Tag Archives: Cebu

Cebu Normal University was established in 1902 as a provincial normal school, a branch of the Philippine Normal School. It became an independent institution in 1924, a chartered college in 1976, and a university in 1998. It is one of the oldest educational institutions in Cebu, with the enviable reputation of having produced a greatContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Cebu Normal University Museum”

After our stop at my favorite Metropolitan Cathedral, we headed out to the Basilica del Santo Niño. Munching on the snickers bar and filling our tummies with water we made it there. My companion was utterly excited for she has always wanted to visit the museum here. Aparently, it was not open. When we gotContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Basilica del Santo Niño”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”