Flavors of the street : “Siomai tag tres”

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July 2, 2015

For sure you have noticed someone on a bike with a sidecart and umbrella. They are the beacon of hope to those who are on a tight budget and want to eat tasty food and satisfy their cravings. We call them “siomai tag tres” — a phrase which means they are selling siomai for three pesos only.

However, there are unpleasing rumors going around for some time now that they are using meat extenders which explains why they are cheap.The worst rumor I even heard is, they are using CAT meat! Woah!Cat meat?! Seriously?!

But here’s a trivia. The real reason why they sell siomai’s so cheap is because they put grind sayote more than pork. So this means you are eating 95% veggies and 5% pork perhaps? I’m not very sure. But even with this ratio, siomai’s on the street don’t really taste less nor taste bad. Try and be satisfied!

Another trivia — siomai’s are best paired with puso or hanging rice and cold softdrinks. Very satisfying!

Captain A’s: The Home of Boodle Fights

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Marel Baluyos

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June 19, 2015

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The original setter of Boodle fight Captain A’s Seafood Grill, has been serving sizzling hot meals to us Sugbuanons since 2010. Eating straight from banana leaves paired with the military ambience sets the people in their hunger mode.Captain A’s have brought Filipino homes in fine dining. With the warmth of well-known and all-timefavoritepinoyfood, it is comfortable to dine in and relax.
Captain A’s Seafood Grill has prepared a menu that will leave your stomach in awe.
One of the bestsellers, the different kinds of Boodelito, in the Boodle fight menu surely lives up to their names:

“MakaatakBoodelito” this is served with a plain rice, Kare-kare, Lumpiang Shanghai, Anduhaw and NilasingnaHipon.

“Makabuang” is also served with a plain rice, Spicy Chorizo, Pinakbet, Spicy Squid Head, and Seafood Soup.

“Makabungog” served with plain rice, HiponsaGata, Baked Scallops, Grilled Squid and EnsaladangTalong.

“Makabuhi” served with plain rice, Chicken Barbeque, Monggo Soup, GinataangTalong, and Pinakbet

“Makaciagit” this is with Java rice with Eggs, SeafoodSoup, Chopsuey, Anduhaw and Lumpiang Shanghai.

“Makalipay” served with plain rice, Grilled Squid, Pancit Canton, PaksiwnaLechon and Chopsuey.

“Boodelito” has distinctive taste of mini budol fight experience that will only cost you 588 pesos for each serving and is enough to feed 2 to 3 persons. While all meals in their boodle fight menu are good for 4-5 persons with unlimited plain rice, one iced tea pitcher and a complementary dessert for only 1,358 pesos.
And when the food is all served, get set and be sure to hit the target! Defy casual dining experience and enjoy quality “eating combat” with your family, friends and colleagues only here at Cebu’s finest, Captain A’s Seafood Grill.

For big and private celebrations, they have KTV rooms, conference rooms and Barracks. They also offer catering services. All reservations and rental services, please contact Captain A’s Seafood Grill 2-3 days before your desired date.

You can always do a reservation online! Just visit Captain A’s website at Captain A’s and fill out their online reservation form or call (032) 236 1693, +63 9436094057, +63 9772153596 or visit them at Don Jose Avila Street, Capitol Site, Cebu City.

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Flavors of the street : “Pungko Pungko”

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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June 16, 2015

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The greatest hurdle of someone who is trying to save money is on how to cut down his expenses. Well, eating is the top consumer of your allowance! It’s really hard to resist food especially those that are freshly cooked. You could even taste it just by looking at it!

Reality is, you can’t save if you give in to temptation! Hey, I’m not saying you should starve yourself just to save up. What I’m implying here is that, you could save money while making your stomach full! I know. I know you’re thinking, “He’s nuts! How could we spend less while making our stomachs full?” But don’t judge me just yet because, you’ll be amazed after this!

