Wednesday, September 10, 2014

CAUAYAN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL: A School Search in Visit

          I had the opportunity to travel to Cauayan, Negros Occidental during the search in activity of Christian Brother at Cabarruz College. I was excited and happy because this is my first time to visit this place. The environmental surroundings which is clean and green and you can observe the simplicity of life here although there are some buildings beautifully built. One thing I liked most going on this place was the overlooking ocean view beside the road as you are heading and reaching the place of Cauayan. Stunning and breathtaking view of blue and clear ocean. It takes more than 2 hours by private car from Kabankalan city to reach this place.

Interesting History

         Interesting to learn that long before the Spaniards came to Negros, this town was a wilderness and primitive people depended on hunting and fishing for a living. The town was covered with bamboo thickets called Kawayanin the local dialect, hence the name "Cauayan".

          In 1822, Cauayan was formally founded by Don Vicente Paulo Decena, believed to have come from Cebu. He was enticed into Cauayan by the legendary beauty of a native girl who subsequently became his wife, and Don Vicente Paulo Decena's family is still living in Cauayan and it is making its progress with their help.
During the Spanish era, a seat for the municipal government was sought. Guiljungan, Cauayan and Isio were candidates but Isio prevailed as it was more populated. It got the honor of being the center of government although gobernadorcillos were accorded to Cauayan and Guiljungan.
Not much progress happened to the town at that time since the Spanish rulers were reluctant to educate their subjects. Even when they built schools, only a few privileged were admitted to them. There were no roads and most people were required to render forced labor.
All these changed when the Americans came in 1904. The tribunal in Isio was shifted to Cauayan and this fostered development. The natives were taught modern ways to raise crops, and schoolhouses, roads and bridges were constructed. Not even the Japanese occupation could disrupt the development of the town since then.


THIS IS THE SCHOOL WE VISITED  AT CAUAYAN NEGROS


        Cauayan is a first class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. Located on the southern portion of the province, it is bounded on the east by the Municipality of Ilog; on the south by the Municipality of Candoni; on the west by the progressive mining City of Sipalay and on the north by the Panay Gulf with its bountiful fishing grounds.
        Tourism has recently picked up in the Cauayan Municipality, with its fine white sand beaches and diverse marine and wildlife.
         I have not seen other beaches in Cauayan but there are lots of beautiful hidden beautiful beaches in this municipality.
        Punta Bulata White Beach Resort, is the most developed resort in the area, with an AA accreditation from the Department of Tourism, has seen tourists from all parts of the world who come to relax.
       Danjugan Island Marine Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary in Brgy. Bulata is also one of the most recognized dive spots in the region. Once featured on the cover of Mabuhay Magazine.
         Danjugan Island is the largest of the Bulata Islands in Cauayan.        
       Suha Cave is almost 20 kilometers away from the town proper. Located in Sitio Suha, Brgy. Camalandaan, the cave has stalagmites and stalactites.
        If I have the chance to come back on this place I will visit this  places which is interesting to visit.

         BELOW ARE  THE STUNNING  SHOTS ALONG THE ROADS OF CAUAYAN
 









Other Points of Interest:


Punta Bulata Beach Resort
Danjugan Island (Marine Sanctuary)
Bulata Island



FESTIVALS

Lubay-Lubay Festival and
Feast of St. Paul
(January 25)


MARKET DAYS

Monday (Brgy. Poblacion)

HOW TO GET THERE:


Cauayan is approximately three-and-a-half hours drive from Bacolod City by public utility vehicles and about three hours by private car. Air conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses are available at the Bacolod City South Terminal.

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