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 is one of the most developed provinces in
the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main
center of commerce, trade, education and
industry in the Visayas. In a decade it has
transformed into a global hub for shipping,
furniture-making, tourism, business
processing services, and heavy industry.
Cebu map
The rising stars to watch out for in Cebu’s art scene
By: Kaye Luym-Sala and Cybill Gayatin-Guyn
“habal-habal” by Babbu Wenceslao
• DANCE
 The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural
and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January
in Cebu City, and is the center of the Santo Niño Catholic
celebrations in the Philippines.
The festival is considered to be first of most popular
festivals in the Philippines, with every celebration of the
festival routinely attracting around 1 to 2 million people
from all over the Philippines every year. Aside from the
religious aspect of the festival, Sinulog is also famous for
its street parties, usually happening the night before and
the night of the main festival.
 The town of Catmon is famous for its tasty
“bodbod”, hence the festival celebrated every
10th of February. The street dancing
competition is participated by the different
barangays has its dance movements, the
movement of making the bodbod with the
costumes in bodbod concept.
 Kadaugan sa Mactan
Kadaugan sa Mactan
 Camotes Cassava Festival
Camotes Cassava Festival is a yearly
celebration every 2nd week of June in
Camotes Island for a bountiful harvest
where farmers display their various
cassava-based products, share their varied
technical experiences in producing and
processing cassava products.
Camotes Cassava Festival
 Inasal (Halad) Festival
Inasal Festival, celebrated every October
14th to 15th, is about Talisay City’s
historical heritage and identity promoting
the city as an aqua and tourist hub, through
street dancing as a thanksgiving offering to
the city’s patroness, Sta. Teresa de Avila.
Inasal (Halad) Festival
 Semana Santa sa Bantayan
•Also known as “Pasko sa Kasakit”, this festival is
celebrated during Holy Thursday and Good
Friday in the observance of the Holy Week on
Bantayan Island with procession and merry
making.
Experience these wonderful festivals by visiting
Cebu! Explore the province with your family!
Visit the different towns in the province hassle-
free by renting your own car rental in Cebu.
Semana Santa sa Bantayan
The world-renowned Holy Week observance
in Bantayan has attracted hordes of both local
and foreign tourists. The highlight of the
event is the solemn foot procession on
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday when
life-size images and icons are mounted on
elaborately-decorated carrozas that depict
various tableaus of the Passion of Christ.
• ARCHITECTURE
 Breathtaking Dumanjug Church was built by
the seculars and is a spectacular
  Cebu Provincial Capitol
is the seat of the provincial government of Cebu in the
Philippines. Located at the north end of Osmeña Boulevard
in Cebu City, it was designed by Juan M. Arellano, a Filipino
architect best known for the Manila Metropolitan Theater
(1935), the Legislative Building (1926; now the National
Museum of the Philippines), and the Manila Central Post
Office (1926). An inscription on the central concave portion
of its façade reads, "The authority of the government
emanates from the people.
Cebu Provincial Capitol
 The NEW Mactan Cebu Resort Airport –
Terminal 2
 Marian shrine in Cebu
 Ayala Center
which includes modern architecture
 Pyramid in Cebu is a Louvre-inspired restaurant,
events place, & art gallery that serves a mix of
international cuisine like pizza, sandwiches
 Cebu Taoist Temple
 Cebu's Top 5 Delicacies

