Dumaguete. Many move here, some decided to just live here. Why? What's with this small Negros City?

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Aside from the many things articles and agencies have been talking about regarding why #Dumaguete city is so lovable by many people from other islands including foreigners, I discussed also about the thing that i believe is the biggest factor why many people such as Americans and many Europians, British, etc., are deciding to live or retire in Dumaguete City, #NegrosOriental. I decided to make this video after Julia Barreto visited the city 2 weeks ago and also made a video about the things that make Dumaguete beautiful.
Here I also discussed about #destinations such as #Valencia Town, Forest Camp, Pulang Bato falls and hot spring, Dauin's Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Lake Balinsasayao, #Siquijor, Paliton beach, Whale sharks in #Oslob, the Sardines run in #moalboal, canyoneering in Badian, Dumaguete city culture, the #restaurants, #bars, and night life here, and many more.
I hope to soon be able to make videos about other cities such as Cagayan de Oro City, Bacolod City, Ilo-ilo City, Cebu City, Davao City, etc..
Sections:
Intro: (0:00)
Valencia: (2:33)
Forest Camp (3:16)
Pulangbato & Tawhay (4:14)
Rivers and Waterdalls (5:34)
Dauin (6:45)
Lake Balinsasayao (9:16)
Siquijor (9:34)
South Cebu (10:45)
Other Destinations (11:11)
Hui Discover (11:50)
Dumaguete City Lifestyle and Nightlife (12:33)
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[@juniusdiamondreyes1242]

My family migrated here in Dumaguete from Manila. My wife fell in love in the City. We sold all or our stuffs in manila and start from scratch here. Dumaguete is a laid back city and there are a lot places to visit nearby cities. We tried pulang bato hotspring couple of times already. I agree with the city culture and how the people are very friendly. The customer service here or hospitality is great compare in manila. We are very happy with our decision staying here for good. Amazing Video!

[@luisitocatalbas3804]

Excellent video. I'm one of true witness this place Valencia and Dumaguete City is beautiful places , friendly people,clean, peaceful,lots beautiful places,lots of cheap food, excellent hospitals,etc, because this places is my Former home town. Thank you sir for this video, which lots of beautiful contents. God bless us.

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you!

[@Velasques704]

I heard from ex pat in thier vlog is that it's a pretty safe city aswell as the hospitable people and beautiful.places to see.

[@maffisakuraba1805]

Thank you keep on promoting our belove city Dumaguete , Naka proud coz I was born and raise in Dumaguete.👏👏👏💞💞💞🇵🇭🇯🇵

[@markledesma2396]

We were in Dumaguete for 8 days 2 years ago and had a blast. The small town atmosphere was cool, so close to nature and Lantaw being our favorite restaurant.

[@nanakmccann]

I think the ports make Dumaguete unique. I found Dumaguete by accident on my way to Bohol years ago but I've grown to appreciate Dumaguete in it's own right. The fact that I can stay there and go to Siquijor, Cebu or Bohol with a short boat ride is unique. Also the ports mean Dumaguete has quality ingredients like cheese, that can be hard to find. It's also a great size. A city but not a huge one and so many nice places nearby.

[@hollylandadventuretv9398]

Thank you host im from Valencia also i miss my home town dumaguete new subscriber host full support

[@ericg9092]

This is an EXCELLENT video and very much appreciated. I follow several American vloggers who are based near Dumaguete City and would love to visit. This is probably the best videos I have seen on Dumaguete and the surrounding area. Thank you!

[@truthbetold6496]

Looking into Dumaguete looks really amazing

[@markpurcell1488]

The best video I have seen about Dumaguete. Excellent job..God bless..😇

[@denyswoodroffe490]

A great video, well done. Truly Dumagete is paradise, of the most friendly people. As long as the foreigners don’t try and make to much like another wealthy large county.

[@IanOmictin]

Yah, there lots of expats here more than past years. But just like any place, there are many good expats and a few entitled, harsh, ones.

[@befabulux101]

Hi fella Dumaguetenño, big thanks for making this video. I miss my home town and this is very refreshing!!!

[@manueldelima5705]

Superb video kabayan Ian. Truly love Dumaguete where I had the privilege to study at, the land of gentle people makes one to want to reside permanently. Mabuhay ka..mabuhay Dumaguete.

[@Sparky-xh9gd]

Great Video, very informative,I'm looking forward to being there next month for a few weeks.

[@rodolfoapenas6137]

Proud Dumagueteños 😀 since 1996

[@garysharp4499]

What a amazing city.

