It is known to be a fishing village before the Spaniards came but became industrialized through the years. It is now one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the center of commerce and industry. Cebu City, the capital of Cebu, is considered to be the oldest city in the Philippines.

What is the first short story of Cebu?

Maming The first written Cebuano literature is Maming, by Vicente Sotto, the father of Cebuano literature. The story was published on July 16, 1900 in the first issue of his Ang Suga. Two years later Sotto wrote, directed, and produced the first Cebuano play, Elena.

What is the purpose of Cebu?

The Cebu Metropolitan Area or Metro Cebu is the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines (after Metro Manila) with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas.

What does Cebu mean in Spanish?

Cebu; Cebu City; city; metropolis; urban center.