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Mar 01 2017
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Summer Splash & Foam Party 2017 at Mövenpick’s Ibiza Beach Club

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The party was so good last year and the years before that, it has to have a repeat this year, bigger and hotter.

Ibiza Beach Club presents “Electro Beach Festival: Summer Splash & Foam Party on Saturday, 4 March  2017 with the main man DJ Daiki Wakabayashi.

This year’s summer opener edition of Electro Beach Festival is  amplified with a foam party by the sea. Both international and local guests are in for a big surprise as more international artists are on board to take a spin.

Tickets price is at P1,000.00 nett per person DOOR PRICE and P600.00 nett per person ADVANCE TICKET.

Guests may also take advantage of the Day use and Party Package priced at only PhP1,200 nett per person, inclusive of event ticket and complimentary use of swimming pool and beach.

Doors open for sunset beats at 3:00PM, with back to back DJ performances until 11:00PM.
For reservations and inquiries, contact 09176552984 or +63 32 492 7777.

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Jan 10 2017
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Plus63 Music Festival with Steve Aoki Live in Sinulog 2017

Sinulog is the best time to party in Cebu. Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is making a surge into the mainstream and Cebuanos are in the forefront in making signature festivals in the country. Music Festival has exploded in numbers and the number of attendees just keep on growing. Everyone seems just wanna let their hair down to the beat of the drums and sway to the ebb and flow of the music. All are friends. No worries, No pretensions, No pressure, Just fun.

With so many street parties and music festivals within the City, the process of choosing from so many options can sometimes be daunting, if not, debilitating. (Oppps, that sounds like a hugot line. Hehehe) On our part, there is one emerging music festival that we have been anticipating since it’s first run last year. Plus63 Music Festival has not only captured our curiosity but it also awestruck partygoers with topnotch international DJs like Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia, spot on premium sound quality and impressive digitally programed fireworks.

Last year, we didn’t know we were in for a big surprise as we enter the venue. The security was tight and very well managed. It was like entering to a themed park. The crowd moved freely and was wild (in a good way). When it was Steve Angello’s turn, the stage dazzled with fireworks but most importantly the sound inadvertently made us goose bumps. It was because of these aspects that we can definitely say this is the music festival to watch out for in the Philippines.

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Last year’s Plus63 with Steve Angello

On its second installment, Plus63 Music Festival continues its unique and very creative fusion of high caliber international and local musical acts with a curated culinary experience on the side on Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15, 2016, 4pm onwards at the Cebu Business Park.

This year, Plus63 Music Festival will be headlined by DJ Mag’s No. 7 DJ in the world, Steve Aoki! 
 Are you ready for the Cake Face?

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Taking inspiration from the Coachella and Lollapalooza festivals (and other similar festivals around the world), Plus63 Music Festival seeks to bring the best from these events for participants to experience, while giving it a local twist and enhancing it even more with the best of the Philippines’ hospitality and cuisine.

On Sinulog Sunday, Plus63 Music Festival will be headlined by the Philippines’ pride, DJ Ace Ramos.

Set time:

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Tickets

You may buy your tickets now at PouchNation.

For more information, contact them through plus63festival@gmail(.)com, FBpage: plus63festival, Twitter and Instagram: @plus63festival.

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Dec 01 2016
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9/10, Events, Travel

5 Reasons of My Pleasant Stay at Novotel During Blogapalooza

  1. Location, Location, Location.

    Located in the heart of Araneta Center, the hotel is in the center of sprawling stores and business establishments in Quezon City. A leisure walk could lead you to Gateway Mall for shopping, dining and movie experience. It is right beside Araneta Coliseum where most of the big concerts and sports events are held. Transportation is accessible: it is 5 minutes away from the nearest train station and taxis, uber and grabcar rides are just a few click away.

  1. New, Contemporary, Clean and Stylish.

    My first impression of my room at the 7th floor was not only that it induces intimacy with its glass-walled shower room but also it is designed with comfort in mind. The clean contemporary design provides a practical turn of modern interiors to save space for maximum mobility. The bright room creates an atmosphere conducive to creativity and innovation.

