Paintings of artist Florentino Impas takes the spotlight at SM Seaside

Marc Cosep 05/04/2021

As Cebu takes center stage in the country’s celebration of the 500th year of Christianity, one of Cebu’s finest visual artists gives life to history through his paintings. Dubbed “Ang Panagtagbo” (The Encounter), the solo exhibit of…

Spotlight on for local performers in future reenactments of Kadaugan sa Mactan

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/28/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The activities and the number of attendees for the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan may have scaled-down. But the event that culminated on Tuesday, April 27, at the very same site…

IN PHOTOS: Inside the Philippine Quincentennial Museum

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday, April 26 opened the Philippine Quincentennial Museum in Museo Sugbo, Cebu City as the country commemorates the quincentenaries of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition’s arrival…

As quincentenary celebrations near, Spanish navy ship to pass Cebu this March 20

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Spanish Navy ship Juan Sebastian Elcano is expected to arrive in Cebu on Saturday, March 20, 2021, as the quincentennial anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world begins. In a statement…

100-day countdown for 500 Years of Christianity starts

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aside from the Fiesta Señor, Catholic faithful here in Cebu have another religious milestone to look forward to this year. Church leaders and officials from the city government led the ceremonial unveiling of…

Palma to faithful: Have faith that 2021 will bring more blessings

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Faith will bring blessings in 2021. This was the message of Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily on the New Year’s Eve Mass at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on December 31, 2020,…

Quincentennial celebrations for 2021 is a chance to boost Cebu’s tourism – Garcia

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Quincentennial celebration for the arrival of Christianity in the country is a chance for Cebu to boost its tourism industry. This was the statement of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on the ongoing…

COVID-19: Quincentennial activities cancelled, too

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines -More events and other notable gatherings in Cebu were cancelled due to the threats of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The most recent is the line-up of activities to be held in line with the…

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