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Dumaguete & NegOr: In the Know

11:35 AM by Explore Dumaguete 16 comments

Did You Know?
- In March of 1942, Bais City became the Capital of the Philippine Commonwealth government. This happened during the time of President Manuel Quezon. Pres. Quezon en route to Australia stayed in Bais for a few days and ran the commonwealth government affairs in this city.

- Silliman University is the oldest American university in the Philippines, established in 1901.

Silliman Hall, circa 1905

- On October 29, 1904, seven Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres established its first foundation in the Philippines in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Since then, it has spread to different parts of the country with more than 70 institutions including hospitals, sanitarium, and home-for-the-aged under its helm making it the largest religious educational institution in the country.
- Apo Island has one of the most diversified and houses a large number of coral species in the world according to UNESCO.


- In 1784, Negros became a corregimiento, a separate military district with a government of its own. Later on, Negros printed its own currency.



- In May 1919, the first fully mechanized sugar mill in Negros Oriental began operating, the Central Azucarera de Bais, owned and managed by the Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas or the Tabacalera.

CAB Train relic

Stay at Zen House Dumaguete

12:36 PM by Explore Dumaguete 1 comment
Dumaguete City has gained popularity among different tourist mixes throughout the years. With the significant influx of tourists also came the establishment of additional hotels and other accommodation facilities. Therefore, despite being a relatively small city, Dumaguete has quite a number of decent and affordable places to stay.


The Explore Dumaguete Team understands that there are certain groups who prefer to stay in a house rather than a hotel. With the growing popularity of Airbnb accommodations, Explore Dumaguete has partnered with Zen House Dumaguete to host our guests. Zen House Dumaguete is a cozy Japanese-inspired home near the airport, nestled in a nice and quiet local residential neighborhood in Sibulan just 10-20 minutes away from the city proper. It features two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a spacious comfort room, porch and garden - a perfect place to relax and feel at home after a long day of exploring. You may check the listing here:



Staying in a house rather than a hotel has its certain perks. Although you cannot enjoy certain services that hotels offer (e.g. 24-H front desk, daily housekeeping, etc.), you will be able to do the following:
- Cook your own meals so you can save on eating out (Yayyy!)
- Congregate in the living room
- More space to move around
- Socialize with the locals and learn more about local culture
- Save more on accommodation costs.

E-mail us at exploredumaguete@gmail.com or visit Zen House Dumaguete's listing on Airbnb if you wish to book the house for your Dumaguete stay.

DUMAGUETE DIVING

7:41 PM by Explore Dumaguete 6 comments
Explore Dumaguete Diving Packages offer affordable dive tour packages for new and experienced divers who want a hassle-free dive trip that maximizes their time in prime Dumaguete dive sites and Dauin dive sites.

Explore Dumaguete Diving Packages are arranged customized trips inclusive of a Divemaster or Dive Instructor and tourist quality land and boat transfers to and from the Dumaguete dive sites and Dauin dive sites. Locally sourced and prepared lunches and light snacks are also included in the package. The aim is to provide full service, seamless, hassle-free, and most importantly a responsible dive experience so tourists can enjoy more, learn more, and make the most out of their Dumaguete diving trip.


If you want to request for a quotation for your group or if you have any further questions, email us at exploredumaguete@gmail.com and let us know:

  • which Explore Dumaguete Diving Package you want
  • how many people are in your group
  • when you're coming to Dumaguete.
  • your level of scuba experience.
Explore Dumaguete Discover Scuba Diving Packages
Don't know how to scuba? Not quite sure if you're ready to take a certification course? Wondering what it's like to breathe underwater? No worries! Explore Dumaguete's Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it.
Explore Dumaguete Discover Scuba Dauin
Join us for a pre-dive orientation and a session of diving and snorkeling in this marine sanctuary teeming with corals, fishes, and all sorts of underwater life. See Nemo up close, or if you're lucky, a pawikan or two.

Inclusions: land transfers, dive equipment, sanctuary fees, one-on-one Divemaster services, and lunch.
Explore Dumaguete Discover Scuba Apo
What better place to discover scuba than one of the best diving sites in the entire planet - Apo Island? A session of diving and snorkeling in this world class marine reserve will leave you wanting for more. 

Inclusions: land and boat transfers, dive equipment, sanctuary fees, one-on-one Divemaster services, lunch

Explore Dumaguete Dive Packages

Explore Dumaguete Dive Dauin Package
Up for some muck diving? Critters hunting? Or are corals more your thing? A day of scuba diving in the widely diverse marine sanctuaries of Dauin is sure to make you happy.
Cuttlefish

Explore Dumaguete Dive Apo Package
Spend the day exploring the reefs of Apo Island... and swimming with the turtles. 

Explore Dumaguete Oslob & Sumilon Package
Swim with the friendly whalesharks in Oslob and cap off the day by scuba diving at Sumilon Island. If you're lucky you might be able to spot some of the reef sharks just cruising around.

Explore Dumaguete 2N/3D Dive Apo & Dauin Package
World class diving. Enough said. 

Inclusions: land and boat transfers, round trip transfers, DM services, tanks, weights, accommodation for 2 nights/3 days with daily breakfast.

Explore Dumaguete 3N/4D Open Water Course Package
So you're ready to do your first scuba certification course in Dumaguete, and you have no idea how to do it. Don't worry about it --- let US worry about it. This package is made just for you.

Inclusions: PADI Open Water Course, Round trip airport transfers, accommodation for 3 nights/4 days with daily breakfast.

Explore Dumaguete 2N/3D Advanced Open Water Course Package
Enjoy diving and earn your PADI Advanced Open Water License at the same time! Experience night diving, drift diving, and deep diving in the waters of both Apo Island and Dauin.

Inclusions: PADI Advanced Open Water Course, Round trip airport transfers, accommodation for 2 nights/3 days with daily breakfast and lunch during the 2-day course.

Explore Dumaguete Dive Courses
Explore Dumaguete Open Water Course
The PADI Open Water Course Dive Course is the world's most popular, and has introduced millions to the diving lifestyle.
Duration: 3-4 days
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Course Details: 5 confined water & 4 open water sessions, lifetime international license

Explore Dumaguete Advanced Open Water Course
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is designed to help you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. 
Duration: 2 days
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Course Details: 5 open water dives, lifetime international license

Explore Dumaguete Rescue with Emergency First Response Course
If you'd like to take your skills a step further, the PADI Rescue Diver Course will certainly expand on what you already know about how to prevent and manage problems if they occur. This course is certainly a challenging and rewarding one.
Duration: 4 days
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Course Details: 10 exercises/2 scenarios open water dives, lifetime international license

Explore Dumaguete Dive Master Course
Considering doing diving for a living? Look no further, the PADI Dive Master Course is your entry and the first professional level of the diving world.
Duration: 3 weeks
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Course Details: Preparation for Dive Instructor, International License Renewable Annually

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