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Visiting The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church of Dumanjug

5/31/2017

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Cebuanos are religious people. You can see this with the number of churches in the island. In addition, each town celebrates a festival in honor of their patron saint. One of the towns that have been at the forefront of the Christianization of the island is the town of Dumanjug, and the main church of the town is St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church.
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: wikimapia.org
History of the Town

The Municipality of Dumanjug is best known for its native delicacy, the bisnok. The town was once under the supervision of the Barili Parish, which is one of the older towns of Cebu. While a good number of towns became municipalities before they became parishes, Dumanjug was established as a parish before it became a municipality. The parish was established in 1854 before the place became a municipality in 1855. 
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: tripmondo.com
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church 

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church is the center of the faith of the people of Dumanjug. Construction of the church started in 1854, when the Dumanjug Mission Post was made into a parish. While Spanish Bishop Romualdo Jimeno, O. P commissioned the work, it was undertaken by Rev. Fr. Matias Cabrera, a pioneering Filipino secular priest, and Doroteo Godinez. It should be noted that the church is one of the few church structures in the country that was designed, accomplished, managed, and completed by the natives.  The church was completed in 1864 as shown on the entrance of the church itself.
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: dumanjug.gov.ph
​The materials used for the church were limestone, sea coral stones, and a native black wood called the Balayong, which was easily procured in the area at that time. The church celebrated its 150th founding anniversary in 2004.
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: flickr.com
Design

The bell tower of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church has a dodecagonal or has twelve sides. This was a typical design of many colonial churches. Even though it had three stories, the ceilings were rather high. It also looks tall due to its engaged pilasters and the elevated façade is broken only by a double pediment. It is also one of the most beautifully-designed churches in the western part of Cebu. The church is one of the attractions of the town due to its heritage and historical significance.
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: cebu-tourism.techcellar.net
Earthquake

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church was one of the churches that sustained damage following the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu and other islands in the Visayas in 2013. The church was later rehabilitated with the help of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines or NHCP.
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St Francis of Assisi Parish Church – image source: dumanjug.gov.ph
​Have you visited the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Dumanjug already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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Beaches To Visit In The Island Of Cebu

5/31/2017

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Cebu was recognized as the fifth best island in the world in the Reader’s Choice Awards of Conde Nast Traveller magazine for 2016. This does not come as a surprise to residents and visitors of the island since Cebu has a number of the best beaches in the world.
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
We came up with a short list of some beaches in Cebu basing on a number of lists of the best beaches in the island.

Hidden Beach

Hidden Beach is a relatively-undeveloped beach located in the town of Aloguinsan. The natural white sand of the beach is one of the attractions of the place. While there are some bamboo tables, benches and cottages in the area, the beach front is free of these structures. You may see a good amount of marine life at the beach, including starfish, hermit crabs, and sea urchins, among others. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
​It is called Hidden Beach since it is “hidden” from the main road by trees. Since the area has little commercial activity, you should not expect accommodations typically offered by resorts close to the city. You can get to the Hidden Beach by getting on a bus bound for Toledo City where you will have to ride a jeepney headed for the town of Aloguinsan. From Aloguinsan proper, you can ride a motorcycle for hire to take you to the Hidden Beach.
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
Hermit’s Cove

Aside from the Hidden Beach, Aloguinsan is also home to another hidden paradise, Hermit’s Cove. Hermit’s Cove also has a white sand beach similar to the Hidden Beach. The beach is managed by the local government in cooperation with the Department of Tourism. Getting to the beach itself can be an adventure since the road is a not yet paved. Once you reach the place, you have to go down stairs carved out of the rock. 
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image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
While there are bamboo open cottages for rent, the beach has no facilities for overnight stays. Hermit’s Cove was supposedly the home of a hermit named Tabogon. In fact, the name of the barangay where Hermit’s Cove is located is called Kantabogon, which comes the Cebuano phrase “kang Tabogon” or Tagobon’s place. It is important for you to remember to pass by The Farmhouse to register and pay for the entrance fee before going to Hermit’s Cove.
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image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Tingko Beach 

Tingko Beach is a hidden paradise located in the southern town of Alcoy. The clear blue waters of the beach entice both residents and visitors of the town. The white sand beach itself is nearly two kilometers long, and is lined with limestone cliffs and coconut trees. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: en.wikipedia.org
​You will have a number of options if you are planning to stay the night at Tingko Beach. You can choose from the resorts in the area or you can opt to pitch a tent at the beach itself for a minimal fee. Getting to Tingko Beach is as easy as riding a bus bound for Alcoy and telling the driver or conductor to let you off at the beach. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: tripadvisor.com.ph
Maravilla Beach

Hidden beaches in Cebu are not limited to the south since the northwestern part of Cebu also has its own hidden paradise, Maravilla Beach. Maravilla Beach is a public beach that has attracted the attention of local and foreign tourists. The white sand beach and crystal clear waters are rather enticing to anyone who gets to visit the place. The barangay maintains the place and provides security to visitors. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
​You can opt to pitch a tent at the beach itself or you can rent a room in one of the resorts at the place. Barangay tanods roam the area at night to ensure the security of visitors. There is also a small store selling food in the area. You can ride a van for hire going to Tabuelan and get on a motorcycle for hire to get to Maravilla Beach.
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Basdaku

Another beach that has consistently figured in a number of lists of the best beaches in Cebu is Basdaku in Moalboal. Even as Moalboal is famous for its dive sites, the town also has a beach that is popular among residents and visitors of the town.  Basdaku or White Beach is a long stretch of white sand close to the jump off point of divers in the town. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: flickr.com
​Since Moalboal is considered as a tourist town, there are a number of accommodations available for visitors who want to stay the night. You also have the option to pitch a tent on the beach itself and sleep under the stars at night. You can get to Basdaku by hopping on a bus bound for Moalboal at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Once you reach the town, you can ride a motorcycle for hire to take you to the beach itself.
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: flickr.com
​These are just five of the best beaches where you can spend a weekend in the island of Cebu. There are many other beaches not included in this list, including the ones found on the islands off the coast of mainland Cebu. 
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Beaches in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Have you visited these beaches already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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Protecting Our Marine Resources At The Camboang Marine Sanctuary

5/30/2017

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​Cebu is blessed with numerous wonders of nature that has attracted the attention of both local and international tourists. These natural wonders can be found in nearly all parts of the island. One way for Cebuanos to protect these natural wonders is to establish marine sanctuaries, which are found in many places around Cebu. One of these marine sanctuaries is located in the southwestern town of Dumanjug.
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Marine Sanctuary

A marine sanctuary is a marine protected area where fishing, shell collection, seaweed collection, and other extractive activities are prohibited. Human activities are also limited, including access to the sanctuary itself. The limitations are set in place to ensure the protection of the ecosystem in the area.

Camboang Marine Sanctuary

The Camboang Marine Sanctuary is located in Barangay Camboang, Dumanjug, Cebu. It was established in 1997 and covers a total area of 4.8 hectares. The marine sanctuary is located in a National Integrated Protected Areas System or NIPAS area. The NIPAS Act provides the structure for the establishment and management of protected areas in the archipelago. It protects these areas from destructive human exploration.
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Coastal Area in Dumanjug – image source: flickr.com
Since the Camboang Marine Sanctuary is a protected area, the marine life in the area has flourished. It is an ideal place for divers to explore the underwater world since it is home to numerous marine species that thrive in the area. The marine sanctuary in Camboang is a community-based marine sanctuary that is a part of the Coastal Resource Management Project in the country. 
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Dumanjug – image source: flickr.com
Getting to Dumanjug

To get to Dumanjug, you can ride a bus headed for the town at to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip will take around three hours depending on the traffic.
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Dumanjug – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
If you are planning to visit the Camboang Marine Sanctuary, it may be good if you visit Dumanjug when the town celebrates its annual festival on October 4. You may also want to visit the other tourist spots in the town as well as get the chance to taste the famous bisnok of the town since you cannot say you visited the town of Dumanjug if you have not eaten their most famous delicacy.
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Batchoy in the Queen City of the South

