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Journey to the Past: Cathedral Museum of Cebu

The Cathedral Museum of Cebu was the old rectory of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral since the 1880’s. It now delivers as ecclesoastical meseum and it showcses regoinal Church facade and artifacts. It was built in the early nineteenth century probably during the incumbency of Cebu Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon. He was responsible for the constructionContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Cathedral Museum of Cebu”

Journey to the Past: University of Southern Philippines Foundation Rizaliana Museum

The USPF Rizaliana museum retains the largest collection of Rizaliana items outside of Manila. It contains many of his articles of clothing, including undershirts, winter coats and vbreeches, as we ll as letters to his colleagues and friends and sketches of his sisters. It also holds all fourteen original postcards with the text of “MiContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: University of Southern Philippines Foundation Rizaliana Museum”

Journey to the Past: Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum

This is one of my favorite visits during the Gabii sa Kabilin tour. A musically-themed museum that pays homage to Cebu and it’s musical heritage. Inaugurated on January 12, 2010 and was finally open for public viewing by February 2, 2010.  I love the UV Chorale! ♥ Halad means offering in the local language, quiteContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum”

Journey to the Past: Parian

Parian is a Mexican word for marketplace and here I thought it was because the place houses friars back in the day. This is one of the oldest and most historic places in the country. The place evolved into a distinct settlement around 1590. During the event, there was a trivia hosted on the streetContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Parian”

Chowking's Chow Pao!

Chow King claims that the latest product they are now selling is the Chow Pao, umaa-PAO  sa sarap! Nearly broke, we headed out to Mango Avenue to redeem the last voucher for a milk tea at Tea Serve. The newest Pao promises to fill the hungry with it’s three variants: Chinese Sausage Special (with Veggies), Chinese Sausage, Chunky BeefContinueContinue reading “Chowking's Chow Pao!”

Journey to the Past: Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House

Built during the late 17th century, this is the oldest Chinese house outside of China. This was the house of Maria Eleuterio and Consolacion Yap. At present this ancestral house is in the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Val Sandiego. The Sandiego: Val and Ofelia. Antique glasswares Our visit was short and sweet. We could not stay long forContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House”

Journey to the Past: Casa Gorordo

Our next stop on our first Gabii sa Kabilin: Casa Gorordo. The house was built in the mid-19th century and was bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo in 1863. It is now under the Aboitiz Foundation; the house has been restored and outfitted as a house museum that showcases the elegant lifestyle at the turnContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Casa Gorordo”

Journey to the Past: Museo Sugbo

I think I owed everyone a better blog entry for my first experience during the Gabii sa Kabilin. I also needed my own personal account in the events that had happen. I am writing this now with so much zest and excitement! Let this series take you back in time and let this virtual tour piqued yourContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Museo Sugbo”