When it comes to street food, Filipinos
have no shortage of coming up with them.
Isaw, kwek-kwek, tempura, and many more, are certified taktak-pinoy that all of us seem to love. But there is one relatively new street food that has probably become everyone’s favorite as well – the chicken proven.
Chicken proven is essentially from the proventriculus of a chicken. Yes, you’ve read it right proventriculus, thus the name “proven”.
This part of the chicken is located in its
digestive system, near its gizzard and liver. It is usually marinated with
spices first, then dipped in cornstarch or flour and finally, deep fried in
cooking oil.
It is usually eaten with its tasty sauce,
both spicy and sweet, or vinegar, then partnered with some poso or hanging rice. It is a very common street food and are
usually bought from food stalls.
Photo by Kirby Keith
It’s also quite a lifesaver to students and
employees alike during tingbits
season, because of its affordable price. Chicken proven stalls are all over the
town, that’s why it remains really popular to everyone.
So, what are you waiting for? Satisfy your
proven cravings with this tasty and phenomenal street food and surely, you’ll
want more after that first bite!
If you loved Danao City’s Christmas Village this year, I’m sure you will be amazed by the stunningly beautiful Christmas displays — one of the most outrageous I’ve seen in Cebu — at Centro in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Mandaue City, the first-class highly urbanized city in the island province of Cebu, takes pride for this year’s holiday celebration. I will just let the photos do the talking — and proving — from here.
Diving is not everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to hobbies. But Gato Island’s deep water explorations might just change your mind.
Gato Island is basically a marine reserve, housing different magnificent sea creatures. These creatures include cuttlefishes, seahorses, moray eels, mackerels and many more.
While the island is primarily known as a diving site, it is also a famous sea snake sanctuary. More than that, the island proudly boasts its heavenly underwater rock formations and corals.
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Though the
island is tiny, it is considered a gem in the north that even non-divers can
still appreciate through activities like island hopping. Tourists are always in
awe upon witnessing various sharks such as cat and bamboo sharks.
Also, a huge
cave awaits upon arrival on the island. Various animals are also present inside
the cave, unbothered by human interference, perfectly preserving their
ecosystem.
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
Joemar Revelo the Pinoy Islander
The island is
very famous among tourists, whether local or international ones since it is
always featured in many diving articles.
How To Get There?
Gato Island is usually included in island hopping tours alongside Kalanggaman Island, La Manok, and Malapascua Island.
For a hassle-free trip, it’s better to book a trip and hire an island hopping service agency in advance. You may contact ECebu Finest Island Hopping Tour Partners at 0916-557-7118.
DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY): From Cebu North Bus Terminal, take a ride to a bus bound to Daanbantayan, specifically in Maya Port. The trip is roughly around 4-5 hours. Upon arrival to the port, register to take a boat ride going to Malapascua Island. The first trip departs at 7 AM while the last trip is at 5 PM, though the locals will still consider faring beyond that time depending on the number of passengers. The boat ride is roughly around 30-45 minutes and upon arrival, the locals can be asked for further directions on how to get to Gato Island.
Fare Rates:
Bus Fare from Cebu to Daanbantayan: P160
Fare from Port to Daanbantayan Proper: P10
Fare from Daanbantayan to Maya Port: P10
Fare from Maya Port to Malapascua: P100
The island is indeed a sight to behold and through the locals’ efforts, the island is preserved and hopefully would stay that way for many generations to come.
Inspired by the vibrant country of Morocco in North Africa, Morocco’s sights and sounds are really captured all-in-one place in Lapu-Lapu City, at Sticky Fingers PH.
Sip on your favorite milktea flavor and lick your fingers after devouring their flavored fries while reading your favorite book. Chill and be cozy because the aura is beautifully calm enough for a breather from the bustling streets of the city.
We make sure to lay all cards on the table and Sticky Fingers PH make sure they do too! From chicken wings, rice bowls, up until their fries, prepare yourself for sticky fingers after a very delicious meal. They are definitely worth the finger-lickin’!
On
your visit, we strongly suggest you be in your best Moroccan-inspired outfit
because the place is also perfect for the ‘gram. Don’t forget to tag us, too!
All photos were grabbed with permission from the Sticker Fingers PH Facebook Page.
