The Marvelous City of Talisay: September 2015

History...

The City used to be a friar land belonging to the Augustinian Congregation in 1648 but only became a Municipilaty in 1849 with Siverio Fernandez as its first Gobernadorcillo and Pedro Labuca as Capitan. Some accounts trace the origin of its name fromMagtalisay trees abounding in the area while other claim origin of the name from a town in Span,

In both the America and japanesse occupations, Talisay served as haven of the colonial forces. During World War II, the City served as the center of guerilla intelligence operations for the Philippines resistance movement in Cebu. The returning American forces made their historic landing in the beach of Talisay on march 26, 1945 an event which is now annually commemorated by th City of Talisay and Provincial Government of Cebu as “Takas sa Talisay” day. On December 30, 2000, talisay became a component of City by virtue of Republic Act 8979 sponsored by the Congressman Eduado R.Gullas, the First Mayor of the City of Talisay.

Mission...
To promote and sustain environmental balance, economic stability and social equity for the welfare of its empowered citizenry

Vision . . .
An environmentally sustainable Aqua City with a happy empowered citizenry working towards a peaceful and progressive community in a diversified economy guided by dynamic and efficient local leadership.

Population/ Language/ Area

Total land area of Talisay City is 39.87 km2 (15.39 sq mi). Its population as of 2010 reached up to 200,772. Like in any parts of Cebu province, much of the people here speak Cebuano as their native language.

"PROGRAMS AND SERVICES"

FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAM

*intended to assist social disadvantaged families to develop their capability in defining needs and formulating solutions to bring about desired social changes..

Services: Parent Effectiveness Service, Marriage Counseling Service, Family Therapy Sessions, Responsible Parenthood Services and social services for solo parents

CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE PROGRAM

*this refers to services and activities designed for the care, protection and rehabilitation of children and youth in difficult situations and ensure their social adjustment and total growth and development

Services: Day Care Service, Protective Service, Unlad Kabataan Program, Kabataan sa Pag-asa, Youth Home services

WOMEN WELFARE PROGRAM

*this program aims to promote the welfare of the disadvantaged womengiving special attention to the prevention, eradication of exploitation of women in any form, including prostitution, illegal recruitment, as well as promotion of skills for employment and self-actualization

Services: Social Communication Development Skills, Maternal and Child Care, Self Enhancement, Community Participation, Counseling and Operation/ Maintenance of KALIPI

PERSONS’ WITH DISABILITY PROGRAM

*this refers to the provision of services on disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities for physically, mentally and socially disabled persons in order to enhance their capability to attain more meaningful, productive and satisfying way of life and ultimately become self reliant and contributing members of society.

SERVICES: Information dissemination on Disability Prevention, Assistance for Physical Restoration Service, Self and Social Enhancement Service

OLDER PERSONS PROGRAM

*this refers to the provision of services on graceful aging, medical, social, physical, spiritual and holistic services for the older persons and satisfying their way of life

SERVICES: graceful aging seminar, provision of free medicines, issuance of senior citizens id and booklets, physical enhancement, spiritual enrichment, social pension,

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

*this program in intended to provide relief, restoration and rehabilitation service to victims of natural calamities and social disorganization, as well as prepare people and the community to cope with disasters and to prevent loss of lives and properties

SERVICES: assistance to individuals in crisis situation, supplemental feeding, food for work, cash for work

LIVELIHOOD TRAINING PROGRAM

§ This provides livelihood opportunities and capacitate out of school youth, unemployed individuals and indigent constituents with globally competitive trainings

Services:

SMAW NC I & ll

Beauty Care NC ll

Hairdressing NC ll

Housekeeping NC ll

Cookery NC ll
Dressmaking NC ll

Massage Therapy NC ll

"Facilities and Stations around TALISAY CITY"

Livelihood Center

Senior Citizens Center

SALUS POPULI EST SUPREMA LEX Bldg.

Talisay City Police Station

Talisay Fire Station

Poblacion Barangay Hall

Talisay City Indigent Pharmacy

"Heritage Sites & Tourists Spots"

Sta. Teresa de Avila Parish church

Build by the Spanish Friars in 1836 and considered as one the oldest parish cgurch in the country, and has unique feature of having two bell towers. It was declared as Pilgrimage Site in the year 2004, then 2005 to 2006 year of the grace, where Talisaynons advocate Sta. Teresa de Avila as Patroness. Situated at Poblacion in front of the old City Hall.

American Landing Monument

During the World War II, Talisay City became the center of guerrilla intelegence operation because of its strategic location. The monument reminiscene the Liberation of Cebu and Filipino forces for the Japanese occupation and such event is commemorated every 26^th of March highlighted with the re-enactment of the American forces landing on the shore.

