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10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Mactan

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As the old adage goes, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, well, as cliché as it may sound, I actually believe this is entirely true.

I mean, who wouldn’t be delighted to have a pleasurable meal when they are with their loved ones? However, it takes time preparing for a fancy date night as it involves excellent service, alluring atmosphere and of course, delicious food.

It’s now very fortunate for us and especially the Oponganons, as they need not to travel afar anymore to have a sensuous spot for date night. Lapu-Lapu City has a collection of romantic restaurants that will surely have your heart.

1. The Cove Live Seafood Restaurant at Bluewater Maribago

One of the city’s hidden gems – the Cove Live Seafood Restaurant. Aside from serving the freshest of the fresh seafood cuisines, it comes with a picturesque view of the beach.

  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Operating hours: 11AM to 3PM, 6PM to 10PM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 402-4100
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Bluewater Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

The Cove Menu:

2. Azure Beach Club

Azure Beach Club allows guests to dine al fresco with a breath-taking view of the nature’s charms. With a fine selection of brilliantly done cocktails, lip-smacking cuisines, and cozy ambiance, this place is truly perfect for romantic rendezvous.

  • Cuisines: Asian
  • Operating hours: 10:30AM to 2AM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 401 9980
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Beach front or poolside of Crimson Hotel

Azure Menu:

3. Scape Skydeck

The restaurant offers a gorgeous atmosphere and panoramic view of the Mactan channel.

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  • Cuisines: International
  • Operating hours: 11AM to 2PM, 5PM to 12MN (Mondays to Sundays)
  • Contact number: (032) 494-0898, 0942-000-7915
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Roof Deck, Azon Residences, M. L. Quezon National Highway, Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City

Scape Skydeck Menu:

4. Marina Seaview

Located near the Island Central Mactan, Marina Seaview, this place is one of the finest spots for a romantic meal. It serves mouth-watering dishes at a reasonable price, list of first-rate wines, and a live band which makes the “date night” more perfect.

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  • Cuisines: Seafood, Filipino, American
  • Operating hours: 11AM to 11PM daily
  • Contact number: 0932-417-5150 / 0915-008-8518
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: MEPZ 1, Brgy. Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City — beside Cebu Yacht Club in Mactan near Island Central Mall, 1-2 hours away from the city.

Marina Seaview Menu:

5. SALT Bar at BE Resort Mactan

How about a seafood buffet feast by the beach? Enjoy delectable food with different themes every night at BE Resort Mactan.

  • Cuisines: Asian
  • Operating hours: 6AM to 12MN daily
  • Contact number: (032) 236-8888 / 495-7888
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: BE Resort, Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

SALT Bar Menu:

6. Cowrie Cove Seafood Bar

This fancy restaurant is a show-stopper! Located at Shangrila’s Mactan Resport and Spa, it is best known for its best-tasting seafood dishes and high-class cocktail bar which customers can devour under a canopy of stars.

  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Operating hours: 6AM to 10PM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 231-0288
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

Cowrie Cove Menu:

7. Abaca Restaurant Nest

Aside from the fact that this restaurant is just a walking distance from the famous BE Resorts Mactan, Abaca Restaurant Nest is also known for its flashing fine dining set-up, their vegan-friendly food selections and excellent wine list.

  • Cuisines: Filipino
  • Operating hours: 7AM to 10:30PM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 495-3461 / 236-0311
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Abaca Boutique Resort and Restaurant, Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

Abaca Menu:

8. Kalachuchi Fusion Cuisine & Grill Restaurant

Kalachuchi Fusion Cuisine is a garden-lounge diner which offers a fine dining quality. It serves beautifully crafted Filipino and Asian cuisines.

  • Cuisines: Filipino, Asian, Taiwanese
  • Operating hours: 4:30PM to 1AM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 492-1977
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City — 30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

Kalachuchi Menu:

9. The Sails at Movenpick

Another favorite is The Sails, this place offers live cooking stations, fresh salad bar and tasty food selections. It is also known as one of the restaurants which offers best breakfast buffets in Cebu.

