Monday, October 29, 2012

Transportation

Rent A Car

Cebu Executive Rent-a-Car
www.cebuexecutive.com
Abuno Cebu
032 495 3380
DAIJOBU RENT-A-CAR
www.daijobu1.com
Mactan-Cebu Tradecenter
G.Y. Dela Serna St, Lapu-lapu City
032 495 9288
Rc Rent A Car, Incorporated
maps.google.com.ph
21 Bass Housing Labangon, Cebu City
032 262 3980

Major Taxi

Ken Taxi
Cebu South Road, Talisay
(32) 272-8716; (32) 272-1995
AIR LAND TAXI CORPORATION
55 RR Landon
(32) 255-1319
RP COROMINAS TAXI (Corominas Taxi Corporation)
391 C Padilla
(32) 261-3314
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Shopping

TABO SA BANAY

Located at Manalili Street in Cebu City, it can be accessed through a small alley between Colon’s Jollibee and Best Buy Mart or the one across La Fortuna Bakeshop near USJ-R. From within the city center, ride on any public jeepney with a Colon signboard and tell the driver to drop you off near Metro Gaisano-Colon. Tabo sa Banay is a short walk from Gaisano. Tabo sa Banay is a type of a bazaar where inexpensive goods from Manila, Mindanao, China, Hongkong, and even Bangkok are sold. It’s housed under an old three storey building where the first two floors are devoted to selling. Shopping inside a non-air-conditioned building is uncomfortable but becomes an essential part of the exhilarating experience.
If you want to buy cheap and affordable clothing’s and apparels this is the best stop for you. They have many products to choose from and its basically a clothing haven where you can see a lot of stalls who are selling this cheap and affordable clothes, pants, short pants, t-shirts, dress and some others…Indeed, armed with only a few hundreds of pesos and the readiness to sweat a little, you would be able to stock a wardrobe good for the next season or two: from pants, shorts, leggings, blouses, dresses, and matching accessories. You can even find running clothes and other sporting gears for the athletes and other sport enthusiasts and coats and blazers for the corporate yuppies. There are hundreds of pairs of sandals and other footwear, too.

TABOAN MARKET

So the ladies and gents of Cebu’s Taboan Market beckons every tourists who sets foot in this famous dried fish haven. Salted and unsalted danggit, pusit, fish bones, fish tapa, fish tocino, espada, dilis etc etc can  be found here. The moment you alight from the jeep or your vehicle there is no denying that you have reach Taboan for the very distinct fishy smell will assail your senses.
Taboan Market maybe the country’s most popular source of dried fishes and I know that most if not all tourists, especially first timers to the province, pay this mercado a visit. And the great thing about Taboan is that this is the central hub where majority of  the dried fishes haul of Cebu and nearby islands gets to be dropped off hence danggit, pusit and others are cheapest here! The only downside to every visitor’s experience is that the very strong fishy smell of the dried items will stick to the clothes, as in!  You can try whisking perfumes and colognes but it won’t help much, you need to wash your clothes to get rid of the  odor. That’s why I  advice friends and tourist that when they do their Taboan pasalubong shopping to bring extra clothes so they can change after leaving the market or better yet head back to their hotel and take a shower.

CARBON MARKET

The Carbon Market is the oldest and largest farmer’s market in Cebu City, located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, and is a major tourist attraction. It is wheelchair accessible. It is located in downtown Cebu City, on MC Briones Street, Ermita barangay, and it can be reached by most buses or jeepneys in that area. Wares sold include clothing and kalamansi, baskets from Bohol, fish, chickens, and tripe, as well as souvenirs and handicrafts.
Although there is significant crime in the downtown area around the Carbon Market, the crimes are controlled by police, the vendors, and nearby residents



AYALA CENTER CEBU

Ayala Center Cebu is a large shopping mall at the Cebu Business Park in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the first Ayala Shopping Center located outside Metro Manila. It was opened in 1994, and is owned by Ayala Malls. On October 30, 2008, Ayala Center Cebu unveiled “The Terraces”, a P600-million redevelopment that transformed what used to be a simple lagoon area to a food and beverage strip with the signature Ayala-landscaping and orchestrated water features. Ayala Center Cebu is one of the finalist for the Best Shopping Center of the year in 2002 for the Philippine Retailer’s Association and Department of Trade and Industry.




SM CITY CEBU

It is the 4th shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the country’s largest shopping mall owner and developer. It is the company’s first shopping mall outside of Metro Manila and the 4th largest shopping mall in the Philippines.[2][3] It has a land area of 11.8 hectares and a gross floor area of 268,611 m² (2,891,305 sq. ft.), becoming part of the world’s 15 largest shopping malls and making it the 11th largest shopping mall in the world in 2009.[4][5] On an average day, more than 100,000 people visit SM City Cebu, with the figure increasing to 140,000 to 150,000 on weekends.[6] Due to Cebu City’s position as a transshipment point for the Visayas and Mindanao, and SM City Cebu’s location close to the city’s port area, the mall attracts a significant number of transient shoppers.
Construction on SM City Cebu’s expansion building, dubbed the Northwing, began in March 2006.[8] The expansion, which was developed at a cost of P1.3 billion (US$30.5 million), was built on the parking lot to the north of the existing building, temporarily decreasing the number of parking spaces by more than 30%.[8][9] The Northwing was started in April 2007, and opened in November 2007, featuring spacious hallways catering to the leisure market and upper class customers, while the existing mall, redubbed as the Southwing, is targeted for those who “love the hustle and bustle”.[9] It increased the total gross floor area of SM City Cebu by 107,049 m², for a total of 268,611 m²
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Nightlife

Z BAR

Z is definitely one of the most unique bar concepts Cebu, perhaps even the world, has seen. The interiors are an original creation by internationally acclaimed and Cebu grown designer Kenneth Cobonpue. By reinforcing bamboo twigs with steel and tying these with rattan to create cocoon-like shapes in the ceiling and over tables, Z Bar exudes an element of whimsy, and the play of mood lights enhance it. A wide selection of wines and spirits is available, as well as an assortment of cheeses and cold cuts from the Tinder Box deli below.
The Tinder Box, Archbishop Reyes Road
cor. Bauhinia Drive, Banilad, Cebu City
Business hours: 6:00 pm to 12:00 mn
Tel: 6332.234 1681-85
www.thetinderbox.com.ph





