Argao will always be the town down south that my family and I would regularly visit during holidays and vacations. Being a coastal town, there are beaches everywhere. It also has its share of wide open fields and fishponds. But having a lot of “nature stuff” certainly does not mean Argao is behind the times….
A kid with his tongue out. You’ve probably seen this notorious logo on several shirts and stickers around town, but you may not know what it is about. It’s practically a cult icon. Chances are you’ve stumbled upon the zany illustrations of the brand Nick Automatic. Ring a bell? If not, don’t worry. That’s what…
*This article was written when they were at their old location in Mabolo. Their new address is Don Jose Avila St.Capitol site. Beside Sacred Heart School – Hijas de Jesus. Joed’s Lutong Hapon Japanese food is often pricey in the Philippines because of the special ingredients used in every dish. So you can imagine the thrill I…
I recently discovered Museo Sugbo – The Cebu Provincial Museum. At first glance, it resembled a Spanish-era fort or watchtower. But upon entering and listening to the tour guide, I learned it used to be a jail. It was the home of Youtube-sensation Cebu Dancing Inmates (CPDRC Inmates) until Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia transferred them to…
Jeepney drivers have one of the most unappreciated jobs in the Philippines. Yet, literally speaking, where would we be without them? Meet Manong Remi (not his real name), a 44-year old jeepney driver in Cebu city. He’s been driving jeepneys for almost twenty years. It was an idyllic Sunday afternoon, as I was on my…
Trip to Tabuelan Northbound Roadtrip More often than not, most people associate the beaches in Cebu as those located in Mactan or our nearby islands like Malapascua & Bantayan. Little do they know that Cebu also has several pristine beaches – quaint & unfamiliar to the commercial scene. A few months ago, I went on…
Downtown Cebu is known for so many things – historical land marks, prestigious universities, and cheap finds. When you want to buy affordable cellphones, you go downtown. If you want to buy hard-to-find auto parts, you go downtown. When you want to buy cheap apparel such as dresses, bags, and shoes from China & Bangkok,…
Why we like it: Tucked in a quiet corner in Villa Aurora, it would be easy to miss this treasure trove of a restaurant. Abaseria would be the Spanish counterpart to our Filipino ‘sari-sari’ store, where a variety of food stuff, trinkets, and daily consumables are regularly sold. Abaseria Deli & Café is as quaint,…
Manual cameras are romantic, digital cameras are democratic. Film is not dead. It is not as strong as before, but has sustained a strong group of fans from hobbyists to seasoned photographers. While digital has dominated the scene, film is still strong and ardent; her users very serious about their chosen canvas. Lomographers, most especially,…
Kusina Uno When talking about Bulalo or Pochero in Cebu, the first thing that always came to mind was the original Abuhan Uno. A staple for partygoers after a night out, our version of a nightcap. This was a regular stop for me, as well as guests from out of town craving for the local…
