Cebu's finest chorale. The Core Chorale.

Just like any other girls, my biggest dream is to walk on the aisle with the love of my life waiting at the other end of the altar! I don't dream of an ambiguous wedding. I want it magical but simple to save us from rainy days. I went from scratch, sloped down from trial and error then went back to the drawing board all over again. Planning on such is never easy, it takes time and a full load of patience to have everything fall into places. I am just really glad that there are kindhearted people who are really willing to extend their help. A friend of mine introduced me to a small group of church singers THE CORE CHORALE. I was totally wrong when I thought of small group coz I did listened to a few of their masterpiece, and I was absolutely astound of how heavenly and beautiful their voices were with overpowering wonder of surprise, I can't believe my ears! I will definitely let them sing on my big day. So I am sharing this information to those soon to be bride who are looking for church singers to sweep you off your feet on your wedding day. 

THE CORE CHORALE
Contact Numbers: 09328578088 or 09174377220
Look for Mike
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thecorechorale

Van for rent , Cebu City and provinces

Going somewhere for summer? If you need a cool and comfy ride, We offer a very affordable van rental service perfect for groups/team buildings and family outings! Rent is negotiable depending itinerary!

Van model: Hi-Ace Commuter Van 2014 model from Toyota

Can accomodate 14-16 persons! 

Free of gas and driver! But again it is negotiable! We service City tours, wedding packages, provincial tours, pick up and drop offs from airport to hotel and vice versa! 

Please book 2 days before your trip! 

You can contact at us: 0933 3832656 and 0933 9481143

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Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) aftermath, Philippines 2013

Just  a week ago Visayas was strucked by typhoon Yolanda,  the strongest storm that hit the world in history, even stronger than hurricane Katrina that killed thousand lives in United States of America on 2005. Hurricane Katrina had a strength of 205 kilometers per hour with 1,833 plus casualties while Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) had a fierce force of 315 kilometers per hour sustaining 11,000 fatalities and still counting! Few days before it happened, people of the Visayas region were warned by PAG-ASA of the threat of heavy rain fall, flash floods, landslides and storm surge. The latter part was not clearly emphasized; people from Tacloban City expected only a rise of the sea level but not a TSUNAMI of some kind. Everything in Leyte, Bantayan, Eastern Samar and Tacloban City were thoroughly washed off!

Primary structures, distinguished establishments, historical landmarks, public places and utilities, hospitals and government offices were completely vanished! Corpse were scattered everywhere! Literally everywhere, bodies on the shore, roads, buildings, even smashed by debris and fallen structures! The pass on of the reliever is really slow! THEY NEED HELP! They struggle for food and water. They are not looters as what others name them, because if they were, they would have sneaked in to factories and buildings for their own good but they went beyond their limits to feed their families and keep them alive. They merely had no choice.

Social media has been flooded with hate massages blaming the government for being corrupt, taking advantage of the situation, asking taxes to foreign military and first aid responders for the relief goods to be handed over to the people. It shouldn't be that way. The United Nations are freely extending their help, Filipino's should be thankful for that alone. THEY NEED HELP, a lot of them are very hungry, utterly helpless, barely breathing and at snail's pace of dying! Thousands are badly injured, totally damaged and deeply traumatized! Many lives were lost and children's future is at stake. Could you just imagine how they sleep at night with an empty stomach, aching wounds and broken hearts while lying beside the dead body of their loved ones? It's terribly horrifying!

Yes, Help has arrived with the aid of all of the countries sending their love and helping hands to assist the Filipino's but it will take time, a long time to restore what has been destroyed or maybe it will never be restored. I pray that the Philippines will be healed. Step aside the political issues and everyone should work unitedly to reach a common goal. THEY NEED HELP to uplift their spirits to keep them going, so LET'S HELP THEM and I say instead of posting pictures of dead people, destructive images and complaining of corrupt government, I encourage everyone to donate and do relief campaigns and restoration programs, little by little it can be done. Remember, nobody wanted this to happen. Nobody!

-curatchingching #justsaying

Whale Shark "Butanding" Watching !

Last year I posted pictures of my friends tripping at Oslob Cebu, venturing the most popular “Butanding” Whale Shark Watching. I waited a year to experience it myself with my family. It was a blast and it was the first time I submerged into the waters with fishes bigger than I am. A lot of tourists from different places were there to witness the amazing Butandings. It was a splendid experience for first timers like me !

