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| Western Visayas :)
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This island consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Gurimarasand llolio and 16 cities. Ilolio city is the regional center. Western Visayas is composed of six provinces and the highly urbanized cities of Bacolod and liolio
Antique
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| Entering Antique from Iloilo City |
The province of Antique is one of the six provinces comprising Western Visayas or Region VI and one of the four provinces in the island of Panay. Antique was one of the three districts of Panay before Spanish colonizer arrived on the islands. The province was known at that time, the local name for the large black ants found on the island. The Spanish chroniclers, influenced by the French, recorded the region’s name as Hantique, which was then read as antique. The locals then pronounced the name into its present name “Antique”
The Province of Antique is an elongated stretch of land occupying the entire western side of the island. It is bounded by the rugged central mountains of Panay, bordering on the provinces of Aklan in the northeast, Capiz on the east, Iloilo in the southeast and the Sulu see on the west.
The Province of Antique is an elongated stretch of land occupying the entire western side of the island. It is bounded by the rugged central mountains of Panay, bordering on the provinces of Aklan in the northeast, Capiz on the east, Iloilo in the southeast and the Sulu see on the west.
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| Map of the Antique :) |
Aklan
Aklan is one of the most visited provinces in the Philippines. It has always been known for its pristine beauty which nature has bestowed upon it and its people.
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| Boracay :) |
An amazing province in the Philippines that has painted a definite niche in the word tourist map.Home to Boracay Island, one of the world’s best beaches famous for its sugar fine white sand, azure waters, magnificent coral reefs, and rare sea shells. Aside from the beaches, the fun and excitement of Boracay nightlife maintains its legendary status.
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| Map of the Aklan :) |
Gurimaras
Gurimaras is a fourth class island provinceof the Philippines located in the Western Visayas regions.
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| Guisi Beach :) |
Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of llolio and to the southeast is Negros oriental.
The province consists primarily of Guimaras Island, and also include Inampulugan, Guiwanon, Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao, and many minor surrounding islands. Geologists have concluded that the island once formed one landmass with Panay.
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| map of the guimaras |
Located southwest of Panay, Guimaras is separated from llolio by the llolio strait, a narrow channel which takes about fifteen minutes to cross by pump boat from the Ortiz landing in llolio to Jordan, Gurimaras. Other ferries leave from the Parola wharf in llolio to the municipality of Gurimaras The Parola wharf is used exclusively whenever the water is rough. There also is a roll on/roll off(RORO) ferry that travels around five times a day.
Source : Western Visayas
Aklan
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