Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 7

nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 10:15 AM

UNIVERSITY TOWN

Dumaguete City is known as a University Town with the presence of old quality universities (two schools have already celebrated their 100 years of existence) despite of just being a small city. More aptly called a town rather than a city when some years back industrialization hadn't hit the place. A better testament of this is during vacation as the place metamorphosed from a buzzling city filled with students to a quiet city. Students from all over the country and different parts of the world have come to study. A clean and environment friendly place, very low crime rate, has rustic and layback lifestyle (where it has a life on its own and deprived from the chaos that is besetting this country), and most importantly the quality education it offers makes Dumaguete City an ideal and conducive place for learning.

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY
founded 1901
www.su.edu.ph

- oldest American founded university in Asia and the first school outside Manila being given a university status.
- 66-hectare campus (excluding other assets) and is a self-sufficient community. It has its own church, beach, hospital, zoo, farm, powerhouse, drilled water station, fire truck, auditorium, village, and soon to rise its own commercial complex. It used to own a radio station (first campus radio of the country). The campus is interconnected by a fiber optic cable and it is the first school in the country to become a WiFi hotspot.
- declared as a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute by being the oldest American founded school in the country and with the presence old American architecture that has withstood the test of time.

Silliman Hall
built in 1903
(oldest building in the campus)
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Oriental Hall
built in 1920
(oldest dormitory now converted to classrooms)
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Katipunan Hall
built in 1915
(used to be a mission hospital; now houses the Languages Department)
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Guy Hall
built in 1918
(used to serve as a Japanese garrison, there said to be torture chamber on its underground but they close it from the public)
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ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY OF DUMAGUETE
founded 1904
www.spud.edu.ph

- the mother school of all St. Paul universities and colleges in the country
- founded by 7 French, American, and Chinese nuns from the congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, who were on board on a small boat, they were originally from France
- granted Full Autonomy by CHED
- PAASCU Accredited Level III
- component of the first university system recognized by CHED (this includes SPU- Manila, Tuguegarao, Quezon City, Iloilo, and Surigao City)
- one of the best nursing schools in country as recognized by PRC
- first ISO 9000-2001 certified school in the country (as part of the St. Paul University system)
- a marker was also declared as National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute in recognition of the congregation's contribution to this country.

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The marker depicting the arrival of the French nuns. Declared as a national historical landmark by the National Historical Institute during its Centennial Celebration in recognition to the congregation's contribution to education, medicine (they also run several hospitals), and other humanitarian services in the country.

FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY
founded 1949
www.foundation.com

- founded by former University of the Philippines president Vicente Cinco
- the region's first non sectarian, non stock and non profit educational institution
- excell in sports, IT, education, and agricultural courses
- within the school is an outsourcing industry for medical transcription, animation, and architecture design and also a training center for Teletech, a call center company.
- their campus radio, Greyhoundz101, is the hottest youth oriented radio station in Dumaguete which also caters indie music of local artists
- their Kasadyaan Festival is the oldest established mardi gras festival in Negros Oriental and became as one of the province's anticipated annual event, celebrating more than 50 years of street dancing and colorful merry making

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NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY
founded in 1927 as a trade school but its history started in 1907
www.norsu.edu.ph

- the state university of Negros Oriental
- excell in engineering and criminilogy courses and consistent producer of topnotchers in engineering board exams
- largest population of students with largest area having 9 satellite campuses all over the province
- first internet service provider of Negros Oriental

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There are also other colleges in Dumaguete, whose main industry is education, that is why it is appropriately called University Town.

nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 10:19 AM

DUMAGUETE CITY UNIVERSITIES

Foundation University
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Silliman University
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St. Paul University Dumaguete
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Negros Oriental State University
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nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 10:52 AM

KNOWLEDGE POWER

Oriental Negros, Pioneer in Quality Education

"Dumaguete is the Only City of its size (100,000) with 4 Universities. There are around 2,000 faculty and staff, and one in every four people is a college student. College students number more than 25,000. The service and retail sectors get a third of their sales from education related spending. Education contributes P2B to the economy annually."

Silliman University (1901)
The first American investment when they arrived in Dumaguete City was a private school called Silliman Institute (now Silliman University).

Centers of Excellence/Development in Biodiversity Conservation, Nursing, Education, Coastal Resources Management, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Sciences, Business & Management Education and Biology.

National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith Tiempo - a graduate of Silliman, started the oldest Creative Writing Program in Asia, producing a majority of PEN and Palanca Awardees.

It is the only university that owns its fiber optic system; it is one of only two academic institutions in the Philippines that have extensive fiber optic backbones.Costing US $2.5 million in 1997, the fiber optic backbone connects all colleges and buildings in the University.

First school in the Philippines to deploy wireless Wi-Fi B2B LAN technology on its campus; WIFI and Fiber Optics are the main media used for data communication within the University

St. Paul University (1904)
First St. Paul school in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City (At present, there are 42 schools and 23 hospitals managed by the St. Paul of Chartres sisters all over the country)

St. Paul University Dumaguete is the first ISO 9000 certified school in the Philippines.

Negros Oriental State University (1907)
The Beginnings of what is now the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) date back to 1907, from a single woodworking class at what was then the Negros Oriental Provincial School, the forerunner of the present Negros Oriental High School. As more industrial arts subjects were added, a separate arts and trade school on the secondary level called the Negros Oriental Trade School was established 1927.

This was the provincial trade school which became East Visayan School of Arts and Trade in 1956 and the Central Visayas Polytechnic College in 1983. In June 25, 2004, became Negros Oriental State University.

The newest State University in the country and a pioneer internet service provider in Oriental Negros. NORSU is the gateway for province-wide One Government Network and has the biggest student population in Oriental Negros

Foundation University (1947)
First non-profit, non-stock college in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City named Foundation College (now Foundation University).

Operates a CISCO Networking Academy consistently having 100% certification rate.IT Center open 24/7 so students can work, do research, browse, chat, have lessons, or even play online games

Its Computer Science program focuses on working with open source programming.IT is applied to all disciplines. It also hosts several student-designed and built websites for local NGOs, including the website for the Oriental Negros Innovation Awards, a pioneering business plan competition aimed at generating more new businesses in the province.

ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 10:55 AM

Congrats thread 4. Let the good times begin...

nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 10:58 AM

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FIBER-RICH CITY
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Dumaguete's telco infrastructure qualifies it to ride on the growth of global outsourcing industry

By Dominique Cimafranca

One secret that will serve Dumaguete well in its ambitions is the telecommunications infrastructure in the city. Unknown to many, Dumaguete actually has a robust high-capacity network already in place. This network consists of microwave links and a fiber-optic backbone which connect the city not only to Manila and Cebu City, but to Mindanao and other islands, as well.

The fiber optic links going into Dumaguete are among the best for a city outside of Metro Manila. The total capacity of these fiber links is a whopping 320 Gbps* which translates to 4.5 million high quality data and voice lines – a capacity which can accommodate five million call center agents. Bandwidth-hungry outsourcing businesses such as call centers, transcription services, and digital post-production will find ample room for growth for their telecommunication needs.

Redundancy is another key feature of Dumaguete’s telco infrastructure. Dumaguete is a landing site for the fiber optic backbone networks of Globe Telecommunications, as well as Telecphil – the national consortium of telco providers. In addition, microwave communications supplement the links, assuring that service businesses need not fear outages caused by a downed cable.

Investment promotion is going full-speed ahead for Dumaguete with the coordinated efforts of local government, national agencies, and non-government organizations. Already boasting of topnotch graduates, the city is well positioned for growth in the booming international services outsourcing industry.

*320 gbps and growing...
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IT/ITES Firms

"In the past few years, several software development companies have emerged in the Philippines, as well as many other IT-related enterprises, like Medical Transcription Services and Call Centres, most of them however clustered in big cities like Manila and Cebu. Little did the world know that Dumaguete City, apart from its human resources, has access to the country’s most advanced telecom infrastructure right outside its doorstep, comprising a high speed fibre optic backbone network with a 320Gbps capacity!

This rarely promoted advantage this little city has over the rest of the country, combined with four well reputed universities and several other learning institutions, and added to that a considerably lower cost of operating businesses compared to the metro cities, makes Dumaguete City probably the most attractive place in the Philippines for ICT growth today. " - Nestwood Software Development Corporation

An investment location is known by the corporation/companies it keeps. These are the current ITES firms in Dumaguete:

TELETECH HOLDINGS CORP.
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SPI TECHNOLOGIES
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TRI EDGE RESOURCES, INC.
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ENTHEOS IT CORP
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NESTWOOD COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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IT OUTLOOK
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BAYANTEL COMMUNICATIONS

INNOVE COMMUNICATIONS

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Philippine fiber optics network - "The fiber optic telecommunications backbone of the Philippines is located in Oriental Negros. As a result, the province boasts of state of the art telecommunications facilities. Its geothermal powerplants ensure stable supply of electricity." - OneIPC website
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Visayas fiber optics network
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Negros fiber optics network
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ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:01 AM

ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:03 AM

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wis

November 2nd, 2006, 11:08 AM

congrats natong tanan! :applause: :cheers1:

ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:10 AM

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ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:15 AM

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ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:18 AM

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ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:28 AM

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ritche

November 2nd, 2006, 11:33 AM

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nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 02:04 PM

UP, UP & AWAY!!

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nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 02:07 PM

UP, UP & AWAY!!

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nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 02:08 PM

UP, UP & AWAY!!

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nicko

November 2nd, 2006, 02:17 PM

DUMAGUETE CITY BUSINESS PARK, INC AND IT PLAZA
South Road, Dumaguete City

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This is where Teletech Dumaguete headquarters is located. It has it's own 2 huge buildings located just meters away from the South Road. Soon, Robinson's will be occupying in the same area (just in front of Teletech Buildings 1&2). As what Ritche said, it will have +/- 60,000 sq. meters in gross area (He got this data from his friend who is involved in the development of that Business Park / IT Plaza) which will not be too big for the whole area since the whole Business Park and IT Plaza is huge enough to fit the whle business district of Dumaguete.

Sooner or later, the area will also have some more IT companies, hotels, shops, offices, and most probably, condos with a marina by the shores of that lot.

Christendom

November 3rd, 2006, 04:40 AM

MDG program wins award

ONCE again, the province of Negros Oriental won an award after it was selected by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Galing Pook Foundation as one of the 10 outstanding local governments in the country.

Negros Oriental, according to Austere Panadero, managing trustee of Galing Pook Foundation, in his letter to Governor George Arnaiz, said the province is one of the 10 outstanding local governments cited for their pioneering efforts on the localization and substantial accomplishments to attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). cont'd (hhttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2006/11/03/news/mdg.program.wins.award.html)

Christendom

November 3rd, 2006, 06:45 AM

Performing skills and arts school now in Dumaguete

THE Japanese-Filipino Children and Filipino Global Associates College Foundation Inc., the first school of arts and performing skills in the country, is now serving Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Ana Margarita Teodoro, president and founder, launch the arts and skills school in its new building along North national Highway, West Bantayan. cont'd (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2006/11/03/news/performing.skills.and.arts.school.now.in.dumaguete.html)

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NORSU produces 6th placer in engineering board exam

A graduate of the College of Engineering and Architecture of the Negros Oriental State University landed among the top 10 in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examinations held recently, a NORSU press release said.

Jose Antonio Sedigo Jr. was sixth placer with a score of 91.40 percent. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/November/03/negor3.htm)

ritche

November 3rd, 2006, 06:56 AM

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The glass-facade mini-mall of Silliman University which will be anchored by National Bookstore. Coffee shops, others stores and offices, including the studio of GMA Dumaguete, are also proposed to locate in this beautiful and classic-styled, though very modern, building.

First floor layout
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Mezzanine floor layout
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Second floor layout
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Third floor layout
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nicko

November 3rd, 2006, 12:12 PM

ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH
seeing a vision of heaven
Dumaguete City

-- Built in the 1600s, this majestic stone church is the oldest in all of Negros Island. It survived catastrophic storms, earthquakes, and fires. Although renovated, it is still supported by its original coral stone walls and hardwood foundations. --

the facade..

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the gospel writers..

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the interior..

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the dome..

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the altar..

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nicko

November 3rd, 2006, 12:17 PM

PHCCI Building
One of the latest addition to the city's skyline worth 130M+
San Jose Street, Dumaguete City

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averatec3200

November 3rd, 2006, 12:40 PM

Vote for our very own Chuki Vicuna on the MTV Colt45 Rockista
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Here's the link of their band: Bored of Trustees (http://www.boredoftrustees.com/)

averatec3200

November 3rd, 2006, 12:58 PM

NORSU produces 6th placer in engineering board exam

Congratulations to NORSU!

Although Silliman University were not able to have a topnotcher, they are on the top 3 schools in the country for this Mechanical Engineering Licensure Exam

"The top performing schools in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination October 2006 are Mindanao State University – Gen. Santos City, with 95 percent passing examinees; University of the Philippines — Diliman, 94 percent; Silliman University, 92 percent; Technological University of the Philippines — Visayas, 91 percent; Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Taguig, 90 percent; and Batangas State University – Batangas City, 94 percent." ...more (http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/10/21/MAIN2006102177654.html)

nicko

November 3rd, 2006, 02:14 PM

^^ very good achievements from our very own two universities!!.. Congratulations to NORSU and SU!

nicko

November 3rd, 2006, 02:35 PM

WHY NOT MUSIC BOX
Entertainment Plaza
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

-- Why Not Music Box is the ultimate disco party place in the city. It has a wide variety of entertainment and dining areas for you to enjoy, relax, and have fun all night long. Located along the boulevard - the center of Dumaguete's nightlife, Why Not Music Box is a sought-after-place for young blooded professionals, tourists and students alike. --

@ the club..
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shake that thing!.. ledge dancers!
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COCKTAIL BAR
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You'll find a wide variety of cocktail drinks that will surely thirst satisfying like B52, Black Russian, Blossom, Pinacolada, Singapore Sling, Tequila Sunrise, Devil's Tail, Gree Fantasy, Viva Mexico, Shirly Temple and a lot more at a very reasonable price.

CYBERBOX BUSINESS CENTER
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Cyberbox Business Center provides services such as web designing, faster internet access with individual private surfing rooms, desktop publishing (calling cards, posters, graphic designs, typesetting, scanning, layouting, colored printing, etc.), currency exchange, CD recording, basic computer software tutorials, phone cards, fax service, local and international telephone calls.

LE CHALET
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Le Chalet is a swiss restaurant and a new addition to Why Not Music Box. It is a restobar, salad bar and coffee shop all rolled into one. Le Chalet also serves a wide variety of Filipino and international dishes and is the only dining place in the city that serves the famous Fondue.

CHICCO'S BAR AND TROPINI
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Open from 6 AM to 2 AM, Chicco's Snack Bar caters early morning joggers at the Boulevard and to diners for the rest of the day. Chicco's Snack Bar is famous for its pizza which come in Margarita, Hawaiian, Mushroom, Devil, Vegetarian, Ham, Fruitte De Mare and Quatro Statione tastes. Chicco's Snack Bar, among local restaurants in the city, is on the lead in Swiss, German, Thai and Filipino Cuisines. At Chicco's Bar you will find "Delicatessen" where wines, chocolates, processed meats such as sausages, salami, assorted hams and other imported food products are available.

THE LASER KARAOKE BAR
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Why Not Music Box's Karaoke Bar is home to professional and amateur singers alike. Its wide array of song collections makes you have better choices and options. The Karaoke Bar is also equipped with VIP Rooms for private singing satisfactions.

BILLIARDS CORNER
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nicko

November 3rd, 2006, 02:45 PM

ANTULANG BEACH RESORT
Paradise Lost... Now Found

these pictures does not even do justice to this heavenly place..

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averatec3200

November 3rd, 2006, 05:28 PM

Watch this nice video on St. Paul University :)

*St. Paul University (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au_4rfQGOyU)*

2blackbelts

November 3rd, 2006, 08:57 PM

firea

November 3rd, 2006, 10:25 PM

http://su.edu.ph/portalwest/portalwest.jpg
The glass-facade mini-mall of Silliman University which will be anchored by National Bookstore. Coffee shops, others stores and offices, including the studio of GMA Dumaguete, are also proposed to locate in this beautiful and classic-styled, though very modern, building.

Would you know who the contact person is, if I want to lease and what type of establishments can you put up? I'm planning to put up a business by next year and I think this is the perfect spot.

firea

November 3rd, 2006, 10:34 PM

My wife and I plan to come over in February and stay for 2 weeks, and see how the construction of our house is going.
Then we will come back over again in May with my daughter and her friend.

