Pre-Spanish Colonial Period

As early as the 9th century until the 15th century, Cebu was inhabited by people of Malay origin who
practiced pagan or Islamic religions. It was formerly called by various names like Sugbu, Zebu,
Zubu, Sebu, and Sibuy.

It was a flourishing fishing and trading village in the island that engaged in trade with China,
Malaysia, Japan, India, Burma and other civilizations in Asia. The inhabitants during this time lived in
stilt houses made of bamboo, wood and nipa.

Most of the people were ornamented in their ways as they had tattoos on their bodies, used gold
jewelry and silk clothing, and colored their lips.

On April 7, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet of ships under the flag
of Spain arrived in Cebu.

Best Places in Cebu

Explore the best places in Cebu. Our list will make your visit in Cebu easy and memorable.
  3 Exciting Weekend Activities in Cebu (1/27/2017) by Pearl Cabiluna - 1. Shoot,

Hide and Run at Siege Paintball Unlimited Location: Sabellano St. Basak, Cebu City Facebook:

https://web.facebook.com/SiegePaintballCebu Bring your families and friends to play and experience this

action-packed game. For only P200/head, enjoy an hour of feeling like an actual […]
 5 Secrets of the Light of the North: Liloan, Cebu (10/27/2015) by Anna Helen Zeta

Yap - About 14 kilometers from Cebu City is the town of Liloan, a town everybody should start putting in

their itineraries whenever visiting the island of Cebu. This quaint town got its name from whirlpools (lilo in

Cebuano) that form in some areas of Silot Bay. This fast-growing municipality is also referred to as “The Light

of the North”, a title that attributed to one of its prominent landmarks, a lighthouse in the coastline of

Catarman.
 Chill and Dine at Burrow Lounge! (8/30/2015) by Nikki Tampos - Restaurants

offering unlimited fried chicken are popping up. What makes Burrow Lounge different? Well for starters, it’s

the only one that’s open on Sundays! Spend the ultimate unli-chill at this resto located on the ground flr., Tsai

Hotel & Residences, […]

  Get Ready for South Park in San Fernando! (8/26/2015) by Nikki

Tampos - Southern Cebu is seeing its own share of developments. While we just discussed about the “Naga

Valley Industrial Park To Bring In 20,000 Jobs” and the ongoing improvements such as roads and water

systems, which you can read more about […]

 Norkis Cyberpark Strip Mall Near Completion (8/19/2015) by Nikki

Tampos - With the rise of a new development, the number of jobs in Mandaue are expected to rise as well. The

Norkis conglomerate has expanded its businesses and is opening a new IT Park right beside J Center Mall

called Norkis […]

 Food Strip in SRP (7/19/2015) by Nikki Tampos - It’s a Sunday, the best day for

going on a food trip! Can’t decide what you want to eat? There’s a new place that offers many different

choices that you’re bound to find something you like! “Gutom ka? (Are you […]
  Pink Heaven – The Latest “Bakery & Bistro” (7/12/2015) by Nikki Tampos - “If

there’s no dessert in heaven, I’m not going.” Well us sweet-lovers, there’s one dessert heaven nearby. A place

that’s all about comfort food, Pink Heaven has its own versions of everyone’s dessert favorites like red velvet

cupcakes that are […]

 First Resort Airport in the WORLD to Open in Cebu (7/8/2015) by Nikki

Tampos - The Philippines is set to make another mark in world history with the opening of the world’s first

resort airport in Mactan, Cebu in 2018. The groundbreaking ceremony for such a historic project was led by

Pres. Benigno Aquino III […]

 STREETSCAPE: The City’s Newest Urban Escape (7/5/2015) by Nikki

Tampos - An artistic representation of a street, Streetscape brings a fresh take on a strip mall concept.

Designed by Archt. Mike Torres of Archiglobal Inc., its clean lines and all-white structure gives off a light and

spacious feel. Built by KG […]

  Visayan Music Throwback at Halad Museum (4/8/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - While

taking my usual route from work, something caught my eye as I passed by V. Gullas Street formerly known as

Manalili. There was a big colorful sign with the words, “Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum” on it. So, if […]

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The province of Cebu contains some of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines. Here is our list
of all the best beaches around Cebu. From the far north to the south, we cover them all here.

