The Philippines is an archipelagic country with over 7000 islands categorized into three major island groups – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.When it comes to administrative divisions, the country is consists of 17 regions and 81 provinces. For a lot of people, it has been a goal to visit all 81 provinces (and there are passionate travelers who have already done it). From stunning beaches to breathtaking mountain views, there are really a lot to explore in the Philippines. It’s also interesting how each province has something unique to offer, not only with scenic destinations but also with rich culture and remarkable traditions. It’s definitely a different experience traveling from one province to another.

You may want to explore the various Philippine provinces depending on what you want to do or see. Below is the list of regions with their respective provinces:

Luzon

Region 1: Ilocos Region – Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan
Region 2: Cagayan Valley – Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino
Region 3: Central Luzon – Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales
Region 4A: CALABARZON – Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal
Region 4B: MIMAROPA – Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon
Region 5: Bicol Region – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon
CAR: Cordillera Administrative Region – Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province
NCR: National Capital Region

Visayas

Region 6: Western Visayas – Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental
Region 7: Central Visayas – Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor
Region 8: Eastern Visayas – Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, Southern Leyte

Mindanao

Region 9: Zamboanga Peninsula – Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
Region 10: Northern Mindanao – Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental
Region 11: Davao Region – Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental
Region 12: SOCCSKSARGEN – Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat
Region 13: CARAGA – Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur
ARMM: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi