Mochi More and A Special Sinulog Guide

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Vol. 4 No. 10 December-January 2014

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sinulog

guide A Festival History Survival Tips from the Locals The Weekend’s Best Parties

Mochi More

Mochiko combines the chewy traditional mochi and specialty ice cream for a play on textures and flavors that make an irresistible dessert

MOCHIKO

EDITOR’S NOTE THE PARTYING SEASON

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Christmas season is definitely upon us, more obviously so because of the traffic jams that have begun to clog up the city streets come 5:00 PM. Of course, the holidays aren’t solely for gift-giving and the party circuit—more than that, it’s about celebrating the little things you find happiness in, especially in family, friends and the less material things in life. However, there’s also happiness in some sweet treats, such as Mochiko’s round delights of creamy artisanal ice cream and soft mochi.

For Cebuanos, the beginning of the year signals another major event—it’s Sinulog season once again, and everyone’s in a frenzy to party hearty for the weekend. There’s a party every day and it’s going to get crazy, so we rounded up a few locals who give some sound advice on how to survive the festivities.

My essentials? Comfortable shoes, a phone to take photos—because cellphone coverage is impossible on the streets—and your inner party animal. You can save being cautious for the rest of the year—this is the time to live it up and let loose!

These days, many are fans of mochi ice cream—a dessert which combines the sweet creaminess of ice cream with the soft gumminess of the Japanese rice cake. Mochiko does it one better though, with a mochi perfected from studying traditional Japanese mochi and gourmet ice cream that uses only the best ingredients for a rich flavor.

“Mochiko was a product of traveling,” owner Nowie Potenciano reveals. “We’ve been visiting Japan for several years, as well as other Asian cities, and that’s where we discovered mochi in its different forms. We tried all sorts of mochi, from the traditional ones outside temples in Kyoto to the more modern ones found in depachikos (deparment store food courts) with chocolate. Since we like to eat, of course we tried everything!”

The exposure to the various kinds of mochi inspired the idea of bringing the dessert to the Philippines, but Nowie and his team were dedicated to creating the perfect mochi before putting out a product in the market. “I decided to go to Japan and learn how to make mochi myself. It was difficult, because there aren’t really any schools for such a thing—imagine coming to the Philippines and looking for a school where you can learn to make puto. I had to go around and learn how to make various kinds of Japanese desserts first,” he shares, revealing that learning it the traditional way proved to be a challenge upon returning to the Philippines. “I had to rethink a lot of the processes because working with ice cream is very different and difficult. I had to come up with new techniques to get the ice cream inside the MOCHIKO, 3F Active Zone Ayala Center Cebu www.mochikomochi.com

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ON THE COVER Mochiko’s mochis in various flavors. Cover photography by Dan Douglas Ong

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Mochiko Mochi Oreos and Milk + Chocolate

Mochiko Red Velvet

warm mochi. It took me several months to get it right and up to today, we are still fine tuning the process.”

The pursuit of perfecting the product didn’t stop with just the mochi—Mochiko partnered with Fruits in Ice Cream for their special ice cream flavors. “FIC only uses real dairy milk, and it’s so good that it’s exported to other countries like Japan, so they’re perfect for us,” he explains. The specialty flavors are made with premium ingredients sourced both locally and internationally. “We use real Biscoff Cookies for our Speculoos Cookie Butter mochis, and for our Fruit & Yoghurt mochi, we use real fruit jams from The Fruit Garden, a local company that uses French techniques with local ingredients. We don’t use any cheap substitutes.”

The list of quality products goes on, as does their selection of flavors that bring mochi ice cream to another level. From the Oreo & Milk with a whole cookie inside or the Red Velvet stuffed with an actual slice of its namesake cake, Mochiko has a wide variety that will satisfy any kind of sugar craving.

“We come up with flavors just by eating a

lot and putting in what we like,” Nowie says. “We like Cookie Dough ice cream but it’s hard to find it in the country, so we decided to make it ourselves with homemade cookie dough and buttery French Vanilla ice cream. Red Velvet cupcakes are also very popular and we thought it would be great to make it into a mochi, so we did using real red velvet cake and cream cheese ice cream. We generally get so many ideas just by eating all sorts of desserts that we already know what flavors we’ll release a year in advance.” One of our personal favorites is the Potato Chip Chocolate Mochi, which Nowie reveals he’s also partial to—it’s potato chips coated in milk chocolate, then stuffed into a mochi with Belgian Chocolate ice cream. “You get a great sweet-salty hit, plus a crunchy-creamy-chewy texture combination that you really can’t get anywhere else.”

With 14 outlets around the Philippines— including locations in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and Boracay—Mochiko is set on spreading the mochi ice cream craze around the islands. To make sure a high standard of quality is always maintained though, Nowie insists on maintaining control over all branches. “We’re currently not franchising,” he says.

“We want to make sure the customer experience is at its best so we would rather have full control, from making the produce up to getting the mochi into the hands of our clientele.”

Mochiko Blueberry Cheesecake and Strawberry Cheesecake

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Hotel Elizabeth

RESORTS & HOTELS

SPAS & SALONS

ABACA BOUTIQUE RESORT Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island Tel No: 6332. 495 3461, 236 0311 email: reservations@abaca.com www.abacaresort.com Alegre Beach Resort Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 254 9800, 254 9811 254 9822 Fax no. 6332. 254 9833 www.alegrebeachresort.com CEBU CITY MARRIOTT HOTEL Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 411 5800 Fax No. 6332. 411 5801 www.marriottcebu.com CEBU PARKLANE International HOTEL Cebu Office: Cor. Arch. Reyes Ave. and Escario St., Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 411 7000 www.parklanehotel.com.ph

SHANGRI-LA MACTAN RESORT & SPA Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 231 0288 Fax. No. 6332. 231 1688 www.shangri-la.com

JESSIE GLOVA STYLE SALON 2/F Pacific Square, F. Cabahug Street, Mabolo, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 236 1808 Monday to Saturday:10:00am - 8:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm

THE HENRY HOTEL 1 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 520 7516 www.thehouseofcebu.com

THE SPA AT CEBU #1 Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 412 0888, 416 3888 10:00am – 12:00mn daily

THE MACTAN NEWTOWN Mactan Circumferential Road Tel. No. 6332. 232 2020 themactannewtown@megaworldcorp.com www.themactannewtown.com.ph WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL & CASINO 1 Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 232 6888 Fax No. 6332. 232 6989 www.waterfronthotels.net

HOTEL ELIZABETH Archbishop Reyes Ave., Camputhaw Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 231 8000 www.hotelelizabeth.com.ph MARIBAGO BLUEWATER BEACH RESORT Buyong Maribago, Mactan, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 232 5411 www.bluewater.com.ph MARCO POLO PLAZA Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 253 1111 Fax No. 6332. 253 8910 www.marcopolohotels.com

Turtle Bay Dive Resort Tongo, Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu Tel No. 6332. 316 4133 Mobile No. 63. 917 631 4261 reservations@turtlebaydiveresort.com www.turtebaydiveresort.com

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VIRUS BOUTIQUE A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City Tel. No. 6332. 239 7461 Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 520 6330 Mobile. No. 63. 917 633 6733

BAGS & ACCESSORIES

LOHAS SKIN CLINIC Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 416 1171 Mobile. No. 63. 933 363 2550 www.lohassc.com

RERE DAKAY Marie Cecille Dakay Mobile No. 63. 917 328 0010 rere.dakay@shemberg.com.ph Minaudières and clutches

GALLERY

HOLLYWOOD NAILS BEAUTY SALON & SPA Basement 1, Ayala Mall. Cebu City Lvl 2, The Walk, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu J Centre Mall, A.S. Fortuna St. Mandaue Tel No. 6332. 505 0900, 266 1812 www.hollywoodnailsbeautysalonandspa.com

