Tagum lives to its title as the “City of Festivals” with its annual 15 festivals. This array of festivals showcases the world-class skills and talents of Tagumeños in culture, sports, entertainment, arts and music.
1.MAXIMA AQUAFUN
If you’ve got a day to spare, a visit to Maxima Aquafun should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Davao. Maxima Aquafun is one of the most popular attractions on Samal Island and it offers several great water activities for all ages. Enhanced by the area’s natural beauty and gorgeous scenery, is now frequented by local and tourists from all over the country. If you are into water sports, here you can scuba dive, snorkel or kayak in the cool waters of this beach resort, perfect for any level from professional down to novice. I have colds so I ended up staying in the boat with the rest of Davao bloggers while others had snorkeling around the San Jose Wall which provided an incredible close up look for the local marine life. Located on the Island Garden City of Samal Maxia Aqua Fun offers plenty of water fun. Swim or Snorkel over corals that feature diverse sea life.
2.CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL
It was a nice experience coming to this cathedral attending the mass for the first time and some other times, attending a wedding twice. But only lately when i went around the vicinity of this beautiful and serene place of worship that i saw its exceptional beauty. The back portion is like a castle different from the facade. This was made at around a decade ago and it is now becoming a popular destination for visitors not only for attending the mass but also to see the unique features within the compound. The biggest rosary i have ever seen. The House of Prayer, This Temple of Worship, The Home in which the Faithful are nourished by God’s Word and Sacraments. Tagumeños dedicated this church to the glory of the king of kings. The cathedral stands in a two(2)- hectare land situated in the Southern part of Tagum City. The heirs of the late Dr. & Mrs. Juan Gonzales donated the land. New Cathedral, Founded on 2000,at Gonzales Ave. 8100 Tagum City there Titular is Christ the King, Last Sunday of Liturgical Year.the Parish Priest is Most Rev. Wilfredo D. MANLAPAZ, D.D.the Co-Pastors is Rev. Fr. Warren PARAMEO (Moderator),Rev. Fr.Medel ASEO, Rev. Fr. Norman Joseph P. OMAY and the Resident Priest is Rev. Fr. Jeniño Agudulo They hold Daily Mass on Monday to Saturday at 6:00am and Confessions Every after daily masses or per preques. they have the biggest rosary
3.WORLD’S LARGEST ROSARY
Discover Largest Rosary in the World in Tagum, Philippines: This massive Roman Catholic rosary is composed entirely of wood. castle-like Christ the King Cathedral in the city of Tagum is considered the largest rosary in the world. The 280 foot (85.5 meters) long rosary is made of linked beads that each weigh around 77 pounds (35 kilograms). The beads were cut and sculpted from Magcono trees that are native to the mountains around this region. The rosary is laid out in the park with a giant sculpture of Jesus. The giant rosary was originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the local archdiocese in 2005.
4.GAISANO MALL
Gaisano Mall of Tagum, Tagum City. The DSG Sons Group is a major retail player operating for more than 30 years in the Philippine retail industry. branded as GMall of Davao, is a major shopping mall located along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City, Philippines, part of the Gaisano Malls operated by DSG Sons Group, Inc. with a gross land area of 182,020 m2 (1,959,200 sq ft), and a total floor area of 240,605 m2 (2,589,850 sq ft) including the multilevel car park building. It is the largest of more than 40 Gaisano malls in the Philippines and the largest mall in Davao City and in Mindanao.[2] It has six floors of shops, arcades, food hall, theater with eight cinemas, and home to The Peak, located in the top of the mall. Tens of thousands of customers shop in the mall daily.
5.NCCC MALL
NCCC Mall Tagum is the second mall built by NCCC Group and the oldest mall located in Tagum City in the Philippines. The mall opened in 2000. The mall also caters to neighboring towns of Tagum City. On January 16, 2016, an incident occurred; a group of 9 people attempted to rob two jewelry shops within the mall. has been a household name in Davao City for the past four decades. From what was once a textile store, it has now established itself as a major player in the retail industry, going head-to-head with some of the country’s largest retail companies.
