Historia de Bais City

  The Architectural Legacy of Casa Rubio (1790) Built in 1790 , Casa Rubio stood as a premier example of the Bahay na Bato (specifically the Antillan or Balay na Tisa style). Designed by Spanish architect Danilo Castillo-Montegrande and executed by master local carpenters, the residence blended European structural grandeur with Filipino craftsmanship. It was originally commissioned by Don José Antonio Zoilo Rubio y Abilla as a gift for his second wife, Doña Ma. Lourdes “Canuta” Villacampa Rubio .  Casa Rubio y Larena I. Structural Composition ·          The Foundation (First Floor): The ground floor was constructed using cut coral stones (known locally as tablea ). These thick walls provided a cooling effect and structural resilience against the elements. ·          The Upper Frame (Second Floor): In contrast to the stone base, the second floor utilized heavy native timber , creating...

 By :   Maria Montenegro Faith Eighty years ago, today, on December 13, 1945, a U.S. military plane took off from an airstrip outside of Dumaguete (on the island of Negros in the Philippines) carrying members of the U.S. 13th AF Squadron along with 19 civilians, including my grandfather, Jose Antonio Montenegro, my great-grandmother, Asuncion Abad Martinez, my grandfather’s sister, Maria Antonia Morro, and her baby girl, Christina Morro. Though it was a violation of U.S. regulations to be carrying civilian passengers, this was the era before commercial air travel between Negros and Manila and there had been four years of brutal hostilities.   According to the accident investigation report filed by the U.S. military nine months later when the wreckage was finally found, weather conditions had been poor and the plane was overloaded with passengers and cargo. During the ascent, the plane suffered engine failure and tragically crashed into Mt. Madalagan, 600 feet f...

  DOÑA BRIGIDA GOMEZ y GONZALEZ Mestiza Española Doña Brigada Gomez y Gonzales was the daughter of Español Peninsular Don Bruno Gomez natural de la Anaya, Provincia de Salamanca and Mestiza Español Ramona Ramos Gonzalez. Doña Bridiga Gonzalez Gomez was first married to Don Diego Garcia Baena y Gil. Upon the death of Don Diego Baena, she was married to Don Queterio Pileo Abilla. She was laid to rest at Bais Roman Catholic Cemetery

  The grave of Español Peninsular DON CLEMENTE DIAGO Y GIL (Natural de Fuedejalon, Provincia de Zaragosa, España) and wife/esposa Insulares DOÑA VICENTA GONZALEZ Y VDA. DE DIAGO.

  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 ...