CORDILLERA

ADMINISTRATIVE
REGION

Cordillera- a name
given by the Spanish
Conquistadors when they
first saw the mountain
ranges. Meaning
"knotted rope", the
Spanish term refers to
the jumbled rolls and
dips of this long-range
traversing the northern
part of Luzon Island.

Cordillera Central- is a
massive mountain
range situated in the
northern central part of
the island of Luzon, in
the Philippines.

CORDILLERA CENTRAL

It is divided into six provinces and

seven ethno-linguistic groups:

Abra (Tingguian),
Apayao (Isneg),
Benguet (Kankanaey and
Ibaloi), Ifugao (Ifugao),
Kalinga (Kalinga, Isneg),
Mountain Province (Kankanaey).

Cordillerans ('people
from the mountains')group of indigenous
people of Cordillera.
They are called as
Igorot.

The Cordilleras

The

region is
dubbed as the
Watershed Cradle
of North Luzon.

Hosts 6 major rivers that provide

continuous water for irrigation
and energy for northern Luzon.
Chico River
Ahin River
Siffu River
Abra River
Amburayan River
Agno River

It is the
country's
only landlocked region.

Landlocked means that

the land is surrounded by
other land and it has no
shore or anything else
landlock means not alot
of water but surrounded
by mountains.

The Cordilleras

Major Festivals
Panagbenga or Baguio Flower

Festival
the Ulalim Festival in Kalinga
Lang-ay Festival in Mountain
Province
Banaue Imbayah Festival
Tabuk Matagoan Festival.

Industries

Mining
The region is abundant with mineral reserves.

Includes metallic ores such as gold, copper,

silver, zinc, and non-metallic minerals like
sand, gravel and sulfur.

Agriculture
Vegetable crop production is well developed

in Benguet
Rice production in Ifugao and Abra
Corn production in Mountain Province and
Kalinga

Tourism

ABRA PROVINCE

CapitalBangued

Known as the "Natural Dye

Capital of the Philippines
Natural dyes are extracted from
the barks, leaves, fruits, and
roots of these plants, and used
to color food, beverages,
textiles, cosmetics, furniture,
and pharmaceutical products.

Abra Major
Industries:
Bamboo and Rattan craft making,
The natural dye industry
Loom weaving
Embroidery
Other popular industries are piggery

and poultry, garment craft, and

needlecraft

Abra
Tourist
Attractions

Don Mariano
Marcos Bridge
along the Abra Kalinga
National Road - third
longest bridge in the
Philippines

DON MARIANO MARCOS BRIDGE

Tangadan
Tunnel -a 40-meter
tunnel along the AbraIlocos Sur National
road

TANGADAN TUNNEL

DonTeodoroBrillantes
FamilyMuseum
It is a private museum which

houses the collections and

mementos of the Brillantes
family with a strong
manifestation of the Spanish
culture.

DonTeodoroBrillantes
FamilyMuseum

AbraRiver
This is the biggest, longest and

most popular river among the

numerous rivers criss-crossing
the valleys of the province. It is
where all rivers and streams
congregate together. This is a
perfect place for swimming and
fishing.

ABRA RIVER

ABRA RIVER

Sibud-Sibud Cave is
located along the
newly constructed
road of Tineg, Abra,
Philippines.

Tugot ni Angalo
Translated as Footprints of Angalo
(the Adam in Abra mythology)
Found in Kabaruyan, San Quintin.
a perpetual monument of Angalo.
The people believe this is a real giant
footprint in San Quintin, around fifteen
meters long, five meters wide and ten
feet deep. On a clear day, it can be
seen visibly even from a distance.

Abra: Festival

AryaAbra
Celebrated every March 9
Celebrates the creation of the

province Cupped by a grand

cultural parade depicting Abra in its
historical stages starting, from the
early pre-Spanish era to the
present times.

APAYAO PROVINCE
Basic Facts

Capital: Kabugao
Total Land Area:
4,351.23 km2
Total Population:
103,633
Political Division: 7
Municipalities, 133
baranggays
Language Spoken:
Ilocano, Isneg and
Tagalog

Dubbed as Cordilleras Last

Frontier for Nature Richness.

