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- 5. Map of Oriental Negros i Map of Dumaguete City ii Tourist Map of Oriental Negros iii A. Overview B. Tourist Attractions B. Tourist Attractions TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. I. Brief History.................................................................. Geographic & Topographic Features................................ Population & Other Demographic Features...................... Climate.......................................................................... Infrastructure................................................................. PoliticalSubdivision: Natural: Man-made..................................................................... Special Interest.............................................................. Historical....................................................................... Cultural.......................................................................... Religious........................................................................ Festivals........................................................................ Fiestas........................................................................... Accommodations: 1 - 2 2 2 3 3 - 4 5 5 6 6 - 7 7 - 8 8 - 9 9 10 - 11 11 - 12 12 13 - 15 15 - 19 20 - 21 22 22 - 23 23 - 25 25 - 26 27 - 37 37 - 38 38 - 40 40 40 - 41 41 - 42 Province of Oriental Negros ......................................... Dumaguete City ........................................................... Bais City ..................................................................... Bayawan City.............................................................. Canlaon City................................................................ Guindulman City........................................................... Tanjay City.................................................................. Beaches / Dive Sites..................................................... Lagoon , Spring & Other WaterAttractions................... Waterfalls.................................................................... 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. Transportation: Tour Operators .................................................................. Dining & Entertainment....................................................... Convention Facilities........................................................... Sports & Recreation: Shopping............................................................................ Souvenirs / Handicrafts....................................................... Support Services: 42 42 43- 44 44 - 45 45 45 45 - 46 46 - 49 49 49 - 50 50 50 50 - 51 51 - 52 52 52 - 53 53 53 54 54 - 57 57 - 58 58 - 59 59 - 63 63 - 64 64 65 - 66 66 66 66 - 67 67 -68 68 68 68 69 69 Resorts: By Air ......................................................................... By Sea......................................................................... By Land....................................................................... Scuba Diving............................................................... Other Sports & Recreation Areas.................................. Banks........................................................................ Internet Cafe................................................................ Security & Health Services.......................................... Police, Traffic & Security Agencies............................. Fire Department.......................................................... Postage & Courier Services.......................................... Tourism Oriented Agencies & Organizations................ Sibulan.................................................................... Tanjay City.......................................................... Dumaguete City...................................................... Amlan........................................................................ Bacong .................................................................. Basay......................................................................... Bindoy................................................................... Dauin........................................................................ La Libertad ........................................................... Mabinay........................................................ Manjuyod.............................................................. San Jose................................................................. Siaton................................................................. Sibulan......................................................................... Sta. Catalina.......................................................... Tayasan................................................................... Valencia.......................................................... Zamboanguita..............................................................
- 7. The island of Negros is the second largest in theVisayas, after Panay. Negritos, Malays and Chinese long inhabited the 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. .Astrong 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 CentralAzucarera de Bais, built in Bais City in 1918. 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 laViña 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’sAcademy, 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 CentralAzucarera 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.Acombined effort ofAmerican and Filipino forces defeated the occupying powers on August 6, 1945. 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. OVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEW 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 1
- 8. 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 LandArea 540,230has. (5,042kms.) 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) 1.231 M Population Density 244.33 / sq. km. Annual Population Growth Rate 1.55% (1995-2007) Average Life Expectancy 63.0 LiteracyRate(1987-1988) 80.9% Language/Dialect Cebuano 94.38% Hiligaynon 5.29% Tagalog 0.10% The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental was established on May 1, 1901. OnAugusrt 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, 1925. The capital, Dumaguete, became a city on June 15, 1948, by virtue of RepublicAct 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. 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 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 Averagemonthlyrainfalldistributionin2002rangedfrom12.6millimetersto169.7millimeterswithaminimumof 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 169.7 mm. During the same period in 1995, rainfall was recorded at 0.6 mm. However, in the month of October rainfall was recorded at 169.7 mm, the highest in the year. TemperatureRange 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 ofApril. Transportation Roads Road surface analysis in the province shows that there is a total of 909.768 kilometers of national and provincial roads, 120.42 kilometers of which are concrete-paved, 308.885 kilometers or 33.95 percent are asphalt-paved, 352.596 kilometers or 38.76 percent are gravel roads and 127.867 kilometers or 14.05 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, 23.75 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, 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 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 single- side 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 192.5 mega watts. 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 1777 - Dauin 1866 - Zamboanguita 1790 - Tayasan 1872 - Bais City 1796 - Siaton 1894 - Manjuyod 1797 - Jimalalud 1894 - Pamplona 1800 - Guihulngan 1895 -Vallehermoso 1801 - Bacong 1896-Valencia 1848 - Amlan 1924 - Ayungon 1856 - Sibulan 1960 - Mabinay Municipality/City Distance Land Area Population Amlan 20.8 kms. 59.4 sq. kms. 22,173 Ayungon 81.7 kms. 153.6 sq. kms. 42,643 Bacong 8.5 kms. 25.0 sq. kms. 28,310 Bais City 44.7 kms. 202.67sq. kms. 74,702 Basay 122.4 kms. 237.8 sq. kms. 22,713 Bayawan City 101.9 kms. 484.7 sq. kms. 110,250 Bindoy 88.3 kms. 178.7 sq. kms. 36,226 Canlaon City 167.26 kms. 160.7 sq. kms. 50,208 Dauin 15.8 kms. 114.1 sq. kms. 23,681 Dumaguete City 0.00 kms. 55.8 sq. kms. 116,392 Guihulngan City 116.4 kms. 337.7 sq. kms. 91,358 Jimalalud 97.7 kms. 139.5 sq. kms. 27,728 La Libertad 104.7 kms. 139.6 sq. kms. 37,007 Mabinay 69.0 kms. 142.6 sq. kms. 70,548 Manjuyod 50.2 kms. 264.0 sq. kms. 39,722 Pamplona 37.9 kms. 202.2 sq. kms. 34,557 San Jose 14.5 kms. 64.9 sq. kms. 17,250 PROVINCE OFNEGROS ORIENTAL 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 4
