During World War II, Talisay Point, located most likely in either Larawan Beach or Consojong Point, was the site of the Talisay Landing for both the Japanese invasion and the American liberation of Cebu. Larawan Beach now features a monument dedicated to this historic event, which may have taken place…

In World War 2 ,Toledo City west of Cebu City was a battle ground with the Japanese invasion the area was turned into a bloodbath. There is now a place called “Magdugo” which means Bleeding. To defend this Town the US constructed fortifications like bunkers and Barriers. This is a…

In World war 2, Bunkers were one of the best ways to fortify positions in Cebu, Another being tunneling into mountains and hills. Even today you can see bunkers scattered at the right places in Cebu This is a particularly amazing find as this area was almost completely destroyed when…

Built after the decree of Alcalde Mayor of Cebu at the time Manuel Romero in 1825 to build 2 story high watchtowers around the coast in the 12 towns of Cebu. The Obong Watchtower in Dalaguete near the Obong Spring was one of these Watchtowers. These watchtowers were the first…