DUMAGUETE: Cosmopolitan City of the South

jhaelsin · 1st October 2006, 10:55

DUMAGUETE CITY AND NEGROS ORIENTAL THREAD

THE CITY OF DUMAGUETE,

capital of Negros Oriental, is situated on the plains of the southeastern coast of the Island of Negros, near the mouth of the Banica River. It is bounded on the North by the town of Sibulan; on the East by Tañon Strait and Mindanao Sea, serving as a natural border to the neighboring provinces of Cebu and Siquijor; on the West by the town of Valencia; and on the South by the town of Bacong.

"Dumaguete" was coined from the Visayan word "daggit" which means "to snatch". Because of the frequent marauding attacks of the Muslim pirates on the coastal town, and the power to attract and keep her visitors for good, hence, the word "dumaguet", meaning "to swoop," was christened to the village of Dumaguete. However, Diego Lopez Povedano in 1572, indicated the place as "Dananguet." But in 1734, Murillo Velarde referred to it, using its present name, as Dumaguete.

In 1890, the island-province of Negros was divided into two politico-military provinces, Occidental and Oriental. As earlier constituted, in 1898, Dumaguete was included in Negros Oriental. After the Philippine-American War, on May 1, 1901, a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete. When World War II broke out, the city was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Forces on May 26, 1942. It was liberated on April 26, 1945 by the combined forces of the U.S. Army and the Filipino guerrillas. On June 15, 1948 or three years later, Republic Act No. 327, created the City of Dumaguete. Later, on June 21, 1969, Republic Act No. 5797 was enacted, otherwise known as the Revised Charter of Dumaguete City.
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jhaelsin · 1st October 2006, 11:04

Good Quality of Life
The rustic ambiance and virtually pristine environment of the province provide a welcome respite from the aggravation of big-city-living. It is an excellent location for recharging one’s mental and spiritual batteries while enjoying the cosmopolitan comforts at relatively low costs.

Business-Friendly Environment
A dynamic government-private sector partnership has produced a more investor friendly environment. This is reinforced by industrial harmony and a stable peace and order situation. The province also provides a haven from typhoons.

Wide Range of Business Opportunities
Pioneering investors will definetely enjoy first mover advantage. For resource-seeking investors, the province offers tourism sites for development, a highly trainable workfoce at competitive wage rates, vast tracts of fertile agricultural lands (including plantation), and mineral deposits. The strategic location of Oriental Negros provides greater access

Advance Infrastructure and Amenities
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.

Dumaguete city, the capital, hosts major financing institutions. It is also a “university town,” being the home of reputable academic institutions with proven track records in producing high quality human resources. Visitors to the province are also assured of good quality hotels, resorts, restaurants and other amenities such as internet access, shopping, etc.

This is taken from the official website of the Oriental Negros Investments Promotion Center (One-IPC).

jhaelsin · 1st October 2006, 11:04

Negros Oriental

(also called Oriental Negros) is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. It occupies the southeast half of the island of Negros, with Negros Occidental comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo Island a popular dive site for both local and foreign tourists. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the southeast. The primary spoken language is Cebuano, and the predominant religion is Catholicism. Dumaguete City is the capital, seat of government, and most populous city.

A detailed map

arnold_1982 · 18th May 2007, 12:04

nice

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