- 11. Siaton 50.1 kms. 335.9 sq. kms. 67,943 Sibulan 5.5 kms. 163.0 sq. kms. 47,162 Sta. Catalina 94.2 kms. 523.4 sq. kms. 72,629 Tanjay City 33.0 kms. 539.3 sq. kms. 78,539 Tayasan 90.0 kms. 154.2 sq. kms. 32,383 Valencia 9.4 kms. 148.3 sq. kms. 27,933 Vallehermoso 165.0 kms. 152.9 sq. kms. 34,933 Zamboanguita 27.8 kms. 85.5 sq. kms. 24,914 DUMAGUETECITY BRIEFHISTORY Known as the City of Gentle People, Dumaguete City became a town in 1620. 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 1901. 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 RizalAvenue, 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 MemorialAqua 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 79.71 kms., with 11.91 kms. identified as national road, 42 kms. as city road and 25.80 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, brick- making, 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. 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 5
- 12. .BAISCITY BRIEFHISTORY 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 theVisayas. 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 RepublicAct 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 5202.67 sq. km.. Being the core of Negros Oriental’s sugar district, Bais is home to one of the country’s pioneering mills, the CentralAzucarera 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. BAYAWANCITY BRIEFHISTORY 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 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 6
- 13. TOPOGRAPHYANDLANDFEATURES 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. CANLAONCITY BRIEFHISTORY 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. 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 asTolong Nuevo established by the Spanish friars in 1751 as part of TolongViejo now the Municipality of San Catalina.Bayawan attained the status of a chartered city on December 24, 2000. GEOGRAPHY The municipality of Bayawan is 101.9 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. 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 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. RepublicAct No. 3445 created the Chartered City of Canlaon on June 18, 1961. Its inauguration as a city came by virtue of Executive Order No. 193 issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos on July 2, 1967. 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 12.092 kms. from the provincial boundary. With a total land area of 160.7 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. GUIHULNGANCITY BRIEFHISTORY 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, 1890. 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”. OTHERFACTS Population 91,358 (2007 Census) Area 388.56km2 Population Density 214.8perkm2 No. of households 17,733 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer 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); TANJAYCITY BRIEFHISTORY Stories of yore tell of a Chinese merchant named Tan Hai who frequented the places ofTambacan 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 onApril 17, 1521 to turnTanjay 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 1580. Tanjay attained the status of chartered city on April 1, 2000. INDUSTRIES Tanjay’s industries include sugar production and refinery, bangus raising, bamboo farming, goat dispersal, and abaca cottage enterprise. WATERRESOURCES 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 ofAzagra, Sta. Cruz Nuevo, Sta. Cruz Viejo, San Jose, San Miguel and Polo; and the rivers of Tanjay, Eli, Mangoto, Pal- ew, Nagsala, and Inolocon, as well as underground water resources for pump wells. AGRICULTURALANDFISHING 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 ofAugust 1, 2007 9 2009 - 2010 Central Visayas Tourism Situationer
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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. 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 1234567890123456789012345678901212312345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 1234567890123456789012345678901212312345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 1234567890123456789012345678901212312345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 12345678901234567890123456789012123 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. Waterfalls SAN ISIDRO HOT SPRING, Tanjay - hot spring bordered by mangroves in Barangay San Isidro. 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. 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012 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.
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The ultimate in Oriental Negros resort living, in woods and greens that sweep down the Pamplona mountains to Tanjay. 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212 TIRAMBULO HIGHLAND RESORT, Mabinay - a resort set among scenic mountains with five man- made lakes teeming with fish; man-made waterfalls, cottages and a restaurant amid beautifully landscaped lawns and shady forested areas. 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 NEGROS ORIENTAL ARTS AND HERITAGE, Bacong – export quality stonecraft items are manufactured. 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
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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. 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. MALATAPAYLIVESTOCKAND 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. 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Dumaguete’s most popular promenade and sunrise jogging track for health buffs.
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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. 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234 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 biggestconcentrationsofcetaceans in the world, among these the dolphins and pygmy sperm whales. For dolphin watching tours, call (63-35) 402-6629 / 541- 5161 (Bais City Tourism Office) 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.
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400-hectare pro- tected 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. 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 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) 427- 0345 / Mercy Balbon [ mobile phone no. (63) 0910- 323-6503] 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.
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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. MABINAYCAVES, 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. VERANDAOFTHEWORLD,Zamboanguita - located in Salngan II; picnic and camping area with a view of Mt.Talinis and mini terraces for trekking. 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. 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The cave is accessible by foot and has a large open ceiling at the opposite end. 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.
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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. 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 KANLAON VOLCANO - 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 . 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).