I.

MUST SEE PLACES

1. Lapu-Lapu Shrine
The Lapu-Lapu shrine is a 20-meter
bronze statue found in an enclosed park at
Punta Engao, Lapu-Lapu City. This statue
was erected in honor of Datu Lapu-Lapu who
defeated Spanish soldiers and killed the
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. This
landmark is being preserved for historical
conservation because it is in this very spot
that the first Philippine battle happened on
April 27, 1521. Beside it is a long line of
souvenir shops. Students from different
regions visit this place for educational
purposes. You may get there by using car,
taxi, or tricycle. Punta Engao, Lapu-Lapu
City
2.

Caohagan Island

This island is well known for

its white sand beaches. Caohagan
is also famous for its fresh
seafood fish, clam, crab,
seashell, lobster, etc. Their prices
are a tourist trap, though. Aside
from their seafood market, the
island also has a souvenir shop.
Again, the prices are expensive. A
Japanese who has been living in
the island for about 2 decades
now owns the island. He built a
primary school, sends scholars to college, and gives them medical
assistance. He also taught them quilt making and now, most women from
the community supplement their husbands earning through this
craft. These women sell their finished products to the Japanese who exports
them to Japan. Also, A boat is used to travel to this island.
Sources:
http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph
http://www.cebucitytour.com
http://thoughtstalesandwhatnot.wordpress.com

http://www.booking.com/hotel/ph/shangri-la-s-mactan-resort-spa.html
3. The Lapu-Lapu City Local
Public Market or Upon
Market
You can find all different kinds
of street vendors selling a vast
array of every kind of items you
could imagine. Foreigners should
be careful and keep you wallet in
your front pocket, be careful of
people getting close and lot of
contact.
Watch
the
street
children, and be smart. This is a
great opportunity to ride on one
of Philippines famous Tri Cycle, with a sidecar. J.Y. Dela Cerna Corner S.
Osmea St., Lapu-Lapu City
4.
Marcelo Fernan Bridge
This connects the main island
of Cebu to the Island of Mactan.
Built with the help of the
Japanese government, this bridge
was opened for operation in
August 1999. It is now considered
to be one of the longest and
widest bridges in the Philippines.
You may go here using car, taxi,
or jeep. You can visit it during
sunrise or during nighttime for a
wonderful view.
5. Alegre Guitars
Lapu Lapu City is also famous
for guitar craftsmanship but the
most famous guitar factory is
Alegre Guitars and their guitars
are being exported to various
countries
including
Japan,
Australia and the United States,
among others. There, a tour
guide from the shop on the
processes of how the guitars are
made will guide you and will also
bring you to the showroom. They also have souvenir items there for tourists

to buy. You can go to the factory by car, jeep, taxi, or tricycle. M.L.
Quezon Ave. Lapu-Lapu City.
II.

MUST TRY DELICACIES

1.

Don
Cake

Benitos

Cassava

These cassava cakes are very

reasonably priced at P180 and
they even have flavored ones-macapuno (coconut
sport), for
example, for just a little bit more
(P200). Unlike the ones sold in
most carinderia(eatery) stalls,
these cassava cakes are freshly
made--so evident when you can
feel the gooeyness in your
mouth!
- Anonymous
2. Shamrock Otap
Shamrock
Bakery
and
Restaurant
Corporation
takes
pride in having been a part of this
Cebuano distinction. For more
than 50 years of excellent baking,
the Shamrock brand has become
one of Cebus living icons in
homegrown goodness. And to this
day, Shamrock continues to earn its place in the tastebuds of both local and
foreign visitors especially returning Filipinos or balikbayans who all delight in
Shamrocks famous Otap and other baked specialties.
3.

Dried Danggit

The dried danggit is one of

the most well-known pasalubong
of Cebu like their famous dried
mangoes. It is one of Cebu's
delicacies, a favorite treat that
can be included during any meal
of rich and poor classes alike.

4.

Masi

If you are looking for more

sumptuous streetfoods, then we
would definitely suggest MASI.
we have come to know that Masi
is not that difficult to make. The
white cover of Masi is made from
ground rice while the inside is
grounded peanut. It really tastes
very good.

