More Fun in CEBU!

Cebu, the “Queen City of the South”, undeniably is the perfect vacation get-away destination. Tourists can bask in idyllic white sand beaches , visit cultural heritage sites, shop in premier shopping districts or just simply get pampered by the warm Cebuano hospitality. Cebu Westown Lagoon is a mere 25 minute ride from the Mactan International Airport and just minutes from any major sea ports. Truly, Cebu Westown Lagoon promises to cap a most unforgettable Cebu experience. One which can never be forgotten for a long time.

Cebu Westown Lagoon. A surprisingly refreshing oasis for the travel-weary tourists ideally situated in the midst of two bustling cities, Cebu and Mandaue. Guests could unwind as they dip in the breath-taking man-made lagoon or simply soak their cares away in two outdoor soothing Jacuzzi pools. Modern, spacious and well-appointed rooms exude the feel of a” home away from home”.

For families, our children’s pool with giant slides and water fountains are the sum of any child’s delight.

Laze around with a cool drink in hand and the large poolside Jacuzzi with its heated water jets make for the best pampering experience.

For the guests’ gustatory pleasure, the Happy Jacqs Café & Bistro offers a wide range of dining and drinking selections.

Address: FF Moonlight Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City 6014 

Contact #: +63 917 320 6262 | (032) 406 9333

Email: cebuwestownlagoon@yahoo.com

Photographer: Jurex Beñanil
Researcher: Denver Corton & Leslyn Nguho
Graphic Artist: Jenally Mayol
Public Relation: Joey Bagnol
Author: Keralie Kim Patalinghug
Editor: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Japanese Eat-All-You-Can Buffet!

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. To tell the truth, the way to anyone’s heart would be through their stomachs. Great food just makes bonding moments between family, friends, or colleagues all the more special and intimate.

Get ready for a gastronomic journey as the leading Japanese Eat-All-You-Can buffet venue, Yakimix, gives you access to their mouthwatering dishes.

Yakimix has wonderfully succeeded in providing the populace a Japanese with Asian-fusion themed eat-all-you-can buffet restaurant that also serves as a great venue to intimately enjoy each other’s company. Now with a huge roster of premier Asian fusion dishes you can choose from, those who have entered any of Yakimix’s royal venues are continuously coming back. That in turn makes others who haven’t yet tried going to the restaurant feel that strong curious urge of trying it out.

Ideal for fabulous bonding moments with family and friends to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, other special occasions, or simply to show a warm welcome to balikbayan relatives, also a great venue for rapport-building with colleagues and associates.

Take your pick. In fact, take as many picks as you can. Whether or not you have a big appetite, there’s always a dish in Yakimix that will keep you coming back for more!

Address: Ground Floor, NIC 2 Building Capitol Square, N Escario St., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Phone: (032) 251 7499

Hours: (Open today) 5:30AM - 11PM

Photographer: Jenally Mayol Leslyn Nguho

Researcher: Keralie Kim Patalinghug & Jenally Mayol

Graphic Artist: Denver Corton

Public Relation: Joey Bagnol

Author: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Editor: Denver Corton Jurex Beñanil

Bound North

Summer is coming here and we’re all looking for places to spend our vacations. Check this out!!!

DURHAN WHITE BEACH RESORT, TABUELAN

Durhan Beach Resort is considered as a “little paradise” located some 90 kilometers in the North-western side of Cebu Province .

It has a very nice sea view with calm sea and its famous long shoreline and well-maintained beachfront. 

Durhan Resort give you fantastic view of the open sea with Negros Provincial Island visible in a distance. 

It is a perfect gate away for couples, families and group of friends.

FUN & INTERESTING ADVENTURES

Just like most beach resorts with great facilities and services, Durhan offers various interesting water activities and other adventures you can do. 

