General Maxilom Avenue, or more popularly known as Mango Avenue, was named in honor of a hero of the Philippine Revolution. It is not only one of the main thoroughfares of Cebu City but it is also gaining popularity as one of the city’s major entertainment spots.
The street was named after General Arcadio Maxilom y Molero who served as a public school teacher prior to joining the Katipunan. Maxilom led the Katipuneros in Cebu after the tragic assassination of their leader, Leon Kilat. Maxilom’s funeral was attended by several important revolutionary figures, including Emilio Aguinaldo. His funeral cortegé stretched over 4 km, the longest by far in Cebu’s history.
Today, the long stretch of Mango Avenue hosts a variety of institutions including schools (St. Theresa’s College and University of San Carlos-North Campus), malls (Mango Square Mall, One Mango Avenue, Fooda), churches (Iglesia ni Cristo and Church Of Our King), banks (BPI, Sterling, Metrobank, PBCom, Unionbank), restaurants (Sunburst, Handuraw, Jollibee, Greenwich), ktv bars (Gimik, The Beat) and even a number of restobars and night clubs. One Mango Place is home to various eating places including Sunburst Fried Chicken and Handuraw Pizza, and restobars such as YOU Restobar and Casanova.
With its line-up of places to hang-out, Mango Avenue is fast growing in popularity as a place to go to when you’re looking to party the night away, shake those booties or belt your heart out to the tune of your choice.
Mango Avenue is also very convenient and easily accessible as it is located near Fuente Osmeña and Jones Avenue.
Enjoy Cebu’s beaches and its rich underwater scenery with K.I. Marine Sports Center. It’s your one-stop-shop for any aqua sports activity. You can go scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, dive safari, or savor the experience of being one with nature by joining island hopping adventures and day tours.
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K.I. Marine Sports Center started in 1979, under K.I. Development Inc. It was eventually registered to Alenter Marine Corporation. Its founder is Mr. Kichiya Ishii, a Japanese national.
K.I. Marine has affiliations with Shangri-La ‘s Mactan Resort and Spa in Mactan Island, Cebu. It has been providing aqua sports activities to the 5-star resort’s guests for several years. Aside from its diving and aqua sports services, K.I. Marine also offers tour packages to Cebu’s prized diving spots, small surrounding islands,and also the nearby province of Bohol.
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The yacht, M/Y Pearl Queen, is a source of pride for K.I. Marine. With the capacity of 48 persons, it is great for island hopping, group parties, or a sunset cruise.The yacht has tourist class accommodations with modern amenities. Celebrate life with your loved ones in a sea adventure getaway.
K.I. Marine Sports Center’s head office is located in the second level of Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines. For bookings and inquiries, contact them at (063)(32) 415-5303 or (063)(32) 231-5379. For their Maribago office, contact (063)(32) 238-6778. You can also visit their website at http://www.cebudiving.com/home.html.
image source: Mango Avenue
image source: One Mango Avenue
image source: Gen. Maxilom Avenue
