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4 LAKE BALINSASAYAO Sibulan - The two inland bodies of water amid lush tropical forests, with dense canopies, cool and refreshing air, crystal clear mineral waters with brushes and grasses in all hues of green. Balinsasayaw and Danao are 1,000 meters above sea level and are located 20 kilometers west of the municipality of Sibulan. NILUDHAN FALLS Sitio Niludhan, Barangay Dawis, Bayawan City - this towering cascade is located near a main road. PANDALIHAN CAVE Mabinay - One of the hundred listed caves in Mabinay, it has huge caverns, where stalactites and stalagmites abound. The cave is accessible by foot and has an open ceiling at the opposite end. BAYAWAN CITY BASAY STA. CATALINA CANLAON CITY VALLEHERMOSO GUIHULNGAN CITY KANLAON VOLCANO Canlaon City - is the most imposing landmark in Negros Island and one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. At 2,435 meters above sea level, Mt. Kanlaon has the highest peak in Central Philippines. LA LIBERTAD JIMALALUD TAYASAN AYUNGON MABINAY BINDOY MANJUYOD BAIS CITY TANJAY AMLAN PAMPLONA SAN JOSE SIBULAN DUMAGUETE CITY BACONG ZAMBOANGUITA SIATON APO ISLAND Dauin - An internationallyacclaimed dive site with spectacular coral gardens and a cornucopia of marine life; accessible by pumpboat from Zamboanguita. OLDEST TREE Canlaon City - reportedly the oldest tree in the Philipines, this huge balete tree is estimated to be more than a thousand years old. TAÑON STRAIT Bais City - Bais is popular for its - dolphin and whale-watching activities. The months of May and September are ideal months for this activity where one can get a one-of-a kind experience with the sea s very friendly and intelligent creatures.

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Map of Oriental Negros i Map of Dumaguete City ii Tourist Map of Oriental Negros iii A. Overview I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Brief History... Geographic & Topographic Features... Population & Other Demographic Features... Climate... Infrastructure... Political Subdivision : Province of Oriental Negros... Dumaguete City... Bais City... Bayawan City... Canlaon City... Guindulman City... Tanjay City B. Tourist Attractions I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Natural: Beaches / Dive Sites... Lagoon, Spring & Other Water Attractions... Waterfalls... Man-made... Special Interest... Historical... Cultural... Religious... Festivals... Fiestas B. Tourist Attractions I. Accommodations: Hotels / Tourist Inn / Apartels / Pension Houses: Dumaguete City... Bais City... Bayawan City... Canlaon City... Guinhulngan City... Mabinay City

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. Sibulan... Tanjay City... Resorts: Dumaguete City... Amlan... Bacong... Basay... Bindoy... Dauin... La Libertad... Mabinay... Manjuyod... San Jose... Siaton... Sibulan... Sta. Catalina... Tayasan... Valencia... Zamboanguita... Transportation: By Air... By Sea... By Land... Tour Operators... Dining & Entertainment... Convention Facilities... Sports & Recreation: Scuba Diving... Other Sports & Recreation Areas... Shopping... Souvenirs / Handicrafts... Support Services: Banks... Internet Cafe... Security & Health Services... Police, Traffic & Security Agencies... Fire Department... Postage & Courier Services... Tourism Oriented Agencies & Organizations

7 The island of Negros is the second largest in the Visayas, after Panay. Negritos, Malays and Chinese long inhabited the OVERVIEW island called Buglas before the expedition of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. The natives of old called it Buglas, after the reeds which were once the predominant vegetation. In 1565 Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, while anchored in Bohol espied this impressive land mass and dispatched an expedition to reconnoiter it.. 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 encomienderos, however, preferred to reside in Panay or Cebu.The following year, Augustinian friars began Christianization of the island. For almost 400 years the island of Negros was administered as one province by the Spaniards, although various settlements were usually at great distance from one another. Travel was by horseback or on foot. It was difficult and took days, with rivers and mountains and jungles to be traversed to reach the major poblaciones. On June 11, 1580, Tanjay was constituted as the first parish on the southeastern coast. Spiritual and military administrative seats remained in Panay for western Negros, and Cebu for the eastern settlements. In 1734 Negros was made a corregimento with capital in Ilog, on the western side. In 1795 the island became an alcaldia with Himamaylan as capital also on the western section. In 1851, sugarcane began to transform Negros into the most productive island in the archipelago. The Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas SA, or Tabacalera, venturing into the sugar industry, chose Negros Oriental as the site of its sugar mill in the Philippines, the Central Azucarera de Bais, built in Bais City in In 1856 Negros became a politico-military province with Don Emilio Saravia y Nuñez as first Gobernador Politico-Militar, and Bacolod, still on the western side, as the capital. On January 1, 1890, barely eight years before the outbreakof the Philippine revolution against Spain, governor General Valeriano Weyler, acting on a royal decree, created the Provinces of Negros Occidental on the northwest of the island, and of Negros Oriental on ths southeast. Siquijor Island was attached to Negros Oriental, Dumaguete was designated as the capital. In the last quarter of 1898, Don Diego de la Viña of Vallehermoso stirred Negros Oriental 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. Negros Oriental 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, In the 70 s, when the Philippine Islands were clustered into political regions, Negros Occidental became part of Region VI, or Western Visayas, with Iloilo in Panay as its regional center; while Negros Oriental was assigned to Region VII, or Central Visayas, with Cebu City as its regional center. 1

8 The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental was established on May 1, On Augusrt 28 of the same year Dr. David S. Hibbard established Silliman Institute, which would grow to become the oldest Protestant University of Asia. St. Paul s Academy was founded on October 29, 1904, the first St. Paul Chartes institution in the Philippines. Silliman and St. Paul, along with Foundation University and Negros Oriental State University, endow the provincial capital with four major institutions of higher learning. The Provincial Capital was inaugurated on February 25, The capital, Dumaguete, became a city on June 15, 1948, by virtue of Republic Act no 327. On April 5, 1955, Pope Pius XII creted the Diocese of Dumaguete comprising Negros Oriental Province, Siquijor sub-province, and the Negros Occidental towns of San Carlos, Calatrava, Toboso and Escalante.. On September 17, 1971, Siquijor was separated as an independent Province. The province s topography is characterized by low, but serrated mountain ranges, in which most parts are close to the shoreline. The highest mountain is Canlaon volcano at a peak of 2,465 meters. It is an active volcano that marks the northern boundary of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. The larger portion of Mount Canlaon is under the jurisdiction of Negros Occidental. Next highest is Cuernos De Negros (Horns of Negros) in Valencia overlooking Dumaguete City with a height of 2,000 meters. At the foot of Cuernos (locally called Mt. Talinis) is the geothermal plant that supplies electric power in the whole islands of Negros and Panay and the Province of Cebu. Another mountain peak rising 1,904 meters high in the central part of Negros is Mt. Tepasi.Located in the southwestern part of Negros is the Tablas Plateau, primarily rolling hills covered with virgin tropical forest. General Geographic and Geologic Features Land Area 540,230 has. (5,042 kms.) Cultivated Farmland 303,268 has. Commercial Forest 66,408 has. Non-commercial Forest 92,948 has. Brush Land 38,002 has. Marsh/Swamp Land 4,276 has. Soil and Vegetation Cover Lowland Soils 33,830 has. Rolling Upland Soils 117,580 has. Step Upland Soils 88,300 has. Miscellaneous Land Soils 291,930 has. Unclassified 8,620 has. Population (2007 Census) M Population Density / sq. km. Annual Population Growth Rate 1.55% ( ) Average Life Expectancy 63.0 Literacy Rate ( ) 80.9% Language/Dialect Cebuano 94.38% Hiligaynon 5.29% Tagalog 0.10% 2

9 The whole eastern part of the province falls under the third type of climate which is characterized by not very pronounced maximum rainfall with a short dry season from one to two months. The other half falls under the the first type, characterized by a distinct wet and dry season. A dry month is one wherein rainfall is less than two inches. Rainfall Distribution Average monthly rainfall distribution in 2002 ranged from 12.6 millimeters to millimeters with a minimum of six rainy days and a maximum of 17 rainy days. April had the lowest for the year with 12.6 mm and October had the most with mm. During the same period in 1995, rainfall was recorded at 0.6 mm. However, in the month of October rainfall was recorded at mm, the highest in the year. Temperature Range The temperature for the entire province in 2002 was recorded to range from between 22.8ºC and 23.7ºC. Maximum temperatures reached 34.5ºC in the month of July. Minimum temperature was recorded at 20ºC in the month of April. Transportation Roads Road surface analysis in the province shows that there is a total of kilometers of national and provincial roads, kilometers of which are concrete-paved, kilometers or percent are asphalt-paved, kilometers or percent are gravel roads and kilometers or percent are earth roads. Source: The Department of Public Works and Highways Airport The Dumaguete City Airport is the only major airport in Negros Oriental serving daily domestic flights to and from Manila with two airline companies (Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific). Its facilities are for all weather conditions. The province has also two private airports, one located in Tolong, Sta. Catalina and the other in the Pamplona Estate in Pamplona. Another private airport is soon to be constructed in Bayawan City. Seaport The Dumaguete seaport is a major link to Mindanao traffic and is part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway route. The Guihulngan Port caters mainly to small vessels ferrying passengers between Guihulngan City and Tangil, Dumanjug, Cebu. Watersupply Dumaguete City and five municipalities in the province have high access to potable water. Forty percent of the total households are served with Level 1 water systems, percent with Level II systems. Others get water from doubtful sources. Communication Facilities Telecommunications facilities operating in the province include telephone systems, cable television stations, 3

10 and telegraph stations, and telex station exchange. Each municipality and city has a postal station that caters to the populace far and near the town or city proper. Private telephone companies are maintaining modern telephone equipment, giving access to all major cities in 116 countries in the world on a 24-hour basis through IDD and NDD. Although some ciites and municipalities have direct contact through telephones, cellular phones and singleside band radio sets, majority of these cities and municipalities still need adequate communication lines. There are 47 internet cafes that operate in Negros Oriental. Thirty of these are in Dumaguete City. The rest can be found in the cities of Bais, Tanjay and Bayawan and the municipalities of Sibulan and Bacong. Power Generation Negros Oriental s primary source of power is the geothermal energy harnessed from the geothermal fields in Palinpinon, Valencia. There are two power plants generating geothermal energy which has a combined capacity of mega watts. PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL The six major cities are Bais, Bayawan, Canlaon, Guihulngan,Tanjay and Dumaguete, the capital. Situated on the plains of the southeastern coast, Dumaguete City is bounded on the north by the municipality of Sibulan, on the west by the Mindanao Sea, Valencia on the southeast and Bacong on the south. There are 3 congressional districts, 19 municipalities and 557 barangays. Foundation of the Different Towns Dauin Zamboanguita Tayasan Bais City Siaton Manjuyod Jimalalud Pamplona Guihulngan Vallehermoso Bacong Valencia Amlan Ayungon Sibulan Mabinay Municipality/City Distance Land Area Population Amlan 20.8 kms sq. kms. 22,173 Ayungon 81.7 kms sq. kms. 42,643 Bacong 8.5 kms sq. kms. 28,310 Bais City 44.7 kms sq. kms. 74,702 Basay kms sq. kms. 22,713 Bayawan City kms sq. kms. 110,250 Bindoy 88.3 kms sq. kms. 36,226 Canlaon City kms sq. kms. 50,208 Dauin 15.8 kms sq. kms. 23,681 Dumaguete City 0.00 kms sq. kms. 116,392 Guihulngan City kms sq. kms. 91,358 Jimalalud 97.7 kms sq. kms. 27,728 La Libertad kms sq. kms. 37,007 Mabinay 69.0 kms sq. kms. 70,548 Manjuyod 50.2 kms sq. kms. 39,722 Pamplona 37.9 kms sq. kms. 34,557 San Jose 14.5 kms sq. kms. 17,250 4

