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Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – He was only requested to turn off the lights of his hut, but his disrespectful response to his mother’s order ultimately led to his death. The fatal shooting of a 28-year-old jobless man by his own father in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Monday night allegedly stemmed from months of constant.....»»
Eumir Marcial K.O’s Thai foe in Manila duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial made easy work against Thai Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming bout in Manila on Saturday night, March 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marcial, who is bound for the Paris Olympics in July, knocked out Sinam in the fourth round in their eight-rounder non-title bout. With.....»»
Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel
JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»
Harnessing wind power: Santa Fe as next training ground for Olympic-bound kiteboarders
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer came in early this year in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. One weekend in February, kites were flying over the town’s coasts in Barangay Ocoy, dotting the skies in colorful specks. But these were not ordinary kites. Spanning up to 10 meters in width, which is equivalent to three,.....»»
What an aweSM Sinulog Experience at SM Cebu Malls
Sinulog Festival, one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the country was also the most aweSM celebration at the SM malls in Cebu City. SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cebu held a bigger, bolder, and brighter Sinulog festivities in partnership with the Cebu City government. Festive Sinulog decorations and centerpieces transformed ….....»»
Sinulog 2024: List of contingents and guest performers
Here is the official list of contingents and guest performers who will be gracing this grand event with their colorful and dynamic performances: Sinulog Based Category: Abellana National School Banauan Cultural Group – Barangay Guadalupe Hut-ong sa Lunhawng Mamumoo sa Pamilyang Cebu Gen Barangay Bulacao powered by Alpha Kappa Rho Pundok Baniladnon sa Sugbo –.....»»
Christmas is here: Danao City officially opens Pasko’ng Danawanon 2023
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government of Danao City officially opened their Christmas festivities for 2023 on Tuesday evening, December 12, with a colorful tree lighting and opening of food bazaar. At around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the locals and government officials of Danao City, gathered at the city’s boardwalk to witness the Christmas.....»»
Drive Your Way to a More Fun and Hassle-Free ‘Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’ 2023 with These Four Useful Tips
Known as the festival of all festivals—as it should be—to celebrate the Cebu province’s founding anniversary, ’Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’ embodies the rare opportunity to showcase the best of what Cebu has to offer—filled with joyous street dances in wildly colorful costumes leading up to the much-awaited grand ritual showdown. This year, Pasigarbo (literally, “to boast”) […].....»»
A provincial breakfast
For health, a doctor-friend advises we should drink more of our native pure chocolate beverage instead of coffee. My doctor-friend says current research shows drinking native pure cacao builds up stem cells, cells that, as I’m often confidentially told, are extending the shelf life of some of our more colorful geriatric politicians. But other than medical counsel for regenerating tired old bodies, his advice had me nostalgic for the laid-back charms of my hometown, Cebu City, in the 1960s and my childhood breakfasts. Back then, the multi-layered aroma of the frothy sikwate, Cebuano for native chocolate drink, wafting in the quiet dawn air was a sheer, inimitable pleasure. Prepared by my mother, the sikwate bubbled in a terracotta Grecian pitcher-shaped, charcoal-bottomed batidor sitting precariously on a single earthen stove, fired up by bakawan or mangrove wood. If I happened to be up at the crack of dawn, I would watch my mother vigorously palm-rolling the wooden long-handled bolonea to dissolve the pure cacao tableya and brown sugar in boiling water, to achieve the sikwate’s velvety smoothness and lip-smacking frothy glory. Once poured into large thick-walled glass tumblers — those working-class glasses often found in Chinese restaurants — the sikwate came served with generous servings of the Cebuano delicacy puto maya and succulent ripe mangoes. Itinerant vendors sold the banana leaf-wrapped, triangle-shaped puto maya, but the sweet mangoes came from the market, likely sourced from the city’s abundant mango groves in the Guadalupe district, now a distant memory. Puto maya is steamed sticky glutinous rice or malagkit. Cooked for an hour with coconut milk or gata, sugar, salt and ginger — fresh ginger juice gives the puto maya an added kick — the delicacy was scooped straight from the steamer and served on a plate when bought from the public market stalls. If puto maya wasn’t available, there was always my Lola Isang’s celebrated budbud. Lola Isang, my late paternal grandmother, had a singular way with heirloom budbud recipes, just as my late mother had with cakes, breads, tarts, pies, ensaimada, napoleons, and exquisite silvanas dusted with cashew bits. Budbud is simply sticky rice mixed with coconut milk, sugar and salt steamed over low heat, then hand-rolled to about five inches long and wrapped in banana leaf. Budbud is the simplest food in the Cebuano rice-cake universe, but if my Lola Isang felt