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Quiz about Calabarzon An Invisible Philippine Region

Calabarzon: An Invisible Philippine Region Quiz

Let's have a quick glance at one of the Philippines' most progressive regions. Calabarzon is a portmanteau of the names of these provinces: CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal, and QueZON.

A multiple-choice quiz by johndzaztrouz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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johndzaztrouz

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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303,567

Updated
May 25 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Calabarzon province produces more coconut than any other place in the Philippines, making it known as "The Coconut Capital of the Philippines"? Hint

Surigao del Norte

Quezon

Batangas

Albay

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Question 2 of 10

2. On June 12, 1898, what memorable event took place at the balcony of Emilio Aguinaldo's house? Hint

Emilio Aguinaldo's presidential inauguration

The constitution was amended

The national anthem was first sung

The declaration of Philippine independence

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the largest and most significant lake in the region? It is the biggest freshwater lake in the Philippines. Hint

Sampaloc Lake

Villa Escudero's manmade lake

Taal Lake

Laguna de Bay

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first SM Mall in the Calabarzon region is located where? Hint

Taytay, Rizal

Bacoor, Cavite

Lucena City

Lipa City

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where is the administrative capital of Calabarzon? Hint

Calamba City, Laguna

Bacoor Cavite

Antipolo City, Rizal

It has no administrative capital

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which among these provinces does not represent one of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag? Hint

Rizal

Laguna

Batangas

Cavite

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which municipality was declared as the Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines through presidential proclamation? Hint

Sta Cruz

Cabuyao

Canlubang

Los Banos

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the oldest city in Calabarzon? This city was founded on May 6, 1571. Hint

San Pablo City, Laguna

Cavite City, Cavite

Batangas City, Batangas

Antipolo City, Rizal

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Question 9 of 10

9. San Juan, Batangas is famous for which of the following? Hint

Its white sand beaches, hotels, restaurants and resorts

Being the capital of Batangas

Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo's Billboard

Its research center on animal husbandry

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Question 10 of 10

10. President Elpidio Quirino issued an Executive Order regarding the restoration of which landmark building? Hint

The Basilica of St. Martin de Tours

Malaca�ang Palace

Aguinaldo's shrine

Patriot Jose Rizal's Ancestral House

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Calabarzon province produces more coconut than any other place in the Philippines, making it known as "The Coconut Capital of the Philippines"?

Answer: Quezon

Batangas is known for swine-raising. Albay and Surigao del Norte are both non-Calabarzon provinces.

2. On June 12, 1898, what memorable event took place at the balcony of Emilio Aguinaldo's house?

Answer: The declaration of Philippine independence

June 12, 1898 was the fall of the Spanish regime in the Philippines. It is considered the first declaration of independence. The house in question was built in 1849. The national anthem was first heard at this time, but was not sung, as the lyrics were not written until a year or so later.

3. What is the largest and most significant lake in the region? It is the biggest freshwater lake in the Philippines.

Answer: Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay has an area of 911.36 km� and a shoreline of 220 kilometers. The lake is located in the provinces of Laguna, Rizal and Metro Manila.

4. The first SM Mall in the Calabarzon region is located where?

Answer: Bacoor, Cavite

SM Bacoor is the first Calabarzon SM Mall. It opened on July 1997. Other SM Malls are located in Lipa City, Batangas City, Lucena City, Taytay, Sta Rosa, and Molino. SM Holdings is the largest and most popular mall chain in the Philippines.

5. Where is the administrative capital of Calabarzon?

Answer: Calamba City, Laguna

Calamba City is the capital per Executive Order No. 246, dated October 28, 2003. The city itself was established on April 21, 2001.

6. Which among these provinces does not represent one of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag?

Answer: Rizal

Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac represent the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag. These were the first provinces that were able to seek independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

7. Which municipality was declared as the Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines through presidential proclamation?

Answer: Los Banos

Los Banos is home to many prestigious educational, environmental and research institutions, such as the University of the Philippines-Los Banos and IRRI (International Rice Research Institute). It was proclaimed on August 7, 2000 through Presidential Proclamation No. 349.

8. What is the oldest city in Calabarzon? This city was founded on May 6, 1571.

Answer: Cavite City, Cavite

Cavite is the oldest city in Calabarzon. It was founded on May 16, 1571.

Below are the list of other cities and their respective foundation dates.

Antipolo -April 4, 1998
Batangas -July 23, 1969
Calamba -April 21, 2001
Dasmarinas -November 25, 2009
San Pablo -May 7, 1940
Sta Rosa -July 10, 2004
Tanauan -March 10, 2001
Trece Martires -May 24, 1954
Tagaytay -June 21, 1938
Lipa -June 20, 1947

9. San Juan, Batangas is famous for which of the following?

Answer: Its white sand beaches, hotels, restaurants and resorts

San Juan, Batangas is the region's most famous summer getaway due to numerous resorts and white sand beaches. San Juan is located near Tayabas Bay.

10. President Elpidio Quirino issued an Executive Order regarding the restoration of which landmark building?

Answer: Patriot Jose Rizal's Ancestral House

Jose Rizal's house was ruined during World War II. Executive Order No. 145 by President Elpidio Quirino stated that the house was to be restored with the help of native artist Juan Nakpil. The shrine was then inaugurated in 1950.

Source: Author johndzaztrouz

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