BSHM 60: Midterm Flashcards by Juliana Ruiz

is fast-growing industry that involves travel, leisure,
and hospitality, catering to travelers who visit different
destinations for leisure, business, or cultural experiences.

Tourism

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is the activities of persons traveling to and
staying in places outside their usual environment for not
more than one year for leisure, business, and other
purposes. (UNWTO)

Tourism

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Two types of Tourist;

✓ TOURIST
✓ EXCURSIONIST

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Travelers who stay at least 24 hours at their
destination.

Tourist

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Travelers who stay not more than 24 hours at their destination

EXCURSIONIST

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The name of the capital city of the Philippines, “Manila”, is
derived from that

Nilad plant

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a flowering mangrove plant, which once grew profusely along the banks of the river

Nilad plant

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she was a Filipina renowned in Philippine history as the principal seamstress of the first and official flag of the Philippines

Marcela Agoncillo

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They assisted Marcela Agoncillo in sewing the Philippines Flag:

her eldest daughter “Lorenza and Dr. Jose P Rizal’s niece, “Delfina de Natividad”

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Eight Rays of the sun signifies the eight provinces that
revolted against Spain. Which are?

1.) Manila
2.) Cavite
3.) Bulacan,
4.) Pampanga
5.) Nueva Ecija
6.) Tarlac
7.) Laguna
8.) Batangas

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an active volcano and the “largest and the tallest
solfataric mountain” on the island of Mindanao and in the
entire Philippines.

Mount Apo

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Originally called Minuro, is considered as the oldest province in the Philippines.

Aklan

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Largest Province?

Palawan

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Smallest Province?

Batanes

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The Philippines is an archipelago of ________ islands.

7,641

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Philippines archipelago is
bounded by the east by the (1), on the south by
(2), and on the west and north by the (3)

1.) Pacific Ocean
2.) Celebes Sea
3.) South China Sea or West Philippine Sea.

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The meaning of the blue stripe on the Philippine flag is _______,
_______, and _______

is peace, truth, and justice

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General Douglas MacArthur
would land at this spot to begin the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese during World War II.

MacArthur Landing Memorial

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This monument commemorate the historic return of Allied forces to the Philippines during World War II.

MacArthur Landing Memorial

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Three Branches of the Government;

1.) Legislative Branch
2.) Executive Branch
3.) Judicial Branch

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enacts legislation, confirms or
rejects Presidential appointments, and has the authority to declare war.

Legislative Branch

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This branch includes Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and several
agencies that provide support services to Congress.

Legislative Branch

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How many Senators a Senate should have and who shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines, as may be provided by law

24 Senators

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The House of Representatives shall be composed of not more
than ?

250 members

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He or She leads the country. He/she is the head of state, leader of the national government

President

He or She supports the President. If the President is unable to serve, then he or she becomes President. He/she serves a six-year term

Vice President

The Commander in Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines.

President

serve as advisors to the President.

The Cabinet

Includes the duty of the courts of justice to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable.

Judicial Branch

interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.

Judicial Branch

is a ferry company based in Manila, Philippines, the shipping arm of 2GO Group, and the only remaining passenger cargo ferry company operating to and from Manila to Visayas and Mindanao

2GO Travel or 2GO Sea Solutions

4A'S OF TOURISM

1.) Accommodation 2.) Access 3.) Attractions 4.) Activities

One of the 4A's of tourism where it should include the most basic needs of a comfortable bed, clean toilets, and food services.

Accomodation

One of the 4A'S of tourism where the destination should be relatively fast and easy because the Tourists would not want to be traveling the whole day

Access

One of the 4A'S of tourism that can be cultural/heritage/historic, natural, and/or built/man-made. There should be a good mix of these three types for good variety

Attractions

One of the 4A'S of tourism that should be connected to each other with varying degrees within a similar theme. Themes would include adventure, health and wellness, medical, sports, MICE.

Activities

is located in the Northern part of Luzon.

Ilocos Region

Known for its Cultural Heritages, but it does not have any significant cultural attractions.

Ilocos Region

Every year, a small town in the Ilocos Region holds a festival on the eve of Ash Wednesday, called?

Guling-Guling Festival

During this event, locals wear traditional clothing and dance in the streets while applying white rice flour on their faces as a symbol of cleansing and renewal before the Lenten season

Guling-Guling Festival

In a town in Pangasinan, locals gather every year to celebrate a festival that honors their famous delicacy—glutinous rice cooked inside bamboo tubes.

Binongey Festival

This event showcases traditional cooking demonstrations, cultural performances, and a competition where participants try to cook the best version of this beloved dish.

Binongey Festival

is a popular tourist destination in the province of Ilocos Norte.

La Paz Sand Dunes

is a popular tourist destination in the province of Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands

In a remote town in the Ilocos Region, an annual festival is held to celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the indigenous people.

Talip Festival

This event features commemorates the ancient peace pact that has brought peace among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte.

Talip Festival

Ilocos Region has three (3) distinct groups:

1.) Ilocanos, 2.) Pangasinenses 3.) Igorot.

are a major source of renewable energy in Ilocos Norte

Bangui Windmills

is known as the capital of La Union province.

San Fernando City

The Cagayan Valley Region includes the provinces of:

✓ Batanes ✓ Cagayan ✓ Isabela ✓ Nueva Vizcaya ✓ Quirino.

make up the 3rd largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines and is the most prominent ethnic group in the Philippines.

Ilocanos

is known for its diverse natural attractions, including beaches, caves, and waterfalls

Cagayan Valley Region

In a town in Cagayan, a grand festival is celebrated in honor of the Nuestra Señora de Piat

Piat Sambali Festival

a revered image of the Blessed Virgin Mary believed to have miraculous powers

Nuestra Señora de Piat,

Is one of popular festival in Quirino, celebrated on July 22-24 dubbed as the only motor biking festival in the country

Quirino Motorismo

In a town in Isabela, a festival is held every year to celebrate a well-loved local delicacy made from glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves and cooked through steaming.

Binallay Festival

This delicacy, often enjoyed with caramelized sugar or coconut milk, represents the town’s rich culinary heritage.

Binallay

In Cagayan Valley region, a festival is celebrated its founding anniversary with a grand festival that showcases its rich history, culture, and agricultural heritage. Celebrates the establishment of the province in 1583?

Aggao Nac Cagayan Festival

There are four major cultural groups in the Cagayan Region. Which are?

1.) Ivatan 2.) Itawes 3.) llocano 4.) Ibanag.

They possessed unique skills to be resilient with weather conditions of typhoon and drought in Batanes. They have built walls made of thick limestone and thick cogon roof for their houses.

Ivatan

is one of the indigenous groups in Cagayan Valley that is also known as the people from across the river

Itawes

Is famous cave system in Cagayan Valley Region.

Callao Caves

The five provinces of CALABARZON are?

1.) Cavite 2.) Laguna 3.) Batangas 4.) Rizal 5.) Quezon

The regional capital of CALABARZON is?

Calamba City, Laguna.

This is a significant landmarks of the Philippine Revolution.

Aguinaldo Shrine

The momentous day when the first President proclaimed Philippine independence from Spanish rule.

June 12, 1898

the "Brains of the Revolution," was born in Batangas.

Apolinario Mabini

Known as the "Cradle of the Philippine Revolution"

Cavite

A Famous Tourist Attraction in Mindoro where you can found the rare Tamaraw, a species that can only be found in their province.

Mt. Iglit-Baco