Magellan’s Cross

Another historical place noteworthy in the whole Visayas region is the Magellan’s cross which was planted by Magellan himself on April 14, 1521. It is presently housed in an old kiosk with wood adobe and red brick tiles. The Magellan’s Cross also marks the spot where the first Christians (Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana) were baptised by Fr. Pedro Valderama and continues to attract all kinds of tourists up to this day.

Another noteworthy historical edifice in Cebu City is the Fort San Pedro which is the smallest, yet oldest fort in the Philippines. It is a triangular fort which served as the first Spanish settlement in the country and was built in 1738. Just outside Fort San Pedro is a popular park for strolling and picnics. Plaza Independencia is Cebu’s most historical plaza with the obelisk of Legaspi as the most dominant feature. Additionally, numerous historical structures can be found all along Cebu’s provincial towns such as old churches and monuments. Thus, every traveller will surely be enticed with Cebu’s rich culture and history.

The Osmeña circle. It’s a big giant traffic circle with a big park in the middle of it!

If want to get around the city or anywhere in Cebu without the hassle of transferring from one jeepney to another, taxis are available. Air-conditioned taxis are accessible anywhere in Cebu with built-in stereo for comfort and light entertainment. In addition, make sure to ask the taxi driver if there is a metre or use the metre before getting in to avoid being ripped off. Flag down rate starts at 30 pesos and additional 2.50 pesos for the succeeding 200 metres (actual fare plus ten pesos as directed by Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB)). Another common type of transportation which can be found in remote barangays and cities in the province is tricycle. The regular motorcycle is designed with seating capacity on the side that can carry six passengers. Motorcycle fare ranges from 5 pesos to 10 pesos depending on your destination.
Filipinos are known worldwide for being a survivor and the ability to cope with the everyday challenges. With the soaring price of gasoline, trisikads are considered the best cost cutting transport. These three-wheeled non-motorized bikes are typically available in suburb areas and barangays. Tartanilla or horse-driven carriages are also accessible in Carbon and Ermita areas.

Malapascua Beach Resort

Dried mangoes
If want to be extra sweet, healthy dried mangoes are ideal pasalubong for families and friends. These are sun dried ripe mangoes available in leading supermarkets and groceries in Cebu.

Chicharon (Pork skin cracklings)
Carcar City, a third class city in Cebu province is the best producer of chicharon. You can buy chicharon at regular supermarkets in varying sizes and experience its distinct taste– deep fried to perfection.

Danggit
Another Cebu’s pride is dried danggit available in pasalubong centres and supermarkets and groceries. If you want adventure, try to visit Tabo-an market and find cheap priced danggit and other types of dried fish.

Rosquillos
Titay’s Liloan Rosquillos and Delicacies Inc., is the leading producer of excellent quality rosquillos in Cebu. Today, rosquillos are widely available in different Cebu supermarkets. Titay’s branch is located at Raintree Mall, Mango Avenue, city of Cebu.

rosquillos

Otap
Otap is an oval pastry or biscuit. There are many local manufacturers of otap and three of the most popular makers are Shamrock, Titay’s Liloan Rosquillos and Delicacies Inc., and Magic Melt. Foods Inc. Otaps are widely available in minor and major supermarkets. Shamrock outlets are located at Mabini St., Cebu City and Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City.

Guitar
There is no doubt that Cebuanos are talented. Mactan island is known to be the top producer of world class quality guitars made of narra and kamagong. SM City Cebu and Ayala are the ideal place to go for souvenir guitars. Affordable guitars are also available in Carbon guitar shops.

On the surface, the tourism industry is all about people wanting to travel to other places in order to see and experience new things. If you take a closer look though, there are a whole lot of things going on in this industry. Its influence on world events is extensive enough for various other industries to be affected if a big tourism event happens. Various governments around the world are banking on the industry’s upturns. Huge sums of money move from country to country because of the travel industry. As a result, a lot of nations have risen from poverty and are now on their way to better conditions. As you can see, there is nothing simple about it.

Basically though, tourism is all about selling the beautiful and unique points of a destination. Those points can include a lot of things – sceneries, relaxing and healthy pursuits, exciting adventures, accommodations, food, electronics, the people, and many more! Any country or place that can offer the most attractive package gets a bigger share of this billion dollar pie. As such, the industry has really become very competitive today. If you want to succeed in this field, it would take hard work – but it will be all worth it when you make it!