VUDU

VUDU continues to keep the magic alive under one roof. Their dance club, Luxx, sports two floors playing either House or R&B. On weekdays, there’s a slew of other entertainment style options including a rock band night and “VUDU-oke.” They’ve also recently opened Gilt, the first single malt whiskey Lounge in Cebu that also serves a bevy of everyone’s favorite European beers, best paired with their baked oysters or potato fries. For company events, Luxx can accomodate 300 persons while Gilt can take up to 60, comfortably.
VUDU, Crossroads Mall, Banilad, Cebu City
Business Hours: 9:00 pm till late Wednesdays thru Sundays
Tel: 6332.2340836
www.vudu.com.ph






THE PENTHOUSE

Giving heightened definition to partying is one of the country’s premier clubs— The Penthouse.  Located in the part of Cebu that never sleeps (Asiatown IT Park a.k.a. call center jungle), it is a solid authority on hardcore clubbing with five resident DJs, and has hosted a string of events for international bigshots Ministry of Sound, Miss Nine, Junior Sanchez, Rosie Romero and Kaskade, among others. With a capacity to hold 450 persons, you can just picture the mayhem that goes on when heads bob in unison to the blaring beats of House, Rnb and Hiphop.
The Penthouse Cebu, 3/F CJRS Point,
Asiatown I.T. Park, Cebu City
Business hours: 10:00 pm to 5:00 am
Fridays and Saturdays
Tel: 6332.231 3284, 2380532
www.thepenthousecebu.com





TREFF

From the driveway of the Waterfront Hotel, one’s eyes can’t help riveting to a tall glass structure on the second landing. Derived from the German word “Treffen” which means ” to experience,” Treff certainly piques the senses. The bar’s contemporary mix of white walls and furniture with dark wood and aluminum accents make it the choice of the chic social butterfly. Not to mention the transparent Philip Starck ghost chairs that mirror the all-glass roofing. Catch Treff’s happy hour everyday—50% off on a premium selection of wines, spirits, cocktail drinks and hard-to-find picking of imported beer.
Treff, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino,
Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Business hours: 5:00 pm to 2:00 am Fridays and Saturdays
Tel. 6332.232 6888 local 8628
www.waterfronthotels.com.ph





BLU BAR & GRILL

You can never go wrong with a scenic elevator that shoots straight up to a hotel roofdeck, revealing a cityscape view from every vantage point at 1,000 feet high. At Blu, you can chill and dine with friends and colleagues, or set the right mood for a romantic date. The continental cuisine goes well with their signature cocktails— Blu frozen margarita, wild fantasy and dejavu. Those coming from dinner can opt to munch on sumptuous pica pica or appertizers, like the slightly spicy gambas ( shrimp in garlic sauce), beef tenderloin and sauteed garlic sauce), beef tenderloin and sauteed garlic mushrooms. The best part is that you need not drive far to reach this trendy nightspot.
Blu Bar & Grill, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Nivel Hills, Cebu City
Business hours: 4:30 pm to 12:00 mn
Tuesdays thru Sundays
Tel. 6332.253 1111
www.marcopoloplazacebu.com





LEVEL EI8HT

Whether it’s a sumptuous serving of calamares, salpicao or tandoori chicken that you crave, it will go perfectyly with the stunning view of the city as you dine al fresco in the terrace, or inside as you get serenaded by the live band for the night. Reminisce the night away to the nostalgic tunes of the 70s and 80s while sipping their quirky drink, “Dancing Queen”— a must-try for curious cocktail cats out there along with many others that you might want to gulp down before hitting the dance floor.
Level Ei8ht, 8/F Adnama Building, Larrazabal
Avenue, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
Business hours: 6:00pm to 2:00am
Monday thru Saturdays
Tel: 6332.236 0027-28





THE JOKER’S ARMS

A massive wooden bar counter and a framed collection of funny English anecdotes on the brick walls may make The Joker’s Arms look like an English pub, but it’s really the interactive atmosphere that seals the deal. The Joker’s Arms is a melting pot of different nationalities— ex-pats, locals and out-of-towners cheering their teams on weekly Trivia Night. Even families go to Joker’s on Sunday and bond over traditional English fare like the hearty Sunday Roast.
The Joker’s Arms A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu
Business hours: 3:00pm to 12:00 mn Sundays
5:00pm to 2:00am Mondays
4:00pm to 3:00am Tuesdays thru Saturdays
Tel. 6332.505 3193
www.jokersarms.com





BELLINI CHAMPAGNE BAR

What could be more exquisite than sipping champagne from an alfresco lounge overlooking the city? From the Dedon furniture to the oversized, illuminated planters, Bellini basks in what would be a modern interpretation of old word European charm. Help yourself to their bestselling flatbread rolls, and one of six different bubblies to accompany it. Bellini has a happy hour from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sundays and a live acoustic band at 9:00 pm everyday. With an upcoming series of October events meant to tickle the epicurean in you, Cebu evenings have never looked so good.
Bellini Champagne Bar, Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills,
Lahug, Cebu City
Business hours: 6:00 pm to 1:00 am Sundays thru Thursdays;
6:00 pm to 2:00 am Fridays and Saturdays
Tel: 6332.232 7375, 236 0097
www.anzani.com.ph





FORMO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

The most loved mojito pitchers and homemade potato chips in town can be found at FORMO Restaurant and Lounge. They boast of the longest happy hour in Cebu from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm all week long, on cocktails and below-zero beers. Each night of the week is also dedicated to a different music genre including Fridays being House, Saturdays being Disco, and Sundays being Chillout.
Formo Restaurant and Lounge, Banilad Town Center, Banilad Cebu City
Business Hours: 6:00 pm to 3:00 am daily
Tel: 6332.416 1990
www.facebook.com/FORMO.Lounge






