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A local legend tells of how Silay City got its name. It is said that in the days of the datus and rajahs, there once lived a princess named Kansilay. An attack on the settlement by pirates was thwarted when the princess bravely led the people in the village's defense. The fight was furious and the princess fought like a seasoned warrior.
According to the local legend, the survival of the statue was seen as a sign of miracle by the colonizers, and ever since it has been believed to have miraculous powers. [18] A photograph of the original image of Santo Niño de Cebu from 1903.
Poverty incidence of Santander 10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 56.30 2009 41.88 2012 27.92 2015 30.80 2018 18.70 2021 35.13 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Santander is the smallest town in Cebu. The majority of the people depend on the sea for livelihood – fishermen who continually explore the vast Palawan and East Philippine seas in search for rich fishing grounds. The method of fishing ...
Poverty incidence of Daanbantayan 10 20 30 40 50 2006 42.10 2009 42.91 2012 28.35 2015 25.40 2018 17.80 2021 35.82 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Transportation Ceres Liner (And Sugbo Transit), White Stallion Express (Subsidiary Of Rough Riders) and Cebu Autobus are among the bus companies with regular service to and from Cebu city (North Bus Terminal). Jeepneys, tricycles, and ...
Poverty incidence of Danao 10 20 30 40 2006 30.70 2009 31.57 2012 16.61 2015 21.32 2018 14.30 2021 29.59 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Mining Further information: Coal mining in the Philippines Railways The Cebu railway ran from Danao south to Argao. During World War II, the bridges, tracks and Central Station were bombed so extensively that the railway never recovered, and it closed ...
Province in Visayas, Philippines Cebu Sugbo Province Clockwise from the top: Osmeña Peak, CCLEX, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Malapascua Island, Cebu City, Cantabugon, Aloguinsan, Cebu Provincial Capitol, Campinsa Hills, Kawasan Falls, Magellan Monument Flag Seal Nickname: The Gateway to a Thousand Journeys Anthem: Sugbo (Cebu) Location in the Philippines OpenStreetMap Coordinates: 10°19′N ...
Poverty incidence of Borbon 10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 51.20 2009 43.66 2012 27.43 2015 29.08 2018 20.70 2021 39.78 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Source of livelihood: Farming- this source of livelihood generally dominates in Borbon. It includes crop,livestock,forest,rented out land, agriculture, farm machinery, vegetable and fodder. Fishing Culture Silmugi Festival Silmugi Festival is a ...
Poverty incidence of Naga 10 20 30 40 2006 31.40 2009 27.10 2012 17.23 2015 21.12 2018 15.30 2021 26.02 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Naga is home to several heavy industries, and as such, the city bills itself as the Industrial City of the South. Among the industries in Naga are the Apo Cement Corporation, the largest factory in the country, producing 4,000 metric tons (3,900 long ...