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Article: NEGROS ORIENTAL; A beautiful blending of the old and new.(Tourism)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- November 5, 2004
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Byline: ANNALYN S. JUSAY
Having traveled all over the country, I know very well when I have reached a warm and welcoming place, so warm you can almost call it home. This was the pleasant feeling I got when I arrived in Dumaguete City, the so-called "City of Gentle People" and capital of Negros Oriental.
I fell in love with Dumaguete as soon as I checked in at the South Sea Resort Hotel which had spacious grounds lined with coconut trees and rooms overlooking the blue ocean. I could see two mountains dotting the horizon and the receptionist said those were Cebu and Siquijor islands which were a boats ride away.
After putting down my bag in the ...