PUNGKO PUNGKO.. Pungko, which means “to sit”, is the top grossing food source. Not only do they sell very affordable food, they are also very tasty. Imagine just by bringing rice from the house, you can then enjoy fresh, crispy and tasty food! And could enjoy these for less! You could save up to 50 pesos or even more! But choose wisely because there are some pungko pungko vendors who make their viands much expensive than the regular pricing.

NOTE: Before eating, make sure you have a strong stomach.There are some who are more sensitive than that of the others and can’t tolerate these kinds of food and look at the vendor if he’s neat enough.

Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival

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Hannah Abelgas

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June 5, 2015

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One of the biggest festivals in Cebu next to the mother of all festivals “Sinulog”, the “Kadaugan Sa Mactan Festival” is an annual festival celebrated every 27th of April at the Mactan Shrine in Mactan Island, Cebu to commemorate the historical Battle of Mactan between the city’s hero Lapu-Lapu with the men of Mactan and Magellan with the Spanish soldiers.

On the morning of April 27, 1521, Magellan and a larger force returned to Mactan to end the revolt.Lapu-Lapu and the men of Mactan, armed with spears, and kampilan, faced Spanish soldiers led by Magellan wearing armor from his head to his knees. Magellan and a number of his men were killed, and the Spanish ships promptly left for good.

Lapu-Lapu was the king of Mactan, who is known as the first native of the archipelago to have resisted Spanish colonization. He is now regarded as the first Filipino hero. Lapu-Lapu is remembered for thwarting a Spanish invasion of his island and causing the death of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in what would later be known as the Battle of Mactan.

The Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival is held on the month of April with street dancing and the mouth-watering Food Festival. Several hotels and restaurants represented themselves and offered fine foods for a cheap price.

The Festival ends with the remake of the Battle of Mactan on April 27 in the early morning hours. The view at 5.30 am was truly memorable and remarkable. KadaugansaMactan has indeed transported us back in time that every Cebuano should experience.

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Patty’s bakeshop: Barangay Support Program

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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June 4, 2015

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May 30, 2015, Patty’s Bakeshop initiates its Barangay Support Program in Barangay Lagtang, Talisay . Bread by Patty Corporation owned by Mr. Jose Rodion L. Uy opened its first Patty’s Bakeshop in Barangay Lagtang. Since Brgy. Lagtang is where the first Patty’s bakeshop stood and their anniversary is coming, they decided to give back to the barangay the blessings they received. Popup tents, road signs, chairs, uniforms for the tanods and street sweepers ,and plates were given to the barangay officials so that they could properly distribute the items given.

With over 42 branches in the Philippines, Patty’s Bakeshop aims to give a personal touch with their customer service, also quality and cleanliness is their top priority.
Their customer service is really nice! After I bought something from the bakeshop, their sales lady greeted me “salamat sa pag bisita sir, God bless” with a smile and she didn’t know I was there for this article. Now that is what you call a great customer service!

The Charlie,Charlie Challenge explained.

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Cheryl Navarro

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June 2, 2015

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A bizarre new game is starting to trend in the internet world. A Quija-board inspired game Charlie Charlie Challenge is taking over the children with the thought of them being connected with the dead Mexican spirit with red and black eye ‘charlie’.

The game is played with six unsharpened (its for the safety) pencils, a piece of paper and a partner. Facing your partner both must hold three pencils then arrange them as three sides of a box. Make sure that the ends will touch to your partner’s pencil to form a complete rectangle. But the most common way of playing is using only two pencils and a piece of paper where you place the pencil on a piece of paper in the shape of the cross with a word ‘yes’ and ‘no’.

To begin the challenge both players must chant “Charlie, Charlie can we play?” and “Charlie, Charlie are you there?” if the pencil moves downward it means no, then if the pencil moves upward it means yes, but if the pencils move into different ways it means maybe or the question can’t be answer at the moment please try again later. Charlie can answer a ‘yes or no’ questions just like the Magic 8 ball.
To end the challenge both players must also chant “Charlie, Charlie can we stop?” after the pencil move, both players must drop all the pencils on the floor to break any contact started with charlie.

In scientific thinking:
Charlie Charlie Challenge is just a silly internet fad made. The reason behind the pencil move is just a basic Gravity due to the awkward positioning of the pencil it will move until it gets it natural position, so even if you wouldn’r want the pencil to move it will surely move it can be due to the breathing or the movement of the grid and the land in the earth. The paranormal activity you’ll encounter if you don’t say goodbye to charlie is just because of the brain gets itself into a state that makes it extra suggestible and fearful.

In Biblical thinking:
Charlie Charlie Challenge is considered as a demonic activity. The priest says that opening a portal between demon and interacting to people is a danger.

So what can you say about this Twitter Craze #CharlieCharlieChallenge ? Did your curiousity hits you and you begin to wonder what is the truth behind this game? There’s no way we can answer your question, the only thing you can do is to play the game and ask Charlie.

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Satisfy your cravings at The Pancake House

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Arcel Espinosa

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May 15, 2015

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Make yourself at home and have your cravings satisfied in one of the pioneering food establishments in town. Filled with classic movie posters hanged on bright orange and yellow walls, The Pancake House is a perfect place to dine. Enjoy your meal in an inviting and homey place with warm service from their staff.

The Pancake House is introducing their new Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes. It can be served in 2 or 3 layers with peanut butter filling topped with the famous Reese’s chocolates and banana slices, oozing with maple syrup.

The Pancake House is not just all about pancakes! They also serve other dishes from breakfast meals to mouthwatering lunch and dinner servings. Their menu includes some Filipino favorites including Beef Tapa, Smokes Golden Tinapa, and Daing na Bangus. If you’re more like of a heavy eater, don’t worry cause they have meals just for you such as the Special Salisbury Steak, Hot Roast Beef, or the Spicy Chicken Fillet with Rice Pilaf paired with your choice of soup or salad. Who wouldn’t be pleased with those? Their spaghetti with meat sauce and Carbonara is also a must try. They have tasty waffles, delightful cinnamon and French toasts, and fluffy flavorful omelets that can be paired with freshly brewed coffee or tea.

They also serve the best tacos in town that’s perfect to pair with refreshing milkshakes. But if you want to have them in a single dish, Pan Chicken Special Set, House Special Set, Hamburger Steak Special, are some of their special sets. You can also enjoy delightful desserts like Mango Crepe with Ice Cream, Jumbo Banana Split, and Halo-halo jubilee.

So what are you waiting for? Visit your nearest Pancake House branch and have your cravings satisfied!

Operating hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Branches:

Level 2, The Terraces, Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park
Banilad Town Center, Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad
Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City

SHOE SELFIE: How to do it best

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Sarah Ladeza

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April 27, 2015

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If you are one of my closest friends, you pretty much know how obsess I currently am with footwears. And since I am obsess with them, I pretty much wish to at least take a SHOE SELFIE but, I don’t know how to get a close to perfection shot. That’s why I did some research. I read magazines, blogs, and even watched some vlogs just so I’d be able to know how to ace a shoe selfie.

Don’t fret and waste time looking for articles because, I have everything in store for you. If you want to be the shoefie queen in your hood, score a few tips from this article by checking out the tried and tested moves below.

I’m putting an emphasis about the importance of having a clean and manicured feet.
We want people to notice our shoes and not our nail dirt. Or, you may not have feet as pretty as whoever owns the prettiest feet but cleanliness can get you through. That’s why, this is the basic.
Ask your followers or friends to help you pick the best color for you.

Pretty shoes times three will your give you triple the IG hearts.
Treat the snapshots as if you’re taking a flatlay.

Be mindful of the angles as well as the beauty of the empty spaces. Do not feel the need to put extra “props” because the focus should be on your shoes and not those excess baggage.
Sometimes, getting your feet up helps.

I’ve got nothing more to say but, it will really help. Just trust me on this.
Opt for textured floors for backgrounds.

Tiles, grass, sand, and cement can all potentially be the perfect backdrop for your SOTD.
Natural light is your best friend.

