REGION 6 (WESTERN VISAYAS) Center of fiber and pina cloth weaving- Aklan is

known for center fiber and pinya cloth

Visayas the smallest among the three main geographical
This province was designated as province in
divisions of the Philippines. It has total land of 61, 077
1716 but it was called as capiz but in 1956 it
square km. And it compose of 6 main islands. West
was separated from capiz.
Philippines sea on the east and sulu sea on the north
and camote sea on the south.

Tourist Attractions:

Visayas Island basic facts: Boracay- its tropical island surrounded by stunning
white sand beach and clear blue water. 7 kl long beach.
- It is divided into three administrative regions
The most popular and most visited in Philippines. One
- Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Eastern
of the best beaches in the world.
Visayas
- It is the smallest among the three geographical Bakhawan Eco Park- is a mangrove forest located in
divisions of the Philippines Calibo. 1.1 kl mangrove eco trail. Famous mangrove
- Has a total land of 61,077 sq.km delicacy Tamilok. It is eaten fresh dip in vinegar. One of
- Bounded by: the most successful mangrove forestations in the
- Philippine Sea (east) southeast asia.
- Sulu Sea (west) Hacienda Maria- an eco tourism site which can be reach
- Sibuyan Sea (north) by hiking with water falls and caves. It is religious eco
- Bohol Sea, Visayan Sea and Camotes Sea (south) tourism attraction. It has two caves with stalagmites
and stalactites and hot pot.

Composed of 6 main islands

Festival
 Aklan
Ati atihan- famous festival. Is the mother of all
 Antique Philippine festivals. In honored of sto. Niño. Held of
 Capiz every third of January. Most celebrate event of the
 Guimaras Philippines. They are imitating ati brothers by putting
 Iloilo charcoals in the body and face.
 Negros Occidental Kalibo Food Festival- kalibo is a yearly event.
Commemorate of saint john the Baptist. Held every
june 12-23. Showcase food and delicacy and music
DELICACIES festival.

 KANSI Aklan Day- it commemorates of founding anniversary

 BATCHOY every April 15.

ANTIQUE
Kansi- is a dish between bulalo and sinigang. It has buto
buto and bone marrow. Capital: San Jose
Batchoy- this is popularly known lapaz batchoy because This province called the land “where the
it is originated in Lapaz Iloilo. This made up of pork liver, mountains meet the sea”
kidney, chicken stock and for ganish is chicharon. A tale says data bornean datu, datu sumakwel
established a settlement at hamtik, named after
a large ants lantik lantik.
AKLAN Became province on March 10, 1917.

Capital: Kalibo

the beautiful island of atis- They called aklan as Tourist Attractions

beautiful land atis (are the early settlers in
Mararison Island- this island most visited island offers
aklan). These are the ethnic group found in
clear blue island for swimming, snorkeling and also sand
aklan and they are negritos.
bar. Mararison, maningning and batbatan are the
Considered to be the oldest province of the
offspring of madya-as and kanlaon. 55 hectares.
Philippines
This province was organized in year 1213. These Bugtong Bato Falls- is 7 layered falls accessible for 20
were organized by the settlers by borneo minutes trail. The first layered water fall height is
Originally known as Minuro it Akean- approximately at least 75 steps. Visitors are free to
Pinangalan syang minuro it akean means where picnic.
there is boiling or frothing.
Duyong Golden Beach- is a long sand beach where you
can enjoy the panoramic view of duyong mt.
 The youngest and smallest of the six component
provinces of the Western Visayas Region
Festivals
Full pledge province in May 2, 1992
Binirayan Festival- in commemoration of the First Guimaras has also been proclaimed as the
landing of malay datus. From the word biray means a “island to watch”
place where the boat duks (di ko sure yung ducks haha)

Dirimbanay Festival- is a religious festival for their

Tourist Attractions
patriot saint joseph. Parade, competition, exhibition
and musical. Held evey april 30 to May 1. Balaan Bukid- pilgrimage site catholic devotees. Station
of the cross called the way of the cross. It is popular
Banigan festival- banigan derived from the word banig
during lantern season.
the main product of the municipality. Evey March 14-
16. They showcase their banig product Trappist Monastery- is a peaceful and sacred place. Run
by monks and it have souvenir shops and products that
made by the monks. Monks follow the teaching of saint
CAPIZ benedict, and they are strict in terms of discipline.

Capital: Roxas City Gulsi beach- it is a side of golden yellow and emerald
green waters. Site of stunning rock formation and 18 th
Seafood capital of the Philippines. It is one of century Spanish light colonial lighthouse
the richest fishing grounds in the Philippines.
Major contributes of aqua marine industry in
Philippines.
Festival
Etymology. One legend about Capiz said that
Datu Bangkaya’s eldest son named his Palayag Festival- Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of
territories as Akean and Kapid which means January by the Municipality of Buenavista in honor of
twins. When the Spaniards came, they change it the town’s Patron Saint Sr. Sto. Nino. Boat sailing.
into capiz.
Balsahan festival- founding anniversary of sibunag.

Asinan Festival- they showcase the importance of salt

Tourist Attractions and their other products.

Panublion Museum- in hiligaynon it means guardians of

precious things. Inside the museum it has artifacts of
ILOILO
indigenous people.
Capital: Iloilo City
La playa de roxas- is a man-made seashore. Showcasing
their colorful dancing fountain and beach. The heart of the Philippines- Because the
location of the province in the map is in the
Roxas Bridge- build in 1910 and it connects commercial
central part of the Philippine archipelago.
city to the min road. Called venice in Visayas. Before it
It is also the gateway to southern Philippines.
named capiz bridge and then change in later on.
“Food basket and Rice granary of Western
Visayas”- because iloilo is the leading rice
producer of western Visayas
Festival
Old name: Irong-irong means nose like- It called
Sinadya sa halaran- in celebration of founding irong irong because of the river divide between
anniversary of roxas City. Every first of December the city and the shape of the city is like nose.
celebrate. In commemoration of fest… Has excellent port facility, that made it as the
center of trade
Diwal seafood harvest festival- 2 days celebration of iloilo city is one of the major urban centers we
showcase of national image which is seafood. have in the Philippines
Aswang festival- to change the negative meaning in the
name of their province.
Tourist Attractions

Jaro Metropolitan cathedral- the seat of roman catholic

GUIMARAS archdiocese of jaro and it is the second national shrine
CAPITAL: Jordan in visayas. This was built in 1864. The lady of candle is
called of one the rose among the thorns in jmc. Only
The Islabd that Fits your Taste female statue in jmc.
Guimaras known as himal-us (means a struggle
from survival) from the word himud-us. Molo Church- is the feminist church because of all
Known as the “Mango Country” - The island of women statue they have. One of the iloilo’s most
guimaras has 8,000 hectares of mango. Their familiar or iconic landmark. Top tourist destination
mango is pest free from department of Museo iloilo- impressive collection of iloilo’s cultural
agriculture heritage. It is the first government sponsored museum
outside metro manila. The building of museum is Sinulog sa Kabankala- it is their own version of ati
designed iloilo architect Sergio Penasales. atihan. Every third week of January celebrated.

Festival

Dinagyang festival- is showcase of their rich heritage. Region 7 (CENTRAL VISAYAS)

Colorful history. And passion and devotion and fun-
Composed of 4 main islands:
loving spirit of ilonggos. It is grown to be one of the
Philippine most spectacular religious and cultural  Bohol
festival. Every fourth weekend of January celebrate.  Cebu
Pagdihon festival- they celebrate it because of general  Negros Oriental
adriano hernandez. One of the visayan general and  Siquijor
military strategist and patriot. It celebrates every fourth
week of October.
- Total land of 14,9515 sq. Km
Feat of our lady of candles - it celebrates inuestra
señora dela candelaria or our lady of candle. Every Located in the center of the Philippines and is
second day of February it is celebrated surrounded by:

- Visayan sea (north), Negros Occidental (west), Leyte

(east) and Bohol Sea (south)
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

CAPITAL: BACOLOD CITY

Delicacies:
Sugarbowl of the Philippines
Country’s premier sugar producer Chicken Inasal- their own version inasal is anything
Negros Island was formerly called “Buglas” grilled.
named after a kind of tall grass Pork humba- is a stud pork dish. Sweet, sour, and salty
Buglas- kind of tall grass that resembling the version of adobo.
present-day sugar cane plant. Buglas grass was
then abundantly growing in the island.
Atis were the first inhabitants of Negros
BOHOL
Occidental
CAPITAL: TAGBILARAN CITY

God’s Little Paradise- because of its island

mysterious and charming location.
Tourist attractions Derived from the word “Bool”
The treaty was made between Datu Sikatuna
Bird Watching Pulupandan- a bird sanctuary and visual and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi through a blood
paradise for both professional bird watchers and compact or also known as “Sandugo”
photography enthusiast. MARCH 16,1565-SANDUGO
Sipalay- sipalay means rice. They believe rice is very The people are Boholanos
abundant in that area. Sipalay is rich in water. It has
many marine species
Tourist attractions
The Ruins- Built by Don Mariano Ledesma for his
Portuguese wife Maria Braga Lacson in 1900. This is one Chocolate Hills- they have 1,260 as many 1,776 hills in
of the most iconic destinations in Talisay Bacolod. the area more than 50 sq. Km
Known as a Taj Mahal of the Philippines. It’s one of the
Hinagdan Cave- has several stalactites and stalagmites
twelve fascinating establishment in the world.
formation and a freshwater lagoon. Hinagdan means
ladder. Was accidentally discovered by a farmer.

Festival Loboc Tarsier Conservation- sanctuary of ph Tarsier, the

world’s smallest primate. It is protected area for the
Masskara Festival- this festival gives people of negros tarsier.
and for local and foreigner to be happy for 20 days. It is
celebrated every October 1-20. Because bacolod is
known for city of smile.
Festival
Bailes de Luces- the meaning of this in English is dances
Ubi festival- in honor of the staple crop of Bohol. In
of lights. It is celebrated every end of the year.
honor of their crab.
Dedicated for Thanksgiving celebration for town people
for their abundant blessings within the year and being Sandugo Festival- it commemorates the blood compact
expression about their hope for coming year. made between Sikatuna and de Legazpi. It celebrates
every july of the year.
Bolibong KingKing- it depicts the rich history of the Festival
people of Loboc. It is a religious musical fair.
Solili Festival- held every sept. 14-17 in honor of their
patron saint St. Augustine. Is the feature of Araw ng
Siquijor. The celebration delineates the marriage
CEBU
custom of the general population of Siquijor.
Capital: Cebu City.
Bugwas festival- it celebrates the bountiful and
Queen city of the south abundant harvest of town’s spring water in honor of st.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, Cebu was Augustine
already the center of trade, dealing with traders
Dilaab Festival- this celebrates the natural assets of
from different parts of asia.
Siquijor and in honor of st. Francis of Asis
1521- magellan arrived in cebu but was not
welcome in the island and was later defeated by
lapu-lapu.
NEGROS ORIENTAL

Capital: Dumaguete
Tourist attractions
Occupies the south-eastern part of Negros
Mactan Island- the only aquarium attraction in Visayas. Island
It also called historical account because of battle of
mactan.
Tourist attractions
Cebu Taoist Temple- A temple built by the chines
community of Cebu in 1972. Teach people follow how Mt. Kanlaon- the highest peak in Cental Philippines.
they live graceful and joy.
Apo Island- a 72 hectares and 200m high volcanic
Megallans Cross- a Christian cross planted by island.
Portuguese and Spanish explorers in 1521. One of the
iconic places in Cebu. It contributes big part in the
history of Cebu. Festival
Sema santa sa bantayan- The highlight of the event is Hambalud Festival- held every 15th of January to
the solemn foot procession on Maundy Thursday and celebrate the unending blessings and generosity of sr.
Good Friday when life-size images and icons are Sto. Niño
mounted on elaborately decorated carrozas that depict
various tableaus of the Passion of Christ. Pasayaw Festival- held in honor of their local saint st.
Joseph the Worker

Tawo tawo festival- local term which means

Festival ‘scarecrow’. Held every 18th of feb.
Sinulog Festival- held every 3rd Sunday of January in
honor of señor sto. Niño.
BAKA MAY WRONG SPELLING PA. PAKI TAMA NA
Camotes Cassava Festival- held every 2nd week of June LANG HEHEZ
in celebration of the bountiful harvest of cassava.

REGION 8: EASTERN VISAYAS

 Consist of six provinces

SIQUIJOR u Northern samar
Capital: Siquijor u Samar
Called “Isla de Fuego” by the Spaniards. u Eastern samar
Native name: “Katagusan” u Southern leyte
Original inhabitants came from Cebu, Bohol and
u Leyte
other adjacent islands and they were called
“Siquijodnons” u Biliran

DELICACIES
Tourist attractions
u Dried Pusit
Lazi Church- known for its huge convent and declared u Lechon
as National Cultural Treasure.
u Suman moron
Cabugahay Falls- consists of multi-layered cascading u Hinatukan
falls with crisp and clean water
u Lawot-lawot
BILIRAN o Celebrated every 7th of December
Karapayan means “for all”, and a
CAPITAL: Naval
Thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin
 Type of grass called “Borobiliran” Mary.
- The province of magnificent island LEYTE
- It was first called Isla de Panamao
CAPITAL: Tacloban City
- The name was from sub-province of leyte, but
converted to a province on may 11, 1992 - Underwater paradise
- Home of one of the largest geothermal plants in the
world- Malitbog Geothermal power station.
TOURIST DESTINATION
TOURIST DESTINATION
 Tinago Waterfalls
 The General Douglas Macarthur Landing Memorial
o A hidden waterfall in Naval derived from the
o Located in Red Beach in Palo, a memorial that
Visayan term meaning “Hidden” in English
features statues of American liberation forces.
 Mainit Hot Spring
 San Juanico Bridge
o It is known for its healing ability where tourist
o the longest bridge in the Philippines is a
can take a relaxing dip in the natural pool.
symbol of love by Waraynons.
 Sambawan Island
 The Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum
o A marine sanctuary and a popular dive site.
o Displays the most historic artifacts and relics
associated with the culture, heritage and
FESTIVALS history of the province.

 Hudyaka Festival FESTIVALS

o Celebrated every 11th of May, Hudyaka
mean “enjoyment”  Lubi-Lubi Festival
o It means coconut dance in their dialect,
held every 5th of August.
 Bagsumbol Festival  Sangyaw Festival
o Celebrates the birth of Christianity in the o Held every 29th of June showcases the rich
town of Naval, celebrated every 1st Saturday cultural heritage of the natives of Tacloban.
of October.  Alikaraw Festival
 Ibid Festival o help every 31st of December, a way local to
o Portrays how the town caibiran got its
give thanks to the petal fairies.
name. celebrated every 23rd of July.

NORTHERN SAMAR
EASTERN SAMAR
CAPITAL: Catarman
CAPITAL: Borongan City
- One of the three provinces comprising Samar Island.
- The first area in the Philippines, Magellan sighted - Its major industries are agriculture, fishery, and
during its expedition handicraft, production.
- Samar and Leyte once United as one province on TOURIST DESTINATION
1735 but separated on 1768.
- Eastern Samar became an independent province on  Lobo Cave
June 19, 1965. o it offers variety of underground aquatic
TOURIST DESTINATIONS environment
 Sohotan Caves
 Homonhon Island
o It is a part of an 840 Hectare Park.
o This is the island where Magellan and
 Biri Island Rock Formation
his men first set foot on Philippine soil.
o Dubbed as “amazing rock structures
 Hamorawon Spring
sculpted by waves”
o A natural spring, which is believed to be
FESTIVALS
miraculous.
 Twin Island of Borongan  Kaway Festival
o Ando and the Divinubo Island, both o celebrated every 23rd and 24th of June as
facing the Pacific Ocean. way of thanksgiving for the abundance of
FESTIVALS Sea products.
 Embajada Festival
 Padul-Ong Festival
o Shows the province’s rich history held every
o Memorializes the day the locals of
second week of January.
Borongan city received the image of the
 Kadayawan Festival
Blessed Virgin Mary.
o The way Locals of Pambujan celebrates New
 Lechon Festival
Year.
o Festivals that showcase their local dish.
 Karapayan Festival
SOUTHERN LEYTE - Bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea on the
West by Sulu Sea and on the South by Celeb Sea.
CAPITAL: Maasin City
- It is the home of the highest mountain in the
- Occupies the southern quarter of the island of Leyte Philippines. Mount Apo.
inaugurated as a province on July 1, 1960.
COMPOSED OF SIX ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS OR SUB
TOURIST DESTINATION REGIONS:

 Tangkaan Beach u Region 9- Zamboanga Peninsula

o Known for its rock formation and best u Region 10- Northern Mindanao region
described as Leyte’s version of Boracay.
 Kuting Reef
u Region 11- Davao region
o Southern Leyte most intimate secret. u Region 12- Soccskargen
 Limasawa Island u Region 13 – Cara region
o The site of the first Catholic Mass in the u ARMM- Autonomous regions of Muslim
Philippines on March 31, 1521. Mindanao
FESTIVALS

 Pagkamugna Festival REGION 9: ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

o it commemorates the founding of the
province of Southern Leyte. Celebrates u Zamboanga Del Norte
every 1st of July. u Zamboanga Del Sur
 Karomata Festival
o A cultural celebration. The role of farmers
u Zamboanga Sibugay
held every 3rd to 5th of April.
SAMAR DELICACIES
CAPITAL: Catbalogan  Concido
- Caving capital of the Philippines. o Dish made of slow cooked meat, sausages,
- Formerly known as western Samar. and vegetables.
 Tiulah Itum
o Spicy beef and goat Stew darkened with
roasted coconut.
 Beef and Chicken Satti
o Beef/chicken skewers covered in sweet and
TOURIST DESTINATIONS spicy sauce.
 Tinago- An Cave  Paella
o The name means hiding place and an o Made of turmeric rice topped with prawns’
attraction for picnickers. clamps, peas and green beans.
 Lologayon Falls  Curancha
o Came from the local dialect logay, which o Delicacy. Me, the crustaceans native to
means “to unfold a braided long hair” Zamboanga and Sulu.
 Mapaso Hot Spring  Knicker Bocker
o A hot spring that has the consistency of o Local desert made from frozen fresh fruits,
boiling water. Jellybean, sweetened milk and topped with
FESTIVALS ice cream.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
 Sarakiki-Hadang Festival
CAPITAL: Dipalog
o Celebrated every September 1st- 8th in
celebration of the Filipino tradition, TOURIST DESTINATION
Pamamanhikan
 Mayaw-mayaw Festival  Gloria’s Fantasyland
o An annual Thanksgiving celebration held o First and only amusement park in
every 10th of May Mindanao.
 3003 Steps to Linabo Peak
o Dipalog’s highest elevation for 186 meter.
MINDANAO BASIC FACTS  Dakak Beach Resort
o A luxury resort that offers serene scenery
- Second largest geographical division of the
and pristine location.
Philippines.
FESTIVALS
- Dubbed as the land of the Promise.
- Composed of only one mainland and without  Hudyaka Festival
Outlying islands of Sulu Sea, Tawi-tawi, Basilan, o Celebrated every May 30 to June 9, a term
Camiguin and Dinagat Island. which means revelry in Bisaya.
 Kinabayo Festival REGION 10: NORTHERN MINDANAO
o Celebrate at every July 25 in Dapitan.
reenactment of the Spanish and Moorish u BUKIDNON
war. u CAMIGUIN
 Pagsalabok Festival u LANAO DEL NORTE
o In subano means get togetherness.
u MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
Celebrated every April 22 – May 19.
u MISAMIS ORIENTAL
DELICACIES

 Pastil
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR o Local delicacy made of steamed rice topped
CAPITAL: Pagadian City with a adobo beef, chicken flakes and
wrapped banana leaves.
TOURIST ATTRACTION  Beef Renadang
 Pulacan Falls o This is a dish from slowly cooked beef in
o A beautiful camping and picnic site with an o coconut milk and other spices.
area of 400 square meter.
 Dao-dao Islands BUKIDNON
o well-known local attractions, composed of
two islands- Dao-dao dako and Dao-dao CAPITAL: Malaybalay
gamay. TOURIST DESTINATION
 Lakewood
o A lake bounded by forested hills and  Two Trees Mountain
mountains. Named after Gen. Leonard o Offers a scenic view of the farmlands of the
Wood. fourth highest peak in the Philippines, mt.
FESTIVALS Kitanglad
 Lapanday Pineappple Farm
 Megayon Festival o Located near Malaybalay’s City center. They
o Means solidarity and Unity, a festival in grow and pack pineapples under the brands
honor of the Tri-people settlers of the of Estrella And Aloha.
province- Subanens, Bangsa Moro Muslim FESTIVALS
and Christians
 ZamboSur Summer Youth Fest  Kaamulan Festivals
o One of the major festivals of Zamboanga del o The act of getting together. A festival that
Sur, celebrated every April 4 to 21. brings the 7th ethnic group of Bukidnon.

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY CAMIGUIN

CAPITAL: Ipil CAPITAL: Mambajao

TOURIST DESTINATION TOURIST DESTINATIONS

 Sea snake sanctuary  Guiob Church Ruins

o Houses around 8000 sea snakes of different o Established in 1697 and allows visitors a
kinds. glimpse of the culture of the Spanish era in
 Moalboal Cave camiguin.
o A cave in Titay known for its human face  Cross Marker and sunken Cemetery
that has been hewn in stone. o It marks the community cemetery that sunk
 Sibuguey Bay during 1871, volcanic holocaust and now an
o One of the major bay of Zamboanga interesting diving site.
Sibugay  Hibok-hibok Volcano Observatory
FESTIVALS o And Observatory that houses a seismograph
that monitors activity of mount Hibok-
 Sibug-sibug Festival hibok.
o Celebrated the foundation of Zamboanga FESTIVALS
Sibugay every February 26 and also
endorsing their main product which is  Lanzones Festival
Oyster or Talaba. o A festival celebrated because of the belief
 Pasalamat Festival that a beautiful maiden took the lanzones
o Celebrated in Tungawan every January 15 bitter flavor and replaced it with delicious
to 29, it is a way of holding Thanksgiving and sweet taste.
celebration.
LANAO DEL NORTE

CAPITAL: Tubod
TOURIST DESTINATIONS

 Tinago Falls
o Falls hat is literally hidden in ravine.
 Cathedral Falls
o Known for its unique rock formation that
resembles a cathedral post.
 Maria Cristina Falls
o A famous fall founds in Ilagan City and
provides power supply for Mindanao.
FESTIVALS

 Sagingan Festival
o A Thanksgiving festival for the locals harvest
particularly bananas, held every October 17

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

CAPITAL: Oroquieta City

TOURIST DESTINATION

 Layawan River
o A constant awardee of the cleanest inland
body of water and was awarded as the
cleanest river in the Philippines in 2002.