5/30/2017

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​The batchoy was originally concocted by Federico Guillergan, Sr in 1938 at the La Paz pubic market. It later became the most popular dish in Iloilo City. The batchoy may have originated from the La Paz district of Iloilo, but Cebuanos have welcomed it with open arms. Residents of the Queen City of the South have relished the taste of the batchoy for decades ever since one of the oldest batchoy places in Cebu opened its doors at Food Street. 
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
The following are some of the places where you can find this delectable noodle dish in Cebu

Carlo's Batchoy

Among long-time residents of Cebu, the batchoy is closely associated with Carlo’s Batchoy, which is one of the most popular batchoy places in the city. In fact, long time residents of Cebu would have fond memories of the place. It was where they would normally end up after a night out on Fridays. Some would even visit the place with their families on weekends. 
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Carlo's Batchoy Facebook Page
​Aside from the newly-renovated branch close to the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Carlo’s Batchoy already has a number of branches in metro Cebu. The other branches of Carlo’s Batchoy are located in Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Consolacion. The batchoy of Carlo’s Batchoy comes in a number of varieties, including the regular batchoy, super batchoy, special batchoy, spicy batchoy, and beef batchoy. The prices of the batchoy of Carlo’s Batchoy start at PHP59 for the regular batchoy with pandesal up to PHP89 for the Maria’s batchoy.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Carlo's Batchoy Facebook Page
Batchoyhouse328

Batchoyhouse328 may be new to the industry, but it is gradually becoming one of the go-to places for people craving for this popular Ilonggo dish. Located along M. Veloso Street, Guadalupe, Batchoyhouse328 is a hole-in-the-wall place that was established by the chef of Uncle Noodles and Chop-Chop Food Centre. The place has built a good following among food lovers in Cebu.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
The batchoy at Batchoyhouse328 comes in two variants: regular and special. The main difference between the two is the egg on the special batchoy. Customers also have the option to add an extra egg, soup, noodles, bone marrow, or meat on their batchoy. The prices of the regular and special batchoy at Batchoyhouse328 are PHP 50 and PHP65, respectively.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Row’s Batchoy House

Another hole-in-the-wall place selling batchoy in the Queen City of the South is Row’s Batchoy House. The place is managed by the sister of a well-known makeup artist in Cebu. They initially sold batchoy at the Lapu-Lapu public market, but the place was gutted by fire in 1992. She later decided to open Row’s at the ground floor of the house of her aunt. The eatery has a homey ambiance, which is highlighted by the decorations of the place.
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​Aside from the batchoy, Row’s Batchoy House also has a number of other items on their menu. These include the beef steak, pancit guisado, and barbecue, among others. The place is located along Ramos Street, right across the Ramos Public Market.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Row’s Batchoy House Facebook Page
Melton's Halo-Halo

While Melton’s Halo-Halo is more popular for their halo-halo, the menu of the place actually includes the batchoy. Melton’s Halo-Halo was established over two decades ago and continues to serve good food to customers all around the island of Cebu. The batchoy of the place is also one of the food items customers look for whenever they drop by.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Melton's Halo-Halo Facebook Page
The batchoy offered at Melton’s Halo-Halo is priced at PHP45. Aside from the batchoy and halo-halo, the menu of Melton's Halo-Halo also includes squid balls, ngohiong, squid rolls, pizza, and French fries, among others. Melton’s Halo-Halo has a number of branches in and around the island of Cebu.
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Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Melton's Halo-Halo Facebook Page
​Where is your favorite batchoy place in Cebu City? Tell us about it on the comments section below.

Note: Prices may change without prior notice.
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Let’s Play Chicken in the City

5/30/2017

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​Cebuanos love lechon manok, as in, really love lechon manok. You can see this with all the places selling lechon manok in the city. Lechon manok is normally associated with birthdays, parties, celebrations, or a day in the beach. But, there are times when Cebuanos would buy lechon manok just to have something else on the table for lunch or dinner.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro Facebook Page
Due to this, you can see a good number of places selling lechon manok in the city. We came up with a list of places selling lechon manok in the city.

Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro

This is probably one of the most popular lechon manok places in the city. It is not easy to overlook the long line of people waiting their turn to buy the lechon manok of Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro. In some places where you see a row of stores selling lechon manok, Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro stands out in the crowd. You will notice a long line of customers all going to their stall. Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro was established by Peter Uniabia in 1992 and is currently one of the preferred places where Cebuanos buy lechon manok.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro Facebook Page
​The Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro offers a distinctively-flavored lechon manok that has captured the taste buds of Cebuanos. In fact, the store has numerous branches all over the city and other parts of the archipelago. The lechon manok of Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro is priced at PHP175. 
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro Facebook Page
Joules Lechon Manok

Joules Lechon Manok is another lechon manok place in the city that has attracted the attention of the chicken-loving Cebuanos. The store was established in December 1996 and has a good following among the residents of the city. While the place is somewhat out of the way for those living in the uptown and downtown areas, people still make the effort in getting to the place just to have the chance to taste their uniquely-tasty lechon manok.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Joules Lechon Manok Facebook Page
​The lechon manok of Joules Lechon Manok was recognized as the “Best Lechon Manok” award by Sun Star Weekend in 2013. They currently have two branches in Cebu: in Talamban and in Consolacion. The lechon manok of Joules Lechon Manok is priced at PHP200. 
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Joules Lechon Manok Facebook Page
Chooks to Go

Chooks to Go is a part of the Bounty Fresh Group Corporation. Their tagline, “Masarap Kahit Walang Sauce!,” says it all. The chicken served by the store does not require any sauce since the chicken is already infused with the flavor that gives it its unique taste. The company currently has numerous branches all over the country.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Chooks to Go Facebook Page
​The lechon manok of Chooks to Go comes in two flavors: Sweet Roast and Pepper Roast. The lechon manok of Chooks to Go is priced at PHP239.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Chooks to Go Facebook Page
Andok’s

Another place that has captured the taste buds of Cebuanos is Andok's. While the company was established in 1985 in Quezon City, the first store in Cebu was set up in Mabolo in 2002. The Mabolo store was initially a takeout counter before it eventually expanded to offer a dining area for its customers.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Andok’s Facebook Page
​The main offering at Andok’s is their lechon manok, but they also offer other items on their menu, including the liempo, pork barbecue, fried chicken, and chopsuey, among others. The regular lechon manok at Andok’s is priced at PHP199 while the jumbo lechon manok costs PHP229.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Andok’s Facebook Page
Kusina ni Nasing

Kusina ni Nasing is a homegrown hole-in-the-wall place located along V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City. The store was initially a takeout counter before Marelyn Chua decided to convert it into an eatery. She was surprised by the warm welcome in  the market after she opened the eatery as customers went to the store to have a taste of their menu items.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Kusina ni Nasing Facebook Page
​Aside from the lechon manok, Kusina ni Nasing also offers liempo, lechon belly, pork ribs, and steamed bangus, among others. The lechon manok at Kusina ni Nasing is priced at PHP180.
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Lechon Manok in the City – image source: Kusina ni Nasing Facebook Page
​Where do you normally buy lechon manok in the city? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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Offering Great Food With a Good Heart At Sugbufe

5/29/2017

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​These days, you can find numerous restaurants offering eat-all-you-can promotions in and around metro Cebu. A good number of these restaurants offer eat-all-you-can chicken wings, shrimps, or Filipino food. Others offer boneless lechon and Chinese food. Many of these places offer reasonable prices for their promotions. There is one restaurant that does not only offer a good array of eat-all-you-can dishes it also supports a number of advocacies in Cebu.
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
Sugbufe Restaurant

Sugbufe Restaurant aims to embody the culture of Cebu by bringing Filipino cuisine to new heights and expand the knowledge of their guests about the food, culture, and heritage of the Philippines. While they are aware of the uncertainties the future holds, they still endeavor to become recognized around the world as a place that carries the pride of the country and “honor of being a Sugbuanon.“
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
Advocacy

