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Island Rescue Organization (IRO)

Thursday, December 13, 2012 0 comments

The most common pet houses are cat and house. What if I would say to all that they are still cat and dog that need shelter, care, and love from us? Would you like to adopt one of them even if you know they grow up in the street?


Luckily, Island Rescue Organization (IRO) a non-profit organization are welcome to rescue those cat and dogs who need help from us. IRO is one of the organization that has a mission to rescue those pets.

With the used of our donations, we could help IRO in continuing their mission. 

Island Rescue Organization is the first non-profit organization that existed in Cebu City. IRO is associated with the Friends for the Protection of Animals, a USA-based 501(c) tax exempt non-profit organization. Founded in February, 2010 by a handful of animal lovers, IRO's members and core volunteers include lawyers, doctors, students, nurses, IT workers, retirees, chefs, teachers, foreigners, Filipinos, the wealthy, the poor: a cross-section of the Cebu population at large, all united by their love of animals.

How could you adopt?

Just simply fill-up the form here >> http://www.islandrescue.org/contacts/contact-iro.html or use IRO adoption email form

Remember, it's not a guarantee that you could adopt since they are following the process to ensure that dog and cats are in good hand.

If you don't want to adopt but you cared about the animals cared by IRO simply donate as much as you want. 

Just visit: http://www.islandrescue.org/index.php
Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IslandRescueOrganization




World Vision Philippines

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Globally, World Vision is one the well-known non-organization. And most of the country made their chapter like Philippines does. In Philippines, World Vision Philippines exist which intend to help all communities.

Who are they?

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision strives to build thriving communities where peace and justice prevail and all can enjoy security, opportunity and happiness. World Vision works for the well-being of poor and vulnerable people through: Sustainable development.World Vision works alongside the disadvantaged communities, enabling them to use their own resources, capacities and potentials so that they can own and define their own development process and achieve healthy, fuller lives of dignity, justice and hope. Disaster relief. World Vision responds to life-threatening situations where its involvement is needed and appropriate. It seeks to protect vulnerable people, especially children amid difficult circumstances by providing emergency relief such as food, water, shelter, medicine and clothing, and preparedness for future disasters.

Every disaster, World Vision Philippines are willing to help to all victims of disaster. Up to date, they are now helping the latest victim of Typhoon Pablo in Mindanao areas.

Mindanao areas is one of the area which need helps and thanks for the help of World Vision Philippines. They are giving away relief goods to the victims.

World Vision needs our help in continuing their mission and vision of the organization. By donating and be a volunteer of their organization.

World Vision Philippines is looking for sponsor for 8000 kids. You could also donate 20php/day for a kid sponsorship. In total of 600php/month, you could now help one children and the family. How great is that! 

Latest, World Vision Philippines is now celebrating their 55 years. They serve and sharing the joy and hope for over 55 years.

Visit: http://worldvision.org.ph/
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wvphilippines
Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/WorldVisionPH
For one Kid Sponsorship (20php/day): Text at 09328594473

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

Monday, December 10, 2012 0 comments

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. is one of the organization speak in Worlblogathon 2012. Their one of the featured organization since they have the perfect goal for the people.

Ramon Aboitiz  Foundation Inc.



Who are Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.?

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation’s vision, in its 44 years of existence in development work in the Visayas and Mindanao, has consistently been “Touching People, Shaping the Future.”  It has worked towards elevating lives through a comprehensive approach that champions best practices in community development.

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. received a lot of recognition nationwide because of their works and helping people.

How can you help RAFI?

What RAFI capabalities are?
  • Grants and awards
  • Institution development and planning
  • Advocacy and sharing knowledge
  • Services & facilities

What are RAFI five focus areas?
  1. Integrated Development
  2. Micro-finance & entrepreneurship
  3. Culture & Heritage
  4. Leadership & Citizenship
  5. Education

Like them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph
You could contact RAFI: http://rafi.org.ph/contact-us/

Andy Hotel: Affordable Hotel in Mandaue

Saturday, December 8, 2012 0 comments

Andy Hotel is one of the sponsor of World Blogathon 2012. Andy Hotel function room is the place where World Blogathon 2012 held care of Ms. Barbie Romeo, Operations General Manager of Andy Hotel.


Andy Hotel is located at the heart of Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. They are the newest business class hotel.

Andy Hotel Vision
Andy Hotel visualizes becoming the leading business class hotel in the entire Cebu Province as well in the region by the year 2020.  We envision being a hotel committed to provide exceptional customer service with the warmth of Filipino Hospitality.
Andy Hotel Mission
The company is in the hospitality business and our goal is to thoroughly understand the needs of patrons and associates, to consistently exceed their expectations by delivering personal, effective and efficient services to them. Also, to work at a profit so that we will be able to make the necessary investments into our infrastructure and to hire creative and competent staff to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for guests and business partners alike.
Direction of Andy Hotel


Why Andy Hotel?
  • 15-20 minutes from the Airport
  • 10-15 minutes from Cebu Ports
  • 5-10 minutes from Cebu North Bus Terminal
  • 30-45 minutes from Cebu South Bus Terminal
  • 10 minutes from SM City Cebu
  • 15 minutes from Ayala Center Cebu
  • 5 minutes from Parkmall
  • 2 minutes from J Centre Mall
  • First Class Experience but affordable rates
if you want a Function Room Package Quotation with meals and/or room accommodations


This special offer is valid until DECEMBER 2012.

Christmas Party Package


Sinulog Package


For Reservations and Inquiries:
Location: 727 A.S Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, 6014
Fax Number: (032)520-6688
Call Us: (032)520-9988, 420-2080
Text or Call Us: 0917-3270105, 0917-3270106, 0947-3474775, 0923-9070589
Like Andy Hotel: http://www.facebook.com/AndyHotelCebu
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyHotelCebu

NUESTRA SEÑORA VIRGEN DE REGLA FLUVIAL PROCESSION 2012

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3 comments

NUESTRA SEÑORA VIRGEN DE REGLA FLUVIAL PROCESSION 2012

NUESTRA SEÑORA VIRGEN DE REGLA CEBU

Lapu-Lapu City’s Fluvial Procession in honor of the Virgin of the Rule, now on its 12th year, will be held on November 12, 2012, marking the first day of the novena mass in honor of our patron saint.

The fluvial procession will set sail at 7:00 a.m. from the Pacific Cebu Resort wharf at Suba-basbas and will culminate at Muelle Osmeña at around 9:00 am. after covering a distance of almost three fourths of the coastal line in Mactan Island.

Initiated by the City Tourism Commission, the fluvial procession has since gained cooperation from the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, Pacific Cebu Resort, Pumpboat Operators, Jet Ski Operators, Catholic Religious Groups, the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) and the Metro Ferry Corporation.

Tourism Commission Chairman Damian T. Gomez Jr. leads the fluvial committee while Commissioner Naty Amores is over-all coordinator.

Following the 5:30 am. Mass that will be held at the Marigondon Parish Church, the icon of the city's patron saint will be brought by motorcade to the Pacific Cebu Resort where it will be boarded on a yacht offered by Mr. Lee Joseph Gonzales. The flower arrangement will be donated by an anonymous Marian devotee.

While the procession is sea-borne a chopper from the Philippine Air Force will drop the first shower of Petals. Two other drops will follow in the vicinity of Marcelo Fernan Bridge and at the Muelle Osmeña before the yacht docks signalling the end of the procession.

The best decorated and most symbolic pump boat (out-rigger vessel) will be awarded prizes. This year’s board of judges for the contest is still to be decided by the Tourism Commission and will be announced at a later date.

The M/B Birhen sa Regla, the city owned sea ambulance will be provided to the medical group. Boyla vessel will be provided to the members of the media who wants to cover the event. Boarding passes can be procured at the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Office.

For reservation please contact Sunshine V. Alegre at Telephone number 341-1644.

SOCA 2012: The success of Mayor Paz Radaza

Monday, July 30, 2012 1 comments


Mayor Paz Radaza reported her reports to her people or Oponganons last July 25, 2012 at Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City.

When Mayor Paz Radaza entered the Hoops Dome wearing a simple but elegant red gown, she was escorted by the City Council members with the applause and standing ovation from several.

Everytime Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza report what she’ve done for the 1 year to Lapu-Lapu City, Oponganons would never think twice to applause. And the most applaused I’ve ever heard to his SOCA 2012 was when she announced the 14th month bonus for teacher.

On a twist, the full reports of her SOCA 2012 can be downloadable thru scanning QR Code reader with the use of QR Code with the help of Cebu’s QR Code Guru Max Limpag of InnoPub Media.

You can even download the “A Guide to Cebu 2012” ebook to help tourists – foreign and local to gain knowledge about Cebu published from InnoPub Media.
You can also download also the Mayor Paz Radaza SOCA 2012 from your smartphone, tablet, and e-reader.

Click on the cover below to download the SOCA 2012 of Mayor Paz Radaza in epub format for iBooks for iPhone and iPad, Android and other smartphone, tablet and other e-reader brands.

Mayor Paz Radaza SOCA 2012 ebook
image credit to mycebu.ph

Click on the cover below to download the SOCA 2012 of Mayor Paz Radaza in .mobi format for Kindle.

image credit to mycebu.ph

If you want to the Full Text of Mayor Paz Radaza SOCA 2012 reports >> Click Here

"It's Double the fun in Lapu-Lapu City", by Mayor Paz Radaza, Lapu-Lapu City

Cebu Festival: Binaliw Festival

Monday, July 16, 2012 0 comments


Cebu has a lot of festivals celebrated every year. Some don’t know about the festival but some also known. The most common festival in Cebu City or even international is Sinulog Festival. As they’ve said, Sinulog Festival Is the grandest festival held every year in Cebu City. There are many versions of Sinulog Festival because some cities or province in Cebu also patronize Snr. Sto. Nino as patron.

What is Binaliw Festival?

Binaliw Festival is a festival at Olango Islands patronizing San Vincente Ferrer. This festival is held yearly every month of May. This festival started mystically because it was only being scattered by ancient people by mouth.

When I was first attend this festival, I was very curious what is the meaning of this festival. As ancient spread it, they just do it yearly to offer something to their patron.

They do it and known for the reproductive organ, kidney offering. Ancient believe that if you offer the part of the body which they have illness it will be cured. Sample of the known story, one offer his repdroductive organ since he has illness of his repdroductive organ and said because of the offering he was cured.

From that start, they believe on that story and starting spreading it until this generation and s and they do it yearly but know they also include dancing like crazy.

Hope to attend next Binaliw Festival! 

UP Cebu holds Cookout 2012

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UP Cebu holds Cookout 2012

UP COOKOUT 2012

The University of the Philippines (UP) bring once again this year's grandest and most awaited among college students and music enthusiasts in Cebu with the help of  University of the Philippines Cebu Student Council (UPCSC) together with Spectrum Productions.

The annual UP Cook Out, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, carries the theme "Iskonek. Reboot the System. Start Up". Iskonek relates to the different relevant issues about the internet use such as the correct use of the social networking sites as platform for social activism.

The unprecedented power of the internet medium should be utilized properly in raising social consciousness among Filipinos. Filipinos should transcend merely on tweeting or posting status updates about what you do and where you go when using social media. Rather, it should be a platform for social fora and activism,” said King Anthony Perez, Vice-Chairperson of the Student Council.

Cookout 2012 will also be featuring student performances and prominent Cebuano-based performers likeDance Wd Me Kris, Decadance, Doorknob,Drop Decay, Spanghew, Shuffled, Bethany, Missing Filemom, Powerspoonz, Rescue A Hero, Gestalt, Foc Fashion.

With this year’s advocacy andguest performers, Cook Out 2012 is the ultimate celebration and entertainment you surely don’t want to miss!

Enjoy the Rampada 2012

Saturday, June 2, 2012 0 comments


As part of the event Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012, the 2nd Rampada 2012 was also held last April 28, 2012. It was my first time to attend Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 it includes Kadaugan sa Mactan Re-enactment 2012 and Rampada 2012.

For the 2-day celebration of 491st Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 (April 27-28, 2012). Sponsors of Kadaugan sa Mactan also have their own booth every evening like Let.Share.TV, MOR Lupig Sila Booth, WildFM Booth and a lot more booth. It was the 491st anniversary of Kadaugan sa Mactan.

Every booth have their own stage,band, hosts and way to make tourist and oponganons happy. As part of Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012, RAMPADA 2012 sponsored by Let.Share.TV was also held with their 360degree stage at the front of Lapu-Lapu City Hall.

Before the barangay showcase their contigent for Rampada 2012, barangay showcase first their talent like Impretative Dance, Singing, Beatbox, Comedy Show and a lot more.

What is Rampada?

Rampada is the highlighted event of Kadaugan sa Mactan. It’s a fancy dance parade that in honor to Reyna Bulakna. Rampada is divided into 2 Cebuano words “RAMPA” and “KARSADA”. Rampada is a short name for “RAMPADA SA KARSADA”.

It started last year with the help of Honorable Harry Radaza – a city councilor of Lapu-Lapu City. Rampada is a yearly competition as part of the event for Kadaugan sa Mactan. Rampada is divided into 3 categories – 1.) Barangay Category, 2.) Open Category and lastly 3.) Reyna Bulakna. Every contigent must have Reyna Bulakna to compete to Reyna Bulakna Category.

Here are the prizes of Rampada 2012:

Barangay Category
  • PHP30, 000 and Choreographer - PHP2, 000
  • PHP40,000 and Choreographer – PHP3, 000
  • PHP 50, 000 and Choregrapher – PHP5,000
Open Category
  • PHP50, 000 and Choreographer – PHP2, 000
  • PHP100, 000 and Choreographer – PHP3, 000
  • PHP150, 000 and Choreographer – PHP5, 000

CONSOLATION PRIZE: PHP15, 000


And here are the lists of Winners of RAMPADA (RAMPA SA KARSADA)

Barangay Category:
  • Barangay Pajac
  • Barangay Pajo
  • Barangay Buaya
Open Category:
  • Barangay Pajo
  • Imperial Palace and Waterpark Resort and Spa
  • Barangay Buaya
REYNA BULAKNA 2012: Barangay Gun.ob

For the complete list of 14 Rampada 2012 contigent in particular order
  1. Barangay Looc
  2. Barangay Maribago
  3. Barangay Pusok
  4. Barangay Pajac
  5. Barangay Babang
  6. Barangay Pajo
  7. Barangay Mactan
  8. Barangay Bankal
  9. Barangay Buaya
  10. Imperial Palace Waterspark Resort and Spa
  11. Barangay Gun-ob
  12. Barangay Basak
  13. Barangay Ibo
  14. Barangay Poblacion
For Rampada 2012 Minor Awards
Best in Costume – Barangay Buaya
Most Colorful – Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa
Most Lively – Barangay Buaya
Best in Hairdress – Imperial Palace
Best in Rampa – Barangay Buaya

As I remember with the Rampada Jingle “Everybody bets have some fun”. It was my first time to attend with the Rampada 2012 and I would really agree with the quoted line of the Rampada Jingle. I think everybody was having fun with Rampada 2012.

Here are my observations with the Rampada 2012:

The hairdress of the dancers are very colorful and I could see the effort in making the hairdress. No drums and buggles because only Rampada Jingle was played and I loved that. As part of their props, they only have confetti, chanting, blinking lights. They have a very colorful costume that makes your eyes wanted to see. The Rampada dancers are always smiling, dancing gracefully that people wanted to see. Every contigent have their own Lapu-Lapu and Reyna Bulakna and it’s upon to the contigent if they firstly act before they dance with the Rampada Jingle. And I was surprise that the Barangay SK’s chairman is the one who organized to the costumes, fees to their contigent. It shows that Barangay SK’s in Lapu-Lapu matured enough and eager to make the city event more successful. And as estimated, it has over 400, 000 people enjoying the event and hopes next year it will double.

Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012, Kadaugan sa Mactan Re-enactment 2012, Rampada 2012 must consider as one of the Cebu Pride because it can attract to tourist locally and foreign.

I would like invite everybody that if you visit Cebu City especially to Lapu-Lapu City every April 27 – 28 of the year. Try to visit and enjoy Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012, Kadaugan sa Mactan Re-enactment, Rampada 2012, Food Festival and a lot more.

I would love to attend and enjoy again next year and invite my friends to enjoy this yearly event. I will bookmark to my calendar and schedule for the next year Rampada 2012 at Lapu-Lapu City. 




Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012

Thursday, May 3, 2012 0 comments



Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 was celebrate by all Oponganons, tourists (local or foreign). Kaudagan sa Mactan will celebrate yearly. Every year, Lapu-Lapu City officials will intend to reduce the budget but still lively and prestigious event. As the Lapu-Lapu City Paz Radaza said during the press conference at MovenPick hotel after the Kadaugan sa Mactan 2012 Reenactment, this year the budget reduces because of the sponsors.

Lapu-Lapu City celebrate Kadaugan sa Mactan every year to reminesnce the heroics of the hero in Mactan and Philippines Datu Lapu-Lapu.

Kadaugan sa Mactan mean the The Winning of Mactan. This event would intend to showcase how Lapu-Lapu fights against to Magellan – leader of Spaniards that would try to own Mactan.

And this year, it was the 491st anniversary of Kadaugan sa Mactan and the latest Mayor Paz Radaza will try to make it more lively, happy event.

To make it more lively, they have many events that they are trying to impose like Kadaugan sa Mactan Reenactment 2012, Rampada, live bands, and many more.

Kadaugan sa Mactan must consider this one of the prestigious event in the Philippines because Lapu-Lapu is fighting the land against all Spaniards that trying to own the land. They prove that “Filipino is worth dying for” and “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”.

Kadaugan sa Mactan celebrate it year every 27th-28th day of the month of April. Remember and bookmark this date to witness the most awaited event in Lapu-Lapu City “Kadaugan sa Mactan”

Let's Come at Summer Market Oakridge Business Park Event

Friday, April 13, 2012 0 comments

Summer cannot be denied that is coming and nearly to end. Most of us when we see, heard the word "summer" the first thing that comes on mind is "Beach".


Beach is popular when summer comes. It's the number one tourist destinations in Cebu when summer comes. In fact, most of the resorts and hotels in Cebu are fully-booked.


Now, why not shopping, attend bazaar this summer? Good thing Oakridge Business Park gives this event, Summer Market Oakridge Business Park.


cebu events -summer market

Join us on April 15 with one of the best chefs in Cebu, Chef Steve of Canvas Bistro Bar. Event open for all. 

Summer Market Oakridge Business Park event will showcase several activities which can be enjoyed by families, kids and friends. The Summer Market will feature a bazaar which includes a wide array of products, cooking demos and games and prizes for kids.


Don't know where Oakridge Business Park located? 


Tingnan ang Mas Malaking Mapa



Attend this once in a lifetime event in a year before you regret. Don't hesitate to come and enjoy the event! 

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See you there!

Cebu Product: Yummy Frostee

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 0 comments

Nowadays, TEE shirts products is one of the popular especially to teenagers. Actually, there are lots of TEE shirts clothing line boomed because it's hot trend business.

Now, I would like to introduce to one of the TEE shirts clothing line Yummy Frostee. Many cebuano teenagers take this as business. Teenagers loved wearing TEE shirts. The design of the TEE shirts are very cool.

YUMMY FROSTEE - their image is the frostee the snowman. Most of their designs has an image of frostee. I'm starting loving the TEE shirt I've bought with them. 

The owner of this clothing line YUMMY FROSTEE is my college classmate Michael John Engbino. I directly bought the T-shirt from him directly but happy to announce to all TEE shirt lovers you could now buy on I-TEE STORE 

This was the design I bought from YUMMY FROSTEE



YUMMY FROSTEE LOGO

You can buy their tee shirt at I-Tees Store. Like the Facebook Page of I-Tees Store. I-Tees Store is located at P.del Rosario, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines.

If  you buy them directly, contact 09321155533.

Like the Fanpage of Yummy Frostee: Yummy Frostee Fan Page
Follow Yummy Frostee: @yummyfrostee

Follow the owner of Yummy Frostee
Michael John Engbino(designer) - Twitter: @MichaelEngbino.
Dieanna Juntilla - Twitter: @carrote; Facebook: Dienna Juntilla

I'm wearing the YUMMY FROSTEE shirts




Stable income for artists still a challenge

Thursday, February 16, 2012 0 comments

Growing up in a family of painters, Dorby Alcoseba saw firsthand the struggling life of an artist.

Though his heart is on art, Alcoseba pursued a college degree in computer engineering hoping to have a more stable life. After two years of working in an office job, his love for the art haunted him back.

“The life of an artist is a struggling one. But it’s what I really want. What’s important is to go where your heart is,” Alcoseba, a fulltime painter, said in Cebuano.

The artist is one of the guests in the February 11 episode of Pagtuki, the official radio program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), which is aired at DYLA, every Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

The February 11 episode talks about the "life of an artist", as a celebration for the National Arts month in February.

Having a father and an uncle who are painters, Alcoseba is no stranger to canvass and watercolors. He knew then that painting was his calling, just like his father.

For July Carmel, a degree holder in mass communication, she chose to work as a fulltime dancer in a dance group rather than pursue a career in communication.

Though the pay is not as high as a regular job, she said that what is important is she is happy with what she is doing. Carmel was a scholar for being a member of the university's dance and theater group.

“Performing, dancing...these are my passions,” she said.

Dennis “Sio” Montera, vice president for visual arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, said that a stable income is one of the greatest challenges of an artist.

"Being an artist is a lifetime commitment. It has no boundaries, no limits, and no bosses. But it is not a regular job. Financially, it’s a challenge. Artists need to learn how to be flexible because we all have bills to pay. Despite that challenge, you might wonder why artists are happy... because we are happy with our time and in what we do,” Montera said in Cebuano.

He advised starting artists across different fields to not give up and to pursue their passion for the arts, despite the struggles.

Montera expressed his hopes that the government will initiate programs to further develop and preserve Philippine arts.

“Art should be given importance because this reflects us as a race,” he pointed out.

Seed collection, propagation to perpetuate forests urged

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 0 comments


Since most native trees grow from seeds, a non-government organization called on the public to collect seeds and propagate them to contribute to the creation of native tree forests.
Rowena Bandola-Alensonorin, executive director of the Integrated Development unit of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) pointed out the urgent need to replace trees cut down for construction purposes after some parts of the country experienced the tragic effects of flashfloods and landslides.
“The primary importance of trees in the ecosystem is to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and prevent soil erosion. For many people, they see trees as beneficial for building houses, furniture, tools, and for firewood; hence, these demands have significantly reduced the number of trees in the forests,” she noted.
One way to address this is to collect and propagate seeds, which are considered “the next generation of forests.”
Alensonorin said that it is equally important for the people to know not only the names of the native trees but also how to collect the seeds and germinate them.
“The scarcity of this knowledge might have led to the proliferation of exotic tree species, such as mahogany, gmelina, and ipil-ipil that are now growing in our forests. If this will continue, we will not only lose these animals, but also our highly valued trees such as narra, lauan, and mangkono that have been valued here and abroad for their toughness and strength. Our forests should be mainly composed of indigenous trees to provide food and habitat to our native animals,” she explained.
Producing quality trees starts from the quality of seeds germinated. These seeds must only come from healthy mother trees or those trees that bear fruits and produce seeds. Germinated seeds should be nurtured in a well-managed tree nursery that provides a suitable area for these seeds to grow into plantable seedlings for use in reforestation initiatives. 
The RAFI Native Trees Nursery collects seeds and wildlings (seeds that germinated underneath or near the mother tree) all over the Visayas region. The nursery is also willing to receive seeds and seedlings from people who would like to donate. The nursery has an existing 150,000 seedlings of 212 native tree species and is located in Barangay Busay, Cebu City. 
The RAFI Native Trees Nursery is a mechanism of the GREENIN Philippines Program of RAFI to create forests composed of native trees. 

Sinulog Festival 2012 Experience

Thursday, January 19, 2012 4 comments

All devotees of Snr. Santo Nino is celebrating the Sinulog Festival 2012 last January 15, 2012 at Cebu City. But maybe they are some of them not a devotee but to witness the Sinulog Festival 2012 in Cebu.

Sinulog Festival 2012 is one of the grandest festival in Cebu or even in the Philippines. Many local and foreign tourists go to Cebu City to praise the Miracle Child Snr. Santo Nino and also witness the Sinulog Grand Mardi Gra.

Maybe one reason why Sinulog Festival 2012 is one the biggest and grandest festival is the colorful costume, the sizzling beat of the drum and bugles and also the people in Cebu.

Now, I would like to share my Sinulog Festival 2012 Experience. It was fun but tired yet satisfying after. We attend the mass at the Basilica Snr. Santo Nino. during the 6am. And I was glad that the celebrant priest is the Archbishop of the Archdiocesan of Basilica de Snr. Santo Nino. 

I also take a picture during the mass. Take a look for the picture.
We all so believe the superstitious believe that we must fly a couple of balloons with the paper with the wishlist we want. We list down the wishlist on the paper and tie it on the balloon.



We've seen a lot of colorful costumes that users wore. Though the dancers are stress they are still game to take a picture with the tourist local or foreign. Of course, business is booming on that day. Anywhere on the street their are foods, souveniers such as free name keychain, Sinulog T-Shirts and a lot of more.



During the night, we go the parade of the AMA Sinulog Contingent which I, my girlfriend Jenifer Patilan, Zilfa Villarba and Irish Nuñez are also part of the contingent before we graduated on our Alumni School AMA Cebu Campus. 

I was a fun experience with the contingent, people and with your love ones. I can't wait to see the next year Sinulog Festival 2013. I will surely watch the Sinulog Grand Mardi Gra 2013 on the Cebu City Sports Center or SRP if ever.

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Cebu Event: Sinulog Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 2 comments

Sinulog Festival will officially open this coming January 5, 2012. To take the look for Cebu City Sinulog Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities >> read below.

Sinulog Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities


The Cebu Festival: Sinulog Festival is fast approaching because it will be happen this coming 3rd Sunday of January 2012. Don't miss the activities for Sinulog Festival.

Here are the Sinulog Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities.

Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2012
Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.
December 11, 2011
Sinulog Poster Making Contest @ Emall
December 15, 2011
Sinulog Photo Exhibits @SM City

January 05, 2012 (Thursday)
Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 AM
Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM
Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM
Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2012

January 06, 2012 (Friday)
Sinulog 2012 Kick Off

Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
2:00PM
Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
3:00 PM
Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM
Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM
Streen Party Bands

January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
1:00 PM
Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM
Awarding of Winners

6:30 PM
Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)

8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

January 8, 2012 (Sunday)
Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan
4:00 AM
Cebu City 2012 Marathon
1:00 PM
Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM
Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM
Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
8:00 PM

Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM

Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands

January 9, 2012 (Monday)

6:30 PM
Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

January 10, 2012 (Tuesday)

6:30 PM
Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña)
8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 11, 2012 (Wednesday)

9:00 AM
Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM
Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
7:00 PM
Ms. Cebu 2012 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

January 12, 2012 (Thursday)

9:00 AM
Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM
Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
6:00 PM
Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM

Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
8:00 PM

Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces
9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

January 13, 2012 (Friday)
Visual Merchandising Contest(Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 AM

Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño

7:00 AM
Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
9:00 AM
Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent / Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym

6:30 PM
Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
7:30 P.M
Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M

Sinulog Festival Queen 2012, Cebu City Sports Center
8:00 PM
Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM
Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

January 14, 2012 (Saturday)

6:00 AM
Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
9:00 AM
Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM
Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM
Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM
Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM
Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I
8:00 PM
Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM
Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts


January 15, 2012 (Sunday)
SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM
Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM
Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM
Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM
Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM
Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña

January 16, 2012 (Monday)

1:00 PM
Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center

January 20, 2012 (Friday)
“HUBO”
4:00 AM
“HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño


January 28, 2012 (Saturday)

1:00 P.M
Screening of Finaslists Short Film/Video Documentary Contest
6:00 P.M
Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest @SM City Cebu 1st Sinulat Awards, Sinulog Literary Awards for Short Story Writing, Poetry, and Essay Writing @ SM City Cebu

January 30 – Feb. 10, 2012
Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu

Cebu Festival: Sinulog Festival 2012

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2 comments


Cebu is not only known for the food, people, culture, business but also known in tourism. We all know that one factor to attract foreigners are the tourist spots. Actually festivals are one of the factors why foreigners are keep coming to Cebu City.

There are many Cebu Festivals. One of the populare Cebu Festival is Sinulog Festival. Sinulog Festival is said to be the most prestigious and largest festival in whole Cebu Province and one of the grandest festivals in whole Philippines.

Sinulog Festival is celebrate in honor to their patron Senior Santo Niño. Senior Santo Niño is said the image as baby Jesus. It said that is this Snr. Santo Niño was the milagrous baby since he protected the whole Cebu City and Province in calamities.

That's why Sinulog Festival is celebrated every Third(3rd) Sunday of January. Many events will be happen in different venues. They have the Sinulog Sa Kabataan and Sinulog Sa Lalawigan in preparation to their Sinulog Mardigras.
They will also have the coronation for  Sinulog Festival Queen. When every queen of every contingent will join depends on the contingent. Every Sinulog Festival contingent wear lively and colorful customes to attracts local and foreign attractions.

Many foreigners and local tourist will visit the Grand Mardi Gras to witness this grandest festivals. Government will invest to this event to maintain the lively of Cebu City.

