Cebu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is Cebu City. Cebu Island is a long narrow island that stretches 225 km (140 mi) from north to south and is surrounded by 167 neighboring small islands, including Mactan Island, Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Malapascua, Olango the Camotes Islands, etc. Map of the Philippines showing the regions and provinces (click for larger version). ... Central Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VII. It is part of the Visayas. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Map of the Philippines showing all the regions and their provinces A region (Filipino: Rehiyon) is a administrative subdivision in the Philippines. ... Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ... Cebu is an island of the Philippines. ... Mactan Island lies a few kilometers to the southeast of the island of Cebu in the Philippines. ... Bantayan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Daanbantayan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Camotes Islands consist of four islands, Pacijan Island, Poro Island, Ponson Island and a tiny Tulang Island. ...

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the country. The Metropolitan Area of Cebu or Metro Cebu (which includes Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City) is second only to Metro Manila in population in the country. The Cebu Metropolitan Area or Metro Cebu is the main urban center of the island province of Cebu. ... The Cebu Metropolitan Area or Metro Cebu is the main urban center of the island province of Cebu. ... Mandaue City is a 1st class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Lapu-Lapu City is a 1st class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... For the article on the capital city of the Philippines, click Manila. ...

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Cebu

Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)

Capital: Cebu City

Founded: April 7, 1521 and April 27, 1565

Population:
2000 census—3,356,137 (largest)
Density—660 per km² (6th highest)

Area: 5,088.4 km² (19th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—2
Component cities—4
Municipalities—20
Barangays—1,203
Congressional districts—8†

Languages: Cebuano, Ilonggo, Waray, English, and Spanish

Governor: Gwendolyn García (2004 - present)

† Includes the two districts of Cebu City

Cebu lies to the east of Negros Island; to the east is Leyte and to the southeast is Bohol province. It is flanked on both sides by the straits of Cebu (between Cebu and Bohol) and Tañon (between Cebu and Negros). Provincial seal of Cebu, Philippines This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Map of the Philippines showing all the regions and their provinces A region (Filipino: Rehiyon) is a administrative subdivision in the Philippines. ... Central Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VII. It is part of the Visayas. ... Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... Events January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther in the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Events March 1 - the city of Rio de Janeiro is founded April 27 - Cebu City is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. ... A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino or Tagalog) is a tier of local government in the Philippines. ... A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino or Tagalog) is a tier of local government in the Philippines. ... A municipality (bayan, sometimes munisipalidad, in Filipino) is a local government unit in the Philippines. ... A barangay also known as barrio (Filipino: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy) is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village,barrio, district, ward or town. ... The House of Representatives (Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan in Filipino) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines. ... Cebuano, also known as Sugbuanon, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 18,000,000 people and is a subgroup or member of Bisaya, Visayan and Binisayâ. The name came from the Philippine island of Cebu, with the Spanish suffix -ano meaning native, of a place, added... Hiligaynon or Ilonggo is an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. ... Wáray-Wáray is a language spoken in the provinces of Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte (eastern portion), and Biliran in the Philippines. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ... Map of the Philippines showing the location of Cebu province. ... Negros is an island of the Philippines located in the Visayas. ... Leyte (pronounced LAY-teh or LAY-tee) is an island in the Visayas group of the Philippines. ... Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. ...

Cebu is served by Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which is located in Lapu-Lapu City, some thirty minutes drive from downtown Cebu City. Mactan-Cebu International Airport (IATA airport code: CEB, ICAO airport code: RPVM) is the major airport of the Visayas region of the Philippines. ... Lapu-Lapu City is a 1st class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ...

