REGION 7: CENTRAL

V I S AYA S
 PROVINCES
01 BOHOL 03 NEGROS ORIENTAL
CAPITAL: Tagbilaran City CAPITAL: Dumaguete City

CEBU 04
02 CAPITAL: Cebu City
SIQUIJOR
CAPITAL: Siquijor
 BRIEF HISTORY
OF
CENTRAL VISAYAS
 A R E A A N D L O C AT I O N
• Lies in the center of the Philippines.
• The second smallest region in the
country.
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE
• The regions total land area is about 62
percent hilly mountains and the 38
percent is land.
PEOPLE
• 5.7 million population
• Speak mainly Cebuano, Ilonggo and
Boholanon
• Majority understands Taglog and
English
• Some of them knows how to speak
Spanish.
 POLITICAL
• Comprise of 4 provinces, 123
municipalities, 3002 baranggays and
5 chartered cities
 BRIEF HISTORY
• It is the 10th largest island in the
Philippines.
BOHOL • It is known for coral reefs and
unusual geological formations.
• Bohol is "The Heart of Central
Visayas".
HOW TO GET THERE
They can ride AirAsia, Cebu Pacific and Philippine

Airlines from MNL - CEB or CRK - CEB. 1hr and 25 min.

They can ride 2 Go Travel from Manila to Cebu. The travel

time is 22 hours.

They can ride Penafrancia Tours and Transfer from Manila

to Cebu. Travel time is 22 hours and 3 min.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
CHOCOLATE HILLS
- It was formed ages ago by the
uplift of coral deposits and the
action of rain water and erosion.
 TARSIER
• The Tarsier Sanctuary is a large forest
dedicated to the protection of tarsiers,
small nocturnal primates with big,
round eyes that feed primarily on
insects.
 HANGING BRIDGE
• It is a foot bridge composed of
bamboos and hardened steels.
• It which was initially used by locals to
cross the river going to the Barangay
on the other side of the main road.
• The Hanging Bridge hangs about 25
meters above the river.
 PANGLAO ISLAND
• Island is located at the
Southwest of the island of Bohol
and east and South of Cebu.
• Panglao has a terrain that ranges
from plain, hilly to mountainous.
 LOBOC RIVER
FLOATING RESTAURANT
• One of the cleanest rivers in the
country.
• The Loboc River Dinner Cruise
starts by the Loay Bridge.
• It is located in the neighbor town
of Loay or at the Loboc town
proper where you can choose from
a variety of river cruising vessels
FIESTA SANDUGO FESTIVAL
• Treaty of Friendship between
Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in
Bohol, and Spanish conquistador
Miguel López de Legazpi, which
was sealed through a blood
compact
HINAGDANAN CAVE
• The Hinagdanan Cave, meaning
“Laddered” in Cebuano, is one of the
many wondrous caves in the island
province of Bohol.
• The cave was accidentally discovered by
a farmer
HOW TO GET THERE
• Tagbilaran (Bohol’s capital), going there
is easy. In my estimation, you can reach
the cave in around five to ten minutes. If
you’re commuting, you can get there by a
tricycle or a rented motorcycle.
BOHOLANO DELECASIES

CALAMAY PEAUNUT
OTAP KISSES

BIKO MARUYA
 BRIEF HISTORY
• First Spanish settlement
and the oldest city in the

CEBU
Philippines.
• 5.7 million population
• The second Most
Populated Province in the
Philippines
• Size: 4,933 km²
HOW TO GET THERE
From NAIA terminal airport to Mactan terminal airport
in takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

From the Port of Manila to the Port of Cebu it is around

770 kilometers (481 miles) and the journey by ferry is
going to take about 22 hours.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BODBOD FESTIVAL
• The town of Catmon is famous for its tasty
“bodbod”,
• The festival celebrated every 10th of
February.
• It is participated by the different barangays
has its dance movements, the movement of
making the bodbod with the costumes in
bodbod concept.
 FORT SAN PEDRO
• A military defence structure in Cebu.
• It was built by the Spaniards under the
command of Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi.
• The original fort built right after the
arrival of Legaspi and his expedition
was made of wood. It was then
replaced in the 17th century with a
stone fort to repel Muslim raiders.
 SIMALA CHURCH
The Monastery of the Holy
Eucharist, popularly known as
the Simala Shrine or Simala
Church is located in Marian
Hills, Lindogon, Simala,
Sibonga, Cebu. It was built in
1998 by the Marian Monks from
Pampanga.
 It is the famous “Sirao Flower Farm”
located in a mountain barangay just few
minutes from JY, Lahug, Cebu City.
The 10,000 Roses Cafe
• It is a tourist attraction and
cafe located in Cordova,
Cebu.
• It features two patches of
artificial LED roses that light
up from dusk till night. Most
visitors go for
the “instragrammable” appea
l to it.
KAWASAN FALLS
One of the most famous
waterfalls in the
Philippines, especially in
Cebu along with Tumalog
Falls.
 BASILLICA DEL STO. NINO
Basilica Del Sto.Nino
●The Basilica Minore Del Sto.Nino or the Minor Basilica of
the Holy Child is a Minor Basilica located in Cebu City
●Oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Philippine
●Founded by the Spaniards headed by Fr.Andres de
Urdaneta in April 28, 1565