OTHER
INFORMATION
Contact number: 0946-872-4966
Operating hours: 2PM to 10PM Tuesdays to Sundays (closed on Mondays)
Exact Location: 4320 Osmeña Street, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City (fronting Insotec Computers) — 1-2 hours away from Cebu City, 30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
BY V-HIRE/JEEPNEY: Ride a V-hire from the van terminal at SM City Cebu going to Gaisano Cordova. From there, ride a tricycle or jeepney going to JB Commercial near Star Oil and St. Peter Village.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: From Pier 3 in Cebu City, ride a ferry boat goig to Lapu-Lapu City for P14 per head. Then ride a multicab or jeepney going to Gaisano Cordova for P10 per head.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “JB Commercial” in Lapu-Lapu City. Limited parking space is available.
Recently, talk
about the 30th SEA Games being hosted in the Philippines made
circles around the media. While there were some negative talks about it, it
didn’t prevent our very own Filipinos from topping the list when it comes to the number
of medals raked in, and a handful of Cebuanos had a fair share of contributing.
Skateboarding Competition
(Tagaytay International Convention Center)
Cebuano
skateboarders Margielyn Didal and Daniel Lederman didn’t give their competition
a chance by sweeping the gold, both in men’s and women’s division in the Game
of Skate last December 5, Thursday.
Elreen Ann Ando
also managed to secure a silver medal last Tuesday, December 3, in the
64-kilograms category. Lifting a total of 213 kilograms, Ando was just a
kilogram shy from going home with the gold, which eventually went to Vietnam’s
representative
California-based
Hannah Marie Fonacier also contributed with a bronze medal for the women’s polo
team that took place at the NCC Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac. Fonacier’s
ancestry rooted from San Remigio, in the northern part of Cebu.
Women’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Hoop Event
Despite being a first-timer in the SEA Games, Cebauna Daniela Reggie de la Pisa bagged a gold medal and two bronzes in the gymnastics event.
More and more
Filipino athletes are expected to end the sporting spectacle on a high note, as
the 30th SEA Games will conclude on December 11, 2019.
Change is coming for the Miss Universe Philippines pageantry
for a whole new group will handle the franchise that will send the country’s
representative in the succeeding years to come.
The independent organization, Miss Universe Philippines, will be led by a former Miss Universe Philippines herself, Miss Shamcey Supsup. MUP up till now was once part of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities. Inc.
The new Miss Universe Philippines Organization will be composed of:
Shamcey Supsup, National Director
Albert Andrada, Design Council Head
Jonas Gaffud, Creative Director
Lia Ramos, Head of Women Empowerment Committee and Charity
Atty. Nad Bronce, Head of Legal Affairs
Mario Garcia, Business Development/Marketing Head
It is also good to know that the MUP organization will be headed by someone who has experienced first-hand how it is to represent our country in the international stage, the struggles, the pressure, the hard work, the pride, and the strength of an empowered woman.
Hoping that the new MUP organization will take care of all the aspiring women and continue the streak of sharing the beauty of a Filipina inside and out to the Universe.
Christmas really is a big thing in the Philippines, most especially here in Cebu.
Most cities and municipalities have their own gimmick to celebrate and showcase their concepts and/or designs. And it doesn’t stop there, because each year, it gets better and grander.
Danao City is one of them. They have been known for their grand Christmas village at their renowned boardwalk. And this year’s showcase didn’t fail. We will just let these photos from John Montes do the talking.
Note: Access to the Christmas village is FREE.
How to get there?
Exact location: Danao City Board Walk in northern Cebu — approx. 1.5 hours away from the city.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Board Walk Danao City”. There’s an ample parking space available.
If you’re commuting, you have 2 options: • V-HIRE: From SM City Cebu V-hire terminal, ride a V-Hire going to Gaisano Danao. Asked to be dropped off at the Boardwalk. Estimated fare is ₱50 per head. • JEEP: From Cebu City near APM Mall / SM City Cebu, take #27 jeepney bound for Danao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Danao City Boardwalk.
The holidays is
fast approaching and I am sure that you’ve already planned a getaway with your
family and friends. You could either be planning a trip to Bantayan, Oslob, or
in Mactan.
However, more than the aforementioned, we have something for you, an underrated destination – Tuburan in northwestern Cebu.
Tuburan is considered to be the largest municipality in the northern part of Cebu. That alone speaks a lot about the place, but keep your eyes locked as we unveil to you the must-visit spots in Tuburan, Cebu.
1. MALOBOLO COLD SPRING
One of the frequently visited springs in Tuburan because of its scenic and picture-perfect area.
Located more or less 3.5 hrs from Cebu City in northwestern Cebu, Tuburan, Malobolo Cold Spring has 2 tiers of pool-size spring — the first one is 7-ft deep and the other one is 3-ft deep.
