FaceCebu.Netgot an invite from Jollibee to their launching of a scrumptious treat which surely amazing in every bite and that time got no hint except for an "amazing treat", yeah?! Jollibee, the largest fast food chain in the Philippines which operates a nationwide network of over 750 stores, welcomes back Amazing Aloha Burger. Yes, you heard it right. Since it's introduction in the year 1996, Amazing Aloha Hamburger has been a part of every Filipino Families during snacks, breaktime or even during going to movie house or any family recreations. This year, specifically today, May 15, the Amazing Aloha Burger is officially back but it's for a limited time only.

PHP 99.00 solo while PHP 135.00 for value meal with regular fries and drink

A bite-after-bite delight of two juicy burger patties, crispy bacon bits, cheese and lettuce, doused in honey mustard dressing, topped with a fresh slice of pineapple and sandwiched between two soft buns, the Amazing Aloha is a uniquely extraordinary burger experience that is amazing in every bite and yeah, Facecebu.net recommends this with 4 out of 5 ratings!

But wait, there's more! In celebration of 35 years of Langhap Sarap, Burger lovers can enjoy this classic favorite in 35 Jollibee outlets nationwide. Check out the nearest participating outlet at 2:30pm as Jollibee gives away coupons to the first 100 customers per outlet who will get their Amazing Aloha for FREE!

Here is the list of Amazing Aloha Craze Participating Stores:

VISAYAS
Cebu Parkmall
Cebu Mango Ave.
Bacolod Lacson
Ilo-ilo General LUna
Ilo-ilo E. Lopez

SOUTH LUZON
Tagaytay Junction
Molino Blvd
Paseo, Sta. Rosa
Lucena Highway
Lipa Uptown
Legazpi Rizal, ALbay

METRO SOUTH
Emerald
Global City
Insular Ayala
Alabang Madrigal
SM MOA 1
Valley Golf

METRO NORTH
Green Meadows
Katipunan
E. Rodriguez
Welcome Rotonda A
North Fairview
UST Dapitan

RBU NORTH LUZON
Sevilla (La Union 3)
Baguio Legarda
Sta Rosa
Dolores
Marquee Mall
SM City Olangapo

MINDANAO
Buhangin Davao
City Heights Gensan
MTS Davao
Butuan Hi-way
Camins Zamboanga

Don't forget the hashtag #AMAZINGALOHAISBACK and check Jollibee's social media accounts for updates and promos:
Twitter: @iwantjollibee
Facebook:

After a very succesful Sinulog Life Dance Partylast January 2013, the biggest and hottest outdoor party is back to the Queen City to end the Summer season with a BANG! Together with Asia Brewery's Tanduay Ice, Sun.Star Cebu and Zee Lifestyle Magazine, Legwork Productions presents LifeDance 2013: Wicked Summer which is set to be held at the Boardwalk Complex, North Reclamation Area on May 25, 2013 (Saturday)

A sequel to LifeDance 2013: The Circus of Life which was attended from all over the world, LifeDance 2013: Wicked Summer sets itself different as it assures to bring in a deep and enchanting experience that will surely make this party unforgettable. “We always have some fresh ideas that the team comes up and we apply it to the upcoming LifeDance. Every Lifedance is always better than the last one, so we pressure ourselves to make new fun ideas that we can apply to the event. We have a lot of surprises for our attendees but one thing we can divulge (for now) is the introduction of the VVIP area. VVIP area can enjoy the benefits of a VIP plus the access to premium drinks and cocktails,” Cris Go, LifeDance co-producer, shares.

Aside from the scenery and the unique theme, what are the other reasons of Party goers of LifeDance? It's the Worl'ds hottest DJs who will play for us - Indonesian producer and mixer Angger Dimas, New York’s hippest DJ duo, The Disco Fries and Swedish Duo, Felix Zaltiao and Lindh Van Berg

“We painstakingly choose DJs that we know that the Philippine market will love. Plus, Felix Zaltiao & Lindh Van Berg will release an Lifedance's Official Anthem called "Hello Cebu". Hopefully, we're confident that it will, that this track will reach the much coveted Beat port top 100 charts and put Cebu in the Electronic Music Festival Map,” Cris said.

LifeDance 2013 will also be featuring the Cebu Underground Movement, a group of Cebuano underground DJ’s along with Bong Durano, Jack Stone, Karl Chua, Bryan Go and Gino Visitacion are just a few of the local DJ’s who will be spinning ear-busting beats that will make the crowd move.

With a stronger and established partnership with Asia Brewery’s Tanduay Ice, 7 Eleven, an international chain of convenience stores and British American Tobacco, the world’s largest tobacco group, will also be joining the party. These LifeDance partners will be adding exciting activities on the event for a more wicked and unforgettable summer-ender party.

Tickets are now priced:
P500 for General Admission
P1,500 for VIP
P2,500 for VVIP.

Tickets may be purchased in from the following official outlets:
Island Souvenirs (Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, Island Pasalubong Raintree Mall),
Fudge,
Harold’s Hotel,
The Orchard Hotel and Suites,
Mooon Cafe (Ayala Terraces, IT Park, Robinsons Cybergate, Parkmall),
Chowabungga,
Charlie’s Corner,
Dong Juan,
Blue Elephant,
Casa Verde and
Ayala Concierge.

For more inquiries, Instagram or tweet your messages to @LifeDanceCebu and join the Official Life Dance Facebook Page, facebook.com/LifeDanceOfficial

Ayala Malls in cooperation with the Philippine Star, Solar Network and Tiger 22 presents the Style Origin Fashion Show which is happening on June 29, 6 pm at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity. On it's 3rd year, this event inspires imagination through the best fashion brands and designers through a fashion show.

Cebu will be dressed up with glamour and excitement with the most anticipated fashion show this 2013, highlighting brands such as All Flip Flops, Celine, Artwork, Blued, Cocoon, Filippo, Hush Puppies, ISIS, Folded and Hung, Girbaud, Gems and Designs, Original Penguin, Lady Bag, LAVA, Karimadon, The Travel Club, Rustans, Samsonite, Payless, Pains and Prints, ?Loalde, and ?R.A.F. Growing larger every year, the Style Origin Fashion Show will be featuring our distinguished homegrown brands, renowned Filipino Designers, illustrious international labels, lifestyle and industry movers as it showcase inspirations that will re-affirm that style begins at the Ayala Malls.

Directed by Ariel Lozada and Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry as host, don’t miss Arcy Gayatin, John Pages, Alan Choachuy, Raul Arambulo, Jiggy Cerna, Francis Lee, Raki Urbina, Kris Janson, and Mary Ann Solomon as Style Origin 2013 will be presenting society influencers in Cebu in 2013. Slater Young, Cebu’s very own will also be there in gracing the show.

Catch this exciting event that will reinforce Ayala Center Cebu as the premiere destination for dining, shopping and entertainment. For more inquiries, call the Concierge at 232-0380. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Officially Launched a month ago, Wok Out, an affiliate of Choi City, is ready for Delivery to all Cebu customers who are very busy of their work and would love to experience Chinese Dining within their offices. Wok Out offers Fifteen Executive Meals, great tasting Authentic Chinese value meals in a bowl which are well-prepared by Choi City's Master Chefs for as low as PHP 125.00 which includes Iced Tea and a dessert of the day.

Executive Meal # 12, Fried Fish Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce

[R-L] Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. Founder, Mark Monta and Friend Couple, Zyra and Blaire

Executive Meal # 14, Sweet and Sour Pork

Actual packaging of Wok Out

Dessert of the day, Malay cake

Bloggers and Friends, Shimer, Mark Cortez of CebuFoodLover and Zyra and Blair Arciete

FaceCebu.Net together with other bloggers and friends was able to taste and feast with these dishes. Our favorite were Executive Meal #4 (Roast Pork Asado) and Executive #13 (Lemon Chicken). These different toppings were served over a not just an ordinary white rice but a Thai Jasmine Rice. And what's good about it? They are served in a 1 and a half cup of Thai jasmine Rice with different sumptuous toppings from pork, ham, squid, fish and chicken.

Now, check this list of Executive Meals of your choice.

Executive Meal #1 , Roast Layered Pork, steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #2 , Pata Ham, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #3 , Beef Kenchi, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #4 , Roast Pork Asado, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #5 , Soy Chicken, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #6 , Singaporean Hainanese Chicken, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00

Executive Meal #7 , Fried Squid with Chilli Sauce, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #8 , Gangnam extra crispy honey glazed chicken wings, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Cream Sauce or Barbecue Sauce with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #9 , Pork Spareribs with Salt and Pepper, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Cream Sauce or Barbecue Sauce with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00

Executive Meal #10 , Kingdo Spareribs, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #11 , Fried Fish Fillet with Mango Sauce, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #12 , Fried Fish Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #13 , Lemon Chicken, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #14 , Sweet and Sour Pork, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00
Executive Meal #15 , Buttered Chicken, Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice with Cream Sauce or Barbecue Sauce with Iced Tea and Dessert of the day. PHP 125.00

Here's a must try Original or Spicy (OS#1), Six pieces of Gangnam extra crispy honey glazed chicken wings for PHP 180.00 only.

Wok Out delivers to any customers within Metro Cebu Areas only, just call 505-2121 from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Note, Five minimum orders are accepted with 10 % delivery charged.

Should you need 10 orders and above, dial 316-0677 or 0917-7913821 for Free Delivery.

Choi City Seafood Restaurant offers Catering Services

Choi City Seafood Restaurant's Catering service has an exceptional satisfaction background. It is always the caterer and restaurant of choice of numerous companies and inidviduals in Cebu. Choi City offers all-inclusive packages perfect for serving intimate groups or catering to thousands of guests. With the expertise of its foreign chefs, Choi City will bring its Imperial Kitchen and foreign chefs to a venue of your choice, making sure each dish is freshly cooked and served hot as your event unforlds.

So if you prefer your food cooked and served delicious and hot, and you don't want the hassle of long lines, then Choi City Seafood Restaurant is the caterer for you.

For more inquiries, contact:

Choi City Seafood Restaurant
G/F South Arcade, Banilad Town Centre
Banilad, Cebu City
Site:www.choi-city.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/choicityseafood
Telephone Numbers:239-0800 | 239-0999

On June 29, Saturday, Numero Doce, one of the most visited Disco Clubs inMango Avenue, Cebu will celebrate its 7th anniversary with a wet theme entitled Ultra Foam Party. This is another breaktrough event initiated by Green Light Creative Concepts, creator of Beach Break party with partnership of Alchology Club.

It's good to know that Numero Doce is still alive and jamming despite of the tight competition of Cebu Clubbing and knowing that other Clubs were already closed and some had replaced their names and branding. So without further ado, here is the summary for this momentous event on the coming weekend.

