Maonanik Beach Resort, a private beach & pool resort in Badian

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April 7, 2016

No summer plans yet? Or do you just want to take a break from all the hustles and bustles of the city? Relax and enjoy the summer heat as you feel the burns and tans on your skin with the ever relaxing sea breeze. Treat yourself, your friends and family and escape reality for awhile to a 3-hour away fantasy that will surely give you the #BestSummerEver!

Located at Matutinao, Badian (near the infamous Kawasan Falls), Maonanik Beach Resort and Tours has set a new face for a summer getaway that you shouldn’t miss!

he resort has three (3) big rooms. For the rates, these are your options:

REGULAR RATES

Weekdays (ALL-IN)
Option 1 – 10,000 good for 12 persons
Option 2 – 12,000 good for 25 persons

Weekends (ALL-IN)
Option 1 – 12,000 good for 15 persons
Option 2 – 15,000 good for 25 persons

HOLIDAY RATE (PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

Weekdays (ALL-IN)
Option 1 – 12,000 good for 15 persons
Option 2 – 15,000 good for 25 persons

Weekends (ALL-IN)
Option 1 – 15,000 good for 15 persons
Option 2 – 18,000 good for 25 persons

Maonanik Beach Resort and Tours is always ready to give you the highlight and the main event to look forward on your fun-filled summer get-away. What more do you get?

EXCLUSIVE stay in the resort
FREE use of swimming pool, beach and raft
FREE use of kitchen where you can cook or have it cooked by our caretaker
FREE use of utensils with FREE dishwashing c/o our caretakers
NO corkage fee, you can bring your own cooked/uncooked food

Check out our photos of Team Sugbu during our overnight stay at Maonanik:

We really had a great time! Another memorable summer event I will always remember. It shows in the pictures, right?

ALSO AVAILABLE SEPARATELY:

Canyoneering packages – PHP 1,500/head (for 5 persons & above) / PHP 2,000/head (for 4 persons & below), inclusive of gears and tour guide
Kayak – PHP 100 per hour
Paddle Board – PHP 100 per hour

Plus a bonus of the caretakers’ hospitality that will definitely give you more positive vibes during your stay.

Distance: ~100 km going Southwest
Travel time: ~3 hours
How to get there: Take a bus bound for Badian in South Bus Terminal. Get help from the caretaker (once booked, you will get her contact details), and text her the bus details and give an update from time to time, most especially when you reach to Badian proper. (The caretaker will just hail the bus.)

For convenience, Maonanik also offers van transfers from Cebu City directly to the resort and vice versa.

Van 1 – PHP 7,000 – Good for 13 or 14 people, includes gas and driver
Van 2 – PHP 6,000 – Good for 6 or 7 people, includes gas and driver

For inquiries, visit their official Facebook page or call 09776128324 / 09192398884 / (032) 414-0386 look for “JOAN”.

University Quiz: How well do you know CNU?

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Arcel Espinosa

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April 7, 2016

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A tributary of Philippine Normal University, Cebu Normal University (CNU) is one of the most popular universities (if not the most popular) for aspiring teachers. But today, CNU has become much more than a home of top-notchers for teachers. It has also produced competent and world-class graduates of Arts and Sciences and Nursing.

Are you a proud Normalite? Take this test and let’s see if you really know something about your university.

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What score did you get? Share it to us by leaving a comment below!

Hats off to CNU’s Mirasol Laborte and Vanessa Espinosa for the tips!

University Quiz: How well do you know SWU?

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Cheryl Navarro

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April 6, 2016

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As one of the oldest and well-known universities in Cebu and in the Philippines, Southwestern University has indeed become a producer of world class graduates imbued with Scientia, Integritas, and Fidelitas in both Paramedical and Non-Paramedical programs.

Are you a proud Cobra? Take this test and find out how well do you know your university.

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What score did you get? Share it to us by leaving a comment below!

K-Pub BBQ Cebu: Meat-All-You-Can and Unlimited Korean goodness

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Ram Mancelita

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April 3, 2016

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From Kimchi, Samgyeopsal, Japchae, Bibimbap, to Bulgogi and other popular Korean dishes, it’s undeniable Korean food is now being loved by the Filipinos, especially for those who are fond of spicy food. And to accommodate this growing demand, K-Pub finally decided to expand to the Queen City of the South at Ayala Center Cebu.

It may look like a night club from afar, but K-Pub BBQ is a meat-all-you-can concept restaurant, infused with a Korean Pop Music theme where you can watch awesome K-Pop MTVs from the three large video screens while enjoying the food. I never thought I would actually appreciate Korean music, honestly. I may not have understood a thing, but it’s actually good music haha!

K-Pub BBQ offers four meat-all-you-can packages which they call “challenges”:

Eat and Run – Unlimited serving for 1 hour for P499
Eat and Run Level Up – Unlimited serving (twice more selections) for 1 hour for P699
No Limits – Unlimited serving with no time limit for P899
To the Max – Unlimited serving with Seafoods (all selections) for 2 hours for P999

They also have Ala Cartes for add-ons or specific servings.