People and culture

The people of Cebu are called Cebuanos and are of Bisaya, Chinese, Spanish, and Negrito ancestries. Cebu is also home to a number of Spanish and ethnic Chinese communities who play an important economic and marketing role in the Cebuano society. Visayan - Cebuano culture is laid back and easy going; the people are friendly and have preserved strong Spanish-oriented traditions in its cultural life to this very day. The Bisaya people or Visayans are a group of people of Malay ancestry who originate from the central and southern regions of the Philippines. ... Semang, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago The Negritos include the Ati, the Aeta and at least 4 other tribes of the Philippines, the Semang of the Malay peninsula, and 12 Andamanese tribes of the Andaman Islands. ... Economics (deriving from the Greek words οίκω [okos], house, and νέμω [nemo], rules hence household management) is the social science that studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. ... It has been suggested that Product marketing be merged into this article or section. ... The Bisaya people or Visayans are a group of people of Malay ancestry who originate from the central and southern regions of the Philippines. ... Cebuano, also known as Sugbuanon, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 18,000,000 people and is a subgroup or member of Bisaya, Visayan and Binisayâ. The name came from the Philippine island of Cebu, with the Spanish suffix -ano meaning native, of a place, added...

Languages

Cebuano (Binisayang-Sinugboanon) is the native tongue of Cebu as well as the lingua franca of a large part of the Visayas and Mindanao. "As a language, Cebuano is spoken in Cebu, Bohol, western Leyte, Negros Oriental, the northern and eastern coasts of Mindanao, and parts of Bukidnon, Agusan, Surigao, Davao, Cotabato, and Zamboanga del Sur. Differences exist but in many of these places the variations are slight."^[1] There are more than 20 million speakers of Cebuano in the Philippines.[2] Most Cebuanos are conversant in English and Tagalog, the official languages of the Philippines, as well as other Visayan languages like Ilonggo and Waray-waray. Cebuano, also known as Sugbuanon, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 18,000,000 people and is a subgroup or member of Bisaya, Visayan and Binisayâ. The name came from the Philippine island of Cebu, with the Spanish suffix -ano meaning native, of a place, added... Lingua franca, literally Frankish language in Italian, was originally a mixed language consisting largely of Italian plus a vocabulary drawn from Turkish, Persian, French, Greek and Arabic and used for communication throughout the Middle East. ... Map of the Philippines showing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. ... Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. ... Leyte can refer to several things: Leyte, an island in the Phillipines, site of a major World War II battle Leyte Gulf, also in the Phillipines, and site of a WW II battle Leyte province, a province of the Phillipines, including most of Leyte island Southern Leyte, a province of... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Negros Oriental Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Dumaguete City Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—1,126,061 (20th largest) Density—208 per km² (41st highest) Area: 5,402. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. ... Agusan is the name of two provinces in the Philippines: Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Surigao is the name of two provinces in the Philippines: Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur It can also refer to: Surigao City - the capital of Surigao del Norte This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Davao refers to several places in Mindanao in the Philippines. ... Cotabato can refer to three places in Mindanao in the Philippines: The province of Cotabato (formerly North Cotabato) The province of South Cotabato Cotabato City All three places are distinct from each other and are part of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. ... Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Tagálog is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Hiligaynon or Ilonggo is an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. ... Wáray-Wáray is a language spoken in the provinces of Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte (eastern portion), and Biliran in the Philippines. ...

Religion

The patron of Cebu is the Santo Niño de Cebu, who is Jesus represented as a child. The statue is housed in the country's oldest church, the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. According to historical accounts, the Santo Niño was given by the Portuguese sea captain and explorer Ferdinand Magellan to the wife of the chief, Rajah Humabon as a gift to celebrate their alliance. Soon, Magellan died in a battle at Mactan Island. That act is depicted in Cebu's largest, most popular cultural event, the Sinulog where street-dancing and loud drum beats preceded by a holy Mass is the main attraction. Santo Niño de Cebu is a is a representation of the Child Jesus, somewhat related to the Infant Jesus of Prague. ... This article is about the figure known by both Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ. For other usages, see Jesus (disambiguation). ... Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (sometimes also called Basilica del Santo Niño) is a 16th century church structure in the heart of downtown Cebu City, Philippines. ... Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: Fernão de Magalhães, IPA pronunciation: //; Spanish: Fernando or Hernando de Magallanes; Spring 1480–April 27, 1521[1]) was a Portuguese maritime explorer who led the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the Earth. ... The Sinulog festival is one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. ...

