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PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS AFTER THE PRESENTATIONRegions in the philippinesBy: Bianca, Nia, Trissy and Tommy

NORTHERN LUZONRegion 3Northern LuzonRegion 3

LIvelihood / situationLIVELIHOOD: Farming corn, rice, and tobaccoSITUATION: The mining deeply affects the farming, irrigations in particular

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:GOVERNMENT: Together with the Dept. of Agriculture, they should intervene by making a permanent that would help the region. There is also a "Philippine Mining Law"LOCALS: The l0cals can maybe prepare a permit with the permission of their boss GEOGRAPHYThe Gran Cordillera is the highest and largest mountain range in the Philippines. It comprises about 1/6 of the whole Luzon island with a total area of 18,300 km2. The Philippines, as an archipelago of 7,100 islands, is situated between the South China Sea to the West and the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean in the East. Its main islands are Luzon (on which the capital Manila is situated), Mindanao and Visayas. Total surface is 301,000 km2.PROVINCESAbra, Apayao, Kalinga, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Baguio CityTRIBESItnegs - Ilocanos of the Abra ProvinceIsnegs - Apayao ProvinceIfugao/Ipugao - Ifugao ProvinceKalingas - Kalinga ProvinceKankanaeys - Mountain Province/Benguet ProvinceApplais - Mountain ProvinceBontocs -Mountain ProvinceIbalois - Nabalois from BenguetKalanguya - Benguet and Ifugao Province (and some parts of Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija)The ethnic group is the Igorot.DIALECTS/LANGUAGESTinguian/Itneg - spoken by the natives of AbraKankanaey - majorly spoken in Mountain Province and Northern Municipalities of BenguetKalanguya - spoken by Kalanguya tribeKalinga/Kalingga - spoken by natives of KalingaIsneg - spoken by natives of ApayaoIfugao - Spoken by the Ifugao tribeKarao - spoken by the Karao tribe of Benguet

HISTORICAL PLACEHANGING COFFIN: The Igorots are an indigenous tribe living in Sagada, Luzon Island, Philippines. The Igorots practise unique funerary customs, in which the dead are buried in coffins which are tied or nailed to the side of cliffs. It is claimed that this practice is over 2000 years old, although nobody seems to know whether there are any coffins that are actually that old.

HISTORICAL PLACEBANAUE RICE TERRACES: The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 metres (5000 ft) above sea level. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps were put end to end, it would encircle half the globe.

FOOD SPECIALTYSALUYOT - A leafy green that looks like spinach but turns slippery like okra when cooked)

ADVENTUREVIGAN CITY FIESTA/LONGGANISA FESTIVAL - The Biguenos celebrate Longganisa Festival every January 22 in accordance to the city-hood of Vigan. With a colorful street dancing competition along the Calle Crisologo, this festival features one of city's products, the very well-known Vigan Longganisa. On the 25th, Vigan celebrates its town fiesta in honor to its patron saint, Saint Paul.

ADVENTURESEMANA SANTA - St. Pauls Metropolitan Cathedral is the venue of religious rites during the Holy Week. The Good Friday procession features decorated carrozas bearing life-size statues of Spanish vintage. On Easter Sunday, the dawn celebration depicting the Resurrection of Christ, called "Sabet", is a scene to behold.

northern mindanaoRegion 10

livelihood / situationLIVELIHOOD: Farming CURRENT SITUATION: Farmers rally for genuine land reform (A.K.A. Land grabbing from wealthy companies or foreigners who get their land)

possible solutionThey can promote sustainable agricultural practices. By prompting food security fears within the developed world and newfound economic opportunities for agricultural investors, the food price crisis caused a dramatic spike in large-scale agricultural investments, primarily foreign, in the Global South for the purposes of food and biofuels production.LANGUAGESCebuano, Tagalog, Hiligaynon, Manobo, MaranaoGEOGRAPHYHas a total land area of 2,049,602 km2More than 60% of Northern Mindanao's total land area are classified as forest landThe seas abound with fish and other marine productsETHNIC GROUPSBajao, Visayan, Subanon, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Waray, Karay-a, Butuanon, Surigaonon, Sangirese, Lumad, Kamayo, Manobo, Tasaday, T'boli, Moro, Maguindanao, Maranao, Latino, Zamboangueo

HISTORICAL PLACECAMGUIN ISLAND: It is said to be "Born of Fire". It has been known as a volcanic island since it has seven volcanoes unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia and one of the volcanoes there has been unpredictably active which is the Mt. Hibok-hibok. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island full of natural wonders and historical riches.

