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  Aklan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region.
Aklan faces Sibuyan Sea and the province of Romblon to the north.
Aklan, originally known as Minuro it Akean, is considered as the oldest province in the country and believed to have been established as early as 1213 by settlers from Borneo.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aklan   (418 words)

  
 More on Aklan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Aklan was formerly a part of Capiz province on the island of Panay in Western Visayas; hence, its history is often connected with that of Capiz.
The northernmost limit of Aklan is Lapuz point on Boracay Island (Malay), while the southernmost limit is the point in the municipality of Libacao where the borders of aklan, Antique Capiz meet.
Aklan is composed of 17 municipalities, the largest in land area being Libacao and the smallest, Lezo.
www.ati-atihan.net /aklan2.htm   (2606 words)

  
 Panay Travel Info
Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines, organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo as the Minuro it Akean to include what is now Capiz.
As of 1990, the population of Aklan is 380,497.
It is an elevated mass of rocks, bordering the mouth of Buruanga river and separates the poblacion from Bgy.
members.tripod.com /~Katterina/aklan.htm   (2682 words)

  
 Philippine Provinces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Aklan (181,789 square km) occupies the northwest portion of Panay and slopes gradually from the rugged, forested mountains of its interior to the Sibuyan Sea.
Aklan is bounded by the Sulu Sea on the northwest, by the Sibuyan Sea on the east and northeast, by the province of Antique on the west and by the province of Capiz on the south.
Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of Panay Island and the intirely of nearby Boracay Island both situated within the Visayas Island, group.
www.bpre.gov.ph /scripts/phistory.asp?codeprov=AK   (2902 words)

  
 Aklan
Aklan was inaugurated as an independent province on November 8, 1956.
Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of Panay Island and nearby Boracay Island, both situated within the Visayas island group and having an estimated land area of 181, 789 hectares.
Cadastrally located between 12°N, 11°19' S and between 121°50' W, 122°35' E, the province is bordered by the Sulu Sea on the northwest, the Sibuyan Sea on the northeast and the east, by the province of Antique on the west, and by the province of Capiz on the south.
www.tabligan.org /AIM/Aklan.htm   (926 words)

  
 The Provincial Profile of Aklan
Aklan was reputedly one of the three jurisdictions into which the island was divided.
Several legislative bills were filed in the Philippine legislature to enact Aklan’s provincehood but it was only in April 1956, after a long and sustained effort by Aklanons, that the province was, at last, established.
Aklan has a population of 410,539 individuals that enjoys a literacy rate of 91,7%.
www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/aklan.htm   (1137 words)

  
 Roman Catholic Bishop vs. Municipal of Buruanga : 149145 : September 3, 2003 : Atty. Magay-Dris : Second Divisionision
Roman Catholic Bishop vs. Municipal of Buruanga : 149145 : September 3, 2003 : Atty.
Roman Catholic Bishop of Kalibo, Aklan, represented by Bishop Juan N. Nilmar vs. Municipality of Buruanga, Aklan, represented by the Hon.
Elmo F. Del Rosario, Provincial Prosecutor of Aklan, for herein respondent.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /resolutions/2nd/2003/2Sep/149145.htm   (316 words)

  
 Kasaysayan sang Kabanwahanan
Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines, organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo and called it Minuro it Akean to include what is now Capiz.
Buruanga at the northwesternmost tip of the province is the farthest town from any other point on the island of Panay.
Although in all of Aklan Lezo has the least population, it boasts of its largest bronze statue of Rizal in the Visayas.
members.aol.com /hiligaynon/kasaysayan.htm   (1350 words)

  
 Aklan
Located at the northwestern part of Panay Island, the province of Aklan is bounded by the waters of Sulu Sea on the north and the Sibuyan Sea on the east, Antique on the west and Capiz Province on the south.
The Freedom Shrine in Kalibo, Kalantiaw Shrine in Batan, Ingus-Ingus Hill in Buruanga and Agtawagon Hill in Balete are the symbols of the people’s pride.
Ingus-Ingus Hill, Buruanga - An elevated mass of rocks overlooking the sea on three sides, underneath is a cave where, according to tales, pirates waited to prey on Spanish galleons with precious cargoes from Mexico.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/bak   (1145 words)