Previously a part of the Archdiocese of Manila, Cebu was later made into a separate diocese, independent of the Manila archdiocese. It has several major churches, including the Basilica, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, the San Carlos Church, the Sto. Rosario Parish Church, San Jose-Recoletos Church, Sacred Heart of Jesus, etc. as well as several other non-Catholic churches. Most of the population in Cebu are Roman Catholic (as in most Philippine provinces, with the possible exception of Mindanao) though there are some thriving Muslim communities, most of whom are migrants from the islands of Mindanao. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. ... Jesus Sacred Heart The Sacred Heart is a devotional name used by some Roman Catholics to refer to Jesus. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ...

Other religious minorities include Protestant churches of Iglesia ni Cristo, Jehovah's Witnesses, God's Kingdom, the Baptists, Reformed Baptist, United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Latter Day Saints (Mormons), etc. Iglesia ni Cristos first chapel The Iglesia ni Cristo (IPA: ) (also known as INC or Iglesya ni Kristo; Filipino for Church of Christ) is a nontrinitarian independent religious organization which originated in the Philippines. ... The kingdom of heaven (or the kingdom of God) is a key concept in both Judaism and Christianity. ... Baptist churches are part of a Christian movement often regarded as an Evangelical, Protestant denomination. ... A Latter Day Saint (LDS) is a person who identifies with the Latter Day Saint movement and is a follower of Mormonism. ...

Population

In the Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000), Cebu City recorded a total population of 718,821 persons, 56,522 more compared to the 1995 Census of Population (POPCEN) results. Cebu City has one of the country's highest annual population growth rate, recording at 1.77 percent for the years 1995 to 2000. At the national level, the city shared 0.94 percent to the total population of 76.5 million as recorded in the Census 2000 within cebu. Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. ...

Economy

Cebu's economy is a hodgepodge of industries and commercial ventures. Recently, due to its burgeoning furniture-making industry, Cebu has been hailed as the furniture capital of the Philippines. The Department of Trade and Industry in Cebu is aiming to develop this aspect of Cebu economy by specifically targeting small to medium enterprises or SMEs whose products are considered export-quality. Cebu itself does not have a rich source of raw materials for furniture-making due to denudation of the forests, however, several the manufacturers are able to procure their materials from other islands and from imports as well. Cebu has two major economic zones located in Mactan - the Mactan Export Processing Zone I and II (MEPZ I & MEPZ II). The Department of Trade and Industry is a United Kingdom government department. ...

Besides furniture-making, Cebu is also fast becoming the IT capital of Southern Philippines. Many companies, either local or outsourced, are establishing their headquarters in Cebu. The city has become a site for various U.S. call centers and BPOs. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an organization comprised of Cebu's businesses, are hedging the city's growth and economy on information and communications technology, with the aim of making it a premier ICT investment, software, and e-services hub in Southeast Asia. Business process outsourcing or BPO is an emerging industry in the Philippines. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...

Cebuano Brands

Like any other region, Cebu has its own original brands of products and services which brings pride to its people. In effect, these local grown business form what people call as "Cebuano Enterprise" and these include:

• Bo's Coffee Club- a home grown designer's coffee shop founded by a local entrepreneur. More commonly called as "Bo's", the coffee firm now has over 15 branches over the Philippines, including one in Makati City and one in Bohol. Although its brand is strong and its following is huge in Cebu, Bo's Coffee Club lost a significant share of the province's coffee market to Starbucks Coffee which has two coffee shops operating in Cebu City.

• Orange Brutus - reportedly a Cebuano imitation of the famous Orange Julius company, Orange Brutus is a fast food firm serving hamburgers, french fries, pork chops, cakes and juices to its customers. Operating since 1980, Orange Brutus is more known for its food than its orange juice despite its name. Orange Brutus is reportedly the only establishment to hire hearing-impaired employes as part of its responsibility and mission to the community.