[@dwightAro]

my hometown dumaguete city

[@joeGuizan]

Very powerful information. Many thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@jeremiahdicen2519]

Wow chadaa!ilovedumaguetecity❤

[@ribe3434]

Great video.

[@Robert8455]

A most excellent video with lots of great reasons to visit or maybe move to Dumaguete City. I am getting excited about going there and exploring and enjoying all there is to take in. Subscribed! Idea for something new might be any organized motorcycle tours or an episode that shows all the different diving companies.

[@AlabangGirl-hh2oc]

Wow that's awesome.dumagitey

[@bisayastyle9324]

Good one!

[@MariaMaeGoodman]

Thank you, and I love Dumaguete!

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you for watching!

[@RafaelGil2022]

Good video and good audio.yes i visited Duma last year sep. To dicembre. Love it.

[@fogrunr5075]

Thank you for this thorough and informative video😊

[@IanOmictin]

Welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@nightguy5796]

Excellent video,subscribed.

[@DavidsIslandLifeAdventures]

Awesome vlog we’re planning visiting Dumaguete and Siquijor this July

[@TNP512]

Extremely informative. Thank you.

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you very much for appreciating. :)

[@hondafitter1075]

Okay kaayo he he he

[@Yourbestlife1]

Excellent info! Moving there in Oct. amd I’m gonna take notes off your video! Thanks

[@internationalfranchisealli5547]

If anyone deserves more followers it's this guy

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you very much!

[@Melways007]

great video

[@edwarddebroe309]

Thanks for the info sir❤

[@keepitreal1547]

This is the best video on Dumaguete & the area I've ever come across, thanks for sharing. Now subscribed.

[@IanOmictin]

Wow, thank you for the positive feedback!

[@davidpayne2631]

What a great overview. Good job!

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you very much for the kind comment! and thank you for watching!

[@Speedi-tm5dm]

Enjoyed your podcast brother..

[@ArthursSimpleLife]

Wow

[@mrgee7059]

Great video! Lots of really useful info for virtually any activity or interest that anyone would have. I hope you do more. Thanks for the info/website for the tour company. That helps a lot.

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you! I might create videos like this soon.

[@KristineJRCFegi]

Nice kaayo yan maka excite muuli 😊

[@IanOmictin]

Excited na jud ka ting kay hapit na man mo ma uli. hehe thanks for watching ting! :)

[@JakeandJesset]

Salamat pare sa very informative and well put together video on Duma! We plan to visit in the next 24-36 mo to look for our retirement spot. Keep up the good work on great content! Amping, Jake

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you very much! Hope that you will enjoy your visit and you will be able to decide to retire here! Amping!

[@georgealbertacanadaeh1038]

Excellent video! Thank you so much.

[@IanOmictin]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@christiangarciaofficial]

Very Nice Content about Dumaguete City.

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you!

[@mgillanders]

Great video salamat po

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you very much for watching this video and for the kind comment, I am looking forward to improve my video making skills and create more content, :)

[@carletto_au]

Moving there soon; nice video

[@IanOmictin]

Hope you will have a good time here soon!

[@titaongalpay3779]

Thank you ! Excellent ! Missed Dumaguete city ! During 1970-75 .. It's simple life ... Simple dorm life at Silliman ... missed Tartanillas ! And MARICAR'S ..BEST SNACK HOUSE ..THEY SERVED THE BEST SPAGHETTIS MY FAVE ..SCANDINAVIAN ... and sweet Floating Island cake ! God Bless !

[@ZylbzZaWest]

The thumbnail included mh brother's grade 6 classmate bro! 😮 The one with the shoulder bag.

[@francisdelfino2168]

💯 agree sa siopao sa chinlong bai 👍

[@IanOmictin]

haha gani bai, nila ra kong duwa sa don robertos if kakaunon kog siopao. hehe

[@jessicamaesterling07]

My fiance and I have been in Valencia, we really like it there, cheaper foods and necessities, people are very nice and friendly and respectful. So peaceful and the environment is healthy unlike Manila 😅 Well, at least cheaper than other tourist spots in the Philippines 😊

[@IanOmictin]

As of these days, there are so many expats in Valencia already, im not sure if foods are still cheaper in there

[@gd.m.2236]

Grabe ang changes ng rizal blvd landscape, in the early & middle of the 90’s (our college days) that Bethel hotel was under construction pa and then now daghan na pala mga establishments for fine dining restos, cafes, bars, etc. Infact maski dunkin donut outlet wapa gani that time🤣🤣🤣. Thank you for this episode, mura napud mi nakabalik sa dgte.👏👏👍

[@spookytiks934]

nindota yan..... ^_^ samot mo daghan mamuyo dri ani.

[@IanOmictin]

hehe lamat John! padayun ta gama2 video. hehe

[@rosetornandizo8269]

Great job Ian! More of videos like this in Dumaguete, mt hometown. It has grown so much and has a sophisticated flair and interesting places to visit. I like the wholesome activities like karate, tai chi, zumba and sports like volleyball and basketball throught the city, the Dumaguete staduim and boulevard. I like all the variety of restaurants, bars, clubs lining up the boulevard. Its a little South Beach in Miami or a little Vegas with a seaview of Dumaugete Bay. More comprehensive blogs on Dumaguete and surrounding citites and towns.

[@IanOmictin]

Sorry i just noticed your message, i havent been so active here on youtube! But i will be posting videos in the next weeks, Thank you for watching!

[@harrylumhud7434]

Nice one bai Ian.. mkmingaw.. Nasimhutan nako burger delights og balot sa blvd.. og sagbot atbang hayahay.. Valencia dli nimo mahurot cguro ang spots ky dghn lapos lapos!

[@IanOmictin]

Gani har. Galata spots. Hehe. Lamats patan.aw bai. Murag taud2 na kang y uli2. Hehe pero atleast wa nay pandemic. Hehe

[@allenkuntelebi]

ako lang ba naka bantay sa "This is Ceres Liner?" hahaha great video sir! Watching this because it's gonna my 1st time going there via Cere Liner tomorrow!

[@IanOmictin]

haha! Thanks for watching. :)

[@neilumbac]

ka nice sir! maybe you can feature pud mga secret spots or undiscovered places, or places na haven't been seen in social media posts

[@IanOmictin]

Thanks! Sure! Wa lang ko kabalo sa mga secret spots, hopefully mka gather ko info unsa nice e feature nga mga secret spots and if naa mka guide puhon. :)

[@patrickclark9719]

Great video work

[@renpinero3171]

Dumaguete has develop a lot, plenty of good restaurants and coffee shop. But the bad side is..overcrowding and traffic is getting heavier as time goes by. But still it's my hometown. Ill keep coming back to Dumaguete, ang ingay niyang kay sarap sa tenga, hinahanap hanap ko. Ill be back next year! NIce video bro!

[@ericg9092]

It's good to hear that oldie's are tolerated in the party scene if they love live music. I feel like I stopped aging (in my mind) when I was mid-20's or so. I wonder if there are more like me........smh lol

[@indaibisdak7691]

Nice one dong ian❤️❤️

[@IanOmictin]

Salamat joy!

[@indaibisdak7691]

Welcome dong...more more vlog❤️🙏❤️

[@lmc_motorsports]

I'm going to Dumaguete for vacation next year I'm hoping to stay there for about a month!

[@IanOmictin]

Hope you'll have a good time here!

[@808pineapple]

May isang KZbin vlogger post na pinamagatang "Alin ang pinakamagandang Lungsod? Iloilo, Bacolod, o Cebu" Ito ay isang panayam sa isa sa mga nangungunang chef sa Pilipinas na naglalakbay sa buong bansa bilang bahagi ng kanyang trabaho. Tulad ng napakaraming iba pang mga video, nakaramdam ka ng political corrective-ness kapag hinihiling sa mga dayuhan o lokal na ihambing ang iba't ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas. Ang Chef ay kumakain at umiinom habang iniinterbyu, at habang nagpapatuloy ang inuman ay nagiging malinaw ang katotohanan. Salamat sa pagiging tapat tungkol sa P.I. Ang mga Dumaguete "Boys" ay medyo malinaw na may kinikilingan habang patuloy nilang itinataguyod ang kanilang Duma EXpat na imperyo ng mga senior westerners. Isang muling pagkabuhay ng "ole boy" clan, malayo sa kabila ng dagat, lol.🤙

[@eleanorpakilit]

I was browsing KZbin and I happened to see your KZbin channel and your last name sound familiar so I mentioned it to my husband. He said Omictin are their relatives. His name is Abner Maglangit Pakilit and his family are from Siquijor particularly in Maria and Enrique Villanueva.

[@IanOmictin]

Yes, thanks. My father is from Siquijor.

[@sirthets4515]

Just like Baguio, they should restrict vehicle entry in parts of city center

[@IanOmictin]

That would be a good idea, but the city has grown fast in the past 3 years anyway, many offices and other establishments are no longer in the city center, and the 4 lane diversion road helped too.

