THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
- Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern portion of the archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country’s capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country’s most populous city. With a population of 53 million as of 2015, it is the fourth most populous island in the world, containing 52.5% of the country’s total population.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Sigpawan Festival
Sigpawan Festival is celebrated during Easter Sunday, the festival’s highlight is the Fluvial procession along coastal areas of the town. The festival showcases the rich culture and natural resources of Lemery, with booths displaying a variety of the towns agricultural …
Halamanan Festival
The Halamanan Festival is celebrated in Guiguinto, Bulacan every 23rd of January to celerate their love of plants, flowers and trees, which provide them a means of livelihood.
La Loma Cemetery
The La Loma Cemetery (Campo Santo de La Loma) was opened in 1884 and is located in Caloocan City, Metro Manila. A portion of the southern part of the cemetery is located in Manila. The La Loma Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Manila with an area of slightly less than 54 hectares…
Mines View Park
Mines View Park is an overlooking park on the northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines. Located on a land promontory 4 km from downtown Baguio, the park overlooks the mining town of Itogon, particularly the abandoned gold and copper mines …
Barasoain Church
Barasoain Church (also known as the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) is a Roman Catholic church built in 1888 in Malolos, Bulacan. It is about 42 kilometers away from Manila. Having earned the title as the “Cradle of Democracy in the East, the most important religious …
Capones Island
Capones Island, also known as Grand Capon or Capon Grande Island (Spanish: Isla de Capon Grande) is a small island approximately 1.9 kilometers long by 0.4 kilometers wide, at its widest point, lying some 3.8 kilometers off the coast of the province …
Manila Bay
Manila bay was the setting for the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 in which American troops led by Commodore George Dewey, seized the area. Significantly, this battle showcased the United States’ naval strength when all major Spanish ships were destroyed and captured.
Tingloy Island
Tingloy, officially the Municipality of Tingloy, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,919 people. The municipality comprises Maricaban Island, Caban Island, and other minor islets, all just …
Makati City
Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and it has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the country. The biggest trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange is situated along the city’s Ayala Avenue. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. Although its population is just half a million, the daytime population of the city is estimated to be more than one million during a typical working day because of the large number of people who go to the city to work, shop, and do business.
Binondo Church
Binondo Church, also known as Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish , is located in the District of Binondo, Manila fronting Plaza Calderón de La Barca. This church was founded by Dominican priests in …
Calumpit Church
Built in 1572, the St. John the Baptist Church is the oldest church in Bulacan. Constructed under the supervision of Augustinian priest Fr. Diego Vivar-Ordoñez, the church had been witness to the Filipino’s struggle against Spanish, American and Japanese…
Boling-boling Festival
Boling-boling is an age-old practice particular to Catanauanins, which is celebrated annually. Participants roam around the town garbed in any costume they may fancy. Most of them wear colorful clown-like clothes while others imitate anybody whom …
Panagbenga Festival
Baguio City, deemed as a melting pot of different cultures, stands out with its strong identity, as their culture is instilled in their everyday life and more so, during festivals. The Panagbenga Festival tells us the story of how people of Baguio rise to the challen…
Niyogyugan Festival
From the words, “niyog”and”yugyog,” the Niyogyugan Festival combines all the colourful fiestas of Quezon Province like the “Pahiyas” of Lucban, “Arana’t Baluarte” of Gumaca, “Tagultol” of Atimonan, “Maubanog” of Mauban and others. A province-wide…
Subic Bay
Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Manila Bay. An extension of the South China Sea, its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, which is now…
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a district in the northern part of the City of Manila, located on the right bank of the Pasig River near its mouth, boredered by the districts of Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo, and Sampaloc and La Loma (Quezon City). The district belongs to the 3rd congressional district of Manila in the Philippines.
Morong Church
St. Jerome Parish Church, also known as Morong Church was built under forced labor during the Spanish colonization in the country, where men, women, and even children had to dig stones from a hill called Kay Ngaya; lime from the stones of the mountain …
Manila Cathedral
The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception informally known as Manila Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal…
Tanauan Church
St John the Evangelist Church or Tanauan Church was built in 1881 by the Augustinians. It was heavily damaged during the World War II and had to go through major renovation after the war. The outer structure and design was restored almost true to its neo…
Taal Lake
Taal Lake, formerly known as Bombón Lake, is a freshwater lake in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The lake fills Taal Caldera, a large volcanic caldera formed by very large eruptions between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago. …
Mount Pulag
Mount Pulag is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,926 metres (9,600 ft) above sea level. The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain’s peak. It is the third highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mount Apo …
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