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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. When World War II broke out, the city was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Forces on May 26, 1942.
Dumaguete is the capital city and main port of Negros Oriental, the province that occupies the south-eastern part of Negros Island, in the Philippines.
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Negros Oriental, officially the Province of Negros Oriental, is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Dumaguete. It occupies the southeastern half of the large island of Negros, and borders Negros Occidental, which comprises the northwestern half.
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.
Dumaguete (dōōmägā´tā), city (1990 pop. 80,262), capital of Negros Oriental prov., SE Negros, the Philippines. A busy interisland-shipping port at the entrance to Tañon Strait (which separates the islands of Negros and Cebu), it is also a trade and cultural center.
Mar 9, 2011 · On November 25, 1898, the Provincial Revolutionary Government of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was established in Dumaguete, the capital town, with Don Demetrio Larena as Presidente. On April 9, 1901, the Second Philippine Commission under the Chairmanship of William H. Taft, arrived in Dumaguete.
In 1572, Diego Lopez Povedano named it ‘Dananguet’ but it was later referred to as ‘Dumaguete’ in 1934 by Jesuit cartographer, Murillo Velarde. The island of Negros was divided into two provinces in 1890, Occidental and Oriental. Dumaguete became a part of Negros Oriental in 1898.
