drone shot of the CCLEX where the Cebu Bohol bridge will be set up

What to Know about the Ambitious Cebu Bohol Bridge Project

The Cebu Bohol Bridge will be the first to connect the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. In the late 2000s, the Philippine government proposed to build a bridge that would connect Cebu province and Bohol. Linking the two islands would create better economic opportunities and provide easier access to various tourist attractions between the two provinces. Despite the number of

Read More
wide shot of the Tres de Abril Street in Cebu City

Tres de Abril: Remembering a Historical Cebuano Victory

Along Tres de Abril Street is a monument that highlights an important victory during the Spanish colonization. What do you think is the biggest historical victory for Cebuanos?  Many might refer to the Battle of Mactan, but there is one other famous victory that has played a significant part in the history of Cebu.  On April 3rd, 1898, Cebuano people

Read More
Historical places located in the Parian District in Cebu

Parian District: A Historical Tour of Colonial Cebu

Parian is home to some of the country’s oldest ancestral houses, along with other famous heritage ites. The term “Parian” is derived from an old Malay word used to identify a business district in a specific region.  In the Philippines, it also refers to a residential area where Chinese immigrants and traders are separated from other nationalities.  Cebu’s Parian district

Read More
Collage of historical landmarks in Downtown Cebu

Historical Landmarks to Visit in Cebu’s Heritage District

There are several historical landmarks to check out in Cebu’s heritage district. The Cebu City Government has declared downtown Cebu a heritage district in an effort to preserve its centuries-old historical landmarks. The area is home to dozens of structures that have become go-to places where one can learn about Cebu’s past.  From old churches to ancestral houses, these buildings

Read More
Cebu Monument-29

Cebu Heritage Monument and Its Fascinating History

The Cebu Heritage Monument summarizes the history of Cebu since the pre-colonial era. How much do you know about the history of Cebu? Historical places like museums and ancestral houses give you a glimpse of Cebu before it became a highly-urbanized city. One good example is the Cebu Heritage Monument, a structure consisting of several statues that represent significant people

Read More
Street sign of Colon Street

Colon Street | Be Engrossed in the Country’s Oldest Street

Colon Street is known as a center for commerce, with all the shops and businesses running within the area. As the oldest national road in the Philippines, Colon Street is an essential landmark in Cebu. This kilometer-long street is considered a center for commerce because of its abundance of small and large-scale businesses. It is a haven for those shopping

Read More
Scroll to Top