  • Cuisines: Japanese, American, Italian, Filipino, Korean, Chinese
  • Operating hours: 6:30AM to 10:30AM, 11:30AM to 2:30PM, 6:30PM to 10:30PM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 492-7777
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Movenpick Hotel & Resort, Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

The Sails Menu:

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10. A Mesa Seafood + Tapas Bar

This restaurant is famous for its two-themed setting – one that offers bountiful seafood cuisines and another which offers lip-smacking Spanish dishes.

  • Cuisines: Spanish, Seafood
  • Operating hours: 11AM to 3AM (the next day) daily
  • Contact number: (032) 411-0247
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: 3/F Jinju Square, M.L. Quezon National Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City — 30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

A Mesa Menu:

Milk Tea flavors you didn’t know you wanted at Zozzle Tea

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Ever heard of alcohol-infused milk tea? If you haven’t, then now is your chance to literally get zozzled on milk tea!

Zozzle Tea, a new, authentic, and innovative milk tea shop in Cebu City, introduced these alcohol-infused milk teas and tea-based cocktails when they opened their doors last October 18.  They will surely take your milk tea experience up to a whole new level. But fear not, if you just want a classic milk tea experience, they have a lot of your favorites, and a few flavorful twists, on offer!

So while they are the first in Cebu to offer alcohol-infused teas and milk teas, they also believe that they offer the best and most authentic classic milk teas in town! It’s a bold statement coming from a homegrown brand, but they stand by it.

So what do they mean by this authentic experience? In their eyes, and taste buds, too many of the milk teas being sold today are way too sweet, way too creamy, and way too milky. They believe that the essence of milk teas – the tea itself – has been lost in the rise of the hyper-sweet mixes being sold in the market. And they’re here to change that!

Besides their stronger tea taste, one thing that sets them apart is their choice to handcraft their own signature muscovado syrup. Instead of using the typical commercial sweeteners, they went their own way because they believe that muscovado, while being relatively healthier, also enhances the tea taste rather than overpowering it. Plus, their boba is also soaked in this same signature muscovado syrup. Yum!

So with their authentic and innovative flavors, they believe that everyone will love Zozzle Tea once they give their drinks a try!

If it’s your first time to try out Zozzle Tea, they recommend these products:

GIGGLE TEAS

If you’re an adventurous foodie, you will enjoy their alcohol-infused milk teas. Lo and behold, Zozzle Tea now allows you to indulge in your two favorite drinks at the same time: Milk Tea and Alcohol. By the way, no worries of getting an upset stomach since they use non-dairy creamer for their milk teas.

  • Caribbean – rhum-infused milk tea
  • Jack’s Dilemma – rhum-infused chocolate milk tea
  • Ilsa’s Truth – gin-infused wintermelon milk tea

TEATAILS

If you want a bit of a buzz but are not a fan of milk teas, then their Teatails are perfect for you! These are tea-based, alcohol-infused cocktails – definitely the perfect chill drink. They describe them as the perfect balance between mocktails and cocktails. So if you’re tired from a long day at work, but can’t get drunk yet because you still have work the next day, have some Teatails!

PREMIUM AND TEAZZATO MILK TEAS

If you just want a classic milk tea experience, Zozzle Tea offers up some of the best flavors available!

Premium Zozzle Boba Classic
Premium Milk Tea Zozzle Boba Jasmine
Teazzato Milk Tea

FUSION TEAS

If you find milk teas too heavy, and just want a light refreshing drink, try their fruit-tea drinks!

Fusion Tea Apple Lemon Fusion
Fusion Tea Lemon Fusion

Menu:

PROMO ALERT

If those flavors still don’t get you excited to try out Zozzle Tea, then surely these promos will do the trick:

  • November 16 – first 25 customers get any 1 FREE drink!
  • November 16 to 17 – all drinks are BUY 1 TAKE 1!*
  • November 18 to 30 – all drinks are BUY 2 TAKE 1!*

*Any combination of products, just pay for the higher priced drink/s

What are you waiting for? Let’s #GetZozzled!

OTHER INFORMATION

How to get there?

