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Revisiting The Past At The Poblacion Watchtower Or Kiosko Of Dalaguete

7/25/2017

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​The towns in southern Cebu used to deal with constant attacks from Moro raiders during the Spanish era. To protect the residents of these towns, a series of watchtowers or baluartes were built along the southern coast of the island. This defense line stretched from Santander to Sibonga. One of these watchtowers is located in the town of Dalaguete.
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Kiosko – image source: pinterest.com
Dalaguete

Dalaguete is also known as the Vegetable Basket of Cebu and is home to a number of historically-significant tourist spots. The town is also one of the access points to Osmeña Peak where you can see the islands of Bohol and Negros. In addition, Dalaguete is also home to the “Summer Capital of Cebu,” Barangay Mantalongon. 
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Kiosko – image source: bestofdalaguete.weebly.com
Poblacion Watchtower 

The Poblacion Watchtower originally had two levels when it was built in 1768. It was the first line of defense of the town against raiders who posed a constant threat to the residents of the town in the 1700s up to the 1800s. It gave the residents of the town the chance to seek shelter in case these raiders came. The watchtower or baluarte was popularly known as the Bantay Moros during the Spanish era. 
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Kiosko – image source: biyaherongbarat.wordpress.com
​From being one of the watchtowers built under the direction of Fr. Julian Bermejo, the Poblacion Watchtower was transformed in the 1970s. The watchtower was rehabilitated and is now one of the tourist spots of the town. A pavilion-like structure was added to the watchtower and is now known as the “kiosko” by the locals. 
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Kiosko – image source: thetravelvisionary.wordpress.com
Getting to Dalaguete

Your journey to Dalaguete and the kiosko or Poblacion Watchtower starts at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. You have to get on a bus headed for the town.  Once you reach the town, you can simply ask locals the location of the kiosko, which is at the town plaza.
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Kiosko – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
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