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The Come-Back of Dumaguete’s Tyahbiz
January 13, 2009Tyahbiz, a simple yet cool Dumaguete Discussion WebSite, is back online!
Powered by wordpress this time, Tyahbiz is now more functional and dynamic. And it has integrated a twitter-like format that everyone could enjoy posting and chatting.
Tyahbiz has migrated to a new web address. Visit the site now.
What are you waiting for, TYAHBIZ NA!!!
Dumaguete’s different name transitions
January 12, 2009
Did you know that Dumaguete was initially named after a local dialect “daggit”, which means “to snatch” in English?
Long ago when Dumaguete was seeminlgy untouched by foreign influence, marauders paid surpise visits to the coastal town from time to time. Hence, the erection of the Bellfry tower. Daggit then became “Dumaguet” which means “to swoop”.
Spaniards came and native language was slowly changing. In 1572, Diego Lopez Povedano referred the place as “Dananguet”. And evenutally in 1974, Dumaguete became its permanent name through Murillo Velarde.
So, that’s how the Dumaguete got its name. Now you know…
From Dumaguete to Washington D.C
What a great way to start the New Year for Dumaguete!
Dave G. Saceda, Chair and Founder of Saceda Youth Lead will be heading to Washington D.C. to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama this month. Here’s a snippet taken from Negros Chronicle:
Primarily for his long exemplary service to youth development, Dave G. Saceda, becomes the only Dumagueteño, to be officially invited to the January 21 inauguration of Democrat Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America in Washington D.C. His invitation was made possible through the Presidential Classroom, the new partner organization of SYL in the field of youth leadership and social action.PC is an organization that provides the highest civic education using Washington DC as its classroom. Saceda leaves on January 14 to attend the Inaugural Parade, Inaugural Ball and the Installation of President Obama, who defeated Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Republican nominee.
This is something every Dumagueteño should really be proud of.
God bless and more power to you, Dave!
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