Historia de Bais City

  Leonaga Hermoso Tulabing ( Mrs Larena ), known to her friends and family as "Ganda," was born on May 7, 1941, in Barangay Calasga-an, Bais City, Negros Oriental, during the pre-World War II era. She was one of the daughters of  Leoncio Buquiran Tulabing , a war veteran and public school teacher from Palanas, Tanjay City, and  Agapita J. Hermoso  of Puan, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental. Raised amidst the scenic hills and mountains of Bais City, Ganda grew up in a time of war and post-war recovery, which shaped her early years and provided a unique environment for learning.   Her childhood in Bais and Vallehermoso, a place rich in both nature and culture, was a foundation for her intellectual development. She embraced the opportunity to learn multiple languages, including English and Ilonggo, and became an avid reader at a young age. Some of the books she cherished were given to her by the US Government, further fostering her love for literature. This early e...

  Emplaz Paulio-Violeta , a distinguished Baisanon visual artist who has become a vital cultural bridge between Negros Oriental and the international art community. Born and raised in Bais City , Teacher Emplaz (as she is affectionately known) represents the "soul" of Baisanon creativity, blending her roles as an educator, a cultural worker, and a prolific painter. Profile: Emplaz Paulio-Violeta Hometown: Bais City, Negros Oriental Current Role: International Art Teacher at Mandalay International Science Academy (Myanmar) Primary Medium: Painting (Oil, Acrylic, and Mixed Media) A Legacy of Education and Community Before her international tenure, Emplaz was a cornerstone of the Department of Education in Bais City, serving as a MAPEH Teacher at Bais City Special Science Elementary School . Her impact on the youth of Bais is most visible through her Annual Summer Art Workshops . For years, these workshops have been a rite of passage for "Baisanon Kids," fostering t...