• Swimming
• Snorkeling (bring your own or rent gears)
• Island Visiting (renting an outrigger boat)
• Sunbathing

ACCOMMODATION / ROOMS

At Durhan White Beach Resort, you can have choices of rooms for your satisfying rest while enjoying your break.

Among the tropical accommodations, you’ll have a choice to stay in a cottage made of bamboo, nipa and other natural materials. This structure can make you feel in harmony with the natural environment and enjoy its cool and fresh atmosphere while you rest or sleep.

Okay, here are some of the rooms available…

1. Air-conditioned Rooms:

They are equipped with cable TV, hot & cold shower; from Php1500 to 2000 per night depending on the number of guests

      

      2. Non-airconditioned Rooms: 

• AH Room: provided with gas stove, refrigerator, electric fan; accommodates 8 guests for Php2800/night
• D2-D4 Rooms: toilet & bath, ceiling fan; for 4 guests for Php1000/night
• COT2: Php500/day excluding entrance fee & electrical usage fee
• COT1: Php600/day excluding entrance and electrical fees
• COT3: Php800/day excluding entrance and electrical fees
• Mushroom Cottages: Php300/day excluding entrance & electrical usage fees
• Big Tent: Php1200 excluding entrance & electrical usage fees
• Small Tent: Php800 excluding entrance & electrical usage fees

Now, here’s how you can find and contact this resort. 

FINDING DURHAN WHITE BEACH RESORT

Address: Tabunok, Tabuelan, Cebu 

Phone: +63 32 - 461 9318 or +63 32 - 512 8870 / 512 5156

Mobile: +63 932 593 2778

Email: durhanwhitebeach@yahoo.com

HRM 29
Section 3C 10:30 - 11:30 MWF
Photographer: Denver Corton
Researcher: Jurex Beñanil
Graphic Artist: Joey Bagnol
Public Relation: Leslyn Nguho and Jenelyn Mayol
Editor: Keralie Kim Patalinghug

Author: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Perfect Getaway

If you are not as fond of the beach as others are, then suggest a mountain resort venue for your next gathering with friends and family. Genesis Valley Resort is another great place to spend your vacation with and for those who seek more active events and adventures .

The mountain resort is very spacious, which makes it ideal for camping and big events. It also has a number of amenities and facilities so you can both relax and engage in fun activities while you are at the resort.

A major feature is the swimming pool, which has a Jacuzzi. Its huge playground is a perfect venue for kids and for those want to feel like kids again to run around freely.

Poolside Villa

The villas have built-in umbrellas with tables and benches where you can relax and enjoy while eating your snacks and sipping your drinks.

Swimming Pool Charges

The following pool rent rates include the poolside facilities, such as tables, chairs, and umbrellas (or parasol). There you are…

For 1 to 10 guests: 1,500 pesos

For 11 to 20 guests: 2,700 pesos

For 21 to 30 guests: 3,600 pesos

For 31 to 40 guests: 4,300 pesos. And from 41 guests and up the rate is Php100 per head. 

Accommodation / Rooms

Here are the accommodations available for your overnight or longer stay at Genesis Valley resort.

The Clubhouse

This house can accommodate up to 180 guests. That means that you have a special event to get this facility. It would cost you a reasonable P5,000 only to use this clubhouse.

Logically, since this facility accommodates larger number of guests, the management offers a catering service, which they call Senens Catering.

Pool-side Villa

If you come with your family or some friends, you can use this villa located by the pool’s side. The villa has 2-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchen, living and dining room. The rate is Php6,000 per night.

Kubo Rooms (huts)

These rooms are good for 2 adults and 2 kids, which means ideal for a family with 1 or two kids. I’m sure that if you have one more kid you just need to pay additional charge to squeeze in! It will cost you 2,000 pesos a night’s stay.

Address: Cabangahan, Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines

Telephone: (032) 346-5291 to 99

Office Days: Monday - Friday

Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

To get to this place if you take a public transport, call a habal-habal (motorbike for hire) from Fooda Consolacion for Genesis Mountain Valley Resort.

