Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
by Jane Dacumos on July 28, 2012The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is the ecclesiastical seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu in Cebu, Philippines. It was established as a diocese on August 14, 1595 and elevated as a metropolitan archdiocese on April 28, 1934 with the dioceses of Dumaguete, Maasin, Tagbilaran, and Talibon as suffrages. Construction of the cathedral took many years due to frequent interruptions, brought about by lack of funds and other unexpected events. At one time, funds meant for the building of the cathedral were diverted to the moro wars.
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Heritage of Cebu Monument
by Jane Dacumos on July 10, 2012Located on the original Plaza Parian, the Heritage of Cebu Monument showcases the significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu, from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of Cebuano martyr Pedro Calungsod.
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Shrines and Historical Landmarks of Cebu
by Jane Dacumos on July 10, 2012Basilica of Santo Niño is one of the significant Spanish colonial buildings in Cebu City. The church contains a statue of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) regarded as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines.
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Cebu’s Best Things to Do!
by Jane Dacumos on July 10, 2012Known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu City is one of the most popular destinations in all of the Philippines for foreign tourists. It has the largest seaport in the Philippines, the second largest air hub and the second largest city in the country.
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The Basilica of Santo Niño
by Jane Dacumos on July 10, 2012As one of the most venerated churches in the south, the Shrine of Basilica of Santo Niño draws in thousands of faithful devotees every year to marvel at the grandeur of the church and to pray to what has been believed to be the miraculous statue of the Sto. Niño.
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