• Thirsty Shakes - one of Cebu's more original businesses. Thirsty Shakes produces and sells fruit juices and shakes made from natural ingredients reflecting the tropical nature of Cebu as well as its richness in fruits.

• Burger Joint - a new alternative on hamburgers and French fries. Instead of imitating the more oily cooking of Jollibee and McDonald's, Burger Joint flame broils and grills its burgers.

• Jonie's Flavored Chicken- is a local restaurant chain imitating the more popular Kenny Rogers Roasters. Like its famous counterpart, it sells roasted chicken, ribs and assorted side dishes. Jonie's also offers three different kinds of sauces (oriental, barbeque and garlic) to complement its chicken. Recently the managers of the restaurant chain announced plans to expand its business beyond Cebu. Noteworthy however is that Jonie's lost a huge share of its customers in Cebu to Kenny Rogers Roasters, which now has one restaurant operating in the same province. It remains to be seen if Jonie's can actually survive from the onslaught of its famous rival, which they imitated in the first place.

• Julie's Bakeshop - a 100% pure Cebuano-owned chain of bakeshops and even fastfood cafeterias.

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Mass media

Television

Cebu is largely dependent on Manila-based television and media networks for news and information on both regional and nationwide scopes. Despite its growing economy and population of over 3.5 million people, Cebu only has 3 local networks, Cebu Channel 28 Real Cebu Television (RCTV 36) and the Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN 47), a religious station partly owned and endorsed by the Archdiocese of Cebu. Channel 28 and 36 are only seen on cable television and CCTN operates a UHF frequency on channel 47 on free TV and channel 56 on cable. Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ... This article is about the radio frequency. ...

Like the rest of the country, Cebu's TV market is dominated by the duopoly between GMA Network and ABS-CBN. While ABS-CBN has led GMA in the island for many years, recent surveys showed that GMA has signifcantly reduced ABS-CBN's share of the market. "Balitang Bisdak", GMA's Cebuano-language news program, is currently the number 1 news program in Cebu averaging more than 10 points better than the Cebuano version of "TV Patrol" (ABS-CBN) in the ratings. GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ... Categories: Corporation stubs | Philippines | Television networks ...

Cebu is the newest battleground for TV ratings between GMA Network and ABS-CBN. On May 1, 2005 both giant networks conducted its own "fans day" activities with concerts, autograph signing, free medical services, all-star appearances and more. GMA invested P40,000,000 for its week-long activities while ABS-CBN spent P30,000,000. It was estimated that during the May 1 activities, GMA attracted more people than ABS-CBN, 55,000 to 28,000.

Newspapers

While national newspapers have presence in the island, Cebu has three English-language local newspapers: The Freeman, Sun.Star Cebu and Cebu Daily News whilst there are also Cebuano-language newspapers, Sun.Star SuperBalita owned by Sun Star and Banat News owned by the Freeman. The Freeman is a monthly journal; it is the principal publication of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), located in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. ... Sun. ... Cebuano, also known as Sugbuanon, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 18,000,000 people and is a subgroup or member of Bisaya, Visayan and Binisayâ. The name came from the Philippine island of Cebu, with the Spanish suffix -ano meaning native, of a place, added...

As of 2005, each of the local dailies sell for P10 a copy, which is much cheaper than their national counterparts. The Freeman is owned by the Gullas political clan (which merged with The Philippine Star) while Sun Star is owned by the Garcia clan. Cebu Daily News on the other hand is controlled by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Star is the third-largest daily newspaper in the Philippines. ... The Philippine Daily Inquirer logo. ...

Geography

Cebu is located between 9°25'N and 11°15'N latitude and between 123°13'E and 124°5'E longitude in the center of the Philippine archipelago. It is 365 miles south of Manila.