Novotel Lobby

  1. Wide ranging selection Breakfast Buffet.

    Breakfast is a must at Novotel. You should not skip it. Our breakfast is served at the Food Exchange located at the ground floor of the hotel. It was a wide ranging selection of different cuisines namely, Filipino, Italian, American, Korean and Chinese dishes are served. Their pressed coffee did not fail to perk me up to be ready for the day ahead of me.

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My Breakfast Plate at Novotel’s Food Exchange

  1. Pool and Activity Center.

    Just a floor below where I was staying, at the 6th floor, the gym, swimming pool and tent activity center is located. This was the venue of Blogapalooza. There is also a poolside bar at the swimming pool area. The garden offer a green distraction of the bustling metropolis.

Blogapalooza Venue

  1. Miss Universe sightings. Oh, one more thing. On our way down to the ground floor, guess who we met? No other than, Ms. Stella Márquez Zawadski-Araneta herself. Novotel is the home of the Miss Universe – Philippines. This is where most of the Binibining Pilipinas winners will stay when they are in the City. You’ll never know who you will ride next with inside the elevator. It wouldn’t be impossible to see Pia Wurtzbach here.

Pia Wurtzbach playing with Novotel’s security dog. Photo by Novotel

 

 

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Aug 15 2016
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Bollywood Tandoor and Curry On!

At the foot of the Banilad-Talamban flyover, there is a thriving Indian community of students and some businessmen that inspires many establishments within the vicinity to cater to their needs. Bollywood Tandoor is one of those that aspire to serve them and the Cebuanos with authentic Indian food and entertainment.

Media and the Bloggers at Bollywood Tandoor

Named after one of the biggest film industry in Asia that has produced several good and award winning films that even appeal to the tastes of the Filipinos (my personal favorites are: “3 Idiots”, “PK”, and “My Name is Khan”), Bollywood Tandoor embodied the international flare of Indian culture and the curious and explorative taste buds of Cebuanos. It serves Northern Indian food and other popular Indian dishes using original ingredients and sprices and traditional method of preparation. It even has to fly in some chefs and cooks from India and Dubai just to ensure that it only serves authentic Indian food.

Bollywood Tandoor

 

A week ago, Bollywood Tandoor proprietor, Soni Vasnani, invited us to dine at their restaurant to celebrate in advance the Indian Independence Day to be celebrated on August 15 in India. Soni is not new to the business. He has worked in a restaurant since he was 15 years old. He has travelled the world and cooked for several peoples. In Cebu, he has been here for 12 years. His most successful venture before Bollywood Tandoor is Mr. India in Countrymall.

The place is not difficult to find as is just by the road near the flyover. Ample parking spaces are available for diners.

Bollywood Tandoor Main Dining Area

One of the function room of Bollywood Tandoor

As you enter, you know that you are in for a big feast as several air-conditioned themed function rooms that can accommodate the whole board or office. The restaurant can serve up to 200 pax dining together at a time. It is not the typical Indian Restaurant that we may already get used to. It is clean, huge and inodorous. The spices are fragrant and can be adjusted according to your liking.

Some of the food served to us during the event:

My personal favorite was the TDF (to die for) Pork Curry. Too bad, they run out of mutton that day. I would have liked it too. Unfortunately for me, it was sold out during lunch to a big group of Indian students.

Bollywood Tandoor also offers live Belly Dance Show every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.

Contact Number: 0933 950 3612

Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BollywoodTandoorCebu

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Apr 20 2016
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Make Your Own Havaianas 2016 – Cebu

It’s the beach season once again and everyone is scrambling to different islands and water destinations like a heated atom—there is really something in the heat that excites our core.

Before hitting to the beach check out the most an anticipated customization event in the country, Make Your Own Havaianas (MYOH). What better accessories to go with that white sand than a mighty and trendy glammed-up  flip-flop? From April 22 to May 1, celebrate your uniqueness, self-expression  and creativity as you customize your own pair of Havaianas inside All Flip Flops SM Seaside City at the lower ground floor of the mall’s Mountain Wing.

  

This year MYOH highlights the heritage of Japan, a country very known to Havaianas, with the limited edition commemorative sole inspired by Shibori, a Japanese fabric-dyeing technique, to its selection of kawaii pins. The very first pair of Havaianas in 1962 was actually inspired by the Zori, a type of Japanese sandal made of fabric straps and rice straw roles.

