THE ULTIMATE ROADTRIP TO SOUTH CEBU!

THE ULTIMATE ROADTRIP TO SOUTH CEBU!

So you want to go on a road trip to discover Cebu’s awesome spots but you don’t know exactly where to go? We will take you on a road trip down South! If you’re planning a road trip with family and friends, be sure to check this out! 

Our itinerary:

Carcar City

The Miraculous Shrine of Simala in Sibonga

Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete

Our first stop was in Carcar City, a historical city in the province of Cebu. Hence, it is popularly known as the "Heritage City of Cebu." Carcar hosts a lot of heritage structures which were built during the Spanish and American era. Carcar is about 40 kilometers south of Cebu City. It is a town turned into a city in 2007.

We bought Carcar’s best lechon (Php 300.00/kilo), Puso (Php 4.00/piece) and the ever crispy Chicharon (Php 25.00/ bag). Lunch solved! On our way to the next stop, munching crispy fried chicharon.

After the distinctive lechon and chicharon of Carcar, time to squeeze our tummies in to pay respect to our ever dearest mother, Mama Mary of Lindogon Simala, Sibonga, Cebu. A 35 minute drive from Carcar proper.

The Virgin Mary of Simala has captured the hearts of many believers because she has made many wishes come true. According to the old folks of Lindogon, not even a single tree and crop can grow on its dry land without source of water, up to the time when the faithful Marian monks arrived. The church that the monks manage looks like a castle from afar. The altar looks really good and most of what’s inside. Looking around, there are various statues of the Virgin Mary from different places and what it represents. Entering the church, you will be greeted by various souvenirs posted in the wall board, evidences donated by believers and devotees of the true generosity of Mama Mary. From college diplomas, to job offer letters, to wheelchairs from people who were able to walk again – the inside of the church is a sight to behold as well.

Holy Mass Schedule at Birhen sa Simala:

Sunday – 12:00nn & 3:30pm

Monday to Friday – 12:00nn

Saturday – 10:30am

13th of the month – 10:30am & 3:30pm

The last but not least…

It’s time to go up hill and get ourselves ready for a challenging trek. Osmeña Peak here we come!

Welcome to Osmeña Peak! It is located in the Municipality of Dalaguete in the province of Cebu. The peak is approximately 1,000 meters above sea level making it the highest peak in the island of Cebu.

The peak is part of the Mantalungon mountain range, which is unique from other mountain ranges in the Philippines because of its multiple jagged hills grouped together that overlook and stretch as far as the Badian shorelines. The highest of these hills is the Osmeña Peak named in honor of the famous Osmeña clan in Cebu.

Mantalungon is famous as the summer capital of Cebu because it is 700 to 800 meters above sea level giving it a pleasant climate all year round. The high elevation has made the village an ideal place to grow flowers, vegetables and other high-value crops, which gives Mantalungon the reputation of being the vegetable basket of Cebu.

It’s never too late to visit some of the known hot spots in down south Cebu. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself into a long fun road trip and stop overs with family and friends. 

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

Cebu's Best Lechon

A dine experienced like no other…Only in CEBU'S BEST tasting food

While you’re at it, don’t forget to stuff yourself silly with LECHON ( ROASTED PIG) and has been called the BEST PIG EVER.

With the increasing demand of boneless lechon belly, Cebu is becoming famous for being one of the most visited places in the country. Tourists and vacationers are encouraged to try and taste such Filipino innovation in the field of cooking. So, when in Cebu anyone would never want to miss this amazing Filipino food that stands among other versions of suckling pig!

As we visited to their near branched inside PARK MALL Mandaue, we all experienced how delicious and very savory boneless lechon that can only found here in cebu.

It’s just like the traditional way of preparing the all time Filipino favorite lechon. And the best thing is, It is the process of deboning only the whole pork belly or side of the pig, spicing it up with the special ingredients of course.

The taste was truly amazing. The meat was soft and juicy, the skin was crackling and crispy, you can hear that quick snap when you cut it!

Aside from pork belly Lechon they also offer other kinds of Filipino dishes in relation to pork such as creamy beef stew, lechips, lechon rolls, lechon dugo dugo in an affordable price.

All we can say, Nothing compares to the most fantastic pork belly lechon of cebu, that can surely make yourself crave for.

Price List

Whole Boneless Lechon Price List:

Spicy(Small) - 2,160 pesos (Serves 15-20 pax)

Spicy(Medium) - 2,580 pesos (Serves 20-25 pax)

Spicy (Large) - 3,300 pesos (Serves 25-30 pax) 

Original-regular(Small) - 2,000 pesos (Serves 15-20 pax)

Original-regular(Medium) - 2,400 pesos (Serves 20-25 pax)

Original-regular(Large) - 3,100 pesos ((Serves 25-30 pax) 

Portion Orders:

Spicy - 640 pesos per Kilo

Original-regular - 600 pesos per Kilo

Spicy(Budget pack) - 100 pesos (100 grams Spicy Boneless Lechon + 2 pcs Puso-hanging rice) 

Original-regular(Budget Pack) - 90 pesos (100 grams Original-regular Boneless Lechon + 2 pcs Puso-hanging rice)

Other Food Specialties: (available in selected Cebu outlets)

Lechips - 130 per servingLechon Dugo-Dugo - 75 pesos per serving

Beef Stew - 90 pesos per serving

Lechon Rolls(3 pcs.) - 65 per order

Lechon Ham(fresh) - 650 per kilo(special orders only)

Parkmall Brach Dine-in Extension - OPEN 24 HOURS! (Dine-in & Take-out) 

located @ Parkmall 2nd Floor, Al Fresco 4, 

Mantawe Avenue, Mandaue City. Tel. (32)5200931

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

Let's go on an adventure!

