Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Dumaguete (Philippines). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Dumaguete Cathedral, Silliman Hall, and Port of Dumaguete. Also, be sure to include Lake Balinsasayao in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Dumaguete (Negros Oriental).
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Dumaguete Cathedral
The Saint Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish, better known as Dumaguete Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church and cathedral in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dumaguete and is considered as the island's oldest stone church having been completed in 1776.[1]
Address: Perdices St, 6200 Dumaguete
Silliman Hall
Museum in Dumaguete, Philippines. The Silliman Hall is a building constructed in the Stick Style of American architecture in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It was built in the early 1900s. It was converted to a museum in 1970. It is located in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines.[2]
Port of Dumaguete
The Port of Dumaguete, is a seaport in Dumaguete, Philippines. It is owned and managed by the Philippine Ports Authority and is the baseport of the Port Management Office Negros Oriental/Siquijor.
After upgrade works were made in the port, the port was inaugurated on March 11, 2021 by President Rodrigo Duterte and Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.[3]
Lake Balinsasayao
Lake in the Philippines. Lake Balinsasayao is one of three crater lakes rising 1,000 feet above sea level located within the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, an 8,016.05-hectare protected area covering the municipalities of Valencia, Sibulan, and San Jose in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines.[4]
The Voice of the Philippines
The second season of The Voice of the Philippines was a reality singing competition in ABS-CBN which started airing on October 26, 2014. apl.de.ap, Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo Mañalac returned as coaches for this season. Toni Gonzaga also returned to host the show; she was also joined by The Voice Kids host, Luis Manzano. Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga also returned to reprise their roles as the show's V-reporters.
The show aired every Saturdays 8:45 p.m. (PST) and Sundays at 8:30 p.m. (PST).
On March 1, 2015, Jason Dy of Team Sarah won the competition, beating Alisah Bonaobra of Team apl.[5]
Negros Oriental State University
University in Dumaguete, Philippines. Negros Oriental State University is the only state university in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. Its Main Campus is located in Dumaguete City and has the greatest number of academic programs and student organizations. It also has 7 satellite campuses all over the province. Formerly Central Visayas Polytechnic College, it was converted into a state university for students from Visayas and Mindanao.
The Main Campus is on Kagawasan Avenue, Dumaguete City, beside the provincial capitol building of Negros Oriental.[6]
Foundation University
University in Dumaguete, Philippines. Foundation University, sometimes simply called Foundation or FU, is a private non-sectarian university in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It was founded by Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco, former president of the University of the Philippines and an alumnus of Silliman University. It offers over 60 specialized higher education areas of study accredited with the PAASCU, CHED, and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation.
The university is known as the birthplace of Negros Oriental's Buglasan Festival. The university is also known as an eco-friendly school. In 2015, Foundation University was awarded National Champion by the DENR - Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for being the Most Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Campus.[7]
Address: 500 Dr. Miciano Road, Dumaguete