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Western Visayas, Philippines is one of a kind region, having natural and beautiful scenery.
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Social Studies 3
Geography and Natural
Resources of the Philippines
Region 6 (Western Visayas)
Western Visayas
Is one of the regions of the Philippines, designated as Region VI.
It consists of 6 province and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities.
Iloilo City is the regional center. Is composed of six provinces and the
highly urbanized cities of Bacolod and Iloilo.
6 Provinces of Western Visayas
Provinces Capital1. Aklan - Kalibo2. Antique - San Jose3. Capiz - Roxas City4. Guimaras - Jordan5. Iloilo - Iloilo City6. Negros Occidental - Bacolod
City
The 16 Component Cities
Negros Occidental• Bago City• Cadiz City• Escalante City• Himamaylan City• Kabankalan City• La Carlota City• Victorias City• Talisay City• Silay City
• Sagay City• San Carlos• Sipalay City• Bacolod City
Iloilo• Passi City• Iloilo City
Capiz• Roxas City
Western Visayas Climate’s
Type I (2 pronounce seasons)DRY from November to AprilWET during the rest of the yearThis prevails over the half
AntiqueSouthern part of Iloilo and Negros OccidentalGuimarasIsland of Semirara in Antique
Type II (seasons are not very
pronounce)DRY from November to AprilWET during the rest of the year
AklanCapizNorthern part of Iloilo and Negros Occidental
have this climate
ANNUAL MEAN TEMPERATURE 26.7 oC
AKLAN Province
AKLAN
Its capital is Kalibo. Queen of the Philippine Fabrics Rambutan Center of Asia The oldest province in the Philippines
organized in 1213. Originally known as “Minuro it Akean”
AKLAN’s Geography
Aklan occupies the northern third of the island of Panay and is bordered by the provinces of Iloilo from the south, Capiz from the east and Antique from the southwest. It also faces the Sibuyan Sea from the north. The province includes the island of Boracay which is located at its northwestern tip.
The province boasts high geographic diversity, ranging from white sandy beaches, mangroves and mountainous landscapes. It also boasts the river Akean, which appears unique due to its "boiling or frothing" appearance.
AKLAN’s Industry & Economy
The province of Aklan is designated as a first class province.
Innovations were made out of this fabric to suit the demanding supply of the fashion market. Dyed abaca cloths are made into place mats. bags, wall decors, fans, etc.
AKLAN’s Industry & Economy
Beyond Boracay and the Ati -atihan, one can also find a dream possession in the province - the Piña cloth, considered as the "Queen of the Philippine Fabrics," and other fineries made from it.
The Piña cloth is considered a prime produce of Kalibo, weaved from its unique crude wooden or bamboo handloom that changed little from eight centuries ago.
AKLAN’s Industry & Economy
Piña Cloth/ Piña Fiber
AKLAN’s Industry & Economy
Lezo, one of the 17 municipalities of Aklan, is known for its red clay, which the natives use to make pots, vases and various novelty items.
Boracay IslandsTourism is the main industry.
Ati-Atihan Festival
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Boracay IslandApart from its white sand
beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Ati-Atihan FestivalIs a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño concluding on the third Sunday, in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. The name "Ati-Atihan" means "to
be like Aetas" or "make believe Ati's."
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Fauna, Philippine Spotted Deer
Several species endemic to the Philippines are
found in the province. Examples include endangered animals
such the Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus
alfredi), the Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons), and the Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides panini). As of 2007,
conservation efforts are being made by the Aklan State University and the
DENR with varying success.
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Freedom Shrine
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Kalantiaw Shrine, Bataan
AKLAN’s Tourist Attraction
Ignito Cave, BarauangaLocally known as Elephant Cave due to its appearance. Beautiful limestone formation of stalagmites, stalactites and other crystalline forms abound. It has a skylight in one of its chamber that lets in a soft glow of light in noon time.
ANTIQUE Province
ANTIQUE
The province's capital, San Jose.Located in the western portion of
Panay Island and borders Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo to the east, whilst facing the Sulu Sea to the west.
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
TourismAgriculture production of palay copra corn legumes (peanut, beans, other beans) muscovado sugar root crops cegetables mango banana
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
Fishery
By the end of the year, preliminary data for the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) reported that the total volume of fishery products reached 24,299 metric tons. The aquaculture sector yields the highest production during the inclusion of seaweeds in this sector.
