Cebu Taxi Driver Caught On Camera While Masturbating!

October 25, 2013, 9:40 pm

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Last August, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has filed Senate Bill 1206 or commonly known as Taxi Passenger Bill of Rights. What are the contents of this Bill? This bill seeks to acknowledge the rights of taxi passengers and penalizes both driver and the operator of the taxi cab who violates these rights, check this LINK for details. “There are too many disturbing reports of taxi drivers and operators who take advantage of their passengers, from mere discomfort or discourtesy to robbery and physical harm. It’s high time this transport sector shapes up,” said Sen. Miriam in Philstar article.

Famous Airport Taxi of Cebu, this is not the Taxi being searched by authorities. Photo Credit: cebuanddavao(dot)com

This Taxi Passenger Bill of Rights encourages every Taxi Drivers to be courteous and help to their passengers. But what if a taxi driver is caught of masturbating while passengers are in the backseat? Is it considered to be courteous? We believe, this is some kind of a women's harassment, right? This horrific act was experienced by Ms. Jessica Atas yesterday night. Fortunately, she was able to take a video of the said taxi driver who was masturbating - this is a good evidence! Even though, police advised her not to upload the said video, she is afraid that her family or friends might experienced the same.

Post by FaceCebu.net.

Video Caption, "I WANT HIM BEHIND BARS. The driver was masturbating in front of me. There was an alcohol-like scent inside the cab I felt really dizzy and I was already expecting to pass out anytime soon that's why I immediately jumped out of the cab while it was running. The Chief of police told me not to upload the video until this person gets caught but my conscience can't take it if there's going to be another victim and I didn't do anything to warn as many people as possile. I'm doing this not only for me, but for everyone who is at risk of experiencing what happened to me earlier. THIS IS NOT A JOKE. THIS IS NOT FOR FAME. THIS IS A WARNING TO EVERYONE. God Bless and let us be more cautious and observant! I am the first victim here in Cebu. I hope I will be the last one too."

To show sympathy, a Cebu Fashion Blogger, Eden Villarba, shared the said video in her wall with captions, "As someone who has personally experienced various forms of verbal abuse and near-sexual threats from cab drivers (I've always shared my cab-driver-cussing-at-me chronicles here), I find this the most appalling of all. I feel horrible for Ms. Atas and I commend her bravery for being able to take actual video proof. Seriously though-- there should be stricter laws regarding who and what's deemed "fit" to drive taxis and PUVS. Is the government or taxi companies doing anything about this?! Gah this is so distressing"

Now, what would our very own Police and Government do about this? We believe this getting rampant nowadays! What you say?

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After Yolanda: 10 things Filipinos SHOULD be doing on Social Networks

November 12, 2013, 1:26 pm

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November 8, 2013 - Typhoon Haiyan or locally known as Yolanda left a horrific scene in Central Visayas most especially in the affected areas of Tacloban, Samar, Leyte, Ormoc and Northern part of Cebu. This resulted to thousand of deaths and affected millions of people and damaged thousands of houses, public buildings and infrastructures.

A cargo-ship pushed on Land by storm surge during Typhoon Yolanda. Photo Credit: Philstar

But despite of this natural disaster, Filipinos still manage to stand up and bring the "Bayanihan" spirit to the country. Following Dr. Stef dela Cruz's article in allvoices.com, FaceCebu.Net compiled it's version and this time, here are the 10 things Filipinos SHOULD be doing in their Social Network(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) accounts.

1. Post or Repost Relief Campaign Information. What best we can do online is to post verified information and details on how to help the survivors or victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Share into your wall the drop-off centers, contact numbers and addresses to which donation can be sent.

2. Encourage Netizens to Donate. With your hundreds or thousands of followers, at least you can push Ten or twenty people to donate basic commodities such us rice, canned goods, biscuits, medicines, water and some clothes (which can be used) in the most nearest drop-off center.

3. Invite Online Friends to join Relief Campaign. Private Sectors and other organizations who initiated this campaign need volunteers. Volunteers who can pack ready-to-eat goods and be of service in any terms which are related to this activity.

4. Ask Friends to join Package Distribution. If they are available and for sure they are, they could actually help in distributing the donated packages - if your friends trully care.

5. Spread Updates of your supported Relief Campaign. Yes, monitor on where those donated goods are being distributed. Let your friends know and spread the updates up to the friends of your friends.

6. Post Photo or Status of Encouragement. What are these photos or statuses of encouragement? These are pictures taken during the relief campaign or photos of heroic deeds during the rescue operations in affected areas. Post a status or words of encouragement to let the people feel that they are strong and they are not alone on this tragedy. Also, to encourage others to follow and join this works of Mercy.

7. Share Survivors' list. Help people who are longing for their families or relatives who might be victims of this Super Typhoon. There are available services online like:

Google Person Finder
DSWD Disaster Mitigation and Response Situation Map,
Official List of Casualties, 
Websites with list of Typhoon Yolanda Survivors and other means (Check this list).

8. Comfort Victims and Affected families and Friends. We should sympathize on their loss. Provide comments which can help elevate their social, spiritual and morale.

9. Change your Profile Picture or Cover Photo. Why change? No biggie but at least show to your friends what "sympathy" means or at least no "selfie" moments here. Change your photos into useful slogans, hashtags or other words used to uplift the spirit of affected Filipinos.

10. Lastly and most importantly, Pray. No matter what Religion we are part of, it's faith that we are united. So, keep on praying for the souls of the dead victims.


Generally, if you think our Government has nothing in it's plate for the Typhoon Victims, then we, as individual shall do something - not tomorrow but today!

FaceCebu.Net Supports Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2013

November 20, 2013, 12:21 pm

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On December 7, 2013 - Cebu's prime and the only Awarding Body for Bloggers, The Best Cebu Blogs Awards will hold it's 6th Awards Night at Avalon Building, Cebu Business Park. After a rigid scrutiny and judging from some of the experts in the field of new media like Cebu Archdiocesan Mass Media Awardee Nancy Cudis, Cebu Bloggers Society president Ruben Licera Jr., Cagayan de Oro Bloggers president Vic Marion Madriaga, and Mindanao Blog Awards founder Ria Jose, these BCBA Finalists will vie the name of who will be the Best Bloggers from different Niches like Travel, Technology, Personal, Food, Fashion, Photo, and Entertainment

Here are the Finalists:

FASHION NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
3	Doyzkie Buenaviaje	http://www.iluvcebu.com/
15	Kristine Roa	http://www.thestylecebu.com/
17	Marco Diala	http://www.philippinestreetfashion.com
22	Rabsin Dela Cruz	http://finlust.blogspot.com/
25	Yves Camingue	http://yvestyle.blogspot.com/
43	Jean Louise Perez	http://issaplease.com
26	Alexa Martin	http://www.iamalexa.biz
41	Sweet Veloso	http://pensandlens.wordpress.com/
23	Rachael Dawn Robinstein	http://thenailinator.blogspot.com

PERSONAL NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
27	Carla Marie Adlawan	https://jeepneystop.wordpress.com/
34	Ken Michael Jon Taarup	http://www.aroundtheflexure.com/
38	Mary T. Narvasa	www.marynarvasa.com
42	Zhequia Bardos	http://zhequia.blogspot.com/
31	Hazel Gicole	http://everythingthatmissbluethinks.blogspot.com/
19	Narciso Tapia	http://pinoylifewithpkd.blogspot.com
11	Jewey Torrefranca	http://thepausesbetween.com

