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Barangays of Cebu City, in the province of Cebu, Philippines
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Cebu City News:Tuesday, May 21, 2013- More Cebuano voters cast votes last week: MORE voters cast their votes last May 13 in Cebu Province than on May 10, 2010, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). An increase in voter turnout was also observed in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue....Full Story»
  • Cebu City is the capital city of the Cebu province in the Philippines and is part of Region VII
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List of Municipalities in the Cebu province, Philippines
Alcantara • Alcoy • Alegria • Aloguinsan • Argao • Asturias • Badian • Balamban • Bantayan • Barili • Boljoon • Borbon • Carmen • Catmon • Compostela • Consolacion • Cordova • Daanbantayan • Dalaguete • Dumanjug • Ginatilan • Liloan • Madridejos • Malabuyoc • Medellin • Minglanilla • Moalboal • Oslob • Pilar • Pinamungahan • Poro • Ronda • Samboan • San Fernando • San Francisco • San Remigio • Santa Fe • Santander • Sibonga • Sogod • Tabogon • Tabuelan • Tuburan • Tudela
*Cities in the Province of Cebu: Bogo City • Carcar City • Cebu City • Danao City • Lapu-Lapu City • Naga City • Mandaue City • Talisay City • Toledo City

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Cebu City,
Cebu, Philippines

  • Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippines.
  • Cebu City is the capital city of the Cebu province in the Philippines and is part of Region VII. Cebu City is classified as a "highly urbanized" city.
  • Section 25 of RA3857 Provides that "The qualified voters of the City of Cebu shall be entitled to vote in the election of the provincial governor, the provincial vice-governor and the members of the Provincial Board of Cebu, and, for this purpose, the city shall continue to form part of the province."
  • Section 103 of RA3857 Provides that "Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Cebu, shall continue as part of the second congressional district, and as the capital of the province".
  • With the enactment of Bilang 51 on December 22, 1979, the city of Cebu now belonged to the newly-introduced "highly urbanized city" distinction and therfore lost its eligibility to participate in provincial elections regardless of what its charter indicated.
  • Cebu City has a total of 80 barangays.

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Location of Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines

Cebu City is located on the central eastern part of Cebu Province, an island at the center of the Visayas in Southern Philippines. As defined by the Bureau of Land Location Monument (BLLM) No. 1, Cebu Cadastral Survey, it is 10 degrees 17 minutes North Latitude and 123 degrees 54 minutes East Longitude. It is bound by Mandaue City in the North and the City of Talisay in the South. On the East is Mactan Channel and on its West are the Municipality of Balamban and the City of Toledo.

Land Area : Cebu City Area: 33,189 has.

Above information gathered from cebucity.gov.ph

History of Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines

The city of Cebu became a chartered City throgh the enactment of REPUBLIC ACT No. 3857 June 10, 1964

General Information Often called the “ Queen City of the South” and the Seat of Christianity in the Philippines , Cebu is the country's oldest city. Exploring Cebu City , one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu 's shore. Time has been kind to Cebu . From Zubu, the busy trading port in 1521, it has evolved into a highly urbanized metropolitan center which now serves as focal point of growth and development in Southern Philippines .

With its 6 cities; Cebu , Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Toledo and Talisay; and its 47 smaller towns, Cebu has more than kept pace with the nation's progress. Today the island province leads in traditional and non-traditional exports and has the highest economic growth rate anywhere in the country. Likewise, recent indications pointed out that Cebu has become the country's favorite tourist destination. In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu 's 167 islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters. Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer luxurious accommodations, excellent dive facilities and the services of competent dive masters and dive guides. Cebu 's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to the other islands and provinces by plan, boat or bus. No place could be too far from Cebu. ** from: cebu city tourism commission **

  • Below is a historical article from: rcphilippines.com/article

Zubu, was its original name and as far as 800 AD - was already an important trading port for Chinese, Siam, Islamic & Malayan goods.

Cebu is the first and oldest city in the Philippines. It is older than even Maynilad by at least seven years. In it, is the oldest school and oldest street in the country. It boasts of being the birthplace of Christianity in the Far East.

