| Modesto P. Sa-onoy | |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1938 |
| Birth Place: | La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Occupation: | Historian, Academic |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
Modesto P. Sa-onoy (born July 4, 1938) is a Filipino historian and journalist[1] specializing in the history of Negros Island in the Philippines.
He was born in La Castellana, Negros Occidental. He is an alumnus of La Consolacion College in Bacolod, graduating there from high school in 1956, Bachelor of Arts in 1961, Bachelor of Science in Education in 1963 and Master of Arts in Education in 1965.
He has twice been President of the Negros Press Club,[2] first in 1982-1983, second in 1989-1990. He is married to Ma. Verobina Abeto and has two children, Aufred Paul and Angela Rosario.Conferred with Ang Banwahanon Award by the City of Bacolod, its highest recognition, October 19, 2001Recognized with Most Outstanding Alumni Award by La Consolacion College, Bacolod, March 12, 2006Conferred by Pope Benedict XVI the knighthood, Pontifical Equestrian Order of Pope St. Sylvester with rank of Commander and Great Zeal - October 25, 2008Acclaimed Stalwart of the Negros Press Club, October 10, 2009Recognized by the Rotary Club of Bacolod East with Media Lifetime Award,