MINGLANILLA'S bESt...

is in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 77,268 people in 14,739 households. Minglanilla is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu. 

• butso

Back in the days when school classrooms are of hardwood floors, every student got to polish the floor with these coconut husks called lampaso in Cebuano and Tagalog or butso in Waray. Schedules of the sweepers (that's the official name all right) are rotated so a student gets to spend countless sweat and muscle power and lose pounds in the process.  Polishing with coconut husk is a vanishing practice. But I bet you they still are common in the public schools outside of the big cities of the country. Anybody interested on why I named this butso should refer to the etymological discussion in photo taken in an open market of Minglanilla town, Cebu.

• Minglanilla Church, Cebu 

The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (or the Most Pure Heart of Mary) was built from 1880 to 1886. The church is a Gothic confection- the flame-like arches, painted domes of the bell towers and spires and flying buttresses which blend with the semi-circular arched portals. The geometric forms and the trefoil arch suggest possible Muslim influence. One of the best-known crowd-drawing Christian Lenten rites in Central Visayas is the annual Easter Sunday pageant called Sugat (Cebuano for encounter), which reenacts the meeting between the risen Christ and His grieving mother. It features children as angels with wings sparkling with lights, slowly sliding down invisible wires from a pulley system onto the church entrance and altar. The new paint job was finished before the town fiesta on Augut 21. 

• happy fiesta~~!

August 20, is the bisperas of the town fiesta. This was how the townsfolks transformed their 19thc gothic church into their version of an amusement park. A bit over the top I think although the colors somehow complement the arches, the domes, belfries, spires and flying buttresses. This photo of The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (or the Most Pure Heart of Mary), Minglanilla, Cebu, the Philippines was taken in August 14, 2005. 

• La Nueva supermarket

• Tubod Flowing Waters

Welcome to a unique mountain spring resort in Cebu, Tubod Flowing Waters Resort. The place has been blessed with multiple natural springs (known as tubod in the Cebuano dialect) that had never dried down even during El Nino. The people in the area have bathed themselves in the coolness of these springs for generations.

From the city going to South Coastal Road, it will take you 20 minutes to reach the place. Tubod Flowing Waters is famous in Upper Pakigne Minglanilla. Just infront of Los Companeros restaurant, there is a small road going to Upper Pakigne, just go straight. You can asl tricycle drivers in the area as well. The resort is about 1.5 km from the main road. You will pass by Spring Village. 

• Kosin Wok and Grill- Filipino style BBQ Restaurant

  
  

The food menu is typical BBQ and very similar in setup to AA BBQ which is about 5 minutes ride on a jeepney. They seem to be targeting the same audience as well as the fact Lipata which is a stones throw away (makes it awkward to work out if the restaurant is in Minglanilla or Lipata with its location) has a lot of sub divisions so could also be looking to grab some of that revenue stream. 

The chicken with prawn crackers is one of the specialities in the restaurant and to be honest it tastes pretty good would recommend it to try.

The design of the restaurant has gone for a more native look and feel to it which works well. They have glazed the front side which makes sense to stop road dust but you find the restaurant remains cool due to natural airflow as well as the fans when needed. The use of bamboo framing as lighting is also a great idea. The floor is finished in a polished concrete giving the look more of a paved area. Plenty of parking and a coffee shop makes it an ideal location for meetings for business during the day. On top of that the pricing is relatively cheap compared to most other restaurants.

• Alberto's Pizza, branch

Alberto's Pizza Branch in Minglanilla, Cebu (Contact Numbers)

• Ruvi Cave Resort

the best place where you can relax, enjoy or spend your summer timetogether with your family or friends. The resort is located at Tungkop, Minglanilla Cebu,where the town is known for its annual Kabanhawan Festival. It is easy to locate the place, you can ride a KMK bus from SM City or Emall to Tungkop, Minglanilla for only 25 pesos to 30 pesos fare. When you reach the minglanilla proper, you still have to ride atricycle for only 10 pesos each person and ask about the resort. But, if you have your wheels, all you have to do is reach the Mary Help Christian School located on the left side. Right after the school, you will find a corner on the left, turn left. Go straight till you reach the T section, turn right. So straight till the cemented portion then you turn left. About 50 meters from a corner, you will find the entrance of Ruvi cave resort.

Ruvi Cave Resort has the best services offered to their customer and visitors. For only 100 pesos entrance fee and 200 to 300 pesos for the cottages (depending on the size), you will really enjoy and amazed with their unique cottages beside the pool, 4ft to 7ft deep size of the pool, cave style view, slides and video karaoke. They also have a 4 (four) air-con family rooms that is good for 6 (six) persons and Function Hall with 150 persons in capacity.

• Villa Ramelyn Resort

This resort is small and peaceful. There is a children pool and adults pool.

This is the room available for family and lovers.

This is for adult swimming pool only. It is 6 ft deep.

This one is for your 5 years old below.

Spacious children's playground

Villa Ramelyn is a resort that is family oriented. The entrance fee is P75 pesos.

• Kabanhawan Festival (Sugat)

Easter Sunday (Minglanilla)

Showcases the "Sugat" in which the town is known for many years since. The street dancing depicts the joy felt by the believers when Christ is resurrected. The celebration is grander since it will be followed by a day long games and entertainment that highlights the endowment of Minglanilla's history, trade and arts.

Truly, Minglanilla has it's own uniqueness different from the other provinces of Cebu....