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Negros island in the Philippines is the most exciting place to see among the other Visayan islands. The fourth largest island in the country, it was believed to have once been a part of the island of Mindanao, but was cut off - either by continental drift or the rising waters at the end of the ice age. The island, formerly called "Buglas" by the early inhabitants, is a melting pot of Negrito, Chinese and Malay groups.
Spanish explorers on the expedition of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi first came to the Negros Island in the Philippines in April 1565. Legaspi dropped anchor in Bohol and sent his men to scout the Negros Island in the Philippines. Because of the strong currents of the Tanon Strait between Cebu and Negros, they were carried for several days and forced to land on the western side of the Negros Island in the Philippines. They reported seeing many dark-skinned inhabitants, and they called the island "Negros". The Negros Island in the Philippines was sparsely settled at the time, except for a few coastal settlements including Ilog and Binalbagan. The capital was transferred to Himamaylan in 1795. Negros became a politico-military province in 1856 and the capital was transferred to Bacolod. Also known for the numerous sugar milling factories, the island is known more for the sugar it produces. With the various towns and cities around the province, economic activity has picked up, bringing with it a steady influx of tourists and investors. Beautiful destinations are also fast becoming major attractions for visitors to come to Negros Island in the Philippines. |
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