Fort San Pedro Museum
by Christian Mack on September 24, 2013Cebu is the first Spanish settlement and the oldest city in the Philippines, so it is indeed rich in culture and history. Among the many historical landmarks the city has to offer, Fort San Pedro is one attraction that should not be missed for its significance and value to the people of Cebu throughout the ages. This is best shown in its museum, where a lot of artifacts from the Spanish era up to the present are preserved and shown to the public. Inside the fort are housed the legacies of the Spanish Government, which include well preserved Spanish artifacts such as Spanish documents, paintings and sculpture.
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Magellan's Cross: A Tangible Symbol of the Catholic Faith in the Philippines
by Kheem Caparas on July 30, 2013Magellan's cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers led by Ferdinand Magellan, staked up after the first Catholic mass in the whole Philippines, in the name of Spain and the Catholic religion. It is found in Cebu City, a constant reminder of the place's – and the country's – rich history.
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Nightlife in Cebu
by Angel Bonifacio on February 28, 2013After an exhausting first day in Cebu, we decided to cruise around town and look for clubs where we can dance our stress away. The taxi driver told us that Mango Avenue's nightlife is perky and upbeat. Clubs lined up the road, with blaring sounds and blinding neon lights. I smelled FUN!
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15th PSITE NatCon
by Angel Bonifacio on February 23, 2013I was so excited last Wednesday night as Sir Eli and I boarded the plane to Cebu. We were going to represent Vigattin Inc. as one of the sponsors of the 15th PSITE National Convention, one of the largest gatherings of IT practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts in the country. It was my first time to ride an airplane and also my first time to attend a huge convention like this.
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Gabii sa Kabilin: Celebrating National Heritage Month 2012
by Jhaypee Guia on October 24, 2012Gabii sa Kabilin, or Night of Heritage, is a celebration of culture and heritage where all the museums in Cebu come together to celebrate the Month of National Heritage, which is the month of May. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. is the organization behind this event and it was started in 2007 where all the museums in Cebu reunite in a one night event that happens yearly.
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