Silay

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Silay City is dubbed as the Paris of Negros because of its European-inspired houses which have been declared historical monuments, and it is the second museum city in the Philippines next to Vigan. Silay is a center for arts, culture and ecotourism and might be as close as the province can get to the dazzling streets of Europe because of its excellently maintained European colonial houses.

An introduction to Silay

History

A local legend tells of how Silay City got its name. There once lived a princess named Kansilay. An attack on the settlement by pirates was thwarted when the princess bravely led the people in the village's defense. The fight was furious and the princess fought like a seasoned warrior. Murals that used to grace some of the city's public buildings depict her as a fierce fighter wielding a huge talibong, a short native single-edged sword. The pirates were routed, but at the cost of the princess' life. Her paramour arrived in time to see her die. In grief and the people lovingly buried her. To their surprise, a tree grew right over her grave and the first Kansilay tree, a final gift from the brave princess. The name Silay|The city's name derived from the Kansilay tree. It is commonly called the official tree of the city. The city has many annual and monthly events that were established many years ago which Silaynons and the people from different cities enjoys such as their festival called as Kansilay Festival. Silay's also known for their legacy houses, old antique monuments and other historical places. The transportation system is good, and a variety of tasty restaurants and good architecture are available for visitors to enjoy.

Climate & Weather

Silay City has two kind of seasons and the wet season, and the dry season. Silaynon's adapted to this kind of climate. For wet season and they usually bring umbrellas, raincoats, or any water-resistant accessories just to prevent the rain. While for the dry season and they usually put SPF lotions and moisturizers over their body and also bring umbrellas to prevent the sun rays and heat from the sun. It is also one of Filipino's fun traditional activity; kids love to play in the rain and splash and squish on the wate. It's also fun to sunbathe on a beach with the sun. The dry season usually starts in February and ends in April while the wet season usually starts May onward.

Language

Silaynons official dialect is Hiligaynon or Ilonggo while some can talk Tagalog (national language), Cebuano, and Ilokano. Some of the Silaynons can speak fluently in English. Communicating at them aren't difficult so no worries. Filipino people can understand English for it's the second known language in the Philippines.

Travel to Silay

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Silay

Bacolod-Silay Airport (IATA Code: BCD) is served by the two airlines and connects Silay and the whole of Negros Occidental with MNL|Manila, CEB|Cebu and Davao.

Cebu Pacific. Manila, Cebu, Davao.
Philippine Airlines. Manila, Cebu.

Take a taxi or minivan from Silay airport to Silay city proper on arrival. There are also vans to the provincial capital, Bacolod.

Travel on a Bus in Silay

Silay is about 30-45 minutes away from Bacolod. The Ceres bus is 3 times faster than an ordinary bus. There are also buses to/from many destinations including Sipalay, Talisay, Victorias and Kabankalan.

Fares from Bacolod to/from Silay and the bus depends by kilometers. The fare will change without any notice. Students/senior citizen/people with disabilities: ₱13-15 (regular buses); ₱13-20 (aircon buses); ₱20-100 (special buses). Regular fares: ₱15-20 (regular buses); ₱20-30 (aircon buses); ₱30-200 (special buses). Balay Negrense - |Balay Negrense in Silay

Best way to travel in Silay by a Taxi

Taxis are the best option for getting around Silay. However, some of them might offer you a fixed price because of distance or because you're a tourist. If they do offer you a fixed price don't accept it, get out of the taxi as soon as feasible and look for another one or try threatening the driver that you will call the police as fixed prices are illegal. Always pay according to the meter and keep a close watch at the meter as some of the drivers might cheat you. If you plan to give a tip, round off the fare. For example if it is ₱90, give him ₱100 and also tell him to keep the change. Flag down rate for taxis is ₱40.

By tricycle

Tricycles are small and often cramped for two people; however and they're the cheapest mode of transportation for getting around alone.

From the age of 12-19 at the starting point is ₱6-10. From the age of 20 and above at the starting point is ₱8-15. Adults such as parents or working individuals at the starting point is ₱8-20. These fares are from/to all destinations within Silay City only. For further destinations, try buses, Jeepneys or taxis. The fare will change without any notice.

By jeepneys

The cheapest mode of transportation if you choose not to travel alone, it is the local version of buses. Don't forget to ask for a discount if you're a senior citizen or a student. Flag down rates for jeepneys nationwide is ₱7, jeepneys have fixed routes. One can easily go anywhere in Silay by riding a tricycle which cost ₱8 per passenger within the city limits only. Riding a jeepney to Bacolod will cost ₱15 per passenger and ₱18 on air-conditioned shuttles.

If you have problems to any transportation vehicles when it comes to fares and services, you can call the LTFRB hotline number: +63 34 (426-2515).

What to see in Silay

The main attractions in Silay are the excellently maintained European houses. Every house has its own stories to tell. Silay has 29 ancestral houses officially declared by the National Heritage Commission of the Philippines.

