NILUDHAN FALLS

Niludhan Fall is  located in Barangay Dawis, Bayawan City.It is not surprising that the falls is considered a pride of Negros Oriental. Although the falls is closer to the municipality of Mabinay, the barangay where it is located is part of Bayawan City.

According to local stories, the carabaos (water buffaloes) who had crossed the waters at the top area of the falls had to kneel because of the rough path. Hence the name, ‘Niludhan’ (or ‘Kneeling’).

We traveled from Valencia Negros Oriental, that is approximately 2 to 3hours trip to bayawan City then another almost 2 hours from Bayawan City to reach Brgy. Dawis where Niludhan falls is located.

There is no plenty of information you can find when you try to search for Niludhan Falls. This majestic water fall is not so popular to many, that only those who braved to go off the beaten will get to experience and witness the hypnotic beauty of Niludhan Falls. As they say, "difficult roads lead to a beautiful destination." This quote is so true! We traveled more than two hours of bumpy and rough road from Bayawan City to barangay Dawis motorcycle to get to this site.

There was no other people on the site when we arrived at Niludhan falls. There was even no caretakers assigned to collect for entrance fee and rental for huts. Its totally undevelop compare to other waterfalls in the country. We just spent few minutes enjoying the view and take snapshots then left the area. If only we have enough time, I will not hesitate to take a dip into its water. Also another factor that made us decide not to spend much time on the falls is the bad weather and it seemed that a heavy downpour is coming anytime and we still have to travel to the next barangay.

The falls is very near and is highly visible from the road. It is approximately a 5-minute walk from the bus drop-off point. There are stairs that go down to the large basin at the foot of the waterfalls.

Niludhan Waterfalls is a total of 3 sets of steep, plunging, narrow waterfalls that merge into one strong cascade after heavy rain. The water at the falls is warm and ideal for swimming. For more daring swimmers, there is a ledge behind the waterfalls for diving or free falling. Smooth, flat rocks line the edge of the basin before the water spills off into a stream.

At the top of the falls, there is a spillway where locals wash their clothes, and occasionally, a carabao (water buffalo) will venture out for a drink or a refreshing bath.

There are concrete umbrella cottages along the river bank but I couldn’t find someone to ask for fees if there any. Bathroom facilities are also available.

We stayed there for while, exploring every details of the waterfalls including the small and thin cascade south of the main falls. The area around it is highly vegetated.

How to Get to Niludhan Falls of Bayawan City

Via Mabinay: There are buses stationed at Dumaguete Ceres Bus Terminal plying the Mabinay route. Your drop off point would be at barangay Paniabonan. From the junction, you need to commute to barangay Dawis which is the exact site of Niludhan Falls.

Alternative route via Bayawan: From Dumaguete City, ride a bus bound for Bayawan City. Drop off point would be at Ceres Bus Terminal in Bayawan. Then there are jeepneys plying the Bayawan-Dawis route or you can also hire habal-habal that can take you right exactly at Niludhan Falls.

Simala Shrine in Sibonga

May of 2014,  I and my family visited the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist in Sibonga Simala. It was decided by me and my husband because during that time my youngest son is unable to talk at the age of 3 and some of my friend told me that this Shrine has already several miraculous events that were reported to happen in a particular area in Simala thats why we came to decide to visit and pray to Mama Mary that she will help our son that he can talk already because we are already bother at his age that he cant even say "Mama" to me.

Few months later, We were very thankful that the Miraculous Mary heard our prayers. Finally, our son can talk already and she gave us more than what we expected thats why from then until the followig years We will visit again and again to Simala to Thank her for everything not only for our child but also to our entire Family.



Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, popularly known as Simala Shrine or Simala Church, is a castle-like church located in Marian Hills, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu. Simala Shrine was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga.

This church became popular because of the several miraculous events that were reported to happen in the area. From then on, devotees and believers flock the shrine because they believe their prayer requests would be granted here. The shrine also draws tourists probably because of its castle-like structure, making this church somehow unique.

This is the Altar of Miraculous Mary. It has different colors and features. And this is also the way to pay respect to the miraculous virgin Mary. There were lots of devotees who is falling in line that time when we first visit here.It took around 15-20 minutes to reach the Altar.

If you're going up to the altar you need to leave your shoes or slippers near the entrance because footwear is not allowed inside for them to maintain the cleanliness.and another thing, you have to wear proper attire when going there. Shorts and sleeveless is strictly not allowed.

This is one of the area wherein you can see a lot of Memorabilia from Devotees whose prayers and request were granted; from getting a job abroad, from passing the board exam and healing for those who are sick.



This is the area wherein you can light the different colors of candles depends on what are your prayers all about. Different colors has different symbols. You can also write your petitions in this area.

How to get to Simala Shrine?

To reach Simala Shrine, if you  are in Cebu City proper you can take a bus or a van from south bus terminal it is near Elizabeth Mall.

If you are from the area of Negros Island, you can ride a boat or a Fastcraft. then, when you reach Santander or Lilo-an you can ride a bus to take you to the drop off point of Simala.you can either ride a tricycle or  habal-habal or a (motorcycle) so that you can reach The Shrine Of Simala  in Sibonga.