MUNICIPALITY OF MEDELLIN, CEBU, PHILIPPINES
Municipality of Medellin, Cebu, PhilippinesMedellin is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is bounded on the west by Tañon Strait, on the east by Camotes Sea and on the south by Bogo.
Medellin can be reached by buses of V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu North Terminal in Cebu City. Travel time is about 3 hours.
Municipality of Medellin, Cebu, PhilippinesSometime in December 1881 by virtue of a Royal Decree of Queen Isabel of Spain, the barrios of Kawit, Buanavista and Tindog were separated from its mother municipality of Daanbantayan and the town of Medellin was created. It was named after a place in Columbia of South America called Medellin due to the similarity in the topographical features of both places.
BoMedCo Sugar Mill, Medellin, CebuNATURAL FEATURES
Terrain: Generally flat terrain which makes Medellin suitable for agriculture, 85% of the total land area is planted with sugarcane
Caves: Amigo Poy Cave is believed to have healing powers and Caidiocan Cave has bats.
Beaches: Fine white sand with cool sea water Sitio Pasil, Gibitngil - shoreline regularly changes depending on the wind direction
Beaches: Fine white sand with cool sea water Sitio Pasil, Gibitngil - shoreline regularly changes depending on the wind direction
Sunsets: Romantic and golden sunsets in Brgys. Kawit, Mahawak, Gibitngil and Daanbantayan
Flora: Vintage acacia trees more than 100 years old in Kawit, Curva, Tindog and Luy-a, also
thick mangrove forest in Brgys. Poblacion, Tindog, Caputatan Sur, Luy-a and Lamintak Norte
Flora: Vintage acacia trees more than 100 years old in Kawit, Curva, Tindog and Luy-a, also
thick mangrove forest in Brgys. Poblacion, Tindog, Caputatan Sur, Luy-a and Lamintak Norte
Fauna: Presence of Tuwabong (Chinese egret) in poblacion swamp, various fish species for eating,
and various ornamental fish species for export
and various ornamental fish species for export
Rocks and minerals: Rich limestone deposits in Brgy. Antipolo, Maharuhay and Dalingding Sur
Underwater: Beautiful and colorful corals in Gibitngil Island ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving
Mercedes Golf Course, Dayhagon, Medellin, CebuHERITAGE BUILDINGS
Church Relics of first Catholic Church in Brgy. Daanlungsod
Old bell tower of Poblacion Church constructed in 1956-1963
Old bell tower of Poblacion Church constructed in 1956-1963
Government Buildings: Municipal Hall constructed in 1960's and Renovated gavaldon buildings in the town center and Dayhagon
Schools: Medellin Science and Technology school, St. Paul School of Medellin, Medellin Central School, Kawit National High School, Kawit Elementary School, Tindog Elementary School plus most barangays have their own schools
University: Cebu Normal University, Medellin campus
Market Places: Medellin Public Market, Curva Public Market, Kawit Public Market.
Plaza: Medellin Rizal Park (1960’s) and Medellin Public Plaza
Cemeteries: Daanlungsod Cemetery, Kawit Cemetery, Bakyad Cemetery Cave with vintage bones and other artifacts also in Sitio Baybay a Japanese burial ground.
Plaza: Medellin Rizal Park (1960’s) and Medellin Public Plaza
Cemeteries: Daanlungsod Cemetery, Kawit Cemetery, Bakyad Cemetery Cave with vintage bones and other artifacts also in Sitio Baybay a Japanese burial ground.
