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The pun in ‘Pan Burikat’

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The pun in ‘Pan Burikat’

In the Philippines, I don’t think that there are shops that could attract passersby as much as bakeries. Could it be because of the mouth-watering smell emanating from them? That, we don’t know, but one thing is for sure, breads are much loved by Filipinos and Pan Burikat is not an exception.

Regardless of socioeconomic stature, Filipinos, especially Cebuanos, eat Pan Burikat and to those who just heard of it, I know you’re wondering why is it named after a sex worker?

Pan Burikat, or Pan B for the conservative, is one of Cebu’s most nostalgic pastries. Once you hear the name, you can automatically think of a sweet, with a brightly-colored filling bread – Pan B.

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Why the name?

Brace yourselves, we’re about to reveal the TRUTH!

Then again, why are we associating this innocent pastry to a sex worker?

According to our research, Pan in Spanish means bread, and Burikat in Cebuano means prostitute. Joined together, Pan Burikat got its name because of its appearance and process.

I know we shouldn’t be judging something by its cover, but they say that the bright red filling of pan burikat conjures up erotic symbols – passion, sex, lust, and even the red lipstick mostly worn by prostitutes.

On the other hand, others would also say that because like prostitutes, Pan Burikat is cheap / affordable and can mostly be found being sold in the corners of the streets.

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The Evolution of Pan B*

Just like time and technology, Pan Burikat has also evolved and upgraded its colors – yellow, green, (others) violet, and red.

Pan Burikat has been part of every Cebuano’s life as much as any delicacy, so it is just right to bring it some recognition and clear out any misconception.

If you’re from Luzon and wondering what it’s called in your place, you call it Pan de Regla. You’re welcome!

We just want to get it out there that we are in no way shaming nor generalizing prostitutes, colors, or anything described in this article. This is purely based on research.

Where to buy Pan Burikat?

This bread is common and available in almost every bakeshop in Cebu, including the popular ones like Julie’s, Mang Tinapay, Arbee’s, San Jose, among others.

Air Busan launches Cebu to Incheon, Seoul daily flights

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Air Busan launches Cebu to Incheon, Seoul daily flights

Wave ‘hello’ to your oppas, unnis, your K-pop & K-drama idols, and your K-dreams with this great news!

Air Busan, a lower-cost South Korean airline, announced a new route connecting South Korea, Cebu’s strongest foreign tourist market, to the Queen City of the South.

The inaugural flight from Incheon to Cebu with 194 passengers, arrived in Cebu on November 13, 2019. This new international flight will operate daily from the South Korean city of Incheon to Cebu and vice-versa, with a carrying capacity of 195 passengers, using Airbus 321-200.

“Air Busan has been in service for the past nine years in Cebu with only Busan-Cebu-Busan as its destination. As part of the company’s growth, we are eyeing to expand business opportunities by opening various schedules to customers and one of them is by providing an additional service to Cebu at the Incheon Airport, which is known to be the largest airport in Korea. Being the major gateway of travel in Korea, the influx of travelers will surely make a good business output,”

– Air Busan Cebu manager Suzette Mae Agonia-Tacocong

As of this writing, Air Busan offers six domestic routes and 32 international routes, one of which is Incheon-Cebu. The airline also has plans to continuously expand its route network to Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and Guam.

With this leap, it provides Koreans with the fastest link to the attractions of Cebu and the nearby Visayan cities and vice versa.

This will also cater to the Cebuanos who are wishing to visit the beautiful country of South Korea and with luck be able to experience the infamous cherry blossoms.

To book, head on to www.airbusan.com. Average ticket price (for Super Special Fare) is ₱6,000-7,500 (one-way).

The Port at Waterfront: Cebu’s Favorite Buffet Restaurant for 21 Years

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The Port at Waterfront: Cebu’s Favorite Buffet Restaurant for 21 Years

Lo and behold because Cebu’s favorite long-time Filipino buffet restaurant is back to provide better service to the Cebuanos and visitors alike.

Twenty-one years, they have been serving the Cebuanos with love and filling our tummies with good food. The Port is the last standing concessionaire among the pioneers of Waterfront since it opened 2 decades ago.

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The best thing about them is their buffet with the number of food choices available, not to mention, at unlimited servings.

The Port restaurant temporarily closed for renovation for 2 months, last June and July 2019. The long wait was surely worth it because the ambiance of the place felt perfect and their food choices still never disappoint.