From Pit-os to Cabangahan, you can also take the habal-habal to get to the resort. It will cost you less than a dollar (US), only 25 pesos. Whichever way you prefer, you would always end up to this great place!

Photographer: Jurex Beñanil

Researcher: Denver Corton & Leslyn Nguho

Graphic Artist: Jenally Mayol

Public Relation: Joey Bagnol

Author: Keralie Kim Patalinghug

Editor: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Moke Ga

Looking for the most affordable Korean Restaurant in the City? Restaurant that allows you, to create and cook your own food?

Check this out!!!!

The concept of The Pearl Meat Shop somewhat similar to a Yakiniku house but with a different twist. Since it was a meat shop, they have several cuts of meat to choose from. The meat cuts were listed under their Korean names with English translations. They have names like Samgyeopsal (pork strips), Moksal (pork neck), and Galmaegisal (pork skirt meat) for the pork cuts. There were 8 choices of beef cuts including short plate (U-Samgyeop), Ansim (Tenderloin), Chuck Eye Roll (Mokdeungsim). and the fancy Angus Rib Eye (Kotsdengsim).

We tried the famous Samgyeopsal. An order (180 grams) costs Php 180 and comes with a small basket of lettuce and cabbage, a plate of onions, green chilis, and garlic, a saucer of sesame oil with salt and pepper, and ssamjang, all of which you can ask for refills for free, except for the samgyeopsal, of course. A steaming bowl of tofu and veggie soup, is also served with the samgyeopsal. Can't live without rice? A cup costs Php 50.

Pearl Meat Shop And Restaurant Menu. Inexpensive, right?

A bottle of softdrink costs Php 30, a can of juice go for Php 40, Php 50-60 for local beer, and Php 150 for soju. Water is unlimited.

That was a very filling meal and definitely we really enjoyed watching the meat being cooked in front of us, now that’s some barbecue, Korean style!

Do check it out, the meat shop cum restaurant is located at A.S. Fortuna, Mandaue City.

(032) 343 8272

Daily 11AM - 10PM

Here's good news Pearl Meatshop and Restaurant now has a new branch at The Strip, Cebu Provincial Capitol Site across Jollibee and beside Ice Giants. Check out their recent branch at Gaisano Island Mall Mactan too!

Photographer: Leslyn Nguho

Researcher: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Graphic Artist: Keralie Kim Patalinghug

Public Relation: Joey Bagnol & Jurex Beñanil

Author: Denver G. Corton

Editor: Jenally Mayol

Go Uphill & Chill

Want to get your stress away?

West 35 Eco-Mountain Resort will be a great place to dine and chill. The cold breeze and the wonderful mountain views will surely take your stress away.

The road going up to the place is not easy as the name speak for itself, 35 kms. from the city.

Nevertheless, you will not regret the route up as it gives you beautiful scenery of what’s below in the city. It gives you an overlooking view of the lights and gives you a glimpse of the seaside.

The foggy path to West 35.

This eco-mountain park resort does not only provide you nice views and great facilities but most of all a rejuvenating environmental being provided by fresh air (and breeze) and oxygen from the plants and trees.

Haven Cafe

The Haven Cafe serves all-day meals from American/Italian to Filipino cuisine for a reasonable price. It is a restaurant that serves delicious dishes with surprisingly very reasonable and budget price range (from Php120 to 200, etc.). Such dishes include: Tinolang Manok (stewed chicken with veggies), Baby Back Ribs, Pork Barbecue, Pancit, Adobo, Salads, cakes, desserts, cold juice drinks, sandwiches, seafoods, pizza.

If you want to stay overnight or much longer to relax and enjoy the place you can rent a room.

Good for outdoor bonfire.

The Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room Balcony

The Suite Room

WEST 35 ECO MOUNTAIN RESORT - ROOM RATES

*Rates may change without prior notice. 

