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Lapu-Lapu Wins Another Battle: History vs Diaper Ad

April 25, 2013 By Cille Anne Leave a Comment

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In 1521 Portuguese conquistador Ferdinand Magellan and his men fought with the native warriors of Lapu – Lapu, Chieftain of Mactan. The natives won the battle which we now know as the “Battle of Mactan.”  Fast forward to 2013, a new kind of “battle” was waged, this time pitting the heirs of Lapu – Lapu versus…

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Filed Under: EXTRA! EXTRA! Tagged With: Battle of Mactan, EQ Diapers, Lapu - Lapu, Lapu Lapu Monument, Liberty Shrine, Mactan Shrine, Magellan

Attractions, Places to Visit and See Near Mactan Airport

February 8, 2012 By Cille Anne 2 Comments

Looking for pla ces or tourist spots to go to that is near Mactan airport? This post is for you. I get lots of questions of those short stay visitors in Cebu for places they can check out that is near the Cebu International and Domestic Airport. You are probably on a connecting flight and…

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Lapu-Lapu, Magellan and the Battle of Mactan

March 3, 2011 By Cille Anne 4 Comments

One 0f the most visited historical attraction in the province of Cebu is the Lapu-Lapu Monument and Magellan’s Shrine located in Punta Engano, Mactan Island. Travel time to reach this landmark is approximately 15 minutes from the Mactan International Airport, so it’s a good first stop for your visit if you are not too tired…

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