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Silay, officially City of Silay, is a third class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a total population of 120,999 people. It is part of the metropolitan area called Metro Bacolod, which includes the cities of Bacolod and Talisay. It has a sizable commercial and fishing port and is the site of the new Bacolod-Silay International Airport, which replaced the Bacolod City Domestic Airport.
Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses. More than thirty of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark. In 2015, the city celebrated its 58th charter anniversary.
The appellation Silay is derived from the name of a tree which grew abundantly in the area. The kansilay is the city's official tree.
A local legend tells of how Silay City got its name. It is said that in the days of the datus and rajahs, there once lived a princess named Kansilay. An attack on the settlement by pirates was thwarted when the princess bravely led the people in the village's defense. The fight was furious and the princess fought like a seasoned warrior. Murals that used to grace some of the city's public buildings depict her as a fierce fighter wielding a huge talibong, a short native single-edged sword. The pirates were routed, but at the cost of the princess' life. Her paramour arrived in time to see her die. In grief, the people lovingly buried her. To their surprise, a tree grew right over her grave, the first Kansilay tree, a final gift from the brave princess.
Negros Occidental (Filipino: Kanlurang Negros; Hiligaynon: Negros Nakatundan), also known as Occidental Negros or Western Negros is a province in the Philippines located in the Negros Island region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half. Across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait to the northwest is the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay Island. Known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines", Negros Occidental produces more than half the nation's sugar output.
The primary spoken language is Hiligaynon (also known as Ilonggo) and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. With a population of 3,100,651, it is the most populated province in the Negros Island Region, the second-most populous province in the Visayas after Cebu and the fifth most populous province of Philippines.
Negros Island was originally known to the natives as "Buglas". When the Spaniards arrived in April 1565, they named it "Negros" because of the dark-skinned natives they found. Two of the earliest native settlements were Binalbagan and Ilog which later became towns in 1572 and 1584, respectively. Other settlements were Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Bago, Marayo (now Pontevedra), Mamalan (now Himamaylan) and Candaguit (a sitio in San Enrique).
A city is a large and permanent human settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town in general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.
Cities generally have complex systems for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and transportation. The concentration of development greatly facilitates interaction between people and businesses, benefiting both parties in the process, but it also presents challenges to managing urban growth.
A big city or metropolis usually has associated suburbs and exurbs. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban areas, creating numerous business commuters traveling to urban centers for employment. Once a city expands far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or megalopolis. In terms of population, the largest city proper is Shanghai, while the fastest-growing is Dubai.
There is not enough evidence to assert what conditions gave rise to the first cities. Some theorists have speculated on what they consider suitable pre-conditions and basic mechanisms that might have been important driving forces.
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History for homebodies? Find out which heritage house contains art from Juan Luna and Jose Rizal. GMA News Online: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews
Silay City, Negros Occidental Contributors: Eyryne Ave Matandac Jiean Java Joven Gallardo Follow me on Instagram: @hannah.rys
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From : http://www.negros-occ.gov.ph/about-negros-occidental/cities-and-municipalities/cities/silay-city Founded in 1760, Silay evolved from being an old Spanish settlement. Migrant families from Iloilo gave vigor to Silay, making it an important commercial and agricultural settlement during the Spanish era. In 1846, cultivation of sugarcane led by Yves Leopold Germain Gaston made the town prosperous. November 5, 1898 played a significant role in Silay’s history. Sugarcane workers attacked the Spanish garrison and made the Spaniards surrender peacefully. It was a bloodless revolution. The Philippine flag was raised for the first time at the public plaza. Silay, famous for its artists and cultural shows, became the “Paris of Negros”. Kahirup Theater was the center of these activities. Jose ...
