BACONG
Bacong is one of the oldest towns in the Province of Negros Oriental. It was created as a Municipality in the year 1890, together with the Municipality of Dauin, Jimalalud and Guihulngan.
The legend
The Malay settlers were being harassed by the "Moro" pirates, who every now and then swept down at the settlements burning houses, kidnapping young ladies, murdering and enslaving the local inhabitants.
There was a village chief named Ka Apo. The villagers decided to fight back the Spanish oppressors.
Upon the direction of Ka Apo, they set up watch at the beach. One day Ka Apo saw the Moro vintas heading towards the island.
Ka Apo gathered the soldiers, hide themselves among the bushes, preparing ready for battle.
Dumaguit, the place where the Moro vintas normally kidnap young ladies and slaves: Since it was still day time they rested at "Bacon" to rest and prepare for their planned attack.
While the pirates were resting and some were climbing coconut trees, Ka Apo stood up and shouted "Bacon", (Rise) bacon! All at once the village warriors stood up and attacked the pirates with their sharp bolos, spears, bow and arrows, daggers and blow guns.
Many of the Moros were killed. The captain of the pirates exhorted his men and shout "Maamiyatay" (kill them). Ka Apo also keeps on shouting to encourage his men. Both parties suffered extreme death and casualties. When the pirates senses defeat, they retreated and board their vintas and went home.
When the pirates reported to their Sultan, the Sultan of "Bung-aw"; their captain cried that many of his men were killed, wounded and left behind at the battle of "bacon".
And that's how Bacong got its name.
Location
Bacong is located at Latitude 9⁰ 14' 50.2" North, Longitude 123⁰ 17' 37.3" East with a distance of 8.5 kilometers south of the city of Dumaguete. It is bounded on the north by the city of Dumaguete, on the south by the municipality of Dauin, on the east by the Mindanao Sea and on the west by the Municipalty of Valencia. It is one of the 20 municipalities of the Province of Negros Oriental.
Tourist spots:
1. West poblacion – Talisay beach resort / Beach Resort
2. Banilad – JVD beach resort / beach resort
3. San Miguel – Dgte. Spring Resort / beach resort
4. Soludpan – Bambulo Resort / island resort
5. West Poblacion – Bacong Catholic Church and Pipe Organ / cultural, historical
6. West Poblacion – NOAH / gift, souvenir shop
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