Region VI (Western Visayas) Flashcards

Overview of Region VI (Western Visayas)

• Region VI encompasses the islands of Western Visayas in the Philippines.
• Comprises six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo.
• Iloilo City serves as the regional center.

Urban Centers

• Bacolod City and Iloilo City are classified as Highly Urbanized Cities.

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

• Hiligaynon is primarily spoken in Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Capiz, and parts of Iloilo.
• Kinaray-a is utilized in Antique, as well as parts of Iloilo, Capiz, and Aklan.
• Aklanon or Akeanon is the language of Aklan.
• Capiznon is the language spoken in Capiz.
• Malaynon is another dialect found in Aklan.
• Cebuano is spoken in northern Negros Occidental.

Geographic and Historical Significance

• The provinces of Western Visayas (except Negros Occidental) are alternatively referred to as "The Piedmont of the Philippines."
• Presidential Decree No. 1 established the Western Visayas region by consolidating several provinces under President Ferdinand Marcos' Integrated Reorganisation Plan.
• On May 23, 2005, Executive Order No. 429 transferred Palawan from MIMAROPA to Western Visayas.

Transportation Infrastructure

• International airports include Bacolod-Silay International Airport, Iloilo International Airport, and Kalibo International Airport.
• Domestic airports serve various cities: Evelio Javier Airport (Antique), Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan), Kabankalan City Domestic Airport, and Roxas Airport.

City Highlights

• Region VI has 16 cities including:
  • Roxas City: Known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines."
  • Iloilo City: Endearingly referred to as the "City of Love."
  • Passi City: Celebrated as "The Sweet City at The Heart of Panay."
  • Bacolod City: Dubbed as "The City of Smiles."
  • Bago City: Identified as an Agri-Industrial City.

Historical Insights of Cities

• Cadiz City has roots in a traditional settlement called Cadiz Viejo near Hilaton River.
• Escalante City remains largely unrecorded from the pre-Hispanic era.
• Himamaylan City was founded in the 18th century and served as the second capital of Negros Island.
• The name Kabankalan derives from the Bangkal tree, abundant in the area.
• La Carlota City was an agricultural settlement even before Spanish colonization.
• Sagay City was formerly known as Arguellas.
• San Carlos City was originally named Nabingkalan, linked to local mythology.
• Silay City was initially called "Carobcob," meaning "to scratch" in Kinaray-a.
• Sipalay City ranks as the second southernmost town in Negros Occidental.
• Talisay City developed haciendas for large scale sugarcane cultivation.
• Victorias City has origins in a fishing village known as Daan Banwa, located beside Malihaw River.

Test your knowledge of Region VI, also known as Western Visayas. This set of flashcards covers key facts including its provinces, cities, and regional significance. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of Philippine geography.