Region 4
Presented by:
Alberto Arcilla
John Ronnel Sapnu
Christine Joy Tulabing
Vernalei Carreon
Emilio John Delos Reyes
•Region 4 A
Provinces
Capital
Batangas
Cavite
Laguna
Quezon
Rizal
Batangas City
Trece Martires City
Sta. Cruz
Lucena
Antipolo City
Batangas
(Batangas City)
Batangas
Lalawigan
Capital
Populasyon
(2007)
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Batangas
Lungsod ng
Batangas
2,245,869
3,165.8
709.4
•Batangas
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Batangas is known as the birthplace of many leading nationalists
in the country, thus many historical attractions are found there
including the General Malvar Museum and Library in Santo
Tomas, the Apolinario Mabini Shrine in Tanauan and the Jose P.
Laurel Memorial Library in Tanauan. Beautiful churches include
the Basilica of San Martin de Tours, the Church of Our Lady of
Caysasay, Lipa Cathedral, and the Church of San Jose, built in
1788 by Augustinian Friars. Batangas is also home to the Taal
Volcano, believed to be the smallest active volcano in the world.
Beaches include the Gerthel Hugon, Matabungkay and Nasugbu
beaches, while Anilao is best known for its dive spots.
Cavite
(Trece Martires City)
Cavite
Lalawigan
Capital
Populasyon
(2007)
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Cavite
Lungsod ng
Trece Martires
2,856,765
1,287.6
2,218.7
Cavite
•
Cavite is the birthplace of General Emilio Aguinaldo. The main
attractions include several first class resorts like the Island Cove
Resort and Leisure Park. Historical sites include the Aguinaldo
Shrine and Museum in Kawit, Andres Bonifacio House in
General Trias, Battle of Alapan and Battle of Julian Bridge
Markers, Fort San Felipe and the House of Tirona. Churches
include the Imus Cathedral, and the Shrines of Our Lady of La
Sallette in Silang. Natural sites include Cabag Caves, and
Malibedibic and Balite Falls.
Laguna
(Sta. Cruz)
Laguna
Lalawigan
Capital
Populasyon
(2007)
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Laguna
Bayan ng Santa
Cruz
2,473,530
1,759.7
1,405.7
Laguna
•
Laguna is considered the resort capital of the Philippines for its
lakes, hot springs, white water, waterfalls and Mt. Makiling.
Among them include Laguna de Bay, Lake Caliraya, Pagsanjan
Falls and Hidden Valley. Historical sites include the Rizal Shrine
in Calamba. Other points of interest include the National Arts
Center in Los Baños that has an auditorium, seminar and
convention facilities, a ballet studio and a library. Churches
include St. Gregory, Majayjay, San Santiago Apostol, Paete,
Mabitac Church and the San Pedro de Alcantara Church, Pakil.
Quezon
(Lucena)
Quezon
Lalawigan
Capital
Populasyon
(2007)
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Quezon
Lungsod ng
Lucena
1,646,510
8,706.6
189.1
•Quezon
•
Quezon Province was named after the late Philippine President
Manuel Quezon. Its natural attractions include Mt. Banahaw,
Puting Buhangin Beach and Baluti Island. Historical landmarks
include shrines of National Heroes Claro M. Recto and Hermano
Pule, the San Diego de Alcala Fortress, Alitao Bridge and Quezon
Museum in Lucena City. Churches include the St. Michael
Archangel Minor, Tayabas and the Church of St. Louis of
Toulouse, Lucban.
Rizal
(Antipolo City)
Rizal
Lalawigan
Capital
Populasyon
(2007)
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Rizal
Lungsod ng
Antipolo
2,284,046
1,308.9
1,745
Rizal
•
Rizal Province, named after the national hero, Jose Rizal, is
known for its large unspoiled forests and impressive views of
Metro Manila and Laguna de Bay. It also has a strong artistic
tradition with galleries that include the Rafael Pacheco Finger
Painting Gallery, Nemiranda Arthouse Artelier Gallerie, Angono
Artist Village and Tiamson and Blanco Art Galleries. Religious
sites include the St. Jerome Church and Our Lady of Antipolo
Shrine. Another interesting site is a cave in Angono and
Binangonan containing petroglyphs carved during the Stone
Age.
•Region 4 B
Provinces
Capital
Marinduque
OccidentalMindoro
OrientalMindoro
Palawan
Romblon
Boac
Mamburao
Calapan City
Puerto Pricesa City
Romblon
Marinduque
(Boac)
Marinduque
•
Marinduque is known for the Moriones Festival, a passion play
about the Roman legionnaire, Longinus, held every Easter.
Natural attractions include several quality beaches like Torrijos,
Salomague Island, Maniwayan Island, Tres Reyes Islands,
Bathala Caves and Molbog Hot Springs. Other attractions
include the Boac Cathedral, built in 1656, and the Boac
Museum. Local handicrafts include basketware and carved
wooden ornaments.
Occidental Mindoro
(Mamburao)
Occidental Mindoro
•
Occidental Mindoro like its counterpart in Oriental Mindoro,
Occidental Mindoro has large virgin forests and plenty of dive
sites and islands. Natural attractions include North Pandan
Island, Mangyan Villages, Calawagan freshwater pools and Mt.
Iglit, where the tamaraw, a variation of the carabao, is located.
Dive spots include Apo Reef, considered one of the best dive
spots in the country. White sand beaches include the islands of
Ilin and Ambulong.
Oriental Mindoro
(Calapan City)
Oriental Mindoro
•
Oriental Mindoro is the western part of Mindoro Island, and is
largely mountainous and undeveloped with untouched tropical
islands and beaches. It is also home to the native Mangyan
people. Natural sites include Mt. Halcon, the 4th highest
mountain the the country, and Naujan Lake. The most famous
site is Puerto Gallera, with its white sand beaches and dive
spots. Other attractions include Sabang Beach, Tamaraw Falls,
the Marble Cross and the Mangyan Villages.
Palawan
(Puerto Princesa City)
Palawan
•
Palawan is considered the nation's 'Last Frontier' as most of its natural
environment has been untouched. Puerto Princessa is known for its
subterranean underground river, virgin jungle and beautiful beaches.
Coron and El Nido are known for their jagged, limestone cliffs and
world-class beaches and dive sites. Tubbataha Reef has the most
diverse collection of marine life in the Philippines. Port Barton and the
islands of Honda Bay are famous around the world for their white
sand beaches. Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary has imported noncarnivorous African animals like giraffes, zebras and gazelles.
Migratory birds rest in Ursula Island. Tabon Caves are known as the
"Cradle of Philippine Civilization" after the discovery of the remains of
a 22,000 year old Tabon Man. Palawan also has historical attractions
like the remains of Spanish forts at Taytay and Cuyo.
Romblon
(Romblon)
Palawan
•
The three major islands in Romblon Province include Romblon,
Sibuyan and Tablas. Historical attractions include the twin forts
of San Andres and Santiago Hill and the lighthouses at Sabang
and Apunan. Natural attractions include Lugbung and Cobrador
Islands, Tiamban, Bonbon Beaches, Sibuyan Island, waterfalls
such as Dubduban-bita, Mablaran and Lambigang Falls.
Adventure sites include Cresta de Gallor Island for divers, and
Mt. Guiting-Guiting for climbers. Tablas Island also has attractive
sites like the Cajboaya Ruins, the Bitu Falls and the Tinagong
Dagat Salt Lake.
Literary Pieces
Produced in Region 4
My Island
(N.V.M. Gonzales)
Even as the bough breaks
from the sheer weight of song
so does my heart break with love,
so will my rivers flow
to kiss the sea's warm eternal breast,
so will my islands poise their hills
against the sun.
My heart is proud
of this dream and prouder yet my rivers
of the fate that keeps the pace
of tides and moons, and prouder
still my islands of their hills.
