05.17.2016

How do you know that you loved?

When I'm in love I fell the chillness of my body. I can fell my heart that  beats so fast when I see the person who's the one I'm crushing for. I fell shy around that someone. I have time for  her whenever I she need me, I show my efforts and I got mad whenever she didn't take care of herself. I talk to her constantly about my personal background.  I get her number  and save it on my phone.  I text her a lot of time and I can't stop thinking about her. I care for her about she cares for me. I'm working harder to get along with her friends and family. People Keep Asking What's Up with us. I compromising with her. I’m Committing Random acts Of Kindness For Her.  It's time to confess my feelings for her. How I love her most, Why I love her. But sometimes the girl I love doesn't love me the way I love her, it so painful to think about what happen.



Can love be measured?

No, love can't be measured because love doesn't no limit by your feelings in that person, you can't be able to understand what is happen or something tells whats going by it maybe its the bright side of it or even the heart beat on it. Love can't be measured because there is no machine or instrument that can measure love. Love is not just an emotion. It’s not simply some uncontrollable feeling you fall in and out of. It doesn’t have to be here today and gone tomorrow. Nor does it ever have to leave you, in any relational context, if you don’t want it to. Love is a merger in what comes through your heart but not from you. The you and your dreams are the door to separation. There is no self in love. Love is the real sense cannot be measured but some people will say love can expressed by how committed a person is and how deep the love is. Love exposes your nakedness without shame yet prunes your branches for growth that you may become love. Love is sufficient unto love. I believe love's supply is infinite and love can't be measured because if love can be measured we people who felt love to the someone we fall into we fell hurt and suffer but it is rarely also aq yes for it, it depends on your satisfaction.

Why should we walk according to P.S Casterence ?

Sisig Recipe

Sisig Recipe

                    

Ingredients:

·         ¼ k. pork cheek

·         5 onions, chopped

·         2 chicken liver, boiled

·         ¼ tbsp. ground pepper

·         1 tsp. salt

·         3pcs. Calamansi

·         1tbsp. margarine

·         1 head garlic, chopped

·         1 red chili pepper

For the marinade: Mix

·         ¼ cup soy sauce

·         ½ tsp. ground pepper

·         3pcs. Calamansi

·         1 head galic, crushed

Cooking Instructions:

1.      Pour the marinade in a bowl and marinate the pork cheek for 2 to 3 hours.

2.      Remove the pork cheek, allow to drain and then grill until cooked.

3.      Chop the pork cheek. Mix with the onions and set aside.

4.      In another bowl, mix the juice of the calamansi with the pepper, salt, chicken liver.

5.      Add the chopped pork cheek to the mixture.

6.      To serve: Grease a sizzling plate with margarine. Place some garlic on it. Add the sisig mixture. Top with red bell pepper.

Speech (05.14.2016)

SOOTHING AS NIGHT WINDS ARE

 Salvador B. Espinas

Love is gentle, love is quiet

Like any distant star;

Love is beauty, love is music

Soothing as night winds are.

Love is patient and unselfish,

Divine, true, neutral, fair—

Love is ageless and immortal,

Lost love is just somewhere…

And the heart that love abandons

Nurses a tender scar

Softly stabbing, and yet sweetly

Soothing as night winds are.

Reaction paper on "Like the Molave"

The poem "like the molave" is a remarkable work of R. Zulueta da Costa. The poem was written in 1940 and depicts about the patriotism for his country Philippines.

Why I Love My Philippines (A Travelogue) 05.12.2016

HERE ARE MY 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES!

THE PEOPLE

The hospitality of Filipinos is incomparable to the rest of the world.

In my experience, from all the Asians I have met, Filipinos are the most kind and friendly people, extremely welcoming and curious, but also respectful. They always seem happy and smiling, and they love to sing and to dance whenever there is an occasion to celebrate.

PARADISE BEACHES AND ISLANDS

Philippines is one of the largest island groups in the world with 7,107 islands.

hilippines islands and beaches are ... Heaven. Paradise. Amazing. No kidding. I hardly found better beaches in the world than there. The queen of all the beaches is probably White Beach in Boracay, constantly rated as one of the Top 10 beaches of the world. I wouldn't say it's the best one, but certainly the most famous one.

