Cebu City, Philippines all set to host the 51st International Eucharistic Congress January 2016

After stringent preparations from various sectors supported by the Local Government Units of Cebu, Cebu City Government, the Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu, various hospitality establishments in and around Cebu, the youth and the Cebuano faithful; the Queen City of the South is all set to host the 51st International Eucharistic Congress on January 24- 31, 2016. 

The International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) is an international gathering of clergy, religious and laity with the aim to promote awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church.  From its beginnings in 1881 in Lille, France the IEC has been celebrated almost every year around the world moving from country to country. The Philippines was fortunate to have hosted the 33rd IEC in Manila in 1937. For the 51st IEC, it will be held once again in the country with Cebu, Philippines as the chosen venue. 

Who is leading the IEC and How many are expected to come?

The Pontifical Committee on International Eucharistic Congress, headed by Archbishop Piero Marini is the one responsible for initiating and coordinating the IEC at the global level. The local committee in Cebu headed by Archbishop Jose S. Palma organizes and prepares for the Congress in 2016. This committe is supported by the National Committee which consists of the Permanent Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses of the CBCP chaired by Archbishop Romulo Valles along with the other commissions of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). 

The expected number of daily attendees to the Congress are around 15, 000 pilgrims. It is also projected that during the opening and closing Masses of the Congress, attendees could swell to a million. 

The Significance of IEC for Catholics in the Philippines and the world as a whole

The 51st IEC provides an opportunity for spiritual growth for all Catholics not only in the Philippines but abroad. The world will be watching and joining the event in prayer through video streaming in the IEC website and telecasts from the foreign media. 

Why Choose Cebu? 

The significance of IEC in Cebu is connected with the 9 year Novena for the 500th anniversary of the founding of Christianity in the Philippines. It was in Cebu that Christianity first came to our shores in 1521. The main venue for the 51st IEC will be the IEC Pavilion located in Pope John Paul II Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines. 

Preparations for Accommodations 

For the convenience of pilgrims and attendees to the 51st IEC,  the organizers has prepared an online booking and reservations system which consists of accredited hotels in Cebu and other hospitality establishments in and around the metro. For larger groups looking for accommodations, a directory of accredited Tour and Travel operators is also on hand to assist them. All of the establishments found in the booking system and directory have passed the standards set by the IEC committee. 

The IEC organizers have also asked people to open their homes to delegates and pilgrims. The IEC Home Stay Sub-Committee said it is still open to host families who would want to open their homes to delegates who cannot afford hotels or for those who want to immerse with Filipino families. Together with the Department of Tourism,  A seminar was held for IEC host families on hosting do’s and don’ts with topics ranging from proper behavior, suggested bed arrangements as well as dining etiquette. 

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List of the Best Hotels in Cebu City

Planning on going to Cebu City for a business or leisure trip but you don’t know which
hotel to stay in? Featured here are the best hotels in Cebu City that fits just right for your budget and lifestyle. Take your pick and experience the finest accommodation in the Queen City of the South! 

1. Radisson Blu Cebu 

Location: Serging Osmeña Blvrd. corner Juan Luna St. Cebu City (Beside SM City Cebu) 

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Contact: (63 32) 402 9900

Email: reservations.cebu@radisson.com 

2. Cebu City Marriott Hotel 

Location: Cardinal Rosales Ave. Cebu City 

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Contact: (63 32) 411 5800

3. Marco Polo Plaza Cebu 

Location: Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug Cebu City 

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Contact: (63 32) 253 1111

4. Cebu Parklane International Hotel

Location: Arch. Reyes corner Escario St. Cebu City 

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Contact: (63 32) 234 7000

5. Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu

Location: Arch. Reyes Ave. Cebu City 

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Contact: (63 32) 402 5999

Email: cebuinfo@quest-hotels.com

6. Harold’s Hotel

Location: C. Rosal St. Cebu City

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Contact: (63 32) 505 7777

Email: reservations@haroldshotel.com.ph 


7.  Crown Regency Hotel and Towers

Location: Tower 1, Fuente Towers, Osmeña Blvrd Sta. Cruz Cebu City

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Contact: (63 32) 418 8888

Email: reservations@crownregency.com


8. Mandarin Plaza Hotel Cebu

Location: Arch Reyes cor Escario St. Cebu City

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Contact: (63 32) 266 1111

Email: reservations@mandarinplazahotel.com

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Where to go in Cebu- A list of the finest Restaurants, Wines, Bars, Coffee Shops and Desserts

Planning to have a great time in the Queen City of the South?... Here is a compilation of the best restos, coffee shops and bars that offers paramount experience in dining and exceptional entertainment. 

