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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
■ Western Visayas covers the provinces of
■ Aklan,
■ Antique,
■ Capiz,
■ Guimaras,
■ Iloilo and
■ Negros Occidental.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
■ Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental were
created by virtue of Republic Act No. 2711 on March
10, 1917.
■ Aklan was created on April 25, 1956 under Republic
Act No. 1414.
■ Guimaras became a province after the referendum
on May 11, 1992.
DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND
■ Total land area of 20,223.2 sq km or 6.74% of total
land area of the Philippines.
■ Western Visayas has
■ 16 Cities
■ 117 Municipalities
■ 4,050 Barangays
CULTURAL GROUPS
■ Ethno linguistic people are called Panay-Hiligaynons.
■ Ilonggos
■ Aklanons
■ Capicenos
■ Antiquenos
■ Negrenses
PROVINCES AND CAPITALS
■ AKLAN – Kalibo
■ ANTIQUE – San Jose
■ CAPIZ – Roxas City
■ GUIMARAS – Jordan
■ ILOILO – Iloilo City
■ NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – Bacolod City
AKLAN
■ Situated in the Northeastern part of Panay Island.
■ It is the oldest province in the Philippines.
■ Associated with a Datu Bendahara Kalantiaw.
■ It has 17 Municipalities and 327 Barangays.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
PRODUCTS OF AKLAN
ATI-ATIHAN
FESTIVAL
Every 3rd week of
January. Rhythmic
Dancing of participants who darken their bodies with soot and
Don colorful tribal finery
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
The Horrific
Manananggal
ANTIQUE
■ Situated in the western part of Panay Island.
■ Profiled like a seashore because of its appearance.
■ Its name was derived from “hamtik” meaning large
ants.
■ Considered as the “Home of Sacadas”
■ It has 18 Municipalities and 590 Barangays
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
■ Agriculture
■ Fishery
■ Forestry
■ Trade
■ Commerce
■ Industry
PRODUCTS OF ANTIQUE
BINIRAYAN
FESTIVAL
Every April 30 to May 2.
Commemorates the
Landing of Bornean Datus led by Datu Puti and Datu Sumakwel
during 13th century, a historical significance which brings pride
to Antiquenos.
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
•Ang tao nga mapinulugnon mabinuhaton
(An accusing person is the culprit)
•Ang diotay nga kaalam
Madali sa katalagman
(Lack of knowledge leads to danger)
Paktakon(Riddles)
The Legend of
the Ten
Borneon Datus
CAPIZ
■ Situated in the Middle Eastern part of Panay Island.
■ Derived from the Visayan word “Kapid” meaning
twins.
■ It is composed of 16 Municipalities and 473
Barangays.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
■ Fishery
■ Tourism
■ Telecommunications
■ Broadcast communications
■ BPOs
MAIN PRODUCTS
MAIN PRODUCTS
SINADYA SA
HALARAN
FESTIVAL
Literary means
“joy in sharing and
giving”. When rituals and festivities of every town are captivated
in the weeklong celebration of fireworks, grand parade, fluvial
processions, fair and food festival and exhibits.
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
The legend of
Maria Labo
GUIMARAS
■ Located between Panay Island and Negros Island
■ Formerly called Himal-us from the word “paghimud-
us” meaning a struggle for survival.
■ It has 5 Municipalities and 98 Barangays.
■ Known as the “Mango Country” because of its 8,000
hectares of mango orchards.
MAJOR INDUSTRY
MAIN PRODUCTS
MAIN PRODUCTS
MANGGAHAN
FESTIVAL
Every April 16-20.
Celebrated for the
sustained promotion of mango industry.
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
The
Legend of
Mangoes
ILOILO
■ Situated in the Southeastern part of Panay Island.
■ Formerly called “Irong-irong” under Datu Paiburong
in the confederation.
■ It has 42 Municipalities and 1,721 Barangays.
■ Last capital of the Spanish Empire in Asia.
■ Known as the “Textile Capital of the Philippines”
■ Also known as “Food Basket and Rice Granary of the
Western Visayas”.
MAJOR INDUSTRY
MAIN PRODUCTS
DINAGYANG
FESTIVAL
Iloilo City’s version of
Ati-atihan Festival but is
Definitely impressive in choreography and striking in terms of
the various attired worn by participating tribes which reflect the
ingenuity, craftmaship, and artistry of the Ilonggos.
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
•Ang uling pagbasul inutil
Subong sang siko nga Indi makagat
(Regrets are useless, like elbow that can't be bitten)
Paktakon(Riddles)
•Kung kaagahon, may ara apat ka-tiil
Kung ugto, duwa. Kung gabab-ihon, tatlo
(in the morning, it has four legs. At noon time, two. And nights three)
•Ang utot sang amo Indi madakptan sang kamot
(The monkeys fart cannot be grabbed by the hand)
Gintunaan(Legend)
The
Legend of
Isla
Gigantes
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
■ Situated in northeastern part of Negros Island.
■ Formerly called as “Buglas” but changed into
Negros.
■ It has 19 Municipalities and 13 Barangays.
■ Once called as Negros Island together with Negros
Oriental
■ Known as the “Sugar Bowl of the Philippines”.
MAJOR PRODUCTS
MASSKARA
FESTIVAL
Every third weekend of
October to October 19
when the city of Bacolod
Celebrates its Charter Anniversary.
The word Masskara is a combination of English word “mass”
and Spanishword “kara” which means face. It depicts the
steadfast character of the Negrenses.
Hurubaton(Proverbs)
•Ang mayad nga kabubut-on,
Indi mabakal ka pilak
(A good heart, cannot be bought by money)
•Kun ikaw ginahaboy Kang bato
Balusan mo kapag puto
(if stones is thrown at you, throw back rice cake)
Paktakon(Riddles)
The Legend
of Mt.
Kanlaon
Famous song from Region 6
●Dandansoy
:Alex C. Delos Santos English translation