Eat and Run – P499+ per person

Eat and Run Level Up – P699+ per person

No Limits – P899+ per person

To The Max – P999+ per person

Click on the image below for the complete K-Pub menu.

So if you’re looking for authentic Korean cuisine and you don’t want to limit yourself with Korean goodness, look no more as K-Pub BBQ Cebu is the best place you can find in the city.

Name: K-Pub BBQ Cebu
Operating Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 mn daily
Address: 2nd Level ath the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu (near Starbucks and Fully Booked)
Contact Numbers: (032) 410 7590 / (032) 410 7592

University Quiz: How well do you know DBTC?

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Ram Mancelita

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April 3, 2016

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ARDUA NON TIMEO! Best known for its excellence in technical training and sports (most especially in soccer/football), Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) continues to uphold its commitment to mold Bosconians to become good Christians and honest Filipino citizens according to the pedagogy and spirituality of St. John Bosco.

As they say, Bosconians have it all. They are God-fearing, athletic, smart, hardworking, and romantic. Well, apart from possessing these values, how well do you really know your school?

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What score did you get? Share it to us by leaving a comment below!

BPI Family Auto Madness in Cebu this November 11-13

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Cheryl Navarro

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January 5, 2016

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What is your dream car? BPI Family Savings Bank is again all set to help fulfill another Filipino family’s dream of getting their own car. The second wave of mall-based Auto Madness will begin on November 11 to 13, 2016 at Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.

Over 21 car models to be chosen under one roof, during the event you can apply or consult with a fast and easy application process in an affordable monthly payment terms. BPI Family Auto Loan enables you to own your dream car the soonest possible time through expert financial advice from BPI Family and make your Christmas season meaningful and complete.

Enjoy super low loan rates. FREE 1-year Comprehensive Insurance or 1-month amortization for BPI/BPI family savings bank clients.

Selfie Contest

Also during the event, there will be Social Media Contest where three (3) winners will be chosen. Just take a selfie in the event with your dream car and caption it to why did you choose that car as your dream car, and then insert the hashtag #BPIFamilyAutoMadnessCebu. You can post your selfie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Quiz: How many historical places in Cebu do you know?

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Ram Mancelita

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November 26, 2015

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You may have been living or residing in Cebu for quite some time already for whatever reasons. But in those years of stay, have you actually gone outside to see and experience firsthand how rich Cebu’s history is? Well, there’s at least one way to find out. Take this Trivia Quiz which will test your knowledge about the historical places in Cebu. Are you ready?

Also, feel free to share the results by leaving a comment below. We’d love to know how much you got!

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Photos are grabbed from the wires. Copyright belongs to each of its rightful owner. Sugbu does not claim any of these images as its own.

Global Hand Washing Day

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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November 4, 2015

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In celebration of the Global Hand washing Day, Safeguard by P&G pushes the campaign of teaching kids common places/things they see every day where germs are present.

Safeguard managed to teach the graders of Mabolo Elementary School in a creative way where the kids had fun while learning. Also the parents were there learning as well, as the staff also had something in store for them.

Safeguard really established their point on why hand washing regularly is a vital part in everyday life.

Starbucks celebrates holiday season with new Coffee and Food offerings, Swarovski Card, 2016 Planner

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Ram Mancelita

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November 2, 2015

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Starbucks x Moleskine Planner - Ad Material

Starbucks Philippines celebrates the most wonderful time of the year as it treats us with exciting goodies that we will surely love — perfect for collection/consumption or holiday gifts for family and friends!

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The Reasons Why You should Cruise with Antipodes

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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October 26, 2015

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Here are some reasons why antipodes is the Trimaran for you.

1. Antipodes has techy gadgets.

forgot to take a picture of the control area, — solar panels, I know it’s not that techy but I was sea sick

PY Antipodes is equipped with the highest standard marine technology, not to mention its “Auto Pilot” function and state of the art maritime electronics.

2. Antipodes is big enough for you to run around.

You can’t have fun in a small place, luckily Antipodes is big enough! It has a max capacity of 60 persons. Now imagine how huge is that!

3. Antipodes has a very friendly and accomodating crew

A trip with a bad crew sucks. The crew of antipodes are very jolly and helpful. They even catched a fish for us :smile:

4. Antipodes has snorkle equipments for you to use.

You’ll now leave those snorkles behind cause antipodes got you covered. Snorkels and flippers are available for your convenience so you could enjoy the view below!

5. Antipodes is one fine yacht.

I must say without bias that Antipodes is one very awesome yacht! Why? Because it’s Antipodes! Try it for yourself and experience ANTIPODES

Note: Some photos are from Carlo Olano of Whycebu.com and from the antipodes website

REGULAR RATES

HOLIDAY RATE (PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

Eat and Run – P499+ per person

Eat and Run Level Up – P699+ per person

No Limits – P899+ per person

To The Max – P999+ per person

Selfie Contest

1. Antipodes has techy gadgets.

2. Antipodes is big enough for you to run around.

3. Antipodes has a very friendly and accomodating crew

4. Antipodes has snorkle equipments for you to use.

5. Antipodes is one fine yacht.

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