ISABELA TOURISM_BROCHURE 2024

64,516 (as of May 1, 2020)

19,049.6393 hA. (Land Area)

3o barangays agricultural crops

rice

Irrigated Area

1,713 ha.

Non - Irrigated Area

1,492,3 ha.

corn

114.25 ha. at 175 Farmers

8,057 ha. at 12,242 Farmers

known as the "Sweet Heart of Negros," a charming inland town in the heart of Negros Occidental, approximately 72 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Bacolod City Nestled at the island's center and surrounded by vast sugarcane plantations, Isabela is bordered by La Castellana and Moises Padilla to the north, Hinigaran to the west, Binalbagan to the south, and Guihulngan City of Negros Oriental to the east. The town boasts fertile land enriched by numerous rivers and creeks that flow from the eastern mountains, winding through the expansive western plains. Known for its hospitable people, Isabela offers a warm welcome to all who visit

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Chef Selene's toasted pastlas, a mik-based dessert, have become a beoved favorite for ther perfect baance of creamy and crunchy textures, makng it an irresstbe treat for al ages Gainng popuarity across the country, these pastilas have become the ultimate "pasaubong," a thoughtfu gift that brings joy and a taste of home to famlies and frends

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brief history

Before the arrva of the Spanards, the area now known as sabea was part of the arge coasta settement of "INABAGAN," now Binalbagan. Inhabted by natives caled "PINTADOS," early vilages ncuded "TINUNGAN " Due to recurrng floods, the first church n Tinungan was reocated n 1834 by Father Agustn Slva to "MANACUP," now the Pobacion of Isabela

Speaker Gil Miranda Montilla (R) of Negros Occdental welcomed President Manuel L Quezon in his residence on the occason of his 60th brthday* [La Vanguardia, September 5, 1936]

In the first Commonweath eections on September 17, 1938, he was eected as a Member of the Natonal Assemby representing the 3rd Distrct of Negros Occdenta and served as the 4th Speaker of the Assemby from 1935 to 1938

In 1861, MANACUP became a parish and later a town, renamed Isabela by Recolect Friar Pedro Echevarria in honor of Queen Isabela II of Spain Key founders included Father Vcente Abrego, who reocated Tinungans resdents to sabea, and Father Marano Lasa, who oversaw major infrastructure projects. Father Lasa bult the church, convent, streets, brick factory, primary school, trbuna house, and cemeteries, shapng the early deveopment of Isabela

From a Cantonal Government n 1901, Negros was made a civi provnce under the Americans The first oca eecton in 1904 saw Inocentes Mascuino eected as Muncipal President and Fausto Garaygay as Vice Presdent Subsequent eaders incuded Don Gl Montla and Francisco Geronla, folowed by Santiago Diego in 1924 Dego's eadership and the founding of the sabea Sugar Company by the Montila famiy spurred the town's progress, wth the sugar mil estabished in Tnongan n December 1919

In May 2019, Dr Irene Montila became the frst female Mayor of Isabea, also being the widow of former Mayor Enrique G Montila III Mayor Montila's agenda focuses on safety, socio-economic security, heath, empowerment of organizations, and transparent governance

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Lusong-Lusong Falls

Isabela town, abundant with vast agrcutura ands and scenc andscapes, s a pcturesque haven for nature lovers Its roling fieds, cascading waterfals, and verdant valeys offer a serene retreat, perfect for anyone seeking a break to appreciate the beauty of nature

In the early 1990’s, the 14 Statons of the Cross were set up through the nitiatve of Councior Rudy Parcon.

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Julio Cesar Madrileno Garcia was born on Juy 6, 1920, in Isabela, Negros Occidental. He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in the Class of 1943 and was a veteran hero of the Bataan Death March. He rose to the rank of Brgader Genera before retiring at 49 n 1970 Additionaly, he was a awyer with a Masters Degree n Industria Management and hed a Bacheors Degree n Miitary Scences from the PMA.

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Sitio Sumilang, Barangay Cansalongon, Isabela, Negros Occidental

The Panubi-on Festva celebrates Isabea's rch cultura hertage, by honoring stores and traditions passed down through generations t aso acknowedges varous aspects of town life over the years that have shaped Isabeas identity and cultural landscape

The giant cross was mounted on May 3, 1954 as shown in the inscription at the bottom of its concrete foundation. American engineer John Dumas, who was working at the Bnalbagan- sabea Sugar Company under the Columban Fathers, was inspred to design the cross by his wife who was a devotee, who prays the rosary

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