Rates:

  • Lunch buffet (exclusive of drinks): ₱389 per person
    • 11AM to 3PM daily
  • Dinner buffet (exclusive of drinks): ₱459 per person
    • 6PM to 10PM daily

FOR KIDS: 3ft and below: FREE; 3ft – 4ft: 50% discount; 4ft and above = regular rate

Other offers:

  • Birthday discount – for every 4 full paying adults, the celebrant gets to dine for free.
  • PWD discounts
  • Group tours- min of 35 pax
  • VIP / Conference rooms – 25 to 50 pax (no additional fee)

Regardless of their temporary closure for their renovations, The Port truly aspired not only to transform to become the best, but to go beyond the extra mile and exceed their customers’ expectations. Truly, The Port has left permanent marks in providing outstanding impression to her guests for two decades.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Operating hours:
    • Lunch: 11AM to 3PM
    • Dinner: 6PM to 10PM
  • Contact numbers: (032) 516-6018 / 0935-656-5022 / 0923-540-8574
  • Email address: [email protected]
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Port Restaurant, Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City — just right across Cebu IT Park.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to IT Park or Apas. Inform the driver to drop you off at the nearest stop for Waterfront. These are the jeepneys that will pass through:
– 17B from Colon via Jones
– 17C from Colon via Ramos
– 17D from Carbon via Jones

BY CAR / GRAB / TAXI: Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Port Restaurant”. Parking space is available.

Radisson Blu Cebu unveils Gingerbread House of Goodies

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Radisson Blu Cebu unveils Gingerbread House of Goodies

Radisson Blu Cebu sets holiday festivities in motion as the deluxe hotel tempts merrymakers with sweet Christmas treats easily made available for all to enjoy at the hotel’s life-sized Gingerbread House of goodies.

Gingerbread House at the Lobby
Gingerbread House at the Lobby

Passionately constructed and spruced up by the 400-room property’s Engineering and Culinary teams, the 12-foot edible lobby structure was completed in 20 days and built with 175 kilos of flour, 63 kilos of sugar, 26 dozen of eggs, and over 600 cookie bricks.

The charming fairytale edifice features a confectionary extravaganza of Christmas Cookies, Assorted Truffles, Chocolate Figures, Traditional Yule Log Rolls, Fruit Cakes, and Gingerbread Houses.

Radisson Blu Cebu’s Gingerbread House of goodies is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM until December 26, 2019.

An Assortment of Edible Gift Ideas

Appetizing dishes such as Lechon Empanada and traditional whole-roasted turkeys with all the savory trimmings are also offered for takeaway at Feria. Orders require confirmation 24 hours prior to their scheduled pickups.

For inquiries and table reservations, please call (032) 402-9900 or email [email protected].

Cebu Pacific’s First Transwoman Flight Attendant is a Cebuana!

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Cebu Pacific’s First Transwoman Flight Attendant is a Cebuana!

LGBTQI’s are always welcome.

In today’s workforce, employees still face persistent discrimination and unfair treatment due to their gender, age, race, and sexual orientation. But some companies have been better at embracing diversity than others. One good example is the late John Gokongwei’s Cebu Pacific.

Cebu Pacific has mourned for the passing of their founder, John Gokongwei, but I’m sure John is rejoicing upon hearing this good news. Cebu Pacific made history for having been the first commercial aviation company to have a transgender/transwoman flight attendant.

Jess Labares, posted on her Facebook account her story about how she has become a full-fledged CebGo flight attendant.

It was 57 days of hardship, tears, laughter, and sacrifice according to Jess.

“This job has always been glamorous to look at, but they don’t know the battle that we’ve fought. It’s not all about looking pretty, its been all about your comfort and your SAFETY.

As a trans woman, the first post op transgender woman flight attendant in the Philippines. A history has been made. I will forever cherish this opportunity given by Cebu Pacific. Id like to extend my deepest gratitude to Cebgo and Cebu Pacific for their acceptance. In behalf of the LGBTQ community, thank you. This means that we are now slowly accepting and respecting individuality, uniqueness and expression.“

– Jess Labares

She also stands as an inspiration and encourages everyone to dream.