> Deluxe Room (Mint/Thyme) - PhP 4,500 nett good for two (2) with complimentary breakfast for two. Maximum 2 extra persons allowed with extra charge.

> Group Room Ordinary (Sage/Ginger) - PhP 4,500 nett good for six (6) with complimentary breakfast for six. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 1 queen bed and 4 single beds.

> Group Room Special (Celery/Dill) - PhP 5,000 nett good for six (6) with complimentary breakfast for six. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 1 queen bed and 4 single beds. Celery has outdoor area and bonfire pit. Dill has balcony. 

> Group Room Deluxe (Cilantro) - PhP 6,000 nett good for four (4) with complimentary breakfast for four. Maximum 4 extra persons allowed with extra charge. 4 single beds. With outdoor area and bonfire pit. Designed for PWD (bigger room with minibar) 

Suite Room (Basil) - PhP 6,000 nett good for two (2) with complimentary breakfast for two. Extra person not allowed. With outdoor jacuzzi and lounge 

*Extra person: PhP 550 nett/person with breakfast and mattress

*Only two (2) children 5 years old and below are free of charge

*Incidental Deposit per Room (refundable): PhP 1,000/room

WEST 35 ECO MOUNTAIN RESORT - ROOM RATES INCLUSIONS 

• Queen size bed/Twin size bed 
• Ceiling Fan 
• Flat Screen Cable TV 
• Private Bathroom with Indoor Jacuzzi 
• Sofa 
• Mini Refrigerator 
• Dresser/Closet 

WEST 35 CEBU - FACILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES 

• Zipline 
• Kid's Playground 
• Viewing Deck 
• Haven Cafe Restaurant 
• Function Room 
• Villas 
• Game room 

WEST 35 Eco Mountain Resort Facebook Page

KM 35 Transcentral Hiway, Gaas, 6041 Balamban, Cebu

Email add.: ecowest35@yahoo.com

Tel. No.: (032) 520-2633

Cell No.: +63 933 995 324

Until Our Next Trip!!!!!

Photographer: Leslyn Nguho

Researcher: Jenally Mayol & Jurex Beñanil

Graphic Artist: Keralie Kim Patalinghug

Public Relation: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal

Author: Joey Bagnol

Editor: Denver G. Corton

Tomo Cafe: Otaku Fever!

Konnichiwa! ^_^

If you are considering for a peaceful and cozy place to visit, a place where you can just sit whatever way you want and watch TV programs while eating. The same pleasure you get when chilling at your very own living room, play board games, watching your favorite anime with your otaku (anime addict) friends or read manga comics while sipping on your favorite drinks or desserts then Tomo Café is the right place for you!

Tomo Cafe in Nasipit, Talamban offers some Japanese foods which you can reckon with just the mere mention of Tomo which denotes as 'friend' in Japanese not to mention that it has a cozy homey ambiance too, playful decorations, and the place is equipped with board games and books that customers can use for free any time they wish.

This is also a place for all cosplayers, anime lovers, artists, gamers, students, and young at hearts out there, Tomo Cafe's a great place to bond and chill and play and eat and enjoy your Japanese fanaticism more!

  

As for our order in Tomo Cafe we choose Mint Condition (Blended) which cost P160 depends if you want your coffee drinks hot, cold, or blended and we also choose their best seller which is the Turtle Mocha that cost P160 also and it's a must try coffee drink when its blended. :)

This place is a must visit and the prices of their foods and beverages are very reasonable and worth it.




Address : Nasipit Rd, Nasipit Talamban, Cebu City, 6000
Phone : 0925 533 3596
Hours : Open today 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Photographer: DeNver Corton
Researcher: Jurex Benanil
Graphic Artist:Joey Bagnol
Public Relation: Leslyn Nguho, Jenaly Mayol
Editor: Melanie Rochelie T. Vidal
Author: Keralie Kim Patalinghug