6.SAN AGUSTIN BOTANICAL PARK
It is an excellent plan initiated by the city government to have a botanical park. Even at this time it is already visible and one can enjoy the cool breeze and gentle wind up there. There are already good roads and some gazebos and pathways. The total area has yet to be attended to for the completion of this project. The project is targeted to be finished in year 2020. These days a little portion of some hectares out of the total area has been improved and is already a beauty to see. Located in the rural barangay of San Agustin, just a mere 15-minute ride from the city proper, is the Tagum Botanical Park. Solely developed by the City Government of Tagum, the 50-hectare park is brimming with lush greeneries, with tropical trees of different varieties planted in its hills. The sprawling park has several gazebos perfect for family picnics and gathering and will soon feature a zipline and trails for both biking and hiking. The Tagum Botanical Park is good alternative to the well-known and well-loved Energy Park, another city-developed nature park in Barangay Apokon.
7.FREEDOM PARK
Just walking distance from home, it’s a place where you can just sit and relax and observe people. It is lined with food stalls selling street foods. The improvement of the Freedom Park include the provision of new amenities and ensuring that the public open space project is made more green and revitalizing for both the residents and non-residents in Tagum; a walkable link between the Freedom Park and the Rotary Park will also be provided. The recognition of being part of the first batch of cities to become the national government’s recipient of the said assistance program came about in relation to the City of Tagum having public open space projects which include the revamping of the Freedom Park that will later on form part of what the City Architect’s Office call as the “City Walk.”
8.ROBINSONS PLACE
Robinsons Place Tagum Leading mall developer, Robinsons Malls, is building a premium shopping center at Davao Del Norte’s capital city of Tagum, named by the Asian Institute of Management as one of the seven leading cities to do business in the Philippines. Already the developer’s fourth mall in Mindanao, Robinsons Place Tagum is being constructed at the city’s National Highway, in an area close to residential subdivisions, universities, hospitals, as well as corporate and government centers. The development will be a sprawling 57,000 square meter complex that will house four levels of shopping, dining and entertainment establishments.
9.MONFORT BAT SANCTUARY
Monfort Bat Sanctuary has been the house of a large colony of 2.3 million Rousette fruit bats since recorded history. They cover 75% of the ceilings and walls of their 245 ft-long cave. The sanctuary is located on Samal Island, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of Davao City, Philippines. According to Guinness World Records, it is the largest single colony of this kind
10.PARADISE ISLAND
Dive into a lush aquatic ecosystem that defines the beauty of nature, the beauty of paradise. Go snorkeling with friends and gaze upon the colorful sea. Imagine a secluded island with bright white beaches, a lagoon awash in deep blues and aquamarines, and soaring coconut palms swaying in the breeze. A network of paved pathways winds through the lush grounds, connecting the oceanfront accommodation, gourmet dining spots, sports facilities, and an inspiring spa. Nearest major international airport: Paradise Island is served by Nassau International Airport. Taxi fare to Paradise Island from the airport takes about 30 minutes. For travel on the islands, visitors who aren’t afraid of driving on the left side of the road can rent a car or a scooter
Cebu City (also known as Cebu) is the oldest city in the Philippines, in the Province of Cebu. It is often called the “Queen City of the South”. Cebu is the main center of Christianity in the Philippines. The city has a lot of interesting history.
