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• Region 5 (Bicol Region)
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• Region 8 (Eastern Visayas Region)
• Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula Region)
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• Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN Region)
• Region 13 (Caraga Region)
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Central Luzon Region (Region III)

Central Luzon region contains the largest plain of the Philippines, and produces most of the country's rice supply. That is why it is called the "Rice Bowl" or "Rice Granary" of the Philippines. Its provinces are: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.

There are thirteen cities which include: Balanga in Bataan; Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San Jose in Nueva Ecija; Olongapo in Zambales; Angeles and San Fernando in Pampanga; San Jose del Monte, Meycauayan and Malolos in Bulacan; and Tarlac in Tarlac.

The City of San Fernando, in Pampanga, is the regional center.

Component Cities

• Angeles City, Pampanga
• Balanga City, Bataan
• Cabanatuan City
• Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
• Meycauayan City, Bulacan
• Malolos City, Bulacan
• Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Olongapo City, Zambales
• Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
• City of San Fernando, Pampanga
• San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
• San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
• Tarlac City, Tarlac

Airports in the Region:

• Subic Bay Internation Airport in Subic, Zambales
• Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Angeles City, Pampanga
• Baler Airport(Feeder) in Baler, Aurora
• Plaridel Airport(Domestic) in Plaridel, Bulacan
• Iba Airport(Feeder) in Iba, Zambales

Main Tourist Attractions of the region:

Beaches - the region is filled with beautiful beaches with crystal clear blue waters. In Aurora, local and foreign surfers gather to challenge big the waves during the surfing season from October to February.

Shrine of Valor - found atop Mount Samat, this shrine immortalizes the valor of both American and Filipino troops in defense of the Philippines.

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - an exact replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Frequented by the faithful especially during the Holy Week.

See other tourist destinations for: Aurora || Bataan || Bulacan || Nueva Ecija || Pampanga || Tarlac || Zambales