On an early Sunday morning, Cousins, friends and I visited the beautiful Islet of Canigao, near the municipality of Matalom Leyte. As what I heard from Bloggers and friends, Canigao won't fail your expectations as what an island should look like - and I mean, Canigao Island has white sands covering the seashore, some green trees enough to complement that powdery sands and of course, if you didn't know, during low tides, you will probably love to stay on its mini-sandbar which extends far from the seashore. 

 

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on May 17, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on May 17, 2015 at 12:41am PDT

So, wanna know HOW TO GET TO CANIGAO ISLAND? (Base on our Experience)

FaceCebu.Net Author (LEFT) and his cousins and friends

1. If you are from Cebu, take the Shipping Service from Cebu to Hilongos ( PHP 250-350.00 , Economy of Roble Shipping )
2. From Hilongos Port, take a cycle rickshaw or trisikad going to Highway ( PHP 15-20.00 )
3. From the Highway, take a Jeep going to Matalom ( PHP 30-40.00 )
4. From Matalom Highway, walk to Matalom Port going to Canigao Island
4. From Canigao island port, list down your name and pay for pumpboat fare (back and forth) ( PHP 95.00 - 50 for fare and 45 for entrance fee which includes use of comfort room, shower room and island maintenance)

Me and Cousins at Hilongos Port

Canigao Island is being maintained and managed by Local Government Unit (LGU) of Matalom Leyte.

Here are some photos we have during our stay.

My Cousin and I in the early morning shot at Matalom Port

FaceCebu.Net Author in Matalom Port

Here are some of our group photos near the Sandbar

And of course, this summer outing won't be complete without the "Jump Shot"

Operating for at least Six months already, Cebu Westown Lagoon offers a quick getaway to local and tourists who love to escape from the pressures and stresses at work or to people who just love to chill and enjoy Summer. Cebu Westown Lagoon is situated at FF Cruz Moonlight St., Subangdaku NRA,Mandaue City, right beside the MO2 Restobar. This Aztec inspired Lagoon offers function rooms (good for at least 200 pax), Playland for kids, adult and kiddie pools, two medium-sized heated jacuzzis, and 2 slides that are 20 feet and 30 feet long.

Cebu Westown Lagoon's Adult Pool

Cebu Westown Lagoon WaterPark Entrance Fee:

ADULT ( above 4 ft) - PHP 300.00
KIDS ( 2-4 ft) - PHP 200.00
Infant (below 2 ft) - free of Charge

** Waterpark is open from 8 am to 10 pm.
** 1 ticket entitles to 1 free drink
** Common picnic area for free ( 1st come 1st serve basis, no reservation)
** No corkage fee to foods and drinks except Lechon and Alcoholic Drinks ( PHP 500.00 )

Cebu Westown Lagoon Entrance

Cebu Westown Lagoon Cottages (TOP-BOTTOM)

Cebu Westown Lagoon Kiddie Pool

Cebu Westown Lagoon Swimming Pool Guidelines

Cebu Westown Lagoon's Restaurant/Bar

Cebu Westown Lagoon can also hold parties, get together and even Corporation gatherings. For details, check their contact details:

GLOBE:        09772158529
SMART:         09393453129
SUN:              09325672461
Email:        cebuwestownlagoon@yahoo.com
Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/pages/CEBU-Westown-Lagoon/1462319884035720

Cebu Westown Lagoon Adult Pool

Cebu Westown Lagoon Slides

It's already March, and we all know it's the opening of our much awaited hot season of the year - Summer is here! Are you still thinking where to go and what to do during this warmest time of the year? FaceCebu.Net has compiled some amazing and awesome shots of Cebu Instagrammers which might help you decide on your itinerary and TO Do's as you spend your Summer 2015 here in the beautiful island of Cebu or maybe in the neighboring Regions.

Instagram Photos by Leylander

And why we choose them? Here are some reasons why need to follow these Cebu Instagrammers during Summer 2015!!!

@iluvcebu Because they can show you the beautiful and whitesand of Shangrila Mactan just like that. Cool!

A photo posted by iLuvCebu (@iluvcebu) on Mar 6, 2015 at 11:21pm PST

@exploretraveler Because they can show you a simple but awesome Olango Island

A photo posted by ExploreTraveler.com (@exploretraveler) on Mar 16, 2015 at 4:37am PDT

@imisshou Because Summer is best shared with Whale Sharks and some gentle giants under the sea.

A photo posted by Jann Stanley "Shou" Saldivia (@imisshou) on Jan 12, 2015 at 3:44pm PST

Or Just by viewing this Angel's hair falling down from Heaven above

A photo posted by Jann Stanley "Shou" Saldivia (@imisshou) on Jan 24, 2015 at 3:03am PST

https://instagram.com/p/0FpsXhxiO3/  @leylander Because Summer is just like that - awesome like Gibitngil "Funtastic" island in Medellin!


And oh, this amazing falls shot!


@jdescario And wait for this another water falling shot... just amazing!

A photo posted by JD Bautista Escario (@jdescario) on Mar 7, 2015 at 3:26am PST

@adrenaline_romance Because Rock Climbing is also a great Summer activity!

A photo posted by Adrenaline Romance (@adrenaline_romance) on Mar 7, 2015 at 3:45pm PST

@nikethreesixty Because you can spend Summer under the deep blue see!

