Elmer Domingo: Cebu Province

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Talisay City, Cebu Province (in Pictures)

Talisay is a coastal component city in the island province of Cebu.

The city has a land area of 39.87 square kilometers or 15.39 square miles which constitutes 0.81% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 263,048. This represented 7.91% of the total population of Cebu province, or 3.25% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 6,598 inhabitants per square kilometer or 17,092 inhabitants per square mile. Talisay has 22 barangays. (PhilAtlas)

From Naga, Cebu Province I rode a bus going to Cebu City but I dropped off at Tabunok, Talisay City. From there, I rode a tricycle going to the Poblacion area where the church and munisipyo (municipal hall) is located.

The Talisay City Church is also known as Sta Teresa de Avila Church. Similar to other churches in Cebu Province, the Sta Teresa de Avila Church is all painted in white. It also has two belfries so it’s really symmetrical. Right across the street from the church you’ll find the Talisay City Hall where a monument both to Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio can be found.

From Talisay City, I rode a mini-bus back to Cebu City.

St Joseph the Worker Parish Church, Tabunok, Talisay City. It’s along the highway going to Cebu City from Carcar City.

The façade of Sta Teresa de Avila Church in Talisay City is painted all-white and has two belfries. It also has classical theme by the use of columns.

Interior of Sta Teresa de Avila Church, Talisay City, Cebu Province

Our Lady of La Salette statue

Side elevation of Sta Teresa de Avila Parish Church, Cebu Province

The statues of both Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio in front of the Talisay City Hall

The Talisay City Hall, Cebu Province

Poblacion, Naga, Cebu Province (in Pictures)

Naga is a coastal component city in the island province of Cebu.

The city has a land area of 101.97 square kilometers or 39.37 square miles which constitutes 2.06% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 133,184. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Cebu province, or 1.65% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,306 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,383 inhabitants per square mile. Naga has 28 barangays. (PhilAtlas)

This is the 2^nd town that is named Naga that I know. The first one being Naga City in Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region. Just like San Fernando, Cebu Province, the town of Naga, Cebu Province is one of those quiet towns that you bypass when going to a major city.

I guess the most important building in this quiet town is the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church located along the highway. Pictures taken using my Xiaomi Redmi Note 9.

The facade of the St Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Naga, Cebu Province

A marker for the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines (2021). A lot of churches in Cebu Province have this marker.

Statue of St Francis of Assisi

Interior of St Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Naga, Cebu Province

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Jollibee Naga, Cebu Province

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Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu Province

San Fernando is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.

The municipality has a land area of 69.39 square kilometers or 26.79 square miles which constitutes 1.40% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 72,224. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,041 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,696 inhabitants per square mile. San Fernando has 21 barangays. (PhilAtlas)

This is the 3^rd San Fernando that I know – after San Fernando, Pampanga and San Fernando, La Union. San Fernando in Cebu Province is a quiet, small town. It’s one of those towns that is traverse by the national highway that you usually just passed going to a major city.

I guess the most interesting building in this part of Cebu Province is the San Fernando Catholic Church also known as San Isidro Labrador Parish church. It has two belfries.

From Carcar City, I passed by San Fernando, Naga and Talisay City on my way back to Cebu City. Pictures taken using my Xiaomi Redmi Note 9.

San Isidro Labrador Parish Church, San Fernando, Cebu Province

The doors of the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church, Cebu Province

The Municipal Hall of San Fernando in Cebu Province

An old house in San Fernando, Cebu Province

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Walking Around Cebu City (in Pictures) Part 1 of 2

I was in Cebu Province from February 20-24, 2022 and on my first day in Cebu City (also my first time in this city) I was surprised that the area is larger than what I have expected. I thought Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Cebu City are close to each other the same way Pasig-Pateros-Taguig are close.

The taxi ride from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (in Lapu-Lapu City) going to Cebu City (Magellan’s Cross) is P500. Good thing I was able to taxi-pool with two other passengers so it lower the cost to P150. I took off at Colon Street in Cebu City – the oldest road in the city. From Colon Street, I walk my way around the city center going to Carbon Market and passing by the Obelisk, the new chapel with the image of the Santo Nino de Cebu on top, an old building being restored, the statue of Jose Rizal writing “Mi Ultimo Pensamiento”, Cebu City Hall, Port San Pedro, and finally arriving at Magellan’s Cross.

I was surprised at the Magellan’s Cross – I always picture it as grand and huge but in reality, it’s like a gazebo. It’s located besides the Santo Nino de Cebu Cathedral. I continued walking around the city center, passing by the BPI building, which is an old building maintained, the Martina Sugbo Center (where a McDonalds is located), the Islands Souvenir building (with I Heart Cebu signage), the 1910 Port of Cebu 2004 Malacanan Sa Sugbo Building (being restored), and some other buildings.

I went to my hotel room to rest for a bit before I explored the city more. I stayed at AllSon’s Inn in Echavez Street for 4 days at P500 per night. From there, I walked around the vicinity in the afternoon and passed by the Heritage of Cebu monument. It’s well done and features a lot of historical events. From there, I passed by the famous Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc building, and the Casa Gorordo Museum (which was closed during my visit) along Eduardo Aboitiz Street.