I noticed that someone had mentioned a small Gold's Gym being built in one of the business.

Are there any good commercial gyms in Dumaguete? I have owned several large ones over the years, and currently am the doctor for the Arnold Schwarzennegger Bodybuilding Classic here in the states, which is the largest bodybuilding show in the U.S.

We are moving over in two years, and have thought about opening a good, affordable gym if there already isn't one over there. We would also offer aerobics and Krav Maga self defense.

Any feedback on this would be appreciated.

2 blackbelts

In my opinion, there isn't any. I've tried going to the local gyms and it's too small or too warm. I honestly don't like waiting in line for the next available threadmill. My taste might be different though as I'm used to gyms such as fitness first and red corner boxing.

Please open one! It would be nice if you have fitness classes like ashtanga yoga, pilates or boxing.

Christendom

November 4th, 2006, 04:23 AM

Congratulations to NORSU!

Although Silliman University were not able to have a topnotcher, they are on the top 3 schools in the country for this Mechanical Engineering Licensure Exam

"The top performing schools in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination October 2006 are Mindanao State University – Gen. Santos City, with 95 percent passing examinees; University of the Philippines — Diliman, 94 percent; Silliman University, 92 percent; Technological University of the Philippines — Visayas, 91 percent; Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Taguig, 90 percent; and Batangas State University – Batangas City, 94 percent." ...more (http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/10/21/MAIN2006102177654.html)

congrats to all, pasok din pala ang TUP-Visayas in Talisay City, Metro Bacolod.

ritche

November 4th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Would you know who the contact person is, if I want to lease and what type of establishments can you put up? I'm planning to put up a business by next year and I think this is the perfect spot.

You can call VP Fontelo of Silliman University. Just call 422 6002 and ask to be connected to the office of VP Fontelo.

@Firea, I just hope you would also consider opening the gym to the public so that you can generate some income from your facilities.

@2blackbelts: Cellutrim is the gym where the upper class people here in Dumaguete usually go. It is airconditioned and has good facilities. Another airconditioned gym is the House of Choy just near Cellutrim (which is located near Lee Plaza and Cang's Branch 1). Dumaguete is the only small city that has plenty of gyms, although for Makati standard, these gyms are not good enough.

I do hope that many gyms of Fitness First or Gold's Gym caliber will open in Dumaguete.

ritche

November 4th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Watch this nice video on St. Paul University :)

*St. Paul University (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au_4rfQGOyU)*

Beautiful indeed...

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Watch this nice video on St. Paul University :)

*St. Paul University (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au_4rfQGOyU)*

Yup, nice one. St. Paul University of Dumaguete is really a beautiful campus. The video might have done justice to it but its physical charm would be better appreciated if one has set foot there.

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 05:32 PM

Chronicles from a Passerby

- this will be my series of posts on the reviews and impressions of people who have visited and experienced the life in dumaguete and other parts of negros oriental. these are unbiased views from people who did not lived nor grew in these places.

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Duamguete for five days

"yep.. went to dumaguete again for five days.. i love going there.. easy lazy life.. no worries.. friendly people.. a city within a city.. its so nice there.. i would definitely go back.. i miss my pangs so much.. im developing this phobia of going back to manila.. i cried and cried coz i really hate to leave.. id go back after 2 or 3 months.. its definitely worth it.. city by the sea.. 2hours away from cebu.. 45mins away from siquijor.. something minutes away from bohol and hours away from camiguin.. wish i could just stay there forever and be with panget.."

Thursday September 8, 2005 - 05:48am (PDT)

Taken from k8's Blog (http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-7WhJpgI7frQI7_8_uS8AsQ--?cq=1)

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Chronicles from a Passerby
impressions made by visitors and tourists

from the blog: creating a space 101
http://creatingaspace101.blogspot.com/2003/09/looking-back-on-dumaguetes-shore.html

(this piece is quite lengthy yet emotional as the author relishes her stay in Dumaguete... as the cliche goes "when you're in Dumaguete, the hardest thing to do is saying goodbye")

Wednesday, September 10, 2003

looking back
On Dumaguete’s Shore: Homebound
By Christine A. Ongpin

I will be leaving Dumaguete soon. In a span of one year and a half, I have found a home in this city cradled by the sea. To write about my stay here, my life here, would be like the writing of a poem: a gathering of memories, carefully choosing the right words to move into some higher form of experience; an elevation of the soul. No word could ever be perfect, though. I remember, one evening at the sea wall, when I asked a friend how to describe the sound of the waves. When I asked that question, I knew there really was no answer. I shall forever be left groping for those elusive words, as memories of Dumaguete shall transform themselves into waves, lapping at the shore of my mind.

Going to Silliman’s graduate school was a lame excuse. I could have certainly gone to any of Manila’s universities. Yet I had chosen to come to this strange place all by myself because I wanted to be far from the din of the city, the dizzying lights at night, the restlessness of the people. And then again there was the sea. I already had an idea of how it was like in Dumaguete even before I had set my foot here. There were the innumerable stories of writers who have come and left with the same promise in their hearts: to return to this city again and again. And so in June of last year, I have found myself standing in the Sibulan airport with huge duffel bags and a lost look on my face. As I waited patiently for my sundo, I looked around me and saw students—who I surmised—have spent their vacation in Manila, with their families and friends welcoming them back. Dumaguete had a deep, strange way of welcoming me: I surely did not feel at home; the sights and scent were altogether unfamiliar to me. And the sound, the sound! I could hear everybody speaking in a language I never knew, never thought I would be uttering too.

It was raining hard when I left Manila and I was surprised at the sunny morning that greeted me here. It was as if Dumaguete was behind the change of seasons. True enough, I soon discovered how perfect it is here. The rains would fall only late at night until very early in the morning. It was strange to hear that in some parts of the country, typhoons were on a rampage while here, the people are all clad in their most comfortable clothes; one would be drenched with sweat not with rain. There was a time when it was drizzling and I brought with me my umbrella and my dorm mates laughed at me: “dili man mi mag-umbrella kung ga-taligsik”. We don’t use the umbrella when it’s drizzling. One chance of drizzle that they get, they make sure it would be worth the experience.

It saddens me now that I have to talk about Dumaguete like I am already far from it and all the scenes are just playing on my mind. Nevertheless, I have to admit that this is my way of thanking Dumaguete, my way of paying homage. Barely a month from now, I will be going home—but this is home to me now! I have made my own life here; have directed my once too puny boat into a coast of strangeness. Here, I have met sailors of my kind, and we have all sailed on together. There’s Ayvi who is also a Thomasian; funny that it is only here that we have met when we were in fact, both Literature majors only that she was two years my senior. I know I am going to miss her. We tell people that we are sisters except that her father is Japanese and mine is Chinese. I have already said goodbye to her because I know I will have to soon. My meeting with Ayvi would perhaps speak of the magic of this city. Strangers who come from the same place find each other standing along the same shore and often, they end up sitting on the sand sharing stories about where they have come from and where else they intend to go.

As for now, I do not want to miss even a single moment of running along the boulevard in the morning, with people who are strangers to each other. The sea and the sun peeping somewhere across the island comfort us and send us forth through the entire day. After my morning jog, I would go home and prepare myself for school where I have learned to redefine friendship, giving that word a completely new meaning because we do not share the same language. I may not have been able to have a lot of friends here like I do in Manila but those few faces are the ones whose names I would always carry within me. Friendships are not difficult to build here. I remember telling Kaye that Sillimanians share a beautiful tragedy: they come to Dumaguete from different areas of the country, meet friends, share lives together only to eventually part ways.

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Friday is fly day. Going out on a Friday night is probably the highlight of the week, a simple pleasure that we all take part in. Our shotting sessions in El Amigo can never be forgotten. It is a place frequented by students who seem to have one thing in common: the zest for life, the individuality, the soul. It is a favorite bar-restaurant among students of Silliman. Murals of friends with arms entwined around each other’s backs are painted on its walls, depicting the place’s name. Reggae music is a trademark of El Am’s. I had my very first dinner there and I was stunned at the prices of the food and drinks. At that time, a barbeque plate cost only twenty-six pesos. With fifty pesos in your wallet, you would already satisfy your gustatory craving and would still have something left for beer.

Conversations over bottles of beer usually vary. At times, we would simply sit there, after having dinner at, say, Manang Siony’s and kid around, beer bottle in hand. There would also be nights when the mood is serious as if we crave for some cosmic realization to dawn on us. After our drinking session, we would usually go to the Boulevard to eat tempura—the Dumagueteños’ version of the quequiam. A promenade along the Boulevard follows. It’s amazing how people of all ages go out at night on weekends to simply sit on the sea wall; and by the looks on their faces, they are really having fun. The City of Gentle People is what Dumaguete is. One could roam the streets sans the worry of what one usually experiences in bigger cities. The quaintness of the place adds to the bohemian magic of the people’s lifestyle.

Being a university town and a favorite among tourists, it is quite amazing to see so many young people in the streets. Almost everybody knows everybody. It’s not surprising when I’d walk into a café and would find tables occupied by friends; or while waiting for a pedicab, a friend driving a motorbike would invite you for a ride. Some nights would find us heading to the beach, perhaps to drink or just talk. I recall the days when I was still staying in a dormitory inside the campus. There is a strict curfew at nine-thirty in the evening and just minutes before it, students will be seen scurrying off to beat the time. For us who still want to go on with whatever we were doing before the curfew—drinking perhaps— we would put bottles of iced cold beer and food in our backpacks. After the nightly bed-check, one room would “sponsor”, that is, being the “venue” for the night.

A few weeks ago, Ayvi, Karen, Eric, Mark, Rex and me went for a drive to the Escaño Beach—Dumaguete’s version of the CCP breakwaters. We bought, what else, beer and food and packs of cigarettes and parked beside the seawall. Mark had his car doors open and jazz music played softly from the radio station somewhere in Cebu. The moon was up that night, illuminating the silky surface of the sea. I could still hear Ayvi crying in awe as she pointed out to where the gentle light of the moon fell: they are here, the silver dolphins! Indeed, the waves looked like silver dolphins playing, bobbing up and down, in time with the waves. The tides were not yet up and Karen and I decided to wade. The water was cool and we shrieked in delight every time the waves came to the shore. We were like two little girls playing, unmindful of the gradual rising of the tide. Karen kept giggling, reminding me not to stray too far; the corals and rocks might hurt my feet, she said. Wanting to feel nothing but the softness of the sand in my toes, I waded farther into the deeper part of the sea. Had they not called me back, I would have swam, clothes and all. Yet inasmuch as I love the sea, my fear of it is overwhelming. In my head, it was the sea’s undertow that made me go back to the shore.

Sundays in this gentle city are far more different in Manila. All the shops downtown are closed, most of the food establishments included. The Dumagueteños’ notion of a family day is that they go to church in the morning probably, then have lunch together at home or at some restaurant that would be open for the day. The Silliman campus would be deserted too except for some students who would opt to go to the library or take walks in the acacia-lined campus. Ayvi and I have our own Sunday ritual. No matter how busy and occupied we had been throughout the entire week, our Sundays would be for the two of us. We begin our day with me picking her up at the Davao cottage, the faculty dormitory she is staying in, and would then walk to wherever we have chosen to have lunch. Afterwards, we would see if one of us has to go to Lee Plaza, Dumaguete’s bigger department store, to buy some provisions we need. If not, we would go for a walk along the Boulevard, sit down and talk over nilagang mais or dirty ice cream; at late, the conversation would be followed by silence, a comforting silence, and we would stare at the sea, and off to the island of Siquijor.

At nights, we would often hear our names being called by our little friends who sell boiled peanuts, green mangoes and balut in the streets of Dumaguete. The smile on their faces tell us that work is not really work to them but a game made more exciting when we stop and talk to them. It’s both funny and amusing how we try to speak each other’s language. Ayvi and I being Tagalog, we talk to them in Cebuano; but since they know we are not from Negros, they speak to us in Tagalog. And so, there we are, trying to merge two completely different worlds, shared with stories and laughter. One moment I would never forget is the night when Ayvi and I were at the Boulevard, passing time before we’d have dinner. I had just finished shooting for a documentary I was working on and I still had my camera with me. That was the first time little Franco came to us, a boy of seven, a plastic basket of peanuts, mangoes and chicharon in hand, a scarf tied around his head. I remember how he had caught my attention. A man was teaching him what to shout as he sells his goods, but he kept forgetting it. Little Franco would always yell, “manî, chicharon, manî!” But his older friend would correct him, “dili, ingon ana! Manî, chicharon, mangga! Naa man ka’y gibaligya’g mangga, ayaw kalimti!” Apparently, Franco kept forgetting that he was also selling his mangoes. Ayvi and I were amused but went on walking. Not long after, Franco approached us and asked if we wanted to buy from him. Instinctively, I turned on my camera and started talking to him. He seemed to have liked it, as he went on and on talking about himself, asking us questions, playing tricks and making faces as I take a footage of him. Soon, Franco’s friends joined us, cavorting for a chance to be on video. And then the most beautiful thing happened. Franco and his friends jumped down the sea wall, as the tides were very low, and made a bonfire along the shore. They shouted at Ayvi and me, dancing around the fire, laughing, pushing each other away so as not to be blocked away from my camera’s view. It was perfect. And before they let us go for the night, they made us promise to come back.

It’s time for me to go back to Manila. Days from now, I will start packing my things, returning them into the boxes they had come from when I first arrived here. As always when I travel, the most important of my belongings are kept in my backpack. Now I shall not only have the essentials—my wallet, my favorite book, photos, letters, the plane ticket—kept there; I shall have my backpack full of memories too. These memories shall be my compass—directing me always, always, to where home is… tintin!

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Chronicles of a Passerby
impressions made by visitors and tourists

(true again to the cliche "when you're in Dumaguete, the hardest thing to do is saying goodbye", here's another one)

from the blog: spreading the sky
http://spreadingthesky.blogspot.com/

LET US START WITH GOODBYE

I have just returned home from the National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete, and am currently suffering from the infamous Post-Dumaguete Syndrome. I feel lucky though because the other fellows in our batch have it really bad. At least for me, i had some form of proper closure upon leaving the city. I was sitting on my favorite bench along the boulevard, and was just watching the sea for the last time. In my mind, I kept pushing back the inevitable instant when I would stand up and walk away from the sea. After much lingering, I unconsciously told myself "I think it's about time we headed back." Instantly, I felt goose bumps all over my body because those were the exact words of Luis, one of the characters in a short story I submitted to the workshop. The whole situation struck me with such poignancy, because Luis was sitting in front of the sea, just like I was. Luis also said goodbye to a fanciful sea-girl (a metaphor for his childhood), as I was saying goodbye to Dumaguete.It is rather ironic that my blog should start with a goodbye; a goodbye to the boulevard, a goodbye to the lamps, a goodbye the sea, and a goodbye to the whole Dumaguete dream. But what really got me thinking is whether my goodbye to Dumaguete (like my character Luis' goodbye to his sea-girl) was also a goodbye to my childhood.It has been said many times that Dumaguete is a rite of passage for all young writers in the Philippines. As for me, i feel that it was my own coming of age story, not just as an aspiring writer, but as a person. Does that mean i am now mature? Does that mean i am now an adult? I really do not know. But one thing I do know is that when my plane landed in Manila, I sincerely felt that I left something behind, something that I can no longer retrieve. It is to that something, whatever it may be, that I ultimately bid goodbye.

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 05:54 PM

Chronicles from a Passerby
impressions made by visitors and tourists

taken from: "Dumaguete In My Mind" a Dumaguete City Travel Page by askaparatihttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/b7a67/756/0/

Dumaguete In My Mind
by askaparati - last update: Jun 20, 2006

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Silliman in the dark

First impressions don't last...
Silliman University was always the first thing that came to mind when I would hear of Dumaguete City. As early as my high school years, I had entertained romantic notions of Silliman U, the campus being the famed poets' haven... I thought then, that Dumaguete was only famous for that one place, the second University outside Manila, and the first protestant university in the country.

I was able to visit Dumaguete briefly, en route to Siquijor Island, and I was proven wrong. Dumaguete was awe- so lovely! I fell in love with the city at first step... and I would love to go back... again, again and again... =)

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Heavenly burrito, quesadillas and iced coffee...

Memento, Coffee and the Sea
With a free afternoon ahead of me, I rode a tricycle from the place I was staying and three minutes and six pesos later, I was downtown. Despite the language barrier (my Cebuano vocabulary is limited to only a few phrases), I instantly felt familiar with and secure in the quaint Dumaguete downtown area. I merged anonymously with the crowd, and kept my eyes open for unique sights and signs...

