River of Lights
by Every year (every second Thursday of January,) the Walk with Jesus Dawn Procession is held in Cebu City. The Walk with Jesus Dawn procession marks …
Category: Heritage and Culture
Discovering Pitalo
The Pitalo Church in Pitalo, San Fernando, is one of the smallest churches in Cebu. I am not exactly sure about its actual size, but …
Ever-Changing Simala
A couple of weeks ago, after finally receiving my motorbike’s temporary permit, I was finally able to go on a quick out-of-town trip. My destination …
Rain or Shine
I was able to attend the third day of Novena at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño last Saturday. I know you’ve seen this type …
One Cold Morning in Cebu
So I got up early today. Like real early. I wasn’t in Cebu around this time last year so I thought that this year, I’d …
Young Cebu: Vintage Photos of Cebu
Sir Billy, a regular visitor of MCPB sent me an email today. Attached were awesome photos of Cebu during the early part of the century. …
Drenched But Still Burning: A Wet Fiesta Celebration in Barangay Guadalupe
Tomorrow is the Feast Day of the ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’. The Virgin of Guadalupe was recently proclaimed the Patron Saint of Cebu. Sr. …
Remembering The Dead: All Saints Day in the Philippines
Every first and second of November, people flock to the cemeteries to honor their loved ones who passed away. Flowers are offered and candles …
Blessed Are The Faithful: Santo Niño Devotees Upclose
The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño is one of the most visited churches in Cebu. The church gets regular attendance from devotees who live …
Simala: A Pilgrim’s Paradise
The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, more popularly known simply as Simala, is a church for Marian devotees in the town of Sibonga. The Monastery …