1) Lechon
2) Chicharon
3) Chorizo de Cebu
4) Otap
5) Dried Danggit and Pusit
1) Lechon
Lechón in Spanish or Leitão in Portuguese is a pork dish in several regions of the world,
most specifically in Bairrada, Portugal and Spain and its former colonial possessions
throughout the world. Lechón is a Spanish word referring to a roasted suckling pig.
2) Chicharon
Chicharrón (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃitʃaˈron], Andalusian pronunciation: [ʃiʃaˈron],
Portuguese: Torresmo [tuˈʁeʒmu] or [toˈʁezmu], Filipino: tsitsaron, Chamorro:
chachalon) is a dish generally consisting of fried pork belly or fried pork rinds;
chicharrón may also be made from chicken, mutton, or beef.
3) Chorizo de Cebu
Chorizo from Spanish; Spanish pronunciation Chouriço from Portuguese;
Portuguese pronunciation is a type of pork sausage. Traditionally, it uses
natural casings made from intestines, a method used since Roman times.
4) Otap
Otap (sometimes spelled utap) is an oval-shaped[1] puff pastry cookie from the
Philippines, especially common in Cebu where it originated.[2]It usually consists of a
combination of flour, shortening, coconut, and sugar. It is similar to the French palmier
cookies, but compared to the French cookies, are not so much heart-shaped and more
tightly layered and thinner, making it more crisp. In order to achieve the texture of the
pastry, it must undergo a eleven-stage baking process.
 BOHOL
Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s
Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and
numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known
for coral reefs and unusual geological formations,
notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the
town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds
turn cocoa-brown in the dry season, contrasting with the
surrounding jungle's greenery.
Bohol map
BOL-ANON art and artifacts, collection of culture
heritage expert Ino Manalo
• DANCES
  Sandugo Festival
The Sandugo Festival is an annual historical celebration
that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the
island of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival
commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu
Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador
Miguel López de Legazpi. This 16th-century peace treaty
occurred on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact or
"sandugo".
Sandugo Festival
  Agbunan Festival
San Isidro is a town situated in the
interior part of the province of Bohol. It is
32 kilometers away from Tagbilaran city,
the province’s lone and capital city. It can
be reached by buses, jeepneys, or even vans
for hire that are traveling northbound from
Tagbilaran City.
Agbunan Festival
  Tanda Festival
The Tanda Festival is an annual festival held
in May at the town of Tubigon, Bohol in
honor of its patron saint, Sr. San Isidro
Labrador. Tanda is a unique local Tubigon
name which means "short visit". Tanda
Festival highlights three major events
namely; Bulong-Imang Streetdancing and
Showdown, Anyag sa Tubigon Beauty
Pageant, and Agro-Technological Fair.
Tanda Festival
 Hudyaka sa Panglao (August 28)
The Hudyaka sa Panglao takes place on August 28 every
year in the grounds of its parish church. The ten barangays
of the municipality compete fiercely with each other to see
which is the best of the best. Its own dance festival brings
back ex-Panglao residents from all over the world, and
instead of making a day of it, the music and dance lovers
of Panglao try and make a whole week of it…and more.
Actually, they take nine days and the whole town has a
festive atmosphere with parties all over the place.
  Pandayan Festival
The Pandayan Festival is held at Barangay
Lonoy, Jagna to celebrate the canonical erection or
the parochial anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker
Parish. All eight upland barangays of Jagna which is
under the parochial jurisdiction of the Parish
