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Cebu,
often called the "Queen
City of the South", is
located at the center part of
the Philippine archipelago.
Enveloped by the Visayan
Sea on the north, Camotes Sea on
the east, Tanon Strait on the
west and Bohol Strait on the
southeast.
Surrounded by the 166
smaller islands and Mactan,
Bantayan and Camotes are the
largest.
The
island previously known as Sugbu,
the townspeople have already
established a way of living even
before the colonization of the
Spaniards.
They are involved in
trade industry between the
Chinese and some countries in
Southeast Asia.
When the Spanish came in
1521, the first mass was held in
Cebu. Rajah Humabon, his wife
and 800 natives were made
Christians.
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Cebuanos
are very popular for producing
good singers.
Some of the well renowned
singers of the country are from
Cebu.
Aside from these
qualities, the people are very
vibrant, bold, adventurous and
fun-loving. They are very proud of their legacy that is harness by their
colorful past and leaders.
Agriculture
was its main industry and the
prime corn producer. Coconut, sugarcane, abacca, bananas, tobacco and rootcrops
are their secondary products.
They also produce grapes,
mangoes and cut flowers.
The Atlas Consolidated
Mining and Development
Corporation located in the town
of Toledo is the third largest
mines in the world.
Deposits of gold, silver,
iron and coal are found there.
Some
famous historical landmarks are
found in the city. The Cross of Magellan symbolizes the first Filipino being
baptized as Christians.
The Basilica
Minore de Santo Nino, is the
first church built in the
country and the image of Infant
Jesus that Magellan gave to
Rajah Humabon's wife can be
found there.
The
province is also gifted with
beautiful islands and beaches.
The Badial Island,
popular for their coral reefs,
white sand beaches and also an
excellent diving spots.
The Malaspacua Island
ideal for swimming and snorkling
is being compared to Boracay
because of its white sand
beaches and crystal clear water.
The largest bird
sanctuary in the Philippines can
be found in the island of Olango
and the home of migratory birds
travelling between North Asia
and Australia.
The
province can be accessed by air
or by sea.
Philippine Airlines
provides daily flight to Cebu
City and other airline companies
which offers chartered flights.
Shipping Lines like
Willian Lines, Sweet Lines and
Aboitiz serviced Manila to Cebu
route twice a week.
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FACTS
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Region: 7
Capital: Cebu City
Cities: Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue,
Toledo
Land Area: 5088.44 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 48 |
1. Alcantara
2. Alcoy
3. Alegria
4. Aloguinsa
5. Argao
6. Asturias
7. Badian
8. Balamban
9. Bantayan
10. Barili
11. Bogo
12. Boljoon
13. Borbon
14. Carcar
15. Carmen
16. Catmon |
17. Compostela
18. Consolacion
19. Cordoba
20. Daanbantayan
21. Dalaguete
22. Dumanjug
23. Ginatillan
24. Liloan
25. Mandridejos
26. Malabuyoc
27. Medellin
28. Minglanilla
29. Moalboal
30. Naga
31. Oslob
32. Pilar |
33. Pinamungahan
34. Poro
35. Ronda
36. Samboan
37. San Fernando
38. San Francisco
39. San Remigio
40. Santa Fe
41. Santander
42. Sibonga
43. Sogod
44. Tobongon
45. Tabuelan
46. Talisay
47. Tuburan
48. Tudela |
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CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS
SHRINES
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Chapel
of the Last Supper
Life-sized wood carving of the Lord
Jesus and his 12 Apostles seated at a long
table for the last supper. This is the only
one of its kind in the Philippines. This
treasured relic is found in the church of
Mandaue City that dates back to 1601.
Image
of Santo Niño de Cebu
Considered
as the oldest religious relic in the
Philippines. It was on April 14, 1521 that
Magellan gave the image to Queen Juana as a
baptismal gift. Fourty four years later, on
April 27, 1565, when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
arrived. Fr. Urdaneta who formally
christanized the Cebuanos, found the native
very hostile.
Basilica
Minore del Santo Niño
Was
built by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr.
Urdaneta and was founded in 1565. In this
church, you will find
the image of Santo Nino, which
Magellan gave to Rajah's wife.
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HISTORICAL SITES
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Magellan
Marker Encouraged
by the success of Christianizing the people
of Cebu, Magellan crossed the channel to
Mactan Island in an effort to spread
Catholocism. Before he reached the shores he
was killed in knee-deep water by, the
Chieftain of the island, Lapu-lapu and his
men during the battle for supremacy and
freedom on April 27, 1521.
Magellan's
Cross Shrine Planted
in April 14, 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan,
this marks the spot where the first
Christian Filipinos, Rajah Humabon and Queen
Juana and about 800 followers were baptized
by Fr. Pedro Valderama.
Lapu
Lapu Monument Stands
at the site where the battle between Mactan
Island Chieftain Lapu-lapu and a foreign
agressor Ferdinand Magellan ocurred in 1521.
It depicts the hero holding a bolo in one
hand and a pestle in the other.
Mandaue-Mactan
Bridge
This
is the 65-million-peso bridge that connects
the industrial city of Mandaue to the
historical island of Mactan. It allows inter
island vessels to pass under it.This was
started in February 1968 and was finished
and inagurated in 1972.
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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Mactan
Island
A
coral island and a famous scuba diving area,
where famous beach resorts of international
standard are located. Major resorts are
Tambuli, Costabella, Coral Reef, Hadsan,
Bahia, Cebu Beach Club, Mary Cielo, Club Kon
Tiki, Maribago Bluewater, Pacific Cebu
Resort, Cebu Mactan Members Center, and Cebu
Marine Beach Club.
The
Sinulog Festival
A massive religious procession features the
Sto. Niño image. A
week-long celebration every third week of
January with the best celebration in the
weekend. Each day,
women devotees dance the Sinulog in front of
the basilica and Magellan’s Cross.
Colon
Street
This
is also known as the Parian district, named
after columbus. It is the oldest street in
the Philippines which was built by the
Spaniards during the time of Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi. At present, it is the heart of
downtown Cebu, a glittering city by night
lined with moviehouses, restaurants,
department stores and other establishments.
Fort
San Pedro The
smallest, oldest tribastion fort in the
Philippines. This served as the nucleus of
the first Spanish settlement in the
Philippines. It has a total inside area of
2,025 sq. meters. The walls are 20 ft. high,
8 ft. thick and the towers are 30 ft. high
from the ground level.
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