 5 Breathtaking Getaway Destinations Surrounding Cebu (3/1/2016) by Everything

Cebu - If taking a short vacation or honeymoon to an exotic tropical island in any part of the world is

something you’ve always prayed and yearned for; well these 5 breathtaking tropical islands surrounding Cebu

could be the islands you’re looking […]

  5 Secrets of the Light of the North: Liloan, Cebu (10/27/2015) by Anna Helen Zeta

Yap - About 14 kilometers from Cebu City is the town of Liloan, a town everybody should start putting in

their itineraries whenever visiting the island of Cebu. This quaint town got its name from whirlpools (lilo in

Cebuano) that form in some areas of Silot Bay. This fast-growing municipality is also referred to as “The Light

of the North”, a title that attributed to one of its prominent landmarks, a lighthouse in the coastline of

Catarman.
 Enjoy Bohol at Bellevue Beach Resort (8/9/2015) by Nikki Tampos - Looking for

a new and quick getaway just outside of Cebu? There’s The Bellevue Resort. This recipient of the Traveller’s

Choice Award in 2014 and Certificate of Excellence for 2015 from tripadvisor, a top online travel site, is

located on […]
 Island Getaways in Cebu (7/14/2015) by Nikki Tampos - When life begins to push

you hard, get away from it all and immerse yourself in the authentic beauty of nature. Cebu is gifted with

several islets close enough for a weekend getaway for some seclusion from the hustle and […]
  Best Beaches in Compostela (2/6/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - Compostela is not just

any other place in Cebu but not many of us are aware of that. Do you even know that Compostela celebrates

Queseo or Cheese Festival? Do you know that it used to be among the early […]
 A Fun Overnight at Lambug Beach, Badian! (10/7/2014) by Jecily Arnaiz - It was

a hot afternoon when I and my office mates decided to go for a trip to the south. We just wanted to go to a

place where we could enjoy a relaxing overnight stay, and we thought Lambug […]
 Nalusuan Island (9/6/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Nalusuan Island is part of Olango

Island Group, together with other satellite islets namely: Caohagan, Sulpa, Gilutongan, Camungi, and

Panganan. It used to be a sand bar only, but was improved and eventually transformed into a resort named

Nalusuan Island […]

 Island Hopping From Mactan Island (8/26/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Thinking of a

great island hopping experience in Cebu? Head to Mactan where you can find a wide range of island hopping
companies willing to take guests to up to 10 nearby islands, including the mesmerizing Pandanon Island,

which is […]
 Tingko Beach Resort in Alcoy (6/11/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - has always been

known for its white-sand beach, which can easily be experienced by paying Tingko Beach a visit. This resort is

one of-if not the most-famous beach destination in Alcoy, and this article will tell you why. It was […]
 Best Beach Destinations In Cebu (4/17/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Whether you are

celebrating the Easter Sunday with the whole family or heading to a summer getaway with all of your friends,

these beach destinations in the different parts of Cebu are definitely top choices! (Note: Given DISTANCES

FROM CEBU

Historical Sites in Cebu

Being one of the oldest city in the country makes Cebu rich in historical attractions. Browse our list to
know about Cebu’s history.

 5 Secrets of the Light of the North: Liloan, Cebu (10/27/2015) by Anna Helen Zeta

Yap - About 14 kilometers from Cebu City is the town of Liloan, a town everybody should start putting in
their itineraries whenever visiting the island of Cebu. This quaint town got its name from whirlpools (lilo in

Cebuano) that form in some areas of Silot Bay. This fast-growing municipality is also referred to as “The Light

of the North”, a title that attributed to one of its prominent landmarks, a lighthouse in the coastline of

Catarman.
 Cebu in the 1930’s: Who remembers Shamrock Hotel? (10/8/2015) by Everything

