SAN FERNANDO AT ITS BEST
San Fernando is a second class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It was founded in 1858. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 60,970 people. In 2005, Metro Cebu's definition was expanded to include Danao City in the north and the municipalities of San Fernando and Carcar down south.
San Fernando is administratively subdivided into 21 barangays.
- Balud
- Balungag
- Basak
- Bugho
- Cabatbatan
- Greenhills
- Ilaya
- Lantawan
- Liburon
- Magsico
- Poblacion North
- Panadtaran
- Pitalo
- San Isidro
- Sangat
- Poblacion South
- Tabionan
- Tananas
- Tinubdan
- Tonggo
- Tubod
- Mayor: Neneth Reluya
- Vice-Mayor: Miguel Antonio (Mikko) Nadela Canoy
Councilors:
- Vidala A. Loguiber
- Cocoy Enad
- Abal Manlosa
- Leo Baricuatro
- PJ Medalla
- Raymundo Adlawan
- Rudy Taping
- Cecilia Umbay
Churches
San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
San Fernando, 6018 Cebu
Tel. (032) 488-9984
Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15
Moderator: Rev. Msgr. Antonio G. Quintana, PC, VF
Team Member: Rev. Fr. Revocato M. Romarate
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Mariano N. Abadia, Rev. Fr. Judito A. Rosende, SHF
San Fernando became an independent parish in 1858. The current structure, called the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church, was started in 1870 but was only finished over 10 years later in 1886. Like many other Spanish period churches in Cebu, the one in San Fernando is fashioned from cut coral stones. The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church is also among the structures of Gothic design in Cebu. Gothic influences are shown in the church’s rose windows as well as in the openings that take the shape of a flamboyant arch.
* Structure’s two bell towers, made of concrete, are recent additions and do not fit with the overall original design
* Heavily renovated as well is the interior of the church
SAN AGUSTIN PARISH
Magsico, San Fernando, 6018
CebuTitular: San Agustin de Hippo, Aug. 28Parish
CebuTitular: San Agustin de Hippo, Aug. 28Parish
Priest: Rev. Fr. Jimmy M. Tolentino
Festival
Sikoy Sikoy festival
Sikoy Sikoy festival is a festivity to celebrate God’s gift of love to the people of San Fernando. Sikoy Sikoy comes from the word “sikoy” which literally means “an act of fishing using nets deliberately done when tides are rough and sturdy”. The festival is a thanksgiving ritual and a petition prayer for guidance, protection and blessings for a bountiful harvest from the farm and from the sea.
Sikoy-Sikoy Festival is San Fernando, Cebu Mayor Lakambini “Neneth” Reluya’s response to Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia’s call to promote local festivals to show the Cebu towns’ identity and the beauty of its culture. Sikoy-Sikoy was launched in 2008. It has gotten tremendous support from the town’s major businesses. Even in its infancy stage, and despite the odds, Sikoy-Sikoy catches the attention of the people of San Fernando. It generates thousands in attendance in the streets and in the church plaza. For the second time, Sikoy-Sikoy Festival was being held on May 8. It coincides with the town’s fiesta celebration on May 6-15 of each year.
Transportation
The town of San Fernando can be reached by bus. Buses to San Fernando park at the Cebu South Bus Terminal along N. Bacalso Avenue in Cebu City and make regular trips daily to the town.
Jeepneys are available also
but mostly in the upper part of the most rural areas of San Fernando, the most popular transportation getting there is by motorcycle. Locally called "habal-habal".
Attractions, Accommodation & Activities
Luna Beach Resort
Situated at Kalubihan I, North Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu.
Resort opened last December, 2013 as planned. Gym and Spa is still under construction.
Another pool will be constructed near the entrance gate.
Singli Mountain Resort
From the combination of Arsing (sing) and Lilia's (li) names, owners of the resort.
Entrance:
--Adult: 50php
--Children: 30phph
--You can book it exclusive for 4,000php whole day.
Transportation:
--Habal-habal or Owned vehicle
Amenities:
--Dormitory for one night (2 persons at 1,000 additional 200php per excess person.
--Adult: 50php
--Children: 30phph
--You can book it exclusive for 4,000php whole day.
Transportation:
--Habal-habal or Owned vehicle
Amenities:
--Dormitory for one night (2 persons at 1,000 additional 200php per excess person.
*dormitory has two washrooms (upstairs and downstairs
*has a pool
*has a mini kitchen
*has a veranda
--Mini Art Museum
--Cottages
*has a pool
*has a mini kitchen
*has a veranda
--Mini Art Museum
--Cottages
--Stone houses
--Mini Store
--Mini Store
--Pool
Skyline Mountain Park and Training Center
San Fernando Hidden Paradise Mountain Resort
Hidden Paradise Mountain Resort is located in San Fernando about 6 kms from the main highway. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and peaceful surrounding. The resort has three pools, splash zip line, restaurant and facilities for conferences, weddings or team building gatherings. A popular place for locals on the weekend or holidays.
one of the (3) pools
Dormitories
Pleasant Experience in El Kargador Music and Restau Bar
This new place became famous by word of mouth. It really became popular not only to the people in the southern part of Cebu but to people in the Northern part too, who wants to try out some new place in the south.
Closest way to experience mother nature in its beauty and elegance. Being pleasured not just by it's ambiance but also because of the experience we can get by visiting such places.
Adventures and likes are much to experience here.
You can be yourself if you're going to be pay a visit here.
Much more of what San Fernando at its best can give?
Its to be able to escape from the stress that city life may give and being able to relax and unwind by the help of the mountain breeze.
So? What are you waiting for?
Visit San Fernando, Cebu Philippines.
