Four famous ancestral houses and landmarks in Negros Occidental received their historical markers from the National Museum, in a ceremony held at The Negros Museum in Bacolod City May 31.
The recipients are the Balay ni Tana Dicang in Talisay City, Ang Dako Balay, Yulo’s Park, and the Negros Museum.
The historical markers were turned over by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena.
Lacson said the activity demonstrates the provincial government’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the province’s rich history.
“Historical markers serve as tangible reminders of the times that have defined Negrense society, and they stand as testaments to the remarkable individuals, events, and places that deserve our recognition and remembrance,” he said in a Capitol press release.
The governor thanked the historians, researchers, local authorities, community members, and families and heirs, who collaborated to make the event possible.
“Through the preservation of history, we honor the memory of those who have shaped our identity,” Lacson said during the ceremony also attended by Board Member Sixto Pal Guanzon, The Negros Museum and The Negros Cultural Foundation president Lyn Gamboa, and representatives from the Region 6 Tourism Office, among others. ||
