EXPLORE CAVITE PROVINCE
This municipality is known as the Cradle of the Philippine Independence.
A. DASMARINAS
B. KAWIT
C. SILANG
Kawit is the place where General Emilio Aguinaldo first waved the flag of the Republic of the Philippines. Kawit has an area of 22.86 sq km.
What city is home to the famous Rizal Park and is the capital of the Philippines as well?
Manila is located in Luzon in the National Capital region. It is the Philippines' seat of government and is found on the shores of the famous Manila Bay.
What other name is commonly used to refer to the Philippines?
A. LAND OF THE MORNING CALM
B. THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEA
C. THE JEWEL OF THE MIDDLE EAST
THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEA
The Philippines' nickname is the Pearl of the Orient Seas because of its many natural wonders and resources. The Philippines boasts of many great scenic wonders, like Mt. Mayon which has a perfect cone shaped structure, and the Banaue Rice Terraces which are sometimes considered by many as the 8th natural wonder of the world.
What is the largest island of the Philippine Archipelago?
A. VISAYAS
B. LUZON
C. MINDANAO
LUZON
Visayas is a group of islands. Mindanao is the second largest. Palawan is technically part of the Luzon islands.
"Marcha Filipina Magdalo" was the original title of the Philippines' national anthem before it was changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and then to "Lupang Hinirang."
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
TRUE
Julian Felipe, a composer from Cavite, wrote the national anthem. He submitted the first draft to Emilio Aguinaldo. He then asked him to teach the music to the people.
Which municipality in Cavite is nicknamed the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines"?
A. CARMONA
B. AMADEO
C. GENERAL TRIAS
Amadeo is the largest coffee producer in the Philippines. It even has a festival (the Pahimis Festival) in honor of its coffee.
What city is the largest in the Philippines in terms of total land area?
A. BAGUIO
B. DAVAO
C. PANGASINAN
Davao City has an area of over 2,070 sq kilometres (800 sq ml). Close to 50% of this land remains covered in rainforest or agricultural activity as the economy is still very much based on agronomy.
What was the site of the first Christian mass in the Philippines?
A. CEBU
B. SIQUIJOR
C. LIMASAWA OR MASAO OR MAZZAUA
LIMASAWA OR MASAO
The first Christian mass in the Philippines was held on March 31,1521 on Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte. There are still debates whether Limasawa is the site of the first mass because, according to Magellan's Diary, it was on Mazzaua Island. This island they believe is now a part of Butuan in Agusan del Norte.
Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)"? It is the distance reference to all points in the country.
A. BONIFCIO SHRINE
B. RIZAL MONUMENT IN LUNETA PARK
C. QUEZON MONUMENT
The Rizal monument can be found in Luneta formerly known as Bagumbayan. The monument serve as the starting point of any location in the Philippines.
Who was the "Hero of Tirad Pass?"
A. GREGORIO DEL PILAR
B. JUAN LUNA
C. MARCELO H. DEL PILAR
GREGORIO DEL PILAR
He was born in San Jose, Bulacan on November 14, 1875. He died on December 2, 1899
What is by far the most populous municipality in Cavite?
A. INDANG
B. BACOOR
C. DASMARINAS
One big factor for Dasmariñas having a large population is that it is a gateway to Metro Manila.
What Philippine city, famed for its coastline and harbor, is known as the City of Golden Friendship?
A. BACOLOD
B. CEBU
C. CAGAYAN DE ORO
Cagayan de Oro is known as the City of Golden Friendship because of the legendary friendliness and hospitality of its people. It is also renowned for its abundant gold deposits.
Most of the country's rice comes from what region?
A. REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
B. REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON)
C. REGION 1 (ILOCOS REGION)
Region III (Central Luzon)
What is the longest river in the Philippines?
A. PASIG RIVER
B. MARIKINA RIVER
C. CAGAYAN RIVER
CAGAYAN RIVER
It runs through the whole length of Cagayan Valley from Cagayan, Isabela to almost central Luzon.
How many cities and municipalities does the National Capital Region (NCR) have?
A. 17
B. 13
C. 20
17
Manila, one of the cities in NCR, is the country's capital. There are 16 cities and 1 municipality. This region is located on Luzon.
In what place you can find the very famous Mt. Pico de Loro?
A. MENDEZ
B. TERNATE
C. MARAGONDON
Mt. Pico de Loro is famous for trekking and mountain climbing. It has an elevation of 664 m and its located in MARAGONDON CAVITE
What Philippine city borders the Lingayen Gulf and is the country's top producer of milk fish?
A. DAGUPAN
B. PAMPANGA
C. PANGASINAN
Dagupan City is known for its milk fish industry. It is one of the main suppliers of milk fish in the country, thus it is dubbed as the "Bangus (Milk fish) Capital" of the Philippines. Daugpan has a total area of 14.4 sq mi.
Which city is the major manufacturer of sugar in the Philippines?
A. DUMAGUETE
B. ILOILO
C. BACOLOD
BACOLOD
Bacolod can be found in Negros Occidental, Negros Island in the Visayas region. Aside for sugar manufacturing Bacolod is also known for the annual Maskara festival which is almost the same as the Mardi Gras festival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is also known as the "City of Smiles".
What is the largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area?
A. PALAWAN
B. CAGAYAN
C. ISABELA
PALAWAN
This province is a large, long island found in the west-central part of the country. The capital is Puerto Princesa City.
What is the "world's smallest commercial fish" that can be found in Bicol called?
A. DILIS
B. SHRIMP
C. SINARAPAN
SINARAPAN
Lake Buhi of Camarines Sur is known as the habitat of sinarapan.
One of Cavite's famous islands, which has become a tourist spot, is under the jurisdiction of Cavite City. What is the name of the island?
A. CABALLO ISLAND
B. EL FRAILE ISLAND
C. CORREGIDOR ISLAND
Corregidor Island is located near Bataan Province. Its jurisdiction, however, falls under Cavite City.
Name the only surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines.
A. CEBU
B. SAMAR
C. VIGAN
Vigan City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the preserved remnants of Colonial Spanish architecture, which can be found throughout the city. Vigan City is found in the Ilocos Sur province.
Which place is dubbed as "The Salad Bowl of the Philippines"?
A. PAMPANGA
B. BENGUET
C. PANGASINAN
BENGUET
Benguet is where most of the country's vegetables come from. It is located in the mountainous region of Cordillera. Its cool climate makes it suitable for vegetable planting.
What is the longest mountain range in the Country?
A. CORDILLERA
B. SIERRA MADRE
C. PINATUBO
SIERRA MADRE
The Sierra Madre mountain range runs from Cagayan in the north to Quezon province in the south, which is almost the entire length of eastern Luzon island.
The Mayon Volcano is located in what province in Region V?
A. CAMARINES SUR
B. ALBAY
C. MASBATE
ALBAY
Mayon Volcano is known for its almost perfect shape. Its height is 2,460 meters.