FOOD NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
42	Zhequia Bardos	http://zhequia.blogspot.com/
44	Jervie David Montejar	http://travelfoodblog.com
13	Joyceren Miyah Genobaña	http://mytastefullife.blogspot.com/
14	Justinne Lou Go	http://babeforfood.blogspot.com
18	Marco Diala	http://www.lamikaayo.com

TECHNOLOGY  NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
30	Enje Godinez	http://gotecotech.com/
32	Jane Jacquelie Vestil	http://www.geekgonegirly.com/
12	Jose Farrugia	http://www.wiredmash.com/
8	Herbert Kikoy	http://www.herbertkikoy.info/
9	james arnold nogra	http://babydesertwolf.blogspot.com/

TRAVEL NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
28	Carla Alferez	http://damselindopeness.blogspot.com/
33	Jona Branzuela Bering	http://backpackingwithabook.com/
35	Leylan Romarate	http://mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com/
40	Stephanie Rose de Jesus	http://djstph.blogspot.com/
36	Marie Angelique Villamor	http://www.anjville.com/
37	Mark Gulfan Almonicar	http://www.itineraryoftravel.com
45	Roxanne Tamayo	http://itravelrox.com/
2	Cindy Solon	http://from-seatosummit.blogspot.com/
11	Jewey Torrefranca	http://thepausesbetween.com
16	Edwin Castillon	www.LakbayDiva.com

PHOTO NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
6	Gerrymie Tampus	http://www.cebuphotoblogph.com/
7	Herbert Kikoy	http://www.herbertkikoyphotography.com
29	Elroy Robin	http://www.clickphotoclub.org/
35	Leylan Romarate	http://mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com/
40	Stephanie Rose de Jesus	http://djstph.blogspot.com/

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS NICHE

Nominee #	Name	Blog URL
3	Doyzkie Buenaviaje	http://www.iluvcebu.com/
15	Kristine Roa	http://www.thestylecebu.com/
22	Rabsin Dela Cruz	http://finlust.blogspot.com/
25	Yves Camingue	http://yvestyle.blogspot.com/
24	Rodrick P. Guarin	http://www.spotaleopard.com/
21	Philip Andrew Mayol	http://www.cebufinest.com

BCBA is supported by  the following Sponsors and Partners.

GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

DONOR SPONSORS

OFFICIAL ONLINE MEDIA PARTNERS

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND AVP ARTIST

The BCBA is spearheaded by Deutche Atil Mark Monta (the founder) and following bloggers:

Mark Monta of www.cebufitnessblog.com
Agnes Jimenezof www.empressofdrac.com
Bjorn Bernales of www.bjorncebuano.com
Jaysee Pingkian of www.jayseeblabs.me
Gezelle Tapanganof www.geemiz.com
Chanel Imperial of shankybaby.blogspot.com
Eden Villarba of www.chicinthetropics.com

Sinulog 2014 Schedule of Activities

December 9, 2013, 9:19 am

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Cebu has been into rough times lately. She experienced the scary Earthquake with her neighboring provinces especially Bohol and then weeks after, a Super Typhoon hit the northern part of Cebu which left hunger and lots of problems to the victims and affected families especially to City of Tacloban. But Cebuanos still rooting in their Faith and Prayer to the protector of the province, Snr. Sto. Nino, The Holy Child Jesus.


Now, for your guidance on the schedule of activities of Cebu's Grandest Event, The Sinulog Festival 2014, check this list.

Photo Credit: basilicasantonino.org.ph

December 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014
Sinulog 2014
Schedule of Activities
December 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmena Blvd.
December 30, 2013	Sinulog Fun Run
January 9, 2014 (Thursday) — Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 a.m.	Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmena
4:30 a.m.	Start of Walk from Fuente Osmena Blvd. to Basilica del Sto. Nino
5:30 a.m.	Installation of Hermano and Hermana Mayores 2014
January 10, 2014 (Friday) — Sinulog 2014 Kickoff
2:00 p.m.	Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Nino)
3:00 p.m.	Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Nino to CCSC)
7:00 p.m.	Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmena
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena Circle)
9:00 p.m.	Street Party Bands
January 11, 2014 (Saturday) — Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
1:00 p.m.	Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 p.m.	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
7:00 p.m.	Ms Cebu 2014 Presentation at Ayala Activity Center
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena Circle)
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 12, 2014 (Sunday) — Sinulog sa Kabataan – Dakbayan
4:00 a.m.	Cebu City 2014 Marathon
1:00 p.m.	Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to CCSC
2:00 p.m.	Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, CCSC
6:00 p.m.	Grand Finals of Sinulog Choral Competition
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena Circle)
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 13, 2014 (Monday)
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena)
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 14, 2014 (Tuesday)
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena)
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 15, 2014 (Wednesday)
9:00 a.m.	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
7:00 p.m.	Ms Cebu 2014 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmena)
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 16, 2014 (Thursday)
9:00 a.m.	Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:00 p.m.	Balik Cebu, Welcome Party at Ayala Center Cebu
6:30 p.m.	Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena)
	Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photoshoot
8:00 p.m.	Sinulog Idol Grand Finals (Fuente Osmena)
	Handumanan at Ayala Terraces
9:00 p.m.	Concert at the Fuente O, Street Party Bands
January 17, 2014 (Friday) — Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 a.m.	Walk with Mary from Fuente Osmena to Sto. Nino
9:00 a.m.	Solidarity Meeting (All competing contingent/Floats/Higante/Puppeteers) at CCSC gym
6:00 p.m.	Sinulog Dance Crew and Musicfest Grand Finals, CCSC
7:30 p.m.	Sinulog Festival Queen 2014, CCSC
8:00 p.m.	Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
January 18, 2014 (Saturday)
6:00 a.m.	Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Nino
9:00 a.m.	Reenactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon — Basilica del Sto. Nino
2:00 p.m.	Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Nino
7:00 p.m.	Street Party at Fuente Osmena and Plaza Independencia
8:00 p.m.	Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras at Ayala Center Cebu
9:00 p.m.	Musicfest Grand Finals
January 19, 2014 (Sunday) — Sinulog Grand Parade
4:00 a.m.	Mananita Mass at Basilica del Sto. Nino
6:00 a.m.	Pontifical Mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 a.m.	Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kickoff
7:00 p.m.	Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks, CCSC
7:30 p.m.	Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmena
January 20, 2014 (Monday)
1:00 p.m.	Awarding Ceremonies, CCSC
January 24, 2014 (Friday) — Hubo
4:00 a.m.	Hubo Mass Ritual at Basilica del Sto. Nino
January 25, 2014 (Saturday)
1:00 p.m.	Screening of Finalists for Short Film/Video Documentary Contest
	Sinulog 2013 Photo Contest Winners Exhibits
6:00 p.m.	Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contect at SM City Cebu
February 3 – February 10, 2014 — Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog 2014″at SM City Cebu

Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2013 Winners

December 9, 2013, 12:24 pm

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Last December 7, Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2013 was successfully held at Avalon Condominium, Cebu Business Park which was attended by more or less 50 Bloggers, Social Media, Guests and other special individual.


 

[L-R] Best Cebu Blogs Awards Team, Graphic Artist – Kevin Maglinte, Organizer – Bjornson Bernales, Social Media/Writer – Chanel Imperial, Greenwich Sponsors – Maf and Cookie, Social Media/Writer – Geezelle Tapangan, Organizer – Agnes Jimenez and BCBA Founder and Head, Mark M. Monta

[L-R] Host of the event, Rabsin Delacruz with Best Cebu Blogs Awards Founder and Head, Mark M. Monta

The team would like to extend a warmth gratitude to all Judges, Mr. Vic Marion Go Madriaga of CDO Bloggers, Ms Ria Jose of Davao Bloggers, Mr. Ruben Licera and Ms Nancy Cudis of Cebu Bloggers Society Inc.To the Founder and Head of BCBA , Mr. Mark M. Monta and his team who did a great job and showed a true spirit of volunteerism, kudos!

