St Benedict’s Monastery: Northern Cebu’s ‘Simala’
by Over the weekend, we visited St Benedict’s Monastery in Corte, Carmen. The monastery is considered Northern Cebu’s version of Simala. Running it are the Benedictine …
Buko Break in Compostela
When I hear the word summer, the word ‘buko’ always comes to mind. Maybe because the ‘lubi’ reminds me of the sea, sand, and …
The Destruction of Oslob’s Town Church
The town church of Oslob and its convent were ravaged by a huge fire early morning [2:00 am] of March 26. Except for the stone walls, …
I Left My Heart In Samboan
I thought I’ve seen the best of Samboan. But I was wrong. I mean, my friend Irene took us there a few months ago …
Satchmo World Tour Update
All right. So, as of 10 pm tonight, eleven readers have agreed to be Satchmo’s host for ten days. I think this number is …
A Lovely Holiday In Samboan
My uncle’s boss invited him to visit her family’s resort in Samboan. She told him that he could take his family along and that …
Spankin’ Fresh: The New Cebu City Hall
Ladies and gentlemen, fresh from the renovation – the Cebu City Hall! Tahdah!!! The new city hall looks really awesome. The old building was …
Good Shepherd in Banawa: God’s Garden
Before you all pack your bags and leave town for the Holy Week, check out the Celestial Gardens in Banawa. Just to let you guys know …
Cebu Highlands Update
Here is an update of what’s happening in the highlands of Cebu City. That white part right there is the ongoing development of Landco’s Monterazzas …
MCPB News: Gracing The Cover
Well, I think it was just a tiny booklet. But it’s still awesome! Hehehehe. Early last month, a member of the faculty of the …