Finally, after a year of photographing the different parishes of Cebu with its heritage structures and architecture, priceless icons and treasures, our book, Balaanong Bahandi: Sacred Treasures of the Archdiocese of Cebu will be formally launched today, 26 November 09.

It has been a journey, a beautiful experience of knowing more about my home province through its religious heritage, visiting places and meeting new people as I covered the northeast and northwest part of Cebu including the islands of Camotes and Bantayan. The rest were covered by Mark Andrew Jorolan (southwest) and Lorens Gibb Lapinig (southeast).

I was also tasked to deliver a speech in behalf of the photographers and you can check the full text in this post.

From a short info:

Published by the Cathedral Museum of Cebu and the University of San Carlos Press and edited by Jose Eleazar “Jobers” Bersales. Written by Louella Eslao-Alix, TD Mansueto, Arnold Carl Sancover, Melva Rodriguez-Java and Fr. Brian Brigoli. Photos by (primary photographers) Lorens Gibb Lapinid, Estan Cabigas, Mark Andrew Jorolan, (contributing photographers) Fr. Jun Rebayla, SVD, Rudy Alix and Gil Maningo. Book design and layout by Lorens Gibb Lapinid.

Written, edited and photographed by Cebuanos and printed in Cebu.

More than 300 pages and full-color pictures.

The book will be available to the public starting 1 December and will cost P2,000. A signing event will also be held during Sinulog week (3rd week of January). Venue and actual dates to be announced.

Check the book

Balaanong Bahandi Book Press Info (406)