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You should keep busy for a while http://www.islandsaccommodations.com/places/bacolod.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negros_Occident http://www.alumni.net/Asia/Philippines/Negros_Occidental / Bacolod_City / Capital: Bacolod City Land Area: 7,926.1 km sqm Tel. AREA CODE: 34 NO. Of people: 31 ZIP CODE: 6100 short HISTORY Originally known as "Buglas" by its natives. The fourth largest island in Philippine archipelago was given the name "Negros" by the Spanish navigators when Esteban de Rodriguez discovered the island in April, 1565 and found its earliest lives dark natives belonging to the Negrito ethnic group. The natives then, occupied first in almost all southern part of the province, being Binalbagan and River. Two of the earliest native settlements which officially became towns in 1572 and 1584, respectively. Other settlements are Hinigaran, New, Marayo (now Pontevedra), Mamalan (now Himamaylan) and Candaguit. In 1734, the island became a military district and Ilog became its first capital. Bacolod was made provincial capital in 1849. Then in 1856, Negros Occidental was raised to the category of a politician-military province. Nowadays, more people are established like San Carlos and Calatrava. Other cities are created, especially Saravia, Escalante and Valladolid (1860) as a result of population growth and the influx of immigrants coming from neighboring provinces such as Iloilo, Antique, Capiz, and cebu. The growth of this population of immigrants and brought the province to turn quickly material growth and development within the next section of the 18th century. The major boon to the county at this time are two: the cultivation of sugar brought economic boost as it later led Negros pioneer other provinces in the production of sugar in his first of 4000 piculs sugar in 1856 increasing to 2,000,000 piculs in 1897. In this, new machineries like the operated by steam is used in the cities of Bacolod, Bago and Minuluan. Another boon was the opening of ports like Iloilo and Cebu in the foreign commerce. During the last decades of the 19th century, some important events can be summarized: one, making Negros Occidental as a separate province to 1890.Two, joining the Negrense revolutionary leaders nationwide Katipunan Movement which overcame the Spanish garrison in the province on November 6, 1898 during one of the Filipinos'revolt against Spanish rule. Three, the arrival of American province in May, 1899 leading to the establishment of a Civil Government in Negros Occidental on April 20, 1901. Fouth, the ousting and surrender of Japanese Forces in Negros (1945) after both civilian and military leaders in Negros Occidental pursued and organized a free government of the province. After the change and destruction brought the first and second world wars, the next following year, it focuses on the rehabilitation and reconstructions various sectors such as Industry and Commerce, especially the sugar industry. Following this recuperation period, socio-economic growth in the province ensued. Go to Top LANGUAGE / dialect Negrenses, like most Filipinos, are Mario-lingual. 87 dialects in the country, two Visayan dialects are used mostly in the province: Ilonggo, which spoken by 80% to 90% of people, Cebuano and used by others. English, however, widely spoken; so the English-speaking visitor will have little or no problems talking at all. Major Industries Negros Occidental is primarily an agricultural province. Of the total land area of 792,607 hectares, 588,145 hectares are arable land where appoximately 419,305.084 hectares or 53% is devoted to agriculture. The diversity as a major development of the provincial program, new land uses such more inland fishing, cattle and poultry, grains and new crops such as coffee, cocoa, black pepper, orchards, branches and others are increasing. The province of Negros Occidental was reported by the Bureau of Mines to be rich in both metal and non-metallic mineral resources, notably copper, gold, silver and molybdenum. Among the non-metallic minerals are stones, rocks, and sand and other construction materials, also salt and guano. The socio-economic life of Negros Occidental from 1950's up to 1,980 's depended mainly on sugar, producing annually about 60% of sugar output in the country. The four corners of the archipelago have focused their wide open eyes and mouth melting the glory of Negrenses. Negros is where high living and the high eyebrows. Go to Top historical and cultural attractions revolutionary New Markers and Silay City and EB Magalona; 22 kms. and 15 kms. from Bacolod City, respectively; commemorate the spots where local revolutionaries fought against Spanish authorities during the Negros revolution of 1898 and the American forces later. Araneta and Lacson Monuments New Talisay City and 22 kms. and 6 kms. from Bacolod City, respectively, in memory two great leaders of the Negros revolution. Fountain of Justice, Bacolod City Where the capitulation of Bacolod was signed between the Spanish authorities and the revolutionary forces. Instituto Rizal, Bacolod City First public school established in Bacolod in 1902. Church Talisay, Talisay 7 kms. from Bacolod City constructed in the early 1900's which will remain for Fr. Fernando Cuenca and Gen. Aniceto Lacson was keeping. Ancestral House of Dr. Soriono, Bacolod City Constructed in 1901, the house is made of hardwood with with fine carvings; served as a hospital during the Japanese work. Hofilena Ancestral House, Silay City, 15 kms. from Bacolod City; home to a collection of unique art pieces, antiques and painting made by Luna, Rizal and Hidalgo; place of the first wood printing in Negros. Hacieda Fe. – Ancestral House of Don Eusebio Uriarte y Hermanos, La Carlota City; 42 kms. from