If you are into white sandy beaches and turquoise crystal-clear waters, you're in the right country. Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands. It's not hard to find your dream beach or a pristine island over there and having it all for yourself...

SHOPPING

Get lost in one of the biggest shopping malls in the world.

When I noticed all the giant shopping malls in Manila, I had a feeling that Filipinos must be crazy about shopping. Later I figured out that shopping is also a way of family gathering for them. Or as one of my Filipina friends says: "They come for the air conditioning."

Anyway, shopping in the Philippines can be quite a worthwhile experience. The country is known by many as a great handicraft center. Manila has fantastic shopping opportunities. There are a lot of places to go and it all depends on what you intend to buy, and how much is your budget. 

SM City North EDSA, located in Quezon City is the biggest mall in South East Asia, SM Mall of  Asia in Pasay is the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines after SM City North EDSA, and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world. Boutiques, supermarkets, fashion outlets, restaurants of all kinds, coffee shops, movie theaters and 3D cinemas, Internet cafes, Spas, you will find everything there to entertain yourself for a whole day.

If you look for something like a flea market, check out Greenhills Shopping Center  in San Juan, loads of stalls with DVDs, antiques, jewelry and pearls and of course cheap fake branded clothes.NATURE, FLORA AND FAUNA

Philippines has one of the most diverse wildlife in the world.

Philippines is home of a diverse range of birds, plants, animals and sea creatures. There are nearly 200 mammal species in the Philippines. The Philippine Tarsier is one of the smallest (and cutest!) species of monkeys in the world. You will find more than 600 species of birds, over 300 species of reptiles and amphibians and at least 400 coral species. From the giant whale shark to the world's smallest fish (Pandaca pygmea), everything you can dream of is united in the beautiful islands of the Philippines.Philippines has some stunning surroundings, the fantastic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, the Rice Terraces in Banaue, the incredible Archipelago of El Nido. You can climb one of the 37 volcanoes, for example the Mount Pinatubo, or see the world's smallest volcano of Taal. You can discover caves, lakes and waterfalls. If you love nature, you will love the Philippines.

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

The average yearly temperature is around 26.6°C.

Luckily, the weather in the Philippines does not reach a point of extreme hot or extreme cold temperatures, so you can easily adapt to the tropical weather. The best time to go is between November and May.

They also have a monsoon season over there and loads of rain between June and October. But honestly, I don't care, it wouldn't stop me from going there if I would have a chance. Nothing is more magical than swimming in the sea on a rainy day, the sun shines through the clouds and the water is 30°C... Anyway, the weather is pretty much unpredictable since global warming.

 FOOD

"What? The food?" You might ask...

Well, I know, Filipino cuisine is not that famous around the globe, and I have to admit, I've never seen a Filipino restaurant outside of the country. BUT that doesn't mean the food tastes bad, not at all! Filipinos love their food and there are a lot of things worth trying! It probably describes it best to say, Filipino food is a mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and American cuisine. Check this out:

• 
  Calamansi juice, made of a citrus fruit.
  
  
• Philippines has too many bananas, they invented a new type of ketchup: the Banana ketchup.
  
  
• Halo-Halo, a delicious dessert made of milk, kidney beans, fruits and ice cream. Too much for one, so please share (with someone nice)!
  
  
• Be brave and try Balut, a boiled egg with an underdeveloped duck (embryo) inside!
  
  
• Pancit, types of noodles with veggies and meat.
  
  
• Sinigang, a tamarind based sour soup.
  
  
• Barbecue sticks of chicken/pork intestines.
  
  
• Adobo, a dish with chicken, beef or pork cooked with vinegar and soy sauce.
  

All the fruits in Philippines are simply mouth-watering, you can have them everywhere fresh and cheap: pineapples, coconuts, mangoes, durians (smells like hell, but tastes like heaven), papayas and so much more... 

