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  2. Quezon - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Quezon 10 20 30 40 2006 33.48 2009 29.83 2012 27.54 2015 24.39 2018 13.49 2021 16.30 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Farming and fishing are the main sources of livelihood in the province. Commercial, industrial, and banking activities are mostly concentrated in the south-central part of the province. Agro-industry Coconut plantation at Villa Escudero, Tiaong ...

  3. Tayabas - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Tayabas 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 2006 12.40 2009 10.48 2012 9.55 2015 8.75 2018 6.26 2021 12.88 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority The major agricultural products of Tayabas are rice and coconut. It is also known for sweet delicacies, budin (cassava cake) and lambanog. Notable Places of Interest Tayabas is rich in history as it was the capital of Tayabas Province (Now in ...

  4. Calabarzon - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Calabarzon 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 2006 10.27 2009 11.92 2012 10.92 2015 12.46 2018 7.15 2021 7.20 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Pililla Wind Farm in Rizal Calabarzon is the second largest contributor to the national GDP, accounting for 17% of the gross domestic product. The region boasts a 2.1% inflation rate, lower than the national average of 3%. The region has a ...

  5. Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Quezon 5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 18.50 2009 16.61 2012 21.03 2015 13.25 2018 14.78 2021 10.80 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Government Local government Main article: Sangguniang Bayan Quezon, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its ...

  6. Alabat Island - Wikipedia

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    The Alabat Agta people live only on the island of Alabat in Quezon province and a small area is Guinayangan in mainland Luzon. They are one of the original Negrito settlers in the entire Philippines. They belong to the Aeta people classification, but have distinct language and belief systems unique to their own culture and heritage.

  7. Tayabas Basilica - Wikipedia

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    The basilica is the largest in the province of Quezon; [1] built in the shape of a key, it has the local moniker "Susì ng Tayabas" ("Key of Tayabas"). [1] The church's 103-metre (338-foot) aisle is also one of the longest naves among the country’s Spanish colonial era churches.

  8. Luzon - Wikipedia

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    Luzon (/ l uː ˈ z ɒ n / loo-ZON, Tagalog:) is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines.Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.

  9. List of provincial name etymologies of the Philippines

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    The province was named after Elpidio Quirino, former president (1948–1953). The name "Quirino" itself was ultimately derived from the Latin Quirinus, meaning "armed with a lance." [92] Rizal. Spanish surname. The province was named after José Rizal, inspirational figure of the Philippine Revolution and national hero.