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LLC Tourism, Cultural & Historical Affairs Commission, Lapu-Lapu City (2025)

18/11/2024

LIVE: KAABAG Pre-Fiesta Concert kauban ang Oh! Caraga at Hoopsdome.

17/11/2024

LIVE: GARBO SA LAPU-LAPU 2024

15/11/2024

LIVE: BINIBINING LAPU-LAPU 2024 PRELIMINARY COMPETITION

12/11/2024

Brgy. Babag is the 5th largest barangay in Lapu-Lapu City. It has a total land area of 307,124 hectares where 272 hectares is used in residential; 30 hectares is used in commercial and 5,124 hectares is used in timberland.

It was told that during the Japanese occupation, most of the men in the barangay were enlisted in the “guerilla movement” a group of loyal and patriotic Filipinos who bravely fought against the Japanese invaders. They used to block the streets making it difficult for the Japanese soldiers to enter and occupy the area. In time, the place came to be known as “BABAG” a local dialect which means “to block”.

When the war ended, the leftover unused armaments were dumped into the sea by the Americans. The Pongasi brothers (Gregorio and Julian), they studied about the use of the armaments, especially Julian who discovered that it could be utilized into another form of entertainment & business–Pyrotechnics. He started making pyrotechnics in 1953, considering that modern-day Filipinos believe pyrotechnics & loud volume of sounds drive away bad spirits or bad luck during the celebrations of Christmas Eve and New Year.

Barangay Babag is subdivided into ten (10) district areas called Puroks, named after its famous “firecracker” products namely; Bombshell, Butterfly 1, Butterfly 2, Thunder, Beauty In The Sky, Super Sunlight, Shooting Star, Judas Belt, Rambo and Five Star. Until today, pyroworks production is still the main source of livelihood whilst many visitors annually flock to marvel and do business of these enterprises solely produced by the Babaganons.

As of 2020, Barangay Babag has a total population mark of 30,839. Traditionally, Barangay Babag is roughly parted into two major geographical parts, Babag I and Babag II. Babag I (Tiangue, Ka Lolo, Timpolok and Eskina Trigon) Babag II (Sinigpitan, Radar, Lawis, Naga, Babag Centro). Babag is also known as a fishing village with abundant marine products.

Source: Barangay Profile, Office of the Punong Barangay, Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

08/11/2024

Get ready for the most-awaited, grandest celebration in Lapu-Lapu City! The Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu 2024 is here! 🙌🏻

This spectacular Festival of Festivals will showcase 14 participating contingents from different barangays, each bringing their unique traditions, music, and dances to life.

Join us as we come together in unity and pride, honoring the spirit and culture that make Lapu-Lapu City extraordinary – as each barangay shows off their unique culture & heritage.

📅 Date: November 17, 2024
📍 Location: Hoopsdome

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of local pride! Bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate the best of barangay festivals.

05/11/2024

Throwback to last year's Fluvial Parade of Nuestra Señora Virgen De La Regla!

Reliving the breathtaking moments of faith and devotion as the city's patroness – Virgen de la Regla was carried over the waters of Cordova &Lapu-Lapu City.

Let's look back with gratitude and look forward to another year of celebrating this beautiful tradition together this upcoming November 12, for this year's fluvial procession.

05/11/2024

Brgy. Pusok is the 4th largest barangay in Lapu-Lapu City.

It sits in a land area of 153.34 hectares, it has 13 sitios with a total of 32,792 inhabitants. In a total of 7,396 households, there were 16,401 registered voters sitting with 17 Catholic chapels & 1 Catholic church including 5 vital installations surrounding Brgy. Pusok, these are: Smart cell sites, MCWD Reservoir, Mactan-Cebu International Airport and the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge.

Brgy. Pusok got its name during the 15th century when the tribes of Datu Magtawnas occupied the village. WHen one is strong, intelligent and wise, they are called “busok”. One of them is Datu Magtawnas, he possesses the characteristics to be a “busok”. Brgy. Pusok in its vicinity sits on the boundary of Brgy. Pajo, Brgy. Ibo, and Brgy. Bankal.

