RREEGGIIOONN VIIVIICENTRAL VISAYASCENTRAL VISAYAS

PREPARED BY:PREPARED BY:Angcon, Van Vinncent S,Angcon, Van Vinncent S,

Rublica, abigaelRublica, abigaelPacinio, DindoPacinio, Dindo

Region Region VIIVII A A regionregion of the of the PhilippinesPhilippines located in the central part located in the central part

of the of the VisayasVisayas island groupisland group. It consists of four . It consists of four provincesprovinces——BoholBohol, , CebuCebu, , Negros OrientalNegros Oriental, and , and SiquijorSiquijor— and the — and the highly urbanized citieshighly urbanized cities of of Cebu CityCebu City, , Lapu-LapuLapu-Lapu City City, and , and MandaueMandaue City City. The . The region is dominated by the native speakers of region is dominated by the native speakers of CebuanoCebuano. Cebu City is its regional center.. Cebu City is its regional center.

Total land area: 15,875 km². Total land area: 15,875 km². Total population: 6,398,628Total population: 6,398,628 making it the 5th most populous of the country's 17 making it the 5th most populous of the country's 17

regions.regions.

Do you know of food Do you know of food products that you can buy products that you can buy

in the region?in the region? The mangoes of Cebu are also famous for its sweetness and size. Mangoes are The mangoes of Cebu are also famous for its sweetness and size. Mangoes are

harvested all year round These fruits are exported to other countries.harvested all year round These fruits are exported to other countries.

The center of commerce in the southern part of the Philippines is Cebu. Many The center of commerce in the southern part of the Philippines is Cebu. Many foreigners establish their businesses there. This is one reason why the Mactan foreigners establish their businesses there. This is one reason why the Mactan International Airport was constructed. Tourism plays a big part in the economic International Airport was constructed. Tourism plays a big part in the economic development of the region. The tourists flock to see the Shrine of Magellan's Cross development of the region. The tourists flock to see the Shrine of Magellan's Cross in Cebu. Bohol's pride is the Chocolate Hills.in Cebu. Bohol's pride is the Chocolate Hills.

Oil is also being tapped in the region. It is believed that in the years to follow, the Oil is also being tapped in the region. It is believed that in the years to follow, the progress in the region would be greater if oil is properly drawn out and it will help progress in the region would be greater if oil is properly drawn out and it will help in the needs of the country.in the needs of the country.

There are other natural resources waiting to be nurtured and used properly. There are other natural resources waiting to be nurtured and used properly. Businessmen, both local and foreign, would be more than willing to put up their Businessmen, both local and foreign, would be more than willing to put up their trade. The local and national economies would be a lot better if these plans would trade. The local and national economies would be a lot better if these plans would push through. push through.

Province of CebuProvince of Cebu CebuCebu is a large island in the is a large island in the VisayasVisayas region of the region of the

PhilippinesPhilippines. The larger . The larger Negros IslandNegros Island lies just across the lies just across the Tanon Strait to the west. Tanon Strait to the west. The largest city (and the oldest in the Philippines) is The largest city (and the oldest in the Philippines) is Cebu CityCebu City, often called , often called the Queen City of the Souththe Queen City of the South. . The main touristic areas are Mactan Island and Badian The main touristic areas are Mactan Island and Badian Island where you can find large high-end resorts and Island where you can find large high-end resorts and hotels offering all kind of luxury. There is also an hotels offering all kind of luxury. There is also an Aquarium Attraction named Mactan Island Aquarium Aquarium Attraction named Mactan Island Aquarium MuseumMuseum[1][1] on Mactan Island. Apart from that there are on Mactan Island. Apart from that there are smaller resorts in fisher villages in the South offering a smaller resorts in fisher villages in the South offering a more Filipino experience.more Filipino experience.