fancy enough when she woke up at 3 a.m. to make them she would roll them together with diagonal violet strips like a barber’s pole, which I later found out wasn’t ube but was still malagkit, only colored. And if Lola Isang had some millet around, which in Cebu came in the form of kabog from Catmon town in Northern Cebu, she would make one of Cebu’s unique delicacies, budbud kabog. Kabog is Cebuano for bat and for the small-seeded cereal plant that grew wildly on Catmon’s mountainous terrain, so named because bats feasted on them. Kabog seeds are coarse and bland. But once pounded and cooked with coconut milk and sugar it amazingly transforms into budbud kabog, eagerly sought after by aficionados, mostly sabungeros. Yet, all these delicacies were merely breakfast starters. In 1960s Cebu City, Cebuanos had two official breakfasts: The light painit in the early morning hours and the much later heavy pamahaw. Pamahaw in other households, of course, would have the more familiar scrambled eggs and Brazilian corned beef, but I definitely remember eating with gusto ma-is for pamahaw. Ma-is is of course corn. But the corn here is not on the cob but well-milled corn grains steamed to the consistency of rice. Unfeasibly as corn now sounds as a staple, but tummy-filling ma-is was definitely pamahaw, especially if paired with dangit or little round bite-size Cebuano chorizos or the rich fishy flavor of ginamos or partially fermented bolinaw (anchovies), of which Jose Rizal once insisted to a Spanish historian that Filipino fermented fish dishes were neither stinky nor rotten. Email: nevqjr@yahoo.com.ph The post A provincial breakfast appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Belmont Hotel Mactan: A home away from home
For many, a hotel is synonymous to comfort and relaxation, offering people luxurious amenities for a memorable and hassle-free stay. For Belmont Hotel Mactan, these experiences are taken to the next level as it extends incomparable services and first-rate amenities that not only embody class and elegance but also add convenience into the total hotel experience. Belmont Hotel Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Cebu, is the third hotel to open under Megaworld Hotels and Resorts’ homegrown hotel chain in the country. Under its business and leisure or “bleisure” label, Belmont Hotel Mactan is also the second hotel (after Savoy Hotel) that sits on the 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown township. Yes, Megaworld’s townships have always been known as a city within a city that amazingly brings everything together — upscale condominiums, lifestyle malls, commercial establishments, office towers, banks, learning institutions and more — in one mixed-used development. That’s why Belmont Hotel Mactan guests in The Mactan Newtown, particularly the business travelers, are assured of this rare convenience because almost everything they need while staying at the hotel is within their reach. “Guests surely find it efficient to stay within the heart of a 30-hectare lifestyle and business hub of the township,” says Johnson Del Valle, Belmont Hotel Mactan general manager. [caption id="attachment_145632" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH BY VANGIE BAGA-REYES | JOHNSON del Valle (left) Belmont Hotel Mactan general manager, and Harold Geronimo, Megaworld’s vice president for public relations and media affairs.[/caption] Home away from home The 20-story hotel is poised as a business travelers’ home away from home while staying in the beguiling island of Mactan. Located along Newtown Boulevard and just beside Savoy Hotel Mactan, Belmont Hotel Mactan features 550 guestrooms and suites with three room categories, namely, Junior Suite (50 sqm), Deluxe Premium (36 sqm) and Superior (26 sqm). It also has seven rooms dedicated for guests with special needs. [caption id="attachment_145629" align="aligncenter" width="525"] DELUXE Premier[/caption] All rooms are fully equipped with essential amenities, such as an in-room electronic safety box, wall-mounted TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and wireless Internet connection. [caption id="attachment_145630" align="aligncenter" width="525"] BELMONT Café, the hotel’s all-day dining outlet offering Asian and Mediterranean dishes.[/caption] Interestingly, most units feature expansive views of the Magellan Bay and the Hilutungan Channel, a deep-water channel that separates Mactan Island from Olango Island. With regards to its location, guests arriving via Cebu International Airport will only take at least 15 minutes to reach the hotel. Del Valle says Belmont provides a logical choice for guests with a business mindset. “Since we opened, we host mainly guests who visit the area for business,” he shares. “The hotel features facilities built specifically for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), team-building, networking and corporate celebrations across our four available function rooms that can accommodate a maximum of capacity 120 guests down to 30 guests.” These function spaces are equipped with smart-control projectors and sound systems. “The Mactan Island is populated by hotels and resorts focusing heavily on leisure and wellness, so we are very excited to bring a new kind of hospitality experience through Belmont Hotel Mactan,” says Cleofe Albiso, managing director of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts. “Just like the first two Belmont Hotel properties in Newport City in Pasay and Boracay Newcoast in Aklan, Belmont Hotel Mactan will host guests who are in the area for both business and leisure.” She adds: “They can expect the usual topnotch amenities that enable rest and relaxation, but because we want to address