In Photos: Amazing Sibonga Fiesta
by My aunt was invited by her boss to a barrio fiesta in the town of Sibonga in the South. My aunt, in turn, invited us …
Tag: Cebu
Cebu Summer Destination: Obong Spring
One part of you wants to go to the beach. The other wants to go taste fresh water. Well, if you want to taste the …
Conquering Dalaguete Town’s Barangay Mantalongon
Today, the family, together with some uncles and cousins, went up on motorbikes to a mountain barangay in Dalaguete, Cebu called Mantalongon. Mantalongon is around …
In Photos: The Dalaguetnon Beach
Since a big part of the southern town of Dalaguete lies along the coast (like most Cebu towns,) it is not very hard to understand …
In Photos: The Great Cebuano Fiesta
Like most Philippine Fiestas (feasts), Cebuanos treat theirs with unbelievable devotion, festivity, and pomp. The usually empty kapilya (chapel) gets a total makeover, the sleepy town …
In Photos: The National Heritage Town of Boljoon
One of the most amazing towns in Cebu is the town of BOLJOON. Boljoon is not only famous for its southern twang, but it is …
D’ Family Park: Cebu’s “Family” Park
I woke up around five in the afternoon today. The sun was setting and the air was cool. Perfect! I headed North through Banilad Road …
Remembering Monching Magsaysay and the Mt. Manunggal Crash
March 17, 2007 was the 50th death anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay. President Magsaysay was a well-loved man. Famously called the “Champion of the Masses” as well as ang …
The Sorry State of the Cebu City Zoo
Cebu City needs a NEW Zoo. Fast! A friend told me about his recent trip to the Cebu City Zoo. He said that the zoo …
Taoist Temple: Cebu’s Favorite Destination
The Taoist Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cebu City. In fact, no Cebu Tour is ever complete without a quick …