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Mactan-Cebu Airport to build Airport Village + T1 renovation updates

March 15, 2019 by Sinjin Pineda No Comments

Since the opening of the world-class Terminal 2 of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in June last year, GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) has been doing phased renovation in Terminal 1. I flew through Terminal 1 last week and was able to see the progress as more areas have been boarded up for renovation.

Cover photo: Mactan-Cebu International Airport General Manager Steve Dicdican Authority, and GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation Chief Executive Adviser Andrew Harrison unveil the new arrivals pickup zone at Terminal 1

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Resorts World Manila celebrates 10 years of thrills

February 19, 2019 by Sinjin Pineda No Comments

Resorts World Manila (RWM), the Philippines’ first integrated entertainment and tourism destination is celebrating its 10th year by staying true to its trailblazing nature through continued growth and innovation, while maintaining its reputation for delivering world-class thrills with a Filipino touch.

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Taiwan becomes new Filipino favorite

October 19, 2018 by Sinjin Pineda No Comments

Taiwan has become an emerging destination of choice for Filipino travelers. This began when Taiwan allowed visa-free entry for Filipinos last year. Previously, Filipino travelers would often choose visa-free Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia for their first out-of-country trip.

PHOTO: Taiwan Tourism Bureau in Kuala Lumpur Director, proposes a toast with Cebu travel stakeholders at a travel workshop. It’s #TimeForTaiawan

