Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra yesterday called on Negrenses to offer prayers for the repose of the soul of Gov. Joseph Marañon and for the comfort of his bereaved family. Marañon died Thursday night after he succumbed to cardio pulmonary arrest, six days before his 74th birthday.

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“Joseph was the wind beneath my wings”
That is how Aida Marañon yesterday described Gov. Joseph Marañon, her husband of 48 years, who passed away Thursday night.
“My husband was a simple and loving man, who deeply cared about helping others and did not want much fanfare for himself.”
“We were hoping that he would [...]

Vice Governor Isidro Zayco  took his oath as the 33rd governor of Negros Occidental yesterday, vowing to continue the programs Gov. Joseph Marañon had started for the province.Zayco took his oath before Judge Renato Muñez of the Regional Trial Court of Cadiz City at the Governor’s Office at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City at [...]

The island of Negros is approximately located in the middle of the archipelago, 500 miles south of Manila. It lies along 9º 1′ to 11′ north and longitude 12º 34′ to 122º 24 east. It is the fourth largest island in the Philippine archipelago. It is located between the islands of Panay in the west [...]

Negros Island, the fourth biggest island in the Philippine archipelago, lies near the central part of the country. Negros Occidental, in the western side of the island, is one of the 6 provinces comprising Region VI, Western Visayas.

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Negros Island was originally called “Buglas” – an old native word which is thought to mean “cut off”. It is believed that Negros was once part of a greater mass of land, but was cut off either by what geologists call a continental drift or by the rising waters during the Ice age. Among its [...]

In olden times the island of Negros was referred to as Buglas, after the tall reeds that predominated. A map said to have been drawn by Diego Lope Povedano dated 1572 shows an island named BUGLAS INSULIS.

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In the past, Bayawan has always been known as the “Rice Granary of Negros South”. Her vast plains have seen glorious days of prolific rice harvest. Today, Bayawan City is known as the Agricultural Capital of the province of Negros Oriental.

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The Philippines is an archipelago composed of 7,100 islands and islets, 462 of which have an area larger than one square kilometers while others have an area of less than 3 hectares. The irregular coastline of the country extends to about 35,000 kilometers, twice as long as the entire coastline of the United States.

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After years of seeming hibernation, Mambukal Mountain Resort is once again emerging as Negros Occidental’s premier resort and tourist destination. The improvement of the tourism flagship of the province continues with the inauguration of the 300-person capacity Convention Center and the operation of the newly renovated Ishiwata Bath House.

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Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is proud to be the only resort in Negros Island with private pool villas as well as suites and cottages equipped with heated outdoor Jacuzzis, satellite TV, DVD/audio players and mini-bars. Suspended on ten sprawling hectares of sheer cliffs peppered with bright-colored bougainvilleas, swimming [...]

EL Dorado Beach Resort is a perfect vacation haven for the entire family. Nestled amidst lush coco palms and tropical plants and facing the sun and the crystal clear waters of the Mindanao Sea and Visayan islands, it is the ultimate hideaway to go.

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Thalatta Beach Resort, facing Apo Island is located in Maluay Zamboanguita which is close to Malatapay Market and Apo Island Pier, well known to locals and tourists. Thalatta is a perfect vacation resort for the entire family. We are situated south from the famous Dumaguete City which is the capital of Negros Oriental. The distance [...]

Malatapay Beach Resort is hidden on the fine, sandy beach of Malatapay, Zamboanguita, Philippines just 30 minutes from the capital city of Dumaguete. You can enjoy swimming in its tropical-warm and crystal-clear waters. All cottages have a veranda, a big bed good for 2 persons, electric fan, and bathroom with shower. Cottages are also [...]

Bonista Beach Resort has been in business since January 2000. Our goal is to provide an international standard resort at local prices. We try to present a modern facilities located in a sun-drenched tropical setting. We are environmental friendly resort taking steps to improve and preserve the natural habitat surrounding the resort.

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Far from tall buildings and traffic, the Punta Bulata White Beach Resort is a natures lovers’ paradise. A liilte odd the beaten track, you relax in peace without the noise of cars and cellfones. You can think of this secluded resort as your own private paradise sanctuary.

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Formerly a barrio of Cauayan, Sipalay had the distinction of having been used as a garrison for Spanish soldiers guarding the southern corridor of Negros Island. Original immigrants of the place came from the island of Panay, the town being just across a short sea span from what is now Iloilo. When the new settlers [...]

The Negritos, natives who led nomadic lives at the foot of scenic North negros Mountain ranges, originally inhabited Talisay. In 1788, families of Malay descent settled in the prestine part of Negros Island and named it Minuluan.

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In 1991, the Department of Tourism identified Victorias Milling Company as one of the major tourist attractions in the city with its 18 hole golf course sprawling over a 30 hectare area, the Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, famous for its Angry Christ mural, antique locomotive popularly known as the “Iron Dinosaur”.

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Cadiz traces its beginnings to the establishment of a traditional settlement in a place known as Cadiz Viejo, near the banks of Hitalon River. Historical records showed that in 1861, the Spaniards came and named the settlement Cadiz because of its northern location which reminded them of the seaport by the same name in Spain.

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It all started with a small settlement founded by Tenientes Francisco Rodriguez and Basilio Cordova in the year 1860, situated in the mouth of Bulanon River, which was then called Arguelles. Through the active leadership of both founders the place thrived and prospered, and eventually became a town.

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Originally, the town was known as Manlambus, a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were then teeming with fishes that catching them could simply be done by using a club or lambus.It is believed that Escalante was inhabited since 11th A.D. per artifacts unearthed by Siliman University Anthropological Team [...]

The original name of San Carlos was “Nabingkalan”, which referred to the Negrito settlement of inhabitants from towns of the Western Coast of Cebu Island who came to Negros. The settlers were led by an enterprising Cebuano from Badian, Carlos Apurado, who developed the area into a thriving Christian village with the help of his [...]