If you’re in town to satisfy your sweet tooth, also thrown in are the perfect dessert specialty shops to go to in Cebu that will certainly give your heart the fill it deserves.  

1. All Day Buffet- Chinese, Asian, Filipino, Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean and International Cuisine and Desserts 

• Feria- Radisson Blu Cebu

Location: Ground Flr. Radisson Blu Cebu, Serging Osmena Blvrd 
corner Juan Luna St. Cebu City (Beside SM City Cebu)
Open: 6:30 am – 11:30 pm
Contact: (63 32) 402 9900
Email: reservations.cebu@radisson.com


2. Filipino Restaurants

• Circa 1900

Location: Sanjercas Ville Ext Rd, Cebu City
Open: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Contact: (63 32) 239 6265

• Abaseria

Location: 32 Quirino St, Villa Aurora Kasambagan Mabolo, Cebu City
Open: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Contact: (63 32) 234 4160

• Parilya

Location: IIL Corso, City di Mare, South Road Properties
Open: 10:00 am- 11:00 pm
Contact: (63 32) 511 8832

• Laguna Garden/ Café Laguna

Location: The Terraces, Cebu Business Park,  Ayala Center Cebu City
Open: 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
Contact: (63 32) 233 8600
Location: Level 1 Ayala Center Cebu
Open: 10:00 am- 9:00 pm
Contact: (63 32) 231 0922

Location: Upper Ground Flr- SM Northwing, SM City Cebu
Open: 10:00 am- 9:00 pm
Contact: (63 32) 236 4132

• Lantaw Native Restaurant

Location:  Day-as Cordova, Mactan Cebu
Open: 10:00 am- 12:00 am
Contact: (63 32) 514 2959Location: Busay Cebu City, Cebu

Open: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 511 0379Location: South Reclamation Project

Open: 6:00am – 10:00am (Breakfast)
11:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (+63 32) 512 7745

• Golden Cowrie

Location: Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City
Open:  11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 233 4243Location: Lower Ground SM City Cebu, Cebu City

Open: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 231 8530


3. Mediterranean Restaurants

• Anzani

Location: Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
Open: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 12:00am (Dinner)
Contact: (+63 32) 232 7375 ; (+63 32) 236 0097

• Beqaa

Location: 2nd Flr Design Center of Cebu, AS Fortuna at P. Remedio St. Mandaue City
Open: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 238 5539 

• Cyma

Location: Garden Level, The Terraces, Ayala Mall
Open: 10:30am – 11:00pm (Fri & Sat)
Contact: (63 32) 417-1351

 4. International Restaurants

• Abaca

Location: Punta Engano Road, Lapu Lapu City
Open: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
6:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 495 3461

• Tinder Box

Location: Crossroads Banilad, Cebu City
Open: 7:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32 ) 234 1681

Location: 10 Dove Street,  Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna St, Banilad, Mandaue
Open: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon-Sun)
Contact: (63 32) 418-1010

• Café George

Location: Gov M. Cuenco Banilad Cebu City

Open: 10:30am – 10:30pm (Sun-Thurs)
10:30am – 11:00pm (Fri & Sat)
Contact: (63 32) 234 0887


5. French Restaurants

• La Maison Rose Restaurant

Location: 371 Gorordo Avenue Lahug, Cebu City

Open: 12:00nn – 12:00am

Contact: (+32 32) 268 5411

• Tymad Bistro

Location:  Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
Open: 7:00am – 11:00pm (032) 239 7385


6. Spanish Restaurants

• Ipar's Restaurante y Bar de Tapas

Location: 157 F. Ramos Street, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Open: Lunch- 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Tuesday- Sunday
Dinner- 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm Monday- Sunday
Contact: (63 32) 410 7727, 255·4727, (+63) 917 626 6662

• Hola España

Location: Paseo Saturnino Maria Luisa Rd. Banilad Cebu City Cebu
Open: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 345 5175

• Arano's Restaurant   

Location:  31 Fairlane Village | Guadalupe, Cebu City

Open: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 256 1934


7. Seafood Restaurants

• Isla Sugbo Seafood City

Location: Grand Convention Center of Cebu , Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm ( Lunch)
6:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (+63 32) 260 8000

•  STK by Paulito’s

Location:  #6 A. Climaco St, Cebu City, Cebu
Open: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Lunch)
6:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (+63 32) 253 4732

• Oyster Bay

Location: Bridgetown, 143 Plaridel St., Alang-alang, Mandaue City
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 9:30pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 344 4575


8. Chinese Restaurants

• Choi City

Location: Banilad Town Center, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 239 0999

• Ching Palace

Location:  Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32 ) 233 8833

• Tsay Tseng Chinese Cuisine

Location: Grand Convention Center of Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm
6:00pm - 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 260 8000


9. Southeast Asian / Asian Fusion Restaurant

• Phat Pho (Vietnamese)

Location: Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City
Open: 11:30am - 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 416 2442

Location: Robinson Cybergate, Cebu City
Open: Mall Hours
Contact: (63 32) 238 6825

• Spice Fusion (Singaporean)

Location: Banilad Town Center, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 2:0pm (Lunch)
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (+63 32) 344 2923

Location:  SM City Cebu Northwing
Open: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 238 9591

• Lemon Grass (Vietnamese)

Location: The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 233 8601

• Blue Elephant (Thai)

Location: Apple 1 Equicom Tower, Mindanao Ave Cebu City
Open: 5:00pm – 2:00am
Contact: (63 32) 511 7600


10. Italian Restaurants

• Tavolata

Design Center of Cebu, AS Fortuna at P. Remedio St. Mandaue City
Open: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 10:30pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 505 6211

• Guiseppe

Location: Maria Luisa Road, Paseo Saturnino, Banilad, Cebu City
Open: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 415 9880

• La Tegola

Location: Level 1, The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 233 391


11. Mexican Restaurants

• Maya

Location: Crossroads Banilad, Cebu City
Open: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32) 238 9552

•  Pueblo Mexicano

Location: Banilad Town Center, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Open: 11:00am – 11:00pm 
Contact: (63 32) 239 6649


12. Lechon Cebu Specialty Restaurants

• Rico’s Lechon

Location: Acacia Street, Ayala Access Road- back of Infinity Bar
Open: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 2310958

Location: Unit 4 & 5, The Ridges Commercial Complex, Panagdait Road, Mabolo Cebu City
Open: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon-Sat)
7:00am – 10:00pm(Sun)
Contact: (63 32) 260 2443
 

• ZubuChon

Location:  Escario Central, N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Open: 10:00am - 10:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 254 0247

Location: The Walk,  AsiaTown IT Park, Lahug Cebu City
Open: 10:00am - 12:30am
Contact: (63 32) 236 8253

• CNT Lechon

Location: Across SM Cebu City
Open: 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 254 4249

 

13. Japanese Restaurants

• Yumeiya Kihei

Location: F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, Cebu
Open: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 10:30pm (Dinner)
Contact: (63 32) 234 2388

• Azabu

Location: Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, Cebu
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 239 6849

• Tokyo Table

Location: Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu
Open: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 239 7000


14. German Restaurant

• Der Kaiserhof

Location: Banilad Town Center
10:00am – 10:00pm 
Contact: (63 32) 266 3100


15. Australian Restaurant

• Canvas

Location: 2nd level, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu
Open: 7:00am – 10:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 417 1978


16. Korean Restaurants

• TOPS Korean Barbecue Restaurant

Location: Cebu Veterans Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Open: 10:00am – 11:00pm (Daily)
Contact: (63 32) 233-4078

• Maroo

Location: Paseo Saturnino St. Banilad
Open: 7:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32) 344 7653

• Tajimaya Charcoal Grill

Location: The Crossroads, Gov M Cueco Ave., Banilad
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
Contact: (63 32) 232-0533


17. Indian / Arabic Restaurants

• TAJ

Location: City Time Square, Mandaue City
Contact: (63 32) 2394397, 5116476

•  Tandoori

Location:  9 Parkmall, 168 Ouano Avenue, North Reclamation Area, Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu
Contact: (63 32) 420 9011

• Indian Curry House

Location: APM Mall, North Reclation Area, Cebu City
Open: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm
Contact: (63 32)5122740- 09434437139


18. Steak Houses

• Olio’s

Location: Unit T Crossroads Mall Banilad Cebu City
Open: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Contact: (63 32) 232 1991

• Tinder Box

Location: Kasambagan Cebu City
Open: 7:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32) 234 1681


