The QUEEN CITY of the South

In the 18th century, Cebu’s economy was toppled by Iloilo when it became the primary shipping port for sugar – which was highly in demand at that time. The province also became the top producer of textiles like sinamay, jusi, and piña.

With its booming economy, it ranked second of the five Spanish Royal Cities in the Philippines together with Manila, Naga, Cebu, and Vigan. Most importantly, it won the heart of Queen Regent Maria Cristina earning them the title “La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad” (Most Loyal and Noble City) with moniker Queen’s City of the South or Queen Regent’s City of the South.

However, the province wasn’t able to gain permanent economic stability after the Spanish regime while Cebu’s economic and political power continues to flourish. It then gained the designation as “The Queen City of the South” – an honorary title it earned not by becoming loyal to other country, but by emerging as the second most powerful province next to the King.

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