Globe Telecommunications supported the Best Cebu Blogs Awards with Samsung Galaxy S4 for the Grand Raffle draw during the event

Now, here’s the list of Winners and Awardees.

[LEFT-RIGHT] Best Cebu Blogs Awards Founder, Mark M. Monta and Winners of Top 10 Famous Bloggers and Bjornson Bernales, BCBA Organizer

Top 10 Famous Cebu Bloggers.For the top 10, from www.iamdownloader.com, Mr. Orville Tadle
For the top 9, from www.iamalexa.biz, Ms. Alexa Martin
For the top 8, from www.aroundtheflexure.com, Mr. Ken Michael Jon Taarup
For the top 7, from www.exoticphilippines.info, Ms. Gay Aida Dumaguing
For the top 6, from www.LakbayDiva.com, Mr. Edwin Castillon
For the Top 5, from babydesertwolf.blogspot.com, Mr. James arnold nogra
For the Top 4, from www.focalglass.com, Mr. Evanjohnn Mendoza
For the Top 3, from mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com, Mr. Leylan Romarate
For the Top 2, from www.spotaleopard.com, Mr. Rodrick P. Guarin
For the Top 1, from www.gotecotech.com , Mr. Enje Godinez
Note that Top 10 famous Cebu Bloggers are judged per below 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

[L-R] BCBA Founder, Mark M. Monta, Greenwich PR Cookie Cabrera, Best Cebu Travel Blogger : Mr. Edwin Castillon , Best Cebu Lifestyle/Fashion Blogger : Alexa Martin, Best Cebu Food Blogger : Marco Diala, Best Cebu Personal Blogger : Dr. Narciso Tapia, Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blogger : Mr. Philip Andrew Mayol, Best Cebu Photo Blogger : Mr. Leylan Romarate and BCBA Oranizer, Bjornson Bernales

The Best Cebu Blogs Awards By Niche Winners, see this link for the list of FInalists. Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blogger : Mr. Philip Andrew Mayol of www.cebufinest.com Score: 94.5 %
Best Cebu Personal Blogger : Dr. Narciso Tapia of pinoylifewithpkd.blogspot.com Score: 92.75%
Best Cebu Photo Blogger : Mr. Leylan Romarate of mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com Score: 89.5%
Best Cebu Travel Blogger : Mr. Edwin Castillon of www.LakbayDiva.com Score: 95.75%
Best Cebu Technology Blogger : Jose Farrugia of www.wiredmash.com Score: 94.75 %
Best Cebu Food Blogger : Marco Diala of www.lamikaayo.com Score: 92.75%
Best Cebu Lifestyle/Fashion Blogger : Alexa Martin of www.iamalexa.biz Score: 93%
They are judged per below criteria:
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]

Greenwich Favorite Ng Barkada Awardee, Lak Bay Diva, Edwin Castillon

Special Awardee:

Greenwich Barkada Philippines awarded Mr. Edwin Castillon of www.LakbayDiva.com for getting the highest Score of 95.75 among the winners.
Once again, The BCBA team congratulates the winners and the Sponsors for the undying support. Till next!

Best Cebu Blogs Awards Founder During his Welcome Remarks

Best Cebu Food Blogger of 2012 gave her inspirational and closing message

Photos Credit: Alvin Asayas Photography

The Outlets Opens at Pueblo Verde

December 13, 2013, 8:34 am

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It's December already and everybody is excited for the Holiday Season! Not just that, everyone is gearing up for the latest happenings here in Cebu especially the grandest festival in the country, Sinulog Festival 2014. But wait, today, all happy feet are getting ready for the opening of The Outlets at Pueblo Verde situated at Mactan Economic Zone 2 (MEZ2) in Brgy. Basak Lapu-Lapu City. Brought to you by Aboitizland, The Outlets will showcase top brands with year-round discounted prices —Nike, Levi’s, Dockers, Adidas, Timberland, Oakley, Reef, Converse, Giordano, and so much more!

The Outlets At Pueblo Verde Entrance

Indeed, The Outlets at Pueblo Verde is not an ordinary commercial area. Why it's different from other stores and malls here in Cebu? The Outlets at Pueblo Verde hosts top brands and items with big discounts everyday. Shopaholics can also enjoy a mix of dining outlets and green open spaces that will support their shopping adventure with family and friends.

The Outlets Shopping stores, top brands!!!

The Outlets Opens at Pueblo Verde is the first Outlet shopping destination in the Visayas and Mindanao. It is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm.

The Outlets At Pueblo Verde Map

Follow The Outlets Store at:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOutletsAtPV
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOutletsAtPV
Instagram : http://instagram.com/TheOutletsAtPV

Hashtags: #GreatDeals #GreatFinds at #TheOutlets

Give Love On Christmas Day and Beyond, CBSi and BCBA's BSR

December 16, 2013, 1:13 pm

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Cebu Bloggers'Social Responsibility In the past  3 Years and Beyond

Since the launching of Bloggers' Social Responsibility(BSR) last May 2010, Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. (CBSi) has been organizing and supporting different activities for the community and Society. This has been the outlet of Cebu Bloggers in giving back to the Community and to the People who need help and support.  Dubbed as "The most organized Blogging Organization in the Philippines", Cebu Bloggers Society Inc.  has been consistent in one of it's Six Missions - "Actively participate in activities for community development"

BCBA Feeding to Street Children (See below for details)

To give you an History of Cebu's BSR, Check this timeline.

April 24 - 25, 2010 : "Getting To Know The Computer", CBSi Computer Literacy Program

CBSi member Melith discussed her lesson to the High School students

    At least 15 CBSi members volunteered to make lesson plans and report presentations for a Computer Literacy program to more or less 20 High School students of  Lut-od High School, Pinamungajan Cebu. This outreach activity was a partnered project of Cebu Bloggers Society and Tsinelas Association, headed by Lorenzo Ninal.

December 19, 2010 : CBSi Christmas Caroling and Gift Giving Outreach

At least 50 affected Families at Duljo Fatima

    Members of CBSi extended their Christmas celebration with at least 50 (out of 213) families who were victims of fire at Duljo-Fatima, Cebu City by giving some Christmas Gifts and serenading them by Cebu's pride, Bethany band in leadership of Luis Quibranza III.

December 18,2011 : Cebu Bloggers visit to "Missionaries of the Poor"
   

CBSi members with Missionaries of the Poor fellas Photo Credit: cebumd.com

    In partnership with Niños Foundation, CBSi visited Missionaries of the Poor at Sawang Calero, Pasil. The team brought  food, toys and books for the children, as well as other pressing needs of the facility, including but not limited to medicines, diapers for both adults and kids, bar soaps, detergents for laundry, and canned goods.

August 8, 2012 : CBSi's Bloggers Social Responsibility, #visayashelpsPH Campaign Drive

    Cebu Bloggers Society (CBSI) was mobilizing the #visayashelpsPH campaign to those affected families of destructive Manila Flood last August 2012

February 25, 2013 : A Love Mission of the Missionaries of the Poor

    Bloggers of Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. and rent managers of Rent.ph offered  thanksgiving through charitable work at Missionaries of the Poor.

November 2013 :  Social Media Help to Earthquake and Yolanda's Victims

    Cebu Bloggers in their own way helped the Victims by donating money or goods to private institutions. In line with this, articles were posted to help Victims find their love ones or survivors via Google service.