PLANTATION BAY RESORT & SPA Marigondon, Mactan, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 505 9800 Fax No. 6332. 236 4821 www.plantationbay.com RADISSON BLU HOTEL CEBU Sergio Osmeña Blvd. cor. Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 402 9900 Fax No. 6332. 402 9999 www.radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu

BOUTIQUE

856 G Gallery Business Walls, 856 A.S. Fortuna St. Banilad, Mandaue City www.856ggallery.com Tel. No. 6332. 344 3039

FASHION DESIGNERS Kuvings Silent Juicer Unit C, 2nd Flr., BF Bldg.

N. Escario St. Camputhaw, Cebu City Tel No. 6332. 520 9350 Fax No. 6332. 520 8428 Mobile No. 63.916 458 6973 jml_everstrong77@yahoo.com

BELO MEDICAL GROUP Level 1, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 234 2356 Mobile. No. 63. 917 552 6986 www.belomed.com

DEXTER ALAZAS No.7 Villalon Drive, East Capitol Site Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 583 6105 Mobile No. 63. 923 887 8861 921 520 9695 By appointment

CLUBS, VENUES & RESTAURANTS

Darras+Bowler

La Maison Rose

Maya

Ginza

Darras+Bowler Unit 1&2 Crossroads Mall, Banilad Cebu City www.dplusbwines.com Tel No. 6332. 233 0832 Go for: varied wine selection Price Range: PP

Maya Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332. 238 9552, 238 9618 Cuisine: Mexican Specialty: pescado vera cruz, enchiladas de queso y pollo Price Range: PPP

La Maison Rose 371 Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 268 5411 Cuisine: French Specialty: beef bourguignon, French lechon Price Range: PPP

Ginza J. Panis St., Banilad, Cebu City www.ginzarestaurant.ph Tel. No. 6332 232 5406 Cuisine: Japanese Specialty: fish head, beef, fried rice Price Range: PPP

SUMOSAM Lvl 1, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park Tel. No. 6332. 401 0643 Mobile No. 63. 917 795 7562 Cuisine: Japanese Opens from 11:00am - 11:00pm daily

Nonki A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City Tel. No. 6332. 422 3159 Cuisine: Japanese Specialty: sushi and sashimi, tempura, ramen noodles Price Range: PPP

Abaca Punta Engaño Road, Mactan, Cebu www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332 495 3461, 236 0311 Cuisine: Mediterranean Specialty: braised lamb shank, sea bass fillet, six-hour pork belly, chicken tagine Price Range: PPP A Café Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332, 505 5692 Cuisine: modern American food Specialty: burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks Price Range: PPP Laguna Garden Café/ Café Laguna Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park www.cafelaguna.com Tel. No. 6332. 231 0922, Mobile. No. 63. 922 233 8602 Cuisine: Filipino Specialty: kare-kare, lengua, paella, beefsteak Price Range: PP

Laguna Garden Cafe

SumoSam

Café Georg G/F MLD Bldg., Banilad, Cebu City www.cafegeorg.com Tel. No. 6332. 234 0887 Cuisine: Asian, Mandarin and Filipino Specialty: fresh tomato and basil pasta, Singapore-styled fish Price Range: PP Pizzeria Michelangelo Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Rd. Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 236 4297 Hola España, Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 340 5119 Cuisine: Italian Specialty: Biancanavy pizza Price Range: PP Oyster BAy Bridges Town Square,143 Plaridel St., Alang-alang, Mandaue City Tel. No. (032) 3447038, (032) 4200920, 09328545337,09176206246 Specialty: Seafood Cuisine: Seafood, Filipino and Chinese favorites Price range: PP

Oyster Bay

Abaca Nonki

Pizzeria Michelangelo

A Cafe PRICE RANGES: PPP = PHP 500+ per person.

PP = PHP 500 or less per person.

P = PHP 150 and below per person.

Prices not including drinks.

