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Long before that, Cebu was already the center of trade of what is now the southern Philippines, dealing with traders from China, Malaysia, Japan, India, Burma and other parts of Asia. Cebu already had an organized social structure before the Spaniards came--- with small groups headed by a datu who served as leader. A datu governed his community, settled disputes, made decisions, protected his village from enemies, led them into battle, and received labor and tributes from his people. The position being both a political office and a social class, his authority was taken from his lineage, although his power depended on his wealth, the number of subjects and his reputation for physical prowess. A community ranged from 30 to 100 households grouped as a barangay and was one based mostly on kinship. Spanish reports called the role of an olipon as dependent rather than a slave, because of the absence of violence and harshness notable in European slavery. People in Cebu then were called pintados because men were heavily tattooed. Lavish ornaments such as gold jewelry were used not only by women but also men. Prior to Spanish colonization there were already permanent townhouse-looking wooden structures where the datus lived. Ordinary people lived in field cottages or balay-balay that were on stilts: hagdan (house ladder) was a common sight, with floors (salog) made of bamboo or wood and roof (atop) made of palm tree shingles. In 1521 Ferdinand Magellan and his troops arrived in Cebu, were warmly welcomed by Rajah Humabonโ€™s community which converted to Christianity. But Magellan was not received well at the island of Mactan, where he was slain by the local chieftain, Lapulapu. Cebu remained free until Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in 1566. It was then the start of the transformation of Cebuโ€™s civilization under the Spanish regime: Catholic churches were built, priests ruled communities alongside civil leaders, watchtowers were scattered along the island to guard against Moro raids. On the economic and cultural side, fiesta celebrations were embraced, new agricultural products were introduced, royal decrees led to commercial and agricultural expansion and the establishment of elementary schools in every municipality. From 1872 to 1896, however, extensive propaganda against abuses of Spaniards was done, a sugar crisis ended the agricultural prosperity Cebu province enjoyed and in 1892, sugar barons or hacienderos were forced to declare bankruptcy. Philippine Revolution began against Spain in 1898, but before the fruits of independence could bloom, the Americans troops arrived, United States sovereignty over the Philippines was declared and in February 7, 1900 , the Filipino-American war broke. The rest of Cebu โ€™s history was then tied to events in the country and the rest of the world: World War 11, Japanese occupation, postwar reconstruction, Philippine independence, then the declaration of Martial Law, and so forth. But amid all these events, history has witnessed the valiant spirit of the Cebuanos--- principled and resilient, exercising hard work and high standards of morality and professionalism that have since made Cebu a cut above the rest. Even before the Spanish colonization, Cebu already played a vital role in trade and commerce in Asia because the island has been gifted with a natural harbor. Its channel is deep enough to accommodate the flow of goods through international cargo sea vessels, and the Mactan island serves as protection from winds and current. Cebuโ€™s weather promises to be good for business because typhoon activities are minor and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. Moreover, the island is not located within any earthquake belt, there is no known active volcano and its international airport has been large enough to connect the island to several continents. Its public administrators have been known to be development-oriented, steering Cebu to greater heights by putting in place infrastructure facilities needed for economic growth. Cebu has at least nine economic zones that offer to cut bureaucratic red tape by providing a much easier system for investors, plus incentives. Cebu is number one because of good fiscal management: it ranks highest among the countryโ€™s provinces in terms of assets and cash in bank. Most importantly, Cebu ranks number one because of the current unity that has never before been seen in any province: unity among elected officials, unity among business groups, unity among its people, and unity between the private and public sectors. There are many universities and other educational institutions that serve as magnet to students from other provinces, a major factor of a highly skilled and efficient workforce in Cebu. Overall, Cebu continues to excel and investors are drawn to Cebu because of the culture of professionalism and craftsmanship among its people, the vast highly skilled manpower resources resilient amid trying times, its fair weather, relative peace and business-friendly atmosphere.

๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—š๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ง๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ฆ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—œ๐——๐—˜ ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—˜๐—•๐—จSM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Grumble gathered pug lovers and their ador...
25/10/2025

๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—š๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ง๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ฆ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—œ๐——๐—˜ ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—˜๐—•๐—จ

SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Grumble gathered pug lovers and their adorable furry friends for a fun-filled celebration at Pug Meet 2025: Pugs & Pajamas, held on October 25, 2025.

The event kicked off with a lively Pug Walk that started at the Tower Garden and made its way to the Seaview Wing Atrium, where the main festivities took place. From there, attendees enjoyed an afternoon packed with exciting activities that highlighted the vibrant pug community of Cebu.