COWRIE COVE

Part of luxurious Shangri-La Mactan, Cowrie Cove is the perfect balance between urban living and nature. Indulge in fresh seafood in a trendy setting overlooking the vast sea. The adjacent bar is a favorite among professionals and couples looking for a rendezvous to share the day’s experience over early evening cocktails. Try the kilawin tangigue ( Filipino-style ceviche) and the seafood platter, which is heaped with lobster, prawns, mussels, clams and crabs, for dripping in Cowrie Cove’s signature sauce.
Cowrie Cove, Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa,
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Business hours: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tel: 6332.231 8224
www.shangri-la.com





MAYA TAQUERIA AND TEQUILA BAR

Maya Taqueria and Tequila Bar mixes ancient Aztec charm with modern sophistication. They offer indoor and al fresco seating with soft reverberating beats for a subdued Latin ambiance. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “buy one, take one” on their famous tacos. Enjoy their happy hour on a wide selection of local and imported beers. And what’s a tequila bar without a few cocktails? Maya takes it to the next level with gourmet Mexican dishes like queso fundido with tortillas to complement your margarita.
Maya Taqueria and Tequila Bar, Crossroads Mall, Banilad Cebu City
Business Hours: 5:00 pm till late
Tel: 6332.238 9552
www.theabacagroup.com






THE VERANDA

Restaurant by day, hangout by night. The original Veranda was a house-turned-restaurant which eventually transformed into a club. Now in a mall location and staying true to its roots, Veranda offers Filipino-Spanish comfort food, but doesn’t stop there. By 7:00 pm on weeknights, dinners can also appreciate live music with their meals. Acoustic pop sessions reign from Sundays to Fridays, whereas Saturdays showcase local band talents Pandora, Purple Helmets, Shades of Blue, Mr. Mustache, Kage and Johnny, who perform mostly 90s and early 2000 covers by 10:00 pm. You need not worry about being overdressed at Veranda; many clubbers like to make it an early night stopover before they brave the rave.
The Veranda Cebu, Parkmall, Mandaue Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu
Business hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm daily; 5:00 pm to 12:00 mn Sundays thru Thursdays
5:00 pm to 2:00 am Fridays and Saturdays
Tel: 6332.505 0007
www.theverandacebu.com





THE OUTPOST

Great music doesn’t necessarily have to come at a price. If you dig a bohemian vibe and support the local music industry, then check out the Outpost. Because it used to be a house, The Outpost makes you feel as though you’re just walking into your friend’s place for a jamming session. True artistry comes to life from painting-adorned walls and originals (mostly alternative) performed by local bands. You have the option to stay inside for the performances, or grab a cold beer in the al fresco area while rubbing shoulders with the free-spirited lot that frequent the place.
The Outpost, 976-A Veteran’s Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
Business hours: 6:00 pm to 2:00 am Tuesdays thru Sundays
Tel: 6332.417 2929
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Accommodations

TOP TEN HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

SHANGRI-LA MACTAN RESORT & SPA

Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City
Tel. No. 6332.231 0288
Fax. No. 6332.231 1688
www.shangri-la.com






PLANTATION BAY RESORT

Marigondon, Mactan, Cebu
Tel. No. 6332. 340 5900
Fax No. 6332. 340 5988
www.plantationbay.com






MARIBAGO BLUE WATER BEACH RESORT

Buyong Maribago, Mactan Cebu
Tel. No. 6332. 232 5411
www.bluewater.com.







RADISSON BLU HOTEL CEBU

Sergio Osmena Blvd., cor.
Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City
Tel. No. 6332. 402 9900
Fax. No. 6332. 402 9999
www.radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu






CEBU CITY MARRIOT HOTEL

Cardinal Rosales Ave.
Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Tel. No. 6332. 411 5800
Fax. No. 6332. 411 5801
www.marriotcebu.com






MARCO POLO PLAZA

Nivel Hills, Apas Cebu City
Tel. No. 6332. 253 1111
Fax. No. 6332. 253 8910
www.marcopolohotels.com






IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK AND SPA

M.L. Quezon Highway, Brgy.
Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Tel. No. 6332.494 5000
www.imperialpalace-cebu.com






MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA CEBU

Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City
Tel. No. 6332. 492 7777
Telefax 6332.492 7707
www.moevenpick-hotels.com






SUMILON BLUEWATER ISLAND RESORT

Sumilon Island, Bancogon, Oslob
Cebu
Tel. No. 6332. 481 0801, 516 7236
www.bluewater.com.ph






CRIMSON RESORT & SPA MACTAN
Seascapes Resort Town
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Tel. No. 6332. 401 9999
www.crimsonhotel.com






OTHER HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Marco Polo
Address: Cebu Veterans Drive Nivel Hills Apas
Website: www.marcopolohotels.com
Contacts:
Phone: (63 32) 253-1111
Telefax: (63 32) 234-8170
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
Address: Salinas Drive Lahug
Website: www.waterfronthotels.com.ph
Contacts:
Phone: (6332) 232-6888
Fax No.: (6332) 232-6880
Marriot Cebu City
Address: Cardinal Rosales Avenue
Website: www.marriott.com
Contacts:
Telephone No.: 63-32-4115800
Fax Number: 63-32-4115801
Sales Fax: 63-32-4156169
Radisson Blue Hotel Cebu
Address: Sergio Osmena Bv Juan Luna Av
Website: www.radissonblu.com
Contact:
Tel: +6332 4029900
Tel: +6332 505 1700
Fax: +6332 402 9999
Crown Regency Hotel & Towers Cebu City
Address: Fuente Tower 1 Osmena BV
Website: www.crownregency.com
Contacts:
Tel: (+6332) 341-4586 / (+6332) 341-4586 to 94
Fax: (+6332) 341-4595
Diplomat Hotel Cebu City
Address: 90 F Ramos St.
Website: diplomathotelcebu.com
Contact:
Landline: +6332-2530099
Fax: +6332-2546346
Parklane International Hotel
Address: Archbishop Reyes Av and Escario St.
Website: www.parklanehotel.com.ph
Contact:
Cebu Office: (6332) 234 7000
Crown Regency Residence
Address: V. Rama Av. Guadalupe
Website: www.crownregency.com
Contact:
Tel. Nos.: +63 (32) 255-7541 to 48
Fax No.: +63 (32) 255-5060
Crown Regency Suites & Residences Mactan
Address: Maximo Patalinhug Jr. Ave Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Philippines
Website: www.crownregency.com
Tel. No.: (+6332) 341-4586 to 94
Fax. No.: (+6332) 341-4595
The Cebu Grand Hotel
Address: Cebu Capitol Commercial Complex, N. Escario St.
Website: www.cebugrandhotel.com
Contact:
Phone Numbers: (+6332) 2546331
(+6332) 2546339
(+6332) 2546361
(+6332) 2546362
Fax Number: (+6332) 2546363
Mango Park Hotel
Address:General Maxilom Av.
Website: www.mangoparkhotel.com
Contact:
trunkline numbers: (032) 233-1511 up to 14
sales: local 7 / (032) 233 – 5679
admin: (034) 412 – 7005 – 06
telefax: (032) 233-5695
Alpa City Suites
Address: Corner Hernan Cortes & F. Cabahug St.
Website: alpacitysuites.com
Contact:
PHONE:
+(63)(32) 422-7171
+(63)(32) 238-1668
+(63)(917) 635-8154
FAX:
+(63)(32) (63)(32) 422-7575
Cebu Midtown Hotel
Address: Fuente Osmeña
Website: www.cebumidtownhotel.net
Contact:
Telephone No.: (63 32) 253 9711
Holiday Plaza Hotel
Address: F. Ramos Street
Website: www.holidayplazacebu.com
Contact:
Trunk line: 2549880
Reservation: 2547643
Fax: (6332) 2547646
Cebu R Hotel
Address: 101 Don Mariano Cui St., Capitol Site
Website: ceburhotel.com
Contact:
Tel : (+6332) 505-7188/ (+6332) 505-7189/ (+6332) 412-2828
Cell Numbers :
Sun : +63 9228880084
Globe : +63 9173034781
Fax : (+6332) 505-5079
Palazzo Pensionne
Address: 49 Sepulveda Street
Website: www.palazzopensionne.net
Contact:
PHONE
+63 (32) 255-0105
and 412-5551
FAX
+63 (32) 412-5552
INFO-TEXT NO.
0917-3208752
NS Royal Pensione
Address: Juana Osmena Street
Website: www.nspensione.com
Contact:
Tel. no. +6332 2545358
Fax no. +6332 2551556
Century Plaza Hotel Cebu City
Address: Century Plaza Commercial Complex, Juana Osmeña Street
Website: www.centuryplazahotel.com.ph
Contact:
Telephone: (+63)(32) 255-1697 and 412-6673
fax number (+63)(32) 253-9205
Hotel Pier Cuatro
Address: 3rd Avenue, North Reclamation Area
Website: www.hotelpirecuatro.com
Contact:
Phone: (032) 236-1111 • (032) 236-PIER
Mobile: +63 9228 9228 05
Sampaguita Suites JRG
Address: Plaza Garcia Building Magallanes St.
Website: http://www.sampaguitasuites.com/
Contact:
Telephone: (032) 253-3672, (032) 253-5964
Richmond Plaza Hotel
Address: F. Sotto Drive Gorordo Avenue
Website: www.richmondhotelcebu.com
Contact:
Tel. No.: (+63) 32 232-0361
(+63) 32 232-4616 to 17
Fax No.: (+63) 32 412-6808
Vacation Hotel Cebu
Address: 35 Juana Osmeña corner Jose Avila Streets
Website: www.vacationhotel-cebu.com
Contact:
Tel. Nos. : (032) 2532766, 2537506, 2537185
Directline : (032) 2531807, 2590928
Telefax No. : (032) 2537554
Sarrosa International Hotel and Residential Suites
Address: F. Cabahug St. Cor. Pres. Quirino Ayala Access road, Mabolo
Website: www.sarrosahotel.com
Contact:
Tel. No: (63 32) 232-5811 to 18
Fax No: (63 32) 232-5819
Castle Peak Hotel
Address: F. Cabahug corner President Quezon Streets, Villa Aurora
Website: castlepeak.net
Contact:
Phone +63-32-233-1811
Fax +63-32-232-6838
Casa Escano
Address: 94 Juana Osmeña Street
Website: casaescano.com
Contact:
Phone: (+6332) 253 – 5563 to 64
Alba Uno Residencia
Address: Villa Amores Compound, Lahug Apas
Website: albauno.com
Contact:
Telephone Number: (032) 505- 2111
(032) 318-1613
0917-320-5005
Telefax: (032) 236-6880
Diamond Suites & Residences
Address: 8 Apitong cor. Escario Street
Website: www.diamondsuitescebu.com
Contact:
Phone Number : +6332-402-9800
Reservations Hotline: +6332-402-9880
Fax Number : +6332-402-9888
Pacific Pensionne
Address: 313-A Osmeña Boulevard
Website: www.pacificpensionne.com
Contact:
Phone Numbers: +(63) (32) 253-5271
+(63) (32) 254-9216
+(63) (32) 412-5707
+(63) (32) 412-5708
Fax Number: (63) (32) 255-3290
The Maxwell Hotel Cebu City
Address: N. Escario Street, Barangay Camputhaw
Website: www.themaxwellhotelcebu.com
Contact:
Telephone: +63.32.255.8700 | 255.7800
239-7788
FAX: +63.32.410.6119
Golden Peak Hotel & Suites Cebu
Address: Gorordo Avenue corner Escario Street
Website: www.goldenpeakhotel.com
Contact:
Tel. Nos. (63-32) 233-9770, 233-8111
Fax No. (63-32) 231-5611
The Hotel Elizabeth Cebu City
Address: Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Camputhaw
Website: http://www.hotelelizabeth.com.ph/cebu/
Contact:
Phone Number: +632 231 8000
Fax Number: +632 231 8080
Central Reservations Office: +632 912 2691
Gran Prix Econotel Cebu
Address: 3rd Floor Coast Pacific Business Center Corner F Ramos
Website: www.granprixhotels.com
Contact:
Phone Number: +63 (32) 254 9169
Fax Number: + 63 (32) 253 3072
Rajah Park Hotel
Address: Fuente Osmena
Website: www.rajahparkhotel.com
Contact:
TELEPHONE : (6332) 412-3337 , 253-1812
FAX : (6332) 412-4899
Montebello Villa Hotel
Address: Banilad
Website: www.montebellovillahotel.com
Contact:
Tel No: 5190325 / 5532282
Facsimile: 5532282
Crowne Garden Hotel
Address: Crowne Garden Hotel Salinas Drive, Lahug
Website: crownegardenhotel.com
Contact:
Hotel Telephone Numbers:
412-7517, 412-7759
231-3036, 231-3773
231-0772
Metro Park Hotel
Address: Saint Lawrence St., La Guardia Lahug Cebu City
Website: metroparkhotelcebu.com
Contact:
Telephone Numbers:
233-2352, 233-3883
233-3887, 233-3677
233-0130
The Beverly Boutique Business Hotel Cebu
Address: F. Manalo St.
Website: www.beverlyboutiquehotel.com
Contact:
Tel: +63 (2) 6355099
Fax: +63 (2) 6356699
Citi Park Hotel
Address: F. Cabahug Street, Kasambagan Road
Website: www.citiparkhotel.com.ph
Contact:
(032) 238-8833
(032) 422-8833
(032) 238-3388
(032) 422-3388
San Remigio Pensionne Suites
Address: Prime Movers Bldg., Bacalla Subd., Holy Name St.
Website: www.sanremegiopensionnesuites.com
Contact:
Tel #: (+63) 32 231-0382
Tel #: (+63) 32 422-4070
Golden Prince Hotel and Suites Cebu City
Address: Acacia Street, Corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Barangay
Website: www.goldenprincehotel.com
Contact:
Tel. No. : (6332) 233-8660, 412-8660
Sales/Telefax : (6332) 232-8482
Cebu Business Hotel
Address: F&C Square, Colon corner Junquera Streets
Website: www.cebubusinesshotel.net
Contact:
Voice: 63 32 2556010 to 13
Fax: 63 32 2532893
Hotel Stella Cebu City
Address: Don Gil Garcia Street, Capitol Site
Website: hotelstella.com.ph
Contact:
Tel Nos: (032) 239-0249 , (032) 236-0260, (032) 239-0251
Moblie Number: +63 917 663 3815
Aysha-Lily Cebu City Guesthouse
211 Mango Avenue
Website: http://www.cebuguesthouse.com/
Contact:
Telephone: 032 233 6010
Mobile: +639398297673 or +639228229449
Allsons Inn Cebu City
Address: #129 Gen. Echavez Street
Website: http://www.allsonsinn.com/
Front Desk : (+6332)232-1640
Globelines : (+6332)416-8244
PLDT : (+6332)232-3269
Smart : +63918-903-9040
Fax Number
PLDT : (+6332)232-3269
Fuente Oro Business Suites
Address: 173 Gov. Roa Street
Website: www.fuenteoro.com
Contact:
Phone Numbers
(6332) 268-7912
(6332) 268-7914
(6332) 268-7915
(6332) 268-9102
Mobile Numbers
(63) 922-8387514 Sun
(63) 949-4961590 Smart
(63) 927-3356902 Globe
Holiday Spa Hotel
Address: Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. Banilad
Website: http://www.cebuholidayspahotel.com/
Contact:
+63.922-852-5150 (Sun)
+63.917-626-2242 (Globe)
+63.919.991-3828 (Smart)
Cebu Century Hotel
Address: Pelaez cor. Colon Streets
Website: http://cebucenturyhotel.com/
Contact:
(032) 255-1341
Golden Valley Hotel Cebu City
Address: 155A Pelaez Street
Website: http://www.goldenvalleyhotel.net/
Contact:
Tel No. (6332) 253-8660
155A Pelaez Street
Sales Direct Line: (6332) 253-8481
09173238660
Fax No. (6332) 253-8482
Verbena Capitol Suites
Address: 79 Don Gil Garcia St. Capitol Site
Website: http://www.verbenahotels.com/
Contact:
Tel. Nos.: +6332 255-8308
254-8537
412-6170
Fax.: +6332 254-4965
Mobile.: +(63)916-203-4386
Quest Hotel & Conference Center – Cebu
Address: Archbishop Reyes Avenue
Website:
Contact:
Hotel Asia Cebu City
Address: 11 Don Jose Avila St., Capitol Site
Website: http://www.hotelasiacebu.com/
Contact:
Telephone No. (63.32) 255 8536
Fax (63.32) 255 8536
Fuente Pension House
Address: 0175 Don Julio Llorente Street
Website: http://www.fuentepension.com/
Contact:
Telephone No. (63.32) 412 4988
Fax (63.32) 253 4133
Verbena Pension House
Address: 584 Don Gil Garcia Street, Capitol Site
Website: http://www.verbenapensionhouse.com/
Contact:
Tel. Nos.: (032) 253-4440
(032) 253-0203
(032) 412-3990
(032) 253-3430
Fax No.: (032) 256-0280
Mobile: 0922 870 2034
0927 9986 288
Tune Hotels Cebu
Address: 36 Archbishop Reyes Avenue
Website: http://www.tunehotels.com/our-hotels/cebu
Contact:
Tel: +6(03)-7962 5888
Harolds Hotel
Address: 146 Gorordo Avenue corner Rosal St., Lahug
Website: http://www.haroldshotel.com/
Contact:
Tel (6332) 505 7777
Fax: (6332) 268 6822
Apple Tree Suites Cebu
Address: 22 J.Llorente Street, Capitol Site
Website: www.appletreesuitescebu.com
Contact:
(landline) (+63 32) 253-4236
(sun) 0922-821-6697
(globe) 0917-307-8112
(smart) 0939-939-8060
The Mayflower Inn
Address: Villalon Drive, East Capitol Site
Website: mayflowerinn.multiply.com
Contact:
Tel # (032) 255-2800, 255-2700, 255-7387
Cityscape Hotel
Address: Ayala Access Road, F. Cabahug Street corner Hernan Cortes
Website: www.ilink.ph/cityscape-hotel-cebu
Contact:
+63.922-852-5150 (Sun)
+63.917-626-2242 (Globe)
+63.919.991-3828 (Smart)
Casa Rosario Pension House
Address: 101 F. Ramon Aboitiz St.
Website: www.casarosario.net
Contact:
Tel no.: 63-32-253-5134
Funtand Villa
Address: 21 Juana Osmena St.
Website:
Contact:
Phone: (63 32) 254 9785
Hotel Le Carmen
Address: 21 Juana Osmena St.
Website: http://www.hotellecarmen.com/
Contact:
Telephone #: (011 63 32) 255-6366
Cebu Hilltop Hotel
Address: Nivel Hills, Busay
Website: http://www.cebuhilltophotel.com/
Contact:
Tel No.: (6332) 417 1040
Valleyfront Hotel
Address: Happy Valley Road Cor. V. Rama Avenue
Website:
Contact:
Telephone #: 255 9987/ 239 5480 to 81
Socorro C. Estenzo Apartelle
Address: Socorro C. Estenzo Bldg. ML Quezon Ave., Cabancalan
Website:
Contact:
Telephone: +63 32 511-3632
Fax: +63 32 343-7546
Mobile: +63 928 521-5955
Cebu Guest House
Address: 211 General Maxilom Avenue
Website: http://cebuguesthouse.com/about_us.php
Contact:
Telephone number: 233-6010
St. Moritz Hotel
Address: St. Moritz Road , Lahug
Website: http://www.stmoritz-cebu.com/
Contact:
Tel.: +63 – (0)32 – 231 11 48
Fax: +63 – (0)32 – 231 24 85
La Guardia Hotel
Address: Osmeña Boulevard
Website: laguardiahotelcebu.com
Contact:
Telephone: 416-7889, 416-7881, 416-7787, 416-7788
Cebu Northwinds Hotel
Address: Salinas Drive, Lahug
Website: http://www.cebunorthwinds.com/
Contact:
Phone: +63 (0)32 233 03 11 or +63 (0)32 233 03 12 or
+63 (0)32 233 03 13 or +63 (0)32 231 5984
or +63 (0)32 232 05 97 or 416-7775
Fax: 416-2222
Sugbutel Bed & Bath
Address: Don Alfredo D. Gothong Centre Blvd cor. Road East, North\
Website: http://www.sugbutel.com/
Contact:
Telephone Number : +63.32.232.8888
Mobile Number : +63.917.629.9961 | +63.917.725.1447
West Gorordo Hotel Cebu
Address: 110 Gorordo Avenue
Website: http://westgorordohotel.multiply.com/
Contact:
Tel# (6332) 231-4347 to 49
Fax# (6332) 231-1158
Roosevelt Mountain Resort Cebu City
Address: Babag Busay, Lahug
Website: http://www.roosevelt-resort.blogspot.com/
Contact:
Telephone: +63-323466503
Elicon House
Address: Cor. P. del Rosario St. & Gen. Junquera St.
Website: http://eliconhouse.multiply.com/
Contact:
Tel # (032) 255-0300, 255-0400,
Fax# (032) 253-0367
0916-426-3443
CLM Dormitory
Address: G. Lavilles Street Brgy. Tinago
Website:
Contact:
032-5053354 0r 09322120777
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Government


Cebu Provincial Capitol building in Cebu City.
Cebu is subdivided into 6 component cities and 44 municipalities. The cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue are independent cities that are not under provincial supervision.
Congressional districts
Political map of Cebu
Component Cities
The cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue are often grouped with the province, but are governed independently.
In 2007, the towns of Bogo, Carcar and Naga became cities. They, along with 13 other cities in the country, were demoted back to municipalities the following year by the Philippine Supreme Court, citing that these 16 cities did not pass the requirements of cityhood.[14] However, on December 22, 2009, acting on said appeal, the Court reversed its earlier ruling as it ruled that "at the end of the day, the passage of the amendatory law (regarding the criteria for cityhood as set by Congress) is no different from the enactment of a law, i.e., the cityhood laws specifically exempting a particular political subdivision from the criteria earlier mentioned. Congress, in enacting the exempting law/s, effectively decreased the already codified indicators."[15] As such, the cityhood status of Bogo, Carcar and Naga, are effectively restored.
On August 27, 2010, the cities of Bogo, Carcar and Naga is now plain old municipalities again. It shares the fate of 13 other cities, after the Supreme Court reinstated a 2008 decision declaring as “unconstitutional" the cityhood laws converting 16 municipalities into cities.
A previous law required towns aspiring to become cities to earn at least P100 million annually, which none of the 16 did.
Voting 7-6, with two justices not taking part, the SC reinstated its Nov. 18, 2008 decision declaring as unconstitutional the Republic Acts (RAs) converting 16 municipalities into cities.[16] The most recent development in the legal battles surrounding the "League of 16" came on February 15, 2011. Voting 7-6, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled this week that 16 towns that became cities in 2007 can stay as cities. It's the fourth time the SC has ruled on the case and the third reversal. It said the conversion of the 16 towns into cities met all legal requirements.
Municipalities

