ITHM DEPARTMENT
Research Proposal
Leader: Vinluan, Marianne Bianca T.
Members:
Gonzales, Jesieka A.
Obligar, Beverly Anne
Jacobe, Christine Joy
Miranda, Ma. Bernadette
Abacial, Sarah
Kadir, Sheena
Section: TM09313
Submitted to: Ms. Noreena Morada
Place: Angono, Rizal
1. Tourism Potential of the area
About angono:
Traditions and Festivities Angono is a municipality in the province of Rizal and is part of the CALABARZON Region . Angono has its population of 74,668 (2000 Census) The word Angono came from the word, “ang nuno”, meaning an old man on top of soil. First created as a pueblo, then it became a municipality in 1935. Angono is described as, the Art Capital of the Philippines. There are also a number of art galleries in this municipality, that some artists and tourists as well visit and admire, they have The Blanco Family Museum, Tiamson Art Gallery and Nemiranda Art house and gallery just to name a few. Examples of well-known artists from Angono are, national artist Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco for the arts and Maestro Lucio San Pedro for music. Angono is also known for the oldest work of art called, the Angono Petroglyphs. The artistry and passion of the artists are not only evident back in the day. But now, as technology evolves, the talent and creativity are seen more during festivals.
Angono's tourism resources:
Angono today is a 1st class municipality with an increased number of subdivisions, business establishments and continuous migration of people. The local government unit has always adopted strategies in its comprehensive planning to maximize its resources in implementing short and long-term priority projects that will benefit the town of Angono and its people towards the next millennium. The land is actually dominated by the alluvial river valley of terrain of Angono which varies from gently to moderately sloping areas with slope categories ranging from 0 to more that 50%