Strategic LocationStrategic Location

Longtitude:123°18' and 124°40' eastLatitudeLongtitude:123°18' and 124°40' eastLatitude9°25 and 11°21' north 9°25 and 11°21' north

Congressional Districts: 6 Congressional Districts: 6 Land Area in Hectare508,844 Land Area in Hectare508,844 Chartered Cities: 2Chartered Cities: 2 ComponentCities:7ComponentCities:7 Municipalities:44Municipalities:44 Barangays:1,202Barangays:1,202 Population:2,377,588Population:2,377,588

Households:2,876Households:2,876 Income Classification:1Income Classification:1stst

Distance From Capita:l588 kilometers (365 miles)Distance From Capita:l588 kilometers (365 miles) Time Travel From Capital:1 hour by planeTime Travel From Capital:1 hour by plane BoundariesNorth - Visayan SeaBoundariesNorth - Visayan Sea

Northeast - Camotes SeaNortheast - Camotes SeaWest - Tañon StraitWest - Tañon StraitSouth - Mindanao SeaSouth - Mindanao SeaSoutheast - Bohol StraitSoutheast - Bohol Strait

      CULTURE AND LIFESTYLECULTURE AND LIFESTYLE

Cebu is a kaleidoscope of varying cultures and Cebu is a kaleidoscope of varying cultures and lifestyles, a meeting of east and west, a fusion of lifestyles, a meeting of east and west, a fusion of things traditional and modern.things traditional and modern.

These, plus the convergence of various personalities These, plus the convergence of various personalities and groups from varying backgrounds give the island and groups from varying backgrounds give the island a culture and lifestyle that is uniquely Cebu. a culture and lifestyle that is uniquely Cebu.

Traditions remain unchanged over the years, while Traditions remain unchanged over the years, while every taste of things that are modern is embraced.every taste of things that are modern is embraced.

Forty-four towns and seven cities, various Forty-four towns and seven cities, various urban centers and countryside, islands and urban centers and countryside, islands and mountain ranges, age-old crafts and new mountain ranges, age-old crafts and new technology. These diverse factors give the technology. These diverse factors give the many faces of Cebu but still, all lead to one many faces of Cebu but still, all lead to one culture of excellence and piety, and a lifestyle culture of excellence and piety, and a lifestyle of stylish fun all rolled into one.of stylish fun all rolled into one.

Food Food Rice is the main staple for Cebuanos. Rice is the main staple for Cebuanos.

Being an island-province, fish (fresh Being an island-province, fish (fresh or dried), crabs, seashells, shrimp or dried), crabs, seashells, shrimp and other seafood are a common and other seafood are a common sight in most tables, although pork, sight in most tables, although pork, chicken and vegetables are equally chicken and vegetables are equally accessible as well. accessible as well.

Barbeque and puso (hanging rice or Barbeque and puso (hanging rice or boiled rice wrapped in woven boiled rice wrapped in woven coconut leaves) have become coconut leaves) have become customary. Fast-food abound, customary. Fast-food abound, although international restaurants--- although international restaurants--- whether European, Korean or whether European, Korean or something else, are everywhere. something else, are everywhere.

Traditions and FiestasTraditions and Fiestas

Famous among a myriad of Famous among a myriad of festivities in the provincefestivities in the province

Siloy Festival of Alcoy, every last Saturday of Siloy Festival of Alcoy, every last Saturday of August, pays tribute to Patron Saint Rose of LimaAugust, pays tribute to Patron Saint Rose of Lima

Mantawi Festival of Mandaue City, illustrates the Mantawi Festival of Mandaue City, illustrates the city’s heritage and identity as industrial center city’s heritage and identity as industrial center through floats, food festival and trade fairs.through floats, food festival and trade fairs.

Kadaugan sa Mactan of Mactan Island, Kadaugan sa Mactan of Mactan Island, commemorates the historic battle between the commemorates the historic battle between the Spanish leader Ferdinand Magellan and Mactan Spanish leader Ferdinand Magellan and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-lapu. Chieftain Lapu-lapu.

