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The City of Lapu-Lapu recently unveiled the new look of one of Cebu’s biggest and most important historical sites. After weeks of work, the famous Mactan Shrine in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, was finally re-opened to the public. The renovation and the subsequent opening came just in time for the 2019 Kadaugan sa Mactan celebrations […]
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Believe it or not, but I’ve never been on an island-hopping tour in Mactan. As a matter of fact, the only island in Mactan that I’ve been to (other than the mainland) is Olango. So when a friend said that we would be going on an island-hopping trip for his birthday, I didn’t say no. […]
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Hello, everyone! After so many months, I am finally back with updates! (The last time was back in September last year.) So, I feel that this update has to be really big and long to make up for all the things we missed. And so that’s exactly what I am going to do. For this […]
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It’s been months since my last solo Cebu travel, so I was super excited when a friend invited me to her place of work. She now works at a resort up North, and she’d like for me to see the place before it officially opens this year or next year. You all know that it […]
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After an event at SM Seaside City Cebu, a friend and I decided to visit the small sea-side park near the South Road Properties (SRP) entrance. The park offers an amazing view of the Mactan Channel and is frequented by those who want to ‘escape’ the busy weekend traffic in the city. My friend said […]
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La Vie Parisienne is a popular modern French restaurant and winery in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City. Known for its gaudy and interesting interiors and visually-stunning lighted trees, the restaurant is considered one of the most popular hang-outs in the city. Recently, La Vie opened another property in the highlands of Cebu. Aptly called La Vie […]
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You guys know that Sinulog is my most favorite time of the year. I’m usually very excited to walk the streets, take photographs, and just see the grand performances. If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that I wouldn’t miss it for the world. But I guess life just has a funny way of […]
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Last January 19, 2019, the annual solemn foot procession was held. The solemn foot procession is the most important and the second most-attended event during the whole Sinulog season. During this event, the image of Senor Santo Nino, together with the image of the Virgin Mary and the image of Saint Joseph are paraded through […]
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Every year, one day before the well-attended Sinulog Grand Parade takes place, Cebuanos flock to the port area to witness one of the Sinulog season’s most important events. Right before sunrise, hundreds of thousands fill the ports of Cebu to witness a spectacle that cannot be found anywhere else. This event is the annual Sinulog […]
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Each year, Cebuanos look forward to the construction of one of the most important features of Sinulog sa Sugbu — Penshoppe’s Sinulog stage / platform / chapel / display in Fuente Osmena. Considered one of the most enduring symbols of Cebu’s beloved festival, the display is built near the end of December and will remain open […]
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Last January 10, 2019, the annual Walk with Jesus solemn dawn procession was held. The Walk with Jesus dawn procession is a yearly event that marks the official start of the Sinulog season in Cebu. Days prior to this event, the image of Senor Santo Nino de Cebu ‘visits’ various churches in the city as […]
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With all the rerouting, road blockage, and scheduled closures, the month-long Sinulog celebrations can be quite stressful. However, if you are well-equipped with the knowledge and information regarding these activities, everything is actually quite manageable and easy. To make things a little more bearable, here are the official route maps released by the Sinulog Foundation, […]
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