Cebu - Who can remember the famous Shamrock Hotel? In the 1930’s, this was the hotel at the bustling harbor

of Cebu. When you visit the area, this is the only remainder of the tremendous history in trade our island has

that […]
 Must-See Heritage Sites in Cebu! (9/17/2015) by Nikki Tampos - If there’s

anything more alluring than Cebu’s pristine white-sand beaches and beautiful diving spots, it definitely has to

be its rich historical and cultural wealth. The Queen City of the South is a confluence of the past and present,

with […]
 The Reopened Governors’ Gallery! (9/10/2015) by Nikki Tampos - A bigger,

better tribute to our local history opened last August 20, 2015. After being closed for months under renovation

beginning early in the year, you can finally visit the new and improved Governors’ Gallery on the 2nd floor of

[…]
  What is Colon to You? (7/9/2015) by Nikki Tampos - What is Colon? Through the

centuries and the changes in the province, Colon Street has changed as well. It has garnered a mixed reputation

and now means different things for everyone: It was once the hippest place to shop, dine […]
 10 National Heritage Spots Within The Heart Of Cebu (6/18/2015) by Nikki

Tampos - This week, we are taking a look back at some of Cebu’s greatest National Heritage spots in and

around Cebu. June is also a perfect month to so because it’s the month of national pride which means taking

pride in Cebu and our Nation. […]

 Inside Cebu’s Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House (2/14/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - Not

many of us are aware that a few steps from Parian monument, there is a house that has likewise witnessed

history unfolding. We’re referring to Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House located across the Heritage Monument of

Cebu. The Yap-Sandiego ancestral house […]

  Interesting Things you can Witness in Colon Street Today (1/9/2015) by Pearl

Cabiluna - If the oldest and shortest street in Cebu could only speak, imagine how many pages of history

books we could fill with details of Colon Street alone. Well, your parents must have mentioned to you, at some

point, how they […]

 Oponganons’ Birhen sa Regla (12/4/2014) by Pearl Cabiluna - Two years ago, the

news of the stolen jewelry from the Birhen sa Regla or Nuestra Señora Virgen De Regla church came just

months after our last visit. I remember that there were so many jewelry pinned to the image […]
 Cebu City’s Senior Citizens Park (9/1/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Last October 6,

2012, the Senior Citizens Park was opened to the public as a replacement of the old Carbon Market warehouse,

which was deemed unsafe after the February 2012 earthquake that occurred in Cebu and other parts of the […]

Cebu Festivals and Feasts

We give you tips and information about Sinulog and other colorful festivals and feasts that Cebuanos
celebrate with spirit, fun and excitement every year.
  Sinulog 2015 Snapshots (1/19/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - That was it, Sinulog’s

over? Well, Everything Cebu is one with you in that question. But, that’s the beauty of the celebration, isn’t it?

It’s an all out one day party that will leave you so tired you can’t almost […]
 Traffic Re-routing for Solemn Procession (1/16/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - I.

Vehicular traffic will be re-routed temporarily on the affected streets for the solemn procession of the

Miraculous Image of Sr. Sto. Niño from the Basilica del Sto. Niño, (along Osmeña Blvd.) – straight to Fuente

Rotunda – right turn […]

 Two-Day Comedy Show for Sinulog 2015 (1/14/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - Last

December, the Laugh Trip #2 Queen City of the South: Cebu, was cancelled due to Typhoon Hagupit. Now,

the event will push through with not just one but two shows. In two consecutive nights, two shows will happen

in […]
  Winners of Sinulog sa Kabataan 2015 (1/13/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - Last

weekend, Cebuanos had a glimpse of what this year’s Sinulog sa Kabataan contingents have prepared for the

Sinulog Grand parade this coming January 18. Clad in colorful costumes, the contingents of the Sinulog sa

Kabataan sa Dakbayan and Sinulog […]

 Parties and Band Shows for #Sinulog2015 (1/6/2015) by Pearl

Cabiluna - Everything Cebu has been posting Sinulog updates nonstop for the past months, and since it’s just

two weeks away from the celebration, we’re giving you more reasons to get excited for #Sinulog2015!

