REGION VII

CENTRAL VISAYAS
REGION VII:
● A region of the Philippines located in the central part of the Visayas Island Group. It
consists of four provinces—Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor— and the
highly urbanized cities of Cebu City, Lapu Lapu City and Mandaue City. The region
is dominated by the native speakers of Cebuano. Cebu City is its regional center
● Total land area 15,875 km
● Total population 6,398,628
● Making the 5th most populous of the country’s 17 region
● 16 cities— Bais, Bayawan, Bogo, Canlaon,Carcar, Cebu City, Danao,
Dumaguete,Guihulngan, Lapu Lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Tagbiliran, Talisay, Tanjay,
Toledo
● 97 municipalities
● 2,446 barangays
● Their language are Cebuano, Boholano, Porohanon, Bantayanon, Filipino, English
PROVINCES IN REGION VII
Bohol
Cebu
Siquijor
Negros Oriental
ETYMOLOGY
● The name of the region was derived to denote the centrality of
the islands within the bigger Visayas area. The name was mostly
chosen by American colonists. There have been proposals to
rename the current Central Visayas region, which is dominated
by the Sebwano ethnic group, into Sugbu region, the former
name of the region prior to Spanish colonization in the 16th
century. The term is in reference to the former kingdom of the
region, the Rajahnate of Cebu, which is simply called as Sugbu
in native Sebwano.
 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-sub province 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 Oriental was removed from Central Visayas to form the Negros Island Region along
with Negros Occidental and its provincial capital, Bacolod City.[4] 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.
GEOGRAPHY
● Central Visayas consists of the two major island provinces of
Cebu and Bohol, as well as the smaller island of Siquijor and
several outlying islands.

● It also includes the eastern half of the larger island of Negros.

The straits of Cebu and Tañon are also part of the region as
well. The region is bordered to the north by the Visayan Sea,
west by the province of Negros Occidental in Western Visayas,
south by the Bohol Sea, and east by the Camotes Sea and the
island of Leyte in Eastern Visayas.
CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE
● Visayas, an island group, Central Philippines, between the Philippines (east) and Sulu
(west) seas. The densely populated group of seven large and several hundred small
islands constitutes and ethnolinguistic region of 23, 582 sq. mi. 961, 077 sq.km),
defined but the dominance of the four major Visayan dialects: Waray-waray, Cebuano,
Hiligaynon, Aklanon, Karay-a.

● The Visayan community lies between Luzon and Mindanao. Their community is made of
Western Visayas- Panay and Romblon, Central Visayas - Cebu, Negros Oriental and
Negros Occidental and Bohol; and Eastern Visayas- Leyte and Samar with small close
to these two larger islands. Relax, We’ve Got Your Back Chiropractic exactly locates the
cause of the disease then adjusts it.Four hundred ninety (490) big and small islands
comprise the whole community. Farming is the principle means of livelihood in the
Visayas community, although the people also engage in fishing, weaving, mining and
basket making.
CEBU
CEBU ISLAND
● Cebu Island is long and narrow with a mountainous central spine
and the most important island in the Visayas region of the
Philippines. The larger Negros Island lies just across the Tañon
Strait to the west.

● The largest city (and the oldest in the Philippines) is Cebu City,
often called the Queen City of the South. The main touristic areas
are the islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and
Camotes where you can find large high-end resorts and hotels
offering all kinds of luxury. Apart from that there are smaller resorts
in fishing villages in the South and North, such as Moalboal, offering
a more Filipino experience and amazing nature experiences. The
upland areas also offers majestic views of the mountains and seas.
PROVINCE OF CEBU