the need for Mactan to be MICE-ready we have also built here facilities for business events. Coupled with the Megaworld brand of hospitality, we are very proud to say this kind of experience is something that cannot be found anywhere else on this side of Cebu.” Rich history Stepping inside the lobby, Belmont Hotel becomes a tribute to Cebu’s festive culture, landmarks, marine life, rich history as showcased through numerous art installations. For instance, colorful headdresses used in Cebu’s Sinulog are displayed in the walls of its all-day dining outlet, Belmont Café; Cebu’s finest handcrafted guitars in different sizes and colors are mounted in the chic hangout spot, Zabana Bar; and the room’s wall art paper features popular things Cebu is known for, from guitars to its delicacies, such as otap and puso (rice wrapped and boiled in woven coconut leaves). To relax and unwind, the central amenity area on the third floor has the swimming pool and kiddie pool, female and male wet and dry sauna, outdoor lounge with elevated deck, fitness center and viewing deck where guests can marvel at the beauty of the nearby sea and the rest of the township and the Mactan Island. In terms of food outlets, guests can also savor a variety of cuisines and delicacies from the hotel’s three food and beverage outlets. Belmont Café offers a wide variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes, as well as other local delicacies. Just a few steps away from Belmont Café is the Zabana Bar, where guests can enjoy a selection of cocktails and refreshing beverages. [caption id="attachment_145635" align="aligncenter" width="525"] FITNESS center.[/caption] Over on the third floor is the Float Pool Bar, where guests can sample a variety of snacks and beverages as they lounge and take a refreshing plunge at the swimming pool. Belmont Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the Mactan Newtown Beach, and about five-minute walk away from the Mactan Alfresco, a hawker-type dining destination. “While in the area, don’t forget to visit the notable tourist sites much like the Mactan Shrine where the iconic 20-meter statue of Lapu-Lapu stands or the Sto. Nino de Cebu Mactan Parish Church which is noted to be shaped like the Magellan’s hat,” shares Del Valle. Largest hotel operator With the opening of Belmont Hotel, alongside Savoy Hotel, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts now has a combined room keys of 1,100, the largest number of room keys in the entire Mactan Island. At the same time, it makes Megaworld the largest developer and operator in the entire Cebu province today. “Belmont means Beautiful Mountain in French,” says Harold Geronimo, Megaworld’s vice president for public relations and media affairs. “It was a name created by our chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan when we launched the first Belmont Hotel in Newport City. He fell in love with the name. He just wanted to create a new brand for Megaworld Hotels and Resorts because the first brand that we introduced was Richmonde Hotel. The second brand was Belmont.” The first Belmont Hotel was opened in 2015 at Newport City in Pasay City. It was followed by Belmont Hotel Boracay. Soon, the fourth Belmont Hotel will open in Iloilo City. Geronimo adds that Belmont Hotel will complement the Savoy Hotel inside the township because the vision of Megaworld is to be able to expand its portfolio of hotels in Mactan Island. They want to cater to more business and leisure travelers. “When we open Savoy Hotel, we notice there has been a high demand for those types of travelers who want to do business meetings here, as well as families and tourists who are on vacation in Mactan Island. We want to cater to both that’s why we are adding more rooms.” Belmont Hotel is still in the process of coordinating with the Department of Tourism for the hotel-star rating. 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Love, Respect and Wedded Bliss
Bliss in marriage is peppered with trials and tribulations. The couple must have the determination to weather challenges and tests along the way. Having gone through the various rigors of life and even surmounting recent health concerns, the very-much-in-love couple entrepreneur businessman Winglip Chang and his multi-talented wife Pinky celebrated in thanksgiving and gratitude their 44th wedding anniversary at the City Sports Club Cebu. Their children, Anthony, his wife Xacah and kids Xady, Xari and Xander were in attendance, as well as Winglip’s sisters Mona Lee and Lydia Chang [caption id="attachment_139783" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Photographs Courtesy of Honey Jarque Loop | The Chang family Xander, Antony and Xacah, Winglip, Xari, Pinky and Xady.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_139784" align="aligncenter" width="525"] (FRONT row) Harley Ruedas and Mark So. (Standing) Albert Garbanzos, Randolph Libres, Pinky and Winglip Chang, Mikey Abomanga and Jaime Chua.[/caption] Attendees donned vibrant outfits that complemented the entire festive atmosphere. With a Cinco de Mayo theme, the hall was bedecked with colorful silk flowers. Amidst the evening’s dancing, everyone paused for a birthday song enthusiastically led by Zandro Guillo, Sonia Yuvallos, Jaime Chua and Frances Siao that created a festive and lively vibe. [caption id="attachment_139786" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Jojo Uy and Zandro Guillo.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_139787" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Sonia Yuvallos and Gladys Uy.