MANILA, Philippines — This time, serendipity brought me to Dumaguete, a genteel town that ... an hour’s ferry ride away or the amazing dive spots around Apo Island, 25 kilometers south.

DUMAGUETE CITY –– A well-known tourist attraction in Negros Oriental was placed under lockdown after a health worker, who visited the place, tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

You can also travel to Dumaguete via RoRo or ferry from Cebu ... Apo Island is one of the Philippines' top dive spots! (Quick note: Don’t confuse it with the equally gorgeous Apo Reef—that one’s in ...

DUMAGUETE, Philippines – The adorable quaintness ... earlier – what with shorter time to prepare and a lean month for tourist arrivals – Sandurot Festival was a resounding success!

Camiguin, Dumaguete and Coron may now be the trendy ... which was naturally sheltered and an ideal spot in which to repair ships. When Spanish colonists discovered the island in 1570, they named ...

Dumaguete, or the City of Gentle People, is known for its idyllic baywalk view, bustling academic environment, refreshing tourist spots, and heritage architecture.