December 15, 2013 : Street Children Feeding by Cebu Bloggers

    Best Cebu Blogs Awards, the only Awarding Body founded and  designed by a Blogger (Mark Monta) for the Bloggers, with the help of Jollibee Philippines had helped Street Children experienced a Happy Meal on a Sunny afternoon. Mark Monta and Chanel Imperial of BCBA visited Jollibee Mandaue Centro and organized a mini gathering of Street Children around the branch's premises. That time, these homeless children were sleeping and begging for money to passers-by while some of them were selling candles infront of St. Joseph Church.

Happy Meal from Jollibee Philippines for the Children

CBSi/BCBA Founder and FaceCebu.Net Author chatting with one of the Children

Photos Credit: tenminutes.ph

The team was planning to do a second feeding this December before the year ends.

How about you? Do you feel contentment of asking gifts from friends or maybe bragging to people that you received fancy stuff while poor children were experiencing hunger and thirst somewhere out there? It's time to give love on this Holiday season and maybe everyday and beyond. What do you think?

Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013

December 28, 2013, 11:40 am

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Year 2014 is just around the corner and before this precious year 2013 will end, FaceCebu.Net was able to pull a list of Cebu Bloggers who stood out this year.  Together with the help of other Cebu Bloggers and some Bloggers outside Cebu, we came up withTop 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013.  Online popularity and Facebook Likes are not part of the Criteria of choosing these Cebu Bloggers but we put them on the list based on their Character, Relationship with other Cebu Bloggers, and most importantly, their Contribution to the Cebu Blogosphere.

FaceCebu.Net's Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013

Without further ado, cheers to The Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013 by FaceCebu.Net

1. Sinjin Pineda of www.libotero.com

Sinjin Pineda is Cebu's top Travel and Photo Blogger.  Branded himself as "The Libotero", he emerged as Finalist of Singapore Experience Awards of 2013 under Marketing and Media's Best Singapore Experience Story (Digital) which indeed gives pride to Cebuanos and Filipinos. He also won Blogging awards in the previous years such as Best Cebu Travel Blogger finalist of 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Twitter: @thelibotero
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelibotero

2. Nancy Cudis of www.nancycudis.com

A bookworm but a dedicated Blogger, Ms Nancy Cudis topped other Bloggers as she was awarded as Top 9 of Good Blog Awards. She received Cebu Media Excellence Awards for the year 2011 and 2012 and Globe Media Excellence Awards for 2013 as Blogger of the Year Awardee. Nancy is a resident judge of Best Cebu Blogs Awards since 2010.

Twitter: @nrcudis
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nrcudis

3. Ruben Licera Jr of www.rubenlicera.com

Ruben Licera changed Cebu Blogging scene during his administration as President of Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. He headed outstanding activities for Bloggers and Online people such as Social Media Summit, ACT Now Campaign, Social Media Day Cebu, among others.

Twitter: @rubenlicera
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rubenlicera

4. Buenaviaje Brothers of www.iLuvCebu.com ( Edd, Reymond, and Doyzkie )

The Entertainment Trio of Cebu, Doyzkie, Edd and Remond Buenaviaje authored iLuvCebu.com which becomes the most popular online magazine, entertainment and lifestyle blog for Cebuanos. iLuvCebu.com is Finalist for Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog of 2013.

Twitter: @iLuvCebuTeam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iluvCEBUdotcom

5. Kristine Roa of www.thestylecebu.com

Dubbed as Cebu's Style Goddess, Ms. Kristine Roa is a consistent Finalist of Best Cebu Blogs Awards for 2011-2013. She's Cebu's Top Style, Entertainment, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger.

Twitter: @KristineRoa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theglamarazzi

6. Edwin Castillon of www.lakbaydiva.com

Cebu's Diva of Travel Blogging, Edwin Castillon is Best Cebu Travel Blogger of 2013. He also emerged as Greenwich "Favorite Ng Barkada" Awardee as he received the highest percentage mark among the 6 Niche Winners. He also made it to BCBA Top 10 Famous Bloggers.

Twitter: @lakbay
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lakbay.pinoy

7. Leylander of mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com

An outstanding Travel and Photo Blogger of Cebu, Leylander is Cebu's Best Photo Blogger of 2013. He is branded in the Cebu Blogging scene with his adorable Satchmo, traveling Cebuano Cow - a unique way of presenting his stuff and travel gigs.

Twitter: @leylander
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leylander

8. Marco Paulo Diala of www.lamikaayo.com
   

Known as one of Cebu's top Fashion Blogger, Marco focused on the Food niche of blogging this year. He was named as Best Cebu Food Blogger of 2013.

Twitter: @countocram
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/countocram

9. Justinne Lou Go of babeforfood.blogspot.com

Justinne is Cebu's Babe Food Blogger. She is a consistent Finalist of Best Cebu Blogs Awards for 2011-2013. She is The Sinulog Shirt Project - 2013 Ambassador.

Twitter:@babeforfood
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/justinnego

10. Dr. Narciso Tapia of pinoylifewithpkd.blogspot.com

Dr. Tapia is Best Cebu Personal Blogger of 2013. He initiated and supported The Smiling Kidneys Club, a Cebu-based renal support group. Dr. Narciso Tapia is a physician, medical educator, microbiologist and a dedicated blogger.

Twitter: @cebumd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/narcisotapia

11.  Alexa Martin of www.iamalexa.biz

A Fashion Stylist and dedicated Blogger, Alexa Martin won the recently concluded Best Cebu Blogs Awards of 2013 as the Best Cebu Fashion Blogger. She's Smart and amazing Fashion Blogger, check her stuff at her blogspit.

Twitter: @iamalexa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alexaluna

12. Rabsin De la Cruz of finlust.blogspot.com

Cebu's Top Male Fashion Blogger. Ricky De la Cruz or famously known as Rabsin. A consistent Best Cebu Fashion Blogs Finalist, He's been a very good advocate of The Love Yourself, an AIDS-education organization.

Twitter: @rabsin_d
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rabsin.delacruz

13 Gerrymie Tampus of www.matudnila.com

Cebu's Top Event's Blogger, Gerrymie Tampus or known as Miong is a consistent Best Cebu Blogs Awards Finalist.  He's an outstanding Cebu Blogger who always put justice to his blogging articles.

Twitter: @imiong
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/imiong

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Student Kids Around The World Risk Lives In Going To School

January 5, 2014, 8:47 am

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A very long Holiday vacation is over and here in the Philippines, students from different levels are already preparing for their School comeback later today.  Some of these students are excited to be back. They even posted some photos of them captured from their classrooms  and other statuses stating their excitement in going back to their beloved universities. But even thoughChristmas and New Year vacations have already ended, Students here in Cebu are not yet done as the fever for Sinulog 2014, the grandest festival in the country, has just started. FaceCebu.Net author has been seeing statuses in his Social Media News feeds stating some complains or unhappiness that Schooling is back. Are youngsters nowadays really that insensitive?

Don't they know that thousands (if not Million) children out there have no chance of going to school and suffered early labor to finance their families? Or worst, there are Student kids from other Countries who would risk their lives just to be in School - we even have this situation here in our Country.  Now check these brave Children from other countries.