Famous among a myriad of Famous among a myriad of festivities in the provincefestivities in the province

Palawod Festival of Bantayan Island, every last week Palawod Festival of Bantayan Island, every last week of June, locals and guests alike participate in street of June, locals and guests alike participate in street dancing which captures the traditional fishing, a dancing which captures the traditional fishing, a livelihood inherent in the island.livelihood inherent in the island.

Haladaya Festival of Daanbantayan Haladaya Festival of Daanbantayan Sinulog Festival in honor of Señor Sto Niño de Cebu Sinulog Festival in honor of Señor Sto Niño de Cebu

which is celebrated every third Sunday of January. which is celebrated every third Sunday of January.

Hotels, Beaches and Beach Hotels, Beaches and Beach Resorts in Cebu CityResorts in Cebu City

                 

Hotels, Beaches and Beach Hotels, Beaches and Beach Resorts in Cebu City Resorts in Cebu City

Alegre Beach ResortAlegre Beach Resort -approximately 75 km from -approximately 75 km from Mactan Cebu International Airport and 66 km from Mactan Cebu International Airport and 66 km from Cebu City. Cebu City.

Maribago Bluewater Beach ResortMaribago Bluewater Beach Resort -16 kilometers -16 kilometers from Cebu City. 10 kilometers from the Mactan from Cebu City. 10 kilometers from the Mactan International Airport.International Airport.

Badian Island ResortBadian Island Resort -Minimum stay in low season: -Minimum stay in low season: 3 nights. Minimum stay in high season: 5 nights. The 3 nights. Minimum stay in high season: 5 nights. The Badian Island Resort & Spa at the southwest side of Badian Island Resort & Spa at the southwest side of Cebu is just a two and a half hours drive from Cebu Cebu is just a two and a half hours drive from Cebu International Airport, where our guests are warmly International Airport, where our guests are warmly welcomed by our staff. welcomed by our staff.

Hotels, Beaches and Beach Hotels, Beaches and Beach Resorts in Cebu City Resorts in Cebu City

Olango Wildlife SanctuaryOlango Wildlife Sanctuary Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary and Art GalleryJumalon Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery Cebu White SandsCebu White Sands

hhootteellss Waterfront Cebu City HotelWaterfront Cebu City Hotel Marriott Cebu CityMarriott Cebu City Crown Regency HotelCrown Regency Hotel Shangri-las Mactan Resort and SpaShangri-las Mactan Resort and Spa Plantation BayPlantation Bay Hilton Cebu Hotel and SpaHilton Cebu Hotel and Spa

hhootteellss Imperial PalaceImperial Palace

Cebuano CuisinesCebuano Cuisines

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Lechon BaboyLechon Baboy Guso SaladGuso Salad Baked OysterBaked Oyster Barbeque LarshanBarbeque Larshan

The Land of History and The Land of History and Natural BeautyNatural Beauty

The Province of BoholThe Province of Bohol

Geography and Geography and TopographyTopography

The Island of Bohol is oval-The Island of Bohol is oval-shaped mainland surrounded with 73 smaller shaped mainland surrounded with 73 smaller islands, having a gently rolling terrain, ideal for islands, having a gently rolling terrain, ideal for commercial and industrial site development. commercial and industrial site development.

Bohol's mountainous interior is home to rare Bohol's mountainous interior is home to rare and and endangered flora and fauna. At certain points, endangered flora and fauna. At certain points, hills hills drop steeply to the coast from a drop steeply to the coast from a maximum maximum elevation of 870 meters above sea elevation of 870 meters above sea level. level.

The interior uplands are fit for agro-forestry and high value The interior uplands are fit for agro-forestry and high value agricultural production. The central and northern lowlands have also fertile agricultural production. The central and northern lowlands have also fertile grounds and abundant water supply. grounds and abundant water supply.

