Region 7-central visayas

List of the 18 Regions in the Philippines
National – Capital Region ● I – Ilocos ● II – Cagayan Valley ● III – C. Luzon ● IV‑A – Calabarzon ● IV‑B – Mimaropa ● V – Bicol ● VI – W. Visayas ● VII – C. Visayas ● VIII – E. Visayas ● IX – Zamboanga Peninsula ● X – N. Mindanao ● XI – Davao ● XII – Soccsksargen ● XIII – Caraga ● XIV – CAR ● XV – BARMM ● XVI – Negros Island Region (NIR)

Educational Note: Only 17 of the 18 administrative regions of the Philippines are under the jurisdiction and general supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is the sole exception — it operates under its own organic law and answers directly to the President of the Philippines.. (This distinction is often misunderstood, as many Filipinos assume BARMM is under the DILG — it is not.)

Provinces, Cities and Municipalities in Region 7 – Central Visayas

Municipalities of Bohol Province, within Region VII Central Visayas in the Republic of The Philippines
Alburquerque • Alicia • Anda • Antequera • Baclayon • Balilihan • Batuan • Bien Unido • Bilar • Buenavista • Calape • Candijay • Carmen • Catigbian • Clarin • Corella • Cortes • Dagohoy • Danao • Dauis • Dimiao • Duero • Garcia Hernandez • Getafe • Guindulman • Inabanga • Jagna • Lila • Loay • Loboc • Loon • Mabini • Maribojoc • Panglao • Pilar • Pres. Carlos P. Garcia • Sagbayan • San Isidro • San Miguel • Sevilla • Sierra Bullones • Sikatuna • Talibon • Trinidad • Tubigon • Ubay • Valencia
Cities in the Province of Bohol: Tagbilaran (Capital City)

Municipalities of Cebu Province, within Region VII Central Visayas in the Republic of The Philippines
Alcantara • Alcoy • Alegria • Aloguinsan • Argao • Asturias • Badian • Balamban • Bantayan • Barili • Boljoon • Borbon • Carmen • Catmon • Compostela • Consolacion • Cordova • Daanbantayan • Dalaguete • Dumanjug • Ginatilan • Liloan • Madridejos • Malabuyoc • Medellin • Minglanilla • Moalboal • Oslob • Pilar • Pinamungahan • Poro • Ronda • Samboan • San Fernando • San Francisco • San Remigio • Santa Fe • Santander • Sibonga • Sogod • Tabogon • Tabuelan • Tuburan • Tudela
*Cities (9) in the Province of Cebu: Bogo City • Carcar City • Cebu City • Danao City • Lapu-Lapu City • Mandaue City • Naga City • Talisay City • Toledo City

Region 7 – Central Visayas

Overview

Region 7, also known as Central Visayas, is an administrative region in the Philippines located in the heart of the Visayas island group. As of 2020, it has a population of over 8 million people. Central Visayas is composed of four provinces: Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. Cebu City is the regional center and also a major economic hub of the south.

Geography

Central Visayas is primarily coastal and includes the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. The region is bounded by the Visayan Sea to the north, the Camotes Sea and Leyte to the east, the Bohol Sea to the south, and Negros Island to the west. The area is a mix of fertile plains, rolling hills, and rugged mountains, with many famous beaches, rivers, and coral reefs. Its total land area is about 15,875 square kilometers.

People and Culture

Central Visayas is home to Cebuano-speaking people, along with Boholanos and other Visayan groups. The region is predominantly Roman Catholic, and religious traditions shape much of its social life. People celebrate numerous fiestas and religious events, and traditional dances, music, and crafts are vibrant. Local cuisine centers on rice, fish, and tropical fruits.

Economy

The economy of Central Visayas is based on trade, tourism, and agriculture. Cebu City and its neighboring cities are critical centers for commerce, IT and business processing, shipping, and manufacturing. Agriculture remains important in Bohol, Siquijor, and rural areas of Negros Oriental, with sugarcane, coconut, rice, and corn as primary crops. Tourism is booming, thanks to attractions like Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and Siquijor’s beach resorts.

Festivals

Sinulog Festival (Cebu): One of the country’s most spectacular, celebrating the Santo Niño in January.
Sandugo Festival (Bohol): Reenacts a blood compact and highlights unity.
Buglasan Festival (Negros Oriental): Known as the “Festival of Festivals.”
Siquijor’s Healing Festival: Celebrates local folk healing traditions and mysticism.

Government

Region 7 is overseen by a regional office with Cebu City as its administrative center. Each province has its own local government led by a governor. There are 16 cities (including Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu as highly urbanized) and 116 municipalities in the region, divided into more than 3,000 barangays.

January 7, 2026

1️⃣ Andas for Traslación 2026 now ready, with upgrades

The Andas carrying the Black Nazarene for January 9 Traslación features new steering wheel and reinforced underchassis to handle massive devotee crowds safely.

2️⃣ Over 3,500 affected by Mayon volcano unrest

NDRRMC reports 3,515 people from 964 families evacuated in Albay due to recent magmatic eruptions, ashfall, and pyroclastic flows; all in permanent danger zone.

3️⃣ Magnitude 6.4 quake hits off southern Philippines

USGS detects 6.4 quake off Davao Oriental coast—no tsunami threat reported, but locals feel shaking; no immediate damage confirmed.