Juan de Salcedo was a prominent figure in Philippine history, known for his significant contributions to the Spanish colonization of the archipelago. Born in 1549 in Spain, Salcedo was the grandson of Miguel López de Legazpi, the first Spanish governor-general of the...
Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, better known as Jose Rizal, is widely regarded as the national hero of the Philippines. Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Rizal’s life journey was marked by his passion for education, writing, and...
St. Paul’s Academy in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines holds a significant place in the educational landscape of the region. Founded in 1904 by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, the academy has played a vital role in providing quality education rooted...
Oragon is a Bicolano word that means many things such as ‘resilient’, ‘courageous’ ,’tough’, ‘self-reliant’, and ‘does not easily give up’. This word best describes the Bicolano people. Just 6 minutes ride...
A proverb says “All roads lead to Rome” which means no matter which way you take it will lead to the same destination or result. But in Cebu City, “All jeepneys lead to Colon” which means no matter what jeepney you ride on, it will take you to...
The Queen City of the South – Cebu City. It is the premier city of Central Visayas. The center of history, culture, and economy. Cebu was the gateway of the western civilization in our country and it is also where Christianity’s first spark in the...
