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 NEGROS ORIENTAL IS HOME TO 1,000+ FOREIGN RETIREES.
Negros Oriental has more than 1,000 expatriates who have made the province their second home as permanent residents. Most of these foreigners are living in Dumaguete, Dauin and Zamboanguita areas which are rapidly growing in popularity as retirement haven for North American and European nationals.
DUMAGUETE HAS GOOD SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, ETC.
Dumaguete City, the provincial capital, has got everything, from Internet Cafes with broadband connections, to restaurants serving international dishes; from Quality schools like Silliman University (the first American-established school founded in 1901 - one of the best schools in the Philippines), Montessori International School and many other quality schools, to big department stores and supermarkets where both local and imported goods are sold. It's also got good hospitals with highly-trained medical staff, some are even U.S.-trained. Known for its "hometown atmosphere", it's a city of friendly people and wholesome environment ideal for family and retirement.
FREE FROM TYPHOONS, TERRORISTS, & KIDNAPPINGS.
The Dumaguete, Dauin and Zamboanguita areas and most areas in Negros Oriental are outside typhoon belt and are free from problems with terrorists, and kidnappers. These areas have very low crime rate.
NOT HIT BY THE ASIAN TSUNAMI.
The 2006 Asian Tsunami that swept some Asian countries did not hit the entire Philippines. |