5. Suman
Suman is a rice cake
originating from the Philippines.
It is made from glutinous rice
cooked in coconut milk, and often
steamed wrapped in buli or buri
palm leaves. It is usually eaten
sprinkled with sugar.

Sources:
http://richric2003.blogspot.com/2012/05/don-benitos.html
http://shamrockotap.com/
http://www.choosephilippines.com/eat/local-flavors/88/danggit-tabo-/

http://cebuanongrizalista.wordpress.com/page/2/
http://en.wikipedia.org/
A Brief History of Lapu-Lapu City
Lapu-Lapu City, formerly called Opon, is a first class highly urbanized
city in the Philippines. It is geographically located in the province of Cebu,
but administered independently from the province. It is part of the Cebu
Metropolitan Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of
350,467(2010 statistics) people with 30 barangays. The city occupies most
of Mactan Island, a few kilometers off the main island of Cebu and also
covers the Olango Island Group further to the southeast, plus a few other
islets. The city is linked to Mandaue City on mainland Cebu by the MactanMandaue Bridge and Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Mactan-Cebu International
Airport, the second busiest airport in the Philippines, is located in Lapu-Lapu
City.
Lapu-Lapu is considered one of the greatest figures of ancient
Philippine history. Although the first thing that usually comes to mind when
the name of Lapu-Lapu is mentioned is the fact that his battle with Magellan
led to Magellan's death, Lapu-Lapu was not honored because of that. Rather,
he is honored because he was among the first to reject submission to a
foreign power even though Raja Humabon, ruler of the neighboring island of
Cebu, and other chiefs recognized the king of Spain as their ruler and agreed
to pay tribute.
Chief Lapu-Lapu's (1491-1542) other name is Kolipulako. The hero of
Mactan and conqueror of Magellan is described as stern, proud, intelligent,
and unyielding. He waged continuous war against the powerful ruler of Cebu,
then a very much greater kingdom than his little island of Maktang.
History has it that Mactan Island although small was a thriving
community when the great Magellan was in Cebu. The brave Spanish
navigator and soldier, upon learning that some inhabitants on this tiny island
across Cebu refused to recognize the King of Spain, burned one of the
villages. Lapu-Lapu was one of the native leaders who refused to
acknowledge the sovereignty of Spain over the Islands.

When Magellan, with three boatloads of Spaniards and twenty

boatloads of Cebuanos, went to Mactan to help a friendly chief, Lapu-Lapu
and his men armed with native fighting elements, wooden shields, bows and
arrows, lances, met them. The invading Spaniards and Cebuanos were
driven back to their boats, but their brace leader, Magellan, met death in the
hands of Lapu-Lapu. On what is believed to be the exact spot where
Magellan fell and died now stands an imposing monument in honor of the
gallant explorer.
Kadaugan sa Mactan is an annual reenactment of The Battle of Mactan
at its site on the beach of barangay Mactan which features Lapulapu's
victory on April 27. The events include a fluvial procession of decorated
bancas (canoes) representing magellan's three ships, the planting of the
Cross of Magellan, the baptism of the natives followed by the battle.
Kadaugan sa Mactan literally means "Victory at Mactan" used to be called
Bahugbahug sa Mactan.
Legends say that some natives believe that in his final years, LapuLapu did not die, and has been turned into a stone, and is forever guarding
the seas of Mactan. Fishermen in the island city throw coins at a stone
shaped like a man as a way of asking for permission to fish in the chieftains
territory.
Another story passed on by the natives of the land says Lapu-Lapu
became the statue placed on a pedestal at the center of the plaza. The
statue faces the old city hall building where the mayors used to hold office
and once held a crossbow in the immortal stance of someone about to shoot
an arrow at an enemy. The people of the city decided to change this
crossbow with a bolo after a succession of three mayors died due to a heart
attack.
Source:
http://www.lapulapucity.gov.ph/index.php/arts-and-culture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapu-Lapu,_Philippines

A Glimpse of
Lapu-Lapu City

Submitted by:
Erica Caitlin L. Uy

Vincent S. Pepito
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