Cebu City Public Library

Along the busy street of Osmeña Boulevard and just nearby the Cebu Provincial Capitol, is a pre-World War II building—Rizal Memorial Library and Museum. The structure is named after the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, who fought for freedom through his writings during the Spanish colonial period. The museum was opened to the public on … Continue reading Cebu City Public Library

Fort San Pedro

Fuerte de San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu (Philippines), built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. It is located in the area now called Plaza Indepedencia, in the pier area of the city. The original fort was made of wood and built after … Continue reading Fort San Pedro