One benefit is the freedom to decide exactly how you want to explore a certain place. Another, a person will not have to depend on and be limited by public transportations when exploring a locale. Since there are many kinds of cars for rent, a traveller can easily cruise the city with a compact car or go tour dirt tracks with a four wheel drive whenever he wants. Additionally, the variety of vehicles offered by car rental companies will provide the tourist many options as to how fashionably he can travel. For those who are on budget, a lot of reliable and economical automobiles are certainly available. For those who have the money to spend, it is an easy matter to avail of luxury cars.

If you have decided to rent a car on your next trip, here are some things you might want to know. Number one, a lot of car rental agencies can be found near airports so you really do not have to stress over this. To make it more convenient, you can book online the car you like and have it waiting for you even before your plane hits the tarmac. However, understand that you need to posses a driver’s license and a major credit card before you can rent a vehicle. If you cannot drive, just pay extra for a driver. Finally, you should consider getting car rental insurance for your peace of mind.

Good business management in a travel agency would mean giving the clients exactly what they want – a hassle-free trip! After all, people approach travel agencies to make their trips more convenient and more enjoyable. Satisfy your customers and they will satisfy your business goals! Another administration hurdle in a tourism company is the pain of coordinating a lot of information for various clients. To keep your business on top of the game, various travel organizing software products should be used. Another thing that could make or break a travel agency is the affordability and quality of products and services offered. It is then your job as a manager to create really satisfying tour packages. Do extensive market research as to what kind of attractions are in demand, then offer them to your customers as affordably as you can. For your services to be inexpensive, manage your funds wisely. Be sure to get great deals from the flight, accommodation, and car rental establishments you partner with. Pass the savings to your customers and they will surely appreciate it.

All in all, you will be able to manage your travel agency well if you take care not to miss any business detail.

First, find out if the property is really an ideal vacation home. It is a valuable real estate if it is easy to get to, if it has access to water, and if you can build your own septic tank there. You may need to consult the agencies that deal with these matters and may even have to get permits. This could take time and a lot of hard work, so be prepared for it. Of course, since this is a vacation property you are getting, it must be your ideal getaway. Make sure then that the surroundings and the community are acceptable to you.

Once you have chosen the right place, it is now time to go about the purchasing process. The first question you should ask yourself is whether you can afford the place or not. If you intend to buy it with a mortgage, undergo a pre-approval process to avoid wasting your time. Also, it is a rule of thumb to pay for housing costs that are only a third or less of your overall income. If you have to pay more, then the place is not affordable for you. Additionally, if you are buying your second home for investment purposes, make sure it is a property that appreciates. Keep all these things in mind and purchase the vacation home only if you are sure that the property will not lead you to financial trouble.

If you frequently travel long distances and have to sit in the bus or aeroplane for long hours, be sure to occasionally do stretching exercises. While sitting, flex your ankles to prevent circulation difficulties. Also, do not forget to hydrate yourself. For maximum protection, consult your doctor before your trip. Ask if there are any immunisations or vaccinations you could take to avoid contracting dangerous viruses found in your destination. If you travel to hot places, be sure to use appropriate sun protection products. To know exactly what you may have to deal with, research the Internet about health risks common at the place you intend to visit.

Aside from following all of the above advice and other disease prevention methods, you should not neglect getting a travel health insurance as well. Get the policy that will provide you with utmost coverage for the kind of trip you are taking. The main objective here is to make sure you travel as safely and as protected as possible.

Aside from gathering information about your target destination, you can actually use the Internet to make your travel preparation a more convenient and straightforward process. For example, you need to get on three connecting flights just to get to where you want to go. This can be very stressful unless you organize and book everything in advance on the Web! As for your accommodation or car rental requirements, you can also arrange all these things online. If you really want to go on a hassle-free vacation, all you have to do is avail of a tour package online and everything would be taken care of for you! It is truly apparent that the Internet offers any traveller around the world indispensable help. So the next time you want to visit a place, turn to the World Wide Web for assistance!

The first thing to consider when investing in a tourism company is the risk involved. Take note that the travel industry is a very competitive field nowadays. Any company that cannot handle this competition is not worth investing in. Therefore, you should find out if the company has a market plan that would carry it over the years. Take a look also at the firm’s financial history and see if finances are declining or not – a decline is bad. You should make sure too that there are no legal liabilities surrounding the company. Be reminded as well that you may need to do a lot of work just to uncover any risk, because most businesses tend to hide such things. For you to really see the full picture, hire the services of a banker and a lawyer. They can help you make a more informed decision of whether a particular travel company is a viable investment or not.

