Café Dessart: The Trending Café in Cebu City

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September 28, 2018

If you want to have a different coffee shop experience that is really something new, this is the best café for you!

There’s already a lot of cafés and coffee shops popping out in Cebu. Some are aesthetic-centered, while some focus on good food and others on perfect-blended coffees. But only very few actually offer all of the above. Café Dessart, the newest and one of the hippest cafés we have seen in Cebu, takes the coffee shop scene to the next level when it comes to overall customer satisfaction.

Located at the 2nd Level of Northwood Square, F. Cabahug St. in Cebu City (near Burger King Panagdait / Sykes), Café Dessart promises to serve you a unique yet comfortable experience — from aesthetics to food and drinks that are new to your eyes, to virtual reality gaming (a first in a café). Not only that, it is also the first café in Cebu to introduce digital printing with personalized art on top of your coffee!

Personalized beverages…

What I love about Café Dessart is how they sway away from the typical café offerings. One of their unique products is the personalized art for your beverages — whether it’s a digital print of your face or someone else’s, or a latte art of something cute.

P.S. They are eco-friendly, too!

Just weeks ago, Café Dessart has implemented a new service aimed at targeting the single use plastic straws within the cafe. Here’s how it works:

All drinks will be served on a Mason-Glass Jar, accompanied with a BAMBOO STRAW.
An order isn’t considered completed unless a deposit of P30.00 is made. This P30.00 is 100% FULLY REFUNDABLE.
If you decide to take the BAMBOO STRAW home, you may do so, if not, kindly return it to the bar-counter area and retrieve your P30.00.
Upon your return: if you use & bring your own renewable, recyclable, compostable container + straw, you may enjoy a P5.00 discount.
Alternatively, any beverage for “Take-Away” using our plastic containers and/ straw, will be charged with an extra P5.00.

Not your ordinary desserts and meals…

The menu has a wonderfully overwhelming amount to take in, from its drink selections to large array of sweets and round the clock meals.

THREE reasons why I love their food:
1. Servings are generous.
2. Aesthetically good, Instagram-worthy.
3. Really delicious!

Just look at these mouthwatering photos!

[L-R] Bola De Sylvanas, Sugbu Egg Tart, Over D' Otap — [L-R] Bola De Sylvanas, Sugbu Egg Tart, Over D’ Otap

Food & Drinks Menu

Virtual reality gaming…

DID YOU KNOW virtual gaming is the future? It is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within a simulated environment. It will feel like you are inside the game! It’s the trending gaming system in the United States, and you can actually experience it at Café Dessart for as low as ₱50 per game!

Other information

Operating hours: 10AM to 1AM, Mondays to Sundays
WiFi? Yes, Fiber Wifi available
Contact number: 8887182
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page
Website: http://www.cafedessart.com

How to get there?

Exact location: 2nd Level Northwood Square, F. Cabahug Street, Brgy. Kasambagan, Panagdait, Cebu City — near Sykes / Burger King Panagdait.

BY JEEPNEY: The only jeepney passing through Panagdait is 03A from Carbon / Colon / Mabolo (PLDT Mabolo, across Landers Superstore). Drop off before Burger King, where you can find Greenwich or BDO.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cafe Dessart”. Ample parking space is available.

Best-Tasting Cebu Lechon & More at Ayers Lechon

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Ram Mancelita

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September 28, 2018

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More than the undeniably beautiful beaches, rich culture, vibrant feasts, and amazing people, Cebu is known as the home of the best-tasting local delicacies — including its distinct lechon. In fact, Cebu lechon has always been touted as the best lechon in the Philippines where this is always present in special gatherings with friends and family.

Though lechon can be bought almost anywhere in Cebu, only very few can actually deliver — the tender juicy native and crispy lechon Cebuanos have always loved. Ayers Lechon, one of Cebu’s emerging suppliers of the best-tasting lechon, promises to live up to your expectations and fix your Cebu lechon cravings.

Cebu’s Ayers Lechon is a popular Filipino restaurant in Cebu where you can get your hands not only on the mouth-watering Cebu lechon, but also other delicious native Filipino dishes.

Aside from the regular and spicy lechon, other best-sellers include Sizzling Lechon Sisig, Dugo-dugo, Paksiw, Prichon, and the new Lomi and Sinigang Lechon.

Ngohiong with Rice - P33 — Ngohiong with Rice – P33

Spiced Bangus - P99 — Spiced Bangus – P99

Paksiw w/ Rice - P79 — Paksiw w/ Rice – P79

Food Menu

What also sets apart Ayers Lechon from others is, the restaurant has more than 10 branches all over Cebu — with one at Mactan Airport (Domestic Departure area). Its main branch is at Gate 777 across Cebu Country Club in Banilad.

Most of all, you will love their flagship store at Mango Square in General Maxilom Ave., Cebu City. They have live acoustic nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM. The area is very spacious, too!

Other information

Branches

3/F SM CITY CEBU -260-7438
SM CITY CEBU SUPERMARKET – 0922-471-8604
3/F SKYPARK SM SEASIDE – 231-9781
MCIA DOMESTIC DEPARTURE – 233-5600
G/F ELIZABETH MALL – 253-5553
GAISANO CAPITAL SOUTH – 253-2116
2/F i2 BLGD. IT PARK – 0923-734-0022
SKYRISE 1 BLDG. IT PARK – 238-1525
THE MACTAN NEWTOWN (ALFRESCO – 232-1475
MANGO AVENUE – 266-5705
3/F JCENTER MALL (FOOD COURT) – SOON TO OPEN
GATE 777 ACROSS CEBU COUNTRY CLUB, BANILAD ROAD CEBU CITY (MAIN OFFICE) – (032) 231-7615 / 0922-826-8133 / 0927-440-6891

Online Delivery

Website: link
Social: Facebook Page
Mobile App: “Ayers Lechon”

Balay sa Busay: Feel at home and Dine at the Mountain-Top

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September 27, 2018

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There are a lot of things to do in Cebu. You can swim in the beach, you can chase waterfalls or you can have a glamping trip. Or you can feel at home and dine and enjoy the picturesque view at Balay sa Busay. It is where you experience the tastiest modern Filipino food while enjoying the unobstructed, magnificent view of Cebu.

Balay sa Busay is the newest mountain-top restaurant in Cebu and we just love everything about it.

Comfort food made interesting!

“There are always those hard times when we miss home cooked food. The feeling of eating at home with the taste that we know of… nobody can take that away”.

If this is what you are expecting from Balay sa Busay, we hate to burst your bubble because you will surely get more than the “familiar food” feel. It is comfort food made interesting.

Balay sa Bulay serves modern Filipino food… recipes made with the Filipinos’ taste buds in mind. The resto makes use of native ingredients and used it differently. It is hard to find a word to describe how familiar, at the same time, distinct the food is. Two things for sure, the food is interesting and delicious!

We will just let these mouthwatering food photos below speak.

Paella-inspired Pinakbet Rice
Stone-pot Pochero Rice
Pancit-Batil-Patong
Adobong Binisaya ni Bebe

Balay sa Busay will also serve Lechon very soon. What a delight!

Cocktails and drinks are also available. The view is best enjoyed with a glass of Kyle’s Margarita!

The gorgeous house!

The view at Busay never fails to capture our hearts and Balay sa Busay have an unobstructed view of Cebu. Great food with a great view, what more can we ask.

The restaurant gives off a very comfortable feeling and a lot of breathing. The high ceiling, the home-like interior and almost every part is Instagrammable. I mean it, because even the comfort room has a vanity mirror.

Dining in the alfresco area with a magnificent view is a pleasant experience. And it sure would be heart-melting to be dining surrounding with fog.

