This month, the Dumaguete MetroPost turns 25.
A quarter of a century ago, we began with a simple mission: to write of the life and times of Dumaguete and the greater Negros Oriental community. What started as a modest publication has since grown into something deeper—a witness to history and a thread that binds Negrenses together, both here and abroad.
In the last 25 years, we have watched Dumaguete evolve from a much quieter university town into a bustling city that now faces the complexities of growth, governance, and global connection. We’ve reported on the milestones that brought pride to our province, and we’ve held space for the conversations that demanded accountability. Through typhoons, elections, festivals, and funerals, the MetroPost has been there.
But our story doesn’t end in Dumaguete, nor even in Negros Oriental. The Negrense spirit is no longer bound by geography. Many have moved to Manila, Cebu, or Davao; others have started new lives in Canada, the U.S., the Middle East, or Europe. And yet, they remain deeply connected to home—to our beaches and mountains, our values, and our stories.
That is why we say, proudly, that the Dumaguete MetroPost is not just a newspaper of place, but a newspaper of people. Wherever the Oriental Negrense may be—in Valencia or Vancouver, Sibulan or Sydney—we aim to be their trusted source of news, context, and connection.
As we celebrate this milestone, we do so with immense gratitude to our readers, contributors, and community. You have made the last 25 years meaningful. And with your continued trust, we look forward to the next 25 years of telling the story of us—with honesty, courage, and heart.
Here’s to 25 years of community journalism. And here’s to continuing the journey, together.
