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.

“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.

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 […]

Pasalamat Festival is based on the tradition of giving thanks to gods of elements after a bountiful harvest by the ancient of Buglas. The city takes on a festive atmosphere during the weeklong celebration, which culminates with a Mardi Gras like parade of floats and caricatures. Dancers flirtatiously move to the rhythm created by […]

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.

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.

The Pintaflores Festival shall be considered as the official festival of the City of San Carlos, Province of Negros Occidental which is being held every 5th of November on the same day of the commemoration of the historic “Al Cinco de Noviembre” which is declared a provincial holiday of Negros Occidental.