Sometimes we get bored at home and we wish for a quick getaway even in a not so distant location.

It is an ideal place for families and friends to have fun, getaways and adventures. It is a remarkable place in Cebu where you can choose several recreational activities in just one venue. A place where you can have outdoor fun and adventure without leaving the city.

Papa Kit’s Marina and Fishing Lagoon in Silot Bay. Opens at 6AM until 6PM from Monday to Sunday. Lots of outdoor activities to do and lots of places to explore! There’s something for everyone, whether it’ll be fishing, horseback riding, wakeboarding, riding the ATV or biking, wall-climbing, trying the zip line or just enjoying nature.

And since the entrance fee is Php 50.00 consumable for rides, we opted to take the Zip line course. We paid only Php 150.00 each. After paying at the cashier, we head directly at the Harness section and donned the harness belt and helmet on us. We conquered our fear of heights and appreciated the wonders of nature around.

The Papa Kits zip line towers on both ends are about 60 feet up in the air at 800 meters long but in reality, it’s 400 meters per zip trip. The zip line is touted to be one of the longest zip line in Cebu. The line crosses the lagoon and into that small island at the centre. There’s a second launch tower on that island with a line that leads back to the main land.

After trying the zip line be sure to stop by at their restaurant for the ticket you paid for food, choose whatever you like in the menu and bon appétit!

Papa Kit’s never fail to add more excitement to their clients, the evident is adding up facilities for a more substantial experience. It is an all in one place for wide array of adventure spots. It’s like you never would want to go into another place. Papa Kit’s is almost perfect.

PAPA KIT'S MARINA AND FISHING LAGOON - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Entrance Fee - PhP 100/person (PhP 50 consumable for rides other P50 for foods)

Hanging Bridge - PhP 50.00

Bicycle Rental - PhP 50.00

Horseback Riding - PhP 75.00

Wall Climbing - PhP 100.00

Fishing Rod - PhP 100.00

Zipline - PhP 200.00

Swimming Pool - PhP 100.00

Wakeboarding - PhP 400.00 (Weekdays); PhP 500.00 (Weekends)

Aqua Sports

Canoe - PhP 200.00

Paddle Boat - PhP 200.00

Piti - PhP 400.00

Duck Pan Boat - PhP 1,200.00

Cottages: Small - PhP 200.00; Medium - PhP 500.00; Large - PhP 700.00; Floating Cottage - PhP 1,500.00

PAPA KIT'S MARINA AND FISHING LAGOON - ROOM RATES

*Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Superior Room - PhP 2,500 nett per night good for two (2) with breakfast

Deluxe Room - PhP 2,800 nett per night good for two (2) with breakfast

White House - PhP 3,800 nett per night good for four (4) with breakfast

*Extra Person: PhP 500/pax w/o breakfast; PhP 800/pax w/ breakfast

*Children 5 years old and below are free of charge when sharing bed with adults.

*Check-in time: 1:00PM; Check-out time: 12:00NN

Papa Kit’s Marina & Fishing Lagoon

Address: Poblacion Liloan, Cebu,

Front Office: (63)(32) 424-1086

Mobile #: +63 9420125578

Email: ppkfrontoffice@gmail.com

     Until our next trip in the City!

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

Pas cher et élégant

Looking for great foods and wines in very reasonable prices? Try La Vie Parisienne French Bakery, Deli, and Wine Library.

La Vie Parisienne is a place really worth to be added in your itinerary. It is a French venue that offers the freshest range of breads, wines, and pastries from France. La Vie also gained easy popularity among a lot of Cebuanos, especially those who are active in social media posting. This is because of the elegant looking ambiance and its unique and sophisticated aura that only la vie parisienne have.

If you are to buy their freshly baked breads especially their best seller - the croissants for as low as 25php a piece, you are given the chance to choose a picnic basket you're free to fill of whatever choice of bread you wish to eat. And voila! You get to experience and eat baked goods, pastries and bread the French way. The bread dough are prepared in France and then baked at La Vie Parisienne Cebu.

La Vie Parisienne, let's you choose your choice of wine if you want to drink any. It will be served in a few minutes, already chilled. We chose a bottle of red wine SHANPELINO that costs 290.00 Php only.

The tickling lilac lights from La Vie made us too delighted to hop in. it’s surely another romantic nest to add to Cebu’s cool hang out places.

La Vie Parisienne Menu

La Vie Parisienne

371 Gorordo Avenue Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines 

+63-947-9992-456 or (032)-260-4388 

 lavieparisienne@hotmail.com

   Opens Daily from 7:00am to 12:00am

                       

                                     

Until our next trip in the City!

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