In many ways, Cebu has always been the Pioneer City. It is the land of many "historic firsts" & continues to pave the way for the rest of the country.

April 17, 1521 - the Portugese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, leading a Spanish expidition landed on Mactan Island. Soon afterwards, Rajah Humabon - the ruler of Zubu and a group of 400 Zubuanos were baptized as Catholics. Along with their baptism came the subjugation of the Philippines to Spanish sovereignity.

Spanish reign in Zubu was short-lived. Ferdinand Magellan himself died in the Battle of Mactan - in the hands of a great warrior chieftain - Lapu lapu. The definite cause of the dispute is still a point of arguement among historians. But it is likely to be the world's first violent encounter between Europeans and Filipinos.

From the martial arts point of view, it has been suggested that Lapu lapu used Arnis (ancient Filipino martial art) against Magellan's fencing skills. All Portugese & Spanish officers were required to take fencing, Magellan being no exception. Arnis proved superior.

Although Magellan is credited with the first circumnavigation of the World, he died in & was buried in Mactan.

From 1521 to 1570, Cebu was the effective Capital of the Philippines, which in turn was a province of Mexico. The Spaniards left Cebu in 1570, after repeated attacks from Portugese pirates. Governor-General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi had heard of the existence of a thriving city with a massive bay far north, which was said to be easier to defend - Maynilad.

Modern Cebu is a wonder to behold. It is easily the most progressive city in the Philippines. In southern Cebu, one can find the wondrous "Seven Steps Waterfalls".

Historical Sites of Cebu City

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  • Magellan's Cross
    • The most famous of all historical landmarks in Cebu City. This cross was planted in Cebu shores by Ferdinand Magellan in April 14, 1521, marking the spot where the first Catholic Christians- Rajah Humabon, Queen Juana and about 400 followers were baptized by Fr. Pedro de Valderama. Encased in hollow tindalo wood, it is now for centuries housed in a kiosk made of adobe wood and red-brick tiles. Devout Cebuano's and visitors never fail to pause and pray, drop coins and light votive candles before the Magellan's Cross. It has been venerated by people from all walks of life in the past four centuries.
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  • Fort San Pedro
    • The smallest and oldest tri-bastion fort in the country. Built in 1738 this served as the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. It's three bastions La Conception, San Ignacio de Loyola and San Miguel till today still stand on their corners. It has a total area of 2,025 sq. meters; the walls are 20 ft. high, 8 ft. thick and each of the towers stands 30 ft. from the ground.
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  • Taoist Temple
    • Located at Beverly Hills, Cebu City. This temple preserves the teachings of Lao-tse the 600 B.C. Chinese Philosopher. Everyday people climb its 99 steps to light joss sticks and have their fortunes read.
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  • Plaza Indepedencia
    • Cebu’s Plaza Independencia was formerly called "Plaza Libertad". Strategically located between Fort San Pedro and the building that used to house the old Gobierno Provincial, it now becomes the most favored spot for picnics and trysts. Dominated by the obelisk of Legaspi, Plaza Independencia is Cebu's most historically significant plaza.
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  • Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño
    • The BASILICA MINORE DEL SANTO NIÑO, the only basilica in the Far East, is yet another historic landmark that will never cease to amaze its visitors. It in itself is a museum, a repository of beautiful religious images, and oil paintings of Augustinian saints, martyrs, and bishops that hang in the corridors of the convent. This Basilica was the former SAN AUGUSTIN CHURCH, built upon the order of by Don Legaspi and Fray Pedro de Urdaneta. The Basilica houses the country's oldest religious image-the Miraculous Image of the Holy Child Jesus more popularly known as "SENOR SANTO NIÑO".
*article from the government of Cebu City*

People of Cebu City, Province of CEBU, Philippines

  • Registered Voters (2009): 486,711
  • Population : (as of Aug 1, 2007): 798,809

Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and education.

Elected Government Officials of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Elected Officers of Cebu City for the term of 2010 - 2013

House of Representatives:

ABC President:

SK Chairman:

Elected Officers of Cebu City for the term of 2007 - 2010

House of Representatives:

ABC President:

SK Chairman:

Barangays Elected Officials of Cebu City, Cebu

Businesses in Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines

Invest in Cebu: It is not just a promise or potential, Cebu demonstrated its capability with an excellent economic track record.

