The exact meaning and origin of the name of the Visayas is unknown. The first documented use of the name is possibly by Song-era Chinese … See more

After the defeat of the Magellan expedition at the Battle of Mactan by Lapu-Lapu, King Philip II of Spain sent Miguel López de Legazpi in 1543 and 1565 to colonize the islands for Spain. Subsequently, the Visayas region and many kingdoms began converting to … See more

Administratively, the Visayas is divided into 4 regions, namely Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, and See more

Although the word Bisaya has been adapted into the Cebuano terminology for centuries, it should never be equated with the word Cebuano. … See more

Visayas region is located in central Philippines, with a total land area of 71,503 km (27,607 sq mi). It consists of several islands, … See more

Visayans are recognized as hospitable, religious, fun, and robust people. They love to party and celebrate birthdays, graduation, baptism, weddings, and holidays. Visayans like to sing (Karaoke) while drinking and dancing during this celebration. They … See more

Languages
Languages spoken at home are primarily Visayan languages despite the usual misconception that these are dialects of a single macrolanguage. See more