Celebrate your Sinulog with these parties and band […]

 What to Look Forward To this Sinulog 2015? (1/1/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - Let’s

time travel back to thirty five years ago, when Sinulog dance parade was nowhere in history. When there were

no street parties and TV stars swarming in town every January. Could you have imagined Cebu being the

Queen city of […]

  Sinulog 2015 Grandstand Ticket Prices (11/25/2014) by Pearl Cabiluna - Sinulog

Grand Parade is the peak of the Sinulog celebration. During this time, you get to see dancers dressed in

colorful costumes everywhere. With their ‘two steps forward, one step backward’ routine, you just can’t help

but be carried away with all […]

 KABKABAN Festival 2014 (11/14/2014) by Star Sandiego - Carcar the quaint

“Heritage Town of Cebu”, will soon be celebrating its Kabkaban Festival 2014. This year’s theme is “Carcar:

Sabakan sa Kabilin, Larawan sa Kalambuan”, which literally means “Seat of Heritage, Mirror of Progress” in

English. Everyone is welcome […]

 Where to Stay This Sinulog 2015? (11/7/2014) by Pearl Cabiluna - Sinulog’s just a

month away! If you want to party all out, you need a perfect place to stay before you end up flat in the

pavements of Cebu. So, check out these budget hotels located just across party venues […]
  Top Sinulog Parties! (11/6/2014) by Pearl Cabiluna - Street parties have been

Sinulog’s trademark. Every January, Cebu momentarily becomes a big disco place where the young and the

young at heart dance their hearts out. Aside from the colorful parade, the vivacious beating of the drums, and

the […]

Natural Wonders in Cebu

We list the famous natural wonders in Cebu that you should not miss to include in your vacation
itinerary.

 5 Breathtaking Getaway Destinations Surrounding Cebu (3/1/2016) by Everything

Cebu - If taking a short vacation or honeymoon to an exotic tropical island in any part of the world is

something you’ve always prayed and yearned for; well these 5 breathtaking tropical islands surrounding Cebu

could be the islands you’re looking […]

 5 Secrets of the Light of the North: Liloan, Cebu (10/27/2015) by Anna Helen Zeta

Yap - About 14 kilometers from Cebu City is the town of Liloan, a town everybody should start putting in

their itineraries whenever visiting the island of Cebu. This quaint town got its name from whirlpools (lilo in
Cebuano) that form in some areas of Silot Bay. This fast-growing municipality is also referred to as “The Light

of the North”, a title that attributed to one of its prominent landmarks, a lighthouse in the coastline of

Catarman.
 Discover Dayhag Falls in Boljoon! (9/1/2015) by Nikki Tampos - Boljoon is

known for their waterfalls, Kan Amno, but turns out they have another, lesser-known yet magnificent

waterfalls called Dayhag. Named after the cascading flow, the waterfalls is one of nature’s hidden gems 12

kilometers from the town center. In […]

 Kawasan: Not Your Ordinary Waterfalls (8/25/2015) by Nikki Tampos - It’s a

special #TravelTuesday because today, we have guest blogger, Aris Mape! He’s giving us tips on how to best

enjoy one of our most popular local travel destinations, the Kawasan Falls. This avid travel-blogging “hobbit”

shares with us the […]

 Dip Into Cebu’s Hot Springs (8/11/2015) by Nikki Tampos - The weather’s getting

chillier by the day and next month is the start of the “-ber” months. Or should we say “brrrr…?” There’s one

awesome, adventurous way of warming yourself up together with the rest of the barkada (gang, as […]
  Wonders from the SouthEast/West of Cebu (4/8/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - There

are still yet so many things to discover in Cebu. For one, there’s Alcantara. Alcantara could be one of the best

places to check out during educational trips had it not for its distance from the city. Ever heard […]
 Badian (3/6/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - You might have heard of the place through

Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak, and if you haven’t actually been to these famous spots yet, you’re missing a

lot in Cebu, I tell you. Profile Badian is a third-class municipality that […]
 Tips for Mountaineering in Cebu (7/2/2012) by Everything Cebu - The central

section of the Philippine archipelago has several large islands, one of which is Cebu. Though the Visayas does

not have mountain ranges as grand as those found in Luzon and Mindanao, it does have a few notable

destinations […]
 Island Hopping (5/21/2012) by Everything Cebu - Cebu can be your

jump-off point to a few of the other islands nearby in our country’s archipelago. Even though Everything Cebu
has featured something on island hopping before, summer vacation seems like the perfect time to re-examine

this enjoyable […]

 Cebu Cold Springs (4/25/2012) by Everything Cebu - Aside from the vibrant beach

resorts in Cebu, a number of cold springs await tourists who have an insatiable thirst for natural springs.

Scattered in the outskirts of the remote towns in the island of Cebu, spring waters are evident […]

Cheap Eats around Cebu

If you are not into fine dining, you don’t have anything to worry about for Cebu also boasts of a wide
range of affordable dining spots. Find them all right here.

 Sushi Boy Bento IT Park (11/3/2018) by Pearl Cabiluna - They heard us. Japanese-

inspired restaurant, Sushi Boy just heard us.They’re making bento meals available in their I.T Park branch.

How exciting! Sushi Boy has two (2) branches in Cebu – one located at I.T Park Lahug and another branch

located […]
 Sizzle it your way at Pepper Lunch (2/1/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - It was on

Facebook where I first learned of the popular Japanese restaurant franchise, Pepper Lunch. The photos of
happy customers convinced us that this newest food destination in Cebu is worth a visit. Pepper lunch just

opened its first […]

 Eat the Pungko-Pungko way (1/11/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - There’s one thing you

should know about Cebu, and that is in almost every corner of the place, you can spot pungko-pungko.

Pungko-pungko or squat in English, is a term used to describe the kind of dining where customers are […]
 Larsian Barbeque (9/27/2012) by Everything Cebu - According to a piece by

Leticia Suarez-Orendain that was published in Sun.Star back in 2007, the name Larsian is a combination of the

names of two sisters, Pilar and Siana. The family of these two people had a grilled food […]
 Cydelicious Lechon Manok (6/1/2012) by Everything Cebu - A decade into the

business, Cydelicious is introducing two interesting twists to the usual roasted chicken treat. In addition to

their original lechon manok, the family-owned business now offers boneless varieties stuffed with surprise

ingredients. Cydelicious is named after the […]

  Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly (5/3/2012) by Everything Cebu - An ingenious

Cebuano-innovated and Cebuano-made product in which you may be quite interested was introduced

commercially in February 2012. It is called Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly, and the technique for producing it

was actually conceptualized back in August 2011, by […]

 JOED’s Lutong Hapon (5/23/2011) by Everything Cebu - Do you have an

insatiable appetite for Japanese food? If so, then JOED’s Lutong Hapon should be your next chow destination.

Not only do they serve authentic Japanese dishes, they also come at very affordable prices. Truly, JOED’s

Lutong Hapon […]

 Build Your Own Burger at Front Gate (4/18/2011) by Everything Cebu - Great

food offered at great prices, what else is there to ask? Indeed, Front Gate is the answer to all palates versus

wallets conflicts. Albeit recently earning more and more popularity, the family-owned restaurant has been

around for 11 years. […]

  Cebu Loves Alberto’s Pizza (9/28/2010) by Everything Cebu - For delicious yet

affordable pizzas in Cebu, it’s got to be Alberto’s Pizza! Among other pizza chains mushrooming around the

metro, Alberto’s has certainly made a name for itself. Its wide array of mouth-watering pizzas attracts locals

and foreigners alike. […]

 Tingle Your Taste Buds at Siomai sa Tisa (1/4/2010) by Everything Cebu - Just

like ngohiong, siomai is of Chinese origin, but was recently adapted to become one of Cebu’s trademark

foods. Most people crave siomai because they taste good and are very affordable. image source: Edcel Suyo

There is a perfect place to […]

Get to Know Local Food

Danggit, otap, and other local delicacies can be found here. Beware! You’ll surely feel the urge to
take a bite of Cebu’s best local food.