  • It is the second largest city and fastest growing economy in the Philippines.
  • Cebu's export growth rate for the past 5 year has averaged close to 20% considerably higher than that of the country and any other province in the Philippines.
  • It leads the country in export items such as furniture, fashion accessories, carrageenan and gifts, toys and housewares.
  • It is the most accessible place in the Philippines, with more domestic air and sea linkages than Manila.
  • Cebu is base to over 80% of inter-island shipping capacity in the Philippines.
  • Cebu is the Tourism Gateway for the Central and Southern Philippines.
  • It is not in an earthquake zone or typhoon belt, nor are there volcanoes in the island.
  • Cebu has one of the best records for peace and order in the country.
  • Its labor force is oriented towards non-agriculture lines and is one of the most productive in the country.

The development of its infrastructure is balanced; it has all the ingredients necessary to be competitive and sustain investments. It is a cosmopolitan area with all the support facilities and amenities needed for an ideal lifestyle.

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Catholic Churches in Cebu City
Alliance Of Two Hearts Parish

Horseshoe Drive, Banawa

Archdiocesan Shrine Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe ( Guadalupe Church)

Guadalupe

Archdiocesan Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes

F. Llamas St., Punta Princesa

Ayala Center Cebu

Cebu Business Park

Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño

Osmeña Blvd.

Blessed Sacrament Parish

Reclamation Area

Carmelite Monastery

Juan Luna Ave.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Mabini St.

Chapel Of Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal

Gorordo Avenue, Lahug

Holy Cross Parish

Basak, Pardo

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Parish - Recoletos

Cor. Magallanes - Leon Kilat Sts.

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart - Capitol Parish

N. Escario St., Camputhaw

Redemptorist Church

P. O. Box 280

Remedios Parish

Labangon

Sacred Heart Parish

D. Jakosalem St.

San Isidro Labrador Parish

Talamban

San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish

Tisa

San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish

C. Padilla St.

San Vicente Ferrer Parish

Sambag 1 And 2

St. Joseph Patriarch Parish

Mabolo

St. Therese Of The Child Jesus Parish

Pasteur Cor. Edison Sts., Lahug

Sto. Rosario Parish

P. Del Rosario St.

Sto. Tomas De Villanueva Parish

Pardo

Mary Help Of Christians

Buhisan

Mother Of Perpetual Help Parish

Elizabeth Pond

San Roque Parish

Mambaling

St. Arnold Jannsen Parish

Alumnos, Basak

St. Joseph The Worker (chaplaincy)

Alu, Port Area

Sto. Niño Parish

Guba

Sto. Niño Parish

Pasil

Schools in Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines

School year 2013-2014 starts June 3 and ends March 31, 2014, for public elementary and secondary schools. The school year will have 201 school days, of which 180 days are “nonnegotiable” student-teacher contact time.

The multisectoral Brigada Eskwela to prepare schools for the students’ return will be on May 21-26. Oplan Balik Eskwela will be from May 28 to June 8 while orientation on K to 12 for parents and other stakeholders will be on June 9.

Although private schools may deviate from the Department of Education (DepEd) calendar, they are enjoined not to start before June 3 and later than Aug 31.

School Year 2013-2014 in public elementary and high schools will start on June 3 and end on March 31, 2014

  • Abe International College Of Business And Accountancy - www.abe.edu.ph - +63 32 234 2421
  • Cambridge Child Development Centre - www.cambridge.com.ph - +63 32 233 4690
  • Center For Industrial Technology & Enterprise - +63 32 346 1611
  • Fun And Learn Achievers Academy, Incorporated - +63 32 255 2726
  • Kids' World Child Development Center - +63 32 233 0937
  • Microbagz Computer Services - +63 32 253 8046
  • Plumbing Review - maps.google.com - +63 32 264 5098
  • Sacred Heart School - Jesuit - www.milo.com.ph - +63 32 233 4911
  • University Of Cebu - www.uc.edu.ph - +63 32 412 3542
  • University Of San Carlos - www.usc.edu.ph - +63 32 253 1000
  • University of San Jose Recoletos
  • Velez College
    • Fraternities:

