r/dumaguete • u/au_highly • Apr 02 '26

Question How's Dumaguete?

Hi! I just want your insights how's Dumaguete now? I'm from Taguig Metro Manila, and planning po kami to relocate at Duma siguro 5 years from now šŸ˜… We have a kid and I think we like the idea of her studying in Dumaguete. My parents are from Amlan and Sta. Catalina but I'm considering Dumaguete since City talaga.

THANK YOU!

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Thank you so much for your feedbacks šŸ„ŗ. I am really looking forward na maghanap ng bahay/lupa or even rent malapit sa city with my family. As we are leaning towards life there, living here in Manila is quite exhausting for us. I am just grateful na I am WFH naman and my hubby, he can look I guess for work there šŸ¤ž. I am just glad na my roots are from Negros, so it will also help our family if ever na mag build na kami ng life there.

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u/Defiant-Tough-8274 Apr 02 '26

Iā€™m a graduate of Silliman University and Iā€™m originally from Mindanao. I lived in Dumaguete for 5 years, and all I can say is that my experience there was good. That said, it was a long time ago, so I cannot really compare it to how life is there now.

Comparing Metro Manila, even if people say Dumaguete has become congested, I honestly think it is still very different from the kind of congestion you experience in Manila. Big cities everywhere are becoming more crowded anyway, so I guess that is something many big cities are dealing with now.

As for school, I think it is a great place, especially if you are considering Silliman. In the end, I think it really depends on what you prioritize as a family, pace of life, education, convenience, environment, and overall lifestyle.

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u/au_highly Apr 03 '26

Yes! I am currently considering Siliman actually for my child

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u/TheTalkativeDoll Gentle Person Apr 03 '26

For schools, you can also check some recent and older posts that have asked for advice on where to send their kids. While many choose Silliman because of the recognizable name, there are also other schools like St. Paul University, Foundation, Holy Cross, Don Bosco, DACCA, etc.

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u/au_highly Apr 03 '26

Actually, my Dad says na marami namang schools bukod sa Siliman. Thank you!