After a visit to Il Corso Mall by FilInvest, I decided to drop by this year’s Boom na Boom sa Sugbo. As per tradition, I decided to check the place out because I feel that the yearly carnival/amusement park is an essential part of the...
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In Photos: Opening of Ayala Malls Central Bloc
On December 6, 2019, the Ayala Malls Central Bloc was finally opened. The new mall, located in the heart of the Cebu IT Park, is the Ayala’s second mall in Cebu City. Ayala Malls Central Bloc is now standing on the lot once occupied by...
In Photos: Cebu City’s Very Own Red Torii Gate
Now, you don’t have to travel all the way to Japan to have an Instagram photo of you walking through the red Torii Gate at the Sankoinari Shrine in Inuyama. Why you ask? Because a local version of the red torii gate can now be...
Fuente Osmeña: Tired and Forgotten
The 2109 Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival was held recently here in Cebu City. The festival, which features a parade and showdown competition, was recently brought back by returning Gwendolyn Garcia. In the past, the festival parade was usually held in Mandaue City (around the CICC...
First Look: Il Corso Filinvest Lifemalls and Cinemas
Il Corso, the lifestyle component of FilInvest’s City di Mare at the South Road Properties, recently finally opened its doors to the public for the first time. While a huge part of the development remains unfinished, the mall’s main hall, the cinemas on the third...
Shell Island: A World Away
After an event at SM Seaside City Cebu, a friend and I decided to visit the small sea-side park near the South Road Properties (SRP) entrance. The park offers an amazing view of the Mactan Channel and is frequented by those who want to ‘escape’...
First Look at Boom na Boom sa Sugbo 2018
I’m quite excited for Christmas this year. Not only because I finally get to stay home for the holidays this year (last year I was in Vietnam,) but also because there are a lot of new and nice things to see and do in Cebu....
The Moncado Colony: A Beautiful Secret
After spending the whole day exploring the highland communities of Toledo City and checking out for the first time the Toledo Tunnel and the Biga Pit, were were finally on our way back to Cebu City. The Cebu Moto Adventure Ride was one whole day...
Closer Look: SM Seaside City Cebu’s Sky Play and Water Play
When it comes to innovations and quality entertainment, I am a huge fan of SM. Unlike other brands, they seem to always be one step ahead in giving their customers new experiences or improved services or both. It appears that they never run out of...
One Night at The Henry Hotel Cebu
I admit, I’ve received several invites from hotels (local or islands away) in the past couple of years. Although I enjoy getting invites, the ones that really interest me are those from hotels that I find fascinating and worth a second look. A couple of weeks ago, I...
A Day at the Archival Eco House
When I first heard about the Archival Eco House, I was ecstatic. I mean, I am a huge fan of gardening and I was told that the eco house was the go-to place for the few Cebuanos who want to excel in this tricky little...
SM Seaside City Cebu is Above All Else
I was one of the lucky few who got invited to the press preview and launching of SM Seaside City Cebu at the South Road Properties last November 26, 2015. The preview was done a day before the actual opening. The people who were present during...