11 Siaton 50.1 kms sq. kms. 67,943 Sibulan 5.5 kms sq. kms. 47,162 Sta. Catalina 94.2 kms sq. kms. 72,629 Tanjay City 33.0 kms sq. kms. 78,539 Tayasan 90.0 kms sq. kms. 32,383 Valencia 9.4 kms sq. kms. 27,933 Vallehermoso kms sq. kms. 34,933 Zamboanguita 27.8 kms sq. kms. 24,914 DUMAGUETE CITY BRIEF HISTORY Known as the City of Gentle People, Dumaguete City became a town in The late Dr. Timoteo S. Oracion, once a member of the city council, said in his writings that Dumaguete became the capital of Negros Oriental in June Myth has it that Dumaguete was taken from the word dagit meaning to snatch, as the early settlement was a constant target of pirates. Dumaguete has lured and captivated many racial strains since the olden times. The city s annual Sandurot sa Malumong Dumaguitnon every November reenacts the rites of welcome for these migrations that have enriched the cultural character of the city. The pageantry begins at the beachfront of the scenic Rizal Avenue, a boulevard along the shore shaded by ancient trees and lined with some of the finer residences of Dumaguete, including three mansions where past governors of the province lived. The best dining and entertainment establishments are found along the stretch of the boulevard. On the north end of the boulevard is Silliman Hall, a reassembled New York theater building that cradled the university and now houses a museum of ethnographic and anthropological materials. Silliman University s Luce Auditorium is the city s air-conditioned venue for world-class theatrical performances. The city s largest arena is the Congressman Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Centre of the Provincial Capitol with a seating capacity of 5,000. The Lorenzo G. Teves Memorial Aqua Centre boasts of an Olympic-sized pool and covered bleachers with a seating capacity of 2,000. GEOGRAPHY Bounded by the Mindanao Sea on the east, and the municipalities of Sibulan on the north, Bacong on the south and Valencia on the west. Roads stretch a total of kms., with kms. identified as national road, 42 kms. as city road and kms. barangay road, serving 724 persons per kilometer. ECONOMY Dumaguete is the hub of Negros Oriental commerce. The province is mainly into agricultural production, with rice, corn, sugar, copra, fruits, vegetables, abaca and tobacco as main crops. Dumaguete s marine products and resources include fish, mussels, and other seafood products from the towns. Other sources of livelihood include pottery, brickmaking, cottage industries, footwear, textiles, furniture and fruit preserves. Dumaguete has three hospitals, ten clinics, two universities, three colleges, twelve public schools and several special skills-training institutes such as computer schools, thirty banks, ten telecommunication companies, six radio stations, two cable TV providers and three newspaper companies. Guest accommodations like pension houses, luxury hotels and resorts abound in strategic locations. The city is served by a growing number of fast ferry services and airline companies, making travel by air and sea more convenient. Visitors can take a short walk to almost all major points of interest in the city. 5

12 .BAIS CITY BRIEF HISTORY Bais City, known as one of the major sugar producing cities in the Negros Island or the formerly Budlas Island is also now making waves in tourism industry through its popular dolphin and whale watching tours. How Bais got its name is a legend in itself. When the fertile flatlands and rich fishing grounds were reported to the Spaniards an expedition headed by a Spanish engineer was sent to the area to get its name and pinpoint its exact location, as well as prepare a map of the island. They happened to enter the mouth of the river in the area and saw some people gathering the abundant fresh water eel locally called Bais that were caught in their fish traps. Upon seeing the fishermen, the Spanish engineer asked in Spanish: Como se llama este lugar? (What is the name of this place?). Failing to understand the Spaniard, and thinking that he was asking for the name of the fish caught, a fisherman curtly answered bais. The Spaniard therefore, recorded the name Bais as the name of the place. After the discovery of the island by the Spaniards, several of them came to Negros, on account of the high fertility of the flatlands of Bais. Many came and settled in the area and planted sugarcane, thus producing muscuvado (sugar from their mills) which was exported to Spain via Iloilo, which then was the principal shipping point in the Visayas. This was loaded in large sailboats called Lurcha or Batel. In 1850, Bais was a visita under the civil and ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Municipality of Tanjay. Later it became a barrio of Manjuyod and then separated itself into a Distrito Municipal. On May 2, 1901 Bais became a Municipality, and was later declared a Chartered City on September 7, 1968 by virtue of Republic Act 5444, with Mayor Genaro Goñi as its first City Mayor. On September 9, 1968, the President Ferdinand E. Marcos officially and personally proclaimed Bais as a city. GEOGRAPHY Located on the eastern side of Negros Island, Bais City is bounded on the north by the municipality of Mabinay, Manjuyod on the northeast, Tanjay on the south, Tañon Strait on the east and Bayawan on the west. Situated 45 kilometers north of Dumaguete City, Bais City has a total land area of 25,109 hectares or sq. km.. Being the core of Negros Oriental s sugar district, Bais is home to one of the country s pioneering mills, the Central Azucarera de Bais. The United Robina Sugar Mills Company is also found in Bais. The city s produce includes corn, vegetables, rootcrops, legumes, fish, prawns, shells, mollusks and Euchema seaweed or goso. Sugar cultivation is confined to 9,056 hectares, coconut at 3,120 hectares and corn at 3,060 hectares. Prawn and bangus production are limited to wetland and shoreline areas covering 468 hectares while mangrove and nipa areas covering approximately 378 hectares are maintained as fish sanctuaries, wildlife preserves and buffer zones. TOPOGRAPHY Bais City, which comprises around 4.35% of the total land area of the Province of Negros Oriental, is predominantly rural. It is composed of 35 barangays, 13 of which are coastal, 5 barangays are in the lowlands, and the rest are hinterland barangays. BRIEF HISTORY BAYAWAN CITY The coming of the Spaniards in the Philippines as harbinger of the Christian faith was not exactly met with approval from the natives living in the islands. And Bayawan was among those that resisted the advent of the new faith. When the Spanish missionaries set foot on the shores of Bayawan to spread Christianity, the Maghats, the so called natives of Bayawan were very recalcitrant to give up their own faith in favor of Christianity. Though peace 6

13 loving by nature, the Maghats were dubious of the intentions of these strangers. Thinking that the whites were out to grab their lands, some of these natives fled to the mountains and waited for the perfect time to launch their assault. Meanwhile, those who were converted to Christianity continued to live at the town center where a chapel was built. One Sunday morning while the townspeople were gathered inside the chapel to hear mass, a tragedy happened. In the middle of the Holy Eucharistic celebration, when the priest hoisted the Holy Host in the act of consecration, a hostile and defiant Maghat barged in to the assembly and threw a lance on the priest, thus killing him.this legend (or version) answers the question on how Bayawan got its name - from the word Bayaw or to hoist. It was in 1872 when Bayawan was formally organized as a municipality. It was formerly known as Tolong Nuevo established by the Spanish friars in 1751 as part of Tolong Viejo now the Municipality of San Catalina.Bayawan attained the status of a chartered city on December 24, GEOGRAPHY The municipality of Bayawan is kilometers south of Dumaguete City; bounded by the towns of Mabinay, Bais City, Tanjay City and Pamplona on the north, the town of Sta. Catalina on the east, the Mindanao Sea on the south and the municipality of Basay on the west. PHYSIOGRAPHY Bayawan City is a fifth class component City of Negros Oriental located in the southeastern part of the province. It has a total land area of 69,908 hectares, the largest in the province, and composed of 28 barangays (5 urban and 23 rural). It is predominantly hilly. Basically, Bayawan is an agricultural town. For several years Bayawan has earned the reputation as the Rice granary of Negros South. However, with the entry of agricultural diversification, farmers planted sugar cane, corn and coconut. TOPOGRAPHY AND LAND FEATURES The topographic characteristics of Bayawan is predominantly hilly with terrain moderately sloping to rolling. The city has very rich water resources with surrounding rivers, springs, and even small lakes. There are four major rivers that pass through Bayawan: Sicopong River flows at the eastern side of the city; Ilog River at the northeastern side that defines the natural boundary towards the Municipality of Mabinay; Pagatban River at the western side which is also a natural boundary towards the Municipality of Basay, and Bayawan River that lies at the center. The prevailing land utilization in the city is agricultural, with 44,384 hectares used as farmlands accounting for 63.49% of the total land area. As the agricultural capital of the province, its vast lands are planted with sugarcane, rice, corn. Livestock raising also provided livelihood to communities. POPULATION The city has a population of 110,250 (National Statistics Office, as of August 1, 2007). Its population density is 1.58 person per hectare, which is still manageable compared to other cities in the country. CANLAON CITY BRIEF HISTORY Old folks of Canlaon mention of a pair of ill-starred lovers Princess Laon and Kang who were forced to elope to keep their warring chieftain fathers from breaking them apart. Unfortunately, the lovers were captured and doomed to die amidst the harsh conditions of the wilderness. From their deathbed rose Malaspina, a fabled volcano intermittently spewing lava. It was later called Canlaon, considered one of the highest peaks in the country, rising at 8,000 feet above sea level. 7

14 In the olden times, Canlaon was known as Sitio Mabigo of Barrio Panubigan,which was then under the Municipality of Vallehermoso, a place where bigo trees abound. This wilderness area was ruled by a native chieftain called Saniko. Later on, Mabigo became part of the sprawling property of Don Diego de la Viña in Vallehermoso. The area soon gained prominence as a hub of commerce and agriculture as migrants from Cebu, Bohol and Panay settled in the area. In 1941, an Ilocano geodetic engineer, Isidro Bautista Sr., who married a dela Viña girl, Natividad, along with Mabigo residents filed a petition urging the national government for Mabigo s conversion into a municipality. However, war in the Pacific broke out and dimmed all hopes for the township. October 11, 1946 saw the creation of the Municipality of Canlaon, when then President Manuel Roxas issued Executive Order No. 19 declaring the separation of Mabigo and its surrounding sitios from Vallehermoso. Isidro Bautista Sr., became the first mayor of the municipality of Canlaon. Republic Act No created the Chartered City of Canlaon on June 18, Its inauguration as a city came by virtue of Executive Order No. 193 issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos on July 2, GEOGRAPHY Situated on the eastern side of Mt. Canlaon, Canlaon City is bounded on the north by San Carlos City of Negros Occidental; on the east by Vallehermoso, and on the west by La Castellana of Negros Occidental. The city is 38 kms. from San Carlos City; 50 kms. from Guihulngan; 33 kms. from La Castellana; 166 kms. from Dumaguete City and kms. from the provincial boundary. With a total land area of sq. km.. Canlaon City is comprised of 13 barangays. Mt. Canlaon National Park covers 24,577 hectares while the mountain rises at 8,050 ft. GUIHULNGAN CITY BRIEF HISTORY Guihulngan has a very dramatic local history. It needs to be treasured for its links the present and the past eventful history of Guihulgan as we welcome the challenges of the new millennium. Guihulngan said to be sleeping giant of the north, was among the first 17 towns that composed the new Province of Negros Oriental when Gov. Gen. Valeriano Weyler granted the petition of the province as a separate unit from Negros Occidental in January 1, There are several versions on how the Municipality derived its name. The first, according to old tales, was attributed to a river flowing directly to the town proper from the main spring in Sito Anahaw. Barangay Nagasaha, hence the name Guipadulngan which means the point where the river flows to an end. The second is associated with the gruesome incident in the 19th Century when the Philippines was a colony of Spain. Men, women and children were said to be captured, beheaded and thrown into the sea by the Moro pirates in what is now known as Tañon Strait. Other accounts claim that the Moros dropped a bell into the sea when they found out that it was used by the lookout to warn the townsfolk of their coming. Since that time the place was called Guihulugan which means, Place where a thing was dropped. But in the Spanish writing, U and N are similar and that s why it became and commonly known as Guihulngan. Whether it all started as Guipadulngan or Guihulngan, the name is indeed very symbolic as the town is dropped with abundant blessings from the Almighty for a significant end. OTHER FACTS Population 91,358 (2007 Census) Area km 2 Population Density per km 2 No. of households 17,733 8

