CEBU -The Metropolis of the South

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Waterfront Hotel

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at the Banilad fruit stand, Cebu City, the Philippines.

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Magellan's Cross

Planted in April 14, 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, this marks the spot where the first Christian Filipinos, Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana and about 400 followers were baptized by Fr. Pedro Valderama. In 1525 to 1740, the Agustinian priests built and open shrine for the cross, but the natives began to take chips from the cross believing it had miraculous power.So a kosk-like structure was built to protect the cross from total destruction. To protect it further, a hollow cross of tindalo wood was made to encase the original cross which still stands today.

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Marcelo Fernan Bridge

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Hilton Hotel

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Lapu-Lapu Shrine

Site where the battle between Mactan Island Chieftain Lapulapu and the foreign aggressor Ferdinand Magellan occurred in April 27, 1521. It depicts the hero holding a bolo in one hand and a pestle on the other. Said weapons were believed to have been used during his combat with Magellan. This monument stands as a reminder of Filipino bravery.

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overlooking the sea at almost dusk... serenity to eternity

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Cebu.International.Convention.Center

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Cebu Guitars

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Tops

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Marco Polo

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Kawasan Falls

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Malapascua Island

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palaway pa mao.. hahaha