Dumaguete was coined from the Visayan word "daggit" which means "to snatch". 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, Murillo Velarde referred to it, using its present name, as Dumaguete. Relatively enclosed by lush greenery and natural rock formations, Casaroro Falls is a sight to behold. The cool water gushes down to a swimming hole where bathers can enjoy its natural beauty. It has ample ground space for picnics and what not, a souvenir shop and a snack bar for famished excursionists. Forest Camp was first opened to the public in 1990. It began as a 6,000 square meter property originally used as the family’s private picnic and camping grounds and with nothing much but a simple shed. Today it occupies 2.2 hectares of land. Known to be the second highest peak in the Visayas next to Canlaon, the presence of Mt. Talinis in the Negros Island is rather dominant as it stands tall and proud in all its 1870-meter glory. It is also fondly called Cuernos de Negros or the horns of Negros.
 

Getting There

By flight Schedule:  Approximately 1 hour and 30mins. flaying time.  Cebu Pacific  Manila-Dumaguete   Dumaguete-Manila    FLT NO. FREQ ETD ETA    FLT NO. FREQ ETD ETA 1  5J625   DAILY 0700 0815    5J626   DAILY 0845 1000 2  5J627   DAILY 1345 1500    5J628   DAILY 1530 1645    Air Philippines  Manila-Dumaguete   Dumaguete-Manila    FLT NO. FREQ ETD ETA    FLT NO. FREQ ETD ETA 1  2P791   MO-TU-TH- FR-SA 0545 0700    2P792   MO-TU-TH- FR-SA 0730 0845 2  2P793   DAILY 1500 1615    2P794   DAILY 1645 1800