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DON ANSELMO “EMONG” SISON DIAZ

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DON ANSELMO “EMONG” SISON DIAZ

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Don Anselmo Diaz, born on April 21, 1887, in Talisay City, was a sugarcane farmer who unintentionally pioneered electrification in Negros. In 1920, he connected a generator to his farm tractor to light up his son’s birthday party, which impressed guests and sparked the idea of bringing electricity to their homes. This small act led to the founding of A.S. Diaz Electric Service (ASDES), the first prewar electric company in Negros. Anselmo’s work brought light to villages that once relied on candles and kerosene, improving lives and modernizing the community. He also served as mayor of Talisay from 1922 to ...
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SAN PEDRO SCULPTURE OF THE VERDEFLOR FAMILY IN TALISAY CITY

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The San Pedro sculpture owned by the Verdeflor family in Talisay City is a 143-year-old wooden religious statue made in 1881. It shows St. Peter holding a rooster, symbolizing his denial of Jesus, and is used during Holy Week processions to remind the faithful of repentance and faith. The statue reflects the Spanish-era wood carving style with detailed facial and hand features, giving it a lifelike quality. It was made in Belgium and passed through several families before reaching the Verdeflor family, who now take care of it. Though well-preserved, it faces risks like fading, theft, and damage, so routine ...
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