Fun Nights in Lapu-Lapu City

The local officials of Lapu Lapu City have done it again in their efforts to promote the City as a top tourist spot in the Philippines. This time it’s “Fun Nights in Lapu-Lapu” at the Mactan Shrine and it happens every Saturday night. Starting at 6:00 PM and continuing through the night until the people just can’t party anymore. There are live performances on stage of Lapu Lapu City’s famous Rampada Dance and plenty of singing. You will hear traditional songs as well as modern ones performed by the local Oponganon talents.

In addition to the live performances on stage there is a large variety of fine foods prepared by the local ladies for the visitors. A must try for anyone visiting the Philippines. You will even be treated to an awesome fireworks display at the end of the evening. Locals and tourist alike are bound to have great time and it’s the perfect way to end a day of island hopping and or sightseeing.

Thanks Lapu Lapu City, This event is top notch. 

Fun Nights @ Mactan Lapu Lapu

Fun Nights @ Mactan 2nd Dance best in custome Lo ok ES 

New Philippines Bureau of Immigration Office in Cebu

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration opened a new satellite office in Cebu. It is located inside the Gaisano shopping mall in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island. According to BI statistics the Mactan-Cebu International Airport saw an increase in the number of foreign tourist to over 600,000 in 2012. The number has been increasing steadily in recent years. This is part of a program the BI has launched to make their services more accessible to tourist. This is great news, especially for those of us living in Cebu. Tourist will benefit as well since the new Immigration office will give them another convenient option and help reduce the wait times that are occasionally part of the Visa process due to volume.

An added bonus to the new BI satellite office in the Gaisano Capital Island Mall Mactan you can enjoy some shopping or dinning in one of the many fine establishments located in the mall when you are finished. Aside from shopping Lapu Lapu City offers the following, The Mactan Shrine (Commemorating the famous battle between Ferdinand Magellan and Lapu Lapu), scuba diving, and plenty of white sand beaches. Some example are, Shangri-La, Plantation Bay, Blue Waters, White Sands, Tambuli Beach Club, to name a few.

The location of the new Philippines Bureau of Immigration Office is in the, Gaisano Mactan Island Mall, ML Quezon National Highway, Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015. It is located right between the two bridges. (See map below)

For a list of immigration fees click here.