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…
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…
The town of Argao, Cebu, is the home of many heritage sites, one of which is the Capilla Mortuario and the Puerta Marina. Argao’s Spanish period history was partly influenced by Moro pirate raids from Mindanao. Located within the confines of the once walled-in church complex, the two structures share…
The Panares House or Casa Pañares, one of the largest ancestral homes in Barili, Cebu, was constructed around 1878 by Don Duterte Pañares . The first floor, crafted from finely cut coral stone, initially served as a copra storage area for Pedro Cui and the Pañares family’s ancestors. The arched…
