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TotallyCebu.com is simply about the evaluation and review of certain products, events, services and places located in the city of Cebu, Philippines. It is an assessment about almost every place in Cebu, be it restaurants, establishments, re
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The Outpost, Cebu’s Local Hangout
There’s no better way to support the local bands in Cebu than going to their gigs. Among the famous places where you can find the local talents playing is in The Outpost. It is located at 975-A Veteran’s Drive Lahug, Cebu City, just less than a...
Cebu as a Developing City
The bustling streets of Cebu only show how it has developed through the years. With the Spanish colonization decades ago who would have thought that this city would come this far. The elders are known to be very meticulous and conservative, which b...
Island Souvenirs launches Philippine Islands, P.i.
Island Souvenirs launches its new brand of apparel, the Philippine Islands, P.i. This is in line with its advocacy for civic engagement and responsibility by inspiring Filipinos nationalism and love for country. The Event: Rock Your Pride Following t...
Good morning in Cebuano and other expressions
Filipinos in general are known for being hospitable – consequently are the Cebuanos. While the people of Cebu are not expecting in return for such hospitality, a sociable response for the friendly welcome will be highly appreciated. Much more if y...
Norberto Quisumbing, Jr.: Cebuano Influence
Norberto B. Quisumbing, Jr. was once considered one of the most influential people of Cebu. Being the chair and founder of the Cebu-based Norkis Trading Co., Inc. (now Norkis Group of Companies) Mr. Quisumbing made a great contribution not only to t...
Monique Rae: Cebuana Pop-Rock Sensation
Cebu has been known to be a home of naturally talented individuals ranging from writers to artists. And it has proven itself once again with the coming of today’s pop-rock sensation, Monique Rae. Kristina Monique de los Santos, her real name, was...
Life in Cebu
Among other cities in the Philippines, Cebu is one of the best places to stay. Whether you are looking for a good place where you can find beaches and other tourist spots or a dynamic modernized city that gives easy access to business establishments...
Vicente Sotto: Great Cebuano of 20th Century
Vicente Yap Sotto is hailed one of the greatest Cebuanos of the 20th century for having served the Philippines as senator and being esteemed as the Father of Cebuano Language and Letters as few of his contributions. He was born in Cebu City and fini...
Judge Simeon Dumdum, Jr.: Lawyer and Poet
Simeon Dumdum, Jr. is a Regional Trial Court Executive Judge in Cebu City . As a lawyer he is described as well-researched and above-board. According to him, more than working for money, he seeks honor as a lawyer and whatever is just and humane for...
Monique Lhuillier: World-Class Couturier
Lhuillier has always been a big name in Cebu ’s high society, but Monique Lhuillier simply made a bigger name for herself to the world when she captured the fashion industry by storm. Starting from a line of bridal gowns, she became couturier of m...
Gloria Sevilla: Queen of Visayan Movies
Not many locals today are aware of the richness of the film history in the Visayas and Mindanao . During the golden period of Cebu Film Industry in the 1950s, one Cebuano name emerged as the “Reyna ng Pelikulang Bisaya” or the Queen of Visayan M...
Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.: Outstanding Cebuano Indeed
Another Cebuano to be proud of, to look up to, and to emulate is Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr. He is the 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines appointed by former President Joseph Estrada. He was also awarded as one of th...
Pilita Corrales: The Queen of Songs
People from Cebu are usually identified as good singers and there is no other perfect example for that than this woman. *photo by Nanding Rubio Dubbed as the Asia’s Queen of Songs, Pilita Corrales is one of the distinguished Cebuanos that made it ...
The Teban and Goliat Files: Series 2
Another Teban and Goliat video we found on the net and we posted it here just for your laughing pleasure. It is some kind of a corporate gig, a departure from their usual town fiesta acts but it would still make you laugh. convey_source = "English...
Siegfredo “Fred” Rosales Galan: Cebuano Painter
Talent they say, is God-given, that is why it is always meant to be shared. This is exactly how Cebuano painter Siegfredo “Fred” Rosales Galan sees himself – he, along with other Christian painters in Cebu, let people meet God through their ou...
Notable Cebuanos: Lawrence Ypil and His favorite Hiding-Place
Lawrence Lacambra Ypil, or fondly being called Larry, is a professor in Literature at Ateneo de Manila University. He grew up in Cebu and considers himself “thoroughly Cebuano” despite having stayed in the capital for more than 10 years. *image...
The Teban and Goliat Files
We scourged the net for the files of Cebu's two iconic comedians Teban & Goliat and found something that will definitely make you laugh. We will try to make this as a series as long as we can find anything about this funny duo on the web. Here's...
Notable Cebuanos: Maria Victoria “Bambi” Beltran, Woman Power
Maria Victoria Beltran has been very ardent in supporting, promoting, and doing culture, arts, and literature in Cebu and these are what make her always on the go. She does not only have the talent, she also has the drive to juggle all these… *im...
