From its size all the way down to its irresistible crunch, there’s just so much to love about it.
We take our chicken seriously, and rightfully so. There’s just something about a piece of perfectly-breaded, crispy chicken that fuels us to take one bite after another. Couple that with a mountain (or two!) of rice, and we’ve got all we need for a chicken meal that makes us say, “Niiiiiiiice.”
Now imagine this chicken – only now as something you can enjoy any time, anywhere. This is what McDonald’s has done with Chicken McDo; now bigger and better in every bite, while still tasting as good as it looks from every angle!
NICE, Sarap!
Much Malaki. Much Juicier. Much Crispier.
With Chicken McDo, come see and taste for yourself McDonald’s newest gold standard consisting of better cuts that will ensure not only tastier and juicier chicken in every order, but also chicken that’s home to bigger sulit sizes.
So for those screaming for “dinosaur chicken” from McDonald’s, you’re in luck: the bigger Chicken McDo is here to stay!
Just as well, McDonald’s has introduced a new breading procedure; pay close attention to how it results in an even crispier and flakier chicken skin, known as everyone’s favorite un-guilty pleasure when it comes to excellent chicken!
With training, experience, and mastery in tow, you can expect every bite to come out satisfyingly juicy, right down to your last.
Last but not least, having a more filling experience by ordering McDonald’s sulit offers – the 1pc Chicken McDo with DOUBLE Rice, a pairing that would surely fill you up for the day and let you enjoy the most out of your Chicken McDo; and the 1pc Chicken McDo with McFloat, ideal for those who’d want to cool down in between bites!
With McDonald’s always grounded in its commitment to provide quality offers, such changes have been applied to Chicken McDo to provide an even more elevated experience.
NICE, Ganda!
The Chicken McDo has truly been making waves – so much so that it has received its own stamp of approval from the unkabogablestar herself, Vice Ganda.
McDonald’s Philippines has partnered with the icon, knowing her big love for McDonald’s gold standard Chicken McDo. What does she have to say about these improvements?
“Sobrang fan talaga ako ng Chicken McDo ever since. Before work, kapag lunch break, after shoots, it has always been my go-to. Kaya ngayon talaga sobrang saya na much malaki, much juicier, at much crispier na siya! Hindi na kayo tsatsambahin lang sa Chicken McDo, kasi they are here to stay,”
says Vice Ganda.
Satisfy your chicken cravings with the much malaki, much juicier, much crispier Chicken McDo! Enjoy the chicken that tastes as good as it looks anywhere and anytime, with Chicken McDo available via Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and McDelivery across all McDonald’s stores nationwide.
Tune in for more exciting deals for the Chicken McDo by downloading both the McDonald’s App and McDelivey App, and keep updated on all things McDonald’s through their Instagram and Facebook.
If you speak like a true explorer, you know that traveling and seeing the world doesn’t stop with old age. The riper the age, the sweeter the memories will be of going on adventures.
For this The Sugboanon Feature, we will get to know one of Sugbo.ph’s top photo contributor, the 61-years-young Joey Argawanon.
Born in Romblon But Cebuano at Heart
Sir Joey Molino Argawanon was born in Romblon but has since decided to live permanently in the Queen City of the South.
He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He studied law but did not pursue it after he decided to go abroad. Before retiring, Sir Joey handled his family’s business.
When asked why he decided to live in Cebu for good, Sir Joey replied, with full confidence,
“Because of the people. Lahi jud ang batasan sa Sugboanon.”
According to him, Cebuanos are top tier when it comes to hospitality. He has been to many places, but Sugboanons won his heart.
Adventure Doesn’t Stop at 61
Believe it or not, as energetic and outgoing as he is, Sir Joey is already 61 years old. But don’t let his age fool you because he still likes to travel all over Cebu and the Philippines.
People would ask why he travels so much. Well, it is because he wanted to find his relevance.
“Since 61 nako. I’m finding my relevance, especially in a country where pag tigulang naka, mura nalang ka ug background sa pamilya. And I will never allow that, not in my time, not in my living time. As long as I am alive, I will stay relevant.”
– Joey Argawanon
However, Sir Joey’s adventures are not only geared towards his love for travel and Cebu. He says his current purpose is to promote Cebu as a top tourist destination worldwide. In his own little ways, Sir Joey showcases the beauty, wonders, and hidden gems of the Cebu province.
He has been exploring Cebu since ten years ago and has been to almost every place in the province. From the caves to the waterfalls, Sir Joey could visit them all.