19. Wines and Liquors

• Distillery

Location: Unit H Crossroads Mall Gov. M Cuenco Avenue Banilad Cebu City
Open: 6:00pm – 3:00am(Mon-Thurs)
6:00pm – 4:00am(Fri-Sat)
6:00pm – 3:0am(Sun)
Contact: (63 32) 266 9064

• Tinder Box

Location: Kasambagan Cebu City
Open: 7:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32) 234 1681

• La Vie Parisienne Restaurant

Location: 371 Gorordo Ave | Lahug, Cebu CityOpen: 7:00am – 3:00am

Contact: (63 32) 260 4388

• Planet Grapes

Location: Level 4 Rooftop Garden, Ayala Center Cebu
Contact: (63 32) 266 0526

• Gusto

Location: Ground Floor Calyx Center Asiatown IT Park, Lahug Cebu City
Open: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm – 12:00am(Dinner)
Contact (+63 32) 232 7375, (+63 32) 236 0097


20. Bars and Restaurants

• LIV Superclub  

Location: City Times Square, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
Open: 8:30pm – 4:30am
Contact: (63 32) 236 7986

• Politics

Location: Unit #6, Escario Central Mall, 64 N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Open: 11:00am – 2:00pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 1:00am
Contact: (63 32) 236 6572

• The Social

Location: Level 4 Ayala Center Cebu City
Open: 11:00am – 12:00am
Contact: (63 32) 231 0679


21. Coffee Shops

• The Chocolate Chamber

Location: No 22 President Quirino Street, Kasambagan, Cebu City
Open: 9:00am – 9:00pm(Mon-Sat)
10:00am – 7:00pm(Sun)
Contact: 09176287661

• Chocolatier

Location: Luz G/F The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park
Open: 7:00am – 11:30pm
Contact: (63 32) 238 7116

• Abaca Baking Company

Location: Crossroads Banilad Cebu City
Open: 7:00AM -7:00PM
Contact: (63 32) 262 0969


Try these exciting places today and enjoy your stay in Cebu.

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Eclipse Neon Party at the Blue- The Biggest New Years Party in Cebu!

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu invites you to a luminous night of bliss and mouthwatering treats as they usher in 2015 with the biggest neon party in town!

Get your tickets now and avail of the early bird offer* for only Php3500net per person!

Inclusion:

New Year’s Eve Dinner buffet at Feria
Countdown party and cocktails at the Lobby Bar with the rockin’ hits of Highway 54.
Midnight buffet and fireworks at the Events Plaza and exciting raffle prizes await.

*Early bird offer is only until December 15, 2014.

For queries and reservations, please call (63 32) 402 9900 or e-mail them at reservations.cebu@radisson.com

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Radisson Blu Hotel- The answer to your five star deluxe stay experience in Cebu

When traveling to Cebu, for me the best hotel to stay in this part of the country would be at Radisson Blu they’re offering the best in five star accommodations plus they’re situated right at the heart of the city- meaning getting to and fro Cebu’s stunning beaches, tourist spots and city attractions is a breeze. 

The hotel is also situated just 11 kilometers away or a 30 minute drive from the Mactan- Cebu International Airport, sits just right across the city’s local sea ports and the Cebu International Port. 

In terms of rooms, Radisson Blu offers superior, deluxe, premier and business class rooms along with executive, deluxe and presidential suites, 400 in all, and having down bedding and memory foam mattresses to assure you of a relaxing and comfortable sleep. 

Dine at their Feria Restaurant and get a blast with the Super Breakfast Buffet served hot and fresh every morning or enjoy the sumptuous wide array of international dishes which will surely fit your taste round the clock. 

In case you want a refreshing drink, you can always drop by the lobby and pool bars for the finest refreshments and cocktails. Take a dip at their outdoor 800 square metre free-form swimming pool- the city’s biggest and is open daily with attendants waiting for you. Registered lifeguards are also in hand for your safety. 

Their soothing spa treatment rooms provide world-class care services to help you relax and unwind during your stay. They also have flexible meeting facilities and function rooms that include two luxurious ballrooms and 10 meeting rooms, a business class lounge to prepare, serve refreshments and other business services all with the spectacular view of the Mactan Channel in the background! 

Radisson Blu virtually has everything you need whether you’re a traveler out for an adventure, a businessman on a conference, a family on vacation, having a good time with friends or just taking the time to relax this side of sunny Philippines. 

Visit Radisson Blu Cebu now to book your stay! You can also Click Here for your queries and reservations. Drop them a line at (032)4029900 or (032) 5051700.