After a through research about the business, try to decide if you can accept the risks involved. If you think you cannot, then do not force yourself. After all, you are investing in order to gain money, not lose it eventually. Do not worry as there are still a lot of tourism businesses out there to choose from. Research properly and you will find something profitable!

If you constantly travel, you can definitely use that to your advantage. It is even better if you travel to cities or countries where a particular device is manufactured. As you all know, factory prices are way more affordable! If not, you can travel to places where there are a lot of electronic surplus. Without a doubt, you will find cheap products there. However, if your plans take you to other destinations where surplus is low and there are no electronic device manufacturers in the vicinity, do not lose hope yet. There are always bargain stores to be found, so all you have to do is search diligently. Make sure you compare prices and you research about a particular product properly, so you would know that you are really getting a great deal. Do not hurry through with your purchases as this will easily make you overspend. Just enjoy your hunt for a bargain consumer electronic while you enjoy your travels!

However, no matter how a lot of tourists voice out their need for quality lodgings, a lot of people in the tourism accommodation industry still do not understand this. This is really too bad because if they realized the value of providing superb and affordable accommodations, there business would have long ago flourished. If you take a look at some of the small but successful lodgings here in Cebu, you will surely learn a lesson or two. Even though they are small establishments, they still do well because they make sure to satisfy every tenant. Sure the rooms are comfortably small but they are clean, well ventilated, affordable, and will certainly provide a traveller his needed rest. Clearly, it is not hard to gain customers if you pay enough attention to the quality of the lodging services you are offering.

One of the things you need to take note of when travelling to different places is the architecture of homes. If there is an arch, an overhang, a garage, or a stylish house that catches your attention, make sure you memorize how it looked. In fact, you should take a picture of it from various angles. If you got invited into a house or building and the interior decoration and arrangement there wows you, be sure to ask the owner how it was done. Again, take pictures if allowable. The goal here is to have a concrete idea of how to replicate the great home designs you have seen in your own house!

For you to get more and better home improvement ideas, try travelling to different places as much as possible. Additionally, every time you go on a vacation or business trip, be constantly aware of your surroundings and do not miss anything!

The main reason why you should shop at the places you travel to, is so you could be exposed to new choices. After all, goods are not distributed around the world equally, so some things may be present in some places and not in others. Aside from this, every place has something unique to offer. Generally, a destination has a product to sell that only the locals know how to create best, so you should take advantage of that. Clearly, shopping while travelling will improve your knowledge about the world since you get to try out new things. Also, shopping is already a fantastic activity by itself, but you could always enhance the buying experience by entering stores in unfamiliar locations. Additionally, if your travel itinerary is not that full, shopping will always make your trip more fulfilling!

Overall, although you should do your best to help your own city’s economy by shopping locally, you should also not deny yourself the varieties offered by the rest of the world!

In the Southeast Asian country Philippines, there is a beautiful island named Cebu. Fondly called the Queen City of the South, the whole island is a treasure trove of tourist and business destinations. Although tiny, this island is a perfect example why travelling can be such a delight. This is because all matters of natural beauty and city excitements can be found there, even though it would just take you less than a day to travel from one tip of the island to another.

This just goes to show that every corner of the world has something amazing to offer. So, if you are looking for a more rewarding pursuit to spend time and effort on, go travel the globe now!

Being a top tourist and business destination, Cebu has something to offer for all types of person. From water sports enthusiasts to businessmen, party goers to shoppers. Major to minor shopping centres are strategically located in different parts of Cebu for accessibility.

Life at Ayala Center Cebu

Ayala centre Cebu located at Cebu business park is one the biggest shopping malls in the region. Ayala mall offers first-rate shopping experience for Cebuanos and tourists. Others fondly dubbed this mall as the “shopping centre for elites” because of its exclusive and high-end boutiques. Supermarkets, clothing stores, accessories, fitness centre, first-class dining establishments, coffee shops and state-of-the-art cinemas and beautiful landscaped gardens are what to expect in Ayala mall.SM City Cebu is the biggest shopping mall in the region and the fourth largest shopping centre operated by SM Prime Holdings. The mall is also the 11th largest shopping mall in the world with a gross floor area of 268,611 square meters. Since its first opening in 1993 SM City Cebu remained to be the top shopping portal for shoppers of all ages until today. Hence, SM Cebu has everything you need from appliances, beauty shops, health and wellness centre, apparel, entertainment, home improvement, computers, bookstores, ATM’s, and others.

ATM inside the mall

Two other shopping malls located at the heart of the city are Robinson’s mall and Elizabeth mall. Though these two are smaller version of SM Cebu and Ayala, boutiques, entertainment centre, supermarkets and souvenir shops, gaming area, dining establishments are also available. Other shopping centres include: Metro Gaisano and Gaisano South.

Foreign tourists can have their currency converted to peso at money changers, hotels and banks. For advantageous rates, safe money changing shops are located at major shopping malls like SM City Cebu, Ayala mall and Robinson’s mall. US dollars, Euro and Pound Sterling are the best currencies to carry in Cebu. Generally, money changers offer fast service because it requires fewer formalities.

ACCIDENT, Who’s to Blame? Thanks, there’s the rescuer.

Furthermore, to ensure safety for the local residents and tourists police outposts are located in almost all corners of the city and towns. Medical, fire, police emergency and Depart of Tourism numbers and information are also available for direct and fast assistance.Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF)
Hotline: 161
Rescue: 117

Cebu Fire Departments
(6332) 256-0541

Cebu Doctors Hospital
(6332) 253-7511; (6332) 253-7516

Chong Hua Hospital
(6332) 254-1416

Mactan Community Hospital
(6332) 340-3721; (6332) 340-3728

Mactan-Cebu International Airport
(6332) 340-2486

Department of Tourism
Ground Floor, LDM Bldg.
Lapu-lapu Street, Cebu City
(6332) 254-2811; (6332) 254-6077
Fax: (6332) 254-2711
Airport Office Tel: (6332) 340-8229

Broadband packages are also offered by Globe Telecom Inc., to suit different needs and budget. These packages are: Globe visibility, Globe broadband, Globe broadband VoIP, Globe broadband dial-up Internet, WorldPass and Globelines User Portal.

Globe Broadband Banner

Internet shops and cafés are generally accessible in Cebu, from north to south, east to west. There are number of Internet cafés with modern up-to-date computer units at affordable rates. In fact, there are some cafés that offer free snacks and drinks to their customers. Also, there are Internet cafés designed to cater travellers, students and professionals with relaxing ambiance. Apart from the usual Internet service, up scale cafés offer other services such as laser printing, airline ticket service, FAX, international calling station, gaming and CD burning.Hotels and resorts offer high-speed Internet access for their guests for convenience. But if you have your laptop with you, surfing the net while sipping coffee is possible. Wi-Fi access points and wireless hotspots in various places and establishments in Cebu. These establishments are: Paseo Centre in Mabolo, Bigbucks coffee, DaVinci’s Pizza Fuente, Starbucks Fuente, Bigby’s in Ayala centre and SM City Cebu and Coffee Bean. The town plaza of Argao offers free wireless Internet and town plaza of Boljoon.

To sum up, Cebu is indeed the ideal place for business and leisure. The impressive sights and sounds are worth the money and time. Plus, while on vacation communicating with your family at home is made easy through the widespread Internet connection services.

Similarly, the onset of tourism in Cebu paved the way to the opening of first class restaurants and different dining establishments. Take for example the case of Korean students coming to the city to study. Naturally, a larger demand for Korean food has emerged. And, Cebu’s dining sector responded with the opening of several Korean restaurants to cater to Koreans. Plus, some restaurants add Korean cuisine to their menus.

For those who can’t get on with their days without coffee, Cebu hosts a number of first class coffee shops, as well. International names such as Starbucks Coffee and Gloria Jean’s certainly provides enough dose for coffee lovers. Also, Bo’s Coffee Club being founded by a Cebuano, is Cebu’s pride in satisfying every coffee addict whether foreign or not.

