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"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. |
