Beautiful Cebu

Cebu is not the same colonial province time has forgotten decades ago. It is not a periphery to the center but rather, a destination with its own unique charm. Discover for yourself. See new destinations in the Cebu mainland. Read on...

Thursday, August 25, 2011

WOMEN | Today's Cebuanas

Cebuanos are oblivious to ethnicity. Caucasian-looking men and women are common sight in the city and throughout the island. You might mistake them for foreigners until they speak in fluent Cebuano. For Cebuanos it's no big deal. We've come to accept we are a mix of races and proud of our Cebuano roots and heritage.

Cebu Chinese School student Kim Chiu
now a celebrity and top product endorser 
Spanish mestiza Ruffa Guitterez traces
her roots to the Ramas of  Cebu City

Spanish Chinese mestiza Lucy Torres
traces her roots to the Velezes of Cebu.
Boholana beauty Ana Marie
Igpit now calls Cebu home.

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