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Dumaguete... the heart of Negros Oriental

DUMAGUETE, is the centerpoint of fun, shopping, business and nightlife. SillimanUniversity, Lee Super Plaza shopping center and the Why Not /Music Box are a few of its vital landmarks.

Dumaguete is reputed as a University town. Silliman University is one of the best universities in the country.

The Ethno-Anthropological Museum is housed within its campus. Silliman University itself attracts a number of foreign students and also takes pride in the Luce Auditorium, the finest performing arts auditorium outside Manila.

The Provincial Capitol Dumaguete City was built in 1924. The Provincial Capitol houses the Governor’s Office and other provincial government offices. Its architecture was patterned after the Capitol in the United States of America.

The main body is Grecian, while the columns are ionic. The first Provincial Capitol was an old residential house in the waterfront area of the city and was brought by the Provincial government in 1907.

Today, the Capitol stands as a picturesque site, fronting the beautifully shaded and landscaped gardens of the Freedom Park, lined with acacia trees and flowers. Nearby are three tennis courts, the Benigno Aquino Stage, and a fountain.

Dive Sites in Dumaguete

SUMILON ISLAND
Used to be the fish sanctuary of Silliman University Marine Biology Department. It is located about 180 meters from the coast of Santander. Diving in the area is very good especially the western side facing Dumaguete. Corals and marine life like the parrot bump head is very common. Crystal waters account for excellent visibility. Its marine life gives unlimited memorable dives for pleasure and scientific observations. Sea Snakes, Turtles, Rays, Barracudas, Groupers, even Whale Sharks lurk within the area.

SANTANDER
The last Southern-most town of Cebu province. This dive site in the coastal area is fronting the underwater cemetery to the Japanese divers. Ideal for video-graphy and still photography because the max depth is only 60ft/20m with very good visibility. Marine life is very colorful and sometimes big tuna can be seen. For experienced divers who like very strong currents, diving in Tañon Strait (between Cebu and Negros) is challenging. Tañon Straits is famous for dogtooth Tuna, Whales and Dolphin watching.

SIQUIJOR ISLAND
It is a province with 5 major towns. It is about two hours to the east of Apo Island. It is a sandy slope with coral heads and Blue Ribbon Eels as its main attraction.

APO ISLAND
Located in front of Dauin. It is presently a fish sanctuary declared by DENR. Silliman University of Dumaguete preserves the area that shoals of jacks and giant parrotfish frequent. The Island features walls and coral mounds. The gradual terrain from 60 to 120ft/20m to 40m is full of colorful corals and small fish. There are certain areas where the down current is very strong so be aware. Pelagic life including Jacks, Blacktip/Whitetip sharks are often seen.

DUMAGUETE
This is one of the country’s artificial dive sites created from old tyres, which was laid off of the beach in front of Dumaguete City by the marine biologists of Silliman University in 1977. It is also one of the breeding sites for the endangered Giant Clam.