What: Ultra Foam Party
When: June 29, Saturday
Time: Party starts at 8:00 PM
Ticket Price at PHP 100.00 ( free 1 drink )
Tickets are available on the event.
Outfit? Sud friendly outfit waterproof

DH Clyde Harris

So who will turn up the music? No other than DJs Jenial Aspiras, Dj Clyde Harris, Jack Stone, Ryan Max, Phil Oncenes, Ron Devastator and MC Tom Candy. Ultra Foam Party is presented by Numero Doce, Antonov Vodka and Corona Extra and in cooperation with Sun Cellular, Russian Standard Vodka and Scream.

For inquiries, check contact below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/numero.doce.18
Phone : 032-5161795
Cell : 0917-6154609 / 0928-5030000
Email : numero.doce@yahoo.com or numero.doce.18@facebook.com

July 6, 2013 - Saturday, Choobi Choobi, a Native Restaurant, opened it's branch in Parkmall, Mandaue City with special guest celebrity, host and model Solenn Heusaff. Choobi Choobi offers primarily Filipino dishes which main ingredients were taken from their own farm so they could provide the freshest Shrimps and prawns, organic vegetables and free-ranging chickens.

Choobi Choobi owner, Stan Tanchan with his parents and Guest Miss Solenn Heausaff

FaceCebu.Net author, Mark Monta with Choobi Choobi Special Guest, Miss SOlenn Heausaff

Why Choobi Choobi? "The name Choobi Choobi was inspired by my grandfather who, after eatring a great meal, would say 'Choobi Choobi'," said owner, Stan Tanchan.

What is Choobi Choobi? "It's a Chinese word that loosely translates to 'Lingaw Lingaw" in Cebuano. " Mr. Tanchan added.

Aim to provide everyone experience the joy of eating without having to worry with prices, Choobi Choobi Restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices just like their house specialty, "Shrimp in the Bag", a one pound fresh Shrimp plus sweet corn on he cob in five different sauces for only just PHP 350.00. We can choose between butter garlic, sauteed in garlic, spicy gata, mild and spicy Choobi sauce or the extra spicy sauce.

'Lola Pepang's Fried Manok Bisdak

Choobi Choobi's Shrimp in a bag

In addition, Choobi Choobi also offers fried adobong kanding, the crispy balbacua and a special stuffed squid. Also, specialties like Choobi pata, Belly Dancer, Okiname Tuna belly, Okiname Tuna Panga, Gilled Pompano, and the ever famous 'Lola Pepang's Fried Manok Bisdak are also served. Choobi house blend ice tea is also a must try.

Choobi Choobi Restaurant is open from 10 AM to 2 PM and 5 pm to 10 pm

For inquiries, you may call or contact the Restaurant via:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChoobiChoobi
Telephone Number: +63 32 422 8686
Website: http://www.choobichoobi.com/

Are you craving for a new pair of Havaianas from this yearly Make Your Own Havaianas event? Then here, here, the wait is over! On July 18-21, 2013 ( Thursday to Sunday ), Havaianas Philippines is proud to present Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu with a more colorful and mix of straps, soles and different exciting pins at the SM City Cebu Northwing from 10 AM to 8-9 PM.

Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu 2013 is a special event as it collaborates with our very own Filipino Illustrator, Dan Matutina with a new and first ever Glow In the Dark Commemorative Pair. In his design, he was thinking of exploration and fit in spacemen. Yes, that's right, spacemen theme!! Isn't it cool?? This piece of art flip flop is available in carbon blue sole, features spacemen with space markers connecting the stars to form images - this is what Havaianas aim, to enables everybody's creativity and imagination.

So aside from this interesting pair, this world favorite flip-flop comes in an exclusive canvas bag which can be personalized with the colored pins enclosed. You can share your photos and ideas in all your Social Media Accounts with official hashtag, #MYOHC13

For more details, check out www.havaianas.com

My first taste of Island Grill food was last 2006 or 2007 at SM City Cebu Foodcourt, and today it is really good to know that Island Grill Express has opened it's new center and not just a booth at Ayala Center Cebu, just beside Fitness First and near Ayala Cinemas. With it's goal of providing Cebuanos affordable but good Filipino Dishes, Island Grill Express plans to open Five branches in Cebu for the next two years and one of them is situated at IT Park Lahug, Cebu.

Nino Bascon and his Managing Partner of Island Grill Express

Island Grill Express Managing Partners with FaceCebu.Net Author, Mark M. Monta

UP-BOTTOM : Interiors of Island Grill Express Center

Island Grill Express is known to bring Carenderia dining experience to a higher level. They displayed soups and stews on slow cookers, used Banana leaves and baskets to complete the look - these brings the island atmosphere inside the malls. As the restaurant focuses to be at the top in the quick service restaurant industry, different Visayan favorites like Tinowang Isda, Sinugbang Baboy, Piniritong Lambay sa baynan, Batchoy and Binignit were some of the reasons to keep customers coming back. Island Grill Express's best seller are Pork Belly, Grilled dishes (signature) and for me, the best Batchoy in town. There are new menus evolving like Estofado, Bangus Express among others.

Fresh Lumpia

Liston Kawali

Grilled Squid

Fried Crab

Sizzling Shrimp

Bico

Batchoy

Island Grill Express has two Branches in Davao, SM Davao and Abreeza Mall. They are planning for Delivery and Catering Services but as of now, they are not offering it but the restaurant is open for Franchise.

July 15, 2013 - Monday, Dong Juan, Cebu's pride restaurant, opened it's newest branch at Calyx Building, situated at the Cebu IT Park. This branch is the fourth to open this year and 18th all over the country. No wonder, Dong Juan stays the number one favorite hangout for diners and loyal patrons. During the launch, Miss Aubrey Borja, Dong Juan Owner, revealed some secrets of Dong Juan's success, focusing on their spices, herbs and of course the ingredients mostly sourced from abroad, mainly Europe.

