Mactan Island Cebu, a beautiful island located about 1 hour south of Manila by plane is one of the reasons this area is called, Pearl of the South. Hosting not only world class 5-Star resorts, easily accessible by its International Mactan Airport, the island is home for the cities of Lapulapu City (also called Lapu-Lapu depending upon where you read), Pusok, and Basak. Cebu City is only a short drive away as well as Mandaue being accessible across either of the two bridges which connect to the island.

           (Punta Engaqo, Lapulapu City ) Site where the battle between Mactan Island Chieftain Lapulapu and the foreign aggressor Ferdinand Magellan occured in April 27, 1521 . It depicts the hero holding a bolo (large sword) in one hand and a pestle in the other. These weapons were believed to have been used during his combat with Magellan. This monument stands as a reminder of Filipino bravery.