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Today,
Cebu City has become the country's favorite tourist destination
with its historical sights, white sand beaches, excellent scuba
diving spots, exotic dining, exciting nightlife and warm hospitality.
It is the center of trade, arts, education and business in the
southern part of the Philippines.
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Some Points of Interest . . .
Image of the Santo Niņo de Cebu
- considered as the oldest relic in the Philippines and Cebu's
patron. It was given as a baptismal gift by Magellan to the
island's Queen Juana on April 14, 1521. Today, the image is
enshrined at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niņo. Everyday,
a constant line of devotees files through to kiss the image
and offer prayers.
Magellan's Cross
- a wooden cross planted by Magellan and marks the spot
where the first Christian Filipinos were baptized.
Colon
Street
- the oldest street in the Philippines named after the
renowned explorer "Cristobal Colon" a.k.a. Christopher Columbus
is the heart of downtown Cebu City. A very busy street lined
with movie houses, department stores and other establishments.
Fort San Pedro
- the oldest and smallest fort built in 1738 and was the
site of the first Spanish settlement in the country.
Casa Gorordo
- was the residence of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu.
It is now a museum showcasing the Filipino lifestyle from
the periods 1860 to 1920.
Taoist Temple
- one can have their fortunes told by monks after climbing
up the 99 steps.
Sinulog Festival
- this grand fiesta honors the Santo Niņo as street dancers
in their colorful costumes portray Cebu's rich cultural and
historical past. Everybody dances to the beat of the drums
and shouts the prayer cry "Pit Senyor".
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The
bustling metropolis has evolved into one of the region's economic
hubs, attracting both local and foreign investors to its inherent
opportunities.
Home to export-oriented industries like furniture, decors, electronics,
machineries, and food among others. Only an hour's flight from Manila,
the capital, there are also direct flights from Japan, Korea, Hong
Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. It is also a jump-off point for visitors
traveling to other islands in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Simply
put, Cebu is a perfect tourist hideaway where one can experience
the sights and sounds of a rich and colorful island paradise in
the pacific.
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