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  TARLAC

 

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Tarlac is a landlocked province located in the Central Luzon region in the Philippines. It is bounded on the north by the province of Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija on the east, Zambales on the west and Pampanga in the south.

The economy of Tarlac is predominantly agricultural. It is among the biggest producers of rice and sugarcane (the principal crops) here in Central Luzon. Other major crops are corn and coconuts, vegetables such as eggplants, garlic and onions, and fruit trees like mangoes, bananas and calamansi.

Because the province is landlocked, its fish production is limited to fishponds but it has vast river systems and irrigation. On the Zambales boundary to its west, forest land provides timber for the logging industry. Mineral reserves such as manganese and iron can also be found along the western section.

Tarlac has its own rice and corn mills, sawmills and logging outfits. It has three sugar centrals. Other firms service agricultural needs such as fertilizer. Among its cottage industries, ceramics has become available because of the abundant supply of clay. Some of the major industries here involve making are Chicharon and Iniruban in the municipality of Camiling, Ylang Ylang / Ilang-Ilang products of Anao and the Muscovado sugar products of Victoria. The province also boosts of sugar products in Luzon. Tilapia production is also improving in Tarlac and is aiming to be the Tilapia capital of the Philippines.  Read More:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarlac

 

Sugar Central

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Tarlac has its own rice and corn mills as well as sawmills and logging outfits. It has three sugar centrals.

Other firms service agricultural needs such as fertilizer. Among its cottage industries, ceramics making has become important because of the abundant supply of clay.

 

Chicharon

 

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Some of the major industries here are the making of Chicharon and Iniruban in the municipality of Camiling, Ylang Ylang /Ilang-Ilang products of Anao and the Muscovado sugar products of Victoria. Besides those products, the province also boosts its sugar products in the Philippines. It is next to Negros Occidental which is the nation’s sugar capital.

 

Iniruban

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Chicharon and Iniruban festival are Tarlac’s best. In the town of Camiling. Celebrated during the last week of October for the preparations for All Saints day and a thanks giving celebration for good harvest particularly (Iniruban) and good quality of meat products particularly the Chicharon or Bagnet. It also features the delicious and Chicharon and the exotic but unique, delicious rice cakes the Ilocano called Iniruban.

 

 Organic Vegetables

 

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 With more consumers realizing the healthy benefits of organic products, this province is looking to become the largest producer of organic vegetables in the next few years as part of its efforts to promote organic agriculture among its farmers.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Tarlac Province in Region III

The Modern Landlocked Province of Tarlac

Where is Tarlac and How to Get There

Interesting Natural and Man-made Places in Tarlac

Special Events in Tarlac

Enjoy and Have Fun In Tarlac

Tarlac Photo Gallery

Tarlac Video Collection