Other information

Operating hours: 11AM to 11PM, Mondays to Sundays
WiFi: Yes
Contact number: (032) 354 7169
Social: Facebook Page
– Open for reservations / bookings for exclusive events or private parties. They also have a function room that can accommodate up to 40pax.

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City — along the road on the way to the popular Tops Lookout (20-30 minutes drive from JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City)

BY CAR: (Best option) Parking space available. Just search for ‘Balay sa Busay’ or ‘Tops Lookout’ in Cebu Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps. ‘Balay sa Busay’ restaurant is located beside Cabanas.

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 the said restaurant or at Tops Lookout. Estimated fare is P100 per person (max of 2).

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.

Kargadoor.ph: Fast, Reliable & Affordable Delivery in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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September 26, 2018

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Got an important document to send on the same day? Left your key, headphone or charger but nobody at home has the time to deliver it to you? Sending a special gift to a special someone? Whatever it is, KARGADOOR.PH will save YOUR day!

Proudly made by a Cebu-based tech startup, the KARGADOOR.PH provides you a hassle-free transportation and delivery services ranging from various types of vehicles — from a motorbike that can deliver a small parcel or food and drinks, to trucks that can deliver household items for lipat-bahay or even huge supplies like construction supplies or equipment, and machinery.

Whether you book now or book later, KARGADOOR.PH allows you to manage your bookings, transportation and requirements. Try it now and start booking your lipat-bahay, furniture purchase, parcels, documents, groceries, and food.

How to start booking?

Step 1: Open Kargadoor.ph.

On your mobile phone or laptop, open Google Chrome or any web browser, and go to www.kargadoor.ph

Anytime this year, they will be launching the mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.

Step 2: Reserve now or later.

Simply enter all the details. You have the option to reserve a vehicle now or at a later date.

Step 3: Confirm.

Select and confirm a vehicle, then BOOK!

Yep, it’s that easy!

Sample

What they deliver?

They deliver almost any kinds of item — from the smallest parcel and food items that can be carried by a motorbike, to the huge supplies that can be delivered by a truck.

AVAILABLE SERVICE DELIVERY:

2-wheels
Forklift
Heavy Trucks and Transporters
Medium Trucks
Light Trucks
Small Trucks

Why book with Kargadoor.ph?

✔ GPS Tracking

✔ SMS or Call Contact

✔ Chat Support

✔ Insurance

✔ Transparent Pricing

Contact Kargadoor.ph

Hotline: 0932-612-2064 (9AM to 10PM daily)
Email: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page

Talima Beach: Tropical hide-away in Olango Island

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Ram Mancelita

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September 24, 2018

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Known for its wildlife sanctuary, Olango Island is a group of islands found in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines and is a part of Cebu Province. It lies 5 km east (20-minute boat ride) of Mactan Island and is a major tourist destination in Cebu.

Recently trending on social media is this relatively new resort in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City — the Talima Beach Villas & Dive Resort. It has been recommended for its affordability, very accommodating staff, good food, and relaxing beach vibes.

Talima Beach Resort Lapu Lapu City Mactan Cebu (5) — Photo by Myrson Augusto Taneo

Talima Beach Resort Lapu Lapu City Mactan Cebu — Photo by Myrson Augusto Taneo

Talima Beach Resort Olango Island (1) — Photo by Ritchell Nimer

Talima Beach Resort Olango Island — Photo by Ritchell Nimer

Rates & Other Information

Rates as of October 2020:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Book online: link
Contact number: 0922-851-3361
Social: Facebook Page
Email address: N/A

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Talima, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — 1-2 hours away from the city.

Olango Island is only about 20 min boat ride from Mactan Island. There are 2 piers to catch boats, one is located in Hilton Port (beside Mövenpick Resort in Punta Engano) and the other is in Portofino resort. Boat fare is only ₱15 /head (one-way).

– From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall.
– From Parkmall, ride a jeep heading to Punta Engaño and drop off at Angasil port beside Movenpick Resort. Boat fare is ₱20 per person (one-way).
– Once you have arrived at the port, look for the boat going to Olango Island.
– From there, ride a motorcycle and inform the driver to drop you off at Talima Beach Villas and Resort. Motorcycle fare is ₱30 per person (one-way). Or you may opt for a tricycle — fare is ₱150 good for 4-6 persons.

Also read:

200-Peso Challenge: San Vicente Boardwalk Sanctuary in Olango Island

Snow World Cebu: Experience Winter Snow in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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September 23, 2018

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Christmas is indeed merrier this year for the Cebuanos because winter is finally coming to CEBU!

As the “-ber” months settle in, there’s no stopping us from celebrating the Christmas season! Just in time for the holidays, our winter dreams are finally coming true — frolicking the white snow, exhaling the ice cold environment, and building our own snowman! It’s going to be winter everyday in Cebu, at the world-class snow capital of the Philippines — Snow World Cebu!

SNOW WORLD CEBU, a world-class indoor theme park, is the FIRST of its kind in the Southern part of the Philippines that offers the public a touch of real snow, the thrill and excitement of ice slide and stunning ice sculptures carved by the finest carvers in the Philippines.

With an area of 2,000-square meter, Snow World Cebu is bigger than its counterpart in Pasay City, Manila. It is open DAILY from 1PM to 8PM on weekdays and 11AM to 8PM on weekends.

2020 UPDATE: Check out our new feature with new photos of Snow World Cebu at https://sugbo.ph/2019/snow-world-in-cebu/

Exciting highlights

Exhaling in a really cold environment, the water vapor in your breath condenses into lots of tiny droplets of liquid and ice that you can see in the air as a cloud, similar to fog.

Here are some of the exciting highlights we can expect at Snow World Cebu:

✔ Real natural snow experience

✔ Ice slide ride

✔ Viewing of giant ice figures

✔ Keep your tummy warm while inside this winter wonderland by ordering hot coffee and chocolate at the ice bar.

…there’s just really a lot to do at the amazing SNOW WORLD CEBU!

Rates & Other Information

Entrance fee: ₱350 per head (both adults and kids)
– Unlimited entry on that day
– NO time limit inside
Opening date: starting November 11, 2018
Operating hours:
– Mondays to Fridays: 1PM to 8PM
– Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM to 8PM

Friendly Reminders

Any kinds of camera, video camera and mobile phone as camera are NOT allowed to use inside Snow World. There are in-house photographers who can take your photos for ₱200 per printed photo (with soft copy or online access at online-mypictures.com.ph.
Not for the guests who has hypertension, asthma, pneumonia, cold, fever & flu, heart problem, previous operations in the bones (minor and major), with Claustrophobia and pregnant women.
Wearing of sandals, slippers, and/or high heels are NOT allowed inside Snow World. However shoe rental is available.
Only children of 3 years old and above are allowed to enter Snow World.
Guests who are 4 feet tall and above only, are allowed to do the ice slide. Below 4 feet must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

Contact information

Contact number: 0917 304 4368
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Snow World Cebu is located inside Belmont One’s Anjo World Theme Park in Cebu South Road, Upper Calajoan, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu — only 1-1.5 hours away from Cebu City and 15-30 minutes from Starmall near SRP.

BY JEEPNEY:
– From CIT University or Punta Princesa or Bulacao/Pardo, ride any jeepney (usually 43/44) going to Minglanilla / Naga.
– From SM City Cebu, ride any jeepney (usually 10H) bound for Bulacao or Pardo. From there, ride another jeepney (43/44) going to Minglanilla / Naga.
– Or from Ayala Center Cebu, ride a 12L jeepney going to Punta Princesa.
…then inform the driver to drop you off at Anjo World Theme Park or at Petron Gas Station in Calajoan.