Japan is one of the most fascinating countries to visit regardless of season. Most filipinos especially Cebuanos, including me, aspire to have a grand vacation in the land of the rising sun. I even have a postponed Sakura trip to Japan this year.  Sad.

  
 
The Sakura, Ramen, The Japanese Fan, The Empress, The Zori and Ninja are some of Japan’s iconic symbols of culture and heritage. MYOH offers these icons to  celebrate the love for travel and the Japanese’ unique lifestyle and influence on today’s pop culture.

   

Get your own customized pair and don’t forget to celebrate your design by sharing it on your social media accounts with the official hashtag #MYOHCEBU2016 and #MYOH2016.

  
Contact Details:

FB: Havaianas Philippines
Instagram: @Havaianasphils
Twitter.  @Havaianasphils

You may also register online and try out the many ways you can personalize your flip-flops at http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com/.

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Apr 20 2016
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Kadaugan sa Mactan 2016 Activities at Mactan Newtown

Have you been to the Kadaugan Food Fest 2016? If not, this Friday might be the best day to go at the Liberty Shrine in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. Aside from the usual nightly entertainment and food display from top hotels and restaurants in the City, a major concert will be held at the neighbouring Mactan Newtown.

On April 22, 2016, in time for Kadaugan Festival Celebration, Barbie Almalbis, The Dawn, Shiela and the Insects, Drive Me to Juliet, Jewel Villaflores and Break Offenders will stage a concert entitled “Sound of Victory” at the Mactan Newtown, a few meters away from the Liberty Shrine. 

  
The concert is open to everyone but those who will have a minimum of 200 purchase at Mactan Newtown tenants/stores on the event date will be prioritized.

While you are there, you may check the following activities within the Mactan Alfresco in Mactan Newtown.

  

Your One Stop Food Tour

For dining and leisure activities, the township is home to the Mactan Alfresco, an outdoor dining strip inspired by Singapore’s famed hawker or food hall centers. The food strip features a varied selection of authentic Cebuano restaurants that are sure to be enjoyed by craving locals and tourists looking to dine on the best of Cebu’s cuisine.
Feast on Lechon Overload

Find only the freshest Lechon at Mactan Newtown’s 6 roast pits where you can witness tender Cebuano Lechoncooked before your eyes by Lechon experts like Ayer’s Lechon and Anna’s Lechon.
Be Captivated by Cebu’s Rich Culture

Mactan Alfresco also offers a cultural showcase every weekend. Guests can watch thrilling performances from 6:30-8:00PM to experience Cebu’s diverse culture and history. See traditional dances like Ritwal, Banga, Tinikling, Sinulog, Singkil, Subli and captivating Fire Dances performed on stage.
Shop for Souvenirs

Take a piece of Cebu home with you from the assorted souvenirs shops available at the venue. Find everything from t-shirt souvenirs, snacks, home décor and furnitureto make your trip more memorable.

A Beachfront Lifestyle for You

Tempted to live close to this action? Visit the MactanNewtown Showroom for a glimpse of the country’s first beach side township and the “Live, Work, Play, Learn” lifestyle offered by Mactan Newtown.

The Mactan Newtown is a pioneer development offering Megaworld’s trademark township model. 

Contact Details:
709-9888
709-0888
0917-8380111
http://www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

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Jan 13 2016
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Miss Cebu 2015 Coronation Night 

The Coronation Night will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 6:30 PM at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino and will be aired live over ABS CBN Sports + Action Channel 23. Tickets to the Coronation Night are now available at P500, P1,000, and P1,500 at the online voting booths in Ayala Center Cebu (3rd floor new expansion wing near Asian Home) and SM City Cebu cinema lobby (near Trade Hall), Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and the Cebu City Tourism Office at the 2nd floor of the Rizal Museum and Public Library in Osmeña Boulevard. 

The candidates are: 

1. NATASHA CAIRA “Caira” ROSALES

2 TRACY MAUREEN “Mau” PEREZ

3 SHAILA MAE “Shaila” REBORTERA

4 DARA NIKKO “Dara” CALAGOS

5 FELINA JOYCE “Pine” LIM

6 FRANCHESKA MARIE “Cheska” MAMAC

7 ANNA MARIE “Anna” SALDON

8 DAENIELLE ANNE “Dee” LLENOS

9 GABRIELE RAINE “Raine” BALJAK

10 BEA CLARISSE “Bea” RABOY

11 VIDA DORIZA “Vida” REYA

12 MERL “Merl” GAYO
Opening number with the 12 candidates featuring featuring Knapsack Dancers, Freestylers, Disco Jammers and UC Dance Company. 

