Revealing the History and Heritage of the Philippines: One Post at a Time
The history of Oslob is often overlooked by those who are not invested in it, most tourists have become accustomed to seeing whale sharks as the main attraction in Oslob, located about 100 kilometers south of Cebu City. Other attractions include its pristine waters, numerous resorts, and the Oslob plaza…
Palalong Cliff, located in Barangay Guibuangan, Barili, Cebu, was the site of one of the most significant wartime atrocities in southern Cebu during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Rising about 36 feet above the Tañon Strait, the cliff’s isolated and precipitous drop made it an ideal location for executions…
This is a story from the town of Moalboal, Cebu, World War 2 in Cebu.During the Japanese occupation of Cebu from 1942 to 1945, the province became a stronghold of guerrilla resistance. The Japanese Burning of Moalboal was a cruel moment in the chapters of World War 2 in Cebu.…
Ang Kabilin sa Riles Sa Sugbo: Sibonga, Railway Remnants or in English “The Heritage of Rails in Cebu.” This intersection in Sibonga, Cebu marks an important point in the island’s transportation history, where an American-period highway crossed paths with the Cebu Railroad. Built in the early 20th century, the road…
Among the works that Natl. Artist Napoleon Abueva has produced, one is a cross at SMSC. At the chapel of Seminario Mayor de San Carlos in Cebu stands a monumental crucifix created by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, the acclaimed Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture. A native of Bohol, Abueva broke…
Balay ni Tan Juan stands proudly in the heart of Bago City, Negros Occidental, as one of the most important symbols of the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This elegant ancestral home, built in the late 19th century, was once the residence of General Juan Anacleto Araneta—the visionary leader…