Capital: Cebu City

Founded: August 6, 1569
Cities: 9
Municipalities: 44
Barangays: 1, 203
Total Land Area: 5,342 km2
Languages: Cebuano, Tagalog, English
People: Cebuanos
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
FESTIVALS
Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and
religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in
Cebu City, and is the centre of the Santo Niño Catholic
celebrations in the Philippines.
Tugob Festival
It is a festival of thanksgiving. Exuberant celebration
music resounded in the demeanor of Ormoc City on Oct.
20 to 22, as the city commended the second Tugob
Festival.
Kabayo Festival
Kabayo Festival. February -
Movable (Mandaue City)
Organized by the Cebu Equine
Owners, Breeders and
Sportsmen Association
(CEOBSA), the Kabayo festival is
supported by the DOT. The
festival promotes sports
tourism, ecotourism and
agri-industrial tourism
awareness in the country.
FOODS IN CEBU
● Cebu’s food culture is as vibrant as the Sinulog
parade. A lot of tourist who visit say that the island
offers one of the best culinary experiences across
the country, and we cebuanos take a lot of pride in
that. From our famous lechon to one-of-a-kind
street foods, Cebu offers a wide variety of dishes
and delicacies that’ll surely leave you wanting
more.
PUSO PUNGKO-PUNGKO
Pungko-pungko are
food stalls that you find
along the streets which
sell a random
assortment of fried
food. The term
"pungko" is Cebuano
for squat or crouch.
Usually you will be
sitting on low benches
so you will have to be
slouching while eating.
Puso is simply just rice, placed inside a
triangular casing made of woven palm
leaves, and cooked.
TUSLOB BUWA
Tuslob buwa is a popular Filipino street food found in
the Pasil neighborhood of Cebu City. Its chief
ingredients are pork liver and brain, which get sautéed
with garlic, onions, shrimp paste, and chilis.
ROSQUILLOS
Rosquillos are Philippine cookies made from flour,
eggs, shortening, sugar, and baking powder. They
were originally created by Margarita “Titay” T. Frasco
in 1907 in Liloan, Cebu. The name means "ringlet" in
Spanish and was reputedly coined by Philippine
President Sergio Osmeña.
BOHOL
● Bohol is located in the central portion of the Visayas lying between Cebu to the
northwest and Leyte to the northeast. The island has an area of 4,117 sq. km and
has 61 smaller offshore islands and islets. Bohol is just 700 kilometers on the
south of Manila and is about 70 kilometers southeast of Cebu City.

● The people of Bohol are said to be descendants of the last group of inhabitants
who settled in the Philippines called Pintados (the tattooed ones). The indigenous
people of Bohol have their own system of writing and cultures before the
Spaniards arrived in 1521.

● Bohol derived from the name of the barrio of “Bo-ol”, a barangay found in
Tagbilaran City which was among the first places toured by the Magellan
expedition.

Capital: Tagbilaran City

Municipalities: 47
Barangays: 1,109
Date Established: March 10, 1917
FIESTAS
Sandugo Festival
Sandugo Festival is a spectacular annual
event commemorating the blood compact
of Datu Sikatuna and Don Miguel Lopez
de Legazpi.

The festival also showcases some

agro-industrial fair, cultural and
historical shows, sports events, pageants,
balls and dances, entertainment shows
and street-dancing

The festival usually starts on July and

even starts earlier and extends up to the
month of August.
Bolibong Kingking
Festival
The Bolibong kingking Festival is a music and
dance festivity that depicts the history,
folklore and traditions of the Lobocanons.

Bolibong kingking is a term applied to the

drums and gongs and their rhythm used to
accompany the supplication dance in
commemorating the Image of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, the second Patron of Loboc.

The festival is celebrated every 23rd of May.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are a group of
unusually shaped hills located in the
middle of the island of Bohol in
Philippines. These hills are scattered
within a fifty square kilometer area.

According to some legends, Two giants

were responsible for creating these hills,
Other claims stated it was the tear drop of
a weeping giant that cause these hills to
appear.
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are a group of
unusually shaped hills located in the
middle of the island of Bohol in
Philippines. These hills are scattered
within a fifty square kilometer area.

According to some legends, Two giants

were responsible for creating these hills,
Other claims stated it was the teardrop of a
weeping giant that cause these hills to
appear.
Hinagdanan
Cave
The Hinagdanan Cave, meaning “Laddered”
in Cebuano.

A local farmer accidentally discovered the

cave while clearing his land he found 2
holes, out of curiosity, he dropped a stone
and heard a splash. He build a ladder thus
giving the cave’s name “Hinagdanan”
originated from the word “hagdan”.

The cave also played a bit of role in history

from the Second World War. The cave
serve as an escape hideout from the
Japanese Imperial army.
NEGROS ORIENTAL
 Basic Info

● Originally called “Buglas”. Later changed by the Spaniards into “Negros” referring to the
dark skinned natives who live on the island.

● Originally part of Cebu as a province, later become an independent military district in 1734.

● The island was divided into two provinces “Negros Occidental” and “Negros Oriental”

● Capital – Dumaguete City

● Municipalities of 19
● Barangays of 557
● Date Established – March 10, 1917
FIESTAS
Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina

The Pakol Festival is one of the most

famous festivals on the province of Negros
Oriental and it serves as a tribute to the
community’s lady patron Sta. Catalina.

