Tuesday, July 29, 2008

view of talisay city

Old School Talisay

Everytime I hear the word Talisay, I always remember my childhood days. When I was a very cute little kid (bwahahahaha), my father - who was a cab driver then - would usually take me and my mom to Talisay for a quick bite of lechon, puso, and kunselba. My parents would let me enjoy the water until I was too weak to swim (crawl, actually. hahahaha). After that we would go to the Morocca pools a few blocks away because they had this cute kiddie pool - the shallow part only half a meter deep. I think I actually spent most weekends in Talisay.

talisayToday, we went to Talisay to do something important. On our way home, just like the old times, we went to Larawan beach and had our lunch there. Although I didn’t go for a swim, I easily remembered the past because of the kids who were having a blast in the water. They were so fun to watch. And despite the less than inviting color of the water, I’m pretty sure that nothing could stop them from having the time of their lives.

Larawan beach is not quite the same today. But I don’t care. I was once a kid who enjoyed EVERYTHING, too.

The famous Talisay lechon. No trip to the beach is complete without it. Kalami sa kubal!!!!!!!!!!!

The park near the beach. Pwede ka relax diri after maligo. :)

A big acacia tree!

Police station near the beach.

Dugo2x, Puso, Inasal, and Sukang Pinakurat! Payter!!!

Mila’s Lechon! Aprub!

They also sell lechon manok, camote, squid, ginabot, etc…

Lechon mo diha sir!

Ay kalami!

Larawan Beach!!! I remember these trees!!!!!!!!!

Vendors everywhere - dirty icecream! Hehehe

Larawan beach. Number 1 customers - kids

More kids!

And some grown-ups too. Tugnaw na? Hahahaha

Little girl and her beach ball.

All natural! hahahaha

Sandcastles!

Kids playing with - a tree branch? LOL

Rubber ’salbabida’ for rent at Php20.

Here’s the church of Talisay

The retablo. Gorgeous!

Mass christening!

Nice chandelier

Church interior

The belfry

The patron saint

The second tower

Veranda

Church facade

Newly-constructed wing.

Covered court beside the church.

The old Balay Dakbayan sa Talisay

Bonifacio and Rizal

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about talisay city (my homeland)

Talisay City, Cebu

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Talisay City
City of Talisay
Dakbayan sa Talisay
Lungsod ng Talisay
Official seal of Talisay City
Seal
Map of Cebu showing the location of Talisay City.
Map of Cebu showing the location of Talisay City.
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Cebu Province
Districts 1st District of Cebu
Barangays 22
Founded 1648
Incorporated (Town) 1849
Incorporated (City) December 30, 2000
Government
- Mayor Bro. Socrates C. Fernandez
- Vice Mayor Lanie Abarquez
Area
- Total 42.22 km² (16.3 sq mi)
Population (2000)
- Total 179,359
- Density 4,248/km² (11,002.3/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Postal Code 6045
Website: www.talisaycitycebu.gov.ph

Talisay City is a 3rd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 179,359 people.

Talisay is known for its "Inasal Baboy" (Roasted Pig). Its name is taken from the 'Mantalisay' tree which is abundant in the city. It is primarily a residential and trading center. Talisay City is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu.

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[edit] Barangays

Talisay City is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.


  • Biasong
  • Bulacao
  • Cadulawan
  • Camp IV
  • Cansojong
  • Dumlog
  • Jaclupan
  • Lagtang
  • Lawaan I
  • Lawaan II
  • Lawaan III
  • Linao
  • Maghaway
  • Manipis
  • Mohon
  • Poblacion
  • Pooc
  • San Isidro
  • San Roque
  • Tabunok
  • Tangke
  • Tapul

[edit] History

Talisay was founded in 1648 as an estate owned by the Augustinians. In 1849, it was converted into a municipality with Silverio Fernandez as its first gobernadorcillo and Pedro Labuca as captain.

Some accounts claim that Talisay got its name from the Magtalisay trees which are endemic in certain areas of the municipality, while others claim that Talisay got its name from a town in Spain.

During both the American colonial period and World War II, Talisay served as a haven of colonial military forces. The municipality served as the center of guerrilla intelligence operations for the Philippine resistance movement in Cebu during World War II. Returning American and Filipino forces landed on the beaches of Talisay on March 28, 1945, an event that marked the eventual surrender of Japanese forces on Cebu. That day is now an official holiday in the province of Cebu.

