Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), led the dedication of its second temple in the Philippines last June 13, 2010. The iconic Mormon temple is a pleasant …

Ever wondered what happened to the old facility that used to be the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in M.J. Cuenco Avenue? Well, it’s undergone a major facelift and has transformed itself into what …

The Lapu-Lapu Shrine is a 20-meter bronze statue located in the Mactan Shrine park in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu. The statue was erected to honor Rajah Lapu-Lapu, the native chieftain of Mactan Island who …

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 …

The Cebu Botanical Garden is a must-see for tourists and travelers visiting Cebu City.
If you are a garden enthusiast or plant hobbyist, then this is the place for you. Various collections of plants and flowers …

The Celestial Garden is one of two prominent gardens in Cebu City. It is actually a cemetery and memorial park that is owned and managed by the Tanchan Foundation, Inc.
The park and garden is set …

The Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary for migratory birds and other marine species in the Olango Island Group that is located about five kilometers east of Mactan Island, Cebu. The group of islands …

There are two bridges that span the Mactan Channel between Cebu Island and Mactan Island and connecting the two islands. The first is the First Mandaue-Mactan Bridge and the second is the Second Mandaue-Mactan Bridge …

The Taoist Temple is located in the high-end Beverly Hills subdivision in Cebu City. The temple was built by the Chinese community of Cebu. The towering, multi-colored tourist attraction has an elevation of 300 meters …

Fort San Pedro or Fuerza de San Pedro in Spanish, is a military defense fortification built by Spanish and native Cebuano laborers and started under Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. He lead …

Plaza Independencia is strategically located between Fort San Pedro and the building that used to be the Gobierno Provincial in the downtown area of Cebu. The plaza is a popular hangout for many living…

The Casa Gorordo Museum was originally a two-storey house built in the mid-19th century in the historic Parian district of Cebu City. During the Spanish colonial era, the Parian district was the most prestigious section …

Colon Street is a very busy and crowded street in downtown Cebu City. It is proudly known as the oldest street in the Philippines. It was named after Cristobal Colon…

The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a tableau of sculptures made of concrete, bronze, brass and steel showing scenes about events and structures related to the history of Cebu. The construction of the monument began in July 1997 and it was finished in December 2000…