Cordillera Administrative Region
The Cordillera Administrative Region is a landlocked region of northern Luzon, Philippines, comprising six provinces and centered on Baguio City.
Abra: Abra is a landlocked province in the northern Philippines, in the Cordillera Administrative Region. It is the region's northernmost province, with a landscape shaped by the Abra River valley.
Cordillera Central: The Cordillera Central is a mountain range in northern Luzon, Philippines. The administrative region takes its name and broad physical setting from this range.
Baguio: Baguio is a highly urbanized city in Benguet, Philippines, known as a highland urban center. It serves as the region's administrative center and largest urban hub.
Cordilleran peoples: Cordilleran peoples are Indigenous communities of the highlands of northern Luzon, Philippines. Their diverse identities and histories give cultural meaning to the region beyond its administrative boundaries.
Apayao: Apayao is a landlocked province in the northern Philippines, in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Its extensive forests and low population distinguish the region's northern frontier.
1987 Constitution of the Philippines: The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the country's governing constitutional charter. It called for an autonomous region in the Cordillera, setting a framework beyond ordinary regional administration.
Cordillera Regional Development Council: The Cordillera Regional Development Council coordinates regional planning and development among government agencies and local governments. It helps align plans across the region's provinces and cities.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras: The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are historic mountain terraces recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage property. They express generations of highland farming knowledge and are the region's best-known heritage landmark.
Benguet: Benguet is a mountainous province in northern Luzon, Philippines, surrounding Baguio City. It contains Baguio and major highland communities within the region.
Executive Order No. 220: Executive Order No. 220, issued in 1987, established the Cordillera Administrative Region as a preparatory body for autonomy. It formally created the region to prepare for a proposed autonomous government.