Let's start from the mainland China, posted in Telegraph UK, Children walked along a narrow mountainous road just to be at Banpo Elementary School in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo credit: HAP/Quirky China News / Rex Features )

Still in China, specifically in Gangluo County, Sichuan Province, Teacher Li Guilin helps children climb one of five rickety wooden ladders to reach their school on a cliff 2,800m above sea level (Photo credit: HAP/Quirky China News / Rex Features )

To get to school each day children living in a mountainous village in China have to cross a valley hundreds of metres deep on a rickety, homemade cable car. Villagers who live in Decun village in southwest China's Guizhou Province used to have to make the journey on foot, which took five hours, but in 2002 local man Hui Defang built a simple cableway. Picture: Quirky China News / Rex Features

Zhao Jihong and her four-year-old daughter Zi Yi cross a broken bridge in the snow to get to school in Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province, China. Shawan village's only connection to the outside is a wooden bridge. However, this bridge was damaged by flooding, leaving it extremely precarious and leaning dangerously to one side. Picture: Quirky China News / Rex Features

In Pintu Gabang, Indonesia, check this boy climbs across a 30 feet flowing river  to get to School. (Photo credit: Panjalu Images / Barcroft Media )

Still in Indonesia, A school child crosses an aqueduct that separates Suro Village and Plempungan Village in Java, Indonesia.The children decided to use the aqueduct on their journey to school as a shortcut, even though it wasn't made for people to walk on. Picture: Panjalu Images / Barcroft Media

In another Indonesian village of Sanghiang Tanjung, children living on the wrong side of of the Ciberang River has to cross a broken suspension bridge to reach the other side where their school is located. Faced with an extra 30 minutes' walk to cross via an alternate bridge, the children have chosen to undertake the precarious crossing of the collapsed bridge instead. Caption by amusingplanet.com Photo Credit: blogs.reuters.com

In Vietnam, dozens of young children from grade 1 to grade 5 swim twice a day across the river in order to get to school at Trong Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district. In order to keep the clothes and books from getting wet, the students put them in large plastic bags and tightly sealed while crossing the river almost naked. Caption by amusingplanet.com Photo Credit: eyedrd.org

In Nepal, Children use handcrafted bridges made with planks, improvised ropes and pulleys, without safety harnesses and double security restraint. Caption by amusingplanet.com Photo Credit: justgiving.com

In Columbia, kids from a handful of families living in the rainforest, 40 miles southeast of the capital Bogota, commute via steel cables that connect one side of the valley to the other. This is the only way to reach school. The steel cables are 800 meters in length are strung 400m above the roaring Rio Negro.  Caption by amusingplanet.com Photo Credit: guardian.uk

Finally, here in the Philippines, School children used an inflated tire tube to cross a river to go to a public school in Rizal province east of Manila, Philippines, on Oct. 12, 2012. Caption and Photos by nbcnews.com

Now, are you still complaining of waking up so early, taking a bath and even arguing with your parents just not to go to School? Seeing above photos, are we not fortunate enough? We should be thankful of what we have now and what privileges we are embracing as a student. What do you think?

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2014 Winners in Elementary and Secondary Division

January 11, 2014, 7:36 am

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January 11, 2014 - Amidst the non-stop rain and bad weather, dancers from different schools who participated for Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2014 did not stop in dedicating their effort to Cebu's very own, Snr. Sto. Nino.  Kudos to all participants and to the winners.

Now, here's the list of winners for Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2014

Elementary Division

Photos Credit: Jayr Filosopo

Best in Costume: Talisay City Central School
Best in Musicality: Talisay City Central School


Talisay City Central School - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2014
Credit: www.youtube.com/user/thelibotero
 

5th: Taytay Elementary School
4th: Langtad Elementary School
3rd: Ginatilan Elementary School
2nd: Mandaue City Central School
CHAMPION: Talisay City Central School

Photo Credit: @sunstaronline (twitter)

Secondary Division

Photos credit to Freeman

[BOTTOM] Best in Costume: Uling National High School
[TOP] Best in Musicality: Tuburan National High School

4th: La Paz National High School
3rd: Sabang National High School
2nd: Uling National High School
CHAMPION: Tuburan National High School

Note that winners of Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan will join in the Grand Parade of Sinulog 2014 on January 19 together with the winners for tomorrow, Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2014.

Sinulog 2014 Cut And Style By Islands Souvenirs On It's 2nd Year

January 11, 2014, 9:16 am

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Still thinking what to wear on the upcoming grandest Festival in the country, Cebu's Sinulog 2014? Stop it and check Island Souvenir now! Yes, the most beloved Cebuano apparel brand, Island Souvenirs, offers once again the Cut and Style Your Sinulog T-Shirt. Recognizing the Filipinos' inherent creativity, Islands Souvenirs is giving everyone the chance to customize their own Islands Souvenirs Tee to wear come Sinulog or really, whenever they please.

FaceCebu.Net Author's Costumized Island Souvernirs' Shirt at Cut and Style Event

Here are the steps.

1. Purchase an Islands Souvenirs' Sinulog T-shirt
2. Pick out embellishments you would like to incorporate into your design
3. Ask Islands Souvenirs' skillful staff for your wanted cut and style

Once you got your Sinulog T-Shirt from Island Souvenirs, let the cutting begin

Here are our chosen embellishments  for our Tee. Then went the styling, see below

Output of the Styling

The Islands Souvenirs' #CutAndStylePH Your Sinulog T-shirt is available at the Northwing Atrium of SM City Cebu starting from January 11 (Saturday) to January 17 (Friday) at mall hours, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It will also be available at all Islands Souvenirs stores until Sinulog day, January 19 (Sunday).

[L-R] Doc. Xavier Solis of Cebu Daily News, Marco Diala of PhilippineStreetFashion.com, Queen of Cebu 2011 Bee Urgello, Doyzkie Buenaviaje of www.iluvcebu.com and Mark Monta of www.FaceCebu.Net

Island Souvenirs 'Bestseller' Sinulog Shirts for PHP 199 (Press Release)

It's the time of the year! Drum beats, street parties, face paint and festive vibes-Sinulog is here again. Gear up and dress up for the biggest parade and street party in cebu with Island Souvenirs bestselling iconic Sinulog shirts!

Choose from any of the special-edition Sinulog styles for only PHP 199.75 each. Buy one, two, three or more of these iconic designs for the whole barkada and family!

Island Souvenirs has branches in Ayala Center Cebu and SM City Cebu, Parkmall, Robinson's Fuente and Cybergate. Sinulog T-shirts, without Cut and Style option, are also avialable at Islands Pasalubong Centers with branches along Archbishop Reyes Ave., across Magellan's Cross and in Mactan Marina Mall.

Visit their official Social Media Accounts:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Islands.Souvenirs
Twitter: http://twitter.com/IslandsSouvenir

Bon Appetit at German Haus Restaurant

January 11, 2014, 11:43 am

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Cebu's very own German-inspired Restaurant, German Haus has finally opened it's door to all Cebuanos and tourists in town.  They served traditional German dishes such as their best seller Jagerschnitzel, Rinder Braten, Rinderroulade and Schnitzel among others, during lunch and dinner in very affordable prices. Interior-wise, German Haus is a chill restaurant. It has an Al Fresco area overlooking the City sites. This Resto is a good venue for an intimate dinner or a date with family and barkadas. 

Together with other Cebu Food Bloggers, FaceCebu.Net was able to taste these German Foods and one of the favorites is the so called Rinderroulade or Homemade Beef Roulade with Red wine sauce, red cabbage German Style and Parsley served with potato.

We started with special drinks and our picks are these favs:

Apfel Schorles (PHP 60.00)

Kiba (PHP 85.00)

Then they served these sumptuous appetizers,

Baked Cheese Bread

Gebackenere Camembert Mit Preiselbeere Und Toast or simply Baked Camembertserved with Cranberry and toast

And here are the SOUPS,

Goulash Soup

Onion Soup served with Baked Cheese Bread

And the most awaited part of the dinner, the Main Dishes,

Homemade Beef roulade with red wine sauce, red cabbage German style and Parsley served with potato

Hungarian Sausage

Jagerschnitzel with mushroom sauce served with fries

Roast Beef with red wine sauce served with red cabbage and homemade potato dumplings

And for the dessert, this ended our tummy so full!