  
 AKLAN By DaLyn
The province of Aklan, also in Western Visayas having Kalibo as its capital with 17 towns namely: Altawas, Malinao, Banga, Madalag, Makato, Balete, Malay, Libacao, Lezon, Tangalan, Numancia, Nabas, Ibajay, Buruanga, New Washington, Batan, and Kalibo as the province capital.
Every third week of January, the streets of Kalibo, Aklan come alive as the townsfolk celebrate the historic act of barter between visiting Bornean datus and the native aborigines of the region.
Settled in Kalibo is the Museo It Akean.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Acropolis/9529/aklan.htm   (438 words)

  
 Aklan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The settlers from Borneo organized Aklan as Minuro it Akean in 1213, which includes the province of Capiz.
Thus, making Aklan the oldest province in the country.
The people of Aklan are known as “Aklanons”.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/aklan.htm   (971 words)

  
 estong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Estong is known as the "singing priest" among the Carmelites.
He hailed from Buruanga, Aklan, a town away from the famous Boracay beach.
He was ordained priest last 27th day of April 1995, the first priest of his town, Aklan.
www.geocities.com /procphils/estong.html?1001405731331   (104 words)

  
 Buruanga Aklan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buruanga_Aklan   (103 words)

  
 Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) - Aklan’s marine resources coming back in shape -- Homepage
Highlights of this integrated coastal zone management program include the holding of educational course on CRM where capable individuals from every coastal town of the province are trained on basics in coastal resources, their management and evaluation.
The first manta-tow was accomplished in the Municipality of Buruanga before transect-dives were conducted to determine the coral conditions and biodiversity of coral reef profiles.
To further its gains, a steady-state integrated network carried out under the provincial government of Aklan and actively participated by all coastal stakeholders which are represented in the Provincial Technical Working Group on Coastal Resource Management, shall contribute to build up coastal management awareness to further disseminate started projects to future generations.
philippines.ded.de /cipp/ded/custom/pub/content,lang,2/oid,1228/ticket,g_u_e_s_t   (806 words)

  
 aklan province tourist attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Aklan has two major attractions which draw thousands of visitors to its shores: the Ati-Atihan Festival and Boracay Island.
Ingus-Ingus Hill in Buruanga on the west coast is an elevated mass of rocks overlooking the sea on three sides, underneath is a cave where, according to tales, pirates waited to prey on Spanish galleons from Mexico.
Museo it Aklan, also in Kalibo, is a repository of the provinces rich cultural and historical past.
home.online.no /~erfalch/aklanb.htm   (581 words)

  
 About Libertad: Geographic data   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Libertad is found on the northernmost tip of the Antique province in the Visayas region.
It is bound on the northeast by Buruanga, Aklan, and on the south by Pandan Bay in Antique.
Libertad sits on the bosom of the sea and fertile soil.
www.libertad.ph /about/geodata.php   (167 words)

  
 Delos Reyes vs Sacapaño : 137161 : March 1, 1999 : Atty. Dris : Second Division
The trial court found that respondent and his predecessors-in-interest had been in peaceful, open and actual possession of the land for more than 50 years until petitioners unlawfully occupied the same through force, stealth and strategy sometime in April 1996.
The decision of the MCTC was subsequently affirmed, first, by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 9, Kalibo, Aklan, and, later, by the Court of Appeals.
After due consideration of the instant petition in this case, the Court finds no reversible error committed by the Court of Appeals and therefore, resolves to DENY the same.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /resolutions/2nd/1999/Mar99/137161.htm   (388 words)

  
 Aklan Province Islands Philippines - Great Philippine Places, Philippine Islands and Philippine Destinations
According to Maragtas, the historical-fictional account by Pedro Monteclaro (1907), 10 Bornean Datu (chieftains) purchased Panay from the Aeta, cultivated the land and renamed the island Madya-as.
They donated P1,000 to the revolutionary movement for the purchase of a printing press.
During the 1950s Rep Godofredo P. Ramos authored a bill separating Aklan from Capiz.
aklan.islandsphilippines.com /history.html   (1069 words)

  
 Welcome to Pesocard.Com - Always There For You!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A solitary mountain of solid rocks standing amidst stretches of flatlands by the Aklan River.
Its cascading waters and location reminds one in a paradise where nothing is heard except the chirping of birds.
Here too is the source of Puka shells that can be made into elegant necklaces and bracelets.
www.pesocard.com /provinces/region6/aklan/travel.html   (1570 words)