As the news said, every year hotels are fully-booked at the first week of  January where local and foreign tourists check-in to witness this grandest festival in Cebu City which is Sinulog Festival.

The known chanting in this festival is "VIVA, PIT SENYOR". If you shout it, you feel that you're belong to the festivals.

Visit Cebu City now and witness this grandest Festival in Cebu the Sinulog Festival. Let me shout "VIVA, PIT SENYOR"

Actually the activities for Sinulog Festival has been released. To view the Sinulog Festival Activities >> SINULOG FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVIES.


Cebu Food: Jones Brothers Pizza Co.

Friday, March 25, 2011 0 comments

Recently, I posted about Albertos Pizza. I also stated there that they're a lots of Cebu Food available. Pizza is one if and I'm proud to say that we have a lot of Pizza firm.

After Albertos Pizza, maybe this time to introduce another available pizza in Cebu City. At this first, I thought that their pizza is expensive. But my friend threat me on that pizza. Since, he ordered a pizza for us. I also look for their menu and was quite surprise because the price of Jones Brothers Pizza is cost not expensive. I was wrong of what I think.

Jones Brothers Pizza Co.

Menu of Jones Brothers Pizza Co.
Jones Brothers Pizza Co.
credited to pacificcebu


Visit their Facebook Page  here Jones Brothers Pizza.

Actually I'm the one who created the page since when I started to search their website page in Facebook it has no results. That's why I created the page for them.

Like the page of Jonas Brotherspizza you can also visit the Albertos Pizza

Their expensive pizza is just 99php and the cheapest one is cost only 69php. Imagine how cheapest it is it compare to the other pizza. Jones Brothers Pizza are known is slowly increasing the popularity in Cebu City. They have also a lot of branches in Cebu City Alone.

Visit the nearest Jones Brothers Pizza Co. branch and enjoy the cheapest and delicious pizza.


Cebu Food: Albertos Pizza

Thursday, February 17, 2011 2 comments

Food is the one thing you need to look for a certain place if you travel because everybody wants food and food wants us. I'm happy that there are lots of Cebu foods can be take home abroad and local.

But this time, to those who want to travel Cebu City. You must visit the Alberto's Pizza. When you say pizza in Cebu City, one famous pizza is Alberto's Pizza. Most people want their pizza because it's reasonable price.

Alberto's Pizza has many branches. Every cities and municipalities has Alberto's pizza. When my friends celebrate a birthdays we directly order or go to their branch directly since it's near our school.

They offer a lot of pizza flavors. Now, they have the Sisig Pizza which I also like since I love Sisig. Alberto's Pizza rate is quite cheap other than pizzas but they still offer a delicious pizza. Whatever you paid for pizza, it's SULIT.
You can also order Alberto's Pizza by their phone number on each branch. Look for the directories for the number of the branch.

Rush to the Alberto's Pizza now and grab their pizza one at a time. Visit 

Like the Facebook Page of Albertos Pizza

Don't miss to eat at ALBERTO'S PIZZA. ORDER, EAT, BUSOG!

Cebu Business is strong!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 0 comments


Cebu City is known for a good and progressive city in Central Visayas Region. Tourisms booms every year and we can expect that because all progress can be seen on the city. A lot of investors want to invest to Cebu City because they see the future and the capabilities of Cebu City in business industry whether industrial, BPO companies, mechanical, or IT related or even the simple business.

Cebu City progress every year because government are trying to do their jobs very well that attract to investors to invest. In business, the more business investors on a city the more progressive the city is. Since it create a lot of jobs. The more jobs we can't create on a city the more progressive is.

It's not really the city why Cebu City progressive and still growing to the top but to the people behind all success. Top for that is the government which really do their best to have a good relationship to other countries to tied up. It's hard to persuade investors if you have no proof that the City has a strong economy.  But they still do their jobs and continue persuading investors from other country to other country.

Other people that helps why Cebu City are progressive and still growing because of the workers. We all know that Filipinos workers are hard-working and easy to catch-up the job or the reality. That's why many countries prefer to get a Filipinos workers because they are proven to their works. We Filipinos are really dedicated to the job given from simple one to the hardest task you ever hold.

Another person behind all this is God. Cebuano are really faithful to God. They are devoted to their patron in every Church. They pray and attend mass to owe their life to God. Without God, everything would be nothing. Right? I know you agree with this one.


 
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