1.AYALA CENTER
A large shopping mall owned by Ayala Malls at the Cebu Business Park in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the first Ayala mall located outside of Metro Manila. It opened in November 1994, one year after their rival mall, SM City Cebu opened. For more than 20 years. Ayala Center Cebu spruced up and expanded over the years to a more modern, eco-vibe, international destination. On an average day, more than 85,000 people visit Ayala Center Cebu, with the figure increasing to 135,000 on weekends.[1] It is the centerpiece of the Cebu Business Park Complex
2. Basilica del Santo Niño
a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi. And later after the destruction of the church was recovered intact, deemed miraculous and has become the oldest. This image of the Child Jesus is the same presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the chief consort of Rajah Humabon on the occasion of their royal Baptism to Roman Catholicism on 14 April 1521. The image was found by a soldier named Juan de Camuz forty years later, preserved in a wooden box, after Legazpi had razed a local village.[1] When Pope Paul VI made the church a basilica in 1965, he declared it to be “the symbol of the birth and growth of Christianity in the Philippines.”[5] The present building was completed from 1739–1740, and was designated by the Holy See as the “Mother and Head of all Churches in the Philippines”.[6]
3. Casa Gorordo Museum
Home of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu, Juan Gorordo (1862-1934). A tour inside this residence is a brief journey into a Filipino lifestyle in a particular period between 1860 & 1920. The place presently features noted paintings, museum relics, a courtyard, antique household items and furniture. The Gorordo House was built in the 1850s and originally owned by Alejandro Reynes y Rosales. It was bought by Isidro Gorordo, a merchant from the Basque province of Vizcaya in Spain. Four generations of his family lived in this house including Juan Gorordo, the first Filipino bishop of Cebu. Thus, its present name. The museum encapsulates the lifestyle of the household in an increasingly cosmopolitan provincial city from colonial.
4. Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
This is a 340 old residential home which is the oldest house in Cebu and the Philippines. The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House (one of the oldest houses in The Philippines) is a house of wood and coral stones located in the corner of Mabini and Lopez-Jaena Street in the Parian District of Cebu City. Built during the late 17’th Century by the Chinese merchants residing in Parian. The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House was built sometime between 1675 and… More 1700 and is considered as one of the oldest residential houses in the Philippines; it is originally owned by Don Juan Yap, a Chinese merchant with her wife Doña Maria Florido. They had 3 children, namely, Maria, Eleuterio, and Consolacion Yap.
5. Tops Lookout
One of the top attractions and the grand-kept secrets here in Cebu City, Tops Lookout offers a notable view in a fortress-like viewing deck. For over 2 decades, Tops is the only commercial establishment in Cebu that allows its guests to have the best. Tops Lookout is an extraordinary mountain viewpoint that encompasses the city of Cebu and its picturesque surroundings. It is a tranquil retreat from the bustling commune and a popular picnic spot among locals and vacationers. See as far as the coast on a clear day and try to pick out the various islands.
6. SM Seaside City Cebu
known locally as SM Seaside or just Seaside, is a large shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings in Cebu City, Philippines that opened on 27 November 2015, exactly 22 years after SM City Cebu, which opened in 1993. It is currently the third largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the eleventh in the world. The mall has a gross leasable area (GLA) of more than 470,486 square meters.[1] SM Seaside City Cebu is SM Prime Holdings’ third mall in Metro Cebu and its 56th mall in the Philippines. The mall is designed by Arquitectonica, the same company which designed SM City North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall.
7. Magellan’s Cross
a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño[1] It houses a Christian cross believed to have been planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521. The site where Magelan planted a cross in April of 1521, virtually the cradle of modern Philippines. The Magellan’s Cross Pavilion which houses the tindalo cross was built sometime in the 1800s. The structure is octagonal kiosk made of coral stone.[1] The pavilion and the tindalo cross itself sustained cracks due to the 2013 Bohol earthquake.[2] The original cross was also found to have deteriorated due to termites in 2015.[3] The pavilion was closed for renovations and was reopened in March 2016.[2] On the ceiling of the pavilion’s interior, is a mural depicting the baptism of Rajah Humabon and his household by Fr. Pedro Valderrama and the planting of a wooden cross by Ferdinand Magellan.[4][5] The artwork was done by Jess Roa and Serry M. Josol.[2]
8. Sugbo Mercado
The Biggest Weekend Food Market In Cebu” Sugbo Mercado opened on September 25, 2015, with the goal of being the first and biggest year-round weekly food market in Cebu and as a venue for the best of the best of Cebu as well as budding new players in the local food industry to showcase their products in a tour de force. The market features a variety of delicious food choices from different Asian countries such japan and vietnam. Sugbo Mercado Proprietor Michael Karlo Lim Recommends the Best Cebuano Dishes You Should Try.