Our Mother Tongue
(Jose Rizal)
IF Truly a people dearly love
The tongue to them by Heaven sent,
They’ll Surely yearn for liberty
Like a Bird above in the Firmament
Because by its language one can judge,
A town, Barrio, and Kingdom;
And Like any other created thing
Every human being love freedom.
ONE who doesn’t love his native tongue;
Is worse than putrid fish and fish a beast;
And like a truly precious thing
It therefore deserves to be cherished.
THE Tagalog Language’s akin to Latin,
To English, Spanish, Angelical tongue;
For God who knows how to look after us
This Language He bestowed us upon
AS others, our language is the same
With alphabet and letters of its own,
It was lost because a storm did destroy
On the lake the Bangka * in years
Tagalog Short Poems
in Region 4
Tagalog Short Poems
English Translation
1. Isda akong gaga-sapsap
Kalapad.
Kaya nakikipagpusag
Ang kalaguyo’y apahap
I’m a fish the size of the sapsap, gagataliplip only as wise as the taliplipleaves;
I thrash about creating a great stir
Because I’m in the company of the big
apahap
2 . Ang Sugat ay kung tinanggap
Di daramdamin ang antak
Ang aayaw at di mayag
Galos amang magnanaknak
When one submits himslef to wounding,
The interest pain is Bearable;
When one is unwilling.
Even the merest scratch can fester.
Legends in Region 4
Alamat ng Batangas
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Noong unang panahon may isang babaeng nagngangalang gain ang babaeng
ito ay maganda at may magandang hugis ng katawan. Lahat ng mga
kabinataan ay may gusto sa kanya ngunit isa sa mga lalaking ito lamang ang
hinayang manligaw kay gain ng kanyang ama at ina ito ay si balangas may
kagandahan itong lalaki at nagustuhan siya ni gain.Isang araw namamangka
sila ng may dumating na malaking alon at natabunan ang kanilang bangka
nagtangkang lumangoy at lumaban sa agos si balangas ngunit napagod ito at
tuluyang nalunod at namatay.Ang tanging nakaligtas lamang ay si gain at
nang makita ang bangkay ni balangas halos maligo na sya ng kanyang luha at
sinabi nito sa kanyang mga magulang ''pwede nyo po bang ipangalan sa
lalawigang malapit ko nang pamunuan ay balangas?"o sige ang malungkot na
sabay natugon ng kanyang mga magulang.At sa dami ng mga naninirahan
dito nang lumaon ay tinawag itong "BATANGAS" "THE END"
Alamat ng Maria Makiling
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In the province of Laguna is a steep mountain called Makiling. Some say it so called because it leans to one
side. Others say this is because it is thickly wooded with a shrub called pakiling, which coarse-surfaced leaves
are used by housewives for scrubbing pots and pans and floor.
However it may have gotten its name, it was haunted by a fairy named Maria whom town folks called Mariang
Makiling. It is said that in the old days she used to go to town with a basketful of fruits on her head which she
sold in the marketplace. The money she got for the fruit she later distributed among the poor. At the first
people thought she was only a woman from different town, though her beauty surpassed that any woman
they had even seen for her faces was soft and fair and her black flowed down to her ankles.
One day, a young farmer who fallen in love with her beauty followed her secretly into the woods. However
she went so quickly through the forest groove that he lost her. He waited for her on the next market day, but
she did not come to town that day nor did she come on any day thereafter.
The young man then went into the woods to search for her but he never came back. Some say he found her.
Some say he was lost and that he died in the woods without seeing her again. To this day the old folks believe
Mariang Makiling still haunts the mountain. The mountain is covered with many fruit-bearing trees. You may
eat all the fruits you wish but do not try to bring any of it at home. If you do then you will lose your way. The
insects will sting you. And very trunks of the trees will play tricks on your way. Mariang Makiling will lead you
completely astray. If prudent you will throw away all the fruits you had intended to take out. Also you will turn
your clothes inside out to assure the good fairy that you are hiding none of her fruit on your person. Only
then might Mariang Makiling relent and lead you back on the right trail.
Thank you :D