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Got invited to a special preview to this new desti Got invited to a special preview to this new destination to wine and dine before 2020 ended and I’m glad that they’re now officially open! Dine and have coffee (since Cebu City currently has a liquor ban in place) at 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚 at 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝.⁣
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They are now accepting reservations through their IG: @esca.ph. ⁣
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For something a bit upscale, Esca’s prices are very reasonable and quite pocket-friendly. ⁣
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Esca features a compact menu of modern 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 dishes. I cannot stop raving about the 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞! It’s one of the best “kinilaw” I’ve had.⁣
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The 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚 is so tender and flavorful with an almost melt-in-your-mouth consistency. ⁣
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The 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 is a glorious twist to the usual pork chops. ⁣
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Take note that the establishment is implementing health protocols for the mutual protection of the guests and the staff.⁣
Just realized that the last time I was in Bohol wa Just realized that the last time I was in Bohol was four years ago! ⁣
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Now is the perfect time to revisit the beautiful island province of Bohol as hotels, resorts, tourism establishments, and tour operators will be offering their products up to as much as 𝟕𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 during the first 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥: 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞, happening on 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏! More details soon. ⁣
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#BalikBohol⁣
Ganahan mo magtagbaw ug 𝘒𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘉𝘘?⁣⁣
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There’s a new kid on the block as 𝗪𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐛 (Korean for “Our Home”) recently opened at 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘦. ⁣⁣
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For as low as 𝐏𝟑𝟗𝟗, satisfy your cravings for 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐠𝐲𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐚𝐥, with unli side dishes, drinks and ice cream*. Great value for money. I was particularly happy with their side dish buffet as I took as much kimchi, sushi, chapchae and assorted dips at my liberty.⁣⁣
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Upon entry, their very friendly staff gave me a very good impression. The restaurant is spacious and cozy, and despite having several diners during our visit, it did not feel too busy, noisy or stressful. ⁣⁣
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They also have private rooms for your intimate and socially-distanced celebrations. ⁣⁣
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This is the second branch of Woorijib in Cebu (the first one being in Ridges Mabolo), and they’re looking to open more soon!⁣⁣
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See you there? Woorijib Prime is open daily from 𝟷𝟷𝘈𝘔-𝟿𝘗𝘔 at City Time Square Mandaue. Health protocols are observed. Please wear your face mask upon entry, and when getting food from the buffet.⁣⁣
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For bookings and reservations, contact them at 09126223916, 09656349759 or visit their FB page.⁣
One of the places I’d like to revisit after this One of the places I’d like to revisit after this pandemic is definitely Batanes. In this photo is their iconic “Blow Ur Horn” sign which serves as a warning to drivers when navigating around the terrifyingly sharp but breathtakingly beautiful curves that characterize the island’s roads. #Libotero
We just can’t have enough milk tea in the island We just can’t have enough milk tea in the island as 𝐍𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚 - 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐚 opened recently at 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 (formerly Tonyo’s, near Bigfoot).⁣
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Nham Cha has over 60 branches in Luzon and this marks their first foray in the Visayas. What’s interesting about them is that they only have 𝟷𝟸 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 on their menu, all of them they consider as bestsellers. There’s a drink for everyone. Someone lactose-intolerant can have the 𝐂𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰 (refreshing Thai tea).⁣
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As for myself, I had to try their 𝐂𝐡𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐧 (Authentic Thai Milk Tea) so I could compare it with the ones I had in the streets of Bangkok. I’m so glad that it met my expectations! I also tried the 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐚 (this one I could compare with the Brown Sugar milk tea of other shops), and 𝐍𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 (which reminded me of Hokkaido Cream Milk Tea from another brand). On my next visit, I will try 𝐍𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐞𝐧 or the Thai Pink Milk, popularized by BL series. ⁣
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The store is perfectly set for the new normal. Using a trailer, there is almost no contact between the customers and the staff. The customers order through a glass window, with a microphone so it is amplified inside. ⁣
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Visit them today and experience what Authentic Thai milk tea tastes like!! ⁣
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#TasteTheDifference⁣
#NhamChaCebu⁣
#ThaiMilkTea⁣
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The hustle of the holidays and Sinulog is finally The hustle of the holidays and Sinulog is finally over, but 𝐈𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨 continues to be a safe space for those who wish to unwind without the crowds, jog, bike, breathe fresh sea breeze, enjoy good food, support local businesses and farm fresh produce, and bond with their pets. ⁣⁣⁣
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I recently went on a mini “Food Crawl” at Il Corso. We started with a sandwich at 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, and also checked out their 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴. Then we had one of my favorites, 𝐁𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐙’s 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘬 𝘛𝘦𝘢. ⁣⁣⁣
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Since we were quite stuffed, we took a break from the eating and checked out 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 x 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬 x 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚, a pop-up store with plants and local products crafted by our Cebuano designers. We then checked out the 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 which has a variety of fresh produce from the province. ⁣⁣⁣
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By dusk, we capped off the day with dinner at 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚. Glorious Cebuano food as always! ⁣Take a break, because #YouAreSafeAtILCorso⁣⁣
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Gentle reminders:⁣⁣⁣
1. Wearing of face mask and full face shield is required.⁣⁣⁣
2. Based on DTI, IATF, & LGU guidelines, only individuals aged 15-65 years old will be allowed entry. ⁣⁣⁣
3. Please bring your Q-Pass and/or ID for APOR.⁣⁣⁣
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For the latest information on Il Corso’s operating hours and establishments, visit their IG. @ilcorsofilinvestlifemalls⁣⁣⁣
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#ThankfulTogether⁣⁣⁣
#ILCorsoCebu⁣⁣⁣
#FilinvestLifemalls⁣⁣⁣
#CitydiMare⁣⁣

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By dusk, we capped off the day with dinner at 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚. Glorious Cebuano food as always! ⁣Take a break, because #YouAreSafeAtILCorso⁣
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Gentle reminders:⁣⁣
1. Wearing of face mask and full face shield is required.⁣⁣
2. Based on DTI, IATF, & LGU guidelines, only individuals aged 15-65 years old will be allowed entry. ⁣⁣
3. Please bring your Q-Pass and/or ID for APOR.⁣⁣
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For the latest information on Il Corso’s operating hours and establishments, visit their IG. @ilcorsofilinvestlifemalls⁣⁣
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#ThankfulTogether⁣⁣
#ILCorsoCebu⁣⁣
#FilinvestLifemalls⁣⁣
#CitydiMare⁣⁣
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