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.