Ever-Changing Simala
A couple of weeks ago, after finally receiving my motorbike’s temporary permit, I was finally able to go on a quick out-of-town trip. My destination was the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist in Lindogon...
View ArticleCebu Updates 15
Hello, all! Here’s another compilation of what’s new and what’s happening in Cebu. Cebu is very busy these days. And traffic is growing more and more horrible by the minute. I really hope that the BRT...
View Article8 Years!!!
Hello, friends. I would just like to let you all know that, yeah, My Cebu Photo Blog turned 8 this year. I couldn’t believe I’m still blogging eight years later (considering that I get tired of things...
View ArticleSinulog 2015 Route Maps
To make your Sinulog 2015 experience hassle-free and very enjoyable, here are a few helpful route maps you need to have. Please study the route maps, or if you want, you can print out a copy. :) - The...
View ArticleHighs and Lows
After months of waiting, it was finally time to go on another solo road trip. The last solo road trip I had was probably more than a year ago. See, the old bike that I was using was deteriorating fast...
View ArticleDiscovering Pitalo
The Pitalo Church in Pitalo, San Fernando, is one of the smallest churches in Cebu. I am not exactly sure about its actual size, but it is so small that it is often mistaken as a local chapel. I’ve...
View ArticleWe’re Ready for Sinulog 2015!
It’s January once again. We all know what that means in Cebu. It means, traffic will be so heavy, the streets will be stuffed with endless oceans of revelers, and wherever you go, you’ll hear that one...
View ArticleRiver of Lights
Every year (every second Thursday of January,) the Walk with Jesus Dawn Procession is held in Cebu City. The Walk with Jesus Dawn procession marks the start of the Sinulog Season in the province....
View ArticleSinulog sa Kabataan 2015
The Sinulog sa Kabataan (Sinulog of the Youth) is a yearly competition held the weekend before the Sinulog Grand parade. The competition is divided into two. On the first day, Saturday, contingents...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes: Sinulog Festival Queen 2015
Tonight, the Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photoshoot was held at the SM City Cebu Northwing. These events let spectators have a closer look at the festival queens’ beautiful gowns and...
View ArticleWynonah Van Joy Buot is Miss Cebu 2015
Last January 14, 2015, Miss Wynonah Van Joy Buot was crowned Miss Cebu 2015. The 20 year old bested 11 other candidates, the winner to bag the most coveted beauty title in Cebu. To Wyn and all the...
View ArticlePrayer of the Faithful
Each year, during the Sinulog Season in Cebu, novena masses are held for nine days at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. Despite the number of services held each day (masses are held every 1.5 hours...
View ArticleBattle of the Queens
Every year, exactly two days before the Sinulog Grand Parade, a different kind of competition is witnessed by thousands at the Cebu City Sports Complex. The lead dancers from participating Sinulog...
View ArticleScenes from the 2015 Solemn Foot Procession
Every year, a day before the Sinulog Grand Parade, one very important event takes places in Cebu. Starting at 1 in the afternoon, the image of Cebu’s Holy Child Señor Santo Niño is paraded through the...
View ArticleSinulog Grand Parade 2015
The Sinulog Festival is the biggest and the grandest festival in the Philippines. Held every third Sunday of January, the festival attracts millions of local and foreign visitors. In case you missed...
View ArticleGhosts in Santander?
My cousin Anthony gave me a copy of a group photo taken last Sunday, February 8. The photo was taken by Harry Celeste, a friend and a fellow motorbike enthusiast. Their group, VegaForce Riders Pack...
View ArticleSinulog sa Carmen 2015
Last January 25, I was able to witness (for the first time ever) Carmen town’s very own Sinulog. In case you guys haven’t heard yet, the town of Carmen holds its very own Sinulog celebration one week...
View ArticlePinamungajan’s Secret
A couple of weeks ago, I learned that the town of Pinamungajan now has a wave pool. I’m not sure if this is the very first wave pool in Cebu, but if it is, then this is definitely great news. Now, as a...
View ArticleA Humbling Journey
Two years ago, a neighbor saw MyCebuPhotoBlog and told an Augustinian priest friend about my photos. The priest later came to our house to ask if I would be interested in traveling to Surigao and...
View ArticleBreakfast at West 35
If you’ve had a very busy week and you want to get away from it all, the town of Balamban has the perfect spot for you. Two weeks agao, a new friend and I visited the West 35 Eco Mountain Resort in...
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