From Silliman University, I crossed the street and took a turn to the left, where I tried to find a cozy place to sit and just savor my Dumaguete experience. Near the end of the street, I found my first piece of Dumaguete heaven... sigh...

Cafe Memento ushered me in like a best friend welcoming a long-lost amiga to the warm haven of her arms... The Cafe was warm, cozy, and offered an interesting view of the Dumaguete shoreline and the similarly interesting view of shiny, happy people. The music was reggae-ish the time I was there and complemented the upbeat yet relaxing ambiance the place had.

I ordered a burrito, quesadillas and macadamia coffee... yummy... I could still feel the macadamia aftertaste of the coffee and imagine the yellow sticky rice, shredded tomato bits, juicy beef, and creamy cheese peeping out of the soft burrito tortillas... ooohhh...

Over my heavenly meal, I patiently sat by and wrote my thoughts. My two-hour stay there was peppered by snippets of conversations I overheard from the Cafe's mostly college-aged patrons. I was also lulled to my private dreamland by the relaxing view of the sea meeting, mating with the afternoon clouds...

For QC people familiar with Likha Diwa sa Gulod, the Memento ambiance is just like Likha's... except of course for the lovely coastal view and the nostalgia aroused by the knowledge that you are embraced by the quaintness and warmth of the old Dumaguete town.

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Sunset in the rain

Sunset sensations
I sat by the boulevard the first afternoon I was there. Occasional pellets of rain played on my skin as I sat by the clean, well-maintained boulevard, and I felt all signs of stress leave my body as I the rain seeped in and as I savored the lovely sunset-in-the-rain.

I was again awe-struck by the beauty and simplicity of my surroundings and a rush of emotions enveloped my being... I was filled with reverence and suddenly believed, in that instance that there was indeed a God who made such wonderful creations; I waxed poetic and sentimental and wished that I had someone to share the beauty with; and I wished to return to Dumaguete even if I hadn't even left yet....

Awe...Dumaguete. Such a beautiful place.

Pros:"Superb food, refreshing sights, and shiny, happy motorcycle-riding people"
In A Nutshell:"Duma-gateway to paradise!"

Miguel

November 4th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Chronicles from a Passerby
impressions made by visitors and tourists

taken from: LAKWATSA
http://lakwatsa.mikemina.com/?p=6

{ 2006 08 16 }
ANTULANG BEACH RESORT
[ Dumaguete, Negros Oriental ]

It has been fifteen years since my first and last trip to the southern part of the country. In June 1991, when a product development assignment in Catbalogan, Samar, came to an end, I embarked on a backpacking trip that would take me further down south to the Visayan and Mindanao islands. I started my journey by crossing the San Juanico Bridge to Tacloban, Leyte. However, the calamitous eruption of Mount Pinatubo prevented me from continuing with my adventure. Since then, I became a stranger to my own country as I traveled to other parts of the world.

On a last-minute’s chance as typhoon Glenda veered out of the country last month, I flew down south once again - for the first time after fifteen years! This time direct to Dumaguete City in Negros Island, bypassing the other islands I intended to visit years ago.

Looking down as the plane descended into the city, I was in high spirits noting that between the deep blue sea, the green grass-swathed mountains, and cerulean blue skies, Dumaguete looked like a pretty painting - a sight I did not expect of a destination I barely knew.

About an hour’s flight via Air Philippines and some 364 kilometers south of Manila, Dumaguete, dubbed as the City of Gentle People, is the capital, principal seaport, and largest city of Negros Oriental. As we passed by the old Belfry and the Silliman University along Rizal Boulevard, I could not help but notice a distinctly serene charm despite the clambering urbanization around these nostalgic remains of a bygone era.

GREETED BY DOLPHINS!

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Driving down south to our destination Antulang Beach Resort (http://lakwatsa.mikemina.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/01%20-%20WESTERN%20SIDE%20OF%20THE%20BEACH.jpg), I noted that Dumaguete and its environs brimmed with natural wonders waiting to be discovered. And because the province stretches over low, serrated mountain ranges that lie close to the shoreline, it makes for pleasant driving. The view is a calm stretch of coastline with lush green fields, punctuated by clumps of quaint houses and resorts dotting the beaches.

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Nestled forty kilometers south of Dumaguete City, in the municipality of Siaton, Antulang Beach Resort is one of the select resorts in the Philippines with private pool villas. Heavenly in all aspects, Antulang is suspended on ten sprawling hectares of limestone cliffs peppered with lush, colorful bougainvilleas, star plants, wild blackberry trees, and antulang (gumamela or hibiscus) from which the resort takes its name, private pool villas, premium rooms, swimming pools and other facilities are positioned right at the cliffs’ edge, ensuring guests a commanding view of an endless sea, while a labyrinth of winding staircases lead directly to a graceful stretch of powdery white sand beach dotted here and there with a myriad of shells depicting the intricate patterns of beauty. Because the resort is right smack at the edge of the southernmost tip of the island, Antulang may very well be one of the few spots on this island to boast of also a magnificent sunrise the next day.

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Gracious owners, and our hosts - Edo and Annabelle Adriano, and Resident Manager Bernice Gantalao, greeted us at the Farola Restaurant overlooking the Mindanao Sea, where as if welcoming us, a shoal of spinner dolphins made a surprise appearance to give us an unexpected display of playful antics.

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Our activity-filled day started as we sailed in the resort’s catamaran to the nearby Tambobo Bay. Tambobo Bay as we found out was actually one of the two choice sites when the Americans were looking for a naval base in the country. They opted for the wider and expansive Subic Bay instead. Today, Tambobo Bay’s serene waterscape is dotted with state-of-the-art yachts from all over the world with their owners finding solace within the tranquil surroundings of the Island’s private shores.

After a mid-afternoon photo shoot, our group drove out of the resort to explore Dumaguete City. First stop was at the acacia tree-lined Rizal Boulevard, named after Dr. Jose Rizal who created the nickname “City of Gentle People” for Dumaguete during his brief stopover in this town in August 1896.

TEMPURA ‘TA BAY!

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Most people say that you’ve never been to Dumaguete at all if you have not strolled down the promenade where preserved lampposts, pre-war colonial-style homes, and an old hotel restored to its former grandeur are sights never to be missed. With a commanding view of Cebu Island on the left and Siquijor on the right, we settled on the boardwalk amongst street stalls with neatly arranged monobloc chairs and tables to sample Dumaguete’s most famous and interesting street delicacy called “tempura,” yet another “you-haven’t-been-to-Dumaguete” kind of thing if you didn’t indulge in it.

Selling at PhP3.00 apiece, the “tempura,” shaped like the popular Japanese prawn dish, is a concoction of flour, seafood ingredients and seasonings, is deep-fried and threaded onto bamboo skewers then served with a sweet-sour-spicy dip. I must admit that I’ve gone way beyond being adventurous with this one as I gobbled-up at least six, while listening to a lone boardwalk artist singing an endless repertoire of James Taylor hits!

A TECH-SAVVY CAMPUS

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After that tummy-filling, street food adventure, we walked over to the old American architecture-filled Silliman University founded in 1901 by Dr. Horace B. Silliman. Dumaguete has earned the distinction of being known as “the center of learning in the south” due to the presence of several universities and colleges. The city’s ambience and tranquil, moderate way of life make it conducive to learning and intellectual pursuits. It has become a melting pot of students, professionals, artists, scholars and the literati coming from different parts of the country and the world. Silliman is the first Philippine university outside Manila and the country’s first and oldest Protestant university, and the oldest American-established university in Asia.

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When I excused myself to find an internet cafe to access an important message, our charming host who is an alumnus of the university pointed out that the entire campus was wifi-ready. Voila! My laptop and I were instantly connected to the world wide web, doing business as I sat quietly and leisurely on a bench under the nostalgic architectural grandeur of the historic Silliman Hall.

From the tranquil and scholarly ambience of Silliman, we drove to see more historical sites like the Dumaguete Belfry, the city’s most popular architectural landmark which was built in 1811 to warn town folks of attacks by marauding pirates; and the Dumaguete Catholic Cathedral and Jose Rizal monument in nearby Quezon Park.

For the “progressive” dinner which our lovely host Annabelle organized, we were treated to one of Dumaguete’s culinary prides Chicken Inato at Jo’s House of Chicken Inato. Then we had the delightful Frozen Cappuccino for dessert at Mamia’s. After dinner the group explored other foodie places along Rizal Boulevard which included the popular Sans Rival Bakeshop, where we pre-ordered that popular buttery pastry and cassava cake.

SUN, SEA, SURF AND MORE . . .

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On our second day, we took on the sea once more and sailed to Apo Island on board the MB Annabelle Lee. Antulang prides itself in being Dumaguete’s only resort with its own fully-furnished and fitted trimaran. Apo Island, a 72-hectare lump of volcanic rock boasts having one of the country’s finest marine reserves and is one of Asia’s top dive sites.

Jonathan Alerre, the resort’s PADI-certified dive instructor was on board to share his expertise as the group delved into the water to bond with denizens of the deep.

Back at the resort, the group embarked on another exhilarating activity - rappelling, where I have finally conquered one of my fears. Height! While each of us waited for our turn to descend the 20-meter limestone cliff, our bellies were treated to more delish dishes and Dumaguete’s very own deep-fried Panda Ice Cream.

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Along Rizal Boulevard, you can find Panda Ice Cream which is famous for their original and unique specialty.... FRIED ICE CREAM.

At Waldo’s Bar (named after the resort’s architect, the late Waldo Bautista) that night, we dined on another local dish called halang-halang chicken - a cross between tinola and Thailand’s tom kar gai.

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On our last day, another adventure awaited us at Forest Camp in Valencia town where we rode six all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) to visit the Japanese Shrine at the dormant Mount Talinis where a grand panoramic view of Dumaguete’s shoreline can be seen.

The nearby Casaroro Falls, a cascade of crystal clear and cool mountain water that is surrounded by tall precipices and dense undergrowth was also a refreshing sight to behold. At lunch, we savored yet another version of the halang-halang prepared by our hosts Florante and Melba Vicuna. And for merienda, there was the exotic bread fruit smothered with latik, seasonal local fruits like santol, duhat, and more.At the Sans Rival Bakeshop, we collected our horde of sans rival, silvanas, and cassava cake prior to our depature.

As the plane took off, I looked down on Dumaguete City once again. Beyond the vastness of the sea, the horizon stretched towards infinity. I am a stranger no more.

averatec3200

November 5th, 2006, 02:20 AM

When I excused myself to find an internet cafe to access an important message, our charming host who is an alumnus of the university pointed out that the entire campus was wifi-ready. Voila! My laptop and I were instantly connected to the world wide web, doing business as I sat quietly and leisurely on a bench under the nostalgic architectural grandeur of the historic Silliman Hall.

Wow! Silliman U is wi-fi connected. :banana:

nicko

November 5th, 2006, 07:05 AM

DUMAGUETE
by LAKWATSA (lucidinterval)

I didn't expect to fall in love with Dumaguete but this city is so homey and modern at the same time. It is so much like Manila because it has enough entertainment and dining options to keep your gimmick-hungry selves sated but it is better than Manila because it has less pollution, kinder people and a more laid-back atmosphere.

It is where Silliman University and other three Southern universities are located so the place is multi-cultural and has a dynamic and youthful vibe to it.

NATURE SPOTS

Beautiful beaches, lakes and magnificent falls are just an hour's ride from the city. There are the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes which used to be the crater of a now extinct volcano. You don't have to pay anything to swim in the cool waters and hike in the dense vegetation connecting the two lakes, life vests and cottages are even provided for the guests free of charge.

Forty minutes from the city is Kookoo's Nest beach. This bay with calm waters only has 5 cottages so there is no chance of overcrowding which makes a trip to the beach stressful. There is a buffet at night in the open-air dining hall where guests can mingle with the American owners and lounge before going to sleep. The night we were there, we were the only Filipino guests. The nipa huts range from 500 to 800 pesos while the buffet costs 250 pesos per person. These rates include the ride to the resort and back to the city. The snorkeling area is just several meters from the white sand shore so there is no need to rent a boat to go to another island.

If you're one who is heavily into hiking, you can walk all the way to Casaroro Falls from the main plaza of Valencia without paying the 100 peso fee for a habal-habal (motorcycle) ride. The old rusty bikes can fit four people, two sitting behind the driver and one in front. To get to Casaroro Falls, you will have to descend almost a hundred steps down and walk a good five minutes along a stream. The entrace fee is only 10 pesos.

FOOD

Because I am a confessed foodie, dining options in a place is a major factor for me. The multi-cultural demographics in Dumaguete could have resulted to the myriad food choices in the city. But who wants to know the real reason anyway, my foodie soul certainly isn't complaining.

If you crave Persian cuisine, there is the Persian Palate restaurant on San Juan St. The food is superb and there are a lot of cute Iranian soccer boys hanging around, perfect for boy watching while you're waiting for your food. Incidentally, Silliman University records show that Iranian student comprise highest number of enrollees last year.

If you're a sucker for Italian food, you can go to Chicco's on Rizal Boulevard. It is a deli/restaurant which serves surprisingly affordable but definitely delicious pizza and pasta.

By the way, did you know that Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete is named as such because it is said that Jose Rizal actually walked down the boulevard and spent time contemplating there before going to Dapitan?

If you had too much to eat from the different restaurant peppering Rizal Blvd, post-dinner coffee or tea can be taken at Memento Cafe. The place is owned by an artist so the cafe' interiors is lined with stunning photographs and quirky stuff. The ambience is perfect for smoking a couple or a whole pack of cigs and hanging out.

They also offer a mean dumaguete sling. The only disadvantage is that they close at 10pm. So sad.

A night out in Dumaguete can set you back 500 pesos, tops. That amount already includes a sumptious dinner, decent coffee and a full-blown inuman session at Payag sa Likod that will leave you wasted at night and nursing a hang over the morning after. But I've learned that a self-inflicted puke (read in English please) marathon session before you sleep on said drunken night prevents the hang-over hehehe.

PEOPLE

The people in Dumaguete are sincere and very friendly. I guess living in a multi-cultural hub has taught the people to be open and accommodating. Getting around the city is easy because they're always ready to help.

Of all the places I have been to, this is the only one I seriously considered relocating to during a serious life-changing point in my life. Maybe because the place has a vibe similar to UP and anything as warm and welcoming as UP is home to me hehehe.

nicko

November 5th, 2006, 07:07 AM

In Cebu and Bohol, one visits as a tourist and leaves those places as a tourist. In Oriental Negros, one visits as a tourist, sees the many business opportunities, experiences the peaceful community and infectiously-gentle people, and decides to stay as a resident.

---- Christine Dayrit, columnist, Philippine Star.

nicko

November 5th, 2006, 07:36 AM

Dumzville's Spanish Heritage

the Persian Palate at the Spanish Heritage Building(?).. hu wants shawarma???.. ;)
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a european and persian establishments in a spanish building in the philippines.. multi-national?? hmmm..;)
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WawaY[625]

November 5th, 2006, 07:39 AM

WawaY[625]

November 5th, 2006, 07:40 AM

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love this building..sayang di ko nadaanan nung nag dumaguete ako

ritche

November 5th, 2006, 07:58 AM

St Paul University is building a swimming pool, at the back of the "Open House". I like the dorm of St Paul's U.

ritche

November 5th, 2006, 08:03 AM

Wow! Silliman U is wi-fi connected. :banana:

Silliman is the first campus in the Philippines to be wi-fi connected...

nicko

November 5th, 2006, 11:38 AM

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love this building..sayang di ko nadaanan nung nag dumaguete ako

its even better when u get inside especially when u try al fresco spanish style dining at cafe antonio. it is open air and its ambiance is really relaxing.. fashion shows, poem readings, writing workshops, art exhibits, cooking demonstrations from professional chefs are often held inside.

nicko

November 5th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Dumaguete City offers a unique mix of small-city life and healthy intellectual and industrial activity
By Veneeth Iyengar and Danah Fortunato

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It is difficult to tell where the schools end and where Dumaguete City begins. They are so intertwined, their edges seamlessly stitched together by huge, yet graceful ancient acacia trees, that you could not tell them apart.

Upon arrival in Dumaguete, the capital city of Negros Oriental in Central Visayas, you are greeted by so much green that first-time visitors instinctively look around for all the concrete and huge buildings that we have come to expect of a "city". Instead, you see all those towering trees lining major streets, and what seems to be a very young population.

