Located at the center of the Philippine Archipelago, it is bounded on
the north by the Visayan Sea, on the east by the Camotes Sea, on the south by the Bohol Sea, and on the west by the province of Negros Occidental.
Francis of Assisi Church, San Isidro Labrador Church and Convent in
Lazi, and Our Lady of Divine Providence in Maria. People behind Region VII:
Central Visayas is also known as Region 7. It is composed of 4
provinces namely Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. Located at the center of the Philippine Archipelago, it is bounded on the north by the Visayan Sea, on the east by the Camotes Sea, on the south by the Bohol Sea, and on the west by the province of Negros Occidental. Terrain is mostly hilly or mountainous with small patches of coastal lowland. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year in northern Cebu and in the provinces of Bohol and Siquijor.The other areas of Cebu Province and northern Negros Oriental have no pronounced season while the southern part of Negros Oriental is dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Bohol Cave Country
Bohol is one of the countrys prime travel destinations due to
its unique, natural features and attractions, and historical landmarks. It is the home of the world-famous Chocolate Hills, which are thousands of near perfect, cone-shaped, chocolate-brown colored hills. It is also the home of the tarsier, known as the worlds smallest primate. Beaches for swimming, diving and whale-watching include Panglao, Balicasag and Pamilacan. Historical attractions include the Treaty of Friendship in Tagbilaran City, Ermita Ruins of Dimiao, the Punta Cruz Watch Tower, the Anibogan Massacre site, the Ubojan Marker, the guerilla bastions of Camp Verde and Behind the Clouds in Catigbian. Churches include the Baclayon Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines built by Jesuits in 1595, the three-story Dauis, Loboc and Loon. Other natural attractions include the Hinagdanan and Batungay Caves, Logarita, Cabasi, Roxas and Badiang natural springs, Tontonan, Mag-aso, Camugao, Inambacan, Kawasan and Niluksoan waterfalls. Cebu Queen City of the South
Cebu City, the capital of Cebu Province, is considered the
heart of Philippine commerce and history. Mactan is where the famous Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, erected a cross to claim the islands for the King of Spain, and is also where he was killed by Chief Lapu Lapu. Today, Cebu is a thriving center of air and sea transport, commerce and industry. Natural attractions in Cebu Province include dive spots in Moalboal and Badian Islands, Kawasan Falls in Badian, beaches in Malapascua and Camotes Islands, and a bird sanctuary in Olango Island. Churches include St. Catherine of Alexandria in Carcar, San Miguel Archangel Church in Argao, San Jose Church and Convent in Boljoon, and Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Danao City.
Siquijor Siquijor is known for its mystical nature as a haven for
magical practitioners and faith healers. Legend has it that the island was once underwater, thus at the time of its discovery, the Spaniards named it Isla del Fuego or Island of Fire. Today, natural attractions in Siquijor include many fine white sand beaches like Salagdoong, Sangugan, Caliallan, Paliton, Tobod and Cagusuan, Liloan. Other natural attractions include the Cantabon Cave, San Juan de Capilay Lake and Daquit Diving Shoal. Churches include St.
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi Performed the dramatic event
in the province the blood compact with Chief Sikatuna in Bohol.
Tamblot Led the Spanish revolt in 1622.
Dagohoy Led another rebellion that makes the province
independent from Spain in 1622.
Pantalleon Villegas Leon Kidlat Led the Philippines
Revolution which started in Cebu on April3, 1898, when he attacked the Spanish garrison.
Emilio Saravia Raised the province of Negros Oriental
into a politico military in 1865 under his governorship.
Events/Celebrations:
The Katigbawan Festival June, Catigbian, Bohol
Pandayan Festival February 27, Jagna Tagbiliran City Fiesta May 1, Tagbiliran City. Sandugo Festival July 1-31, Tagbiliran City Ubi Festival January 21-23, Tagbiliran City Bahandi Festival August 27-28, Alcantra Siloy Festival No specific Date Banig Festival July 5 Sinulog Third Sunday of January Mantawi Festival May 5, Cebu City Masskara Festival October, Bacolod City Rosquillos Festival May 29-30, Liloan Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival Apri l 27, Mactan Tawo-Tawo Festival December 22, Bayawan City Tagbo Festival January 19 Tostado Festival April 18 Inasal Festival October, Talisay Dinagsa Ati Atihan Festival Cadiz City 4th Sunday of January Sandurot Festival 3rd week of November Sinulog de Jimalalud January 13, Negros Oriental
Bohol famous foods
Peanut Kisses This miniature Chocolate Hills look-a-like is made of peanuts, eggs. It looks like a Hersheys Kisses but it taste more like a cookies with peanut butter on it. You can buy Peanut Kisses in many department stores in Bohol, in the pier or in the aiport. Calamay Coconut milk candy jam. Great to eat in its own, with rice or bread. Very uniquely package, using a natural coconut shells with the opening sealed with red paper strip. You can buy Calamay in some department stores in Bohol, in the pier or in the aiport. Brua A soft cookie that literally melts in your mouth once you take a bite. Its great for snacking with milk, coffee or hot chocolate. Its also ideal for baking purposes like Mango Refrigrator Cake.