If you love fresh seafood, from lobster to crabs, tiger prawns, octopus, you will find it all for very low prices. And if that all doesn't appeal to you, don't worry, you'll find almost any kind of food, from Thai-Food to Sushi, Indian Food, Pizza and Pasta, Burger, German Bakeries, you will find those places in Manila, Cebu and of course, in Boracay :)

• 
  Calamansi juice, made of a citrus fruit.
  
  
• Philippines has too many bananas, they invented a new type of ketchup: the Banana ketchup.
  
  
• Halo-Halo, a delicious dessert made of milk, kidney beans, fruits and ice cream. Too much for one, so please share (with someone nice)!
  
  
• Be brave and try Balut, a boiled egg with an underdeveloped duck (embryo) inside!
  
  
• Pancit, types of noodles with veggies and meat.
  
  
• Sinigang, a tamarind based sour soup.
  
  
• Barbecue sticks of chicken/pork intestines.
  
  
• Adobo, a dish with chicken, beef or pork cooked with vinegar and soy sauce.
  
  
  

All the fruits in Philippines are simply mouth-watering, you can have them everywhere fresh and cheap: pineapples, coconuts, mangoes, durians (smells like hell, but tastes like heaven), papayas and so much more... 

If you love fresh seafood, from lobster to crabs, tiger prawns, octopus, you will find it all for very low prices. And if that all doesn't appeal to you, don't worry, you'll find almost any kind of food, from Thai-Food to Sushi, Indian Food, Pizza and Pasta, Burger, German Bakeries, you will find those places in Manila, Cebu and of course, in Boracay :)

CHEAP ALCOHOL

A place where Rhum is cheaper than juice.
The prices for booze in Philippines are lower than in most countries I have been. Whenever you order a Rhum with juice, you can be sure to get a good mix as the juice might be more expensive than the Rhum. :)

Definitely a must-try is the Red Horse beer! Stronger than normal beer, but nobody actually knows how much stronger, since it's not written on the bottle. In a supermarket, a 0,5l bottle cost 20 pesos (a half US Dollar).

A bottle of Tanduay Rhum cost 1 US Dollar. My favorite Rhum is the Boracay Coconut Rum, watch out for the white bottle, looks like Malibu. It's very delicious mixed with pineapple juice. Get your 0,7l bottle for only 90 Pesos.

 

 

MASSAGE, RELAX AND REJUVENATE

Pamper your body with a good massage.

One of the greatest things to do in Philippines is pampering your body with a good massage. Massage places and spas are all over the country, from luxury spas to massage ladies on the beach, you will find them almost everywhere. I can highly recommend trying a Swedish massage, it's a full body massage with oil.

The photo above is taken in Boracay, where you get a massage for 350 Pesos/hour at most of the places (around 8 US Dollar). 

NO LANGUAGE BARRIER

Over 90% of the population speaks English.

Big advantage compare to other Asian countries: Almost everybody speaks English in the Philippines, from a 3 year old kid to the 90 year old granny. English is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. There are also plenty of English version newspapers and magazines.

THE COLORFUL JEEPNEY

Explore the country like a local.

Another thing you have to do in the Philippines is riding in or on a jeepney! Why? Because it's fun! It's cheap and it's windy, no need of an air conditioner!
But what are these jeepneys and where do they come from? The U.S troops left old military jeeps back in WW2. The Filipinos opened the back, added two benches, gave them a colorful and unique design, decorative ornaments, flashy paintings, stars, dots and sometimes even extra lights. And just like that, the Philippine jeepney became a cultural sign of the country. 

An average jeepney can carry 16 - 20 passengers, two up front next to the driver and 14 - 18 seated in the back facing each other on two benches. Well, that's the normal case, but often you'll see an extra body hanging outside or onto the back, or people even occupy the roof. For some reason, mostly these "outside" passengers are young and male. You will be surprised, how much a jeepney can carry.

To get a sense of the place from the local’s perspective and to see how people interact, Jeepneys are a fantastic way to explore the country. So don't forget to hop on one whenever you have the chance!

