Kabankalan City celebrated the 125th Negros Day with a series of events to mark the historical significance of the occasion.

The day started with a Thanksgiving Mass at 5:00 PM in the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on November 5, 2023.

A cultural presentation was held at the Kabankalan City public plaza led by

Tabugon National High School Performing Arts which showcased their talents with a interpretative dance.

Atty. Maclord Zafra, city administrator, delivered the opening remarks.

In his inspirational message, Mayor

Benjie Miranda emphasized the significance of the celebration of November 5 as a historical event for Negrenses.

To recognize the presence of Kabankalanons who attended the celebration, the mayor led a raffle draw where lucky audiences received food packs as prizes.

Cinco de Noviembre, also known as Negros Day, is observed in Negros Occidental, Philippines every November 5th in remembrance of the local revolt that ousted Spanish rulers from power in 1898.

It is a special non-working public holiday in the province of Negros Occidental pursuant to Republic Act No. 6709 that was approved on February 10, 1989.

Cinco de Noviembre, translated to the Fifth of November, is a commemoration of the revolution by the people of Negros Occidental against the Spanish colonial government in 1898.

It led to the surrender and expulsion of the Spaniards, ending over three centuries of their rule in the province, and paved the way to the establishment of the Republic of Negros.