North of Cebu: A Potential
Since he has been traveling in Cebu for a long time, surely he has a favorite spot there, right? To that, Sir Joey answers, “The places where I have shared most with my mother.”
Sir Joey spent so much time with his mother as they traveled to the North of Cebu, such as Medellin, Malapascua, Bantayan, and more.
Sir Joey shared how he believes the North has so much potential because it houses caves, hot springs, cold springs, and abundant sealife and wildlife. Thus, he wishes that the North would get the hype it deserves.
Living as a True Local
We asked Sir Joey how he funds and budgets his travels, and he told us that to be a thrifty traveler, you need to act and imitate the locals as you live with them.
“Kung mangisda sila, mangisda pud ka. Kung sa mercado sila, sa mercado pud ka. Because exploring is not doing it comfortably since it defeats the purpose.”
He emphasizes that if you want to experience everything, you have to live like a true local.
From One Senior Traveler to Another
Sir Joey gives his message to fellow senior travelers or those wanting to start their journey. He stressed that being fit and healthy is a number one priority.
And, of course, to never let anyone define who you are, no matter your age, sexuality, and beliefs. And if you love to share your adventures on social media, do not let netizens tell you what to do.
And Sir Joey ends his message with a short yet powerful quote, “Your body, your rules.”
To Our Top Contributor
And, of course, the Sugbo.ph team would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sir Joey Argawanon. We appreciate your efforts and determination to help promote Cebu’s tourism and for always sharing your adventures with us.
You never fail to amaze us with your energy, positivity, and mission to showcase the faultless beauty of our dear Cebu province. You are one of the reasons why Sugbo.ph will continue its mission to spread what Cebu has to offer.
Kasabay ng positibong sentimyento sa merkado ng crypto at patuloy na pag-angat ng mga presyo, ang Solana ang bukam-bibig ng maraming mamumuhunan dahil umabot na ang halaga nito sa $30 para sa unang pagkakataon mula nang mag-November 2022.
Samantala, maraming bagong kripto tulad ng Bitcoin Minetrix ay tila rin may magandang outlook.
Patuloy na Nangunguna ang Solana Kasabay ng Positibong Sentimyento ng Komunidad
Matapos ang malaking kahirapan ng pagbenta sa buong panahon ng bear market, ang kilalang proyektong blockchain na Solana ay nagsimulang magkaroon ng malaki at maalab na momentum, na nagiging dahilan kung bakit ito ay tinaguriang pinakamagandang performer sa mga crypto sa top 40 na may pinakamataas na market cap ngayong linggo.
Nagsimula ito noong Linggo, ika-15 ng Oktubre, na nagkakahalaga ng $21.9, at patuloy na nakakaranas ng pag-angat, tumaas ng 33% ngayong linggo at 4% sa nakaraang araw, na may kasalukuyang halaga na $29.2.
Nagkaroon ng maikling pagtama sa $30 kanina ngunit muling bumaba. Gayunpaman, ito ay isang napakalaking tagumpay, yamang ang huling pagkakataon na ito ay naabot ang presyong ito ay noong Nobyembre 2022 nang mag-collapse ang FTX.
Nakikita sa graph ng presyo ng Solana na ang huling kandila nito sa arawang pag-akyat ay nagsara sa taas ng pinakamataas na selyadong presyo bago nito, na lumilikha ng mas mataas na taas at nagpapakita na ang presyo ay nasa isang pag-akyat na trend na ngayon.
Bukod dito, ipinakita ng datos mula sa Santiment na kamakailan lang ay biglang tumaas ang social dominance ng Solana, nagpapakita ng mas mataas na kasiglahan ng komunidad.
Sa huli, ipinapakita ng datos mula sa DeFiLlama na ang kabuuang halaga ng naka-lock na halaga o total value locked (TVL) ng Solana ay tumataas, samantalang ang volume ng kanilang kalakaran ay kamakailan din nagtaas.
Ang paglago ng volume ng kalakaran sa isang pag-akyat na trend ay itinuturing na maalab dahil nagpapakita ito ng lumalaking interes kahit na sa mas mataas na presyo.
Kamakailan lang, ang kilalang miyembro ng komunidad ng Solana na si 0xGumshoe ay naglabas ng isang tweet na nagbibigay ng komento sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng Solana. Ayon sa analisis, “Ang Solana ay 10 beses na mas maganda sa $28 kaysa noong $250.”
Samantala, kamakailan lamang, sinabi ng ekonomista at investment strategist na si Raoul Pal na siya ay “lubos na positibo buong taon” sa Solana. Ayon sa kamakailang pagsusuri ni Pal na ipinost sa X, binanggit niya na ang Solana ay umangat laban sa ETH at BTC at tila naghahanda na upang magtangka na tibagin ang pangmatagalang pagbaba ng trend laban sa Dolyar ng U.S.
Simula noong mailathala ang tweet noong ika-20 ng Oktubre, ang Solana ay lumagpas na sa trendline ng SOLUSD na nagsimula noong Nobyembre 2022.
Gayunpaman, may mga ibang mamumuhunan na nananatiling mas mapanuri. Bilang tugon sa tweet ni 0xGumshoe, isang gumagamit ng X ang pumuna na ang Solana ay hindi magkakaroon ng parehong buying pressure sa susunod na takbo dahil ang presyo nito ay malaki ang suporta noong huli sa FTX.
Sa kabila nito, ang Solana ay nananatiling may malakas na sentimyento. Gayunpaman, patuloy pa rin itong may negatibong reputasyon sa ilang mamumuhunan sa crypto dahil sa malaking pagbagsak nito sa huling takbo at ang maraming pagkakabigo sa network nito.
Bagamat lumalago na ang kanyang sitwasyon, may ilang ibang proyekto na may parehong maalab na momentum na hindi dala ang masamang nakaraan ng Solana. Ang mga proyektong ito ay maaaring magpakita ng mabuting kita bilang ang merkado ay nag-aangat.
Ano ang mga Pinakamagandang Bilhin na Tokens Ngayon?
Sa kabila ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng Solana at iba pang pangunahing tokens, may ilang mga bagong coins na rin ang nagiging kilala dahil sa kanilang mataas na potensyal.
Bitcoin Minetrix
Ang Bitcoin Minetrix ay isang bagong plataporma na batay sa Ethereum na nagbibigay daan sa mga gumagamit na magmina ng Bitcoin sa pamamagitan ng pagsasangla ng mga token na $BTCMTX.
Ang proseso ay magaan, kung saan tanging isang MetaMask (o iba pang Ethereum-compatible) wallet ang kailangan ng mga gumagamit. Wala itong mga unang gastos o kagamitan na kailangan.
Sa kasaysayan, ang pagmimina ay karaniwang para lamang sa mga batang mahusay sa teknolohiya at malalaking negosyo, ngunit binibigyan ng Bitcoin Minetrix ang sinuman ng kapangyarihan na magsimula.
Ang proyekto ay kasalukuyang dumaan sa isang napakalaking pag-angat sa presyo, na nakalikom ng halos $2 milyon sa loob ng isang buwan.
Ang mga mamumuhunan ay maaaring bumili ng $BTCMTX para sa $0.0111, ngunit inaasahan na tataas ang presyo nito ng 10% sa loob ng 24 oras. Kasunod ng pagtaas na ito ng presyo, magkakaroon pa ng pitong 10% na pag-angat bago matapos ang presale. Ibig sabihin, ang mga bumili ngayon ay maaaring makasiguro ng malaking potensyal na pag-angat ng halaga.
Isa pang salik na nagpapalakas sa tagumpay ng presale ng Bitcoin Minetrix ay ang pagtatambal nito ng isang makabagong kaso ng paggamit at matibay na tokenomics. Ang kanyang kaso ng paggamit ay napatunayan na nasa mataas na demand, na malinaw sa tagumpay ng malakihang presale nito.
Gayunpaman, kapag inilunsad na ang token sa bukas na merkado, ang mekanismo ng staking na kinakailangan upang magmina ng Bitcoin ay magreresulta sa pagkakalock ng maraming token, na nag-iwan ng limitadong suplay. Kapag pinagsama ito sa demand na sinusundan ng kanyang kagamitan, maaring magdulot ito ng malaking pag-angat sa halaga ng $BTCMTX.
Meme Kombat
Ang Meme Kombat ay isang bagong P2E staking coin na nagbibigay daan sa mga gumagamit na magtaya sa mga resulta ng laban ng mga AI-generated meme gamit ang kanilang $MK token.
Bukod sa pagbibigay ng utility-driven na demand para sa isang tanyag na meme coin, ang kanyang mekanismo ng pagsusugal ay nagbibigay ng madaling at kaakit-akit na paraan para sa mga manlalaro na kumita ng crypto.
Dagdag pa dito, ang plataporma ay nagtatampok ng isang mekanismo ng staking na nagbibigay ng 112% na taunang yield sa porsyento. Maaring ito pang magpahigpit sa demand ng token habang pinipigilan din ang pagdami nito.
Ang mga salik na ito ang naging sanhi ng tagumpay sa presale, kung saan nagkaroon ng $630K na pondo ang proyekto sa loob ng isang buwan. Ang mga mamumuhunan ay maaaring bumili ng $MK para sa $0.1667 ngunit kailangang magmadali dahil malapit nang matapos ang yugto ng presale.
Inilaan ng koponan ang 50% ng mga token para sa presale, 10% para sa DEX liquidity, 30% para sa staking at mga premyo sa laban, at 10% para sa mga premyo ng komunidad. Ang alokasyong ito ay ginagawang 100% pag-aari ng komunidad ang $MK, na layuning magtulak ng matatag at pangmatagalang aksyon sa presyo.
Sa hinaharap, ang roadmap ay may mga planadong magkakaibang seasons, kabilang ang mga bagong karakter, premyo, mga modong laban, at pagpapalawak ng ekosistema upang mapanatili ang interes ng komunidad. Bukod dito, ang koponan ay buo ang tiwala at may malalim na kaalaman sa negosyo, teknolohiya, at industriya ng blockchain.
Ang mga salik na ito ay nagtuturo ng potensyal para sa pangmatagalan, ngunit kapag isinama ang tagumpay ng presale at ang viral na halina ng meme coin, maaring sumiklab agad ang Meme Kombat pagkatapos ilunsad sa mga palitan.
Ang Presale ng TG Casino Batay sa Telegram ay Sumiklab sa Higit $1.4 Milyon Matapos ang Pahayag na may 25% na Cashback
Ang presale ng TG Casino batay sa Telegram ay biglang sumiklab patungo sa higit $1.4 milyon matapos ang pahayag na may 25% cashback sa lahat ng pagkatalpo gamit ang $TGC token. Kamakailan lamang, ang Rollbit crypto casino ay tumaas na patawid ng $500 milyon na market cap, at ang bagong presale na TG Casino ay umusad din.
Ngunit ito ay isa lamang sa maraming benepisyo ng $TGC token. Ang mga may-ari ay nagtatamasa ng mga pribilehiyo tulad ng mga premyo at eksklusibong access sa mga silid at laro, may 370% na staking APY, at malaking potensyal para sa pagtaas ng halaga.
Ang proyekto ay nagtatampok din ng mekanismo ng pagbabalik ng pagbili na binibili ang mga token gamit ang isang bahagi ng kita ng casino, inilaan ang 60% para sa mga premyo sa staking at sinusunog ang 40%. Ito ay malaking pampalakas sa daynamiko ng suplay at demand.
Ang TG Casino ay isang casino na batay sa Telegram, na ginagawang mas mabilis at mas madali ang pagsisismula at pagsusugal. Ito ay may mas maganda at walang aberya na karanasan ng paggamit kumpara sa iba pang mga crypto casino, at ang end-to-end na encryption nito ay nangangahulugang maaaring magtaya ang mga gumagamit mula saanmang dako ng mundo.
Ito rin ay isa sa mga kakaibang mga casino sa Telegram na may ganap na lisensiya. Ito ay isa pang malaking benepisyo kumpara sa Rollbit, na madalas na binabatikos dahil sa kakulangan nito ng regulasyon.
Friends and relatives confirmed that Dr. Rowena Burden passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023; she was 58 years old.
Photo from Rappler
According to Dr. Rowena’s nephew, Kristian Burden, the doctor visited their house the day before and she seemed fine. However, her assistant informed Dr. Burden’s family that the doctor was experiencing severe back pain.
Burden was rushed to Chung Hua Hospital where she suffered cardiac arrest.
Photo from TV Show Stars
Moreover, Burden was supposed to run against Governor Gwen Garcia in the 2025 gubernatorial elections. Her reason for running was because of the poor state of Cebu’s healthcare system.
Photo from Rappler
She was open and vocal about criticizing Governor Gwen Garcia’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Burden faced eight counts of cyber libel filed by Garcia because of her Facebook posts that were about the Governor’s abuse of power.
This is a hard time for Dr. Rowena Burden’s family. May she rest in peace.
Simbang Gabi is one of the most practiced traditions in the Philippines in the buildup of Christmas, one that dates back to so many years ago. This is a 9-day mass held every day from December 16 to 24, culminating on Christmas Eve to welcome the celebration of the birth of Christ, an event widely known as Misa de Gallo.
When something is practiced so often by almost everyone, there is little room to question why we do it. So if you’re wondering what started this tradition, here’s what you need to know.
Photo from National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Of course, our Catholic roots are a result of Spanish colonization, so the tradition of Simbang Gabi undoubtedly started in the early days of their occupation. Because of the undeniable heat of our country, our farmers had to work before daybreak and finish before noon to have at least a margin of comfort in accomplishing their tasks. Mandated to join masses, priests have realized that the default evening masses they held led attendees to be too tired to even listen. Hence, they changed the schedule to be at dawn.
Photo from sampalocmanila
Since 1669, this has become characteristic to Filipino culture and eventually turned into a holiday custom. Now, Filipinos no longer go to the daybreak mass due to social responsibility given to them by the Spanish, but because faith has become part of their identity and the majority of them practice it and celebrate their beliefs through Simbang Gabi.
Photo from St. Joachim Catholic Church
In a Catholic-majority country, Christmas has always been very faith-centered. People wake up at 3 am every day for a week and some to celebrate Christmas approaching, going to well-lit churches with parols and hanging fairy lights all around with their friends and family. It is also a common belief that if you complete all the days of Simbang Gabi, you are granted one Christmas wish that will surely come true.
Photo from Village Pipol
Even with the Philippines’ complex history, we can still see how Filipinos value the traditions that were passed down from our ancestors and carry them with their hearts on their sleeves. If you’re someone who participates in this annual celebration, have a happy Simbang Gabi!
Everyone at this time of month is probably preparing for a Christmas party whether it be at school or at work, and if you’re assigned to organize such an event, you might be wondering what games to hold to keep the life of the party going. From modern games to classic ones, we are listing the top 10 Christmas party games of 2023 that will bring both joy and laughter to your special event.
Tumpakganern
Tumpakganern is a Filipino game whose name is from the common Filipino phrase “pak ganern”, blending it with the word “tumpak”. The game is popularized by the noontime show, Showtime, and is essentially a trivia game. Players are shown a question which they will answer starting all of their sentences with “I believe,” to parody a very common line in pageantry question and answer portions.
This can be a very fun game for everyone to play especially because everyone can be creative with their answers. Players can answer the questions in any way they want, with the determining factor of winning being just the keywords that directly give the answer to the trivia. Creativity is still at play here, which is a perfect moment for class clowns to shine and make everyone laugh and anticipate what they will say, whether or not they have the right answer.
Photo from @itsShowtimeNa on X
Hep Hep Hooray
Also a classic Filipino game, Hep Hep Hooray is a game of confusion as players also have to make hand gestures while saying the words. For “hep hep”, players have to clap, and for “hooray”, they have to put both hands up. A line of players will each be given a chance to say one of these words while doing the gestures, with the speed increasing as the game progresses.
Even if this game is already a classic, it doesn’t date back too long ago. There is a touch of modernity to this Filipino game, and the adrenaline that comes with the unexpectedness of everything here will surely make people laugh.
Photo from GMA Network on Youtube
Paper Dance
The paper dance has existed in party games since time immemorial. Players are paired and given a newspaper which gets folded in half after every time the music stops and players who don’t freeze properly get eliminated. Scientifically, any sort of paper, no matter how big or small, can only be folded up to seven times. Now imagine that while having two people being required to fit themselves into the space in their tippy toes, with higher levels only giving them the chance to stand on one foot while having to remain frozen.
Hosts can mess with players especially when it seems like no one is budging. They employ tactics to make the players laugh or move a little bit for everyone’s laughs, giving everyone in the room a good time.
Photo from @bdtalabang on X
Cookie Face
Popularized by the game show Minute to Win It, the Cookie Face is played by putting a cookie on a player’s forehead while giving them a time limit (or not, the winner just has to be the first one to accomplish the goal) to get the cookie to reach their mouth so they could eat it.
This is an entertaining game that is adrenaline rushing for players who are in it to win it, while giving laughs if you have classmates or workmates who like to nitpick the faces you make from moving your face muscles to move the cookie.
Photo from Andy’s Action Parties
Junk in the Trunk
Junk in the Trunk is played by tying a box full of 8 ping pong balls to a player’s waist, requiring them to shake their bodies to music with the goal of being the first to empty the boxes. This is commonly played in Minute to Win It in teams to make the experience more fun and pressuring.
Photo from Ossining Public Library
Lemon relay
Lemon Relay or Calamansi Relay because we are Filipinos, is played in teams wherein each of the members are required to go forward and around something like a chair, for example, while carrying a calamansi on a spoon and relaying it to the next player in line. The calamansi cannot fall off or the player holding it has to go back from the start of the line and redo the steps. The first team to finish wins.
Being a team game, this is very fun to play and considering the amount of focus and control this requires, it’ll surely give everyone the pressure and competitiveness that make party games alive.
Photo from Oojra
Riff-off
Since everyone saw Pitch Perfect (2013), we all have wanted to do this somehow. Now, you can show off your singing skills or the lack thereof in your Christmas party with a Riff-off. Word-playing ‘rip-off’, this game is played by teams wherein first, a song is sung or played and the next person who comes up with another song by cutting off from the last word of the previous one to use that word to start the next.
Both being a skill and wit game, this will bring out everyone’s creativity and a lot of funny moments since Filipinos find a lot of joy in people who can’t sing in tune or on key. However it goes, if everyone’s having a good time, then this’ll surely make your Christmas party extra fun.
Photo from @merrelltwins on Youtube
Charades
Charades are commonly played as a peaceful house party game, but can also be a very pressuring and fun one if organizers strive for it to be. Basically, players are to pick from a ballot a word or a group of words that their teammates ought to guess. They have to reenact the words without ever saying what it is, so the expressions, both facial and gestural, can be very funny to watch.
Photo from Brightful
Blow the Ball
Blow the Ball is a popular game for kids wherein organizers set up an obstacle course for each of the player’s or team’s balls to run through. The catch is that they can only move the ball through blowing on it with a straw.
If you opt for this game, make sure to use a very light ball that can be moved just by the wind. It’ll be a fun game to watch players be pushed by their teams to blow on their straws harder.
Flip the Bottle
Flipping bottles has become a popular practice especially in the years 2016 and 2017. Starting as an internet trend, people just take their plastic water bottles and toss them 360 while still landing on their bottoms.
Even though it was just an internet trend last decade, a lot of people have mastered this as a skill and it can truly be fascinating and amazing to watch. This can be a fun party game that Gen Z kids can enjoy. It can also be a team game to have everyone race their water bottle flipping skills.
Photo from The New York Times
Whatever your event may be or wherever, these games can truly make a crowd happy. Surprise your peers with an alternating set list of games with these classic and modern entries, and go have a good time!
Hachimitsu is known for being the Best-tasting Yakiniku Fusion with a View of the Queen City of the South. Your Asian food cravings will surely be satisfied. Not only that, but Hachimitsu also offers a breathtaking view of the city.
Oh, how we wish we could book the place all to ourselves. And with that, Hachimitsu says, “Your wish is our command.”
This holiday season, Hachimitsu now accepts bookings for an Exclusive Buffet Party to make your memories even more precious.
Hachimitsu Exclusive Buffet Party
Hachimitsu is now making it possible for customers to have their exclusive gathering at the restaurant. They offer three exclusive buffet party packages such as:
Main Dining
Alfresco Dining
Cafe Dining (already open): located at the lower part of the restaurant
Rates: P645-P700/head minimum pax required depending on the day and venue. This rate is for exclusive bookings of the venue with minimal decor.
Note: Rates may change; please inquire.
What’s great is that Hachimitsu offers 7% off for weekday dinners.
Hachimitsu’s newest exclusive buffet party offer is perfect for all kinds of events like weddings, company parties, birthdays, and even an intimate gathering of friends and family.
The buffet includes special dishes and premium meats served at Hachimitsu. Here’s a pro tip: Make sure you try out Hachimitsu’s recent best-sellers:
NASI GORENG
KATSU PORK CURRY
HOTPOT
JAPANESE BEEF
SALMON BELLY
This Christmas season, Hachimitsu is making an effort to bring families, friends, and even co-workers together as they offer a buffet party option for those who want an intimate holiday celebration.
And guess what? Hachimitsu also gives out daily surprise gifts to random diners who visit and eat at the buffet restaurant—feeling lucky? You might be one of the lucky diners. What are you waiting for? Celebrate your life events at Hachimitsu, where good food and company meet a beautiful view.
For reservations, message Hachimitsu’s official Facebook page or call them via the following numbers: (0956) 728 7619; 0915-460-6073; 0956-994-8408
Exact location: A. Villalon Dr, Capitol, Cebu City (Across Cebu Christian Church Center)
BY BEEP: Ride any beep/PUJ that would ply through the Capitol like 04D, 14D, 17B, 17D. Hachimitsu Unli Grill & Hotpot is just an 11-minute walk from the Cebu Provincial Capitol.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Hachimitsu Unli Grill & Hotpot” in Cebu City. Parking space is available.
Filipinos have always had a knack for being very extra during the Christmas season. Not one corner gets left not bedazzled during this time of year, much so as early as September 1st. Now that we’re approaching the much anticipated holiday, a lot of malls and establishments have made sure to keep up with the unbroken nature of the country.
Photo from Christmas in the Philippines
Today everywhere we look outside is decorated with ornaments like fairy lights, sleighs, and snow despite all of them clashing with our hot tropical climate. Nonetheless, it’s a heartwarming practice that most people in our country never fail to deliver. With that being said, here are 10 public Christmas trees in Cebu, gigantic and well-lit.
FUENTE OSMEÑA CIRCLE
You know this had to be at the top of the list. The Christmas tree at the Fuente Circle is one of the oldest yuletide practices in our city, which a lot have come to love. Being in the heart of our city, most of the places we go require us to pass here, which is exactly why this is such a strategic placement for the tree, giving a moment to tired passengers to empty their full minds and just look up and up and up until they reach the tip of the tree.
Today, the Fuente Circle tree is complete and bright, and every night, the place is never empty because of the various stalls of food present in the area for the people who wish to stroll around. Activities and events are also held in the place on the big stage, giving people so much to look forward to during the holidays. This is one of the most accessible public Christmas trees in the city, considering where it is located, as well as the open space of the Fuente Circle.
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NUSTAR
NUSTAR has established itself as one of the best malls and casino spots in the city, being a standout among other buildings we have in the city. Despite its relative distance from where most people reside, a lot still find their way here for what it has to offer. NUSTAR selects the theme “A Celestial Journey” for their celebration of the holidays, decorating their tree with star-themed ornaments. This giant sighting is definitely one for the eyes which you shouldn’t miss if you come to NUSTAR.
Aside from their Christmas tree lighting, NUSTAR is also giving back to their members who can now earn 50 reward points to score a raffle entry. Every day, 50 lucky winners get chosen to be given prizes such as dining vouchers, gaming credits, and appliances and gadgets with their “12 Days of Christmas” special. A special giveaway will also happen on December 25th.
MARCO POLO PLAZA CEBU
Marco Polo welcomes the season with their “Tree of Hope”. The big tree has a very long tulle spiraling around it, along with other ornaments that make the 20-foot giant a lot more eye-catching.
Aside from their tree, Marco Polo focuses on their advocacy of empowering education with the help of the We Care Foundation. The Christmas tree lighting on November 27 was hosted by Ramon Sebastian, who also celebrated his birthday and will continue to work with the Sisters of Mary to carry out their plans to help children with their Christmas program.
SM SEASIDE
SM Seaside prides itself on their 50-foot Christmas tree embellished with multiple baubles and tinsel. In a place where people go to shop, stroll around, and hang out, you have more reasons to pass by their Christmas tree and snap a picture or two. The Yuletide spirit is definitely alive in SM Seaside with their tree, decorations, and the music they play all day long.
Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM, SM Seaside also introduces their Christmas mascots for children to meet. On the same days of the week at 2:00, 4:00, and 5:00 PM, The Seaside Santa Squad will also be there to hear your children’s Christmas wishes.
AYALA MALLS
Ayala is no stranger to Christmas crowds, what with their amazing series of lights draped along the actual living trees in their terraces. What makes it better is that their lights are also in sync to the music that they play in the area. When the lights are turned on by 6:00 PM, the lightshow you’re about to see is truly jaw-dropping.
Aside from the Christmas tree lights on their living trees, Ayala also has a normal Christmas tree standing inside the mall. Located in their gallery, their 40-foot tree stands proudly with powerful luminescence and three suns at the tip instead of the usual singular star.
WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL AND CASINO
Waterfront Hotel is not at all letting you miss their Christmas trees. From the moment you step in their lobby, you will see their giant Christmas trees adorned with icy balls in different sizes, projecting a winter theme for everyone to enjoy.
Along with their “Silver Splendor” Christmas theme, Waterfront Hotel incorporates ‘Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko,’ to their Christmas venture, choosing it as their beneficiary for their Corporate Social Program. This foundation focuses on giving accessible healthcare to children diagnosed with cancer. This, along with the other yuletide activities they are celebrating, they have claimed to be the true spirit of Christmas.