My Future (05.11.2016)

                               
                              My Future

   Ever since I was little, I grew up watching superhero movies and cartoons and made me want to help people. In reality, I have come to realize that being a hero is possible and I can become one by obtaining a job in any type of law enforcement. The one that stood out to me the most was a police officer because I have many family members that were in that field of law enforcement. My aunt, cousins, and uncle were all police officers and solved many crimes to help create a better environment for everyone. I think highly of my uncle for all of the things he has done to keep his family safe.. He is very brave and courageous, which that will never be forgotten.

 I love listening to all of their stories because I never lose interest and it makes me want to be just like all of them. I want to help people in need and keep them safe because there is no better feeling that rescuing someone or saving a life. Every day I see different incidents on the news, such as bank robberies, shootings, stolen cars, and houses being broken into and it makes me want to help in some way. Sometimes it’s the smallest things in life that are the most rewarding.
So now I’m in college taking up Bachelor of Science in Criminology and I want to study and graduate this course because this course is very important of mine. Even though my height is not really tall but I will do my very best to graduate and finish study. In the future, I want to become a Police Officer.

 

Story of my life (05.10.2016)

                       Story of my Life

For the time of my existence, I knew that I was drowning and I wasn’t thinking about survival. It was Saturday and we went to the river with Jerome in Balugo, Valencia Negros Oriental at 8:00 am to fish. When he was getting some fish into the river, I was amazed from that the boy caught. I accidentally step on a root and put my feet down on something solid but the water’s deeper than I think. I always say HELP but no one heard me. In a few seconds, there was one boy who notices me. The boy helps me and grabs me into the stones that are shallow. I was crying because my new Islander slipper was lost.

After 3 days, my friends invited me to swim into the river because it so deep. I refused and said I WILL NOT SWIM INTO THE RIVER because I got nearly drowns. But they forced me because they want me to watch them. So, I’ve joined them to go to river but I will not going to swim. When we are in the river. They push me and said “YOU SHOULD SWIM”. I already got wet that’s why I swam. I’ve only swam in the shallows because I was afraid to go into the deep side. I was wondering why the water I turning color brown. I didn’t mind about the color of the water. In a few minutes, I notice that my friends quickly swam into the deep side of the river so that they can go up into the soil, they shouted me that I should go up into the soil directly because the flood was going to be strong. So, I directly swam into the deep side but the water pull me down and I got drown. There is one guy who noticed me so he dives directly and saved me from the water. It was 2^nd time that was happened in my life. Because I didn’t know how to swim yet.

When we are in there house. I’ve always think about what happened lately. If that guy don’t save me maybe I’ve got drown into the water again and maybe I’m dead right now. I forced myself to sleep but I can’t sleep because I always think about happened to me. I was afraid to tell my mother on what happened to me because she could scold me and never let me swim again. Because of this, I’ve practice a lot so the next time I couldn’t drown again. Now, I never got drown directly because I had learned to swim.

Even though I learned how to swim but I’m going to swam into the river, pool, or either sea I usually think maybe the water could pull me down. I was afraid to swim into the deep side of the river because of what happened to me when I was a child. Maybe it was a lesson for me that I should not forced myself to swim into deep side of the water if I can’t swim well.

Right now I’m already 18 yrs. Old and I know how to swim and never got drown again. In my course that I taken has a subject of swimming so I have to do my best in swimming and be brave to swam into the deep side. Bravery is the best weapon in my life because if I don’t have to be brave in doing the things maybe I don’t even solved some difficult problems that I encounter.

         

             

What I Expect From the New President of the Philippines (05.09.2016)

I  expect for the new president of the Philippines is that Pres. Duterte would caught all criminals in our country so that our country would be peaceful. And the people our waiting for the change in our country because we our now experiencing democracy if he could change this into federalism and the people would be change to.

The wonders of my province (May 06, 2016)

                  Welcome to the Land of Negros Oriental

Negros Oriental, also called Oriental Negros or "Eastern Negros", is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. It occupies the southeastern 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 south east. The primary spoken language is Cebuano, and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Dumaguete City is the capital, seat of government, and most populous city.

History

Negritos, Malays and Chinese long inhabited the island called Buglas before the 1565 expedition of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.

