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Administrative region of the Philippines
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Central Luzon is one of the 18 regions of the Philippines.
By plane
While many travellers come through Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the south, Clark International Airport (CRK, formerly but also called Diosdado Macapagal International Airport) has both…
By bus
Victory Liner, Five Star, Genesis Transport and Philippine Rabbit provide bus service to most of Central Luzon from Manila.
By car
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) connects the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga with Manila.
Central Luzon's major destinations are served by many bus routes, the bulk being operated by companies such as Victory Liner (most destinations in Zambales, including Olongapo), Philippine Rabbit (Angeles, most…
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a thriving regional city partly due to the former U.S. Air Force's Clark Airbase which has been converted to a business and leisure hub with world-class casinos, resorts, hotels, shopping malls and duty-free shops
Nueva Ecija's largest city features the Camp Pangatian Shrine and the General Luna Statue and Marker, both are historical sites.
the provincial capital of Bulacan, popular for its historical landmarks, old churches, ancestral houses and of course sweet delicacies!
the regional capital of Central Luzon, it is famous for its "Giant Lantern Festival" during the month of December
a surfer's paradise also famous for its history and rugged coastlines
the location of the Shrine of Valor (Dambana ng Kagitingan), a national shrine atop Mount Samat
a former U.S naval base which is now a popular tourist destination home to beaches, eco-parks, industrial parks, resorts and casinos
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