Over a hundred caves have been identified, the biggest of which is found Over a hundred caves have been identified, the biggest of which is found in the eastern part which makes Bohol ideal for spelunking adventures in the eastern part which makes Bohol ideal for spelunking adventures

Geography and Geography and TopographyTopography

NameName: Bohol: Bohol

LocationLocation Region VII (Central Visayas) Region VII (Central Visayas)

803 km. south of Manila 79 km southeast of Cebu803 km. south of Manila 79 km southeast of Cebu

CapitalCapital Tagbilaran City     CitiesCities 1 ( 1 (Tagbilaran City)     )    

MunicipalitiesMunicipalities: 47: 47 BarangaysBarangays 1,109 1,109

Land AreaLand Area 4,117.26 square kilometers 4,117.26 square kilometers

PopulationPopulation Province: 1,230,110 (2007 Census) Province: 1,230,110 (2007 Census)City: 92,297 (2007 Census) City: 92,297 (2007 Census)

Language/DialectsLanguage/Dialects Boholano, English, Tagalog, Chinese Boholano, English, Tagalog, Chinese

Bohol boasts of six pillars of tourism. Where can you ever find this generous package of ALL six tourism attractions in just one island? Only in Bohol.

CHOCOLATE HILLSCHOCOLATE HILLS The world-renowned cone-shaped The world-renowned cone-shaped Chocolate HillsChocolate Hills is Nature's is Nature's

expression of beauty, mystery and romance. Spread over the expression of beauty, mystery and romance. Spread over the Municipalities of Municipalities of Carmen, Sagbayan and BatuanCarmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, the , the Chocolate Hills is the province's signature attraction. It Chocolate Hills is the province's signature attraction. It consists of approximately consists of approximately 1,268 haycock hills1,268 haycock hills with heights with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters. Formed centuries ago by tidal ranging from 40 to 120 meters. Formed centuries ago by tidal movements, the hills are considered as a National Geologic movements, the hills are considered as a National Geologic Movement. During the summers, the dome-shaped grass Movement. During the summers, the dome-shaped grass covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown, transforming covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown, transforming the area into seemingly endless rows of chocolate “kisses”. the area into seemingly endless rows of chocolate “kisses”.

Two of the highest hills have been developed and provided Two of the highest hills have been developed and provided with facilities such as a restaurant, hostel and viewdeck.with facilities such as a restaurant, hostel and viewdeck.

 

Would you believe that the Would you believe that the tarsiertarsier, the smallest , the smallest living primate, measuring living primate, measuring 4 to 5 inches4 to 5 inches and a and a tail longer than its body, can easily fit snugly tail longer than its body, can easily fit snugly in the human hand and is in the human hand and is 36 million years 36 million years old?old? Being endemic in limited forest pockets Being endemic in limited forest pockets in Bohol and having the status of an in Bohol and having the status of an endangered species, the tarsier has generated endangered species, the tarsier has generated substantial interest.substantial interest.

TARSIERTARSIER

DIVE SITESDIVE SITES

A1 dive sitesA1 dive sites in in Balicasag and Cabilao IslandsBalicasag and Cabilao Islands enable one to marvel at one of the most colorful and enable one to marvel at one of the most colorful and exotic display of marine life comparable to Tubattaha exotic display of marine life comparable to Tubattaha of Palawan, a world heritage site. Three words of Palawan, a world heritage site. Three words describe diving in Bohol: deep, steep wall. The describe diving in Bohol: deep, steep wall. The undersea terrain is predominantly limestone and there undersea terrain is predominantly limestone and there are overhangs, crevices and declivitous walls that are overhangs, crevices and declivitous walls that contribute to the underwater beauty of the province's contribute to the underwater beauty of the province's dive sites. dive sites. Marine life is abundant even in the off-season. The Marine life is abundant even in the off-season. The steep walls provide permanent niches for steep walls provide permanent niches for moray eels, moray eels, lionfish, coral stalactites, spongeslionfish, coral stalactites, sponges and a lot of other and a lot of other speciespecie

BEACHES & BEACHES & RESORTSRESORTS

  

BOHOL RECOMMENDED BOHOL RECOMMENDED RESORTSRESORTS

Alona Kew White Beach Resort    Alona Kew White Beach Resort    Alona Tropical Beach ResortAlona Tropical Beach Resort -located at -located at

Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island, BoholAlona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol Alona Palm Beach Resort & RestaurantAlona Palm Beach Resort & Restaurant--

located on a slightly elevated area in the located on a slightly elevated area in the middle of a tropical garden, spacious and quiemiddle of a tropical garden, spacious and quie

BOHOL RECOMMENDED BOHOL RECOMMENDED RESORTSRESORTS

AmarelaAmarela BOHOL BEACH CLUBBOHOL BEACH CLUB BOHOL TROPICSBOHOL TROPICS PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORTPANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT

HERITAGE SITESHERITAGE SITES

Without doubt, Bohol is also blessed with the Without doubt, Bohol is also blessed with the most number of well-preserved, although most number of well-preserved, although deteriorating, heritage structures built during deteriorating, heritage structures built during the the Spanish colonial eraSpanish colonial era. These structures, . These structures, made of made of coraline limestonescoraline limestones, include the , include the churches, conventos, watchtowers, escuelas churches, conventos, watchtowers, escuelas de niños y niñas, cabildos and presidencias, de niños y niñas, cabildos and presidencias, and old bridges.and old bridges.

ARTS & CULTUREARTS & CULTURE

Bohol's sixth pillar of tourism is our people's Bohol's sixth pillar of tourism is our people's dynamic dynamic arts, artisticarts, artistic traditions, and traditions, and cultural expressions.cultural expressions.

In music, painting, dance, literature, theatre, In music, painting, dance, literature, theatre, sculpture, and most recently the movies, sculpture, and most recently the movies, Boholanos have reared both artistic talents and Boholanos have reared both artistic talents and exceptional artists who rose to national stature exceptional artists who rose to national stature and international distinction. and international distinction.

Come to Bohol Come to Bohol - and experience the - and experience the imaginative expressions of the imaginative expressions of the

Booleans spirit, the vitality of its Booleans spirit, the vitality of its culture, and the beauty of its artistic culture, and the beauty of its artistic

world. world.

SANDUGO FESTIVALSANDUGO FESTIVAL

And these And these virtues and valuesvirtues and values have been have been celebrated in many a cultural event, through celebrated in many a cultural event, through the efforts of a lot of artists and cultural works. the efforts of a lot of artists and cultural works.

The most festive of all is the The most festive of all is the SANDUGO SANDUGO FESTIVAL SEASONFESTIVAL SEASON, celebrated every July. , celebrated every July.

TEATRO BOL-ANONTEATRO BOL-ANON

Be magnetized by the dramatic power of Be magnetized by the dramatic power of Teatro Bol-anonTeatro Bol-anon, the first repertory theater , the first repertory theater company in Bohol company in Bohol

ECO-TREKSECO-TREKS

Experience the thrill of venturing towards Experience the thrill of venturing towards natural heightsnatural heights and behold the world of and behold the world of green green fields and blue watersfields and blue waters . . . Discover unfamiliar . . . Discover unfamiliar trails where leaves are brown and crisp under trails where leaves are brown and crisp under your feet; or just plain camp out and commune your feet; or just plain camp out and commune with with Mother NatureMother Nature..

MANGROVESMANGROVES BanaconBanacon is one of the islets along the Danajon Bank, is one of the islets along the Danajon Bank,

the only double barrier reef in the country and rich in the only double barrier reef in the country and rich in marine life. marine life.

Go kayaking, canoeingGo kayaking, canoeing or the simple pleasure of or the simple pleasure of rowing along the bakauan plantation , probably the rowing along the bakauan plantation , probably the first and biggest in Asia. first and biggest in Asia.