15 No. of barangays 33 Tourist spots Busay Lake (Hulaitan) ; Mainit Springs & Waterfalls (Bulado); Beach & beach resorts (Mckinley, T-beach, Poblacion, Malusay) ; Hilaitan Tree Houses (Hilaitan); Caves (Calupaan, Bulado, Tacpao and Binobohan); Tuko Lake (Trinidad); Fish sanctuaries/marine Reserve (Malusay & Hilaitan); Hinakpan Hills (Hinakpan); Ampulangan Lake (Villegas); TANJAY CITY BRIEF HISTORY Stories of yore tell of a Chinese merchant named Tan Hai who frequented the places of Tambacan and Embarcadero on his sailboat to exchange his Chinese wares with native products of the locals of Sitios Dike and Pontod. When a small group of Magellan s fleet arrived in Tanjay on April 17, 1521 to turn Tanjay into a seat of their religious expedition, they were said to have found a myriad of Chinese porcelain items and asked for the names of the wares. When the Spaniards asked for the name of the town, the natives assuming that the foreigners were asking for the name of the merchant who sold them the wares, replied Tan Hai. Thus, the Spaniards took it as the name of the place, and the name stuck until this time, but spelled as Tanjay. Tanjay was discovered in 1565 by an expedition commissioned by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and tagged it as the largest settlement in Negros Island. The municipality also holds the distinction of being the first Catholic parish of Negros Oriental established by the Augustinian friars in Tanjay attained the status of chartered city on April 1, INDUSTRIES Tanjay s industries include sugar production and refinery, bangus raising, bamboo farming, goat dispersal, and abaca cottage enterprise. WATER RESOURCES There are eight large rivers in Tanjay, capable of providing the water needs of the entire municipality once properly managed. Water sources for domestic consumption and irrigation are the springs in the hinterland barangays of Azagra, Sta. Cruz Nuevo, Sta. Cruz Viejo, San Jose, San Miguel and Polo; and the rivers of Tanjay, Eli, Mangoto, Palew, Nagsala, and Inolocon, as well as underground water resources for pump wells. AGRICULTURAL AND FISHING The city of Tanjay is rich in natural resources. Cultivated rice land is at 1,000 hectares and potential for irrigation is more or less 5,000 hectares. Once irrigation is in place, Tanjay is capable of supplying the rice demand for Negros Oriental. All year round there is abundant fish supply, particularly in the summer months of February to May. At least 200 metric tons of fish are produced annually, with more than half of the harvest coming from fishponds comprising 1,000 hectares. POPULATION 78,539 as of August 1,

16 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Beaches / Dive Sites LAG-IT BEACH -Bais City - a magnificent sevenkilometer stretch of powder-white sand that disappears in the clear waters at high tide, a unique adventure for swimmers. WHITE SAND REEF -Bais City - shoreline is a vast stretch of powder-white sand, and sparkling azure waters, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. CAMANGYAWON BEACH - Basay - fine white sand beach bracketed by twin rivers that hug the island in Camangyawon, a municipal fish port complex located in the area APO ISLAND, Barangay Apo, Dauin - A 72-hectare, meter high volcanic island about 5 kilometers off the municipality of Dauin. Features 5 pocket beaches of white pebbles, two mangrove lagoons, and a lighthouse. The Apo Island Protected Landscape and Seascape comprises hectares. An average total coral cover of 63.1% and a magnificent variety of corals and marine life led to Apo Island s being acclaimed as one of the world s Ten Best Divesites NAGBO-ALAO CAVE AND BEACH - Basay - fine pebbled beach line with prominent rock formations and coves, just off the highway, reached by interesting foot paths. ANTULANG BEACH - Siaton - strip of white pebble beaches between Zamboanguita and Siaton, interesting rock formations on beach, clear waters, underwater scenery ideal for snorkeling. TALISAY BEACH PARK - Bacong - popular public resort operated by the Bacong Municipal Government. The place has a coconut grove and garden, with cottages for picnickers; three houses perched atop Talisay trees for long term accommodation. Usual take-off point for visits to nearby Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH) stonecraft factory, sinamay weaving center and the Bacong church. TAMBOBO BEACH, Siaton - located along Bonbonon Bay, it s a good site for windsurfing, scuba diving and sailing. Cottages amid the white-pebbled beach, with a restaurant to serve beach enthusiasts. 10

17 APO ISLAND BEACH RESORT, Dauin - formerly known as Kan-Upe Cove Resort, it has 25 regular and honeymoon cottages and fronts an internationally acclaimed divesite. Apo Island is accessible by a 35-minute boat ride from Zamboanguita SAN MORITZ BEACH, Agan-an, Sibulan - swimming and beachcombing area with five naturally ventilated cottages for rent with balcony and bathroom, under shade trees. Game room available. MINA S UNDERSEA WORLD, Zamboanguita yards from the beach is a veritable marine garden for snorkeling and swimming. In this area are water tanks with white sea turtles and other marine creatures. WHITE SAND BAR, Manjuyod - is a kilometer-long strip of white beach in the middle of North Bais Bay. The area is visible only during low tide and is submerged at high tide. Cottages are available for daytime and overnight accommodations. Lagoon, Spring & Other Water Attractions PASAKA-AN SPRING, Basay - flowing from a reputedly enchanted cave populated by fairies amid tall trees and ricefields, the crystalline spring is a water source of a National Irrigation Administration (NIA) project ADUDUSAN NATURAL WATER SLIDE, Canloan City - one of Canlaon s numerous falls has carved a natural water slide that is popular among trekkers MABINAY SPRING, Mabinay - a poblacion landmark spring-fed lake amid a forested area, ideal for picnickers and bathers. The spring is the town s main source of potable water

18 BANICA SWIMMING LAGOON, Valencia - two river-fed swimming pools in a garden setting, with restrooms and a canteen. A favorite hangout of picnickers due to its proximity to Dumaguete City SAN ISIDRO HOT SPRING, Tanjay - hot spring bordered by mangroves in Barangay San Isidro. Waterfalls INYAWAN ENCHANTED FALLS, Canlaon City - flows 100 feet off Inyawan River at the edge of a forest. Cold and clear waters cascade downstream to join Masaulog River; accessible by road. QUIPOT FALLS, Canlaon City - bottle-shaped cascade about 100 feet; largest of three neighboring waterfalls fed by Binalbagan, Malaiba and Linothangan tributaries. Deep basin ideal for swimming and boating. PULANGBATO FALLS, Valencia - One of the most popular destination in Valencia. The cascade is high in iron content, rusting the cliff in its path creating an awesome two-toned waterfalls NILUDHAN FALLS Sitio Niludhan, Barangay Dawis, Bayawan City the three steep plunging falls of Naludhan merge into one powerful cascade after heavy rains.this towering waterfalls is located near a main road CASARORO FALLS, Brgy. Apolong, Valencia - cool waters of the cascade drops to a swimming basin, almost enclosed by steep precipices and lush vegetation. Hikers traverse an adventurous nature trail Popular among the locals and visitors and considered the province s most photographed falls

19 TIRAMBULO HIGHLAND RESORT, Mabinay a resort set among scenic mountains with five manmade lakes teeming with fish; man-made waterfalls, cottages and a restaurant amid beautifully landscaped lawns and shady forested areas NEGROS ORIENTAL ARTS AND HERITAGE, Bacong export quality stonecraft items are manufactured PAMPLONA PLANTATION TOURISM ESTATE, Pamplona - leisure and lifestyle built around nature s varied attractions, an 18-hole golf course, a world-class clubhouse, swimming pool, landing strip, and a flank of residential enclaves for those who wish to live amid the panoramic beauty of the countryside. The ultimate in Oriental Negros resort living, in woods and greens that sweep down the Pamplona mountains to Tanjay CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE BAIS, Bais City - established in 1918 as the first two sugar centrals of Tabacalera in the country, pioneered in the manufacture of paper from bagasse. CAB propelled the province s sugar industry into a top dollar earner. Buildings, early machines, implements and locomotives used for hauling sugarcane in olden times are on display, making the visit truly informative and interesting. DUMAGUETE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Sibulan - newly refurbished clubhouse and nine-hole golf course of the San Antonio hilltop greens. Members and non-members can enjoy the fresh country air and a sunny game all days of the week, including holidays. Golfing equipment available for rent 13

20 SAN ANTONIO GOLF COURSE, Sibulan - a nine-hole golf course located in Sibulan (15 kms.) from Dumaguete City. While playing golf, one can enjoy the fresh country air, open to both members and non-members all days of the week, including holidays. Rental of balls, tees, clubs and other equipment are also available. For inquiries and reservations, one may call the Provincial Tourism Office. PNOC GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT, Ticala, Valencia - nestled among the mountains that spout steam from vents, set amidst lush landscape at cool altitudes. The Palimpinon Power Plant is the centerpiece of the geothermal reserve in the care of the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) which generates and supplies power to Negros, Panay and Cebu RIZAL AVENUE, Dumaguete City the capital s seafront boulevard, lined with old trees and memorial houses and some of the elegant dining establishments of the city Dumaguete s most popular promenade and sunrise jogging track for health buffs MALATAPAY LIVESTOCK AND FISH MARKET, Zamboanguita - seaside market livestock, fresh fish and seafood, grain and many other commodities from salt to rubber slippers. Fish of choice may be cooked according to the diner s desire, also racks of lechon to enjoy right on the beach and in the midst of the market bustle, but only on Wednesdays. AQUINO FREEDOM PARK, Dumaguete City - wide expanse of green lawns and old trees with flower borders, musical fountain and the Aquino stage. For promenading and lounging right in front of the imposing Capitol building. 14

21 UNIVERSAL ROBINA/SUGAR MILLING COMPANY, Manjuyod - established as Negros Oriental s most modern sugar mill, also with an oil mill for copra produce of the northern district FOREST CAMP, Valencia cottages set amidst a sprawling area of greenery, river, picnic area and two river-fed swimming pools; good for seminars, school and family outings. Entrance: Sightseeing - P20 ; Swimming P40 ; Overnight cottages - P250/pax. For resort details & reservations call (63-35) BAIS BAY - regular cruises supervised by Bais City Hall staff take visitors out to Tañon Strait to view playful dolphins and pygmy sperm whales. Dolphin and whale watching activities are ideal between May to September. The city government operates the cruise vessels Dolphin I & II, Vania I & II, and Horizon, available for booking at tel. nos , and For a longer stay to see more of Bais City s nature sites, the City also runs Bahia de Bais, its guest facility on a hilltop with a wraparound view of the Bais terrain and sea. Bais Bay cruises board at Capiñahan port. Spectacular underwater scenes reward snorkeling and diving OLDEST TREE - Canlaon City reportedly the oldest tree in the Philippine, this huge balete tree is estimated to be more than a thousand years old

22 DOLPHINWATCH, Bais City - discribed as one of the most successful dolphin-and-whale watching operations in the country. The cruise takes tourists to Tañon Strait, the narrow channel between Negros and Cebu islands. Out of 23 species of marine mammals documented to have been sighted in Philippine waters, nine have been sighted in the Bais Bay - Tañon Strait area, acknowledged to have one of the biggest concentrations of cetaceans in the world, among these the dolphins and pygmy sperm whales. For dolphin watching tours, call (63-35) / (Bais City Tourism Office) CAMP MAPOT AND MOUNTAIN PARK, Canlaon City - verdant plateau 5,000 feet above sea level, first developed as a health camp; pine trees, streams and hillside springs, some rare flora and fauna; temperature and scenery reminiscent of Baguio s Mines View Park. Part of the Mt. Kanlaon National Park, a favorite of nature trekkers. MAYON ZIGZAG, Canlaon City - portion of highway from the junction of Barangay Bagawines where the road ascends in a zigzag, affording a changing panoramic view of the blue waters of Tañon Strait and the island of Cebu, and hugging the foothill dwellings of farmers like toy houses surrounded by cornfields. The climb ends in Barangay Tagbino of Canlaon City. TWIN LAKES, BALINSASAYAO & DANAO, Enrique Villanueva, Sibulan - Discovered by Don. Miguel Patero in 1885, it is located 20 kilometers west of the town center of Sibulan and is situated 1,000 meters above sea level, the two inland bodies of water (Balinsasayao & Danao Lake) are amid lush tropical forests, with dense canopies, cool and refreshing air, crystal clear mineral waters w/ brushes and grasses in all hues of green. These lakes is separated by a narrow ridge with no visible outlets to the sea. Biodiversity in the area is known to be one of the richest in the country. 16

