Chapter 3
TOURISM ATTRACTION
3.1
Introduction
The CLTMP envisions to provide "A Well Spring of Diversity" to tourists, both domestic
and foreign. This diversity of attraction is well-defined in each slogan adopted by its
provinces and major cities.

Bataan
:
A Living Monument of Valor, Gallantry
and Heroism

Bulacan
:
Birthplace of Heroes and Sites of
Historic Events

Nueva Ecija
:
The Agricultural Haven of Central Luzon
and Gateway to the Mountains

Pampanga
:
The Culinary Capital North of Manila
- Angeles City
- Clark Field
:
:
The City that has Risen from the Ashes
A Sound Investment for Business in
the Future

Tarlac
:
The Sugarlandia of Central Luzon

Zambales
:
A Perfect Gateway where Sun, Sea and
Sand combine for an Unforgettable
Vacation
- Subic Bay
:
- Olongapo City
:
Asia's Resort Suburb- A Great
Base to Be
Where Cleanliness is a Way of Life
These slogans enable the people of Central Luzon to manifest a vision that combine
every attribute each province has:
VISION
"WE, IN CENTRAL LUZON REGION, HOME OF SELF-RELIANT AND GALLANT
PEOPLE, BOUNDED BY ITS BEAUTY, RICH NATURAL RESOURCES, CULTURAL
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL LANDMARKS AND CENTER OF PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES WITH GLOBAL STANDARDS, ENVISION CENTRAL LUZON AS: A
WORLD CLASS TOURIST DESTINATION; CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL
EDUCATION; INVESTMENT HAVEN.; AND FOOD BOWL AND CULINARY CAPITAL
OF LUZON."
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These slogans are well-anchored to the leading concept of the Central Luzon
Development Program of which tourism is a part which is "One Region-One Vision." It
embodies the concern to integrate potentials and prospects not only among the six
provinces of the region but also among cities.
This vision jives with the Tourism Master Plan of the Philippines that sets the role of
the Luzon cluster as " a multi-faceted destination based on a full range of markets and
products."
3.2
Attraction
3.2.1
Cultural Attractions
Region III otherwise known as the Central Luzon Region is very rich in cultural
resources. The diversity of the region's cultural resources is evident on the existence of
festivals, folk arts and crafts, cuisine, historical and archaeological sites, and its
indigenous people. The provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac for example, are noted for
its special and exotic cuisine aside from its being famous for its neo-classic wood
carvings. Centuries old churches and ancestral houses, as well as other historical
monuments, are significant landmarks depicting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Region III is also known for its secular and religious festivals. The most famous of
these festivals are found in the province of Bulacan, such as the Carabao Festival in
the municipality of Pulilan and the fertility rites in the municipality of Obando, Bulacan.
Festivals in Region III are always associated with religious rites and celebrations that
relate to the region's lifestyle and to its cultural traditions.
Central Luzon also hosts a major concentration of Aetas, the only Indigenous People
(IPs) that are found in the region. The Aetas are said to be the earliest inhabitants in
the Philippines. They are semi-nomadic, subsisting through hunting gathering and
swidden cultivation. The Aetas are also known for its basketry, mat weaving and other
forms of artistically-made handicrafts. Other ethnolinguistic groups that are found in the
region are the following: Sambals, Kapampangans, Tagalogs, Ilocanos and
Pangasinans.
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3.2.2
Archaeological Attractions
Central Luzon has rich archaeological resources. The prehistory of the region spans
the Old Stone Age period (approximately 500,000 years ago) to the Age of Contact
Period (9th to 18th centuries A.D.). Noteworthy was the discovery of stone tools
attributed to the Old Stone Age period in the municipality of Marilao, Bulacan.
The physical setting of the region is such that the river systems surrounding the Mt.
Pinatubo may have provided in-land navigation that provided access for travel and
migration during the prehistoric and historic periods. The adjoining banks of these
major river systems provided an ideal setting for prehistoric habitations of the region as
indicated by pre-Spanish habitation sites found in the municipality of Porac,
Pampanga.
Porac, Pampanga has remarkable archaeological attractions and these are found in
the old or former Hacienda Ramona in Barangay Dolores. An extensive "Porcelain
Age" site dated to the Sung Dynasty Period (960-1279 A.D.) was discovered in this
location. A large quantity of burial jars and smaller ceramic pieces of various forms and
sizes was excavated.
Equally significant archaeological findings were discovered along the coastal areas of
Zambales and Bataan. The sheltered bays of Zambales and Bataan coastline provided
safe refuges for colonial shipping and the Manila's Trans-Pacific economic lifeline, the
Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Acapulco.
Numerous tradeware ceramics attributed to the Sung and Ming Dynasty periods were
found along the coastal areas of Samal and Limay, Bataan. Similar cultural materials
were also found along the coastal areas of Zambales which include prehistoric
habitation sites and shipwrecks in the municipalities of Iba and San Antonio. Pre-.
Spanish habitation sites were also discovered in the municipalities of San Marcelino
and Masinloc, in the province of Zambales. The presence of a large volume of
tradeware ceramics from these archaeological sites in the provinces of Zambales and
Bataan indicated an active thriving tradewark during the pre-Spanish colonial periods.
The province of Bulacan contains practically all known archaeological horizons in the
Philippine prehistory, ranging from the Old Stone Age period to the Age of Contact
Periods. In Marilao, Bulacan, several crude cobble and pebble stone tools attributed to
the Old Stone Age period were found, indicating the presence of Early Man in the
region.
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The most remarkable prehistoric site in Bulacan can be found at the upper reaches of
Santa Maria River. Polished stone adzes dated to the Neolithic period (approximately
10,000 to 2,500 years ago) were discovered in Ginyug Site, near the junction of Tilaok
Creek and Santa Maria River.
In Nueva Ecija, the municipalities of Laur, San Leonardo and Rizal, were known for the
extensive distribution of tradeware ceramics in burial sites. Chinese tradeware
ceramics that were excavated in these municipalities consisted of burial jars and other
ceramic pieces that were used as funerary goods. The tradeware ceramics are
attributed to the Ming Dynasty period.
Table 3.1 provides the listings of archaeological sites found in Region III.
3.2.3
Heritage and Historical Attractions
Central Luzon was among the first to be colonized in the Philippines under the Spanish
regime. The colonization led to the establishment of mission stations, resettlement
areas, fortresses, churches and other structures that are now considered as historical
landmarks of the region. Likewise, the American and Japanese occupations of the
region also left numerous landmarks depicting very significant historical events. Most
of these landmarks are found in the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan,
and Nueva Ecija.