Airfield: Sitio Landing Air Strip - used as landing site during the World War II
Bridge: Dayhagon bridge - connects Daanbantayan & Medellin to mainland Cebu
Houses: Tumulak House - used as the first school of Medellin. Quijano ancestral house, Mangubat ancestral house and Salimbangon ancestral house all in the town center and the
Gimenez ancestral house in Tindog
Gimenez ancestral house in Tindog
Bitngil Island, Medellin, Cebu, PhilippinesLOCAL RITUALS AND CUSTOMS
Festival: Sinulog Mardi Gras in bonor of Sr. Sto. Niño
Dance: Pastores sa Belen in Brgy. Kawit
Local Technology:Intosan- a sugar making machine which converts sugarcane into brown sugar locally called maskobado
Local Sports: Bato lata - children use an empty in can and slippers for the game. Syatong - played by two or more kids with the use of one long and a short stick. Luthang - a bamboo gun which uses wet paper as bullet. Ungo-ungo - Local hide and seek Buwan-buwan uses water as a marking on the road to delineate the
boundaries for the game. Kasing - a top game. Piko - played with the use of a round stone and kicked within blocks. Lantaka - played during Christmas season which uses bamboo pole for making a form of cannon.
Dance: Pastores sa Belen in Brgy. Kawit
Local Technology:Intosan- a sugar making machine which converts sugarcane into brown sugar locally called maskobado
Local Sports: Bato lata - children use an empty in can and slippers for the game. Syatong - played by two or more kids with the use of one long and a short stick. Luthang - a bamboo gun which uses wet paper as bullet. Ungo-ungo - Local hide and seek Buwan-buwan uses water as a marking on the road to delineate the
boundaries for the game. Kasing - a top game. Piko - played with the use of a round stone and kicked within blocks. Lantaka - played during Christmas season which uses bamboo pole for making a form of cannon.
Beliefs: During wakes, the following are prohibited:
taking a bath in the house of the dead, cleaning using a broom.
During burial, bringing of food and other stuff from the cemetery is banned. Burial route should not lead back to the house. Taking flowers from the religious carousel provides healing powers and luck. Jumping over flames and smoke drives away evil spirits especially after burial.
taking a bath in the house of the dead, cleaning using a broom.
During burial, bringing of food and other stuff from the cemetery is banned. Burial route should not lead back to the house. Taking flowers from the religious carousel provides healing powers and luck. Jumping over flames and smoke drives away evil spirits especially after burial.
Rituals: Offering biko, puto maya and other food and drink to the departed ones during All Saints Day. Dancing Sinulog for the loved ones.
Culinary Arts: Kiseo making in Panugnawan - uses carabao milk to make a kiseo. Bukhayo - a mixture of coconut and brown sugar. Balikutsa or Tira-tira made of brown sugar.
Healing Arts: Tambalan - a local person who heals people. Miriko - a witch doctor who drives evil spirits away.
Fish Ponds, Medellin, Cebu, PhilippinesHISTORICAL ITEMS
Musical Instruments:Various wind instruments used during the early 60s by the municipal band composed of government employees.
Equipment: Intosan - a local sugar making machine which is composed of a large wooden grinder driven by a carabao.
Furniture: A long table and cabinets made of hard wood in the Tumulak ancestral house.
Religious Items: Various religious items of Sto. Nino, Mother Mary, St Joseph, Baby Jesus. Jesus carrying the Cross, Pietta.
Weaponry: World War two tank cannon displayed in BOMEDCO park.
Transportation: Vintage locomotive train and cane cart displayed in the town center and barangay Luy-a.
Work Implements: Lagting sa tapas - a tool used for the manual harvesting of sugarcane which is grouped into bundles and then
carried to the truck or train. Sanggot, kaw-it and sugong - tools used for coconut with (tuba). Sud-sod - a fishing gear used for catching shallow water fish.
Equipment: Intosan - a local sugar making machine which is composed of a large wooden grinder driven by a carabao.
Furniture: A long table and cabinets made of hard wood in the Tumulak ancestral house.
Religious Items: Various religious items of Sto. Nino, Mother Mary, St Joseph, Baby Jesus. Jesus carrying the Cross, Pietta.
Weaponry: World War two tank cannon displayed in BOMEDCO park.
Transportation: Vintage locomotive train and cane cart displayed in the town center and barangay Luy-a.
Work Implements: Lagting sa tapas - a tool used for the manual harvesting of sugarcane which is grouped into bundles and then
carried to the truck or train. Sanggot, kaw-it and sugong - tools used for coconut with (tuba). Sud-sod - a fishing gear used for catching shallow water fish.
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