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DATELINE CEBU

December 24, 2013

Celebrate Noche Buena at Feria with the grand Christmas Eve dinner buffet.

Christmas Eve Holy Mass at 10:00pm Radisson Blu Hotel For inquiries, call 402-9900 Christmas Eve Cebuana Dinner Enjoy a feast and experience Cebu with its authentic cuisine. For 650.00 nett, inclusive of appetizer, soup, salad, 2 choices of main course, dessert and glass of red/white wine.

7:00- 11:00pm, Manuel’s Restaurant Cebu Parklane International Hotel For inquiries call, 234 7000

December 25, 2013

Christmas Day Holy Mass at 10:30 am Have a leisurely Christmas Day buffet at Feria with an option to partake of a limited open bar.

Radisson Blu Hotel; For inquiries, call 402-9900

December 31,2013

Welcome 2014 at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Treat yourself a night of great live entertainment at the Gala Dinner held at the Grand Ballroom as one of the country’s sought after bands, The Bloomfields, from Manila, will bring back the richness of the 60’s & 80s rock music.

For inquiries and reservations, call 253-1111 or email mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com

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New Year’s Eve Holy Mass at 10:00pm Radisson Blu Hotel For inquiries, call 402-9900 Radisson Blu New Year Countdown Party Start the New Year with a bang with the signature Radisson Blu New Year countdown party with live entertainment and spectacular fireworks.

Radisson Blu Hotel For inquiries, call 402-9900

Month-Long

Dazzling Sweets O’ treats!

Find Sweets, treats and intangible moments with your family and friends with delectable pastries and souvenirs this whole month of December.

Oyster Bay T-shirt Giveaways Oyster Bay will be giving away free T-shirts for every 3,000 single purchase. This is available until supplies last.

For Inquiries, call 344 4575 Disyembre Cena Indulge into Filipino Class Merienda daily from 2:00-6:00 pm.

SLOGOS TUESDAYS Trivia and beerpong night. Winners get Php 500 worth of gift certificate from cable car.

Cable Car

January 10–19, 2014

Sugbusog A Culinary journey of Filipino Street food classics in five-star setting.

For inquiries and reservations, call 253-1111 or email mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com

Taking its cue from the strong trend of dollar stores in the US, Peso Store sells imported goods at a single price point of P79 for all items. It carries a wide variety of home, garden and kitchen supplies, food products and stationery, bed and bath, beauty and personal care, baby and pets, and many more.

Savvy buyers have been flocking to Peso Store because of the low prices and good quality lineFOR MOMS

Chinese New Year For inquiries and reservations, call 253-1111 or email mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com

Auld Lang Syne A New Year Countdown Party 10pm onwards Kan-anan, 4th floor poolside Cebu Parklane international Hotel For inquiries call, 234 7000

PESO STORE OPENS IN CEBU!

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up of merchandise.

More importantly, each visit is different as there are weekly delivery of items.

Peso Store is a part of the vast Dollar Store Services network in Las Vegas, Nevada which operates 800 stores in the US. There are currently 6 Peso Stores in Cebu: The Outlets at Pueblo Verde in Mepz II, Persimmon Plus in Mabolo, E-park Mall in Pit-os, at Copenhagen Building in AC Cortes and North Atrium Mall at Highway, Mandaue City.

For more information, please check www.pesostore.net.

FOR GRANDMAS

FOR BABIES’ ROOMS

FOR KIDS

FOR DADS

Thrice cooked crispy pata

Shanghai bombers

Barkada feast Sizzling pochero

Bordz mojitos

A charming hole-in-the-wall that serves familiar comfort food at a very friendly price, Bordz Restobar offers a Pinoy fusion menu that includes Sizzling Beef Pochero Steak, Thrice Cooked Crispy Pata and Shanghai Bombers.

Wash it down with its icy-cold Bordz special drink mixes while listening to live acoustic performance to complete that relaxing dining experience.

