5 Reasons for You to Visit Oriental Negros

1. The University Town of Dumaguete

Silliman University

• Centers of Excellence/Development in Biodiversity Conservation, Nursing, Education, Coastal Resources Management, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Sciences, Business & Management Education and Biology
• National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith Tiempo started the oldest Creative Writing Program in Asia, producing a majority of PEN and Palanca Awardees
• It is the only university that owns its fiber optic system; it is one of only two academic institutions in the Philippines that have extensive fiber optic backbones.
• Costing US $2.5 million in 1997, the fiber optic backbone connects all colleges and buildings in the University.
• First school in the Philippines to deploy wireless Wi-Fi B2B LAN technology on its campus; WIFI and Fiber Optics are the main media used for data communication within the University

Foundation University

• Operates a CISCO Networking Academy consistently having 100% certification rate
• IT Center open 24/7 so students can work, do research, browse, chat, have lessons, or even play online games
• Its Computer Science program focuses on working with open source programming.
• IT is applied to all disciplines.
• It also hosts several student-designed and built websites for local NGOs, including the website for the Oriental Negros Innovation Awards, a pioneering business plan competition aimed at generating more new businesses in the province.

Saint Paul University Dumaguete

• Opened in 1904, it was the first school of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
• St. Paul College – Dumaguete is the first ISO 9000 certified school in the Philippines

Negros Oriental State University

• The newest State University in the country
• Pioneer internet service provider in Oriental Negros
• DOST Outstanding Academic Institution
• Gateway for province-wide One Government Network
• Has the biggest student population in Oriental Negros

2. The Power Source

Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant

• Palinpinon 1 Geothermal Power Plant (NPC), Total Generating Capacity 112.5 MW
• Palinpinon 2 Geothermal Power Plant (NPC), Total Generating Capacity - 80 MW

3. The Robust Telecom Infrastructure

Globe Telecom's Fiber Optic Backbone Network (red lines) and Telicphil's NDTN (yellow green) landing in Dumaguete City.

The Visayas Network: Dumaguete with links to Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City.

4. The Cost of Doing business

Minimum Daily Wage : P 188.00/day

Telephone

• Installation Fee : P 2,475.00
• Monthly Subscription : P 520.00-995.00

Internet

• Installation Fee : P 2,000.00-3,500.00
• Monthly Subscription : P 1,195—20,000 (128 Kbps—1 Mbps)

Space Rental

• Commercial : P 100.00—300.00/sq. m.
• Residential : P 5,000.00—10,000.00/mo.

Utilities

• Power

1. Commercial : P 5.4849/KwHr
2. Residential : P 5.1835/KwHr
3. Industrial : P 5.3159/KwHr

• Water

1. Commercial : P 7.04/cu.m. (1-inch pipe)

5. The Quality of Life

• Small town ambience
• Urban amenities (24 –Hour convenience stores, restaurants and bars)
• Large foreign resident population
• Rich cultural life
• Choice tourist spots
• Excellent schools
• Friendly, hospitable people
• NEDA report: most economical city

Hotels and Pension Houses

BETHEL GUEST HOUSE

No. of Rooms: 54 fully air-conditioned

• 8 studio rooms
• 12 double deluxe rooms
• 24 twin rooms
• 8 family rooms
• 2 family deluxe rooms

Air-conditioned equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities, which are ideal for meetings, weddings, seminars and conventions

Facilities/service:

• 250 KW standby generator, electrical outlet 220V, 24 hour centralized air-conditioning
• Business Center , sage deposit boxes, Multimedia, overhead and slide projectors, photocopier, risograph and fax machine
• Reservation can be done without deposit or credit card guarantee shall be at the discretion of the management.
• Dolphin and Whale watching tours available.

Contact:

Rizal Boulevard , Dumaguete City
Manager: Mr. Roy Cang
Tel. No. (035) 225-2000, 422-8000
Fax No.: (035) 225-1374
E-mail: bethel@mozcom.com

LA RESIDENCIA ALMAR

No. of Rooms: 17

• 17 aircon rooms
• 4 non-aircon rooms

All fully air-conditioned, toilet and bathroom in all rooms, Cable TV, PABX, hot and cold shower

Facilities/service:

• Restaurant, coffee shop
• Safety deposit, room, laundry services
• Standby generator, parking space

Contact:

Rizal Boulevard, Dumaugete City
Manager: Mrs. Yolanda Hilado
Tel. No. (035) 225-7100/7101, 422-8449
Fax No.: (035) 225-4724
E-mail: das@mozcom.com

PLAZA MARIA LUISA SUITES INN

No. of rooms: 20 (all fully air-conditioned)

• All rooms with private toilet and bathroom, hot and cold shower, PABX system and Cable TV
• Free breakfast

Facilities/service:

• Fax/long distance/photocopy/laundry services
• Coffee shop, elevator, free shuttle service
• Upon request – massage service
• Function rooms: 5 (audio visual equipment, LCD/overhead projector)
• Three (3) big – maximum of 300 pax
• Two (2) small – good for 150-180 pax

Contact:

Legaspi St., Dumaguete City
Manager: Cristy Bollos
Tel. No.: (035) 225-3267, 225-4801, 422-7382
Telefax: (035) 225-7994
E-mail: plazamar@moscom.com

SOUTH SEA RESORT HOTEL

No. of Rooms: 62 fully air-conditioned

• All rooms with private toilet and bathroom and hot and cold shower.
• All rates – added 20%

Facilities/service:

• Transportation service, room service
• Safety deposit boxes, boutique, restaurant
• Swimming pool, conference and poolside pavilion

Contact:

Bantayan, Dumaguete City
Manager: Architect Renato Armogenia
Tel. No.: (035) 225-0491/225-2409/422-0113
Telefax No.: (035) 255-0491

Cost of Doing Business

Minimum Daily Wage PhP 180.00/day

Telephone

• Installation Fee PhP 2,475.00
• Monthly subscription PhP 520.00 - 995.00

Internet Connection

• Installation Fee PhP 2,000 - 3,500
• Monthly subscription PhP 1,195 - 20,000 (128 Kbps - 1 Mbps)

Space Rental

• Commercial PhP 100 - 200/sqm
• Residential PhP 5,000 - 10,000 (semi-furnish house w/ 2Bedrooms, sala, CR, etc.)

Utilities

Power

• Comercial P 5.4849/KWHR
• Residential P 5.1835/KWHR
• Industrial P 5.3159/KWHR

Water

• Commercial PhP 7.04/cu.m (1 inch pipe diameter)