Philippine Travel Guide

Discover the beauty of the Philippines — 7,641 islands of pristine beaches, ancient rice terraces, and vibrant culture

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NCR - National Capital Region

The national capital region and economic center of the Philippines, home to Metro Manila and its 16 cities. It is the most densely populated...

CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region

A landlocked mountainous region in northern Luzon known for its pine-covered highlands and rich indigenous culture. It is home to the UNESCO...

Region I - Ilocos Region

A narrow coastal region along the western shore of northern Luzon, famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial town of Vigan. The region ...

Region II - Cagayan Valley

A large valley region in northeastern Luzon drained by the Cagayan River, the longest river in the Philippines. It includes the remote Batan...

Region III - Central Luzon

The largest region in Luzon by area, known as the rice granary of the Philippines. It features historic sites from World War II and the volc...

Region IV-A - CALABARZON

A rapidly urbanizing region south of Metro Manila encompassing Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. It blends industrial zones with ...

Region IV-B - MIMAROPA

An island region comprising Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan, offering some of the most pristine natural wonders in the country. Pa...

Region V - Bicol Region

A peninsula region in southeastern Luzon famous for the perfectly cone-shaped Mayon Volcano and spicy Bicolano cuisine. It offers whale shar...

Region VI - Western Visayas

A vibrant region in the central Philippines home to the world-famous Boracay Island and the colorful Dinagyang and MassKara festivals. Its c...

Region VII - Central Visayas

A major tourism and economic hub centered on Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines. The region is known for its dive sites, whale shark w...

Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

A region facing the Pacific Ocean, historically significant as the landing site of General MacArthur in World War II. It features rugged coa...

Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

A culturally diverse region on the western tip of Mindanao, where Chavacano, a Spanish-based creole, is widely spoken. Zamboanga City is kno...

Region X - Northern Mindanao

A gateway region to Mindanao featuring whitewater rafting in Cagayan de Oro and the volcanic island province of Camiguin. It serves as a com...

Region XI - Davao Region

Home to Davao City, the largest city by area in the Philippines, and Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. The region is known for its durian...

Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN

A multicultural region in central Mindanao named after its provinces and cities, known for its pineapple and tuna industries. Lake Sebu and ...

Region XIII - Caraga

A resource-rich region in northeastern Mindanao known for its mining industry, surfing spots in Siargao, and the enchanting blue waters of E...

BARMM - Bangsamoro

The newest autonomous region in the Philippines, established in 2019 for the Bangsamoro people of Mindanao. It features the rich Islamic her...