[/caption] Invitees then partook of the moist Mocha Cake with edible spring flowers that was gifted by dear friend Marilou Ngo Ang. The happy and memorable celebration gave the couple a chance to reminisce on the special day that changed their lives completely. When asked what the magic formula is for staying happily together, Winglip uttered “love,” while Pinky responded “respect for one another” — both speaking without qualms. [caption id="attachment_139785" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Albert Garbanzos and Marylou Ngo Ang.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_139789" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Sherwin and Frances Siao.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_139788" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Mayette Alba and Arlene Villordon.[/caption] The post Love, Respect and Wedded Bliss appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Watsons Race for Wellness: The Beauty Adventure in Cebu City
Run your way towards good health because running or jogging is the best cardio you can do. Join the Watsons Race for Wellness: The Beauty Adventure as the run goes to SM Seaside Cebu on May 27 at 4pm. It will be a fun, colorful, and exciting event with lots of surprises and freebies for […] The post Watsons Race for Wellness: The Beauty Adventure in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Festival hopping in honor of the Black Nazarene and Sto.Nino
Filipino Catholics are known for having sincere, enormous, and extreme expressions of piety considering that the country is the third-largest Catholic population in the world. The colorful culture of the Philippines is best seen through the vibrant festivals which are essentially fusions of Catholic and secular beliefs and practices. Festivals are prime manifestations of the […] The post Festival hopping in honor of the Black Nazarene and Sto.Nino appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Your guide to SM Seaside’s grand Sinulog 2023 events and activities
Viva Pit Señor! Sinulog season is upon us once more, and it is definitely helping us welcome the year 2023 in a festive mood. With street fairs and colorful parades, both locals and tourists can expect lots of fun and exciting moments during this highly-anticipated yearly celebration. As Sinulog commemorates the Feast of the Sto. […] The post Your guide to SM Seaside’s grand Sinulog 2023 events and activities appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vina Morales umaming super in love ngayon: ‘Inspired ako at kinikilig, tumitibok-tibok ang puso ko!’
SUPER happy and colorful ang lovelife ngayon ng singer-actress na si Vina Morales — at mukhang natagpuan na nga niya si Mr. Right makalipas ang ilang taong pagiging single. Naging usap-usapan ng mga netizens pati na rin ng kanyang mga kaibigan sa showbiz ang mga sweet photos nila together ng non-showbiz guy (na mukhang foreigner) […] The post Vina Morales umaming super in love ngayon: ‘Inspired ako at kinikilig, tumitibok-tibok ang puso ko!’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue City kicks off nutrition-month celebration
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—The Mandaue City Government is encouraging the public to eat nutritious food in this time of pandemic in order to build a strong immune system. On Thursday, July 1, 2021, the city government kicked off its nutrition month celebration with a colorful and fun assembly at the garden of barangay Subangdaku, wherein the […] The post Mandaue City kicks off nutrition-month celebration appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Level up is real for Tamagotchi: It’s now a wearable device!
The famous 1990s toy is back as “Tamagotchi Smart” and it’s making noise on the internet with its latest upgrade. The toy is now a wearable smart device! As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the iconic children’s toy offers a fresh and colorful look, tailored to suit today’s fast-paced generation with touch and voice controls. […] The post Level up is real for Tamagotchi: It’s now a wearable device! appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Empowering Cebuano creatives in the art of weaving at Hablonuevo, the Fashion Show
Experience a captivating afternoon at Hablonuevo, a fashion show celebrating the best of Cebuano weaving featuring colorful textiles, apparel and handcrafted works by Dexter Alazas together with top models from Admire Model Agency happening on March 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the East Gate Showroom. This event will also kick-off East Gate’s Prelude to […] The post Empowering Cebuano creatives in the art of weaving at Hablonuevo, the Fashion Show appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IN PHOTOS: Capitol lights Tree of Hope anew
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Capitol Heritage Park is again bathed in colorful lights for the Holiday Season. This as the Cebu Provincial Government, led by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, held the ceremonial tree-lighting event on December 1, 2020 of the Capitol’s 30-foot Christmas Tree. Several local officials, including the province’s Board Members, took turns in […] The post IN PHOTOS: Capitol lights Tree of Hope anew appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
GSK showcases some of the Visayan myths and legends
The Visayas region holds a rich and colorful collection of myths and legends. Our ancestors told stories about gods and goddesses, monsters and creatures, and heroes, often reflecting their environment, morals and traditions. The seventh Gabii sa Kabilin (GSK) online activity on October 23, 3 p.m. will center on some of these stories including a […] The post GSK showcases some of the Visayan myths and legends appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»