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Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan (Part 1):
Luxurious and Modern Tropical Hideaway

THERE’S a saying that goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” So, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, being on the resort island of Mactan in Cebu, takes advantage of the resort ambiance and thus offers luxurious villas (40 … Continue reading

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A Richmonde Staycation

EVERYBODY needs a break to rest, relax and recharge. If you don’t take a break, it eventually takes a toll on your body. So I recently took a much needed break and checked in at The Richmonde Hotel Ortigas with … Continue reading

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Isabela Food Tour (Part 3):
Serkele, Adobong Palaka, Moriecos, Monggo,
Nutritious Rice and a Gourmet Dinner

THERE is another version of the traditional blood stew dish dinuguan in Isabela besides Barangay Captain Rodolfo dela Cruz’s Siniwsiwan, and it’s called Serkele. Popular in the Northeastern province of Isabela, Serkele is enjoyed by the common people, as it … Continue reading

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Isabela Food Tour (Part 2):
Longganisa, Pancit Cabagan,
Kakanins and Lobsters Galore!

DAY 2 of our Isabela food tour last May (2014) was a full day of nonstop eating. The media group – me and my husband Raff, Angelo Comsti, Ige Ramos, Tata Mapa, Nana Caragay, Paul Jeffric del Rosario and Pam … Continue reading

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Isabela Food Tour (Part 1):
Getting a Taste of Delicious Local Fares

THE first time I ever visited the Northeastern province of Isabela was in January of 2013, when my husband Raff and I joined a busload of Manila-based media to cover Isabela’s colorful and vibrant Bambanti Festival. It became my introduction … Continue reading

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