Research status: Active
Last reviewed: June 2026
Last updated: June 2026
Page status: Active historical data capture page. This page intentionally preserves rough historical meeting-location data while research is ongoing.
Earliest confirmed online Negros Oriental meeting record currently preserved: September 29, 2013
Oldest documented DumagueteAA.org date currently established: January 2015
First confirmed schedule reference to “Dumaguete AA Website” currently preserved: July 16, 2016
Source types: DumagueteAA.org archives, archived AA Philippines meeting directories, public forum references, convention materials, recovered website records, interviews, old meeting announcements, Internet Archive research, and historical documents when available.
Privacy handling: Personal names, direct phone numbers, hotline numbers, email addresses, and private contact details from historical records are intentionally omitted from this public page.
Dumaguete AA History Project
This page is an independent effort to document the known history of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, groups, conventions, and recovery activity in Dumaguete City and nearby Negros Oriental areas.
The earliest confirmed online Negros Oriental meeting record currently preserved in this project is an archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory captured on September 29, 2013. That record lists AA meetings in Dumaguete City and Valencia, Negros Oriental.
This page is currently a data-capture page. The goal is to preserve meeting locations, venue details, schedule references, and historical changes before trying to polish the story.
It is not an official history and does not claim to be complete.
The project began with a simple question: how did AA get started in Dumaguete?
Research is ongoing. Information will be updated as historical records, interviews, public references, and reliable source material are found and reviewed.
Help preserve Dumaguete AA history
Looking for Current Meetings?
This history page mentions old meeting locations, old schedules, and past convention activity. Historical meeting references should not be treated as current meeting information.
What We Know So Far
By September 29, 2013, AA meetings were publicly listed in Dumaguete City and Valencia, Negros Oriental, in an archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory.
The archived records currently preserved show meeting-location references in Dumaguete City, Valencia, Siaton, Dauin, and Talay, with additional later references to Bacong and Dauin from a separate 2021 public online review.
These records do not prove when AA first began in Dumaguete. They do prove that AA meetings in Dumaguete City and Valencia were publicly listed online by September 29, 2013.
Website and Online Presence Research
This section preserves research related to Dumaguete AA websites, online listings, meeting directories, and historical web references.
August 8, 2013 — No Dumaguete Regional Website Listed
Source Type: Archived AA Philippines regional-sites page.
An archived capture dated August 8, 2013 lists the following regional websites:
- Philippines
- Angeles City
- Cebu
- Manila
- Subic Bay
No Dumaguete website, Negros Oriental website, or Valencia website appears in the preserved regional-sites listing.
Research Note: This does not indicate whether AA meetings existed in Dumaguete at the time. It only shows that a Dumaguete-specific website was not listed on the archived AA Philippines regional-sites page captured on August 8, 2013.
Current Research Question: When did Dumaguete first receive a dedicated online AA presence, and how did that later develop into DumagueteAA.org?
July 29, 2010 — AA Philippines Yahoo Group Active
An archived Yahoo Groups capture from July 29, 2010 confirms that the AAPhilippines Yahoo Group was active before the earliest currently preserved Dumaguete meeting-directory records.
- Group Name: AAPhilippines
- Category: Alcoholics Anonymous
- Founded: February 7, 2004
- Language: English
- Members: 177 (captured July 29, 2010)
Research Value: The group confirms that an organized online AA Philippines communication network existed by 2004. The group may have contained meeting listings, announcements, convention information, service contacts, and references to recovery activity in areas outside Manila.
Current Status: Research in progress. No confirmed Dumaguete references have yet been preserved from the reviewed Yahoo Group records.
Open Research Question: Did the AAPhilippines Yahoo Group contain references to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Valencia, Bacong, Dauin, Siaton, or other local recovery activity before the earliest currently preserved Dumaguete meeting-directory records?
Why This History Matters
Local recovery history can disappear quietly. People move. Venues change. Old websites break. Forum posts get buried. Email lists vanish. Phone numbers stop working. The people who remember the earliest meetings may not always be easy to find later.
Preserving early Dumaguete AA history is not about nostalgia. It helps show that people have been finding help, starting again, and keeping meetings visible in Dumaguete for many years.
The history matters because it shows the door has been here for a long time.
Research Questions
- When did AA first begin in Dumaguete?
- What is the earliest confirmed Dumaguete meeting location?
- Were Dumaguete meetings active before September 29, 2013?
- Who helped start the earliest meetings?
- Did early Dumaguete meetings grow out of Cebu AA contacts?
- Which meeting locations existed before DumagueteAA.org came online?
- When was DumagueteAA.org first referenced by outside meeting directories?
- Which meetings closed, moved, renamed, or changed format over time?
- Which meetings were affected by COVID-era conditions?
- What records, flyers, forum posts, emails, or newspaper mentions still exist for Negros Oriental?
High-Level Timeline
Before September 29, 2013 — Research in Progress
The early history of AA in Dumaguete before the earliest confirmed online Negros Oriental meeting record is still being researched. Open questions include when the first Dumaguete meeting began, who helped start it, and whether early meetings grew from Cebu AA contacts, visiting members, local members, or other regional connections.
September 29, 2013 — Dumaguete and Valencia Meetings Listed Online
An archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory captured on September 29, 2013 lists AA meetings in Dumaguete City and Valencia, Negros Oriental. This is currently the earliest confirmed online meeting record preserved in this project showing AA meeting activity in Negros Oriental.
January 27–28, 2014 — Friday Dumaguete Venue Change Documented
The January 2014 archived directory preserves a Friday meeting at 2nd Floor Cafe Rene on Rizal Boulevard. This differs from the September 29, 2013 listing, which showed the Friday meeting at Café Antonio in the Spanish Heritage Building.
May 9, 2014 — Siaton Meeting Appears
A Siaton seaside beginners open meeting appears in the May 9, 2014 archived directory at Erlinda’s on the National Highway at K 56.2, Siaton City.
June 20, 2014 — Provincial Jail Outreach Marked Closed
The June 20, 2014 archived directory marks the Provincial Jail outreach program as closed, with a note to see the coordinator.
August 11, 2015 — Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard Park, UCCP Siaton, and Naspri Restaurant Appear
The August 11, 2015 archived directory introduces several important meeting-location references, including Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard near the park gazebo, UCCP Church in Siaton, and Naspri Restaurant in Valencia.
January 2015 — DumagueteAA.org Documented Online
The oldest documented date currently established for DumagueteAA.org is January 2015.
February 5–7, 2016 — Philippines AA National Convention in Dumaguete
Recovered records document the 34th Annual Philippines AA National Convention held in Dumaguete City at Bethel Guest House from February 5–7, 2016. Convention materials show participation from multiple Philippine areas and international connections.
View the 2016 Philippines AA National Convention archive
July 16, 2016 — “Dumaguete AA Website” Referenced in Schedule
The archived AA Philippines schedule captured on July 16, 2016 includes a “Dumaguete AA Website” reference above the Negros Oriental meeting schedule.
August 11, 2020 — COVID-Era Schedule Adds More Locations
The August 11, 2020 schedule preserves additional Negros Oriental locations including Romana Alar Beach in Dauin, Municipal Tourism Office in Valencia, and Talay Mental Rehabilitation Center in Dumaguete. This capture also appears in the COVID-era research group of records.
2021 — Bacong and Dauin Meeting Announcement Preserved
A public online review reference from 2021 preserves meeting activity in Bacong and Dauin, including La Chocolate French Bakery and UZI Beach.
2022–2023 — Same AA Philippines Directory Structure Continues
Archived captures from 2022 and February 4, 2023 continue showing the AA Philippines schedule structure with Dumaguete AA Website references and multiple Negros Oriental locations.
January 29–31, 2027 — 42nd Philippines AA Convention Scheduled in Dumaguete
The 42nd Philippines AA Convention is scheduled for January 29–31, 2027, in Dumaguete City at Bethel Guest House. Details may change and should be confirmed with organizers.
View 2027 Philippines AA Convention information
Master Historical Meeting Location Index
This index preserves all Negros Oriental and Dumaguete-area meeting locations gathered so far from the current research set. It is intentionally rough. The purpose is to avoid losing venue names, landmarks, and historical wording.
- Provincial Jail
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front of LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex
Documented: September 29, 2013; January 27, 2014; January 28, 2014; February 27, 2014; April 7, 2014; May 9, 2014; June 20, 2014; July 21, 2014; August 17, 2014; August 22, 2014; October 20, 2014; August 11, 2015; July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Lady of the Abandoned Cathedral
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English
Documented: September 29, 2013. - Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English
Documented: January 27, 2014; January 28, 2014; February 27, 2014; April 7, 2014; May 9, 2014; June 20, 2014; July 21, 2014; August 17, 2014; August 22, 2014; October 20, 2014; August 11, 2015; July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Café Antonio
2/F Spanish Heritage Building
Sta. Catalina Street corner San Juan Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Open — English
Documented: September 29, 2013. - 2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English
Documented: January 27, 2014; January 28, 2014; February 27, 2014; April 7, 2014; May 9, 2014; June 20, 2014; July 21, 2014; August 17, 2014; August 22, 2014; October 20, 2014. - Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
Left side of church
Geroge Sy Street corner Manuel L. Teves Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Open — English
Documented: September 29, 2013. - Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Documented: January 27, 2014; January 28, 2014; February 27, 2014; April 7, 2014; May 9, 2014; June 20, 2014; July 21, 2014; August 17, 2014; August 22, 2014; October 20, 2014; August 11, 2015; July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Erlinda’s
National Highway at K 56.2
Siaton City
50 km below Dumaguete
Siaton Seaside Beginners Open Meeting / Acetone Seaside Beginners Open Meeting
Visayan / English
Documented: May 9, 2014; June 20, 2014; July 21, 2014; August 17, 2014; August 22, 2014; October 20, 2014. - UCCP Church
Siaton City, Negros Oriental
N/E corner of Public Market
Steps On the Beach
Open Literature Study Meeting
Visayan / English
Documented: August 11, 2015; July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Naspri Restaurant
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Big Book Meeting
Open — English
Documented: August 11, 2015. - Bethel Guest House
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete
5th Floor / Top Floor / 5th Floor (Top)
Top Floor Meeting; High Noon 24 Hour Group Meeting; New Beginnings fallback venue; New Beginnings Tuesday noon venue
Open — English / Casual Open English depending on listing
Documented: August 11, 2015; July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Rizal Boulevard Park Gazebo Area
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City
On the Boulevard, near park gazebo
In the Park Meeting
Casual / Open / English
Documented: August 11, 2015. - Blue Monkey Grill
Dumaguete City
New Beginnings
Casual / Open / English
Source note: if venue closed, proceed to Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, 5th Floor (Top)
Documented: July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017; August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Romana Alar Beach
J. Basa Street
Dauin, 6217 Negros Oriental, Philippines
Dauin listing
Documented: August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Municipal Tourism Office
Luzuriaga Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Documented: August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - Talay Rehab Center / Talay Mental Rehabilitation Center
Talay
Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Documented: August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023. - La Chocolate French Bakery
Bacong
Historical public online review reference
Documented: 2021. - UZI Beach
Dauin
Historical public online review reference
Documented: 2021.
Historical References Log
Historical Reference #001 — Bacong and Dauin Meeting Announcement (2021)
Reference Year: 2021
Date Added To History Project: June 2026
Source Type: Public online review
Research Status: Historical reference preserved
Locations Mentioned: La Chocolate French Bakery, Bacong, and UZI Beach, Dauin.
Historical Record:
- Monday meeting — 11:00 AM
- Wednesday meeting — 11:00 AM
- Friday meeting — 11:00 AM
- Thursday beach meeting — 11:00 AM
Research Notes: This public reference documents meeting activity in Bacong and Dauin during 2021 and provides evidence that meetings were being publicly announced outside central Dumaguete during that period.
Current Status: Historical reference only. Current meeting information should be confirmed separately.
Historical Reference #002 — Negros Oriental Meeting Directory Listing (September 29, 2013)
Reference Date: September 29, 2013
Date Added To History Project: June 2026
Source Type: Archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory
Research Status: Confirmed historical record
Source Heading: Visayas – Negros Oriental Bacolod Dumaguete Valencia
Area Preserved: Negros Oriental
Historical Meeting Records Preserved:
- Tuesday — 10:15 AM
Provincial Jail
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Lady of the Abandoned Cathedral
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 9:00 AM
Café Antonio
2/F Spanish Heritage Building
Sta. Catalina Street corner San Juan Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Open — English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
Left side of church
Geroge Sy Street corner Manuel L. Teves Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Open — English
Privacy Note: Personal names, direct phone numbers, and hotline numbers from the source have been omitted.
Historical Reference #003 — Negros Oriental Meeting Directory Listing (January 27–28, 2014)
Reference Dates: January 27, 2014 and January 28, 2014
Source Type: Archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory
Research Status: Confirmed historical record
- Tuesday — 10:30 AM
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 9:00 AM
2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Research Notes: Compared with September 29, 2013, the Friday Dumaguete listing changed from Café Antonio to 2nd Floor Cafe Rene. The Valencia listing wording changed from Lady of the Abandoned Cathedral to Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish.
Historical Reference #004 — Negros Oriental Meeting Directory Listing (February 27, 2014 and April 7, 2014)
Reference Dates: February 27, 2014 and April 7, 2014
Source Type: Archived AA Philippines Visayas meeting directory
- Tuesday — 10:30 AM
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 9:00 AM
2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Research Notes: Same Negros Oriental meeting-location structure as January 2014, with personal contact information omitted.
Historical Reference #005 — Siaton Meeting Added (May 9, 2014)
Reference Date: May 9, 2014
- Tuesday — 10:30 AM
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 9:00 AM
2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English - Saturday — 2:00 PM
Siaton Seaside Beginners-Open meeting
Erlinda’s — National Hwy at K 56.2
Siaton City
50 K below Dumaguete
Visayan / English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Historical Reference #006 — Provincial Jail Outreach Marked Closed (June 20, 2014 and July 21, 2014)
Reference Dates: June 20, 2014 and July 21, 2014
- Tuesday — 10:30 AM
CLOSED Outreach Program. SEE COORDINATOR.
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 9:00 AM
2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English - Saturday — 2:00 PM
Siaton Seaside Beginners-Open meeting
Erlinda’s — National Hwy at K 56.2
Siaton City
50 K below Dumaguete
Visayan / English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Historical Reference #007 — Acetone Seaside Listing Appears (August 17, 2014, August 22, 2014, October 20, 2014)
- Tuesday — 10:30 AM
CLOSED Outreach Program. SEE COORDINATOR.
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Wednesday — 6:30 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 8:00 AM
Acetone Seaside Beginners-Open meeting
Erlinda’s — National Hwy at K 56.2
Siaton City
50 K below Dumaguete
Visayan / English - Friday — 9:00 AM
2nd Floor Cafe Rene
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
Next to Chin Loong Restaurant, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Open — English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Historical Reference #008 — August 11, 2015 Directory
- Monday — 8:30 AM
Steps On the Beach
Open Literature Study Meeting
UCCP Church, Siaton City, Negros Oriental
N/E corner of Public Market
Visayan / English - Monday — 10:00 AM
Big Book Meeting
Naspri Restaurant
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Open — English - Tuesday — 9:00 AM
CLOSED Outreach Program. SEE COORDINATOR.
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Tuesday — 12:00 PM
High Noon 24 Hour Group Meeting
Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete
5th Floor
Open — English - Wednesday — 6:00 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 10:30 AM
Top Floor Meeting
Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete
5th Floor
Open — English - Saturday — 10:00 AM
In the Park Meeting
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
On the Boulevard, near park gazebo
Casual / Open / English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Historical Reference #009 — Dumaguete AA Website Listed in AA Philippines Schedule (July 16, 2016; November 19, 2016; January 21, 2017)
Schedule Note: “Dumaguete AA Website” appears at the top of the Negros Oriental meeting schedule.
- Monday — 8:30 AM
Steps On the Beach
Open Literature Study Meeting
UCCP Church, Siaton City, Negros Oriental
N/E corner of Public Market
Visayan / English - Tuesday — 9:00 AM
CLOSED Outreach Program. SEE COORDINATOR.
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Tuesday — 12:00 PM
New Beginnings
Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete
5th Floor
Casual / Open / English - Wednesday — 6:00 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Friday — 10:30 AM
Top Floor Meeting
Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete
5th Floor
Open — English - Saturday — 11:00 AM
New Beginnings
Blue Monkey Grill, Dumaguete City
Source note: if venue closed, proceed to Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, 5th Floor (Top)
Casual / Open / English - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
Historical Reference #009A — DumagueteInfo Reference to Dumaguete AA Meeting Schedule (July 20, 2022)
Reference Date: July 20, 2022
Source Type: Public DumagueteInfo discussion
Research Status: Historical web reference preserved
Historical Record: A DumagueteInfo discussion dated July 20, 2022 referenced the Dumaguete AA Meeting Schedule resource. A preserved version of that resource is available at Dumaguete AA Meeting Schedule.
