r/dumaguete

Is there any spas in dumaguete that offers lymphatic drainage massage?

I have been so interested in trying to do it but haven’t found a spa in duma that does it

I just called 911 regarding a family dispute involving an assault with a knife. I was placed on hold for more than a minute, and I lost my patience. After I hung up while still on hold, 911 never even called me back.

Who is like the best photographers here in Dumaguete and why?

Also it's nice if it's specific for their categories.

Hi. I would like to ask how’s the cost of living there in Dumaguete? I’m in the Occidental. I’m planning to transfer to Dumaguete (if there are available positions at the port and if God permits) since there's a language barrier for my kids at my current job. I searched on Facebook for rentals, but they're so expensive. It seems like the price here for where I’m renting has doubled or tripled compared to what I found.

Where can I buy the coffee beans used in cafes here in Duma? Like mountain origins and etc
Or even local coffee beans?
Where can I find one?

Hello! How do we get to the airport from the hotel if we plan to leave at 5AM since we have a 7AM flight? Are there grab trikes by that time? Thank youuuu!

Btw i have thin and wavy hair, would like it to be a little straighter. Also open to Brazilian Treatments. Please let me know what you recommend.

So, I went to McDonald’s sa downtown and parked in front of their entrance. Pasangil ug lantaw rako sa cellphone to see if abri sila, turned out sarado diay. There were girls parked few meters in front of me and they walked to the door to find out nga close ang McDonald’s.

When I was about to leave, I saw the parking boy nilabang from Jollibee to the motor nga gibilin sa girls. My goodness! Nasapot na pud ko sa nakita nako kay naningil ug bayad. I don’t know if nihatag si girl kay nihawa naman ko.

Grabe ra pud na sila uy! Minaro naman ng ilang style sa panginabuhi. Mao ra to. Pahungaw lang kog light.

where to get medcert nga makuha ra dayon?

Hello! as you've read on the title, I'm a male from Pampanga relocating to Dumaguete for work (mandatory relocation).

I have already read multiple posts here on reddit but still want recent and current thoughts and tips.

1. Language - Does locals (in public market, karinderya, sari-sari store, etc.) speak Tagalog? or is it better to use English, as I've read that Dumaguete has a lot of foreigners and expats. As for Bisaya, all the words I know are just curses and such HAHA, so I can't really speak it, will probably learn it from my workmates in the long run.

2. Commute - Meron bang accessible jeepneys or tricycle? and how is the price? Dito kasi sa Pampanga, 1.5km sa tricycle is already 40-50php which is sobrang mahal for unknown reasons. We don't have angkas/moveit but we have maxim mototaxi, and realistically speaking, this is cheaper than going for tricycle + jeep or even grabcar/grabtrike. So does Dumaguete also have an accessible 24hr Maxim and hanggang saan yung range nila? My work is within Macias (technically center talaga ng city), so within range ba if i stay even up to Maslog, Banilad, or Valencia ganun?

3. Housing - Well, I'm really surprised sa price, I've stayed in Makati for a year before and their prices are almost even sa Dumaguete upon browsing fb marketplace. But this is more on directly to City, may nakita akong ibang posts sa valencia, banilad, and sibulan and its cheaper compared to taclobo and neighboring brgy. But ayun nga, I don't know what to expect with commute yet kaya I'm still considering places near Macias or mismong macias para walking distance lang ako sa work.

4. Coverage - Are there some places I need to be wary of if I am dependent with the use of the internet? Like meron bang places na wala talagang signal? Plus, which better sim to use for data? as well as wifi? Tapos yung electricity, meron bang brgys known for having frequent no-warning power outages? And for rainy season, bumabaha ba? Diba maraming mountain and forest, so I guess not?

Here's my bg:

I'm earning around 60k gross, the money I have with me right now na allocated sa first couple of months is around 40k, my initial plan is to stay within the city which is walking distance lang (up to 15 mins walking) sa office, probably just a room at 9k ceiling or much lower if meron makita. open rin naman ako for shared or boarding pero kasi hindi talaga ako sanay, malinis ako sa gamit pero humihilik ako ng malakas, ang sakit makita pag may maruming lugar tapos nahihiya rin talaga ako sa ksama ko pag hindi sila sanay na may kasamang humihilik ng malakas. Kaya I'm more accustomed to living alone talaga.

I plan to stay with this set-up for a maximum of 6 months, para lang malaman ko how it goes sa city, establishments, people, and etc at para na rin may big chunk ako na malalaan pag lumipat.

Then move into a larger space, preferably unfurnished or bare pero hindi ko alam if kaya ba ng 10-15k range, target ko kasi unfurnished tapos ako na bahala bumili ng mga gamit like bedframe, bed, mirrors, furnitures, kitchen tools, etc. yung kailangan ko lang talaga is meron ng wifi installed. Kung pwede lang makipag negotiate sa owner na ako yung bahala sa gamit at hindi ko naman kukunin mostly after ko mag stay, I will be staying a minimum of 3 years kasi, could be stretched to 4 or even 5 years depending sa growth sa work. And lets just say na medyo maarte rin ako sa gamit, gusto ko maganda HAHAHA. I'm thinking baka around 150k or more yung cost over that time, depende pa rin sa space ng apartment. kaya diba hindi na lugi yung owner kung ako na bibili ng gamit tapos hindi ko naman kukunin lahat kasi ang mahal kaya magpa ship tska ang lalaki ng mga gamit if ever, bedframe palang or ref lugi na, plus I don't really have a plan to go back sa Pampanga, maybe sa Metro Manila for a year before ako mag move sa Australia, kaya I won't be needing the things talaga. So ayun, kung kaya lang talaga ng 10-15k range with this set-up. hays. Mostly kasi ng mga nakikita ko 20+ na tapos may gamit na rin.