BORDZ Restobar 173 A Maria Christina Ext., 6000 Cebu City 09173078338, 09328818338 @bordzcebu Bordz Cebu

COUNTRY BASKET (CAKES AND PASTRIES) ellen121877@yahoo.com 4140833, 2339743, 4162509, 09173203585 JY Prestigio, Gorordo Avenue, Cor. Sanson Rd, Lahug Cebu City Get fresh home-made goodies, made with carefully selected high-quality ingredients, at Country Basket. Located at JY Prestigio, Country Basket offers cupcakes, bars and cookies, as well as quick fixes for the hungry such as the Tuna Melt Sandwich, Baked Lasagna and Spanish Sardine Pasta with tomatoes and capers in olive oil. Country Basket also makes customized cakes for all occasions ranging from P600-P2000.

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Sinulog

Savvy The weekend isn’t just about the floats, parties and fun-loving crowds—beyond that is a cultural institution that celebrates the province’s acceptance of the Catholic faith and its unwavering devotion to the Santo Niño.

HISTORY Ferdinand Magellan presented the image of the child Jesus or Santo Niño as a gift to Hara Amihan, the wife of Cebu’s ruler Rajah Humabon, when he landed in Cebu in 1521. It’s said that Hara Amihan was overjoyed at the sight of the Santo Niño and started dancing, paving the way to the conversion of 800 natives to Christianity and the changing of her own name to Queen Juana. After Magellan was killed and Miguel Lopez Magellan de Legazpi arrived more than 40 years later, his men found the Santo Niño in one of the local houses. The devotion to the Santo Niño has steadily grown stronger since then, with the annual Sinulog parade that has gained momentum since it started in 1980.

THE FESTIVITIES The Sinulog festivities begin with a nine-day novena before its culmination of the grand parade on the third Sunday of January. Before the weekend, it has become tradition for the image of the Santo Niño to be brought to His parents.

On Friday, He’s first brought to the St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue, where He spends the night as devotees hold vigil. Come dawn, the image is then brought by boat through the Mactan Channel to visit the Virgen dela Regla or the Virgin of the Rule. By the time the sun is up, a fleet of colorful bots join the Santo Niño in its journey back to Cebu City for the reenactment of the Cebuano’s acceptance of Christianity from the Spanish. At sundown, a solemn procession is held throughout the city’s main roads, where the large crowd can number in millions as they walk with the Santo Niño as it returns to the Basilica. On Sunday, the crowd goes into a more festive mood, with the grand parade of floats and dancers through the city’s main roads. Contingents from around the island and neighboring provinces make their way through the streets and into the Cebu City Sports Complex to show off their choreographed presentations. Outside, revelers celebrate throughout the afternoon, dancing alongside performers while done up in face paint and feathered accessories. The day ends with elaborate fireworks displays throughout the city, while the crowd continues to party well into the night.

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photo by Dan Ong

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When it comes to Sinulog, Cebuanos know what they’re talking about. We round up some friends and ask them: “What advice would you give Sinulog virgins on how to enjoy and survive the weekend?”

Mia Arcenas Put face paint on. That way, people with paint on the street—like my friends— won’t find it tempting to smother your clean face with paint. And live in the moment. Let loose and have fun!

Cheryl Pages-Alba Make sure you’re not too drunk that you don’t know where you are the next morning!

Michael Sanchez Bring ziplock bags to put your gadgets in if you don’t have waterproof casing, and bring money in small denominations. Hydrate (with water!) in between shots, and head to Century Plaza for the best street parties and the friendliest drunk people!

Doyzkie Buenaviaje Hydrate and fuel up on food! You don’t want to run low on energy while enjoying the festivities, which whisks from morning until the next day.

Sian Maynard Comfy footwear is a must to get through the streets that are blocked off, and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated after an afternoon partying under the sun.

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cheers to the Weekend The Sinulog festivities include three whole days of major partying—and the crowd that flocks to Cebu especially for the celebration definitely isn’t complaining. Zee Directory lists the big events to make an appearance at over the weekend. It’s going to be a crazy one!

