Cebu
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Temple of Leah | Cebu 🇵🇭 | #UBEC_Base44App
The Temple of Leah is a grand Roman-inspired landmark perched on the hills of Busay in Cebu City. Often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Cebu,” it was built in 2012 by businessman Teodorico Adarna as a massive tribute to his late wife, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. Location & Travel Summary 📍 Cebu City, Cebu Province 🗺️ Temple of Leah (Google Maps) 🚗 1 to 1.5 hours (Car/Van) | 2 to 2.5 hours (Public Transport) – Travel Time from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) 🌐 Temple of Leah Official Facebook Key Features Roman Architecture: The structure features 24 massive Doric columns, granite floors, and a grand marble staircase. It is…
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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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Cebu Vacation 2022 | Recap
Hello Creatives! Just want to document my last vacation to Cebu this October 2022. Below will be my schedule and a few photos. Will be linking related blogposts too. This vacation is from 29th-Sept to 29-October 2022. The main reason for this holiday is to surprise my mom for her 60th Birthday and indeed it was successful! :) Thanks to my brother and sis-in-law for keeping it till the day/night I arrived! To ensure safety, because we all know that even though restrictions have eased by, I still chose to stay in a hotel for 2-3 days. Here’s my day 1 vlog: Day 2 – Government Items – Making sure…
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On Honesty & Dishonesty (Transpo Edition)
This is a long overdue blog post. I’ve intended to publish this while I was still in Cebu. It’s actually a short sharing on #Honesty & #Dishonesty in these five (5) types of transportation in the Philippines. TAXI – LTFRB set a new calibration scheme for taxis in Cebu. That is a 40 PHP flag down, an additional 13.50 PHP for every kilometer and 2 PHP running for every two (2) minutes waiting in a traffic. This set up though is only applicable if the taxi franchise has calibrated the new meter and has installed the new requirements before using this fare format. As I sat on the taxi…
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Podcast Interview @ Our Food Adventures
Podcast Interview @ Our Food Adventures. Another breakthrough and milestone I’ve faced this year, is this opportunity to be interviewed for a podcast! I was first introduced to listening to a podcast way back 2016 when I get hooked to a certain Youtube video that talks about podcasting. From then on, I started to discover amazing podcast shows which I listen to whenever I am in transition such as riding a bus going somewhere or sometimes when I’m cooking. In fact, I have shared last year my top 5 favorite podcast here. Never did I thought that I will – one day become a guest of a podcast! ha ha…
