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Book Cebu

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  • Author : Peter Bacho
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1991
  • ISBN : 9780295971322
  • Pages : 220 pages

Download or read book Cebu written by Peter Bacho and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable first novel follows the struggle of Ben Lucero, a young Filipino American priest who must come to terms with his bifurcated notion of home as well as his own religious commitment. Ben's first visit to the city of Cebu in the Philippines, for his mother's burial, becomes the occasion of his corruption when he is confronted with the manipulative wiles of two enigmatic women, his powerful Aunt Clara and her glamorous young business associate, Ellen. Ben is inherently corruptible, but his moment of truth is advanced by what he sees as a perversion of Catholicism, namely the crucifixion as a means of bargaining with God. Despair, guilt, and their religious corollary, the need for redemption, follow Ben back to Seattle, where he attempts to unravel his existential dilemma. Bacho's vision is darkly comic, and he refuses to sentimentalize his demanding material. He conveys his vision well, balancing aphoristic meditations with the oblique revelations of funny, vivid, believable dialogue. His complex and timely message is underscored with skillful irony; even the denouement has an ambiguous twist, raising as many questions as answers. The fiction of Carlos Bulosan and Bienvenido N. Santos has long been valued for its depiction of the lives of Filipino immigrants; this book tells the story of those immigrants' American-born sons and daughters. Bacho's dramatization of the conflict between Filipino and Filipino American cultures conveys the concerns of the post-World War II generation with boldness and skill.

Book Top 50 Best Things to do in Cebu City  Philippines

Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Cebu City Philippines written by Nicholas Khatch and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to our comprehensive list of 50 must-visit attractions and activities in Cebu City, Philippines. From historical landmarks and cultural treasures to breathtaking natural wonders and thrilling adventures, this collection encompasses the very best experiences that this vibrant city has to offer. Immerse yourself in Cebu's rich history by visiting iconic sites such as Magellan's Cross, a symbol of the city's significant role in the Philippines' colonial past. Fort San Pedro, the oldest fort in the country, provides a fascinating glimpse into Cebu's defensive heritage. Discover the spiritual side of the city at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, a majestic church housing the revered Santo Niño statue. Nature enthusiasts will be in awe of Cebu City's stunning natural beauty. Embark on island hopping excursions to Mactan Island, where white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters await. Dive with majestic whale sharks in Oslob, or marvel at the enchanting cascades of Kawasan Falls and Tumalog Falls. Don't miss the chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Osmena Peak, the highest point in Cebu. For a taste of Cebu's vibrant culture, wander through the lively markets, such as Taboan Public Market, known for its dried fish and other local delicacies. Visit the historical houses-turned-museums like the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and Casa Gorordo Museum to gain insights into Cebu's rich heritage. Additionally, indulge in a gastronomic adventure by sampling Cebu's renowned lechon (roasted pig) and other mouthwatering delicacies. Whether you're seeking adventure, cultural immersion, or relaxation, Cebu City offers a diverse range of experiences to suit all interests. The city's warm and welcoming locals, combined with its unparalleled natural beauty and fascinating history, make it an ideal destination for any traveler. Come and explore Cebu City's wonders, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Book Life in the Heart of Cebu City

Download or read book Life in the Heart of Cebu City written by Lillian Cui Garcia and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life in the Heart of Cebu City: A Returning Immigrant’s Memoir is a sequel to An Immigrant Goes Back Home to Cebu (2021). In that previous memoir, she revealed how, as she was retiring from her senior instructor’s position at a community college in Canada in 2012, she took to heart the persistent call of home from Cebu in the Philippines and decided that Cebu is her spirit place where she’d stay around for retirement. This meant, however, that she had to give up continuous and readily available access to the medical health care provided by Canada’s social safety net to which she had contributed and enjoyed as a provincial government employee for more than 30 years. Despite losing this advantage, she has set herself up to regain a foothold in a place where she knows her belonging is not questioned as she makes practically livable and pretty her brand spanking new condominium in the heart of Cebu City in the past year and a half. She recounts how her new living arrangement has provided a convenient jumping board for engaging with friends and acquaintances from the past and present as well as planned and serendipitous engagements with people from all walks of life. Interwoven in these narratives is her rather disconcerting recognition of the widening gap between the rich and the poor and that between the emergent middle and the lower classes. Nonetheless, grateful that she is not on the needy end, she recounts with optimism the first concrete steps in her self-assigned project to build a permanent food bank depot and lodging house for poor students in a now run-down city area where she once lived during her student days. Underlying this apparently workable enterprise are reminiscences of her parents giving to others often at so much cost which they lightened up somehow with a metaphor about the talisay, a tropical almond tree’s fruit which could be found along beaches as rivers carry them into the sea usually after a storm: “No matter how small the talisay is, it still could be shared if there’s a will to do so.” On this note, the author also pays undying tribute to the good-hearted overseas donors who share their talisay to fund the feeding programs and other community projects she has operated with her husband since 2008. Gratefully, she recognizes their empathy for the condition of the poor back in the Third World who, unlike the First World’s poor, have meager access to social assistance, if at all available.

