6 More Things You Should Know If You Lived in Cebu

Cebu has always held a special place in the heart of many Cebuanos who have established new roots in other places around the world. While many have not yet returned to the Queen City of the South, they still consider Cebu as their home. Let’s take a look at 6 more things you should know if you lived in Cebu.

Sammy’s Pochero House

Pochero – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon

Sammy’s Pochero House was an eatery located close to Fuente Osmeña. It was one of the favorite go-to places of Cebuanos who after a night of fun during the weekend. They would normally order their pochero and pair it with puso or hanging rice. For on a budget, they would order puso and soup from the pochero. 

Sinulog Grand Parade at Reclamation Area

Sinulog – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon

These days, the Sinulog Grand Parade passes through General Maxilom Avenue, Fuente Osmeña, and Osmeña Boulevard. In the past, there were instances when it was held in the North Reclamation Area where SM City, old White Gold, and present-day Robinsons’ Galleria are located. 

Mom’s Pizza

Mom’s Pizza – image source: momspizza.blogspot.com

Shakey’s, Pizza Hut, Yellow Cab, and Alberto’s were nothing compared to Mom’s Pizza, which had stalls all over the city. These stalls sold cheap yet filling pizza in schools around the Queen City of the South. They offered a basic pizza with tomato sauce, meat, cheese, and other basic ingredients. 

Cebu Central Colleges

University of Cebu – image source: University of Cebu Facebook Page

The University of Cebu was once known as the Cebu Central Colleges (CCC) and was the first educational institution in Cebu to offer the course Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science. When it was established by Atty. Augusto W.Go, it was called Cebu College of Commerce.

Sen Hiap Hing Department Store

Long before Robinsons, SM, and Ayala opened their doors to the market in Cebu, there was Sen Hiap Hing Department Store.  Sen Hiap Hing was considered one of the premier places to shop in the past. People would flock to the place to buy just about anything. 

Narada Boutique

Narada Boutique Shirt– image source: acmerockshop.com

​Narada Boutique was also one of the places where Cebuanos would go to buy things that were not offered in many of the department stores in Cebu. These items include shirts, caps, and other similar merchandise. There were also instances when you could find creeper shoes sold at Narada Boutique.

Even as Cebu has changed in the last few decades, it is still important to look back during the time when life was simpler.