Matahom Nga Dakbayan Sa Bais - Bais City Offici... Work May 2026

"Matahom nga Dakbayan sa Bais" has been formally adopted as the official hymn of Bais City, Negros Oriental, through Ordinance No. 53, Series of 2024. Composed by Rolin C. Obina and Oyvin Thon C. Valencia, the hymn is mandated for use in official local government ceremonies to represent the city's, history, culture, and unity. For more details, visit Bais Public Information Office.

5. Cultural & Civic Pride

• Matahom Festival: Held every September 1 (City Charter Day). The name directly uses the city’s moniker. Features street dancing, a beach clean-up, and the “Lin-ay sang Bais” beauty pageant, celebrating the beautiful women (and environment) of Bais.
• Karakol Festival (May): A religious festival in honor of San Nicolás de Tolentino, featuring a street dance where participants wear costumes mimicking sugarcane workers and sea creatures, fusing the two identities.
• St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church: A historic stone church that anchors the city’s spiritual life.

Top Attractions That Prove the “Matahom” Title

If you are searching for Matahom nga Dakbayan sa Bais online, you are likely planning a trip. Here is the official list of must-see locations that justify the city’s moniker. Matahom nga Dakbayan sa Bais - Bais City Offici...

Talabong Mangrove Park: A sprawling 400-hectare nature park and bird sanctuary that protects the city's coastal ecosystem. Cultural and Historical Highlights "Matahom nga Dakbayan sa Bais" has been formally

C. Tinubdan sa Tubod (Springs & Hanging Bridges)

• Springs: The city has natural cold springs (e.g., Oson, Lipayo) that supply fresh water and offer family picnic spots.
• Hanging Bridges: The Matin-ao Hanging Bridge provides a scenic view of the Bais River estuary, lined with nipa palms and firefly habitats at night.

Konklusyon

Ang Matahom nga Dakbayan sa Bais o Bais City usa ka destinasyon nga walay duhaduha nga makabibigay sa mga bisita og dili malimtan nga mga kasinatian. Gikan sa natural nga mga atraksiyon hangtud sa kultura ug mga lokal nga produkto, ang Bais City nagtanyag og daghan nga mga rason nganong kini kinahanglan sa inyong bucket list. Matahom Festival: Held every September 1 (City Charter Day)

Originally a small barrio under the jurisdiction of Tanjay and later Manjuyod, Bais was officially established as a town in 1849. By 1901, it achieved full town status under the Americans, with Emilio Teves serving as its first municipal mayor. The Golden Era of Sugar

The Official Economy: From Sugar to Sustainable Tourism

The declaration of Bais City Official status as Matahom also signals an economic shift. While sugar remains a backbone, the local government has invested heavily in eco-tourism. The city is now a model for sustainable marine protection.

Composition: The hymn was composed by Mr. Rolin C. Obina and Mr. Oyvin Thon C. Valencia, with musical arrangement by Simon Saul D. Palma.