Exact location: inside Owl’s Mart, Crossroads Mall, Banilad, Cebu City

BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Crossroads” in Banilad. There’s ample parking space available if you’re bringing your own car.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney passing through Banilad. Or:

  • 13C if from Colon/USC Main/Ayala (south) or Talamban/USC-TC (north)
  • 62B/C if from Carbon/Ayala (south) or Pit-os/Talamban (north)
  • 13B if from Carbon/UV/Ayala (south) or Tintay/Talamban (north)
  • …then ask the driver to drop you off at Crossroads in Banilad.

John Gokongwei Jr.: Epitome of ‘Rags to Riches’ Life Story

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An epitome of the cliché: “Rags to Riches”.

From being a young boy who sold soap, thread, and other basic necessities during the post-war in Cebu to being the second richest man in the Philippines, John Gokongwei Jr. sure has an inspiring story we all could learn from.

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WHO IS JOHN GOKONGWEI JR.?

Gokongwei was raised in an affluent family. His family sure had a good life, with his dad owning a chain of movie houses in Cebu, until his dad’s passing because of health complications. Just like any other businessmen, his father has loans for the upkeep of his businesses, and the lenders whom his dad was indebted, expropriated their assets, leaving the Gokongweis with almost nothing. At a young age, Gokongwei was already introduced to life’s hardships.

John Gokongwei being the eldest, and his mother decided to send off his five siblings to China to be able to save for the way of living in China was way lower. At fifteen, he already started selling basic necessities using a bicycle. He would sell in the nearby towns of Cebu commodities he thinks would be needed by the townsmen. With great passion and pure determination to succeed, the rest was history to John Gokongwei’s success.

From someone who almost had nothing, John Gokongwei Jr. is now one of the driving forces in the Philippines – food, telecom, banking, aviation, power distribution, and properties. All the aforementioned in his conglomerate are contained in JG Summit, his own company.

QUOTES BY JOHN GOKONGWEI JR.

“When I wanted something, the best person to depend on was myself.”

“That’s where the action is, Manila.”

“A true entrepreneur can find opportunities everywhere.”

“We must create Filipino brands for the global marketplace.”

“I am competitive by nature. Competition is good for the soul.”

John Gokongwei Jr. could be anybody’s entrepreneurial hero, but one thing is for sure, he is an expert in overcoming life’s adversities. We must learn from his words and his life story because even in his passing, we can feel the love of the Filipino people. May we all make him our role model in achieving greater heights.

#AdtoCoron: Cebu Pacific now flies Cebu-Coron twice daily

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Finally, from Colon to Coron real quick, Cebuanos. You can now fly directly from Cebu to the magnificent Coron, Palawan!

Ready that vacation leave for the Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific now caters direct flights between Cebu and Busuanga – the gateway to Coron, Palawan – twice daily.

During the Flight Inauguration last October 27, 2019

New Flight Schedules

First flight

  • CEB-USU – 7:25 am – 9:00 am (arrival at Francisco B. Reyes Airport)
  • USU-CEB – 9:20 am – 11:00 am

Second flight

  • CEB-USU – 10:25 am – 12:05 pm
  • USU-CEB – 12:25 pm – 2:10 pm

Cebu Pacific has always offered its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

With the newest direct route from Cebu, Cebu Pacific reinforces its leadership in the domestic market, and enhances its Cebu route network.

#CEBSuperSeatFest

With the Cebu Pacific’s Super Seat Fest (November 1-12, 2019), it is truly the perfect time to book your way to one of Philippines’ top destinations! Asa ka ron? ADTO CORON!

Click on the poster to check seat availability.

Where to Escape in Coron?

Club Paradise Palawan

If you are looking for a serene relaxation with a hint of nature adventure, head onto the shores of Club Paradise Palawan! An exclusive 19-hectare island resort hotel nestled in UNESCO’s Biosphere reserve, the resort boasts of its nature beauty from up top to down below.

  • Resort activities
    • Eagle’s point hiking trail to to see the resort at 360-degree angle
    • Snorkelling underneath at their crystal clear beach and
    • Swim with sea turtles
    • Dugong sigh-seeing ashore
    • Island hopping activities to nearby islets of Malpagalen, Dimalanta and Diatoy
  • Luxurious suites and villas
    • Garden Suites
    • Sunrise Villas (Standard, Deluxe & Premier)
    • Sunset Villas (Standard, Deluxe & Premier)
  • Firefish Restaurant and Lounge & Dugong bar
    • Satisfy your food cravings where they offer a menu of local and international ala carte meals, with some ingredients sourced from their Taranuman farm.
    • Wide selection of wines, cocktails, and spirits, it is perfect for enjoying the island’s wondrous sunset or taking a sip at their nearby pool area.