Getting there is not that hard at all. It is just a matter of a bus ride from South Bus Terminal, take the safest Bus Liner (Ceres Bus) heading to Bato, Oslob and note the barker and they’ll drop you right where you are headed.

For those who just want to do Whale Watching, it will cost you only 100 php. For those who want to go snorkeling, the price is only 300 php. Oxygen tank for divers are also available at 1,500php. Cottages are rented roughly from 300-500php. Bringing of foods and drinks are allowed. 


So I’m going to show you some pics we took during our trip! Enjoy!

the view of the beach! 

baby butanding!

i think I dont look so good on this!

                                                 

VIVA PIT SENYOR SANTO NINO!!! SINULOG 2013

in the middle of the mass the rain poured.. Not quite hard but my cute umbrella managed to cater 4 of us... with Shermaine Chloe Nepangue and Jessa Oca :) Viva Pit Senyor!!

The last mass of the day is still the best part of the Celebration. Dancing to the beat of Pit Senyor !!

The Whale Shark "Butanding" Experience at Oslob Cebu Philippines

This is a sample pic of my good friends having their great time at Oslob while I was left at the hospital working  >,< I was made to sacrifice a whole day of fun and adventure! It was my fault anyway forgetting to request for an off from work.  So technically I was left behind. 

Threy took a road trip from Naga to Oslob with the aid of Charlene's guy friends. Guided with the signage Whale Shark Watching , "The Ultimate Experience with the Gentle Giants," they arrived at the resort at Tan-awan , Oslob , Cebu. 

I just can't help but to be envy with how the sun rays strikes the blue waters giving it a crystal effect with the BUTANDINGS swimming on it.

As my friend told me they were given brief instructions before they submerge themselves into the waters. None of them knows how to swim so they took the liberty of gripping on each side of the boat. Life vests were provided for each person, so even if you don't know how to survive on the sea, it will keep you floating! 

Oh I'm dying to experience this...... 

Dakong Bato in Dalaguete, how to get there?

Dakong Bato is located on the Southern Part of Cebu. A 2 and a half hour ride from the City. Getting there is easy, you can ride a bus (air-conditioned or not) from South Bus terminal , or CERES LINER going to Bato, or at Citilink through a V-hire (van for hire).

The place is calm and quiet. IF you are looking for a real relaxation, its the perfect place to go. Nobody will be bug you there with its scenic theme and  cool ambience. Appetizing foods are available a low rates! The rooms are fabulous and  affordable! Room rates starts at 1,500 php to 4,500 php. Depending on size, bed capacity and amenities.

My family and I went there just a few weeks ago, and we had absolute fun! 

The full view of the resort from the beach...

Dakong Bato has 2 pools, each one has its own  slide where you swish over and over again..

The side view of the small cotages with rays of sunshine <3..

The BIG STONE and the beach under :)

Above view of the other pool...

And a court for the hardcore.

Island Hopping at Pandanon Island. How to get there?

I was scanning into some magazines hoping to find an amazingly wonderful white beach sand i can roll over with for this summer. I wanted it to be an adventure, something to look forward to for me and my friends... And just what I thought, one of my girls pointed out, so i want to share what I have searched and discovered in PANDANON ISLAND.

Just an hour and a half boat ride from Mactan Island , Maribago or a pier near Hilton hotel .  This boat can carry at maximum of 30 persons and costs for 3,500 depending on the size of the boat.

Cottages are available at 250.00 php

Kayaking from Cebu to Bohol!

PADDLERS from all over the Philippines are expected to be in Cebu on the first week of December to take part in the Kayak Explore Cebu-Bohol Crossing.

The event will be a three-day (Dec. 4 to 6) 125-km kayak race to be held simultaneously with a flotilla of island hopping eco-adventure tours. The kayak marathon will have three classes, the sit-in tandem, the sit-on-top tandem and the Singles Open.

The race will push off from Mactan Island and head towards Olango Island, then Getafe Bohol and to the finish line at the Bohol Beach Club in Panglao, Bohol.

Stop-over or sleep-over locations will be in Tubigon and Maribojoc towns, Bohol.

