the snake like shape of a Muslim sword?Kris

What do you call the huge houses by the lake in Marawi City?

Torogan


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Chinatown in Manila

In the Spanish era, Manilas Chinatown district is calledParian

In which part of Manila is Binondo situated?

North of Pasig River

Name some visitor attractions of Binondo.

Binondo church, roadside chapels, Buddhiust Temples,

Chinese delicacies, 168 & Tutuban Shopping Mall


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CCPComplex

What is this place? When was this built?

CCP, 1969

Where is the Cultural Center of the Philippines situated?

Reclaimed area

What events take place at the CCP?

Cultural shows and recitals


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Fort Santiago

In which part of Manila is Fort Santiago situated?

Intramuros, Port Area

Give a short narration on San Agustine Church

Give a short narration on Manila Cathedral.


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Bamboo Organ

When was the Bamboo Organ in Las Pias completed?

1824

Who supervised the construction?

Fr. Diego Cera

Name other tourist attractions in Las Pias?

During Christmas, star lanterns for sale everywhere


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Giant Shoes - MarikinaCity

Where is Marikina City situated?

Eastern boder of Manila

Where in Marikina City as the Giant Shoes displayed?

Marikina Riverbank Mall

What is the origin of the name Marikina ?

Folklore says from the word Marikit-na


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