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Like most settlements in
Philippine archipelago, Talisay was originally inhabited by
aborigines called Negritoes or "Ati" in the local dialect.
They were short people with black and kinky hair and led
nomadic lives.In 1788, a group of Malay
descent led by Figure 1 Antonio Clemente and Juan Dalimo-os
fled the marauding moros of "Tugtugan" (presently known as
EB Magalona) and settled in the town they called "Minulu-an".
Until the early 1800s, these immigrants and aborigines lived
in constant fear of the marauding moro bandits who
continously threatened their coastal settlements.
In one
of their encounters, a man named Kapitan Sabi almost
single-handedly drove the moro intruders away. Thus, a
street in the town was named after him in honor of his
heroism.
With the advent of sugar
industry in the province, TALISAY became its showcase. Thus,
was the name given by Fr. Cuenca to Minulu-an settlement
which he observed to be abundant with Talisay trees growing
along the banks of Matab-ang River. The trees also served as
landmark for fishermen and sailors from Panay and Guimaras.
On February 11, 1998,
President Fidel V. Ramos proclaimed Talisay into a city
under Republic Act. No. 8489.
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Negros
Occidental, Talisay City
