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Abaca is known as the "green gold" of Negros Island due to its important role in the local economy. Negros Island is one of the major producers of abaca in the Philippines, with its strong and durable fibers sourced from abaca plants that are abundant in the region.
Negros Occidental Province, in Negros Island, the Visayas.
small island between panay and negros island
Negros Island was originally named Buglas. The Spaniards changed its name to Negros when they saw many dark-skinned people inhabiting the place.
The small island between Panay and Negros Island is Guimaras Island. It is known for its beautiful beaches, mango plantations, and marine sanctuaries. Guimaras is accessible by boat from Iloilo City or Negros Occidental.
Dumaguete City is in the Central Visayas region, Negros Island, Negros Oriental province.
Dumaguete City is in the Central Visayas region, Negros Island, Negros Oriental province.
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MAIN VISAYAN ISLANDSThe main islands of the Visayas are:* Samar. Samar is the largest island in the Visayas, and the third largest in the Philippines after Luzon and Mindanao. There are three provinces in Samar Island. These are Samar or Western Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar. * Negros. Negros Island is the second largest island in the Visayas. There are two provinces in Negros Island. These are Negros Oriental, which is part of the Central Visayas region, and Negros Occidental, which is part of Western Visayas. * Panay. Panay, the third largest island in the Visayas, is host to the provinces of Iloilo, Antique, Aklan and Capiz. * Leyte. Leyte, the fourth largest island in the Visayas, is host to the provinces of Leyte or Northern Leyte, and Southern Leyte. * Cebu. Cebu is an island province.* Bohol. Bohol is also an island province.Palawan
The people living in Negros, a large island in the Philippines, are commonly referred to as Negrenses. The term can denote individuals from the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. The culture and identity of Negrenses are shaped by a mix of indigenous, Spanish, and American influences.
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