Legaspi anchored in Bohol and sent his men in a frigate to reconnoiter the island. A strong current carried the frigate for several days around Buglas. The Spaniards reported seeing many dark-skinned inhabitants, and so they renamed the island Negros. In 1571 Legaspi assigned encomiendas on Negros Island to 13 of his men. The following year, Augustinian friars began Christianization of the island. In 1734 Negros, was made a corregimento with the capital in Ilog, on the western side. In 1795 the island became an alcaldia with Himamaylan as capital also on the western section. In 1856 Negros became a politico-military province with Don Emilio Saravia y Nuñz as a first Gobernador Politico-Militar, and Bacolod, still on the western side, as the capital.

Due to difficulties in administering the far-flung settlements of the island, the Recollect priests petitioned for the division of the island. Thirteen years later, in January, Governor General Valeriano Weyler executed a Royal Decree establishing two separate Negros political units, Negros Occidental on the western side, Oriental Negros (and now known as “Oriental Negros”) on the southeastern portion. Oriental Negros was assigned Dumaguete as capital.

In 1897 Pantaleon Villegas of Bacong enlisted with the revolutionary forces of Aguinaldo and gained prominence as the legendary General Leon Kilat who led the attack on the Spanish garrison in Cebu. In commemoration of this historic event, a re-enactment of the Battle of Tres de Abril is celebrated as a major event of in Cebu City. Leon Kilat was treacherously assassinated on April 8, 1898, less than a week after causing a great setback to the Spanish forces.

In the last quarter of 1898, Don Diego de la Viña of Vallehermoso stirred Oriental Negros into action. With a band of insufficiently armed farmhands, he marched towards Dumaguete to liberate the capital, also liberating the northern towns along the way. The de la Viña forces arrived in Dumaguete just as the Spanish forces abandoned it.

In 1901, a civil government was established with Don Demetrio Larena as Governor.

The establishment of schools has contributed largely to the growth of the province. In 1901, Dr. David S Hibbard founded Silliman Institute in Dumaguete. It would become the first Protestant university in the Philippines. In 1904 ,seven Belgian nuns arrived to open St. Paul’s Academy, which would be the first St. Paul de Chartres institution in the country.

Tabacalera established in 1918 its first sugar central in the country in Bais, the Central Azucarera de Bais, thus stimulating the growth of the province’s sugar industry. Oriental Negros also cultivated grains and abaca, and was a good producer of copra.

On May 26, 1942, the Japanese landed in Dumaguete City. A combined effort of American and Filipino forces defeated the occupying powers on August 6, 1945.

The capital, Dumaguete, received its charter as a city in 1948, as rehabilitation and restoration work proceeded provincewide. Over the years, Oriental Negros has contained its development in a setting of natural beauty that continues to draw visitors for its ecotourism delights. Even as a geothermal plant in Valencia feeds industry and energizes the entire province as well as neighboring Negros Occidental and the islands of Panay and Cebu, Oriental Negros has managed to retain the laid-back charms and rural ambience that distinguishes the province from other developing centers of metropolitan character.

Oriental Negros marked the centennial of its creation as a Province on January 1, 1990. It has five component cities, 20 municipalities and 557 barangays with a total population posted at 1,126,061 by the 2000 Census of Population. With an area of 5,402.30 square kilometers, it is the largest of the island provinces in Central Visayas. Its 26,000 hectares of forests make up 60% of the region’s total forest cover.

 Tourist Destinations

APO ISLAND – A haven for scuba divers. It has a wide array of corals and marine life. The Negros Oriental Marine Conservation program in its Marine Park has kept the underwater wonders in excellent condition. Apo Island can be reached from Malatapay, Zamboanguita (27.8 km) by a 35-minute motorized outrigger ride.

CANLAON VOLCANO – Canlaon City, the summer capital of Negros Oriental, is 165.7 kilometers away from Dumaguete City. Canlaon Volcano stands 8,085 ft. above sea level. Its cool atmosphere gives a similar setting to Baguio in Luzon.

TAMBOBO BEACH - In a picture-pretty scenic bay, Tambobo Beach in Siaton is ideal for surfing, sailing, sunbathing or just relaxing. Tambobo Beach Club offers native cottages for rent and its restaurant provide varied cuisine. Foreign nationals have found this area a natural harbor for their yachts.

