Marian devotees flock to Mary's shrine in Simala, Cebu
A popular pilgrimage destination of Marian devotees in Cebu is Mary’s shrine in the village of Simala in Sibonga. The shrine is located inside an…
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Moalboal in Cebu hosts over 10 dive sites
When people talk of diving in Cebu, they usually mention the small town of Moalboal in the province’s southwestern coast that is famous for the…
Cordova’s bakasi and other bounties from the sea
Text and Photos by Boboi Costas The bakasi (saltwater eel) thrives abundantly in the town of Cordova, Mactan Island, a 45-minute drive from the city…
Smart, MyCebu.ph to deliver info on tourism, heritage sites through phone scanning
Philippine wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Cebu-based website MyCebu.ph have partnered to deliver information on tourism and heritage sites to mobile phones and…
Sto. Nino pilgrims find a place to stay in Cebu
Cebu’s Fiesta Senyor or feast of the Sto. Nino draws devotees from all over, and thousands converge every January in Cebu City to fulfill a…
Magellan’s cross symbolizes conversion
This small octagonal structure in downtown Cebu City may appear unimpressive, but it houses a valuable relic and marks an important spot for Cebuanos. Enclosed…
Colon, oldest street in the country
It may look like any ordinary street but this crowded stretch overflowing with shops, stalls, sidewalk vendors, people, and passenger jeepneys is, believe it or…
Parian monument depicts Cebu historic events
Cement, iron, and steel come together to form the towering Heritage of Cebu Monument built right on the original Plaza Parian in Cebu City. Conceptualized…
Kawasan Falls continue to attract visitors
Cool and refreshing is how best to describe the emerald water of the Matutinao River that forms what is commonly known as Kawasan Falls as…
BPI museum traces history of banking in Philippines
Ever wondered how and when banking started in the Philippines? The oldest bank in the country, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), tells the story…
Wellness in a Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt cup
It has impressive health benefits, but yogurt’s natural sourness can turn off some people. If you’re like me who can stand only a few mouthfuls…
280-year-old Jesuit house in Cebu
In the hustle and bustle of Cebu City are houses so old, they’ve stood for about 300 years. One of these structures is located between…
Rening Ylaya: At 73, going 42
The names of places come out in a staccato, wheezing whisper barely heard through the disco music booming from large speakers at the Cebu City…