Bacolod City where the Circulo de Agriculture, a planters organization formed to undertake an anti-locust campaign The House of Don Mariano Ramos, Bacolod City Ancestral home of the late Don Mariano Ramos, the first appointed Municipal President of Bacolod. Capitol Building, Bacolod City magnificent Romanesque structure of neo-classical architecture design, official seat of government of the Province of Negros Occidental; served as headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. Gaston Farm House, Silay City 15 kms. from Bacolod City; typical example of a "sugar Baron's mansion"; converted into a museum and now known as "Balay Negrense ". Himamaylan the Old Fort, 83 kms Himamaylan. From Bacolod City; served as a garrison when the town became the capital of Negros in 1795. Yulo Acestral House, Bacolod City The sea; built in the early 1900's; residence of Don Alfredo Yulo, mayor of Bacolod at the coming of World War II. The Church of San Diego, Silay City, 15 kms. from from Bacolod City; Basilica kind of architectural work constructed in the 1920 's. walls of the Virgin Sang Barangay, Bacolod City Large mural mosaic of 95,000 pieces of shells different species in their natural color. A unique work of art located in the Chapel of Sta. Clara. Chinese Temple, Bacolod City, a symbol of Chinese influence cultural province. Go to Top special interest Tours Iron Dinosaurs Known enthusiasts the locomotive as "Paradise of the Philippines steam. Seven of fifteen centrals sugar in the province maintain the machine in excellent working condition. Each milling season, one may occasionally encounter one of the "Dragons" creeping along the fields like a profit machine caterpillar dragging along a host of cars cane field. War Memorial Tours Visit memorial shrines, places significant events, and other war related activities commemorating World War II. Go to Top Nature Adventure and Ecotourism Mt. Kanlaon One of the mountain located in north-central part of island of Negros. This is the highest peak in Central Philippines, the most powerful and attractive feature which is the active summit crater of the volcano. Mambucal Mountain Resort, Murcia 30 kms. from Bacolod City; gateway to Mt. Kanlaon National Park; developed as a spa in 1927; situated on a altitude of approximately 2,000 ft above sea in the north-west foot of Mt. Kanlaon. Sitio Guintubdan Nature Camp, La Carlota City 36 kms. from Bacolod City, a destination for nature enthusiasts; west the foot of Mt. Kanlaon an elevation of 700 meters above the plains of sugarland. Plain Valley Trekking, Silay City, 45 kms. from Bacolod City; 400meters at the top sea level between the mountains of Mt. Silay and Mt. Marapara; home Philippines spotted deer; highlight is a visit Skyline ride. White Island, Escalante 101 kms. from from Bacolod City; immense sand bar islet jutting out of the sea and measuring about 2 hectares in area Danjugan Island, Cauayan 177.5 kms. from Bacolod City; 3 hectares marine reserve sanctuary, a virtual paradise of sea lovers of underwater world. Sagay Marine Sanctuary, 86 kms Sagay. from Bacolod City; founded in1978; brings together in one place of 200 hectares covering the so called carbin reef, maca reef, maca and drove panal reef. Ubong Cave, Hinobaan 202 kms. from Bacolod City; system of cave passages situated the coastal Sitio Ubong. Ideal for "spelunker-to-be" Pating Cave, Kabankalan Lowest cave located in the eastern part of Bgy. Magballo. Cave stairs, Kabankalan so named because of the natural formation of stairs made of stone in the cave leading to the water beneath it. Go to Top FESTIVALS Masskara Festival, Bacolod City; every October, a masquerade ball and beaming images of smiling masks street dancing and stomping to the frenzied beat of Latin Sambas; depicts the Negrenses happy despite giving adversities in life. Pasalamant Festival, La Carlota City; each May; based on the tradition of giving thanks to God elements after a bountiful by harvesting the Ancients to "Buglas. kali-Kalihan Festival, Don Salvador Benedicto; each November; keeping the age-old practice showcasing ancient skills in martial arts and belief in forces of nature; walking on live coals is one of the highlights. Painting Flores Festival, San Carlos; each November; works from the word "pint" and "Flores", depicts the tradition of receiving guests by dancing like the "Pintados" during the arrival of Spaniards in the Visayas. Flowers instead of tattoos are painted on the body and clothing of the dancers. Cadiz Ati-Atihan, Cadiz City; each January; festival in honor of Sto. Niño, patron of Cadiz City did believe in miracles protecting the city from invading pirates long time ago. Sinulod, River and Kabankalan; each January; reenactment of fighting between Christians and the invading forces Moro pirates in the River River; commemorates. Go to Top topography the resistance of Datu Manyabog against the hegemonic forces of Gov. Emilio Saravia, Land and Climate The City is ideally located a level area, slightly sloping it extends seaward with an average slopes of 0.9 percent for the City Proper and between 3-5 percent for the suburbs. Altitude is 32.8 feet or 10.0 meters above sea level. Benchmark is the Bacolod Public Plaza.By type of soil, the different varieties of land covering the entire area of fall some broad types and attributes such as New Fine Sandy Loam, Sandy Clay Loam New, Guimbala-on Fine Sandy Loam, Guimbala-on Loam, Hydrosol, rough mountainous Land, Silay Loam, Silay and Sandy Loam Fine Sandy Loam.Bacolod Tupi has two (2) during oral, wet and dry. The rainy season runs from May to January of next year with heavy rains occur during the months of August and September. Dry season starts from the month of February until the last week of April.
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