From lola's storage to landmark: Ellen Adarna on Temple of Leah story

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Temple of Leah has become one of Cebu’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of enduring love. But according to Cebuana actress and social media personality Ellen Adarna, the structure was never intended to become a tourist destination. Speaking in the two-part episode of Kuan on One with host Melai Cantiveros, Adarna shared that the Temple of Leah started out as a place to store the belongings of her late grandmother, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. “Actually kay akong lola, hoarder na siya. Dili gyud ni siya tourist spot. Originally, dili gyud,” Adarna said. (Actually, my grandmother is a […]...

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