The Campanario De Dumaguete was built upon one of the four original massive watchtower that parish priest Don Jose Manuel Fernandez De Septien built in the 1760's to discourage Moros from pillaging the town. The two layers which are now known as the Belltower or the Campanarion were added during the administration of Fray Juan Felix De La Encarnacion in 1867.
According to a popular legend,"Dumaguete" was coined from the Visayan word "daggit" which means "to snatch". The legend says that because of the frequent marauding attacks of the Muslim pirates on the coastal town, and the power to attract and keep her visitors for good, hence, the word "dumaguet", meaning "to swoop," was christened to the village of Dumaguete.
However, Diego Lopez Povedano in 1572, indicated the place as "Dananguet." But in 1734,Jesuit cartographer, Murillo Velarde referred to it, using its present name, as Dumaguet In 1890, the island-province of Negros was divided into two politico-military provinces,Occidental and Oriental. As earlier constituted,in 1898,Dumaguete was included in Negros Oriental. After the Philippine-American War, on May 1,1901,a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete. When World War II broke out, the city was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Forces on May 26,1942. It was liberated on April 26,1945 by the combined forces of the U.S. Army and the Filipino guerrillas. On June 15, 1948 or three years later, Republic Act No. 327,created the City of Dumaguete. Later,on June 21,1969, Republic Act No. 5797 was enacted,otherwise known as the Revised Charter of Dumaguete City.
Data from the Department of Tourism show that Dumaguete and Negros Oriental are among the top ten most visited tourist destinations in the country. Tourists visit popular sites such as the Apo Island Marine Protected Area, considered as one of the best dive sites in the world, as well as various other attractions within the city and nearby towns and cities.
However, Diego Lopez Povedano in 1572, indicated the place as "Dananguet." But in 1734,Jesuit cartographer, Murillo Velarde referred to it, using its present name, as Dumaguet In 1890, the island-province of Negros was divided into two politico-military provinces,Occidental and Oriental. As earlier constituted,in 1898,Dumaguete was included in Negros Oriental. After the Philippine-American War, on May 1,1901,a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete. When World War II broke out, the city was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Forces on May 26,1942. It was liberated on April 26,1945 by the combined forces of the U.S. Army and the Filipino guerrillas. On June 15, 1948 or three years later, Republic Act No. 327,created the City of Dumaguete. Later,on June 21,1969, Republic Act No. 5797 was enacted,otherwise known as the Revised Charter of Dumaguete City.
Data from the Department of Tourism show that Dumaguete and Negros Oriental are among the top ten most visited tourist destinations in the country. Tourists visit popular sites such as the Apo Island Marine Protected Area, considered as one of the best dive sites in the world, as well as various other attractions within the city and nearby towns and cities.
The city has numerous hotels that cater to the growing number of tourists visiting the city every year. The most notable are Bethel Guest House along the Boulevard, Hotel Palwa and Hotel Nicanor in the downtown area, as well as Coco Grande and Harold's Mansion near Silliman University. Numerous hotels are currently under construction in various areas in the city, including a high rise hotel-the C&L Bay View Inn owned by the C&L Hotel group. Robinsons Land Corporation's goHotel is also expected to rise at the vicinity of Robinsons Place Dumaguete soon.
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