Bo’s Coffee Club

We feature below some famous establishments that has continue to make Cebu’s dining scene interesting, as well as entertaining.

a. Cafe Orchidia
Nivel Hills, Lahug Cebu City
Telephone Numbers: +63(32) 233-4054, +63(32)233-4679
Telefax: +63(32) 233-5426b. Cebu Hria Korean Restaurant
EGI Bldg., Looc Maribago
Lapu-lapu City
Telephone Number: +63(32) 234-2604

c. Chateu de Busay
Busay Hills, Lahug
Cebu City
Telephone Number: +63(32) 231-2000
Telefax: +63(32) 231-2039

d. City Breakfast Club
Unit B PSI ESB Bldg., Asiatown-IT Park
Cebu City
Telephone Number: +63(32) 2319575
Telefax: +63(32) 2358966

e. Golden Cowrie
Salinas Drive, Lahug
Cebu City
Telephone Numbers: +63(32) 233-4670; +63(32) 233-4243

f. Formo Resto-Lounge
Banilad Town Centre
Cebu City
Telephone Number: +63(32) 416 2170
Telefax: +63(32) 416 2170

The Peak Restobar @ Club Ultima

Moreover, Crossroads and IT Park offer various types of night entertainment especially for those who want to hop from one club to another. Crossroads, which is along Banilad and just near the Banilad Town Center (BTC), is a street filled with restaurants and resto bars. Vudu Club is a place where lots of foreigners can be seen with DJs tuning the party scene. K1 is Cebu’s premier karaoke bar that offers fantastic drinks, at affordable prices. What’s more, transportation is never a problem since a lot of taxis are waiting just outside these bars.

With all these Cebu sights and sounds at night, there will never be a boring time for party animals. Just a word of caution however, male foreigners should be aware of hookers preying along at bars to get some of your dollars.

Waterfront Hotel-Cebu

Usually, every hotel and pension house gets fully booked during the Sinulog Festival, since it is the most awaited and most celebrated event of the City. Thus, it is wise to always book your stay in advance during every Sinulog season. Fortunately, most hotels in Cebu City do not require advance payment unless it is the peak season or if the City is hosting big events which certainly attract lots of travellers.

To provide Cebu visitors with easy reference, we feature some popular hotels in Cebu City below:
a. Marriot Hotel
Number of Rooms: 303
Average Rate: $106

b. Montebello Villa Hotel
Average Rate: $145

c. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel
Number of Rooms: 562
Average Rate: $88

d. Hotel Fortuna
Number of Rooms: 75
Average Rate: $85

e. Rajah Park Hotel
Average Rate: $87

f. Holiday Plaza Hotel
Number of Rooms: 129

g. Kiwi Lodge
Average Rate: $24

h. Palazzo Pensionne
Number of Rooms: 14

Note: All rates are subject to change without prior notice.

This Place Ain’t Normal

Cebu City can be reached within 1 hour by direct flights from Manila, the Philippines’ capital city. If travelling internationally, be sure to have an ongoing flight tickets or visa in passports as airlines do not allow passengers to board without it. As wikitravel.org advises, “Foreign visitors may fly direct, non-stop to Cebu from Doha, Hong Kong, Busan, Koror, Singapore, Taipei, Kaoshiung, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.”

Upon arrival at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), routine checks of baggage and pertinent travel documents will be done by airport authorities. Upon getting off the plane, hiring rental cars can be arranged with the help of travel agencies accredited by airport management. Or, if you have a pre-arranged accommodation, most hotels provide transportation service for their expected guests.

The Heart of Cebu City

There are also a lot of taxis which can be hailed right at the arrival area. However, be aware of drivers offering a “fixed” price for a certain destination because they generally demand higher fares, which is about 50% more from metered taxis.

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Did you know that mostly star in the Philippine business are from Cebu? Namely, Sheryn Regis, Pilita Corales, Jaya, Vina, Shaina Magdayao, Manily Reynes, Dulce and Kim Chiu? They are notable Cebuanas that conquer the stage with flying colors! Performance level are in them!

Another thing is, when someone mention Cebu they usually say that “Cebu is the place where pretty girls live”. This statement imprinted the mind of the people and they called it “gwapa”.

In love, Cebuanas are hard-to-get, very fighter and they have set of standards in choosing the man in their lives. Showmanship and respect should be seen in these scenario.

Cebu Girls during the beauty pageant in Labangon, Cebu

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.”

