General Information Often called the “ Queen City of the South” and the Seat of Christianity in the Philippines , Cebu is the country's oldest city. Exploring Cebu City , one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu 's shore. Time has been kind to Cebu . From Zubu, the busy trading port in 1521, it has evolved into a highly urbanized metropolitan center which now serves as focal point of growth and development in Southern Philippines .
With its 6 cities; CEBU , DANAO, LAPU-LAPU, MANDAUE, TOLEDO and TALISAY; and its 47 smaller towns, Cebu has more than kept pace with the nation's progress. Today the island province leads in traditional and non-traditional exports and has the highest economic growth rate anywhere in the country. Likewise, recent indications pointed out that Cebu has become the country's favorite tourist destination. In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu 's 167 islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters. Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer luxurious accommodations, excellent dive facilities and the services of competent dive masters and dive guides. Cebu 's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to the other islands and provinces by plan, boat or bus. No place could be too far from Cebu.
Quick Facts POPULATION/LANGUAGE Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and education.
WEATHER Cebu is best from December to May when the weather turns dry. It is coolest from December to February, hottest from March to May. Temperature can rise as high as 37°C in the summer. The rainy season begins in July bringing torrential downpours that would sometimes inhibit movement.
MONEY The Philippine currency is peso, divided into 100 centavos. Most foreign currencies can easily be changed at banks, hotels and authorized dealers. Major foreign credit cards may be accepted only at major hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. Visitors are advised to bring sufficient amount of change in small bills or coins.
SINULOGFESTIVAL
A source of pride and joy, the Sinulog festival is something that the cebuanos look forward to at every start of the year. and, what a way to start the year with an illustrious festivity that is incomparable in pomp and pageantry all throughout the country, and which has captured the meticulous taste of the tourist both here and abroad.
Indeed, the Sinulog festival which is hailed as the "Mother of All Festivals" in the country by Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, has for the past 26 years been able to draw a great deal of attention because contingents of the Sinulog Grand Parade have continuosly injected innovations, just as organizers have never ceased from raising the bar to greater heights in order to make the festival the way it is today, and still continue to improve in concept and style in the years to come.
CEBU HERITAGE CHURCHES
Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
HISTORICAL/RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONS
Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo
CEBU ACCOMODATIONS
Deluxe Class
SHANGRI-LA'S MACTAN ISLAND RESORT & SPA,Punta Engaño Road,, Lapu-Lapu City (63 32) 231-0288
PLANTATION BAY RESORT & SPA, Marigondon,Lapu-Lapu City (63 32) 3405900
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