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
Livestock and poultryLivestock and poultry raising in
the province is through backyard or commercial system of production.
ForestryForest products include bamboo, rattan, buri, bariw, nito, log,
charcoal, abaca, herbal vines and plants,wild a flowers and others..
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
Trade, Commerce, IndustryMajor products shipped out of the
province are palay, rice, copra, muscovado sugar, legumes, fruits and vegetables, livestock, fish and fish preparations, and seaweeds. Manufacture items like native gifts, toys, and housewares are sold in major cities of the country and abroad. Principal mined products exported
include coal, marble, silica, copper and gemstones.
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
Trade, Commerce, IndustryThe capital town of San Jose de Buenavista is the center of business in the area. Potential growth areas include the towns of Culasi, Pandan and Sibalom. Investment opportunities with good prospects in the province are:
• Sugar industry• Seaweed processing• Marble processing• Gemstone and semi-precious stone processing• Coco oil mill• Livestock and poultry processing• Food Processing• Marine products processing• Furniture, handicraft, metalcraft• Fiber extraction/processing/weaving• High value crop production• Feed/Feed Milling
ANTIQUE’s Industry & Economy
Mineral ResourcesMetallic
copper, gold, chromite, pyrite, iron, manganese and Ferro alloy
and limestone. Non Metallic
Sulfides, clay, sulfur, oil and gemstones, Marble
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Sira-An Hot Spring Raflesia
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Tibiao has the Bugtong Bato Falls and the Fish SPA
Sebaste has the Igpasungaw Falls, the Sebaste Inland Resort and the most visited Saint Blaise Church, where devotees of St. Blaise make a pilgrimage every year during the annual fiesta.
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Tibiao has the Bugtong Bato Falls and the Fish SPA
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Pandan has Malumpati Health Spring andBugang River declared the cleanest body of water in the whole—where
rafting and river boating can be experienced. This is the most developed tourism area with a tour package. Libertad is famous for its bariw mat and bag weaving.
Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran as the cleanest inland body of water in the Philippines
2006, Gold winner in the International Green Apple Environment Award for Environmental Best Practice, Local Authorities and Ecotourism in London.
1st runner up during the Hiyas ng Turismo 2006 Nationwide Search
2005 winner during the Dangal ng Ilod during the First Summit on the State of the Philippine Revir
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Bugang River
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Binirayan Festival
ANTIQUE’s Tourist Attraction
Caluya, Hidden Gym in Antique
CAPIZ’s Province
CAPIZ
Its capital is Roxas CityCapiz is known for the Placuna
placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration, and for making lampshades, trays, window doors.
The province is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines.
The birth place of former President Roxas
Windowpane Oyster
CAPIZ’s Geography
Located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north
CAPIZ’s Industry & Economy
Dubbed as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”, Capiz boasts of its 80-kilometer coastline and wide expanse of swampy lands easily converted into fishponds. It holds one of the richest fishing grounds and a major contributor in the aquamarine industry of the Philippines.
CAPIZ’s Industry & Economy
Shell Craft
CAPIZ’s Industry & Economy
Farming and Fishing
Farming
Primary agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, banana and cut flower. Apart from a surplus of agricultural products.
CAPIZ’s Industry & Economy
FishingA major supplier of prawn and milk fish of the country. Other agro-industrial harvests include blue marlin, squid, oysters, shrimp, seaweed, squid and angel wings. Rich fish ponds attract investors to venture into prawn culture, prawn feed manufacture, seaweed farming and the distribution and processing of other marine products.
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Roxas CityBirthplace of Manuel Roxas
Located in the city proper; a two-storey hardwood stone house of the First President of the Third Philippine Republic President Manuel Roxas, now a historical shrine.
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Ang Panubli-OnAng Panubli-On (Roxas City Museum)
originally built in 1910 as a water tank; it
now stands as a museum. It has memorabilia of Illustrious sons and daughters of Roxas City; collections of religious icons, artifacts artworks.
