PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
Abanse Negrense
Anchored on the principles of Sustainable Development and the attainment of the total human potential of all Negrenses.
A
Agricultural Competiveness Improvement & Food Security
B
Building of Roads, Bridges & other Vital Infrastructure
A
Advancement of Economic, Trade, Investment & Employment Opportunities
N
Nurturing of People’s Health and Welfare, & Ensuring Peace and Order & Public Safety
S
Sustainable Environmental Management & Tourism Department
E
Enhancement of Access to Quality Education, Cultural, Sports & ICT Development
NEGRENSE
brand of Good Governance & Human Development
Negros Island was originally called “Buglas”, an old native word that is thought to mean “cut-off.”
It is believed that Negros was once part of a greater mass of land but was cut off either by what geologists all a continental drift or by rising waters during the so-called glacial age. Among its earliest inhabitants were dark-skinned natives belonging to the Negrito ethnic group with their unique culture. Thus, the Spaniards called the land “Negros” after the black natives whom they saw when they first came to the island in April 1565. Two of the earliest native settlements were Binalbagan and Ilog, that later became towns in 1573 and 1584, respectively. Other settlements were Hinigaran, Bago, Marayo (now Pontevedra), Mamalan (now
Himamaylan) and Candaguit (now
a sitio in San Enrique).
Negros Occidental Winds KATHA Award At IFEX
Negros Occidental Winds KATHA
Among its earliest inhabitants were dark-skinned natives belonging to the Negrito ethnic group with their unique culture. Thus, the Spaniards called the land “Negros” after the black natives whom they saw when they first came to the island in April 1565.
Negros Island was originally called “Buglas”, an old native word that is thought to mean “cut-off.”