Dumaguete City: Foreigner's Haven

One morning of March 2007, while I'm eating in Mc Donald's Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, a question pop-up in my head. - What makes Dumaguete find it ways to the eye of appreciation of the foreign people? After days of staying in Dumaguete City, this question still lingered in my mind. So I decided to put it in words.

Let me start by giving you brief history of the city. Dumaguete is located in the province of Negros Oriental. It is the province’s capital and major seaport. The word Dumaguete came from the word “daggit” which means, “to snatch”. During the 17th century, there were frequent pirate attacks along the city’s coastal area. But when the Spaniards came they called the place “Dumaguete”.

Certainly the city of Dumaguete, has come a long way. It has now become one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, learning center of the South, and a city with a booming economy. It is truly a wondrous place to visit. Dumaguete creates a vibrant environment for both local and foreign. As it known for low crime rate and low profile locals; where else can you find boundless beauty and experienced peace of mind...only in Dumaguete City.