participates in the activities. Activities include a
nine-day novena in honor of the patron saint, a
procession of the image of St. Joseph the Worker,
Carpentry and Handicrafts Fair, an inter - barangay
basketball tournament and last but not least, the
street dancing competition.
 Kuradang
•WEAVING
 Abaca weaving
 Tubigon Loom-Weaving
The Tubigon Loom-Weaving Multi Purpose Cooperative is Bohol's pride.
It has been operating for years already, producing indigenous bags,
curtains.
 Bohol Bee Farm Weaving
 Awit sa Bohol
Yuta kong minahal By: Maxelende Ganade
Hatag ni Bathala
Sa adlaw'g gabii Puti ang kabaybayonan
Taknang tanan Walog sa suba binisbisan
Dinasig sa Bahandi ang dagat ug
kinaiyahan kapatagan
Sa mga bayani yutawhan Gugma ang tuburan
Imong kalinaw
Sa kagawasan sa tanan
giampingan
Lungsod sa bungtod nga Panalanginan ka
matunhaw Ihalad ko lawas ug kalag
Ug matam-is nga Sa mutya ko'ng Bohol
kinampay
• ARCHITECTURES
Talibon Cathedral most Holy Trinity Church
Old Church in Baclayon, Bohol
Bohol Provincial Capitol (Tagbilaran, Bohol)
•Delicacies
 Boholano Delicacies
•Boholano Ubi Polvoron
•Biko. A famous Filipino recipe and can be seen in almost all
Filipino celebrations
•Maruya (Banana Flitters) These are among the favorites, not just
to the children but to adults as well. ...
•Broa (Lady Fingers) ...
•Otap
•Dried Mango
•Calamay
•Peanut Kisses
2. Biko
Biko is a sweet rice cake from the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar,
and glutinous rice . It is usually topped with latik (either or both the coconut curds or
the syrupy caramel-like variant). It is a type of kalamay dish and is prepared similarly,
except the rice grains are not ground into a paste. They are also sometimes packaged
and sold as suman.
3. Maruya
Maruya (Tagalog: [mɐɾuˈjaʔ]) is a type of fritter from the Philippines. It is
usually made from saba bananas. The most common variant is prepared by
coating thinly sliced and "fanned" bananas in batter and deep frying them. They
are then sprinkled with sugar.[1][2] Though not traditional, they may also be
served with slices of jackfruit preserved in syrup or ice cream.
4. Broa
Broa ([ˈbɾow.ɐ] or [ˈbɾo.ɐ]) is a type of corn and rye bread traditionally made in Portugal,
Galicia, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Brazil (where it is traditionally seasoned with
fennel). Unlike the cornbread typical of the southern United States, broa is made from a
mixture of cornmeal and rye or wheat flour, and is leavened with yeast rather than baking
powder or baking soda.
Kalamay
Kalamay (also spelled Calamay), which means "sugar", is a sticky sweet delicacy that
is popular in many regions of the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar,
and ground glutinous rice. It can also be flavored with margarine, peanut butter, or
vanilla. Kalamay can be eaten alone but is usually used as a sweetener for a number of
Filipino desserts and beverages.
SIQUIJOR
SIQUIJOR MAP
 SIQUIJOR
is a 5th provincial income class island
province of the Philippines located in
the Central Visayas region. Its capital is
the municipality also named Siquijor. To the
north of Siquijor is Cebu, to the west is Negros,
northeast is Bohol, and to the south, across
the Bohol Sea, is Mindanao.
Additional Paintings by artist Ulysses Andora
The paintings were created by artists who are part of a
local art group in Siquijor
The famous Tanduay Rhum immortalized.
• DANCE
 Solili Festival
Solili Festival
is the highlight of the Araw ng Siquijor celebration. One of
the traditions valued to this day by the people of Lazi,
Siquijor is the SOLILI BINALAYE, where the groom's kin
size-up and get to know the bride. The celebration is to
reminisce the courtship period between Tukmo and Punay,
and as a tribute to the newlyweds, merrymakers dance the
Solili, capping the festivity with shouts of "Solili Binalaye".
Solili Festival Siquijor
Solili Festival
  Dilaab Festival Siquijor Dila-ab Festival

