+15 in Dumaguete & Apo Island

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November 1st 2007

Published: November 6th 2007

Looking for somewhere to go to for the Nov.1 long weekend, I chanced upon a website promoting Dumaguete City (www.dumagueteinfo.com). In a couple of hours’ time, I had booked our flights going to the City of Gentle People - and unknown to many, probably the only place in the Philippines with a different time - Dumaguete time is consciously and uniformly set 15 minutes ahead of the rest of the c... Read Full Entry

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Dumaguete 2007

odd family of the year

Dumaguete 2007

before they decided to chase me...

Dumaguete 2007

lake balinsasayao on a very wet and foggy afternoon

Dumaguete 2007

lake balinsasayao on a very wet and foggy afternoon

Dumaguete 2007

that's us after our nightmare trek

Dumaguete 2007

picnic huts at twin lakes

Dumaguete 2007

fog has slightly lifted

Dumaguete 2007

boats and kayaks anyone?

Dumaguete 2007

boat station

Dumaguete 2007

THIS is the CORRECT way to the lakes!!!

Dumaguete 2007

and THIS is the WRONG way!!!!

Dumaguete 2007

i've never been happier to see our bike -- until I saw the flat

Dumaguete 2007

mini-lake near the registration pavilion

Dumaguete 2007

mini-lake near the registration pavilion

Dumaguete 2007

the highway going to and from twin lakes

Dumaguete 2007

payag sa likod

Dumaguete 2007

that's my payag jam!

Dumaguete 2007

beside OK inn -- bikes for rent

6th November 2007

Rhoody
non-member comment

great
Great article, even yo had not much time here, it seems that you really enjoyed... I added your blog yo my favourites. Thank you for mentoning us and all the best for your future trips Rhoody

7th November 2007

port80
Cheche Uy-Visitacion

Hi Rhoody, thanks to YOU guys for welcoming me and giving me quick replies in your forum. It was a tremendous help. I'll recommend your forum to anyone planning to travel to Dumaguete! I love it! :)

7th November 2007

Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B

Looks like a great place. You live in an interesting country, take care - Loenza

21st November 2007

Bong and Joy
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Great blog. Went to apo and found it very interesting too. Yes, the first look/superficial look of marine sanctuary was deceiving but when one immerse in water..aha! fish and corals and all. We even said sorry when we stepped on the big live corals. Apo is our favorite place in our country. Thanks for your blog. It triggers a lot of memories.

24th November 2009

anonymous
non-member comment

wow

2nd January 2010

jim
non-member comment

15 minutes ahead.
Sorry to whoever thinks Dumaguete is the only island where the clocks are set ahead 15 minutes. Dipolog does it. Lots of places in the Philippines do it. If you've heard the comment Filipinos are always late, then you know why the clocks are set ahead.

10th April 2011

Cyrus
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CBA I love this school! :D

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