 Mango Pizza, from Guimaras to Cebu (1/13/2015) by Pearl Cabiluna - What Pizza

flavours do you know? Pepperoni? Meat lovers? Hawaiian? Well, this might surprise you but there’s an
addition to those classics. It’s no other than the Mango Pizza from Guimaras. And here’s the thing: you don’t

have to fly […]

 Delectable Local Delicacies Perfect for Christmas and New Year (12/21/2014) by

Pearl Cabiluna - The tagline, Tangkilin ang Sariling Atin should apply to us Cebuanos even during the

holidays. Why not when we have a lot of delicacies to flaunt to the world? For the holidays, Everything Cebu

urges you to replace your queso de […]

 Torta – A Local Delicacy That Argao Is Proud Of! (8/18/2014) by Jessica

Arnaiz - Like mangoes and Danggit, Torta is one of the delicacies that the Queen City of the South is proud of.

It comes in a wide variety of cooking styles, sizes, tastes, and presentations, but the torta that comes from

Argao […]
 Cebu’s Most Famous Pasalubong Treats! (Part 2) (7/28/2014) by Jason

Hungerford - Can’t you get enough of the first few delicacies featured in our previous post ? Well, we give you

7 more! Ampao Ampao is a sweet puffed rice cake from the city of Carcar. Cebuanos love this snack because

aside […]
  Cebu’s Most Famous Pasalubong Treats! (Part 1) (7/28/2014) by Jason

Hungerford - Cebu dining is never complete without a taste of its popular delicacies. To buy the perfect

pasalubong and experience unique Cebuano taste, do check out our list of Cebu’s best local food! Otap This is

considered as one of the […]

 Cool Summer Refreshments (4/30/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Did you know that

Colon Street is the oldest street not just in Cebu City but in the whole Philippines? This place surely has gone

through a lot, and is undeniably one of the most important and most crowded spots […]
 What to Eat on Holy Week (4/16/2014) by Jessica Arnaiz - Since Holy Week is all

about fasting, would it not be great to prepare meat-free dishes that you and the whole family can happily share

during this long holiday? Let Everything Cebu give you 5 delicious suggestions: Ginisang Togue This […]
 Quick Delivery Cebu (6/15/2012) by Everything Cebu - Are you craving for

specialty food but can’t find the time to eat out at your favorite restaurant? Worry no more and begin satisfying
those food cravings with Quick Delivery Cebu. This multi-establishment delivery service offers end-to-end

delivery solutions, bringing […]

 Vegetarian Food in Cebu (4/1/2012) by Everything Cebu - In this season of Lent,

many of us Cebuanos are probably practicing some abstinence from meat. Others may have their own reasons

for deciding not to consume meat in their daily lives, so here’s a little guide to some delicious […]
 Su-Tu-Kil (6/8/2011) by Everything Cebu - Cebu is famous for their Su-Tu-Kil,

which we can proudly say is the ultimate seafood experience. The Su-Tu-Kil is also popularly known as STK.

The acronym stands for three types of cooking fresh seafood, specifically Sugba (Grill), Tuwa (Soup), and […]

15 Unmissable Attractions in
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Cebu is surely a dream destination among local and foreign tourists who consider themselves beach bums,
adventure junkies, or city explorers. The island has so much to offer, from pristine beaches to historical landmarks to
mouthwatering delicacies unique to the island. These are the top 15 attractions that should be on your bucket list.

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See the revered flemish statuette of the Child Jesus (Santo Niño) at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño to say a

prayer or two. The image of the Santo Niño has remarkable value, especially to Catholics, as it was a baptismal gift

by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan to Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana, who were the first locals to be

baptised on the island. Most tourists would go beyond visiting the oldest church and prefer to celebrate with locals

and experience the Sinulog Festival held on the third Sunday of every year.