Cebu


Cebu
Written by whin   
Monday, 09 March 2009 09:29

Cebu (Cebuano: Sugbo, Spanish: Cebú) is a city on Cebu Island in the Philippines. It is known as the Queen City of the South and the Seat of Christianity in the Philippines. It is one of the most popular destinations in all of the Philippines for foreign tourists. It is the largest sea port in the nation, the second largest Air hub and the second largest city in the country. It is the fastest growing large city in the nation and booming metropolitan area with all the conveniences of a modern city. At the same time, it boasts of natural resources like countless of white sand beaches (both commercial and untouched), as well as historical sites that reflect its cosmopolitan past: from the birth of Christianity in Asia, to early commercial trade with Mexico and China, to vestiges of the American colonization of the Philippines.

Exploring Cebu City, one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured thru the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu's shore.

Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers (140 miles) from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighboring smaller islands, that includes Mactan Island, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango, and the Camotes Islands. Of the hundreds of small islands some are uninhabited which make them popular with tourists.

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, and the main center of commerce, trade, education, and industry in the central, and southern parts of the islands. It has five-star hotels, casinos, white sand beaches, world-class golf courses, convention centers, and shopping malls. 

Cebu has definitely become a prime spot for business ventures, both local and international! Whether you’re in the business of buy and sell, cars, travel, furniture, handicrafts, or exports, this island in the Pacific matches international standards in every facet of the trade!

 

Last Updated on Monday, 09 March 2009 09:54