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Buenaventura Rodriguez

So the street B. Rodriguez was named after Buenaventura Rodriguez? According to Cebuano Studies Center: Buenaventura Rodriguez, a native of Cebu, was a renowned playwright, journalist, stage actor and a distinguished politician. He was one of the more recognized dramatists in the Sugbuhanon dialect. He wrote the play, El Muñeco Roto which was performed by [...]

[ More ] February 11th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in People |

Sotero Cabahug

I got this photo of Sotero Cabahug from a painting hanged on the wall of Cebu Capitol Building in Osmena Boulevard. Son of a farmer, he was born on April 22, 1891 in Mandaue City, Cebu. For his collegiate education he went to the then Colegio Seminario de San Carlos in Cebu City and San [...]

[ More ] December 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in People |

Sergio Osmeña

Sergio Osmeña was the first Cebuano and Visayan to become the President of the Philippines. He was the fourth President of the Republic. Prior to the presidency, Osmeña also served as Vice President (1935 t 1944), congressman, and senator. Osmeña was born in Cebu City on September 9, 1878 and died on October 19, 1961, [...]

[ More ] November 20th, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in People |

Teban and Goliat Jokes

Here are the two Cebuano legends sharing us their hilarious jokes! Lingaw lingaw lang sa ta!

[ More ] May 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in People |

Budoy at Outpost

Budoy Marabiles or Errol in real life, is probably the most popular Cebuano musician in his generation. He is the lead vocalist of the reggae group Jr. Kilat. Their most popular song is “Ako si M-16.” These photos were shot in Outpost in Nivel Hills, Lahug Cebu City. Outpost is a restobar frequented by artists, [...]

[ More ] August 28th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in People |

Photos of Lalai Lim of Urbandub

I had a reunion dinner with former officemates at The Outpost in Nivel Hills Lahug. One  lady ex-office mate went out for a while, then when she came back, Lalai Lim was with her. Lalai is the bassist of Urbandub.

[ More ] March 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in People |