Regions VI, VII, and VIII: Provinces, Destinations, Festivals, and Culture

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the provinces, capitals, nicknames, key tourist attractions, cultural festivals, and gastronomy of Region VI (Western Visayas), Region VII (Central Visayas), and Region VIII (Eastern Visayas).

Western Visayas (Region VI)

A region located at the center of the Philippine archipelago between the Sibuyan Sea and Visayan Sea, consisting of six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.

Aklan

The oldest province of the Philippines, with its capital at Kalibo.

Antique

A province known as the "Marble Central of Panay," with its capital at San Jose.

Capiz

A province known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines," with its capital at Roxas City.

Guimaras

An island province known as the "Mango Country of Visayas," with its capital at Jordan.

Iloilo

A province in Western Visayas whose capital, Iloilo City, is noted as the largest city in Western Visayas.

Negros Occidental

A province recognized as the "Sugar Bowl of the Philippines," with its capital at Bacolod City.

Ruins Mansion

A notable tourist destination situated in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Malumpati Cold Spring

A tourist attraction located in Pandan, Antique.

Mount Madjaas

A prominent natural tourist destination situated in Culasi, Antique.

Ati-atihan Festival

A festival held January 17–19 in Panay Island, Aklan, where participants darken their bodies with soot and wear colorful tribal attire while dancing.

Binirayan Festival

A festival held April 25–27 in San Jose, Antique, commemorating the 13th-century arrival of Bornean Datus led by Datu Puti and Datu Sumakwel.

Sinadya sa Halaran Festival

A festival celebrated December 4–8 in Roxas, Capiz; a combination of Sinadya (City) and Halaran (Province) representing joy in sharing and thanksgiving.

Manggahan Festival

A festival held April 16–20 in Jordan, Guimaras, that promotes the mango industry and celebrates mangoes and agriculture.

Dinagyang Festival

Iloilo City's version of Ati-atihan held January 24–26, recognized for impressive choreography and colorful tribal costumes.

MassKara Festival

A festival celebrated October 11–26 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, featuring elaborate, colorful masks that represent local culture and the enduring spirit of residents.

Central Visayas (Region VII)

A region occupying the central section of the Visayas, consisting of four provinces, three highly urbanized cities (Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City), and Cebu City as its regional center.

Bohol

A province characterized by the nickname "Splendor Underwater and Over Hills," with its capital at Tagbilaran City.

Cebu

A province known as the "Queen City of the South," with its capital at Cebu City.

Negros Oriental

A province carrying the nickname "City of Gentle People," with its capital at Dumaguete City.

Siquijor

A province historically known as the "Island of Fire" (Isla de Fuego), with its capital at Siquijor.

Magellan's Cross

A historic tourist destination situated at Plaza Sugbo in Cebu.

Cambugahay Falls

A popular natural waterfall destination located in Lazi, Siquijor.

Sandugo Festival

A festival celebrated during the month of July in Tagbilaran, Bohol; also known as the Blood Compact Commemoration, honoring the friendship treaty between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna.

Sinulog Festival

A festival held every 3rd Sunday of January in Cebu City that honors the Santo Niño through a dance ritual depicting the pagan past and acceptance of Christianity.

Sandurot Festival

A festival celebrated every 4th week of September in Dumaguete City; celebrates history and cultural diversity ("Sandurot" means fellowship and reaching out).

Dilaab Festival

Also called the Fire Festival, held October 3–4 in Siquijor; honors St. Francis of Assisi and celebrates the island's former name, Isla de Fuego, inspired by fireflies.

Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

A region comprising the two main islands of Leyte and Samar, made up of six provinces and six cities (Tacloban, Ormoc, Calbayog, Maasin, Catbalogan, Borongan).

Biliran

A province in Eastern Visayas known as "The Undiscovered Paradise," with its capital at Naval.

Eastern Samar

A province known as "The City of the Golden Sunrise," with its capital at Borongan City.

Leyte

A province described as "The Heart of the Visayas," with its capital at Tacloban City.

Northern Samar

A province known as "The Land of Natural Wonders," with its capital at Catarman.

Southern Leyte

A province dubbed the "Religious and Miraculous City," with its capital at Maasin City.

Western Samar

A province known as "The Gateway to Samar," with its capital at Catbalogan City.

San Juanico Bridge

A landmark bridge and tourist destination situated in Santa Rita, Leyte.

Capul Island Lighthouse

A historic maritime destination located in Capul, Northern Samar.

Pintados Festival

A festival established in 1987 and held on June 29 in Tacloban, Leyte, honoring pre-colonial heritage and the Sto. Niño de Leyte through painted tattoos, dance, and staged sword fights.

Manaragat Festival

A festival in Catbalogan City, Western Samar, that celebrates the city's fishing heritage ("Manaragat" means fisherman; noted under August 24 heading and first week of September in description).

Ajonay Festival

A festival in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, honoring patron saint St. Joseph and celebrating local heritage and faith (noted under August 10 heading and first week of December in description).

Kalamay

A traditional sweet delicacy associated with Bohol in Central Visayas (Region VII).

Binagol

A notable traditional local food item hailing from Eastern Visayas (Region VIII).