In 2000, the municipality of Talisay was converted into a city.[1] The municipality is now linked to Cebu City via the new South Coastal Highway from Lawaan, opened in 2004. This has brought some recent inward investment in the form of sub-divisions, some hastily planned and plagued by problems. Conflict has occurred between the residents of the mountain barangay of Maghaway and those of Crown Asia's Azienda Milan and Venezia sub-divisions. According to the National Statistics Office in its 2000 report, some 70 percent of the population of Talisay belongs to the urban poor. Talisay remains an important center for the production of blasting caps used in dynamite.

[edit] Economy

[edit] Banks

[edit] Commercial Center

Much of the commerce in Talisay City takes place in the Tabunok area, where several public markets, strip malls and commercial establishments are situated. The biggest mall is Gaisano Tabunok, which has a grocery, several floors displaying clothing and household items and a couple of theaters. However, much of the population still depend on the so-called "public markets", where they can find fresh meat, fish and vegetables, as well as other household needs there are many sari sari stores one being gloria's mini mart its great for all the locals who need hardware and house needs and fooding and with out the need of travel to go to Tabunok. Talisay City and the Tabunok area also serves as the commercial area for municipalities south of the city, being the south "gateway" to Cebu City, considered to be the biggest city outside of Metro Manila. Talisay City, its citizens and its surrounding barangays have lately benefitted immensely from the construction of the South Road Properties project, which is an 6-lane coastal highway from downtown Cebu City to the town of Minglanilla, but with several exits in between, many of which are exits to several areas of Talisay City. Because of this highway, traffic, which has always been a problem for the inhabitants in the past few years for this area, has been greatly reduced, making the city a popular zone for housing once more, as it was in the early 70's and 80's.

[edit] Fast Food Chains

  • Jollibee - Gaisano Grand Tabunok Fiesta Mall.
  • Chowking - Gaisano Grand Tabunok Fiesta Mall.
  • Greenwich - Gaisano Grand Tabunok Fiesta Mall.
  • Dimsum Break - Gaisano Grand Tabunok Fiesta Mall.
  • McDonald's - Gaisano Grand Tabunok Fiesta Mall.
  • Pizza Hut - Gaisano Fiesta Mall
  • Manila Food House - Central Square Market

[edit] Popular Restaurants

  • SuTuKil - Talisay Central Market

[edit] Government Offices

[edit] Sub-divisions

  • Carmen Village - Barangay Dumlog
  • Alpha Executive Homes
  • Villa Solana
  • Maharlika Village

[edit] Education

List of Academics Based in Talisay City

1.)Talisay City Science High School, the only Science High school in Talisay City established in 2004. 2.) Divino Amore Academy. Catholic School run by the Augustinian Sisters of Divine Love (ASDL), located at Fidel Bas St., Lower Mohon, Talisay, City
3.) Talisay Malayan Academy located at the heart of the city, Poblacion, Talisay City
4.) Sisters of Mary-Girlstown. School located at J.P. Rizal St., Poblacion, Talisay City
5.) St. Scholastica's Academy. Catholic School run by the Benedictine Sisters (Order of Saint Benedict OSB), located at Lagtang Rd., Tabunok, Talisay City
6.) Asian College of Technology located at South Expressway, Bulacao, Talisay City
7.) Monterey School of Learning - located at San Isidro, Talisay City, Cebu
8.) East Visayan Academy. Operated by the Central Visayan Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church located at South Expressway, Bulacao, Talisay City
9.) Mohon Elementary School. A Government School at Proper Mohon, Talisay City
10.) Saint Thomas Aquinas School Montessori.
11.) Sacred Heart School of Lawa-an
12.) St. Teresa's School Catholic. Located in Poblacion, Talisay City
13.) Lagtang SDA Elementary School. Operated by Lagtang SDA Church under the Central Visayan Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Located at Lagtang, Talisay City
14.) Talisay City National High School 15.) Talisay Elementary School 16.) Tabunok Elementary School

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about cebu

Cebu's History

Cebu and Mactan are rich in historical significance. From around 800 AD Cebu harbor was already an important trading port for Chinese, Islamic, and Malayan goods. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines and eventually found his way to Mactan. Due to a dispute of uncertain nature, the Spaniards incurred the ire of local chieftain Lapu-lapu, who killed Magellan in The Battle of Mactan - arguably the first case of an Asian fighting European invaders. Thus, although the Magellan Expedition is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe, Magellan the man died and remained in Mactan.

(It is said in some chronicles that Magellan's expedition included a Cebuano-speaking crewman, who must have earlier wandered across Asia, the Near East, and the Mediterranean before joining the expedition in Spain. When the expedition reached Cebu, this crewman - a Cebuano - became the first person to actually complete a tour of the world.)

