Region 3 - Central Luzon Flashcards
The regional capital of Region 3.
San Fernando, Pampanga
Capital of Aurora
Baler
Capital of Bataan
Balanga
Capital of Bulacan
Malolos
Capital of Pampanga
San Fernando
Capital of Nueva Ecija
Palayan
Capital of Tarlac
Tarlac
Capital of Zambales
Iba
The topography of Region 3
widest plain
Three important rivers of Region 3.
Agno, Pampanga and Angat Rivers
Three dams of Region 3 that were constructed to irrigate the vast cultural lands.
Ipo, Angat and Pantabangan Dams
Region 3 produces ___ of the total rice requirement in the whole country.
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Region 3 or Central Luzon is popularly known as the __.
Rice Granary of the Philippines
This is the leading producer of rice among the provinces in the region and called as the “Rice Bowl of the Philippines.”
Nueva Ecija
Major industries of Region 3
Farming, Fishing and Mining
The important industrial areas in the region.
Subic Bay Free Port in Zambales and Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga
These comprise the largest group of people in the region.
Tagalogs
They are the second largest group of people in Region 3.
Pampangueños
Aetas and Sambals
Zambales
The main languages in Region 3.
Tagalog, Kapampangan and Ilocano
Native writing system of the Pampangueños is called ___
kulitan
A well-known folk song which originated from Pampanga.
Atin Cu Pung Singsing
The Pandanggo Sta. Clara popularly known as ___ is performed during the fertility rites in Obando, Bulacan.
Sayaw sa Obando
A festival where gigantic lanterns are made and displayed.
Lantern Festival in Pampanga
A town where devotees flock to participate a re-enactment of Christ’s suffering and crucifixion.
Cutud, Pampanga
Folk dances of Region 3.
Jota Moncadeña of Tarlac and Habanera Botoleña of Zambales
This province is one of the largest and the most prosperous provinces during the Spanish colonial period.
Pampanga
In 1660, the province of Pampanga revolted against the abuses of Spaniards and was led by ___.
Francisco Maniago
Where is Republic of Biak-na-Bato established in 1987?
Bulacan
The seat of government of the First Philippine Republic under Emilio Aguinaldo.
Malolos
The leader of the HUKBALAHAP or Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon in 1942.
Luis Taruc
The site of the First Philippine Congress and the First Philippine Republic under President Emilio Aguinaldo.
Barasoain Church in Bulacan
