Craving for a getaway from the hectic lifestyle of daily living in the city even just for a while? Want to have a fun-filled, thrilling and exciting escape together with your families and friends? If so, why not visit Star City Philippines! Star City Philippines or simply Star City is situated in the northwestern part of Pasay where most of the tourist attractions are seen. Visiting the place will not only give you a fun-filled day but also tour around the area and […]
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Mactan Shrine: Magellan and Lapu-Lapu in Battle of Mactan
Mactan Shrine in Punta EngaƱo, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines is where the battle for supremacy and freedom took place between Ferdinand Magellan and Lapu-Lapu. Because of the success in Christianizing some native, Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer crossed the channel to Mactan Island in the hope to spread Christianity in the area. But even before reaching the shore, Magellan along with his 49 Christian soldiers were defeated by the chieftain of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu, along with his approximately 1,500 warriors armed with barong, spears, […]
Mactan Aquarium
Regarded as one of the animal preservation entities in the Philippines, the Mactan Aquarium, is one of the few that focuses mainly on fishes and other sea creatures. Even though it is not at par with Ocean Park in Manila at the moment, the Mactan Aquarium boasts its growing wide array of live sea creatures and corals. The Mactan Aquarium, also known as Mactan Island Aquarium, is located in Barangay Maribago, Lapu-lapu City in Mactan. It is managed by Lucille Taylor, the Filipina […]
MalacaƱang sa Sugbo: President’s Residence in Cebu
The MalacaƱang sa Sugbo (also known as MalacaƱan sa Sugbo, as written in the faƧade, andĀ MalacaƱang of the South) is considered as the official residence of the President of the Philippines when he visits Cebu and the nearby areas in the Visayas region. It was named after MalacaƱang Palace, the official residence of the Philippine President, in the countryās capital city, Manila. The MalacaƱang sa Sugbo was originally built in 1910 where the Bureau of Customs Cebu Office was housed. In 2004, […]
Galleon Andalucia in Cebu
Ever wonder whatās the actual design of a Galleon Ship used in the 17th century to export goods from country to country? If so, then you might want to visit Galleon Andalucia and have this once in a lifetime experience to witness the replica of a ship used by the galleon traders to ship materials and goods, taking the Manila-Acapulco route. The Galleon Andalucia is currently docked near Pier 1 in Cebu at the back of MalacaƱang sa Sugbo which is a stone […]