3.2.4
Resort and Leisure
The region is bestowed with natural attractions that are developed into resorts by
resourceful businessmen. These resorts provide both a lodging and leisure to tourists
who are visiting the region either exclusively for leisure or on business trips.
3.2.5
Business/Industrial
The region also offers opportunities to businessmen and industrialists who are
interested to invest in the area. They can be interested on existing industrial centers or
can explore new ones.
3.2.6
Ecology Attractions
Visitors to the region can also be interested to visit beautifully constructed Water
Impounding Dams located strategically in the region. These attractions are primarily
educational but also scientific.
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3.2.7
Trainings/Conferences
A good number of these types of facilities are available in the region especially on
provincial capitals. Companies can hold their annual convention in these facilities
catering to both work and leisure.
3.2.8
Attractions Along Tourism Loops
Each province has two or more loops as guide for tourists in visiting the attractions of
the region. The attractions are grouped into themes. A loop will assure a tourist of
visiting different places/attractions without repeating his route. This system will
optimize his time and avoid redundancy of site visitation.
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LOOP 1 - Dinalupihan-Hermosa-Orani-Samal-Abucay
Pilar Balanga-Bagac-Morong (BATAAN)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Bankal Settlements
Abucay
A barangay created for the Aetas to maintain
their traditional customs and practices.
2.
Mt. Malasimbo
Dinalupihan
A conical-shaped mountain considered as a
weather forecasting area predicting a coming
typhoon when its summit is covered with dark
clouds.
3.
Tomas Pinpin Monument
Abucay
A landmark built in memory of the first Filipino
printer. It was in Abucay Church where Tomas
Pinpin co-authored and printed the earliest
books in the country with Fr. Blancas de San
Jose in 1610.
4.
First Abucay Catholic Church
Abucay
On this site a fierce battle between the Dutch
forces and the natives took place on 23 June,
1647. The church is one of the oldest churches
in the Philippines. It housed the first printing
press in the country which outdate any single
press in the U.S.
5.
Maria Canon Statue
Abucay
This tower was erected for the many who died
during World War II.
6.
Philippine-Japanese
Friendship Tower
Bagac
Landmark symbolizing peace, friendship and
reconciliation between the Philippines and
Japan. The monument tower was found in 1952
by the Risho Kosekei Group.
7.
Battle of Toul Pocket Marker
Bagac
This marks the significant pocket where a battle
ensued as a prelude to the final defense of
Bataan. The series of fights to eliminate these
Japanese forces known as the Battle of Pockets
were fought from January 27 to February 17.
8.
Fall of Bataan Marker
Balanga
A landmark which commemorates the Fall of
Bataan in memory of the war veterans during
World War II. The marker symbolizes the
courage and the enduring commitment of a
Filipino soldier to his country.
9.
Surrender Site Marker
Balanga
The place where the last defense of Bataan was
given up during World War II. On 9 April 1942,
Maj. Gen. Edward King, Jr., commander of the
U.S. forces in Luzon officially surrendered to
Col. Hakaru Haf at the compound of Balanga
Elementary School under a mango tree.
10. Catholic Church Belfry
Balanga
Place was used as the observation site for
Japanese bombardment of Mt. Samat where
both Filipino and American Forces took their
last stand.
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11. First Line of Defense Marker
Dinalupihan
It marks the strong line of defense of combined
Philippine/USAFFE troops against Japanese
invasion during World War II.
12. Democracy Marker
Hermosa
Situated at the provincial boundary between
Pampanga and Bataan which depicts the role of
Bataan in the fight for freedom and peace in the
preservation of democracy.
B.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Sibul Spring
Abucay
A natural spring that has a sulfuric swimming
pool for therapeutic effect and a wide area for
recreation.
2.
Pasukulan Fall
Abucay
A natural wonder at the valley of Mt. Natib which
has lush vegetation and unexplored area.
3.
Mt. Silangan
Morong
4.
East West Beach Resort
Morong
5.
Fine Sand
Morong
Has an 80-ft. high waterfall fed from numerous
springs. At the foot of the waterfall is a mediumsized water pool where visitors can bath in its
refreshingly cool but heavy downpour
6.
Little Miami Beach
Morong
7.
Aspire Beach
Morong
8. Oro Grande Beach
Morong
9. Big Splash Resort & Country
Orani
Club
10. Anjoline's Resort
Orani
11. Paran Hills Mountain Resort
Samal
12. Joyous Fishpond Resort
Balanga
13. Villa Valdecanas Resort &
Restaurant
Balanga
14. Dunsulan Falls
Pilar
15. Morning Breeze Resort
Bagac
16. Sun Moon Beach
Bagac
17. Fajardo's Beach Resort
Bagac
18. La Playa Beach Resort
Bagac
19. Crystal Water Beach Resort
Morong
20. Montemar Beach Resort
Bagac
21. Seaside Resort
Morong
22. Raven Resort
Abucay
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BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL
Name
Location
1.
Bataan Technology Park
(former Phil. Refugee
Processing Center)
Morong
2.
Hermosa Agro-Industrial
Estate
Hermosa
D.
Description
A temporary settlement area and processing
center for Indo-Chinese refugees migrating to
Europe, America and Pacific countries.
CONVENTION/TRAINING CENTER
1.
Roosevelt National Park
Dinalupihan
2.
NPC Training Center
Bagac
A forest reservation ideal for picnics; has
camping area for hunting.
Loop 2 - Pilar-Orion-Limay-Mariveles (Bataan)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Death March Marker
Limay
A landmark commemorating the infamous death
march.
2.
Lamao World War II Marker
Limay
World War II exempted no place in the province
than this town overlooking Manila Bay and
Corregidor.
3.
Mt. Samat
Pilar
Was the scene of the most heroic defensive
battle during World War II.
4.
Flaming Sword
Pilar
A symbol of the Filipino courage and gallantry in
the face of external threats to the nation's
democracy and peace.
5.
Dambana ng Kagitingan
(Shrine of Valor)
Pilar
A national shrine atop Mt. Samat which
immortalizes the agony of the Filipino and the
Americans against the forces of aggression and
articulates the commitment of the Filipino people
to freedom and human dignity.
6.
Zero Kilometer Marker
Mariveles
A marker symbolizing the start of the infamous
Death March.
B.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Talaga Beach
Mariveles
2.
Villa Imperial
Mariveles
3.
Bay Spring Resort
Mariveles
4.
Villa Eden
Orion
5.
Baranda Farm
Limay
An enchanting cove and a perfect hideaway from
the madding crowd, where lies the presidential
guest house of the former President Ferdinand
Marcos.
