Cebu City Cebu City is a highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, known by nicknames such as the "Queen City of the South," "Oldest City in the Philippines," and "First Capital of the Philippines". Here's a concise overview: Basic Information - Location: Situated on the central eastern part of Cebu Province, bounded by Mandaue City to the north, Talisay City to the south, Mactan Channel to the east, and Balamban/Toledo to the west. History Founded as a Spanish colo