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I have lived my entire life in the Philippines. I am currently situated South of Cebu. Actually my hometown could over you one with powdery sand beach, exclusive parties and so much more. Last summer I went with my friends to stay at Boljoon, Cebu for 3 days. Little did I discover about the wonders of Cebu.

Boljoon (also spelled Boljo-on) is a 5th class municipality in the province of  Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 14,877 people.
Boljoon has a total land area of 111.2 km². (11,500 hectares). It is bounded by Alcoy in the north, Oslob in the south, Malabuyoc in the west, and Bohol Strait in the east.

Boljoon could offer your white beaches and has private resorts if you really want to shut down yourself from the world. Last summer we visited the Boljoon which in history,is the oldest remaining original stone church in Cebu.

The first buildings were probably ruined during the Muslim raid of 1782 that destroyed almost all the entire town. Fr. Ambrosio Otero started the reconstruction of the new church in 1783 and Fr. Julian Bermejo finished the church and had a stone fence built to enclose the convent and the church as an added protective measure. In 1880 an old organ was installed and to this day, the organ is still at the choir loft, although it is in danger of getting worn out.

The style of the church is pseudo-baroque-rococo and is the same style and pattern with the churches in Argao and Dalaguete with the exception of some Rococo decorations on the panels and along shallow pillars.

Aside from that, you could also enjoy riding in “bangka” which are driven by fisherman’s. All you need to is pay 50 pesos and you get about and hour or more around the waters of Boljoon. Cebu has so much to offer and not only is there Boljoon, but there are still hidden wonders situated in our mainland.

One of the greatest things in the world is to dine with your love ones at a place that is somewhat exclusive. Finding restaurants in Cebu are one of the things I’m really fond of. There are a lot of great establishments here in Cebu that are satisfying and has great ambiance. I have dined in a lot of places in Cebu, but nothing could compare to the Dove Street. Actually the tiny restaurant doesn’t have a name, but people are used to calling it dove Street because it is situated in a village, on the dove street. I think all of the streets in Sto. Nino Village is named after birds.

From Dining Cebu’s testimonial on 10 dove Street.

#10 Dove Street is located inside Santo Nino Village, Banilad, Cebu City. Yes, it can be difficult to locate this Cebu restaurant especially with the street sign hidden (we got proof!), but it sure is worth visiting.

The name of this cute and cozy restaurant tells you its exact location – it is indeed No. 10 in Dove Street. This makes it one of the most unique restaurants in Cebu in my list.

For Php 170 (it used to be cheaper years ago, like Php 150), you get a soup, a salad, a gourmet sandwich (with toasted chunky bread), and your choice of whatever cake they have that day. Drinks are reasonably priced (see menu), and servings are enough for one person. Although it may seem like something for snacks, the set is indeed filling enough to be your lunch or dinner.

Some people may not enjoy it there (Fedge yoohooo), but it is a nice place to hang out with friends although you can’t really get too noisy because the place is small. How small? Well, you can eavesdrop on other people’s conversations without meaning to.”

Everything about 10 dove makes me hyperventilate. I have never found a small,cozy place here in Cebu to relax and enjoy my dinner.