Trek to sitio Pandayan for buri product demonstration Trek to sitio Pandayan for buri product demonstration tour, loom weaving of raffia, nipa thatches making tour, loom weaving of raffia, nipa thatches making and other local crafts. and other local crafts.

SPELUNKINGSPELUNKING

Or seek Or seek hidden adventureshidden adventures as you discover as you discover eerie formations, hidden springs of cool eerie formations, hidden springs of cool waters, or bats and insects that thrive in the waters, or bats and insects that thrive in the beautifully mysterious caves of Bohol beautifully mysterious caves of Bohol

RAJAH SIKATUNA NATIONAL RAJAH SIKATUNA NATIONAL PARKPARK

Discover life within the Discover life within the Rajah Sikatuna Rajah Sikatuna National ParkNational Park through its through its flora, fauna, and flora, fauna, and wild life.wild life. It has a land area of 9,023 hectares, It has a land area of 9,023 hectares, covering seven municipalities. The park could covering seven municipalities. The park could offer multi-faceted ecological tours due to its offer multi-faceted ecological tours due to its biological diversity.biological diversity.

BILAR MAN-MADE BILAR MAN-MADE FORESTFOREST

   Witness the tingling shaft of sunlight that Witness the tingling shaft of sunlight that penetrates through lush canopies of teak and penetrates through lush canopies of teak and mahogany in the mahogany in the man-made forest of Loboc man-made forest of Loboc and Bilarand Bilar. .

DOLPHIN & WHALE-DOLPHIN & WHALE-WATCHINGWATCHING

Or just sit and stare in awe at the spinner and spotted dolphins Or just sit and stare in awe at the spinner and spotted dolphins during their early morning frolic. during their early morning frolic.

Nestled in the heart of the Bohol Sea is the island of Nestled in the heart of the Bohol Sea is the island of PamilacanPamilacan - home of the different species of dolphins and - home of the different species of dolphins and whales. A fishing village, this island paradise is surrounded by whales. A fishing village, this island paradise is surrounded by pearly-white sand beachespearly-white sand beaches and and crystal clear waterscrystal clear waters where where nature’s bounty and absolute beauty meet.nature’s bounty and absolute beauty meet.

The name Pamilacan comes from the word “The name Pamilacan comes from the word “pilakpilak” which is a ” which is a local term denoted to a large hook implement created and used local term denoted to a large hook implement created and used by the local fisher folks in hunting whale sharks, manta rays by the local fisher folks in hunting whale sharks, manta rays and other marine creatures which abound in the area. Already and other marine creatures which abound in the area. Already a marine sanctuary, the island is now a marine sanctuary, the island is now

BBohohooll NativeNative DeDelliiccaacciiees s

TOP NATIVE DELICACESTOP NATIVE DELICACES CalamayCalamay Peanut KissesPeanut Kisses Chunki NutsChunki Nuts

Daghan Kaajung Salamat Ka Daghan Kaajung Salamat Ka Ninjung Tanan…!Ninjung Tanan…!

Balik…Balik…!Balik…Balik…!

The Province of Negros The Province of Negros

OrientalOriental Negros OrientalNegros Oriental (also called (also called Oriental NegrosOriental Negros, ,

"Eastern Negros") is a "Eastern Negros") is a provinceprovince of the of the PhilippinesPhilippines located in the located in the Central Central VisayasVisayas regionregion. It occupies . It occupies the south-eastern half of the island of the south-eastern half of the island of NegrosNegros, with , with Negros OccidentalNegros Occidental comprising the north-western comprising the north-western half. It also includes half. It also includes Apo IslandApo Island — a popular — a popular dive sitedive site for both local and foreign tourists. Negros for both local and foreign tourists. Negros Oriental faces Oriental faces CebuCebu to the east across the to the east across the TañonTañon Strait Strait and and SiquijorSiquijor to the south east. The primary to the south east. The primary spoken language is spoken language is CebuanoCebuano, and the predominant , and the predominant religious denomination is religious denomination is Roman CatholicismRoman Catholicism. . DumagueteDumaguete City City is the capital, seat of government, is the capital, seat of government, and most populous cityand most populous city