Dong Juan's Official Logo

"Good Food for Every Dodong", became the mantra that fermented the concept of the restaurant, that is, Dong Juan. From its simple burger and pizza center in a quiet Cebu City neighborhood, Dong Juan sprouted in different branches that maintain consistent flavor and quality food and service standard. "To give Cebuanos something special", Miss Aubrey Borja added as she was presenting signature dishes of Dong Juan like Cheese Burger, French Fries, Dong Juan's Gambas Al Ajillo and of course, the much loved biscuit pizzas. The burgers which remain as the bestsellers are made from whole wheat bun, fresh vegetables and big, juicy over a quarter-pound 100% USDA pure beef patty. On the other hand, their signature biscuit pizza is an old recipe for bread inherited from previous generations that have been worked to a new formula blended with the delightful nostalgic flavors from the fond childhood memories of the Dong Juan's founders.

Dong Juan Cheese Burger

Dong Juan Gambas Al Ajillo

Calamansi Blush with Strawberry

Aside from the grand opening, Dong Juan introduced to cebu Media and Bloggers their newly added dish, the Deep Fried Chicken Wings in Chilli paste and grapeseed oil. Personally, it was good, not that catchy dish but with some sesame seeds, I think it gives or adds flavor to its taste. By the way, it's not that hot, so it's Chilli paste is just ordinary.

Stirred Calamansi Blush with Strawberry

Deep Fried Chicken Wings in Chilli Paste and grapeseed oil

In the coming month or two, Barney Borja, Aubrey's husband, revealed that new dishes and updates are soon to roll-out to all Dong Juan restaurants all over the country. Customers should expect more great things to come for Dong Juan before the end of the year.

Hilot ( pronounced as "hee-lot") is an ancient Filipino art and style of healing. Nowadays, people are drained and exhausted with all those paperworks in the office plus the non-ending schedules and deliverables, thus, most of them seek for Hilot as a stress-reliever which helps in relaxing stressed minds and muscles. Here in Mandaue City Cebu, there's a wellness spa which can offer a true essence of relaxation and authentic Filipino traditional massage, try Shui Wellness Hilot Healing Spa!

Shui Wellness Hilot Healing Spa Building

Bentosa Sample

[L-R] Cebu Bloggers, Rabsin of Finlust, Facecebu.Net Author and Cedric Lucero of cebu street journal

FaceCebu.Net author with his signature smile, excited for the massage

Like a boss! Rabsin of Finlust

Me in hairy legs

Shui Wellness Hilot Healing Spa is expert of the following services.

SUOB, using indigenious herbs through streaming for detoxification. PHP 250.00

WELLNESS CONSULTATION

TUOB. PHP 250.00

BENTOSA, Works by reducing the pain we feel in our bodies through creating a vacuum with heat in a glass or bamboo making sore points in the body gently eased. This prevents toxins from building up in the form of “ Lamig “ or nodules and is replaced by Shui’s naturopathic minerals that enables the cell to regenerate and hydrate inside the body and followed by a back Hilot using a deep long stroke “ Hagod” to reduced stress build up. (30 minutes) PHP 250.00

DAGDAGAY AT BANYOSSAPAA (Filipino Foot Theraphy), a herbal foot theraphy by washing with lukewarm water with sambong leaves. This promotes removal of excess fluid in our body, prevents cold, fever and rheumatism and improve balance in your system. Followed by an ancient foot theraphy from Mountain Province using Bamboo sticks to stimulate hilot points around your feet that are connected to different organs of your body. This modality promotes healing by tapping on the different points on your feet to relaxed a stress organs (60 minutes) PHP 350.00

WHOLE BODY HILOT HEALING, the combination of different Hilot techniques into one. Research in different regions of the Philippines use to relax stress muscles and improve circulatory system by using long stroke technique "Hagod" applying indigineous oils with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants extract mixed with virgin coconut oil that gives body (60 minutes) PHP 350.00

"KI" (SHUI's version Yogalates fusing Asia, Western, European modalities), a man strenuous exercise.

LOCALIZED HILOT (Hilot sa Pilay , Sprain Massage ), Anti-inflammatory massage, for centuries, Filipinos healers are known for their Chiropractic skills or bow settings skills pass down thru generations. This treatment helps heal on specific probrlem in your body and helps pain management with faster healing process (60 minutes) PHP 400.00

DAGDAGAY (Filipino Foot Theraphy), an ancient foot theraphy from Mountain province using bamboo stick to stimulate hilot points around your feet that are connected to different organs of the body ( 30 minutes ) PHP 400.00

SAROY (Sarap at Aroy), Hilot healing sequence using deep long stroke for those who preferred ultra hard hilot. PHP 450.00

HERBAL BODY SCRUB, a whole body scrub using an ancient secret herbal formulation made from salt herbal extract and oil that give a total wellness by replenishing the body with right minerals and phytonutrients. (60 minutes) PHP 500.00

HILOT WITH BENTOSA, Works by reducing the pain we feel in our bodies through creating a vacuum with heat in a glass or bamboo making sore points in the body gently eased. This prevents toxins from building up in the form of “ Lamig “ or nodules and is replaced by Shui’s naturopathic minerals that enables the cell to regenerate and hydrate inside the body. This is followed by leisurely Whole Body Hilot Therapy using deep long stroke and natural oil application leaving no red marks on your skin. (90 minutes) PHP 550.00

Interior, waiting area of Shui Spa

Shui Spa's Foot Massage Center

Shui Spa's CR

Shui Wellness Hilot Healing Spa is open from Monday to Sunday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

For details and inquiries, contact below:

Mobile Number: 09177216327
Telephone Number: (032) 511 2205
Twitter: @SHilothealing

Location: 2ND FLR TANAKA BLDG 869 AS FORTUNA ST MANDAUE CITY (Above BDO Branch of AS Fortuna) CEBU, Philippines
Google Map

Another milestone for Lapu-lapu City is the upcoming biggest endurance event in the country, the Ironman 70.3 Philippines to be held on August 4, Sunday.