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Culajao Mangrove Eco-ParkExperience a breath-taking view of the 4.69 hectare mangrove reservation zone
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
People's Park (La Playa de Roxas)
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Santa Monica Parish Church
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Municipality of TapazPangilatan Falls
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Municipality of PilarBalisong Cave
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Municipality of DumalagSuhot Cave And Spring
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
St. Martin of Tours Parish Church
CAPIZ’s Tourist Attraction
Moro Tower
GUIMARAS Province
GUIMARAS
Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan
The province consists primarily of Guimaras Island, and also includes Inampulugan, Guiwanon (or Guiuanon), Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao, and many minor surrounding islands.
GUIMARAS Geography
The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental.
GUIMARAS Industry & Economy
The province is basically agricultural with palay, coconut, mango, vegetables, livestock, poultry and fishing as major products. Its major industries are tourism, fruit processing, coconut processing, fish farming, handicrafts making, mining, quarrying and lime production.
GUIMARAS Industry & Economy
Guimaras is well known for its agricultural crops, particularly mangoes, where some 50,000 of these trees are planted. The Guimaras Island is famous for producing some of the sweetest mangoes in the world.
GUIMARAS Industry & Economy
Mango jam and other products are available at the Trappist Monastery.
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
Guimaras is also well known for its white sand beaches, pristine seas, and secluded off shore islets. Among its most popular destinations include Alubihod Bay with its calm waters, and Guisi Beach, where visitors could enjoy the province’s natural beauty.
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
Beachfront of Alubihod Bay in Nueva Valencia
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
Raymen Beach Resort in Alubihod Bay
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
View of Guisi Beach from a nearby hill where an 18th century lighthouse rests.
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
One can relax and be be at peace in the many hidden islands and bays of Guimaras.
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
There’s a lot of places to go and things to do in Guimaras for those seeking a fun adventure
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
Guimaras is host to many religious destinations and events such as “Balaan Bukid” in Jordan Town
GUIMARAS Tourist Attraction
Navalas Church in Buenavista Town
ILOILO Province
ILOILO
• Iloilo's capital is Iloilo City though the city itself is independent and not governed by the provincial government of Iloilo.
ILOILO Geography
• Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island and is bordered by province of Antique to the west and province of Capiz and the Jintotolo Channel to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island province Guimaras, once part of Iloilo but now an independent province.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
Dinagyang FestivalThe Iloilo
Dinagyang Festival is a
showcase of the rich heritage, colorful
history, passionate devotion, and fun- loving spirit of the Ilonggo people. The festival traces its roots as a
thanksgiving.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
Miag-ao ChurchThe iconic Church of Sto.Tomas de Villanueva commonly known as Miag-ao Church, sits proudly in the municipality of Miag-ao. Constructed in 1787 and completed 10 years after, it is one of the four baroque churches in the Philippines inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
Molo ChurchThe Parish of St. Anne in Molo takes pride in having a Gothic-Renaissance architecture. Its interior is flanked by five wooden altars but the main one appears to have been painted in gold as of my last visit.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
San Joaquin ChurchWhat makes San Joaquin Church unique is its striking pediment adorned by military relief motif featuring the triumph of Spanish Army of Africa over the Moroccan Army during the Battle of Tetuan in 1860. Sitting on an elevated hill near the shoreline, it was built out of limestone from the mountains of Igbaras and white corals from San Joaquin in 1869. San Joaquin Church was declared in 1974 as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
Jaro Metropolitan CathedralThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles commonly known as Jaro Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Jaro, has two stairs attached to its façade leading to the miraculous image of the patron saint enclosed on a glass.
