Sagay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines in the province of Negros Occidental
About Sagay
Sagay City was called Arguelles when Teniente Francisco Rodriguez and Basilio Cordova founded it in 1860 in the mouth of the Bulanon River. Later, by the order of the Spanish governor the town was transferred to Pueblo de Magallanes (now known as Old Sagay) in honor of Fernando Magallanes. During the Philippine Revolution, Sagay contributed its share to the successful national struggle for independence. The First Philippine Republic was however short-lived when the country passed to the hands of another colonial power, the United States, in 1898. In 1906, the name of the town was changed to Sagay. The name was taken from the semi-spherical shell called "sigay", which can be found in the area. The American influence seeped into every aspects of Sagay's life, politically and culturally. At
Top Attractions in Sagay
Explore the best things to see and do in Sagay:
- ★Himogaan River
- ★Inangtan Hanging Bridge
Sagay Travel Guide Sections
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