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  A 10 minute ride south from the city of Dumaguete lies Bacong. Considered the smallest town in the province of Negros Oriental, yet this town has a lot to offer, tourism wise. It is accessible by private vehicles, tricycles and jeepneys or the bigger Ceres buses that ply the south bound route. Founded in 1801, this is the hometown of the revolutionary Filipino hero Pantaleon Villegas…
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Dauin, a fourth class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines is about 10-20 minutes travel from Dumaguete City. For those taking the public transport, the jeepney terminal to Dauin is near Robinson’s Place Dumaguete. The jeepneys usually park near the gas station. Fare is Php13.00. Inform the driver you are getting off at the corner leading to the Marine Sanctuary. It’s a…
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Unlike metropolitan cities, Dumaguete is more relaxed, and life here moves at a steady, calm pace. However, the City of Gentle People is not spared from the hustle and bustle of an urban town. Days can be stressful, and during times like these, the perfect way to wind down is a visit to the beautiful white sand bar in Manjuyod. The best time to get the sand bar would be morning so the shoreli…
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Posted on June 4, 2015 by Angeli Aves Dancel   The boulevard’s stretch is immediately visible when coming into the Dumaguete port via any sea vessel. From the white lamp posts lining up the stretch to the stately trees swaying with the sea breeze, Rizal Boulevard holds a big part in the city’s provincial charm and has become a very popular landmark. From the airport, Rizal Boulev…
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Because of the very strong influence and governance that the Spaniards left in Negros Oriental, relics and memorabilia of their past regime are scattered about in most towns of the province. One of which is the Spanish Fountain, an ancient waterspout built in the late 1800s which can be found in the peaceful town of Valencia, 9.4 kilometers west of Dumaguete City. Valencia is naturally gifted w…
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A slim horizontal strip of land cutting across southeast of Negros Oriental. It almost faces the mystical island of Siquijor and faces directly the Cebu Strait. Sibulan in Dumaguete is said to be a fourth class community in Negros Oriental. Sibulan’s small town of about 16 thousand hectares is scarcely populated, having more than 35,000 inhabitants. To its south is the tourist-busy city of Duma…
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This article has been archived. For the updated page please click here. Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City was named after the great Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, marking it as one of the historical sites found in the city. It has been said that he had made a brief visit and took a stroll here before departing to the neighboring island of Dapitan, Dipolog City where he was exiled for f…
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Pulangbato Falls is located in the Ocoy Valley in the town of Valencia Negros Oriental. It is aptly named so because of the waterfall’s seemingly red river water which is caused by the presence of natural reddish rocks found in the area. Pula is the native word for red while bato, for rock. Thus, if interpreted, the name would be red rock. Like many other waterfalls, swimming lagoons and pools …
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Mount Talinis is known to be the highest peak in the province of Negros Oriental. Dubbed as Cuernos de Negros or the Horns of Negros, this majestic mountain is one of Negros Oriental’s most visited places. For adventurous people who take on mountain climbing as a serious passion, the trek to Mount Talinis is in fact, a challenging 4 hours of solid hiking to reach the summit where a taste of heaven…
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