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BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL
Name
Location
1.
Bataan Export Processing
Zone
Mariveles
2.
Petrochemical Industrial Estate
Limay
D.
Description
Site of hundreds of foreign-based factories and
companies producing items from dolls to
automobiles for export.
CONVENTIONITRAINING CENTER
1.
Hilltop Hotel
Mariveles
2.
Luzon Baptist Camp
Mariveles
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LOOP 1 - Malolos-Guiguinto-Balagtas-Bocaue-Marilao-Meycauayan-ObandoBulacan (BULACAN)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Barasoain Church
Malolos
A national shrine, site of Constitutional
Convention of the First Philippine Republic. In its
convent the University of the Philippines was first
housed. Today, it has become the symbol of the
province's glorious past and the site of great
events.
2.
Casa Real
Malolos
Printing press during the Malolos Republic. It
was restored in 1832 and converted into a
municipal library. Presently, it is a museum used
as the final repository of still existing
memorabilias.
3.
Instituto de Mujerres
Malolos
The place where the Women of Malolos conduct
classes. It is the address used by Dr. Jose Rizal
in his famous letter to the Women of Malolos.
4.
Bahay na Tisa
Balagtas
One of the oldest known tiled-roof house in the
province. Constructed in 1840 with exhibits
mixture of mestiso, Spanish and native Tagatog
designs.
5.
Gat. Ciriaco Contreras Marker
Meycauayan
A monument in memory of the Commander who
fought in a fierce battle against Spanish soldiers
in Brgy. Bangkal.
6.
Obando Church
Obando
Venue of the famous
numerous miracles.
7.
Old Malhacan Church
Meycauayan
A 400-year old edifice, a mute witness to the
history of Meycauayan.
8.
Kamistisuhan Houses
Malolos
Located at the pariancillo of Malolos. They typify
the intricate architectural designs of Spanish
buildings during that time. An example is the
house of Don Jose Bautista which was built in
1877. It was the first House of Interiors during
the First Philippine Republic.
9.
Barasoain Museum
Malolos
A museum managed by the National Historical
Institute where religious artifacts of the province
are displayed.
10. Siar Tree
Malolos
Now known as the "Kalayaan Tree" that was
planted by Pres. Aguinaldo during a lull in the
Malolos Convention.
11. Bocaue Museum
Bocaue
Houses a collection of municipal antiques and
priceless array of artifacts.
fertility dance
and
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RURAL TOURISM
Name
Location
Description
1.
Liputan Island
Meycauayan
Surrounded by fishponds and accessible only
through water transportation.
2.
Sto. Nino Fiesta
Malolos
Every last Sunday of January, Malolos hosts a
colorful Sto. Nino procession dedicated to the
infant Jesus. The festivities begin with an exhibit
of "ninos" and culminate in a grand procession of
hundreds of folk, antique and new statues of the
Holy Child in different manifestations as
shepherd boy, as keeper of the world, as a
sleeping child, etc.
3.
Marilao Catholic Church
Marilao
A 17th-century Roman Catholic Church.
4.
Obando Town Fiesta
Obando
Celebrated from May 15-19. Couples who are
childless can take this occasion to appeal for
heavenly intercession and dance to please the
Virgin of Salambao, St. Pascual de Bailon and
Sta. Clara. Maiden and bachelors who want
husbands and wives can dance for their mates.
Farmers also thank the Virgin for bountiful
harvests.
5.
Hanging Bridge
Marilao
A wooden hanging bridge connecting Barangays
Lambakin and Sta. Rosa. It offers a serene
atmosphere of the surrounding for the people
who want to be close to nature.
6.
Fluvial Festival of Bocaue
Bocaue
A festival held on the first Sunday of July.
Observed in honor of the Holy Cross of Wawa
Mahal na Krus sa Wawa) which is said to have
saved the life of an old woman who was
drowning. The main feature of this fiesta
celebration is the Pagoda which glides along the
Bocaue River. The Pagoda is gaily decorated
structure riding on a huge banca. People from all
walks of life enjoy the ride on the Pagoda.
Feasting on sumptuous food while the music
plays.
C.
ECOLOGY TOURISM
1.
Prenza Dam
Marilao
Serves as the checkgate to prevent water
overflow from destroying rice crops in the area.
2.
Ipo Dam
Norzagaray
Its name is synonymous to gallantry, bravery
and heroism.
D.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Domingo Resort
Bulacan
Swimming pool and cottages.
2.
Evangelista Resort
Bulacan
Swimming pool, cottages, fishing grounds.
3.
Maglalang Resort
Bulacan
Swimming pool and cottages.
4.
Cafe Valenzuela Resort Center
Guiguinto
Offers sports facilities such as bowling, tennis,
swimming
pools,
restaurants
and
accommodations.
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5.
Golden Shower Resort
Guiguinto
(Bgy. Tabe)
It has one big swimming pool, a wide picnic area
and parking space.
6.
DJ Paradise Resort
Malolos
(Bgy. Dakila)
A class-A resort with 5 swimming pools, slides,
cottages, recreational facilities, tennis and
basketball courts.
7.
Fantasy Island Resort
Guiguinto
(Bgy. Tiaong)
Offers food and accommodation, fine scenery
with swimming pools.
8.
Lucky Garden Resort
Malolos
Playgrounds, swimming pools, accommodations.
E.
1.
TRAININGS/CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
Hiyas Museum
Malolos
Houses a collection of valuable relics and
momentos, articles, documents and handicrafts
of the Philippine Revolution in Malolos. Aims to
promote the cultural heritage and tradition of
Bulacan.
Loop 2 - Malolos-Calumpit-Paombong-Hagonoy (BULACAN)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Calumpit Bridge
Calumpit
Site of the first battle between Filipinos and
American soldiers during the retreat of Aguinaldo
to the Ilocos Region.
2.
Calumpit Church
Calumpit
Built in 1575. It has a built-in tunnel where
revolutionaries and Spaniards were buried
during the war. This was also Gen. Tanaka's (of
the Japanese Imperial Army) last battle field.
3.
Calumpit Town Fiesta
Calumpit
San Juan, the town's patron saint, is honored
with a gay fluvial parade during the celebration.
Plaridel
Death marker of Col. Stotsenberge of Nebraska
Volunteer Infantry and Captain of the 6th US
Cavalry. He was the prominent casualty of the
Philippine-American War. He was defeated and
killed by the forces of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar.
B.
1.
C.
1.
RURAL TOURISM
Col. John Strotsemberge
Marker
RESORT AND LEISURE
Aroma Beach
Hagonoy
Sandy beach with aroma plants.