The program featured engaging games, raffle draws, and the much-awaited Pug & Pal and Pawjama King & Queen competitions, showcasing the charm and personality of each pug. Adding to the fun were interactive segments such as Snore Wars: Battle of the Pugzzzz and a special talk by Happy Tails Philippines, which encouraged responsible pet ownership and deeper bonds between fur parents and their pets.

The event was made possible by Hersheys Pet Hotel, PetTreats, Our Little Impressions - Cebu, Novemberjphoto, Pepperโ€™s Favorites, Pearlise Crafts, Bosz Trading, Willow HypoAllergenic, Body Crafts, Fluffy Fur PH, JYB Essentials, Posh Joie, Deeyow Pet Shampoo, Hamugaway Body Massage & Spa, Barkation Pet Lounge & Hotel, Cuddling Tales Pet Shop, David Sacris Films & Aerials, Alco Pets, Sassy Pets, Pet World, Asu Ubec, Purrfect Treats Pet Shop, Imuha, Tummy Tac, COOEE, and Posh Furr Pets.

The day concluded with laughter, wagging tails, and heartwarming connections, celebrating not only the winners but the shared joy that pugs bring to their families.

Through its partnership with Cebu Grumble, SM Seaside City Cebu continues to be a pet-friendly destination that champions community, compassion, and connection.





25/10/2025

NUSTAR Resort's Magical Christmas Tree Lighting! an evening of lights, music, and wonder at their Atrium.

25/10/2025

NUSTAR Resort's Magical Christmas Tree Lighting! an evening of lights, music, and wonder at their Grand Atrium.

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: "Bagani sa Gugma, A celebration of Bisaya music and pride! ๐ŸŽถโœจ Oh! Caragaโ€™s first-ever concert-festival lit up the ...
25/10/2025

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: "Bagani sa Gugma, A celebration of Bisaya music and pride! ๐ŸŽถโœจ Oh! Caragaโ€™s first-ever concert-festival lit up the Waterfront Cebu with homegrown talent, heart, and harmony.

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24/10/2025
IT'S TOMORROW! ๐Ÿ”ฅMedia Launching of Casa De Mezza Cebu's NEW MENU is tomorrow! Your favorite vloggers in Cebu will be the...
24/10/2025

IT'S TOMORROW! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Media Launching of Casa De Mezza Cebu's NEW MENU is tomorrow! Your favorite vloggers in Cebu will be there tomorrow!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 25, 2025 | 1:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Busay, Cebu City

Stay tuned for the delicious reveal!

Asa Ni Sa Cebu? Ug Unsay Inyung Memories or Di Malimtan Diri?๐Ÿ˜€
24/10/2025

Asa Ni Sa Cebu? Ug Unsay Inyung Memories or Di Malimtan Diri?๐Ÿ˜€

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ. ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ง๐—ง๐—จ๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต โ‚ฑ๐Ÿต.๐Ÿฎ๐—• ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—œ.๐—ง. ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธLeading developer in ...
24/10/2025

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ. ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ง๐—ง๐—จ๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต โ‚ฑ๐Ÿต.๐Ÿฎ๐—• ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—œ.๐—ง. ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ

Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has broken ground on The Wave Towers, starting with its ๏ฌrst tower Nagomi, the P9.2 billion ๏ฌrst phase of the development, a landmark collaboration project with Japanโ€™s NTT Urban Development (NTT UD) Asia under their joint venture CLI NUD Ventures, Inc. The project marks the rise as Cebuโ€™s ๏ฌrst Japanese-inspired residential community, setting a new wave of living in the city.

The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by executives from Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) and NTT Urban Development (NTTUD) Asia, together with dignitaries and of๏ฌcials from Cebu City. Following the ceremony, the two companies of๏ฌcially launched The Wave Towers, unveiling a new residential landmark that highlights Cebuโ€™s continued rise as a hub for progressive and world-class living.

โ€œThe groundbreaking and launch of phase 1 of The Wave Towers mark a signi๏ฌcant milestone for both Cebu Landmasters and NTT UD. This partnership brings to life a shared vision โ€“ one that combines innovation, craftsmanship, and respect for culture and community. More than just a collaboration, The Wave Towers stand as a testament to Cebuโ€™s growing prominence as a center for world-class real estate development,โ€ said Jose Soberano III, Cebu Landmasters chairman and CEO.

๐—๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น

Consulted by Japanese ๏ฌrm Nikken Sekkei, whose global portfolio embodies the precision, balance, and elegance of modern Japanese architecture, The Wave Towers fuse Filipino warmth with Japanese aesthetic. Inspired by the ๏ฌ‚ow and rhythm of waves, the development re๏ฌ‚ects harmony between calm and vibrance.