The festival itself showcases different

variety of bananas and dancing monkeys
which symbolizes the economy of the
community and the local’s relationship with
nature.

The festival is celebrated annually on the

24th of April.
 Pasalamat de Tayasan Festival

The Pasalamat de Tayasan Festival is a

commemoration tribute in honouring their
patron saint St. Anthony de Padua.

The word pasalamat translates to

thanksgiving. The festival is based on 5 day
thanksgiving celebration.

This festival is annually celebrated every

13th
of June.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS
 Apo Island

It’s a small volcanic island located at the

southeastern tip of Negros Oriental. With
about 400 species of corals and 650 species
of fish.

And one of the best eco-tourism sites in the

Philippines.
 Mount Talinis
Mount Talinis, also known as the Cuernos de
Negros or Horns o Negros and is one of
Negros Oriental’s most visited places by
nature lovers and vivid mountain climbers.

The mountain rises about 1864 meters above

sea level and is located in Valencia, Negros
Oriental.
SIQUIJOR
PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR
Capital:Siquijor
Founded: September 17, 1971 ( it
became an independent province)
City: None
Municipalities: 6
Barangays: 42
Total Land Area: 337.49 km2
Languages: Cebuano, English, Tagalog
People: Siquijodnons
 Siquijor Festivals

● Dilaab Festival
● Bugwas Festival
● Saging Festival
● Lubi Festival
● Pamukad Festival
● Canoan Festival
 REGION VIII
EASTERN VISAYAS
QUIOCHO, Angelika Mae

VILLANUEVA, David

CABALUNA, Kyle

MENESES, John Patrick

REGION - 8
EASTERN
VISAYAS
“Sinirangan
Kabisay-an”
 o Eastern Visayas is one of the
regions of the Philippines and
is designated as Region VIII.
It consists of six provinces,
namely, Biliran, Eastern Samar,
HISTORY Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar
(Western Samar) and Southern
Leyte. These provinces occupy
the easternmost islands of
Visayas: Leyte, Samar and
Biliran.
o The main languages spoken are
Cebuano and Waray-Waray.
o Tinikling was originated from
the reigion. 54
PROVINCES IN REGION VIII

Biliran
Eastern Samar
Leyte
Northern Samar
Samar
Southern Leyte
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 BILIRAN
The Undiscovered
Paradise

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 HISTORY
o Biliran is an island province
in the Philippines located in
the Eastern Visayas region
(Region VIII). Biliran is one
of the country's smallest and
newest provinces. Formerly a
sub-province of Leyte, it
became an independent
province in 1992.
o During the early Spanish era,
what is now called Biliran
was known as Isla de Panamao.
o Derived from “borobiliran”
 Province of
Biliran
o Founded : 1992

o Land area : 536.01 square kilometers (206.95 sq mi)

o Capital: Naval City

o Municipalities: 8

o Barangays: 132

o Languages : Cebuano, Waray, Tagalog, and English. 58

 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

CAUCAB RICE MAINIT HOT

TINAGO FALLS
TERRACES SPRING
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Sambawan island HIGATANGAN

of maripipi ISLAND OF NAVAL
 FESTIVAL

HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
 DELICACIE S

Suman
KUPING
biliran

NILUBID DAHON
NG
CACAO
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 EASTERN SAMAR
The Sunshine Capital,King City of the
East

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 HISTORY
o Eastern Samar is a province in
the Philippines located in the
Eastern Visayas region.During
the early Spanish era, what is
now called Biliran was known
as Isla de Panamao.
o The province's major economic
resource is fishery and
agriculture which include
production of coconut, copra,
corn, rice, sugar, and
vegetables
 Province of
Eastern Samar
o Founded : 1992

o Land area : 4,660.47 square kilometres (1,799.42 sq mi)

o Capital: Borongan City

o Municipalities: 22

o Barangays: 597

o Languages : Waray 65
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

HOMONHON SULUAN ISLAND Calicoan

ISLAND island
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

NAVY 3149 BASE GUIUAN WORLD WAR II

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OPERATING BASE
 FESTIVAL

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the Padul-ong Festival

 DELICACIE S

Moron
● Binagol

Tambis-Ta Pinato
mbis
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The Gateway to Eastern Visayas ,
City of Hope

