Boracay expenditures from 2018 hound ex-DOT chief Teo, 4 others

Dempsey Reyes 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — For exceeding the daily budget limit for hotel accommodations, former officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) — including then-Secretary Wanda Tulfo Teo — are now being asked to pay more than P456,000 for…

Barangay Looc declares state of emergency due to massive fire

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Barangay Looc in Mandaue City has declared a state of emergency after it was hit by a massive fire on Tuesday, November 22. Looc Barangay Captain Allan Siazon, on Thursday, November 24, said…

Cortes orders filling, reblocking of Tipolo fire site

Doris C. Bongcac 06/28/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Fire victims in Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City will have to wait a little longer before they will be allowed to rebuild their burnt homes. Mayor-elect Jonas Cortes said he wanted the low-lying area…

Nagahanons celebrate feast through prayers, simple meals

Rosalie Abatayo 10/10/2018

Nagahanons celebrate the feast of the city’s patron saint, Francis of Assisi, today by going to church to attend Mass. While some prepare food, it’s not as grand in previous years. During the fiesta Mass, Cebu Auxiliary…

Two Meals

Jude Bacalso 09/03/2018

THE RISOTTO CAME IN a gravy boat. I should reconsider that, given the elevated nature of a dègustation, and tell you our rice dish—fourth in a succession of a sophisticated nine-course tasting menu at KaYu’s by-invitation only…

Two meals with Manny O

Jude Bacalso 06/18/2018

Mealtimes with Manny O. are always magical. And not always in the way you would imagine. Yes, there is often wine involved, after all the man is among a few Filipinos invited to the Fete de la…

Ex-SAF exec admits keeping P37-M allowance for troopers meals

Inquirer.net 05/22/2018

The former budget officer of the Special Action Force (SAF) kept P37 million of undisbursed additional subsistence allowance (ASA) of SAF troopers, a Senate hearing led by Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed on Tuesday. During the Senate inquiry…

Chicken Deli’s Fiesta Salo-Salo Meals

PR 07/03/2017

  EVERYONE’S cravings will surely be satisfied with Chicken Deli’s Fiesta Salo-Salo Meals. Good for 4-5 persons, Chicken Deli’s newest offerings are perfect for the entire family or the whole barkada. At just P759, get to choose…

Quick and delicious treats at the new Q Cafe

Tricia Rodrigo 11/09/2016

IF you’re always on the go and looking for a place to grab fast and delicious bites, head on to Q Cafe at Golden Valley Hotel. Whether you’re from the office, school or church, Q Cafe serves…

Our new family favorite

PR 10/12/2016

A family that eats together stays together, or so the saying goes—but these days, it isn’t eating together that’s the problem, but choosing just where to eat. With so many places to choose from, it might be…

5 things to order at Choi City

Jude Bacalso 11/11/2014

As Choi City expands its menu, many of the old favorites remain just that by maintaining the taste that made them instant hits with Cebuanos. I’m a stickler for the classics, and many of those laid out…

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