AIRED (July 1, 2017): Si Solenn Heussaff aalamin ang paraan ng paggawa ng asukal sa Silay City. Habang si Ervic Vijandre naman ay titikman ang isa sa pinamasarap na dessert dito. Watch ‘Taste Buddies' every Saturdays on GMA? hosted by Solenn Heussaff and Rhian Ramos. -------------- Subscribe to the GMA Network channel! - http://goo.gl/oYE4Dn Visit the GMA Network Portal! http://www.gmanetwork.com Connect with us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMANetwork Instagram: http://instagram.com/GMANetwork
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A short tour of my classmate and I in the City of Silay, Negros Occidental. We went to some of the best go-to places in Silay City. Food + history! March 5, 2016
via YouTube Capture
Here are my top ten heritage houses in my hometown, Silay City. Explore the best of me on my social media accounts! Instagram: @lexplorationsph Twitter: @lexplorationsph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lexplorationsph/ http://facebook.com/lexfactory
During our videoshoot in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines for our film "importante busog ang tiyan" as our entry to silay city film festival, we took some clips of the places we went and I compiled all the clips and this is the result. It's not as perfect as other vlogs and this is an on the spot shoot because an idea just popped to our heads but I hope you'll still enjoy this. Sorry for the last part that it's a little bit shaky it was taken handheld and it's kinda windy that day. Equipments: Canon 60D Yelangu s60t stabilizer 18-135mm IS STM 50mm f1.8 STM Tripod One of my inspiration on making this 2nd vlog is sam kolder.
via YouTube Capture
First video uploaded. A vlog on my trip to the mountains of my city.
Panaad sa Negros 2015 Kansilay Festival Silay City Second Place #mrBanatero2015 #jony1318VisulProductions Video by: Anthony M. Galera | Alejo Antonio Mondejar ©jony1318 Visual Productions We offer Digital Photo and Video Services. Contact Us Now! Visit and Like Us: https://www.facebook.com/jony1318VisualProductions
Beadworks actors Chuck Luat and Keith Mamon enthralled students and teachers at Dona Monserrat Lopez Memorial High School after a series of screenings at Silay City Civic Center, Negros Occidental. Beadworks so far is the first local (Ilonggo) film to create this kind of impact to students and to the viewers. Thank you very much Silay City for the very warm reception.
Villa Rosario in Silay City. Video clip of this Entrance, taken last Jan. 7, 2017.
Lagaw with my wifey @ Silay City, Negros Occidental
The funny tour guide of THE RUINS in negros occidental provides us(NAITAS) with the glimpse and history of the place. We had a good time.
OCTOBER 28, 2013—We visited Negros Occidental by way of Iloilo. We "crashed" a friend's wedding, actually, and used it as an excuse to do "lightning" tours in Iloilo and Negros Occidental.This is the Negros Occidental leg of that trip and, with the help of a local tour operator, we made a day tour of all the tourist-worthy attractions in the three adjacent cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay. This is a short slideshow video of our photos during our day tour in the cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay in Negros Occidental. Enjoy watching. #itsmorefuninthephilippines #bacolodcity #talisaycity #silaycity #negrosoccidental #philippines #mariesaculles #johansaculles #larasaculles #bongsaculles #familytravelandadventures #familytravels #wearewanderful #wanderful #wearewonderful #wonderful ...
Balay Negrense Meseum in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Showcasing the lifestyle of the late 19th century. The house was built in 1827, it was opened for the public in 1990. According to our tour guide the house was desserted for 17 years, hence the talk about ghost apparitions from photos taken of the house. ———————————————————————— Like and Subscribe for more. Checkout this channel: Tropical Breeze https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwG1OzOCHt7F9Z6zLV9Hgw Checkout this playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZxma27LgdR12BfP4feBajPvmqeUfIHuo ———————————————————————— Song: NIVIRO - The Ghost [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Video: https://youtu.be/lTEzfj8IAR0 Download: http://http://ncs.io/TheGhost
Here's some bits of clips from our family reunion and my cousin's wedding! Places we've visited: - The Ruins - Mambukal Resort - Silay City and Heritage Houses Apologies for the shaky video at the end, I got so tired from our trek to the falls! Enjoy :)
Silay City AVP show casing history culture tourist destination, best known as Paris of Negros Occidental
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Last episode was an intro to Bacolod - one of my most favorite cities in the Philippines! Now, I'm gonna give you a run down of my Top 5 Bacolod Experience! Next Video: Top 5 Food Trip in Bacolod! I'd love to hear from you: fb/ecoistic, hec@toycomm.com ^_^ Drop by the website: http://thatboywhowonder.com Music: Imagine Dragons - It's Time more about them here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENM2wA_FTg Disclaimer: I do not own this song, it belongs to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended
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The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is what remained of the grand mansion that Don Mariano Lacson built, following the death of his first wife, Maria Braga. Built in memory of Maria Braga, the mansion became the residence of Don Mariano and his unmarried children. Today, it is a tourist attraction for its romantic, yet strong structures. Many interesting tales and facts lie within the walls and posts that remained of the Ruins.
