BACOLOD, Philippines – The National Museum of the Philippines officially assumed control of the 144-year-old historic house of one of Negros’ revolutionary heroes, General Anecito Lacson, in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The house, dubbed the “Malacañang of Negros” in 1898, was handed over during ceremonies held on Tuesday, November 5. The event marked the signing of the deed of donation between Lacson’s descendants and officials from the National Museum, in front of General Lacson’s iconic house in Hacienda Matab-ang, Barangay Zone 15 in Talisay.
The twin milestones coincided with the province-wide commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the Al Cinco de Noviembre (5th of November) – the historic bloodless victory of Negros revolutionaries over Spanish colonizers on November 5, 1898. General Lacson was one of the noted heroes of that revolt. DONATED.
National Museum officials and the descendants of the late General Anecito Lacson, led by Maria Anna Balcells, sign a deed of donation for Lacson’s house and lot at Hacienda Matab-ang, Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on November 5, 2024. – Ambo Delilan/Rappler Built around 1880, General Lacson’s house holds a wealth of stories, both happy and tragic. After the Al Cinco de Noviembre , Lacson, known for his fervor for independence, was installed as president of the short-lived Republica Cantonal de Negros.
He used his house like it was a presidential palace, which led to its being called.
