WEEK 4: LUZON REGIONS "Central Luzon (Region III)"

Aurora

"Birthplace of Philippine Surfing" It was transferred from Region IV by Executive Order No. 103.

Tarlac

"Center of Christian Faith & Devotion"

Bulacan

"Cradle of the Three Republics"

Subic

"Endless Fun & Adventures"

Nueva Ecija

"Forefront of Agri-Tourism & Organic Farming"

Bataan

"Frontier of Ecological Preservation"

Pampanga

"Home of some of the Best Chef in the World" "Food Capital of the Philippines"

San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

"Onion Capital of the Philippines"

Malolos City, Bulacan

"The Cradle of the Philippine Republic" It is the capital city of the province of Bulacan and a first class urban component city in the Philippines.

San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

"The Evergreen City"

Central Luzon

"The Heart of Philippine Travel" "Rice Granary of the Philippines" It is one of the leading growth regions and one of the most active and energetic regions in the Philippines.

Clark

"Where People Meet & Do Exhibits & Conventions"

Zambales

"Your Perfect Island Getaway"

Tarlac City, Tarlac

From Bacolor, Pampanga came the leaders and first settlers who cleared the land, fertile the soil, and started a settlement in the area now.

Balanga City, Bataan

It is a first class and the capital city in the province of Bataan. Agriculture is the main industry in the city.

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija

It is credited for its good access to commercial banks making the city ranked as one of the most livable cities in the Philippines together with Makati City in terms of banking.

Meycauayan City, Bulacan

It is known for its jewelry and tanning industry and also a home to several industrial parks.

San Fernando City, Pampanga

It is the regional center of Central Luzon and considered as the birthplace of the labor movement in the Philippines.

Tarlac Province

It produces a lot of sugar on Hacienda Luisita, one of the biggest haciendas in the archipelago.

Mabalacat City, Pampanga

It was a barrio of Bambang (now Bamban. Tarlac) before the Spaniards came. Former inhabitants were the Negritos, known as aetas or baluga.

Olongapo City, Zambales

It was a small fishing village of Subic that was first inhabited by the Aetas before it was discovered by the Spaniards.

Munoz City, Nueva Ecija

It was called Sitio Papaya before. Agriculture is the primary economic activity of the people.

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

It was called as town of Ibon before.

Region III

It was created to organize the seven provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon (the largest island) for administrative convenience.

Palayan City, Nueva Ecija

It was just a Government Stock Farm before it was named on its present name.

Angeles City, Pampanga

It was named as "Culiat" which derived from a woody vine that was abundant in the area at that time. People who inhabit the place were the Negrito Tribesman.

Malolos, Bulacan

It was the place where the first constitution of an independent Philippines was promulgated on January 21, 1899.

Central Luzon Provinces

Its provinces are Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.

Central Luzon's Blooming Cities

Malolos, Bulacan, Angeles City, San Fernando City, Olongapo City & Tarlac Province.

Disodado Macapagal International Airport & Subic International Airport

The two international airports that belong to Central Luzon region.