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 Municipality
Of Ilog |
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Ilog was founded by the
Augustinian Fathers Geronimo Marin and Francisco Bustos on
May 16, 1584. It was the biggest settlement in Negros at the
time of the Spanish conquest. It was the island's commercial
and political center. The name Ilog was recommended by a
Tagalog guide of the Spaniards because the place was
entirely surrounded by the longest river in the whole island
of Negros - the Ilog river.
Ilog was the first capital of Negros Oriental. From here,
the seat of the provincial government was transferred to
Himamaylan, Binalbagan and finally to Bacolod.
This coastal town was often raided by Moro pirates long
before the Spanish regime. Kidnapped inhabitants were
brought to Moroland and sold as slaves.
In one of those raids, the pirates were met by a glaring
light on top of the old Catholic church. Suddenly, a small
image of the Santo Niņo appeared with rays of light coming
from his body which caused fear and bewilderment among the
pirates and prevented their evil scheme against the
residents. Since then, the Ilognons adopted the Santo Niņo
as their patron saint. |
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