Tracing roots

Dumaguete is built on the shores of Negros Oriental beneath the reassuring presence of Mt. Talinis, the second highest peak in the Visayas next to the more famous extinct volcano, Mt. Canlaon. According to historian Caridad Aldecoa-Rodriguez, the first recorded sighting of this part of the Philippines was by members of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi’s expedition in 1565. He had sent a frigate to check out the islands that could be seen from Bohol and they came back with stories of this lush island with dark-skinned people, hence the name "Negros".

Like most old places in the Philippines, the city features a historic landmark that echoes this connection with the Spaniards:

El Campanario, or the belfry of the Dumaguete Cathedral, whose patron saint is Catherine of Alexandria. Church historian Fr. Roman Sagun, Jr. states that the lower, older parts of this tower can be dated to the 1760s when it first served as a lookout post – an early warning device – for the fast sailing ships the Moros used to raid and pillage towns and kidnap citizens for slavery. In those days, the bells rang to warn of danger. Today, the bells ring at dusk to call parishioners to pray the Angelus.

Strong academic institutions

With a population of just around 100,000 people, 25 percent of Dumaguete’s residents are college students. There are nine higher education institutions, including four large universities, which address their educational needs within the city.

Silliman University, founded in 1901 by American Presbyterian missionaries, is the oldest of the four universities in Dumaguete. It is designated a Center for Excellence in the fields of biology, business, marine science, mechanical engineering, nursing, information technology, physics, and teacher education by the Commission on Higher Education. From its founding, Silliman has always attracted students from other parts of the country and abroad. Recently, the university signed agreements with some Korean universities for their students to take English courses in Dumaguete.

St. Paul University-Dumaguete will had their Centennial celebration last 2004 It is the first school set up in the Philippines by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, the system now includes seven university campuses spread out all over the country, and one hospital in Iloilo. Its strengths are in the areas of accounting, nursing, the arts, and education.

Foundation University was founded by University of the Philippines’ eighth President, Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco, in 1957. In recent years, the school has quietly positioned itself as a leading higher education institution in the areas of education, agriculture, the arts and sciences, and has put up a very robust sports program.

The Negros Oriental State University officially became a university only in July 2004, but traces its history back to 1907, when the first trade classes were held at what was then the Provincial High School. For a long time, it was mainly a trade school before becoming a polytechnic college. Now, it can boast of strengths in agriculture, mechanical engineering, architecture, the arts, and education.

Cultivating IT

In 2004, Dumaguete leveraged its status as a University Town and positioned itself as a spoke of the IT hub that is Cebu. The skills and qualifications obtained by graduates of Dumaguete colleges and universities have been attracting IT-enabled businesses in the city. According to City Mayor Agustin Perdices, "Dumaguete is blessed to have superior human resources, a high quality of life, and world-class telecommunications facilities. We are uniquely positioned to service the needs of the emerging IT industries."

Dumaguete wants to develop a portfolio of investments that are indicative of the high quality of graduates that it produces. Its graduates excel not only in verbal English communication skills, but also in other areas that business process outsourcing (BPO) companies are looking for such as excellent written English skills, proficiency in the arts, and information technology. The topnotch nursing and accounting programs in Dumaguete are validated annually by high passing rates in board exams.

The aggressive and sustained approach in branding the province to appeal to the IT industry and the rest of the country has resulted in several large and leading BPO companies visiting Dumaguete City. Among these are SPI Technologies, PeopleSupport, IBM, Epixtar, Client Logic, Sykes, and Convergys.

The approach would not have been effective if not for the three-way cooperation among business, government, and the academe. While business and government were act ing as cheerleaders and trumpeting the virtues of having this University Town and the quadruple redundancy fiber-optic connectivity, the colleges and universities have been quick to adapt to the needs of industry. The schools are very proactive in learning what IT companies need in terms of human resource requirements and are more than willing to accommodate their academic and training needs.

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Sites to see

Around this area, there are a lot of varied activities that any reasonably healthy individual with limited time to spare can enjoy. World-class diving and snorkeling at Apo Island Marine Reserve take only half a day, since transportation on land and sea come often enough and are fairly reliable. A vertical section of the reserve, all the way from the houses and coconut trees on the beach down to the coral cliffs, has been copied by the Shedd Aquarium of Chicago, even to the extent of importing the sand to make it realistic. A visit to the place is a must.

A visit to Apo Island is a must

An hour north of Dumaguete is Bais City, with its famed whale and dolphin-watching tours out on Tañon Strait, which separates Negros and Cebu Islands. If one does exactly as the tour guides say, he or she can be within an arms--reach of these fast moving cetaceans.

For those who would rather have solid ground beneath their feet, there are the short trips to the town of Valencia, halfway up Mt. Talinis. The town has taken advantage of its beautiful park-like environment to offer guided hikes up into the forests for bird-watching, to see Casaroro Falls, or simply to see the rainforest. They even have guides who can do all the birdcalls! A hornbill flying over a valley carpeted with the green crowns of trees makes every peso of your plane ticket to Dumaguete worth it.

Culture and arts

Dumaguete happens to be the center of all things cultural in this part of the Philippines. The National Writers’ Workshop – the oldest writing workshop in Asia – under National Artist for Literature, Dr. Edith Tiempo, is held annually in May and has for its panelists many literary luminaries.

Also the hometown of National Artist for Film, director Eddie Romero, the city is host to the annual “Buglasan Festival,” a big extravaganza of festivals from all the towns and cities of Negros Oriental. Held every third
week of October, it gathers in one place all the best the towns can offer, showcased by booths that simulate their various attractions like the powerful Canlaon Volcano, the caves of Mabinay, the waterfalls and forests of Valencia, and the Marine Reserve of Apo Island.
A high point of the festivities is the street dancing by the different towns’ contingents, which winds its way through downtown Dumaguete on the first day to open the festival.

As a small town, Dumaguete City is made up of citizens who see themselves as neighbors who look out for, and help, each other. It is this kind of “small town” mentality that pervades the atmosphere and translates into cooperation, sharing, and a quick response time – all of which are attributes industries look for in an ideal investment place.

Veneeth Iyengar is a US Peace Corps volunteer responsible for bringing in IT investments into the province. He has a degree in Economics from the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University. For inquiries, email: iyengarv@yahoo.com

Danah Fortunato is the President and a founding Trustee of TVB Group Inc., an NGO dedicated to promoting Dumaguete as a University Town. For inquiries, email: danahvf@yahoo.com

Source: Philippine Business Magazine: Volume 11 No. 6 -Geographics

hans boy

November 6th, 2006, 03:05 AM

[QUOTE=nicko;10360172]Dumzville's Spanish Heritage

the Persian Palate at the Spanish Heritage Building(?).. hu wants shawarma???.. ;)
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a european and persian establishments in a spanish building in the philippines.. multi-national?? hmmm..;)

Nope! Persian Palate is Cebu based and own by a cebuano family. It's first outlet is in Ayala Food & Entertainment Center, then Mango Square Cebu & Robinson's Place Cebu. Just this year they open 2 restaurants outside Cebu. 1 in Dumaguete and 1 in Cagayan de Oro.

Christendom

November 6th, 2006, 03:41 AM

City holds design contest for new city health building

DUMAGUETE City Hall will hold a design concept competition for its planned two-storey city health office building.

The contest is open to all architecture students of universities in the city and professional architects. It will be held on November 11. cont'd (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2006/11/06/news/city.holds.design.contest.for.new.city.health.building.html)

nicko

November 6th, 2006, 05:46 AM

the Persian Palate at the Spanish Heritage Building(?).. hu wants shawarma???.. ;)
http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/151/spanishheritage22jz.jpg

a european and persian establishments in a spanish building in the philippines.. multi-national?? hmmm..;)

Nope! Persian Palate is Cebu based and own by a cebuano family. It's first outlet is in Ayala Food & Entertainment Center, then Mango Square Cebu & Robinson's Place Cebu. Just this year they open 2 restaurants outside Cebu. 1 in Dumaguete and 1 in Cagayan de Oro.

so what r u trying to point out? hehehe.. Persian Palate, by the name itself, is Persian, regardless of its owner. And as far as i can remember, Persian Palate here in Dumaguete did not open this year, it opened last year.. I even think its owners are pure blooded Persians studying in Silliman. No sure though. Iv never been there.. Mahal man. hekhek..

nicko

November 6th, 2006, 05:54 AM

sol y mar condominium / rizal boulevard
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the capitol
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nicko

November 6th, 2006, 05:56 AM

lee super plaza
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-- first mall in dumaguete
-- 5 levels, 2 basements, 2 level car park

early morning yoga at the boulevard
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nicko

November 6th, 2006, 06:00 AM

biggest tricycles in pinas
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phcci building
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-- has the first high speed elevators in Negros

ritche

November 6th, 2006, 11:11 AM

ritche

November 6th, 2006, 11:20 AM

Sunstar Dumaguete, November 5, 2006 issue

GOVERNOR George Arnaiz said he looks forward to Negros Oriental having its own cookbook containing local and native menus.

Arnaiz issued this statement after the success of the two-day 1st Grand Cookfest dubbed "Lutong Garbo sa Oriental Negros" at the height of the Buglasan Festival on October 26 and 27.

On opening day, the governor encouraged local cooks to prepare local and native dishes that are unique to the province.

Sylvia Uy, vice chairman of the Oriental Negros Tourism Council (Onta), said the winners of the cookfest could now start their own food business.

Uy said right after the contest, participants had started receiving orders.

Due to the success of the contest, Onta plans to organize another competition, this time on Negros Oriental beverages in the next Buglasan Festival.

The Spicy Cardisoma of the municipality of Sibulan lorded over the 15 menu-entries in the cook fest held at Negros Oriental High School gymnasium.

Ginataang Steamed Chicken of Bacong won second prize followed by Ginataang Pasayan of Amlan.

First placer cook, Angelita Licerio of Sibulan, received P10,000. Ma. Victoria Morallo of Bacong, P5,000, and Lucena Sedillo of Amlan, P3,000.

The winners also received gift pack and a trophy each.

The Board of Judges was composed of culinary experts Michaela "Micky Fenix" Macabenta, Pinoy food columnist of the Philippine Daily Inquirer; Patricia T. Chiong Sr., vice president for administration of the Philippine Air Lines; and Jessica Avila, proprietor of Chika-an Restaurant in Cebu City.

nicko

November 6th, 2006, 11:23 AM

early christmas @ quezon park

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nicko

November 7th, 2006, 05:36 AM

Cafe MEMENTO

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nicko

November 7th, 2006, 05:42 AM

one beat... one flavor...
TRiBU
bar and resto

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mural paint inside the bar
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-- the newest bar and resto in the city, mexican-tribal inspired --

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 05:45 AM

PAYAG sa LIKOD

-- a BoraCaY InspiReD Bar & ResTauRant wIth ReaL WhiTE sanD, FiRe DanCeRS, BiG PiLLoWs To HuG On, CoCkTaiLS, DriNKS, AcoUstiCS, CaribbEan BeatS, ReGGae, NAtiVe GooDieS, suRf Boards, SaiL BoatS, MurALs, CanDLes, SizzLeS, anD MOrE rigHt in thE MiddLE of the CiTY! --

-- If Boracay has Coco Mangas, Dumaguete has Payag sa Likod. ALmost the same ambiance and 'style' as that of coco mangas, minus the beach. It's purely for hanging out, pigging out, dancing tribal-carribean beats on its sandy dance floor, and drinking 5pm-9pm away every tuesdays and thursdays with their Drink all you can for P99. --

Dumzville folks enjoying Payag sa Likod Beachy ambiance..
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(courtesy of LAGtok and squishedstars)

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 05:50 AM

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 05:53 AM

coco amigos mexican restaurant, rizal boulevard
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jollibee north road drive-thru
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Christendom

November 7th, 2006, 06:52 AM

hans boy

November 7th, 2006, 09:13 AM

so what r u trying to point out? hehehe.. Persian Palate, by the name itself, is Persian, regardless of its owner. And as far as i can remember, Persian Palate here in Dumaguete did not open this year, it opened last year.. I even think its owners are pure blooded Persians studying in Silliman. No sure though. Iv never been there.. Mahal man. hekhek..

Bai, please don't get me wrong. I am not trying nor pointing out something. I am just simply answering your question which is this "multi-national?" if you can still remember in your post.

The owner of persian palate is a persian (you're right) married to a cebuana. But he never did study in SU. You can call him just to prove yourself wrong. His number are in the facts stated below. I know because my friends and I loves their Persian-Medeterranian cuisine at an affordable and reasonable price. He's always at the Ayala branch where he holds his office and he's the chef there.

Fact is here...

Monday, October 16, 2006
Cebu's Persian Palate opens SM-CDO branch

PERSIAN Palate, one of the pioneers in bringing Persian cuisine to Cebu, now opens its outlet at SM City Cagayan de Oro.

It serves authentic Persian dishes like rice biryani, papadum, chapatti with different sauces, curries and more. There are also about a dozen vegetarian dishes as well as meat dishes of beef and lamb kebabs available.

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Most of its dishes are well suited to those who are into the vegetarian diet because there is no pork of any sort on the menu! It has no Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), no preservatives and no artificial flavors added as well.

Aside from the authentic Persian taste it offers, Persian Palate is definitely a place to be for budget-conscious people because the prices are really affordable. A pita sandwich ranges from P40 - P50 with free iced tea already.

A vegetarian biryani (mix with rice) ranges from P85 - P95 and it comes in different toppings such as tofu, veggie, veggie meat, veggie fried rice and rice biryani. Curry meat dishes range from P130 - P250 depending on the toppings you may want to have.

Persian Palate originated in Cebu. It has seven branches now with its SM City Cagayan de Oro branch as its newest!

Experience a delightful taste of Persian cuisine only at PERSIAN PALATE at SM City Cagayan de Oro! (Press release)

(October 16, 2006 issue)

Click here: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/10/16/bus/cebu.s.persian.palate.opens.sm.cdo.branch.html

But in fairness to you bai, my mistake. Persian Palate in Dumaguete opened last year.

Fact is here...

Persian Palate is now at Ayala Entertainment Center

The best in Mideterranean and Indian health foods can now be found at the second level of the Ayala Entertainment Center.

Persian Palate in Ayala has transferred its outlet from the main mall to the more spacious Ayala Entertainment Center. Aside from bigger space to cater to more customers, the new location allows Persian Palate to have longer business hours as the center opens from 10 am to 1 am.

Since opening its first branch near the Capitol in 1989, Persian Palate has been known for its affordable and healthful Persian-Mideterranean fare. It started serving vegetarian food after its owner and executive chef Armand "Ahmad" Vatandoost became a vegetarian.

Aside from its Ayala outlet, Persian Palate has outlets at Mango Square, Crossroads Banilad and the Boulevard in Dumaguete City. Vatandoost says they expect to add more outlets through franchising. Outlets at the Robinson's Place, SM City Cebu and Cagayan de Oro are expected to open this year.

Persian Palate may be contacted at 232-5898 (Ayala), 253-6745 (Mango Square), 234-2530 (Crossroads Banilad), and (035) 422-8165 (Boulevard, Dumaguete City). For franchise inquiries, please contact Armand Vatandoost at the Ayala branch at 232-5898 or 09062348563.

Click Here: http://www.cebuholdings.com/ViewNewsItem.do?newsID=230

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 11:00 AM

^^ what i meant about saying "multi-national" is that in the picture, there were three establishments with different nationalities.. it has persian palate (persian) which is just right beside david's salon (a european hair salon).. and both of them are located in spanish heritage building (spanish) so that is why, i coined the term "multi-national" coz there are three establishments in one area having different nationality roots. i never intended to have ask it, i was just merely stating sumthin and putting it in a manner of question.. thats it.. hope u got what i mean.. nuthin more, nuthin less.. but i guess im not doing it again.. it may be misinterpreted..
i admit bud, i lack info about the resto.. thanks for the info.. i never have cared much about the resto, i just pass by there almost everyday seeing persian students crowding the area and it made me think that maybe, one of them is the owner but you cleared it out to me.. now i know.. thnks bud. peassshh..

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 11:03 AM

nicko

November 7th, 2006, 03:49 PM

miss dumaguete 2006

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hans boy

November 8th, 2006, 03:23 AM

ritche

November 8th, 2006, 03:38 AM

Basay airport renovation underway: ATO

Technicians from the Air Transportation Office will soon start evaluating the abandoned airport at the former Construction Development Corporation of the Philippines site in Brgy. Maglinao, Basay in preparation for the renovation of the airstrip. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/November/07/negor1.htm)

I have been to this airport and its runway is bigger and longer than Dumaguete's airport. Meanwhile, President Arroyo promised in her latest SONA that the runway of the Dumaguete airport will be lengthened.