Bernardino-Ysabel Jalandoni Ancestral House - Rizal Street 10.801858, 122.977309 - Bernardino Jalandoni Museum Bernandino Jalandoni Ancestral House, Silay City, Negros Occidental A Besides from European architecture, what special about the house is that it has been turned into a museum and displays an expensive doll collection, and century-old objects like telephones, chandeliers, etc.
Manuel Severino Hofilena Ancestral House | Cinco de Noviembre Street Near Balay Negrense Adults ₱40, senior citizens and youth ₱20 The ancestral house is home to the world's smallest doll. It also displays ancient artifacts from the 15th century and a collection of Ramon Hofilena.
Balay Negrense Home of the French descent family; the Gaston family, who helped in experimenting Sugar cane production in the province. After the death of their father; Victor Gaston and the family abandoned the house and fell into ruins but during the 1970s concerned people showed their support and repaired the house. The architecture is a typical example of "Bahay na bato" or House of stone, with American-European colonial influences. Today it is a museum containing antiques.
San Diego Pro-Gothic Church The only pro-Gothic Church church outside Metro Manila, its birth was in the 1700s and the church was still made of nipa-palm, bamboo and grass, in the 1800s the church was then made into a wood and stone structure, finally in the 1900s the structure was made into what it is now and the architecture; Lucio Bernasconi (an Italian architect) took churches in his native Italy as an influence and model of the church. It was finished on 1927 also inaugurated in the same year.
Cinco de Noviembre St. - located at the back of the Silay Public Plaza, near a supermarket named Lopues.
Silay Public Plaza The center of the city. If you are a family, this place is the best place to walk and enjoy with ease.
St. Theresita's Academy - can be found nearby the Rizal Street. A private school.
Mt. Patag A hiking/mountain climbing adventure you can experience with some resorts you can stay.
The Mansion A excellently maintained legacy house wherein antique materials can be found.

Balaring Restaurants and Landmarks
Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School famous for their old name "Silay City National High School".

Best things to do in Silay

Church_ceiling - Painted ceiling at the Silay Catholic church

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Silay

Prince Supermarket - Rizal Street Opening Hours: 08:00-20:00
Savemore Silay , Rizal Street. 8am-8pm
Foodman near Silay Public Market
Lopues near Manuel Severino Hofileña Ancestral House
Convenience Store such as 7/11, Munsterific, and Imart

Money changers

There are some few money changer branches or banks around the city.

BDO or Banko/Banco De Oro at the front of Savemore Silay, Rizal Street.
China Bank at Hofileña Subdivision near RUSI or Golden Food Park.
Eastwest Bank at the side of Savemore Silay, Rizal Street nearby the BDO.
Savemore Silay at the front of BDO and side of Eastwest Bank, Rizal Street.

Halal Restaurants in Silay

Bernandino Jalandoni Ancestral House, Silay City, Negros Occidental - |Bernandino Jalandoni Ancestral House, also called the Pink HouseThere are many kinds of restaurant you can choose from to eat with love and savory coming from the people of Silay. Wednesday ensure that all restaurants and food stores are qualified by the government as safe and healthy to eat. You can adjust your budget but with your ₱1000, you can enjoy some good quality food to share with your family or by yourself.

El Ideal Bakeshop - 118 Rizal Street 10.798336, 122.975252 ☎ +63 34 495 4430 - Inside an old Silay building, serves Filipino/international cuisine (try the lumpiang ubod) as well as offering baked goods like piaya, meringue and barquillos. You can also find the famous Guapple Pie, made of guavas and the local version of apple pie.
Mang Inasal - Corner Rizal-Burgos St. ☎ +63 34 441 6216 - Also serves its grilled Chicken here, and clients who dine on the second floor get an excellent view of some of Silay's legacy architecture.

Silay Public Plaza - if you are craving streetfoods with many different kinds of soft-drinks.
7/11, Munsterific, Imart, a convenience store which is open 24 hours.
Hestia's Restaurant, near the El Ideal Bakeshop, serves various kinds of food.
Ann Co's Cake, a delicacies store wherein cakes and breads are the products of this cafe.
Golden Food Park, a fast-food restaurant that serves yummy grilled Chicken.
Greenoz Pizzeria, a pizzeria that serves various kinds of Pizzas. Near Golden Food Park at Rizal Street.
Pamilya Grill, a fast-food, family restaurant that serves many kinds of food. Located at Carmella Valley, Rizal Street
Balaring Restaurants - if you are craving a seafood restaurant and there are restaurants that can be found at Balaring, at Baran Lantad.

Drinks

Convenience stores such as 7/11, Munsterific and Imart. They are selling drinks and beverages throughout the day.
The Mansion is a legacy-preserved house that is also a cafe. You can buy some coffee drinks and other beverages. They also serves food.
Kapehan sa Kilid Dalan is a cafe wherein you can avail Coffee, drinks, beverages, shakes, and other drinks. They also serve food such as Burgers and fries.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Silay

Silay - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Silay, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Silay. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Silay and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Silay. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Silay. Key components include:

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Silay, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Silay, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Silay, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Silay, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Silay without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Silay is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Silay.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Silay

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Sunburst Bay Resort - Baran Mambulac ☎ +63 34 4956611
Silay Pension | Sitio Dacutan Dacu
Christina Pension House - #1 Bonifacio-Locsin Sts., Brgy. V, Silay ☎ +63 34-495-5096 -

Pegasus Pension House, a pension house at Mckinley Street going to the airport.
Richmond Inn - you can see it when you arrived here at Silay. Located at nearby Bacolod-Silay International Airport.

Telecommunications in Silay

SIM cards are sold at all supermarkets and convenience stores.

Stay safe

The are many departments to help you when you are in need of help and there is a youth curfew every night. All around Kagawad or Baran Tanod (English: Baran Police) are roaming each baran where they are tasked to. The night-time law of switching off the lights is applied starting around 22:00.

Police Station - ☎ +63 34 495-0166, +63 34 495-5000 Opening Hours: The police station is 24 hours on-the-line - There is only one police station in town.
Fire Station - The fire department is next to the Police Station. ☎ +63 34 495-4727 | Opening Hours: The fire station is 24 hours on-the-line

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Hospitals - ☎ +63 34 495-5018 | Opening Hours: The hospital is 24 hours on-the-line - There are two hospitals in Silay: the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital and the obsolete hospital called Silay Old Hospital. The Silay City Health Office gives you free medical checkup and monitors your daily health.

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