“I hope this will be an inspiration not just to the LGBTQ community but to everyone who dreams and has goals in life to never give up on something you really want. Perseverance, positivity, determination and loving what you are doing are some of the perfect formula to achieve your goal and will definitely lead you the way to success and happiness. Now I can finally say, this is by far the greatest crown I have ever achieved.”

Congratulations, Jess! Spread your wings wider and soar even higher. Props also to Cebu Pacific for employing people without judgment.

This truly is a momentous event for the LGBTQI community and the whole Philippine aviation company.

LOOK: Unique Wedding Photoshoot in Cebu

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LOOK: Unique Wedding Photoshoot in Cebu

Being quirky and fun is not bad at all!

There are a lot of reasons why saying “I Do” in the Philippines is more fun than you could ever imagine. There are 1,707 islands in this country and the number of reasons to marry in the Philippines is as many as that.

The wedding ceremonies are always made worthwhile, especially the photoshoots. This is a one-of-a-kind and truly memorable experience if only one is determined, creative and witty enough.

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Like the wedding of Lomel Taghoy and Khirly Cane. More than it being memorable because their wedding is much awaited by their loved ones, they too, had a unique photoshoot. More than exchanging their “I DO’s,” the couple also exchanged their roles.

The usual would always be the bride and her bridesmaids in their matching wardrobes, their wedding photoshoot got their groom and his groomsmen in the aforementioned while doing sweet and girls poses. On the other hand, the bride and her bridesmaids wore t-shirts and matching plaid boxer shorts while acting as real gentlemen.

These unique photos captured by Glenn Jubs became viral after having been shared by
Jacky Tecson Acebes of Cebu Weddings & Events Planner.

Tell me, what’s more fun than the weddings in the Philippines?

Dine, Sing & Chill at Pantera Rosa in Cebu City

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Dine, Sing & Chill at Pantera Rosa in Cebu City

A place to chill and just hang out is the best remedy for the modern day stress.

To escape the stress of the busting city, you need not to hit the road and confront traffic, instead drive your way to Kamputhaw to your new perfect hiding place, the Pantera Rosa in Kamputhaw, Cebu City (behind Harold’s Hotel).

Pantera Rosa Resto Bar & Grill is the newest pink bar in the heart of the Queen City of the South. Aptly named so, this restobar is refreshingly dominated by the color pink.

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You can sing your lungs out with their free-to-use KTV in their acoustic lounge, or have a beach-style outdoor lounge for those who love to feel the beach vibes within the city.

Get the chance to enjoy your time alone, or you can try to mingle with the people within the vicinity because a company or two, makes it livelier.

With great food, fun, dancing and a scenic patio, Pantera Rosa  Resto Bar & Grill is the perfect venue to escape all your worries. It is open daily from 5PM to 2AM (the next day).

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Menu, Rates & Packages:

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OTHER INFORMATION

  • Operating hours: 5PM to 2AM (the next day) daily
  • Contact number: 0923 162 5621
  • Social: Facebook Page

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Ralph’s Wines & Spirits Bldg., 146 Morales Street, Brgy. Kamputhaw, Cebu City — at the back of the Harold’s Hotel, only 5 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu.

BY JEEPNEY: From Colon, you can take a 17B or 14D jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off Harold’s Hotel since it’s located at the back. However, if you’re from the South, you can take a 12L jeepney from Labangon / Punta Prinsesa for it will also pass by Harold’s Hotel.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Ralph’s Wines & Spirits” — located just right behind Harold’s Hotel. Limited parking space is available.

Cebu voted as the 2nd Best Island in Asia

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Cebu voted as the 2nd Best Island in Asia

You heard it right; Cebu has been awarded with the title of 2nd Best Island in Asia.

Last October 2019, Condé Nast Traveler readers voted for the best islands in the world in the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. The places each have different categories by region and continent, such as Australia and the South Pacific, Europe, Caribbean and the Atlantic, North America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, and of course, Asia. Cebu has proven itself to be worthy as it captured the hearts of the people gaining enough votes to place itself second.

“Located in the center of the Philippines, Cebu draws nearly 2 million travelers annually for its pristine beaches and diving off the island’s northern coast,”

– Conde Nast Travler

“Spanish and Roman Catholic influences permeate Cebu City; Basilica Minore del Santo Nino houses a small statue of Christ that was presented by Ferdinand Magellan.”

