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Argao, Cebu

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Argao is one of the municipalities of 2 nd District Cebu Province. It is situated in the southeast part which is about 68 kilometers from Cebu City.  It has 45 barangays and now is considered as a first class municipality. Cebu was one of the places in the Philippines in which the Spanish colonizers first landed. Several heritage sites with a touch of Spain can still be seen now. Catholicism, Catholic Church is one of the so many things we inherited from Spain. Argao is not an exception to that. Historical Fact Many of you may ask, why has it been named Argao? The given name Argao can still be traced back during the Spanish period. Dwellers in this town claimed that it got its name from a tree called Sali-argaw, which are bounteously in the coastal areas during that time. What happen? Why has it been named after that tree? Well, according to some stories which have been passed on from generations to generations, a delegation of Spanish officials came to this town and
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Sumilon Island, Cebu

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Sumilon Island is located in the southeastern tip of the municipality of Oslob, Cebu. It is a 24-hectare coral island off the coast of Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu. This island has developed the very famous Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort. They’ve established this island into an eco-friendly sanctuary for those who love to explore the beauty of nature that is away from the city life. How to get there If you are currently situated in Cebu City then it very easy to get there. You’ll just have to get on a bus bound for Oslob in South Bus Terminal Cebu. The trip will be around 3-4 hours, depends on the traffic situation especially in the city area. You can take the bus as early as 3am so you’ll be able to escape the heavy traffic and you’ll reach Oslob earlier than usual. As of 2016, the fare would be around 150.00 from the city to Bancogon, Oslob. From there you have to ride on a ferry inclusive of your package price at Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort Bancogon mainland. For day t
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Bantayan Island, Cebu

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Beach front of Mayet’s Resort Bantayan Island is located in the west of the northern end of Cebu Island, across the Tañon Strait. It is divided into three municipalities such as:           Bantayan – covering the central part and is the largest municipality in the island.           Madridejos – northern part of the island           Sta. Fe – the eastern portion of the island How to get there At first, I thought the only way to get to Bantayan Island is by sea trip. Actually the island has its very own airfield that connects the island to Mactan Cebu International Airport of Cebu City through Air Juan . Basically most tourist visitors go there via Cebu City. One can take a bus going to Hagnaya Port and a ferry to Bantayan Island. If you are currently situated in Leyte or Masbate area then you may ride a ferry going to Bogo City, transfer to a bus going to Hagnaya Port and then a ferry again going to Bantayan Island.             Since I’m from Cebu City,
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