Mandaue city has always been the convergence spot for trade, even before the coming of the Spaniards. During the Spanish era, the first drydocking facility was established in what is now called Barangay Tipolo.

From that very site will soon emerge the cebu international convention center where 17 heads of state from the Asean region and their partner nations will convene for the 12th Asean Summit this coming December 11-14, 2006.

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