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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). Ilog was made the first capital of the province in 1743. This was later transferred to Himamaylan. Bacolod became the capital in 1849. The island was divided into Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental in 1890. The two provinces were briefly united as an independent Republic of Negros with Bacolod as the capital on November 27, 1898. It became a protectorate of the United States until 1901, when the republic was dissolved, with the two provinces annexed to the Philippines. - See more at: http://ilonggoakonoon-ofwakongayon.blogspot.com/2014/06/negros-island-occidental-philippines.html#.U51gY1KSyho

We left the Bantayan island by boat going to Cebu International Airport, but along the way, I still recalled the history of this island. The provincial capital Cebu, was an important port known to Europeans with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Its bustling port, protected by outlying Mactan island, handles most interisland commodities and second only to Manila in International trade. Already a thriving port when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in 1521. The Spanish made their first Philippine settlements on Cebu. Was it in my blood….a Spanish blood?

The majestic gates to the south and east, now sit in stoic contemplation in the swirling center of vehicular commotion. The very modern and ancient exist side by side in perfect harmony, that's Seoul. For foreigners, Seoul is an ancient city, as it was founded in 1392, 100 years before Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. But when historians compare Seoul to Korea's ancient history, the capital city of the Republic of Korea is relatively new. The city's history only spans 500 years. Before the modern era, Seoul City was called Hanyang, and later Hansong.

Jaipur is a popular city of India and also known as the capital of the well-known north Indian state Rajasthan. This bustling city of India is also known as the 'Pink City'. The city possesses a royal charm and enriched historic spots which tells the colorful stories of the past of the city. The city is famous for its amazing royal forts, heritage houses, traditional Rajasthan folk songs and dances, etc. Another thing that is worth to be mentioned - Jaipur is a place for the foodies. Mouth littering traditional Rajasthani dishes, as well as north Indian Mughlai foods will surely satisfy your taste buds to the optimal level. Weather - Accommodation - Festivals

What more could Bobby Sobrepeña will do is to wait the arbitration process of the PDRCI while giving him the chance to buy time in deciphering its stance. Truly, he felt that the government single handedly accused him while his 16 companions dismissed of estafa case. Robert Sobrepeña must capitalized the BCDA harassment against CJHDevco to win this case.

What is the Entrepreneurial Glass Ceiling? It's simple: we start our business, we work all areas of it ourselves. We think of it, we work it, we sacrifice day in and day out. Nobody can do it as well as we can nor can they do it with the same drive and dedication.