Here, underground rivers, majestic

waterfalls, magnificent lakes hug a
unique land that is replete with
captivating caves, picture-pretty
parks, and exotic wildlife.

Major Industries
Furniture
Garment craft
Food processing
Gifts and house wares
Agricultural support

ApayaoTourist
Attractions

ApayaoRiver

The unpolluted waters of Apayao

River render fish and wildlife visible

along its banks. Along the river can
be found an array of picture-pretty
waterfalls that are varying in sizes.
Traversing six Apayao municipalities,
from Calanasan to Luna, Apayao
River is navigable by motorboat.

The Lussok Crystal Cave is

located in Luna, Apayao
Philippines. It is a perfect
example of the beauty of the
natural wonders of the country.
With its 3 room cave that holds
various stalagmite formations,
its a must see for anyone
visiting Apayao

Apayao: Tourist
Attractions

LizardoBrooks

Picturesque Lizardo Brooks

is located in the municipality

of Pudtol.

MalabisinLakeand
UndergroundRiver
A wealth of underwater

beauties await you in scenic

Malabisin. It is located in
Paco Valley.

Apayao: Tourist
Attractions

SpanishChurch
located at Barangay

Mataguisa in Pudtol is
considered to be one of
the oldest in the
Philippines.

SpanishChurchRuins
The site of these church

ruins is located at
Barangay Emilia in
Pudtol.

Apayao: Festivals

AnnualApayaoDayCelebration(February14)
Cultural and sports activities as well as pageants.

Say-Am-Talip-Tadoc
A festival featuring ethnic songs, dances, and rituals.

PudtolTownFiesta(everylastThursday,
Friday,andSaturdayofMay)
Agro-trade fair, pageant, and sports activities.

BENGUET
PROVINCE

Well-known for its mummy caves

which contain naturally mummified
bodies.

Political Subdivision:
1 independent city
13 municipalities
140 barangays

Major Industries
Agriculture
Mining
Tourism

Benguet is the homeland of several tribes,

collectively referred to as the Igorot.
Ibaloi in the southeast and the Kankana-ey in

the northwest

Benguet: Baguio City

Independent city within Benguet
Regional Center of CAR
Founded by the Americans in 1900 at
the site of an Ibaloi village known as
Kafagway.
The name of the city is derived from
the word bagiw in Ibaloi meaning
Moss

Benguet: Baguio City

BasicFacts
Total Land Area 57.51 km
Total Population: 318,676 (2010)
Political Division: 120

Baranggays
Languages Spoken:
Ibaloi
Kankana-ey
Tagalog
English
Pangasinense
Ilocano

Benguet: Baguio City

How To get there?
By Air: via Loakan Airport
By Land: The three main access roads

leads to Baguio from the lowlands:

Kennon Road
Aspiras-Palispis Highway (previously

known as Marcos Highway)

Naguilian Road, also known as Quirino
Highway.

Baguio City: Tourist

Attractions

Baguio Cathedral

The rose-colored Baguio Catholic

Cathedral, located on top of a hill in

the heart of the city, is one of the
more familiar and most visited
landmarks of Baguio.
one of the most photographed
buildings in the city.

Baguio Country Club

One of the oldest clubs in the

Philippines
Originally Built as an exclusive
playground to the elite and
vacationing Americans.
An accommodation Facility that
offers cottages and rooms
Home of the Baguio Country Club
Rasin Bread

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

BenCab Museum
Located in Tuba,

Benguet
houses our National
Artist Ben Cabrera's art
collection
This is also where
BenCab lives and where
his actual workshop is
located.
Exhibits include exciting
contemporary artists in
Manila.

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Burnham Park
Baguio City's premier

park.
Named in honor of its
planner and architect,
Daniel Burnham.
Contains a Man-made
Lake in the middle

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Camp John Hay

Originally a recreational

camp for American soldiers.

It has become a popular
destination for people who
wish to see the pine forests
in the city. It also boasts of
a sprawling country club
with a full 18-hole golf
course, Restaurants and
Shopping Centers

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

The Mansion
Used as residence of

the president whenever

he or she is in Baguio for
their official visits and
engagements.
The elaborate main gate
of the Mansion is said to
be a replica of that at
Buckingham Palace in
London.

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Mines view Park

One of the most popular and most

visited parks in the city.

