Cebu :)

It was such a rush for me to finally see CEBU! Now I know why Cebu has a certain “Cebu-ness” just like the other provinces that we have in the 7,107 Islands of the Philippines. What made me fall for Cebu is that the progressive province has the ability to marry the cosmopolitan life yet, maintain the distinct character that it is also laid back. The nice thought of having the best of both worlds enticed me to think: what if I was based here? It has always been a question that I would ask myself every time I had the chance to travel in any part of the world or the Philippines. But there is NOTHING like home. Home for me is the Philippines J Don’t get me wrong, the best way that I personally would like to live my own life is to immerse myself in different cultures of the different parts of the world. BUT, before I start that I MUST start with my own country. And I am J See, now I understand the true meaning of living through experiencing and relishing each moment I have while in transit. Just like my Cebu trip.

I went with my AIM classmates and our beloved Guru. It was a whole 3-days of fun, sun, laughter and of course learning (how can I forget the non-stop eating! That is part of the whole travel experience!) What I learned about Cebu and the Cebuanos is the reason why Cebu exists is because they are proud to be Cebuanos and they will never stop loving their own. Like, their own products and their way of life, their traditions and many more. This is what the entire Philippines needs. A sense of pride and recognition as to what is truly ours and ours alone that we can so proudly show the world. I know in other provinces these traits come hand in hand. It’s just that in Cebu, it is so visible. You could really see and feel that sense of pride: “ I am Cebuano and proud.” I hope we can radiate this to the entire Philippines and finally say with all truth and honestly: I AM PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO