Eager Cebu seniors are newest ‘Millenniors’
From north to south, Cebu youth are coming together to make sure that Cebu’s seniors are keeping up with the changing times Nanay Miliang of…
Tag: Argao
Smart LTE up in more mountain sites in Cebu
More mountain barangays are now enjoying fast, reliable, and affordable mobile internet connection with the activation of Smart Communications Inc. LTE cell sites. The latest…
Argao, Balamban, Dalaguete given Seal of Good Education Governance
Three towns in Cebu are among the 24 local government units recognized for their outstanding efforts in delivering basic education to their constituents. The inaugural…
Primary Homes holds 3rd Dragon Boat event, launches Terra Manna in Argao
A third installment Dragons in Argao by Primary Homes, Inc. is happening from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. this September 30, 2017 at Terra Manna-Argao…
Smart holds festival, rekindles love for local stories
Centuries ago, a girl named Maria lived in what is now known as Conalum, a mountainous area in the town of Argao which is about…
First Suroy-Suroy Sugbo of 2015 to visit southern Cebu attractions
This year’s first Suroy-Suroy Sugbo will head to Cebu attractions in the southern city of Carcar and towns of Barili, Moalboal, Alegria, Malabuyoc, Oslob, Boljoon,…
Cebu delicacies sold in one place during August
Craving any of Cebu delicacies like the Argao torta, Bogo pintos, or Carcar chicharon? For the whole month of August, you don’t need to travel…
Argao torta is best made using traditional methods
Argao torta is delicious but I have my favorites from among the town’s many bakers. If you want to know who makes the best torta…
Coal Mountain Resort in Argao is retreat heaven
On our way to Coal Mountain Resort in Argao, Cebu, we missed a turn and ended up taking a much longer route. What should have…
Strong earthquake destroys, damages Bohol, Cebu heritage structures
A strong 7.2 earthquake hit Cebu and Bohol at 8:00 this morning and reports have been coming in of lives lost as well as damage…
Cebu-wide digital tourism project launched in Argao
When someone mentions torta, I usually and immediately think of Argao because I associate this popular Cebu delicacy with the town. I’m sure a lot…
Around Argao in a day
Argao’s pueblo was patterned after Spain’s blueprint for its settlements in the colonies, which specified a church-rectory-municipal hall-plaza-complex and with the natives living nearby or “bajo el sonido de la campana (under the sound of the bell).”
Centuries-old churches in southern Cebu
Centuries-old churches of various architectural influences that were built during the Spanish occupation of Cebu can be found along the entire stretch of the mainland…