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  Simala Parish Church, Sibonga, in Cebu is known as Simala Shrine, Simala Church, Mother Mary Castle Church, Birhen sa Simala, Mama Mary Shrine of Simala, and Miraculous Mama Mary Church. Its real name is Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, and although it’s not the oldest Church or the Holiest Church in Cebu, it’s one of the most well-known and most visited new Churches in Cebu. For believers, Simala Church is said to be a solemn place to reflect, and a visit will give your life more perspective. Described by many as one of the most beautiful Churches in Cebu, Simala Shrine is a place of pilgrimage for devotees. Known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church after the Virgin Mary statue housed within the Shrine was seen crying, it attracts hundreds of people every day hoping their prayers will be answered. Visitor Information: Entrance Fee: FREE Parking Fee: P20 – P50 Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm Toilets on site: Yes – pay P20 Food/Drinks for sale: Outside the Church, there are a few fo

  About ten kilometers away from downtown Cebu, a popular destination among tourists sits on top of the summit of Mt. Busay in Lahug. Tops Lookout or simply Tops to locals is an observatory deck and a picnic place overlooking the city of Cebu, Mandaue, and Mactan Island. On top of the mountain, an interesting concrete fortress-like structure can be found where small stores, bars, and cafés are located. There are small benches around the deck where tourists can relax and breathe in all of nature’s glory. What to Do Families, groups of friends, couples, or even solo travelers have a wonderful time in Tops. Tourists enjoy a picturesque view of the entire city of Cebu, even the coast of Bohol. The view of the sunset from the mountain is spectacular so tourists appreciate its beauty while drinking in the company of family or friends. Food and drinks are available at the snack bars but guests who prefer to bring their own food and drinks may do so. There is also an available grilling spo

  Colon Street Colon Street is often called the oldest national road in the Philippines as it was built in 1565 during the Spanish colonial period. It got its name from Cristobal Colon, who is more widely known as Christopher Columbus. Under the leadership of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the street was developed and became the center of commercialization in Cebu. Colon was where the first few business establishments like movie houses, fashion shops, and offices were built in Cebu. It was also where social events were mainly held. Universities were built near Colon Street as well, such as the University of San Carlos, the University of Cebu, and the University of San Jose-Recoletos. The charm of Colon was never lost and forgotten when it comes to bargain shopping and quality service. It has now become the go-to place for shoppers who are in search of good value for money. Shops along Colon Street are now known for quality goods sold at cheap prices like jewelry and ready-to-wear clothes

  Lapulapu or Lapu-Lapu   (1491–1542), whose name was first recorded as Çilapulapu, was a datu (chief) of Mactan in the Visayas in the Philippines. He is best known for the Battle of Mactan that happened at dawn on April 27, 1521, where he and his warriors defeated the Spanish forces led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his native allies Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula. Magellan's death ended his voyage of circumnavigation and delayed the Spanish occupation of the islands by over forty years until the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi in 1564. Legazpi continued the expeditions of Magellan, leading to the colonization of the Philippines for 333 years. Modern Philippine society regards him as the first Filipino hero because of his resistance to imperial Spanish colonization. Monuments of Lapulapu have been built all over the Philippines to honor Lapulapu's bravery against the Spaniards. The Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection use his image

  MAGELLAN'S CROSS Planted on April 21, 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 built Fr. Pedro Valderama. From 1525 to 1740, the Augustinian priests built an open shrine for the cross, but the natives began to take chips from the cross believing it had miraculous power. So a kiosk-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. Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño It houses a Christian cross believed to have been planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521. Along with the Basilica

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  RATES & OTHER INFORMATION BOAT RIDE: There are no regular passenger boats from the mainland. Make sure you ask around if there are no boats. Or plan ahead with the hotel or resort you’re in. Below are the estimated boat fares for your reference. Note, these are not fixed but being a good negotiator is an advantage. ₱1,500 one-way good for 12 persons (or ₱125 each) ₱1,000 one-way good for 8 persons (or ₱125 each) DAY USE RATES: Entrance fee: ₱500 for 2 persons, and ₱100 additional per person in excess of 2 Cottages: ₱300, ₱500, ₱600, ₱1,000 and ₱1,500 Day use: 9AM to 5PM OVERNIGHT RATES: NON-AIRCON COTTAGES Cabana: ₱1,500 for 2 pax (maximum of 4 pax) Open cottage: ₱1,500 for 5 pax ₱200 for every succeedingl persons AIRCON COTTAGES  Bamboo Cottage: ₱3,000 for 2 pax. Maximum of 4 pax. Family cottage: ₱5,000 for 4 pax. Maximum of 6pax  Barkada cottage: ₱7,000 for 8pax. Maximum of 10pax. ₱300 for every succeeding persons. *Rates may change during peak season (Dec