2. REGIONAL PROFILE There are two distinct versions as to were
the word Ilocos originated. In Isabelo de los Reyes Historia de
Ilocos (1885), he said that it evolved from the word ilog (river).
Region I referred to as the Ilocos Region mainly because it is home
to a majority of Ilokanos and the seat of the Ilokano culture,
heritage and language. Ilocos means people in the river, very much
like the Tagalogs taga-ilog which referred to the early settlers
living along riverbanks
3. Among the highest mountains in the region are: Mount Sicapoo
(2,360m), Mount Malaya (2,352m), and Mount burnay (2, 115m). Mount
MalayaSeveral offshore Islands belong to the region, the largest of
which are Anda and Santiago, including renowned cluster of Islands
and islets known as Hundred Islands.
4. Total Area: 13,055 km2 (5,041 sq mi) Population (2010) Total
4,748,372 Density 360/km2 (940/sq mi)
5. Region I is composed of 4 provinces, 9 cities, 116
municipalities, and 3265 barangays Located on the northwestern
coast of Luzon island, it includes four (4) provinces: Ilocos
Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. GEOGRAPHICALLOCATION
Political Divisions
6. CULTURAL GROUPS This Region has three (3) distinct groups:
Ilocanos, Pangasinenses and Igorots. Ilocanos occupy the coastal
provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union and certain
parts of Pangasinan. The natives of Pangasinan are the
Pangasinenses. There are also Tingguians who live in the secluded
mountains of Ilocos Sur.
7. Province Capital No. of Cities Populati on (2010) Area (km)
Pop. density (per km) Governor Ilocos Norte Laoag City 2 568,017
3,399.3 167.1 Maria Imelda R. Marcos Ilocos Sur Vigan City 2
658,587 2,579.6 255.3 Ryan Luis Singson La Union San Fernando City
1 741,906 1,493.1 496.9 Manuel C. Ortega Pangasi nan Lingayen 4
2,779,862 5,368.2 517.8 Amado Espino, Jr.
8. City Provin ce City Class Incom e Class Populat ion (2010)
Area (km ) Pop. density (per km) Governor Alamin os Pangasi nan
Compo nent 4th Class 85,025 164.26 517.62 Arthur F. Celeste Batac
Ilocos Norte Compo nent 4th Class 53,542 161.06 332.44 Jeffrey
Jupal C. Nalupta Cando n Ilocos Sur Compo nent 4th Class 57,884
103.28 560.46 Ericson G. Singson M.D. Dagup an Pangasi nan Indepen
dent compon 2nd Class 163,676 37.23 4396.35 Belen T. Fernandez
9. City Provi nce City Class Incom e Class Populat ion (2010)
Area (km) Pop. density (per km) Governor Laog Ilocos Norte Compo
net 1st Class 104,904 116.08 903.72 Chevylle V. Farias San Carlos
Pangasi nan Compo net 3rd Class 175,103 169.03 1035.93 Julier C.
Resuello San Fernand o La Union Compo net 3rd Class 114,963 102.72
1119.19 Pablo C. Ortega Urdanet a Pangasi nan Compo net 2nd Class
125,451 100.26 1251.26 Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV Vigan Ilocos Sur
Compo nent 3rd Class 49,747 25.12 1980.37 Eva Marie S. Medina
10. Topography MOUNTAIN RANGES Located in the Northwestern part
of Luzon, Ilocos Norte settles on a wide plain between the
foothills of the Central Cordillera ranges on the east and the
China Sea on the west. The winding and rugged mountain ranges
extend to Abra in the South. Its backbone angles steeply toward the
southwest and wedges through Ilocos Sur.
11. WATER BODIES The provincial coastline, an extension of the
beaches of Pangasinan, La Union and Ilocos Sur, is dotted with
numerous coves and tide- rivers. It further cuts into the foremost
coastal configuration of Bangui and Pasaleng Bays. The coast of
Pasaleng Bay is shared with Cagayan Province.
12. Lingayen Gulf is the most notable body of water in the
region and it contains a number of islands, including the Hundred
Islands National Park. To the north of the region is Luzon
Strait.
13. The Agno river runs through Pangasinan and empties into the
Lingayen Gulf. The river flow into a broad delta in the vicinity of
Lingayen and Dagupan...
14. HISTORY Region 1 was first inhabited by the aboriginal
Negritos before they were pushed by successive waves of Malay
immigrants that penetrated the narrow coast.
15. Before the administration of Ferdinand Marcos, Pangasinan
was not a part of the region. The Spanish arrived in the 16th
century and established Christian missions and governmental
institutions to control the native population and convert them to
the Roman Catholic Church. History
16. History In 1901, the region came under American colonial
rule, and in 1941, under Japanese occupation. During 1945, the
combined American and the Philippine Commonwealth troops including
the Ilocano and Pangasinese guerillas liberated the Ilocos Region
from Japanese forces during the Second World War.
17. Demographics The Ilocos provinces of the Ilocos Region is
the historical homeland of the Ilocanos including Former Philippine
President Ferdinand Marcos. The Ilocanos compose 66% of the region,
the Pangasinan people compose 27%, and the Tagalogs compose
3%.
18. Religion The population is predominantly Roman Catholic
with strong adherents of Protestantism such as the Aglipayan
denomination further north of the country. There are also adherents
to other Christian denominations, such as Iglesia ni Cristo,
Mormons, and the like. There is also an undercurrent of traditional
animistic beliefs especially in rural areas. The small mercantile
Chinese and Indian communities are primarily Buddhists, Taoists,
and Hindus.
19. CULTURE AND TRADITIONS Ilocanos are the ruling ethinicity
in Region 1. They constitute the majority of the population in the
Ilocos region particularly in Ilocos Norte (97%), Ilocos Sur (97%),
La Union (92%), and Pangasinan (45%). Minority groups include
Tingguan and Isneg communities who inhabit the foothills of the
Cordillera Mountains. The structure of the Ilocano family conforms
to the general Filipino pattern. Most families compose of an
average size (6-7 persons). FAMILY
20. WEDDING TRADITION The groom makes a panagpudno (formal
announcement) to the soon-to-be brides parents about his intention
of marrying their daughter. His parents will then visit the brides
parents to set the wedding date. Usually, parents consult a
planetario, which is like an almanac that identifies lucky
days.
21. DEATH TRADITION To announce a death of a family member, a
piece of atong wood is lit in front of the deceaseds house. It is
kept burning until after the burial. The fire is extinguished with
white wine.
22. ECONOMY As part of the Northwestern Luzon Growth Quadrangle
(NWLGQ) and Northern Luzon-South China growth area, it has good
potential for export- oriented agriculture industrial development
and tourism activities.
23. Economy The major industries in the region include crop
production, fishing, mining and manufacturing.
24. Laoag International Airport The Ilocos Region is a well
developed region. It has access to electricity and
telecommunications. It has an international airport which caters
international flights from Hongkong, Guangzhou and Taiwan as well
as domestic flights.
25. The Ilocos Region is a prime agricultural land.
26. Climate The climate of the Ilocos Region is hot and dry
from November to April and rainy from May to October.
27. It is also rich in mineral resources such as limestone for
cement and feldspar for ceramics, copper, gold, chromite, iron,
manganese and silica.
28. Ilocos Norte Culture and Tradition Bain is the Ilocano
trait for hiya or amor propio (sense of shame). panagdayaw (respect
for the sensitivities of others).
29. Ilocos Norte Festival Guling-Guling Festival, December
FestivalTalip Festival
30. Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots Bangui Wind Farm Bangui, Ilocos
Norte San Agustin Church of Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
31. St. Williams Cathedral of Laoag, Ilocos Norte Blue Lagoon
of Baranggay Balaoi, Pagudpud.
32. Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag Bacarra s Bell Tower.
33. Kapurpurawan Rock Formations in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.
Bantay Abot Cave in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.
34. Malacaang of the North in Paoay. Marcos Museum and
Mausoleum
35. Lapaz Sand Dunes Juan Luna Shrine
36. Ilocos Sur Cultures and Traditions The native Ilocano is a
weaver, wood carver and pottery expert. The Ilocano cuisine ranges
from the exotic "abu-os" (ant eggs) to vegetable broth
"dinengdeng," the sticky "tinubong" to the "poqui-poqui" (eggplant
salad)
37. Sinait Garlic Festival Viva Vigan Festival Ilocos Sur
Festival Longaniza Festival Pinakbet Festival, Ilocos Sur
Philippines Tabako Festival, Ilocos Sur Philippines
38. Ilocos Sur Tourist Spots Baluarte Vigan Fortress of Vigan
Heritage City of Vigan
39. Plaza Maestro Quirino Bridge
40. La Union Festivals Pindangan Festival , La Union Dinengdeng
Festival, La Union
41. La Union Tourist Spots La Union Surfing Capital, San Juan
La Union Botanical Garden
42. Pindangan Ruins San Fernando La Union Ma-Cho Temple
43. Pangasinan The term pangasinan means "land of salt" or
"place where salt is made" from the root word asin meaning salt in
the native language, and the prefix pang and the suffix an meaning
place. The term was derived from one of the main occupations of the
people in the coastal villages which was, and still is, that of
making salt from sea water through the process of solar evaporation
in well-laid-out beds.salt
44. Pangasinan Festivals Calasiao, Pangasinan Bangus
Festival
45. PangasinanTourist Spots Hundred Islands National Park
Bonuan Blue Beach
46. Cacupangan Cave Umbrella Rocks
47. Caves in Bolinao Antong Falls
48. REPORTERS: CLAIRE JOY CELIS PEARL SHANELOU PADING