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 o The island was known to 16th-century
Spanish explorers as Tandaya. Its population
grew rapidly after 1900, especially in the
Leyte and Ormoc valleys. In World War II,
U.S. forces landed on Leyte (October 20,
History 1944), and, after the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the
Japanese were expelled. Since the
accessibility of land has been depleted, Leyte
has provided countless number of migrants
to Mindanao. Most inhabitants are farmers.
Fishing is a supplementary activity. Rice and
corn (maize) are the main food crops; cash
crops include coconuts, abaca, tobacco,
bananas, and sugarcane. Leyte Island is the
birthplace of the Tinikling dance, popular
throughout the Philippines.
 Province of
Leyte
o Founded : 1735

o Land area : 6,313.33 square kilometres (2,437.59 sq mi)

o Capital: Tacloban City

o Municipalities: 40

o Barangays: 1,393

o Languages : Waray-waray, Cebuano, Baybayanon, Filipino,

and English
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Leyte Landing Memorial Park, Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage

Palo Museum, 73
Tacloban
 Festival

Pintados- Kasadyann Pasaka Festival Lubu – Lubi Festival

Festival

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 Delicacies

Suman Latik

Binagol
Vacuum Fried
Jackfruit
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 Delicacies
Chocolate Moron

Roscas

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 Northern Samar
The Commercial, Financial, Educational and
Government Center of the Province of Northern
Samar

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 History
o The province of Northern Samar was
created by Republic Act No. 4221 which
was approved by Congress on June 19, 1965
dividing the whole island of Samar into
three independent provinces namely;
Northern Samar, Western Samar
(subsequently renamed Samar) and Eastern
Samar.
o As embodied in this Act, the eastern
province is composed of 24 municipalities
with Borongan as the capital. Crops:
Palay, Coconut, Banana, Abaca, Corn,
Cassava;Major Fruits Mango Pili
Jackfruits Citrus Banana Coffee Fishery

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 Province of Northern
Samar
o Founded : June 19, 1965

o Land area : 3,692.93 km2 (1,425.85 sq mi)

o Capital: Catarman

o Municipalities: 24

o Barangays: 569

o Languages :Waray, cebuano, Abaknon, Binisaya, and Tagalog

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Tourist Attractions

Pinipisakan Falls, Matikawol Falls,

Las Navas Gimay 80
 Tourist Attractions

Sila Island aka “Pink Onay Beach, Rock Formation,

beach, Laoang Island Biri Island 81
San Vicente
 Festivals

Embajada Festival,
Catarman and Catubic

Bangka ton Festival, Manoglaya Festival,

Lavezares San Antonio
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Delicacies

Mayumo

HOPIA CON PILI

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 SAMAR
The Quadricentennial City of Samar
The City of Manaragat
The City of Captivating Contrasts

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 HISTORY
• Samar belongs the distinction of being the first
island of the Philippine Archipelago to be
landed by the Spaniards.
• On March 16, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan and
his men sighted an island then called Zamal by
the natives. The island, which is now called
Samar, was described as being mountainous.
• They landed in the small island of Humunu of
Homonhon. There, two huts were built for the
sailors.
• Homonhon was then uninhabited, but a few
natives from the neighboring islet of Suluan
came to see the strangers and to offer them
food and wine.
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 Province of Samar

o Founded: 1768

o Land Area: 13,428.8 km2(5,184.9 sq m.

o Capital: Catbalogan City

o Municipalities: 24

o Barangays: 951

o Language: Waray-waray, Cebuano, Tagalog, English

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 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Tarangban Falls BIRI ISLAND ROCK FORMATION Sohoton Cave

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FESTIVALS

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KARABAW FESTIVAL OF GANDARA

 DELICACIES

Baduya Suman latik Hopia Langka

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 SOUTHERN LEYTE
Religious and Miraculous City in the
Philippines

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 HISTORY
o Southern Leyte  is a province in
the Philippines located in the Eastern
Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Maasin.
• Southern Leyte was a sub-province
of Leyte until it was made into an independent
province in 1959.
• Southern Leyte includes Limasawa, an island to
the south where the first Roman Catholic Mass in
Philippine soil is believed to have taken place
and thus considered to be the birthplace
of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
• The province ranks as the second least
populated in the region. According to the 2015
census, the province has a population of 91
421,750.
 PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN
LEYTE

o Founded: May 22, 1959

o Land Area: 1,798.61 km2(694.45 sq mi)

o Capital: Maasin

o Municipalities: 18

o Barangays: 500

o Language: Cebuano, Boholano, Baybayanon, Kinabalian,

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 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Agas –agas Brigde Monte Cueva Cave

Napantao Marine
Sanctuary 93
FESTIVAL

Ajonay festival 94
 DELICACIES

Banagan
Budbud tres marias
Bocarillo
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