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Dumaguete Images 21 images Created 16 Mar 2009

Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental with the nickname "city of gentle people". It's not just Dumaguete itself that makes it wonderful, its the friendly people, the local market at Malatapay, the nearby diving sites and nature in the wild that make the town and area worthwhile. There are decent beachs, diving resorts and outdoor activites at the town's back door, which has made it into a "destination" for world travelers.
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  • Silliman University is a private research university in Dumaguete, Philippines.Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Foreign Missions, it is the first American private university in the country and was named after Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman, a retired businessman and philanthropist from New York who gave the initial sum of $10,000 to start the school. Starting out as an elementary school for boys, the school expanded to become a college in 1910, then acquiring university status in 1938. For the first half of the 20th century, Silliman was run and operated by Americans. After the Second World War Filipinos assumed more important positions, culminating in the appointment of Silliman's first Filipino president in 1952. Today, the university cis made up of ten colleges, four schools and two institutes, enrolling over 8600 students from the Philippines and from at least twenty foreign countries. It is registered as a National Landmark in the Philippines.
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  • Negros Oriental or Eastern Negros, is a province of the Philippines  Central Visayas region. Dumaguete City is the seat of government where the provincial offices are located, across from Aquino Park.  The present administration asks all employees of the Provincial Government  to gather Monday mornings for prayer, a flag-raising ceremony and singing of the Provincial Hymn.
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  • La Planta Hotel sits where the old Bais power plant of Bais used to be, hence the name.  La Planta Hotel is well known in Negros Oriental for its architecture and retro dining room.
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  • Philippines Balloon Vendor along Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete.  The Boulevard is immediately visible when coming into Dumaguete port via any ferryboat.  From the white lamp posts lining up the stretch off sea wall to the stately palms swaying in the breeze, The Boulevard is a favorite landmark for both residents, kids and visitors of all ages.
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  • Sisters of St Paul Statue in Dumaguete, often called the "Sisters Statue".  Seven Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, set sail from Saigon and arrived in Dumaguete, southern Philippines in 1904. Their mission was to nurture the faith of the predominantly Catholic population recently freed from 377 years of Spanish rule but was then prey to the intense proselytizing campaign of Protestants as well as patriotic influences of the Philippine Independent Church. Starting their missionary work under extreme conditions of poverty and enormous cultural difficulties, they nevertheless proved to be excellent nurses and educators.  The first Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in the Philippines opened the first Paulinian School in Dumaguete Negros Oriental in 1904.
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  • Tambobo Bay is located at the southern tip of Negros Island. Long popular with yachties who anchor in the safe bay.  As a bonus  there are a few patches of white sand beach.  It is said that some buried treasure is hidden here, too which only enhances the "pirate cove" effect of the place.
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  • Pulangbato in the Ocoy Valley near the town of Valencia is aptly named because of the water's seemingly red river water caused by natural red rocks found in the area. ‘Pula" is the native word for red and “ bato" means rocks. Or red rock. The water appears to be red but  turns clear once taken out from the river and therefore a reflection of the rock formations that make up the landscape
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  • Yellowfin Tuna at Malatapay Market - Wednesdays at Malatapay Market are always abuzz with activity. It is a place where livestock growers, local farmers and fishermen converge to sell their fresh produce. It is a whole day fair for the townspeople, shoppers and visitors. Locals from neighboring towns also take part in the market day.  Malatapay provides an experience of the traditional Filipino barter system because the locals trade goods within themselves and with vendors who hail from the nearby Apo Island and those who live in the next towns. On other days, Malatapay is an oddly quiet place with not even a hint of activity going on. The market’s exclusive mid week only schedule always makes it something to look forward to for everybody.
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  • Philippine Vernacular architecture - Pinero House, Dumaguete - traditional post and lintel construction makes use of building materials that are abundant and immediately available.  Local timber, bamboo, and even palm fronds.  This helps create a light structure suitable for the tropics. Another concept often used is that of a central space around which a house might be arranged and subsequently be expanded. The roof is regarded as an element in Filipino architecture with a steep slope for easily shedding rain, or a means for storing rainwater. The steep slope also helps keep hot indoor air flow upwards to the top of the roof and away from  living areas. Overhangs protect the windows from sunlight and rain.  Elements of Spanish-Colonial and American forms of architecture are very often inspirations to the designs.
