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ECONOMYMAJOR INDUSTRIES Agriculture Tourism Milling Food Processing

CROPS Banana PalayCorn Coconut Jackfruit

AKLANKALIBoAKLANHOME OF THE PIA FIBER AND ALSO RAMBUTAN CENTER OF ASIAIt 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 AkeanECONOMYAKLANMAJOR 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

5AKLANFESTIVAL ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL (Kalibo, Aklan) every 3rd Sunday of JanuaryRevelers 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.

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HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONSFreedom Shrine dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who started the revolt against Spain.

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

AKLANCULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

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

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NATURAL ATTRACTIONSBoracay Island, MalayParadise 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)

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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

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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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 rs and schwa sounds spoken with a lilting gentle intonation.AntIQUe

ECONOMYMAJOR INDUSTRIES Agriculture FishingPRODUCTS copra Palay Muscovado sugar legumes fruits vegetables livestock fish seaweeds coal marbleSilicaCopperGemstones

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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

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

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BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS, TibiaoIdeal 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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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

Caluya, A hidden gem in AntiqueThe 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

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Seafood Capital of the PhilippinesThe birth place of formerPres. Manuel L. Roxas

There are two main versions of how Capiz got this name:AKEAN and KAPID-meaning twins which Balingangan, Datu Bangkayas eldest son, names his territories in honor of his twin daughters2. 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.CAPIZMAJOR INDUSTRIES Agriculture FishingOther manufacturing Industries; garments furniture-makingBakery processed foods handicraftsShell crafts

PRODUCTSAgri:Palay Sugar canecoconutcornBananaAgro:Blue marlin squid oyster shrimpseaweedsquidAngel wings

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ASWANG FESTIVALThe town people celebrate their Annual Festival or called it theAswang Festival is celebrated every 29th and 30th day on the month of October. This includes the parade of participants donning the foremost dreadful costumes likekapre,wak-wak, andtikbalang. CAPIZ

MORO TOWERBuilt 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

STA. MONICA CHURCHThis 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

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

PILAR CAVEAbout 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.28QUIPOT CAVEconsists 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

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NAPTI ISLANDabout 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

JORDANGUIMARASThe 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

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Agriculture Fishing Principal agricultural Crops food crops corn rice vegetablesCommercial crops coconuts mangoesCashew citrusJackfruits bananasFruit treesMAJOR COMMERCIAL SPECIES shrimps mackerel moonfishCavalasRound scadAnchoviesSlip mounthsGroupersSardines

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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.GUIMARASTOURIST ATTRACTIONSGUISI LIGHTHOUSEAn 18th-centurylighthousebuilt during the Spanish-colonial era, it is considered as the second oldestlighthousein the Philippines,nextonly to the one found in Aparri, Cagayan

GUIMARASTATLONG 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.

GUIMARASNAVALAS CHURCH considered to be the oldest structure in this island. Built in 1880 Navalas Church also known asSan IsidroLabrador Church inBarangayNavalas the municipalityof 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.

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ILOILoILOILoFood Basket and Rice Granary of Western VisayasSouthern shores of Panay IslandFaces Iloilo Strait and Guimaras IslandIt 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.

ILOILothe commercial and trade center of Western VisayasAgiculture- main source of livelihoodFishing-second best industry.Its 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 PhilippinesThe 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.

ILOILoDINAGYANG FESTIVALA religious and cultural festival in Iloilo CityHeld on the 4th weekend of JanuaryHeld 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

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

ILOILoMOLO CHURCHChurch of Women because of the statues of women saints that decorate its pillarsA Gothic renaissance church made of coral rockLocated 3 km from the city properIt was completed in 19th centuryIt was visited by Dr. Jose Rizal on his way to exile in Dapitan, Mindanao.

ILOILoJARO CATHEDRALNuestra Senora de la CandelariaThe seat of Archbishop Its 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.

ILOILoTHEMIAG-AO CHURCHThis impressive 212 year old architectural treasure, constructed in 1786 and finished in 1797, has every right to be considering that it is aUNESCO World Heritage Site(Baroque Churches of the Philippines).

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OCCIDENTAlFishing- major industry based in Cadiz City.Philippines major sugar producerIt has substantial production of coffee, cacao, black pepper, fruits and grainsIt has a large copper mine. Gold, silver, molybdenum, iron, gypsum, coal, and other minerals are mined.Other agricultural products:RiceCornCoconutsAbacaBananasMangoesPineapples

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OCCIDENTAlMASKARA FESTIVALIt 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 NegrosHas become a tool of escapism and a way to generate revenues for big business.Celebrated during October 1-20

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

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OCCIDENTAlOUR 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.

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OCCIDENTAlThe Ruins in Bacolod City PhilippinesThe mansion was built in the early 1900s 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.