Political

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Cities

• Cebu City
• Danao City
• Lapu-Lapu City
• Mandaue City
• Talisay City
• Toledo City

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Municipalities

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Physical

The main island of Cebu is a long, narrow slither of land flanked on both sides by Tañon Strait and the Strait of Cebu. To its southeastern tip is a small body of land that is Mactan Island. Cebu is comprised of hundreds of small islands, some of which are uninhabited which make them the targets of adventure-seeking tourists. Tanon Strait lies between the islands of Negros and Cebu in the Philippines. ...

Cebu is known for its narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, and coastal plains, all characteristics of a typical tropical island. However, Cebu also has predominant rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island.

Cebu's steep mountains reach over 1,000 meters but there is actually a substantial lack of adequate forest cover. Flat tracts of land can be found in towns of Bogo, San Remigio, Cebu, Medellin, and Daan Bantayan at the northern tip of the province. A gimmick is a unique or quirky special feature that makes something stand out from its contemporaries. ... San Remigio is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. ... Medellín is the capital city of Antioquia, a province in Colombia ( South America). ...

Infrastructure

Cebu is continuing to develop its infrastructure to make travel more efficient as it continues to attract more investors and tourists, especially the Koreans.

To date, Cebu's infrastructure is highlighted by the two steel bridges that connect Mactan Island with the main island.

A 3rd Mactan-Cebu bridge as well as an underwater tunnel are both being discussed by local leaders citing the growing inconveniences related to the existing two steel bridges. Funding for the new projects however are out of reach.

South Reclamation Project

Cebu City on the other hand has the much-anticipated South Reclamation Project (SRP), a massive pile of reclaimed land estimated to be at around 3 square kilometres. Cebu City has plans to sell or lease land to potential investors and big businesses. Among the planned construction projects for the SRP is a modern sports complex (replacing the overused Cebu City Sports Center) and a hotel. Mall operators also expressed interest to build malls and pour their investments in the SRP.

The SRP has a modern highway (called South Coastal Road) which connects Cebu City to Talisay City and due to its quality and isolation, the road cuts travel time between the two cities by as much as 50 minutes.

History

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, Cebu, then known as Zubu (or Sugbo in Visayan), was a thriving fishing village and a busy trading post, with trade routes to China, Siam, Arabia as well as the nearby Malay islands. For the country formerly called Siam see Thailand SIAM is an acronym for Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. ... The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula is a mainly desert peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia and an important part of the greater Middle East. ... Motto: Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu (English: Unity Is Strength) Anthem: Negaraku Capital Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya1 Largest city Kuala Lumpur Official language(s) Malay Government • Paramount Ruler • Prime Minister Federal constitutional monarchy Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Independence Formation From the UK (Malaya only) August 31, 1957 With Sabah...

The Magellan Expedition

On March 16, 1521, the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan landed on Cebu island. He was on expedition under the command of the Spanish king and his goal was to search for the fabled island of Moluccas and to see about expanding the Spanish territories to the Orient. March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... Events January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther in the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. ... Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: Fernão de Magalhães, IPA pronunciation: //; Spanish: Fernando or Hernando de Magallanes; Spring 1480–April 27, 1521[1]) was a Portuguese maritime explorer who led the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the Earth. ... This page is about the geography and history of the island group in Indonesia — for the political entities encompassing the islands, see Maluku (Indonesian province) and North Maluku. ...

Magellan persuaded the Chief of Cebu, Rajah Humabon to swear oath and allegiance to the Spanish King Charles V . Accompanied by Spanish Dominican friars, the expedition was responsible for the first wave of Christianity in the Philippines. On April 14, Magellan erected a large wooden cross on the shores of Cebu. Afterwards, some 400 native Cebuanos were baptized, along with Rajah Humabon and his wife who took the Christian names Carlos and Juana, respectively to honor the Spanish King. The Santo Niño was also presented to the queen as a symbol of peace between the Spaniards and the natives. An oath (from Old Saxon eoth) is either a promise or a statement of fact calling upon something or someone that the oath maker considers sacred, usually a god, as a witness to the binding nature of the promise or the truth of the statement of fact. ... Allegiance is the duty which a subject or a citizen owes to the state or to the sovereign of the state to which he belongs. ... Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Catalonian-Aragon and Castile Crown. ... Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, known by Christians as Jesus Christ, as recounted in the New Testament. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ...

