cebu is a great place...a million times better than phuket.. haven been to boracay, so i cannot compare...but my guess is, since cebu is much less commercialise, it should be better in some ways...the following guide should help in your cebu search..
Top Beach Destination – Bohol in Philippines - Street Jury
friend, please also read about the on-going news about a strong typhoon in Philippines now, so you may want to adjust your booking dates accordingly.