Landmarks

Events

Sinulog is a religious festival celebrated every third Sunday of January. The feast is held in honor of the patron saint, Señor Santo Niño de Cebú (Lord Holy Child of Cebu) and the arrival of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines. The Fiesta Señor (Festival Lord) converge a procession and take part in a mardigras parade.
All cities and municipalities in the province has their own different respective cultural festivals except for the municipalities namely Asturias, Compostela, Pilar and Tabogon who has no designated festivals at all.
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Media

Media

Cebu has television and cable stations namely: MyChannel (MyChannel - 28), Real Cebu Television (RCTV - 36), Amazing Cebu (Amazing Cebu - 56), Sugbo TV (Sugbo TV - 14) (the official TV channel operated by the Cebu Provincial Government) and the Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN - 47) (a religious station partly owned and endorsed by the Archdiocese of Cebu). MyChannel 28, Real Cebu Television (RCTV - 36), Amazing Cebu (Amazing Cebu 56) and Sugbo TV (Sugbo TV - 14) are only seen on cable television while CCTN operates an UHF frequency on channel 47. It can also be accessed through Skycable's channel 56.
Despite having these local stations, Cebuanos prefer to watch the Philippines' three dominant television networks namely: ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA Network Inc. While national newspapers have presence in the island, Cebu has English-language local newspapers: The Freeman, Sun-Star - Cebu and Cebu Daily News, while there are also Cebuano language newspapers, SunStar SuperBalita owned by Sun Star and Banat News owned by The Freeman. Each of the local newspapers sell for about 10 peso a copy, which is much cheaper than their national counterparts.
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Education

