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Negros Oriental
– Whale and Dolphin Haven
The province occupies
the south-eastern half of the island of Negros. With
its breathtaking caves, magnificent lakes, scenic beaches,
world-class marine reserves, alluring dive sites, and
sites of playful dolphins and whales, tourists will
find Negros Oriental simply irresistible.
Demographics
1. Population (as
0f 2007 census): 1,231,904
2 . Land Area: 5,402.3 sq. km.
3 . Capital: Dumaguete City
4 . Languages/Dialects: Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Tagalog,
English and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (6)
- Bais City
- Bayawan City
- Canlaon City
- Dumaguete City
- Tanjay City
- Guihulngan City
Municipalities
(19)
- Amlan
- Ayungon
- Bacong
- Basay
- Bindoy
- Dauin
- Jimalalud
- La Libertad
- Mabinay
- Manjuyod
- Pamplona
- San Jose
- Santa Catalina
- Siaton
- Sibulan
- Tayasan
- Valencia
- Vallehermoso
- Zamboanguita
Famous For...
Apo Island
Location: Zamboanguita - Dauin, Negros Oriental
The 72-heactare volcanic island near the town of Dauin
is home to thousands of fish species and corals. It
has been named as one of the best dive sites in the
world.
PNOC Geothermal
Power Plant.
Location: Brgy. Ticala, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Owned and managed by the Philippine National Oil Company
(http://www.pnoc.com.ph/), the geothermal power plant
has continuously supplied energy for Negros, Panay,
and Cebu Island.
Dolphin
and Whale Watching
From Tañon Strait to Bais Bay, tourists enjoy
the view of dolphins swimming with the bancas and
pygmy sperm whales surfacing from the deep ocean.
Canlaon
Volcano
Location: Canlaon, Negros Oriental
This active volcano is one of the highest points in
Visayas, towering at 8.085 ft above sea level. Its
cool atmosphere gives a similar setting to Baguio
in Luzon.
Silliman
University
Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Aside from being the first Protestant and American
university in Asia, this 35-hectare institution is
a declared bird sanctuary noted for its olden trees,
and cottage residences. The university also served
as a Japanese headquarters during World War II
Places of Interest...
Cultural
Fleur-de-lis Hall
Location: St. Paul University, Dumaguete City, Negros
Oriental
This theater hall has housed several lavish productions.
Luce Auditorium
Location: Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros
Oriental
Silliman University’s modern cultural center is
the fully air-conditioned venue for local and international
performing artists; also houses a ballet studio and
a spacious lobby for exhibits.
Negros Oriental
Entrepreneurs Association (NOREA) Showrooms
Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
The two showrooms contain the best arts and crafts of
the province. The Sidlakang Negros Building is located
at the Capitol Area while the Products of Negros Oriental
is found at Noblefranca St., downtown Dumaguete.
Mariyah
Gallery
Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
The gallery contains the works of NegOr’s visual
artists and an extensive inventory of books of Filipino
authors
Ethno-Anthro
Museum
Location: Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros
Oriental
The museum is the keeper of artifacts and archaeological
finds dating 2,000 years ago and ethnographic collection
from the country’s tribal minorities.
Historical
Central Azucarera
de Bais
Location: Bais City, Negros Oriental
It was established in 1918 by the Compania General de
Tabacos de Filipinas SA, or Tabacalera, as its first
sugar mill in the Philippines. The sugar mill stimulated
the growth of Negros Oriental’s sugar industry.
In 1941, the Compania Cellulosa de Filipinas set up
in Bais the first integrated pulp and paper factory
in the world using the bagasse as raw and primary material
in the manufacture of paper.
Baldwin Locomotive
Location: Central Azucarera de Bais, Bais City, Negros
Oriental
Like its ‘brothers’ in Negros Occidental,
this iron dinosaur also served as the main transporter
of sugar canes in the mill.
Balatong
Point / Punta Tambungon
Location: Basay, Negros Oriental
The biggest shipment of World War II ammunition for
the Negros guerilla movement is said to have been unloaded
here. The site is now a favored dive site of many scuba
enthusiasts.
Looc Memorial Shrine
Location: Sibulan, Negros Oriental
Marks the site of the first World War II encounter in
Negros Oriental on October 11, 1942 when independent
partisan guerilla groups joined forces to fight the
occupying Japanese forces.
Fil-Am-Jap
Amity Shrine
Location: Valencia, Negros Oriental
A 3-sided pillar soars above a viewing deck on the Sagbang
hilltop where Filipino, American, and Japanese soldiers
clashed in a fierce encounter during World War II.
Cata-al War
Memorabilia
Location: Valencia, Negros Oriental
The Cata-al family owns the collection of World War
II relics and items used by the Japanese and Americans
during their battle in the province.
Silliman
University
Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Aside from being a bird sanctuary, the university was
used by the Japanese for administrative and penal activities
in Negros during World War II.
1. Guy Hall – main headquarters of the Japanese
forces
2. Channon Hall – the Kempetai or the torture
chamber of the Japanese
Sangki Coves
Location: Basay, Negros Oriental
This is the landing site of the US Navy Submarine during
World War II. It carried assistance, war materials and
supplies for the guerrilla forces.
Man-made
PNOC Geothermal
Power Plant
Location: Brgy. Ticala, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Located amidst lush landscape and cool altitudes, the
geothermal power plant has continuously supplied energy
for Negros, Panay, and Cebu Island. The centerpiece
of the geothermal reserve is the Palimpinon Power Plant
which is owned and managed by the Philippine National
Oil Company (PNOC) (http://www.pnoc.com.ph/).
