HISTORY OF REGION VII Regions first came into existence on September 24, 1972, when the provinces of the Philippines were organized into 11 regions by Presidential Decree No. 1 as part of the Integrated Reorganization Plan by President Ferdinand Marcos. The provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental (including its thensubprovince of Siquijor) were grouped together to form the Central Visayas region. Jens Martensson ETYMOLOGY OF REGION VII 3 The name of the region was mostly chosen by American colonists to denote the centrality of the islands within the bigger Visayas area. Jens Martensson GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION VII Central Visayas consists of the two major island provinces of Cebu and Bohol, as well as the smaller island of Siquijor and several outlying islands. It also includes the eastern half of the larger island of Negros. The straits of Cebu and Tañon are also part of the region as well. The region is bordered to the north by the Visayas Sea, west by the province of Negros Occidental in Western Visayas, south by the Bohol Sea, and east by the Camotes Sea and the island of Leyte in Eastern Visayas. Jens Martensson LANGUAGES The native languages of Central Visayas are: Bantayanon, spoken in Bantayan Island of Cebu province. Boholano, a Cebuano dialect spoken in Bohol. Cebuano, spoken in Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, and Siquijor. It is the regional lingua franca. Hiligaynon, spoken in western Negros Oriental. Porohanon, spoken in Camotes Islands of Cebu province. Jens Martensson REGION 7 , CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES6 Region VII is composed of three highly urbanized cities, seven component cities, 97 municipalities, and 2,446 barangays. Among the cities (excluding Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City). Jens Martensson 7 TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN REGION VII CHOCOLATES HILLS COMPLEX The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in the Bohol province of the Philippines. Jens Martensson TUMALOG WATERFALLS Located in stunning surroundings, these waterfalls will charm you with crystalclear water. They're usually less crowded than other falls. Jens Martensson Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape Nature Center The Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape is a protected landscape area of forested limestone hills. Jens Martensson Kawasan Falls This famous waterfall with clear turquoise water is an amazing getaway destination with scenic surroundings. Jens Martensson Hinagdanan Cave Hinagdanan Cave is a cave in the municipality of Dauis on Panglao Island, in Bohol Province, in the Philippines. It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. Jens Martensson BEST FOOD IN REGION 7 LECHON Lechón is a pork dish in several regions of the world, most specifically Spain and its former colonial possessions throughout the world. The word lechón originated from the Spanish term lechón; that refers to a suckling pig that is roasted. Jens Martensson 13 SHRIMP Shrimp and prawn are important types of seafood that are consumed worldwide. In biological terms, shrimp and prawns belong to differentsuborders of Decapoda, however they are very similar in appearance and in commercial farming and fisheries, the terms are often used interchangeably. However, recent aquaculture literature increasingly uses the term "prawn" only for the freshwater forms of palaemonis and "shrimp" for the marinepenaeids. Jens Martensson BARBECUE Barbecue (also barbeque, BBQ s a cooking method and apparatus. , to grill is to cook meat relatively quickly using the direct heat imparted by acharcoal or propane fire, while barbecue is similar to baking and is a much slower method utilizing the indirect heat imparted by the smoke of a wood-fueled fire, often requiring an extended period of several hours. Jens Martensson NGIONG It looks like kikiam but the taste of ngohiong is excellent. It’s similar to our Lumpia Shanghai except the stuffings are composed of ubod ( heart of the coconut), singkamas , garlic, spring onions, spices and ground pork or shrimps, then seasoned with ngohiong powder. Jens Martensson PUSO Puso is a dish originating from the province of Cebu in the Philippines. It consists of rice wrapped in coco leaves which is then boiled. It is served by slicing the coco leaves in half exposing the rice. Jens Martensson HUMBA Humba is a sweet pork dish that resembles the famous pork adobo in terms of appearance. This is popular in the southern parts of the Philippines and is considered as one of the delicacies of the region. Pork belly, pork hocks, and pork ham are the 3 most common pig parts used to make this delightful masterpiece. Jens Martensson IDENTIFICATION (2PTS EACH) Regions first came into existence on _________, when the provinces of the Philippines were organized into 11 regions by Presidential Decree No 1. The name of the region was mostly chosen by ____________ to denote the centrality of the islands within the bigger Visayas area. Central Visayas consists of the two major island provinces of _____ and _____, as well as the smaller island of Siquijor and several outlying islands. __________, a Cebuano dialect spoken in Bohol. Jens Martensson ENUMERATION GIVE ATLEAST 5 BEST FOOD IN REGION 7 GIVE THE 5 TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN REGION VII Jens Martensson TRUE OR FALSE The name of the region was mostly chosen by Spanish colonists.? Regions first came into existence on September 24, 1975, when the provinces of the Philippines.? The straits of Cebu and Tañon are also part of the region as well.? Hiligaynon dialect is the spoken in western Negros Oriental? Tumalog is the famous waterfall with clear turquoise water is an amazing getaway destination with scenic surroundings? Jens Martensson Launch