HEROES IN VISAYAS
Some Visayan heroes are:
* Lapu-Lapu * Dagohoy * Leon Kilat
* Candido Iban from Western Visayas. He organized the Katipunan in Capiz * Leandro Fullon * Francisco del Castillo
Some heroes in the Visayas region in Central Philippines include Lapu-Lapu, who led the native warriors in the Battle of Mactan against Spanish invaders; Gregorio Aglipay, a revolutionary leader during the Philippine Revolution against Spain; and Leon Kilat, who played a significant role in the Cebu Revolution against Spanish colonization.
The Chocolate Hills are located in Bohol, a province in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. They are a unique geological formation, consisting of around 1,268 cone-shaped hills covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, resembling chocolate kisses.
The song "Lulay" originated from the Visayas region of the Philippines. It is a traditional Filipino folk lullaby that has been passed down through generations in that area.
"Dandansoy" is a Visayan folk song from the Philippines, particularly from the Visayan region. It is a popular song that tells the story of a man who bids farewell to his lover.
In the Philippines, postal codes are four digits long. Manila, the capital city, has various postal codes depending on the area. Some examples include: 1000 for Intramuros, 1300-1309 for Makati City, and 1400-1413 for Pasay City. Specific areas within the country will have their own unique postal codes.
The epic stories of Mindanao region in the Philippines include the "Darangen" of the Maranao people, which narrates the heroic deeds of their legendary heroes; the "Ullalim" of the Kalinga people, which tells stories of their cultural heroes and battles; and the "Tuwaang" of the Manobo people, which recounts the adventures of their mythical hero Tuwaang. These epics are valuable cultural treasures that reflect the rich heritage and traditions of the indigenous groups in Mindanao.
The Central Visayas region of the Philippines is located in the central part of the country and is composed of four provinces: Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. It is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and rich marine biodiversity. The region is also characterized by rolling hills, lush forests, and historical sites.
Cebu province is located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
Cebu City is located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city and serves as the regional center of Central Visayas.
Masbate is an island province in the Philippines that is part of the Visayas region. It is located in the central part of the country, between the islands of Luzon and Visayas.
Cebu City is one of the bustling cities in the Province of Cebu, Central Visayas or Region 7, Philippines.
The smallest region in the Philippines is the National Capital Region (NCR), also known as Metro Manila. It is the center of government, business, education, and culture in the country.
The Visayas region in Central Philippines is home to various ethnic groups such as the Cebuano, Ilonggo, Waray, and Boholano. These groups have their own distinct languages, traditions, and cultural practices that contribute to the region's diverse cultural landscape.
Palawan is the fifth largest island of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas Region. Administration-wise, Palawan is under Region IV-B, or the Southern Tagalog region in Luzon. In 2005, when President Arroyo divided the provinces into super regions, Palawan and the rest of the provinces of the Southern Tagalog region and the Bicol region, both in Luzon, were grouped together with the Visayas regions (Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas and Central Visayas) to form Central Philippines.So when we speak of Central Philippines as a super region, which is composed mostly of Visayas regions, Palawan is part of it. But when it comes to regional administration, Palawan is one of the provinces of the Southern Tagalog region, a region in Luzon.
The provinces that comprise the Visayas region in Central Philippines are: Aklan, Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Northern Samar, Samar, Siquijor, and Southern Leyte.
Cebuano is primarily spoken in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, particularly in the island of Cebu. It is also widely spoken in other areas such as Bohol, parts of Mindanao, and other Visayan islands.
The top eight regions by population (as of the 2010 Census and Housing Population by the National Statistics Office) are:12,609,803 - Calabarzon, Region IV-A11,855,975 - National Capital Region, NCR10,137,737 - Central Luzon, Region III5,513,514 - Central Visayas, Region VII5,420,411 - Bicol Region, Region V4,748372 - Ilocos Region, Region I4,468,563 - Davao Region, Region XI4,297,323 - Northern Mindanao, Region X
Dumaguete City is in the Central Visayas region, Negros Island, Negros Oriental province.