Year: 2017

LUMAGO DESIGNS: Literally, From Trash To Beautiful Jewelry!

By Sean
Topics: #Philippines, Dumaguete

Lumago Designs is a sustainable, eco-friendly, social enterprise, that is dedicated to improving the livelihood of women from Candau-ay, a large Barangay located on the outskirts of Dumaguete City and home to a large scavenger community.      Lumago Designs blossomed out of the Dumaguete City dumpsite shortly after Typhoon Sendong had devastated the community in 2011. … Continue reading LUMAGO DESIGNS: Literally, From Trash To Beautiful Jewelry!

OKTOBERFEST MANILA: German Club Oktoberfest @SofitelManila vs October Beer Festival @CityofDreamsPH

By Patti
Topics: Events, Manila Life

If there’s one thing you should get pumped up for in October, it’s Oktoberfest!  Oktoberfest is a traditional German festival that celebrates everyone’s favorite things–food, beer, singing, and dancing! It isn’t just a traditional beer fair, it’s actually one of the best celebrations of them all.  The official celebration takes place in Munich, Bavaria, but … Continue reading OKTOBERFEST MANILA: German Club Oktoberfest @SofitelManila vs October Beer Festival @CityofDreamsPH

KESO BESO: Carabao Dream Cheese! @GKEnchantedFarm

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Gawad Kalinga

Keso Beso is a social enterprise by GK Enchanted Farm that proudly produces Filipino farm fresh cream cheese from grass-fed carabaos that is naturally healthy and yummy! Carabao milk contains higher calcium, protein and milk fat that makes Keso Beso’s cheese creamier and richer compared to cow’s and goat’s milk.   KESO BESO GK Enchanted Farm, Pandi-Angat Rd, … Continue reading KESO BESO: Carabao Dream Cheese! @GKEnchantedFarm

10 Awesome Things to Do Around Bacolod and Silay! @TourismPHL

By Juanico
Topics: #Philippines, Bacolod

Going to Bacolod for Masskara? Make sure to drop by these nearby attractions! Bacolod is the gateway of Negros Occidental. Known as the “City of Smiles” and the “Sugar Capital Philippines”, its a land blessed with wealth, charm in its people, and pride in its cuisine! From historic sites and trekking adventures, to places to … Continue reading 10 Awesome Things to Do Around Bacolod and Silay! @TourismPHL

CULINAIRE: Around the World with Flavors from SMX’s Top Caterers! (Photo Essay)

By Patti
Topics: Events, Manila Life

Culinaire is one of SMX’s biggest events of the year–a celebration of all their top accredited caterers and partners! This year’s theme–A Flight of Flavors–was different and a bit more fun. SMX designated one country each for their 14 caterers to showcase their respective food. For one night, guests had a chance to travel to different … Continue reading CULINAIRE: Around the World with Flavors from SMX’s Top Caterers! (Photo Essay)

SILAY FOOD GUIDE: What to Eat in Silay & KAON TA! Food Festival? @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Bacolod

Craving for Silay delicacies? Find all of these–from piaya, inasal, and lumpia ubod, to pancit molo, batchoy, guapple pie, and pili squares–in one place! Silay City is not just the land of wealthy hacienderos, it is also rich in history and heirloom recipes that have withstood the test of time and have become the present … Continue reading SILAY FOOD GUIDE: What to Eat in Silay & KAON TA! Food Festival? @TourismPHL

Atmosphere Resort: Taking Sustainable Cooking to the Next Level in Dumaguete!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Philippines, Bacolod

Atmosphere Resort is a multi-award winning luxury resort nestled on the coast of Dauin near Dumaguete, Philippines.   The first-class resort is known for its excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff, and most importantly, excellent food.  They embrace sustainability as a business practice, which is evident in the way they run their kitchen. The food here is some of … Continue reading Atmosphere Resort: Taking Sustainable Cooking to the Next Level in Dumaguete!

FIGARO: Reinventing the Coffee Shop to a Filipino Café Concept?

By Patti
Topics: #Restaurants

Figaro Coffee is a proudly Filipino coffee chain and is one of the most successful to grow on a global scale. Their vision has always been to support our farmers and promote high-quality, local coffee beans.   The coffee shop has been around since 1993 and is the brainchild of a group of coffee enthusiasts who … Continue reading FIGARO: Reinventing the Coffee Shop to a Filipino Café Concept?

LAKAWON: Negros’ Secret Paradise Retreat & TawHai Floating Bar! @LakawonIsland

By Juanico
Topics: #Hotels, #Philippines, Bacolod

What is the perfect paradise? For me, it’s an island with everything you need within arm’s reach. A place where you don’t have to travel far and sacrifice your comfort. A remote and beautiful destination with all the modern amenities that you’ll ever need. Say hello to Lakawon Island Resort & Spa (also called Llacaon), … Continue reading LAKAWON: Negros’ Secret Paradise Retreat & TawHai Floating Bar! @LakawonIsland

BREAKTHROUGH vs TATOY’S: Who is the Undisputed King of Seafood in Iloilo?

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Iloilo

A trip to Iloilo wouldn’t be complete without sampling fresh seafood, creamy oysters, native lechon manok, pancit molo, and of course, the famed cholesterol-laden batchoy! During our visit, we stopped by Breakthrough Restaurant and Tatoy’s Manokan & Seafoods–the kings of fresh seafood famous for their Ilonggo-style cooking! Here’s what to expect at my two favorite … Continue reading BREAKTHROUGH vs TATOY’S: Who is the Undisputed King of Seafood in Iloilo?