Rediscovering Dumaguete and Beyond

I spent a weekend in Dumaguete late last year on a trip made possible by Go Hotels and Cebu Pacific. On that trip, I was able to rediscover the city and had a taste of what’s the southern Negros has to offer – the foods, churches, historical spots and other places that define the city and the province. The famous bell tower of Dumaguete Known as the City of the Gentle People and University City, Dumaguete is the capital of the province of Negros Oriental in Central... Read More

Snapshot: El Faro de Tierra Alta (Tierra Alta Lighthouse)

The Lighthouse Valencia, Negros Oriental October 7, 2012 The modern day lighthouse in the clubhouse of the Greek-inspired Tierra Alta Residential Resort stands proud in the slope of Barangay Palinpinon, Valencia, Negros Oriental. Dubbed as El Faro de Tierra Alta, the lighthouse was completed in 2010, instantly becoming a landmark for its grandeur. I had a chance to visit the Tierra Alta and some spots in Southern Negros Oriental last October. Thanks to Go Hotels and Cebu Pacific... Read More

Diving in Apo Island, Negros Oriental

In our continuous pursuit for great diving spots in the Philippines, Ate Claudia and I set foot in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental to dive in one of the infamous dive sites in the country – the Apo Island. School of Jackfish in Coconut Point Straight from an hour flight from Manila, I arrived in Dumaguete City past eight in the morning and headed to the Scuba Ventures Dive Shop, just beside our hostel – Harold’s Mansion in Hibbard Avenue to... Read More