Historia de Bais City

  This celebration of life honors Marina Carino Maturan, a woman who was a shining light to all who knew her. From the Montesa Clan of Bais City, Tita Marina was a woman of deep faith and a pillar in her community. Juan Luna St. Bais City relatives A beloved teacher, she shaped countless young minds, instilling in them not just knowledge, but also kindness and integrity. Her classroom was a place of warmth and encouragement, where every student felt seen and valued. As a community leader, Tita Marina dedicated herself to making a positive impact. She was tireless in her efforts to serve others, and her compassion and strong sense of purpose made her a trusted and respected figure. To her cousins, she was a wonderful cousin, sharing laughter and memories, and always offering support and wisdom. Her presence brightened every family gathering. Above all, she was the best mother, raising her children Cresyl ,Anelyn and Christie with unwavering love, strength, and grace. Her legacy live...

  "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.

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...

 

  The Life of Gemma Minda Laxina Iso By: Sir Penn T. Larena, MPA, KGOR, DSM Early Life Gemma Minda Laxina Iso was born in Dumaguete City and raised in the picturesque City of Bais, Negros Oriental, where the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of the region shaped her formative years.   Her first dream was to become a soldier believing that fighting for her country is the best way to show her love. Then at the tender age of five, as she discovered during a trip passing by the Provincial Jail, that people can be jailed even when not guilty, all because they couldn’t afford a good lawyer. There and then, she began dreaming of becoming a defense lawyer. With that dream, she began watching detective stories and courtroom dramas on TV (since she couldn’t read yet). Growing up, she devoured novels and books, not knowing that the reading habit she developed will help her become the writer that she is at present. Although she was inclined toward the arts, she never thought o...

  Important Figures in Baena   Family Sugar Industry Leader and Hacienderos Gomez Sisters ( Tomas and Brigilda ) Pioneer Haciendera of Bais Clemente Gil Diago Jose Garcia Baena Bruno Gomez Luis Burgos ( Famous Street in Dumaguete City)   Military Service Diego Garcia Baena   Spanish Navy who   served   in Havana Cuba Jose Garcia Baena- Spanish Army Maj.Gen. Irving Malunda-Police Service Col. Jose Ramer Sr Megio -Philippine Army Enrique   Baena Villanueva Jr.- Bataan March Veteran & Magsaysay Awardee COLONEL RIZALINO C. CABANBAN PAF (Ret)-Philippine Air Force   Politics Enrique Cayetano Teves Villanueva Governor of Negros Oriental Julian Lajato Teves Governor of Negros Oriental Diogenes Villanueva Baena City Councilor Bais Maria Nievas Burgos Diago -First lady Councilor of Bais Renato Baena Villanueva -First Mayor of Mabinay Emilio Baena Teves- Mayor of Bais City Demetrio Rubio Larena Jr. -Mayor of ...

  Bais was organized into an independent town in 1801 but some time passed before it would be established as a parish by the Augustinian Recollects. Before November 1872, the town was under the parish of Tanjay and, a few years later, of Manjuyod. Nevertheless, the parish priest of Manjuyod continued to minister to the town until it was appointed its down spiritual administrator beginning 1873. A book on the evangelization work of Augustinian Recollects in Negros, “Handurawan: Visita Iglesia Negros Y Recoletos,” said Fr. Benigno Jimenez took over in April 1873 as the first Recollect parish priest. Church beginnings During his tenure, a modest convent and chapel made of bamboo and nipa was built and used by the town for close to three years. He later built a wooden convent and fortified the chapel with bricks but these were destroyed during a strong storm in 1874. Fr. Jimenez worked on the church reconstruction using strong materials and his successor priests contributed through imp...