The 2008 Women and Men in Eastern Visayas Statistical Handbook, Third Edition presents the latest available gender statistics through tables and charts with short explanatory texts and brief analyses highlighting important features of the data. This edition includes new tables with provincial disaggregation, where available. This handbook is also available in CD-ROM format. Through this publication, the National Statistical Coordination Board - Regional Division VIII hopes to contribute to the government’s efforts in promoting the CEDAW and in fulfilling the various international gender-related commitments of our country.