On the other hand, another port will soon be opened in Siaton. A private shipping company built the port and it will be utilized by Vallacar Transit for its direct trips to Zamboanga from Negros and Cebu...

Guys, ilang tulog na lang and I'll have another batch of pictures...Watch out!

Christendom

November 8th, 2006, 05:16 AM

maybe they expect that in the future we are on the busiest air transport even on the land transportation. more airports will be build in Negros island.

nicko

November 8th, 2006, 05:22 AM

I have been to this airport and its runway is bigger and longer than Dumaguete's airport. Meanwhile, President Arroyo promised in her latest SONA that the runway of the Dumaguete airport will be lengthened.

On the other hand, another port will soon be opened in Siaton. A private shipping company built the port and it will be utilized by Vallacar Transit for its direct trips to Zamboanga from Negros and Cebu...

Guys, ilang tulog na lang and I'll have another batch of pictures...Watch out!

Atually, Dumaguete's airport is one of the few paved airports having more than 6000 ft in length (and this is long already). To be exact, it is 6,100ft. Other airports having more than 6000ft in length is the international airport of Angeles which is 10,400ft, Bcolod airport (6,400ft), CDO's airport (7,800ft), Cotabato (6,200ft), Davao (8,200ft), Dipolog (6,100ft), Iloilo (6,800ft), Laoag Int (7,900ft), Mactan-Cebu Int (10,800ft), Legaspi (6,800ft), Tacloban (7,000ft), Tambler (10,400ft), Zambo Int (8,500) and ofcourse, Ninoy's 12,200ft. There are all in all 85 public airports all over the country, four of which are international airports.

Sinjin P.

November 8th, 2006, 08:16 AM

WawaY[625]

November 8th, 2006, 08:24 AM

Atually, Dumaguete's airport is one of the few paved airports having more than 6000 ft in length (and this is long already). To be exact, it is 6,100ft. Other airports having more than 6000ft in length is the international airport of Angeles which is 10,400ft, Bcolod airport (6,400ft), CDO's airport (7,800ft), Cotabato (6,200ft), Davao (8,200ft), Dipolog (6,100ft), Iloilo (6,800ft), Laoag Int (7,900ft), Mactan-Cebu Int (10,800ft), Legaspi (6,800ft), Tacloban (7,000ft), Tambler (10,400ft), Zambo Int (8,500) and ofcourse, Ninoy's 12,200ft. There are all in all 85 public airports all over the country, four of which are international airports.

maybe you should recheck the figures..Davao International Airport already has a 3000m x 45m Runway..(so that makes DIAs runway 9,842ft)

:)

nicko

November 8th, 2006, 10:18 AM

^^ Ok, you are the one who's from Davao so you know more about it. I do not have any latest news on the development there. Thanks for the update.

I got that data from a wowphilippines DOTC brochure info sheet given to city officials during the last Central Visayas Regional Assembly on Tourism Councils which took place here last September.

ritche

November 8th, 2006, 11:18 AM

TV Patrol Dumaguete and TV Patrol Central Visayas have merged na pala, good, this will give TV Patrol Central Visayas a wider coverage (Cebu - Bohol - Siquijor - Negros Oriental - Samar - Leyte - Biliran)

I heard about this merger as the reporter of TV Patrol Dumaguete, who is a certified Cebuana having graduated from UP Cebu, told me about this.

On the other hand, there is a proposal to have a full-pledged GMA studio here in Dumaguete. Meaning they will also put up their own programs and newscasts. And it will be located at the Portal West Building of Silliman, as GMA will probably tie up with the SU College of Communication.

ritche

November 8th, 2006, 11:31 AM

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New pics courtesy of the Dumaguete Tourism Office

ritche

November 8th, 2006, 11:43 AM

[/SIZE]The place to rethink the world…

There is something special about Dumaguete – something beautiful and awe-inspiring that awakens one’s inborn sense of wonder.

It must be the city itself, rapidly growing, yet reconciling rich history and traditional charm with modern development.

Or it may be its warm and friendly people. Dumaguete is not called the City of Gentle People for nothing.

It may also be its sprawling campuses, framed by lush hedges, shadowed by towering age old trees, branches reaching towards the sky, not unlike the dreams of the students who walk beneath them.

Or it may be the Rizal Boulevard. Drenched in sunshine most days of the year, it is the perfect place to get up close and personal with a purple sunrise, to catch your breath, indulge in reveries, or get in touch with a higher power.

Or perhaps because Dumaguete is the gateway of untold adventures of the great outdoors – quartz white sand beaches, marine and subterranean wonders, pristine lakes, and majestic waterfalls.

But whatever it is to anyone - may it be the weary traveler, the seeker of knowledge, or the nature lover, the only question is: “Why didn’t I come here sooner?”

Text from the Dumaguete Tourism brochure

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 12:48 AM

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 01:00 AM

LA RESIDENCIA ALMAR

Located on Boulevard stretch, fronting the magnificent ocean views.
This is an old house, of Spanish architecture, that has been converted
into a first class hotel. There is a steakhouse (Don Atilano) and a Japanese resto (Wagaki) in the hotel lobby.

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view of the waterfront from a seaside room

COMMENTS
the travelling joe said ... (10:49 PM) : www.world66.com
"ive been to dumaguete and so far, its the best place that ive ever been... it was really weird, dumaguete's charm got me... the century-old, european-accented sugar mansions along rizal boulevard, the hotels, the city, the nightlife, its people, its surroundings... wow, dumaguete reminds me of old england... and oh, Silliman University... huge, green campus with a perfect mix of old and new american architecture... (its an american university; the first protestant university in asia, i guess)... one of the best universities in the country... dumaguete's simple living... no hassle, no pollution, its not crowded, yet all the things a modern city has can be found here... it makes you a contended-cow... im going back there guys!... who's coming with me? dumaguete!... here i come!"

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 01:24 AM

overtureph

November 9th, 2006, 01:25 AM

^^ Looks very nice.

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 01:28 AM

^^ the food's great, too! plus the magnificent view of the sea while dining or while enjoying a stay in a seaside room makes the whole experience more than the usual.. wowphilippines. hekhek..

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 04:28 AM

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 04:35 AM

ANNUAL SANDUROT FESTIVAL
November 19, 2006

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Christendom

November 9th, 2006, 05:44 AM

^^ well, these local 'lovers' look really cute, but that is only because of the background. hehe.. they luk like that they are sumwer in spain or europe.. overall, the whole thng looks really nice and lovely and uhh.. cute. ;p

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hmmmmmnnnn sweet lover & very romantic!!!.....

ritche

November 9th, 2006, 08:46 AM

-edit-

Christendom

November 9th, 2006, 09:33 AM

Port construction delay seen -- PPA

The construction of the P80 million passenger terminal building for the port of Dumaguete City is facing another delay following a directive from the Philippine Ports Authority to justify the huge amount intended for the project.

Manager of PPA Noeme Calderon updated Mayor Agustin Perdices yesterday on the project, saying the bidding may be undertaken locally next month and the project to start early next year. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/November/09/negor2.htm)

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 12:00 PM

nicko

November 9th, 2006, 12:13 PM

more of...
EnChi

They have a regular gig every wednesday @ Hayahay Seaside Treehouse Bar and Restaurant called Reggae Wednesday

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@ Hayahay...
gawgeous ladies enjoying a night out @ hayahay
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nicko

November 9th, 2006, 12:19 PM

ritche

November 9th, 2006, 02:15 PM

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nicko

November 11th, 2006, 03:09 AM

wew.. its sooooo quiet.. i think u guys are very busy.. well, for me, its officially back to school for 2nd semester.. looks like its going to be hard for me to visit SSC more frequently.. hapit na fiesta!.. miss dumaguete, and sandurot!!.. last month's buglasan festival was a success.. i hope ths month's fiesta will be, too.. keep posting guys!.. its very unusual for dumaguete to be this quiet..

ritche

November 11th, 2006, 06:54 AM

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WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2006, 06:57 AM

pics naman ng construction ng Robinsons Dumaguete...thanks

WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2006, 06:57 AM

hmmmmmnnnn sweet lover & very romantic!!!.....

mukhang manyak yung pag kiss nung guy sa girl...:bash:

hehe

ritche

November 11th, 2006, 07:11 AM

Not much to see there yet, except Teletech which looks not so impressive outside, but if you are inside it is as if you are in a different world...

IMPRESARIO

November 11th, 2006, 07:55 AM

;10434998']mukhang manyak yung pag kiss nung guy sa girl...:bash:

hehe
^^Oo nga,parang psycho! lol
Q: si zyanz ba at nicko magkapatid/magpinsan? heheh,wala lang....Have a nice day Dumaguete!

WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2006, 08:00 AM

^^ magkamukha ba sila? :jk:

ritche

November 11th, 2006, 08:04 AM

^^Oo nga,parang psycho! lol
Q: si zyanz ba at nicko magkapatid/magpinsan? heheh,wala lang....Have a nice day Dumaguete!

Nice day too...

Christendom

November 11th, 2006, 08:15 AM

;10434998']mukhang manyak yung pag kiss nung guy sa girl...:bash:

hehe

haha... gs2 ko ring masunod ang kanyang act sa pag kiss...parang feel na feel naman nang babae eh!

re Q @ Incognito:
Noon sabi ni bro Tigs parang magkapatid kami ni Bernie ngayon naman kami ni Nicko. hindi ko pa naman nakita si Nicko kahit sa pic. bakit magkamukha ba kami? pero cgurado ako ang pangit sa aming tatlo.hewhe..

WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2006, 08:25 AM

^^ asus pa humble pa to..haha

sino ba yun guy sa pic? kung friend ko yung girl, sinapak ko na yun guy..manyak na manyak ang mukha eh

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 06:47 AM

^^Oo nga,parang psycho! lol
Q: si zyanz ba at nicko magkapatid/magpinsan? heheh,wala lang....Have a nice day Dumaguete!

hey... wats the big idea?.. wat made u say this?.. hmm.. wew..:ohno:

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 06:55 AM

@Persian Palate with happy tourists.
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Enchi!
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Casaroro falls just a few kilometers from Dumaguete
The Casaroro Falls plunge down from a narrow opening 70 feet above a swirling pool.
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Quezon Park
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nicko

November 12th, 2006, 07:01 AM

;10434995']pics naman ng construction ng Robinsons Dumaguete...thanks

there is nothing really much to see yet.. it is still on the groundworking stage.. filling up the whole land area with soil for up to 3-4 feet high.. dunno y.. thats y the progress is kinda slow since the area is quite large..

Matteo

November 12th, 2006, 09:55 AM

^ take a picture anyway

FrancisXavier

November 12th, 2006, 11:45 AM

i love the falls above^

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 12:29 PM

^^ its just one of the many wonderful waterfalls here in Oriental Negros..

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 01:07 PM

;10435433']^^ asus pa humble pa to..haha

sino ba yun guy sa pic? kung friend ko yung girl, sinapak ko na yun guy..manyak na manyak ang mukha eh

u really dont have to.. baka sampalin ka lang nya.. and besyds, i dnt think he's interested with the girl.. i dnt even think he really kissed her.. hehe.. sa makarelate lang..

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 01:09 PM

SILLIMAN HIGH QUALIFIES FOR NATIONAL DEBATE OCTOFINALS

A team from Silliman University School of Basic Education – High School Department made it to the octofinals of the 4th Inquirer Inter-School Debating Championship hosted by Ateneo de Manila University from Nov. 5 – 11.

SU team A, composed of seniors, was among the top 32 teams out of 88 schools in the country that qualified for the octofinals Thursday. They went up against AdMU, Immaculate Conception Academy, and Woodrose School A.

Meanwhile, three Silliman High Debaters made it as finalists in the public speaking category. Silliman was the only school that had three debaters qualifying for the public speaking finals. In the same tournament last year, Silliman’s Karlo Villas was declared champion.

The team was accompanied by advised Marcelita Pascual and Coach Mark Raygan Garcia, also director of the Office of Information and Publications.

On the other hand, Silliman Debate Society for college students is the only team in the Visayas that proved to be as tough as any other schools in the Metropolitan since they frequently reach final rounds in both National and International Tourneys.

from MetroPost Campus News
Date: November 12, 2006

nicko

November 12th, 2006, 04:07 PM

The Lounge Compuesto
bar, resto, club

strategically located along Silliman Avenue.
the owner have designed the front porch of the building to exude a
French country ambience which will serve as a coffee shop by day.
The interiors of the bar / club are a different story with a
modern minimalist theme splashed in all white.

from the outside
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part of the interior
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coffee shop by day
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boozing down by night
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Payag sa Likod
Bring the beach inside the city!
PAYAG sa LIKOD

-- a BoraCaY InspiReD Bar & ResTauRant wIth ReaL WhiTE sanD, FiRe DanCeRS, BiG PiLLoWs To HuG On, CoCkTaiLS, DriNKS, AcoUstiCS, CaribbEan BeatS, ReGGae, NAtiVe GooDieS, suRf Boards, SaiL BoatS, MurALs, CanDLes, SizzLeS, anD MOrE rigHt in thE MiddLE of the CiTY! --

-- If Boracay has Coco Mangas, Dumaguete has Payag sa Likod. ALmost the same ambiance and 'style' as that of coco mangas, less the beach and the dance floor. it's purely for hanging out, pigging out and drinking 5pm-9pm away every tuesdays and thursdays with their Drink all you can for P99. --

my friend's beerday party!
http://p.vtourist.com/3046103-My_Birthday_at_Payag_with_friends-Dumaguete_City.jpg

firea

November 13th, 2006, 06:42 AM

The Lounge Compuesto
bar, resto, club

strategically located along Silliman Avenue.
the owner have designed the front porch of the building to exude a
French country ambience which will serve as a coffee shop by day.
The interiors of the bar / club are a different story with a
modern minimalist theme splashed in all white.

boozing down by night
http://p.vtourist.com/3046110-Me_hanging_out-Dumaguete_City.jpg

Payag sa Likod
Bring the beach inside the city!
PAYAG sa LIKOD

-- a BoraCaY InspiReD Bar & ResTauRant wIth ReaL WhiTE sanD, FiRe DanCeRS, BiG PiLLoWs To HuG On, CoCkTaiLS, DriNKS, AcoUstiCS, CaribbEan BeatS, ReGGae, NAtiVe GooDieS, suRf Boards, SaiL BoatS, MurALs, CanDLes, SizzLeS, anD MOrE rigHt in thE MiddLE of the CiTY! --

-- If Boracay has Coco Mangas, Dumaguete has Payag sa Likod. ALmost the same ambiance and 'style' as that of coco mangas, less the beach and the dance floor. it's purely for hanging out, pigging out and drinking 5pm-9pm away every tuesdays and thursdays with their Drink all you can for P99. --

my friend's beerday party!
http://p.vtourist.com/3046103-My_Birthday_at_Payag_with_friends-Dumaguete_City.jpg

Hahaha... I have a feeling we've met. I'm in one of the pictures you posted.

junax

November 13th, 2006, 09:44 AM

they are responsible for the "kung ako mahimong baboy....igit nga nipilit sa inyong haligi" fame, di ba?
http://www.tommyschultz.com/images/dgte-daily/en-chi.jpg

ritche

November 13th, 2006, 09:53 AM

they are responsible for the "kung ako mahimong baboy....igit nga nipilit sa inyong haligi" fame, di ba?
http://www.tommyschultz.com/images/dgte-daily/en-chi.jpg

You're right...regarding robinsons, got some infos today but won't tell you guys...I want infos coming from the papers, or official information only from the company. I won't take pics unless there is something substantial in the area...

ritche

November 13th, 2006, 10:23 AM

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ritche

November 13th, 2006, 10:30 AM

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ritche

November 13th, 2006, 10:33 AM

Nikka Jo Cornelio

I don't come back here to Dumaguete all that often, so every time I do, it just seems like there's yet another thing that's new. A couple months back, there was that drive-in, then there was the skywalk, and then there are the whole new department stores,' the restaurants, the boutiques. The Wi-Fi hotspots.

Half of me is delighted. Yay! Change! Jobs! Choices! The changing of the guard! The other part just resents the unfairness of it all. Why? Why now, when we're not here to enjoy it? Why didn't all this happen sooner? Where was all this when we were younger?

