Bulacan State University

College of Industrial Technology

City of Malolos, Bulacan

REGION VII
CENTRAL VISAYAS

Submitted by:
Arthur Allen P. Jacob
Kevyn C. Tabiola
 I. VICINITY MAP

II. HISTORY
Regions first came into existence on September 24 of 1972, when the provinces of the
Philippines were organized into 11 regions by Presidential Decree No. 1 as part of
the Integrated Reorganization Plan by President Ferdinand Marcos. The provinces
of Cebu, Bohol and Negros Oriental (including its then-subprovince of Siquijor) were
grouped together to form the Central Visayas region.
By virtue of Executive Order No. 183 issued on May 29 of 2015, by President Benigno
Aquino III, the province of Negros Orientalwas removed from Central Visayas to form
the Negros Island Region along with Negros Occidental and its provincial capital, Bacolod
City. But later regained Negros Oriental and its capital, Dumaguete City back into Central
Visayas on August 9, 2017 when President Rodrigo Duterte dissolved the Negros Island
Region, revoking Executive Order No. 183, s. 2015 through the signage of Executive Order
No. 38, citing the reason of the lack of funds to fully establish the NIR according to
Benjamin Diokno, the Secretary of Budget and Management.
III. CEBU
Cebu (/seɪˈbuː/; Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sugbu; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Cebu) is
a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas (Region VII) region, and
consisting of a main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets. Its capital is Cebu City,
the oldest city and first capital of the Philippines, which is politically independent from the
provincial government. The Cebu Metropolitan Area is formed by seven neighboring cities
(Carcar City, Cebu City, Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Naga
City and Talisay City) and eight other local government units. Mactan–Cebu International
Airport, located in Mactan Island, is the second busiest airport in the Philippines.
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main
center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. In a decade it has
transformed into a global hub for shipping, furniture-making, tourism, business processing
services, and heavy industry.

 DELICACIES

LECHON
Whenever you think of Cebu, one of the first things that come to mind is Cebu lechon.
Being adjudged as the home of the “best pig ever” by celebrity chef and "No Reservations"
host Anthony Bourdain, Cebu indeed offers the best-tasting roast pig on the face of the
Earth. If you want to bring Cebu lechon when you go back home, you can simply tell the
server that you need to have it packed for your flight back home. The lechon is sliced and
placed inside a special packaging to keep it fresh for dinner at your destination.

DANGGIT
Among the various dried fish offered in Cebu, the danggit is considered the best. In fact,
visitors to the Queen City of the South rarely go home without bring this popular Cebuano
breakfast staple. The best place to buy danggit is at the Tabo-an Market where you can
haggle for the prices, especially if you’re buying for your family and friends at home.

 FESTIVAL

SINULOG FESTIVAL
Sinulog Festival is the largest fiesta (festival) in the Philippines. Held every third Sunday of
January, it commemorates the Child Jesus, the Lord and Protector of Cebu. The Sinulog is
a dance ritual of pre-Hispanic indigenous origin. The dancer moves two steps forward and
one step backward to the rhythmic sound of drums. This movement resembles the current
(sulog) of what was then known Cebu's Pahina River. Thus the name Sinulog.
IV. BOHOL
Bohol /boʊˈhoʊl/ is a 1st provincial income class island province of the Philippines located
in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding
islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran. With a land area of 4,821 km2 (1,861 sq mi) and a
coastline 261 km (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. To the
west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across
the Bohol Sea, is Mindanao.
The province of Bohol is a first-class province divided into 3 congressional districts,
comprising 1 component city and 47 municipalities. It has 1,109 barangays.

 DELICACIES

BOHOLANO UBI POLVORON

Boholano Ubi Polvoron. Ubi is a purple variety of yam, for which Bohol is famous.
Polvoron is a delicacy that has its roots in Andalucia, Spain, but has become part of the
Spanish legacy in the Philippines. According to Spanish tradition, you’ll have to say
“Pamplona” as quickly as possible after eating polvoron.
 OTAP
Otap (sometimes spelled utap) is an oval-shaped puff pastry in the Philippines, especially
common in Cebu where it originated. It usually consists of a combination of flour,
shortening, coconut, and sugar. In order to achieve the texture of the pastry, it must undergo
a two-stage baking process.