More details to be posted here, but as of now, here are some advisories for our guidance.

Ironman 70.3 Philippines Traffic Advisory

Ironman 70.3 Philippines Parking Area Plan

The Country's most awaited Triathlon event, The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines, is finally coming to the beautiful island of Cebu, specifically happening at Lapu-Lapu City on August 4, 2013 (Sunday). It is expected to attract an estimated 2,000 participants from all over the country so with its neighboring nations and from the Asia-Pacific region. The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines is a race with 1.2-mile swim, two-loop 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile two-loop run course.

Cobra Ironman 70.3 2013 Official Poster

So aside from this biggest event happening in Cebu, who of those Triathlete icons we're gonna see on Sunday? It is reported that Alaska Milk Corporation owner Fred Uytengsu, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Senator Pia Cayetano, David Charlton and celebrities Matteo Guidicelli and Drew Arellano are joining the race. Also expected to join are Cobra Ironman titleholders Pete Jacobs, Cameron Brown, Mathieu O’Halloran, Bree Wee and Belinda Granger, as well as local triathlon elites Monica Torres and Arland Macasieb.

Now, check this complete schedule from August 1 (Thursday ) to 4 ( Sunday), click HERE

Here's the link for the complete list of Race Maps for Swimming, Biking and Running Course.

Tag Facecebu.Net in Facebook or @tanom in Twitter or @mmonta in Instragram for all your photos during the event and be featured in a special post article for Ironman 70.3 Philippines.

July 27, Saturday, the Philippine's largest aerospace institute, Indiana Aerospace University, has successfully celebrated its biggest and grandest Academic outdoor affiliation party at the school's open grounds. Dubbed as fresh and funky party, Electrospace Spectrum 2013 as what the organizers named it, was attended by more or less 1,500 Aerospacers and students from different Colleges.

Cebu New Media with [L-R] Dominic Sy, Mark M. Monta ( Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. Founder), Rabsin Dela Cruz, Cedric Lucero, Hazel Minoza, Yves Camingue (Blogger and Fashion Designer) and Eden Villarba (Fashion Blogger)

ELECTROSPACE SPECTRUM 2013 has featured smashing performances by Cebu's very own DJ's: DJ Polky Yu (Barcode), DJ Gio Visitacion (The Penthouse) and DJ Cathy Muto (The Penthouse) and was hosted by Paulo Walker.

Now, Check out these photos taken from the event.

Firedancer on the move!

Indiana Aerospace University's Dancers

Oath taking of Indiana Aerospace University's SSC Officers

Electrospace Spectrum Crew and Organizers

Indiana Aerospace University Boys Next Door

Check out this crowd!

ELECTROSPACE SPECTRUM 2013 is made possible thru the efforts of Indiana Aerospace University's Supreme Student Council A.Y. 2013-2014 and is brought to you in part by Kandaya Fitness.

MORE PHOTOS HERE

On August 21, 2013, Filipinos will commemorate the 30th death anniversary of a simple and humble Senator who happen to be the father of our current President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III or who is known commonly as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy. This late Senator Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr has declared a phrase that sparked Filipinos all over the country to a People Power Movement and gave us freedom from the Marcos dictatorial regime. What was the phrase he mentioned? It's "the Filipino is worth dying for."

Hoping not for a mass movement but unity of Envinronmentalists and other simple individual, The Island Group (TIG) and Save the Philippine Seas (SPS) partnered for an environmental campaign dubbed as "The Philippines is worth diving for." This tie-up campaign is centered on the conservation, protection, and restoration of our marine biodiversity."The Philippines is worth diving for" is a new collection of Island Souvenirs on which percentage of the proceeds of this campaign will go to SPS to fund the Malapascua Arts and Science Festival, a community project organized by SPS and that uses creative forms of learning with the end view of promoting environmental protection and appreciation of nature outside the four walls of a standard classroom.

Upper LEFT: All members with Cebu Media and Bloggers, RIGHT: Anna Oposa , SPS and Mr. Josh Eballe of TIG

"By purchasing a shirt, you are supporting an education project for the youth of Cebu. This will contribute to ensuring the sustainability of our resources for present and future generations," Anna Oposa, Founder of SPS said.

You can buy this T-shirt in just PHP 229.75 in all Island Souvenirs stores and branches but if you are outside Cebu or the country, you can purchase this item online by ordering at http://www.facebook.com/Islands.Souvenirs or at http://store.islandssouvenirs.com/

"The Philippines is worth diving for" shirts are available in four different designs in three sizes (S, M, L). These will be sold at the Seatizen's Festival on September 15, 2013 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center.

"Part of organization's values is built and anchored on community. We understand that we only have one planet, and as stewards, we need to do our share - individually or collectively," said Josh Eballe, Corporate Communications Group Head of TIG. Now, how can you share? Buy this t-shirt and save the Philippine Seas!

Check this Official Facebook Page of Save the Philippine Seas (SPS) to know more about the organization.