Larawan Beach & Food Stalls

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Situated at the back of Old Municipal Hall, Where visitors and residents still enjoy to relax and to savor nature’s beauty as they swim in this beach surrounded by food stalls offering affordable mouth-watering foods uniquely found in Talisay such as lechon and barbeque.

Lagundi Reef

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Situated just 1 km. from the shore of Barangay Poblacion, It is an oasis of magnificent corals of varios sizes and fascination school of fishes.

Pill Box

Built during the Japanese period, the structure was used by the Japanese forces as bunker.

Graces Residence

The Spanish designed house was built during Spanish Era and considered as one of the Oldest Residence in the City of Talisay.

Talisay City College (Old Municipal Hall)

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Built in August 1936 during the Early American Era. Formerly used as a seat of government of Talisay LGU both instructions: the Talisay City College (TCC) and Talisay Dep Ed Division Office.

Heroes Monument

Situated in front of the Talisay City College (former Old City Hall0. This statues were made in honor of our National Herous Dr. Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Melchora Aquino Ramos (Inang Bayang).

Talisay DepEd Museum

This Museum is for the young generation to remember and cherished the beauties…the legacies…and the the bounties of the past of the proud race of the Talisaynons.

Tres Alinos Monument

This monument was erected in barangay Poblacion, last August 2007 in honor against the Spanish oppressors and the Americans.

THE HOMELAND OF MAGTALISAY TREES

There were many stories about Talisay since then when I was young.People often foretold stories from old legends about the place where there stood the big Magtalisay trees. They say it was a tree of usefulness and it is the pride of the villagers. They praise and worship the tree because they believe gods and goddesses were protecting it.

Magtalisay trees are rare of its kind, it stand against floods and earthquakes bound to protect the barangay from destruction. It was known to be protected by "Maria de Cacao" ,a beautiful fairy who lives by the river banks of Mananga river situated on the boundary of the place.

People before where known to be polite and very kind that they swore to take care of the the trees and all the inhabitants of the place.
It was then that the place was abundant with food and shelter when "Maria" was said to be rotecting he people around it. Some people say that they saw the goddess in the woods and while waiting for the sunset.

Time flies so fast that people populated and things begun to change. They abuse nature and cut theMagtalisay trees that grew to build houses or use for lumber. This angered Maria and decided to stop the people from ruining the nature. She decided to bring a large typhoon and the wash away the village and ruined houses and plow lands.

Many stories said that Maria was on a big wooden ship sailing on the day of the typhoon in Mananga River. People say that she was very angry and caused her to crush down the bridge connecting the other two barangays -- tabunok and lawaan.

To remind people of the importance of Magtalisay trees in the locale, fellow barangay leaders who were survivors decided to name "Talisay" as the place, to remember that it was once a place and a homeland of Magtalisay trees.Today, the name of the City continued to flourish as it has rich legends and myths about the Magtalisay trees.

Talisay Central School

Its unique Gabaldon design was built during the American era, it was used as Japanese Garison during the World War II.

SCHOENSTATT SHRINE

One hundred years of keeping a “covenant of love” with the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated by the Schoenstatt family all over the world this October.

“Schoenstatt” is a German word which means “a beautiful place” and refers to a small village of green, rolling hills close to the town of Vallendar in Germany, where the apostolic Marian movement started before World War I.

In Cebu, the Schoenstatt shrine is a replica of the original shrine in Germany with its distinctive steeple and bell, resting atop a hill in Lawaan III in Talisay City overlooking the Cebu harbor and eastern seaboard of the metropolis.

It is one of over 200 identical “daughter shrines” found around the world. It is a replica of the original Shrine in Germany. Schoenstatt was founded in 1914 by Fr. Joseph Kentenich

Located @ Lawaan II, Talisay Cebu City

Open Monday-Sunday till 7 pm

30 driving mins. away from the city.

TALISAY MINI FUNLAND

They have train on honest-to-goodness railroad tracks, swings with padded cushions, lots of see-saws, slides, basketball rings. They also have skating rink, go karts, mini motorcycles, kiddie movies projected on a screen and soon they will open mini Ferris-wheel and mini golf course.

Located@ Burgos St., Dumlog, Talisay City

Tel ‪#‎s: 2721497 or 2731326

Open Tuesday-Sunday 3pm to 10pm

Entrance fee: 20 train ride (3x) around the tracks.