Back in the day, we had what, a grand total of four department stores? Cang's, Lee Plaza, Tops & Bottoms, Nijosa. Pickings were slim. Pizza Hut, Shakey's, Chowking, Greenwich, et. al. were fastfood utopias only ever seen.on the boob tube. Goldilocks and Dunkin' Donuts were magic boxes that only appeared every time my Gramps came back from quarterly sojourns to Manila.

No "malls". Every new building always turned out to be a pawnshop. I remember it was so bad we actually celebrated the opening of Dunkin', Donuts with a huge shebang. Miracle of miracles! We finally had a Dunkin' Donuts!

It's so unfair. It's so much easier for the generations that came after us. (Yes, now I'm finally old enough to say "back in the day". God. What a horrific realization.)

Moving on, part of the reason most of my generation went farther afield was because we wanted what we didn't have. We wanted more choices. We wanted more things to see, more things to do. Now the irony is, we come back because now, Dumaguete has more choices-and it's cheaper here.

Yes, I come home to shop. I'm milking it for all its worth before everything succumbs to the god of profit. Living in big, bad La Sugbu is a drain, and everything is expensive. They'd tax the air you breathe if they could, and I hate how everything has a price.

Here, with the new stores, the new additions, the new job opportunities, it's like you get more for your buck. Everything is so much more affordable, and the food is so much better.

Change. I always thought Dumaguete was allergic to it - we've always liked to keep our sleepy little City-town just the way it's always been - sleepy, peaceful, and essentially free from the evil clutches of commercialism. At least, that's what I thought.

The transformation isn't complete yet, but it's there, like a living, breathing being, permeating the atmosphere of the City. Change is here. No matter how much we dig in our heels, and indulge in denial, the City's changing, and it's not going to stop.

It's about time, I suppose. The nice thing about it is that even if we are changing, it still feels like we're tailoring it to fit what we feel our City should be. For all the new buildings, stores, businesses, for all the new cars and automobiles cramming our small streets, we still don't have traffic lights.

Where are the traffic lights? Maybe having traffic lights is the official declaration of a city's "busy-ness". Maybe that's why we're putting it off. Once we have them, it's like a statement saying we are busy, and fast-paced, and maybe we're just not ready to go that far yet.

Yes, we have more stores, more choices, more job opportunities. Cars are the new motorcycles. For all that, it still feels like a peaceful, sleepy city-town. No hustlers. No jeepnevs. Not much pollution. People, for the most part, are still friendly and (cough) gentle. I’d like to hope we can keep it that way.

ritche

November 13th, 2006, 10:34 AM

Hahaha... I have a feeling we've met. I'm in one of the pictures you posted.

U a guy or a girl? How's it like being in your new world-class place?

nicko

November 13th, 2006, 11:47 AM

@ firea: uhh. i dnt think so.. i just stole that pic sa www.virtualtourist.com slash something.. hehehe.. but i actually know two guys there and the rest of them i dnt know personally..

nicko

November 13th, 2006, 11:53 AM

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whoa! cobwebs galore especially sa chowking dpit!..wew.. wehehehe.. nice shots though.. thanks ritch!!.. keep 'em coming!!..:)

nicko

November 13th, 2006, 12:09 PM

The finest performing arts auditorium outside Manila. It is the university's counterpart of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This 1000 seater, air-conditioned edifice has one of the best acoustics system and lighting effects technology in the country where many world-class cultural performances such as The Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof, Man of La Mancha, The Lion King, and lately, a university production, Pinocchio are held, which draws crowd all over the country. Currently, it is the University's School of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts which continuously make use of this piece of modern cultural performing arts auditorium.

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inside luce auditorium
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nicko

November 13th, 2006, 12:21 PM

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my bro's gf, who works for teletech said she will tour me inside their new CMC headquarters!! woo! who's coming with me? hehe

Sinjin P.

November 13th, 2006, 12:29 PM

I heard over TV Patrol Central Visayas that the Negros Oriental Government is thinking about having the "spotted deer" represent the province by proclaiming it the provincial animal :)

nicko

November 13th, 2006, 01:06 PM

^^ in addition to that, the philippine warty pig and a small monkey, which is a family of the macaque (i dnt know its name), will also be part of the presentors.. i think they will make a good team if packaged well for toursim since the three animals, including the philippine spotted deer is endemic only in Negros Oriental and some parts of Occidental, meaning, just like bohol's famed tarsier, it is not found anywhere else in the world but only here in Negros.. im excited..

firea

November 13th, 2006, 03:02 PM

U a guy or a girl? How's it like being in your new world-class place?

;) Girl, now you only have two choices.

I love the new site!!! I don't feel claustrophobic now and the food is heavenly. Our caterer is La Caviteña. We can get meals for as low as 22 pesos. They sell the food cheaper here because it's subsidized.

firea

November 13th, 2006, 03:04 PM

@ firea: uhh. i dnt think so.. i just stole that pic sa www.virtualtourist.com slash something.. hehehe.. but i actually know two guys there and the rest of them i dnt know personally..

hahahaha... ok

Who are your friends in the pic?

Actually, the pic you "stole" is my birthday bash at payag. ;)

Bo B

November 13th, 2006, 03:43 PM

hahahaha... ok

Who are your friends in the pic?

Actually, the pic you "stole" is my birthday bash at payag. ;)

You both look so pretty...

nicko

November 14th, 2006, 05:43 AM

hahahaha... ok

Who are your friends in the pic?

Actually, the pic you "stole" is my birthday bash at payag. ;)

one of the guys there is a former band member of my bro's band before. they used to play in hayahay..

so asa ka sa pic???

Christendom

November 14th, 2006, 06:29 AM

BM to attend China gab

Board Member Mariant Escaño-Villegas is scheduled to travel to China this week to attend the China International Travel Mart upon invitation from the Department of Tourism.

Villegas will leave together with the travel operators from the province and the country. She said the travel will be a good opportunity for the province to sell its natural tourism attraction to Chinese and other tourists. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/November/14/negor4.htm)

ritche

November 14th, 2006, 01:45 PM

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/63d1163439180-boarding-cebu-pacific-dumaguete-cebupac.jpg

Just come across the Dumaguete information board today. Here's the link: http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/.

Post it away guys!!!

nicko

November 14th, 2006, 01:57 PM

^^ ritch, wats the latest news u had on robinsons?

firea

November 14th, 2006, 02:35 PM

one of the guys there is a former band member of my bro's band before. they used to play in hayahay..

so asa ka sa pic???

band member? si jam?

I'm the girl in the pic with the tagline "boozing down by night" and the 3rd person from the left on the "beerday party" pic.

Anyway, nothing to see really with regards to the development of Robinsons. They're still backfilling so it's all earth that you'll see. I promise to take a picture as soon as they start with the foundation.

Miguel

November 14th, 2006, 05:10 PM

EnCHi

this reggae band (our very own!) just makes you want to get up and dance! they have their very own album which made them get known all over pinas!

http://static.flickr.com/89/232361471_6eabcfd1f0.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/91/232361472_be9839f840.jpg?v=0

@ Hayahay...
gawgeous ladies enjoying a night out @ hayahay
http://static.flickr.com/94/269083516_bf165fe378.jpg?v=0

I saw some familiar faces. Enchi's frontman Herbert Timtim used to be my seatmate in accounting. I used to see him play at Hayahay before as a guitarist also on a reggae band. I never thought the guy could sing. The brother of my girlfriend who is from Cagayan and was studying at MSU said that this is one of his favorite bands. My colleagues also here in Cebu likes to sing "Baboy" and "Istambay" and a computer store near my boarding house always play Enchi songs. Well, it looks like the band is starting to make waves in other places.

I also saw some former classmates. The 2nd lady from the left is Precious, a classmate in highschool and she's the band majorette while the 3rd one is Orchids, a classmate in college. You'll never expect these faces would just suddenly pop out in your screen.:hahano:

bluejay03

November 15th, 2006, 10:24 AM

I saw some familiar faces. Enchi's frontman Herbert Timtim used to be my seatmate in accounting. I used to see him play at Hayahay before as a guitarist also on a reggae band. I never thought the guy could sing. The brother of my girlfriend who is from Cagayan and was studying at MSU said that this is one of his favorite bands. My colleagues also here in Cebu likes to sing "Baboy" and "Istambay" and a computer store near my boarding house always play Enchi songs. Well, it looks like the band is starting to make waves in other places.

I also saw some former classmates. The 2nd lady from the left is Precious, a classmate in highschool and she's the band majorette while the 3rd one is Orchids, a classmate in college. You'll never expect these faces would just suddenly pop out in your screen.:hahano:

Is Precious surname "Amigo"? Isn't she from St. Louis Don Bosco High School? If I'm not mistaken, then you must be Bosconian Miguel.

I also recall Herbert at the CBA at S.U. Though I don't know him well.

nicko

November 15th, 2006, 02:57 PM

@Miguel: r u bosconian? coz im a bosconian, too..

nicko

November 15th, 2006, 03:11 PM

band member? si jam?

I'm the girl in the pic with the tagline "boozing down by night" and the 3rd person from the left on the "beerday party" pic.

Anyway, nothing to see really with regards to the development of Robinsons. They're still backfilling so it's all earth that you'll see. I promise to take a picture as soon as they start with the foundation.

yep! c jam.. but too bad, the band got dissolved. they were really good.. they were the one's who made out big hits with their reggae beat.. cla bta gapauso reggae dri dgte and that was a long time ago.. they actually won sa Lucena city on a national batlle of the bands competition coz they were the only band who made the whole crowd get up and groove.. of all the contestants, cla ra ang ga reggae. d pa uso ang reggae ato.. but bcoz of them, i think na uso ang reggae. ehehe..

so firea, ur name is?.. i think iv seen u before.. laagan man gud pod ko..

nicko

November 15th, 2006, 03:14 PM

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/images/dumaguete-info.jpg

www.dumagueteinfo.com

POST AWAY!

Miguel

November 15th, 2006, 04:16 PM

Is Precious surname "Amigo"? Isn't she from St. Louis Don Bosco High School? If I'm not mistaken, then you must be Bosconian Miguel.

I also recall Herbert at the CBA at S.U. Though I don't know him well.

Nope, I graduated from St. Paul. She transferred to St. Paul in her 3rd year. Yup, she is an Amigo.

firea

November 15th, 2006, 06:40 PM

yep! c jam.. but too bad, the band got dissolved. they were really good.. they were the one's who made out big hits with their reggae beat.. cla bta gapauso reggae dri dgte and that was a long time ago.. they actually won sa Lucena city on a national batlle of the bands competition coz they were the only band who made the whole crowd get up and groove.. of all the contestants, cla ra ang ga reggae. d pa uso ang reggae ato.. but bcoz of them, i think na uso ang reggae. ehehe..

so firea, ur name is?.. i think iv seen u before.. laagan man gud pod ko..

Jam works at TeleTech now.

Dili ko kaayo sueto magbinisaya. Taga manila man gud ko. Kasabot pero wrong grammar kung magstorya.

My name? hehehe... I'll send you a PM. Maulaw ko. For sure ka kita na ka sa ako. Laagan man ko kaayo. Pirme ko naa sa lounge ug payag kay amiga nako ang tag iya. I'm usually out Saturdays because that's my day off.

bluejay03

November 16th, 2006, 02:06 AM

Nope, I graduated from St. Paul. She transferred to St. Paul in her 3rd year. Yup, she is an Amigo.

Ok. So, she transferred pala. At the time I graduated from Don Bosco High School, she was still a student there. I recall she has a very pretty elder sister.

Christendom

November 16th, 2006, 08:00 AM

^^ well, these local 'lovers' are cute but i have to admit, what i like most in this pic is its background which makes both of them look more romantic. they look like that they are sumwer in spain or europe..

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3990/dumagueteloversut5.jpg

-- pic frm frndstr.

if we will post this on the Photo Contest thread baka mananalo ito! kaya lang sa qualification disqualified na ito. romantikong kissing!!!hehe

ritche

November 16th, 2006, 01:46 PM

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ritche

November 16th, 2006, 02:03 PM

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nicko

November 16th, 2006, 02:28 PM

^^ Saint Paul University and SU College of Business & Administration..:)

ritche

November 16th, 2006, 02:31 PM

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http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7817/2yw0.jpg

nicko

November 16th, 2006, 02:41 PM

^^ Beautiful indeed. DES Appliance Mall. Such a huge building. It still extends up to its back.

nicko

November 16th, 2006, 03:39 PM

i thought i am the only Bosconian here.. anyway, even though if we are only two here, i'll post this for reminscing purposes.. haiz. its great to be a bosconian! high school layf..

Saint Louis School - Don Bosco
www.slsdonbosco.edu.ph
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4734/donboscoslsbb7.gif

HS building compound
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4158/donboscoff6.jpg

school chapel (the designers were also the ones who designed SPUD chapel)
http://www.slsdonbosco.edu.ph/gallery/albums/chapelcons/100_6457.jpg
2003 misa de gallo
http://www.slsdonbosco.edu.ph/gallery/albums/misadegallo2004/100_0085.jpg
http://www.slsdonbosco.edu.ph/gallery/albums/misadegallo2004/100_0083.jpg

gymnasium
http://www.slsdonbosco.edu.ph/gallery/albums/chapelcons/4th026.jpg

--btw, these are really old pictures.. its the only one i can find on my files, which i took when i was still in HS.. ill post new ones really soon.. the present SLSDB is very beautiful. it even does not look like a school. it looks more like a park.

-- SLS-DB is the largest HS institution in DGTE. it has its own main huge chapel (more like a church because of its size), 2 small chapels (HSbuilding and in Elementary Building) a retreat house by the beach, tennis court, 2 basketball courts, a boulevard, soccer field, school farm, dormitory for boys, school cafeteria, 4 school canteens, and believe it or not, a school barber shop and a work out gym.. and more.. soon, a school pool!

Coffee

November 17th, 2006, 05:12 AM

I'm a Bosconian too, batch 2001. :)

nicko

November 17th, 2006, 06:28 AM

^^ really?.. cool.. dghan nta.. maybe i've seen u already..

nicko

November 17th, 2006, 06:59 AM

i just passed by the business park and i think rob has started on its first foundation. im not very sure though since it is at the far end of the area..

ritche

November 17th, 2006, 10:36 AM

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nicko

November 17th, 2006, 10:38 AM

news flash!

Dr. Rico Absin's Christmas house will turn 18! and gues what, Disney is visiting his home and is kinda sponsoring the whole Christmas event!!.. i happen to pass by his home and construction of the Disney castle same that of the disney world in calfornia is on going.. Disney characters will also be there!wow.. naa ntay disney world! hehehe..

ritche

November 17th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Yes, I passed by Dr. Absin's house and saw the Disney place there starting to take shape. Hope to take pictures soon...

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 03:24 PM

disney world is in florida ^ :)

WawaY[625]

November 17th, 2006, 03:28 PM

kaano ano ba ni Dr. Absin si Tito Walter?

davaoeagle

November 17th, 2006, 09:18 PM

disney world is in florida ^ :)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

ritche

November 18th, 2006, 04:32 AM

ritche

November 18th, 2006, 04:34 AM

Is Precious surname "Amigo"? Isn't she from St. Louis Don Bosco High School? If I'm not mistaken, then you must be Bosconian Miguel.

Precious married a "Laurel" from Manila, right?

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 04:36 AM

disney world is in florida ^ :)

ooopsss.. my bad.. i didnt know cali diay ako na type.. duh!

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 05:36 AM

CAFE ANTONIO

http://images.barefootcebu.multiply.com/image/9/photos/135/500x500/7/IMG_2126.JPG?

http://images.barefootcebu.multiply.com/image/9/photos/135/500x500/7/IMG_2126.JPG?

http://images.barefootcebu.multiply.com/image/8/photos/135/500x500/9/IMG_2132.JPG?et=Ar%2B82kOD91pBkbdsSl90Lg

http://images.barefootcebu.multiply.com/image/6/photos/135/500x500/17/IMG_2149.JPG?et=CoY5XU4C8gcPX6kZj%2BQ6Yg

http://images.barefootcebu.multiply.com/image/7/photos/135/500x500/13/IMG_2141.JPG?et=WdhFkkLfCEIEn6VOm14Bxg

* photos taken last National Writer's Workshop (May 8-26, 2006)

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 05:44 AM

SAnDUrOt FEstiVAL
this week!

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1456/dgtesandurotne5.jpg

Christendom

November 18th, 2006, 08:22 AM

if the Robs Dumaguete will be open i will go there immediately! hehe...

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 12:20 PM

^^ ur just too excited zyanz.. ehehhe.. cguro mga last quarter of next year pa or frst quarter of 2008..:) i also went to robinsons bacolod when it opened..