During the early part of the Spanish era, Cebu was the effective capital of the country, which in turn was a province of Mexico. (The capital was later moved to Manila, which was more easily defensible against sea attack.) It continued to prosper as a trading port. And to this day, Cebu is the most ethnically diverse area in the country, with large Chinese, Spanish, and Malayan populations (not to mention more recent German and American arrivals).

Cebu is today regarded as the most dynamic metro area in the country, with growth rates generally twice as high as the national average. It is home to a surprising range of industries, including semiconductors, shipping, education, watchmaking, food-processing, high-end furniture, and of course tourism. (A bit of trivia: Almost all the Timex watches sold anywhere in the world are made in Cebu.)

Things to do in Cebu

  • Boat cruises and picnics to neighboring reefs and sandbars (half to full-day)
  • Shopping for handicrafts and native foods in old Cebu.
  • Visits to early Christian churches and the well-preserved colonial town of Carcar (full day).
    •
  • Excursion to Moalboal, a world-famous diving destination (full day).
  • Day-trips by modern jet-craft to Negros, Bohol or Leyte, larger nearby islands with scenic sights and charming architecture.
  • Modern shopping malls - Cebu has two.
    •
  • Guided tour of Cebu City, including: Fort San Pedro (a fine example an early Spanish fortress), the Magellan Cross (shrine of the first Christian cross in Asia), the Basilica de Santo Niño (built to commemorate the miraculous rediscovery of a Christ-child statue in early Spanish days), Tops (a mountaintop lookout point), the Taoist Temple for a glimpse of Cebu's Chinese cultural legacy, Gorordo House (a restored turn-of-the-century archbishop's villa), CAP Center (with mementos of WWII era President Osmeña), and Carbon public market.
    		•

    Truly Blessed by Nature

    Question: How Many of These Are Serious Dangers at Plantation Bay? Tsunamis, Typhoons, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Sharks, Crocodiles, Venomous Snakes, Malaria, Typhoid.

    Answer: None of the above. Plantation Bay's location on Mactan Island is truly blessed, and there is probably no other resort area anywhere else in the world that is so well-insulated against assorted natural perils.
    Cebu is located in the heart of the Philippines, totally surrounded by much larger islands. This means that most typhoons never reach Cebu, and the rare storms that do are already much-weakened. The danger from tsunamis is effectively zero; there is no known seismic fault in this area, and any long-range tsunami would be blocked by other islands.

    The Pacific monsoon drops most of its moisture on other islands prior to reaching Cebu. Thus, there is no pronounced rainy season and the weather here is clement year-round. Although it can rain at any time of year, most rains are brief and quickly followed by brilliant sunshine. (Before being tempted by the "low season" rates offered elsewhere, better ask why there's a low season. Cebu doesn't have one.)
    The entire island of Cebu is an ancient coral outcropping (not of volcanic origin like Hawaii, nor near a continental shelf like Bali or Phuket). There are no volcanoes, and the area does not experience any appreciable earthquake activity.

    Plantation Bay faces Hilutungan Channel, which is 300 meters deep and has a steady current. This not only makes the waters here exceptionally clean (and the scuba-diving awesome), but also free of dangerous sharks and barracuda, which like to scavenge in still, shallow waters.

    Mactan being a classic desert island, there are no swamps or wetlands here which could harbor crocodiles or venomous snakes. The island is virtually flat and not very large, so floods and mudslides are geologically improbable.

    Although Plantation Bay feels like a world of its own, it is after all only 30 minutes from a major metropolitan area. So, unlike most resorts in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Sri Lanka, Cebu has no significant incidence of tropical diseases such as malaria or typhoid. For a personal medical emergency, there is a community hospital 10 minutes away from Plantation Bay, and several fully-equipped general hospitals 30 minutes away in Cebu City. In case of a burst appendix or abcessed tooth, you wouldn't have to wait for a helicopter airlift.

    Environment
    Plantation Bay was built and is operated with appropriate regard for environmental concerns.
    Our lovely artificial lagoon was built over a site consisting of barren rock, so no ecosystem was destroyed for the resort. To create fabulous white-sand beaches bordering the lagoon, mountain stone was quarried and crushed into fine grains. (A bonus is that, unlike real beach sand, ours is always cool to the touch, even under direct sun.) Thus, no natural beaches or sandbars were despoiled. The fine woods used in some furniture were recycled from old houses or church timbers. The wood ceilings seen in the lobby and many bedrooms and meeting rooms are actually made of ordinary plywood, painstakingly hand-stained to simulate the look of mahogany panels.