  
Minor Awards:

Ms. Friendship by Waterfront Hotel and Casino – No. 5

Miss Photogenic by NGenius – No. 5 

Kapamilya Star of the Night – No. 9

Best in Evening Gown – No. 9

Best Gown Designer – Jun Escario

Casual Q and A:

No. 1 says she is like Cebu because both they both love to serve and one can be at home with them.

No 2 answers that she can be a president because she is a leader who has nothing to hide.

No 3 says that Cebu could have been more progressive if we can improve our unity. 

No 4 believes that Cebu is a woman. 

No. 5 proposed that we should use social media more.

No 6 is humbled by Miss Cebu pageant.

No. 7 rallies for social empowerment of the youth for them to love their own.

No. 8 claims that the world needs love to have hope that will result to peace.

No. 9 proposes to take everything in life with a smile. 

No. 10 believes education is the greatest success in life. 

No. 11 would want to invent a business oriented toy. 

No. 12 would rather travel back in time to correct al the wrong things in life. 
Early bets: 

9, 3, 2, 10, 8

Top Five:

No. 3, Ni. 5, No. 12, No. 2, and No. 9
The dreaded final question: 

If you had the chance to talk to the reigning Ms. Colombia to convince her to visit Cebu what would you tell her?
No 3 wants Ms. Colombia to check the natural beauty of Cebu. 

No 5 will bring Ms. Colombia to where Christianity in the Philippines started, at the Basilica, to give her an idea about our faith that made Pia win. 

No 12 will convince Ms. Colombia to visit Cebu where the heart sings and where anyone can be at home.

No. 2 assures Ms. Colombia that regardless of race and religion she is welcome in Cebu. 

No. 9, as a proud Cebuana, will convince Ms. Colombia, on the pageant night Ms. Colombia was a bit over confident, to visit Cebu where the heart sings. By coming here to Cebu we can show her that even in simple things we can still be happy. 

Fearless forecast: 
9, 5, 2, 3, 12 in that order.

 The winner is announced… 

Photo: Sinjin Pineda

WINNERS: 

Ms.Cebu 2016 results: 

4th runner up: No. 5 

3rd runner up: No. 12

2nd runner up: No. 3

1st runner up: No. 2

Ms Cebu 2016: No. 9

 

Photo: Sinjin Pineda

 

Miss Cebu 2016 is presented by The Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and Cebu City Tourism Foundation Incorporated. It is co-presented by ABS-CBN Corporation, Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Holdings, Inc. Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada Inc., and Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Diamond sponsors are Cebu Castle Peak, EPSON Philippines Corp. Gems & Designs, Ngenius IT Hub NK Service Center, & SM City Cebu.

 

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Jan 12 2016
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Andy Caldwell in Ibiza Beach Club’s Oh Ship! for Sinulog 2016

If your idea of going to Cebu for Sinulog 2016 is to party by the beach with an international DJ spinning in the booth while enjoying the best wines and steaks in the island, you’ve got to be at Ibiza Beach Club in Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu for Oh Ship! — a hip and happening party on Saturday, 16 January 2016, featuring renowned international and local DJ’s. The event is set to run from 4.00 pm to midnight.  

 

International DJ, Andy Caldwell, an established veteran of dance music based in California, leads the pack that includes DJ Italo from Brazil, as well as seasoned DJ’s Jess Milnes, Kristian Hernandez, Abdel Aziz and Miro from Valkyrie and Palace, Manila. Caldwell’s dynamic DJ sets have won over fans everywhere from London and Berlin to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

  

Ibiza Beach Club, the premier party destination in Cebu, offers travellers a unique dining and entertainment experience, amid stunning architecture, spectacular ocean views and stylised space under the stars. Named after the party capital of the world, Ibiza Beach Club in Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu regularly welcomes a stellar roster of celebrities and guest artists, making this social establishment a scene to be seen. As a trailblazer on trends, performance genres and flavours, Ibiza Beach Club aims to bring in new excitement in various seasons to delight its guests of different nationalities.