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 12:24 PM

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 01:06 PM

another view of Mart One / Expressions from the street...

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8969/martoneqd7.jpg

firea

November 18th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Just came from the Sandurot Festival - Show Down. Sorry peeps, no pics from me for this one. It was too dark and my phone cam doesn't take nice pictures when the lighting is bad. Anyway, there were only 5 contenders. I didn't wait to see who won but I guess it would be barangay calindagan.

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 02:43 PM

^^ its ok. im sure there will be lots of pics soon if u just google it. steal it, then post it here.. hehe.. i didnt watch coz i was watching World Trade Center @ ever mall.. i was not able to keep track on the time.. wew.. sayang!!!

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 02:45 PM

another "aerial" pic taken @ the 5th level of Lee Plaza food avenue..

http://cdn-61.cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users6/gatoblanco/places/Dumaguete_-_2005--large-msg-1110641109-2.jpg

i love eating by the glass windows of food avenue in lee since it gives u a very beautiful view of the boulevard and a busy street scene down under..
-- well, in this pic, it guess this is still early in the morning about 9 or 10am coz its not very busy yet.. by afternoon, the worst traffic condition will hit dgte. very sad..:(

ritche

November 18th, 2006, 04:02 PM

http://www.expressions.com.ph/images/essi.gif
http://www.expressions.com.ph/images/flash.jpg
MART ONE CENTER / EXPRESSIONS
.. as seen from the Food Avenue @ the 5th level of Lee Plaza
www.expressions.com.ph

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/dumaguete-city/15d1160859118t-dumaguete-city-place-dumaguete-mall.jpg

I wonder when they are going to finish the right side of that building and fill it up with Mart One stores...Hmmm, guys did you notice that some stocks of Mart One are from Robinsons? Could it be that Mart One is a sister company of Robinsons? Because I heard one of the establishments that bid out to operate a commercial in the Uymatiao area is Robinsons...

I love Pizza Hut, though...

nicko

November 18th, 2006, 04:18 PM

^^ really? i rarely visit Mart One except only when i eat at Pizza Hut and buy some school stuff in expressions where i can also stroll around the mall basement after eating.

davaoeagle

November 19th, 2006, 12:30 AM

You are very welcome here Mr. DavaoEagle...Now on your complaint in the mall thread, you are also very welcome to settle here. Dumaguete is geared towards attracting expats and professionals to settle here. Its urbanization is just geared towards that direction because in other cities, once they grow they also attract a lot of settlers from the provinces who also become part of their urban poor. Dumaguete learned from that and it hope to attract settlers who are professionals and expats so that quality of life will be good...

So your city is anti poor? What's the plight of your poor people there in the time-being? You just treat them like doormats?

Thanks for your invitation though but when I go home to Pinas I'd make sure I'll sleep on my bed and not on the floor.

ritche

November 19th, 2006, 02:18 AM

So your city is anti poor? What's the plight of your poor people there in the time-being? You just treat them like doormats?

Thanks for your invitation though but when I go home to Pinas I make sure I'd go sleep in my bed and not on the floor.

We make sure that those who are poor here make their lives better, and if possible, no additional poor people will settle in our city.

davaoeagle

November 19th, 2006, 06:56 AM

^^ ^^

Dream on... It's what utopia is there for!!!

Bo B

November 19th, 2006, 09:20 AM

So your city is anti poor? What's the plight of your poor people there in the time-being? You just treat them like doormats?

Thanks for your invitation though but when I go home to Pinas I'd make sure I'll sleep on my bed and not on the floor.

If you hate Dumaguete so much, you should just stay away kid. I am not from Dumaguete, but I believe that Dumaguete has a great future. Much better than most other big cities in the Philippines in fact, that is because Dumaguete is in a class of its own. No other small city could claim the same achievements that this city was able to reach.

nicko

November 19th, 2006, 03:53 PM

aside from Rizal Boulevard, we have these..

Quezon Park
http://www.tommyschultz.com/images/dgte-daily/quezon-park-sm.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1218/dgteparkzz6.jpg

Freedom Park
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3907/dgtecapitol01uj7.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3805/dgtecapitollm1.jpg

and soon to open: People's Park @ the south of Rizal Boulevard

davaoeagle

November 19th, 2006, 08:32 PM

If you hate Dumaguete so much, you should just stay away kid. I am not from Dumaguete, but I believe that Dumaguete has a great future. Much better than most other big cities in the Philippines in fact, that is because Dumaguete is in a class of its own. No other small city could claim the same achievements that this city was able to reach.

I don't hate Dumaguete for what it is. Neither do I have an axe to grind with anyone in this city. This is a forum and it's everyone's business to read, post and learn a thing or two in the process. But to feed other people with purely fictitious and imaginary informations, if you will, then this forum would then reduce itself to mere fiction...and an outright disservice to those who have all the good intentions in this community and what not.

I agree, Dumaguete has something with which it can hold a candle with other small cities in the Philippines, and absolutely is well into a great future but to brandish it into something so grand and swanky, is totally denying the others a fair chance to get a concrete grasp of what the city is all about especially those who may not have had the chance to set foot in this city.

If we were to promote our city and nobody's parrying your efforts to do that, let's just be truthful with what we say and be less inclined to dish out informations totally uncharacteristic of our place.

And..if you could refrain calling people "kid", that way you will surely get the respect of "mature" forumers here. Isn't respect to your peers something we learn from home or at least from kindergarten?

nicko

November 21st, 2006, 04:23 AM

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Christendom

November 21st, 2006, 08:30 AM

^^ ur just too excited zyanz.. ehehhe.. cguro mga last quarter of next year pa or frst quarter of 2008..:) i also went to robinsons bacolod when it opened..

timing gid...i will be graduate on next year 2007-08. baka magkasabay sila open nang Bacolod Robs expansion.

ritche

November 21st, 2006, 09:45 AM

There are now substantial activities going on at the Robinsons construction site. Damn, it's like they're preparing for war if those cranes and flatbed trucks were tanks and artillery vehicles...There are just too many of them there, and the filling of soil continues. Hope to take pictures of the area soon...Or can anybody do it?

ritche

November 21st, 2006, 09:52 AM

Bo B

November 22nd, 2006, 03:04 AM

I don't hate Dumaguete for what it is. Neither do I have an axe to grind with anyone in this city. This is a forum and it's everyone's business to read, post and learn a thing or two in the process. But to feed other people with purely fictitious and imaginary informations, if you will, then this forum would then reduce itself to mere fiction...and an outright disservice to those who have all the good intentions in this community and what not.

I agree, Dumaguete has something with which it can hold a candle with other small cities in the Philippines, and absolutely is well into a great future but to brandish it into something so grand and swanky, is totally denying the others a fair chance to get a concrete grasp of what the city is all about especially those who may not have had the chance to set foot in this city.

If we were to promote our city and nobody's parrying your efforts to do that, let's just be truthful with what we say and be less inclined to dish out informations totally uncharacteristic of our place.

And..if you could refrain calling people "kid", that way you will surely get the respect of "mature" forumers here. Isn't respect to your peers something we learn from home or at least from kindergarten?

Really? You, Gravy_Addict, and Waway have been messing with Dumaguete for a while now. And just for the record, I am not from Dumaguete, I am from Bacolod - another "city forum" you've been messing with in the past. Dumaguete is a nice city, my only complaint about this city is that there are too many noisy tricycles around. That's all.

This city may be small but it's people had been saying about it has been true - except for some misunderstanding and excitement regarding the first big mall to be built there. Robinson's does have a habit of building their bigger malls where there is no other big mall around. A relatively good strategy I must say.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2006, 03:29 AM

Really? You, Gravy_Addict, and Waway have been messing with Dumaguete for a while now. And just for the record, I am not from Dumaguete, I am from Bacolod - another "city forum" you've been messing with in the past. Dumaguete is a nice city, my only complaint about this city is that there are too many noisy tricycles around. That's all.

Who you are and wherever you are from are none of my damn business. And since you are picking up this fight for one Dumaguete fella here so be it. Are you sure I have been "messing" with the Dumaguete forum before? Let me tell you something then because you seem to have left the facts to the grave where you've just come from. I'm not in the business of shopping in other forums especially if I don't feel comfortable with the issue at hand, be it about city and what not. I only go post something when some issue perks me up or ticks me off and that is not to throw my weight around but to at least air my take on such issue. I guess you are alluding to that ICT Hub issue in another thread which If I'm not mistaken you also participated in. The issue is dead and so is the thread but since you have the predilection to refer to that then I suggest you go back there and see for yourself clearly what the bone of contention was.

Robinson's does have a habit of building their bigger malls where there is no other big mall around. A relatively good strategy I must say.

:lol: :lol: :lol: You better think many times before blurting that out. Are you not aware that SM Iloilo was already sitting clear at Mandurriao Area when Robinsons Iloilo got erected at downtown area? Check your facts man, it wont hurt to read to know and be sure of what to say.

WawaY[625]

November 22nd, 2006, 04:10 AM

Christendom

November 22nd, 2006, 12:13 PM

held in Canlaon City, NegOr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqnXkbCkYHc - MR DUMAGUETE CITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cJjFTxCGnA - INTRODUCTION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR5x4EfjED8 - FASHION TV COVERAGE @ BACKSTAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDb83RjayAc - FASHION TV COVERAGE SWIMWEAR

t0yb0y

November 22nd, 2006, 12:25 PM

WawaY[625]

November 22nd, 2006, 01:08 PM

^^ :rofl: hes back

oh, these guys... for lack of actvities in their city other than go paranoid with suspected terrorists, they bully other cities. sad case. :ohno: why dont you just let dumaguete forumers here say what they want, they dont mingle in your forum anyway so why make the fuss on what is written here? its their thread anyway.

but anyway, val, im tired of all this bickering and sh$t... were even at peace with zyanz now, and if we bully other cities, how come we are regular posters in the Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan threads?

plus... its better to be inquisitive than to be a troll...:D

Bo B

November 22nd, 2006, 01:10 PM

nicko

November 22nd, 2006, 01:16 PM

DUMAGUETE: A PLACE TO BE

Have you been looking for a place where you can spend your vacation away from the gray and frenzied hurly burly of the city life? Or go for a ride down the country side surrounded with scenic views that will captivate your heart?

Well, look no more because Dumaguete is the place to be. It is a city whose beauty is as precious as a pearl in the seas, a land blest by sunshine, and a paradise on earth accessible to men.

Many foreigners and Filipinos have already marveled at its beauty. Anyone who will set their feet on the grounds of the city will surely fall in love with its majestic and heart warming beauty where nature is at its best.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack-up those bags, clothes, get your ticket and journey with us to the land of the gentle people, to Dumaguete City.

Heaven in the Midst of the City

Arriving in Dumaguete City will leave no place for missing one’s home because of the welcoming and warm atmosphere brought about by the native people of the place. Nothing will compare to the pleasant feeling visitors will feel.

Highlighting the tour of the city is the opportunity to discover the promises of nature comprising of marine reserves which are world-class, magnificent lakes, alluring sites for divers, highlands for individuals who love adventures, lush countryside, caves that will capture one’s breath, and the infamous haven where dolphins and whales play.

Added to these are the scenic beaches for those who love the sun and the water. But before one can get to the place of relaxation, there are times wherein the roads are just too foggy to be seen and it seems like walking and traversing the path of heaven where clouds lay still. It is indeed a heaven in the midst of the city.

And the Journey Continues…

Excitement arises to the highest level as the exhilarating journey continues to Apo Island, an internationally acclaimed dive site, the Marine Conservation Park of the Negros Oriental and the infamous Balwarte Rocks where tourists should never miss to visit.

The haven of the dolphins and the pygmy sperm whales can be visited directly at the Tañon Strait where tourists are being given the chance to play with those playful and funny creatures of the sea.

The journey would not be complete without a visit to the birds and wildlife located in the 400-hectare Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Park. Exotic birds and wildlife creatures can be seen as the exploration in the forest is conducted.

Also a visit to the Canlaon Volcano is another crowd drawer to Dumaguete as it is stand with so much elegance and authority which towers over any other volcano in the Visayan region.

To the Final Destination…

Communing with nature is what Dumaguete is all about. If you love the beaches, the sun, the flowers, the wildlife and the dolphins, there is no other place to be but in Dumaguete. It provides the tourists with undisturbed nature blessed with a bountiful nature that comes along with the charm of the Philippines.

Dumaguete is a place to be for vacation and relaxation as it is a paradise in the heart of the Philippines where nature is at its freshest and where communing with it is as its very best. A haven and a paradise to enjoy with someone you love.

by: The Dane of www.dumagueteinfo.com forum

WawaY[625]

November 22nd, 2006, 01:25 PM

I agree... These guys are just intruding. They even went to the Indonesian threads to promote their city and nobody bothered them for it.
are you referring to my post at the manado thread? well, weve had a few indonesian visitors in out thread, and afaik, ive had a reply from them..hmmmm

and it was just a sign of goodwill since both Davao and Manado have been linked not only through the BIMP-EAGA, but by two indonesian airlines linking the two cities...so its only normal for us to at least bridge the two cities in SSC too.. :D

nicko

November 22nd, 2006, 01:26 PM

I agree... These guys are just intruding. They even went to the Indonesian threads to promote their city and nobody bothered them for it.

duh.. like im not surprised and neither do i care.. just don't mind them otherwise they keep on doing the things they think they are good at. as for me, i will continue doing my thing and thats promote my little city. its the least that i can do. i love my city.

WawaY[625]

November 22nd, 2006, 01:27 PM

this may be OT, but tell me nicko, have i in any way bashed your city? if i did, i apologize, i have against dumaguete FYI...:)

t0yb0y

November 22nd, 2006, 01:32 PM

duh.. like im not surprised and neither do i care.. just don't mind them otherwise they keep on doing the things they think they are good at. as for me, i will continue doing my thing and thats promote my little city. its the least that i can do. i love my city.

thats the way to do it, its even flattering for dumaguete you see, their minding your business while youre just doing your own thang. insecurity is the name of the game, a game theyre good at. but oh well...

nicko

November 22nd, 2006, 01:36 PM

cOCo AmiGOS
mexican bar & restaurant
Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City

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nicko

November 22nd, 2006, 01:58 PM

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Featuring the Boston Market, the latest addition to Dumaguete's hangout places. All these and more at the www.dumagueteinfo.com (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com), Dumaguete's international community forum...

WHAT BOSTON TASTES LIKE

All it will take is a discriminating taste for the best in food, and a consideration that not all gourmet food belongs to the forbidding scales that empty the deepest pockets. Fine dining-always something that can prove elusive for the common Dumagueteño-has finally arrived in our small city.

… Like culinary explosions that make your mouth water with hyperboles that do not even measure up to the real thing. Like quarter chicken slowly roasted to moist perfection. Like the exquisite bite of pasta Amatriciana with bacon fried to crisp finish and made tangy with sweet onion. Like Spanish sardines pizza with molten mozzarella, the crust thick and soft. And how the perfect slice simply melts in your mouth, tenderly and tantalizingly, the way any good pizza should. Without doubt, this may be the best pizza there is Dumaguete. That I do not kid as a matter of course should say a lot.

The pizza, truth be told, is not even in the menu.

"It's just something I cooked up," says Quddus Ronnie Padilla, proprietor and head chef of the newly-opened bar and restaurant making its debut this week, in a peach-orange affair off Avenida de Sta. Catalina called Boston Market. It's the one that fronts the crazier lot of the grilled food variety, karinderia-style and out in open air. (I shall not name it of course.) Boston Market is its quiet opposite, where finer food is the substantive difference. Boston Market, the restaurant, is something without frills, relying only in the sure seduction of what's on the menu.

But before anything else, here is a haphazard prediction that comes from the gut, which may matter more than anything else in this city parched with its fine dining reality: there will come a time in Dumaguete-and perhaps even sooner than most of us realize-when "Let's go to Boston" becomes a common catchphrase indicating a favored destination, the way we say, "I'm going to church" for example, or "I'm going to watch a movie in Ever Theater."

It will not have anything to do with going the distance geographically, to the heart of New England in America, where Harvard University is. It will not even necessitate a visa.

All it will take is a discriminating taste for the best in food, and a consideration that not all gourmet food belongs to the forbidding scales that empty the deepest pockets. Fine dining-always something that can prove elusive for the common Dumagueteño-has finally arrived in our small city.

