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

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

ILOILO CHURCHES

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

Reported by

Perlito Domingo