Eastern Cebu and Mactan Island

• Capitancillo Island
• Talong Island
• Mactan Island – Tambuli
• Olongo Island – Mabini Point, Mabini Point to Baring, Santa Rosa, Poo
• Mactan Island – Amboucuan Point, Marigondon
• East Side of Panganan Islet
• East Side of Caohagan Reef
• East Side of Lassuan Islet
• Kansantik

Western Cebu and Moalboal

• Copton Point
• Saavedra
• Bas Diot
• Tongo Point
• Pescador Island
• Badian Island
• Sunken Island

1. CAPITANCILLO ISLAND

Location: 100 km north of Mactan Island, 10 km southeast of Bogo.
Access: 2 ½ hr by banca from Mactan, 1 hr from Sogod or by road to Bogo on Cebu’s east coast and 30 min by banca.
Conditions: you would not normally make this journey in bad conditions, but even in good conditions fierce currents can be a real problem. Advanced divers pick spring tides in the hope of spotting larger pelagic species, but less experienced divers should choose neap tides and be with an experienced divemaster. Visibility can reach 100ft.
Average depth: 80 ft
Maximum depth: 150 ft

There are three sites here with similar profiles:

A) The Ormoc Shoal, 5 km to the northeast of Capitancillo;
B) The Nunez Shoal, 3 km southwest of Calangaman Islet, which is to the northeast of Capitancillo Island;
C) Capitancillo Island’s own Southwest wall.

All have shallow reef-tops at 33 ft leading to drop-offs with colorful soft corals, gorgonian sea fans, caves and black corals. The main interest of the dives are the walls, with their many caves and overhangs, small shoals of pelagic fish, all varieties of reef fish, Whitetip and Grey Reef Sharks and the ever present possibility of encounters with larger pelagic species.

Shallow reef-flats extend 3km all around Capitancillo Island, but these three dive sites are the best in the area.

Capitancillo Island is still unknown to many, but the city is trying it’s best to promote it.

2. TALONG ISLAND

Location: 55km north-northeast of Mactan Island, just north of the northwest point of Pacijan Island, the westernmost of the Camotes Island.
Access 2 hr by banca from Mactan Island or 1hr by banca from Sogod.
Conditions: Normally choppy with medium currents, but it can become really rough with fierce
currents. You would not normally make the journey in rough weather. Visibility can reach 130ft.
Average depth: Open
Maximum depth: 130 ft plus

Talong in the dialect is eggplant. The north and northwest sides of the island have long slopes out and down with fields of stony corals, particularly large table and boulder corals. Deeper down there are gorgonian sea fans, whip corals, black corals and Dendronephthya soft tree corals. There are all expected reef fish, including Bumphead Parrotfish and small shoals of jacks, snappers, batfish and fusiliers. On the sand are stingrays, flounders, lizardfish, Sand Perch, sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins. When the currents are running, novices should stay close to their divemaster. This is a good area to spot pelagic species.

one of many, many, many islands on the Philippines

3. MACTAN ISLAND – TAMBULI

Location: Off Tambuli Beach Resort.
Access: 15 min by banca from whatever local resort you are using.
Conditions: usually calm with some current, though it can get rough with strong currents. A dive mainly for novices. You would not normally dive here in bad conditions. Visibility can reach 65 ft.
Average depth: 65 ft
Maximum depth: 115 ft

You descent to an easy dive, sloping to a shelf at 70 ft. – where the reef fish are used to being hand fed then the slope continues off into the depths. All the smaller reef fish will approach you looking for handouts, and there are many sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, nudibranchs and flat worms. A good dive for macro photography.

Tambuli Resorts Mactan Island Cebu

4. OLANGO ISLAND – MABINI POINT

Location: Situated at the northern tip.
Access: 20 minutes by banca from Mactan Island.
Conditions: Strong surges and fierce unpredictable currents; a site for advanced divers only. Visitibility can reach 100ft.
Average depth: 115 ft
Maximum depth: 130 ft plus

This is a dive where one hopes to see larger pelagic species. There is little to see in shallower water, so get down quickly to 115ft on the drop-off, settle down in some shelter and look out- anything can pass by. Sharks are common, but Hammerhead Sharks are the highlight and Whaler Sharks have been seen.

the Olango Island

5. OLANGO ISLAND – MABINI POINT TO BARING

Location: Between the northern tip of Olango and the village of Baring.
Access: 20 min by banca from Mactan Island.
Conditions: Strong surge and fierce unpredictable currents, not for novice divers. Visibility can reach 100 ft.
Average depth: 115 ft
Maximum depth: 130 ft plus

There are several spectacular drop-offs and there are large caves about 100 ft to 115 ft down. There is little to see in the shallow water, so get down quickly to 100 ft and either have a fast drift at this depth or settle down in some shelter and watch the world go by.

Whitetip Reef and Grey Reef Sharks patrol the drop-offs and sightings of tuna, barracuda, snappers, surgeonfish and jacks.