    Extensive use was made of coconut timber, a widely-available renewable resource. Other coconut parts of little commercial value were used in decorations and finishes around the resort. The use of plastics was avoided wherever possible, a feature which also lessens fire and smoke hazards.
    Sanitation
    The resort employs septic tanks for residential sewage, spread out over a large area to avoid a concentration of effluent. The laundry is equipped with a biomechanical waste treatment plant. No wastes are dumped into the sea. The resort's garbage is trucked to landfills in Mactan; some garbage is recycled as fish-feed. Bottles and cans are separated and sold to recyclers.
    Marine life
    Plantation Bay grows some of its own fish (for restaurant use) in fishponds within the hotel. In partnership with universities and public agencies, Plantation Bay cooperates in all efforts to protect marine life and promote the stability of coral reefs. Since the resort opened in 1996, there has been a dramatic re-growth of the coral reefs in our part of Mactan Island.

    A resort with a social conscience.
    Plantation Bay provides free school bus service in the community, making it possible for hundreds of local children (who could not afford public transportation) to obtain a basic education. On a continuing basis, we support a number of local residents for vocational training. In 2004 Plantation Bay paid for the reforestation of about 120 hectares in Cebu's highlands, and provided most of the funding to build and operate a day-care center for indigent families in South Cebu City.

    The employees of Plantation Bay enjoy good salaries and benefits. Equally important, all staff members are treated with dignity and respect as part of the Plantation Bay Family. Training and career-advancement opportunities are provided to all staff members. A flattened and informal hierarchy system improves work performance and efficiency while providing a personal sense of satisfaction to every staff member. For these reasons, Plantation Bay is considered one of the best workplaces in the country. Guests quickly notice and appreciate our staff's excellent morale and eagerness to please.

    Cebu's History

    Cebu and Mactan are rich in historical significance. From around 800 AD Cebu harbor was already an important trading port for Chinese, Islamic, and Malayan goods. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines and eventually found his way to Mactan. Due to a dispute of uncertain nature, the Spaniards incurred the ire of local chieftain Lapu-lapu, who killed Magellan in The Battle of Mactan - arguably the first case of an Asian fighting European invaders. Thus, although the Magellan Expedition is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe, Magellan the man died and remained in Mactan.

    (It is said in some chronicles that Magellan's expedition included a Cebuano-speaking crewman, who must have earlier wandered across Asia, the Near East, and the Mediterranean before joining the expedition in Spain. When the expedition reached Cebu, this crewman - a Cebuano - became the first person to actually complete a tour of the world.)

    During the early part of the Spanish era, Cebu was the effective capital of the country, which in turn was a province of Mexico. (The capital was later moved to Manila, which was more easily defensible against sea attack.) It continued to prosper as a trading port. And to this day, Cebu is the most ethnically diverse area in the country, with large Chinese, Spanish, and Malayan populations (not to mention more recent German and American arrivals).

    Cebu is today regarded as the most dynamic metro area in the country, with growth rates generally twice as high as the national average. It is home to a surprising range of industries, including semiconductors, shipping, education, watchmaking, food-processing, high-end furniture, and of course tourism. (A bit of trivia: Almost all the Timex watches sold anywhere in the world are made in Cebu.)

    Things to do in Cebu

  • Boat cruises and picnics to neighboring reefs and sandbars (half to full-day)
  • Shopping for handicrafts and native foods in old Cebu.
  • Visits to early Christian churches and the well-preserved colonial town of Carcar (full day).
    •
  • Excursion to Moalboal, a world-famous diving destination (full day).
  • Day-trips by modern jet-craft to Negros, Bohol or Leyte, larger nearby islands with scenic sights and charming architecture.
  • Modern shopping malls - Cebu has two.
    •
  • Guided tour of Cebu City, including: Fort San Pedro (a fine example an early Spanish fortress), the Magellan Cross (shrine of the first Christian cross in Asia), the Basilica de Santo Niño (built to commemorate the miraculous rediscovery of a Christ-child statue in early Spanish days), Tops (a mountaintop lookout point), the Taoist Temple for a glimpse of Cebu's Chinese cultural legacy, Gorordo House (a restored turn-of-the-century archbishop's villa), CAP Center (with mementos of WWII era President Osmeña), and Carbon public market.
    		•

    Truly Blessed by Nature

    Question: How Many of These Are Serious Dangers at Plantation Bay? Tsunamis, Typhoons, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Sharks, Crocodiles, Venomous Snakes, Malaria, Typhoid.

