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Hola! La Lucha Taqueria
This little taqueria (taco shop) has been around since December 2012 but has been acting like a jumping bean. It first opened in Banilad, near Banilad Town Centre, as La Lagrima Taqueria (La Lagrima...
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The Three Little Pigs Prequel: Lubu
Once upon a time there were three little pigs. Each of the piggies lived in his own little pigpen and was not aware that there were others of the same kind. Each one was satisfied with his own cool...
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To Texas, Cowboy!
It is not only Mustachio's short legs that like to travel, his stomach does, too. Mustachio's stomach travels around the world while staying in one province, Cebu. While in Cebu, his stomach has been...
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Haiku for the Hungry: Ofuku–san
Heard a stomach growl...May I suggest Japanese?Go to Country MallThere's Ofuku-sanA worn and faded facadeTreasures hide withinMany moons ago when Ofuku–san was still new(Photo source) Treasures in...
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Siopao is Boring... Or Is It?
What is siopao? I believe it's the Filipino spelling for xiaobao 小包, which means "small bun" in Chinese. Sure you've heard of siopao. Sure you've eaten one (or dozens in your lifetime). White bun with...
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Welcome Back (Isla Sugbo) Seafood City!
Ah, Seafood City! Brings back childhood memories!In the 90s, whenever my parents had visitors, we'd always go to Seafood City in Lahug. I remember walking into the huge restaurant (because of my size,...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Veintinueve
Brokeback CafeSpotted at Skyrise Bldg. IT Park, Cebu City
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On savingSave a water bottle.Save money.Bring a water bottle. Some airports might not allow more than 100 ml of liquid so you might have to chug all the water or dump the water, but make sure to keep...
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The Three Little Pigs Went to...
One Sunday, the three little pigs—Babe for Food, Baktin, and Pigstachio—got on a jeep and went to... ColonThey alighted near 138 Mall in Colon Street. They went in the mall, not to go shopping, but to...
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We Got Dumped in El Nido
What did we get by booking four rooms in Anang Balay Turista four months in advance and making a 50% downpayment? We got Jhanna's Inn.How did this happen? After we have been duped and dumped, we were...
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Trattoria Altrov'e
Why did my friends and I find ourselves eating pizza and pasta while in El Nido? Put the blame on the restaurant and its strategy... Trattoria Altrov'e smartly placed its pizza making area where it can...
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El Nido Island Hopping Tours
SourceThere are four island hopping tours in El Nido to choose from. In 2013, tours cost between Php 700 to Php 900. In 2014, you get to be Php 1200 to Php 1400 poorer, depending on which tour you...
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El Nido Tours B and D
To make the most of our two short days in El Nido, our leader was able to arrange for combo tours (on top of arranging transfers and accommodations! Super woman!): A+B and C+D. I will not bore you with...
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Big Tom's Charbroiled Burgers
Big Tom's Charbroiled Burgers111 Juana Osmeña St. Cebu City(032) 239 8101Daily 11AM–9PMWho is Tom? Tom, short for Thomas, is the owner. Is Tom big? I haven't met him, but, for you, I got into spy mode...
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Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge 2014
Dear Gawad Kalinga,If I were a teacher and you were my student, I'd give you a D. A double D.D for Delight.It was a delight to find out you'll be having another Bayani Challenge this year. This time it...
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Filipino Food Favorites at Kuya J Restaurant
Do you know Kuya J? He used to live somewhere near Capitol. He did so well that he moved to a nicer place near Ayala, acquired two new homes in SM (SM Cebu and SM Consolacion), and will soon be adding...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Treinta
I hope the servings are dino-sized, too.Spotted in SM City Bacolod by Fred of The Exaggerated Zeal. Thank you!
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Wisdom from the Road #16
On roads less traveledOr alleys and pathways off the tourist path...Explore an alley (but be safe).The alley could be dingy,but there might be a pot of gold at the end of it.A pot of gold...or maybe...
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Mustachio Loves Animals
Mustachio loves animals. Some animals he loves best as eating buddies. Pigs especially. Why? Pigs eat with gusto and are not ashamed to eat like, well, a pig.A pig (Babe for Food) and a dove (10 Dove...
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Aloguinsan Part 1: Bojo River
I am glad we caught the only bus going straight to Aloguinsan a few minutes before its scheduled departure, 7AM. If not, we would have had to take a bus to Toledo then transfer to a jeepney to get to...
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