Jhaz Owerta
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@joshgowander
@joshgowander
OTHER INFORMATION:
Entrance fee: ₱10 per head
Cottage Rental:
Small cottage: ₱150 per day
Big cottage: ₱300 per day
Parking fee: ₱20
Operating hours: Best visited from 7AM to 5PM
HOW TO GET THERE?
You can take a bus
ride from either the Cebu North Bus Terminal or the Cebu South Bus Terminal in
getting to the Molobolo Spring in Tuburan. Just ask the terminal personnel
which bus goes to Tuburan, which is around three hours away from the Queen City
of the South. Visitors with their own vehicles also have a number of routes to
take when going to Tuburan. They can take the trans-central highway through
Balamban or through the northern towns via Tabuelan. Another route would be
through the towns in the south going through Toledo.
2. BLUE HOLE SPRING
If to be surrounded
by gigantic trees while dipping is what you’re looking forward to, you need not
to look further. This hole in a blue spring is only waiting for your presence.
With its peaceful ambiance, you will get to experience nature at its best that
will leave you in awe.
– If you are
renting a private van or using your own vehicle, take this route. You can then
navigate using Waze or Google Maps, just search for “san juan elementary
school,barangay ii tuburan”. From there, ask around where you can find the
spring.
– Take a V-hire
from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan, then drop off at Tuburan town proper.
Fare is ₱140/head (one-way). From there, ride a habal-habal going to Blue Hole
spring.
2. Via Toledo
– You can ride a
bus from the South Bus Terminal going to Toledo/Tuburan. Fare is around ₱100/head.
Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal. This is only ideal if
you come from Minglanilla/Naga/Toledo. Drop off at Tuburan town proper. From
there, ride a habal-habal going to Blue Hole spring.
3. MARMOL CLIFF
Ever wonder why it’s called such? According to our research, it is called marmol (“marble”) because the stones are as shiny and as smooth like those of the marble stones. These stones are said to sparkle when the sun-rays hit the stones.
Marmol Cliff (Marble Cliff) is made up of two big rock formations that line the passageway of a river. It is shallow during sunny days, but when it rain, the water rises up to 20 feet, so you must be careful upon treading.
Jhaz Owerta
Jhaz Owerta
HOW TO GET THERE?
The journey to the
Marmol Cliff starts at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. Just hop on a bus going to
the town of Tuburan. Travel time to the town is around three hours depending on
the traffic. After reaching the town, you can get a ride on a motorcycle for
hire to take you to the place. If you are bringing your own vehicle, it is
advisable to leave it in the town since it will be necessary to go through the
river to get to the cliff. It is better to hire a motorcycle in going to the
cliff since the drivers know how to go through the river using its shallow parts.
4. LITTLE BAGUIO BEACH
Unlike the famous beaches in Cebu, Little Baguio Beach doesn’t have as white as snow sand, but is just as interesting because it is just as clean as the white sand beaches.
The shores are very
clean and you wouldn’t believe that the brown sand is also fine. If you’re someone
who loves the beach, but loves the calm and quiet, the Little Baguio Beach is a
must-visit because most of the time, it is free from the crowd.
Entrance fee: None
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Shawn Keith McBride Alekseev
Christian Roi Tijing
The view is
impressive. You can see in the horizon the golden sun setting and it is the
perfect amount of perfection in this tiny corner of Tuburan. You can even set
up a small picnic where your family can freely play Frisbee, volleyball, or as
simple as bathing under the heat of the sun.
HOW TO GET THERE?
The Little Baguio
Beach is found on the shores of Brgy. 1 Poblacion, Tuburan. From the town, grab
a habal-habal to take you to the brown beach.
5. VIDAR BEACH RESORT
Unlike the
aforementioned, this beach resort is popular because the sand is perfectly
white and is as fine as sugar.
Apart from boasting
their white san shoreline, there are also a few activities that you can do
here. Swimming, strolling, and even have your team building activities and
picnics with your family. They also offer kayaking and snorkeling.
