The other side of Boy Tiukinhoy

When one mentions the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi), one name immediately comes to mind — Felix “Boy” Tiukinhoy.

The long time Cesafi commissioner is credited as the man behind the success of Cebu’s premier inter-collegiate basketball league which has produced some of the country’s best athletes.

Tiukinhoy is also spearheading the Cesafi into the millennium by focusing on promoting the league more in the newest digital platform — the social media, highlighting not only the sporting events but as well as the academics and cultural competitions.

As big as his role is with the Cesafi, believe it or not, Tiukinhoy’s everyday life is as normal as yours and mine. Just like many of us Cebuanos, he, too, likes having “ginabot” (fried pork intestines) at side street food stalls and enjoys watching Korean drama television shows.

FELIX TIUKINHOY Cebu Daily News exclusive interview.(CDN PHOTO/JUNJIE MENDOZA)

Cebu Daily News sat down with the Cesafi commissioner to know more about his lighter side. Here’s what we found out about the native of Surigao.

Favorite food: Lechon (roasted pig), kinilaw na isda (Filipino ceviche)

Favorite street food: Ginabot (fried pork intestines)

Ginabot

Favorite dessert: Halo-halo

Halohalo Central at Talamban Mall. (TD)

Favorite pastime: watching TV, reading Robert Ludlum books (He would sometimes miss work just to finish reading a Ludlum book)

Favorite TV shows: Sports shows, CNN

Favorite sport: Basketball

Favorite Koreanovela: Descendants of the Sun

Favorite Korean star: Song Hye Kyo, Nancy Jewel McDonie

Favorite movie genre: All cowboy movies, especially John Wayne (influenced by his dad)

Favorite Jason Bourne: Matt Damon

When at home: Giveaway/souvenir cotton shirts, short pants

When in office: Collared shirts, slacks or maong, short-sleeved polo, barong