23 CENTROP, Dumaguete City - the Center for Tropical Studies (CENTROP) of Silliman University observes endemic fauna in their habitat, carefully recreated beside the Silliman ball field. Most popular denizen is the rare spotted deer Cervus alfredi, an endangered breed believed to exist only in Panay Scheduled visits are allowed MAKAWIWILI RIDGE, Mt. Kanlaon - also known as the Saddle in the Sky, the ridge is located between two mountain peaks almost 8000 feet above sea level, and frequently used by scientists and climbers as vantage point in observing the two craters of Kanlaon Volcano. Shown in the picture is a view on top of Makawiwili Ridge TALABONG MANGROVE PARK, Bais City - a 400-hectare protected mangrove forest which is a natural habitat and nesting place of birds and other wildlife. Accessible by boat and visitors have to walk through a 5,968 bamboo-split boardwalk before reaching the park. WUTHERING HEIGHTS, San Jose - named after the famous novel, the hotel is located 16 kms. north of Dumaguete; with craggy cliffs leading down to the beachfront; has rafts and jetski for beach lovers. Roofdeck restaurant serves dinner to patrons while enjoying the panoramic view of the sea LAKE BALANAN, Sandulot, Siaton (10 kms. from Poblacion) -This lake was formed after a tectonic earthquake in the 1920 s caused a landslide that dammed the Balanan river forming a natural 24 has. (surface area) water reservoir, 285 meters above sea level. A resort was constructed recently, to provide tourist with accommodations and recreational facilities for boating, trekking and for picnics. This resort also has a swimming pool with tree houses for rent. Entrance fee: Adult P 50.00; Children - P30 (free access to lagoon, circumferential boardwalk and transport raft). For resort details, contact: Leny Galleon [tel. no. (63-35) / Mercy Balbon [ mobile phone no. (63) ]

24 MT. TALINIS, Dauin & Valencia - One of Oriental Negros prominent peaks, the Cuernos de Negros or Horns of Negros, rises 5,095 feet above sea level and situated 9 kms. southwest of Valencia. Declared a geothermal reserve under the protection of the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). Regular climbs are arranged by the Cuernos de Negros Mountaineers based in Silliman University where nature lovers get to enjoy the unspoiled scenery, its lakes (Nailig, Yagumyum, Halawig & Malingin), and the lush vegetation. One other interesting land formation in Mt. Talinis is the Kaipohan sulfur vents area, that was once part of a virgin forest A nearby waterfalls is also just a few minutes hiking distance from this area CAYASO CAVE, Mabinay - an underground river located 1 km. From the Poblacion Municipal Hall. The cave which is 3 kms. long and 6 feet wide, goes 20 feet down a winding stone pathway leading to an underground river of potable drinking water but without a visible outlet. Stalactites and stalagmites abound in different chambers. MABINAY CAVES, Mabinay - The prevelance of limestone rock and extensive karst phenomena secured Mabinay s fame as the Cave town of Negros Oriental. Locals report over 400 caves in the area. Of those identified, Odloman, at 8,870 meters, went on record as the second longest in the Philippines. Cayaso, at 2,222 meters and a subterranean river beneath its main chamber, was ranked ninth. Other notable caves for cave tours are the Crystal Cave, Panligawan Cave, Pandalihan Cave, Baliw Cave and the Mambajo Cave. Cave tours can be arranged with the Mabinay Municipal Hall (Vice-Mayor s Office). Entrance fee P50/cave. PANLIGAWAN CAVE, Mabinay - the more accessible of Mabinay s caves, Panligawan is said to be where swains of old wooed their sweethearts. VERANDA OF THE WORLD, Zamboanguita - located in Salngan II; picnic and camping area with a view of Mt. Talinis and mini terraces for trekking. ZOO PARADISE OF THE WORLD, Zamboanguita - set in an ipil-ipil forested area, Fr. Eleuterio Tropa s collection of live and stuffed wildlife, memorabilia and ecological conservation actions during his lifetime, located in the Salngan I campgrounds PANDALIHAN CAVE Mabinay - One of hundred listed caves in Mabinay, it has a huge cavern, where stalactites and stalagmites abound. The cave is accessible by foot and has a large open ceiling at the opposite end

25 KANLAON VOLCANO - is the most imposing landmark in Negros Island and one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. At ,435 meters above sea level, Mt Kanlaon has the highest peak in Central Philippines. Shown on the picture is Margaha Valley (the volcano s former crater)which is located just below the base of the present active crater (shown in background) SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY - Dumaguete City - SU s Marine Lab is a center for excellence with facilities along Silliman Beach in Bantayan. The lab cultures the giant clam Tridacna, some species of crocodiles and other marine life for study and eventual propagation, operates the research vessel Milaena which is available for group cruises SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY ETHNO ANTHRO MUSEUM Dumaguete City exhibit of artifacts and archaeological finds dating some 2,000 years ago; also showcases an ethnographic collection from the country s tribal minorities

26 BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE, Bais City - rests on memories of its heyday as dean of the hacienda workhorses. Central Azucarera de Bais was established in 1918 as the first sugar mill in the Philippines of Tabacalera PROVINCIAL CAPITOL - Dumaguete City Constructed in 1924 and inaugurated by Governor Enrique Villanueva on February 25, The edifice is Grecian in character defined by ionic columns. The first provincial governor center was an old residence near the Dumaguete waterfront. The present Capitol houses the offices of the governor, vice governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, session hall and other important departments. The imposing façade faces the Aquino Freedom Park, a formal garden with promenades shaded by old trees, a musical fountain and a stage for live outdoor performances SPANISH FORTRESS, Ayungon - remains of a Spanish fortification on the shoreline of Tampocon II. CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE BAIS, Bais City - established in 1918 by the Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas SA, or Tabacalera, as its first sugar mill in the Philippines. Central Azucarera de Bais (CAB) stimulated the growth of Oriental Negros sugar industry. In 1941, the Compania Cellulosa de Filipinas set up in CAB the first integrated pulp and paper factory in the world using the bagasse as raw and primary material in the manufacture of paper. BALATONG POINT, Basay - also called Punta Tambungon by the locals, with rocks and large corals used as navigation landmarks. The biggest shipment of WWII ammunition for the Negros guerilla movement is said to have been unloaded here, now the favored divesite of many scuba enthusiasts. DUMAGUETE CITY HALL - built in 1907 to house the offices of the mayor, vice mayor, Sangguniang Panglunsod and its session hall and various other government units. Renovation has expanded its spaces and added a new and striking façade. Fronting the old main entrance is Quezon Park that features monuments and a newly expanded children s playground. ST. PAUL COLLEGE DUMAGUETE - established in 1904 and known as the first St. Paul de Chartres Institution in the Philippines. A marker on Rizal Boulevard commemorates the landing of the seven Belgian nuns who founded the school in the old parish convent beside the Cathedral. 20

27 SILLIMAN HALL, Dumaguete City originally a New York theatre building, reassembled in Dumaguete in 1903 to cradle the fledgling Silliman Institute founded in 1901, the first Protestant university in the country. The structure is architecturally distinctive as early Americana. It now houses the Assembly Hall on the ground floor and the Silliman University (SU) Ethno-Anthro Museum on the second floor SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY, Dumaguete City - founded in 1901 and covers 35 hectares adjacent to downtown Dumaguete, declared a bird sanctuary, noted for its olden trees, cottage residences and major buildings such as Guy Hall, Channon Hall, Oriental and Occidental Halls which Japanese occupation forces used for administrative and penal activities. FIL-AM JAP AMITY SHRINE, Valencia - a three-sided pillar soars above a viewing deck on the Sagbang hilltop where Filipino, American and Japanese soldiers clashed in a fierce encounter during WWII in Negros Oriental. Unveiled on April 2, 1977 by veterans and descendants of the war casualties, the shrine overlooks the panoramic sprawl of Dumaguete City, Sibulan and Bacong towns and the neighboring islands of Cebu and Siquijor CATA-AL WAR MEMORABILIA, Valencia - relics of the World War II encounter in Negros Oriental include Japanese and American materials and personal effects, preserved as part of the private collection of the Cata-al family in Valencia LOOC MEMORIAL SHRINE, Sibulan - marks the site of the first encounter of WWII in Negros Oriental, on October 11, 1942 when independent partisan guerilla groups joined forces. The Sibulan municipal government commemorates this event yearly with a re-enactment SPANISH FOUNTAIN, Valencia - devised by an Augustinian friar to spout water channeled from a highland spring, the fountain is now the centerpiece of the sunken Valencia Municipal Plaza

28 FLEUR-DE-LIS HALL, Dumaguete City - housed at St. Paul College, the hall is noted for its lavish theatrical productions. A multi-purpose hall provides more seating and a bigger stage for the school s cultural presentations. LUCE AUDITORIUM, Dumaguete City - Silliman University s modern cultural center is the fully airconditioned venue for local and international performing artists, also houses a ballet studio, and a spacious lobby for exhibits. SIDLAKANG NEGROS VILLAGE, E.J. Blanco, Piapi, Dumaguete City - Strategically set on a lush tree-shaded area just off the National Highway, the village comprises 26 modules where each of Negros Oriental s 19 municipalities and six cities can showcase their choicest tourism assests and agricultural products, investment potentialsm and their finest goods and services. One module of the Village harks back to its precious history by dedicating it to its former subprovince of Siquijor, which has responded with eager participation. The Village also has a three-module WIFI-wired building houses the office of the Sidlakang Negros Village Management Board, the Provincial Tourism Office and the Sidlakang Negros Showroom, a one-stop-shop of Negros Oriental arts, craft, delicacies, souvenir and pasalubong items. MARIYAH GALLERY, Dumaguete City - central venue of Negros Oriental s visual artists; an extensive inventory of books of Filipino authors are also found at the gallery. SINCO MEMORABILIA MUSEUM, Dumaguete City - repository of works and personal effects of Vicente G. Sinco, a signatory of the UN Charter. Also houses an exhibit of objects d art and crude implements of early Negrenses. Established in 1949 by Dr. Sinco as his masterwork, the museum is located in Foundation University. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY ETHNO-ANTHRO MUSEUM, Dumaguete City - at Silliman University, an exhibit of artifacts and archeological findings, some dating 2,000 years and an ethnographic collection from minority tribes in the Philippines. The second floor of Silliman Hall is in itself a cultural relic of old America. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Dumaguete City - largest collection of books and publications in the province, with spaces for regular art exhibits. CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO & PIPE ORGAN, Bacong - Built in 1866, Bacong church is located by the sea featuring the oldest existing main altar reputed to be the province s oldest; its pipe organ from Zaragosa, Spain was installed in 1894 through the efforts of the first parish priest, Rev. Joaquin Soriano. The belfry, reputed to be Oriental Negros tallest with winding steps to the top, was used as a look-out point for seafaring pirates who used to attack the village. OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE, San Jose - in the canefields of Cambaluctot, where a spinning sun is said to have manifested the visit of the Lady of Lourdes, devotees flock every first Saturday of the month. SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA, Sibulan - a great number of St. Anthony devotees from all over the province crowd at the Sibulan church to light candles for the patron saint every 13 th of each month especially during his feastday, transforming the church grounds and the plaza fronting it into a bustling festive gathering. A fluvial procession is also held annually on its feast day - June DUMAGUETE BELFRY - erected 1811 as belltower of the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria and watchtower to forewarn townfolks of impending attack of marauders. Restored in 1985 and skirted with a garden ten years later, the belfry has become the city s most popular architectural landmark

