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Rizal St., Brgy 5, Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
3 Hotel Rooms Presently, this lovely state manor named Casa A. Gamboa accepts private bookings for small gatherings of 6 to 20 persons inside the house and can accommodate larger gatherings in the garden (up to 200 persons), weather permitting. They accept bookings for breakfast, lunch, merienda/cocktails, or dinner, according to your preference. The garden is also an ideal venue for private parties or other special events. The house and garden have even served as a unique location and backdrop for numerous photo shoots.
OUR HISTORY
The house was built in 1939 and was once home to a Japanese Colonel during World War II. After the Americans took control, it became the headquarters of the fifth American Division, where two Generals resided. During General Rapp Brush’s tenure, General Douglas MacArthur visited for a meeting and a simple ceremony in the garden, where he was awarded a medal. General MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an important American military leader, serving as General of the Army for the United States and a field marshal for the Philippine Army. He played a significant role in the Pacific theater during World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines campaign.
THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
This home can be described as having been influenced by pre-war American Style Chalet, while still retaining some Castilian features like the “ventanillas” for air circulation. The living quarters are on the upper floor, while the ground level housed the helpers’ quarters, storage rooms, garage, and a rainwater cistern, typical of the period. Notably, the house boasts FORTY doors!
PROPERTY DETAILS
3 rooms with the following features: (1) single bed, (1) double bed, and (2) single beds
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Use of dining room and sala when no private bookings for dinners etc.
Hot and cold water for bath
Free drinking water
SPECIAL NOTES
Extra bed: 14USD inclusive of breakfast.
No parties or guests allowed unless by special arrangement.
Pets not allowed.
Smoking allowed only in garden.
Calados used for ventilation, therefore guests should not be too loud.
Silay is oftern reffered to as the "Paris of Negors due to its artist, culural shows and large collections of perfectly preserved heritage houses and Casa A. Gamboa must a try. More than thirty (30) of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark in the year 1993.
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Olimpia Severino was active in the revolution against the Spaniards in Silay City and sewed the Philippine Flag together with her sister and cousin. This flag was raised when the people of Silay City won against the Spaniards in a peaceful revolution. The eldest daughter of Aguinaldo is Doreen Gamboa Fernandez. She grew up in this home. She is a Slow Food advocate and an accredited tour guide.
