It's more fun in the Philippines.
Kadaugan sa Mactan Opening 2012

Having said that, the fun strikes Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu as the the city commemorates the celebration of 491 years of Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory at Mactan) on April 18 at the grounds of Lapu-Lapu Shrine. In attendance were about three thousand people including Lapu-Lapu City Mayor, Paz C. Radaza.

 Through the initiative of the Commission on Tourism and International Relations in the lead of Com. Hembler V. Mendoza, the week long celebration starts out with a cast of cultural productions and presentations during the opening ceremony.

The said program was participated by 25 small enterprises as well as 18 big hotels in Lapu-Lapu City which had shown support to the Festival by putting up food stalls around the Liberty Shrine Area. 
Quesadillas of Portfolio Beach Resort

And wait--- what.. . You might think the prices at sold are high, you've got to think twice, the food served at all stalls are at a very affordable price ranging from P5.00 to P99.00.

"We expect more people to come after this event, especially on Fridays and Saturdays," Comm. Hembler said in an exclusive interview with the BiM Bloggers.

Blogger : What makes Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 unique from the past celebrations?

Com. Hembler  :   Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 is a lot more fun since It's more Fun in the Philippines... 


Lapu-lapu Liberty Shrine
Com. Hembler :  In the past year, we were having hard time to settle out how to place the stalls of the participating establishments, but this year, these problems have been approached. All is running smooth, up to the security, we have deployed over 200 police officers to keep an eye on the activity.

Aside from the most awaited re-enactment of the event that had happened 491 years ago, other activities include the production numbers of the participating hotels, Street Dance Competition, Midnight Beer Run, boxing fights, pyrotechnics, and street parties.

In the future, the organizers are planning to install satellite stages to give access to all the visitors and tourists in watching shows around the Liberty Shrine.