Dumaguete was also a runner-up in the Sports Destination of the Year category, having hosted a variety of sporting events which brought in thousands of athletes and tourists.ĭuring Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Antonio Remollo’s administration, Dumaguete City has hosted different sporting events such as Dumaguete Triathlon, Children’s Games ( Batang Pinoy), the Dumaguete Dragon Boat Challenge, ASEAN University Games and the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour. Now on its second edition, the awardees were selected by a panel of judges from various sectors, including the Department of Tourism (DoT), the Philippine Sports Commission, the Philippine Olympic Committee and organizer Selrahco Management and Consultancy Services. I always believe that sports is a great equalizer and unifier,” said Mayor Remollo.ĭumaguete was awarded as the Organizer of the Year (Government) in the Philippine Sports Tourism. Start with the outdoor pool, fully-equipped gym, basketball court, beach volleyball, soccer, weekly classes. This award will top all of the tourism awards we got. There are so many ways to enjoy Beach Republic. Star Players Charo Soriano, Gretchen Ho, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, Dzi Gervacio, Bea Tan, and Alexa Micek are expected to join the Beach Volleyball Republic.
