Mandaue City Plaza

Mandaue was a only a community at that time, established by the group of Austonesian people.

In 1638, the Jesuits made it as a bulwark for the church in the Northern Cebu. Decades alter it was then managed by the Recollects. When the Philippine Revolution broke up, a new form of organization outlined with the organic decree of the Central Revolutionary Government was established in the town. However, that form of government ended when the American Troops and destroyed almost the whole town in 1901, killing the leader Benito Ceniza.

Mandaue freed itself from the two oppressors, American and Japanese, on July 4, 1946 together with the entire Philippines. It became a chartered city June 21, 1969 and was recognized as a highly urban city on 1991.

The heritage plaza of Mandaue City will be converted into a museum during the “Gabii sa Kabilin” today from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Louella Cabanero, city tourism officer, said seven to eight busloads of local and foreign tourists are expected to visit the city’s destinations during the activity that is also participated by the cities of Cebu, Talisay and Lapu-Lapu. In Mandaue, the activity carries the theme, “I am Mandaue,” a campaign for citizens’ participation in the development of the city.

Accompanied by local tour guides, tourists will be treated to a cultural show at the heritage plaza including the exhibit. They also have the chance to observe how the city’s delicacies like “bibingka” (rice cakes) and “tagaktak” are prepared.Other attractions include the 75-year-old City Hall building called Mandaue Presidencia, the spiral staircase of the Rizal-Bonifacio library and stage, a vantage point in viewing the reclamation area and the National Shrine of St. Joseph’s “Señor de Cena,” life-size figures of the Last Supper. The Mandaue Presidencia was given more life with its facade designed with LED lights by Luminance Lighting Solutions, a lighting solutions provider based in Cebu City.Panagtagbo festival dancers will greet visitors as soon as they disembark. Also joining them is Miss Mandaue 2013 Steffi Rose Aberasturi and her court. The mandaue plaza is also a chance for Mandauehanons to learn about their rich cultural and social heritage.

Mandaue City Plaza is where you can stroll around with your loved ones and play in their playground.

There are lots of attractions in the Mandaue city, from business and other infrastructures to museums and natural features, the city is rich to it. Here are some of the city’s tourist spots:

Monkey Caves

Cansaga Bay

Bantayan sa Hari

Jagobiao Spring

Cabancalan-Banilad Sinkholes

San Miguel Brewery

Cebu International Convention Centre

Casili Hills

Loberanes, Chelzy

Quiño, Jann Clyde

Almagro, Natacia Ro

Pardillo, Rauline Genesis