Getting a paid leave because of a bad breakup? Break my heart and sign me up!
Let’s face it, not everyone is smelling love in the air this Valentine’s day. Some people might actually even be going through a massive heartbreak- ouch. The pain of getting your heart broken is unimaginable, but if you are an employee of this hotel in Cebu, maybe a bad breakup is not all bad.
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Cebu Century Plaza Hotel has an unusual but genuine Valentine’s day special for its employees. On its official Facebook page, the hotel posted a photo with a line from Moira dela Torre’s song “Paubaya” along with the following message,
“Pero Di Ma Scared! because Cebu Century Plaza Hotel provides 5 break-up Paid leaves to our hotel employees na nasakitan- gibiyaan. That’s how we value our employees! Di pareho sa imong ex!”
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(Don’t be scared! Because Cebu Century Plaza Hotel provides 5 break-up paid leaves to our hotel employees who are hurting and were left behind. That’s how we value our employees! Unlike your ex!)
That’s not all, the breakup leaves also include a facial beauty package with both facial and body scrub by Skin 911 which is the hotel’s partner clinic.
As of now, the post has over 20k Facebook reactions, 2.2k comments, and 7.1k shares.
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Who would have thought that a bad breakup equals to paid leave? Brb! Looking for someone to break my heart.
Love is indeed an investment, physically, emotionally, and financially. But sometimes, there are times where our wallets don’t always go with our plans, leaving us confused how to make up for it. Fortunately, there are restaurants in Cebu where you can take your date and keep it romantic, while not breaking the bank at all!
1. Balay sa Busay
The traditional bahay kubo served as inspiration for Balay sa Busay’s emblem, which also has a big window design reminiscent of older Philippine homes. When you approach the restaurant, you’ll be met with a friendly atmosphere, warmth from the staff, and the aroma of home-cooked food. The restaurant’s exterior resembles a typical family home.
But the outside dining area at Balay sa Busay is what really makes it stand out. Its outdoor dining area gives guests the chance to enjoy a meal while gazing at city lights, taking in the fresh mountain air, and dining beneath the stars. This area features eating arrangements for large and small parties, making it an ideal location for dating.
Other Information:
Opening hours: 11 AM to 9 PM daily, Mondays to Sundays
Exact location: Cebu Tops Road, Cebu City, Philippines
2. Top of Cebu
Top of Cebu, a restaurant in Cebu City with a setting suitable for romantic dinners and special events, is situated on a mountaintop in Barangay Busay. This Filipino restaurant gives customers a breathtaking perspective of Cebu City and an exceptional outdoor eating experience while taking in the city’s cityscape.
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Other Information:
Opening hours: 11 AM to 11 PM daily, Mondays to Sundays
With chairs, flower-covered trellises, and canopies over the walkways, the Terrazas de Flores botanical park offers a tranquil setting. Bees and butterflies can be seen flitting amongst various flowers.
It also features a cafe where you can have desserts and light fare. The cheese and cold-cut platter with wine is better than the coffee. A couch, a table, and curtains are provided in the cabanas for comfort and solitude. The viewing deck or café can be heard playing soft music from them.
Exact location: Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
4. Albur’s Restaurant
Quality and delicious pizza, burgers, pasta, and other comfort foods are available at Albur’s Restaurant Cebu at reasonable prices. Forget about those branded products because Alburs offers a variety of options. These options include Chef Gerard Albur’s personal favorites, such as Truffle and Four Seasons Pizza, among others.
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Other Information:
Opening hours: 11 AM to 2 PM, back at 4 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Sunday
Exact location: Gen. Lim Street, Villa Aurora, Kasambagan, Cebu
5. Mr. A’s
In the steep barrio of Nivel Hills in the Busay district of Cebu’s capital city, Mr. A Bar and Restaurant may be found. With a 180-degree panoramic view of Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City, your eyes will be treated to the stunning skyline from the shimmering lights of the skyscrapers, and your palette will savor their mouthwatering meals.
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Many of their guests visit simply to enjoy the fresh wind away from the bustle and humidity of the concrete jungle, as they did tonight, because it is perched on a hillside overlooking the city.
Exact location: Mr. A Bar & Restaurant, Lower Busay Heights, Cebu City, Cebu City, Philippines
6. Maretes Cajun Seafood
The inside of the restaurant is decorated in a nautical style with New Orleans accents. The incredible ceiling centerpiece, an upside-down boat with lights hanging from it, will meet you as you enter. Nonetheless, they also have some incredible seafood items on their menu, like fried squid, mussels, and crabs.