The team with the shortest total time accumulated during the three-day leg will be declared the winner.

Champions in the tandem categories will be given P20,000 while the second and third finishers will get P15,000 and P10,000, respectively.

First prize in the singles category is P10,000 while the second and third finishers will get P7,500 and P5,000, respectively.

Entry fee is pegged at P900 per person/participant to be paid upon submission of entry/registration form.

A kayak clinic and a 5-km novice race will also be held.

The flotilla, on the other hand, will be for pre-booked tourists, sight seers and race supporters who will be riding bancas following the route of the paddlers and stopping at eco-cultural tourism sites and attractions in the coastal communities along the way.

Registration will be held a day before the scheduled start of the race wherein activities such as “Cebu in Action” and “A Night with Kayakers” will also be held.

The Cebu-Bohol Islands Crossing will be the culminating activity of the three-leg Philippine Kayaking Series with the first and second legs held in Hundred islands and Corregidor earlier this year.

For further details, interested participants can call (0915) 435-9321 or (0918) 925-8713 or email to philkayaking@yahoo.com./

ARTICLE BY
By Marsante G. Alison
Cebu Daily News

Alegre Beach Resort !! Cebu Travel!

ACCOMMODATION	All Markets (except Japan & Korea)
Deluxe Room	PHP 8,470
Deluxe Oceanview	PHP 10,230
Deluxe Oceanview w/ Garden	PHP 12,110
Extra Pax	PHP 1,760
Peak Season Supplement: PHP 2,345 per room per night

Inclusions:

* Room accommodation on a per room per night basis.
* Complimentary Land Transfers & Scheduled City Shuttle Service.
* Complimentary Welcome Drinks.
* Complimentary Fruit Basket.
* Complimentary bottled water in the room (2 per day).
* Complimentary Alegre Cruise with a chance to see dolphins (subject to availabilities & weather conditions).
* Good Night Token every night.
* Inclusive of mandatory Government Tax & Service Charge.

Peak Season Dates:

* August 9-16, 2008
* December 23- January 4, 2009

Peak Season Supplement:
PHP 2,345
per room per night

Contact person : Ms. IVY, Ms. Fhem
Telephone Numbers: 254-9665

INDOOR BLACKLIGHT MINIATURE GOLF - MANGO SQUARE MALL CEBU , SATURDAY

Want to have a nifty jam-packed weekend and experience a new twist of adventure ???

First ever in the Philippines

INDOOR BLACKLIGHT MINIATURE GOLF !!!

ZOOMERS ADVENTURES- GRAND OPENING!!! March 28, 2009
at the MANGO SQUARE MALL CEBU PHILIPPINES open from 2:00pm until 2:00am

entrance is 150 php for adults

and 100php for kids 10 years old below.

Fun filled adventure for you, your friends and families. !!

Who will be the next Ms. Cebu for 2009?? VOTE NOW

Ms. Cebu has been a yearly event catering all single Cebuana Beauties for a crown and a title every Cebuana beauty can envy. For this year , 12 astonishing ladies will brawl for the grand title "MS. CEBU 2009".

Historical places, Cebu City . . Magellan's Cross, Basilica del Sto. Nino, Cebu

Magellan's Cross is a notable landmark found at the heart of Cebu City at the Magallanes street (a street named after Ferdinand Magellan) . It is historical for it was founded by Ferdinand Magellan (Portugese: Fernão de Magalhães), which paved way for the discovery of Philippines. It is housed in a small chapel so as to preserve the place, A sign below the cross claims that the original cross is encased inside the wooden cross that is found in the center of this chapel. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross for souvenir purposes or in the belief that the cross possesses miraculous powers. Not far from the Cross is the BASILICA DEL STO. NINO, Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.




Not far from the Magellan's Cross is the Basilica del Sto. Nino, it was built exactly where the image of Sto. Nino, the sculpture of Jesus as a black holy Child was founded y Spanish conquistadors in 1565 preserved in a burned wooden box which was left behind during the 1521 Magellan expedition. The festivity of Sto. Nino is celebrated every 3rd week of first month of the year which is known as SINULOG FESTIVAL, where devotees of Sto. Nino from across the world visists the basilica for praise and worship. Cebuanos also celeberates the festival through street dancing offering it to the Black Holy Child.