Meanwhile, the school in Brgy. Pusok started as a two-room makeshift schoolhouse that was erected on a lot donated by two individuals–Escolastico Tunacao & Cosme Booc. It was named as Ibo school during the time of Segundo Cuizon. The two-room was then changed to Grade III-IV which was named Pusok Primary School. During the pre-war period, there were assigned teaching forces Mr. Celedonio Abataya, Ms. Josefina Jaban and Mrs. Presas from 1938-1940.

The wartime period saw a steady change when enrollment increased year after year and the first graduation exercises were held in S.Y. 1947 - 1948. Pusok Primary School was named Pusok Elementary School.

Its development as a barangay of Lapu-Lapu City has been steady especially when the Marcos Sr. administration chose Lapu-Lapu City as the ideal place for the establishment of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). The entrance to Lapu-Lapu City is connected with the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge that is situated also in Brgy. Pusok.

Source: Labajo, Delilah R. (March-December, 2024). Cultural Mapping and Historical Research Phase II, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

04/11/2024

Registration for the 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 is extended until November 10.

The City of Lapu-Lapu will be celebrating its 289th Feast Day of Nuestra Señora de Regla with the Theme: "𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦."

Part of the celebration is the annual Fluvial Procession which will be on November 12, 2024.

To celebrate the solemn event, please refer to the guidelines below for those who will participate.

𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦

1. Assembly Time: Participants must gather by 5:30 AM on November 12, 2024, at Cordova Roro Port.
2. Passenger Capacity: To ensure safety compliance, the number of passengers must not exceed the vessel’s maximum seating capacity. All passengers are required to wear life jackets.
3. Prohibited Items: Smoking, drinking, and bringing alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Fireworks, firecrackers, balloons, and party poppers are strictly prohibited.
4. Vessel Decoration: All vessels must be decorated in the Marian colors of sky blue and white.
5. Safety Equipment: Each vessel must have life jackets on board for emergency situations.
6. Passenger Manifesto: Vessels are required to provide a manifesto listing all passengers on board.
Childrens are not allowed.
7. Vessel Specifications: Only motorized bancas with a gross tonnage of 3 tons and above will be permitted to participate in the fluvial procession.
You may register physically at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office.

For further inquiries, you may reach out through our page or via email:
[email protected] / (032) 505-9426 / 09996751754

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Registration is extended until November 10.

04/11/2024

👀 EYES HERE, OPONGANONS!
We're excited to share the lineup of religious and fiesta activities for the 289th Feast Day of Nuestra Señora de Regla!

Mark your calendars and join us in this celebration of faith and community. Let’s make this fiesta unforgettable! 🎉🙏

28/10/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The City of Lapu-Lapu will be celebrating its 289th Feast Day of Nuestra Señora de Regla with the Theme: "𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦."
Part of the celebration is the annual Fluvial Procession which will be on November 12, 2024. An integral part of the celebration, symbolizing the deep devotion of the Oponganons to Nuestra Señora de la Regla.

To celebrate the solemn event, please refer to the guidelines below for those who will participate.

𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
1. Assembly Time: Participants must gather by 5:30 AM on November 12, 2024, at Cordova Roro Port.
2. Passenger Capacity: To ensure safety compliance, the number of passengers must not exceed the vessel’s maximum seating capacity. All passengers are required to wear life jackets.
3. Prohibited Items: Smoking, drinking, and bringing alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Fireworks, firecrackers, balloons, and party poppers are strictly prohibited.
4. Vessel Decoration: All vessels must be decorated in the Marian colors of sky blue and white.
5. Safety Equipment: Each vessel must have life jackets on board for emergency situations.
6. Passenger Manifesto: Vessels are required to provide a manifesto listing all passengers on board.
7. Vessel Specifications: Only motorized bancas with a gross tonnage of 3 tons and above will be permitted to participate in the fluvial procession.

You may register physically at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office, or through online registration - you may scan the QR code below and fill-up the necessary requirements.

For further inquiries, you may reach out through our page or via email:
[email protected] / (032) 505-9426.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

03/10/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!

The City of Lapu-Lapu will be celebrating its 289th Feast Day of Nuestra Señora de Regla with the Theme: "𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦."

Part of the celebration is the annual Fluvial Procession which will be on November 12, 2024. An integral part of the celebration, symbolizing the deep devotion of the Oponganons to Nuestra Señora de la Regla.