@Olango Island Seaport, Cebu

6. OLANGO ISLAND – SANTA ROSA
7. POO

Location: 400 m offshore from the villages of Santa Rosa and Poo.
Access: 20 min by banca from Mactan Island.
Conditions: Normally strong currents. Novices should be with a divemaster. Visibility can reach 100 ft over the drop-off.
Average depth: 100 ft
Maximum depth: 130 ft

It is possible to snorkel on the reef flat at 30 ft to 40 ft but it is muddy well offshore and has strong currents, so you require banca cover.

For divers the drop-off starts around 30 ft to 130 ft. It is rich in marine life, stony and soft corals,gorgonian sea fans, barrel sponges, Dendrophyllia hard tree corals and Tubastrea cup corals. There is a good varierty of reef fish in the shallower waters, soldierfish and squirrelfish in caves and under overhangs, and lots of lionfish and scorpionfish, plus small schools of jacks, snappers, batfish, sweetlips, Moorish idols, catfish and fusiliers.

La Playa Beach Resort

8. AMBOUCUAN POINT
9. MARIGONDON

Location: 100m offshore in the Hilutungan Channel from Amboucuan Point to Marigondon.
Access: 15 min by banca from most of the resorts in Mactan island.
Conditions: Normally choppy with strong currents, but can become very rough with fierce currents. Only very experienced divers would dive here in bad condtions; less experienced divers should be with a divemaster and plan carefully for slack water. Visibility can reach 80 ft.
Average depth: 100 ft
Maximum depth: 180 ft

The area is used regularly for carefully planned night diving and is famous for Marigondon Cave, which has a large entrance some 40 ft in diameter with its top at 92 ft amd its bottom at 130 ft. The entrance has black corals, sponges, Tubastrea cup corals, squirrelfish, soldierfish and lionfish. The cave goes back some 150 ft and is roughly 80 ft wide at the end. There are several small grottoes on the right that contains school of flashlight fish and bigeyes. Looking out of the cave entrance is spectacular.

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10. EAST SIDE OF PAGANAN ISLET
11. EAST SIDE OF CAOHAGAN ISLET
12. 13 EAST SIDE OF NALUSUAN ISLET

Location: The east side of the extensive reef that extends south from Olango Islant to Nalusuan Islet.
Access: 30 min by banca from Mactan Island.
Conditions: Usually choppy with strong and localized currents. You would not dive here in rough conditions. It is best to keep to the east side of the reef in Olango Channel, as conditions can get really tricky on its west side, in the Hilutungan Channel. Both channels have rip currents. Novice divers are mostly a long way from shore, so you need good banca cover, fully alert to divers surfacing well away from the boat. Visibility can reach 100 ft.
Average depth: 60 ft
Maximum depth: 130 ft plus

The area offers good drift-diving over the drop-offs. Excellent stony corals can be seen down to 65 ft beyond which there are overhangs, crevices and the occasional cave with colorful soft corals, gorgonian sea fans, sponges, soldierfish, squirrelfish, lionfish, snappers, jacks, surgeonfish, parrotfish and small groupers. A good local guide is necessary if you are to find the best points.

A beach of Caohagan Island of Mactan, Cebu, Phils.

13. KANSANTIK

Location: In the center of the Olango Channel, east of Nalusuan Islet.
Access: 50 min by banca, depending on how long it takes to locate this underwater Island and allow for its currents. GPS(Global Positioning System) is useful here.
Conditions: Open water, fierce currents and a fierce surge if you get the tide tables wrong. This dive is only for the most experienced divers, in small groups, and not for those with heavy cameras. A good banca operator is essential to find the site and drop a shotline and anchor onto it. Once in a position, the best guides, use a heavily weighted shotline, and some divers use individual lines to tie themselves to the weight on the shotline’s bottom. Visibility can reach 130 ft.
Average depth: 100 ft
Maximum depth: 165 ft plus

An underwater mountain rises from the depths to within 100 ft of the surface. Descent the shotline and remember when you leave it that, even if you are presently in slack water, the current will soon pick up again. There are good stony corals, soft corals, whip corals, huge sponges and gorgonian sea fans, and schools of fish in particular jacks, snappers and Moorish Idols.

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Early inhabitants refer to this island Zebu or Sugbu, whose trade and commerce reaches as far as Thailand and China was well as the near Malay countries.

