The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now beefing up efforts to promote Cebu and the rest of the country to international markets, especially with the entry of big ticket hotels and resorts in the country.
â€Even with the entry of new hotels and increase in room accommodations for Cebu, we want these hotels to enjoy high [...]
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Philippine Department of Tourism boosts promotional efforts of Cebu to lure more foreigners
Sinulog 2008 parade to go international
Photo Credits : Anton ShekerCEBU CITY, – Organizers of Sinulog, Cebu’s biggest festival, have said they are designing the Sinulog 2008 on January 20 for an international audience, applying some of the things they learned from shows in Las Vegas, USA.
The Sinulog Foundation Inc. said the Sinulog grand parade will shift from the Asian-inspired theme [...]
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa
Paradise.
That’s how I would describe Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort in one word.
I’ve stayed in the hotel twice already, once in 2000 and the most recent just last February. In between, I’ve visited the hotel on day trips. The place always manages to amaze me.
The rooms are splendidly designed and fully furnished. The beds, pillows and [...]
Philippines 9th Light Rail Transit system eyed for Cebu
If plans don’t miscarry, Cebu will soon have a modern, efficient and reliable light rail transit (LRT) system to keep pace with rapid population growth and economic expansion.
Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas has filed House Bill 310, seeking the establishment of the province’s first LRT system, in order to ease heavy motor vehicle traffic congestion in [...]
Cebu: The Queen City of the South
MAGELLAN MARKER, Punta Engaño, Lapulapu City- about 20 kms. from Cebu City- Encouraged by the success of Christianizing the people of Cebu, Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan Island in an effort to spread the faith. Before he reached the shores, he was killed by the chieftain of the island, Lapulapu and his men during [...]
Cebu - Pearl Of South Philippines
Why travel to Cebu, Philippines of all places? What makes Cebu, Philippines special among all other places in the whole country - or the world even? If your travel plans for this year includes Cebu, here are some reasons why we’re certain that you won’t regret your decision on choosing Cebu as your travel destination.
What [...]
Philippines Scuba Diving on Shoestring Budget
Philippines scuba diving offers some of the best diving in the world and it can be done on a Shoestring budget if you go at the right time of the year.
There are not too many places in the world where you can do 2 dives for under $40, but the Philippines offers many places where [...]