Operating hours:Basilica Del Sto.Nino

●The Basilica Minore Del Sto.Nino or the Minor Basilica of
the Holy Child is a Minor Basilica located in Cebu City
●Oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Philippine
●Founded by the Spaniards headed by Fr.Andres de
Urdaneta in April 28, 1565
PRODUCTS/ DELICASIES
 BRIEF HISTORY
At first, the province was part of Cebu
• Negros Oriental is further subdivided

NEGROS
into a total of: 19 municipalities, 6
cities and 557 barangays
ORIENTAL • 1, 354, 995 population
• Majority of the population are
Cebuano’s
HOW TO GET THERE
They can ride Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines from

MNL - DGT or CRK - DGT. 1hr and 25 min.

They can ride 2 Go Travel from Manila to Dumaguete.

The travel time is 22 hours.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
DOLPHIN AND WHALE
WATCHING
Bais City, Negros Oriental
• One of the most popular tourist spots in
Negros Oriental.
• It is a protected marine sanctuary where
you can witness pods of dolphins
swimming up close.
 LAKE BANALAN
Siaton City, Negros Oriental
• It was formed on 1925
• It is a perfect place for nature lovers or
couples where the magnificent view of
the lake that will capture your heart.
 TWIN LAKES: LAKE
BALINSASAYAO AND LAKE
DANAO
Municipaity of Valencia, Negros Oriental

• Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao are two

of the major tourist destinations in Negros
Oriental.
• Both are crater lakes separated by a narrow
mountain ridge. The best things to do here
are swimming, trekking, day
camping and paddle boating.
 MOUNT KANLAON
Canlaon City, Negros Oriental

• One of the highest active

stratovolcano in Negros
Oriental
• It is one of the best destination
among experienced mountain
climbers.
 MABINAY CAVES
Mabinay, Negros Oriental
• It is a famous spelunking and
caving destination in the
province.
• It is called as the “Cave Town of
Negros Oriental“
• Mabinay Cave is one of the
caves with easy access.
 Salvanas
Sans Rival

PRODUCTS
Ampao
AND (Ampaw)

DELICASIES
Budbod Kabog
 TRIVIA
DID YOU KNOW?
The province of Negros Oriental was originally called
as “Buglas”. Its name was changed by the Spaniards who
colonized the country. Referring to the dark-skinned natives
that lived on the island, the Spaniards changed its name to
Negros.
 BRIEF HISTORY
• Population: 81,598 Siquijodnons
• Climate: Siquijor has a dry season from
around December to May, while the other
half of the year is markedly more humid.
SIQUIJOR Annual rainfall is 1,305 millimeters, with
mean temperature of 27.8 degrees C and
humidity of 78%.
• Area: Coastal circumference of Siquijor is
102 km, and total land mass is 343.5
square km
 Known as “Isla Del Fuego” or isla of fire.
HOW TO GET THERE
They can ride Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines from

MNL - DGT or CRK - DGT. 1hr and 25 min.

They can ride 2 Go Travel from Manila to Dumaguete. The

travel time is 22 hours. And Dumaguete to Siquijor

additional 1hr.
CULTURES AND TRADITIONS
• Well known for its mysticism,
religious rituals, folk healing,
and other cultural practices.
• Known to have magic potions,
shamans, witches and
sorcerers.
• Believe on supernatural beings
or local deities residing in the
so called “ sacred place” .
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
SOLILI FESTIVAL
• It is a marriage ritual
where both parents of the
married partners are
presented with a feast and
lectures about the realities
and hardships of their
married life.
 ST. FRANCIS OF
ASSISI PARISH
- The church is a well-know
landmark as it welcomes
everyone in the island.
CAMBUGAY FALLS
CANTABON CAVE
PRODUCTS/ DELICASIES
This pastry has its local name derived from
Spanish term for cake. This small but filling little
cake is good enough to make you full and
energized for a quick breakfast.

Their produce are simple but cheese-

filled, meat-filled and rolled breads. Best paired
with hot chocolate (sikwate) or coffee.
PRODUCTS/ DELICASIES
This small province is also known for
locally-farmed products such as peanuts.

This viand medley is a common staple in

Visayan households, where they prepare their
fresh catch in sugba(grilled), tula (soup),
and kilawin (ceviche) ways of cooking.
 TRIVIA
DID YOU KNOW?
Siquijor holds a “Healing Festival” once a year.
This is a great time to visit and witness faith healers as
they heal different illnesses with nothing but prayers
and rituals

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