Most Philippine presidents come from Luzon, of the total 16 presidents, only 4 are Bisaya.
The basis of this list, the president must be born in Visayas and Mindanao, secondly – must speak Cebuano, Boholano, Ilonggo, Waray or any language common or originated in the Visayas.
Name | Place of Birth | |
1. Sergio Osmeña – the first Philippine president to come from the Visayas | Cebu City, Cebu | |
2. Manuel Roxas – the first Ilonggo president. The city where he was born, is now called Roxas City, which was formerly Capiz. | Capiz, Capiz Province | |
3. Carlos P. Garcia – his last name is already etched in Cebu City politics, he was originally from Bohol. | Talibon, Bohol | |
4. Rodrigo Roa Duterte – the first Bisaya president to come from Mindanao, though he was born and grew up in the Visayas. | Maasin, Leyte, |
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