Aiming to provide high quality and real Italian wines and goods, Dolce Casa has established a network of Italian cognoscenti in every region, who aid them as they unravels many of the complex issues regarding Italian wine introduction to the Filipino market. As much as possible, Dolce Casa can give information or guide Filipinos especially Cebuanos in what kind of Italian wine best suit in a certain occassion. What's best thing about Dolce Casa is that owners personally pick the best among the best boutique wineries in Italy or areas/regions that the wine represents.

Dolce Casa located at the Ground Floor of Parkmall Mandaue Cebu

“We personally meet the winery owners, the wine makers and visit the vineyards. More than simply producers and direct importers, our wineries are faces we know, families we‘ve met, and partnerships that we‘ve established.” Jessica Ursal, Dolce Casa Operations Manager. For over two decades Dolce Casa has fostered excellent relationships with wineries all over Italy, from Piedmont down to Sicily, and owners travel there often and stay up-to-the-minute on Italian wine.

Dolce Casa offers a good folio of over 300 Italian wine varieties from reds, roses, whites, sparkling, sweet and dry – tailored fit for your consumption needs. They do not only house real Italian wines but they have an array of gummy bears, candies, ice cream and Italian products – olive oils, pasta & coffee beans.

Dolce Casa has the following branches here in Cebu.

Ground Floor Parkmall
NRA, Tipolo, Mandaue City 6014
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Greenwich, the country’s favorite pizza and pasta chain, launches its latest product to Cebu, the Perfect Thin Crust Pizza. Attended by Cebu Media, Press and Bloggers, the event was graced by Greenwich’s long time pizza endorser, John Lloyd Cruz to personally present and introduce their latest treat.

John Lloyd Cruz presenting Greenwich's latest treat

FaceCebu.Net author, Mark Monta with Greenwich endorser, John Lloyd Cruz

“We are constantly on the lookout on how we can satisfy the cravings of our customers,” shares Lulu De Castro, senior marketing manager for brand development. “The new Greenwich Pizza Thins is our answer to the requests of pizza enthusiasts who wish to savor our rich pizza toppings in a whole new way.”

Discover a new flavorful pizza experience with Greenwich Pizza Thins. Available in 4 delicious variants: Signature Special, Hawaiian, Pepperoni and All Meat starting at P189 for a double size pizza.

This new Greenwich Pizza Thins is the delightful latest addition to the Greenwich menu touted to tickle the taste buds of discriminating pizza lovers. Greenwich served its sumptuous crispy thin crust pizza for the guests to enjoy. And right from the first bite, guests discovered why Greenwich’s new offering is far better and more enticing compared to other thin crust pizzas available.

Complementing the freshly made crust is Greenwich’s signature toppings that have been the talk of the town. The new Pizza Thins has the combination of premium toppings, 3 types of cheeses on crispier and tastier crust. Rich, flavorful and never short in serving, these toppings make Greenwich the preferred choice by pizza lovers of all ages. Discover your favorite Greenwich Pizza Thins available in Signature Special, Hawaiian, Pepperoni and All Meat starting at a P189 for double size pizza.

Marco Lobregat, Andi Manzano and Gino Quillamor joins the beautiful and fun Greenwichbarkada of John Lloyd Cruz, Lloyd Zaragoza, Vince Canizares and Mika Lagdameo.

Bringing the Greenwich Pizza Thins to life is the new wave of Greenwich barkada who were also formally introduced during the launch via the Behind-the-Scenes of the commercial. They are sought-after Manila radio jock and TV personality Andi Manzano, popular Manila radio DJ and host Gino Quillamor, and model turned entrepreneur Marco Lobregat. Greenwich main man John Lloyd Cruz was also on hand to complete the new barkada who epitomize the fun-loving nature of the Greenwich brand.

Cebu's Premier Awarding Body for Bloggers, The Best Cebu Blogs Awards (BCBA) is officially opening its nomination tomorrow, September 23, 2013. Cebu-based Bloggers who are living the Queen City of the South for three months have the chance of nominating their own blogs for at least two niches or categories. On it's 6th year, BCBA has been recognizing Cebu's top Bloggers from different niches such as Technology, Personal, Travel, Food, Fashion, Photo and Entertainment.

Are you a Blogger or a Blogger's follower who wants to nominate a blog? Now, check this out!

Mechanics and Guidelines

Top 10 Famous Cebu Blogs

Cebu-based Bloggers can nominate themselves or other Cebu-based bloggers by filling-up the nomination page via this link: www.bestcebublogs.com/nominations/.

Nomination starts on September 23, 2013 to October 21, 2013.
Last year’s Top 5 Winners won’t be allowed to be nominated this year. He or she can come back to the nominee’s list by next year.
On October 28, 2013, Blogs will be shortlisted to 20 according to this Criteria: 30 % – Number of Facebook Likes at Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Fan Page ; 35 % – Nominated Blog’s Page Rank ; 35 % – Nominated Blog’s Alexa and Domain Authority
Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Fan Page LIKE activity duration starts from the approval of Nomination until October 27, 2013.
Top 10 Nominees are required to make Pre-Event post of the Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Awarding Ceremony which contains requirements to be sent through email.
Winners will be announced through email, Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Fan Page post and through special blog post in this site on December 7, 2013.

Best Cebu Blogs 2012 Awardees with BCBA Founder, Mark M. Monta

Best Cebu Blogs by Niche

Top 10 Best Cebu Blogs nominees are automatically included in Best Cebu Blogs by Niche Awards.
Last year’s Winners won’t be allowed to be nominated this year. He or she can come back to the nominee’s list by next year.
On October 28, 2013, nominees will be shortlisted to 5 basing on the category defined which is initially be judged by BCB2013 Committees.
Niches are defined in the following:

Best Cebu Technology Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog that features relevant technology information and updates.