To celebrate the solemn event, please refer to the guidelines below for those who will participate.

FLUVIAL PROCESSION 2024 GUIDELINES

1. Assembly Time: Participants must gather by 5:30 AM on November 12, 2024, at Cordova Roro Port.
2. Passenger Capacity: To ensure safety compliance, the number of passengers must not exceed the vessel’s maximum seating capacity. All passengers are required to wear life jackets.
3. Prohibited Items: Smoking, drinking, and bringing alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Fireworks, firecrackers, balloons, and party poppers are strictly prohibited.
4. Vessel Décor: All vessels must be decorated in the Marian colors of sky blue and white.
5. Safety Equipment: Each vessel must have life jackets on board for emergency situations.
6. Passenger Manifesto: Vessels are required to provide a manifesto listing all passengers on board.
7. Vessel Specifications: Only motorized bancas with a gross tonnage of 3 tons and above will be permitted to participate in the fluvial procession.

You may register physically at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office, or through online registration - you may scan the qr below and fill-up the necessary requirements.

For further inquiries, you may reach out through our page or via email: [email protected] / (032) 505-9426. Registration is open until November 6, 2024.

01/10/2024

𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 | 𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙪-𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙪 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮-𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙚𝙗𝙪 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 30 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙨.

Lapu-Lapu City is a first-class urbanized city in the province of Cebu in the Philippines. Lapu-Lapu City is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Composed of nineteen (19) barangays in the mainland and eleven (11) barangays on Olango Island.

Mainland: Agus, Babag, Bankal, Basak, Buaya, Calawisan, Canjulao, Gun-ob, Ibo, Looc, Mactan, Maribago, Marigondon, Pajac, Pajo, Poblacion, Punta Engaño, Pusok, Subabasbas.

Olango: Baring, Caubian, Caw-oy, Cawhagan, Pangan-an, Sabang, San Vicente, Santa Rosa, Talima, Tingo, Tungasan.

Two of which are considered island barangays, Pangan-an and Caubian. Furthermore, the word “Olango” also means separate, as it is an island strip separated from the mainland by the Hilutungan Channel.

24/09/2024

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | NUESTRA SEÑORA VIRGEN DE REGLA

In the heart of Barangay Poblacion in Lapu-Lapu City lies the Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine, the shrine where devotees continue to visit and pay pilgrimage.

The origin of the devotion to the Virgen de la Regla can be traced back to St. Augustine, the bishop of Hippo in North Africa, who started the devotion to Our Lady of the Rule in Northern Africa. Using his own hands, he carved an image of the patroness which became one of the only relics that survived the destruction of the city of Hippo in the past. Upon St. Augustine's death, the monks took the image with them when they fled to Spain. In Spain, the miraculous image also survived the destruction & pillage of the Moors. Through this miracle, the devotion to Our Lady rapidly spread.

For several centuries, the Virgen de la Regla was venerated under several names: Virgen Libica, Virgen del Sagrario, Estrella de los Mares and La Virgen Morena or Morenita. The devotion was transported to the Philippines in the 18th century, when the Augustinian Order was given control over the parish of Opon.
It was in 1735 when the people first saw the image of Virgen de la Regla through the first parish priest, Francisco Avalle, an Augustinian monk, who showed it to them. Fr. Avelle was a devotee, having spent 10 years in the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Regla in Chipiona, Andalucia, Spain. Upon hearing the story of the Virgin of Chipiona, the Oponganons chose Our Lady of the Rule as their patroness. They had a big picture made and placed it on the altar. Miracles then began to happen and the devotion to the patroness flourished throughout the years.
In 1954, the patroness of Opon was put in the limelight. The year was declared as the Marian Year and the Shrine of the Virgen de la Regla was designated as the official pilgrimage place of the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Through the years, the devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Regla continues to flourish up to this day. Miraculous experiences that are believed to be brought about by the patroness continue to be reported as devotees flock to her shrine in supplication and Thanksgiving. Everyday, hundreds of pilgrims from different parts of the country come to Opon to offer candles, flowers, letters, and even their precious jewelry to thank the Virgin for favors received. The multitude of people who attend the celebration of the Virgin’s fiesta, which happens every 21st of November, is a revelation of the number of her devotees. Why is the Virgin so dear to many? Because she is their unfailing mother and their hope.