German Haus is open for buffets on parties and special celebrations. On January 17 and 18, they are opening a Buffet for Sinulog Festival in a good price. Check them out during these days!

Here are some information about German Haus Restaurant:

Location:    Unit 2-B 2nd Floor, The Forum Bldg., Archbishop Reyes Ave 6000 Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
Open For, Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm and Dinner Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Contact Number: 0926-660-0725, 0915-960-2808, 032-520-2299

Follow German Haus on their official Social Media Accounts:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GermanHaus2013/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GHaus2013

Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2014 Winners, Elementary and Secondary Divisions

January 12, 2014, 7:22 am

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Cebu is still experiencing bad weather for the past days but Cebuanos' Faith is still intact which made the Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2014 a very successful event today. If you want to check the list of winners for Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Check this link.

Now, here's the list of winners for Sinulog Sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2014

Banilad Elementary School, Champion, Best in Costume and Best in Musicality

Elementary Division:

Best in Costume: Banilad Elementary School
Best in Musicality: Banilad Elementary School

5th Place: Quiot Elementary School
4th Place: Tisa II Elementary School
3rd Place: Alaska Elementary School
2nd Place: Talamban Elementary School
CHAMPION: Banilad Elementary School

Banilad Elementary School, Champion, Best in Costume and Best in Musicality

Secondary Division:

Abellana National School, Champion and Best in Costume

Best in Costume: Abellana National School
Best in Musicality: Apas National High School

5th Place: Ramon Duterte Night High School
4th Place: Tejero Night High School
3rd Place: Don Sergio Osmeña Memorial National High School
2nd Place: Apas National High School
CHAMPION: Abellana National School 

Sinulog sa Kabataan 2014 - Dakbayan Full Abellana National School Performance 
Credit: www.youtube.com/user/thelibotero

Photos Credit to Jayr Filosopo

Sinulog sa Kabataan 2014 - Dakbayan Full Video Performances 
Credit: www.youtube.com/user/sunnexdesk

Chowtime Cuisine Opens in Cebu

January 12, 2014, 10:06 am

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Enjoying Mealtime has never been this good, delighting it at Chowtime Cuisine means "very good"! This Asian-European inspired restaurant originated from the City of Flowers, Zamboanga City, which is endorsed by Department of Tourism as one of the must-visit Restaurant in the area. Last month, this famous eating place has opened it's door to Cebuanos so that we can experience some local dishes with an international twist.

Jana Fox, Owner and Manager of Chowtime Cuisine, served the best and new dishes to Cebu Bloggers who were invited for a Lunch. These dishes have something in common, there is the sweet and spicy touch in a moderate manner.

Now, what are FaceCebu.Net's faves? Check this out!


First off, their drinks! We love their Healthy Cooler which is actually a mix of fruit juices (pineapple, orange, watermelon, others). In just PHP 180.00, 3-4 of your friends can already enjoy this healthy drinks which is serve in a pitcher.

Healthy Cooler

Chowtime Nachos

Then for the appetizer, this Chowtime Nachos is a must try! Unlike other Nachos, Chowtime's version is full of ingredients and toppings.

Sinuglaw

Beef Culma

Chicken Lemon Glased

Chicken Stir Fry

So Main dishes were served! And we had the eye to their signature dish, the "Sinuglaw" which is actually a combination of Sinugba and Kinilaw which indeed an in demand dish for Barkadas and friends. It is moderately spicy but the taste and tender of the meat are present. Other favorites are Beef Culma and Chicken Lemon Glased.

Mango Flambe

For the Dessert, Jana served to us their Mango Flambe! Our sweet tooth indeed enjoyed the yumminess of this dessert.

Spicy fried rice with red chillies

And did I mention that these dishes were served with spicy fried rice with red chillies? Yes! And everybody went crazy and we love it!

Chowtime Cuisine is located at Level 1, City Times Square (beside Gate 5 of Park Mall), Mandaue City. They have a special function room which can be turned into a KTV room in just PHP 3,500.00 which is good for 3 hours and a maximum of 15 people. This coming Sinulog, Chowtime Cuisine will offer a Buffet in just PHP 150 per head - which is another reason to check this new Resto during this week's festivity!

EAT ALL YOU CAN AT CHOWTIME FOR ONLY PHP 150.00!!!

On January 18 (Saturday), Chowtime prepares a Sinulog inspired entertainment with Fire Dancers and  Disco. And on January 20, this day starts the Eat All You Can Promo in just PHP 150.00 during Lunch, 11 to 2 pm and Dinner 6 pm to 9 pm. And a week after, starting January 26, this Eat All You Can Promo will be available every SUNDAY!

For inquiries, please contact Chowtime at these numbers: Sun: 09226803736 or Globe: 09177214048

Miss Cebu 2014 Winners and Special Awards

January 12, 2014, 11:10 am

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Not just yet but in this page we will keep you updated on what will happen and who will emerge as winners during the Pageant Night of Miss Cebu 2014 which also marks the 30th anniversary celebration of pageantry. The Grand Coronation Night is set to be held on January 15, 2014 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. As of now, who are your favorites among the twelve lovely Cebuanas?

Miss Cebu 2014 Official Logo

Check them here....

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
More Details published in this article.

Special Awards During the Pre-Pageant Night at Ayala Center Cebu

Miss Gems and Designs and Miss GT Cosmetics Crystal Star “ Star” Aberasturi
Miss PLDT Grace Anne Marie” G-Anne” Yap
Miss Fiesta Island by Ayala Center Cebu Hannah Marie “ Hannah” Gore
Best in Fun Wear Eva Psychee” Eva” Patalinjug. 

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LifeDance Sinulog 2014, Let's Party Harder!

January 13, 2014, 10:00 am

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After you attend and say a prayer to our very own Snr. Sto. Nino, How about an outdoor party - the best LifeDance Sinulog Party ever?!

Revel in the grand Mardi Gras with another legendary LifeDance experience. Presented by VIBER, “Connect freely” and co presented by HUAWEI/Globe Postpaid the most anticipated installment of the LifeDance parties, will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Cebu Boardwalk, FF Cruz North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu. The event will showcase a bevy of international DJs featuring Chris Lake, StarKiller, Bobina, Werwolvz, Jimmy Carris, Lloyd Popp, and Rock Asley and will also feature Cebu’s finest DJs Patrick Rizzari, Steve Chadi, Polky Yu, Cathy Rock, Cris Nelson, Benny Rock, Joachim Giacobee, Gil Quirino and Christian Cuizon.

LifeDance Sinulog 2014 Official Poster

Enthuse your spirits and exceed your wildest expectations with Cebu’s very own DJs kicking off the party grind. Delve to the intoxicating beats and evocative vocal and instrumental trance of then main acts DJ MAG Top 100 DJ's #47 DJ Bobina, a Moscow based DJ who has spent five years as one of the 100 biggest DJs in the world headlining Russia’s electronic dance breakout. Bobina, is heavily supported by none-the-less Armin Van Buuren. Get lost with the eclectic sounds of US talent StarKillers, who gave us the hit like  "Pressure" and "Let The Love" to name a few. With his fierce energy and cutting edge dance music. Hype the evening and indulge in the deeper throngs of electronic music with main man DJ Chris Lake. The man behind the hits like Helium, Boneless in collaboration with  Steve Aoki and Tujamo and Burnin’. The English producer and DJ who is known as the ‘champion of creative freedom’ have captured the attention of audiences around the world and great performances at acclaimed music festivals such as Ultra in Miami now goes around the globe, Alive in Ohio and Sunrise in Somerset, England. All international line-up spins at 10 O’clock in the evening.


