Western Visayas Region of the Philippines

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REGION VI
THE WESTERN
VISAYAS REGION

Region VI or the Western Visayas Region, it is located in Central Philippines. It consists
of six provinces Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental and two highly
urbanized cities Bacolod City and Iloilo City. The regional center is Iloilo City. The region is
dominated by the native speakers of four Visayan languages: Kinaray-
a, Hiligaynon, Aklanon and Capiznon.
1. AKLAN

Aklan is located in the Western Visayas region and is one of the 4 provinces of Panay
Island. Its capital town is Kalibo. Aklan is also known as the “Home of Pina Fiber “and
“Rambutan Center of Asia”.
Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo.
It was originally known as “Minuro it Akean “.
The town is known for its famous island which is Boracay and the annual Ati-atihan
Festival celebrated every January. According to the Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Foundation, Inc.
(KASAFI), the Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Festival recognized as “The Mother of All
Philippine Festivals” originated in their coastal province.
Majority in the province speaks Akeanon, in other areas some speaks Malaynon and
Buruanganon. Some Aklanons can understand and speak Hiligaynon, Ati, Kinaray-a and
Capiznon. Filipino and English language is also understood and spoken.
Aklan offers amazing destinations for tourists to visit.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN AKLAN
MANGROVE PARK WATERFALLS

WHITE BEACHES AND THE MOST FAMOUS ISLAND BORACAY
ECONOMY
Major Industries
 Abaca Production
 Pinya Cloth Weaving (“Queen of the Philippine Fabrics”)
 Pot Making (“Red Clay”)

Products
 Banana
 Cocobut
 Palay
 Rambutan
 Fiber Crops
 Mango
 Abaca

FESTIVAL
The Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Festival. The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually
in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), concluding on the third Sunday.

2. ANTIQUE
The population of Antique 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 r’s
and schwa sounds spoken with a lilting gentle intonation. Antique also known as the “Gemstone
Country” or “Marble Central of Panay”.

Charter a boat from Culasi to take you to hook-shaped Malalison Island. Its sparkling
waters hug a powdery white-sand shore. Snorkel in Batabat Coral Reef, and you’ll see a bunch of
fish and aquatic animals. A local favorite is Malumpati Cold Spring, whose waters flow into the
Bugang River. Get a cottage near the pool. This place is ideal for swimming and picnics.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN ANTIQUE
BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS BUGANG RIVER
MALALISON ISLAND BATABAT CORAL REEF

ECONOMY
 Copra
 Muscovado Sugar
 Gem Stones
MUSCOVADO SUGAR GEMSTONES
FESTIVAL
BINIRAYAN FESTIVALCelebratedeveryDecember27 to 29 It was startedinSan Jose 34 years
ago by the late Gov.EvelioJavier,brotherof formerCongressmannow Gov.Exequiel B.A weeklong
festivitiesof colorful streetparades,beachshows,plazaconcerts andbeautyconcerts.“Binirayan”biray
or “sailboat”inKinaray-a.

3. CAPIZ
Capiz is a 1st class province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its
capital is Roxas City and is 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 is known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and
is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window doors. Likewise, the province is
known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines.
It is known for its mother-of-pearl shells that have the same name are used for decoration,
making lampshades, trays, and window doors.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS
PILAR CAVE QUIPOT CAVE
NAPTI ISLAND
ECONOMY
 Blue Marlin
 Squid
 Oyster
 Shrimp
 Sea weed

SHRIMP SQUID OYSTER
FESTIVAL
ASWANG FESTIVAL.The town people celebrate their Annual Festival or called it the
Aswang Festival is celebrated every 29th and 30th day on the month of October.  This includes
the parade of participants donning the foremost dreadful costumes like “kapre”, “wak-wak”, and
“tikbalang”.

4. GUIMARAS

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. Guimaras was also
known as “The Mango Country”.
Guimaras Island is a favored destination by both foreign and domestic tourists because of
its picturesque beaches, waterfalls, springs, off shore islets, and its famous mangoes, which is
considered one of the sweetest in the world.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS
THREE ISLAND NAVALAS CHURCH

ECONOMY
 Mangoes
 Jackfruits
MANGOES DURIAN
FESTIVAL
MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS FESTIVAL. An identity festival of the province
Celebrated 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.

5. ILOILO

Iloilo City's urban planning and architecture reflect the plans of the Spanish colonial and
the American colonial administrations. Since Iloilo City is a conglomeration of towns, the districts
have their own plaza complexes or town squares which are surrounded by establishments of
political and ecclesiastical influence, such as churches and old administrative halls.
It’s the site of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center which conducts
researches on the spawning of milkfish and prawns. Iloilo is known as the “Heritage Haven of
Panay” and “Food Basket and Rice Granary of Western VIsaya”.
TOURIST/HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
JARO CATHEDRAL MIAG-AO CHURCH

AGHO ISLAND
ECONOMY
 Agriculture
 Fisheries

FESTIVALS
DINAGYANG FESTIVAL. A religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City. Held on the 4th
weekend of January. Held 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.

CARABAO CARROZA FESTIVAL. Celebrated every 3rd of May and since 1973,
consists of three (3) main attractions namely; the a.) Carabao Carroza Parade b.) Carabao
Carroza Race and c.) Search for Carabao Carroza Queen.

6. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL also known as “Sugar Bowl of the Philippines”.
The northern and western parts are largely level plains and gently-rolling slopes. The
remaining portion consists of mountain ranges of varied elevations. Mt. Canlaon is the highest
peak in the Visayas. Other major mountains are Mt. Madalagan and Mt. Silay. The coastline is
more irregular than that of Negros Oriental. The province has two pronounced seasons, wet and
dry.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE RUINS IN BACOLOD MT.KANLAON
ECONOMY
 Philippine’s Major Sugar Producers
FESTIVAL
MASKARA FESTIVAL. It 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 Negros. Has become a tool of escapism and a way to generate revenues for big business.
Celebrated during October 1-20.

REFERENCES
https://www.slideshare.net/AngelieTugaoen1/region-6-western-visayas-philippines
http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Capiz
http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Guimaras
http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Ilo-Ilo
http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Negros%20Occidental
http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/history-and-culture/3925/aklan-province-quick-facts
http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Antique

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