   
 

Secure your tickets for the Oh Ship! event on or before January 16.Tickets are priced PHP 800.00 (nett) per person. For reservations and enquiries, +63 32 492-7777. Doors open for sunset beats at 4:00 pm, with back-to-back DJ performances all the way to midnight.

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Jan 08 2016
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Plus63 Music Festival in Cebu

Sinulog parties just keep getting better every year. The newest addition, Plus63 Music Festival, raises the bar even higher as it features a perfect blend of international and local acts with local and international cuisine sizzling on the side.

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Plus63 Music Festival introduces a unique and eclectic mix of international and local musical acts, plus a curated culinary experience on Saturday, January 16, 2016, to take place at the Cebu International Convention Center grounds in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. It promises to be the truest music festival experience.

Plus63 Music Festival is the brainchild of Peter Delantar, whose work in Las Vegas, USA included venues like Tryst and XS Nightclubs in the Wynn and Encore resorts , as well as working for Angel Management Group (now known as Hakkasan Group), with hot spots like Hakkasan, WetRepublic, Pure, LAX and Chateau. Having worked with artists like Ice T and Coco, The Weeknd, Pharell Williams, Jabbawockeez, Miguel, Big Boi of Outkast, Jay Sean, Keri Hilson, and more, Peter Delantar is no stranger to the entertainment industry.

“Having attended festivals abroad like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Electric Daisy Carnival and Life Is Beautiful, I was fortunate enough to experience first hand what it was like to be at a music festival. And having been able to work for tours like the Vans Warped Tour, Bamboozle Left and Rockstar Taste of Chaos, I was able to learn the ins and outs of the live music industry. We want to bring a similar experience to the Philippines, while giving it a local twist,” says Delantar. “A music festival is about discovering new music and musical acts, exploring art installations, tasting unique dishes from local chefs and restaurateurs, while making new friends in the process. We also want to provide a venue where our local acts can share the stage with international bands and DJs, while making this unique experience affordable and truly enjoyable.”

Plus63 Music Festival is an event not to be missed by anyone coming to Cebu for the Sinulog Festival. Taking inspiration from the Coachella and Lollapalooza festivals Plus63 Music Festival seeks to bring the best from these events for participants to experience, while giving it a local twist and enhancing it even more with the best of the Philippines’ hospitality and cuisine.

Get your tickets now.

Tickets to Plus63 Music Festival

General Admission – A General Admission ticket gets you into Plus63 Music Festival.

  • Eager Beaver – P500 – December 15 – December 18, 2015
  • Early Bird – P700 – December 19 – January 8, 2016
  • Regular – P1000 – January 9 – January 15, 2016
  • Day of – P1500 – January 16, 2016

VIP – Expedited entry into Plus63 Music Festival, Access to the VIP lounge, Access to VIP platforms, Use of A/C Toilettes

  • VIP Pre-Sale – P1500 – December 15 – January 2, 2016
  • VIP Regular – P2000 – January 3 – January 15, 2016
  • VIP Day Of – P2500 – January 16, 2016

 Tickets can be purchased online at SMTickets.com or at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide*

 

Watch their video:

Facebook.com/plus63festival

Follow:

@plus63festival on Instagram,

Visit

www.Plus63festival.com

 

Plus63 Music Festival is a production of Vinyl Entertainment, an independent concert promoter based in Cebu, Philippines. Created by Peter Delantar.

 

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Nov 27 2015
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10 Dove Street Delightful Desserts

A new sweet and dainty dessert place at Cebu’s food avenue, AS Fortuna is Cebu Food Crawl’s 4th stopover. 10 Dove Street is a well-loved dessert place that used to be located at Sto. Nino Village in Mandaue that reinvents itself to serve a bigger crowd of sweet tooth. Now relocated at Oakridge Business Park in Banilad, it has a lush garden set-up to set your mood while indulging a decadent slice of cake and a cup of hot tea.       

   
 
  
The group’s favorite is the classic Chocolate Decadence (P100.00). 
  
  

The bars and cookies are perfect for coffee too. 

   

  

  

      
Follow them their instagram, @tendovestreet for more photos and dessert idea.  

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