Encouraged by his success in Cebu, Magellan later crossed the channel to the nearby island of Mactan which was under the rule of a local Datu Lapu-Lapu. On April 27, the historic Battle of Mactan occurred where Magellan was killed and his men were driven off the island by the natives. According to historian and chronicler, Antonio Pigafetta, Magellan's body was never recovered despite efforts to trade for it with spice and jewels. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... The Battle of Mactan was fought in the Philippines on April 27, 1521. ... Antonio Pigafetta (ca. ...

Magellan's second-in-command, Juan Sebastián Elcano took his place and sailed the remainder of the fleet to Spain, taking a route different from the eastern route as opposed to the western route which they took when they first arrived. In so doing, the fleet became the first to "circumnavigate the world." Juan Sebastián Elcano (also seen as del Cano or Elkano) (Getaria, Guipuscoa, Spain, 1476 – Pacific Ocean, August 4, 1526) was a Basque explorer serving the Spanish Empire. ...

The Spanish Conquest and Colonial Period

Survivors of the Magellan Expedition brought tales of a savage island in the Orient with them when they returned to Spain. Consequently, several follow-up expeditions were sent but all ended in failure.

Forty-four years after Magellan first set foot in Cebu, in 1565, conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi and his 500 armed soldiers together with several Augustinian and Franciscan friars arrived and declared that the Spanish crown succeeded in colonizing the islands. Legazpi and his men then marched through Zugbo and bombarded the palisades of chieftain Rajah Tupas and destroyed the village. He and his men, later rebuilt it and called it Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesús (Village of the Most Holy Name of Jesus). Thus, in 1569, it became the first Spanish settlement established by the Spanish Cortés in the Philippines. Conquistador (meaning Conqueror in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who achieved the Conquista (this Spanish term is generally accepted by historians), i. ... Miguel López de Legazpi (b. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... Rajah Tupas was the chieftain of Cebu and the son of Rajah Humabon. ... The Cortes Generales (English: General Courts) is the Spanish legislature. ...

On August 14, 1571, Cebu (Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesús) was detached from the Catholic diocese of Manila and became a diocese of its own. When Legazpi departed for Manila in 1571, he did not abandon Cebu. Instead, he employed garrisons and a provincial governor to look after it and left half of his soldiers in Cebu. August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... Events January 11 - Austrian nobility is granted Freedom of religion. ... Garrison House, built 1675, Dover, NH, USA In the military, garrison is the collective term for the body of troops stationed in a particular location, originally to guard it, but now often simply using it as a home base. ...

Three centuries later, in June 12, 1898 marked the end of the Spanish era and the onset of the American regime. In 1901, Cebu became a municipality and on February 24, 1937 became a chartered city. June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

World War II

Cebu, being the most densely populated island in the country, served as a vital Japanese base during the Japanese occupation in World War II which began with the landing of the Japanese Imperial Army on April 1942. Three years later on March 1945, an American force landed and reoccupied the city, resulting in a Japanese surrender. Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II... The Imperial Japanese Army (大日本帝国陸軍 Dai-Nippon Teikoku Rikugun) was in existence from the Meiji Reformation to the end of World War II. It was created to replace the traditional Japanese samurai with a modern Western-style conscript army. ...

2004 Philippine General Elections

For the first time ever, the nation recognized the province of Cebu as a major source of votes during the 2004 National Elections. With an estimated 1.6 million registered voters, Cebu was easily the heaviest voting province in the country (followed by Pangasinan with 1.3 million).