ANTULANG BEACH - Dotted with natural rock formations, this volcanic stretch of beach has enticing cerulean blue waters, an ideal snorkeling area and spectacular sunsets.

CASARORO FALLS – a tall waterfall amid lush virgin forest is a favorite for young and old climbers. It has a bamboo hanging bridge and rocks galore.

MT. TALINIS – dubbed “Cuernos de Negros” or Horns of Negros, this mountain can be reached through Valencia or Calungan, Bacong. It has five lakes in the vicinity. It is the object of mountain climbing enthusiasts. This is Negros Oriental’s eco-tourism centerpiece. The mountain stands 1,800 meters above sea level.

LAKES YAGUMYUM AND NAILIG – A half-day trek up Mt. Talinis in Valencia brings one to either one of the mirror clear lakes in the Mt. Talinis area where one may camp, swim or catch carp, tilapia and other fish in the lake surrounded by trees.

PULANG BATO FALLS – A large cascade of seemingly reddish water from the main Pulangbato Falls in Pulangbato, Valencia, finds its way into some unique shaped falls all the way down the mountain.

PANDALIHAN AND PANLIGAWAN CAVES – two of the many caves in Mabinay having intricate natural limestone formations and interesting sights. It is only a short distance from the main road, 15 kilometers from the Poblacion.

DOLPHIN/WHALE WATCHING – Frolicking dolphins and whales at the Bais Bay give an exciting experience.

TWIN LAKES BALINSASAYAO AND DANAO – A trekking area for the adventurous. Giant trees, ferns and lush greenery unfold the astoundingly serene lakes with its fish stocks located in Sibulan.

MAPA (OISCA) MODEL FARM – with its terraced rice fields, a panoramic stretch of mountain ranges and lakes gives a feeling of infirmity.  A 300-year old Balete tree is home to black and red martinico “talking” birds, and the centerpiece of this vast expanse of natural beauty.

BUCALAN HOT SPRINGS – hot and bubbling spring in the rice paddies is truly an experience where one can virtually steam his food.  The grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes seems to guard this natural wonder.

BANICA VALLEY SWIMMING LAGOON – Water gushes from the river to fill the twin pools at the Banica Valley Swimming Lagoon.  The lagoon is ideal for family picnics.

CAYASO CAVE AND UNDERGROUND RIVER – located one kilometer from the Poblacion Municipal Hall, the cave goes down 20 feet into a winding path of stone. A gushing underground river of potable drinking water without a visible outlet.  Stalagmites and stalactites in different chambers glitter.

MAPAO WHITE SAND BAR – A seven-kilometer stretch of elliptical white sand brings a refreshing swim in its invitingly clear water.  Its white mantle of sand may unearth some interesting shells.

TALABONG MANGROVE ISLAND – Through the island, gingerly stepping on a bamboo  boardwalk, Talabong Island is home to wild ducks and other migratory birds, surrounded with mangroves on white sand.

CENTROP (Center for Tropical Studies) – A research facility of Silliman University where  endemic trees grow together with endangered species of bats, wild boar and other mammals.  A special feature is the spotted deer found only in the islands of Negros and Panay.

ZOO PARADISE WORLD AND CAMPSITE - Neat rows of Ipil-ipil trees and flowers form  walkways in this large area where animals from different parts of the world can be found. Welcoming colorfully garbed community members are an attraction in itself as well as the memorabilia and stuffed collection of its founder environmentalist and world peace-loving Fr. Eleuterio Tropa.

VERANDA OF THE WORLD – Mountainside terraces with flowers or rice and an observation deck makes one think he is on top of the world viewing the majestic Mt. Talinis across from it.

LAKE BALANAN – This placid lake is located in the center of mountains. Crossing by banca is a pleasant experience.

MALONGCAY HOT SPRING – Two hot springs in the Dauin and Bacong areas through a  road that is bumppy but wildflowers strewn brings you to the area where after a little walk, one finds these hot springs in the middle of the shrubs and trees.

Museums

Some widely known museums are the Anthropology Museum and the Herbarium and Zoological Museum at the Marine Laboratory, both in Silliman University.  Their collection is one of the biggest in the world in terms of volume and diversity of species.