9. Temple of Leah
Teodorico Soriano Adarna’s gesture of love to his late wife Leah Albino-Adarna, a life partner for 53 years. They are the grandparents of Filipina actress Ellen Adarna and owner of motel chain Queensland in Cebu. The entire structure is a devotion of love of a husband to his wife of 53 years. Dedicated in 2012 to Leah Villa Albino-Adarna, a wife of 53 years, the Temple of Leah combines Roman and Greek elements. The temple was built to preserve the teachings of a Chinese philosopher, Lao-Tse. While it wasn’t built for tourism purposes, it became one of the most famous Cebu tourist spots because of its beautiful architecture. Visitors will get an overlooking view of the city from a balcony. The Temple of Leah is located in Barangay Busay in Cebu City.
10. Sirao Flower Garden
One of the most beautiful attractions in Cebu, Philippines. It is only a 40 minute scenic drive from the main city. On arrival, you’ll see thousands of different flowers. In addition to the flower, there are well designed props to compliment the garden. Aside from Celosias, other variety of flowers are grown in the farm. Flowers like sunflower, chrysanthemum, daisy and aster are among the flowers that are planted there. These flowers provide a perfect edge for picture taking. Floras of different colors and kinds were planted to create a vibrant and peaceful atmosphere in the mountainous area.
Bacolod is a city on the northwest coast of Negros Island in the Philippines. The 19th-century San Sebastian Cathedral stands beside Bacolod Public Plaza. Its original bells are on display in the churchyard outside. The Dizon-Ramos Museum is a 1950s house packed with memorabilia and photographs.
1.Negros Museum
This is a place to go if you want to learn more about the history and how the people of Negroes Island lived their lives in the early days. You will learn about old families’ elegant lifestyles through the museum’s collection of old furniture and fixtures from various ancestral houses. It also includes art exhibits and expositions from different local artists and foreign artists resident in Negros Island Region. Art training and seminars are also conducted inside the museum. Negros Museum is built for a remembrance of the historical events, culture, artistry, and adroitness of the Negrenses.
2.Provincial Capitol Grounds
This is the official seat of the provincial government, and it served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. You will love the Romanesque architecture of the building. It also has a nice surrounding park and lagoon that includes the Ang Paghimud-os statues, which Eduardo Castrillo made. You will also like the interesting sculptures found in the lagoon. Planning for the capitol, which was to replace the old Casa Provincial in the city’s Spanish quarter, actually started in 1910, in the day of the inauguration of Osmeña Waterworks, then Speaker of the First Philippine Assembly, took Governor General William Cameron Forbes to an exhibition baseball match, after which they inspected the future site of the building near Fuente Osmeña. In the book about his father E. J. Hanselma: Colonial Engineer, James Hanselma narrates the event.
3.San Sebastian Cathedral
This is also known as the Bacolod Cathedral, and it is located along Rizal Street, which is across the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Visiting here is one thing to do in Bacolod City as you can see the baroque architectural style, and it is among the century-old churches in Negros Occidental. A small village inhabited by Malayans called Magsungay was placed under the protection of St. Sebastian by early Christian missionaries during the 1700s. This village was later came to be known as San Sebastian de Magsungay and was put under the governance of Bernardo de los Santos, the village’s first gobernadorcillo.[3] Due to widespread Moro pirate attacks, the people of Magsungay moved to a new settlement upon the hilly terrain called bakólod, the precursor of the modern-day city of Bacolod. In 1806, Fr. Leon Pedro was appointed as its first parish priest. Years later, Fr. Gonzaga, a young priest from Barcelona, would envision the construction of the San Sebastian Church
4.Balay Negrense Museum
This city is among the two Museum Cities, widely known as the National Historical Institute, with over 30 heritage houses and museums. You will go back in time when you walk along the street. The building was built in 1897. Victor Gaston inhabited the place and was survived by his twelve children since 1901. Gaston and his parents stayed there until his demise in 1927. After they abandoned the structure in the mid-1970s, the mansion suffered rough times without up keeping. Local Negrenses group then took up the project to repair and restore the heritage building, which was later recognized as the Negros Cultural Foundation.
