The Royal Town of Argao, Cebu
by Jhaypee Guia on July 30, 2012If Cebu is the Queen City of the South, Argao would definitely rank as a Princess Royal. The town of Argao is extremely proud yet also very humble. It is one of the oldest and most interesting towns in the entire country. It is a town trying hard to catch up with the modern times but at the same time trying to retain most of its old flavor. It is home to people proud of their heritage. It is rich in natural resources and famous home-grown products. Above all, its most important wealth is its people.
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The Road to Daanbantayan
by Jane Dacumos on July 11, 2012Daanbantayan is now known globally because of its pristine powdery white sand beaches – one of which is the famous Malapascua Island. With its vast and rich marine resources, there are also dive sites that offer unique marine life and beauty. It is only in Daanbantayan where one sees big Manta Rays and the Thresher Shark which is the only kind in the world.
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Haven of Birds at Olango Island
by Jane Dacumos on July 11, 2012Olango Island supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the Philippines. Migration starts from the breeding places of birds in Siberia, Northern China, and Japan. Anticipating the scarcity of food and winter cold, these birds fly as far as Australia and New Zealand from late July until late November.
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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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Patrocinio de Maria Church of Cebu
by Jane Dacumos on July 10, 2012The Church of Our Lady of Patrocinio in Boljoon was built in 1599 under the direction of the Augustinians. The jurisdiction over the church was then transferred to the Jesuits in 1737. Conceived as a fortress-church which stands on a hill overlooking the sea, the church has features that provide safety for the parishioners against periodic Moro raids.
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