Education

The Philippine elementary school begins from Grade 1 to Grade 6. The high school program takes six years to finish, taken after graduating from elementary school. Cebu is the main educational institute in the central region of the country. It has several large universities each with a number of college branches throughout Cebu City and more than a dozen other schools and universities specializing in various courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Nautical courses, Nursing, Law, Commerce, Education, Computer and IT and other professions.
The most prominent of these universities are the University of San Carlos, University of the Philippines Cebu, University of San Jose–Recoletos, Cebu Normal University, University of Cebu, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Southwestern University, and the University of the Visayas. The only medical university in the country is the Cebu Doctors' University (formerly Cebu Doctors' College) located in the Cebu Boardwalk in nearby Mandaue City. It was elevated to university status in November 2004. The Cebu Institute of Technology – University (formerly Cebu Institute of Technology) located in N. Bacalso Ave. and the Cebu Technological University (formerly Cebu State College of Science and Technology) which is located in M.J. Cuenco Avenue cor. R. Palma Street, Cebu City are the newest universities. CIT-U and CTU were elevated to university status in the year 2010. The Cebu's first film school, The International Academy of Film and Television was established on Mactan Island in 2004. The Asian College of Technology, is also located in Metro Cebu.
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Economy

Economy

See also: Economy of the Philippines
The Cebu South Road Properties (SRP)
Cebu City is the largest city and economic hub of the island.
Mid-rise office buildings in Asiatown IT Park, Cebu City.
About 80% of domestic and international shipping operators and shipbuilders is located in Cebu. Its extensive international port facilities, its proximity to intra-Asiam shipping and air routes are major factors which led multinational companies like: AAA Commercial Broker & Consultancy Inc, Affiliated Computer Services (A Xerox Company), Alliance Software, Inc., Asahi Optical, Bigfoot Entertainment, BMC Group, Convergys, Fairchild Semiconductor, JobsDB.com, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Lexmark Philippines Inc., Marine Colloids, Maithland-Smith, Mitsumi, NEC Technologies, Olympus Optical, Pentax, Muramoto Audio-Visual, Taiyo-Yuden, Teradyne, Timex, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, and United Technologies; to establish offices and/or factories on the main islands as well as in the island of Mactan, where they are clustered in special economic zones known as the Mactan Economic Processing Zone 1 (MEPZ-1) and the Mactan Economic Processing Zone 2 (MEPZ-2).
Cebu's labor force is oriented towards non-agricultural lines and is rated one of the most productive work force in the country. High domestic and foreign tourist arrivals, geographic location, accessibility and natural resources have fueled the development growth of Cebu with an excellent industrial record and now the fastest growing economy in the Philippines.
Cebu is home to some national and international corporations like: Its international port (cargo and container) is currently one of the busiest in the country. Homegrown brands in the city have expanded throughout the past years finding success in the national and even in the international market like Penshoppe, Oxygen, Loalde, and Island Souvenirs. Other homegrown brands that have expanded outside the city and province include: Bo's Coffee, Julie's Bakeshop, and Orange Brutus.
Due to its burgeoning furniture-making industry, Cebu has been named as the furniture capital of the Philippines. The Department of Trade and Industry in Cebu is aiming to develop this aspect of Cebu's economy by specifically targeting small to medium enterprises or SMEs whose products are considered export quality. Cebu is also becoming an IT hub as many companies, either local or international, are establishing their headquarters in Cebu. The city has become a site for various call centers and BPOs. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an organization of Cebu's businesses, are hedging the city's growth and economy on information and communications technology, with the aim of making it a premier ICT investment, software and e-services hub in Southeast Asia. Shipbuilding companies in Cebu have manufactured bulk carriers of up to 70,000 metric tons deadweight (DWT) and double hulled fastcrafts as well.
Cebu's economy is also driven by the mining/quarrying sectors with companies like ACMDC(Now CCC) Copper-Gold-Silver Mines(Toledo City), Apo Cement and Quarry(Naga City), PMSC Alcoy Dolomite Mines(Alcoy) and Small scale Coal mines in Danao City
The Cebu International Convention Centre serves as a landmark in recognition of Mandaue City’s involvement in the international trade. As venue of the 12th ASEAN summit, the city continues to establish an important role in international industrial relation, becoming the core of development and strengthening its role as the growth center of the province of Cebu.
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Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Mactan Island serves the general area of Cebu City and its surrounding area.
The Cebu International Port is the largest shipping hub in the Visayas.[citation needed] Notable business districts are the Cebu Business Park and the Asiatown IT Park, built on what was once the location of the Lahug Airport (Cebu's old airport prior to Mactan-Cebu International Airport). This area hosts industries related to the information technology industry such as software development, telecommunications, engineering research and development centers, and business process outsourcing.
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History of cebu

