A History of Negros Occidental

able already American ancient armed army arrived attack authority Bacolod became began believed Binalbagan bridge called cause Cebu church civil civilians claimed colonial command Company continued defense directed Division early encomenderos encomienda enemy farm fight Filipino fire followed forces governor guerrillas hands Hill Iloilo immediately industry island issued Japanese join Jose killed land later leaders leave lived Major Manila March ment military mills mountains moved natives needed Negros Negros Occidental Negrosanon officers opened operation organized Papa Isio parish Philippines planters political population position practice President prevent priests produce province reached received Recollects refused Regiment religious remained returned rice river sent showed side Silay soldiers Spaniards Spanish stayed sugar supplies surrender tion took towns tribute troops United workers