 FESTIVAL

SANDUGO FESTIVAL
The Sandugo Festival is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year
in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival commemorates
the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol,
and Spanishconquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. This 16th-century peace treaty
occurred on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact or "sandugo".
V. NEGROS ORIENTAL
Negros Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Negros; Hiligaynon: Negros Sidlangan; Filipino: Silangang
Negros), also called Oriental Negros or Eastern Negros, is a province located in
the region of Central Visayas, in the Philippines. It occupies the southeastern half of the large
island of Negros, with Negros Occidental comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo
Island, a popular dive site for both, local and foreign tourists.
Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south-east
(which happened to be part of the province before). The primary spoken language is Cebuano and
the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Dumaguete City is the capital,
seat of government and most populous city of the province. With a population of 1,354,995
inhabitants, it is the second most-populous province in Central Visayas after Cebu, the fifth
most-populous province in the Visayasand the 19th most-populous province of the Philippines.

 DELICACIES
 BUD BUD

Budbud (“bod-bod”) also known as “suman” is made of sticky rice cakes or glutinous rice
cakes. There are various recipes for the budbud depending upon the region, but the most
popular version of making it includes fresh coconut milk and salt.

PIAYA

Piaya -- flat unleavened bread filled with muscovado sugar. It is a famous delicacy in the
“sugar capital” of the country, Negros Occidental. Aside from the plain traditional taste,
flavored piayas such as ube (purple yam), mango, rum and more are also now available.
These are sold in pasalubong centers all over the province.

 FESTIVAL

PASAYAW FESTIVAL

A combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance). This

Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty
God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The “Pasayaw Street Dancing & Parade” is
participated in by 12 contingents from the 12 barangays.
Dancing has been a part of Filipino life since early times.  Some ethnic tribes dance to
express gratitude and give thanks to their gods for seasons of bountiful harvest. Some
groups use ensembles of huge drums to produce loud sounds to express their thanksgiving.
These sights are all evident in the celebration of the Pasayaw Festival.

VI. SIQUIJOR
Siquijor /ˈsɪkiːhɔː/ (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Siquijor, Filipino: Lalawigan ng Siquijor) is
a 5th provincial income class island province of the Philippines located in the Central
Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. To the north of Siquijor
is Cebu, to the west is Negros, northeast is Bohol, and to the south, across the Bohol Sea,
is Mindanao.
During the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines, the Spaniards called the island Isla
del Fuego (Island of Fire). Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions that the
island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on.

 DELICACIES

TORTA
Siquijor Torta Cake Recipe is considerably a rich recipe yet simple and tasty that
almost anyone can make. Cebu Torta Cake is quite a popular baked product in Visayas
 and all of Cebu.  This delicious mini cake recipe is always present on every special
occasion especially in the Visayas Region. If you haven’t got the Torta molds you can
use a big deep muffin tins, greased and lined.  Torta’s in Cebu are special cakes usually
made with lard and tuba or coconut liquor, as the leavening agent and is cooked in a
clay oven.  These cakes would last days without refrigeration.

PEANUT BALL
A slightly hard confection of caramelized sugar and peanuts, boiled together then
poured flat on a baking tray to cool.

 FESTIVAL

SOLILI FESTIVAL
Is the highlight of the Araw ng Siquijor celebration. One of the traditions valued to this day
by the people of Lazi, Siquijor is the SOLILI BINALAYE, where the groom's kin size-up
and get to know the bride. The celebration is to reminisce the courtship period between
Tukmo and Punay, and as a tribute to the newlyweds, merrymaker’s dance the Solili,
capping the festivity with shouts of "Solili Binalaye".