Historia de Bais City

Josefina Villacampa-Rubio-Larena, was the legal wife of Don Demetrio Larena y Sandes and one of the first Filipina friend of Laura Crooke-Hibbard, the wife of Dr. David Sutherland-Hibbard, the founding missionary of Silliman University.Rubio- Larena donated her property to erect the U.C.C.P. Bais Church, one of the first Protestant churches outside Dumaguete.   Josefina Villacampa-Rubio played an essential role during the historic march of General Diego de la Viña from Hacienda Bagawines in Vallehermoso down to Dumaguete in November 1898. As de la Viña’s army ( Ejercito Filipino ) made its way south through the coastal towns of Oriental Negros, women organized crucial logistical and humanitarian support for the marching forces. Josefina Villacampa-Rubio stood out as a key organizer, serving as the fiscal of the group of women supporting the Negros Revolution .    Humanitarian Aid: She and her fellow women patriot-volunteers set up relief points along the route, providing med...

  The spirit of independent Negros resonated deeply in Dumaguete City as the community gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone: the 127th Liberation Day of Dumaguete and Negros Oriental from Spanish Rule . This significant commemoration was a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of the valiant men and women whose sacrifices echo through the island's cane fields and mountains. BRWC Reading Ambassador                                                            Issachar Bacang  A Tribute to Valiant Heart s The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the valiant Negros Heroes —the individuals whose courage in the face of tyranny ignited the flame of the Negros Revolution. Their bravery, culminating in the historic events of Cinco de Noviembre and the countless "whispers of resistance," secured the freedom that the people of ...

 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...

                     Baena and Alcala Family  "Tracing my roots in Bais City and Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, this celebrates my nephew, Gean Gabriel Baena Alcala. A proud alumnus of the University of Limerick, Ireland, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with First Class Honours (Summa Cum Laude). He was one of only three students to receive a medal for his final year thesis on Laparoscopy on Hernia Repair. We are incredibly proud of his outstanding achievement."

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...

 

  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 ...

Don Diego R. de la Viña The town was the official residence of the revolutionary leader and hero of Negros Oriental, Don Diego de la Viña y de la Rosa. Don Diego de la Viña shaped the beginnings of the municipality, “Vallehermoso” when he saw the beautiful valley. In 1881, Don Diego de la Viña came from Negros Occidental in search of territories to conquer. The land he saw a top the mountains was the wilderness called Bagawines. Bukidnons, known to be unfriendly aboriginals inhabited the area. However, de la Viña sought the tribal chief, named Ka Saniko and truck barter. For lands on coastal Bagawines, de la Viña offered wondrous articles from Iloilo, such as fine canes, well-crafted bolos and colorful patadyongs. Ka Saniko then moved further to Pinokawan. De la Viña with a number of Bukidnons cleared the land and constructed his residence, a casa tribunal and a chapel. In less than five years they transformed the valley into a hacienda of sugar cane, tobacco, coconut, rice a...