The same with taking selfies, natural light will do wonders for your shoefie. Your shoes look even more special when hit by the light as it creates artsy shadows.
But, don’t be afraid to use filters.

Some of us may go to the extent of purchasing new filters to prettify their grids, but if you don’t feel like spending, you can always turn to manually adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and exposure of your shots through VSCO or even just on Instagram.
Be creative with your poses.

Just like selfies, you need to let your shoes do the pose too.
Be witty with your captions.

Puns are always welcome and your caption says a lot about your photo. “First impression lasts.”

Who knows, with your expertly curated shoefies, you might even wake up to a box from that new online shop asking you to take an SOTD with their new arrivals! To have your shoe size on record with other people – now that’s balling. Until next time, Sugbuholics!

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Taft East Gate: Living Life

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Cheryl Navarro

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April 25, 2015

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Looking for a prime piece of property? Taft Properties and Ventures- one of the leading developers of Cebu is venturing on its newest project, a new development right in the heart of Cebu City. Taft Properties highly welcome you TAFT EAST GATE (I Love Cebu City Living) that will take you to a Mixed-Use Residential in a 4 high-rise towers located in Cebu’s primmest location.

A home close to malls, shops, restaurants, and highways. Has its own upgrades and detailed features unique and elegant abode, Retail shops, Swimming pools, Multi- Purpose Hall, Art Nouveau Landscape Garden, Fitness Gym and Jogging path are some of their main features that will surely suit your style and your kind of living.
Units offered are the following:

Taft East Gate also reassure you with its 100% back up power in case of electric loss, strategically located CCTV’s, Fire protection features, 24- hour security, property management, and WiFi at common areas.

For inquiries Booth for Taft East Gate can be found in Ayala Mall. Taft properties is also the Real State Company of the Metro Gaisano Group, the developer of Horizons 101 the tallest building in Cebu, the Soltana Nature Residences a prime resort condominium in Lapu Lapu City.
Schedule a viewing and booking now. The site is located at Cardinal Rosales Avenue corner Juan Luna Avenue Brgy. Mabolo, Cebu City.

KIPLING: Putting a joyous Monkey spirit in all that we do

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Sarah Ladeza

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April 21, 2015

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Cool, cute, useful, convenient, and bold. These are just some of the adjectives fit for Kipling. Don’t bother asking my why I decided to end it there, I might run out of space or, you might grow tired of reading all the adjectives. But if you want to know more about the brand, keep reading.

The brand that bears the mission; “To find fun in anything.” Simply put, you could say they have a lot in common with you! They live a joyful life and cherish little moments. But, most of all, they love making bags that lighten and brighten your day.

Well, you might ask: “Why Kipling?” Well, you’ve probably heard of The Jungle Book which was written by a British author by the name of Rudyard Kipling. For our three friends, Kipling summed up perfectly the spirit of fun and adventure which they wanted to bring bags and accessories. And from this Kipling spirit, their monkey logo was born.

I know you wouldn’t dare contest (or maybe really do) me if I say: “The moment you get a hold of any Kipling product, you’ll fell in love.” I know I may be speaking in general but, that’s how I put it into words. It’s just superb. Because, Kipling bags put the fun in functional. Keeping style by our side and stays prepared for our busy schedule with such unforgettable bags. The playful mix of modern colors and prints add a splash of personality. Don’t worry, they’ve got something for every taste. What I’m trying to say is; “They have everything for us.”

Even if you’re independent, (someone who follows her own style rather than the latest trends), Practical (because you’d rather be doing something useful than sitting around doing nothing), If you’re in for friendships, (you’re in for moments shared and making memories), If you’re confident, (for you follow your heart rather than following the herd), But more than anything, if you’re fun, KIPLING has something in store for you.

Because just like KIPLING, there’s a joyous monkey spirit at the heart of everything that we do. Always remember; “At Kipling, they don’t just make bags, they make people smile. There’s a joyous monkey spirit in everything that they do too, just like you.”

Please visit Kipling Cebu branch at Level 2 North Wing, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, 6000, Cebu.

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