Cebu City Heritage Tour Day 1

Have you ever felt how it is to be on a heritage tour even on your own place? Last August 21 and 31, 2009, Cebu Bloggers Society went on a heritage tour of Cebu City.

Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippines and is hailed as the Queen City of the South. The city itself, though not very large in size, holds a lot of historical memories that dated even to the time of the Spaniards. I still remember our international project in high school entitled Calles de Cebu which means Streets of Cebu. It won gold but unfortunately, the website isn’t up anymore. Being on that project made me realize that Cebu is not only Cebu because of the Lapu-lapu-Magellan tandem but because of the many historical figures and events that graced this long living community.

This heritage tour, organized by Atty. Ouano includes a video footage of us, the bloggers, giving out lines (e.g. We will impress this message upon our political leaders that we now have this individual and collective political will. We implore our leaders to take heed) that relate to protecting nature and society as a whole. We call this project (or maybe advocacy?) Expression of Individual and Collective Will. Continue reading

Sumilon Bluewater, Not Just Your Ordinary Getaway

There lies an island on the south of Cebu that holds such a simple yet stunning beauty that would surely mesmerize the eye that sees it. Sitting on tranquil and life-filled waters, the flora-abundant Sumilon island is one of Cebu’s well-kept treasures and has remained such through time. On the first day of August 2009, 35 bloggers from Cebu were invited to have the time of their lives at the scenic Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort.

What Makes Sumilon Island Extraordinary?

Sumilon Island

Sumilon Island

A wide stretch of white sand, a continuously shifting wind-strewn sandbar, a mangrove lagoon, a number of well-preserved dive spots, a diverse community of sea life, an abundance of trees, a crystal clear surrounding blue water and the natural calmness of nature, that’s what you get in the island of Sumilon.

Located 125 kilometers from Cebu City, Sumilon Island is worth the long trip down the winding and historical road of Cebu South. A stunning 24 hectares compose the island and it has been recognized as the very first fish sanctuary in the country. Such protection of Sumilon’s aquatic wildlife made it possible for divers to spot a variety of marine species including black tip sharks.
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Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines

This Pandanon Island post is continued from My Cebu Island Hopping Experience (Part 2).

Pandanon Island is a small island in Bohol and is accessible from Mactan, Cebu in around 40 minutes travel by banca. Imagine a small stretch of white sand, a crystal clear sea, a silent and peaceful place, perfect for any fun beach activity, perfect for relaxation.
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