YELLO HOTEL
Even with a relatively smaller and simpler Christmas tree, Yello Hotel is still able to capture a genuine Christmas feeling with their decorations and Christmas specials. Their Christmas tree is adorned with glittery golden balls and folded traditional paypays or weaved fans that are native to the Philippines. This unique touch gives Yello Hotel’s tree an edge that captures both the Christmas spirit and Filipino culture.
Moreover, they now offer their Paskong Dilaw Christmas Staycation Package, wherein those who book a two-night stay from their social media page directly can enjoy a breakfast buffet and either a Christmas Eve dinner buffet or New Year’s Eve Countdown dinner buffet with live music and a free glass of wine.
MANDAUE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Comparable to what the Fuente Circle tree is to those living in the heart of Cebu City, Mandaue offers Christmas to their locals in the same magnitude. In their plaza stands a minimalist Christmas tree that gives us a fresh take on the popular holiday figure without losing its essence at all. The entire place is decorated with different lights that just make you feel that it finally is the season. Similar to Fuente Circle, there are also stalls of food you can enjoy in the area.
FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOT
The inaugural Fairfield brand establishment in Cebu started their grand opening with a bang, hitting two birds with one stone with their ribbon cutting and Christmas tree lighting. The commencement of this new establishment in Mandaue invited guests not only to witness a ceremony but a holiday experience that encapsulates values of their industry, such as friendliness, warmth, and community, all of which are characteristic to Christmas itself.
It is worthwhile to both check out this new establishment and witness their Christmas tree.
JPARK ISLAND RESORT & WATERPARK
Being home to both families and kids who yearn for a refreshing vacation, it is no surprise that Jpark participates in a tradition loved by many, one that embraces family and love as a form of celebration. Their Christmas tree demands not to be monochromatic and boasts a beautiful coexistence of blue, yellow, red, and green along the layers of the branches and leaves.
To make the holidays more special, Jpark hosts offerings such as the “Jingle Bell Time” Christmas Party package for guests to have more memorable celebrations, whichever occasion they may wish to celebrate it for.
For many, Christmas might not only be a season to be spent inside but one where they also want to explore other places to ground their annual experience further. These places offer themselves to be beacons of the Christmas spirit, open and free for everyone to pass by and spend time with their loved ones.
Have you seen the movie Zootopia? It follows the story of Judy Hopps, who hopes to become the first Bunny Cop in the bustling yet dreamy city of Zootopia. However, her new life in a big city poses challenges when she bumps into a sly fox named Nick.
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Zootopia gives us an exciting glimpse into a world where animals live and work just as humans do. Moreover, in the film, we see what the city of Zootopia looks like, and guess what? We are about to see that in real life!
You read that right because Shanghai Disneyland is set to open the world’s first-ever Zootopia-themed attraction on December 20, 2023.
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Things to look forward to at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Attraction
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Just as you saw in the animated film, guests can set foot in Zootopia itself. From the traffic lights to animalized murals, you will see the fictional world come to life. Moreover, guests will also experience the ride called the Zootopia: Hot Pursuit.
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You will get the chance to be trained as a “rookie police officer” with Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Guests will also come across Vice Mayor Bellwether and her gang of rams. In addition, you will experience the different terrains in the movie, such as Tundratown, Sahara Square, and the Mystic Spring Oasis, during the ride.
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Furthermore, for those looking for the perfect photo opportunity, you can take photos with different Zootopia characters, such as the whole Hopps family, Koslov (the polar bear), Flash (the sloth), Duke Weaselton, and more.
Shop at Fashions by Fru Fru
A Disneyland adventure is not complete without a shopping spree. Guests can head to Fashions by Fru Fru to get the perfect souvenir from the attraction. Not only that but, there are also have yummy teats you can take home and enjoy at Jumbeux’s Cafe or the Zootopia Market.
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As Judy Hopps said, “Are you ready to make the world a better place?” Visit the attraction as it opens on December 20, 2023.
The Malacañang has declared that December 26 is a special non-working day. The decision was made to give Filipinos further time to spend with their families during the holiday season. Furthermore, the declaration came from Proclamation No. 425, which was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on December 22, 2023.
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In the proclamation, it is stated that “the declaration of 26 December 2023, Tuesday as an additional special (non-working day) will give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the holiday with their families and loved ones.”
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The long weekend will help encourage families to gather and strengthen their relationships. Moreover, the proclamation also states that the Department of Labor and Employment will release the appropriate circular for implementing the proclamation in the private sector.