Photo from Jesse Jake Daan
Photo from Jesse Jake Daan
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Other Information:
Opening hours: 11 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Sunday
Exact location: Pres. Quirino St. Villa Aurora Kasambagan
7. 10,000 Roses Café
The modest hamlet of Cordova’s 10000 Roses Café & More, which is located just next to Lantaw Floating Restaurant, welcomed its first patrons in February 2017. It has a coffee shop and a restaurant selling a variety of foods, including pizza, pasta, pastries, sandwiches, salads, spaghetti, and a variety of pizzas and juices.
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The Korean-owned café offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas with contemporary furniture in vibrant colors. Additionally, it includes a glass-enclosed viewing terrace that is the ideal place to take in the view of the white rose garden. From here, you can also see the mountains in the distance, along with Cebu City’s skyline and the skylines of its neighboring towns.
Other Information:
Opening hours: 2 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Friday; 2 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday
There are two locations of Migag Unlimited Samgyupsal in Cebu. One is located in Minglanilla’s Plaza Margarita, and the other is on the second floor of Talamban Times Square.
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Right now, customers can currently take advantage of a promotion that Migag Samgyupsal is running. You can now satisfy your unlimited demands for Korean beef for just Php299! With their most recent deal, they are among the least expensive Samgyupsal eateries in Cebu.
Sometimes the real friends you could have are the ones on the other side of the screen.
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February is not only the month of love, it’s also the month of friendship. February 13 marks the official day of International Internet friends day. And what better way to appreciate the friends you’ve met online than spend time with them while playing the games you all love?
It’s time to set up a game night and head to Discord with these 5 PC and Mobile Games to play with your internet friends.
1. Valorant
Starting off strong with one of the most popular PC games, Valorant. If you are looking for a game you can play with your online friends that boost adrenaline, Valorant is the way to go.
This first-person tactical hero shooter was developed by Riot Games. If you’ve played counter-strike before, you might notice some similarities.
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Valorant is a team-based game, you can even team up with your friends. Players take the role of different agents, depending on which one you and your friends would pick. Each agent has different abilities and an ult. Activate your ult by the number of kills, orbs, objectives, or death.
Once you have picked your agents, you and your team are then assigned as either “Attackers” or “Defenders.
Attackers are given a spike that should be planted in any of the sites, depending on the map that’s given during that game. Once you plant the spike, you must protect it so the other team won’t be able to diffuse it.
Defenders on the other hand are the team that defends the sites so attackers won’t be able to plant the spike. Defenders must destroy the attackers or diffuse the spike to win.
Credits are given to each player which you can use to pick guns of your choice from the store.
Valorant has different game modes to choose from but what players commonly go for are Unrated and Competitive.
2. Mobile Legends
If you don’t have a PC, you can play this game using your mobile phone. Mobile Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena. To play the game, you need a team of 5 and will go against another team.
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The main objective of this game is to destroy the enemy’s base. Each player can choose their own hero as the game begins. Each hero also has their own skills. If you are looking for a game that does not usually take long to play, Mobile Legend is a good choice since it only lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Among Us
Among Us became popular in 2020. People were cooped up in their houses and had no way of interacting outside. This game trended online ever since video game content creators showcased the game in their live streams or videos.
Among Us is a typical who-done-it game. There’s a crew of 10 people on a ship who have different tasks to complete during the whole duration of the game. Players are assigned as either “crewmates” or “Impostors”.
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Crewmates must complete their assigned tasks without getting killed by the impostor. They must also report anything suspicious by hitting the big red button that’s in the middle of the map. If you see a dead body you must hit “report”. A team meeting will commence and you all try to figure out who the impostor is.
The impostor has got to be the most exciting assignment. If you are the impostor, you will be given a fake task but in truth, your mission is to blend in and kill all crewmates. You can either report the body you eliminated or run away and hide. Impostors need to be good at lying if you do not want to get voted and booted off the ship.
4. UNO!
Looking for a chill game? You are in for a treat since the beloved UNO! is now on mobile. UNO! is a classic card game wherein each player has the objective of getting rid of all the cards they have. When you are down to your last card, you must yell “UNO!”.
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The official website owned by UNO! has announced that the game is now available on mobile and players cannot hide their excitement. The game might be intimidating at first and the rules can be quite confusing, but eventually, players will get a hang of it.