Negros Oriental City of Gentle People
Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, has plenty of
examples of American colonial architecture, including the Provincial Capitol, City Hall and Silliman University. Other historical attractions include Looc Memorial Shrine, Fil-Am-Japanese Amity Shrine, the Dumaguete Belfry, the Church of St. Augustine of Hippo, the Pipe Organ in Bacong, and the Spanish Fountain in Valencia. Natural attractions include dive sites in Apo Island, Lag-it Beach, Camangyawon, Talisay and Tambobo Beaches. Bais Bay and Taon Strait are home to dolphins, whales, a 400-hectare bird sanctuary and mangrove park. Waterfalls include Casaroro Falls, Inayawan Enchanted Falls and the two-toned Pulangbato Falls. Mountains include the Kanlaon Volcano and Mt. Talinis. Caves include Cayaso and Mabinay, both of which have underground rivers
Cebu famous foods
1.
Lechon. Considered as the "Lechon Capital of the
World," Cebu offers the best kind of lechon. One of the public's favorites, Zubuchon has been known for its unique style of making lechon with no MSG and no artificial painting of the skin. "Our lechon probably costs more than any other lechon for sale in the City of Cebu because of all the ingredients and the care we put into the lechon we call Zubuchon," said Mary Joan Danao, the company's general manager. A kilo of its lechon is sold at P530; the whole lechon is at P4,900 and the medium at P5,900. Nevertheless, she believed that more than making money, their business was created to generate employment in Cebu. 2.
Danggit. It is the most popular dried fish in the
province among tourists and locals. Other dried
seafood products include Pusit, Dilis, Tapa,
Buwad Pinikas are all available in Taboan. These come from the Bantayan Island, the leading dried fish producer in the region, and the province of Leyte. A kilo of Danggit would normally costs P550.
3.
Dried Mango. Deemed as one of the Philippines' most
famous export product, dried mangoes come in two varieties: the ripe and green. Guadalupe of Cebu City is known for producing sweet mangoes. The price of this product ranges from P40 to P350, depending on the quantity and brand.
4.
Chicharon. Carcar City is the major buying center for
the best chicharon, a deep fried pork's back fat or pork rind.It is best eaten with spiced vinegar. Chicharon can be bought for P600 a kilo or a quarter of a kilo is pegged at P150. 5. Otap. Otap is an oval-shaped crunchy baked biscuit sprinkled with sugar. It is one of Cebu's trademarks and in-demand pasalubong snacks. Otap's price ranges from P50 to P300, it varies on the quantity and brand. 6.
Chorizo de Cebu. It is a special kind of the native
Filipino sausage or "longganisa," Cebu-made chorizo is known for its sweet, spicy taste. A dozen of large Chorizo costs P50 and the small one sells at P25. 7.
Mazareal. Mandaue City is where the best Mazareal
products come from. These are rectangular bars of mixed ground peanuts and sugar, packed in white papers. A small pack can be bought at P20 and P40 for big ones.
8.
Torta. The one made in Argao in southern Cebu is
still the best although torta are available in many bakeshops in Cebu. Argao's previous Pitlagong Festival was replaced in 2011 by La Torta Festival, a feast mainly dedicated to its famous delicacy. The cheapest Argao-made torta is sold at P15 to P20; the large sells at P35 but one can buy 3 for P100. 9.
Rosquillos. Originally made in Liloan Cebu, Rosquillos,
a circular shape cookie with a hole at the center, is now one of the favorite snacks among locals and visiting tourists. A pack of Rosquillos would cost P115.
10.
Bibingka. This type of rice cake is available in many
parts of the country, but Mandaue City is known for its special bibingka as it is baked in a special oven locally known as "Urnohan."
Negros Oriental famous foods
Budbud Kabog, a suman made of millet instead of the regular glutinous rice, which is actually from the town of Tanjay. Make sure to have it with a hot cup of tsokolate! We also had the Chocolate Budbud which is the regular glutinous rice suman with chocolate. Another pride of Dumaguete are the Silvanas of Sans Rival, which come in the regular butter and chocolate flavors. We actually had dinner at Sans Rival Bistro, their branch along Rizal Boulevard, one of the beautiful old mansions by the sea, adaptively-reused as dining space. Of course, we had to try their cakes for dessert. We ordered Date and Walnut Dacquoise and Salted Caramel Cheesecake. One of our dinners was at Hayahay Treehouse. We got to try out Dumaguete Express, Hayahay's version of the famous Bicol Express topped with Lechon Kawali. Baked Talaba was also on the menu.