BAIS CITY POLITICAL HISTORY

Dolores Somoza Arnaiz -Garcia Miss Bais Carnival Queen Miss Negros Oriental Carnival Queen  

  "Gen. Sergio Lopez Sinco" who was a Filipino general. He was the son of Don Escolastico G. Sinco and Saturnina Lopez of Iloilo. He served during the Philippine Revolution and later during the Philippine-American War. He assumed command of the La Libertad revolutionary forces and joined the group of Don Diego de la Viña in 1898. He also assumed command of the Bais revolutionary forces.

 Jose Teves Pastor, born on April 30, 1875, in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, was a notable politician who served as a mayor of Dumaguete. While historical records can sometimes be intricate, information indicates that a "Mayor Jose Teves" was responsible for initiating significant public works projects in Dumaguete during his tenure. He was the son of José Pastor y Meléndez and Fausta Villamil Teves . He had siblings Manuel Teves Pastor, Concepcion Teves Pastor, Carmen Pastor de Llanderal, and Agapito Teves Pastor. He also had half-siblings, including Pastora Teves Pastor, Angela Teves Pastor, Aurora T. Pastor -Larena,Maria Mariquita Pastor -Teves, Ramon Teves Pastor and Manuela Teves Pastor This indicates a strong family connection between the Teves and Pastor names. One of his notable early projects as mayor was the establishment of health care centers in various areas of Dumaguete, including Piapi, Daro, and Taclobo. His efforts extended to broader infrastructure development...

  A Legacy Rooted in Honor: The Life and Legacy of Don Juan Montenegro y Trasmonte of Bais, Negros Oriental  By : Prof. Penn T.Larena ,MPA,MA In the rich and storied landscape of Negros Oriental’s history, few names carry the weight of tradition, leadership, and legacy like that of Don Juan Montenegro y Trasmonte . A man of heritage and vision, he stood at the crossroads of colonial legacy and Filipino self-governance in the early 20th century, steering the province with dignity and foresight during a transformative era.  Born into a family of stature and influence in Bais City , families woven into the aristocratic and economic fabric of the island. The Montenegros were known not only for their haciendas and wealth but also for their civic involvement and loyalty to public service.  During the transformative years of the American Occupation in the Philippines, Don Juan Montenegro emerged as one of the most respected Filipino leaders in Negros Oriental . Appo...

 Prof. Penn T. Villanueva Larena ,MPA,DPA candidate Negros Historian Guillermo Zosimo Teves Villanueva, born on April 4, 1893, in Bais, Oriental Negros, was a prominent Filipino legislator and public servant. He received his education from Silliman Institute ( Silliman University), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1912. He pursued further studies in law at the University of Michigan, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1913, and later took postgraduate MASTERS OF  law courses at the University of Wisconsin.  Villanueva began his political career as a municipal councilor of Bais in 1920 and was elected as the representative of the first district of Oriental Negros in 1922. He was reelected in 1925, 1928, and 1931. As a legislator in the Tenth Philippine Legislature, he served as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Public Works, and External Relations, and was a member of various committees, including Public Instruction, Ways and Means, Rules, Bank...

By : Bais City Historian Prof. Penn T. Larena ,CPS,MPA,DPA  The railway system in Bais City played a crucial role in the development of the local sugar industry, facilitating the efficient transportation of sugarcane from the farms to the sugar mills. The early railway network was established alongside the rise of the Central Azucarera de Bais, one of the pioneering sugar mills in Negros Oriental, which began operations at the outset of the 20th century.  Early Steam-Powered Operations In the initial years, steam locomotives were the primary mode of transport for hauling sugarcane to the mill site. One of the most notable steam engines was Engine Number 7, built by "The Baldwin Locomotive Works" of Philadelphia. Steam-powered railway transport was widely adopted during the early 1900s, as most sugar centrals in Negros relied on this technology. By the early 1920s, the sugar centrals expanded their railway networks, connecting various haciendas in Bais, Tanjay, and P...