Perhaps because I have known him for the longest time, it comes as no surprise to me that Mr. Padilla can cook up this kind of magic the way he can with his voice. When he was younger and trying to be a college student in Silliman University in the mid-90s, he was more known as singer and photographer. This time, he waves his wand, or should I say his ladle, in the exercise of food-making, the kind that has to take more than a semblance of passion for it to work.

Passion may be the operative word in the way we will have to describe what gastronomic experience can be had in Boston Market. Remember all those beautiful movies that have as their central metaphor the passionate preparation of food and wine? The Oscar-winning Ang Lee, in the delicious Eat Drink Man Woman, equates a Sunday dinner in a Taiwanese family with the fact of loving and leaving. The equally ravishing Babette's Feast signaled redemption, while Like Water for Chocolate is a recipe for lust, love, and the eternal passions breaking tethers of many kinds.

For the best of food is really a manifestation of passion-all that we can give, and feel, scaled down to the bite, to the slice, to the cutlet prepared with exquisite precision and smothered with sauce and love. The best way, really, to understand Boston Market and its menu is to know passion. If Boston Market was a movie, it would be a love story.

How not to fall in love when all there is is a chance to savor a banquet prepared by someone whose skill springs from both the personal and the professional? Professional, because Mr. Padilla has gone through rigorous culinary training in the best restaurants of Miami, in Florida. Personal, because when he was still a kid, he took to cooking for his entire family back in Puerto Princesa in Palawan-a duty he took subconsciously and perhaps even willingly. Many years later, landing back in Dumaguete after all these years, he is still cooking. Passionately? Yes. You should see Quddus cook. He becomes so taken with it, he becomes another creature altogether.

There's the garlic fish fillet, moist in garlic sauce. There's Qud's Squid-tenderized squid pine cones in basil oyster sauce. There's the Tuscan pork chop that brings in whatever we know of Italian cuisine, perfectly seasoned in seven secret herbs and spices. There's the breaded Chicken Milanese, fried to succulent golden brown. There's the tuna Provençale, which consists of moist tuna steaks in provincial Italian tomato sauce, topped with black olives.

There's the choice of pizza, from the regular Marguerita, to Pepperoni, to Forester's Pizza (with shiitake, fungi negra, and oyster and button mushrooms), to A la Romana (with black and green olives and tuna slivers), to the Boston Market Favorite (with a merry blend of ground beef, chicken franks, hotdogs, pepperonim Hungarian sausage, bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, and pineapple).

There's the choice of gourmet pasta, from Ham and Pimiento Alfredo, to Shrimp and Mushroom Pomodoro Basilico, to Seafood Diavolo (with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid, and fish chunks in spicy tomato sauce), to Clams Vongole (done with buttery clam tempered with parsley).
The list begets sheer hunger.

But this is not Mr. Padilla's first foray into the food business in Dumaguete City. A few months ago, he entered a partnership with a friend and gave the city Bronx Pizza, which instantly became a favorite. Its stall in Sted's Silliman became a site for long and longer lines, because there was nothing else like it, this taste of pizza from this young man from Palawan. A month later, Mr. Padilla returned to Puerto Princesa to tie loose ends to his restaurant business there-and left Bronx Pizza into what could be considered the careless management by the partner, turning its once-favored pizza into a sorry shadow of their former flavors.

With his return, Bronx Pizza has become no more than a fading dot in the culinary memory of Dumaguete. "Which is as well," Mr. Padilla says. But there are always reincarnations for the hardiest and most ambitious of restauranteurs. That reincarnation is Boston Market.

Why Boston Market? Because the name provides perfect contrast for what the restaurants wants to stand for. "Boston" connotes culinary class, and excellent food. The word "market" is there to tone down, just a little bit, that connotation. It becomes then the best of all worlds-classy, fine food for sheer value. But this being Boston Market, will there soon be clam chowder?

"But of course," Mr. Padilla says.

I can still remember the first day I met up with him when he arrived back in Dumaguete in February this year. With Bing Valbuena-who is his current partner in the business-we stole away one afternoon to the quiet air of Café Antonio in the Spanish Heritage, and over coffee, we joked about him having a real restaurant one day in Dumaguete, where his friends would serve as bartenders and baristas and waiters and what-not. "We would even do some of the carpentry for you!" Bing said.

How prophetic.

Over another dinner in Sharon Dadang-Rafols' house in Silliman Heights about two months ago, that deal and that idea was sealed. And now here is Boston Market, verily a restaurant built by friends, all congregated around Mr. Padilla who has specific dreams-and philosophies-about food. That he gets to try out some of those philosophies now is dream fulfilled indeed.

I did say previously that Boston Market is a restaurant built by friends. To be sure! Moses Joshua Atega did the flowers for the opening last September 18-without spending a single centavo. Those long-stemmed centerpieces for each table come from his "flowery" genius. The paintings and other artworks on the wall are by premiere local artists Susan Canoy, Jutze Pamate, Sharon Dadang-Rafols and her husband Jaruvic. The electric wirings have been set in place by Pam Galvez, who also donated the yellow Alchemy lamp that now hangs in the middle of the restaurant.

The rest of everything else-the herb garden, the woodwork, the doors, the tall-backed chairs, the brick-laden tables-were made by Mr. Padilla himself, all in the span of three weeks. A chef who knows his carpentry? That's passion.

Beyond all that, Boston Market is where you can finally rediscover the best in food in Dumaguete City. And the best thing of all?

Its open on Sundays.

FROM: STARLIFE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER
BY: IAN ROSALES CASOCOT (THE SPY IN THE SANDWICH)

wis

November 22nd, 2006, 03:42 PM

advance happy fiesta dumaguete! i'll be seing you tomorrow.. :eat: :drunk:

Matteo

November 22nd, 2006, 06:14 PM

theres already a boston market

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2006, 06:33 PM

I agree... These guys are just intruding. They even went to the Indonesian threads to promote their city and nobody bothered them for it.

I come here to answer your comment and not to bully and be a nuisance to this thread. I have no interest whatsoever in this thread, much less to the city of Dumaguete. I will keep mum whenever the situation warrants it but if you keep whining about me or my city then expect a mouthful coming down on you..from me!

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2006, 06:37 PM

thats the way to do it, its even flattering for dumaguete you see, their minding your business while youre just doing your own thang. insecurity is the name of the game, a game theyre good at. but oh well...

INSECURE WHAT???? with whom? with Dumaguete? Before that can happen and it might not...not in gazilion years. There is CDO Iloilo, Bacolod, Gensan, Zambo, Butuan, Tagum, Panabo and Digos and even Tawi-Tawi before we could go shuddering at Dumaguete's feats :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2006, 06:44 PM

oh, these guys... for lack of actvities in their city other than go paranoid with suspected terrorists, they bully other cities. sad case. :ohno: why dont you just let dumaguete forumers here say what they want, they dont mingle in your forum anyway so why make the fuss on what is written here? its their thread anyway.

Now you're going down low dude. Lack of activities? Don't be a big laughing stack, buddy. Go shed that shell and see the beauty outside of your cocoon. I don't want to elaborate how busy we could get in our city and I don't wanna be your tutor on this. Too broke to travel? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, you need much moolah to go around our city. Sad case? Well, it's not. Our city takes pride at being the premier destination in Mindanao...a showcase if you will and of course part of that is to be the target of terrorism which only big, well-developed, prime cities get. Got it?:lol: :lol: :lol:

bluejay03

November 23rd, 2006, 02:29 AM

ritche

November 23rd, 2006, 04:34 AM

I see...Nice na pud diay ang campus sa St Louis, but soon your campus will become "Kilid sa Business Park". Hehehe. I hope it won't get noisy once all those buildings and establishments are already there.

By the way, did you guys hear that the Silliman gym will be renovated? And hey, the construction of the Sillman Medical Center Medical Arts Building is going really fast...

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2006, 05:05 AM

^^ how is the construction of the convention center near the Basketball arena?

last time i was there (september) twas on full swing, whats that building called again?

nicko

November 23rd, 2006, 06:30 AM

Thanks for posting those pics Nicko. and hi also to coffee.

So there's been lots of changes in the school. It's been a real long time since I got inside the campus. More than 8 years, I guess. Ironic, cause our house is just a few blocks from the school. But I would love to see it when I go back to DGT this Christmas. I'm not sure if I still know any of the Salesian fathers there. I heard though that Fr. Manlosa is still there. Is he?

I was already in DB when that statue of St. John Bosco and ST. Dominic was placed there.

Fr. Cesar Manlosa is not anymore there. But thanks to him, there had been a lot of developments in the campus. Another basketball court was constructed, improvement of the DB square, upgrading of the computers at the DB Computer Center, and more.

Fr. Felix, a new resident father is the one we should thank for the tons of development. Becuase of him, we already have a very big and beautiful chapel desinged by the Carlos & Antique (?) Architects, which in fact, also designed the chapel of St. Paul University. The two chapels are similar but i think our chapel is a bit more spacious as it is open-air. Our gym, which has been long taken for granted is now looking the same that of Fleur de lis hall of SPUD minus the spanky glass exteriors. The Don Bosco square had been improving. Fr. Felix placed beautiful lamp posts along its perimeters, which stretches a long way towards our soccer field. Speed limits had been implemented. Moreso, our gates has been changed to a new look. A bigger gaurd house, a better road and a map of the whole school is displayed. Whew. Lots of development, indeed.

What's my favorite is that the school is now as beautiful as SPUD since landscaping was part of his projects. Nice jud! An aviary at the side of the gym is on display with many exotic bird species. A cafetria is now in front of the HS building. A mini park at the back of the chapel as well as at the side of the gym. There are now 5 canteens, a fitness gym, and a school barber shop. Daghan no? Now, you have to see these things by yourself and get surprised. I myself have not even visited the place for a year and its really sad. And yeah, a walkway has been built from the highway towards the school campus with roof and murals on its wallings done by the students. A dance studio has also been built by the side of the gym. The music room is looking new with more instruments.

Is there any other High School like DB here? I think there isnt, and thats what makes me really proud. Quality education with very good facilities. High speed internet connection. And don't forget our very own Retreat house by the sea with huge fishponds and park, too. Have I been talking a lot? Whew. I did not realize. Sorry. Vist the school now!

And btw, the future project of our school replacing the HS building's floorings with tiles, putting airconditioning units in every room and an audio-visual room.

SLS-DB Preparatory school, Kindergarten, Elemantary school and High School pero mura sya og university sa kadako and sa development.

nicko

November 23rd, 2006, 06:37 AM

;10588386']^^ how is the construction of the convention center near the Basketball arena?

last time i was there (september) twas on full swing, whats that building called again?

i really dont know whats it called. all i know is that it will have a hotel, a 1000 seater convention center, shopping area, and government offices. and at last, the tracks of its ballfield will soon be rubberized.

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2006, 06:41 AM

^^ yeah, thats a big possiblity coz the site was quite big..ive heard about the convention center though.

nicko

November 23rd, 2006, 06:49 AM

WHY NOT MUSIC BOX ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA
rizal boulevard

Le Chalet Swiss Cuisine Restaurant
Chiccos Bar and Tropini
Cocktail Bar
Cyberbox Business Center
Music Box Laser Karaoke
Billiards Corner

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WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2006, 06:57 AM

^^ lols dapat pupunta kami dyan nung nag dumaguete kami, kaso nakasalubong namin ang tita ng barkada ko tapos sabi niya treat nya daw kami sa Mamias ba yun (or is it mama mias?)..so instead na nakapag why not kami, nag dinner na lang kami tapos they gave us a 30 minute tour of the city (pauwi na kasi kami pag 12mn)

Coffee

November 23rd, 2006, 07:12 AM

Fr. Cesar Manlosa is not anymore there. But thanks to him, there had been a lot of developments in the campus. Another basketball court was constructed, improvement of the DB square, upgrading of the computers at the DB Computer Center, and more.

Fr. Felix, a new resident father is the one we should thank for the tons of development. Becuase of him, we already have a very big and beautiful chapel desinged by the Carlos & Antique (?) Architects, which in fact, also designed the chapel of St. Paul University. The two chapels are similar but i think our chapel is a bit more spacious as it is open-air. Our gym, which has been long taken for granted is now looking the same that of Fleur de lis hall of SPUD minus the spanky glass exteriors. The Don Bosco square had been improving. Fr. Felix placed beautiful lamp posts along its perimeters, which stretches a long way towards our soccer field. Speed limits had been implemented. Moreso, our gates has been changed to a new look. A bigger gaurd house, a better road and a map of the whole school is displayed. Whew. Lots of development, indeed.

Yeah, lots and lots of developments in SLS-DB. There's something new every time I come back there to look around. And all these developments started happening after after I graduated. Hehe...

By the way, did you guys hear that the Silliman gym will be renovated?

Whew, it's about time...

ritche

November 23rd, 2006, 10:41 AM

The Convention Center would be quite a good infrastructure for the city...Once completed, and also once the oval is rubberized is completed, Dumaguete will be capable of holding even international athletic events.

Hmmm, plenty of things to come: Robinsons, National Bookstore, convention center, rubberized oval, superhighway from Bacong to Sibulan, airports, ports, callcenter/IT companies, business park, etc., etc.

t0yb0y

November 23rd, 2006, 03:29 PM

Our city takes pride at being the premier destination in Mindanao...a showcase if you will and of course part of that is to be the target of terrorism which only big, well-developed, prime cities get. Got it?:lol: :lol: :lol:

hahaha :lol: okay, yes, of mindanao, the world knows what reputation mindanao has, i wont take that "pride" away from you buddy. goodluck with your pride. nuff said. :nuts:

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2006, 04:03 PM

_deleted_ resigned from being argumentative..lols

FrancisXavier

November 23rd, 2006, 04:05 PM

OMG! he has risen again?

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2006, 04:06 PM

yup valiums back..lols hush now lew..:D wala naman yan siya eh..lols

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2006, 06:38 PM

hahaha :lol: okay, yes, of mindanao, the world knows what reputation mindanao has, i wont take that "pride" away from you buddy. goodluck with your pride. nuff said. :nuts:

At least we are salvaging something out from thrash. What have you done to your barrio? You have at least a century to make a name for it huh.. All the best!

Coffee

November 24th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Will you guys shut the fuck up already.

nicko

November 24th, 2006, 02:45 PM

arguments must be done outside this thread. gahugaw hugaw rjud mo! this thread was once peaceful before those guys came. u guys make a thread exclusive for arguments, bashing, shi**ing, fcuking and whatnot or u guys PM each other then enjoy. u dont have to show it to the world.

happy fiesta dumaguete! *burrrp!* excuse me.

nicko

November 24th, 2006, 02:47 PM

just had lechon with sukang pinakurat from iligan. hhmmm.. yummy cholestrol!

nicko

November 24th, 2006, 03:34 PM

1,015 pass mechanical eng’rs licensure exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 1,015 out of 2,058 passed the mechanical engineer licensure examination given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in Manila, Cebu and Davao this October.

The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are Rjayson Aton Catacutan of Holy Angel University — Angeles City, 92.20 percent; Peter-James Bautista Castelo, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 91.95; Bryan Delima Yrogirog, Cebu State College of Science & Technology — Cebu City, 91.85; Rommel Baoy Lorica, Eastern Visayas State University (LIT) Tacloban, 91.65;

Calixto Melendres Luchavez Jr., University of Cebu, 91.55; Jose Antonio Luague Sedigo Jr., Negros Oriental State University (CVPC) — Dumaguete, 91.40; Billy Gebilaguin Arias, Bicol University, Legazpi, 90.95; Joseph Aratea Roxas, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Main- Sta.Mesa, 90.90; Don Rodriguez David, Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Main-Sta. Mesa, 90.50; and Michael Asion Dalingay, Mindanao State University — Gen. Santos City, 90.35.
On the Board of Mechanical Engineering which gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Alfredo Y. Po, chairman, and Engr. Jovencio C. Palisbo, member.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Wednesday, Oct. 25, but not later than Nov. 13, 2006.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in Manila on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila and in Cebu City on Sunday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Cebu Grand Convention Center, Cebu City.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers, Inc. (PSME) will start on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

The top performing schools in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination October 2006 are Mindanao State University – Gen. Santos City, with 95 percent passing examinees; University of the Philippines — Diliman, 94 percent; Silliman University, 92 percent; Technological University of the Philippines — Visayas, 91 percent; Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Taguig, 90 percent; and Batangas State University – Batangas City, 94 percent.

The roll of successful examinees in the professional mechanical engineer licensure examination held this October are Victorino Benjamin Verzosa Lahoz and Apolonio Patapat Suligan.

Source: Manila Bulletin (October 21, 2006)