29 HAMBABALUD FESTIVAL, Jimalalud (January 13) - The festival focuses on the town s most treasured trees called Hambabalud located in a beautiful forest with cool waters and colorful flowers that bloom and was believed to be the realm of the enchanted guardian of the trees, the mountain nymph they called, Diwata. The Hambabalud tree has become the symbol of God s natural gift to the inhabitants, a part and parcel of the lives of the Jimalaludnons which they celebrate in the festival BUGLASAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS, Dumaguete City (October 16-26) - the time when established festivals in Negros Oriental gathered for a showdown and streetdancing to highlight the week-long fiesta. Various events lined-up were trade fairs, nightly cultural shows, kumbira or food festival and a lot more LANGOB, Mabinay (January 25) - Mabinay, an elevated interior municipality in the north, is also known as Cave Town, referring to more than a hundred caves beneath the town. The festival promotes these unique caves as tourism lures. Field presentation and street dancing components reflect geographic features of the caves and the creatures of fact and legend that inhabit it. LIBOD-SAYAW, Bindoy (April 4) - Libod means to make the rounds while sayaw is vernacular for dance. Libod Sayaw refers to the street dancing around the town center, an original moving pageantry with choreography based on Philippine folk dances. The pristine beauty of the shallow Mantalip Reef is now the subject of the libod-sayaw, a mardi gras celebration during the feast of the town patron saint Vincent Ferrer. YAGYAG FESTIVAL, Cangmating, Sibulan (April 26) Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning. The process refers in particular to the crabs and other marine creatures which gather during the months of October to December in Sapa, one of two springs found in Barangay Cangmating of Sibulan. The creatures lay and float their eggs during high tide, to mature in the swamps. In the comingmonths, people from the neighboring barrios from Agan-an to Maningcao would come in groups for nature s marine bounty which are harvested for food and as materials for crafts. This is also an occasion for trading and barter, and celebration. The festival is a showcase of lacal arts and culture, fashion and unity. Its features a mardi gras-type street dancing and related events KASADYAAN FESTIVAL -Dumaguete City (2nd week of October ) - The Province s oldest running festival, established in 1949, features an elaborately costumed mardi gras, field demonstretions, beauty pageants and frolics

30 KABULAKAN FESTIVAL, Dumaguete City (3rd week of May) - A festival of flowers which showcases the colorful blooms of Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental. This week long festival also features flower arrangement contest, food and agri-fairs, fashion shows and bazaars located at strategoc points in Dumaguete City. BODBOD FESTIVAL, Tanjay City (December 14-16) - The festival gives emphasis to this native delicacy made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. It features the Biggest Bod-bod that would weigh as much as eighty kilos and requires ten persons to prepare the delicacy, and the Smallest Bod-bod that would come served inside a matchbox. Bod-bod making contest gives the Tanjayanons the chance to show their natural expertise on the art of making the delicacy. While Bod-bod eating contest will give the town s visitors the real treat of their lives when they outdo each one in consuming a winnow (nigo). GUIHULUGAN FESTIVAL, Guihulngan City(May 24) - Guihulngan Festival celebrates the city s historical treasure that was lost to sea, hundreds of years ago. Long ago, moro pirates ravaged the people of Guihulngan, stole their town s bell, and dropped it somewhere in the Tañon Strait, which was never recovered. The Street Mardi Gras commemorates their lost treasure while thanking the town s patron saint for the year s bountiful harvest. Street bazaars, agri-fairs, beauty pageants, town concerts and fireworks competition are also part of town s festivities. BUDYAS, Tandayag, Amlan (November 29) - A seaside folk ritual invoking good fortune on fishermen, followed by fluvial procession of elaborately decorated sea crafts and street dancing. SIPONG, Bais City (September 7) - A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed street dancing. Magnificent floats and spectacular head dresses can also be viewed during this event. This biggest annual merrymaking marks the Charte Day celebration of Bais City. HUGYAWAN DALANSAYAW, Dumaguete City (December 3) - Hugyawan means merrymaking and is the main concept of the celebration and the presentations of the streetdancing contingents, whose members come from all parts of the province. The main goal of Hugyawan is to showcase the unique way of life of the inhabitants of Negros Oriental, and at the same time, capture the customary response of the Negrenses in gratitude towards Nature, Fate, and God. PASKO SA TANJAY, Tanjay City (whole month) - A month long Christmas festivities featuring cultural presentations and contests participated in by Tanjay residents, civic organizations and business establishments. Tanjay, with its myriads holiday lights and Christmas trees become a virtual Christmas City during the festival that begins on December 1 and ends on the feast of the Three Kings PASAYAW FESTIVAL, Canlaon City (March th) - A combined word of Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw (a thanksgiving through dance), This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The Pasayaw Street Dancing and Parade is participated in by 12 contingents from the barangays

31 PASALAMAT DE TAYASAN FESTIVAL, Tayasan (December 30-31) - A thanksgiving festival in honor of their patron saint, St. Anthony de Padua for the bountiful fruits of their labors. The focus of the merrymaking is the red squash or kalabasa, the major crop that has contributed immensely to the income of the town s farmers. SANDUROT FESTIVAL, Dumaguete City (Saturday before the City s Fiesta, November) - Derived from the Visayan pakig-sandurot for the offering and enjoyment of hospitality. Begins with a beach ceremony welcoming the various cultural stains that enriched the city s character. Street dancing follows. KINAIYAHAN, Dauin (September 7) - Celebrating the bounties of nature and underscoring Dauin s campaign to conserve the natural resources and attractions. Streetdancing and field presentation by all the clustered barangays of the municipality SINULOG SA TANJAY FESTIVAL, Tanjay City, (June 24 th) - Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago, held on July 24 on the eve of the patron s feast. This is an old tradition that begun with old men engaged in swordplay and dancing from house to house TAWO-TAWO FESTIVAL, Bayawan City (February ) - Street dancing and showdown competitions the day before the fiesta. They celebrate the scarecrows (tawo-tawo) through paper mache higantes as guardians of the town s crops TOWN FIESTAS DATE TOWN/CITY PATRON SAINT January 15 Jimalalud Sto. Niño January 25 Mabinay Sto. Niño February 18 Bayawan City Sto. Tomas de Villanueva 25

32 March 19 Basay St. San Nicolas de Tolentino March 20 Canlaon City St. Joseph April 5 Bindoy San Vicente Ferrer April 25 Sta. Catalina Sta. Catalina de Alejandria April 28 La Libertad San Sebastian May 10 San Jose St. Joseph May 15 Ayungon St. Isidore Labrador May 15 Vallehermoso St. Isidore Labrador May 15 Zamboanguita St. Isidore Labrador May 25 Guihulngan City Nuestra Señora de Buensuceso June 13 Sibulan St. Anthony de Padua June 13 Tayasan St. Anthony de Padua July 25 Tanjay San Tiago Apostol August 28 Bacong St. Augustine de Hippo September 10 Bais City St. Nicolas of Tolentino September 10 Dauin St. Nicolas de Tolentino October 4 Manjuyod St. Francis of Assisi October 12 Pamplona Nuestra Señora del Pilar October 12 Valencia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados November 25 Dumaguete City St. Catalina de Alejandria November 30 Amlan San Andres Apostol December 6 Siaton San Nicolas de Bari 26

33 TOURIST FACILITIES Hotels/Tourist Inn/Apartels/Motels/Pension House Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice Dumaguete City BETHEL GUEST HOUSE (78 rooms) Standard Class Rizal Blvd.. cor. Tan-Pedro, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) to 2009 / Fax no.: (63-35) bethel@mozcom.com Manager: Mr. Roy T. Cang Studio room (1 pax) P 850 Double (1 matrimonial) P1,000 Double (1 matrimonial) Oceanview P2,000 Twin (2 single) P1,200 Family (1 matrimonial, 1 single) P1,800 Family Deluxe P2,000 Suite P3,500 Villa Suite P4,000 Extra bed/person P 200 Restaurant; 4 Function rooms with a combined capacity of 1000 pax; Business and souvenir center; PABX system; Audio/video facilities; Safe deposit boxes; Cable TV; Hot & cold water; Laundry & room service; 24-hr. Centralized airconditioning and standby generator; Elevator; Fast food & coffee shop; Purified drinking water; Internet service facility COCO GRANDE HOTEL (Formerly The Habitat) (25 rooms) Economy Class Hibbard Ave-Silliman., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) cocograndehotel@yahoo.com Manager: Mr. Mike Butler Executive room (2Pax) P 1,344 Superior room (2 pax) P 1,624 Executive Special (3 pax) P 1,792 Family Executive (4 pax) P 2,072 Family Superior P 2,576 Studio 3 (2 pax) P 1,232 Studio 1 & 2 (min. of 5 pax) P 448 (Max of 10 pax) P 4,480 Residential room (2 pax) P 6,160 Extra person P 400 * Rates are inclusive of 12% VAT. Allegro Restaurant; Club Coco Piano Bar; Coffee shop;function room; Intercom; Transportation service; Fully air-conditioned; Telephone; Wi-Fi; EL ORIENTE BEACH RESORT (28 rooms) Economy Class Mangnao, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.:(63-35) orienteresort@yahoo.com.ph Manager: Ms. Owena T. Davis 27

34 Deluxe aircon P 1,200 Economy aircon (3 beds) P 950 Economy aircon (Standard) P 750 Native cottages (non-aircon) P 500 Extra bed P 200 LA RESIDENCIA AL MAR (17 rooms) Tourist Inn Rizal Avenue, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) lresidencia_ygh@yahoo.com Manager: Yolanda Hilado Mini-bar & restaurant; ; Audio-visual equipment; Swimming pool; Dart/badminton; Cable TV; Rent-A-Car; Parking space; Laundry service; Standby generator; Billiard, dart board & skim board Function room: Jason Kiosk (aircon) - 30 persons Victor Hall (aircon) persons JT Pavilion (Non-aircon) persons Fuente Obdulia (Open air) persons HAROLD S MANSION GUEST HOUSE (28 rooms) Tourist Inn 205 Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / / haroldsmansion@yahoo.com Website: Manager: Mr. Harold Biglete Single aircon (1 person) P 495 Double aircon(2 person/matrimonial) P 605 Twin aircon (2 person/2 single beds) P 715 Family aircon (3 pax/ 1 big bed & single bed or 2 double beds) P 825 Suite (Queen size bed, ref.) P 1,025 * Aircon rooms w/ cable TV, H&C shower, Phone Single Fan (1 person) P 300 Double Fan (2 person/matrimonial bed) P 385 Twin Fan (2 persons/2 single beds) P 495 Family Fan (3 pax/ 1 matrimonial & 1 single or 2 mat beds) P 608 * Fan rooms w/ T&B and phone Dormitory P 250/person/day Function room; All rooms with cable TV; Hot & cold shower; Piped-in music; Mini-bar & restaurant; Coffee; Shop and laundry service; Laundry; Locker and storage facility; Entertainment centre (projection TV/DVD s, Games, Karaoke; Free beakfast; Free coffee or tea; Free internet access (wireless internet); Free safety deposit box; Free airport/port pickup Family room (2 rms. w/ 4 single bed, 2 T&B, w/ adjoining door, mini-bar) P 2,250 Executive Suite(queen & single bed w/ balcony, mini-bar-good for 2) P 1,985 Executive Deluxe(2 rms., queen size bed) P 1,720 Deluxe (2 rms., twin beds) P 1,455 Standard (2 sinlge beds, no window) P 1,325 Facilities/services: Restaurant; Coffee shops; PABX; Function room; Cable TV; Private T&B in all rooms w/ Hot & cold shower; Laundry service; Room service; Standby generator; Safety deposit boxes; Parking space; WiFi connection WORLDVIEW PENSION PLAZA (28 rooms) Tourist Inn Perdices St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) Mobile phone no.: (63) worldviewpensionplaza@yahoo.com Manager:Mr. Michel B. Dy Single Deluxe (w/ breakfast) P 620 Matrimonial (w/ breakfast) P 780/850 Twin (w/ breakfast) P 850/950 Family deluxe (w/ 3 breakfast) P1,500 Superior deluxe (w/ breakfast) P1,200 Extra bed P 170 * All rates pus 10% service charge for rooms & laundry service Fully air-conditoned with private toilet & bath, hot & cold shower, cable TV PABX telephone system; ; Coffee shop; Fax machine; Room service; Laundry service; Standby generator; WiFi hotspot OK PENSIONNE HOUSE (76 rooms) Pension House Sta. Rosa St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / / Fax no.: (63-35)

