Cebu, Philippines: History And Industry

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:11:44 +0000

Named to be the second city of the Pearl of the Orient Seas, Cebu continues to flourish along with its almost 3 million citizens. Cebu, Philippines, the address that has become the mode and means of trade and industry and even to tourism, commending all the largest tourist spots and historical places built therein. It is undeniably true that Cebu is one of the most competitive cities in the Philippines not only for its industrial outputs but also for its intellectual and educational products. Cebu’s academes are one bundle of the finest higher education institutions in the country. Way back Magellan’s colonizing frontier, Cebu was a native agricultural and undeveloped land, and as time sweeps by, Cebu have turned into a fully operational city and become the second largest productive city in the Philippines.

Nevertheless, the city of the proud Cebuanos is a land of discoverable wonders and history. As one of the oldest cities in the country, Cebu has jarred with it the portions of the country’s history. Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, is a 16th century BC church located in Cebu, Philippines and was purportedly built on the spot where the image of the Sto. Nino was found. It is not just a religious sanctuary, but also a huge of treasure chests for antiques, priestly vestments and the Santo Nino’s old cloaks, old furniture, historical statues and relics. The basilica does not only cradles the Christians but also the birth and successful branching of Catholicism and Christianity to the city and to the country.

Among the most tourist spots is the Magellan’s Cross which is actually a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish colonizers following the orders of Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu. This cross is covered by a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño still in Cebu, Philippines.

A Peek of Camotes Island

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:34:45 +0000

Camotes Islands are group of islands located at the northern part of the Cebu Province. The Camotes are divided into four islands namely: Poro, Pacijan, Ponson and Tulang. The entire Camotes Island is small in land area with only one or two municipality in each island. Not quite a big number to say. But nevertheless, Camotes Island has many things to be proud of.

Camotes Island’s major attractions to the tourists are their beaches which are white-sand, azure-colored and translucent. The Island of Camotes has gained a premier reputation of being a good place to have a get-away with. One of the destinations here is the massive mangrove plantation along the San Francisco road. Lake Danao has also become a favorite attraction for tourists visiting the Island of Camotes.

Camotes Island’s simple and warm people give tourist hospitality and friendly welcome. Most of the people in the town live through farming industry and small local retailing. The plain people of Camotes Island are also contributes to tourist attraction.

To date the Island of Camotes has five major resorts that offer comfortable accommodation. To name, they are: Santiago Bay Garden & Resort, Mangodlong Rock Resort, Boho Rock Resort, Greenlake Park Resort and Lake Danao Park.

The transportation of going to Camotes Island has improved because of the tourist flocking over the years. You can either go there by Fast craft which travels less than hours from Cebu City or from Danao City you can ride a pump boat which sails for around two hours. Ferry boat is also available.

The Island of Camotes is a natural paradise, an island of privacy and relaxation. This is a destination in Cebu of in the entire Philippines both domestic and international tourist should not fail to see and experience.

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Cebu, Philippines: History And Industry

A Peek of Camotes Island