A Lovely Day in Cebu City’s Fort San Pedro
by One of the oldest structures (and the most popular tourist destinations) in the city of Cebu is the Fort San Pedro. Fort San Pedro was …
MCPB Updates 1
Wow! Another MCPB reader, Sir Alec, sent me a package from Australia. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Actually, the parcel was sent the …
When The Queen Was Young: Images of Old Cebu
Here are some photos of Cebu a few years before and after the Second World War. Cebu was already a major business district even before …
In Photos: Post-War Cebu
While the other parts of the Philippine archipelago were still trying to figure out how to get their engines running again after the war, Cebu …
Happy Birthday Satchmo!!!
My birthday is still a couple of days away but I’m having an advance celebration! And why not? I just received a cash gift …
Cordova is Bakasi Country!
Cordova, in Mactan, is the Bakasi Capital of Cebu. I’m not sure what a Bakasi is but it’s like a small eel. Well, maybe it …
In Photos: Cebu Goes Green
Yesterday, June 9, a portion of Jones Avenue was closed to traffic. The event was called “Greenfest Sa Sugbu” (Greenfest in Cebu). The theme for this …
Banawa Is Sizzling!
After accommodating one of the biggest call centers in Cebu (Convergys,) Banawa welcomed a new posh site for the up-there crowd. Clearly, Banawa is the …
Buhisan, Cebu: One With Nature
The Buhisan Dam is the source of water for the city of Cebu. The Buhisan Dam is situated in the mountains of Barangay Buhisan. The …
Siomai Sa Tisa: Everyone’s Favorite!
If there’s a certain Cebuano food that got REALLY noticed this year, it has got to be the Siomai of Tisa. If I’m not mistaken, …