The
Someza- Rubio Clan are generally regarded as a Spanish mestizo family, like so
many of the Old Negros Oriental aristocracy.Started with patriarchal Jose
Rodrigo Carmilo Rubio established Hacienda in San Isidero ,Katagachan,
Manlipac, Panalaan ,Tanjay ,Tayasan and
la Liberated.Don Romualdo Somoza ,his brother and the Rubio sisters made
a waves in the landmark in the Sugar Industry since 1865. It is said that if
you are not from Negros you will find it difficult to understand the
temperament of a Negrosanon. We have to face the fact that hacienda culture is
dominant in Negros society. The “hacendados” and the “hacenderos” have always
provided us a power image and influence in community building of Faith and
Character.
Many of
our sugarcane planters have considered their workers as the extended members of
the family. The grandparents, parents and the children are still working in the
hacienda until now. The “amo-obrero” relationship still lingers on. The sugar
industry may not be in good shape now, but the sugarcane planters and the
workers still cling to each other. Those who disagree with the hacienda system
send their children to school and gradually find a greener pasture outside of
the hacienda.The down to Somoza- Rubio Hermanos will continue to shape lives of
the people in the sugar industry
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