Bachelor of Science in Tourism
Management
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography
COURSE CREDIT UNIT 3units COURSE CODE TMC04
This will give more knowledge for those aiming in becoming one of
DESCRIPTION
the tourist guide not just only here in our country but also in other
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country. The course is also providing basic infos in practicing,
The oversight of all the activities related to tourism and hospitality
management.
Topic : Region 3: Central Luzon
MODULE
TITLE
By the end of this topic students must learn or elaborate tourism and
LEARNINNG
OUTCOME
hospitality management more. it somehow give the enough
understanding on how tourism and hospitality management works .
Emphasize the importance to the characteristics of this region.
Central Luzon
RESOURCES
1. Un Tourism
2. IGI Global
3. Tourism Gov Ph
MODALITY
LEARNING
1. Powerpoint
CHAPTER 2: CENTRAL LUZON
Introduction
CONTENT
Central Luzon is located in central island of luzon, it is the largest
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contagious area of lowlands.
A very diverse cultural heritage and colorful traditions.
It is also known as the ‘Central plains of Luzon’.
Central Luzon has 7 Provinces which is :
Aurora
Bataan
Bulacan
Zambales
Tarlac
Nueva Ecija
Pampanga
Regional Center is The City of San Fernando (Pampanga)
INDUSTRIES
Major industries is farshiming, fishing and mining.
MAJOR
fishing capital of the Philippines is metro manila.
LANGUAGES/
DIALECTS
SPOKEN
The region is populated by Tagalogs, Ilocano, and Kapampangans.
Port of access a vast landlocked region is accessible via major roads
PORT OF
ACCESS
NLEX, SCTEX, AND TPLEX
As well as by air we have Clark International Airport and NAIA
International Terminal.
By sea Subic Bay Free port.
CHAPTER 2: CENTRAL LUZON
Capital is Balanga City
BATAAN
A peninsula surrounded by Manila bay the east and the west
Philippine Sea or south china sea.
Established by Governor General Pedro Manuel Arandia out of
territories.
Historical, Cultural, and Heritage Attrractions
AND ACTIVITIES
ATTRACTIONS
La Casas Filipinas De Acuzar- Philippines firstheritage hotel beach
resort and 2021's best historic in Asia Pacific
Bataan World War II Museum- Built as a tribute to our fallen heroes
who made ultimate sacrifices in 1942.
Mount Samat National Shrine- A historical Shrine located near the
summit of mount samat in the town of pilar.
Pasukulan Falls- The waterfall could be the highest falls among
ATTRACTIONS
twelve know falls in bataan a true gem hidden in the heart of forest
NATURAL
of Mount Natib.
Dunsulan Falls- It is located at mt samat, approximately 5 meters in
height.
Mariveles Volcano- is a dormant stratovolcano and the highest
point in the province of Bataan.
Bataan Technology Park- a 365 hectare lang serving as a home of
ATTRACTION
cultural heritage, economic development and a wide variety of flora
BUILT
and fauna.
Fall of Bataan Marker- This dedicated to, april 9, 1952 The memory of
the gallant Filipino and Americans soldiers as well as civillians.
Flaming Sword- is worth a look for military buffs and anyone whose
family served battle of bataan
ACCOMMO
RANGE OF
DATION
La Casas Filipinas De Acuzar
Bataan White Corals Beach Resort
Tinapa- is one of the famous food in bataan or they call it danggit.
DELICACIES
Polvoron- is special in bataan because of its milkyness.
FOOD
Ukoy- it is crispy deep fried fritters made with glutinous rice batter.
Palabok or Pancit Palabok- it is made of extra thick rice and palabok
saucee.
Banga Festival- it simply celebrating ‘Banga’ a pot used for cooking.
AND EVENTS
FESTIVALS
A long event in Balanga City.
Kuraldal Festival- it is an annual event in dinalupihan.
Pawikan Festival- to let people know that we need to takecare of
these creations.