RegionRegion Central Central VisayasVisayas (Region VII) (Region VII) Founded March 10, 1917 Founded March 10, 1917 Capital Capital DumagueteDumaguete City City GovernmentGovernment  -   - GovernorGovernor Emilio Macias M.D. Emilio Macias M.D. AreaArea  - Total 5,385.5 km2 (2,079.4 sq mi) Area rank 18th out of 80  - Total 5,385.5 km2 (2,079.4 sq mi) Area rank 18th out of 80 PopulationPopulation (2007) (2007)

 - Total 1,231,904   - Total 1,231,904  - -  DensityDensity 228.7/km2 (592.4/sq mi) Population rank 18th out of 80 Population density rank 228.7/km2 (592.4/sq mi) Population rank 18th out of 80 Population density rank

33rd out of 80 33rd out of 80 DivisionsDivisions  -  -   Independent citiesIndependent cities 0   0     Component citiesComponent cities 5  -  5  -  MunicipalitiesMunicipalities 20  - 20  -   BarangaysBarangays 557  -  557  -  DistrictsDistricts 1st to 3rd districts of Negros Oriental1st to 3rd districts of Negros Oriental Time zoneTime zone PHTPHT ( (UTC+8UTC+8) ) ZIP CodeZIP Code Spoken languages Spoken languages CebuanoCebuano (primary language) (primary language)

EnglishEnglish (academe, business, government and other official communications) (academe, business, government and other official communications)TagalogTagalog (widely understood) (widely understood)HiligaynonHiligaynon (minority) (minority)

FestivalsFestivals Buglasan: Negros Oriental Festival of Buglasan: Negros Oriental Festival of

FestivalsFestivals                     In olden times the island of Negros was In olden times the island of Negros was

referred to as Buglas, after the tall reeds that referred to as Buglas, after the tall reeds that predominated. predominated.

Pasayaw Festival March 19 Honors St. Joseph Pasayaw Festival March 19 Honors St. Joseph with street dancing giving thanks for the with street dancing giving thanks for the harvest that makes  the province rice and harvest that makes  the province rice and vegetable bowlvegetable bowl

Libod Sayaw sa Bindoy April 4 Street Libod Sayaw sa Bindoy April 4 Street dancing based on Philippine folk dancesdancing based on Philippine folk dances

Fluvial Procession June 12 Decorated and Fluvial Procession June 12 Decorated and lighted boats carry venerated images and lighted boats carry venerated images and devotees along the town’s coastal watersdevotees along the town’s coastal waters

Budyas Festival June 29 Old ritual invokes Budyas Festival June 29 Old ritual invokes good fortune on fishermen, image of patron St. good fortune on fishermen, image of patron St. Peter & St. Paul are ferried by decorated sea Peter & St. Paul are ferried by decorated sea crafts between the two chapels of Tandayagcrafts between the two chapels of Tandayag

Sinulog de Tanjay 3rd week of July Sinulog de Tanjay 3rd week of July Choreographed procession recounts ancient Choreographed procession recounts ancient Moro-Christian conflict and the intercession of Moro-Christian conflict and the intercession of patron Señor Santiagopatron Señor Santiago

Silliman University Founder’s Day August 22- Silliman University Founder’s Day August 22- 28 Weeklong activities commemorating the 28 Weeklong activities commemorating the establishment in 1901 of the first Protestant establishment in 1901 of the first Protestant University in the countryUniversity in the country

Hudyaka Festival September 7 Mardi gras and Hudyaka Festival September 7 Mardi gras and elaborate floats bring secular revelry to the elaborate floats bring secular revelry to the city’s fiesta.city’s fiesta.