ILOILO Tourist Attraction
Iloilo Beaches and IslandsLike most destinations in the Pacific, Iloilo is blessed with beautiful coastlines and islands teeming with scenic seascapes and diverse marine life.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Province
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
Its capital is Bacolod CitySugarbowl of the PhilippinesNegros Occidental is rich in structures
and buildings that are remnants of a once affluent lifestyle. The Palacio Episcopal (1930), San Sebastian Cathedral (1876), and the Capitol Building (1931) are popular landmarks.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Geography
It occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half. Across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait to the northwest is the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay island.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Industry & Economy
Agriculture, Sugarcane, Cornfishing industry One of the country's largest copper
mines is located in Sipalay City It is also the Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) hub of the Western Visayas Region of the Philippines
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Infrastructure
Bacolod-Silay International Airport
Kabankalan City Domestic Airport
Panaad Park and Stadium
Bacolod City Domestic Airport
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Notable People
Entertainment• Saicy Aguila – actress, dancer, former Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2
housemate• Grendel Alvarado – fashion model, winner of Philippines' Next Top
Model• Erica Arlante-Yamakawa – Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited (Season 4)
housemate.• Alvin Elchico – TV/Radio Host, former provincial correspondent.• Bobby Enriquez – jazz pianist who became prominent in the
United States and well-known internationally• Peque Gallaga – multi award-winning film director• Allan K. – singer, comedian, actor and TV host• Ronnie Lazaro – award-winning actor• Carlo Ledesma film director, producer, won the Cannes Film
Festival award for Best Short Film• Kuh Ledesma – popular pop and jazz singer; dubbed as the Pop
Diva of the Philippines
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Notable People
Entertainment• Enrique G. Magalona, Jr. – award-winning actor• Francis Magalona – actor, TV host, VJ, and rapper• Romy Pastrana – comedian; better known by his screen name
"Dagul"• Susan Roces – award-winning actress, nicknamed Queen of
Philippine Movies; widow of Fernando Poe, Jr.• Sandra Seifert – beauty queen and an international fashion model• Rosemarie Sonora – former actress• Rafé Totengco – New York based fashion designer• Eduardo Sicangco Scene Designer and Illustrator for Broadway,
Opera and film• Christian Vasquez – actor, model and former Pinoy Big Brother:
Celebrity Edition housemate• Margaret Nales Wilson – beauty pageant contestant, TV
personality, and actress
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Notable People
Literature• Elsa Martinez Coscolluela – award-winning poet,
short-story writer, and playwrightPolitics• Rafael Alunan – former Secretary of the Interior and
Secretary of Agriculture.• Gen.Victor Ibrado – Former Chief of Staff Armed
Forces of the Philippines.• Enrique B. Magalona – former senator of the
Philippines• Alfredo Montelibano, Sr. – politician and industrialist,
served as Mayor of Bacolod City, Governor of Negros Occidental, and Philippine Secretary of National Defense and Interior
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Notable People
• Sports• Manuel Amechazurra – the first Filipino footballer to play in the
European football circuit, he was called El Capitán and played as a defender, from 1905 to 1915 for FC Barcelona.
• Gregorio Amestoy Querejeta – one of the Filipino-Spanish who played professionally in Spain. He played for Real Zaragoza, Atlético Madrid, and Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the late 30's and 40's.
• Nonoy Baclao – professional basketball player; plays for the Philippine Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball League
• Jeffrei Chan – professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• Monsour del Rosario – taekwondo champion who has also starred in several Filipino and international action films
• Boyet Fernandez – coach of the Philippine Basketball Association's Sta.Lucia Realtors
• Ramil Gallego – professional pool player
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Notable People
Sports• Reynel Hugnatan – professional basketball
player of the Philippine Basketball Association• Noli Locsin – Philippine Basketball Association
Mythical Team awardee• Donnie Nietes – professional boxer, current
WBO Minimumweight World Champion• Joan Tipon – boxer, Asian Games gold medalist• Ben Villaflor – boxer who was the WBA world
junior lightweight (now called super featherweight) champion during the 1970s
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
Capitol Park and Lagoon
Negros Occidental, in the Philippines. One of the landmarks of the park is the carabao (water buffalo) being pulled by a woman. This carabao is located at the northern end of the lagoon. On the other end, there is also another carabao sculpture but the figure is being pulled by a man.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
Maskarra Festival
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
Ancestral home of the late Don Generoso Villanueva
Home of the late Don Mariano
Ramos
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
San Sebastian CathedralIs a late 19th-century church in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental in the Philippines. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
San Sebastian Cathedral
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
The Ruins• The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is
what remained of the grand mansion that Don Mariano Lacson built, following the death of his first wife, Maria Braga.
• Today, it is a tourist attraction for its romantic, yet strong structures. Many interesting tales and facts lie within the walls and posts that remained of the Ruins.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
The Ruins
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
The Ruins
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Tourist Attraction
Mt. Kanlaon
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