BY BUS: You can also ride any bus or mini bus going south from the South Bus Terminal. Make sure to inform the driver or konduktor ahead that you’re dropping off at Petron Gas Station in Calajoan, Minglanilla.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps, and set your destination to “Belmont One” in Minglanilla.

What to expect at Snow World Cebu

Cebu Eats: Guilt-Free Veggie Buffet for ₱195 at Persian Palate

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Ram Mancelita

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September 21, 2018

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Eat-all-you-can’s are popping out everywhere. It’s a thing now, but still a sure hit among Filipino customers. Though satisfied, it cannot be denied we feel guilty after exiting from a buffet restaurant.

Persian Palate, a relatively known veggie restaurant in Cebu, recently introduced their healthy, veggie buffet at a very affordable price of ₱195 per person. Not only you can enjoy a guilt-free gastronomic experience where your stomachs are literally the limit, this can also be the time you’d consider eating healthy, living healthy.

Open every Thursday to Saturday from 6PM to 10PM, Persian Palate is located at Mango Square in General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City.

Food Choices

Other information

Buffet price: ₱195 per person
Buffet hours: 6PM to 10PM, Thursdays to Saturdays only (Mango branch only)
Contact number: (032) 232-5898
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page / Instagram / Twitter / website

How to get there?

Exact location: Mango Square, General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City — only 5 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to General Maxilom and drop off at National Bookstore or Mango Square Mall.
– 12L, from Punta Princesa/Labangon or Banawa
– 04C, from Lahug / Carbon, Colon
– 17C, from Apas / Carbon, Colon

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle or hailing a taxi/Grabcar, just navigate with Waze or set your destination to “Mango Square” where National Bookstore is located. Parking space is available.

Cebu Eats: UNLIMITED Ribs, Wings & Pork Chops for ₱299 at MexiMama

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Ram Mancelita

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September 19, 2018

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Unlimited napud (again)?!

Well, if you ask me, I will NEVER get tired of hearing the word UNLIMITED when it comes to food. Besides getting more value of my hard-earned money, I just can’t say no to good food, most especially if it’s a buffet or eat-all-you-can. And this particular Mexican restaurant is getting some attention on social media.

MexiMama – Fast Good Mexican Diner at Parkmall Cebu has been offering this for quite some time now — the UNLIMITED Ribs, Wings & Pork Chops with unli rice and bottomless iced tea for ₱299 per person only. Because of its massive success, they are making the “unli promo” a regular option now, and is available daily from 11AM to 9PM.

MexiMama is located at the 2nd floor West Strip Area at Parkmall Mandaue near the New Terminal.

✔ UNLIMITED BBQ Ribs

✔ UNLIMITED Chicken Wings

✔ UNLIMITED Pork Chops

✔ UNLIMITED Rice

✔ BOTTOMLESS Iced Tea

With 6 sauces to choose from: Mango-Jalapeno, Sweet Chili Soy & Lime, Orange Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Teriyaki, and Lime, Habanero and Honey Glaze.

…all these for only ₱299 per person!

The Rules

NO Leftovers
NO Take aways
Refills will be done once items are fully consumed.
NO TIME LIMIT! :)

Here are some of the actual photos of the food:

MexiMama Cebu actual food photos 5 — Photo by Rie Abuan

MexiMama Cebu actual food photos 2 — Photo by Nikko Malubay‎

Other information

Operating hours: 11AM to 9PM, Mondays to Sundays
Contact number: 0939 967 3868
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: 2nd floor West Strip Area at Parkmall Mandaue (near the New Terminal) — 15-30 minutes away from SM City Cebu.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Parkmall. Or from SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. ₱7-15 fare.

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle or hailing a taxi/Grabcar, just navigate with Waze or set your destination to “Parkmall”.

Chillout Mobile Bar Cebu: UNLIMITED cocktails, mocktails, shooters

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Ram Mancelita

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September 17, 2018

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Want to host the best and coolest party in Cebu? Chillout Mobile Bar is sure to impress your guests with an amazing line of drinks and cocktails.

