Cebu City is an ever-growing mountaineering hub in the country. Here, climbers are as passionate about scaling mountains as they are zealous about the ethos of the city itself. And while the province of Cebu lacks any earthly behemoths (above 1,500 masl) that it can be proud of, local mountaineers are just as enthusiastic ascending Cebu’s modest mountain offerings as they are in climbing the major mountains here in the Philippines.

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With the national elections just around the corner, candidates vying for the national posts are picking up the pace with their “campaigns.” However, it would be wrong to say they are campaigning because if they …

Just like ngohiong, siomai is of Chinese origin, but was recently adopted to become one of Cebu’s trademark foods.  Most people crave siomai because they taste good and are very affordable.
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There is a …

Colloquially dubbed as such, Dried Mangoes are bits and pieces of ripe mangoes that were dried out under the sun.  Its chewy texture and sweet taste makes dried mangoes addictive that you will crave for …

Aside from its magnificent tourist attractions, wonderful sights, elegant hotels and pristine beaches, Cebu is also host to a number of gastronomic treats.  One of which is the masareal – a known delicacy, which originated …

The Mantawi Festival is a yearly event celebrated every May 7 in Mandaue City, Cebu. The festival is a celebration of Mandaue’s rich cultural and historical heritage and its importance today as a commercial and …

Mandaue City’s most famous native delicacies are bibingka, budbud or bud-bud, masareal, and tagaktak.
The bibingka is a rice cake made of ground rice, coconut milk, buko strips, sugar, and either yeast or coconut alcohol. Many …

The most famous yearly festival in Cebu is the Sinulog Festival to honor the Santo Nino de Cebu image in the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino.
The Santo Nino image is one of the oldest religious …

One of the most popular gift items bought by foreign and local tourists in Cebu before they go back home are dried fruit snacks. The snacks consist of dried and preserved fruits that are packed …

Junior Kilat is a popular Filipino ska/reggae band based in Cebu. The name of the band was inspired from the Cebu band Leon Kilat of the ‘70’s. Junior Kilat is also a well-known reggae band …

Cebu is famous for its mangoes. Sweet, delicious, juicy – once you’ve tasted Cebu’s mangoes, it will leave you wanting for more.
Mangoes are abundant in Cebu. Cebu’s mangoes are the most recognizable in the country …

Here are some popular Cebuano phrases you might find useful and fun to learn:
“Bai” – a colloquial title you can address to almost every friend, stranger or acquaintance. Using this to address someone generally implies …