For the 2004 elections, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her K4 coalition won a landslide victory over their opponents. Arroyo won about 1.2 million votes in Cebu, followed by the Koalisyong ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) presidential candidate Fernando Poe, Jr., with less than 200,000 votes. Among senatorial candidates, the K4 overwhelmed the KNP as Cebu voters gave them a 10 to 2 advantage (12 senate seats were up for grabs). On the vice-presidential race, Noli de Castro (K4) won a similar number of votes reflected to that of his running-mate Arroyo.

Notable Cebuanos

• Gwen Garcia
• Tomas Osmena
• Pablo Garcia
• Michael Rama
• Jonathan Guardo
• Alvin Garcia
• Roberto Go
• Winston Garcia
• Ramon Durano
• Ace Durano
• Lito Osmena

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Landmarks

• Magellan's Cross
• Fort San Pedro
• Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
• Magellan shrine
• Lapu Lapu shrine
• Capitol Building
• Marcelo Fernan Bridge
• Taoist Temple

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Festivals

Sinulog. The Sinulog festival is Cebu's biggest and most popular festival. It is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January. The feast is in honor of the holy image Señor Santo Niño de Cebu. Fiesta Señor, as it widely known, is the most celebrated among Cebu's festivals where people converge along the route of a grand solemn procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardigras parade immersed in vivid colors and the constant drums of the Pit Señor. An image of the Santo Niño de Cebu can be commonly found in many Filipino homes. ...

Paskuhan. A Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making held during the month of December spread good cheers to local residents and visitors alike.

Kadaugan sa Mactan. A one day re-enactment celebrated with pomp and pageantry every 27th of April to commemorate the historic Battle of Mactan between the forces of Lapulapu and Magellan.

Virgin of the Rule Fiesta. Held to honor the patroness of Opon on November 20-21, this religious and social event reveals the deep religious faith of the people and the penchant for merry making. A food fair, a procession and a coronation of the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.

Semana Santa sa Bantayan. A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration highlights the Holy Week activities in Bantayan Island. The normally quiet island is visited by relatives and friends of the residents, as well as tourists to experience the scenic rites and to cool off the summer heat in the beautiful white sandy beaches and clear tropical waters.

Fiesta sa Carcar. Is celebrated on November 24-25 in honor of the town's patron, St. Catherine of Alexandria. Carcar town is noted for its old Spanish style houses in the quiet countryside setting. During fiestas, the residents would invite friends, relatives and town visitors into their homes to taste popular local delicacies. A lively and enjoyable event.

Nuestra Señora de Regla Fiesta. Lapulapu City - Held to honor the patroness of Opon on November 20-21, this religious and social event reveals faith of the people and the penchant for merry making. A food fair, carnival, procession and a coronation of the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.

Tagbo. Poro, Cebu - Celebrated every January in honor of Patron Santo Niño de Poro. Beloved memoir of a living past, Tagbo is the cornerstone from which this great municipality has sprung. Rich in cultural heritage and deep in spiritual values, Tagbo is a very significant event preluding the birth of a town every dear to the hearts of her sons and daughters.

Sanayon. Agro-tourism festival in the southern towns of the second district about 100 km from the city. A month-long activity to spread out tourism to the coutryside.

Tres de Abril Celebration. Celebrated every 3rd of April in commemoration of the Spanish resistance in the south. This historic battle under Leon Kilat's leadership gave Cebu the glory of being the first major island outside Luzon to oppose Spanish dominance.

Footnotes

• ↑  Resil Mojares, Cebuano Literature: A Survey of Bibliography with Finding List (Cebu City: University of San Carlos, 1975), p. 5.

External links

• Official Website of the Provincial Government of Cebu
• Dazzling Cebu - User-contributed gallery featuring photographs of sights and scenes throughout Cebu Province
• Sun.Star Cebu Online
• Cebu Living
• Philippine Travel: Cebu
• Destination: Cebu