At Happy Hour, you get to see amazing colony of fruit bats fly out at sunset, which is truly a sight to behold! So what are you waiting for? Truly, paradise awaits for you in Coron!

How to get to Coron?

Exact Location: Dimakya Island, Coron, Northern Palawan, Philippines – 1 hour from Busuanga Airport (approximately 15-20 minutes by van ride, followed by 30-45 minutes boat ride)

BY PLANE: From Mactan-Cebu Airport Terminal 1, book a flight from CEB-USU via Cebu Pacific Airlines (Don’t forget to check-in online for faster transaction). Estimated travel time is 1 hr 45 minutes to Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Busuanga Island in Palawan. From there, a van transfer service from Club Paradise Palawan will take you to their private docking area for another boat ride to the Island resort.

To BOOK and know more about Club Paradise Palawan, visit: https://www.clubparadisepalawan.com/

Other Flight Destinations

Cebu Pacific also flies to the best beach destinations in the country such as:

  • Puerto Princesa
  • Camiguin
  • Siargao
  • Bacolod
  • Boracay (Caticlan)
  • Davao
  • Dipolog
  • Dumaguete
  • Iloilo

You can book your flight online at: https://www.cebupacificair.com/

Cebu Plastic Barter Store: From Trash to Treasure

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One’s garbage is indeed another one’s treasure. Well, that quote speaks truth to Cebu Plastic Store.

Cebu Plastic Barter Store at Balay Samaritano is a new recycling store in the metro. It only accepts washed recyclable plastic like water bottles, sachets, and even food packs.

What’s interesting is the ‘trade’, while you recycle these trashes you get to grab and trade any items on the store’s shelves .

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Sample items that can be traded:

  • Kilos of rice
  • Noodles
  • A pair of slippers
  • Shampoo
  • Canned goods
  • Clothes
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The unique store is an initiative to complete a livelihood project of the 12 Basket Movement and raise awareness to waste management.

How does it work?

From time to time, customers who are mostly scavengers flock at the store to exchange their collected trash to trade with their daily commodities such as shampoo, canned goods and clothes.  

STEP 1: Collect your plastic trash — plastic shampoo sachets or bottles, plastic utensils, junk food wrappers, water or softdrink bottles, and/or anything plastic! Make sure not to include other trash aside from plastics.

STEP 2: Bring them over to Cebu Plastic Barter Store near USP Mabini / Cathedral.

STEP 3: Choose the items for trade: kilos of rice, noodles, a pair of slippers, canned goods, clothes, etc. You may also not accept anything in return.

DONATE ITEMS! You can also donate items like used (but still presentable) clothes, slippers, etc.

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Where do the plastics go?

Plastics collected on site are brought in their facility in Dumlog, Talisay where it will be included in the cement mix to form hollow blocks that are sold at ₱12 each.

To support this environmental movement, you can exchange your trash or donate goods for trading in Cebu Plastic Store. 

Store Information:

  • Opening hours: 9AM to 3PM, Mondays to Saturdays (closed on Sundays)
  • Exact Location: Balay Samaritano — beside the USP Mabini Campus, near Cathedral Church in Cebu City.
    • Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Plastic Barter Store”.

Students can now avail 20% Discount on all Domestic Flights

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November 1, to the workers, might be a holiday, but to the students, it is much more than a holiday because the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said students could avail themselves of a 20-percent discount for domestic airline flights.

The CAB released the guidelines for Republic Act No. 11314, also known as the Student Fare Discount Act and such was signed by President Rodriga Duterte on April 17.

According to the CAB, the rules cover local carriers and students enrolled in any elementary, secondary, technical or vocation and higher educational institution, but itcdoes not cover those enrolled in postgraduate studies, medicine,law and “informal short-term courses” such as dancing, swimming, music, driving lessons and seminar-type course.

