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The church Magellan’s hat built

Author: Ellen

• Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Shaped like Magellan's hat

We were at Sto. Nino Parish Church in Mactan to hear mass on a late Sunday afternoon. This is the first time I attended mass conducted in Cebuano dialect and… continue reading.

Category: Business & Finance, People & Culture, Religion & Beliefs, Travel & Leisure, World Wide Web | Tags: Cebu, Cebu churches, Christianization of the Philippines, oldest churches, Philippines  | Leave a Comment

Greenbelt 5 and the state of the nation

Author: admin

• Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Greenbelt 5

The last time I was inside Greenbelt 5 was more than a month ago. Phase 2 was still covered with dusts, the smell of paint was filtered through my nostrils and at every corner, construction was underway. … continue reading.

Category: Citylife, Life | Tags: Greenbelt 5, Manila, Philippines  | Leave a Comment

Maribago at night

Author: Ellen

• Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Basking under artificial light

Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort is not really my typical beach haven compared to other beaches I've been to in the north. Crablets seemed to have invaded their artificial shorelines and made walking around the beach area… continue reading.

Category: Travel & Leisure | Tags: Cebu, Cebu restaurants, Maribago Beach Resort, Philippines, vacation  | Leave a Comment

Magellan and his cross

Author: Ellen

• Monday, November 10th, 2008

Magellan's Cross, believed to be miraculous, is nothing but a deceptive tool to conquer the unsuspecting ancient Cebuanos.

I find it disturbing how… continue reading.

Category: People & Culture | Tags: Cebu, Christianization of the Philippines, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan chief Lapu-Lapu, Magellan's Cross, Magellan's Shrine, Philippine churches, Philippine history, Philippines  | One Comment

Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño: The country’s oldest church

Author: Ellen

• Wednesday, November 05th, 2008

Devotees light their candles and offer up prayers

The marathon to explore Cebu City four hours before the flight schedule landed us on our second destination for the day. Our lengthy walks from one… continue reading.

Category: People & Culture, Religion & Beliefs | Tags: Cebu, oldest churches, Philippine churches, Philippines  | Leave a Comment