Mexican Cravings on the Go

   Ever since I finished reading Laura Esquivel's masterpiece (Like Water for Chocolate), I've been aching to have a fiesta of Mexican flavors. In my beloved city of Cebu, there are some Mexican restaurants where I can have some Mexican foods but something authentic is rare. Plus, the distance from those food establishments from our abode is quite a challenge on my part. What's good for me and for other Cebuanos though is that our city never runs out of Mexican staples like burrito, nachos, and tacos. I am more fortunate now that I no longer have to go somewhere far or anywhere out of our house because of Elloise Food Station.

   Elloise Food Station delivers those freshly-made wonders of the tongue. The new player in the city's food industry seeks to serve Cebuanos budget-friendly Mexican foods without breaking their bank or going against the crazy traffic in the metropolis. 

     Now how do you level up your fun times at home? just visit www.honestbee.ph (or download their app) to order these cheesy delights! Below are photos of their mouthwatering products. My personal favorites are their nachos and fried tacos! 😛😊😋

Fried Taco

Quesadilla

Hard Taco

Quesadilla, Nachos, Burrito

As mentioned, these Mexican goodies for Elloise Food Station won't break your bank. Check out their menu below including their prices:

Burittos P98.00

Fried tacos P45.00

Nachos medium P75.00

Soft tacos P90.00

Crunchy tacos P90.00

Nachos large P98.00

Quesadillas P78.00

Everything is good and below 100pesos! 

I should warn you that the celebrated Mexican foods above would go beyond your cravings. It would satisfy your soul. We will be enjoying a long weekend and why not enjoy it some more with a little bit more cheese and flavors from Elloise? That's what's exactly on my mind right now and you too could get the value of your cash because right now, they're giving away FREE fried tacos for every minimum order of 300php. I don't say no for free especially if it's tacos! 😋

If you are also in the mood for some, grab your phones and order your Mexican favorites via honestbee.ph. Make sure to also follow Elloise Food Station's Facebook account for more updates (and freebies!) 

There's Joy in Life: A Project for Children in Conflict with the Law

In a report by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, there are over 11,000 Filipino children in conflict with the law. From this number, most of them are accounted from the National Capital Region and the Western and Central Visayas where Cebu belongs.  “These children lost their way because their community or family did not guide them,” said Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman. “We ask your support in recognizing the rights of these children to be children.”

Last September 21, 2018, in celebration of the International Day of Peace, the Z Club of Childlink High School Cebu visited the My Home in Consolacion Cebu for their project  #There’s Joy in Life.  My Home is a rehabilitation center for children 15 years and below who are in conflict with the law.  Common offense range from theft and gangsterism which can give children access to alcohol and drugs.

Z Club members  recognize the needs of these children, them being of about the same age as these children in the rehabilitation centers.  The project #There’s Joy in Life offers hope to children in the rehabilitation centers that there are children of their age who cares.  The activities done in this project includes understanding good values, values redirection and team building workshops.  Children in the center were given chances to explore their interests so that they will realize that they have potentials and talents which they can use in the future. A music workshop was done where the children in the center and the Z club members put in their thoughts to come up with the lyrics of the song then an actual song was made which they performed during the presentation of output.  An entrepreneurial activity was also taught by the Z Club  members which was the making of rags, placemats, coasters, etc. made from old shirts.

This activity, though short it may be, seeks to bring hope and joy to the children whom they have worked with. The club seeks to organize other sessions for the My Home to be able to reach out to more children.

Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Ms. Cenelyn Manguilimotan, General Manager (8th from Left) together with Mr. Basil Ting (9th from Left), Parklane President leads the groundbreaking ceremony of Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa with Anda, Bohol’s stakeholders headed by Honorable Mayor Angeline Simacio.

The Management of Cebu Parklane International Hotel, a Cebuano brand, announces its expansion to Anda in the beautiful ecotourism island of Bohol, through the opening of a resort with a distinctly local feel.

Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa held its groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, October 19, 2018 in Candabong, Anda, Bohol, making it the first Cebu-based hospitality company to develop

a 68-room modern paradise resort in the area.

Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa core group headed by Mr. Basil Ting, Parklane President and Ms. Cenelyn Manguilimotan, General Manager breaks ground at Anda, Bohol with Honorable Mayor Angeline Simacio and local officials.

The momentous event was graced by no less than several of Anda, Bohol’s key people such as Honorable Mayor Angelina Simacio, Mr. Rouvien de Guzman, Anda Tourism Officer, barangay officials, representatives of the local police as well as Cebu Parklane’s Management headed by Mr. Basil Ting, Parklane President and Board of Director, Ms. Cenelyn Manguilimotan, General Manager, Engineer Neil Rom, Architect Rodney Co and Mr. Lucky Daven Lim, Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa Manager.

Currently having eleven (11) villas, Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa will have an additional two-storey building which will house 60 new modern, contemporary rooms, five swimming pools, and other state of the art facilities such as function rooms that can cater up to 400 guests for corporate functions and destination weddings, botanical gardens and sanctuary, recreational

facilities, a sea-view fitness, spa and massage center. The resort will also offer aqua sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling and island tours to ensure guests of a unique and distinct tropical experience.

Projected to be fully operational by the last quarter of 2019, Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa is promising to offer high-end quality service with a distinctly local experience to all of its

valued guests.

Cebu Parklane International Hotel has always been known for its continuing thrust to be a hotel that strongly stands for Cebu. This time, as the brand crosses borders, Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa will proudly represent Bohol and its rich culture, scenic ecotourism sites and the hospitality and service that is distinctly Bol-anon. Parklane East Coast Resort and Spa is a new tourist destination will take you across shores to ultimately discover the magic of the sea, the mystics of Anda and the unending beauty of nature all in one place.

For room reservations, kindly contact us at (+63) 928 762 8730 or email us at

parklaneeastcoast@parklanehotel.com.ph.

Golden Prince Hotel and Suites Joins Kaon Na! (Let’s Eat!) Food and Travel Festival

The dynamic leaders of Golden Prince Hotel participating in DOT’s Kaon Na!

Cebu City, Philippines --- The Department of Tourism, in its efforts to enhance the image of the Philippines as a culinary destination, organized “KAIN NA!” --- a Food and Travel Festival designed to create awareness and interest on Fililipino cuisine and tourism destinations.

Golden Prince Hotel actively participates in Tourism initiatives led by the Department of Tourism shown here at Kaon Na!

Golden Prince Hotels Head Chef Marlo conducting a food demonstration at DOT’s Kaon Na!

The festival featured local dishes prepared by Filipino chefs with food demonstration and sampling, farm products (agri, arts and crafts), and farm tourism destinations. Exhibitors from regional farm tourism associations, DOT-accredited farm tourism operators, farm cooperatives, tour operators, academe, and partner agencies present goods and services to the public. Presentations on Best Practices in Farm Tourism, New Agricultural Technologies, and its contribution to sustainable development were delivered by relevant practitioners and industry stakeholders.

The event aims to strengthen the capacity of the government and private sector in the effective use of Farm Tourism as a tool for sustainable development and promotion of agriculture and tourism in the Philippines. This three (3) day regional event is in partnership with Ayala Malls last October 12-14, 2018 here in Cebu.

Dept of Tourism Region 7 Regional Director Shalimar Hofer Tamano together with the VIP Guests during the Kaon Na! event at Ayala Terraces

Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, as a hotel that supports the Farm to Table Initiatives of the Department of Tourism, fully supported the event by providing the Cold Salad Section during theDegustacion, a 7-course meal which featured the local cuisine of Cebu. Our very own Head Chef Marlou Almasco, piqued the interest of the guests of the Degustacion with his own creation, Fiddle Head Fern with Herb Infused Goat Cheese Salad. On the second day, he had wowed the crowd with theCebuano Seafood, Chorizo, Basil and Tomato Pastathat he happily shared on a Food Demo alongside with the other chefs from our neighboring hotels.

Our hotel takes pride in utilizing farm to table initiatives by supporting vegetables and meats direct from farmers and growers. It is a good way of helping lift each other’s lives and encouraging other business stake holders to patronize fresh local finds.

Golden Prince Hotel & Suites offers a unique golden experience, only a Cebuano hospitality can offer. Try their exquisite Filipino flavor offerings by visiting them at Acacia St., Cebu City, a walking distance away from Ayala Center Cebu.

Watch the Addams Family Perform Live in Cebu!

I’ve always wanted to be part of a theater group and perform on stage. It started as a frustration when I wasn’t able to audition for a huge production in our school while I was still in the elementary. Fast forward four years ago, I was able to muster every ounce of confidence I had and perform a one-act play in front of a huge number of audience. It was a final project for a Theater course in college, but it is one of the most treasured experiences I have as a student. Learning about the art for a semester is also bliss as it made me appreciate it more.

Theater taught and gave me so much than being on stage. It taught me the value of hard work, time management, and the magic of healthy collaboration. What everybody doesn’t know is that it is more than just the spectacle on stage; it is a commitment, and just like any art forms, passion fuels it. I will always have a special respect and admiration to those who are in the theater industry. Now that I get the chance to teach the basics of the art, I hope that I shall pass on what I’ve learned to my students.

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a press conference for an upcoming theater performance here in our Cebu. It was musical play produced by one of the newest musical theater companies in Cebu - the Vaudeville Theater Company. Seeking to provide local artists an avenue for artistic expressions on stage, the company works with local artists and helps them discover and develop their potentials.

After the success of their first huge production You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on 2016, Vaudeville is now ready to push the limits of Cebuano theater as it brings us a musical play featuring The Addams Family. The play will revolve around the darling daughter of the iconic family, Wednesday Addams.

Wednesday Addam, now eighteen years old, has found herself experiencing a surprising new sensation, one that frightens both her and her family: she has fallen in love.

As her family learn to relate to the seemingly normal Beinekes and cope with Wednesday's romance, one thing is certain, the Addams family will never be the same!

The Addams Family Musical is directed by artist, VTC Founder, extraordinaire, Penelop "Penny" Ong who was trained at Musical Theater International, New York and International Academy of Film and Television in Cebu. She has directed local and Broadway musicals including ballet shows. The Addam Family will be her 17th directiorial work.

Along with Penny, other talented Cebuanos also shared their passion in making the musical a future success. Actor, choreographer and stage performer Vince Gaton serves as the play's dance director. Two-time Awit Award-winning songwriter Jude Gitamondoc serves as its music director. 

With all of their rehearsals and workshops, the actors revealed that theater brings out the best in them and inspires them to give their best.

For the young actors involved, doing the rehearsals while studying was no easy feat but a very rewarding one.

We got to listen to some of their songs and we were more than convinced to watch the musical. It will be another proof that Cebu is a home of creatives.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL will be performed live at SM City Cebu Cinema 1

Show Schedules:
👻October 20 | Saturday | Matinee Show | 2:00 PM
👻October 20 | Saturday | Gala Show | 6:30 PM
👻October 21 | Sunday | Matinee Show | 1:30 PM
👻October 21 | Sunday | Gala Show | 5:30 PM

Visit www.ticket2me.net or download the Ticket2Me app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
You may also visit Vaudeville Theatre Company Office.
Address: Aikido Room Tango Plaza Queens Road
Open Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | every Tuesday - Saturday only
REGULAR RATES apply:
MATINEE:
400 PHP Free Seating
600 Reserved Seats
GALA:
500 PHP Free Seating
800 PHP Reserved Seats

Others long argue that theater is only for the upper class. VTC's The Addams Family will prove it wrong. If you love theater and if you're a big fan of the Addams, go grab your tickets now! There's so much to learn and so much fun to feel watching a theatrical play, something that are best shared with your family or friends. Please say hi if we see each other at SM City Cinema!

Are you also a fan of the Addams and 

theater musicals? What are your favorite shows and memories about it?I'd love to hear them on my comment section below. :)

Have a fun week!

love lots,

Tin