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  • Malatapay Market Rice Packets - a place where livestock growers, local farmers and fishermen converge to sell their fresh foods. Locals take part in the market day and among themselves sometimes use the traditional Filipino barter system.  On other days of the week besides Wednesday, Malatapay is an oddly quiet place with barely a hint of activity going on. The market's exclusive mid-week-only schedule always makes it something to look forward to for everybody.
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  • The Christmas House is a one-of-a-kind institution designed by Dr. Rico Absin, an anesthesiologist in the city of Dumaguete.  All the young and the young-at-heart flock to the nutty Spanish mansion of  Dr. Absin, a practicing anesthesiologist  who has successfully created an institution out of a genuine passion for art and decoration and a flair for the dramatic. .
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  • Belfry of Catherine Alexandra Church -Dumaguete's patron saint is Santa Catalina de Alexandria or St. Catherine of Alexandria.  A church was built in her name by the Dumaguete town plaza. The belfry is a prominent landmark in the city and belfry was used for protection against pirates during the Spanish colonial period.
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  • Model ship vendor on Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete overlooking the port.  Vendors of all sort of things, including guitars, mangos, coconuts, peanuts roam the streets in most towns in the Philippines.
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  • Piglet Vendor at Malatapay Market where livestock growers, local farmers and fishermen hold a large market every Wednesday for locals from neighboring towns and sometimes use the traditional Filipino barter system among themselves.  When it is not Wednesday Malatapay is a quiet place with very little activity going on.
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  • Catherine Alexandra Cathedral - Dumaguete's patron saint Santa Catalina de Alexandria was built in the 17th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the city. Adjacent to the cathedral is the old belfry once used as a siege tower during the Spanish colonial period.
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  • Filipino Bud Bud vendor at Malatapay Market - It is a place where livestock growers, local farmers and fishermen converge to sell their produce. It is a whole day fair for the townspeople, shoppers and visitors. Locals from neighboring towns also take part in the market day.  Malatapay provides an experience of the traditional Filipino barter system because the locals trade amongst themselves and with vendors who come from nearby  towns.
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  • Red Rock Hot Spring at Pulangtubig, Valencia, Negros Oriental is a great way to relax in the cool upland temperatures of Valencia. The natural source of spring water averaging from 38 degrees Celsius. Soakers who come here regularly claim that they have been relieved of the signs and symptoms of such health problems as Asthma, Arthritis, Allergic Rhinitis, Fatigue, Insomnia, Malaise, Sinusitis and among others.  Bathers can be assured of water's cleanliness and sanitation while bathing. as it is constantly circulating and refreshed and is drained every night.
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  • Philippines Calesa or Horse and Buggy - once seen on the streets of virtually every Filipino city they are nowadays only seen in popular tourist areas for a quick ride in scenic areas for visitors, much like rickshaws in other parts of Asia.
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  • Brugmansia is a type of flowering plants of the Solanaceae family.  Fragrant and large hanging flowers give them their common name of angel's trumpets, or sometimes devil’s trumpets.  All of the parts of Brugmansia can be poisonous.  Brugmansia are fragrant in the evenings to attract pollinating insects.
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  • Lake Balinsasayao and its twin Lake Danao lie on the southern tip of Negros, Philippines.  Lake Balinsasayao is a protected Natural Park and is an protected ecosystem with enormous biodiversity.  The lakes were formed by craters one thousand feet above sea level and separated by a narrow mountain ridge. Twin Lakes is habitat for many birds, particularly hornbills.
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  • Valencia Forest Camp is situated along the Banica River in the remote town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, 11 kilometers from Dumaguete City. Because of the naturally cool climate and its verdant surroundings, it quickly became a favorite family weekend getaway.  All materials used to make the cottages are bamboo and nipa both inexpensive indigenous materials that can be sourced anywhere in the area.
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