ICYMI: Colon Street is the oldest street in the Philippines and among the busiest in Cebu City. CDNDigital READ:
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Colon Street is the oldest street in the Philippines and among the busiest one in Cebu City.and how this street flourished over the years.
Standing in the middle of the road at the north end of Colon, the pillar made of granite symbolizes the history of the street. One of these rubber stamp makers is Rene, from Pasil, Cebu. He has been making rubber stamps for 30 plus years along Colon Street.Rene, a stamp maker in Colon Street in Cebu City. CDN Digital photo | Immae Lachica
Also hidden in some side streets along Colon are several stores selling ready to wear clothes, uniforms, and costumes. It is usually called “Tabo sa Banay.”“Tabo” in Cebuano means gathering, and “banay” means race. In this part of Cebu City, “tabo sa banay” means a gathering of community where buying and selling of goods, especially clothes, takes place.She has been selling ready-to-wear clothes and shirts for 27 years.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Who is financing ‘Salisi Gang’ in Cebu?Is there a financier backing a group of suspected thieves operating in Cebu? Police are trying to find this out after five members of the “Salisi Gang” were arrested after they victimized several mall goers at South Road Properties in Cebu City.
Read more »
De los Santos: Probe alleged anomaly of CCMC employees selling expensive medicinesCebu City Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, passed a resolution requesting the administration of Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) to look into an apparent anomaly occurring there. READ: CDNDigital
Read more »
Salisi gang members from Luzon caught in Cebu City face charges of theftCases of theft have been filed against five individuals, identified to be members of a highly-organized salisi gang from Luzon, who were caught after stealing from mall goers in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. CDNDigital
Read more »
Rain-hit Palarong Pambansa concludes as Marikina passes hosting torch to Cebu CityAfter Marikina, the Palarong Pambansa comes back to Visayas next year as Cebu City serves as host for the first time since 1994. Palaro2023
Read more »
COA calls out inaccuracies in Cebu City's financial statements'We must thoroughly investigate this, review all details, and respond appropriately,' says Cebu City legal officer Jerone Castillo, adding that the concerns raised in the audit report have been referred to the city's legal department for further review.
Read more »