Get Intimate with the Queen City of the South
A couple of years ago, I was invited by the Skywaterpark Cebu team to visit their location in Mandaue City for a quick preview. The place was still being constructed then and they were just inviting selected individuals and media teams to drop by for a sneak peek. Naturally, I said yes because this was (and I […]
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I was on my way to Lapu-Lapu one day to check out a wonderful spot. Anticipating horrible traffic along A. C. Cortez in Mandaue, I decided to take the smaller roads which I knew would lead me straight to the bridge. But, as fate would have it, I missed a turn or something and instead […]
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Several houses along the Mahiga Creek (Cebu-Mandaue border) were demolished recently as part of the city government’s REDZ (Reduce Eliminate Danger Zone) RIVER Project. I’m not sure how many individuals and families were affected but based on the photos, I can say that the number (of families) could be more than a hundred. That means […]
Read More →The Search for the Sinulog Festival Queen is a yearly event which aims to find the most graceful and most talented Sinulog lead dancer. This two-day event consists of a runway competition (on the first day) held at SM City Cebu and a performance/production competition (on the second day) held at the Cebu City Sports […]
Read More →Last Saturday, I got the chance to witness this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Street Dance competition. The event started at around 1 in the afternoon and the main program (main performance) started at 7. The event was held at the Cebu International Convention Center. This year, 31 contingents joined the contest. And yes, I was […]
Read More →If you’re looking for a new hangout just a few minutes from the city center, then Oakridge Business Park is perfect for you. The Oakridge Business Park, which I think, is patterned after the famous Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, is located in A.S. Fortuna in Mandaue City. Just 2 minutes from Gaisano Country Mall […]
Read More →Pasigarbo Sa Sugbo is a yearly event which showcases the different festivals of the towns and cities of Cebu. Held every August, the event which is dubbed ‘Festival of Festivals’ concludes the founding anniversary celebrations of the Province of Cebu. This year, the event was held last August 13 at the Cebu International Convention Center […]
Read More →Here are some photos of the ever-changing skyline of Metro Cebu. I took these photos many weeks ago (during Masil’s homecoming gathering in Mt. View). Lacey was still in good shape then. Hehehe. ————————- Marco Polo, the IT Park cluster, and Radisson Hotel beside SM City Cebu.
Read More →First of all, let me say hi and thanks to Mam Inday Myrna (who is currently in Cebu) for the gifts and to Irien for giving them to me. Salamat kaayo guys! 🙂 Hehehe. I’m sorry you weren’t able to watch the live performance of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center inmates. I’m not sure […]
Read More →Some members of SSC-Cebu today went to Cansaga Bay to see the currently u/c Cansaga Bay Bridge. The bridge, which is part of the Cebu North Coastal Road project, will connect Mandaue City and the town of Consolacion. it is said that once completed, the CNCR will cut travel time from the city to the northern […]
Read More →I went to Mandaue City today for an important appointment. I visit Mandaue City regularly but I never really pass by the area near the City Hall. So, I decided to grab the opportunity to shoot today and drop by the St. Joseph (I haven’t been there since I was in grade school) and check […]
Read More →The island of Cebu, being the seat of Christianity in the Philippines (and in Asia for that matter), is filled with age-old churches. Most of these churches are so old that some of them are even older than the country’s oldest streets. And what makes these churches more interesting is the fact that they all […]
Read More →We watched the One Visayas presentation at the Cebu International Convention Center tonight. ‘One Visayas’ is a very noble initiative of the leaders of the different provinces in the Visayas. This project is a move to unite the neighboring provinces for the benefit not only of the region but also of the entire country. Present during […]
Read More →Last Sunday, I went to the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City, Cebu for the Governor’s Cup 2009. During the event, there were obstacle and oval races. A small fair was also set up to feature different products for horse owners and enthusiasts. I’m not exactly sure when the program started. But I was lucky enough […]
Read More →A new mall opened last May 30 at the North Reclamation Area. The mall stands on the lot where the Uniwide building was built. I’m not sure why that project wasn’t completed but I’m glad that Parkmall finished the job. Parkmall is located right beside the Cebu International Convention Center. Here’s the front […]
Read More →Wow! What a truly moving experience. The fluvial parade of the Niño and the Our Lady of Guadalupe back to the city was once again very well-attended. Hundreds of boats and sea vessels accompanied THEM on their way back home. Here are some shots of the noteworthy sights during the fluvial parade. A proud […]
Read More →As soon as the rain stopped, we drove around Mandaue City today to shoot some of the most prominent structures in the city. Here are some of the shots. The new Cebu Doctors’ University building. Suave!
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