Best Cebu Personal Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog that has multiple categories or features personal opinions.

Best Cebu Travel Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog which features places, travel experiences and anything related to travelling.

Best Cebu Food Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog which main topic is about food.

Best Cebu Fashion Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog which focuses mainly on fashion and lifestyle.

Best Cebu Photo Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog which focuses mainly on photo blogging.

Best Cebu Entertainment Blog – BCBA is looking for this year’s best blog which focuses mainly on entertainment and events.

4. Top 5 Nominees in each niche are required to make Pre-Event post of the Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Awarding Ceremony which contains requirements to be sent through email. If the nominee happens to be part of the Top 10 Famous Cebu Blogs, he or she does not require posting pre-event article twice.

5. Judging for the Best Cebu Blogs by Niche is based on the Criteria for Judging detailed in below post.

Judge’s decisions are irrevocable and final.
Winners will be announced through email, Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Fan Page post and trough special blog post in this site on December 7, 2013.

Criteria for Judging

1. Content = 30% [Grammar, integration of photos, videos and other media, and blog's influence on its chosen niche]

2. Design and Layout = 30% [user-friendliness and appeal]

3. Relevance to NICHE = 40 % [Uniqueness of chosen Blog Niche, Presentation of Niche’s topic/article]

Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2012 Trophies

Prizes & Certificates

Top 1: BCBA 2013 Medal, Trophy, Certificate, Tokens and right for BCB2013 online badge.

Top 2-5: BCBA 2013 Medals, Certificate, Tokens and right for BCB2013 online badge.

Top 6-10: Certificates, Tokens and right for BCBA 2013 online badge.

Thousands of Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members, their families and friends, langhap-sarap treats and wholesome fun welcomed Jollibee at his surprise birthday bash on September 28 at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum in Manila.

PHOTOS were taken yesterday at Parkmall Cebu

The event, jollibee's biggest celebration yet, was in line with the fast-food chain's 35th anniversary and included an array of exciting party games with cool prizes, interactive activities, special dance numbers and surprise guest appearances.

As no grand celebration is complete without lively performance numbers, Jollibee was joined by Yum, Hetty, Twirlie and Popo on stage and brought Jollitown to life in front of the youngsters. The event also welcomed special celebrity guest Sam Concepcion, who thrilled partygoers with his performance.

"We believe that the Jollibee Kids Club is every Mom's ally in raising well-rounded kids and all members deserve to have the best time celebrating with Jollibee and friends in one grand, fun-filled celebration," says Coleen Niguidula-Ducusin Jollibee Marketing Senior Manager. "For this milestone year, we really pulled out all the stops to ensure that our JKC members get to enjoy a one-of-a-kind birthday bash together with their bestfriend, JOllibee."

The jolliest birthday celebration of the year treated partygoers to Jollibee Spaghetti Value Meals and loot bags. Surprises kept on coming as youngsters sent in their greetings to everyone's favorite friend, unleashing their creativity with unique letters, artworks and videos to express their well wishes.

35 selected Jollibee branches nationwide also took part in the celebration via simultaneous live streaming and on-ground interaction, giving more JKC members the chance to join in the festivities. Some select scenes of the birthday bash will also be featured in Jollitown's season six finale which air on October 12 at 8:45 AM on GMA7.

On October 11, "National Coming Out Day" will be celebrated in the whole world in which LGBT community or as stated in a huffingtonpost article, " which people are supposed to decide to come out to friends and family, many others view National Coming Out Day as a day to look back on and celebrate their successful journey toward fully accepting who they are." Then, a month after, November 9, 2013 (Saturday), Cebu will crown a new Queen from the Gay/Transgender Royalties as it will hold the coronation night of the Pageant of the Alternatives, the Queen of Cebu 2013!

QUEENS OF CEBU 2012 Photo Credit: Queen Of Cebu Facebook Page

This year is a special year of LGBTs in the whole Earth and without further ado, here are the official list of candidates of Queen of Cebu 2013 Pageant representing the different countries of the world (in country's alphabetical order):

Australia | Jennifer Hawkins

BRAZIL | Ieda Maria Vargas

CANADA | Natalie Glebova

CHILE | Cecelia Bolocco

COLOMBIA | Luz Marina Luzuaga

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Amelia Vega

GERMANY | Marlene Schmidt

GREECE | Corrina Tsopei

INDIA | Lara Dutta

ISRAEL | Rina Messinger

JAPAN | RiYo Mori

LEBANON | Georgina Rizk

MEXICO | Ximena Navarete

NETHERLANDS | Angela Visser

PANAMA | Justine Pasek

PERU | Gladys Zender

PHILIPPINES | Margie Moran

PUERTO RICO | Zuleyka Rivera

SOUTH AFRICA | Margaret Gardiner

SPAIN | Amparo Munoz

THAILAND | Porntip Nakhironkanok

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | Wendy Fitzwilliam

USA | Olivia Culpo

VENEZUELA | Alicia Machado

Who's your bet? Vote her(them) at the Community Poll of Air You Go Travel's website.

And who will do you think have the rights to judge the beautiful Queens? It's no other than the following icons and outstanding personalities:

DAWN ZULUETA : Photo Credit: Interaksyon.com

Ruffa Guttierez

Bea Zobel de Ayala - Philantrophist
Dawn Zulueta - Award Winning Actress
Fernando Manso - Spain's Photographer to the Stars
John Herrera - MEGA All Star Designer Awardee
Ruffa Guttierez - Beauty Queen, Actress, Model
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Asia's Songbird Singer, Actress
Mathieu Salem - Famous Australian Designer
Karla Henry - Miss Earth 2008
Anton San Diego - Editor in Chief, Philippine Tatler Magazine

Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

Queen of Cebu 2013 Coronation Night's tickets will be available 2-3 weeks before the pageant night. For more updates, kindly check their official Facebook Page.