The rules stated that the 20-percent discount would be calculated from the “regular base fare” of domestic flights.

In cases of promo fares offered by an airline, the student would have to choose between the promo rate and the regular fare less the discount.

To avail, the student must present the following:

  1. Duly issued school identification card
  2. Current, validated enrollment form
  3. Birth Certificate
  4. Baptismal Certificate
  5. Latest School Records (Form 137)
  6. Naturalization certificate
  7. Passport

The law covers all public transportation utilities such as taxis, buses, jeepneys, vehicles for hire, tricycles, passenger trains and marine vessels.

Places to visit in Cebu

Former Westlife ‘Brian McFadden’, LIVE in Cebu this November 16!

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Brian McFadden Westlife Concert

Irish singer and song writer Brian McFadden, a former Westlife member, is coming to Cebu City at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 (Saturday) at 8PM.

To complete our original Westlife live experience, Brian McFadden performs in Cebu City for the very first time, playing our favorite songs from Westlife: Swear it again , Flying without wings, When you’re looking like that, World of our own, Queen of My Heart, Like only a woman can, Mandy, My Love, Uptown girl, Champagne and wine, If I let you go, These arms of mine, Almost here, Real to me,

Come and have a Romantic Intimate Concert with Brian and his special guest, the First Idol Philippines Grand Champion, Zephanie!

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Former Westlife, Brian McFadden Intimate Concert in Cebu
  • November 16, 2019 | Saturday 8pm 
  • Mediterranean, Waterfront Cebu City, Hotel & Casino

Ticket Prices:

  • Silver: ₱900 each (Free seating)
  • Gold: ₱2,000 each (*PROMO Price)
  • VIP: ₱2,800 each (*PROMO Price)
  • Producer’s Seats with Meet & Greet: ₱6,000 — best seats in the house (front rows), Individual photo-op with Brian, free hard-copy photo and soft copy high res. – VERY LIMITED

*20% Anniversary discount is extended due to tremendous requests!

Ticket outlets:

  • Online purchase: https://www.smtickets.com/events/view/8253
  • ALL SM cinema ticket outlets (at ALL SM Malls Nationwide) 
  • Main booth located at Waterfront Hotel – Meet & Greet tickets and front rows VIP seats are only available here.
  • Hotline: (0998) 964 4589

The Kloof Resort: Fun getaway in Consolacion

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While summer has gone and went by, a good and relaxing swim in the cold waters during this heat is a great break to have. The Kloof Resort has got you covered!

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The Kloof is a haven full of different kinds of amenities. They have their very own:

  • Clubhouse
  • Swimming Pool (up to 4ft deep)
  • Function & videoke room for private parties
  • Cabanas beside the pool
  • Grill Area
  • Billiard Table
  • Open Spaces surrounded with trees & fresh air

The amenities can be enjoyed from 9AM to 6PM (but may extend up to 10PM for group bookings), guaranteeing your time is well spent. If you haven’t had the experience of eating barbeque by the pool, you will surely enjoy it here at the Kloof.

Located in St. Francis Hills, Tolotolo, Consolacion, Cebu, the Kloof Resort is good for barkada gatherings, team building, reunions, and much more.

Rates & Other Information

Day use:

  • Entrance fee (advance reservation): ₱100 per head (should be paid in advance via bank deposit/transfer on Metrobank)
  • Walk-in entrance fee: ₱150 per head
  • Children 2 years old and below are FREE of charge.
  • Day Use: 9AM to 6PM, but may extend up to 10PM for group bookings

They do not offer room or overnight accommodations.

Other Fees:

  • Exclusive tent: ₱500 per unit (for private & small groups)
  • Open area (if exclusive): ₱500 per day (for team buildings)
  • Cabanas with 2 tables & chairs: ₱500 per day
  • Videoke Room: ₱300 per hour / ₱2,500 for exclusive use
  • Billiard: ₱150 per hour

Other Information

How to get there?

Exact location: St. Francis Hills, Tolotolo, Consolacion, Northern Cebu — 1-2 hours away from the city.

BY CAR: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “St. Francis Hills” in Tolotolo, Consolacion . Parking space is available.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any 01k jeepney going to Parkmall, at the jeepney terminal. From there, ride any jeepney going to Consolacion or Liloan.