Economy of Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines

Outside of Metro Manila, the City of Cebu is considered as one highly urbanized area and metropolitan center with the highest potential for further economic growth. The presence of other growth centers in the immediate vicinities and outlying areas has further strengthened Cebu City’s economic base despite the lack of proper economic plan and/or lack of proper coordination of economic activities within the Metro Cebu Area. This is precisely the rationale for the city’s involvement on the metropolitan planning concept as initiated by the Metro Cebu Development Projects and City Planners. This has been further strengthened by the development policies of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Regional Development Plan which include a Regional Investment Program. The City’s (Cebu) economic development, with the undertaking of its own investment program would therefore be merged with the regional level.

Nevertheless, Cebu City’s role as the urban core and the central business district for the metropolitan area, its sphere of influence throughout the Visayas and Mindanao as an institutional, cultural, commercial and transport center, the presence of a vigorous private enterprises and a strong middle class; and, a stable peace and order situation has catapulated Cebu City as Premier City of the South with a considerable economic potential.

**article from the city government of cebu city**

Jobs in Cebu City

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Natural Resources of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Protect the environment

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

  • Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
  • +63-2-929-6626
  • osec@denr.gov.ph

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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Tourism commission lays out heritage walk package for city (Jun. 13, 2009)

THE Cebu City Tourism Commission (CCTC) intends to develop a walking tour of heritage sites in the city as a tourism product that can be offered to local and foreign visitors.

“We will give the heritage walk a brand,” said tourism commissioner Tetta Baad during the 888 News Forum yesterday at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel and Casino. Read More

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu ranked no. 4 among Asian island destinations , according to Travel + Leisure magazine, which recently rleased the results of its World’s Best Awards 2009, a listing of the best hotels, airlines, cruises in islands and cities all over the world.

No other Philippine city, island, resort, hotel, or airline made it to the listing in other categories.

The awards are based on the American magazine’s 14th Readers’ Poll survey conducted from mid-January to the end of March this year.

“An unprecedented number of new names and places made their debuts on this year’s list, sometimes unseating longtime favorites,” says Travel + Leisure editor in chief Nancy Novogrod.

Cebu got a rating of 79.68 points.

It ranked behind Bali (87.41), Maldives (84.43), and Phuket (80.93).

Respondents were asked to rate the islands based on natural attractions, activities and sights, restaurant and food, people and value.

They had to rate a candidate on a scale of 1 to 5 where “1” means poor and “5” means excellent.

In the magazine survey, Cebu island was shut out, however, from the coveted list of Top Islands Overall.

Bali with a rating of 87.41 was still no. 1.

Phuket in Thailand ranked second last year but failed to land in this year’s top ten.

Top Islands Overall rankings include: Bali (87.41), Galapagos (86.80), Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia (86.09), Kauai (85.90), Mount Desert Island in Maine (85.87), Maui in Hawaii (85.48), Aeolian Islands in Italy (85.13), Maldives (84.43), Big Island (83.92), and Vancouver Island (83.74).

For the past three years, the announcement of the World’s Best Awards winners has been preceded by the release of findings from The Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America, created by Travel + Leisure’s parent company American Express Publishing and Harrison Group, a strategic-marketing research firm.

Novogrod says she was struck by the consistency of the insights of American consumers. “They have a high regard for value and service, brand loyalty and small rewards,” she said.

The Best Islands awards were divided into geographical categories: Continental US and Canada; Hawaii; the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas; Mexico and Central and South America; Europe; Asia; and Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The questionnaires were developed by editors of the magazine in association with Harris Interactive, an independent research firm. They were posted in the magazine’s website.

Readers were invited to participate and a select group also received invitations by e-mail. Respondents were screened and responses from any identified travel-industry professionals were eliminated from the final tally.

In the Condé Nast Traveler annual Readers’ Choice Survey, Cebu has occupied the seventh spot in the best island destination in Asia/Indian Ocean three times: in 2008 at 70.9, which is two points short of 2007’s 72.3 points and 2004’s 72.8 points.