35 Manager: Mr. Eusebio Ong Single, aircon w/ TV P 550 Double aircon w/ TV P 770 Single, Deluxe aircon P 550 Double, Deluxe aircon P 770 Matrimonial Deluxe, aircon P 660 Matrimonial aircon P 440 Presidential aircon P1,320 Suite, Double, aircon P1,320 Super Suite, aircon P3,300 Single, Non-aircon P 275 Extra bed P 50 Restaurant; Function rooms; Bellboy; Laundry; Mailing service; Transportation; Souvenir shop, Hot & cold shower; water bed and bathtub DUMAGUETE ROYAL SUITE INN (Formerly Paseo Rovira Guest House) (24 rooms) Pension House Rovira Road, Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) drsi@globelines.com.ph Manager: Ms. Ann Beth Sy Twin room P 675 Matrimonial P 875 Family P 775 Junior suite P 1,650 Suite room P 2,000 Extra bed P 200 shower Restaurant; Function room; Cable TV; Hot & cold VINTAGE INN (47 rooms)pension House E & J Limquiaco Bldg., Legaspi St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: Ms. Carmel Joy Bautista Double, non-aircon P 352 Single, aircon P 352 Double, non-aircon P 517 Single, Deluxe, aircon P 462 Double, Deluxe, aircon P 627 Family, Deluxe (4 pax) P 957 Family Room (6 pax) P1,232 Coffee shop; 24 hr. service; Hot & cold shower (on certain rooms only); Intercom ALDEA LODGE (17 rooms) Unclassified Perdices St.., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Marivic Balasabas Single fan room P 180 Double fan room P 280 Double fan room w/ TV P 355 Single aircon P 385 Double aircon P 450 Extra person/bed P 80 Extra TV P 75 Common T&B AVENUE PARK HOTEL (11 rooms) Unclassified Perdices St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Mobile phone no.: (63) avenueparkhotel@yahoo.com Manager: Ms. Ma. Constancia Elvinia II Superior, private T&B, TV, aircon P 695 net Twin/double, common T&B, TV, aircon P 495 net Single, common T&B, TV, aircon P 395 net Twin/double fan room P 375 net Single fan room P 275 net Extra person: Superior room P 130 Other rooms P 100 Extra TV set P 100/day * No VAT, service charge Single, non-aircon P

36 BALAY SA ALUMNI F.U. Unclassified Dr. V. Locsin St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) loc. 170 YPE OF ACCOMMODATION Single room P 600 Double room P 700 Kitchen; Aircon rooms; TV BANILAD PENSIONNE HOUSE (20 rooms) Unclassified Banilad, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Manager: Domino Dicen Aircon room (good for 2): Single w/ TV & private CR P 300 Single w/o TV P 250 Single w/ TV & common CR P 270 Fan room (good for 2) Single P 160 BOLMON GUEST HOUSE (10 rooms)unclassified Route 3, Cimafranca Subd., Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Victor Pastor Suite room P 1,750 Family Budget room P 850 Deluxe room P 800 Standard room P 750 Add l person P 200 Fully airconditioned rooms; cable ready LCD TV; wifi ready; PABX telephone system; Bar & restaurant; Airport/seaport transportation; 24 hrs. security; Laundry service; Multi-function room for parties, retreats, conferences & seminars BSP GUEST HOUSE (4 rooms = 19 pax dormitory type) Unclassified Capitol Area, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Mr. Philam Brichi 4 rooms P 100/pax/day Outside hallway P 100/pax/day Multi-purpose hall; Conference room; Kitchen; Telephone; Common T&B CASA DEMONTEVERDE (21 rooms)unclassified Cimafranca Subd., Cayton, Daro Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Mobile no.: (63) Proprietress: M.s Vella S. Chi Single P 450 Matrimonial P 625 Cable TV; Wifi hotspots; Private comfort and bath; Laundry service; Spacious parking space & 24-hrs. security service CHECK INN PENSION HOTEL (50 rooms)unclassified Locsin St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) checkinn_dgte@yahoo.com Manager: Dexter Fernandez Deluxe room (2 pax) P 850 Deluxe matrimonial (2 pax) P 850 Special deluxe (3 pax) P1,000 Junior suite room(3 pax) P1,500 Family suite room (5 pax) P1,800 Extra bed P 150 Extra bed P 250 Extra person P 100 Function room ( pax P 2,400) Hot & cold showers, 24 hrs., cable TV, 24 hrs., Standby generator; 24 hrs.; Security; Laundry and pressing service; Restaurant and shops at the ground floor; Function rooms; Shuttle service; Elevator; Business Center; Free intenet connection 30

37 CHRIS-FIL S LODGE (26 rooms)unclassified Piapi s Beach, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Dina Buhisan Aircon (2 single beds;w/ TV, T&B) P 440 Aircon (3 single beds; w/ TV, common T&B) P 370 Fan room (single bed; w/ TV & T&B) P 290 Fan room (double bed; TV & common T&B) P 220 Fan room (2 single bed; common T&B) P 160 Extra person P 160 Fitness gym; Canteen; Laundry service; Monthly room rates available; Dining & Internet; Wifi Ready COASTAL INN (14 rooms) Unclassified 062 Flores Ave., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Emilia P. Arada Extra bed P 200 * Free breakfast meal good for 2 Facilities/services: Fully airconditioned rooms w/ hot & cold shower; Cable TV, PABX system Elevator; Secured parking space; Room service ; Laundry; Function hall; Snack bar at the rooftop C & L SUITES INN (Extension) (5 rooms) Unclassified Piapi, El Blanco Drive (going to El Camino)., Dmgte City Tel. no.: (63-35) Supervisor: Mr. Raul Angot Single Deluxe P 739 Double Deluxe P 879 Family Deluxe P 1,070 Twin deluxe P 1,210 Suite Room P 1,375 Extra bed P 200 Facilities/services: Non-aricon (Fan Single) P 330 Aircon (single) P 450 Non-aricon (matrimonial) P 380 Aircon (matrimonial) P 550 Non-aircon (double) P 430 Aircon (double) P 600 Aircon (family) P 800 Extra person P 180 All rooms have cable TV and private toilet & bath; Telephone C & L SUITES INN (18 rooms) Unclassified 485 Cor. Perdices & Pinili Sts., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax nos.: (63-35) / clsuitesinn@yahoo.com Manager: Steve Tan Single Deluxe P 739 Double Deluxe P 979 Twin Deluxe P1,210 Family Deluxe P 1,070 Suite P 1,375 Fully airconditioned rooms w/ hot & cold shower; Cable TV and PABX telephone system; Function hall & restaurant at the rooftop; W/ Free pick-up & drop-off EMERALD VILLE HOME (33 rooms) Unclassified Rd 7 cor. Aldecoa Rd, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Supervisor: Ms. Norma Sy Room package: No. of person Non -aircon Aircon 1 P 7,000/mo. P10,500/mo. 2 P 7,200/mo. P10,700/mo. 3 P 7,400/mo. P 10,900/mo. 4 P 7,600/mo. P 11,100/mo. Note: Non-aircon rooms already includes water & electricity. Bedspace package also available Facilities/services: Appurtenances: Electric fan = P50; Personalized ref. P 400; Television = P200; Laptop = P200; component = P

38 EMMAUS RETREAT HOUSE (2 30 pax cap./rm. - dorm. type) Unclassified Bishop s Palace, Bagacay, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Sr. Lolita Condes Double aircon w/ T&B W/ 3 meals & 2 snacks P 500/head 2 Dormitory-type rooms (30 cap/room) P 150/head FLORENTINA HOMES (9 units) Unclassified Rovira Road, Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) florentinahomes@yahoo.com Website: Manager: Angelito Alcantara 1-7 days P 2,800/night 8-14 days P 2,520/night days P 2,240/night 22 days & above P 1,680/night Extra bed P 250/night Facilities/services: Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment units, good for 4 occupants, Service area with toilet & bath and laundry space, cable TV, wireless internet in restaurant, living room, spacious balcony, telephone, complete kitchen, aircon rooms, ample parking space. THE GAZEBO PENSION HOUSE (18 rooms) Unclassified Cervantes St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: Mrs. Stephanie Chua Single P 550 Double P 700 Twin sharing P 850 Family (3) P 950 Extra bed P 150 Extra person P 150 * All rooms inclusive of breakfast Room service available from 9 am to 10 pm, subject to 10% service charge Facilities /services: Aircon rooms; Cable TV and T&B in all rooms; Private T& B with Hot & cold shower; Intercom; 1000 KVA standy generator; Snack and coffee shop; 24-h rooms & housekeeping services; Laundry & bellboy services; safe ; Spacious parking space; PABX telephone system GRAND PENSIONNE PLAZA (Formerly Standford) (27 Rooms) Unclassified San Jose St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: Jay & Elizabeth Te Single P 600 Double P 700 Twin sharing(2 single beds) P 850 Family Room(3 pax) P 950 Family Room (4 pax) P1,200 Family Room Deluxe (3 persons) P1,100 Extra Bed P 150 All rooms with cable TV, Hot & cold shower & PABX telephone system, Individual air-con units Standby generator; Coffee shop; Parking space; Laundry service & pressing service; Cable TV; PABX telephone system; Safe parking space; Internet service GSP HEADQUARTERS DORMITORY (2 rooms) 6 & 4 -pax per room=10 pax total capacity Unclassified Capitol Area, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Ms. Rosario B. Rosales Non-aircon Aircon P 100/pax P 250/pax HOME QUEST FLATS (12 flats ) Unclassified Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / / Manager: Miss Rosalia Bracamonte Family Room P 695 / day 32

39 Flat I (Good for 7 pax): P 1,200 / day P 9,000 / week P 27,000 / mo. Flat II (Good for 5 pax): P 1,100 / day P 7,800 / week P 23,400 / mo Flat III (Good for 4 pax): P 900 / day P 6,600 / week P 20,000 / mo HOME QUEST LODGE (12 rooms) Unclassified Silliman Avenue, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) m2dgte@mozcom.com Manager: Miss Rosalia Brocamonte Aircon: Single P 250 Double P 370 Double w/ T&B P 450 Family w/ T&B(for 5 pax) P 695 Non-aircon: Single P 160 Extra bed P 70 HONEYCOMB TOURIST INN (17 rooms) Unclassified Rizal Blvd. cor. Dr. V. Locsin St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / 1182 Fax no.: (63-35) Manager: Joel Cabrera Single P 800 Deluxe P 1,200 Double P 1,000 Family Deluxe (w/ breakfast) P 1,500 Add l for the use of appliances (e.g. ref, tv, etc. P 200 All rooms carpeted, with T&B and hot & cold water, PABX telephone system, Cable TV KTV at Cafe Medina; Restaurant; Coffee shop; Swimming pool; Jacuzzi w/ sundeck; Adequate parking & security; Ballroom w/ 200 pax capacity; Standby generator HOTEL CAMILA (17 rooms) Unclassified Real St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / OIC: George Fabriga Single P 599 Double P 599 Deluxe P 799 Business Class P 899 Extra person/bed P 350 Cable TV; Aircon rooms w/ H&C shower; telephone Function room; Free internet connection HOTEL NICANOR (44 rooms) Unclassified San Jose St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / to 88 Mobile phone no..: (63) / hotelnicanor@yahoo.com Website: Manager: Ms. Katrina S. Ramas-Uypitching Standard rooms: Single P 799/849 Twin/matrimonial P 999 Superior room (King size bed) P 1,199 Family room (4 pax; w/ ref.) P 1,699 Executive Deluxe (4 pax; w/ ref.,bathtub) P 1,899 Family Deluxe ( 4 persons) P 2,199 Nicanor Suite (4 persons; w/ ref.) P 2,499 Extra person P 150 Extra bed (complete set of linens) P 250 Note: accepts major credit cars Individual aircon units; Cable TV; Big beds; IP PABX telephone system; 24hr standby generator; Elevator; H&C shower; Bath tub; Refrigerator; Mini-bar Drinking water station in every floor; Business Center; Laundry service; Domestic call and Fax (outgoing & incoming); HOTEL PALWA (28 rooms) Unclassified Dr. V. Locsin St., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / / / hotelpalwa@yahoo.com General Manager: Erwin Ramas-Uypitching 33

