Dumaguete is considered one of the most famous cities in the Philippines. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the southern part of the country. The literacy rate in the city is observed to be improving through time which was partly affected by the growing population of schools in Dumaguete.
In terms of its geographic location, Dumaguete is one of the cities of Oriental Negros and is known to be the principal seaport of the province. It is reported in 2000, that the city has a population of 102,265. Most people know Dumaguete as The City of Gentle People.
Because of the growing interest of Filipino people in acquiring a high-level of education, institutions offering education mushroomed even in provinces. Dumaguete is one of the cities that experience a rapid growth in the number of schools. Due to the development of schools in Dumaguete, the city was called as the center of learning in the south.
Dumaguete is also known to be the university town because of the increasing number of students enrolling in colleges and universities in the city. Schools in Dumaguete are believed to have high literacy standards and efficient education curriculum. There are seven universities and colleges in the city. However, the three most popular schools in Dumaguete are the Siliman University, the Negros Oriental State University and the Foundation University.
The establishment of the Siliman University is significant to enhance the economic, civic, social and religious aspects of life of people living in the city. It is also known to be the first American and Protestant University in the country.
On the other hand, the Negros Oriental State University offers quality education to deserving yet economically disadvantaged students in the city. In addition, it aims to equip the students with advanced knowledge in science and technology.
The Foundation University enhances the skills of its students in the field of sports. It is popular for participating in local, regional and national sports events. The school’s basketball and volleyball teams excel in national university games.
The presence of different schools in Dumaguete is important to improve the quality of life in people in the city. They are also significant to enhance the literacy of children living in Dumaguete. Furthermore, the increasing number of schools in Dumaguete can contribute to economic development because these institutions equip future political and corporate leaders with values, skills and knowledge that are needed to excel in the fields.
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6 responses so far ↓
1 filsan lamberang // Mar 2, 2008 at 8:17 pm
3 universities were named, what about st. paul university? i am not a paulinian, i’m a sillimanian, but why st. paul wasn’t mentioned here? correct me if i’m wrong, saint paul was founded in dumaguete, next after silliman university. silliman u was founded in 1901 and saint paul was founded in 1904. in terms of popularity, (which was the adjective used), i think st paul should be among those being mentioned. anyways, i am just asking….and i like this website. thank you and God bless!
2 RHEN // Apr 15, 2008 at 7:42 pm
BECAUSE ST. PAUL IS A COLLEGE, NOT A UNIVERSITY.
3 filsan lamberang // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:38 pm
That was then, now it’s already a university and I just mentioned Saint Paul University Dumaguete here.
“However, the three most popular SCHOOLS in Dumaguete are the Siliman University, the Negros Oriental State University and the Foundation University.”
Did the moderator use the word university?
Anyway thanks rhen for the reply.
God bless.
4 filsan lamberang // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:40 pm
That was then, now it’s already a university and I just mentioned Saint Paul University Dumaguete here.
Did the moderator use the word university? It was only “schools.”
Anyway thanks rhen for the reply.
God bless.
5 kathy // Jun 29, 2008 at 10:54 pm
watever has been mentioned; i believe that st. paul university dumaguete was included; im not a paulinian but i know for a fact that dumaguete city has been known not just by the “schools”, “colleges” or universities” mentioned. It is but right that when one talks about dumaguete that this school, college or university be mentioned as well.. it primarily shows credible writing….
6 Rechel // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:31 am
I’m from region 8 of Visayas Phillipines.. at the moment Dumaguete City hold me as one of its residence….and now one of the genlte people since i move here….. thougth this web site Dumaguete info. I got a lot of in formations, about University,Hospitals, where to stay where to go, what to do, this web site gives me morethan i can ask for about Dumaguete… yes Dumaguete has this universities menstions above.. and this city we can be proud of,
thanks to this site, a lot of in formations i can get…. since I’m already here in Dumaguete. a lot of questions in my mine that Dumaguete info answered… about University, Hospitals, hotels, hong out, where to go, where to stay, what to do…how is locals, and more….
reason why i love this site,,, again Thank you.
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