CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia pledged to provide funding for the renovation Casa Real in Argao town as one of the heritage sites that the Capitol will preserve and maintain.
On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the governor visited the municipality and made the announcement while touring the town's historic Casa Real or municipal hall.
Aside from its delicious torta, the municipality is well known for its historic buildings.
In 1608, the town of Argao was established.
Whereas the Casa Real was constructed during the Spanish era in the 1880s.
It is referred to as Cebu's oldest municipality.
However, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on October 15, 2013, caused damage to it.
The building is built of wood, stone, and clay-based tiles.
Garcia agreed to set aside money for the building's improvement after seeing firsthand the things that needed to be fixed at Casa Real.
Because there are so many memories and experiences associated with it, she urged preservation.
"Of course, it will be preserved. It's 400 years old. It's Magellan's time," the governor said in jest.
The governor, however, has not yet revealed the amount that will be allocated to restore the structure to its original condition.(ANV, TPT)