LifeDance, the Philippines’ biggest world-class outdoor dance party, is proudly endorsed by the Department of Tourism, Its’ more fun in the Philippines.  Tickets are priced at P750 for General admission and P1,500 for VIP and sold at Island Souvenirs in Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, Raintree mall, Island Pasalubong at Arch. Reyes and Marina Mall, Moon Café branches in Ayala Terraces, SM, IT Park, Park Mall, Fudge, Harolds Hotel, Chowabongga in I.T Park and One Mango Place, Dong Juan in One Mango Place and Park Mall, Travel Lab Agency (Boulevard Strip, Capitol Site Cebu City) and Ayala Concierge. Visit www.lifedancecebu.com or follow www.facebook.com/LifeDanceOfficial for real-time updates and a complete listing of accredited ticket outlets and sellers. The event is also brought to you by StarWorld|Fox Channel, MOET Hennesy, MyTV My Channel, Sunstar Cebu, Zee Lifestyle, Y101FM Cebu and BigSeed PR and Events.  Special thanks to Ayala Center Cebu and The Walk IT Park. Share your LifeDance experience by using the #Lifedancecebu tag on your online post.

HERE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL ACTS:

CHRIS LAKE

'Helium' by Chris Lake featuring Jareth is out now at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/Helium

Over the past six years, English producer and DJ Chris Lake has traveled the globe indulging his audience in the deeper throngs of electronic music. With crossover hits such as ‘Changes’, ‘La Tromba’, ‘Only One’, ‘Sundown’ and ‘If You Knew’ as well as presence in the darker and deeper side of electronic music, Chris has become known as a ‘champion of creative freedom’.

Signed to a worldwide deal with NY-based imprint Ultra Records, his most recent releases include ‘Black Thong’, (a collaboration with producer Michael Woods), and other single ‘Ohh Shhh.’ A career which is split in two with a major focus for Chris as the head honcho for his label, Rising Music.
Rising has become an avenue to grow and support young and talented artists, and Lake has proved his A&R skills by signing talents such as Nom de Strip and TJR.

Chris plans on spending 2013 continuing to tour the world, as well as releasing new music as a producer and supporting the acts on his imprint Rising Music.

http://twitter.com/chrislake,
http://soundcloud.com/chrislake ,
http://youtube.com/chrislakeofficial,
http://instagram.com/chrislake

STARKILLERS

As the USA’s dance music scene continues to come of age on a widespread scale and different styles proliferate and evolve, new talents are coming thick and fast. Only a few have the staying power to go the distance, however.

Formerly known as Nick Terranova, U.S talent Starkillers has been cutting a swathe through the bolshier end of the global house music scene with his tough-edged, eclectic sound. Blending big hooks and riffs, soaring vocals, thumping beats and mind-bending effects trickery, his sound is the perfect blend of high-octane, fierce energy and accessible appeal. It’s truly at home amidst the contemporary sound of cutting-edge dance music. 

BOBINA

The Producer: Taking the name from the Russian word for a reel-to-reel tape, Bobina sprang to life in Moscow in 2003. Moving the act swiftly towards its first album, he released his freshman long-player, ‘Catchy’ in 2004. Bobina’s sound spread wildfire-like across his home country, turning ‘Catchy’ into the country’s first #1 electronic dance album. ‘Lazy World’, the first single taken from it was signed to the DeepBlue label in the UK and marked the first international step in Bobina’s career. In 2005 Dmitry followed this up with the vocal anthem ‘September Rain’ under the moniker Zenon. With A-list DJs Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, and Paul Oakenfold wasting little time in picking up on the track, it was signed to the NewState/Maelstrom music group for a UK release. This deal ultimately paved the way for Dmitry to sign Bobina to the highly respected imprint. His 2006 follow-up album ‘Beautiful Friend’ posted week-1 sales in Russia of over 10,000 units and the video for the single of ‘Beautiful Friend’ made the Russian and the UK’s MTV network hotlists. After taking time out to begin establishing himself as a remixer (see below), in mid-2007 Bobina pushed forward with production on his third album, ‘Again’. ‘Lighthouse’, the first single taken from it enjoyed heavy airplay across Europe and earned Bobina the ‘Most Rotated Artist’ accolade at 2007’s RDMA’s (Russian Dance Music Awards). ‘Slow’ - an electro-trance cover of the Kylie Minogue hit - followed it in April 2008 and set the scene for the release of ‘Again’ the following month. Selling over 40,000 units in the first 3 months of release, it became Russia’s best & fastest selling electronic dance album to date. It has gone on to spawn the singles ‘Invisible Touch’, ‘Time & Tide’, ‘Lighthouse’ & ‘Honestly’. In September of 2009 the album for followed by ‘Again Remixed’. Featuring reworks of all the album’s tracks, it prompted DJ/producers like Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery,Sean Tyas & First State to contribute reworks. In November both ‘Again’ and ‘Again Remixed’ were re-packaged to form a 2xCD set ‘Again – The Special Edition’ for the UK’s Maelstrom Records label. This made Bobina the first Russian electronic music artist to release an album outside their home country. Most recently with ‘Rocket Ride’ - his fourth studio album - Bobina commemorated the 50thanniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first manned space expedition. In July 2011 the album took flight and saw Bobina dominate both radio waves and club floors with the singles ‘Angel of the North' and ‘You Belong To Me

Don't know what to wear during the event? Check this out!

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LifeDance Sinulog Dress Code Video
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Miss Cebu 2014 Grand Coronation Night And Live Streaming!

January 13, 2014, 11:36 am

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The 30th Miss Cebu Coronation Night will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, telecast live on Studio 23 and streamed on www.cebucitytourism.com/misscebu2014
 

The pageant’s pearl anniversary will be a look back to when it first started in the ’80s to how it has evolved to be one of the most anticipated and watched events during the Sinulog week. It will be a grand reunion of sorts celebrating 30 years of beautiful Cebuanas and the women of character and substance behind the beautiful face. The show will feature some of the most talented individuals in the different creative industries, highlighting the best of Cebu in this annual collaboration in honor of the Señor Sto. Niño. Directed by Engr. Junjet Primor, it will be hosted by Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry and Vince Escario and also feature Piero Vergara,  and Kate Torralba to entertain the crowd plus a surprise number in support of the Balik Balay shelter for typhoon survivors campaign.

The opening number will revolve around the Dazzling ‘80s, the period in which Miss Cebu started, then known as Miss Cebu Tourism. Candidates will be wearing the creations of Rei Escario, Mique Yapching, Alejandro “Hadji” Godinez, Humberto “Rey” Villegas, Peewee Senining and Brian Aloquin. Another segment called the Evening Shimmers will feature the collections of Yvonne Quisumbing, William Manahan, Protacio and Edwin Ao as inspired by the shimmer and shine of the mother of pearl. The glamourous evening gown portion, dubbed Lustre, will feature the designs of William Manahan, Albert Arriba, Oj Hofer, Marichu Tan, Jun Escario, Harley Ruedas, Philipp Tampus, Wendell Quisido, Arcy Gayatin, Ditas Rodriguez, Ren Manabat and Dino Lloren in shades of gray, white, rose and champagne and their interpretations of pearl. Maquillage will be care of the Makeup Artists Club of Cebu.

 
The 12 ladies vying for the prestigious title are are Rhodara Marie “Rhodz” Aloyon, Crystal Star “Star” Aberasturi, Hannah Marie “Hannah” Gore, Ayn Ilya “Ayn” Ingking, Margret Tacy  “Marget” Manalop , Kirstie Gayle “Kissie” Barbas, Jennifer Rose “Jen” Montecillo, Cheriemel Diane “Diane” Muego, Grace Anne Marie “G-Anne” Yap, Eva Psychee “Eva” Patalinjug, Natasha Angela  “Natasha” Manuel and Pearlyn “Pearl” Hortelano.

