Nov 08 2009
Above: The pre-war main building.
Tucked behind high concrete walls is another heritage jewel waiting to be discovered. The Mandaue campus of the Colegio dela Inmaculada Concepcion has a pre-war school building that is still in perfect condition and serves as one of the last examples of religious educational edifices in Cebu that have survived the ravages of war — and man. Continue Reading »
Nov 02 2009
Above: The crypt of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño.
Catholics all over the world commemorate the day of the saints on November 1 and all those who have faithfully departed from this world on November 2. Filipinos in particular mark the celebration as early as October 31 when bus terminals, airports, and ports become busy with traffic from those eager to go to their hometowns. Some keep themselves busy cleaning their respective plots in the cemeteries while others stay at home to prepare food for visiting relatives. Continue Reading »
Oct 22 2009
The old rectory of the cathedral, now an ecclesiastical museum. Entrance fee is P50 for adults and P25 for children.
Location: Urdaneta corner P. Burgos Street, Cebu City.
How to get here: From major hotels and inns in Uptown Cebu, take a 21-B jeepney at Fuente Osmena and tell the driver to drop you off at “Sto. Nino.” You can also catch the 21-B jeepney at the PUV Terminal of Ayala Center Cebu. The Cathedral and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino are just a block apart from each other. The Cathedral Museum of Cebu is across the street beside the cathedral.
Oct 22 2009
The church of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cebu.
Location: Legaspi corner P. Burgos Street, Cebu City.
Date and Time: 10/10/2009, 01:20 PM
Jun 14 2009
Above: Detail of the tabernacle at the retablo.
I went recently to the Camotes group of islands to wrap up my tour of several parishes in Cebu in relation to a book project being jointly undertaken by the Archdiocese of Cebu, through the Cathedral Museum of Cebu, and the University of San Carlos. There are a total of four parishes in Camotes, one parish for every municipality — Poro, San Francisco, Tudela, and Pilar. The first three are located in the two bigger main islands, which are connected together by a causeway, while the last is in Ponson Island, which is nearer to Leyte already. Continue Reading »
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