Blogging for over a year now I think readers should also be informed about the city itself other than the travel tips, the news, events, and food. I suppose they should also be informed about the history and business in these two great cities. So now I will give you first about Cebu City.
Cebu is the ever-first city in the Philippines during the Spanish colony. Discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, Cebu was once called Zubu or Sugbu, an island occupied by Muslim and Animalist tribes ruled by the Datus and Rajas. When Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu, King of Mactan Island, Cebu still became a land of interest to Spanish explorers.
The explorers went back to the island in order to gain colony but failed in a series of battles. It was only in 1565 when the Spanish explorers established colony under the name Villa del Santíssimo Nombre de Jesus or also known as the Town Holy Name of Jesus. The University of San Carlos was then built as the first university in Cebu.
Cebu during the World War II in 1942 became a camp for the Japanese soldiers. Cebu, In 1946, gained independence from the Spanish colonial rule.
Cebu today has become the country’s major local shipping port. Nearly 80% of the shipping is all based in Cebu. It is now plays a significant role in the trade industry of Mindanao and Visayas. Cebu has an estimated inhabitants of 798, 809 people.
The fast progress of Cebu City began in the late 90’s. And until now Cebu became the center of business for local and foreign investors due to the evolution of the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) companies. Buildings everywhere in Cebu are sprouting like mushrooms.
Due to this fast development, the booming city of Cebu has almost everything a traveler would look for. Shopping Malls, Restaurants, Hotels, Markets, Parks and plenty attractions can all be found within the city proper. You don’t have to go far away or ride LRT or MRT to get what you need. Cebu has also a very vibrant night-life; clubs, bars, amusement centers are all crammed in a small city with a big travel area.
When it comes to lying down on powdery white sand under the heat of the sun, the Cebu Island and the Mactan Island have all the most beautiful beaches for you to unwind and enjoy. Beach Resorts in Cebu Island and the Mactan Island are Alegre Beach Resort, Badian Island Resort, Cebu White Sands, Cebu Beach Club, Costabella Tropical Resort, Cordova Reef Beach Resort, Island and Sun Beach Resort, Maribago Bluewaters Resort, Pulchra Beach Resort, Shangri-la Mactan Island Resort, Tambuli Beach Club East and West Wing, Plantation Bay Mactan, Hadsan Beach Resort, Cebu White Sands, Club Kon Tiki Resort, and many many more that listing them all here will make a thousand-words article.
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very informative post, aside from the old churches, i love the beautiful beaches in Cebu
Hi Lakwatsera! yes there are dozens of lovely beaches in the Cebu island. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers!
Just to make sure, my comment is not in the trash bin, can I post my link? http://candidtreats.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-blogging-affects-my-life.html
Hello there. I’m interested in knowing where you found the link to my blog. I have replied to your comment. Thanks for the visit. BTW, I’m from Cebu.
Hi avatarlady! I forget where I’ve found your link to your site. I guess murag nag blog hopping ra ko atu then na kit-an nako imung link, or murag nag comment ka s uban blog, Im not sure. hehe.:-) Maobah? Naa ka karun s Cebu?
Dugay nako wala nakabalik sa Cebu… kalaag napud unta ko.. salamat sa laag Noy…
hehe. why don’t you go and visit Cebu bisan one week ra. hehe. Your welcome Vernz.:-)