HISTORICAL PLACEMISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, FORT SANTIAGO: The name "Misamis" is believed to have been derived from the Subanen word "Kuyamis" which is a variety of coconut, the staple food of the early settlers. During the years the name persisted as an inference of the geographical location, and upon the advent of the Spanish settlers, the word "kuyamis" easily gave way to the more convenient pronounceable but corrupted word "Misamis". Built as protection against marauding pirates.FOOD SPECIALTIESTIOLA SAPI - Spicy boiled beefPIARUN - fish with chilliesLAPUA- blanched vegetables seasoned with salt and vinegar or guinamos

ADVENTUREWHITEWATER RAFTING - Cagayan de Oro is the only place in the country that offers white water rafting year-round. A whole day paddling down Class IV rapids is sure to get your adrenaline going.

ADVENTUREMACAHAMBUS ADVENTURE PARK - If you're already on the way to white water rafting, you may take a zipline across the sky 120 feet high. Macahambus Adventure Park is a great pit stop for adventure seekers trying to make the most of Cagayan de Oro.

western visayasRegion 6

LIVELIHOODAgriculture, fishing, and mining industries

SITUATIONCURRENT SITUATION: Typhoons and floods - in fact parts of the area are still trying to recover from Yolanda and because places like Iloilo plant rice and the floods can destroy the crops which are delaying the harvest

possible solutionsLOCAL: They can modify their land to decrease chances of floods by maybe digging moats around the cropsGOVERNMENT: Can designate spots for the crops where the soil is fertileGEOGRAPHYLocation: South East AsiaArchipelago: PhilippinesMajor islands: Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Panay, and Samar, Camotes Island, MactanArea: 61,077 km2 (23,582 sq mi)Highest elevation: 2,435 m (7,989 ft)Highest point: KanlaonLANGUAGESHiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Aklanon, Cebuano, Tagalog, EnglishPROVINCESAklanAntiqueCapizGuimarasIloiloNegros Occidental

historical placeAKLAN: Kalantiaw Shrine - The Kalantiaw Shrine is located at Batan, it was once the seat of of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw. The Philippine Historical and Cultural Society built the Kalantiaw Shrine in 1957 on a location where a school building once stood. Kalantiaw Shrine is a museum dedicated to preserve Aklan's rich cultural and historical past. It exhibits a pictorial history from the pre-Hispanic period to the contemporary era. It is also built in honor of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw, the first known Filipino lawgiver and the promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw. A display of the original manuscript of the Code can be found in the museum.

historical placeILOILO: Fort San Pedro - Fuerza de San Pedro is a military defence structure, built by Spanish and indigenous Cebuano labourers under the command of Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lpez de Legazpi and the Spanish Government in Cebu. It is located in the area now called Plaza Indepedencia, in the Pier Area of Cebu City, Philippines. Was built in the early 1600's, the fort has suffered from attacks by Dutch, British, American and Japanese forces.FOOD SPECIALTIESDRIED SALTED SEAFOODS - Daing, Tuyo, Pusit, Hipon, and KalkagNATIVE SNACKS - Aspinasugbu, Turrones, Banana chips, UtapNATIVE SWEETS - Biko, Bayabaye (Both made of coconut and glutinous rice)

ADVENTURESWHITEWATER RAFTING - Cagayan de Oro is the only place in the country that offers white water rafting year-round. A whole day paddling down Class IV rapids is sure to get your adrenaline going.

ADVENTUREMACAHAMBUS ADVENTURE PARK - If you're already on the way to white water rafting, you may take a zipline across the sky 120 feet high. Macahambus Adventure Park is a great pit stop for adventure seekers trying to make the most of Cagayan de Oro

National capital regionNCR

LIVELIHOODIndustrial Business

current situationBeing the home of the most densely populated city in the world, overpopulation is causing the ground to sink due to over-pumping of groundwater.

possible solutionsLOCALS: People can bring water from the outside, and reduce ground water usage.GOVERNMENT:The government recently passed the RH Bill, which helps with overpopulation issues.GEOGRAPHYArea - 638.55 km2 (246.55 sq mi)Population - 11,855,975Density - 19,000/km2 (48,000/sq mi)

historical placeAmerican War Cemetery and Memorial: The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila, within the boundaries of the former Fort William McKinley. It can be reached most easily from the city by taxi or automobile via Epifano de los Santos Ave. (EDSA) to McKinley Road, then to McKinley Parkway inside the Bonifacio Global City. The Nichols Field Road is the easiest access from Manila International Airport to the cemetery.

historical placeThe People Power Monument: is a sculpture of towering people commemorating the People Power Revolution of 1986 located on the corner of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA and White Plains Avenue in Barangay Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.[1] It was made by Eduardo Castrillo in 1993. It is about 0.89 kilometers from the EDSA Shrine, another monument built to commemorate the event.[2]

ADVENTURELAS PIAS - The unassuming city definitely has bragging rights: it holds the worlds only bamboo organ. An equally historical architecture worth seeing is the Saint Joseph Church.

ADVENTURETAGUIG - A former military fort, Taguig is now the site of a fresh urban development where industrial meets lifestyle. Colorful parks, nightspots, and installation art dot the spacious landscape. The fun part? You can always bring along your dog in the open areas.