Dilaab Festival Siquijor Dila-ab Festival

Dilaab’ suggests the distinct hospitality that the
Siquijodnons are popularly known for, and the name the
island was once-known for “Isla de Fuego” because of the
swarm of fireflies nestled in the island at night. The
festival also gives due recognition to the natural assets of
Siquijor and in honor of the town’s patron saint, St.
Francis of Asisi who is known as a lover of nature.
 Bugwas Festival (San Juan, Siquijor)
Bugwas Festival (San Juan, Siquijor)
The festival is San Juan’s way of celebrating a bountiful and abundant
harvest in honor of their patron saint, St. Augustine. Bugwas means a
spurt of water coming from an underground source, which flows freely
in the open ground. Since San Juan is blessed with abundant spring
waters, these waters give the farmers bountiful harvest, the fisher folk
with an abundant catch and making and making the life of the people of
San Juan happier and fruitful because of a good and bountiful harvest
each year. Bugwas Festival San Juan, Siquijor
Bugwas Festival
• ARCHITECTURE
San Isidro Labrador Parish Church and
Convent in Laz
 San Isidro Labrador Parish Church and
Convent in Laz
Siquijor has a handful of Spanish era churches worth checking out if
you're a history buff. A declared National Cultural Treasure by the
National Museum of the Philippines and National Historical
Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,
the church in Lazi is among the must-see colonial churches in
Siquijor. Officially known as the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church,
its construction started in 1882 and was finished in 1884. A belfry
was added a year later. Set in the neo-classical architectural style, the
church was made from coral stones and hardwood and now stands as
the biggest and one of the oldest churches in Siquijor.
St. Francis de Assisi
Church
Church of the Divine Providence in Maria
• Unlike Lazi Church, the Church of the Divine
Providence's main attraction is not its architecture
and design. Also known as Sta. Maria Church, the
Church of the Divine Providence's claim to fame is
a chilling statue of St. Rita of Cascia. An Italian
saint, she is a patroness of impossible causes,
abused wives, and widows. The statue is garbed in
black, which is why it has also been named Black
Maria. Its eerie stare and the skull that it clutches
in one hand gives it a very spooky factor.
Cang-Isok House in Enrique Villanueva
 Cang-Isok House in Enrique Villanueva
The Cang-Isok House is said to be the oldest
surviving house in the province. It was built in the
mid-1800s, but unlike other grand Spanish era
houses, this one stands on stilts made from
hardwood and is constructed from local materials
like bamboo and nipa. Nestled on the shoreline, it
offers amazing views of the sea.
Bell Tower
A year after, the
Bell Tower was
completed in
1885. It was not
until 1887 that the
Convent
constructed
started, and was
completed in
1891.
Villa Galini | Camogao, Enrique Villanueva,
Siquijor Island, Philippines
Arts and
Crafts
Pretty rings and necklaces
Cafe Larena
OTOP Maria, Siquijor processed
food
•Delicacies
Torta
 Peanut balls
Negros Oriental Map
 Negros Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Negros;
Hiligaynon: Negros Sidlangan; Filipino: Silangang
Negros), also called Oriental Negros or Eastern Negros,
is a province located in the region of Central Visayas, in
the Philippines. It occupies the southeastern half of the
large island of Negros, with Negros Occidental
comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo
Island, a popular dive site for both, local and foreign
tourists.
 Negros Oriental Arts and
Heritage (NOAH)
Location: #1 Juan Luna Street South
Poblacion Bacong, Negros
Oriental, Philippine
 Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH)

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 Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH)

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 603 THE CHILD AND YOUTH

WELFARE CODE
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Dr. Ruth Eva, who is the Principal of the Divine

Grace International Christian School in NOAH.
 THE MARIA Luisa Story, by Negrense
Volunteers for Change Foundation
•WEAVING
 La Li Weavers

is a group of skilled weavers specializing in making native

product using pandan as a raw material.
•CRAFTS
Woven crafts from Hacienda Crafts
The white room from
Hacienda Crafts
Woven crafts from Hacienda Crafts
Jewelry Box NOAH Stone Craft
• DANCES
 Buglasan Festival
 Hambabalud Festival sa
Jimalalud
 Hambabalud Festival
The celebration of the Hambabalud
Festival circulates in the strong belief of the town’s
people, nature, myths and tree fairies or nymphs. The
sacred tree named Hambabalud brought all kinds of
blessings to the town. As thanksgiving for the spirits
and nymphs who guards the sacred tree, the
Hambabalud Festival was created.
 Tawo-tawo Festival
 Tawo-tawo Festival
• Bayawan City, known as the “Agricultural
Capital of Negros Oriental,” anticipates a better
production yield of crops in its magnificent fields
of rice.
• This is where the people look upon the Tawo-
Tawo, the scarecrow that repels those pesky
“Maya” birds that feed on the rice grains,
ensuing a much bountiful yield.
 Pasalamat-Festival-Tayasan-Negros-Oriental
 Hudyaka Festival
 Sandurot Festival
 Langub Festival
 Pakol Festival
 Kapaw Festival
• ARCHITECTURE
Siliman University Church
Dumaguete's Silliman Museum
NEGROS ORIENTAL HIGH SCHOOL
Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)
Old convento
Hotel Essencia-Dumageute City-Negros
Oriental
•Delicacies
 Bodbod sa Tanjay
is a popular delicacy made of glutinous rice and
native chocolate. LMap of Tnajay, Negros Oriental
 Fried Ice Cream of Panda
is also a popular snack.
 Jo's Chicken Inato
 BAM-I
 ARROZ CALDO
 TURON
 PORK BARBECUE
GOD
Bless
Us