Dumaguete CIty...

Dumaguete City is one of the cities of Negros Oriental. It's a home to several universities and colleges that's why it's referred to as the "University Town". It's also a home to several tourist destinations like Apo Island, which is found to have a diverse marine ecosystem. Many tourists come to have a dive at the Apo Island to witness for themselves the beautiful marine life of Apo Island.

Aside from Apo Island, one best place for diving in Dumaguete is Sumilon island. Tourists also come to dive and see the beauty of underwater life in Sumilon Island.

I'm talking about these places but I've never been there :( sad, isn't it. I missed to visit the places when I visited Dumaguete last month. But I am looking forward to visit Apo Island. Relatives of my sister-in-law lives there. =)

Pictures of Dumaguete Blvd during the day and night. =)

Viva! Nuestra Señora Virgen del Pilar!

October 12th, the City celebrates the fiesta in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The city officials prepared an array of activities for this fiesta. Some of the annual activities include street dancing and regatta (race of vintas).

The Zamboangeños also light candles at the Fort Pilar Shrine, located at Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City.

Some pictures I took during the activities...
Colorful vintas from the regatta

Lady of the Pilar Shrine

Street Dancing

A centuries old tradition

Enjoying the Seafood of Zamboanga Sibugay

Sunrise, October 1, 2007, along Sibugay Highway

Zamboanga Sibugay (or simply Sibugay) is one of the provinces of Zamboanga Peninsula. It was formerly part of the Zamboanga del Sur province but in 2001, Republic Act 8937 made this a new province.

I had the chance to visit some of the municipalities of Sibugay just recently. For the first time, I joined the team of our universities Caravan, an annual career guidance activity of ADZU to promote our school and the programs we have. It was a great opportunity to talk to young high school students and help them decide on what to take up in college. With me were Mitch, Mam Joy, Roger, Rommel and Alex as our team leader.

(Picture: Alex Aballe encouraging students of Kabasalan Science and Technology High School)

But the greatest of all is to experience the seafood of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Giant Clam or Taklobo:

It’s known to be an aphrodisiac and really rich in cholesterol. But never mind! When I saw the finished Taklobo kilawin, I just want to eat more! It’s really delicious. It was my first time to eat such kilawin.

We had this kilawing Taklobo in Malangas municipality.

Talaba or Oyster

I've never tried oyster before. This travel allowed me to experience the mouth-watering talaba. The talaba was placed on top of a heat/fire. When its shell opens a little, you force it open with a knife or a spoon handle. yummy! Cholesterol again? never mind... Thank s to the Alex Aballe for ordering talaba for dinner :).

Picture: Talaba(oyster) grilled on the left and the opened talaba on the right. Ready to eat with suka... Buayan, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay

Crabs and Crabs

Sea crabs and fresh-water crabs. Whatever they are called, crabs are ju st delicious! How was it cooked? I think it was boiled with some water and added with "Sprite" to add taste.

Sea crabs and fresh-water crabs.

Whew! What a dinner! But i think we just deserve it. We really worked hard for our campaign. hehehe

Mitch, Mam Joy and Rommel ready to eat dinner!!!