History

Between the 13th and 16th century Cebu then known as Zubu (or Sugbo) was an island inhabited by Hindu, animist and Muslim ruled by Rajahs and Datus. It was a kingdom of the defunct Rajahnate of Cebu.
The Rajahnate of Cebu was a native kingdom which used to exist in Cebu prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. It was founded by Sri 'Lumay' otherwise known as 'Rajamuda Lumaya', a native prince of the Chola dynasty which had invaded Sumatra in Indonesia. He was sent by the Maharajah to establish a base for expeditionary forces to subdue the local kingdoms, but he rebelled and established his own independent Rajahnate instead.
Nao Victoria, Magellan's ship Replica
The arrival of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 established a period of Spanish exploration and colonization.
Losing favor for his plan of reaching the Spice Islands from king Manuel I of Portugal, by sailing west from Europe, Magellan offered his services to king Charles I of Spain. On September 20, 1519, Magellan led five ships with a crew of 250 people from the Spanish fort of Sanlúcar de Barrameda enroute to Southeast Asia via the Americas and Pacific Ocean. They reached the Philippines on March 16, 1521. Rajah Kolambu the king of Mazaua told them to sail for Cebu, where they could trade and have provisions.
Arriving in Cebu City, Magellan, with Enrique of Malacca as translator, befriended Rajah Humabon the Rajah or King of Cebu and persuaded the natives of allegiance to Charles I of Spain. Humabon and his wife were given Christian names and baptized as Carlos and Juana. The Santo Niño was presented to the native queen of Cebu, as a symbol of peace and friendship between the Spaniards and the Cebuanos. On April 14, Magellan erected a large wooden cross on the shores of Cebu. Afterwards, about 700 islanders were baptized.
Pigafetta's illustrations of Cebuanos during the expedition.
Magellan soon heard of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a native king in nearby Mactan Island, a rival of the Rajahs of Cebu. It was thought that Humabon and Lapu-Lapu had been fighting for control of the flourishing trade in the area. On April 27, the Battle of Mactan occurred where the Spaniards were defeated and Magellan killed by the natives of Mactan in Mactan Island. According to Italian historian and chronicler, Antonio Pigafetta, Magellan's body was never recovered despite efforts to trade for it with spice and jewels. Magellan's second in command, Juan Sebastián Elcano took his place as captain of the expedition and sailed their fleet back to Spain, circumnavigating the world.
Survivors of the Magellan expedition brought tales of a savage island in the East Indies with them when they returned to Spain. Consequently, several Spanish expeditions were sent to the islands but all ended in failure. In 1564, Spanish explorers led by Miguel López de Legazpi sailing from Mexico arrived in 1565 and established a colony. The Spaniards fought the King Rajah Tupas and occupied his territories. The Spaniards established settlements, trade flourished and renamed the island to "Villa del Santíssimo Nombre de Jesús" (Town of the Most Holy Name of Jesus). Cebu became the first European settlement established by the Spanish Cortés in the Philippines. In 1595, the Universidad de San Carlos (University of San Carlos) was established and in 1860, Cebu opened its forts to foreign trade. The first printing house ("Imprenta de Escondrillas y Cia") was established in 1873 and in 1880, the Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion (College of the Immaculate Conception) was established and the first periodical The Bulletin of Cebu ("El Boletin de Cebú") began publishing in 1886. In 1898, the island was ceded to the United States after the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War. In 1901, Cebu was governed by the United States for a brief period, however it became a charter province on February 24, 1937 and was governed independently by Filipino politicians.
Cebu, being one of the most densely populated island in the Philippines, served as a Japanese base during their occupation in World War II which began with the landing of Japanese soldiers in April 1942. The 3rd, 8th, 82nd and 85th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was reestablished on 1942 to 1946 and the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary was reestablished again on 1944 to 1946 at the military general headquarters and the military camps and garrisoned in Cebu City and Cebu Province and started by the Anti-Japanese military operations in Cebu from April 1942 to September 1945 and helping Cebuano guerrillas and fought against the Japanese Imperial forces. Almost three years later in March 1945, combined Filipino and American forces landed and reoccupied the island during the liberation of the Philippines. Cebuano guerrilla groups led by an American, James Cushing is credited for the establishment of the Koga Papers which is said to have changed the American plans to retake the Philippines from Japanese occupation in 1944, by helping the combined United States and the Philippine Commonwealth Army forces enter Cebu in 1945. The following year the island achieved independence from colonial rule in 1946.
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About Cebu

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the seventh best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007,[1]eighth best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, seventh in 2004 and in 2009. 
Cebu (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sugbo, Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Cebu, Tagalog pronunciation: ['sebu]) is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands. Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighbouring, smaller islands, which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the Camotes Islands. Cebu has narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus and coastal plains. It also has rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island. Cebu's highest mountains are over 1000 meters high. Flat tracts of land can be found in the city of Bogo and in the towns of San Remigio, Medellin and Daanbantayan at the northern region of the province. Its capital is Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines, which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with four neighboring cities which include Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Talisay City and eight other municipalities. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Mactan island, is the second busiest airport in the Philippines.
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007,[1] 8th best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, 7th in 2004 and in 2009. In a decade it has transformed into a global hub for furniture making, tourism, business processing services, and heavy industry.

Demographics

Main articles: Cebuano people and Cebuano language
The population of Cebu in 2007 was 2,440,120, with its largest city accounting for 799,762 people, or more than a third of the entire provincial population.[2] Cebuano is the official language spoken in Cebu and it is also spoken in most areas of the Visayas, including Bohol, western Leyte, Negros Oriental and some provinces of Mindanao (Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin, Compostela Valley, South Cotabato and Sarangani. The population of Central Visayas is predominantly young with about 37 percent of its population below 10 years old. This is very evident in the very broad base of the population pyramid in the region which has prevailed since 1970 but at a declining rate. A decline of 2.29 percentage points in the proportion of household population below 15 years old was noted from 1980 to 1995. Conversely, an increase of 3.06 percentage points was observed in the 15-64 age group during the same period. The population of the region is evenly distributed between male and female. However, the male population in the region has been increasing at a faster rate compared to the female population.

Religion

See also: Religion in the Philippines
The majority of its population are Roman Catholic,[4] there are also some followers of Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.
The image of Santo Niño de Cebú (Holy Child of Cebu), the oldest Christian image in the Philippines, is enshrined and venerated at the Basilica of Santo Niño. According to Philippine historical documents, the statue of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) was given to the wife of the Rajah of Cebu by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The friendship is depicted in Cebu's cultural event, the Sinulog where street parades and loud drum beats preceded by a Christian mass is celebrated every third Sunday of January. Cebu has a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and has several major churches, including the Basilica Minor del Santo Niño de Cebu, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Santo Rosario Parish Church, San José-Recoletos Church, Sacred Heart Church, Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rule, National Shrine of Saint Joseph, Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Cebu and other Christian churches, as well as several other non-Catholic churches, mosques and temples.

Climate

Main article: Climate of Cebu
Though Cebu has two official[citation needed] seasons, Dry and Wet, rainfall is usually not particularly high, with average rainfall hitting around 100 millimeters per month. The wet season usually comes from June to December, while the dry season comes from January until May. Rainfall is highest in June and July. Cebu's temperatures can reach a high of 36 degree celsius from March to May, to as low as 18 degrees at the mountains during the cooler season from October to January. The average temperature in Cebu is around 24 to 32 degree celsius, and does not fluctuate much except for the month of May, which is the hottest month. Cebu averages 70–80 percent humidity.





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