It is also designed by SY2, one of the countryโ€™s leading structural design ๏ฌrms recognized for its expertise in complex high-rise developments. The towers are designed with enhanced structural integrity and resilience, meeting international standards for long-term safety and performance. The ๏ฌrst tower, Nagomi, will rise 40 storeys and house 709 premium units, each designed for modern comfort and mindful living.

Each unit features a modern kitchen, built-in storage, and bathrooms with TOTO ๏ฌxtures and glass enclosures. Smart locksets, AV intercoms, and split-type air-conditioning ensure comfort and security, complemented by a range hood and provisions for a washer/dryer, water heater, cable TV, and internet connectivity for everyday convenience. Two- and three-bedroom units feature a Japanese-designed
multipurpose room, with shoe cabinets in every home re๏ฌ‚ecting authentic Japanese culture.

Nagomi Tower includes a commercial podium with dedicated parking, ๏ฌve elevators, and spacious 1.8-meter-wide hallways. The sixth-๏ฌ‚oor Shared Amenity Deck offers a spa, pool complex, ๏ฌtness center, Japanese garden, kidsโ€™ play area, and game roomโ€”creating a serene escape in the city. On the 37th ๏ฌ‚oor, the Sky Deck features a gym, library lounge, and open-air viewing deck with panoramic city views. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, security and functionality, The Wave Towers offers residents spaces that nurture leisure and well-being.

At the ground and podium levels, retail spaces are carefully curated to bring together shops and services designed to elevate the shopping and dining experience for the residents and the Cebu I.T. Park community.

๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—œ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ก๐—ง๐—ง๐—จ๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ

The Wave Towers marks the ๏ฌrst joint venture between Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) and NTT Urban Development (NTTUD), a subsidiary of the NTT Groupโ€”one of Japanโ€™s largest corporations. NTTUDโ€™s portfolio spans major global cities including Tokyo, New York, London, Boston, Melbourne, and Ho Chi Minh City.

This collaboration underscores NTTUDโ€™s strong con๏ฌdence in CLIโ€™s proven track record and leadership in VisMin real estate, recognizing the Cebu-based developer as a trusted partner capable of delivering international-quality developments grounded in local expertise.

Through The Wave Towers, CLI and NTTUD Asia aim to rede๏ฌne urban living experience in Cebuโ€”blending Japanese design sensibility, Filipino warmth, and the shared spirit of innovation that drives both companies forward.




23/10/2025

Now Happening! The Wave Towers Groundbreaking by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. at the Cebu IT Park.

22/10/2025

๐—ฆ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—จ๐—ป๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜€ โ€œ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—š๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€โ€

Magical chapters unfold across SM Supermalls in the Visayas with Unwrapping Magical Christmas Tales

SM Seaside City Cebu opened the season of wonder for SM Supermalls in the Visayas with the much-awaited unveiling of its dazzling holiday centerpiece on October 22, 2025, at the Mountain Wing Atrium. Aligned with the regionโ€™s shared Christmas story, Unwrapping Magical Christmas Tales, SM Seaside City Cebuโ€™s unique concept, The Grand Gift of Christmas, brings this vision to life through a spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree designed as a grand present wrapped in an elegant red ribbon that opens to reveal an enchanted holiday book.

Guests and spectators joined the launch as the Mountain Wing Atrium transformed into a living storybook, marking the beginning of a truly enchanting holiday season for all. More than a visual spectacle, The Grand Gift of Christmas lives on through shared experiences and festive activities across SM Seaside City Cebu that embody the joy, togetherness, and true meaning of the holidays.

From October 22, 2025 to January 4, 2026, mallgoers can enjoy a festive lineup featuring the Holiday Bazaar, Holiday Shop, Spin & Win, and the Christmas Souvenir Station. Families can enjoy the Santa Meet & Greet every Saturday and join Christmas Storytime with Mrs. Claus every Sunday. Guests can also meet the SM Seaside Holi-Squad and its newest icon, Nana, every Friday to Sunday. Major highlights include the SM Seaside Holiday Magic Parade on November 9, the Santa Run on November 16 where SM Seaside City Cebu proudly joins eight other SM Supermalls nationwide in this festive run, World Choral Day on December 8, and a Christmas Special with Santa & Mrs. Claus on December 25.

This year, SMโ€™s Bears of Joy return as the Besties of Joy, adorable bunny plushies in bright holiday hues. For every Bestie purchased, another will be donated to a child in need, spreading joy and the true spirit of Christmas.

And the story doesnโ€™t end here โ€” watch out as more unwrapping surprises await in the coming days at other SM Supermalls across the Visayas.




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