The observation deck of the park
offers a breathtaking panoramic
view of Benguet's gold and copper
mines
Has stalls selling native handicraft
such as wood carvings, locally
made silver products and jewelry,
baskets, brooms, sweaters,
blankets, and a variety of other
items. There are also canteens,
snack stores, and street vendors
selling food and beverages.

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Philippine Military Academy

The premier military institution of the country

and is the training ground for future officers of

the Armed Forces of the Phillippines.
The 373-hectare compound in Loakan which
is ten kilometers south of downtown Baguio
City. Here it found its permanent home in a fort
named after the young hero of the battle of
Tirad Pass, Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar.
Fort Del Pilar is one of the most visited and
photographed places in Baguio City.

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Baguio Public Market

The market is located right at the lower

end of Session Road and behind the

Maharlika Center. It is here where they
buy different souvenirs typical of Baguio.
There are numerous other products and
handicrafts sold at the Baguio public
market which are brought in from other
nearby provinces.

Baguio City: Tourist Attractions

Session Road
The main thoroughfare of the

city and the center of Baguio's

commercial establishment.

Baguio City: Festival

PanagbengaFestival
A month-long Flower Festival in Baguio
Held during the month of February, created

as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way

to rise up from the devastation of the 1990
Earthquake.

KALINGA PROVINCE

Prince of the Highlands

Declared as the Whitewater
Rafting Capital of North
Philippines

Characterized in the
western portion by sharp
crested interlinking peaks of
the steep slope, isolated flat
lands, plateaus, and valleys.
The eastern portion has
generally rolling, gradually
sloping foothills. With
interlocking wide tracks of
flat lands and flood plains
along its main drainage
system.
Dubbed as the Prince of
the Highlands in the
Philippines.

Kalinga

Major Industries
Loom weaving
rattan basketry
banana chips processing
animal feeds production
rattan furniture
gold jewelry manufacturing
coffee pre-processing

Kalinga: Tourist
Attractions

Mt.Mating-oyDinayao(Sleeping
Beauty)
These fabled mountain ranges that

border the municipalities of Tinglayan

and Tanudan take the form of a sleeping
lady supinely lying at its back.
A vantage view of the profile can be
seen from Sungang or Basao.

Kalinga: Tourist
Attractions
TinglayanRiceTerraces

These rice terraces appear

like an amphitheater along

the whole mountain slopes.

LuboandMangaliRice
Terraces
They surround the villages

of Lubo, and the best time to

view them is during the
planting season and when
the rice is already ready for
harvest.

MabilongWeavers
Village
The center of

Kalingas ethnic
weaving industry. As
the village is situated
along the road,
souvenirs can be
bought straight from
the weavers.

Kalinga: Festivals

UllalimFestival/KalingaDay(Feb13-16)
A highlight of the provinces founding

anniversary, this cultural festival showcases the

life of the Kalingas through sports, crafts, and
indigenous food.

SalidummayFestival
Features the ethnic songs, dances, and rituals of

the municipality of Lubuagan, Kalinga.

Mountain
Province

Mountain Province

Known as the Weavers

Paradise due to the presence of
various weaving centers
This was a province that practiced
the traditional
parliamentary/participatory form of
governance as evidenced by the
presence of the Dap-ay/Ato, a
traditional form of governance led
by the respected elders in the
community.

Known for hanging coffins

Major Industries
The furniture industry
Bamboo and rattan
Backstrap weaving

Mountain Province:
Tourist Attractions
Ato/Dap-ay

Traditionally, a place where the council of

elders hold various ceremonies, meetings, and

happenings, which may be religious, social, or
political in nature.
It is a public structure used as a dormitory by
the bachelors, widowers, young boys, and
visitors in the village.
A fireplace is built at the center and a wooden
pole stands opposite it where heads of animals
butchered and sacrificed are hung.

HangingCoffins
Coffins arranged in high

steep rock formations.

SagadaCaves
The town sits in a limestone

valley riddled with over 60 known

caves. The Sagada caves
feature shimmering underground
streams with golden or silvery
stalactite and stalagmite
formations and cool natural pools
inside. Sumaging, the largest,
can be explored by anyone with
a local guide.