Tickets to the Coronation Night are now available at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and the Cebu City Tourism Office at the 2nd floor of the Rizal Museum and Public Library in Osmeña Boulevard and are priced at P500, P1,000, and P1,500. For tickets inquiries, plase contact 09222887791.

Miss Cebu 2014 is presented by The Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and Cebu City Tourism Foundation Inc.,. It is co-presented by ABS-CBN Corporation Ayala Center Cebu, Megaworld Corp., Tiger Air Philippines, Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada Inc. and Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and the Diamond sponsors are ABBA Travel and Pilgrimage Services Inc., Air Asia Philippines, Cebu Castle Peak Hotel,Cebu City Marriot Hotel, Dakay Construction,NGENIUS IT Hub, NK Service Center, Gems and Designs, PLDT, Skin First and SM City Cebu, Skin First Face & Body Center, SM City Cebu. For more information, please contact the Cebu City Tourism Commission office at (032) 412 4355 or visit www.facebook.com/misscebupageant.

Mister Donut Brings Pon De Ring Doughnut In Cebu

January 14, 2014, 8:49 am

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Finally, the long wait is over! Mister Donut brings something new to Cebu The original "Pon De Ring" donut from Japan can now be enjoyed at Mister Donut Mactan Newtown, Lapu-Lapu City. The Japanese inspired motif of this branch aptly houses the best-selling donut from the land of the rising sun and now has the Queen City of the South all abuzz. cebuanos can try out the classic Glazed and Sugar-raised variants, plus other exciting flavors like Almonds, Rocky Road, Sans Rival, Pistachio, Peanut Butter, and All Choco. One bite into the soft texture of the Pon De Ring will have you craving for more.

Mister Donut Box for Pon de ring donuts

Aside from their other delicious donut threats, their world famous brewed coffee and hot chocolate are also available. For those looking for that cool refreshment, there are various cold drinks options that can address any donut lovers' beverage pairings. Hunger pangs will definitely be satisfied by the generous servings of the delectable cheesy spaghetti and the sublime penne pasta.

Pon De Ring - Rocky Road

Pon De Ring - All Chocolate

Pon De Ring - Glazed

Pon De Ring - Peanut Butter

Pon De Ring Box with complete flavors

Through the years, Mister Donut guarantees that they serve only the best quality food products for everyone to enjoy. Drop by Mactan Newtown Store located at Ground Floor, One World Center, Mactan Newtown and take home the chewy goodness of the original Pon De Ring from Japan, now available only at Mister Donut.

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City Time Square Opens In Cebu, Offers Different Twist of Lifestyle

January 24, 2014, 1:36 pm

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Were you able to visit New York's Time Square? Not yet? How about visiting first it's local version, Cebu's City Time Square. Focused on it's tagline, Celebrating life with Good Taste and Good Vibes, City Time Square offers International dishes (from Chinese, Korean, Indian, Japanese and other Asian dishes to American, French and Italian Cuisine) and some rewarding spas and salons. At the same time, Restobars, 24 hour KTV, Online Casino and Dance Clubs are also offered on this newly built mall/arcade.

City Time Square official Logo

Here are available Tenants , which officially opened last January 18, 2014

1.    Cellar Door (Wine Shop)
2.    Chowtime (Chinese Restaurant)
3.    David’s Tea House (Taste of Hongkong - Restaurant)
4.    Gumbology (Restaurant & Wine Bar)
5.    Lechon Belly (24-hour open for pick-up orders)
6.    M. Wilson Salon (Beauty Salon)
7.    More shabu-shabu (Buffet-type Restaurant)
8.    Taj Indian (Restaurant)
9.    The Classroom (Restobar)
10.   Tokyo Table (Japanese Restaurant)

TENANTS SOON TO OPEN:

1.  Sasam’s Coffee
2.  Infinitea Milktea
3.  K- Chickenn Hauz
4.  LIV family KTV
5.  LIV Superclub
6.  I Sim Jeon Sim Pancake House
7.  Ice Giants Desserts and Snacks
8.  Café De Folle
9.  TAJ Mahal Restaurant
10. Café Namoo
11. Seven Eleven
12. Game Well
13. Chatime
14. Muskan Style
15. Dentex
16. Lab. Spec. Diagnostic Center
17. Zucre (Pastry Shop)
18. Flora Spa

City Time Square Event Last January 18

City Time Square is situated beside Parkmall's Gate 5. Here's some contact and mall's information:

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/CityTimeSquareCebu
Email Address: citytimesquare@gmail.com
Tel Number: (032)- 239-4397/ 511-6476
Website: www.citytimesquare.com

MALL HOURS:     10:00 am to 3:am, but there are restaurant s that caters breakfast  and our e-games operates 24 hrs. , Liv Club Disco until wee hours in the morning.
MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS:   9:00 am to 6:00 p.m. but  maintenance  is 24 hrs. or until all tenants closes.

Cebu Taxi Driver Caught On Camera While Masturbating!

October 25, 2013, 9:40 pm

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Last August, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has filed Senate Bill 1206 or commonly known as Taxi Passenger Bill of Rights. What are the contents of this Bill? This bill seeks to acknowledge the rights of taxi passengers and penalizes both driver and the operator of the taxi cab who violates these rights, check this LINK for details. “There are too many disturbing reports of taxi drivers and operators who take advantage of their passengers, from mere discomfort or discourtesy to robbery and physical harm. It’s high time this transport sector shapes up,” said Sen. Miriam in Philstar article.

Famous Airport Taxi of Cebu, this is not the Taxi being searched by authorities. Photo Credit: cebuanddavao(dot)com

This Taxi Passenger Bill of Rights encourages every Taxi Drivers to be courteous and help to their passengers. But what if a taxi driver is caught of masturbating while passengers are in the backseat? Is it considered to be courteous? We believe, this is some kind of a women's harassment, right? This horrific act was experienced by Ms. Jessica Atas yesterday night. Fortunately, she was able to take a video of the said taxi driver who was masturbating - this is a good evidence! Even though, police advised her not to upload the said video, she is afraid that her family or friends might experienced the same.

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Video Caption, "I WANT HIM BEHIND BARS. The driver was masturbating in front of me. There was an alcohol-like scent inside the cab I felt really dizzy and I was already expecting to pass out anytime soon that's why I immediately jumped out of the cab while it was running. The Chief of police told me not to upload the video until this person gets caught but my conscience can't take it if there's going to be another victim and I didn't do anything to warn as many people as possile. I'm doing this not only for me, but for everyone who is at risk of experiencing what happened to me earlier. THIS IS NOT A JOKE. THIS IS NOT FOR FAME. THIS IS A WARNING TO EVERYONE. God Bless and let us be more cautious and observant! I am the first victim here in Cebu. I hope I will be the last one too."

To show sympathy, a Cebu Fashion Blogger, Eden Villarba, shared the said video in her wall with captions, "As someone who has personally experienced various forms of verbal abuse and near-sexual threats from cab drivers (I've always shared my cab-driver-cussing-at-me chronicles here), I find this the most appalling of all. I feel horrible for Ms. Atas and I commend her bravery for being able to take actual video proof. Seriously though-- there should be stricter laws regarding who and what's deemed "fit" to drive taxis and PUVS. Is the government or taxi companies doing anything about this?! Gah this is so distressing"

Now, what would our very own Police and Government do about this? We believe this getting rampant nowadays! What you say?