Bacong Oil
Mill
Location: Bacong, Negros Oriental
The mill is used for processing copra into oil. Its
premises are well-kept and the vicinity is rich with
the delicious aroma of coconut being cooked.
Dyno Nobel
Location: Bacong, Negros Oriental
It was the biggest Swedish venture in the country at
the time. It is an ammonium nitrate plant consistently
cited for excellence in safety standards.
Rizal Boulevard
Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Much like to Roxas Boulevard of Manila, the seaside
park is lined with trees where locals and tourist enjoy
watching the sun set while eating finger foods sold
by vendors in the area.
Natural
Apo Island
Location: Zamboanguita - Dauin, Negros Oriental
The 72-heactare volcanic island near the town of Dauin
is home to thousands of fish species and corals. It
has been named as one of the best dive sites in the
world. Visitors enjoy rock climbing, scuba diving, or
simply relaxing at the beach.
Canlaon Volcano
Location: Canlaon, Negros Oriental
This active volcano is one of the highest points in
Visayas, towering at 8.085 ft above sea level. Its cool
atmosphere gives a similar setting to Baguio in Luzon.
As such, it is called the Mines View Park of Negros.
Mountain trekking is the common activity at Mt. Calaon.
Mt. Talinis
Location: Valencia, Negros Oriental
The Cuernos de Negros or Horns of Negror rise 5,095
feet above sea level and are situated 9 km. southwest
of Valencia. It has five lakes in the vicinity. This
is Negros Oriental’s eco-tourism centerpiece and
a declared geothermal reserve under the protection of
the Philippine National Oil Company.
Lag-it Beach
Location: Bais City, Negros Oriental
The beach is blessed with a magnificent 7-kilometer
stretch of powder-white sand that disappears in the
clear water at high tide.
White Sand
Reef
Location: Bais City, Negros Oriental
Its shoreline is a vast stretch of powder-white sand
and sparkling azure waters; a treat for swimmers and
divers.
Antulang
Beach
Location: Siaton, Negros Oriental
This white-sand beach is a swimming and snorkeling paradise.
Unique rock formations are also present near the beach.
Tambobo
Beach
Location: Bonbonoy Bay, Siaton, Negros Oriental
It is a good site for windsurfing, scuba diving, and
sailing. Ther are cottages amid the white pebbled beach,
with a restaurant to serve beach enthusiasts.
Religious
Church of
St. Augustine of Hippo & Pipe Organ
Location: Bacong, Negros Oriental
Completed in 1865 and situated by the sea, the main
altar is reputed to be the province’s oldest.
The pipe organ was created in Zaragosa, Spain and was
installed in 1894 through the efforts of its first parish
priest, Rev. Joaquin Soriano.
Dumaguete
Belfry Tower
Location: Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria,
Dumageute City, Negros Oriental
Built in 1811, it served as a watch tower and a belfry
to warn townsfolk against attacks of marauding pirates.
It was restored in 1985.
San Antonio
de Padua Church
Location: Sibulan, Negros Oriental
Every 13th of the month, devotees from all over the
province light candles in honor of the patron saint,
especially during his feast day, June 13.
Festivals...
Mei Hua
Festival
Place: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Date: Chinese New Year
Mei Hua (Beautiful China) is in celebration of the Chinese
New Year. Activities in the city comprises of parades,
pageants, exhibits, film showing, Lion Dance, and Chinese
Food Festival
Buglasan
Festival
Place: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Date: May 4
This is the festival of all festival in Negros Oriental.
It brings together the finest street dancing contingents
of Negros Oriental’s twenty established festivals
for a day of competition. Other activities include an
agri-tourism fair, pageants, and musical variety shows.
Ayuquitan
Festival
Place: San Jose, Negros Oriental
Date: May 4
The feast retells the origins of the town’s former
name, which is derived from inukitan, or bird pickings.
There are street dancing and other activities during
the event.
Sinulog de
Tanjay
Place: Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
Date: June 24
The highlight of the fiesta is the street dancing and
mock battle between Moro and Christian forces that ends
peacefully through the intercession of Señor
Santiago, the patron saint of the city.
Budyas Festival
Place: Brgy. Tandayag, Amlan, Negros Oriental
Date: June 29
The patron saints of the two churches of Brgy. Tandayag,
St. Peter and St. Paul, are venerated in fluvial procession
aboard elaborately decorated vessels. The traditional
ritual is for good fortune on fishermen, their boats
and paraphernalia.
Hudyaka Festival
Place: Bais City, Negros Oriental
Date: September 7
The festival is in conjunction with the Charter Day
of the city. Highlights of the event include Mardi Gras
parade and float competition
Hugyawan
Dalansayaw
Place: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Date: first Sunday of December
Hugyawan means “merrymaking” and is the
main concept of the celebration and street dancing presentations,
with contingents coming from all parts of the province.
The object is to showcase the unique way of life in
Negros Oriental and capture the attitude of the Negrenses
towards nature, fate, and God.
Kasadyaan
Festival
Place: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Date: December 12 – 14
Initiated by Foundation University to add color to the
local community’s Christmas season, this 50-year
old tradition is the longest established festival in
Negros Oriental. Highlights include field presentations,
beauty pageants, and Mardi Gras Parade. |