5. League of Legends/ League of Legends: Wild Rift
League of Legends or commonly known as LOL is a multiplayer online battle where people can battle with other players. Just like Mobile Legends, there are 5 players in each team and the objective is to destroy the enemy’s base. The base is known as Nexus in the game, the first to destroy the enemy’s Nexus wins.
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If you don’t have a PC, you can play its mobile version named League of Legends: Wild Rift. It’s exactly the same game except with lesser champions, controls made for mobile phones, and the games’ duration are significantly shorter.
Make International Internet Friends Day even more special by playing these 5 amazing PC and Mobile Games. Friends are forever, and internet friends last a lifetime. You might not get to meet each other in person for now but these 5 games can be another way of spending time and strengthening your friendship.
This Beachfront stay at Lambug Beach is great for a Barkada getaway!
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Badian Lambug Beach JDN Beachfront is a little paradise for those who want to chill and stay overnight with friends and family. The beach offers fine white sand, crystal clear waters, and a magnificent sunset. But that’s not all, they also have amazing accommodations that won’t hurt your wallet.
Beachfront Accomodation
Nothing beats staying at a place where you’ll be offered an amazing view of the beach. Badian Lambug Beach JDN Beachfront offers different room options that are budget-friendly but also provide you with a comfortable stay.
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There are 3 rooms available:
Beachfront Fan Couple Room
Beachfront Fan Room Barkada
Beachfront AC Room
You can also book an exclusive stay which includes 2 fan rooms, 1 airconditioned room, Tents and also a Table.
Pristine Beach, Cloud Formations, and Activities
Aside from the cozy accommodations, some other things to look forward to are the pristine beach waters. Another treat? When you look up during a good day, you will witness beautiful cloud formations.
There are even different activities you can try out such as Snorkeling, Diving, and Beach Volleyball.
Put some color to your friendship vacation plans and head on over to Badian Lambug Beach JDN Beachfront or book your reservations!
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Exact location: Lambug Beach, Badian, Cebu. approx. 3 hours away from the city
BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Badian. Ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at Badian Complex. Ride a habal-habal or tricycle and tell the driver to drop you off at Badian Lambug Beach JDN Beachfront.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Badian Lambug Beach JDN Beachfront” in Badian. Parking space is available.
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Today is the official start of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Competition Season 8. The participants of the competition are now in Santa Fe, Bantayan as they prepare themselves for the 3-day tournament.
The Philippine Kiteboarding Association has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiteschool to officially start the 8th Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Competition. The PKT is the premier kiteboarding tour competition in the Philippines.
Bantayan is Cebu’s premier tourism destination which is befitting for such a big watersport event.
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The organizers of the tour decided to add hydrofoil kite races to further get the attention of ranked foil riders from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
What to Look Forward to
Aside from the competition, organizers will also offer free lessons for those interested in kiteboarding, skimboarding, e-foil, and balance board basics. Local vendors, coffee stalls, beach bars, and merchandise booths will also be available during the 3-day event.
Boards up and let kites fly at the beaches of Santa Fe, Bantayan. The tournament will be from February 10 to February 12, 2023.
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Head over to Bantayan and Don’t miss out on the PKT Competition Season 8!
The third Filipino-American bishop of the US has been appointed by Pope Francis.
Monsignor Anthony Celino is the new auxiliary bishop of the US diocese of El Paso. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines announced on Wednesday, February 8.
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The official episcopal ordination of Celino is on March 31 at St. Patrick Cathedral, Texas which is where the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso seat is located. Not only is Celino the third Filipino-American bishop of the US, but he is also the first auxiliary bishop of El Paso since 1914.
Born in Anda, Pangasinan, Celino completed his studies in Philosophy in 1993 at the Mary Help of Christians Seminary in Dagupan.
After graduating from college seminary, Celino decided to migrate to El Paso Texas and pursued theology studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois.
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The Filipino-American started out as a Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Cathedral then at Our Lady of peace in Alpine. He got a licentiate in canon law in 2003 at the University of America in Washington. Celino is currently the Vicar General of the Diocese of El Paso, as well as the chancellor, and moderator of the curia.
Awaken your inner Aladdin and take your significant other out to fly over beautiful Islands by flight. Magic Carpet? No, It’s Ormoc Air.
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This Valentine’s day, level up your romantic date as you hover over the islands of Leyte, Bohol, or Cebu on a private plane. If you want something different and extravagant to try on the day of hearts, you have to try flying out with Ormoc Air.
Valentine’s day can also be for family bonding, love does come in all shapes and sizes. Lucky for you, Ormoc Air’s Valentine’s promo is good for 3 pax, and that’s only for ₱10,000!