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Loop 3 - Pulilan-Baliuag-Bustos-Angat-Pandi-Sta. Maria (BULACAN)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Site of Kakarong Battle
Pandi
This is the site of the Republic of Real de
Kakarong de Sili of 1896.
2.
Sta. Maria Church
Sta. Maria
An ancient 18th-century church, part and parcel
of Bulacan's era that resisted the American
regime.
3.
Angat Church
Angat
A 400-year old church.
4.
Baras Bakal
Angat
A stone cave which was the first choice of the
Katipunan as a hideout before they finally
selected Biak-na-Bato. Now a popular summer
picnic place.
5.
Huseng Batute Marker
Sta. Maria
A simple marker in honor of the country's King of
Balagtasan.
6.
Old Municipal Building
Baliuag
A 200-year old building, now converted into a
Municipal Museum and Library.
7.
Pulilan Fiesta Carabao Festival
Pulilan
Thousands of work animals, mostly carabaos,
are led on a parade on the streets of the town
every May 14-15 to honor its patron saint, St.
Isidro Labrador . The carabaos genuflect or
kneel in front of the church and are decorated
with garlands and shaved for the occasion.
B.
ECOLOGY TOURISM
1.
Bustos Dam
Bustos
The longest "sectors gate" in the world. This is
the huge reservoir of the Angat Hydroelectric
plant at Barrio Hilltop. It serves as the source of
electric power in the province and Metro Manila.
2.
Grotto Central Church
San Ildefonso
The place is memorable because of the Grotto
and statue of the Virgin Mary, the beautiful
landscape and the natural scenery.
3.
Angat Hydroelectric Plant
Angat
One of the largest dams in the country which
supplies water to the Greater Manila Area. It
facilitates fishing and boating in a man-made
lagoon and hunting in the nearby area.
C.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Miracle Resort and Picnic
Bustos
(Bgy. Tibagan)
It has two swimming pools, picnic huts with good
parking space.
2.
Summer Place Resort
Bustos
Located in front of Miracle Resort. It has two
swimming pools for children and adult, picnic
huts and parking space.
3.
Denverland Resort
Sta. Maria
(Bgy. San
Gabriel)
It has two big swimming pools for adults and two
swimming pools for children, bowling lanes, atari
and a good parking- area.
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4.
Long Meadows Resort
Sta. Maria
Aside from swimming, they also offer lodging
services.
5.
Pandi Mineral and Bath Spring
Resort
Pandi
Famous for its mineral water which is found to
have medicinal and curative effect.
6.
Villa Lorenzo
Pulilan
Swimming pool and cottages.
Loop 4 - San Ildefonso-San Miguel (BULACAN)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Don Felipe Buencamino
Marker
San Miguel
A marker honoring the leading cabinet member
of Aguinaldo. As a student of UST, he led the
first student activist demonstration in 1869 and
put up wall posters along the Puente de Espana.
2.
Doha Narcisa B. de Leon
House
San Miguel
Owned by Doha Sisang of LVN Pictures', two of
her grandchildren are film director Mike de Leon
and Ambassador Narcisa "Ching" de LeonEscalar.
3.
Lipana House
San Miguel
Originally owned by Damaso Sempio, a nephew
of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar. General Pilar slept
here once. The house is now owned by Dr.
Marcelo Lipana, nephew of the wife of Don
Damaso Sempio.
4.
Mosesgeld House
San Miguel
Originally owned by the father of Jose
Mosesgeld Santiago y Fonte. He won the first
prize in the Enrico Caruso International Singing
Competition in New York, USA and the first
Filipino to have sung at the La Salle de Milan,
Italy. The house is now owned by his nephew,
Judge Ignacio.
5.
San Miguel Catholic Church
San Miguel
A church built by the Agustinian friars more than
200 years ago.
6.
Siojo House
San Miguel
Owned by Siojo Family of which former NBI
Director Alfredo Siojo Lim (now Manila Mayor) is
a member.
7.
Viola House
San Miguel
The original owner is Dr. Maximo Viola, a
companion of Dr. Jose Rizal in Europe by the
time he was writing his two famous novels - El
Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere.
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8.
Madlum Cave
San Miguel
Characterized by three grand portals leading to
50 m long cavern, large pinacled vertical rocks
abound the banks of a nearby Madlum River. To
the right of the first portal is the statue of Mother
Mary to whom residents pay homage on a
regular basis. It is believed to be the place where
St. Michael, the town's patron saint, was found.
A scenic spot where stalagmites and stalactites
delight excursionists and nature lovers.
9.
Bulusukan
San Ildefonso
A garrison of "insurrectos" during the Spanish
regime.
10. Aguinaldo Cave
San Miguel
The exact place where the late hero Emilio
Aguinaldo once took refuge while leading the
resistance movement against the Spanish and
American colonizers. It contains "palisades" or
rows of columns which developed into wall
partitioning the cave area into several rooms
known as "cuarto-cuarto" caves.
11. Ancestral Home of Former
Cong. Jose "Boji" Cabochan
San Miguel
The grandfather of the former congressman Don
Felix de Leon and a close friend of Dr. Jose
Rizal.
San Miguel
A natural falls which is now tapped as a source
of electric power as well as irrigation.
B.
1.
C.
1.
ECOLOGY TOURISM
Tilandong Falls
RESORT AND LEISURE
Francis Resort
The rivershore has nipa sheds and narra chairs.
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A.
ECO-TOURISM
Name
1. Minalungao National Park
B.
Location
Gapan
Description
Declared as a National Park, it features a
breathtaking view of the narrow but deep
Penaranda River. On both sides of the riverbank
one looks up to 16 meters high limestone wall.
During the summer months, when the heat
becomes unbearable for the lowland people,
young and old folks flock to the park to enjoy
bathing in temptingly cool and clear water of
Minalungao. It is an hour drive from Cabanatuan
City.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Hayner's Resort
Gapan
2.
Rose Garden Resort
San Isidro
3.
Irish Ville Resort
San Isidro
4.
Villa Rizza Resort
Sta. Rosa
5.
Allen Ville Resort
Sta. Rosa
Loop 2 - Cabanatuan-Palayan-Laur-Bongabong-Llanera-Talavera
(NUEVA ECIJA)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Camp Pangatian
Cabanatuan
City
The shrine now honors the brave rescue of 512
allied prisoners of war by Filipino guerrillas led
by the late Governor Eduardo L. Joson.. The
camp is a popular tourist destination area for
veterans of World War II and their families who
visit our country under the Reunion of Peace
Program.
2.
