BYAHILO visits the Cebu Taoist Temple
Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
When Melo, Nina, and I started to plan for our itinerary, I immediately suggested to go to the Taoist Temple in Cebu. It has been ages since I last visited this place. When I went to Cebu to cover the Sinulog 2007, I didn’t have the luxury of time to go to this place.
The [...]
Cebu Danggit, Pusit, Dried Fish, and a whole lot more at the Tabo-an Market
Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Food trip | 2 Comments
Another food that is synonymous to Cebu is Danggit. Also known as rabbit fish in English, The Cebu Danggit is perfect when sun dried before frying. The dried danggit is one of Cebu’s most popular pasalubong aside from the otap, rosquillos and dried mangoes.
Read More..>>BYAHILO discovers the Cebu Mactan Guitars
Posted on August 21, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip, reviews, shopping | 2 Comments
Since time immemorial, Mactan has been synonymous to high-quality locally-made guitars. And it is an undeniable fact that people would oftentimes go to Mactan in Cebu to buy the best Mactan Guitar.
Read More..>>CNT: The Best Cebu Lechon
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Byahilo Recommends, Food trip | 17 Comments
Feasting on the famed Cebu Lechon has already been included in my itinerary the very moment I got hold of my plane ticket. Many would say visiting Cebu will never be complete without visiting the Magellan’s Cross. But I must say your Cebu dining experience will never be complete without tasting the Cebuano Lechon. And [...]
Read More..>>Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2009 Schedule
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | Leave a Comment
Get ready. Be prepared. The Dinagyang 2009 is set to unfold soon! Voted thrice as the Philippines’ top tourism event, the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City continues to draw thousands of tourists for a unique visual treat.
The Dinagyang Festival 2009 promises to be bigger than the previous edition. Witness how the Ilonggo men paint [...]
Cebu Sinulog Festival 2009 Schedule
Posted on August 18, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | 2 Comments
Viva Señor Santo Niño! Viva Pit Señor!
This is the usual chant that you get to hear during the annual Cebu Sinulog Festival. And this early the Cebu Sinulog organizers have already released the Official Schedule of the 2009 Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Expect thousands of dancers garbed in their most colorful costumes carrying the image [...]
BYAHILO Visiting the Magellan’s Cross in Cebu
Posted on August 18, 2008 - Filed Under Landmarks | 4 Comments
Probably one of the most famous tourist spots of Cebu City is the Magellan’s Cross. The Magellan’s Cross stands mightily inside a small chapel jut beside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.
It is said that on April 21, 1512 Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan ordered his men to plant a wooden cross, a sign of his [...]
BYAHILO experiences the NAIA Terminal 3!
Posted on August 16, 2008 - Filed Under reviews | 8 Comments
When news came out that the giant mothballed-project NAIA Terminal 3 will finally open, I was so ecstatic. I was so overjoyed, because finally, Manila will get a world-class airport to replace the old Manila Domestic Airport.
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