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One of the largest buildings in the Silliman University campus in Dumaguete, the Silliman Library aims to be the resource center of excellence in the country. It now provides vast research materials and updated information to some 6000 students in the university. The Silliman Library The Silliman University Library is an impressive three storey building located inside the Silliman University mai…
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The College of Education is among the developed and old departments at Silliman University, Dumaguete. Silliman University started as an Institute where the first graduates were given their diplomas in the year 1924 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. From that time on, the Teacher Education Program at Silliman University developed and progressed. The first dean of the Department…
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The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the colleges that Silliman University is proud of. During the early years of the College of Arts and Sciences, it was composed of the College of Sciences that was under the previous Department of Instruction and the College of Liberal Arts The following departments existed under the College of Arts and Sciences (in chronological order): Bible in 1902, …
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The first building to be ever constructed in 1903, 2 years after the birth of Silliman Institute, was the Silliman Hall, a well-situated three storey edifice at the corner of Rizal Boulevard and Silliman Avenue with commanding views of the Dumaguete port and the Rizal Boulevard. It is, for the most part, a model of American design and architecture fashioned like an old-world colonial mansion. T…
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Got a sweet tooth? Here are some of the city’s finest pastry houses that your tastebuds will sure to love but your weighing scale wont! Devour with utmost caution. Breadworth Lee Plaza and Hypermart Breadworth is making really good unsweetened bread, wheat rolls, sandwich bread and a host of different smaller breads. The specialty of Breadworth is the crack’de-sal it is like the Filipino …
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Negros Oriental is made up of 20 municipalities and 5 cities. Divided into three congressional districts for purposes of legislative presentation, each district is headed by a Congressman to speak for them at the Philippine House of Representatives. Under the first district are the towns of Canlaon, Vallehermoso, Guihulngan, La Libertad, Jimalalud, Tayasan, Ayungon, Bindoy, Manjuyod. Meanwhile …
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Katipunan Hall / Mission Hall Its name was once the Silliman University Mission Hospital but was changed into the Katipunan Hall when hospital operations were discontinued and the building was then converted into learning classrooms. Katipunan Hall is located at the corner of Langheim Road and Hibbard Avenue. Most of the original structure of the Mission Hospital has been retained which makes …
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“Best Budget Boutique Hotel & Spa” Located on one of Philippines most beautiful and authentic city, Dumaguete City, this boutique hotel is a successful blend of a modern design. A peaceful spot surrounded by a zen and intimist atmosphere, where what matters most is the attention to detail. More than just a stay in Negros Oriental - You can expect the best accommodation in a new design…
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Restaurant - Functions - Travel & Tours Hotel Palwa is a cozy Hotel located at the Heart of Dumaguete City. Everything you need is just a walk away (such as the boulevard, parks, restaurants, universities, hospitals, banks, department stores and the Sea port). It is just five minutes drive to the domestic airport and seaport. The Hotel offers a free pick up from the airport and seaport…
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Dumaguete City is the principal seaport and the capital of Negros Occidental province in southern Philippines. It is also known as a university town because there are seven universities located in the city. Dumaguete City has an area of around 34 square kilometers and is on the coast of the southeastern part of Negros Island. Dumaguete City is also situated close to the Banica River. There are …
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