The people lived in log houses with nipa roofs and used porcelain wares and earthen jars to contain wine and water. They wore gold jewelries and other ornaments to adorn themselves and their clothes. The men wore bahagui at the lower torso and silk turbans on their heads and their bodies were marked with tattoos. The women on the other hand, wore a loose sack-lined blouse, called chambarra, on tops of a square length cloth skirt wrapped around the waist. Some of the women did not wear anything from the waist up, but they painted their lips and nails and decorated their hair with flowers and colorful turbans and wore beautiful jewelries.

“Bahay Kubo” a tagalog term for Nipa House

The later part of the year 1521 marked the Spanish era with the landing of Fernando de Magallanes and the baptismal to Christianity of Datu Humabon and Queen Juana and their followers. Magallanes was a Portuguese explorer who sailed under the Spanish expedition of 5 ships and more than 200 men. However, he died in the hands of Datu Lapulapu, a chieftain in the island of Mactan. The famous battle marked the Filipinos’ aversion to foreign dominance and rule. It was 44 years later after Magellan’s death when the expedition of Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fray Andres de Urdaneta (April 1565) that Christianization and Spanish colonization took place. Legaspi bombarded the palisades of Rajah Tupas and destroyed the village and called it Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus. and became the first Spanish city established by the Spanish Cortes in 1571.The Philippine revolution although it started in Luzon organized by Andres Bonifacio, had Cebu itself a site of a bloody battle. On April 3, 1898, Cebuano rebels under Gen. Leon Kilat engaged in a three-day fight and had the Spaniards cover behind Fort San Pedro.

a drink to days gone by

Although the revolution did not last, the Spanish-American War, finally ended the Spanish rule when the Americans won in the Battle of Manila Bay. Spain officially turned over the Philippines to the Americans in the Treaty of Paris.The American set the country to a semi-autonomous rule when the Philippine Commonwealth was establish in 1935, with Manuel Quezon as president and Sergio Osmena, a Cebuano, as vice-president.Cebu, being the most densely populated island in the country, served as a vital Japanese base during the Japanese occupation in the Second World War which began with the landing of the Japanese Imperial Army on April 1942.

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Early inhabitants refer to this island Zebu or Sugbu, whose trade and commerce reaches as far as Thailand and China was well as the near Malay countries.

The people lived in log houses with nipa roofs and used porcelain wares and earthen jars to contain wine and water. They wore gold jewelries and other ornaments to adorn themselves and their clothes. The men wore bahagui at the lower torso and silk turbans on their heads and their bodies were marked with tattoos. The women on the other hand, wore a loose sack-lined blouse, called chambarra, on tops of a square length cloth skirt wrapped around the waist. Some of the women did not wear anything from the waist up, but they painted their lips and nails and decorated their hair with flowers and colorful turbans and wore beautiful jewelries.

“Bahay Kubo” tagalog term for Nipa House.

The later part of the year 1521 marked the Spanish era with the landing of Fernando de Magallanes and the baptismal to Christianity of Datu Humabon and Queen Juana and their followers. Magallanes was a Portuguese explorer who sailed under the Spanish expedition of 5 ships and more than 200 men. However, he died in the hands of Datu Lapulapu, a chieftain in the island of Mactan. The famous battle marked the Filipinos’ aversion to foreign dominance and rule. It was 44 years later after Magellan’s death when the expedition of Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fray Andres de Urdaneta (April 1565) that Christianization and Spanish colonization took place. Legaspi bombarded the palisades of Rajah Tupas and destroyed the village and called it Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus. and became the first Spanish city established by the Spanish Cortes in 1571.The Philippine revolution although it started in Luzon organized by Andres Bonifacio, had Cebu itself a site of a bloody battle. On April 3, 1898, Cebuano rebels under Gen. Leon Kilat engaged in a three-day fight and had the Spaniards cover behind Fort San Pedro.

a drink to days gone by

Although the revolution did not last, the Spanish-American War, finally ended the Spanish rule when the Americans won in the Battle of Manila Bay. Spain officially turned over the Philippines to the Americans in the Treaty of Paris.

The American set the country to a semi-autonomous rule when the Philippine Commonwealth was establish in 1935, with Manuel Quezon as president and Sergio Osmena, a Cebuano, as vice-president.

Cebu, being the most densely populated island in the country, served as a vital Japanese base during the Japanese occupation in the Second World War which began with the landing of the Japanese Imperial Army on April 1942.

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