'' The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see, he went strenously in search of people, of adventure, of experience, he expects interesting things to happen, He goes ' sight - seeing".
I joined Maker Studios & so can you! Click here to see if your channel qualifies for RPM Network/Maker Studios: http://awe.sm/s0VmZ Bacolod's hustle and bustle is of the friendly sort, which is probably why it has earned for itself the popular nickname, the "City of Smiles." The capital of Negros Occidental province, located in the Philippines' Western Visayas region, it truly seems to be a place where people have managed to stay true their roots. In Bacolod, a typical day is not so typical, what with all the recreational areas, historical sights, restaurants and hotels that can fill up 24 hours in no time. An original CCI Asia Group Production Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved
Driving around Silay, near Bacolod City in Negros Occidental
History for homebodies? Find out which heritage house contains art from Juan Luna and Jose Rizal. GMA News Online: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews
Silay City, Negros Occidental Contributors: Eyryne Ave Matandac Jiean Java Joven Gallardo Follow me on Instagram: @hannah.rys
grabbed video from VDS
From : http://www.negros-occ.gov.ph/about-negros-occidental/cities-and-municipalities/cities/silay-city Founded in 1760, Silay evolved from being an old Spanish settlement. Migrant families from Iloilo gave vigor to Silay, making it an important commercial and agricultural settlement during the Spanish era. In 1846, cultivation of sugarcane led by Yves Leopold Germain Gaston made the town prosperous. November 5, 1898 played a significant role in Silay’s history. Sugarcane workers attacked the Spanish garrison and made the Spaniards surrender peacefully. It was a bloodless revolution. The Philippine flag was raised for the first time at the public plaza. Silay, famous for its artists and cultural shows, became the “Paris of Negros”. Kahirup Theater was the center of these activities. Jose ...
AIRED (July 1, 2017): Si Solenn Heussaff aalamin ang paraan ng paggawa ng asukal sa Silay City. Habang si Ervic Vijandre naman ay titikman ang isa sa pinamasarap na dessert dito. Watch ‘Taste Buddies' every Saturdays on GMA? hosted by Solenn Heussaff and Rhian Ramos. -------------- Subscribe to the GMA Network channel! - http://goo.gl/oYE4Dn Visit the GMA Network Portal! http://www.gmanetwork.com Connect with us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMANetwork Instagram: http://instagram.com/GMANetwork
A DOCUMENTATION FOR OUR PHILIPPINE LIT' SUBJ. | ENG4A_L
A short tour of my classmate and I in the City of Silay, Negros Occidental. We went to some of the best go-to places in Silay City. Food + history! March 5, 2016
via YouTube Capture
Here are my top ten heritage houses in my hometown, Silay City. Explore the best of me on my social media accounts! Instagram: @lexplorationsph Twitter: @lexplorationsph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lexplorationsph/ http://facebook.com/lexfactory
During our videoshoot in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines for our film "importante busog ang tiyan" as our entry to silay city film festival, we took some clips of the places we went and I compiled all the clips and this is the result. It's not as perfect as other vlogs and this is an on the spot shoot because an idea just popped to our heads but I hope you'll still enjoy this. Sorry for the last part that it's a little bit shaky it was taken handheld and it's kinda windy that day. Equipments: Canon 60D Yelangu s60t stabilizer 18-135mm IS STM 50mm f1.8 STM Tripod One of my inspiration on making this 2nd vlog is sam kolder.
via YouTube Capture
First video uploaded. A vlog on my trip to the mountains of my city.