General Luna Statue and
Marker
Cabanatuan
City
A statue of General Luna astride a horse stands
at the plaza of Cabanatuan City in front of the
Cathedral. Gen. Luna was assassinated in the
city which subsequently adopted him.
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3.
Mt. Olivete
Bongabong
4.
Barrio Labi
Bongabong
B.
Description
Pilgrims of the Adarnista Spiritual Community
built their churches on a hilltop which can be
reached through a hundred step stairs carved in
stone. An outdoor overnight stay promises a
firefly-lit night, enchanting its visitors and in the
morning, one wakes to cascading waterfalls
whose view adds to its lush sceneries. Olivete is
most famous for its medicinal springs where
pilgrims bathing and drinking are an everyday
sight and every visitor is most welcomed.
Located in the town of Bongabong, along the
national highway going to Baler, Quezon, this is
the death place of Mrs. Aurora Aragon Quezon,
the wife of the late Pres. Manuel Luis Quezon.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Talon Kalikasan
Palayan City
A natural water falls from the springs of Sierra
Madre mountains just about a kilometer from the
Aetas resettlement.
2.
BSP Jamboree Site
Palayan City
The largest jamboree site in Central Luzon
where the national jamboree was held in 1968
dubbed as the "Jamboree of Experience and
History".
3.
GSP Josefa Llanes Escoda
Campsite
Palayan City
A 12-hectare camping and jamboree site for
GSP.
4.
Batyawan Park
Palayan
A garden park with open amphitheater and a
grotto.
5.
Pahingahan Darn
Fort
Magsaysay
A rest area for military personnel located in a
natural lake within the camp
6.
Agul Rainbow Resort
Cabanatuan
7.
Kalamandarin Resort
Cabanatuan
8.
Sta. Vista Resort
Cabanatuan
9.
RP Domingo Resort
Cabanatuan
10. Joey's Picart Grove
Cabanatuan
11. St. Nicholas Resort
Cabanatuan
12. La Parilla Inn
Cabanatuan
13. Village Inn
Cabanatuan
14. Manria Hotel
Cabanatuan
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Loop 3 - Talavera-Llanera-Rizal- Pantabangan-San Jose-Munoz
(NUEVA ECIJA)
A.
RESORT/LEISURE
Name
Location
Description
1.
Diamond Park
San Jose City
This park is strategically located at the gateway
of the Cagayan Valley. A haven for picnickers
and sight-seers, it features a natural panoramic
view of an invigorating and refreshing
environment of numerous park and garden
landscapes on its hills. The river running its
foothills is a summer destination. Climbing its
hundred step stairs, one reaches lamp-lit
pagodas on hill tops offering a panoramic view of
northern Nueva Ecija.
2.
Pantabangan Dam
Pantabangan
Considered to b e a mainstay among tourist
spots in Nueva Ecija, the Pantabangan Dam
continue to draw foreign and local tourists and
Balikbayans because of its scenic ambiance and
the awesome engineering wonders which
anyone can appreciate.
3.
Hot Spring of Rizal
Rizal
It is located at barrio Gen. Luna in Rizal town.
This natural spring is proven to be medicinal.
Visitors go to this place for this purpose. The
eastern barrio of Rizal which is nestled uphill on
the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges
boasts of one of Central Luzon's hidden
treasure; a towering waterfall more than a
hundred feet high descends widely across
mountain wall.
4.
Venus Resort
Talavera
5.
Diadem Hotel
San Jose
6.
Flomar Hotel
San Jose
7.
Corinthian Hotel
San Jose
8.
Travelers Hotel
San Jose
9.
Hotel Tierra
San Jose
B.
1.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING CENTER
Central Luzon State University
Munoz
Located in the outskirts of the town of Munoz,
Nueva Ecija, the 658 hectares main campus of
CLSU is famous for its old and shady trees, its
model farms, its vegetable and ornamental plant
garden. It also has facilities for swimming,
basketball and pelota. Oftentimes, Nueva Ecija
is referred to as the "Agricultural Center of
Lu'zon" because of the presence of CLSU.
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Philrice
Maligaya,
Munoz
The Philippine Rice Research Institute at
Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija is the Central
Agricultural Experiment Station all over the
country, it was created to develop and
implement a natural rice research and
development program, sustain the gains mode in
rice production and solve location-specific
problems of the whole rice industry.
Loop 4 - Munoz-San Jose-Lupao-Talugtug-Carranglan (NUEVA ECIJA)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Diamond Park
San Jose City
This park is strategically located at the gateway
of the Cagayan Valley. A haven for picnickers
and sight-seers, it features a natural panoramic
view of an invigorating and refreshing
environment of numerous parks and gardens
landscape on its hills. The river running its
foothills is a summer destination. Climbing its
hundred step stairs, one reaches lamp-lit
pagodas on hill tops offering a panoramic view of
northern Nueva Ecija.
2.
Dalton Pass
Carranglan
Located in Capintalan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
the place is about 5 hectares and accessible to
any kind of transportation along the Maharlika
Road. The place has a monument of General
Dalton with the historical accounts of World War
II.
Carranglan
Located in the town of Carranglan, the cool
breeze atmosphere of this town is likened to
Baguio City thus earning the title "Little Baguio."
However, tourist facilities are yet to be
developed.
B.
1.
RURAL TOURISM
Barrio Puncan
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LOOP 1 - San Fernando-Mexico-Sta. Ana-Arayat (PAMPANGA)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
1.
Death March Marker
Location
Description
San Fernando
The start of the horrendous train ride of "Death
March". Marches were at the town's railroad
station now appropriately marked by a shrine at
the station.
This marker is set at the San Fernando Railroad
Station commemorating the heroics of the
Prisoners of War (PO\Ns) of World War II who
took part in the horrendous Death March.
2.
Cutud Lenten Rites
San Fernando
(Cutud, San
Pedro)
A re-enactment of Christ's passion and death is
done every year during the lenten season. The
re-enactment is complete with the passion play
and culminates with the actual nailing of at least
three flagellants on wooden crosses atop a
makeshift cavalry.
3.
Archdiocesian Museum &
Archives
San Fernando
Contains antiques and exquisite works of art
depicting cultural heritage, inclination to
humanities, artistic skills and Roman Catholic
inspiration of the Pampangos. The museum is at
the second floor of Guerero building in the
University of the Assumption. The archdiocesan
archives can be found at the ground floor of the
Mother of Good Counsel Seminary. The
museum and archives are both found in San
Fernando.
The first of its kind in Asia and the world's third.
It has all the elements of traditional Filipino
heritage under one roof, aiming to depict
Philippine Christmas all year round. It is
projected to be a major trade and tourism center
not only in the region by throughout the country.
B.
