PRIDE OF LILOAN

Liloan is a first class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines According to the 2010 census it has a population of 100,500 people. Liloan is part of a metropolitan area informally called Metro of Cebu.

HISTORY 

Along its coastline, there is spot called Silot, where a whirlpool is created by the ebbs and flows of the waters from the bay. This phenomenon is called liloan in Cebuano. Because of this, the town was known as Liloan, meaning "a place where there is lilo".

Long ago, as the legend goes, when Lilo-an was still a wilderness, a marriage of a couple was objected to by the parents. As such, they boarded a boat and fled to a far away place. Somewhere at sea, a storm overtook them. For safety, they entered a channel, now called "Suba," (a name of a place in Liloan) and proceeded into the interior. They took shelter at its bank and noticed the abundance of the fish in the vicinity.  They decided to stay, and with the extra fish they caught, they  sold or bartered the catch in the nearby villages. When asked  where the fishes were caught, the answered, "Sa may liloan" (by the lilo). Asked where they live, they gave the same answer: "Sa may liloan." In time, the place was called, as we know the town now, "Liloan".

Welcome to Municiplaity of Liloan

The Bagayan Point (Lighthouse)

--PAROLA--

The Bagacay Point Lighthouse or locally called Parola ng Bagacay Point or Parola, was named after its home – Bagacay, Catarman, Lilioan. The present tower was built in 1904 under the executive order issued on July 28, 1903 by William Howard Taft, who came into the country in 1900 as President of the Philippine Commission and later appointed US Governor General. The light point however was originally established in 1857. Since its establishment until present, the lighthouse has provided guiding light to mariners, navigators and local fishermen.

San Fernando Rey Parish Church

San Fernando Rey in Liloan [li-loan] is a church shrouded with mysteries. Legend has it that the cave at the back of the altar is full of ancient treasures and that a sea creature protects it. This of course is a myth but stories like this add mystique to already a popular town, making the place more interesting.

The meter thick wall. I'm amazed at how this church has been preserved

Boardwalk Resort

Accommodation at The BoardWalk Resort Liloan, Cebu is greatly recommended for an oasis of relaxation.  This small  seaside resort to the northeast of Cebu City  is very elegant and cozy.  Barely 30 minutes from  the capital city center and from the  international airport of Cebu island, the  Mactan International Airport (MIA), this country style resort, is very affordable &  packed with a very happy atmosphere and a very friendly service.

We are just 10 minutes or so from the two major shopping malls, the SM City, Consolacion Mall and Pacific Mall, where everyone can surely get anything for any lifestyle.  There are also many good shopping places around that are closer to us instead of going to the malls. Besides the sea, we also have a swimming pool which is catered free for use to all our guests.  The resort serve food and drinks to all   customers at the resort bar .  Transport may also be organized  if you wanted to go around.  You can rent a boat or even a yatch here for  sea  trips if you wished to go island hopping.

SENEN'S Catering and Mountain Resort

A relaxing and romantic place away from the hustle and bustle of city life just 10 minutes drive from the main road. Perched in the mountain areas of the municipality, the venue is accessible through wide cemented roads with easy to locate landmarks.

       The resort gives an ambiance of solitude and escape, it boasts of small and large function spaces that can accommodate from 10 to 1000 guests. Air conditioned rooms and bahay kubos are available for those who want to stay for another day or two. 

Rosquillos Festival

The town of Liloan has always been associated with one of Cebu’s primary delicacies – the Rosquillos.  The festival traces the product’s history – from its humble beginnings  in 1907 until it was named “rosquillos” (after the Spanish word, rosca) by Pres. Sergio Osmeña to what it is today.

Celebrated every last week of May in honor of patron saint San Fernando Rey

Delicacies

GALLETAS DE BATO

Another Titay's classic delicacy is the Galletas de Bato. This Spanish-inspired flat biscuit has a smooth edge unlike the Galletas del Carmen with a scalloped trim. Thickly rolled yet without the sweet taste, Titay's Galletas de Bato is a crusty treat you want to bring home to your loved ones.

GALLETAS DEL CARMEN

This thick crust biscuit is crunchy and flavorful. Titay's Galletas del Carmen is one of Cebu's most-requested pasalubong. Just like the traditional hard Spanish biscuit called galleta, Mama Titay's recipe has the same homebaked flavor, and the quality and freshness Titay's has long been known for.

ROSQULLOS

Titay's Rosquillos. The Original. This round, scalloped-edge biscuit is a pleasure to eat. Wear it around each finger. Dip it in coffee. Titay's Rosquillos is an all-time favorite.

PENATO

A hard sugar candy and a peanut delicacy in one. Treat your sweet tooth with a peanut brittle with a distinctly Cebuano taste.

These are the main products you can found in the Titay's Rosquillos & Delicacies.

THANK YOU for visiting Abante LILOAN :)!