100 for go kart and motorcycles (6 rounds)

CROCOLANDIA FOUNDATION

The Crocolandia Foundation Inc., founded in 2001, is a nature conservation center located in Biasong, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines. The park houses birds, lizards, snakes, and crococodiles. The park also breeds endangered animals such as the Philippine crocodile and the sailfin lizard.

In fact, the park’s most famous resident is a six-meter long saltwater crocodile named after our very own hero, Lapu-Lapu.

Located@ Talisay City, 6045 Cebu

Open Monday - Sunday 8:00-5:00 PM

Entrance fee: 100 for adults and Php50 for children 11 years old and below

How to Get There…

• You can ride a taxi/cab - just tell the driver to take you to Crocolandia located at Biasong, Talisay City, Cebu. Fare is around P180-200.

• By jeepney - take a 42D jeep from Citylink all the way to Talisay overpass (P12), then from there, take a tricycle to Crocolandia (P15-20).

IGUTAN CAVE & WATERFALLS

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The humble cave, with narrow damp passages, has two waterfalls which are found outside of the cave and inside. Since it is not yet that famous, there are less people to wander and see its beauty. A perfect place for a person who’s searching for “a moment with nature”.

Folks say they could even feel something like engkanto, dead spirits’ presence and the likes inside the cave, which puts a spice of thrill into your adventure!

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Igutan cave was said to be where the Japanese, in their stay in Cebu, hid during World War II. (Which may where the eerie feeling the folks and some tourists said they had felt inside the cave.)

Igutan cave has a flowing streams of waters and like any other caves, offers you rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites structure which are formed at least after hundreds of years.

Located @ barangay of Talisay, Jaclupan.

Entrance Fees:

Gate Entrance: 5 pesos

Cave Entrance: 25 pesos

How to get there?

From Tabunok flyover will have to ride a motorcycle which locals called “habal-habal”. Just tell the driver to bring you to Igutan cave. Habal-habal: 10 pesos

Coco Maldita

Talisay City is gifted with swimming pool resorts that are not only easily accessible but are also budget-friendly for friends and families, especially to those who live in the south. Coco Maldita is one of these resorts, and here are 10 reasons you should pay this place a visit whenever you're looking for a near yet “sulit” and quick escapade.

Pool and Beach in One

It's the perfect destination if you don't want to choose between the beach and the swimming pool, because Coco Maldita simply has both!

Located @ TALISAY, CEBU

Opening hours: (8:00am-10:00pm) Mon-Sun

Entance Fee: 60 pesos for adults and 40 pesos for kids (3-7 years old)

TOURIST SEASIDE HOTEL AND RESORT,

Your Second Home. Situated only ten minutes away from the heart of Cebu. Experience and indulge in our cozy atmosphere by the sea. We go the “extra mile” to fulfill any of your requests, as we want your stay with us to be utmost memorable. At our resort we are all family.

Facilities & Recreation: You can find most things needed for a good holiday at Tourist Seaside Resort. Swimming pool, massage, fitness gym, boat service and arranged tour to destination of your desire. It’s all here. Come to Tourist Seaside Resort and let us really welcome you to Cebu.

Dining Restaurant & Bar Facilities A world of culinary delights catering special for all your needs at Seaside Cafe & Bar – be it Spanish, Italian, American, Continental or Asian Cuisine.

Refreshing cocktails, connoisseur wines and liqueurs are featured in our tropical open air Seaside Cafe. Opening hours: ( 7 am – Midnight) Refreshing cocktails, connoisseur wines and liqueurs are featured in our tropical open air Seaside Bar. Happy hour daily from 3-7pm. Ladies night every Wednesday.

Located @ TALISAY, CEBU

Opening hours: ( 11.30 am – last customer)

Phone : +6332-2737279, +6332-2734900

Room rates:

De luxe Room – 800 Php

Superior Room – 1,500 Php

Family Suite Room – 2,000 Php

Villa Teresita Resort and Dive Center

The resort has 3 pools, cottages, snack shop and facilities for conferences. Day use and overnight stays are available. Every Saturday night Villa Teresita Resort holds a disco. The resort has 7 Superior rooms. 9 Economy, 3 Family, 3 dormitory and 2 non air con rooms. They offer 24hour room service, catering and laundry services.

Located @ TALISAY, CEBU

Opening hours: ( 11.30 am – last customer)

Phone : +6332-2737279, +6332-2734900

Wifi is Free: Yes

Swimming Pool: Yes

Franchise or Chain: No

Main Currency: Php - Philippine Peso

Price Category: Budget - {Php999 or less}

Room rates: Superior Room P 2000.00Economy Room P 1300.00Family Room P 2200.00Dormitory Room per person P 400.00Non air con Room P 800.00

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

"Talisay's Halad-Inasal Festival"

Have you noticed every time there are Filipino gatherings like birthday, fiesta and the likes, guests always look forward for some crispy brown skin and tasty meat of roasted pig? It seems like the dish completes the menu! And Filipinos call this delicious dish, “inasal”.