SPECIAL INTEREST
1.
Paskuhan Village
San Fernando
2.
Mt. Arayat
Arayat
3.
Clark Field Ecozone
Mabalacat
4.
Candaba Swamps
Candaba
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RURAL TOURISM
Name
Location
Description
1.
Mountain Trekking/Biking
Magalang (Mt.
Arayat)
Mountain trekkers/bikers and eventual campers
at Mt. Arayat start at Magalang and end at the
other slope of Arayat where they can refresh at
the National Park where at least five swimming
pools await them.
2.
Giant Lantern Festival
San Fernando
Days before Christmas, giant lanterns made of
colored crepe and Japanese paper with frames
of intricate tinwires skeleton containing electrical
mechanism and a thousand bulbs highlight the
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival. The
lanterns dance, blink and brilliantly twinkle in
kaleidoscopic pattern in cadence with the band
music.
D.
1.
E.
CONVENTION/TRAINING CENTER
Pampanga Agricultural College
Magalang
Located at the scenic foothills of Mt. Arayat, it is
one of the state-owned agricultural colleges in
Central Luzon. Its conference pavilion and
natural swimming area were developed by the
Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA).
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Mimosa
Clark
2.
Holiday Inn
Clark
Loop 2 - Angeles City-Mabalacat-San Fernando-Guagua-Sta. Rita-Porac
(PAMPANGA)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Kamikaze East Airfield
Mabalacat
It is from this airfield where the first Kamikaze
pilots took off for their last mission as the official
human bombs on October 24, 1944.
2.
Marcos Santos Residence
Mabalacat
This served as the headquarters of Kamikaze
pilots during World War II.
3.
Marcos Village
Mabalacat
An authentic Negrito Village whose people still
practice tribal rituals and customs.
4.
Angeles City Hall Annex
Building
Angeles City
General headquarters for Maj. Arthur Me Arthur
in May 1899 - Seat of the First Philippine
Revolutionary Army under General Emilio
Aguinaldo.
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Apo Fiesta
Angeles City
Celebrations begin with consecutive masses at
the Holy Rosary Cathedral after which the
faithful kiss the feet of the image of the reclining
Christ.
6.
La Naval Fiesta
Angeles City
In commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy
Rosary whose intercession saw the victory of the
Spanish fleet over the Dutch invaders.
B.
BUSINESS PARK/INDUSTRIAL CENTER
1.Casino Filipino
Angeles City
Located at the Century Resort Hotel Complex in
Balibago, Angeles City. This casino is operated
by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
Corporation.
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LOOP 1 - Capaz-Bamban-Concepcion (TARLAC)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Sto. Domingo Death March
Marker
Capas
The site where about 60,000 Filipino soldiers
cramped like sardines in closed box-cars were
unloaded to start the second phase of the tragic
Death March which was about 1.5 km. north
from Capas town proper. Even from the
"disembarkation" point, more than 30,000 of
these defenders of democracy perished from the
inhuman treatment they were subjected to during
the trip from Abucay arid Mariveles, Bataan to
San Fernando, Pampanga.
2.
Capas Death March Monument
Capas
This monument is a historical marker of the
infamous concentration where nearly 30,000
Filipino and American soldiers who participated
in the Death March perished in 1942. It depicts
the endurance and heroism of valiant soldierdefenders three kilometers from the town proper
along the highway.
3.
Camp O'Donnell
B.
1.
A name that rings a familiar if sad chord in the
hearts of World War II veterans and orphans.
O'Donnell is a sentimental must in the itinerary
of History. A Concentration camp and
subsequently serving as burial grounds for
thousands of Filipino soldiers who perished
during the last World War II. The site was the
ultimate destination of the infamous Death
March.
RESORT AND LEISURE
Bueno Hot Spring
Capas
A rich source of tourism revenue once fully
developed is the Bueno Hot Springs of Capas
located within the reservation area of the former
Clark Air Base. The terrain is mountainous and
the place can be reached only by trail. The
natural geography around rolling terrain
traversed by the newly built Capas-Botolan Road
and a full view of the reservation makes the
place truly attractive to both domestic and
foreign tourists. Since this phase is part of the
large tract of hectares to be turned over the
Philippine Government, the opportunity is ripe for
either government or private sector to develop
the place.
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Paradise Island
Location
Concepcion
Description
A veritable paradise true to its name "Paradise
Island" is all of half a hectare in the middle of a
five-hectare man-made lake in Hacienda Tinang,
Concepcion, Tarlac. The place can be reached
in two ways: thru the Murcia-VOA route or thru
the CAT in San Miguel (Concepcion via Tinang
road). To reach the island itself is by boat.
The lake is teeming with catfish, mudfish and
flapia in addition to Japanese carp. Fishing is
allowed anywhere in the lake. All kinds of fruit
trees abound in the island such as Tahiti lime
(an aromatic version of the local calamansi),
mangoes, atis, lychees, champoy, coconut and
figs. To make it more colorful are all kinds of
flowering plants.
The thick foliage in the area is the natural
sanctuary of bords and wild ducks. However,
hunting is not allowed in order not to deplete the
supply.
3.
O'Donnel River
Capas
4.
Crow Valley Target Rays
Capas
5.
Malasa Water Falls
Bamban
6.
Lahar Trek
Capas
C.
1.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING CENTER
Camp Concepcion L. Planas
Concepcion
About 11 kilometers from Tarlac town proper
going west thru the newly constructed paved road
is the GSP Campsite, Camp Concepcion L.
Planas named after late mother of the donor, Atty.
Rosario L. Planas, well known civicminded lady.
The local GSP council aims to develop the place
into an ideal campsite patterned after those in
Manila and or other fully developed camps all
over the country. Already the place is thriving with
trees and shrubs which were planted by
sponsors, girl scouts and their leaders.
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Loop 2 - Tarlac-Mayantoc-Paniqui-Camiling-Gerona (TARLAC)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
1.
Tarlac Provincial Capitol and
Maria Cristina Park
Location
Tarlac
Description
An imposing historical landmark in the province
is the seat of the provincial government, the
Capitol Building. Constructed atop a hill, it
commands a panoramic view of the town of
Tarlac and its surrounding environs. Right infront
of the building itself are ornamental plants
abloom during most of the year.
The construction of this edifice work was initiated
by Governor Manuel de Leon in 1906 and it was
completed under the governorship of the late
Hon. Jose Espinosa in 1909.
True to the vision of its founders, the CAPITOL
today is a must in the provincial travel itinerary of
domestic and foreign institutes.
2.