Book Cebu

Download or read book Cebu written by Joyce Garcia Dizon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book City of Cebu

Download or read book City of Cebu written by Concepcion G. Briones and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Short History of Cebu 1500 1890 s

Download or read book A Short History of Cebu 1500 1890 s written by Dionisio A. Sy and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cebu

Download or read book Cebu written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Environmental Costs of Coastal Reclamation in Metro Cebu  Philippines

Download or read book The Environmental Costs of Coastal Reclamation in Metro Cebu Philippines written by Lourdes O. Montenegro and published by Singapore : Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia. This book was released on 2005 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book City Maps Cebu City Philippines

Download or read book City Maps Cebu City Philippines written by James mcFee and published by Soffer Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City Maps Cebu City Philippines is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Cebu City adventure :)

Book Travel Like a Local   Map of Cebu City

Download or read book Travel Like a Local Map of Cebu City written by Maxwell Fox and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you're ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Cebu City (Philippines) travel map you're all set and ready to go! The Cebu City (Philippines) map was carefully designed to give you amazing results and make traveling easier than ever. We make sure to constantly update our info to give you the most relevant and accurate information, so you will never get confused or frustrated during your Cebu City (Philippines) trip. The map is very detailed and it will not only give you all the available roads and routes, but also the essential information to make your Cebu City (Philippines) vacation unforgettable. In the map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Cebu City (Philippines) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. Each kind of marking has a different color so you can easily navigate around the map and find exactly what you're looking for within seconds. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your map and let's get started! Just Click "Add To Cart Now"

Book Body  Movement  and Culture

Download or read book Body Movement and Culture written by Sally Ann Ness and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Body, Movement, and Culture, Sally Ann Ness provides an original interpretive account of three forms of sinulog dancing practiced in Cebu City in the Philippines: a healing ritual, a dance drama, and a "cultural" exhibition dance. Ness's examination of these dance forms yields rich insights into the cultural predicament of this Philippine city and the way in which kinesthetic and visual symbols interact to create meaning. Ness scrutinizes the patterns of movement, the use of the body and of objects, and the shaping of space common to all three versions of the sinulog. She then relates these elements to the fundamental ways the culture bearers of Cebu City experience their world. For example, she shows how each of the dance forms functions to reinforce class distinctions and to establish a code of authenticated "cultural" action. At the same time, Ness demonstrates, the dances manifest and actualize widely applied notions about the nature of "devotion," "sincerity," "naturalness," and "beauty." Throughout the text, Ness provides a close analysis of movement that is all too often missing from anthropological studies of dance. Most significantly, she works to relate the movements used in dance to everyday movement and to interpret the attitudes and values that are embodied in both choreographed and quotidian movement. Important and illuminating, Body, Movement, and Culture is of particular interest to students and scholars of anthropology, folklore, dance, and Asian studies.

Book Tradition and Change in Cebu City

Download or read book Tradition and Change in Cebu City written by Helga Eileen Jacobson and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Migration and Children

Download or read book Migration and Children written by Pamela Amparo H. Fabe and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Before the Colors Fade

Download or read book Before the Colors Fade written by Larry Carlson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God, Cebu, and War is presented Before the Colors Fade to document relatives, to illustrate life and background in the Philippines and the United States, and to bring to life the experiences of a Filipino/American boy. Asian Forests and their people and American Forests and their people are examined. Additional insights are given of a Navy/Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman and the Vietnam War with surprising and unusual conclusions; poignant and personal events are given along with Larry Carlsons recollections of Ray and Imogene Carlson and the early Cebu Christian Mission.