  
 Sun.Star Iloilo - Northwest Panay: a thriving ecotour spot
The towns of Pandan and Libertad in Antique and Buruanga, Malay, and Nabas in the neighboring Aklan make up the Northwest Panay Peninsula, home to one of the few remaining areas of low-elevation forest in the Philippines.
The highlight of this year's celebration, held recently in Tagororoc, Nabas in Aklan, was PadyaKalikasan, an 86-kilometer mountain bike race across the Peninsula.
Activities such as spelunking in Ignito Cave in Buruanga, Aklan and trekking in Tagororoc Falls are only a few of the exciting adventures travelers can indulge in.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/ilo/2004/11/30/feat/northwest.panay.a.thriving.ecotour.spot.html   (588 words)

  
 Kalibo, Aklan - Enpsychlopedia
Kalibo is a 1st class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines.
The term Kalibo was derived from the local dialect "sangka libo", that translates to "one thousand", the number of inhabitants when the Datus from Borneo came.
Kalibo is accessible from Manila by plane through the Kalibo Airport, about ten minutes away from the main plaza, or by ship through the Dumaguit and/or New Washington Ports on the northern tip of Aklan.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Kalibo,_Aklan   (204 words)

  
 Christian Ministry - Advancing Native Missions
As a child Enrique nakedly roamed the streets of Iloilo City, and at age six his father sold him to a couple for a sack of rice seeds.
Enrique and his wife Margie later moved to Aklan and started a pioneering work there in 1992.
Ati Tribal Aklan (ATA) is a ministry reaching the Ati people in Buruanga Island, Boracay Island, and Kabangrusan.
www.adnamis.org /WorldwideMinistryDetails.cfm?min_id=35&min_cont=Asia   (218 words)

  
 P3DM Model Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Aklan: Tangalan, Ibajay, Malay, Nabas, Buruanga; and Antique: Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi
Provide the LGU Alliances with tools to strengthen their collective capacities for effective and efficient management of their coastal and terrestrial resources.
Northwestern part of Panay Island has long been neglected because of its distance from the Regional Centers but it is endowed with rich natural resources: coral reefs, deep fishing grounds, low-elevation primary forests, minerals, tropical sceneries.
www.iapad.org /database/modeldetails.asp?id=32   (230 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Things to Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A week-long festival held annually showcasing products with world-class craftsmanship and ingenuity utilizing abaca, piña, raffia and blended fabrics, nito vine, terracotta, handmade paper, bamboo, wood, seagrass, other indigenous fibers and wrought iron.
The festival aims to promote, preserve and develop the loom-weaving industry and hopes to establish Aklan as the handloom-weaving destination of the country.
The industry that has augmented the people’s living condition in this municipality.
www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=37   (1006 words)

  
 Aklan Dot Com : Home Pages
Manuel J. Laserna Jr., son of the late Manuel Aguilar Laserna Sr., of Kalibo, Aklan, and Paulita J. Laserna, of Palompon, Leyte.
Laserna are Joaquin Palma Laserna, of Kalibo, Aklan, and Iluminada Advincula Aguilar, of Dumarao, Capiz.
He belongs to the Laserna Aguilar clan of Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo.
www.aklan.com /links/Home_Pages/more4.html   (361 words)

  
 Country Profile: Strengthening the Roles of Major Groups
To concretize the plan, one of the development activities conducted was a consultation meeting with the neighboring Ati communities of Malay, Aklan.
Basically, the general objectives of the activity was to have a clear understanding of the project and the means by which the project objectives can be achieved.
Following the participatory approach, the consultations were conducted at the community level in five (5) barangays of Malay and Buruanga, Aklan.
www.psdn.org.ph /pienc/16cp2001.htm   (2297 words)

  
 MariaLizalyn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
MARIA LIZALYN S. Born on August 18, 1991 in Aquino, Ibajay, Aklan to parents, Mr.
School, Ibajay, Aklan, she will be entering secondary level by the opening of the school year 2004-2005.
Second place – Essay Writing Contest, Unit Speech fest held in Buruanga, Aklan on Oct. 17, 2003.
ibajay.org /Ibcom/Html/Achievers-MariaLizalyn.htm   (157 words)

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