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Ne·gros

 (nā′grōs, nĕ′-)
An island of the central Philippines in the Visayan Islands between Panay and Cebu. Sugarcane is important to its economy.
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Negros

(ˈneɪɡrəʊs; Spanish ˈneɣrɔs)
n
(Placename) an island of the central Philippines, one of the Visayan Islands. Capital: Bacolod. Pop: 3 700 000 (2000 est). Area: 12 704 sq km (4904 sq miles)
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Ne•gros

(ˈneɪ groʊs)

n.
an island of the central Philippines. 5043 sq. mi. (13,061 sq. km).
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DUMAGUETE CITY - Internation-al Jazz artist Jojo Van Oeveren, New York-based Filipino performing artist Miguel Braganza and local tenor Mano Saldivar are in Dumaguete City for the "Concert for the Children of Buglas" on Feb.
Buglasan came from 'Buglas,' the pre-Hispanic name of Negros, which means marsh grasses that used to thrive on the island.
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There he dropped only his third frame of the day on his way to beating Jonathan Buglas 2-1.
Climaco's search for materials and Philippine partners led them to Buglas Bamboo Institute (BBI), a nonstock, nonprofit organization in the town of Dauin, Negros Oriental, that was known for making bamboo houses and furniture.
Wwalker Central overcame Cramlington Blue Star thanks to hat-tricks from Jo Buglas, Jack Cooper and Alex Robertson.