Twice, it has been ranked 8th best island destination: in 2006 with 71.0 points and in 2005 with 69.5 in the same magazine survey.

Both Travel + Leisure Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler are American publications based in New York.

Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses in Cebu City

  • Cebu City Marriott Hotel: +63 32 415 6100 - Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu City, Central Visayas 6000, Philippines
  • Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino: +63 32 232 6888 - Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎
  • Cebu Parklane International Hotel: +63 32 411 7000 - N. Escario Street, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas
  • Cebu Midtown Hotel: +63 32 253 9125 - Fuente Osmeña Circle, Santa Cruz, Cebu City, Central Visayas
  • Holiday Plaza Hotel: +63 32 254 98 80 - F. Ramos St., Cebu City, Cebu
  • Montebello Villa Hotel: +63 32 231 3681 - Banilad, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines
  • Marco Polo Plaza Hotel‎: +63 032 253 1111 - Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎
  • Golden Peak Hotel: +63 32 233 8111 - Mandaue, Central Visayas, Philippines‎
  • Diplomat Hotel: +63 032 253 0099 - F. Ramos Street, Santa Cruz, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎‎
  • Cebu Northwinds Hotel: +63 032 233 0311‎ - Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎
  • Ns Royal Pensionne‎: Juana Osmena Street Camputhaw , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 254 5358‎
  • Shamrock Pension House‎: Fuente Osmena Boulevard , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 255 2999‎
  • Ford's Inn‎: A.S.Fortuna St., Banilad, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎ - 032 344 7980‎
  • Golden Valley Pension Inn Inc‎: 155 A. Pelaez , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 253 8660‎
  • Jasmin Pension House‎: Gil Garcia Street Corner Maria Cristina Street , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 255 4559‎
  • Maanyag Pension House‎: 255-A Archbishop Reyes Avenue Lahug , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 232 8523‎
  • Villa Inez Pension House‎: A Abellana Guadalupe , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 255 4079‎
  • Verbena Pension House‎: 584-A Don Gil Garcia Capitol Site , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 253 0203‎
  • Cebu Regal Pension House‎: 9-A Junquera Extension , Cebu City, Philippines‎ - 032 255 6759‎
  • Cebuview Tourist Inn‎: Balintawak, Santo Niño, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines‎ - 032 254 8333‎

Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of Cebu City.

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Tour de Zamboanga 2013: From the 11th of July, 2013 to the 14th of July, 2013. A four day 540 kilometer bicycle race for Charity!

Due to the road constructions going on in the route of the Tour, we are eliminating the road bikes from this race.
  • This is a (Non-Roadbike) individual bicycle race. Everybody is welcome in this race. The more the merrier. Racers who skip a stage will not be allowed to continue. Everybody who finishes the race and does not skip a stage is a winner.

The race starts at the port municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte and rests in the historical city of Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan City to end the first stage. The following day the race will continue from Dapitan City to Pagadian City to end the second stage. The 3rd stage will be from Pagadian to Ipil. And finally culminate with the final stage from Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Zamboanga City.

Prizes for the Winners and Participants of Tour de Zamboanga

  • 80 PRIZES in all to be Given Away. OVER ₱ 782,000.00 pesos in Prizes
  1. Grand Prize: The overall (liloy, dapitan, pagadian, ipil, zamboanga) first 15 finishers will be based on the overall accumulated time it took to finish the 4 stage race. The racer must finish all stages to qualify for the grand prize.
    • The racer with the best accumulated time wins the championship. 1st:50K, 2nd:30K, 3rd:20K, 4th:15K, 5th:10K, 6th:9.5K, 7th:9K, 8th:8.5K, 9th:8K, 10th:7.5K, 11th:7K, 12th:6.5, 13th:6K, 14th:5.5K, 15th:5K
  2. Every stage has a winner. Prizes will be presented to the first 3 racers to win each stage. 1st:20K, 2nd:15K, 3rd:10K, 4th:6.5K, 5th:6K, 6th:5.5K, 7th:5K, 8th:4.5K, 9th:4K, 10th:3.5K, 11th:3K, 12th:2.5K, 13th:2K, 14th:1.5K, 15th:1K
    • The winner of each stage keeps the prize money even if he/she can't continue with the race because of injury or other reasons. But because the racer skipped a stage he/she will not be allowed to continue with the race.
  3. Besides the Open Category, There are three (3) other competitive categories: (Women; Under 16 years old; 50 years old and over. Prizes for these categories are as follows: 25K 1st, 20K 2nd, 15K 3rd, 10K 4th, 5K 5th. Each Category gets a prize. Prizes given only to finishers of all 4 stages for these 3 categories.
  4. Finishers of all the 4 stages get a certificate of completion and a refund of their 1,000.00 peso registration fee. If a racer skips a stage he or she is will not be allowed to continue the race. Every finisher of the Tour de Zamboanga is a WINNER!

First Bicycle Race to cover the entire Zamboanga Peninsula

  • Due to the election complications in the Zamboanga peninsula, the tour has been postponed to July 11 - July 14 of 2013.

Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga City.

  • First Stage - July 11, 2013 (Thursday): Liloy to Dapitan City
    • 143 Kilometers: This stage of the race does not have many hilly terrains. It will be mostly flat. The roads are cemented.
  • Second Stage - July 12, 2013(Friday): Dapitan City to Pagadian City
    • 128 Kilometers: The second stage will be more challenging as there will be more hills to climb. About 40% of the terrain will be hilly. It will be on the Osmena Hwy which is almost completely cemented. There are only a few kilometers that are still under construction.
  • Third Stage - July 13, 2013 (Saturday): Pagadian City to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
    • 139 Kilometers: The race from pagadian to Ipil will prove to be a grueling race specially the first 35 kilometers. The first 35 kilometers is about 80% uphill battle.
  • Fourth Stage - July 14, 2013 (Sunday): Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Divisoria, Zamboanga City
    • 130 Kilometers: There are three challenging parts to this section of the race. First challenge is the uphill climb from the border of zamboanga sibugay to the border of zamboanga city (barangay of licomo). After that is the twisty uphill in the barangay of Tigbalabag and finally the quiniput tuktukalaw climb. Then it will be a downhill race to the finish at the barangay of Divisoria.

All Philippine Cyclers are invited to participate in the open bicycle race. It is for a great charitable cause: Project BOSS - Brotherhood Operation Sweet Smile

Total Distance to be traveled: 540 kilometers or 338 miles - Visit our WebPage

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Cebu City legal chief quits post after election

By Chief of Reporters Doris C. Bongcac


HE’S on official leave, but City Legal Officer Joseph Bernaldez isn’t waiting for Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama to kick him out. Bernaldez resigned effective May 15 while still on leave. Lyndon Basan heads the city’s legal office in an acting capacity. “I know that my term is co-terminus and its ends on June 30 based on protocol,” Bernaldez said. Bernaldez was among those who reportedly walked out of a meeting called by Rama before the May 13 elections wherein the mayor asked his department and section heads to help his re-election bid. The mayor said he wanted to know who he could count on. Bernaldez yesterday said he no longer wanted to wait for the end of his appointment. He said he wanted to “rest” and use his leave credits of 120 days accumulated since he joined the Cebu City government in 2005. He plans to join the corporate world when his leave ends. After his May 14 proclamation, Mayor Rama said there would be changes among the department and section heads at City Hall. The city legal officer took the cue. Councilor Jose Daluz III, Team Rama campaign manager, said he may be asked by the mayor to occupy the city administrator’s office to replace Jose Marie Poblete when Rama starts his second term in office on July 1. There have been talks among City Hall insiders that Poblete will head the city legal office. “But we’ll clear it up when the mayor returns,” Daluz said. Rama is on a 22-day leave to rest after the election. Team Rama allies refuse to say where he went. Calls to his cellphone were directed to a Mandarin speaking telephone operator. Daluz said Rama, who left the country last Sunday, is expected to return this Friday but will travel again to other parts of the country as part of his vacation. Daluz said Team Rama scheduled a June 1 victory party and was only waiting for Rama’s confirmation of the list of activities which they prepared for the event.

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