40 Extra bed P Single P 749 Matrimonial P 949 Twin P 949 Family P1,699 Extra person/bed P 200 * Single rooms have 1 free breakfast. Matrimonial, Twin & Family rooms have free breakfast for two Rooms have Hot & cold shower, Aircon rooms,telephone, Cable TV; PABX telephone system Restaurant & Cafe by chef Kaye; 360 Degrees Travel & Tours (Domestic & International Ticket Booking & Tours); 24-hrs. Standby generator; Ample parking space ILDESEFA SUITES INN (10 rooms) Unclassified Hibbard Ave., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: Charmae Beltran Matrimonial Suite (double occupancy) P 560 Matrimonial Suite Deluxe (double) P 660 Twin Suite room (double) P 660 Family room (triple) P 990 Additional bed P 150 Fully furnished rooms; Fully air-conditioned rooms; Cable TV; Hot and cold shower; Telephone; Intenet Cafe; Cafe and Coffee shop; Pastry shop; J & J HOTELIER (13 rooms) Unclassified Flores Ave., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Enriqueta Jabel-Abrea Single P 450 Double P 620 Family (5 persons) P1,200 KAPAMILYA LODGE (18 rooms) Unclassified Real St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Jean Cagadas Aircon rooms: Standard room P 495 Fanuky room P 695 Deluxe w/ CR P 850 Fan rooms: Single P 180 Double P 265 Barkada (5 pax) P 595 Additionals: Extra Person (fan room) P 60 Ectra person (aircon room) P 70 Pillow P 50 Beddings P 50 Foam P 100 Towel P 50 TV P 80 INSULAR HOTEL (17 rooms) Unclassified Silliman Ave., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Mrs. Cahirup T. Armogenia Aircon: Single P Double P Triple P Non-aircon (Fan): Single P Double P Family room P1, Extra Patrimonial P LODGERS FAMILY HOME (6 rooms) Unclassified Ma. Cristina St., Dumaguete City Manager: Mrs. Victoria Taytayan Single/double Electric fan MARIYAH GALLERY (3 rooms) Unclassified Crossing Bogo, Taclobo, Dumaguete City P 125/head 34

41 Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Mrs. Kitty Taninguchi Perdices cor Colon St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Mobile phone no.: (63) / Manager: Atty. Florence Tangente Double, aircon (w/ ref.) P 575 Suite aircon P 1,000 Restaurant; Gallery; Entertainment; transportation; All rooms w/ cable TV, refrigerator, and hot & cold shower MORIAH PENSION INN (20 rooms) Unclassified Molave St., Daro, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Mobile phone: (63) Manager: Ms. Michelle Ordonia Single aircon P 400 Matrimonial aircon P 500 Standard 2 in 1, Aircon P in 1 Double deck bed, aircon P 800 Family, aircon P 900 Family Deluxe, aircon P1,000 Matrimonial non-aircon P 250 Standard 2 in 1, non-aircon P in 1 Double Deck bed, non-aircon P 500 Cable TV; H&C shower; Laundry service; Dining area; Large parking space; Internet Service NEGROS ORIENTAL LODGING HOUSE (56 fan rooms) Unclassified Dumaguete South Road, Calindagan,, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: Mr. Eusebio Ong Twin Standard P 799 Twin Deluxe P 899 Matrimonial P 999 Suite P1,499 Extra person P 200 Extra bed P 200 all aircon rooms; H&C shower; Cable TV; Telephone OK PENSIONNE HOUSE (76 rooms) Unclassified Sta. Rosa St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) Manager: Eusebio Ong Single, aircon w/ TV P 550 Double Aircon w/ TV P 770 Single Deluxe, aircon P 550 Double Deluxe, aircon P 770 Matrimonial Deluxe, aircon P 660 Matrimonial, aircon P 440 Presidential, aircon P1,320 Suite Double, aircon P1,320 Super Suite, aircon P3,300 Single, Non-aircon P 275 Extra bed P 50 Restaurant; Function rooms; Laundry & mailing service; Transportation; souvenir shop; Single, common T&B P 130 Matrimonial w/ T&B P 300 Matrimonial w/ comon T&B P 250 Double w/ T&B P 350 Double w/ common T&B P 300 Matrimonial aircon P 600 OPENA S HOTEL (13 rooms) Unclassified Katada St., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Mr. Ricardo Merced OBDULIA S BUSINESS INN (21 rooms) Unclassified Aircon: Double P 750 Single P

42 Non-aircon: Double P 550 Single P 450 Extra bed P 150 Restaurant; Conference room(50-80 pax); Laundry; Mailing service; Catering service; All rooms with private T&B PHCII HOTEL (6 rooms) Unclassified San Jose Ext., Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Fax no.: (63-35) Manager: Michael Johann Ojas RESIDENCIA MAXIMO (4 rooms ) Unclassified EJ Blanco Drive, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Manager: imelda Reyes Double P 1,000 Family deluxe suite P 1,500 Family deluxe suite w/ T&B P 1,800 Royal family room P 2,800 Extra bed P 150 * 10% service charge for room and laundry service All rates inclusive of VAT Cable TV; Refrigerator Dormitory (3 pax capacity room) P 300/hd/d Suite (double occupancy) P 1,400 Suite Single P 1,200 Deluxe (double) P 1,300 Deluxe Single P 1,100 All suite rooms w/ bathtub & veranda PLAZA MARIA LUISA SUITES INN (22 rooms) Unclassified Bishop Epifanio Suburban St.(formerlyLegaspi St)., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) ; / / Fax no.: (035) plazamar@mozcom.com Manager: Mrs. Chistophila Bollos Single deluxe P 799 Standard deluxe P 950 Superior (2 pax capacity, w/ mini-bar, sala set, safety deposit box) P1,499 Family room (3 pax w/ mini-bar, sala set) P1,599 Additional person P 300 All rooms with cable TV, hot & cold water, PABX system; Elevator; Tico s Bar; 5 Function rooms (2 aircon room 100 pax each; 2 small rooms 15 pax capacity each); Elevator; Shuttle service RM GUEST HOUSE (10 rooms) Unclassified 2/F RM Building, North National Highway cor. East Rovira Road,Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) / Mobile phone no.: (63) / Proprietor : Mr. Raymund Mercado Aircon room (rate for 2 persons) P 470 (for add l person P 70) Single P 550 Twin room P 650 Matrimonial P 750 Family room P 850 Family room with ref. P 950 Dormitory type: Aircon P 400/pax Fan P 175/pax Extra bed P 220 Extra person p 150 Note: 10% VAT Air-conditioned rooms w/ private toilet & bath, Hot & cold shower, Cable TV; Telephone; Standby generator; SALESIAN RETREAT CENTER (15 rooms) Unclassified St. Louis Compound, Calindagan, Dumaguete City 36

43 Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Mr. Reyland Calunod Board & lodging(incl. AM & PM snacks) P 320/day Lodging only P 90/day Facilities/Service: Air-conditioned audio visual room (AVR) w/ guest room for facilitator SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSE (11 rooms) Unclassified Silliman Campus, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Mrs. Yolanda E.L. Valente-Maxino Aircon room, good for 2 P 650 Aircon, good for 3 P 750 Aircon room, good for 4 P 850 Family room, aircon P 950 Extra mattress P 100 Aircon rooms; Private T&B; Cable TV TIP TOP TOWER SUITE INN (20 rooms) Unclassified South National Highway., Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Mobile phone no.(63) / mamuvee@yahoo.com Proprietress: Victoria Ang Gobonseng Standard: W/ free breakfast for 1 P 500 W/ free breakfast for 2 P 750 Twin (w/ free breakfast for 2) P 800 Family (w/ free breakfast for 2) P 960 Executive suite (w/ free breakfast for 2) P1,600 Dormitory (aircon) P 350 Economy Fan: No water heater P 250/pax W/ water heater P 300/pax WiFi connection; 24 hr. service; Fax service; Cable TV; Standby generator VIP ROOMS LORENZO G. TEVES MEMORIAL AQUA CENTER (7 rooms) Unclassified Capitol Area, Dumaguete City Te. nos.: (63-35) / Contact person: Maribel Nuique Room 1 (8 beds) P200 /head /day Room 2 & 3 (3 beds) P200 /head /day Room 4 (6 beds) P200 /head /day Room 5 (4 beds) P2000 /head /day Rooms 6 & 7(2 beds) P250 /head /day Extra bed(rooms 1-5) P200 /head /day (Room 6-7) P250 /head /day 3 Dormitory type rooms (16 capacity-room w/ bedding) P 40 /head /day Swimming pool use Student Others Common T&B, Lounge YMCA GUEST HOUSE (18 Rooms)Unclassified 151 North Rd. Nat l Highway, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) Fax no.: (63-35) ymca@speed.com Manager: Mr. Greg Fernandez P10 P20 Non-member: Single, aircon P 325 Double, aircon(per head) P 425 Triple, aircon(per head) P 575 Non-aircon (w/ elec. fan & T&B): Single, non-aircon P 250 Double, non-aircon(per head) P 300 Triple, non-aircon(per head) P 375 Non-aircon (w/ Elec. fan & common T&B): Single, non-aircon P 200 Double, non-aircon(per head) P person DDB P 120 Extra bed P 100 Note: 20% less for members. Conference Hall; Board room; Pverjead & slide projector; Library & audio visual center; Canteen; Catering service; Laundry service; Bowling inside compound; 37

44 Basketball; Tennis court Bais City BAHIA DE BAIS HOTEL (14 rooms) Economy Dewey Island Hilltop, Capinahan Port, Bais City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Mobile phone no.: (63) (Jenny Querubin) Acting Manager: Ms. Guinever Querubin Ocean View w/ TV P 800 Deluxe (2 single beds) P 800 Basement, Double, no H&C P 800 Extra Bed P 250 Facilities/services: All rooms fully airconditioned w/ T&B, 24 hrs. hot & cold shower Mini-bar & restaurant; Arranged tours to sandbar, Talabong Mangrove Park & Tanon Strait for dolphin watch; Adequate parking and security; Standby generator LA PLANTA HOTEL & RESTAURANT (17 rooms) Unclassified Mabini St., Bais City Tel. no.: (63-35) Acting Manager: Ms. Joy Diago Standard P 1,281++ Deluxe double P 1,415++ Suite room P 1,550++ Extra bed P 300/day Note: 12% VAT Facilities/services: Restaurant; Mini-bar; Swimming pool; Transportation service; All rooms w/ aircon; w/ TV; T&B w/ hot & cold shower; Laundry service & 24 hrs. standby generator Bayawan City BAYAWAN CITY INTEGD BUSINESS CENTER HOTEL (6 Rooms) Unclassified Bayawan City Telephone no.(res. Tourism Office): (63-35) / VIP P 1,500 Family room P 1,000 Double P 800 Triple P 1,000 Dorm. type P 200/pax Freshen-up P 200/hr. Add l Person/Bed P 200 VIP Hall; Function Hall 1; Function Hall II; function Hall III BAYAWAN PENSION HOUSE (20 rooms) Unclassified Carlos Gamboa St., Brgy Suba,Bayawan City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Antonio Carballo Aircon room w/ TV & CR P 450 Aircon room (w/o TV) P 400 Fan room (w/ CR) P 250 Fan room (w/ common CR) P 200 Extra mattress P 100 All rooms w/ T&B, conference room BLISS PENSION HOUSE (7 rooms) Unclassified 413 Mabini St.,,Bayawan City Tel. no.: (63-35) Mobile phone nos.: (63) / Proprietor: Ms. Lilibeth Fortugaleza Family room (aircon w/ common T&B) P 700 Family room (fan w/ common T&B) P 600 Non-aircon w/ T&B P 700 Family room (aircon, w/ T&B) P 800 Family room (fan w/ T&B) P 650 Double bedroom (aircon,w/ common T&B) P 550 Double bedroom (fan, common T&B) P 450 ( Same but w/o aircon) P 550 Single bedroom(aircon w/ common T&B) P 350 Single bedroom(fan w/ common T&B) P

