Dumaguete , the capital of Negros Oriental, considered as The City of Gentle People. As such, it was considered by Forbes Magazine as one of the seven Best Places to Retire Around the World.
Here are 4 Reasons why Dumaguete is the City of Gentle People:
Dumaguete values education
Considered as the center of learning in the South. This is because of the prestigious universities and schools located around the city. One of the most famous schools in the area is for example Siliman University. It is the dominant institution for higher learning in the city and is the country’s first protestant school. Aside from Siliman University, other universities within the area are Foundation University, Negros Oriental State University, and St. Paul University Dumaguete. In addition to these universities, there are 18 public elementary schools and 8 public high schools.
A progressive economy
The city is one of the most preffered Business Process Outsourcing in the country. Because of this, many job opportunities can be found in the city. The city even has Dumjobs, a site that offers free job posting for Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental employers. Businesses such as Jollibee, McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Chowking, 7-Eleven and Ministop are also prevalent in the city. The City also has shopping malls and centers in the city such as, Cang’s Inc. Shopping Complex, CityMall, Robinsons Townville Perdices, Festival Mall, and finally Robinsons Place Dumaguete.
Dumaguete values Health care
The City has three major hospitals: Holy Child Hospital, Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, and finally the Silliman Medical Center. Silliman Medical Center considered one of the best hospitals outside Metro Manila. Furthermore Its facilities are at par with St. Luke’s Medical Center. Also, because Dumaguete is a retirement hub, an eight storey hospital, ACE Dumaguete Doctors Hospital, is being constructed.
Dumaguete offers fast Transportation via Air, sea, and land
Via air, Dumaguete has Dumaguete SIbulan Airport which offers daily flight to and from Manila.
For sea transport, ferries offers daily trips to the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and Mindanao.
By land, the main transportation is the motorized tricycle, which can fit up to eight passengers. Jeepneys and buses also offer their services in the city.
Dumaguete is branded as the City of Gentle People because of the benefits it offers its constituents – excellent education, progressive economy, excellent health care, and fast transportation. This is why Bria brings its affordable homes in Dumaguete City. In BRIA Homes, you can reap the benefits of living in Dumaguete plus have a place you can call your own.