Patrick Bacalso
Rates:
Entrance fee: ₱50 per head
Day Use: 8AM to 5PM daily
Cottage rate: ₱800 per day, ₱1,500-2,500 for big groups
Standard room: ₱1,500 per night, good for 2pax (free pool use)
There are three (3) routes to get there: 1. RECOMMENDED: Transcentral Highway (via Busay/Balamban) – If you are renting a private van or using your own vehicle, take this route. You can then navigate using Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Vidar Family Resort”. – Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Fare is ₱140/head (one-way). Then ride a tricycle from the Tuburan town proper to Vidar Family Resort for ₱10/head. 2. Via Toledo – You can ride a bus from the South Bus Terminal going to Toledo/Tuburan. Fare is around ₱100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal. This is only ideal if you come from Minglanilla/Naga/Toledo. 3. Via Tabuelan – There’s also a bus from the North Bus Terminal going to Tuburan via Lugo/Sogod. Fare is around ₱100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal.
6. FORMOSA CAMP RESORT
If you’re someone who loves the outdoors, like camping, upgrade your experience with Formosa Camp Resort. Nestled in Bagasawe, Tuburan, Cebu – 2.5 hours away from the city, another glamping spot is a must-visit depth within Tuburan.
PLUS! They also have a swimming pool.
OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Php 100 per head for adults
Php 50 for kids below 10 years old
Php 300 for each picnic table with umbrella for 4 hours, from 9am to 9pm
VILLA ROOMS FEES
2 Pax – Room 1 (Matrimonial, 2 pax): Php 2,750 per night
4 pax – Room 2 (4 pax): Php 2,750 per night
2 pax – Room 3 (Standard, 2 pax): Php 1,750 per night
2 pax – Room 4 (Deluxe, 2 pax) with a meeting room/dining area: P3,250 per night
8 pax – Room 5 (Barkada, up to 8 pax) with own sala: Php 4,250 per night
*Excess charge is Php 450 per person per night, inclusive of entrance fee.
CAMPING GROUND/TENTS FEE
Tent A (up to 2 pax): Php 750 per night + Php150 per head entrance
Tent B (up to 4 pax): P1,000 per night + Php150 per head entrance
Family Tent (up to 5 pax): P1,250 per night + Php150 per head entrance
*They have a total of 10 tents available; bringing of own tents is NOT allowed.
*Entrance fee is good for 1 day only. For campers staying longer, fee is only Php 75 on the following days .
HOW TO GET THERE?
Formosa Camp Resort is located along the highway in Bagasawe, Tuburan, Western Cebu (in between Asturias and Tabuelan). It is 2-2.5 hours away from Cebu City.
There are three (3) routes to get there: 1. RECOMMENDED: Transcentral Highway (via Busay/Balamban) – If you are renting a private van or using your own vehicle, take this route. You can then navigate using Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Formosa Camp Resort”. – Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Fare is P140/head (one-way). Then ride a tricycle from the Tuburan town proper to Formosa Resort for P10/head. 2. Via Toledo – You can ride a bus from the South Bus Terminal going to Toledo/Tuburan. Fare is around P100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal. This is only ideal if you come from Minglanilla/Naga/Toledo. 3. Via Tabuelan – There’s also a bus from the North Bus Terminal going to Tuburan via Lugo/Sogod. Fare is around P100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal.
An “ultra-premium coffee experience” awaits for the Cebuanos.
Starbucks Reserve is a premium, elevated store category of the global brand that, in a nutshell, showcases the rarest yet the best coffees and beverages Starbucks can offer. These are intriguing offerings that are only available for limited times at Starbucks Reserve stores.
The first-ever Starbucks Reserve in Visayas and Mindanao officially openS at the AyalaMalls Central Bloc in Cebu IT Park on December 22, 2019.
The time has come for Cebuano talent to receive its tribute due recognition.
Yg ShihGuang Ming Institute of Performing Arts-Cebu
To someone who grew listening to
Cebuano music, I am without a doubt a huge fan of what Cebuanos could offer not
only in the nation, but in the global arena of talents.
Hence, when the Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts (GMI), with the support of Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Foundation opened the Grand Siddhartha Theater on June 26 of this year, I was like floating in cloud 9 because at last! Cebuano talent is now given tribute.
To add icing to the cake, Siddhartha Theatre is a grand theatre for the arts. It has a seating capacity of 200 pax with state-of-the-art equipment to be used for film fests, plays, seminars, conventions, and musical presentations.
Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts-Cebu
Yg Shih
Yg Shih
Yg Shih
In the theater building are:
Offices
Choir room
Class room
Dance
studio (w/ flooring designed to cushion the impact of active feet)
Storage
rooms (for costumes and props)
Dormitory (capable
of housing 80 persons, designed for performers from out of town)
Top deck (both
a view deck and a laundry room)
With multifaceted Cebuanos, one need not to look further to showcase their talents, share their expertise, and touch lives because Siddhartha Theatre is finally in the Queen City of the South!