October 23, 2013 - Twelve lovely ladies ramped infront of Cebu Media and Bloggers as they were officially introduced as Miss Cebu 2014 final candidates at the Cebu City Marriott Hotel. Next year, Miss Cebu will celebrate it's 30th annual beauty-and-brain pageant thus, everybody is expecting for a grand coronation night which is set to be held on January 15, 2014 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

Miss Cebu 2014 Official Logo

Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. Founder, Mark M. Monta and Miss Cebu 2013, Namrata Neesha Murjani

Who do you think will follow the footsteps of Miss Cebu 2013 Namrata Neesha Murjani as the most beautiful and smart Cebuana? Without further ado, here are the finalists for Miss Cebu 2014!

Candidate #1Aloyon, Rhodora Marie
Candidate #2Aberasturi, Crystal Star
Candidate #3Gore, Hannah Marie
Candidate #4Ingking, Ayn Ilya
Candidate #5Manalop, Margret Tacy
Candidate #6Barbas, Kirstie Gayle
Candidate #7Morales, Marilis Claire
Candidate #8Muego, Cheriemel Diane
Candidate #9Yap, Grace Anne Marie
Candidate #10Patalinjug, Eva Psychee
Candidate #11Manuel, Natasha Angela
Candidate #12Hortelano, Pearlyn

These chosen candidates will undergo training and workshops. Miss Cebu is one of the highlights of the Sinulog festival 2014.

Miss Cebu 2014 Final Candidates with Ms Jaja Rama, Miss Cebu Project Head

Miss Cebu 2014 Final Candidates with Miss Cebu 2013, Namrata Neesha Murjani

Miss Cebu 2014 Candidate # 12 , Pearlyn Hortelano, The tallest of all the candidates with 5'9 height

ABOUT MISS CEBU:

Miss Cebu celebrates its 30th year as a pageant that presents to the world the true beauty of a Cebuana.

Started in 1983 by a small group of Cebuanos blessed with foresight, Miss Cebu took on the task of promoting Cebu as a viable alternative tourist destination. This came at a time when tourism in the Asia Pacific region was in its early stages and an imperative tool for countries to woo investors to their shores. Cebu's leaders then understood that the Queen City of the South needed to position herself as an island blessed with splendid resources that beckoned and nurtured tourism and trade.

The Miss Cebu pageant became an event Cebuanos looked forward to and an effective vehicle to establish good international relations in its early years with countries like Japan, Australia and Korea among others.

Hence, through typhoons, administration changes and economic turmoil, the organizers continued to put up the pageant every January, making it a must-see during the Sinulog fiesta week. Despite how much the pageant has evolved, some things remain the same. Although there are new faces each year, the quality of the women and pageant has been consistent. The tradition, legacy, relevance and message of the Miss Cebu pageant remains that the Cebuana is more than just your usual beautiful face- she is an epitome of beauty, brains, a woman of substance. Consistently, Miss Cebu has produced national and international beauty queens, world-class models and individuals who excel and stand out in different fields.

Miss Cebu is unique and special. She is goal-oriented, direct and ambitious. She is an achiever in many areas.

Miss Cebu is a model for other women. She cares about a woman's role in society, especially in addressing challenging issues in society. She works in a defined way toward possible solutions and uses her crown and its accompanying responsibilities to make a difference in the community that has chosen her to be its role model.

Miss Cebu is confident, commanding in presence and a potential leader by virtue of experience in competitions. She is an eloquent communicator and one who exudes talent, intelligence, charisma, and health. She is also physically attractive both in face and figure.

Miss Cebu displays all these characteristics in her everyday life both as an individual, with the hope of advancing her career, her personal and humanitarian goals, and a woman, seeking to improve the lives of others in her community.

Amazing Aloha Burger of Jollibee is Back, Limited Time Only!

Life Dance Wicked Summer 2013, The Circus of Life Continues

Style Origin Fashion Show at Ayala Center Cebu

Wok Out Executive Meals, Chinese Value Meals For Delivery

Choi City Seafood Restaurant offers Catering Services

Ultra Foam Party at Numero Doce for 7th Anniversary

Choobi Choobi is Lingaw Lingaw, Opens Restaunt to Cebuanos

Make Your Own Havaianas 2013, Highlights Dan Matutina's Design

Island Grill Express, Affordable Quick Service Restaurant

Dong Juan Opens At Calyx, Introduces New Dish

Authentic Filipino Massage at Shui Wellness Hilot Healing Spa

IronMan 70.3 Philippines 2013 at Lapu-lapu City

Cobra Ironman 70.3 2013 Complete Race Map and Schedule

Indiana Aerospace University Celebrates Electrospace Spectrum 2013

Islands Souvenirs' "The Philippines Is Worth Diving For" Collections

Dolce Casa Offers Real Italian Wine Varieties

Greenwich Launches Perfect Thin Crust Pizza in Cebu

Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2013 Opens Nomination

Mechanics and Guidelines

Top 10 Famous Cebu Blogs

Criteria for Judging

Prizes & Certificates

Jollibee Celebrates 35th Birthday and Anniversary

Queen Of Cebu 2013, Official Candidates and Judges Named!

Miss Cebu 2014 Official Candidates Released!