REVIEWER chicken meat, shrimps, meat balls wrapped in

paper flour.
REGION 6 “WESTERN VISAYAS”: Aklan(1),
Antique(2), Capiz(3), Guimaras(4), Iloilo(5), KBL- is the ultimate favorite dish of most
Negros Occidental(6). Ilonggos. It is also one of the most missed
native dishes as kadyos and the souring
ILOILO: one of the major urban centers in the
ingredient,batwan, are hard to find when
Philippines. It is nicknamed “The Heart of the
outside of the Ilonggo region.
Philippinesl”
Valenciana – a dish usually serve in occasions
HISTORY: Iloilo gets its name from Irong-
Irong, the old name of the city. settled by Datu like fiesta, brithdays, reunions and all other
Puti in the 13th century, became a major port and occasions thus I love calling it as the
province in 1893. Despite Spanish interference, it
became the trading center of Panay and Negros. "occasional dish".

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: an alluvial Bitso-bitso - Also called bichu-bichu or bitsu-

plain which mainly consists of river and coastal bitsu, this native delicacy is made with fried
deposits of Holocene the area is classified as rice flour dough then coated with coconut
two (2) sedimentary basins; one is the Jaro cream and muscovado sugar syrup. Its like a
sedimentary basin and the other is the Iloilo combination of making palitaw and banacue.
sedimentary basin.
CULTURE AND TRADITIONS:
Governor of iloilo: Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.
DINAGYANG FESTIVAL- city's largest festival
VICE GOVERNOR OF ILOILO: Christine S. and is held to honor the Santo Niño, and to
Garin celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers
and the subsequent selling of the island to
FOOD TOURISM:
them by the Atis.
Lapaz Batchoy - Iloilo City is the birthplace of
Jaro's celebration of the Feast of Nuestra
the La Paz Batchoy, a noodle soup with pig
Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of the
meat and innards,
Candles), also an occasion of more secular
s prinkled with chicharon (fried pork rinds) bits
events like the pageantry of the daughters of
and spring onions, originating in the La Paz
the rich families in the District during the
district.
coronation of the Jaro Fiesta Queen, and
Pancit Molo -A glorious Ilonggo dish consisting cockfighting.
of man’s
favorite ingredients: Chicken broth, shredded
Paraw Regatta is a race among seafarers on - Before their marriage, the man has to
colorful sailboats called Paraws (claimed as the observe the pabagbati and the paregalo.
oldest traditional seacraft in Asia) in the Iloilo
ABOUT THE MARRIAGE
Strait between Guimaras Island and the city of
- The marriage is solemnized by a minister of
Iloilo.
the church or by the justice of the peace court.
TRADITIONS: - On the eve of the wedding day, a dance is
held at the house of the bride-to-be. The
ABOUT THE BIRTH
expenses for the wedding dress, church rites
- The members of the family see to it that all
and wedding reception are shouldered by the
the wishes of an expectant mother are granted
groom and his family. After the wedding, the
- The mother is cautioned not to make fun nor
married couple kiss the hands of the elders to
look at people with certain physical handicaps
receive their blessings.
because this might happen to her unborn child
- The newly born child should be rocked to and ABOUT THE DEATH AND BURIAL
form so he will grow up to be brave - The death and burial of a person is a
community affair.

ABOUT THE BAPTISM - Relatives and friends offer help to the

- The parents select the godparents very relatives of the dead person in the form of

carefully so that child will take after the good money and service.

character traits of the godparents. - During the wake, the family refrains from

- The parents choose the priest or the minister bathing and sweeping the floor for fear that

to baptize the child. another person will die.

- It is the parental privilege to give the name - The family wears black for one year as a sign

to their child. of mourning.

- The child should be baptized after the first ATTRACTIONS:

week or not later than the third month after
CALLE REAL- a historic street
birth. If a child dies without the benefit of
located in the old downtown district Iloilo City
baptism his soul will go to purgatory.
Proper of
ABOUT THE COURTSHIP Iloilo City, Philippines. The street often referred
- The man court the girl of his choice by to as the
visiting her at home and sending love letter. "Escolta of Iloilo", and is also one of the
- When the girl accepts the man, they became
engaged.
country’s oldest -divided into 327 Barangays grouped into 17
business districts Municipalities of which Kalibo is considered the
Capital Town.
MUSEO ILOILO- the first government-
sponsored museum in the Philippines outside -province’s claim to fame is Boracay, an island
of Metro Manila. The museum houses a that can be found approximately one kilometer
collection of Iloilo's cultural heritage, built in away from the north-western tip of the
1971 and was province.
designed by architect Sergio Penasales.
HISTORY:
TINUKIB SHOWROOM- named by TFI to honor
-considered the oldest province in the country,
Patrocinio
with its history dating back to the 13th
Gamboa or popularly called “Tia Patron” who is
century.
a “Heroine
-Ten Bornean datus led an expedition to
of Jaro,” being among the first to join the
escape the rule of sultan Makatunaw and
revolution against Spain in Panay Island and
arrived in Aklan in 1250.
also among the Ilonggo revolutionaries
-The leader of the expedition, Datu Puti, made
responsible in forming the Comite Central
an agreement with the Atis, the indigenous
Revolucionario de Visayas.
people of Panay Island, to settle in the
SICOGON ISLAND- a popular tourist hinterlands.
destination during the -The land was purchased with a gold saduk, a
1970s, famous for its crystal clear waters and gold necklace, and various gifts.
long
Hon. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores-
stretch of white sand beach lined with coconut
GOVERNOR OF AKLAN
trees.
Hon. Reynaldo M. Quimpo- VICE GOVERNOR
ISLA DE GIGANTES- One of the promising
OF AKLAN
features of the
destination is its long stretch of white sand, FOOD TOURISM:

jagged rock formation, and turquoise Binakol – a dish made of chicken that is
waters. steamed along with some of its own delicious

AKLAN: juice
cooked over flaming charcoal inside a bamboo
container.
Inubarang Manok - well-known delicacies BARIW FESTIVAL- showcases the cultural
in Aklan, the chicken dish is cooked with significance of the bariw palm, which is
coconut milk and pieces of ubad or banana abundantly grown in the municipality
pith.
-highlights the skill and craftsmanship of the
Linapay - The Aklanon version of "laing". locals in weaving bariw leaves into intricate
Consists of small shrimps that have been products such as bags, hats, and mats.
pounded and
BUGNA FESTIVAL- a lively event that
are cooked in coconut milk with tender
celebrates the town’s bountiful harvest and the
"batwan" fruit,
importance of agriculture in the community.
garlic, onion, ginger, and chilies.
During the festival, the streets come alive with
Tinu-om - A common Aklan dish consists of vibrant floats adorned with colorful fruits,
sliced native chicken that has been layered vegetables, and rice grains.
with different spices tightly wrapped in banana
KALI UGYON FESTIVAL- The festival pays
leaves, placed correctly in a hot bowl, and
homage to Libacao’s agricultural roots, with
steamed until deliciously cooked.
displays of local produce and traditional
Inday Inday - Similar to the palitaw, this farming practices. The Kali-Ugyon Festival is a
straightforward time of unity and hope.
dessert is made with sticky rice flour (malagkit)
TRADITIONS:
cooked in
hot water and topped with bucayo, which is Farm-to-table practices and sustainable

gelatinous food traditions

coconut meat simmered in water with -Aklan embraces farm-to-table practices and

muscovado sugar sustainable food traditions that reflect the

and coconut milk. province’s close connection to agriculture and

the land.
CULTURE AND TRADITIONS:
-Local farmers cultivate a variety of crops,
ATI ATIHAN FESTIVAL- known as the “Mother including rice, root vegetables, and fruits,
of Philippine Festivals”, is a vibrant and grand using traditional methods and sustainable
celebration held in Kalibo, Aklan. Rooted in farming techniques
Aklan’s pre-colonial history, this festival -Iloilo City was officially formed in 1937,
commemorates the island’s conversion to incorporating surrounding towns.
Christianity.
Traditional musical instruments and Bakhawan Eco-Park-
dances a very popular spot in the town with very
-Music and dance play an integral role in tranquil and peaceful ambiance surrounded
Aklan’s cultural expression. by a verdant mangrove forest.
-Traditional musical instruments, such as the
Boracay- was originally inhabited by the
kudyapi (a stringed instrument) and the drum,
Tumandok and Ati
produce captivating melodies that accompany
people, but commercial development has led to
traditional dances and performances.
their severe
-Aklanon dances, such as the Binanog and the
marginalization since the 1970s.
Binadyong, tell stories of mythological
Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is
creatures, nature, and historical events.
also famous for being one of the world's top
ATTRACTIONS: destinations for relaxation

Museo It Akean- tells the story of the Aklan

province, the
oldest province in the country and the home of
the
world-famous Boracay Island.

FATIMA HILLS- A cemented and gravel road

leads uphill from
the village where the Penitent Sister
congregates in church
over looking the valley of Malinao. An peaceful,
protected and
beautiful little community in the mountain ideal
for prayer and
meditation.

IGNITO CAVE- noted for its abundant

deposit of guano from various species of bats
and birds finding
shelter inside the cave.