# CORDOVA: Behind the Name
Like most of the towns in the Province of Cebu,
Cordova also got its name after a place in Spain. It was Governor
General Rafael Echague who created this town (composed of the barrios of
Gabi, Day-as, and Pilipul) on May 22, 1863. He chose the name Cordova
which means "stark nakedness and bare". Spain, Mexico and Argentina
and the six states of the United States of America - Alaska, South
Carolina, Illinois, Alabama, New Mexico, & Tennessee have cities
also named Cordova.
The creation of Cordova into a separate Municipality
in 1863 was short-lived. When the Americans replaced the Spaniards,
Cordova was re-absorbed by the Municipality
of Opon, now Lapu-Lapu City. On January 01, 1913, Cordova became a
Municipality again by virtue of Orden Ejecutiva Numero 96 issued by US
Governor General Newton W. Gilbert on December 17, 1912 recreating the new town but changing letter "B" to letter "V" to spell CORDOVA. Thus, CORDOVA became a separate municipality again with Bernardo Nunez as its first Municipal President and Lucas Jumao-as its Vice-President.
Local and foriegn tourists visit our "Kamampay Beach", located at Buagsong,Cordova, Cebu. A nice place to relax and to enjoy fresh seafood dishes such as shrimps, crabs, "danggit", "nokus", "bakasi",and a lot more. Bakasi is cooked and eaten in a variety of ways. But most men crave for that "Nilarang na Bakasi or bakasi stew, a delectable dish which is believe to be an aphrodisiac.
"CORDOVA Epic"
It is a 3rd-class municipality belonging to the 6th district of the
Province of Cebu and is situated within Metro Cebu particularly in the
Island of Mactan. Cordova is one of the two Local Government Units (LGUs
– Lapu-Lapu City and Municipality of Cordova) comprising the Island of
Mactan. Consisting of ten (10) coastal barangays, two (2) inland barangays and one (1) island barangay that composed of sixty-six (66) with 50,353 population (2010 census).
List of Barangays:
1. Alegria
2. Bangbang
3. Buagsong
4. Catarman
5. Cogon
6. Dapitan
7. Day-as
8. Ibabao
9. Gabi
10. Gilutongan
11. Pilipog
12. Poblacion
13. San Miguel
Everybody knows King Lapu-Lapu in the battle of Mactan but only very few know Cordova's very own Hero. In 1898 when Andres Bonifacio revolted against Spain, Cordoba's Directorcillo, Juan Nunez (aided by Pablo Biongcog), was the distributor of Bonifacio's cedulas to Cordova residents. He was caught. Nunez and Biongcog admitted full responsibility for their activities and saved no less than 40 Cordoba residents from execution. Only they got executed on October 15, 1898.
Juan Nunez was Cordoba's hero in the 1898 Philippine Revolution together with Biongcog.
The efforts bore fruits thanks to the exemplary performance of Bernardo Nunez (son of 1898 hero Juan Nunez) who petitioned the Philippines Assembly for CORDOBA's independence.
The festivity, which is a dance-drama depicting the fishing culture of the Cordovanhons is the main highlight of the Annual Feista of the Municipality of Cordova in honor of the Miraculous Patron Saint, Sr. San Rogue. Celebrated every August of each year, the Festival starts with agrand parade and culminates at the Cordova Sports and Cultural Center for a dance showdown. Cordova Dinagat Festival started to amuse the local and foreign spectaculators since 1999.
List of Barangays:
1. Alegria
2. Bangbang
3. Buagsong
4. Catarman
5. Cogon
6. Dapitan
7. Day-as
8. Ibabao
9. Gabi
10. Gilutongan
11. Pilipog
12. Poblacion
13. San Miguel
Everybody knows King Lapu-Lapu in the battle of Mactan but only very few know Cordova's very own Hero. In 1898 when Andres Bonifacio revolted against Spain, Cordoba's Directorcillo, Juan Nunez (aided by Pablo Biongcog), was the distributor of Bonifacio's cedulas to Cordova residents. He was caught. Nunez and Biongcog admitted full responsibility for their activities and saved no less than 40 Cordoba residents from execution. Only they got executed on October 15, 1898.
Juan Nunez was Cordoba's hero in the 1898 Philippine Revolution together with Biongcog.
The efforts bore fruits thanks to the exemplary performance of Bernardo Nunez (son of 1898 hero Juan Nunez) who petitioned the Philippines Assembly for CORDOBA's independence.
"CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL"
The festivity, which is a dance-drama depicting the fishing culture of the Cordovanhons is the main highlight of the Annual Feista of the Municipality of Cordova in honor of the Miraculous Patron Saint, Sr. San Rogue. Celebrated every August of each year, the Festival starts with agrand parade and culminates at the Cordova Sports and Cultural Center for a dance showdown. Cordova Dinagat Festival started to amuse the local and foreign spectaculators since 1999.
"BAKASI"
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"CORDOVA FREEDOM PLAZA"
The Cordova Freeedom Plaza (located directly in front of the San Roque Parish Church) is plainly a resting and a strolling place but to a true-blooded Cordovanhon, the plaza stood as a living witness of the heroic deed of two of Cordova's hereos: Juan Nunez and Pablo Biongcog who lost their lives during the Japanese occupation.
#CORDOVA TODAY
"Eco-Tourism"
"CEBU HAPPYWORLD MUSEUM"
"SAND BAR RESORT"
"A.B.O PARK"
"VILLA ASELA RESORT"
"CORDOVA HOME VILLAGE & RESORT"
"ISLA ROMANTIKA"
"RORO PORT"
"SUBDIVISIONS"
These are just an overview of what Cordova Cebu had today. There are more to see and explore and even to experience in Cordova Cebu City. Credits to the Administration of Mayor Adelino B. Sitoy with the help of the previous Tourism Officer Vice-Mayor Teche Sitoy-Cho. There are lots of investors that can help boom the Cordova Tourism.
Cordova is just a small municipality for others but for us Cordovanhon, it is a big place for a much bigger dreams that soon to be true.
#CORDOVA TOMORROW
"3RD BRIDGE"
This bridge will be connect Cordova to Bohol if I'm not wrong.
"FLOATING RESORT"
This will be located at Day-as Cordova Cebu beside Lantaw. So the veiw of Cebu will be that perfect!
This is the view beside Lantaw Cordova Cebu but now its already reclaimed.
The view of Cebu City at Day-as Cordova Cebu where Lantaw is located.
These are just few of the new establishments in Cordova that lies ahead.
Thanks to the effort of our very energetic and active municipal officials.
Thanks to the effort of our very energetic and active municipal officials.
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| Mayor Adelino B. Sitoy |
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| Vice-Mayor Teche Sitoy-Cho |
I LOVE CORDOVA!
KAYAB PA CORDOVA!!!
References:
http://www.cvis.net.ph/cordova/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABO-PARK/631302676914558?rf=422945474476284
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Natures-Garden-Park-Resort-Spa/704648716264652
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