5. Campuestohan Highlands
There are many adventure rides that you will get your blood pumping hard. This is one of the best things to do in Bacolod City, and the highlight of this tour is the zip line, a rope course, a cable hamster wheel, a four-lane sky bicycle track. Campuestohan Highland Resort is a fun-filled tourist destination located between the cities of Bacolod and Talisay in Negros Occidental. This themed amusement park has swimming pools, a wave pool with bubble machine, zip lines, sky bikes, and other facilities great for team. The weather in the resort is mostly cool while it is very hot in the plains below. The climate at Campuestohan is almost similar to Tagaytay and Baguio, especially in the night time or early dawn
6. Mambukal Lake
There are many fun things that you can try out in this resort-like swimming pools, picnic huts, butterfly gardens, zip lines, bat caves, and others. The resort’s highlight is the seven-waterfall hike, and you can hike the seven different waterfalls, which will be fun for you. Sulfur pools form the flagship attractions at Mambukal, with a public sulfur pool, the Japanese-constructed rotenburo and the Ishiwata Bath House forming the premier facility. A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven falls feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon. The resort was originally developed by a Japanese architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata in 1927
7.Aerial view of the Capitol Park and Lagoon
This is the center of Bacolod City and the complex homes Capitol Hall, the Negros Museum, the provincial library, and some government buildings with a manmade lagoon in the middle. You can come here in the morning for people to watch as you will find the locals here and this is the best place to relax or join recreational activities in the evening. You will also get to see the scenic sunset while you walk around here. The Capitol Park and Lagoon is a provincial park located in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, in the Philippines. One of the features of the park are matching sculptures depicting a woman standing alongside a water buffalo and that of a man pulling another water buffalo. A golden structure of a woman standing beside a carabao, and a golden artwork depicting a man standing beside a carabao, are found on both ends (north and south) of the park, facing each other. These golden structures made this ground attractive to tourists
8.Lakawon Island
located on a 16-hectare banana-shaped island, and you will also love the white sand shores and the clear blue waters. If you want to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle, this is the best place for you to unwind and enjoy the cool nature. The resort is lined up with several amenities and activities that you can try out, which you and your family will love. Lakawon Island resort is a place where you can relax if you mind is stress. The term Lakawon is derived from a Cebuano word lakaw, meaning “to walk”. The island may have gotten its name because during low tide, one has to literally walk or wade a long distance to or from the main island
9.Negros Showroom
The Negros Showroom has two outlets,the main branch is located along Lacson Street while the second one is located at Central City Walk, Robinsons Place, Bacolod City. The Negros Showroom offers a unique concept in marketing and was awarded by the DTI as the Outstanding Trade House in the Philippines. A one-stop shop for local handicrafts and organic products, including native jewellery, MassKara masks and piaya (sugary flat cakes).
10.Authentic Bacolod Inasal
Bacolod City has many attractions and favorite things that you can do, and there are many local cuisines that you can try out in this city. “grilled”. It is basically a grilled chicken marinated in vinegar, calamansi juice, and loads of other spices. One of the first things to come up in conversations about Bacolod is their famous Chicken Inasal. It is a delicacy akin to lechon manok, which is marinated in a mixture of calamansi, pepper, coconut vinegar, and annatto, then grilled over hot coals while basted with the marinade
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