The wooden cross was planted by Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan upon his arrival in the country in 1521. "When we speak of Cebu City, ito po talaga tatatak sa mga Cebuano at Pilipino, dahil dito ...

Niño and Magellan’s Cross, from pollution and overcrowding. READ MORE: Cebu City plans downtown pedestrianization with trees, walking paths starting year-end Cebu City ‘not ready for ...

The April 14 re-enactment took place at the Basilica del Santo Nino in Cebu City, which is believed to be the spot ... That same day, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross in the ...