    Answer: None of the above. Plantation Bay's location on Mactan Island is truly blessed, and there is probably no other resort area anywhere else in the world that is so well-insulated against assorted natural perils.
    Cebu is located in the heart of the Philippines, totally surrounded by much larger islands. This means that most typhoons never reach Cebu, and the rare storms that do are already much-weakened. The danger from tsunamis is effectively zero; there is no known seismic fault in this area, and any long-range tsunami would be blocked by other islands.

    The Pacific monsoon drops most of its moisture on other islands prior to reaching Cebu. Thus, there is no pronounced rainy season and the weather here is clement year-round. Although it can rain at any time of year, most rains are brief and quickly followed by brilliant sunshine. (Before being tempted by the "low season" rates offered elsewhere, better ask why there's a low season. Cebu doesn't have one.)
    The entire island of Cebu is an ancient coral outcropping (not of volcanic origin like Hawaii, nor near a continental shelf like Bali or Phuket). There are no volcanoes, and the area does not experience any appreciable earthquake activity.

    Plantation Bay faces Hilutungan Channel, which is 300 meters deep and has a steady current. This not only makes the waters here exceptionally clean (and the scuba-diving awesome), but also free of dangerous sharks and barracuda, which like to scavenge in still, shallow waters.

    Mactan being a classic desert island, there are no swamps or wetlands here which could harbor crocodiles or venomous snakes. The island is virtually flat and not very large, so floods and mudslides are geologically improbable.

    Although Plantation Bay feels like a world of its own, it is after all only 30 minutes from a major metropolitan area. So, unlike most resorts in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Sri Lanka, Cebu has no significant incidence of tropical diseases such as malaria or typhoid. For a personal medical emergency, there is a community hospital 10 minutes away from Plantation Bay, and several fully-equipped general hospitals 30 minutes away in Cebu City. In case of a burst appendix or abcessed tooth, you wouldn't have to wait for a helicopter airlift.

    Environment
    Plantation Bay was built and is operated with appropriate regard for environmental concerns.
    Our lovely artificial lagoon was built over a site consisting of barren rock, so no ecosystem was destroyed for the resort. To create fabulous white-sand beaches bordering the lagoon, mountain stone was quarried and crushed into fine grains. (A bonus is that, unlike real beach sand, ours is always cool to the touch, even under direct sun.) Thus, no natural beaches or sandbars were despoiled. The fine woods used in some furniture were recycled from old houses or church timbers. The wood ceilings seen in the lobby and many bedrooms and meeting rooms are actually made of ordinary plywood, painstakingly hand-stained to simulate the look of mahogany panels.

    Extensive use was made of coconut timber, a widely-available renewable resource. Other coconut parts of little commercial value were used in decorations and finishes around the resort. The use of plastics was avoided wherever possible, a feature which also lessens fire and smoke hazards.
    Sanitation
    The resort employs septic tanks for residential sewage, spread out over a large area to avoid a concentration of effluent. The laundry is equipped with a biomechanical waste treatment plant. No wastes are dumped into the sea. The resort's garbage is trucked to landfills in Mactan; some garbage is recycled as fish-feed. Bottles and cans are separated and sold to recyclers.
    Marine life
    Plantation Bay grows some of its own fish (for restaurant use) in fishponds within the hotel. In partnership with universities and public agencies, Plantation Bay cooperates in all efforts to protect marine life and promote the stability of coral reefs. Since the resort opened in 1996, there has been a dramatic re-growth of the coral reefs in our part of Mactan Island.

    A resort with a social conscience.
    Plantation Bay provides free school bus service in the community, making it possible for hundreds of local children (who could not afford public transportation) to obtain a basic education. On a continuing basis, we support a number of local residents for vocational training. In 2004 Plantation Bay paid for the reforestation of about 120 hectares in Cebu's highlands, and provided most of the funding to build and operate a day-care center for indigent families in South Cebu City.

    The employees of Plantation Bay enjoy good salaries and benefits. Equally important, all staff members are treated with dignity and respect as part of the Plantation Bay Family. Training and career-advancement opportunities are provided to all staff members. A flattened and informal hierarchy system improves work performance and efficiency while providing a personal sense of satisfaction to every staff member. For these reasons, Plantation Bay is considered one of the best workplaces in the country. Guests quickly notice and appreciate our staff's excellent morale and eagerness to please.

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