South Cebu Series - Sibonga

Sibonga is situated in the southeastern coast of Cebu and is about 50 kilometers from Cebu City. The municipality is bounded on the north by the municipality of Carcar, on the west by the municipalities of Dumanjug and Ronda, on the south by the municipality of Argao and on the east by Cebu Strait. 

What to see in Sibonga?

The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, popularly known as Simala Shrine or Simala Church, is a castle-like church located in Marian Hills of upper Lindogon, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu. Simala Shrine was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga, after the occurrence of several miraculous events, including that of Mama Mary's shedding of tears. Because of the said miracles, Simala Shrine became so popular that devotees and believers flock the shrine, hoping and believing that their prayer requests would be granted. 

The shrine's castle-like and picturesque structure makes it even more popular, drawing local and foreign tourists, alike.