After boarding a jeepney to Consolacion, ask the driver to drop you off at eskina San Narciso Parish. Jeepney fare is ₱9. From there, ride a habal-habal going to The Kloof or St. Francis Hills. Habal-habal fare is ₱40 per person (one-way). 

The Kloof also offers pickup and drop off service at Fooda Consolacion / City Mall Consolacion for ₱20 per person, minimum of 10 person per trip or ₱200.

Throwing a party? UNLI drinks & cocktails at Chillout Mobile Bar Cebu

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A party isn’t a party without drinks.

Drinks are the blood that fuels our happy and “lit” selves. Whether you’re hosting your own party, a company function, a wedding, or your drink-all-you-can birthday, you’d want to have the best time with the best people, with the best-tasting drinks.

Chillout Mobile Bar, the first beverage catering service for mobile & cocktail bar in Cebu, is the answer to that “dream party”.

Complete with their own LED-powered bar set-up, they can serve in any venue, anywhere you want. They literally bring the party to you!

The drinks are always flowing and the fun is always raging as they offer UNLIMITED drinks in all their 8 packages for as low as ₱150 per person. It doesn’t get better than that.

Chillout Mobile Bar has an interesting variety of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including:

  • Cocktails
  • Shooters
  • Mocktails (non alcoholic cocktails)
  • Flamers shots

For the complete list of offerings and package rates, head on to their website.

An unforgettable party with Chillout mobile bar is just perfect for the Holiday season. They are the professionals in this field and are reaching their services at a very affordable price.

Chillout Mobile Bar now accepts online booking for their services, just visit their website.

Contact information

Starbucks outs 2020 Planners, Travel Organizers & new Holiday Cards in Cebu

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It’s that time of the year again! This season, Starbucks is celebrating the spirit of the yuletide cheers with a modern twist.

Embracing the brand’s role during the holidays, Starbucks leads this year’s festivities with a theme that ignites the joy this season — Merry Coffee. The excitement of seeing those first red cups, the joy of walking into the stores with a festive world of red and green, the welcoming smile of the barista and the warmth of that first sip of Peppermint Mocha. Coffee. It’s that hit of joy that ignites the season.

2020 Starbucks Planners

For this year, Starbucks Planners are now eco-friendly and come with two colors: the Berry Pink and Gray Frost.

Berry Pink
Gray Frost

2020 Starbucks Travel Organizers

The travel organizers have several card slots, pens, and a mini notebook, which has three-page formats (grid, dotted grid, and plain). You can even decorate it with the included stickers and bookmarks.

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How to grab one?

Collect at least 18 stickers to avail one of these journals, starting from November 2, 2019 to January 7, 2020. Get the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo card with no purchase required. For every purchase of a handcrafted beverage, one sticker is awarded.

Avail another 18 stickers, you can grab to get another (either) planner or travel organizer.

Holi-Yay Cards

Share the love this holiday season with the Maligayang Pasko Card — Starbucks’ very first card made with paper. As part of the brand’s initiative to reduce plastic usage, Starbucks is committed to innovating on eco-friendly materials for the Starbucks Cards. Joyful seekers may also get the Snowman Card and the Holiday Tree Card, which illustrate lovely Christmas moments alive in this festive season.

All Starbucks Holiday Gift Cards are available for an initial load activation of ₱300.

Cheerful Sips

Starbucks introduces new and enticing flavors that bring the tastes of the season directly to one’s hands. The newest holiday treat – the Wishing Star Dark Mocha, is a dream come true for chocolate lovers, this rich, dark chocolate mocha with an added bit of holiday cheer ensures that every sip is merry and bright.

Enjoy comforting sips of the returning favorites Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha. They can warm up their hearts with the buttery sweet notes of the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, or delight in the minty and chocolatey combination of the Peppermint Mocha.

For those who wish to brew the best flavors of the season from the comfort of their homes, Starbucks brings back the Starbucks® Christmas Blend, Starbucks® Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, and Starbucks® Christmas Reserve™.

Holly Jolly Bites

Starbucks welcomes classic favorites and new offerings in its line-up of holiday treats.