I'm planning rin to buy a motorcycle yung sakto lang, definitely kahit malayo ako sa city proper walang magiging problem, since meron na akong sariling mode of transpo non.

Lastly, ganito yung sinasabi ko dun sa space na gusto ko, yung pa horizontal sya, i don't mind if studio or 1br. I just want a big space para free ako magluto, I mean dun nalang ako sasaya kasi solo living. HAHAH. Sana may alam kayo or recommended na ganito yung build ng space na open for next year.

https://preview.redd.it/5qodgy78rqjh1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a350b60d2fbcb41fa60d1fe8896ae575ca7b964

Help me outtt, this is just an initial plan, I still have an ample time to change this. Should I get a 9k ceiling room on the center and just walk to my office for 6 months or should I go farther from the city to get my money's worth and rely on Maxim for transpo for 6 months, and then move to the set-up I really want to stay for a long time?

List of tenants known to open at the new Robinsons expansion (source: Carnatus of Skyscrapercity Dumaguete)

‎Coco - 1

‎Classic Savory - 1

‎Timezone - 1

‎Koreana Look - 2

‎L Time Studio - 1

‎Skin Station - 1

‎Dairy Queen - 1

‎Paras Alter Station - 1

‎Silicon Valley - 1

‎Nike - 3

‎Idenico - 1

‎Mother's Touch Massage - 1

‎Ideal Vision Center - 1

Krowne Medical Aesthetics - 2

Asia's Lashes - 2

Espressooh Nail Spa - 2

Sunnies Studios - 1

Llaollao - 4

Mesa - 1

Memo - 5

Regatta - 5

World Balance - 1

At Tokyo - 1

Crazy Tori - 2

VIP Cinema - 2

Isports - 1

Spincam Studios - 2

World of Fun (relocation) - 2

Bo's Coffee (or Boss Coffee?) - 2

HLA - 2

Sports Direct - 2

Toys R Us full store (relocation from the Dept Store) - 4

BDO (relocation) - 4

Auntie Anne's - 1

Confirmed from:

1 - job ad

2 - FB post(s) confirming store opening/construction

3 - confirmed by a construction worker/vlogger

4 - confirmed by a store/mall employee

5 - confirmed by another SSC forumer

Ako lang ba or halos tanan driver na karon sa ec ride, jeep and tricycle kay gitubuan na jud nila ug 5 pesos tanang fair? And naa pay times nga sila pa ang mangisog if di ka mag additional ug 5 pesos. Diba wala may announcement or anything nga ang fair nitubo ug 5 pesos. Okay raman mag additional pero kato rang mga dili rude nga driver nga mo demand jud huhu. Any thoughts guys?

Hello. Was wondering if you guys know someplace na hiring. Finance fresh grad ko with some experience in administrative support. Been unemployed for a while na gyud

I've also looked into BPOs but would prefer to build experience in finance billing or payroll. Wala koy exp pero basun naa pay companies na willing to train huhu. If not, I'm also interested in back office or administrative roles rather than direct customer support like voice.

So far, if naa koy makita for finance roles or admin, need gyud gyapon nila with exp haha

Would really appreciate referrals gyud as well huhu Thank you sm

Hi! Are there any pop-up markets or bazaars happening in Dumaguete this weekend? We’d love to visit and shop local. Thanks thanks!

Hey Girls! Currently looking for kauban sako new place gi rentahan, wala na ni reply akong supposed to be roommate and need jud nako kauban ASAP kay ma-forfeit akong initial deposit. 6,500 ang room tungaon og 2 so 3,250 ta each per month.

Infos:
- atbang acsat (by the road) and walking distance to NORSU/FU/MARKET
- aircon unit with own submeter
- have cctv
- allowed visitors but not overnight and only family members
- no curfew
- can cook
- can labada but only garments lang since free na ang water
- 2 people lang in 1 room
- with wifi (100 lang per month)
- common cr but 3 kabuok and other units have their own crs so gamay ra mag use
- with common balcony

dm for pics and vids!

badly need kay ma forfeit akong initial deposit if di madayun sayang akong 6,500 gi down huhu and if di madayun pls pangitag ka replacement kay it's so hard and dili sayun mangitag money..

It's my first time to go here and am a solo traveler. As given above, thats a quick and productive getaway (somehow) for me. May you advice what's doable please?

Day 1 : Arrival > Drop bag on my place > Dauin Beach > Head back to the city

Day 2 : Departure > DFA Appointment (8AM) > Malapatay Market > Catch the bus ride going home

Is that fine and realistic? Or any points to adjust from that itinerary? TYIA.

Btw, I am from Occidental - City of Smiles 🎭

Hello! Looking for solo-friendly "speakeasy" bars or craft beer spots in Dumaguete! 🍺 ♂️

PS. Been searching for threads about this topic, but most were a few months ago na. I wanted to check if there are any recent recos. Thanks!

Hi I will be flying to Manila this week, is Duma airport strict with hand carry? I have 20 inch na luggage and small tote bag for laptop. Tried to weigh both nilapas najud gamay sa 7kg. I have no plan to add on baggage

Hellooooo, im staying at marina spatial, may alam po ba kayong pinaka malapit na mabibilhan nang slippers, kahit yung mumurahin lang plsss help hehe

what do you guys think about the authorities catching maxim drivers?