Yet in Talisay City, this delicious inasal is not only served during fiestas but also an integral part of the city’s annual festival celebration and the highlight of Halad-Inasal Festival which is celebrated on the 14^th and 15^th of October in honor of Talisay’s patroness, Sta. Theresa de Avila. There will be a parade of “inasal” or roasted pigs. Each roasted pig that joins the parade will be dressed in various costumes and prettified with decorations.

The street dancing kicks off at the Talisay City Hall and contingents dance their way to the South Coastal Road. The choreography for the dances depict the movements involved in preparing Talisay’s famous specialty, the “inasal.”

The celebration is laced with a series of events and activities leading to the day of the feast itself. Among these are nightly variety shows, an agro-industrial products fair, and “Ms. Talisay City Tourism” pageant.

"Talisay CIty Lifestyle"

Talisay City has 7 barangays which are engaged to fishing activities and fish processing. There are about 27 commercial fishing operators in the city. Inland fishing or fishponds are also established in some barangays of the city.

Agricultural areas in the city are grown with crops such as corn, rice, vegetables, root crops and fruit crops. Poultry and livestock are raised in backyards and in large farms. Cottage industries such as rattan craft, fish processing, native handicrafts, fashion accessories, garment manufacturing and stone craft are also sources of livelihood of the city’s residents.

"Other Establishments/Properties"

South Road Properties

Brief History:

This up-and-coming world-class estate was created through a Y 12 billion overseas development assistance package extended by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, the largest loan amount that the bank ever extended to a local government unit in the Philippines.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority which promotes world-class and environment-friendly economic zones for foreign investment has granted the SRP Special Economic Zone status. The property was initially conceptualized to host export-oriented light industries. Its evolution into a mixed-use area is a result of thoughtful consideration of economic realities, tipping the balance towards social relevance.

By its metamorphosis into a mixed-use area, the SRP has broadened locators’ investment options and opened more doors for end-users to enjoy the benefits its superb location offers. The SRP is the City of Cebu’s creative means of propelling more economic activity, creating more jobs and elevating the quality of life for its residents and those of its neighbouring towns and cities.

Location and size:

The South Road Properties (SRP) site comprises 300 hectares of waterfront land just to the south of the Cebu CBD and the Port of Cebu. Some 240 hectares has been reclaimed. The SRP is located on the east coast of cosmopolitan Cebu City, capital of Cebu Province.

MORE INFORNATION ABOUT SRP:

Cebu’s South Road Properties (SRP) is one of the most awaited developments in the booming Cebu City. The South Road Properties (SRP) site comprises 300 hectares of waterfront land registered with PEZA as a Special Economic Zone. The SRP was planned to provide additional reclaimed land beside the east coast in Cebu City. The SRP is envisioned to catalyze the massive development of Cebu as a major investment and leisure destinations in Asia. The project commenced in the early 1990’s and is a greenfield site. It is where the main investor players are involved;

SM Prime Holdings, SM SEASIDE CITY and Filinvest Land Inc (FLI), CITTA DI MARE

SM Seaside City Cebu

Location	South Road Properties, Cebu City, Cebu
Opening date	November 27, 2015
Owner	SM Prime Holdings
Architect	Arquitectonica, WOW Architects, & WV Coscolluela & Associates
No. of stores and services	1000+ (food and retail)
Total retail floor area	512,400 m² (5,515,000 sq ft)
No. of floors	6 (including the basement)+ rooftop sky garden + (150-meter Viewing Tower)
Parking	5,000

SM Seaside City Cebu, a 30-hectare lifestyle complex, will rise on the east coast of the Queen City of the South. Facing the Mactan Channel, whose vista glows red-orange during sunset, the project is designed to be the herald of Cebuano pride and spirit.

It is expected to become the Largest Mall in the Philippines after completion of Total retail floor area to be open in November 27, 2015. SM Seaside City Cebu will be SM's third mall in Cebu and 55th 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. It has the total land area of 304,100 square meters.

The SM Seaside City Cebu will be a circular-shaped retail mall with multiple anchors, including a two-story SM Department Store and SM Hypermarket, a five-theater Cineplex, two-detector's Club and IMAX Theater, an 18-lane SM Bowling and Amusement Center, and a food court flanking an ice skating rink. ^[2] In addition, the mall will have over 1000 food and retail shops, including international-based brands.

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Sunday, September 27, 2015

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