Established in 2011, Chillout Mobile Bar is the first beverage catering service (mobile & cocktail bar) in Cebu. They offer UNLIMITED drinks — cocktails, mocktails, shooters, flamers shots — for as low as ₱120 per person, and cater any kind of events like bar hosting, private/corporate events, weddings, debuts, house or pool parties, etc. This is also perfect for the Holiday and Year-End events like Christmas Parties, Corporate Gatherings, and Corporate Year End Parties.

To pump up the party vibes, Chillout Mobile Bar also has its own LED-powered bar set-up to any venue or anywhere you want it. And they have 6 affordable packages to choose from.

*Unlimited Drinks has a time limit of 3 hours. But you may contact them to customize packages for you.

Chillout Mobile Bar Cebu Cocktails Services (4)

Chillout Mobile Bar Cebu Cocktails Services (3)

The Packages

Cocktails Menu

Other information

Contact information

Contact number: 0921-397-1861 / 0956-849-9446
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page
Website: link
Office address: Block 5, Lot 17, Deca Homes, Phase 1, Tungkil, Minglanilla

Moira Dela Torre, LIVE in Cebu on November 17

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Ram Mancelita

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September 15, 2018

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Following her highly successful two-night solo concert in Manila last February, Moira dela Torre is all set to bring the “Tagpuan” concert to Cebu this November 17, 2018 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino — with special guests Yeng Constantino and YouTuber Janina Vela.

2017 proved to be a breakthrough year for Moira with “Titibo-tibo,” the song she interpreted in Himig Handog 2017, bagging the grand prize for the prestigious songwriting competition, and her covers of popular OPM hits “Torete” and “Sundo” gaining tremendous traction.

Cebuanos will surely enjoy a night of pure music featuring the artists’ Hit Singles and OPM Songs. This concert is brought to you by TSE Live, Inc.

Here’s everything you need to know about the concert:

CONCERT DETAILS:

MOIRA DELA TORRE, LIVE IN CEBU
Special guests: Yeng Constantino and YouTuber Janina Vela
November 17, 2018 (Saturday) @ 8PM
Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino

TICKET PRICES:

VIP – ₱3,300
Gold – ₱2,200
Silver – ₱1,650
Sponsors Row – ₱1,650
Bronze – ₱1,100
Upper Balcony – ₱900
General Admission – ₱700

TICKET OUTLETS:

For reservations, contact 0999-550-6490 (Sean Yu) / 0917-777-7630 / 0945-521-6019 / (032) 232-6888
Waterfront Concert & Events Counter
SM City Cebu – Customer Service
Ayala Center Cebu – Customer Service
Grillers Steak House

Personalized beverages…

Not your ordinary desserts and meals…

Food & Drinks Menu

Virtual reality gaming…

Other information

How to get there?

Food Menu

Other information

Branches

Online Delivery

Comfort food made interesting!

MENU

The gorgeous house!

Other information

How to get there?

How to start booking?

Step 1: Open Kargadoor.ph.

Step 2: Reserve now or later.

Step 3: Confirm.

Sample

What they deliver?

Why book with Kargadoor.ph?

✔ GPS Tracking

✔ SMS or Call Contact

✔ Chat Support

✔ Insurance

✔ Transparent Pricing

Contact Kargadoor.ph

Rates & Other Information

Rates as of October 2020:

CONTACT INFORMATION

How to get there?

Also read:

Exciting highlights

Rates & Other Information

Friendly Reminders

Contact information

How to get there?

Food Choices

Other information

How to get there?

✔ UNLIMITED BBQ Ribs

✔ UNLIMITED Chicken Wings

✔ UNLIMITED Pork Chops

✔ UNLIMITED Rice

✔ BOTTOMLESS Iced Tea

The Rules

Other information

How to get there?

The Packages

Cocktails Menu

Other information

Contact information

CONCERT DETAILS:

TICKET PRICES:

TICKET OUTLETS:

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