Cebu International Convention Center
by Jane Dacumos on September 1, 2012The Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) is a 3-storey structure built by the Cebu Provincial Government for the 12th ASEAN Summit and 2nd East Asia Summit at a cost of about US$ 10 million dollars. It has a gross floor area of 28,000 square meters and is situated on 3.8 hectares of land at the Mandaue City Reclamation Area in Metro Cebu.
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Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery in Cebu
by Jane Dacumos on September 1, 2012If there are places you should not miss visiting when in Cebu, these are the Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery. Located in Macopa St. Basak, Pardo, sometimes it is hailed as the three-in-one destination because this cultural landmark is composed of a private museum, art gallery and nature reserve run by the Jumalon Foundation.
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Boljoon Church Museum: A National Treasure of Cebu
by Jhaypee Guia on July 30, 2012Boljoon Church shows old and intricate carvings and bas relief. It is in a pseudo-baroque rococo style. The interior is decorated beautifully. It has a main nave, a transcript, and twenty-eight pillars which support the walls. The walls are as thick as the pillars which are two meters thick and made of mortar and lime. A communion rail with ornate silver work was stolen from the church.
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Experience the Clear, Cold Water of Mantayupan Falls in Barili
by Jhaypee Guia on July 30, 2012Mantayupan Falls is found in Cebu, Philippines. It is one of the tallest falls in the province of Cebu. It is located close to the east end of Carcar-Barili Road where it connects to the national highway. The falls are approximately 200 feet high but do not have a direct descent. Pools at various heights flow into the basin. The waterfall is one of three main tourist attractions in the interior barangays of Barili.
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Dalaguete: The Summer Capital and Vegetable Basket of Cebu
by Jhaypee Guia on July 30, 2012Dalaguete is a first class municipality 84 kilometers southeast from Kilometer Zero of the Cebu Provincial Capitol. Hailed as the Vegetable Basket of Cebu and its Official Summer Capital (via Cebu Provincial Board Resolution 215-2006 dated January 23, 2006), the town is well-known for its cooler than the usual highlands where about 60 tons of farm fresh vegetables are harvested and delivered on a daily basis to Cebu City and the neighboring towns and provinces.
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