18/02/2020
Cebu (Sugbu), Queen City of the South - ato ni bai! ππͺ
Cebu (/sΙΛbuΛ/; Cebuano: Sugbu) is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas (Region VII) region and consists of the main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets.
Its capital is Cebu City, "the Queen City of the South", the oldest city and first capital of the Philippines, which is politically independent of the provincial government.
History of Cebu (Sugbu)
The name "Cebu" comes from the old Cebuano: Sibu or Sibo ("trade"), a shortened form of sinibuayng hingpit, "the place for trading". It was originally applied to the harbors of the town of Sugbu, the ancient name for Cebu City.
Top attractions in Cebu (Sugbu)
- Basilica Minore del Santo NiΓ±o, Cebu City
- Carbon Market, Cebu City
- Magellan's Cross, Cebu City
- Fort San Pedro, Cebu City
- Tops, Cebu City
- Mactan Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City
- Virgin Island, Bantayan Island
- Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island
- Tonggo Point @ Panagsama Beach, Moalboal
- Sumilon Island, Oslob
So, what are you waiting for? Come and visit Cebu! π€π