The beauty of the jewelry of the people of the island of Cebu was observed by a Spaniard named Antonio De Pigafetta.

Many of the jewelry of the Cebuanos were of spiral and floral designs.

Cebu is one of the oldest city in the Philippines.

Cebu is the center for producing quality shell craft products used for home decors, fashion accessories, shell curtains, jewelry boxes, and many other functional purposes.

There are many excellent wood carvers in Cebu who carve religious icons, small sculptures, and functional items such as household utensils.

Handcrafted guitars are also excellently done in Cebu.

Cebu guitars are popular because of their superior craftmanship.

Iloilo is considered the "queen" of weaving, both in the past and in the present.

In fact, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Iloilo was referred to as the "Textile Capital of the Philippines."

Iloilo is famous for its old Spanish houses.

Iloilo is also famous for its culinary arts.

Bohol is famous for its century-old stone houses.

Bohol is a province in which artistry seems to be expressed per community.

The town of Basey in Samar is famous for its banig or handwoven mats.