The restaurant currently supports people with disabilities (PWDs) by welcoming them into their workforce. In fact, the restaurant has a number of PWDs in their workforce. Sugbufe also supports the hablon-making industry that is based in the southern heritage town of Argao.  Aside from serving food, the restaurant also serves as a place where people can buy the hablon.
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
Food

Since Sugbufe is proud of its Filipino heritage, the restaurant offers Filipino dishes to its customers. The restaurant has a good selection of Filipino dishes, including the pork adobo, bam-I, tinolang isda, beef steak, caldereta, and lechon, among others. 
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
​In addition, Sugbufe also brings some of the best-loved street food items into a restaurant setting. These dishes include the chicharon bulaklak, pork barbecue, sinugbang nokos , and many other dishes. Their merienda buffet also offers a wide array of Filipino delicacies, including the biko, ngohiong, and lumpia, among others. 
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
​The restaurant also strives to highlight the individual flavor of each dish while adding its own signature style of cooking. Sugbufe is committed in promoting love and appreciation for the local cuisine and eventually bring it to the international stage while preserving its identity. 
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
Location, Schedule of Operations and Price

Sugbufe is located along M.Logarta Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City. They are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the lunch buffet, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM for the merienda buffet, and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for the dinner buffet. The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday. The price for the lunch buffet at Sugbufe is at PHP348 while their merienda buffet costs PHP210. The dinner buffet at Sugbufe costs PHP449. 
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
​Even though Sugbufe is a relatively-new restaurant, it is already making waves in the industry as it aims to become a gateway for customers to experience Filipino cuisine cooked the Cebuano way. 
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Sugbufe – image source: Sugbufe Facebook Page
​Have you tried eating at Sugbufe already? Tell us about you experience on the comments section below.
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Budbod of Ginatilan – The Palagsing

5/29/2017

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​The island of Cebu can be a culinary paradise for foodies looking for something new. The island has numerous delicacies and pasalubong items visitors may want to bring home with them after their visit. These items include the Peanut Browas, Butterscotch and Toasted Mini-Mamons. In addition, the towns and cities in Cebu also offer their own delicacies that may tickle the taste buds of visitors. One of these delicacies is the Palagsing of the southern town of Ginatilan.
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: mycebu.ph
Ginatilan

Ginatilan is located on the southwestern side of the island. It is home to numerous tourist spots where local and foreign visitors can drop by while they are in town. It is also the hometown of the second Filipino saint, St. Pedro Calungsod. In addition, the town of Ginatilan also has a number of delicacies to offer to tourists, one of which is the palagsing.
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: flickr.com
Palagsing

The palagsing is a sweet merienda delicacy with some similarities to the suman and budbod. It is also wrapped using leaves, which gives it an appearance similar to these two much-loved snack items. It also goes well with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. But, the palagsing has a deeper flavor compared to the suman and budbod. It is also sweeter compared to these delicacies. 
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: imgrum.org
​The process of making the palagsing is rather meticulous and arduous. It starts with the extraction of starch from the saksak palm. The palagsing is not only available in Ginatilan since it is also offered in the neighboring town of Samboan. The delicacy is also one of the offerings of the Timber City of the South, Butuan.
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: imgrum.org
Other delicacies

Aside from the palagsing, Ginatilan also offers other delicacies to visitors of the town. These delicacies include the tinumpi and sinakol. 
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: imgrum.org
​Ginatilan may be a quiet, quaint town in the southwestern part of Cebu, but it does offer a number of options for travelers looking for an adventure. Visitors can pass by the Inambakan Falls, Millenium Park, and marine sanctuary. The town can also be a culinary adventure for food lovers as it offers a number of delicacies for local and foreign visitors.
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Palagsing of Ginatilan – image source: traveleuroasia.com
​Have you tried the palagsing of Ginatilan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu

5/28/2017

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​While people think the “lugaw” or porridge is a Chinese dish, some historians have indicated that this simple dish may have been created by Filipinos due to its simplicity. It is made up of rice, water and a little bit of salt. The Chinese influence on the lugaw may have been the addition of other ingredients to enhance its taste. Aside from the Chinese, the lugaw may have other foreign influences. The champorado is essentially lugaw with chocolate. This dish was brought to the country by the Spaniards. 
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
​The following are some of the places in the Queen City of the South with lugaw as their main offering: 
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Lugaw ni Bossing

Lugaw ni Bossing is a chain of stores selling Manila-style lugaw. While the lugaw offered by Lugaw ni Bossing has a different appearance, it has similar taste as the ones offered by Cebu-based lugaw shops. The lugaw of this Manila-based store has a a yellow color. Aside from the color, the ingredients are basically the same. They also have a number of toppings for their lugaw, including an egg, ox tripe chicken, chicharon, and tokwa’t baboy, among others. 
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
​Lugaw ni Bossing offers a number of variants for their lugaw, including the Lugaw with Chicharon, Egg Caldo, Goto with Egg, Gotuyo, T3 Special, and Lugaw with Adobong Tito, among others. The prices of their lugaw range from PHP25 for the Plain Lugaw up to PHP48 for the Goto Special.  You can also order an extra egg for your lugaw or tokwa’t baboy to go with it. They also offer juice at PHP15 for the 12 oz size and PHP20 for the 16 oz size. Lugaw ni Bossing has a number of branches all over the Queen City of the South, including E-Mall and SM City Cebu.
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Kapitan Lugaw

Kapitan Lugaw is another place that sells lugaw or rice congee. The place is located at the corner of M.L. Quezon Avenue and Talamban Road, Cebu City. Kapitan Lugaw has built a strong following among locals and residents in the area. There are instances when they have customers who just go to the place to have a taste of their specially-made lugaw or rice porridge.  The lugaw is flavored with beef and is topped with toasted garlic, green onions, and chicharon, among others.
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: Kapitan Lugaw Facebook Page
​The lugaw at Kapitan Lugaw comes in three variants: Regular, Special Lugaw, and Special Lugaw with Egg. They also offer Regular Pospas, Special Pospas and Special Pospas with Egg. The prices of the menu items at Kapitan Lugaw start at PHP15 for the Regular Lugaw up to PHP32 for the Special Lugaw with Egg.
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: Kapitan Lugaw Facebook Page
Lugawan ni Gianna

Lugawan ni Gianna is a lugaw place located close to a major university in the city. While a good number of their customers go to the place for the other food items the place offers, its main specialty is their lugaw. Since it is located close to a big university, most of their customers are students. The place may be situated in the Talamban area, but some of their customers make it a point to go to the place just to have breakfast.
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Lugaw Houses in Cebu – image source: foursquare.com
Similar to other places selling lugaw, the lugaw at Lugawan ni Gianna is available in a number of varieties: chicken, pork, and beef. They also offer other items on their menu, including the champorado, batchoy, and breakfast items, among others. 
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Note: Prices may change without prior notice.
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Que Pasa? The Queseo Festival of Compostela

5/24/2017

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​The queseo is a cheese delicacy made from carabao’s milk. The traditional method of making the delicacy is meticulous, but the final product is distinctively creamy. It is best paired with crackers, biscuits, or piping-hot pandesal. The queseo is the product highlighted by the Municipality of Compostela in their annual festival, the Queseo Festival.
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
Caballo Festival 

Compostela used to celebrate the Caballo Festival in honor of the patron saint of the town, Sr. Santiago de Apostol or St. James the Apostle. The word “caballo” is the Spanish word for horse. The Caballo Festival of Compostela is rooted on the portrayal of the loyal Apostle of Jesus riding a white horse, which is considered legendary and symbolic to the Spaniards. The essence of the Caballo Festival was unity, faith, development, and strength. 
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
Queseo Festival