References:

Aviado, Lutgarda, "Madonnas of the Philippines", Manlapaz Press, Quezon City, 1972.

"Novena to Nuestra Señora de la Regla", National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rule. Cebu, 2005.

Sanchez, Francisco,. La Virgen María Venerada en sus Imágenes Filipinas, Manila: Imp. De Santos y Bernal., 1904.

18/09/2024

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Thank you for your inquiries regarding our photo contest, "Lapu-Lapu through the Lens."

For complete details about the mechanics and guidelines, please refer to the attached document along with the registration form available at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office. Please note that, in accordance with our contest policy, entries must be submitted exclusively at the LLC Tourism Office.

We look forward to your participation!

For additional information, please note the following details:

The registration form can be obtained at the LLC Tourism Office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please bring a valid certificate or identification card that verifies your residency.

Registration will be open from September 16-20, 2024, only.

Further information regarding photo submission requirements, deadlines, and additional guidelines will be provided upon registration.

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

17/09/2024

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

Lapu-Lapu or Lapulapu?

The name of Lapulapu is one of various interpretations of his name across time. The one that came from the original records of the chronicler–Antonio Pigafetta during the Magellan-Elcano Expedition in 1521 states that his name is written as “Çilapulapu” in his diary known as “Viaggio intorno al mondo” now known as the “First Circumnavigation of the World”. In his account, Pigafetta explained and stated the island of Mactan as “near that island of Zubu (Cebu) was an island called Matan (Mactan), which formed the port where we were anchored. The name of its village was Matan, and its chiefs were Zula and Cilapulapu (Pigafetta, 163).

Lapulapu’s identity as the Chieftain of Opon during the Pre-Colonial Philippines was officially recognized when President Carlos P Garcia inaugurated Opon as Lapu-Lapu City. The transition from Colonial Philippines to the Post-Colonial period paved the way for the city’s elevation as a historic resort city. Thus, the City of Lapu-Lapu with Datu Lapulapu’s bravery, heroism, and courage against the colonizers bears his name that highlighted his victory and historical significance on the island of Opon–all culminated during the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.

Source: Robertson, James A. (1906). “Magellan’s Voyage Around the World”, Vol 1., from the original text of the Ambrosian MS., with English translation, notes, bibliography, and index, The Arthur H. Clark Company.

16/09/2024

1, 2, 3 CLICK! 📸

Capture the beauty of Lapu-Lapu City! 🌊🏞️✨

Join our photography contest dubbed as “Lapu-Lapu City Through the Lens” and showcase your unique perspective of our air, land, and water concept.

🗓️ Registration is open from Sept 16-20, 2024 at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office. Open exclusively to residents of Lapu-Lapu City.

Don’t miss this opportunity to let your creativity shine and be recognized by the city! Also, amazing prizes await for the lucky winners. 👀

For more details, refer to the guidelines below.

14/09/2024

LOOK| Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office Hosts Successful Barangay Festival Workshop

The Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office, headed by Mr. Garry Lao, and its Cultural & Heritage Unit, successfully organized a Barangay Festival Workshop on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Acacia Hall in Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort.

The workshop was held in line with the video contest spearheaded by the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) in partnership with the City Tourism Office. The event aimed to explore deeper into the significance of barangay festivals, tracing their origins and understanding the community roots. Through this, the workshop shed light on and provided invaluable insights into the rich culture, tradition, and heritage of each barangay in Lapu-Lapu City.

The event was graced by two distinguished guest speakers, Mr. Ruel Dahis Antipuesto, a Cebuano film director and cinematographer known as "The Godfather of Cebuano Filmmaking," proudly shared his expertise and techniques in making tourism videos.
And the second guest speaker for the afternoon session, Dr. Niño G. Matillano, MaEd, a gold medalist of an International Music and Arts Festival abroad and the recipient of the Most Outstanding Education Program Supervisor award in DepEd Region-7, conducted a barangay festival mapping. He comprehensively lectured and proceeded with different activities to identify each barangay's cultural heritage.

Moreover, Mr. Garry Lao extended his heartfelt gratitude to the participants for their active engagement in the workshop. He expressed optimism about showcasing the diverse barangay festivals in the upcoming Garbo sa Lapu-Lapu celebration.

13/09/2024

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