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Negros Occidental, Philippines

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Abadiano, Bantigui, Castel, Cayuditan and 16 others
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Negros early settlers

Bacolod

From a mere settlement in the hills with only about 5,000 people in 1770

Kabankalan

Early Cavancalan dates back to the 1630’s when it started as part of the encomienda of Admiral Cristobal de Logo y Montalvo.

Hinigaran

The town was founded in 1765 and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Cosio,Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo,and Dano-og—some of whom were from Panay.”

Silay

  • Heritage houses of Silay
  • Balay Negrense
  • HOFILEÑA MUSEUM
  • BERNARDINO JALANDONI HOUSE MUSEUM
  • Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson Ancestral Home in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.
  • Ancestral House of Manuel Severino Hofilenia
  • Teodoro Morada Ancestral House Restored to its former glory by its new owners, Rene and Jessica Dimacali.
  • Lino Lope Severino Building
  • Bernardino Jalandoni House
  • The Ruins. That's how they call this former mansion built by Don Mariano in memory of his departed wife Maria Braga
  • Maria Ledesma Golez

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