Sweeping The World!

-THE ANNUAL SILHIG (BROOM) FESTIVAL - BRGY. PAKNAAN, MANDAUE CITY-

Celebrated every Second Sunday of February

Passed on from generation to generation, Barangay Paknaan since then, was noted and recognized for their Broom Making Industry. This is their main livelihood and source of income on most of the families living in the Barangay. 15% of their constituents are still preserving and making the quality products in their own homes which also produced some professionals.

Honorable Paknaan Barangay Captain Malaquias A. Soco started the concept of establishing the Annual Silhig (Broom) Festival in the year 2012. Last February 14, 2016 was their 5th year celebration. The Festival is their one way of adoring Senior Santo Niño. The main goal is to be known worldwide and to be recognized as the quality producer of Brooms not only here in the Philippines, but to the world. Roads are closed into traffic, days before the event.

One of the main objective in celebrating the event is the Youth Involvement. In order to prevent their youth groups from bad vices is they encourage the youth to participate and co-organize the said event. Appointing Mr. Niño Matiliano, a local resident of Paknaan, as the General Choreographer for the whole celebration. But most all, the Officer's main goal is for promoting unity and enjoyment of the whole Barangay Paknaan community.

Most of the spectators during the celebration are the locals of Paknaan and some were Foreign Tourists. Honorable Cebu City Vice-Governor Agnes Magpale participated in the event as one of the Guests-of-Honor. So, be sure to visit Barangay Paknaan especially on the second Sunday of February to witness a showcase of extra-ordinary Cebuano talents. For inquiries and information, visit the Paknaan Barangay Hall in Zone Camote, Paknaan, Mandaue City, Cebu. 

Telephone number: 420-4189. And together, let's sweep the whole world!

A Taste of Southeast Asia!

Philippines has adapted the Southeast Asian Food Concepts for many years now. We present to you this another must-try Southeast Asian Restaurant. OSG or Oriental Spice Gourmet is located in Maximo V. Patalinghug Jr. Ave., Basak, Lapu-lapu City.

The taste of their dishes will surely satisfy your Southeast Asian cravings. Among their best-sellers are the Pad Thai and Spicy Beef. When we visited the site, I was truly amazed with the ambience and the over-all store design.

The next time you and your family will be in Lapu-lapu City, don't forget to visit Oriental Spice Gourmet. For it will give you complete satisfaction and scrumptious Southeast Asian Flavors. For an experience of True Taste of Southeast Asia! For reservations or inquiries, please contact:

(032) 238-4544.

TEMPLE OF LEAH

Temple of Leah is like a castle that you wish to live for your whole life. The feeling that you will get once you visit there is like you are a Queen. It is because the place is large and also very beautiful.

Temple of Leah is located in Roosevelt Street Busay Cebu City 6000, Cebu Philippines. For the transportation going to the Temple of Leah, you can ride a habal-habal from JY Square. The habal-habal driver will tell you how much you will pay going there and if you want them to wait for you to go back, you can have an agreement with them. Be careful to those driver who are overpricing. Once you arrive in Temple of Leah there is an entrance fee and it is 50 pesos and 2,500 pesos for the venue fee for Professional Photography for Wedding or other events.

There is also a touching story behind the development of the Temple of Leah. Maybe some people can relate to the story and that is why there are a lot of visitors in there. So, I hope that you can visit there and experience the beauty of the temple and hear about the story behind the development of Temple of Leah.

This is the picture of us visiting the Temple of Leah, as you can see we were really happy and it is like a freedom to us. Temporarily forgetting the things that we need to do in order for us to enjoy our visit.

Come and visit TEMPLE OF LEAH everyone!! 

SIRAO GARDEN

These Flowers will blow you away!

The Sirao Garden is located in 845, Dionisio Jakosalem Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. You can go there in Sirao Garden by private vehicle, starting at JY Square Mall, Lahug and just go straight ahead. But if you're confuse you can always ask the locals to get there.You can also go there by commuting a habal-habal motorcycle. If you will agree to pay 200 that is back and forth already and if you just want them to drop you off there and you will just ride another motor or something to go back, you will pay for only 75 pesos. 

The entrance fee is only 30 pesos and you can now take a picture of your favorite flowers. And have them uploaded into your Facebook or any accounts that you have if you want to show it to everyone. 

When we were still riding in the habal-habal I cannot stop looking at the view of the mountain. The scenery was really amazing and I can't help on thinking that this is the life that I want once I get older.

When we arrived in Sirao Garden we cannot hide our expressions on how mesmerized we are seeing those beautiful flowers. Of-course we automatically get our cellphones to get a picture of the flowers. 

If we have a chance to go back there we will not hesitate and will start on packing some food and clothes. We really love the trees, flowers, the fresh air and lastly the quietness of the place which shows that it is peaceful. 

BUCKET SHRIMPS

A bucket shrimps for everyone!

This Seafood Restaurant is located in Cebu Yacht Club, Lapu-Lapu City where you can view the beautiful kinds of Yacht. And you can also view the most beautiful, breathtaking sunset. 

The prices of their food is really affordable and it was so delicious when we tasted it. They painted some words that people who likes eating shrimps will relate into. Like, I love sucking heads meaning sucking the head of the shrimps because it is where the most delicious is located. You can also see in the wall that people had written about their positive feedback during their visit.

It was such a memorable one because we were eating the food using our bare-hands and that really filled our tummy.

We took a picture of the yacht because it looks really nice.

Another place to visit again and again.

Yummy in Yakski!

Are you looking for a place while chillin' out with your friends during the night? This is the right place for you. Yaksi Barbecue is located at Gaisano Saver's Mart Parking Lot, Basak, Lapu-lapu City. Contact numbers are: (032) 505-9488 and 0917-7710-448.

  
The Barbecue house started in 2008. With its tasty pork and chicken barbecue, and tuna belly, and their delicious blend of Pinoy style Barbecue sauce, your tummy will surely be satisfied. Here are their Food Menu:

    
The next time you'll be in town, don't forget to stop by the Barbecue house to enjoy the best tasting barbecue and to satisfy your barbecue cravings.

They also have a branch in Capitol at Don Mariano Cui St., Capitol Site, Cebu City. Contact numbers: (032) 254-3977 and 0917-3225-754. Thank you for viewing and have a Nice Day!

Basdaku Beach Resort

Basdaku Beach Resort has a very beautiful one kilometer white sand which will make the people to love the place. It has also a crystal clear kind of water that people will enjoy while they are swimming.

Basdaku Beach Resort is located in Baranggay Saavedra, Basdako, Moalboal, Cebu. The beach is easy to find because if they arrive in Moalboal they can just ask the locals about where Basdaku Beach Resort is and they will tell them the exact location.

They can bring their tent if they want to because the management allows it. Their accommodation is more cheaper than you think because the standard room rate is about Php 1,500.00 and for the family room is also about Php 2000.00 per night, but the rate could vary depending on the establishment's distance to the beach.

They  can also bring their own food and cook it according to what they want. They can grill meat or something, it is okay if they don't have an equipment for it because the store has it and you can just rent. If they don't wan't to cook their won food, no worries because there's a Karenderya's near the beach, they serve local dishes which they can surely enjoy and their dishes is not that expensive.

An experience that will never be forgotten, a vacation with your close friends, being responsible to yourself without the guidance of you parents and building another memories with your loved ones.

Basdaku Beach Resort was truly an amazing place that you can enjoy together with your wacky and best friends.