It is interesting to note that before the Caballo Festival was established, local authorities considered calling their festival the Queso Festival. It was rejected since it was unthinkable at that time for a dance demonstrating milking a carabao or preparing queso would become popular among the people. So, the concept was shelved. 
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
The Caballo Festival was later changed into the Queseo Festival after Compostela adopted the one-town-one-product drive of the provincial government. The queseo is a livelihood product of many residents of the mountain barangays of the town. The festival was created to facilitate the promotion of the product. It was necessary to develop a dance routine mimicking the tedious process of making the queseo. After careful analysis of the movements in the process along with a little imagination, seven main dance steps were created for the festival.
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
Seven Dance Steps of the Queseo Festival

The seven main dance steps showing the process of making the queseo are as follows:
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
  1. Limpyo - showing the act of cleaning the breast part of the carabao
  2. Puga sa Gatas - demonstrating the milking of the carabalo
  3. Sa-an - showing the act of screening the milk with a mesh
  4. Init kaldero - representing the heating of the cauldron with burned wood
  5. Huwad suka - showing the act of pouring vinegar to heated milk and stirring
  6. Hulma - demonstrating the molding of the cheese)
  7. Putos - representing the wrapping of the cheese with banana leaf strips
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
​A dance workshop was held to ensure all contingents will incorporate the dance steps into their presentations. The first time these dance steps were showcased in public was on July 24, 2013, which was the eve of the first Queseo Festival of Compostela. The dance figures are also revealed on the official Queseo Festival jingle. Aside from the dance steps, the dancers also don Maria Clara-style outfits or Spanish era dresses. The colorful attire highlights the rich history of the town of Compostela.
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
The Queseo Festival of Compostela not only demonstrates the values and traditions of the residents of Compostela, it also highlights its main delicacy that continues to be the main source of income for a good number of residents of the town. The annual festival also shows the rich cultural heritage of the northern town of Compostela and entices local and foreign tourists to visit the town. 
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Queseo Festival – image source: Cebu Provincial Government Facebook Page
​Have you experienced the Queseo Festival already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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What Is The Queseo Of Compostela?

5/23/2017

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​The queso or queseo is a type of cheese made from fresh carabao’s milk. It is produced in a number of places in the country, and one of these places is the Municipality of Compostela. In fact, the queseo is the main theme of the annual festival of the town, the Queseo Festival.
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Queseo of Compostela – image source: pressreader.com
​Many of the families in the mountain barangays of the town get their daily income from making queseo. The town also promotes the product through the annual festival of the town. It is also the product the town adopted under the one-town-one-product (OTOP) concept of the provincial government. 
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Queseo Festival of Compostela – image source: twitter.com
Queseo 

The queseo is common in a number of far-flung mountain barangays of the town of Compostela. It is creamy white and a bit salty to the taste. While some queseo makers use machines to create the product, there are still a number who use the traditional method of making this unique product. Many of the traditional queseo makers learned the process from their elders. It has become a tradition for many families living in these mountain barangays.
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​The queseo is meticulous to prepare. It starts with getting fresh carabao’s milk. A mesh is used to strain fresh carabao’s milk and placing it inside a metal vat. The metal vat is heated and vinegar is added. The mixture is stirred until it curdles or thickens. After this, salt is added and moisture is removed. The salted curdled milk is taken out and molded before it is wrapped in banana leaves to produce this special cheese from the town of Compostela. The queseo is best paired with puto, biscuits or hot bread. 
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Queseo of Compostela – image source: twitter.com
Where to Buy the Queseo

There are a number of eateries selling the queseo of Compostela. These eateries are typically located close to or at the public market itself.  There are also some residents of Compostela who go around and sell the cheese in and around Compostela. Others even reach as far as Danao City to sell their wares.
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Queseo of Compostela – image source: compostel143.blogspot.com
​The queseo is just one of the native delicacies visitors can try if they get the chance to visit Cebu. Aside from the queseo, visitors can also take home other pasalubong items, like the Peanut Browas and Toasted Mini Mamons, after they visit the island of Cebu.
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Pasalubong –image source: Peanut Browas Facebook Page
​Have you tried the queseo of Compostela already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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