Research Notes: This reference provides evidence that the meeting-schedule resource remained publicly visible and useful as a source of local AA meeting information in July 2022. It helps connect earlier Dumaguete AA online meeting-schedule records with later public community references.
Current Status: Historical reference only. Current meeting information should be confirmed through current Dumaguete AA meeting resources.
Historical Reference #010 — COVID-Era / Later Directory Structure (August 11, 2020; May 20, 2022; August 12, 2022; October 2, 2022; December 6, 2022; February 4, 2023)
Schedule Note: “Dumaguete AA Website” appears at the top of the Negros Oriental meeting schedule. This record group is preserved as COVID-era and post-COVID-era directory evidence.
- Monday — 8:30 AM
Steps On the Beach
Open Literature Study Meeting
UCCP Church, Siaton City, Negros Oriental
N/E corner of Public Market
Visayan / English - Monday — 3:45 PM
Municipal Tourism Office
Luzuriaga Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines - Tuesday — 9:00 AM
CLOSED Outreach Program. SEE COORDINATOR.
Provincial Jail, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas
In front LTO Office
Beside Lamberto Macias Sports Complex - Tuesday — 12:00 PM
New Beginnings
Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete
5th Floor
Casual / Open / English - Wednesday — 3:45 PM
Municipal Tourism Office
Luzuriaga Street
Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines - Wednesday — 6:00 PM
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Rizal Street, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Closed — English - Thursday — 11:00 AM
Dauin, Negros Oriental
Romana Alar Beach
J. Basa Street, Dauin, 6217 Negros Oriental, Philippines - Friday — 10:30 AM
Top Floor Meeting
5th Floor, Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Open — English - Saturday — 11:00 AM
New Beginnings
Blue Monkey Grill, Dumaguete City
Source note: if venue closed, proceed to Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, 5th Floor (Top)
Casual / Open / English - Saturday — 2:00 PM
Talay Rehab Center
Talay Mental Rehabilitation Center, Talay, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines - Sunday — 6:30 PM
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church
George Sy Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines
Left side of church
Open — English
How Information Is Reviewed
Historical information is reviewed before being added to this page. Some information may be confirmed by documents. Some may come from interviews or recollections. Some may remain marked as research in progress until better evidence is found.
Confirmed
Supported by recovered records, public references, convention materials, archived pages, or multiple reliable sources.
Probable
Supported by one credible source or interview but still needing additional confirmation.
Research in Progress
Mentioned in older records, memory, or local discussion but not yet confirmed strongly enough to present as settled history.
Sources Being Used
- DumagueteAA.org historical pages and recovered site records
- Archived AA Philippines meeting directories
- DumagueteInfo forum discussions and public local references
- Convention announcements, agendas, registration materials, and correspondence
- Internet Archive and older web captures where available
- Interviews with long-time AA members and regional contacts
- Cebu AA historical recollections and member memories where directly relevant to Negros Oriental history
- Old meeting schedules, flyers, emails, and public notices
- Newspaper or event-directory references when useful, reviewed carefully for accuracy
Not every source is equally reliable. Event directories and copied listings may contain errors. Original records, direct recollections, archived meeting directories, and multiple-source confirmation are preferred.
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Please do not send private member information, full names, personal sobriety details, private phone numbers, private email addresses, or identifying information about AA members unless it is already public and appropriate to preserve.
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The historical Dumaguete AA Meeting Schedule resource has been preserved to maintain access to older links, bookmarks, search references, and historical meeting-information records associated with Dumaguete AA’s online presence.
Page Note: This page is an independent Dumaguete AA historical research project. It is not an official AA history and does not claim to represent Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole. Historical information may be incomplete and will be updated as additional reliable information is found.
Older meeting references may no longer be current. For current Dumaguete AA meeting information, always check the current meetings page before attending.
Personal names, direct phone numbers, hotline numbers, email addresses, and other private contact details from historical source material have been intentionally omitted from this public page.
DumagueteAA.org is an independent, unofficial local information resource created to help people find AA meetings, newcomer information, visitor guidance, historical context, and local recovery-related information in the Dumaguete area.