Did you know in the Philippines there's an island that might offend you

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]Did you know there's a place in the Philippines that [music] might offend you? It's called Negros Island. At first glance, the name sounds [music] offensive in English, but it actually comes from the Spanish word negros, which simply means black. Spanish explorers gave the island this name in the 1500s after seeing the dark-skinned [music] natives who lived there. Today, Negros is famous for its sugar industry, Mount Kanlaon volcano, and vibrant festivals. And the name has nothing to do with discrimination. It's just a reminder of the country's long Spanish [music] history. Follow for more Filipino facts.