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Magellan’s Cross | Cebu 🇵🇭 | #UBEC_Base44App
Magellan’s Cross is a major historical landmark in the Philippines, symbolizing the birth of Christianity in the country. It is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in 1521. 📍 Cebu City, Cebu Province 🗺️ Magellan’s Cross (Google Maps) 🚗 30 to 50 minutes (Car/Van) | 1.5 to 2.5 hours (Public Transport) – Travel Time from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) 🌐 https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/ Key Features The Original Cross: The original wooden cross is believed to be encased inside an outer cross made of tindalo wood. This was done to protect the original relic from people who chipped away pieces of…
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The Basílica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú | Cebu 🇵🇭 | #UBEC_Base44App
The Basílica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines. It is a National Historical Landmark and is considered the “Mother and Head of all Churches” in the country. 📍 Cebu City, Cebu Province 🗺️ Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú (Google Maps) 🚗 30 to 50 minutes (Car/Van) | 1.5 to 2.5 hours (Public Transport) – Travel Time from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) 🌐 https://santoninobasilica.org/ *** Location City: Cebu City (Downtown area) Address: Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Philippines Nearby Landmark: It is situated right next to Magellan’s Cross and the Cebu City Hall. Travel Time from Mactan-Cebu…
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Kawasan Falls | Cebu 🇵🇭
Kawasan Falls is a stunning multi-layered waterfall system located in Badian, Cebu Philippines. Famous for its vibrant turquoise waters and lush tropical surroundings, it is one of the most iconic natural attractions in the Philippines. 📍Badian, Cebu Province 🗺️ Kawasan Falls (Google Map) 🚗 3 to 4 hours (Car/Van) | 4.5 to 5.5 hours (Public Bus) – Travel Time from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) 🌐 https://www.kawasancanyoneering.com.ph/ *** Key Features Three-Tiered System: The falls consist of several levels. The First Falls is the largest and most popular, featuring a 40-meter drop into a wide, deep basin. The Second Falls is about a 15-minute uphill trek further and is generally…
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Camping in UAE | #ByaheNgKokobears visited 2 New Locations
Marhaba Creatives! In 2024, I shared Camping sites in the UAE – check it our here > Camping Season in Dubai UAE 2024 – – – also, don’t miss BNK’s Camping Playlist on JM Kayne #JMTV! This year – actually in late 2025, Kokobear and I have visited 2 new sites which is not crowded at all! Somewhere you definitely want to give it a try! Curious? Keep reading… :) SILA There’s something beautifully humbling about spending a night in Sila. The vast desert stretches endlessly, offering the kind of quiet you don’t realize you’ve been craving. Camping here feels like stepping into a slower rhythm—where the wind, the…
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Create Confidence – 2025 Theme Recap
Reflections on 2025: Creating Confidence It took me a while to publish this post. I guess it just slipped my mind—but nevertheless, here we go. I missed posting my theme for last year, but I’ve been applying it throughout the months. Looking back at how I measured up to my 2025 goals, I’d say I hit about 85% of them. While I didn’t quite achieve the primary goal of this theme, my health in general remained good, and for that, I am grateful. Why this theme? Personally, I wanted to be “Confident” in the way I look. I’ve struggled with being overweight for decades, and the journey to weight loss…
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Top 10 Servant Leader Traits
Inspired from the kickoff event od #MFCDubai this 2026, where we delved into Servant Leadership through a Servants Retreat. We booked a villa and for a couple of nights we emersed into the 6- session topics of being a Servanthood and as I reflect, I gathered at least 10 traits a servant leader must have. A good servant leader in the context of Catholic faith demonstrates Christ-like values and embodies principles that inspire and support others, placing God’s will and the dignity of every person at the center of leadership. Here are the top ten characteristics of a Good Servant Leader: Top 10 Servant Leader Traits Humility Catholic servant leaders…
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Photowalk | 27.Feb.2026
After finishing my duty and grabbing a late lunch, I opt to set out for a slow walk around the neighborhood, with Viva DG as my final stop for a small grocery run. What started as a simple errand turned into something much more reflective. As I walked through the familiar streets, I found myself noticing the details I often overlook when life feels rushed — the rows of trees swaying gently in the afternoon breeze, the quiet hum of distant traffic, the laughter of children playing in the courtyards. There’s something calming about Discovery Gardens in the late afternoon. It doesn’t try too hard. It just exists — peaceful,…
