Marco Polo Plaza F&B director inducted as new La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member

FOOD and Beverage Director of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Stephan Wieprich was among the select new members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs at the recent induction during its Grand Chapitre this year.

It is with pride and honor that Wieprich accepted the exclusive membership to the international gastronomic society. His expertise on the field of food and beverage contributes to the organization’s aim to promote fine dining.

Canon Business Imaging Solutions Group strengthens partnership with Visayas resellers

THE Canon Visayas Regional Office recently conducted a highly successful Value Added Reseller’s Conference held at Sarrosa International Hotel last April 19, 2013.

SunDroid Rush: MyPhone Edition

SUN Cellular continues its busy streak in providing the best deals in town with its Sundroid Rush series. Launched October last year, the Sundroid Rush gives you at least two amazing gadgets – a tablet and a phone – in one plan!

Sun Cellular is coming up with one more Sundroid Rush edition– this time from local the local mobile phone giant, MyPhone.

Haven in the metropolis

“COME, visit us at Resort World Manila,” invited Teddy Pojol Jr. “It’s just across the Manila International Airport” and it’s a “haven of luxurious proportion.” And so we went, Nelia Neri, Chinggay Utzurrum and I. And there it really was, right across the Manila International Airport Terminal 3.

Singlestalk: One more chance?

Michelle: A woman in a stable four-year relationship is engaged to be married to a good, successful guy. Recently, though, she discovered that he went for a one night stand with a college classmate whom he met at a club. He admitted it when she confronted him about it. He was sorry and he assured her that it was just a one night thing. But she cannot forgive him.

Luab: We need to see the Rainbows

I’VE been living alone for six months now and I do have enough privacy for reflections. Last April 19 and 20, I had the most beautiful of surprises.

Women’s world: Jealous boyfriend

Dr. Dana Ruiz-Sesante Cindy Ruiz Garaña, R.N.

Dear Cindy,

Izakaya: A happy place

HERE is a place where, at first, stereotypes about Japanese restaurants aren’t still quite easy to shatter given the sophisticated look.

Three decades of native goodness

THERE are plenty of reasons why home cooking is usually close to the hearts of most people.

For one, it could be that a person is attached to his mom’s heart-felt recipe. Or for another reason, it could be that taste reminding people of the ambience and the feeling of what it’s like to dine comfortably in their own homes.

Sira-sira store: The burden of Bourdain

IN THE beginning, there was lechon—generic lechon, lechon Talisay, branded lechon like CNT, Alejo’s and Rico’s, lechon per kilo sold in dingy food stalls, lechon, lechon all over Cebu.

The southern island is noted for its crispy, juicy, meaty roasted pig that makes a dieter swear off carrots and low-carb cereals with yogurt dressing (tastes like wet confetti).

Food tripping made easy

THERE'S nothing like food tripping in the comfort of your home or the office anytime.

Delicious new turns

CANVAS Bar has announced its new menu, with new turns that will please the tongue. The descriptions alone can make a potential diner’s mouth water.

Soups include Chef’s Soup of the Day; curried pumpkin soup; and tomato and basil cream soup with shredded garlic, chicken and garlic bread croutons.

Paint of summer

SUMMER is all about fun under the sun. It is never limited to the choice of vibrant vesture, but extends to the search for the most exceptional shades to make the face pretty. After all, some people might cast a critical eye on a person’s wardrobe but some linger longer on the person’s face.

Skincare made easy

WHEN it comes to beauty, good skincare should come before anything else.

With a fresh, smooth face as canvas, you won’t need to pack on foundation and concealer to cover imperfections, or eye shadow and lipstick to divert attention from blemishes.

Serna: Lapu-Lapu wins again: diaper commercial pulled out

THIS weekend promises to be fully loaded as far as exciting activities are concerned.

Deep sea dreams

Just approaching the islands and lagoons of Busuanga is a sight to behold from the air, so request for a window seat on the plane if possible.

Utzurrum: ‘ The King and I ’

WHO hasn’t watched the stage musical nor seen the film The King and I? This best-loved musical/movie has enthralled, enchanted and entertained millions of theatergoers and film fans (and children) all over the world. And it continues to do so! Good reason why Resorts World Manila (RWM) has chosen to present this Rogers and Hammerstein classic at its ultra-modern, 1,500-seater Newport Performing Arts Theater, which boasts of state-of-the-art lights, sound innovations and the largest LED wall in all of Southeast Asia!

