The Sto. Niño devotion: An enduring Spanish Legacy By Warren P. Angliongto Cebu City FIESTAS in honor of patron saints are among the most effective way of gathering people and keeping the spirit of the Christian community alive. Of all the fiestas, that of the Sto. Niño has captured a large following of devotees from […]
History of Sto Niño de Cebu
The discovery of the Philippines is linked to Spain’s glorious chain of conquests. On September 20, 1519, a fleet of five galleons commanded by Portuguese Navigator Ferdinand Magellan at the service of the king and queen of Spain set sailed from San Lucas de Barrameda to search for the Spice Islands. They did not find […]