Indeed, Cebu is a wonderful paradise full of secrets and pleasures, yet we should also remember to maintain it that way. One way to help Cebu’s image is to always be kind, hospitable, and helpful to others, as we Filipinos are known for these traits. We should also always remember to be mindful of our own trash and to preserve nature at all cost.

 As a congratulations, here are some notable gems of Cebu that may have contributed to this victory. To those who desire to experience the best of what this island can provide, be sure to visit these Top 100 Places in Cebu.

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    Guadalupe, Cebu City | Jacob Casile
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    South Road Properties | Jacob Casile
  • Cebu City Queen City of the South (6)
    Cebu IT Park | Jacob Casile

Photos by Jacob Casile / JaCas Photography

Bid away Japanese surplus at Marutaka Trading in Cebu

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Bid away Japanese surplus at Marutaka Trading in Cebu

Have you ever tried bidding?

We often see it in the movies, during auctions, usually in museums with certain artifacts that are way too expensive. But what if I tell you that you can bid for useful and superb items for as low as ₱100? Did I get your attention now?

MURATAKA  AUCTION TRADING is a Japanese surplus auction company in Consolacion (with another branch in Minglanilla) that boasts its NON-TRADITIONAL retail by having all items be sold in a bidding. They can sell approximately more than 1000 QUALITY items a day. Even if it’s for business, personal use or just plain hoarding purposes, they have it all!

The items sold here look amazing that their very low range of prices is hard to believe..

Imagine the excitement that comes with bidding, it’s a thrill like no other. Patiently waiting for that item you want and outbidding someone else. The game is on.

NEW SHOPPING THAT’S AUCTION

STEPS ON HOW TO BID

  1. Assess and look for items that you’d want to bid on. Previewing of items starts at 11AM to 12:45PM.
  2. Register before 1pm and get your bidder number. Bidding starts at 1PM, until 6PM.
  3. Be alert on the items that you like for the bidding is fast.
  4. Raise your number if you want the item at the announced price.
  5. Price will get higher as long as someone is willing to buy that item.
  6. All items are sold on that day so you better grab them for you won’t have a second chance. (a whole new set of items every week)
  7. Claiming of items is on Monday-Wednesday.

Additional storage charge of ₱100 per excess day.

Note: Taking pictures and videos is strictly prohibited during auction.

COME AND ENJOY BIDDING!

BRANCHES:

1. CONSOLACION, Cebu (along the highway) —  Few meters away from SM Consolacion.Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Marutaka Trading” in Consolacion. Parking space is available.

  • Opening hours: Saturday & Sunday — 11AM to 12:45NN (Preview), 1PM to 6PM (Auction)
  • Auction age admission: 20 years old & above only

2. PAKIGNE, MINGLANILLA, CEBU  –  Before Pakigne Barangay Hall. You may search for “Pakigne Barangay Hall” on Waze or Google Maps.

  • Opening hours: Thursday  — 10AM to 12:45NN (Preview), 1PM to 6PM (Auction)
  • Auction age admission: 20 years old & above only

PROMO:

FREE registration for first time bidders for the month of November.

Jessica Sanchez returns to Cebu this November 29, 2019

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Jessica Sanchez returns to Cebu this November 29, 2019

Singer-songwriter Jessica Sanchez, American Idol season 11 runner-up, returns to Cebu for a bigger & better concert this November 29, 2019 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

“In the Spotlight Jessica Sanchez” will feature the best original & cover songs and some of her well-loved songs she performed during the Idol days.

Joining the Filipino-Mexican-American artists are Idol Philippines runners-up Lance Busa and Lucas Garcia. Cebuana singers Yessha and Jolianne Salvado are set to open the concert.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • In the Spotlight: Jessica Sanchez, LIVE in Cebu
  • With special guests: Lance Busa and Lucas Garcia
  • November 29, 2019 | Friday, 8PM
  • Waterfront Cebu City, Hotel & Casino

Ticket Prices:

  • General admission: ₱850 each (Free seating)
  • Silver: ₱1,060 each (Free seating)
  • Gold: ₱2,120 each
  • VIP: ₱2,650 each
  • SVIP: ₱3,710 each

Ticket outlets:

  • Online purchase: https://smtickets.com/events/view/8178
  • ALL SM cinema ticket outlets (at ALL SM Malls Nationwide) 
  • Ticket booth at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
  • Hotline: 0915-535-3873 / (032) 232-6888
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