St. Paul College Founder’s Day October 21-St. Paul College Founder’s Day October 21-29 Weeklong activities marking the founding 29 Weeklong activities marking the founding in 1904 of the first St. Paul de Charters in 1904 of the first St. Paul de Charters institution in the Philippines.institution in the Philippines.

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. Antulang Beach Resort . Antulang Beach Resort . Apo Island Beach Resort. Apo Island Beach Resort . Atlantis Beach Resort. Atlantis Beach Resort

El Dorado Beach ResortEl Dorado Beach Resort . El Oriente Beach Resort. El Oriente Beach Resort

Historical SitesHistorical Sites

Baldwin Locomotive - Bais CityBaldwin Locomotive - Bais City Spanish Fortress - AyungonSpanish Fortress - Ayungon Central Azucarera de Bais - Bais CityCentral Azucarera de Bais - Bais City Balatong Point - BasayBalatong Point - Basay Silliman University - Dumaguete CitySilliman University - Dumaguete City Looc Memorial Shrine - SibulanLooc Memorial Shrine - Sibulan Fil-Am-Jap Amity Shrine - ValenciaFil-Am-Jap Amity Shrine - Valencia Spanish Fountain - ValenciaSpanish Fountain - Valencia Cata-al War Memorabilia - ValencCata-al War Memorabilia - Valenc

Native delicasiesNative delicasies

BudbudBudbud piyayapiyaya

Siquijor is the smallest island province in the Central Visayas Siquijor is the smallest island province in the Central Visayas Region. It is geographically located midway between the Region. It is geographically located midway between the Visayas and Mindanao islands. It is bounded on the Northwest Visayas and Mindanao islands. It is bounded on the Northwest by the islands of Cebu, on the Northeast by Bohol, on the East by the islands of Cebu, on the Northeast by Bohol, on the East by Camiguin Island, on the South by mainland Mindanao and by Camiguin Island, on the South by mainland Mindanao and on the West by Negros Island. On its northern shore lays the on the West by Negros Island. On its northern shore lays the Bohol strait, on its southeast shore, the Mindanao Sea. Bohol strait, on its southeast shore, the Mindanao Sea.

Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country both in Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country both in terms of population and land area, after Camiguin and Batanes. terms of population and land area, after Camiguin and Batanes. For a time it was sub-province of Negros Oriental. Called Isla For a time it was sub-province of Negros Oriental. Called Isla del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" by the Spanish before, del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" by the Spanish before, Siquijor is considered by many Filipinos to be a mystical Siquijor is considered by many Filipinos to be a mystical island, full of mysterious and other supernatural phenomena.island, full of mysterious and other supernatural phenomena.

Map of SiquijorMap of Siquijor

CountryCountry    PhilippinesPhilippines RegionRegionCentralCentral VisayasVisayas (Region VII) (Region VII) FoundedFoundedSeptember 17, 1971September 17, 1971 CapitalCapitalSiquijorSiquijor Government - GovernorGovernment - GovernorOrlando Fua, Jr.Orlando Fua, Jr. Area - TotalArea - Total337.5 km2 (130.3 sq mi)337.5 km2 (130.3 sq mi) Area rankArea rank78th out of 8078th out of 80 PopulationPopulation (2007) (2007) - Total - Total87,695 87,695 - - 

DensityDensity259.8/km2 (673/sq mi)259.8/km2 (673/sq mi)Population rankPopulation rank78th 78th out of 80out of 80Population density rankPopulation density rank25th out of 25th out of 8080Divisions - Independent citiesDivisions - Independent cities00 -  - 

Component citiesComponent cities00 -  -  MunicipalitiesMunicipalities66 - -   BarangaysBarangays134134 - -   DistrictsDistrictsLone district of SiquijoLone district of Siquijo rrTime zoneTime zonePHT (UTC+8)PHT (UTC+8)ZIP CodeZIP Code Spoken languagesSpoken languagesCebuanoCebuano