Fetalvero: Painful treatment of senior citizens

SOME entrepreneurs interpret laws based on where they can cut their losses.

Neri: Cokaliong's newest vessel

IT WAS a proud day for the Cokaliong family when M/V Filipinas Butuan, the newest addition to its shipping fleet, was blessed and inaugurated. Man of the hour was the dynamic top honcho of Cokaliong Lines, Chester Cokaliong [founder, chief executive officer (CEO)/chief operating officer (COO)] and lovely wife Anna Lynne (VP for marketing and branches) who were the perfect hosts along with the youthful matriarch of the clan Gregoria Cokaliong (chairperson and president).

Old fashioned treats

EVERYTHING has a version of old fashion. Think about language, clothes and music—why, even bread has its own evolution story. Learn more about that from a chef of notable distinction as he talks about what his shop has in store for goodies lovers.

Literatus: The way of the flesh

ONLY recently did I learn that my mother had been wondering why each time she saw me eating sweet oranges, I ate the whole segment—juice and all—instead of extracting just the juice alone and throwing away the pulp with the peel.

It's a fun summer at Crimson Resort & Spa

WITH their luxurious pool villas, Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan has become known as an ideal destination for a romantic getaway. Yet the sprawling six-hectare resort also has amenities and activities for the entire family and groups of friends to enjoy.

Considering all of Crimson Resort & Spa's offerings, it's best to start the day with a big breakfast at the Saffron Café, the all-day dining restaurant. It serves an international buffet, as well as local and international ala carte favorites.

UVNS holds Summer Workshops

WHO says school is boring? With University of the Visayas-New School (UVNS), they say they’re putting the cool back in school.

UVNS is the New School of Art & Design in Cebu. They promise to provide students a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

The joy of leadership for teens an interactive, inside-out workshop

A LEADER'S success depends on the ability to relate to and influence people. True leaders possess both the skills and the Art to make people see their point of view and inspire them to action.

Tutoring Club at the Banilad Town Center (BTC) brings to teens the chance to gain the competitive edge through a Leadership Training that is interactive and experiential.

Kumon: More than a summer program

KUMON, a learning method that is available in 47 countries and regions worldwide, promotes just that. With 30 to 45 minutes of learning spent every day, children, regardless of age, can continue to exercise their thinking muscles. This enables them to learn and still have time to enjoy summer. More than developing academic abilities, the Kumon Method helps children develop good study habits wherever they are – be it at home, in the Kumon Center, or even when they are on vacation.

High time for high art

CONSIDERING the volume and quality of artistic talent in Cebu and the Visayas, it was high time that a proper convergence for artists and art enthusiasts be organized.

Espina: ‘Historia de un amor’

SIXTY Years. Seasons of Love. The love story (historia de un amor) of Tingting and Pilaring Cusi had weathered the test of time.

Dreams do come true

TO BE a singer is “What I’ve ever dreamed of since I was a kid even though I was bullied because of my disability (but that) did not stop me to keep on singing,” reveals Chadleen Lacdo-o, who sang Himala to become the first grand winner of Kanta Pilipinas (March 24), the reality singing contest of TV5.

AppleOne opens new office

AFTER the successful completion of its landmark project AppleOne Equicom Tower in Cebu Business Park, AppleOne Properties, Inc. (API) takes the lead in relocating to its new address on the topmost floor of the 16-storey high building.

Taking the ground floor and additional spaces on another floor is the Equicom Group of Companies with the following subsidiaries and affiliates: Equitable Computer Services, Inc. (ECS), Maxicare Healthcare Corporation (Maxicare), Equicom Savings Bank Inc. (EqB) and ALGO Leasing and Finance Inc.

Peugeot 5008 is car of the year

PEUGEOT 5008 was declared recently as the Multi-Purpose Vehicle [MPV] of the Year during the 2012-2013 Car of the Year Awards-Philippines.

The award was handed out by the Car Awards Group Inc., an organization who counts all the motoring media as its members.