Panaad sa Negros 2015 Kansilay Festival Silay City Second Place #mrBanatero2015 #jony1318VisulProductions Video by: Anthony M. Galera | Alejo Antonio Mondejar ©jony1318 Visual Productions We offer Digital Photo and Video Services. Contact Us Now! Visit and Like Us: https://www.facebook.com/jony1318VisualProductions
Beadworks actors Chuck Luat and Keith Mamon enthralled students and teachers at Dona Monserrat Lopez Memorial High School after a series of screenings at Silay City Civic Center, Negros Occidental. Beadworks so far is the first local (Ilonggo) film to create this kind of impact to students and to the viewers. Thank you very much Silay City for the very warm reception.
Villa Rosario in Silay City. Video clip of this Entrance, taken last Jan. 7, 2017.
Lagaw with my wifey @ Silay City, Negros Occidental
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Exploring Bacolod City and neighboring cities of Silay and Talisay. If you are fan of the movie Oro Plata Mata then you will be enjoying going around the heritage houses along Silay City. Also Bacolod is known for the sugar bowl capital of the Philippines because of vast sugarcane plantations and also do not forget to buy sweets as Bacolod is famous for sweets and pastries. Bacolod City is situated in the island of Negros (Negros Occidental) but recently due to a presidential decree the island of Negros was merged uniting Occidental and Oriental. Special thanks to Boss AJC and Mang Roy
Official entry to the 2nd Cine Kahirup: Silay City Film Festival Co produced by: City Government of Silay All rights reserved 2017
1128-292013 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negros_Occidental_Provincial_Capitol The Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol is the seat of the provincial government of Negros Occidental located at Gatuslao St., Bacolod, Philippines. Within its complex is the Capitol Park and Lagoon. Before its present location, the provincial government of Negros Occidental was in the house donated by Jose Ruiz de Luzuriaga, who was part of the Philippine Commission established by the Americans in 1901, which was composed of three members. http://travelogphilippines.com/index.php/2009/11/ruins-talisay-negros/ The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is what remained of the grand mansion that Don Mariano Lacson built, following the death of his first wife, Maria Braga. Built in memory of Maria Braga, th...
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Don Angel Mascuñana & Family Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines 1936 This was filmed by an American family friend using an 8mm Bell & Howell movie camera. It was during a town fiesta of Talisay sometime in 1936. The narrator is Indalecio or "Dodoy" one of the younger sons of Don Angel, who was one of the little boys in the film. This rare film shows the life of a sugar baron in the island of Negros, particularly from the town of Talisay during the U.S. Commonwealth Period - old folks call peace time, just a few years prior to the Japanese invasion and subsequent occupation. The Film Highlights: The Art Deco mansion of Don Simplicio Lizares under construction designed by architect Juan F. Nakpil. The old town plaza of Talisay with its bandstand and the old town church. The luxury v...
A Praise and Worship moment during Youth Sunday Service, every Sunday @ 2:30 PM in Word of Life Silay Church, 5 de Noviembre Street - in front of CENECo Office. Come...Be Changed....Be Empowered and Be blessed!!!
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Professional biyahero Drew Arellano goes on a road trip and a food trip in one of the sweetest places in the Philippines. Aired: February 6, 2015 LIKE: http://fb.com/biyahenidrew FOLLOW: http://twitter.com/biyahenidrew FOLLOW: http://instagram.com/biyahenidrew GMA News Online: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews
Travel Time with Susan Calo Medina Episode: Adobo Festival: Revolution with a Different Flavor Air Date: December 3, 2011 Feaures Silay City's Cinco de Noviembre which is marked by the Adobo Festival -- a true combination of the historic and the gastronomic. Participants show different approaches to one of Pinoys' favorite dishes. Travel Time also explores Silay City in Negros Occidental, the Paris of Negros.
[Amardon:]
Running away, hours or days
Finally I'm free the gates before me I see
Holding the stones must find a place to hide
Must keep them away, from the demonic shrine
My army is fighting for me
For the stones, or we'll never be free
Keepers of light.
Shall behold their might.
To arms of gods I will give my life.
Escaped from the dark.
Their light in my heart.
Divine was their meaning to keep me alive.
Now take these stones, hide them like gold
To place filled with love, This is what spirits told
We must fight for the stones, to last standing man
We won't see tomorrow, they'll destroy this land
My army is fighting for me
For the stones, or we'll never be free
Keepers of light
Shall behold their might
To arms of gods I will give my life
Escaped from the dark
Their light in my heart