2008 In Photos | My Cebu Photo Blog

I just got back from my awesome Christmas break and I must say that I’m now fully recharged. Hehehe. I am now VERY ready to go back to blogging. (And before I could do that, I had to approve and delete more than a hundred comments. LOL). To start, I think it’s only proper that we post a short recap of Cebu’s highs and lows in 2008.




 

 

2008 was a tragic year for the Oslobanons. The town church of Oslob and its convent were ravaged by a huge fire early morning [2:00 am] of March 26. (photo by Uzii)

2008 in Photos by you.

The Crown Regency opened to the public the first Edge Coaster in the world!

2008 in Photos by you.

Miss Sian Maynard was crowned Miss Cebu 2008.

2008 in Photos by you.

Kan-Irag Nature Park in Ayala Heights Cebu opened to the public!

2008 in Photos by you.

Oil tanker M/T Damar, which was on its way to Cagayan de Oro, rammed the Marcelo Fernan Bridge and sailed on without stopping. (photo by Joey Nacalaban of Sunstar Cagayan de Oro)

2008 in Photos by you.

The Cebu City Zoo welcomed a new member – a tiger named Boggart.

2008 in Photos by you.

The old Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Villagonzalo was successfully turned into the Cebu Provincial Museum.

2008 in Photos by you.

Cebuana beauty Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry was crowned Miss Earth 2008.

2008 in Photos by you.

The Plaza Sugbu was opened to the public on July 24, 2008.

2008 in Photos by you.

Ayala Center Cebu opened to the public it’s answer to SM City Cebu’s Northwing – The Terraces.

2008 in Photos by you.

The Cebu City Police Office got a 100% rating during the Annual General Inspection (AGI) for its ‘Immediate Action Drill’ or IAD.

2008 in Photos by you.

The municipality of Argao turned 400 years old!

2008 in Photos by you.

The Sinulog participants were drenched during a wet Sinulog Festival. 

2008 in Photos by you.

20 year old David Chai Tangalin was crowned the first ever Mister Cebu.

2008 in Photos by you.

The Walk was opened in Asiatown IT Park in Lahug.

2008 in Photos by you.

Frank hit Cebu without warning!

2008 in Photos by you.

The Cebu City government closed a huge huge deal with Robinson’s.

2008 in Photos by you.

A new mall – Parkmall – opened at the North Reclamation Area.

2008 in Photos by you.

The 2008 Kadaugan sa Mactan drew a huge crowd because of the participation of Manny Pacquiao, Jinky Pacquiao, and Dennis Trillo.

2008 in Photos by you.

The Cebu City Hall was renovated and given a much-needed facelift.

2008 in Photos by you.

Tribu Lumad Basakanon was once again named the best contingent during the Sinulog Festival.

2008 in Photos by you.

It rained hard during the Foot Procession. (photo by aubrey)

2008 in Photos by you.

Satchmo flew with Mr and Mrs Mccann to Springfield April 5th to start his world tour.

2008 in Photos by you.

Cebu’s current highest skyscraper was completed and opened to the public.

Edge Coaster at the Crown Regency by you.

Tribu Lumad Basakanon of Team Sinulog became the grandslam champion of the Aliwan Festival in Manila.

 2008 in Photos by man_from_cancun.

Kini nga picture?  Wala lang. Nindutan lang ko. Nyahahahaha.

 2008 in Photos by you.

 

That’s it, folks. See you all next year!

16 thoughts on “2008 In Photos | My Cebu Photo Blog

  1. first of all, nice title there. secondly, great photos not only how they are taken but also for their message and for the occasion/timing. 🙂 congrats and cheers for 2009.

  2. Happy New Year, Ley. May you have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2009. I am grateful for your keeping me in touch with Cebu. Take great care of yourself and regards to your Mom.

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