Julieta Gempisao: Cebu City’s remaining female kutsero shares struggles in a man’s world

Resha Kaye Sarita 06/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City has always been known for its richness in culture and heritage. And in this modern day and age, we continue to see horse-drawn carriages, locally known as tartanilla, that continue to…

Cebu City’s downtown area declared ‘heritage district’

Nestle Semilla 05/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — This oldest city in the Philippines has declared its downtown area a “heritage district” in a bid to preserve its centuries-old buildings and structures. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on May 25…

Bohol named PH’s first Unesco ‘global geopark’

Leo Udtohan 05/28/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY—Bohol, home of the iconic Chocolate Hills and one of the world’s best diving destinations, has been recognized as the Philippines’ first global geopark by the cultural agency of the United Nations. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and…

Boljoon: Preserving the Legacy of a Rich Heritage

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/28/2023

BOLJOON, Cebu— Steeped in rich history and imbued with profound religious significance, Boljoon town in southeastern Cebu is a captivating destination that transports visitors back in time. This fourth-class fishing municipality where the shoreline clasp hands with…

Rediscovering Cebu: A glimpse of Samboan’s cultural heritage

Immae Lachica 05/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Nestled in the southwestern part of Cebu, Samboan has been known for its mesmerizing waterfalls, friendly locals, and raw beauty. But not many know that Samboan also has rich and vibrant heritage that is…

Creative, heritage, and business districts eyed for Cebu City’s waterfront

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City’s waterfront development body is considering the formation of a “creative district” in the North Reclamation Area (NRA). Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, chairman of the Waterfront Development Council, said the…

Gabii sa Kabilin 2023: A showcase of Cebu’s rich culture and heritage

Doris C. Bongcac 05/13/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A total of 22 destinations were featured in this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin, an initiative to celebrate and help preserve Cebu’s rich culture and heritage. These sites that were located in the cities…

Mayor Rama mulls “Gabii sa Kagikan,” a heritage tour of city’s old cemeteries

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is planning to launch a heritage walk to some of Cebu City’s old and historic cemeteries, which he called “Gabii sa Kagikan.” In his message after the regular…

Cebu City Heritage District proposed

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To preserve the rich cultural and historical heritage of Cebu City, Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has proposed to the council the creation of a Cebu City Heritage District. Garcia submitted his proposed…

Lapu-Lapu City to ask DOT’s help in constructing own museum

Futch Anthony Inso 04/28/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government will ask the help of Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Maria Christina Frasco in realizing its dream of constructing a museum dedicated to the first Filipino hero, Datu Lapulapu.…

Malolos turns ‘karatig’ jeepneys into tourist transport

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 04/24/2023

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, Philippines — Amid the government’s transport modernization program that will phase out traditional public utility jeeps (PUJs), this city intends to showcase these iconic jeepneys to promote its tourist destinations and its rich…

Beyond the Chocolate Hills: A farm-to-table, heritage culinary adventure of Bohol

PR 06/16/2022

Follow the food trail that goes beyond the beaches and the flora and fauna of Bohol – a fun-filled tour for the taste buds featuring heirloom recipes and organic ingredients, locally grown and handmade with love by…

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