Camiling Church
Camiling
The Catholic Convent of Camiling was the death
place of General Pedro Pedroche and its men in
the hands of Francisco Makabulos and his
revolutionary troops in order of General Luna on
charges of rebellion.
Two great sons of Camiling who have proven
their statesmanship, diplomacy and legal
brilliance are Carlos P. Romulo and Cesar
Bengson.
3.
Maria Clara Museum
Camiling
4.
Japanese Memorial Park
Sta. Ignacia
5.
Kumpil ng Bayan/Alimudin
Festival
Paniqui
6.
Carlos P. Romulo Memorial
Library
Tarlac
B.
RURAL TOURISM
1.
Stacca Resort/Gossood
Tarlac
2.
San Isidro Farmhouse
Mayantoc
Provides an interesting insight into rural life; very
picturesque idyll setting which offers potential for
development as tourist attraction.
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RESORT AND LEISURE
Name
Location
1.
Dolores Springs
Dolores
2.
Ranig Palace Resort
Paniqui
3.
Grandma's Hotel & Restaurant
Tarlac
4.
Inn on the Park
San Miguel
5.
Asiatic Pension Homes
Tarlac
6.
Del Rosario Resort
Tarlac
7.
Sta. Rita Resort
Tarlac
8.
Wonderland Resort
Bamban
Description
Seven kilometers away from Tarlac town is
Dolores Springs. Its water is believed to be
medicinal and for this, a good number of
excursionists old and young frequent the place.
However, as of now, there are no facilities to
give physical comfort to the travelers, like
lodging quarters or waiting sheds.
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BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL
Name
1.
Luisita Industrial Land and
Park
Location
San Miguel,
Tarlac
Description
Hacienda Luisita is growing into the 21st
century. It started with the progressive evolution
of 12,000 hectares of agricultural lands in San
Miguel, Tarlac, Tarlac acquired by Don Jose
Cojuangco in 1958.
Luisita Land is a well planned center for gainful
enterprises in agriculture, industry and services
away from the congestion of Metro Manila. It
fully integrate urban and rural components. A
park-like city Where residential, business and
social centers are close to each other. With a
profusion of trees to enhance the environment
and parkways to ensure privacy and feel of
country.
The development is geared to quality and
diversity appealing to mixed wide-based
markets. It is people-oriented with the flexibility
to preserve the, ecological balance. The plan
draws from the latest and the most appropriate
technology in land planning and site
development, for the maximum benefit of
investors and their work-force.
Luisita is right in the heartland of Luzon,
conveniently linking produce from country to the
centers of trade and leisure. An easy 1 112 hour
drive from Manila or Poro Point in La Union and
2 hours from Subic in Zambales and Baguio.
All-day transport via the North Expressway and
railway traversing the estate. Light plane or
helicopter shuttles from Luisita's private airstrips
to Manila (20 minutes flight) and elsewhere.
More accessibility with the reopening of Laoag's
International Airport and the commercial
conversion of nearby Clark Air Base.
2.
Cat Sugar Mills and Paniqui
Sugar Mills
Tarlac/Paniqui
The province has two sugar mills that help boost
its economy. One is in Tarlac and the other is in
Paniqui. CAT is presently under Rehabilitation.
Both are educational and aesthetic areas for
package tours for student populace. Paniqui
Sugar Mills is 2 kilometers from the town proper
which is accessible by all means of
transportation. CAT Sugar Mills in San Miguel,
Tarlac located in sprawling plantation of about
four thousand hectares. Privately owned the
areas can be reached thru a network of good
roads and helicopter.
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LOOP 1 - Subic-Castiilejos-San Antonio-San Narciso-San Felipe
Cabangon-Botolan (ZAMBALES)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Mt. Mabanban
San Antonio
An ideal setting for summer camping and
mountaineering. A magnificent vista of Subic
Bay area while one is at its peak.
2.
Mt. Pinatubo
Botolan
Made famous for its catastrophic eruption in
1991, now a source of travel and study among
tourists and travelers visiting Central Luzon.
Among the. travel destinations covered by Mt.
Pinatubo include Botolan Resettlement Sites in
Taugtog, Loob-Bunga and Baquilan where one
may indulge in community immersion with the
culture-bound native Aetas; Bucao River, now
completely covered with lahar, where one may
engage in a walking Safari towards the foothills
of the dreaded volcano; Pinatubo lake in San
Marcelino, Zambales to see a panoramic vista of
the volcano and an opportunity to walk up to the
Pinatubo crater.
3.
Caracol Boat
Subic
This is celebrated every second Sunday of May
during the Barangay Fiesta of Calapandayan,
Subic, Zambales, wherein the patron Saint, San
Roque is paraded in the sea through basnig or
big boat with banda.
4.
Binabayani
Subic
Zambales version of Ati-atihan. This is a war
dance between the Christians and the aetas,
and is being celebrated every 30th of November
during the feast of San Andres, patron saint of
Masinloc. People believe that with Binabayani
they are assured of bountiful harvest.
5.
Kalighawan
Subic
Kalighawan, which means happiness,. is a
province wide festival of Zambales where in all
the thirteen (13) municipalities participate. It
include cleanliness and beautification contest
and some other projects. It is celebrated every
2nd week of February at the capital town of Iba.
6.
Magsaysay Ancestral House
Castillejos
An old house of late President Ramon
Magsaysay that is found in Castillejos,
Zambales. It is in need of being restored as a
historical landmark and probable museum for
Zambales.
7.
Port Paynawen
Botolan
The famous fortress, whose walls still stand on
the bank of Bancal River in Barangay Parel,
Botolan was once the most formidable garrison
in Central Luzon.
8.
Botolan Church
Botolan
An old catholic church built in 1700 out of coral
blocks.
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9.
Saint Augustine Cathedral
10. Birth Marker of late President
Magsaysay
B.
Location
Description
Catholic church
corallimestone.
Iba
built
in
1700
out
of
A
historical
place
where
the
late
PresidentRamon Magsaysay popularly known as
"TheGuy" or "Man of the Masses" was born on
August 31, 1907 located beside the Philippine
Independence
Church
along
Magsaysay
Avenue, Iba, Zambales.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
Snake Island
Subic
An island with complete recreational facilities
very ideal place for relaxation. Include
swimming, scuba diving, boating and other water
sports such as regatta, water skiing and wind
surfing.
2.
Balon Falls
Subic
A perfect paradise for nature lovers with crystalclear water fresh from the falls, where fragrance
of wild flowers and trees surrounds the whole
place, and only the sound of the birds and wild
animals breaks the tranquillity of the place.
3.
Silanguin Bay
San Antonio
Endowed with abundant marine resources and
wild animals, it is one of five causes soon to be
developed into a fish sanctuary. Naturally, an
ideal place to visit for scuba diving and
snorkeling.