Historical Sites in Negros Oriental

Ruined watchtowers can still be seen; one in Buswang, and another at the mouth of the Amlan River. The other two are found near the school building of Ayuquitan and in Barangay Calo in Amlan

St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, Dumaguete – Known to Dumagueteños as the Dumaguete Cathedral Church, the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church is one of the solid structural witnesses of Dumaguete’s rich history and culture – and why it is nicknamed The City of Gentle People. It is the “Oldest Stone Church in Negros” that was originally built in 1754 to 1776. It was reconstructed in 1885 and the present facade was extended in 1936.

Spanish Fortress – Site of the Spanish fortress during the invasion of the Philippines. Located in the shoreline of Tampocon II, Ayungon.

Watch Tower – Served as a lookout for invaders with bells to warn the townfolk. That is how Bacong got its name.  A town crier would call “Bacon,” meaning "get up and fight."

Bacong Church and Pipe Organ – Built in 1865, Bacong Church has the oldest altar and a century-old pipe built in Zaragosa, Spain in 1894 through the efforts of Bacong’s first priest, Rev. Joaquin Soriano.

Sangki Coves – The landing site of a US Navy submarine during World War II, carrying assistance, war materials and supplies for the guerrilla forces. It was the landing site of Col. Jesus Villamor and party by the personal direction of Gen. Douglas Mc Arthur from Australia.

Bindoy - The only old ruins visible today are the remains of an old watchtower situated at the mouth of the river.

Moro Towers (Fortress) – These two ancient dome-shaped watchtowers were once used to warn against marauding pirates is located in the  Poblacion, near the beach and old church.

Provincial Capitol – Built in 1924, it houses the Office of the Governor and other provincial government offices.

Dumaguete City Bell tower – Built in 1811, it served as a watchtower and a belfry to forewarn townsfolk against piratical raids.

Channon Hall – was the kempetai or the torture chamber of the Japanese. at Silliman University Campus, Dumaguete City.

Guy Hall – This was used as the Japanese military headquarters, found at Silliman University Campus, Dumaguete City

Rizal Boulevard – on his way to his exile in Dapitan, Dr. Jose Rizal stopped at Dumaguete to eat breakfast in the house of the parents of Dr. Jose Longa along the Boulevard in Dumaguete City.

Barrio Bankal – the seat of the 7th District Government during World War II, found at Jimalalud.

Pamplona - “Sherwood Forces” in Mamburao, Pamplona was the site of the guerrilla headquarters of the Tanjay, Amlan-Bais Sector.

Danao - is a fertile slope of a hill where a big lake was found on top. When the strong earthquake of May 5, 1925 shook in terrible fury, the sides of the lake cracked and a deluge came over the sitio, killing all the inhabitants, found in Siaton.

Barrio Casala-an – The seat of the 6th District Civil Government during World War II, found in Siaton.

Bonbonon Point -  During WW II on February 7, 1942, the PC Coastal Patrol suffered its first casualty when their patrol was shelled and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in these deep waters, in Siaton.

Lo-oc Beach – where the American Liberation Forces landed in April 26, 1945 under the command of Col. W.V. Mahoney, found in Sibulan.

Barangay Lo-oc – Site of the first Fil-Jap battle in Oriental Negros. This took place on October 11, 1942, where independent partisan guerrilla groups were united. The prominent enemy death casualty was Comdr. Tzuda of the Japanese Forces, found in Sibulan.

Lake Danao and Balinsasayao – discovered by Don Miguel Patero in 1885. Evacuation place of Mr. Bell and Dr. Carson. The meeting to unite the guerrilla forces was held here.  Found in Sibulan

Sta. Catalina - Remnants of the walls of the convent and the old casa tribunal were destroyed during the Philippine Revolution.

Fil-Jap-Am Shrine – This tri-sidal shrine representing the three forces is the object of a yearly pilgrimage of Japanese and Filipino war veterans. Located in Barrio Sagbang was the site of a fierce battle during WWII where many soldiers died. Found in Valencia

Guinsoan Bridge Area - The Japanese under Col. Satosi Oie surrendered formally to the 503rd U.S. Airborn Division on September 19, 1945. Found in Zamboanguita.

