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      • After the Philippine-American War, on May 1, 1901, a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete with the first city-mayor Meliton Larena Y Aureola.
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    The City of Dumaguete was formally created on July 15, 1948, under Philippine Congressional Republic Act No. 327, also known as the "Charter of the City of Dumaguete". This was later amended on June 21, 1969, by Republic Act No. 5797, which clarified and refined the powers and functions of the local government unit in the earlier act.

  3. Random City. From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what six local experts had to say about the history of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. City of gentle people is where I preside, home of the most generous and hospitable people. Our city handles any problems positively. Dumaguete is a place known for its beautiful landmarks and history.

  4. History. In 1890, the island-province of Negros was divided into two politico-military provinces, Occidental and Oriental. As earlier constituted, in 1898, Dumaguete was included in Negros Oriental. After the Philippine-American War, on May 1, 1901, a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental ...

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    Dumaguete is a university city with four large universities and several colleges, attracting students of the province and students from across the Visayas and Mindanao. The city is best known for Silliman University, the first Protestant and American university in the country and in Asia.

  6. 4 days ago · Despite its commercial and administrative functions, the city is probably best known nationally as an educational centre. Silliman University , an American Presbyterian missionary school with a well-known liberal arts college, was founded there in 1901.

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  7. Dumaguete is a city in the province of Negros Oriental, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It is the capital and the most populous city of the province, with a population of over 130,000 people.

  8. It was liberated on April 26, 1945 by the combined forces of the United States, Filipino Soldiers and the recognized guerrillas.

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