45 BLUE HAVEN (8 rooms) Unclassified Telesforo Diao St., Bayawan City Tel. no.: (63) Manager: Mr. Rommel Lebrilla Non-aircon (4 persons) P 65 Non-aircon (3 persons) P 65 Note: with common restrooms CASA ROSARIO PENSION HOUSE (11 rooms) Unclassified C.M. Recto St., Poblacion, Bayawan City Tel. no.: (63-35) Mobile phone nos. : (63) / Manager: Marie Gloria C. Ortega Room 1, aircon P 1,500 Room 10 & 11, aircon (Family room) P 1,500 Room 2 & 5, aircon P 1,250 Room 6, aircon P 1,000 Room 3 & 9, aircon P 900 Room 4 & 8, non-aircon P 750 Room 7, non-aircon P 700 Extra bed P 200 Restaurant EL ORIENTE LODGE (8 rooms) Unclassified 421 R.T.Diao, St. Suba, Bayawan City Manager: Mr. Dindo Brando Toledo Single room P 300 Free coffee & bread in the morning; Children below 12 yrs. old are free. JOE S PLACE (5 rooms) Unclassified National Highway, Bayawan City Tel. nos.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Nimfa dela Cruz Aircon rooms P 500 Non-aircon rooms P 200 Extra bed P 100 LA VISTA DEL MAR (16 rooms) Unclassified Brgy. Malabugos,Bayawan City Mobile phone nos.: (63) Manager: Mrs. Teresita T. Gargantiel Maranao 1: Room 1 to 7 (2 beds, aircon, twin Sharing) P 650 Maranao 2: Room 1, 2. 4 & 7(matrimonial) P 650 Room 3, 5, 6 & 8 (2 beds, twin sharing) P 650 Room 9 (family room, 5 beds) P1,300 Extra bed P 200 All rooms w/ T&B, H & C shower. Conference hall; Standby generator; Laundry; Parking shace; Cottages for P75/cottage RIVERFRONT INN (GALSIM S INN) (6 rooms) Unclassified National Highway, Brgy. Ubos, Bayawan City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Thelma Galsim Aircon room (twin sharing) P 500 Non-aircon room (twin sharing) P 250 Extra bed P 100 Facilities/services: The other rooms have common Toilet & bath; 39 ORIENTE LODGE (8 rooms) Unclassified 421 R.T. Diao St.,Suba, Bayawan City Manager: Mr. Dindo Brando Toledo Room (w/ fan) P 300 Extra bed (/head) P 150 TOP VIEW INN (24 rooms) Unclassified H. Bollos St., Bayawan City

46 Proprietress: Mrs. Casilda D. Tan Supr.: Ms. Lee Barbie Torres Tel. no.: (63-35) / Single room P 599 Matrimonial room P 699 Twin room (2 single beds) P 799 Double Deluxe (King-size bed good for 2) P 899 Matrimonial Suite (King-size bed good for 2) P1,099 Twin Suite(2 single beds good for 2) P1,099 Family Suite (1 Q-size bed & 1 singl bed P1,199 good for 3 person; w/ ref.) Extra bed (w/ extra set of linen) P 200 Aircon (good for 4) P 700 Double aircon P 500 Double non-aircon P 400 Extra bed for aircon P 80 Multi-purpose Hall/Conference function; Restaurant JCC INN (10 rooms) Unclassified Mabigo, Canlaon City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Rosario Martes * All rates inclusive of VAT Aircon room; Cable TV; PABX telephone; Internet Wi-Fi connection; Private T&B; H&C shower; Free breakfast to all rooms except single rooms Canlaon City F & C GUEST HOUSE (15 rooms) Tourist Inn Cor. Mabini & Rizal Sts., Canlaon City Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Maria Cecilia Canada Single Standard, fan P 300 Double Standard, fan P 500 Deluxe Double, aircon P 600 Deluxe Double, aircon w/ TV, H&C P 700 Tri Deluxe, aircon P 800 Deluxe Quad, aircon P 900 Suite room P1,300 Extra person P 100 Function Hall (200 pax cap.) Deluxe (for 2 pax, aircon, w/ T&B) P 500 Standard (for 2 pax, fan, w/ T&B) P 350 Eco-standard(for 2 pax, fan, W/ T&B)` P 300 Eco-family(for 4 pax, fan, w/ T&B) P 300 Extra person P 75 Eco-ordinary (for 2 pax, fan) P 150 Extra person P 75 Eco-ordinary (for 6 pax, fan, double-decked bed P 420 Extra person P 70 Restaurant; Cable TV MIDWAY INN (4 rooms) Unclassified Brgy. Panubigan, Nat l Highway., Canlaon City Mobile phone. nos.: (63) / Owner: Ms. Anasylvia Jugadora Aircon w/ cable TV & H&C shower P 600 Non-Aircon w/ cable TV, H&C shower P 500 Bed spacer (fan only) P 50 Bar & restaurant; Room service; parking space CANLAON CITY PENSION HOUSE (18 rooms) Unclassified Oval, Exodus Ave., Canlaon City, Oriental Negros Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Ruby Amor Family Aircon P GUIHULNGAN CITY PLAZA LODGE (6 rooms) Unclassified Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Oriental Negros Manager: Ms. Dahlia Acojedo

47 Room w/ aircon P 750 Room w/ fan P 100/head Bed Spacer P 200/head VILLA GARCIA HOTEL (14 rooms) Unclassified Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Oriental Negros Tel. no.: (63-35) Manager: Ms. Carolina Garcia Double, aircon w/ TV, private CR P 1,100 Double, w/ private CR P 500 Aircon room w/ private Cr P 900 Room w/ fan P 300 HONEY S RELAX INN (6 cottages) Unclassified Spring Side, Poblacion, Mabinay Mobile phone no.: (63) Proprietor: Honey Lynn T. Teng Aircon - Private CR: 2 double beds P beds P 600 Fan room P 300 MABINAY LODGE (5 rooms) Unclassified Poblacion, Mabinay Mobile phone no.: (63) Manager: Ronald M. Abrio MABINAY Fan room w/ common CR P 100/head GRV ECO LODGING HOUSE (3 rooms & 1 cottage) Unclassified National Highway, Tadlong, Mabinay, Oriental Negros Mobile phone no.: (63) Proprietor: Romeo V. Visitacion Aircon room (w/ private CR) P 580 extra bed/person P 180 Aircon room P 150 system Restaurant / Fastfood ; Conference room; sound HONEY S LODGING HOUSE (7 rooms) Unclassified Freedom Avenue, Poblacion, Mabinay Mobile phone no.: (63) Proprietor: Honey Lynn T. Teng Fan room, common CR Fan room w/ private CR Aircon room w/ private CR P 90/head P 240/room P 500/room MOUNTAIN VALLEY GUEST INN I (13 rooms) Unclassified Botong, Lumbagan, Mabinay, Oriental Negros Mobile phone no.: (63) Proprietor: Elizabeth Cadiente Panot A1(2 persons) P 600 Additional person P 200/head A2, A3, A5 (aircon, w/ T&B, inclusive of P 600 breakfast & free use of hotel gym) A4 (aircon, w/ H&C bath inclusive of P 800 breakfast & free use of hotel gym) B4 (aircon, w/ H&C bath, TV, P1,200 CD player, Ref. inclusive of breakfast & Free use of hotel gym) D1 (big room w/ ref., Cabinet, H&C bath, P 600 inclusive of breakfast & free use of hotel gym) D2, D3 (H&C bath inclusive of breakfast P 600 & free use of hotel gym) C1, C2 (for company agents) P 100/head B3(w/ bathroom-for short time stays): Non-aircon P 200 for 2 hrs. Aircon P 300 for 2 hrs. B2 & B5 P 600 B1 & B3 P 100 lobby Television & CD players available for free at the Airconditioned rooms, cable TV, Refrigerator, Free use of gym and billiard for guest 41

48 MOUNTAIN VALLEY GUEST INN II (7 rooms) Unclassified Bulwang, Mabinay, Oriental Negros Mobile phone no.: (63) Manager: Mr. Ramil Ledezma Room 1,2,3 (aircon, H&C bath) P 499 Room 7 (aircon, H&C bathtub) P 799 Room 4 (w/ TV & DVD, aircon, H&C P 399 bath & jacuzzi) Room 5 (w/ TV & DVD, H&C bath, P 799 swing bed) Room 6 (w/ TV & DVD, ref. H&C bath P 799 & water bed) Sibulan NEGROS INN (7 rooms) Unclassified Airport Area, Agan-an, Sibulan, Oriental Negros Tel. no.: (63-35) Fax no.: (63-35) Manager: Marites Ambrona Standard room (upper floor) P 1,300 (aircon, good for two, no extra beds w/ cable TV, ref., H & C shower) Deluxe room P 1,300 (Aircon, good for 2 persons, no extra beds, w/ cable TV, mini-bar, H&C shower, Internet connection) Presidential suite P 1,500 (Aircon, good for 2, no extra beds, w/ cable TV, ref., mini-bar, H&C shower, Internet connection) Standard room (lower floor) P 800 (Aircon, H&C shower) Hotel Accommodation: Small room P 500 Standard room for massage P 800 (Aircon, H&C shower, good for 2) Standard room w/ jacuzzi P 800 Space only: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P 30 / day / head Overnight w/o beddings P 50 / day/ head Overnight w/ beddings P 60 / day / head Additional: Beddings P 25 / head Kitchen utensils P 30 / head (additional payment for broken wares) Kitchen use w/o utensils & firewood P100/day / head Reservation fee: Deposite 25% of the total amount upon reservation. Tanjay City LA RESIDENCIA (formerly Hotel de Tanjay) (12 rooms) Tourist Inn Rizal St. cor. Jose Romero Sts,. Tanjay City Tel. nos.: (63-35) or 0493 Manager: Mr. Ildefonso B. Hilado Executive Suite (double occupancy) P 1,320 Deluxe (double occupancy) P 1,140 Standard (single occupancy) P 900 Extra bed P 390 Restaurant(6AM-10PM); 24-hr room service; All rooms w/ cable TV, H&C water AS PENSIONNE (8 rooms) Unclassified Mabini St., Tanjay Tel. No.: (63-35) Manager: Sylvia L. Villegas Restaurant-Grilled House (Korean Way); Bar (CNN Lounge); Coffee shop; Sauna room; KTV SAN LORENZO RUIZ CATECHETICAL CENTER (SLRCC) (4 cottages + 4 dormitory rooms) Unclassified San Antonio de Padua Parish Church Compound, Poblacion, Sibulan Tel. no.: (63-35) Contact person: Bro. Bernard Barbadillo Aircon (w/ TV) P 650 Aircon (w/ TV, common CR) P 550 Aircon ( w/o TV, common CR) P 495 Aircon (w/ CR, TV & Terrace) P 770 Fan room P

49 Resorts Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice Dumaguete City STA. MONICA BEACH RESORT (28 rooms) Class A Banilad, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / / / / Fax no.: (63-35) Cebu Office: Pacific Cebu Resort Subasbas, Lapu-lapu City Tel. no.: (63-32) Manila Office: JMSC Int l Travel & Tours c/o APS 210-A Manila Midtown Hotle Pedro Gil St. Ermita, Manila Tel. no.: (63-02) / Fax no.: (63-32) stmonica@mozcom.com stmonica@cruznet.net Website: Manager: Mr. JoeyVarela SOUTH SEA RESORT HOTEL (58 rooms) Class A Bantayan, Dumaguete City Tel. nos.: (63-35) / Fax nos.: (63-35) / southsea@glinesnx.com.ph Manager: Archt. Renato Armogenia Rooms facing the sea: Standard :Single P 1,000 Double P 1,200 Deluxe (Rooms B-1 to B-4): Single P 1,500 Double P 1,700 (Rooms B-5 & B-6): Single P 1,600 Double P 1,900 (Rooms E-1 to E-6): Single P 1,600 Double P 1,900 Garden Guest s Room: Aircon cottage: Single P 1,325 Double P 1,590 Standard room w/ aircon: Single P 1,325 Double P 1,590 Deluxe rooms w/ aircon: Single P 1,590 Double P 1,835 Family room P 2,100 Extra bed/pax P 400 Note: All rates subject to 10% service charge. Swimming pool ( Lagoon shaped); Jacuzzi; Aqua sports facilities (Dive/scuba diving; Snorkeling equipments rentals; Pump-boat/paddle boat rentals); Habagat Conference Hall; Restaurants (Amihan Restaurant; Sugba Restaurant); Bar (Mt. Talinis Bar; Kawayan Bar); Car/Van service; sightseeing; Island Hopping Tour; Gift shop; Room service; Laundry service Single P 1,200 Double P 1,500 Extra person/mattress on floor (single) P 200 Extra bed (double) P 300 Note: All major credit cards accepted Transpo service; Safety deposit boxes; Room service; Swimming pool; Conference pavilion; Restaurant; EL ORIENTE BEACH RESORT 102 Magnao, Dumaguete City (For details please refer to Hotels on page 28) DUMAGUETE SPRINGS RESORT (8 rooms) SIR Lower Bagacay, Valencia Road, Dumaguete City Tel. no.: (63-35) info@dumaguetesprings.com Website: Proprietor: Egon & Remedios Jastrzemski 43