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LIFEDANCE Endorsed by the Department of Tourism, LifeDance has become one of Cebu’s biggest music events of the year.

Cebu Boardwalk Complex 4:00 PM to 5:00 AM Tickets are sold at discounted prices at the Ayala Center Cebu Concierge, Dong Juan, Chowabongga and all Islands Souvenir shops LifeDanceOfficial

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REPUBLIQ AND OPUS SUNSET SESSIONS An exclusive party at one of the hottest hotels in the city gets the party crowd ready for the party Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

PARTY ALL NIGHT Keep the party going throughout the night as Republiq and Opus partner with Distillery Cebu for an all-night bash Distillery Cebu, Crossroads Mall

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WET WEEKEND Make it an island hopping party with boats, beach toys and booze while enjoying music blasting from the DJ’s boats. It’s the ultimate island hopping experience!

Cebu Yacht Club; Olango Group of Islands 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM spectrum.ph SONIC BOOM 2014 Performances from the country’s best bands, including Urbandub, Kamikazee and more Atlantic Hall, Waterfront Hotel Lahug 12:00 NN Sonic Boom Philippines

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2nd Floor Chatswood Avenue, Hernan Cortes Street Corner A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu, 6014 Opens everyday from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 6332. 236 2099 63. 933 663 3485

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REPUBLIQ AND OPUS SINULOG Now on its third year, the Republiq and Opus brings renowned DJs to celebrate one of the biggest festivals in the country The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu

SINULOG INVASION 2014 An annual tradition, this party is a Sinulog celebration like no other. The lineup of DJs include Ace Ramos, Nix Damn P, Brandon Jon, Jom Gonzales, Jet Boado, Inno Naguit and Martin Pulgar, with special guest QUINTINO, who’s played at international festivals like EDC Vegas and Tomorrowland.

Same time, same place, 2:00PM to 4:00 AM spectrum.ph

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Anyone who’s been in a theme park can tell that stepping into the brightly lit gates of one immediately means ages are checked out the door. Somehow everyone’s inner seven-year-old is out and about, taking in the neon lights, the heart-pumping rides and the awe that comes from seeing something that seems far removed from the everyday routine.

It’s the kind of escape that St. James Amusement Park offers to Cebuanos, a welcome one, in fact, considering it’s the first one that has opened permanently in the city. Sitting across the Cebu International Convention Center, the park comes alive with crowds of all ages who come to enjoy the variety of experiences offered.

Kids can enjoy the Journey to Mars, which lets them “fly” their own plane, or the

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Inflatable City, which includes a number of bounce castles and a 30-feet high and 50-feet long water slide. Those who want more of a rush can check out The Revolution, a carousel that moves up and down, or the Black Peal that swings riders on a pendulum. Sightseers can even enjoy the various shows, or get up close and personal to their collection of tigers, camels and other animals.

St. James Amusement Park even hosts their own skate park where bike riders and shredders can enjoy given they have complete safety gear.

Of course, what’s an amusement park experience without the inevitable junk food trip? Stalls around the area have vendors for flavored cotton candy, hotdog sandwiches, chips, rice toppings and other staples. Drinks are also available throughout the park, but make sure to

keep hydrated with the sleek and modern bottles of St. James Mineral Water.

It’s inevitable to eventually want to break away from the daily grind and fortunately for us, we no longer need to venture too far away to reclaim a little lost wonder and innocence.

An afternoon at St. James Amusement Park is a perfect venue to bring back the childhood awe with fun activities and just enough of an adrenaline rush to hold you over, at least until the next bout of escapism overcomes you.

PHP 350 for an all-day pass Park Hours: 4:00 PM-12:00 MN, from Friday to Sunday on lean days and everyday during the summer 032 346 2425 info@stjameswater.com

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Sitting on the north shore of Cebu for 20 years, Alegre Beach Resort celebrates with a newly renovated restaurant that

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