Old World Charm, New Age Technology

First settled in 1565 under the name “Carobcob”, which means “ribcage” in Hiligaynon, Silay is often referred to as the “Paris of Negros”due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses. More than thirty of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark.
In 1925, work began on a grander structure meant to replace the old church.
The Bacolod-Silay International Airport, commonly known as Silay City Bacolod Airport, is the primary gateway to the province of Negros Occidental.
This house represents an interesting combination of bahay na bato and American Colonial style.
THEME PARK. The 25-meter high Ferris wheel dubbed the Silay Eye (center) is one of the attractions at the Magikland.

The first ancestral home to open its doors to tourists, this charming house is the Negrense take on the American “tsalet” or chalet, a wooden cottage.

The Philippine Women’s University recently received three hectares of land located in a premiere village in Silay, Negros Occidental.
The Maria Ledesma Golez Heritage House is a leading example of what heritage conservation experts call “architectural reuse.” The heritage house’s interior is new, but in a style consistent with the façade.
The Iloilo–Guimaras–Negros–Cebu Link Bridge is a planned network of bridges in the Visayas in the Philippines connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, Negros, and Cebu.