AQUINO FREEDOM PARK - Dumaguete City, the Provincial Capitol Grounds, with piped-in music and a grand fountain in a landscaped garden.

Toruism

• Beaches

Negros Oriental boasts of 1,377.6 km. of scenic white and golden sandy beaches. Each of the 17 coastal municipalities and cities has its own unique and mystifying beaches to choose from. The municipalities of Valencia, Mabinay, Pamplona and the City of Canlaon are located in the interior portion of the province and do not have beaches but have other interesting sights to offer.

Among the most known beaches in the province are La Vista del Mar in Bayawan City, Antulang Beach and Tambobo Bay in Siaton; Salawaki Resort in Zamboanguita; Coconut Plantation and Apo Island in Dauin; Talisay Beach in Bacong; Baybayon, St. Mortiz and Panorama in Sibulan; Wuthering Heights in San Jose; Talabong, Mapao and White Sand in Bais City; Opada’s Beach Resort in La Libertad; and, Midtown Resort, Ganahan Beach, Malusay Beach and Bulado Beach in Guihulngan.

• Waterfalls

At present, there are about eight known waterfalls that can be found in the province. These are:  Casaroro and Pulangbato Waterfalls located in Valencia; Inihawan Enchanted Falls, Quipot and Pantao Waterfalls all three are found in Canlaon City; Lourdes Falls in Bayawan City; Pagsalsalan Falls found in Ayungon; and Kinayan Falls situated in Guihulngan.

• Caves

There are 33 caves in the entire province.   Among those explored are: Odloman Cave – 8,870 m. long/82 m. deep;  Panligawan Cave- 143 m.long/22 m.deep; Pandalihan Cave- 282 m. long/25 m.deep; Ayakan Cave-233 m. long/30 m. deep; Tolopan Cave- 333 m.long/51 m. deep; Tuntunan Cave- 580 m.long/15m. deep;  Baliw Cave 769m. long/55m. deep; Mambayo Cave- 326 m. long/35 m. deep; and, Tubod III Cave- 116 m.long/14 m. deep.

Some of the widely-known lakes in the province are the  Balinsasayao and Danao Twin Lakes in Sibulan, Lake Melipendol of Valencia, Lake Yayumyum in Mt. Talinis, Valencia, Lake Halawig of Mt. Talinis; Kinayan Lake of Guihulngan and Balanan Lake of Siaton.  Lake Cristituto Tirambulo is a man-made Highland Resort found in Paniabonan, Mabinay.

List of Accommodations

Bethel Guest House - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

• Hotel Palwa - Dr. V. Locsin St., Dumaguete City, 6200 Negros Oriental
  
  
  Florentina Homes Apartment Hotel - East Rovira Drive, Negros Oriental
  
• Coco Grande Hotel - Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  
• La Residencia Al Mar - Upper Luke Wright St, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  
• Plaza Maria Luisa Suites Inn - Legaspi Street, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
  
• Atmosphere Resorts - Dauin Negros Oriental Philippines
  
• Bahura Resort and Spa - Dauin Negros Oriental Philippines
  
• Hotel Nicanor - San Jose St., Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, Philippin
  
  Apo Island Beach Resort - Apo Island Negros Oriental Philippines

Accessibility

• Negros Oriental has a network of roads, including a national road that spans the circumference of Negros Island. National and provincial roads in the province's total more than 900 kilometers, though only about half of these are paved.
• A large portion of residents does not own private vehicles, and are totally reliant on public transport. The main form of public transport between the cities and municipalities of the province largely consists of privately operated jeepneys that link major towns to rural areas. For short distances within a town, motorized tricycles (locally known as pedicabs) are available.Dumaguete Airport located in Sibulan is the province's only government-operated airport. It is a domestic airport with multiple daily flights to and from Manila, served by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Based on 2002 statistics, an average of 5,800 outgoing passengers and 5,700 incoming passengers pass through the airport every month.
• The primary seaport of the province is located in Dumaguete City. Additionally, there are five other seaports in the province classified as tertiary.