4.
Capones Island
San Antonio
It is where the light house is located. It has
almost complete facilities for thrill lovers. Ideal
place for fishing and boating.
5.
Roma's Beach Resort
Calapandayan,
Subic
6.
Miami Beach Resort
Cawag, Subic
7.
Paradise Beach Resort
Matain, Subic
8.
Playa Del Sol Beach Resort
Kabitaogan,
Subic
Facilities: Volleyball court, stand-by generator
Services Offered: laundry
9.
White Rock Quality Resort
Hotel
Matain, Subic
Dining room, Lounge room with TV, Piped-in
Music, Bar & KTV, Multi-purpose hall & function
rooms, curio-souvenir shops and sports facilities.
Services offered - laundry, bell, telegraph/telex,
sauna massage, shuttle & foreign exchange
counter.
10. The Subic Beach
Purok I
Calapacuan,
Subic
11. Villa Garcia Beach Resort
Brgy. Pundakit,
San Antonio
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Name
Location
Description
12. Hi-way Resthouse
West Dirita,
San Antonio
13. Big Four Resthouse
West Dirita
Dining room and bar.
14. Capones Beach Resort
Brgy.
Pundaquit
Dining room and bar, lounge with TV, piped-in
music, curio-souvenir shops & sports facilities
like surfing, diving, boat trips & mountain walks.
15. Sabina Beach Resort
La Paz, San
Narciso
16. Crystal Beach Resort
La Paz, San
Narciso
17. Fil-Aussie Beach Resort
Binoclutan,
Botolan
18. Arle Beach Resort
Binoclutan,
Botolan
19. Tropical Beach Resort
Porac, Botolan
20. Balitok Beach Resort
Amingan. Iba
21. La Playa del Norte
Amingan, Iba
22. Colico Beach Resort
Amingan, Iba
23. Ednest Beach Resort
Bangatalinga,
Iba
24. Sand Valley
Bangatalinga,
Iba
Dining room & bar, lounge with TV, nightclub,
multi-purpose hall, curio-souvenir shop & sports
facilities (darts, table tennis, billiards, etc.)
25. Rama Beach Resort
Bangatalinga,
Iba
Dining room & bar, lounge with TV,
nightclub/disco, multi-purpose hall & sports
facilities (scuba diving, fishing, volleyball).
C.
SPECIAL INTEREST
1.
Subic Freeport Zone
Subic
2.
Olongapo City
Olongapo
D.
Dining room & bar, lounge with TV, pipe-in
music, multi-purpose hall & sports facilities
(basketball).
BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL
1.
La Sirena Beach Resort &
Hotel
Cabatingan,
Subic
2.
MamaDear Hotel
Palanginan,
Iba
Facilities: Dining room and bar sports facilities
Services Offered: Laundry & bell service
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Loop 2 - Palauig-Masinloc-Candelaria-Sta. Cruz (ZAMBALES)
A.
HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL
Name
Location
Description
1.
Sto. Nino Cave
Candelaria
Carved out of a fissure on the earth's crust, this
cavern measures about 50 by 75 meters. At its
central wall sits an altar with the images of the
Holy Family. The weird cross in the background
is a makeshift of human femur bones. The
unique charm of the cave is the presence of
petrified giant clam (taklobo) measuring all two
feet in diameter imbedded in the rocky stratum of
the cave's ceiling.
2.
Sagrada Familia Cave
Sta. Cruz
Found along the cliff side of the Zambales
mountain ranges, the Sagrada Familia Cave is
typical of others except that a mysterious
formation of the image of the Holy Family was
caused by a continuous dripping from the apex
of the cavern. Evidence of coral fragments along
the cliff side point to the fact to the area was part
of an ocean bed millions of years ago.
B.
RESORT AND LEISURE
1.
San Salvador Island
Masinloc
Its abundance in marine resources has made it
most famous as scuba divers paradise in Central
Luzon. Divers would certainly love feasting their
eyes on seeing the largest Manta Rays rich in
fruit bearing trees like mangoes, clear water,
smooth beaches coupled with powdery white
sand cool sea breeze.
2.
Baloc-Baloc Spring
Sta. Cruz
After a brief but aeduos trek thru rocky path, one
is rewarded with a magnificent spectacle; a
waterfall right inside this cave. From a height of
about 10 meters, naturally cool spring water
oozes out of the cavernous ceiling and to the
cave's grotesque rocky walls. Down under a
nature-formed swimming pond awaits the
exhausted trekker.
3.
Trigon Beach Resort
Sto. Rosario
4.
Paynauen Beach Resort
Lipay-Dingin
5.
Manang Piecing Beach Resort
6.
Sunset View Beach Resort
Amungan, Iba
7.
Herra Beach Resort
Bangatalinga,
Iba
8.
Ti-Umoc Beach Resort
9.
Vicar Beach Resort
10. Luming Beach Resort
– do –
– do –
Amungan, Iba
Bangatalinga,
Iba
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Name
Location
11. El Czar Beach Resort
– do –
12. White Sand Beach Resort
–do–
13. Isla Vesta Beach Resort
Uacon,
Candelaria
14. Chilsea Beach Resort
Libertador,
Candelaria
15. Cire Beach Resort
– do –
16. Sgt. Juan Beach Resort
– do–
17. Dawal Beach Resort
UaCOn,
Candelaria
18. Happy Beach Resort
Longos, Sta.
Cruz
19. Taklobo Lodge
Lipay, Sta.
Cruz
20. Hidden Paradise Beach
Bolita, Sta.
Cruz
3.3
Description
Arts and Handicrafts
Central Luzon is known for the highly intricate designs of its folk arts and handicrafts.
The artistry invested in the production of these arts and handicrafts, particularly from
the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan, is such that, these cultural resources can be
made into high value tourism resource-assets. There are backyard industries in the
province of Pampanga that manufacture export-quality woodcrafts and handdesigned
furnitures and when technically and financially supported can be made into major
income-generating activities of local residents.
The stone carvings out of the volcanic debris from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, show the
resourcefulness and the artistic craftmanships of the people of Pampanga and Tarlac.
The industry has high potentials for tourism development. However, because of the
very limited support (technical and financial), very few people are encouraged to
engage in this income-generating activities.
Likewise, the Aetas produce good quality baskets and bamboo mats and these
indigenous crafts may be developed into resource-assets of the region.
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Final Report for the Tourism Master Plan for Region III (Central Luzon)
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Final Report for the Tourism Master Plan for Region III (Central Luzon)
Engineering and Development Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP)