REGION

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE REGION

It was created by virtue

of Presidential Decree No. 1 as

part of the Integrated

Reorganization Plan of President

Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.

climateTYPE I

-Two pronounced seasons:DRY from November to AprilWET during the rest of the year

-This prevails over the half of-Antique-Southwestern part of Iloilo and Negros Occidental-Guimaras-Island of Semirara in Antique

TYPE II- Seasons are not very pronounced

DRY from November to AprilWET during the rest of the year

-Aklan-Capiz-Northeastern part of Iloilo and Negros Occidental

have this kind of climate.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TEMPERATURE: 26.7 C˚

REGION 6WESTERN VISAYAS

Province Capital Population(2011)

Area(sq. km.)

Population Density

(per sq. km.)

Cities Municipalities Barangay

Aklan Kalibo 555,146 1,821.4 306   17 327

Antique San Jose de Buenavista

605,110 2,729.2 222   18 590

Capiz Roxas City 800,920 2,594.6 309 1 16 473

Guimaras Jordan 179,728 604.6 297   5 98

Iloilo Iloilo City 2,371,648 5,079.1 467 2 42 1,901

Negros Occidental

Bacolod City 3,203,523 7,965.2 402 13 19 662

Source: National Statistics OfficePhilippine National Statistics Coordination BoardPhilippine Statistical Yearbook 2011

Languages or dialectsHILIGAYNON

-spoken in:-Iloilo- Negros Occidental- Guimaras - Capiz

KINIRAY-A-spoken in:

- Antique- some parts of Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan

AKEANON-spoken in Aklan

MALAYNON- spoken in Aklan

CEBUANO- spoken in the northern part of Negros Occidental

Economy

MAJOR INDUSTRIES Agriculture Tourism Milling Food Processing

CROPS Banana PalayCorn Coconut Jackfruit

AKLAN

KALIBo

AKLAN

“Home of the Piña Fiber and also Rambutan Center of Asia”

It is said to be the oldest

province in the Philippines

organized in 1213 by settlers

from Borneo .

It was inagurated as an

independent province on

November 8, 1956.

It was originally known as

“Minuro it Akean”

AKLAN

location

northeastern portion of PanayBOUNDED BY:

Sulu Sea on NorthwestSibuyan Sea on the Northeast Antique on the west Capiz on the South

economy

AKLAN

MAJOR INDUSTRIES Agriculture Tourism Abaca Production Pinya Cloth Weaving (“Queen of the Philippine Fabrics” Pot Making (in Lezo, Aklan) (“red clay”)

PRODUCTS Banana Palay (no. 1 grown in

the province) fiber crops Coconut rambutan mango abaca

AKLAN

FESTIVAL

ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL (Kalibo, Aklan) every 3rd Sunday of January Revelers in colorful costumes and bodies painted black and

their faces made up of grotesquely. A celebration of the treaty between the Ati and Malayan

tribes who settled in the island. When the spaniards settled in the region and converted the Malays to Christian religion.

the festivity was celebrated in honor of the Holy Child- Sto. Ninio.

AKLAN

Historical attractions

Freedom Shrine dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who started the

revolt against Spain.

AKLAN

Historical attractions

Kalantiaw Shrine, Bataanonce the seat of government of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw.

AKLAN

Cultural attractions

Museo It Akean, KaliboA repository of Antiques dug up in Aklan which trace the province’s rich cultural and historical past; also houses famous works of arts.

AKLAN

natural attractions

Boracay Island, Malay“Paradise Island of the PhilippinesIt is world-famous for its fine lovely palm fringed sugar-fine white sand beaches, azure waters, coral reefs and rare shells.Its area is 1,083 hectares Consisting of 3 barangays (Balabag, Manok-manok and Yapak)

AKLAN

natural attractions

Ignito Cave, BuruangaLocally known as elephant cave due to its appearanceBeautiful limestone formation of stalagmites, stalactites and other crystalline structures abound.It has a “skylight” in one of its chambers that lets in a soft glow of light at noontime.

AKLAN

natural attractions

Jawili Falls, TangalanIt has 7 basins tiered about 20 feet apartThe highest basin is about 100 feet high, oval-shaped, around 240 sq. ft. in area and 12 feet deep clear water almost like a small lake.

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“Gemstone Country”AntIQUe

The population is largely Malay, immigrants

from Borneo centuries before the Spanish

arrived.

Antiquenos are very hospitable

They have developed their own distinct

language called Kinaray-a. This dialect is of

Austronesian origins characterized by the

predominance of r’s and schwa sounds spoken

with a lilting gentle intonation.

AntIQUe

elongated stretch of land it is bounded by the rugged mountains of Panay Aklan in the northeast Capiz on the east Iloilo in the southeast part of China Sea on the west

location

AntIQUe

economyMAJOR INDUSTRIES

Agriculture Fishing

PRODUCTS copra Palay Muscovado sugar legumes fruits vegetables livestock fish seaweeds coal marbleSilicaCopperGemstones

AntIQUe

FESTIVAL

BINIRAYAN FESTIVALCelebrated every December 27 to 29It was started in San Jose 34 years ago by the late Gov. Evelio Javier, brother of former Congressman now Gov. Exequiel B.A week lonf festivities of colorful street parades, beach shows, plaza concerts and beauty concerts.“Binirayan” biray or “sailboat in Kinaray-a.

AntIQUe

Historical attractions

ANINI-Y CHURCHA massive white coral building located in Poblacion Anini-ySouth of San Jose de Buenavista

AntIQUe

Naturalattractions

BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS, Tibiao

Ideal for excursions/ picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture taking.The first 3 waterfalls with a height up to 150 ft. is accesable.

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Naturalattractions

Bugang River, Pandan, Antique PhotosBugang River has been getting a lot of attention, both national and international. “Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran” as the cleanest inland body of

water in the Philippines. 2006, Gold Winner in the International Green Apple Environment

Awards for Environmental Best Practice, Local Authorities and Ecotourism category in London.

1st runner-up during the “Hiyas ng Turismo 2006″ Nationwide Search.

2005, Bugang River was the winner of the “Dangal Ng Ilog” Award during the 1st National Summit on the State of Philippine Rivers.

was eventually elevated to the Hall of Fame as the “Cleanest Inland Body of Water” in the Gawad Pangulo Sa Kapaligiran.

AntIQUe

Naturalattractions

Caluya, A hidden gem in Antique

The absence of high-rises further makes the islands a perfect getaway for nature trippers who want a respite from the pains of city life. There, they can go snorkeling, diving, boating or swimming alongside playful dolphins.

CAPIZ

ROXAS

CAPIZ

“Seafood Capital of the Philippines”

The birth place of formerPres. Manuel L. Roxas

There are two main versions of how Capiz got this name:

1. AKEAN and KAPID-meaning “twins” which

Balingangan, Datu Bangkaya’s eldest son, names his territories in honor of his twin daughters

2. When the Spaniards established a settlement, the found an abundance of a mollusk called pios or kapid, the old native name which has also come to known as Capiz.

It is known for its mother-of-pearl shells that have the same name are used for decoration, making lampshades, trays, and window doors.

location

CAPIZ

Northeastern portion of Panay Island bordering Aklan and Antique to the west Iloilo to the south It faces the Sibuyan Sea to the North

CAPIZ

economyMAJOR INDUSTRIES

Agriculture FishingOther manufacturing Industries; garments furniture-makingBakery processed foods handicraftsShell crafts

PRODUCTSAgri:

Palay Sugar canecoconutcornBanana

Agro:Blue marlin squid oyster shrimpseaweedsquidAngel wings

CAPIZ

festivals

ASWANG FESTIVAL

The town people celebrate their Annual Festival or called it the Aswang Festival is celebrated every 29th and 30th day on the month of October.

This includes the parade of participants donning the foremost dreadful costumes like “kapre”, “wak-wak”, and “tikbalang”.

CAPIZ

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

MORO TOWER Built in 1814 in order to repel the invading Moors and Portuguese

colonizers. These half-torn structures, 7 feet squares, 10 feet high, are vivid

souls of the past. Before they were destroyed, they were twice their present height.

These towers are made of black pebbles, and are gradually eroding. One tower is on top of the hill at Sitio Nipa, Culasi and the other one is at Brgy. Dumolog.

CAPIZ

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

STA. MONICA CHURCH This ancient and historic monument represents the founding of

christianity on the island of Panay. it is also the home of the largest Church bell in the Philippines and

Asia.

dakong lingganay (big bell)

10.4 ton

CAPIZ

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

“I am God’s voice which shall echo praise from one end of the town of Pan-ay to the other, so that Christ’s faithful followers may enter this house of God to receive heavenly graces.”

CAPIZ

natural ATTRACTIONS

PILAR CAVE About two years ago, townspeople discovered earthen pots with

intricately incised designs. The caves must have been burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos. The Balisong Cave where the Capiz revolucionarios routed Spanish

soldiers is also found hereabouts.

QUIPOT CAVE consists of many chambers, each at a level different from other

chambers. In certain sections, space between the roof and cave floor is just

two or three feet. There are also sections that seem like a dead end, except for

small openings through which only one person can crawl. These holes lead to a chamber as big as a hotel ballroom, which is

why it is dubbed as the “Quipot Hilton”. . The cave is cool inside.

CAPIZ

natural ATTRACTIONS

CAPIZ

natural ATTRACTIONS

NAPTI ISLAND  about three to four hectares big, this island is located near Olotayan

Island. has white sands, a small cave and abundant shells can be found in the

area. Napti is uninhabited island. waters are cool and free of troublesome jellyfish the whole year

round. A small cave, about 100 meters long, winds several feet below the

surface across the island. 

GUIMARAS

JORDAN

GUIMARAS

“The Mango Country”

An island province of the Philippines. The youngest and smallest of the 6 provinces on region 6. located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. Northwest of Iloilo Southeast of Negros Occidental

GUIMARAS

economyMAJOR INDUSTRIES

Agriculture Fishing

Principal agricultural Crops

food crops corn rice

vegetablesCommercial

crops coconuts mangoesCashew citrusJackfruit

s bananas

Fruit trees

MAJOR COMMERCIAL SPECIES shrimps mackerel moonfish Cavalas Round scad Anchovies Slip mounths Groupers Sardines

GUIMARAS

festival

MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS FESTIVALAn identity festival of the provinceCelebrated every April 16-20 for the sustained promotion of Mango Industry.Manggahan culminates in a grand showcase of cultural festivals in a bis to show the world that there is more to Guimaras than its sweet, fiber and pest-free mangos.

GUIMARAS

touristATTRACTIONS

GUISI LIGHTHOUSEAn 18th-century lighthouse built during the Spanish-colonial era,

it is considered as the second oldest lighthouse in the Philippines, next only to the one found in Aparri, Cagayan

GUIMARAS

TATLONG PULO (“THREE ISLANDS”) one of them, named after the three krast formations fronting the coves,  some privately owned. A seclusion and a place for any child of the sun to find peace and harmony.

touristATTRACTIONS

GUIMARAS

NAVALAS CHURCH  considered to be the oldest structure in this island. Built in 1880 Navalas Church also known as San Isidro Labrador Church in Barangay Navalas the municipality of Buenavista has been the oldest seat of the Catholicism in this island and the product of community labor and unity.made of coral rocks abundant in the area during the construction of this edifice

touristATTRACTIONS

ILOILo

ILOILo

ILOILo

“Food Basket and Rice Granary of Western Visayas”

Southern shores of Panay IslandFaces Iloilo Strait and Guimaras Island It lies on a flat alluvial plain,

reclaimed mostly from the swampy areas due to urbanization and industrialization in the late 19th century until the present.

Geography and location

ILOILo

economy the commercial and trade center of

Western Visayas Agiculture- main source of livelihood Fishing-second best industry. It’s the site of the Southeast Asian

Fisheries Development Center which conducts researches on the spawning of milkfish and prawns; and the University of Philippines (Miag-ao) which is the center of marine and aquatic studies in the Philippines

The Iloilo Commercial Port Complex- the first island pier in the country.

Multi-purpose port terminal which caters to both domestic and foreign containerized and convention sites.

Cottage industries include pottery, ceramics-making, weaving, woodcraft and handicraft.

ILOILo

festival

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL A religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City Held on the 4th weekend of January Held to honor the Santo Nino and To celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay

settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Alis

ILOILo

festival

CARABAO CARROZA FESTIVAL Celebrated every 3rd of May and since 1973 consists of three (3) main attractions namely; the a.) Carabao Carroza Parade b.) Carabao Carroza Race and c.) Search for Carabao Carroza Queen.

ILOILo

historical attractions

MOLO CHURCH “Church of Women” because of the statues of

women saints that decorate its pillars A Gothic renaissance church made of coral

rock Located 3 km from the city proper It was completed in 19th century It was visited by Dr. Jose Rizal on his way to

exile in Dapitan, Mindanao.

ILOILo

JARO CATHEDRAL “Nuestra Senora de la

Candelaria”The seat of Archbishop It’s dedicated to St. Elizabeth of

HungaryFamous for its Shrine of Our Lady of Candle which according to pious tradition has been miraculously growing. the only sacred icon in the

Philippines ever crowned personally by a Pope.

historical attractions

ILOILo

historical attractions

THE MIAG-AO CHURCH This impressive 212 year old architectural treasure,

constructed in 1786 and finished in 1797, has every right to be considering that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site(Baroque Churches of the Philippines).

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BACOLOd

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Geography and location

western side of Negros Island (4th largest island in the Philippines with a total land area of 972,607 hectares or 9,726.06 sq. km

It is bounded by the Visayan Sea in the North Panay Gulf on the west Tanon Strait Negros Oriental province on the east Sulu Sea on the south

Negros is basically volcanic, makingits soil ideal for agriculture.

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Economy Fishing- major industry based in

Cadiz City. Philippine’s major sugar

producer It has substantial production of

coffee, cacao, black pepper, fruits and grains

It has a large copper mine. Gold, silver, molybdenum, iron, gypsum, coal, and other minerals are mined.

Other agricultural products:RiceCornCoconutsAbacaBananasMangoesPineapples

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festival

MASKARA FESTIVAL It gives the people of Negros, as well as local

foreign visitors, a chance to drink and be merry for 20 days.

Originally designed to show the hardships of the people of Negros

Has become a tool of escapism and a way to generate revenues for big business.

Celebrated during October 1-20

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touristATTRACTIONS

MT. KANLAONOne of the mountains found in the north-central portion of the island of Negros.It is the highest peak in Central Philippines, the most dominant and attractive feature of which is the active summit crater of a volcano.

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REVOLUTIONARY MARKERSCommemorate the spots where local revolutionaries fought against Spanish authorities during the Negros revolution of 1898 and the American forces later.

touristATTRACTIONS

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OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGEA century-old church located at the heart of the cityIt has the distinction of being one of the very few churches of Romanesque architectural design in the region.

touristATTRACTIONS

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touristATTRACTIONS

The Ruins in Bacolod City Philippines The mansion was built in the early 1900’s by the

sugar baron, Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson(1865-1948a Portuguese from Macau.

The mansion was the largest residential structure ever built at that time and had in it one of the finest furniture, chinaware, and decorative items, as the father of Maria Braga was a captain of a ship that sailed across Europe and Asia and would cart with him these items.

4-tiered fountain fronting the mansion, all brought in from abroad.

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REGION

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“Home of the Piña Fiber and also Rambutan Center of Asia”

“Gemstone Country”

“Seafood Capital of the Philippines”

“The Mango Country”

“Food Basket and Rice Granary of Western Visayas”

“Sugarlandia”

Reported by:

Angelie p. tugaoen

Mary ann idnay

Kristine mae juan