Mountain Province: Tourist

Attractions

BontocVillageMuseum
Located within the Catholic Sisters Convent

and Saint Vincent's Elementary School.

it features a range of artifacts crafted by the
Igorots for domestic purposes and
traditional celebrations or practices.
Inside the museum, one could appreciate
the distinct richness of the Igorots' way of
life

BlackstrapandLoomWeaving
Houses
Loom weaving is done in Sabangan and

Sagada. Samoki, a village in Bontoc,

specializes in backstrap weaving. Various
colorful woven materials like knapsacks,
placemats, bags, and purses are among the
popular products.

Mountain Province:
Festivals

MountainProvinceFoundationDay(April
7)
An- agro-industrial trade, tourism, and cultural

affair with tribal dances and songs in full regalia.

Begnas(January,June,April,September,
November)
Ethnic offering of thanksgiving for a bountiful

harvest, where pigs or chicken are butchered for

the family or clan members to partake of.

Chom-noorChonno
The grandest and most expensive wedding

celebration, which usually happens once in four

or five years, where the number of carabaos
butchered reflect the economic status of the
family; accompanied by much dancing and
singing.

IFUGAO PROVINCE

Basic Facts
Capital: Lagawe
Total Land Area:

2,628.2 km2
Total Population:
180,711
Political Division: 11
Municipalities, 175
Baranggays
Languages Spoken:
English, Ifugao,
Ilocano and Tagalog

Ifugao

Ifugao is home to a thriving

ancient culture and host to the
famous rice terraces.
The famous terraces had been
inscribed in UNESCOs World
Heritage List in 1995 as a
continuing cultural landscape
The Ifugao native huts could
probably be among the worlds
first prefabricated houses that
do not use a single nail or metal
to fasten their parts.

Major Industries
Farming
trading industry (gift, toys &

house wares)
Services
Manufacturing (garments &
textiles)
Food & beverages.

Ifugao

How to Get There:

By Land:
By bus via Auto Bus,

Dangwa Tranco Bus,

and KMS Bus from
Manila
from Baguio City:
through Ohayami Bus,
Dangwa Tranco Bus,
and KMS Bus.

Ifugao: Tourist Attractions

BanaueRiceTerraces
Dubbed as the "Eight Wonder of the World," the

Banaue Rice Terraces start from the base of the

mountain range and reach up to several thousand
feet high. It is said that their length, put end to end,
would encircle half of the globe.
Made 2,000 years ago, these rice terraces
manifest the engineering skill and ingenuity of the
sturdy Ifugaos.
Streams and springs found in the mountains were
tapped and channeled into irrigation canals that
run downhill through the rice terraces.

BatadRiceTerraces
Located at Barangay

Batad in Banaue, these

rice terraces are
shaped like an
amphitheater.

BangaanRiceTerraces
The rice terraces cluster
and village both showcase
the typical Ifugao
community, where the
livelihood activities are
within the surroundings

Ifugao: Tourist
Attractions

MayoyaoRiceTerraces
These rice terraces can be found

in Mayoyao, 44 kilometers away

from Poblacion, Banaue. The
poblacion of Mayoyao lies in the
midst of these rice terraces

HapaoRiceTerraces
More of Ifugao's world-famous

stone-walled rice terraces can be

found in the municipality of
Hungduan..

PhilippineWarMemorialShrine
The enormous memorial shrine was built

to commemorate the end of World War II.

A concrete pyramid-type structure that
resembles an oversized Ifugao native
house, it depicts historical events, from
Filipino opposition to Spanish rule to the
Death March, and the role of the Ifugao
and American troops in the defeat of
General Yamashita.

Ifugao: Festivals

BanaueImbayah
The Imbayah ethnic sports festival is a

unique three-day affair that is

celebrated only once every four years.
Activities include an ethnic parade
portraying the evolution of the Ifugao
culture. This is followed by ethnic
games.

GotadadKiangan
The festival, held in Kiangan, is actually a part

of the Ifugao prestige rites.

Traditionally involves a festive celebration filled
with singing, dancing, and drinking wine.

GotadadHingyon
It is one special day in twelve feasts that are

celebrated by the Ifugao royal class to please

their gods.
Modern Ifugaos celebrate Gotad in April include
cultural parades, ethno-modern sports, and a
booth competition where the best of Ifugao
crafts are displayed.

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