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

I didn't watch the entire video as I'm already generally convinced that Dumaguete and Valencia are a really nice place to live and retire to--except my wife and I already retired to the Bacolod area. Oh, well.

[@IanOmictin]

Ohh. Stil,l good to know. Hope you can visit dumauete and its neighboring spots once in a while. :)

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

@@IanOmictin i get down there once or twice a year i guess

[@barbarasanchezmitchell4213]

Most Asian countries are consider PARADISE for lots.of reason.but Pinas is heaven Paradise.on earth

[@junmarkdeguito3699]

Hello po I am one of the crew sa isa sa gifeature nimo nga kalan an which is the AffordaFood thank you kaayo for featuring us! Hapit niya puhon diri sa among ginagmay binarato pero lamian sa mga pagkaon kay sa AffordaFood siguradong makaingun kang "PASTILan lamia ra pud ani" 😂

[@IanOmictin]

Amazing! First time nako tong kita ana inyu store actually, ni hunong ra ko para mu take ug clip, anyway, congrats sa inyung store, cool inyu location, yes, hapit nya ko puhon. :)

[@petsnplaces5578]

Foreigners like it here because stores with imported goods are available..convenient..no need to go to manila or cebu u less they want to goto Sn R

[@friendofvinnie]

Is S and R in dumagete???

[@sonnyilagan5930]

Salamat sa youtube vloggers Kung wala kayo hindi ko malalaman na ilove dumaguete na!bucket list na to!

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you for watchin! Yes, hope you will be able to visit Dumaguete soon!

[@johnmarcopitlo2809]

"This is Ceres Liner" @15:43 hahaha

[@IanOmictin]

Hehehe. Thanks for watching!

[@samfish6938]

Most of the other youtubers don't show outside Dumaguete and only show the quite part

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you for the appreciation!

[@rosetornandizo8269]

Soccer too

[@listerine414]

Hows the air quality in Dumeguete? Is it very polluted?

[@waddjantachi]

My hometown. The only 🇵🇭 city I can call Shangri-La

[@walkingboss]

I like Duma. Medical Is what will make me settle in Cebu or Manilla. Hospitals are good, but for major medical, need bigger city

[@IanOmictin]

Yah, that's true.. It's nice that there are decent hospitals here, but it's true, hospitals at bigger cities like Manila is still superior.

[@rosetornandizo8269]

Silliman University Medical Center, Ace Doctors Hospital and Holy Child Hospial in Dumaguete are superior and excellent too.@@IanOmictin

[@VistaLatin]

Question: The track on the video, where is it located?? Was it Silliman University?? Are common people allowed to go run there?? Thank you in advance

[@IanOmictin]

That's Perdices Coliseum. It's a facility owned by the government. Yes anyone can play or run in there. Entrance fee is just P15.

[@VistaLatin]

@@IanOmictin will look for it next time I go there...thx

[@niwniw]

Ka starring sa ceres liner hahahah Daghan jud tag ma foodtrippan diri I hope managhan na ang open late at night and after midnight. Lisod japon makakita food if nai pakalit na cravings na gusto ka mag OBT. Kanang, Ian. Unsa name sa band tong gakanta Hold Me Closer? Chada ila version

[@IanOmictin]

gani wing2 kulang2 pa jud noun late night restos. hehe labi na nga na close na ang uban. :) Wa raba ko kabalo anang hold me closer wing. :)

[@niwniw]

@@IanOmictin ​ Trigger Gypsies diay name. Karon rko kabantay haha! Song namg Hold Me Closer ni Elton John and Britney Spears. idk if mao nag naas video nimo nga giplay sa Trigger Gypsies pero i think mao na haha If mao na, mas chada ila kesa ni Elton ug Britney Nwayz, chada ning imo vid. Subscribed to ur channel!😊

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you! oo, Tiny Dancer title ana. hehe By the way kinsa gani ni? Sorry abi nko ako kaila nga si wing2, kay ngiwngiw man syas fb. :)

[@niwniw]

@@IanOmictin haha! Isa nis #DannysJs Janette hyskuo batch ni Falovot

[@IanOmictin]

@@niwniw Ikaw diay na net, hehe daan pa lagi ko, pero lugos man gud ma klaro ang profile pic sa fb, gamay and dili ma click.. Thanks net! for watching the video, hope to see u soon. :)

[@norrisbethke7770]

Any place to hear a symphony or orchestra ? Like a violin or piano concerto, some Beethoven or Mozart ? 🤔

[@friendofvinnie]

NO!!!!

