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Legislative districts and representatives of Leyte

District	Current Representative			Party	Constituent LGUs	Population (2020)	Area	Map
	Image		Name
1st			Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (since 2019)	Lakas	List Alangalang Babatngon Palo San Miguel Santa Fe Tacloban Tanauan Tolosa	534,120	988.74 km²
2nd			Lolita T. Javier (since 2019)	Nacionalista	List Barugo Burauen Capoocan Carigara Dagami Dulag Jaro Julita La Paz MacArthur Mayorga Pastrana Tabontabon Tunga	417,651	1,476.72 km²
3rd			Anna Victoria V. Tuazon (since 2022)	NUP	List Calubian Leyte San Isidro Tabango Villaba	179,492	651.64 km²
4th			Richard I. Gomez (since 2022)	PFP	List Albuera Isabel Kananga Matag-ob Merida Ormoc Palompon	492,035	1,450.84 km²
5th			Carl Nicolas C. Cari (since 2019)	Lakas	List Abuyog Baybay Bato Hilongos Hindang Inopacan Javier Mahaplag Matalom	405,430	1,947.11 km²

Pursuant to the Rationalization Program, PAGASA was re-organized to five Regional Services Divisions (RSD), which provide localized forecasts in a select group of areas. Under these RSDs, PAGASA disseminates regular thunderstorm advisories, heavy rainfall warnings, and special weather forecasts to more specific localities around the country, in line with the program's goal to increase its effectiveness and efficiency of public service.

Regional Services Division	Provinces
Northern Luzon	Abra, Apayao, Aurora, Benguet (including Baguio), Batanes, Cagayan, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, Isabela, La Union, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Quirino
National Capital Region	Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Metro Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Rizal, Quezon, Tarlac, Zambales
Southern Luzon	Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Masbate, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Sorsogon
Visayas	Aklan, Antique, Biliran, Bohol, Capiz, Cebu (including Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue), Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Iloilo (including Iloilo City), Leyte (including Tacloban), Negros Occidental (including Bacolod), Negros Oriental, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan (including Puerto Princesa), Samar, Siquijor, Southern Leyte
Mindanao	Agusan del Norte (including Butuan), Agusan del Sur, Basilan, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Cotabato, Cotabato City, Davao City, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Dinagat Islands, Lanao del Norte (including Iligan), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental (including Cagayan de Oro), Sarangani, South Cotabato (including General Santos), Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tawi-tawi, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay

that provide localized forecasts in their respective forecast area

Pursuant to Executive Order 366 series of 2004, the PAGASA was then re-organized under the Rationalization Program

PAGASA

PAGASA has five (5) regional services divisions in Northern Luzon, National Capital Region, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao provide localized forecasts in their respective forecast areas. One way to disseminate this localized weather forecast is by using a tailor-fit website. The older version of the regional services divisions’ website has its respective design and format including the forecast product. The new version offers a harmonized user experience in accessing the provincial-level forecast for the next 5 days. Thunderstorm Advisories, Heavy Rainfall Warnings, and Special Weather Forecast, allowing users to navigate through the five (5) websites seamlessly.

Notes

Negros Occidental geography draft

Negros Occidental is located in the northwestern side of Negros Island, the fourth largest island in the Philippines, with a total land area of 7,802.54 square kilometres (3,012.58 sq mi). If Bacolod is included for geographical purposes, the province has an area of 7,965.21 square kilometres (3,075.38 sq mi). The province is approximately 375 kilometres (233 mi) long from north to south. The Visayan Sea bounds it on the north, Panay Gulf on the west, Tañon Strait on the east, the province of Negros Oriental on the east and southeast, and Sulu Sea on the southwest.

Much of Negros Occidental is composed of plains and gentle slopes, the former of which dominate the northern and central parts of the province. Since the whole island is volcanic, its soil is ideal for agriculture. Eighty percent of all arable land in the island region is cultivated. In contrast, the southwestern section of the province is more mountainous and hilly; some are situated at least 100 meters above sea level. The mountain range in the southeastern part of the province serves as its basis of boundary with Negros Oriental. Kanlaon volcano is the province's highest peak (sharing it with Negros Oriental), as well as of the entire Visayas region, rising to a height of 2,465 meters (8,087 feet) above sea level. Mount Mandalagan is the province's second highest mountain (as well as the highest mountain located wholly in the province), being situated 1,885 m (6,184 ft) above mean sea level.

Slopes and areas close to Mandalagan are heavily forested. The Northern Negros Natural Park is a forest reserve located in these areas. Initially established as a forest reserve in 1935, it was converted to a natural park in 2005. Numerous diverse arrays of fauna and flora, some of which are endemic, dominate the entire park.

Climate

Negros Occidental has a tropical climate due to the fact that it is situated close to the equator, being located at least nine degrees north of it. The northern section of the province has a tropical rainforest (Köppen: Af) climate, whereas the southern portion has a tropical monsoon (Köppen: Am) climate. Mount Kanlaon itself, along with its higher-elevated slopes, are classified as having a dry-winter subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb) due to their higher elevations, allowing for a significantly cooler temperature compared to the province as a whole.

Under the Coronas climate classification, Negros Occidental is situated under the Type III climate. This means that the province has a relatively short dry season from November to April, while remaining wet for the rest of the year. Occasionally, the southwestern section is classified as a Type I climate, with more pronounced wet and dry seasons.

While most of the province has temperatures expected for a tropical climate, some places are cooler, particularly the localities located close to Mandalagan, Kanlaon, and the mountain range near its border. More specifically, the towns of Don Salvador Benedicto and Candoni boast average temperatures somewhat lower compared to those situated at the coast.

Plains dominate the north and central parts of the province, making it conducive for extensive sugarcane plantations. Much of Negros Occidental is situated west of the mountain range that bisects at the center of the island. Not only does it form a natural border with its neighboring province, Negros Oriental, but it also forms a linguistic division between the Hiligaynon-speaking western side and the Cebuano-speaking eastern side.

Negros Island is basica

A mountain range lines the eastern part of the province, forming the basis of the border with Negros Oriental. Kanlaon Volcano, which is partially located in Negros Oriental, rises to a height of  and is the highest peak in the Visayas.