What are you waiting for? Book a flight now and spend your Valentine’s day with extravagance with Ormoc Air.
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Do you miss home? Do you miss it so much that you crave meals you can only find in your hometown? And when you finally find and taste that meal, you can say “This tastes like home”.
Little Thai Restaurant is a Thai Restaurant that’s bringing a memory of Home, which is Thailand, to Cebu. Why so? Let’s find out.
A Memory of Home
The owners of Little Thai Restaurant lived in Thailand for more than 20 years. One of the owner’s kids practically grew up in the Land of Smiles. And when they decided to go back to the Philippines, they started to miss home.
What reminded them of home, especially the daughter, was Thai food. Visits to Thai restaurants in the city left them wanting for more.This led to the decision of opening their own Thai food place, and thus Little Thai Restaurant opened its doors to Cebuanos in 2017.
True and Authentic Thai Ingredients
There are a lot of authentic Thai restaurants in Cebu but what sets Little Thai Restaurant apart is the fact that its owners consider Thailand their home. This ultimately means that they truly know what authentic Thai cuisine is from presentation to scent and to taste.
The owners make sure to benchmark the taste of everything coming from the kitchen before it is served to customers. You can really see how the owners are hands-on in running the business.
The ingredients, especially the spices and sauces are mostly imported from Thailand to ensure both quality and authenticity. And Fun fact, some of the herbs are even grown in the owner’s own garden. The leaves of spices are plucked every other day to ensure freshness upon use.
Hearty Meals by Little Thai Restaurant
And on to the star of the show, the scrumptious Thai cuisine by Little Thai Restaurant. Team Sugboph was given the exciting opportunity to try out the restaurant’s best sellers.
The first dish we were able to try was Pad Thai. Pad thai is stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, chives, and egg in Tamarind Sauce. And let us tell you, it was an explosion of flavor.
It was sweet but tangy because of the Tamarind Sauce. The shrimps were exceptionally fresh, plump, and juicy. The tofu, chives, and egg go so well together. With different textures and flavors, it was almost like a whole shebang.
And of course, we had to drown everything down with their authentic Thai Milk Tea. It was creamy and you can really taste the tea leaves. It had somewhat of a burnt taste which was so good.
There are other best-sellers aside from Pad Thai. You have to try the Thai Crispy Fish with green mango salad; stir-fried minced pork with holy basil which is the go-to food for Thai people; and the Tom Yum Goong.
They also have Vegan options for people who do not consume animal products on selected menu items.
What to Look Forward to?
Little Thai Restaurant has two branches, one in Robinsons Talisay and the other at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Capitol Site. Good news for those closer to the Talisay Branch, Little Thai Restaurant Talisay will be expanded to add more seating capacity and to accommodate more hungry customers looking to taste the flavors of Thailand.
Who knew that a family’s longing and love for home would turn into a good business venture? The owners of Little Thai Restaurant want Cebuanos to be able to taste how delicious Thai Cuisine is. With familiarity, experience, quality, and authenticity, Little Thai Restaurant serves dishes that are by heart and by soul, truly Thai.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best-sellers: (if applicable)
Pad Thai
Thai Crispy Fish with Green Mango Salad
Stir-fried Minced Pork with Holy Basil
Tom Yum Goong
Menu:
Other Information:
Opening hours:
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Capitol Site: 7AM to 8PM daily; Last call at 7:30 PM
Robinsons Talisay: 9AM to 8PM daily; Last call at 7:30 PM
BY COMMUTE: Ride any jeep going to Osmeña Blvd and tell the driver to drop you off at Coco Mall. From Coco Mall, the hotel should be in the second alley on the left after Bayfront Hotel.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in MP Yap, Capitol Site.
Robinsons Supermarket Talisay, Cebu.
BY COMMUTE: Ride any jeepney or bus going to Tabunok, Talisay. The restaurant will be at the Ground Floor of South Town Centre-Robinsons, a community mall just before Gaisano Tabunok.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Robinsons Supermarket” in Lawaan. Parking space is available.
Every day is an opportunity to hit pause, reflect and be grateful with the blessings that come our way. Appreciating your cup of coffee in the morning can be a start in practicing the attitude of gratitude. On making the attitude of gratitude a daily habit, we asked two Cebuano personalities on how they practice gratefulness this year:
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Reflection, gratitude, and coffee
Entrepreneur and yogi Danessa Onglatco started the year with deep life reflection and moments of gratitude. She also mapped out her plans and goals for the year ahead, all while enjoying her favorite cup of coffee.
Last year, Danessa expanded her food business, Danessa’s Kitchen to various areas in Luzon and forged strategic partnerships. This year, she is striving to become a better version of herself, while continuing to expand her business.
She starts each day with her daily fuel: an intense long and dark roast of Nespresso’s Ispirazione Palermo Kazaar.
“That first fresh brew of the day sets the tone for my brand-new start. It will keep me focused and motivated for what is ahead,”
SHE SAID.
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Looking back and ahead
Like Danessa, Cebuano designer Neil Felipp also takes inspiration by revisiting his accomplishments in 2022, being grateful for them, and then looking forward to the lessons and surprises that await this year.
2022 was eventful for Neil as his minaudieres are adored by international celebrities and are even worn at New York Fashion Week. Neil continues to work on his goal of building a globally competitive Filipino brand that inspires and uplifts local artisanal communities.
Neil powers up with a cup of his go-to Nespresso coffee, the Pierre Herme Infiniment Espresso, which reminds him of the infinite possibilities that await.
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“Coffee excites me as a great way to achieve new goals and to be grateful for the little things,”
HE SAID.
Practice the attitude of gratitude at different moments of the day with Nespresso’s Moments of The Day Discovery Pack. Whether it’s a morning boost or something to help you unwind, Nespresso presents a collection of carefully selected coffee that will be a companion to your everyday moments.
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Get your premium coffee capsules and machines at the Nespresso boutique located at Level 1, The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu. For more information and updates, visit www.nespresso.ph and follow @Nespresso.phl on Facebook and @nespresso.ph on Instagram.
“My Father never gave me a bouquet of roses, instead he planted me a whole garden of flowers”
Just how far can a father go for his kids? This dining spot and Botanical Garden in Busay may be the exact epitome of an immeasurable father’s love. Terrazas de Flores- A place built on a father’s never-ending love for his children.
A Place Built on Family
Terrazas de Flores is a beautiful spot in Busay that showcases different types of colorful flowers. The place itself makes you feel like you are in an enchanted forest. But behind its beauty is an even more enchanting story of a father’s evergreen love for his kids.
Terrazas de Flores was built as a gift of a father to his children. The owner wanted to spend more time with his family and what better way to do that than to create their own family space?
Making memories with family- that’s what Terrazas de Flores stands with and both the owner and his children want Sugboanons to experience that too, thus Terrazas de Flores became open to the public as both a dining spot and botanical garden.
Of Art and Of Culture
Terrazas de Flores is also an artist’s haven and for good reason. Aside from the terraces of flowers, there are different amazing art pieces created by local artists from the Cebuano Arts Club. There’s even a mini Museum in the area if you want to immerse yourself more in Cebuano artworks.
Aside from the paintings, the terraces of flowers are forms of art in themselves. The landscape is the artwork of the gardeners that made it possible for the whole place to be established. The gardeners used the interlocking stone technique which is passed down from generation. No machinery, just pure culture.
Make Memories through Good Food and Ambiance
What’s a family core memory? It is spending time together by having delicious lunch at a great place. Terrazas de Flores does not only boast its terraces of flowers but also takes pride in their food.
A day at Terrazas de Flores is not complete without trying their back ribs and Chicken Francaise. Fun fact- the Chicken Francaise is a dish that the owner’s kids love to cook as a form of quality time. The menu is definitely fitting for a family.
And on top of that, you get to dine in a restaurant with rustic and homey vibes. The whole place allows diners to have an Al Fresco dining experience. That’s not all, there are also areas where couples can have the perfect date night, right in time for Valentine’s day like the Cabanas and the viewing deck.
And of course, end the day with a cocktail night as Terrazas de Flores also serves delicious cocktails. And the best part? You get to toast to a gorgeous view and ambiance with your family, friends, and even significant other.
Another best thing about the Terrazas de Flores experience? The entrance fee is only 100 per person and it’s also consumable.
Love is Everywhere, Love is at Terrazas de Flores
Love comes in all shapes and sizes, even in the form of beautiful terraces of flowers. Terrazas de Flores is not just about its structure or the landscape, it’s about making fond memories with the people you love. Love is everywhere, and evergreen love is at Terrazas de Flores.
BY HABAL-HABAL: Hire a habal-habal driver (Motorcycle for hire) near JY Square Mall in Lahug, and inform him to drop you off at Terrazas de Flores.
BY CAR: (Best option) Parking space available. Just search for ‘Terrazas de Flores’ in Cebu Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.
BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be hefty. Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.