[@norrisbethke7770]

@@friendofvinnie oh no ! Maybe have to build a concert hall ! 😲

[@rosetornandizo8269]

Yes at the Silliman Luce Auditorium. They have several classical performances and theater arts.

[@lotalasola7003]

paspas pa wifi..napakaraming matataas na puno kahit sa downtown..bihira ang bagyo walang baha.

[@IanOmictin]

Yeah that's right, several of the things i have not mentioned. hehe

[@ronnieryanpc]

Patudlo ta aning vlog2 sir

[@IanOmictin]

hahaha pistol. ga pasagad ra gani ko. hehe

[@ronnieryanpc]

@@IanOmictin pero ok na...taas2 script

[@rosetornandizo8269]

I thought Al Mar Hotel is now Dumaguete Seafront Hotel with a white facade.

[@danielsaraolu5343]

Thank you . I appreciate your video . I am Canadian and plan to visit in Feb-March 2024 looking for a nice lady to marry if I'll find the right one . Any suggestions? Thank you .

[@marinettenopal3167]

What is your preference? I've got cousin or a friend ☺️ We are from Dumaguete

[@IanOmictin]

May you have an awesome time here.

[@bugsbane]

How much to rent scooters?

[@friendofvinnie]

The more people that come the higher the price will go

[@petsnplaces5578]

Why are you not uploading regularly?

[@IanOmictin]

Thank you for watchin, yah i haven't been posting, life gets in the way. :) But i will be making videos again in a few weeks and hopefully be able to post regularly already.

[@rosetornandizo8269]

I mean La REsidencia Hotel

[@rabidfarmer9765]

IT is like a red-light city without the red-lights. LOL>

[@i-am-your-conscience]

16:14 This is a restaurant with mexican food, and its super lami :) Its worth to go there

[@ArthursSimpleLife]

What country?

[@IanOmictin]

Philippines

[@RihannaCarlaMorgan]

The white guy speaks English with slight Pinoy/Scottish accent

[@emilyacana341]

Yap! That's what I thought.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@remyfilinvest9630]

Nice place to retire

[@remyfilinvest9630]

How about earthquake ?

[@donquixote1502]

Dumaguete without all the American Vloggers Drama is a great place. Right now, not so much. It´s too much Trump drama. I mean to many lies and drama between Americans.

[@IanOmictin]

Maybe it affects the vibe of other americans and other expats in Dumaguete. But for us locals, we are not affected with their drama. :)

[@donquixote1502]

@@IanOmictin 👍 Of course, it´s an American problem. I´m Swedish, so it wouldn´t concern me either.

[@keepitreal1547]

Dumaguete & the area is fantastic, though there are I.m.o too many Americans. The only downside to a great place.

[@Tittha]

If you follow you tube and search about Dumaguete, topic od expat wars come up and that's when I knew about them existing in Duma and not getting on well with each other. It's simply tit for tat really. We had our holiday back in April-May months ago and never had a scratch for expat wars. Expat wars in Dumaguete had been blown up, in reality for every filipino snoops marites, can't smell it in the air unless one goes online. We'd been to Duma, never seen one youtuber down the street. They are mainly tiny sub groups or cliques of people just like handful of neighbours having a row. But it seemed making bad some impression of Dumaguete which is unfair.

[@keepitreal1547]

@@Tittha I don't get caught up in the drama either & because I keep myself to myself, but just the thought of enjoying a meal or drink out without the sound of an American accent would have been blissful. I'm not anti anyone, but sometimes enough is enough.

[@zachary813]

Excellent food? Really?

[@alamakkns1643]

There is nothing special in that place at all. Many other places in Philippines are better than dumaguete for retiree

[@TheOttecarlos]

The place is very quaint and i like the fact that Dumaguete has no traffic light yet and the people are nicer than some of the visyan provinces I’ve been. Thanks

[@joeawk]

Such as?

[@marijolivitzky4336]

There must be something that attract retirees because they keep coming back and finally settled there. It's now over crowded with many foreigners like Europeans, but mostly Americans.

[@internationalfranchisealli5547]

Great channel Cool Guy. Not the usual KZbinr. No B.s

[@davedpl8722]

There is more to life then party party ...

[@Filo-Joe]

Maraming Pinay at matandang foreigners they think they love each other

[@IanOmictin]

What do you mean they think? :)

[@ronnelacido1711]

Jealousy. He couldn't get one young lady because he has no money💴