A photo posted by Nike Enriquez Cagulada (@nikethreesixty) on Mar 14, 2015 at 7:15am PDT

@rabsin_d Because summer is awesome at the peak!

A photo posted by Rabsin de la Cruz (@rabsin_d) on Mar 13, 2015 at 10:37pm PDT

@countocram Because Movenpick looks hot on Summer!

A photo posted by Marco Paulo Diala (@countocram) on Feb 28, 2015 at 7:54pm PST

And Because I'm the author, please visit my Instagram too!! @mmonta Because seeing this feels cool in Summer!

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Mar 4, 2015 at 10:44pm PST

Or this Apo Island in Negros - fits for Summer!

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Mar 16, 2015 at 4:45am PDT

If you know someone on Instagram and worth following this Summer, please send us message at of Facebook Official Page with their accounts.

Your Summer will not be complete without the whole Family members, right? That's why the country’s number one fastfood chain, Jollibee, design a program which gathers Filipino Families across the country in the biggest Family event, the Jollibee Family Bee Day. Dubbed as the grandest family picnic ever,   it will be held simultaneously across the Philippines in five venues—Quirino Grandstand in Metro Manila, Bayanihan Park in Pampanga, Nuvali football grounds in Laguna, Plaza Independencia in Cebu and Crocodile Park  in Davao – on May 10 (Saturday) from 2-5 pm.

Jollibee and the Gang

“For over 35 years, Jollibee has played a significant role in the lives of Filipino families by serving as a place where they bond and relish one another’s company over superior-tasting food,” said Jollibee Vice President for Marketing Harvey Ong. “The Jollibee Family Bee Day grand picnic is a fun venue to celebrate our strong love for family which also extends to people who have been part of our daily lives.”   

Filipinos are set to celebrate as one family at the Jollibee Family Bee Day: Grandest Family Picnic, happening on May 10, 2014!

The grand family picnic will feature exciting performances from guest bands like Callalily (Manila), 6 Cycle Mind (Pampanga), Moonstar 88 (Laguna), Spongecola (Cebu also with Gerald Anderson and Julie Anne San Jose) and Imago (Davao) as well as celebrity performers for each leg. There will also be raffle prizes, and side activities for the kids.



To be a part of this one-of-a-kind picnic, simply   visit any participating Jollibee store from April 12 to May 9, 2014 nearest to your preferred picnic venue. Tickets are sold for only P150 (with any food purchase) and  comes with a set Jollibee picnic meal (Jollibee Yum with Cheese, Peach Mango Pie, bottle of mineral water and tetra-pack juice) good for one pax which will be distributed  on the day of the event plus a special Family Bee Day cap.


So get ready with your picnic mats and gather all your family, relatives and the whole gang for a family picnic like no other! 


For more details, visit www.jollibee.com.ph.

Our favorite Coffee and Donut Shop, Krispy Kreme has some colorful suprise to everybody. Yellow sun. White Sand. Blue waters. Green Fields. Certain kind of colors just evoke a unique summer feeling. #KrispyKreme ushers in this joyous season with its newest collection - The Colors Of Summer Doughnuts. Available until May 4 only, have your delightful fill of lemon, raspberry, and blueberry summer flavors.

Krispy Kreme The Colors Of Summer Doughnuts

And with these treats that are sure to bring even more sunshine to your day, we're matchie them up with Cake chillers. Inspired by all-time Cake favorites such as Black Forest, Blueberry Cheesecake and Tiramisu, we're giving Summer a cool twist.

Blueberry Summer Doughnut. A ring doughnut dipped in blueberry vanilla icing with sky-blue, violet and Christmas-red colorful swirls.

Lemon Summer Doughnut is dipped in lemon-flavored vanilla icing with leaf-green, lemon-yellow and sky-clue swirls

Raspberry Summer Doughnut is dipped in raspberry-flavored vanilla icing with Christmas-red, baker's rose and burgundy wine color swirls.

Colors of Summer Doughnuts are available at PHP 45 a piece while the Cake Chillers can be yours for either PHP 140 (Medium) or PHP 150 (Large)

In Cebu, you may contact below for details:
Ayala Cebu    
Unit A201 Active Zone Area, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City    
Telephone Number (32) 520 3718

Cebu IT Park    
Ground Floor, Asia Premier Residences, Jose Ma. Del Mar Ave., Asiatown IT Park, Cebu City    
Telephone Number (32) 412 0070

SM Cebu    
170c, UGF, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City    
Telephone Number (32) 520 9249



Official Social Media Accounts
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/krispykremeph
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hotlightgirl

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Promoting a festival of MUSIC, DANCE, ART, FASHION, FOOD, FITNESS, HEALTH and WELLNESS, Summer Paradise 2014 aims to be the first destination music festival in the North of Cebu. Designed in a 24-hour experience of fun, laughter, happiness and love, Summer Paradise is spearheaded by Powerhouse Events Cebu, a team of dedicated leaders and thinkers that aims to turn visions into reality. Powerhouse Events Cebu’s ultimate goal is to create a distinct event that would propel a lifetime experience.


On May 3, 2014, Powerhouse Events Cebu will kick-off the year with a bang by realizing a unique summer destination experience in the North of Cebu specifically at The Green Lagoon, Compostela Cebu Philippines — The Summer Paradise 2014 – (Summer Splash Beach Music Festival)

Summer Paradise 2014 was envisioned to become one of the country’s most unforgettable epic events! We will feature a unique and exciting summer experience for all fun goers, extreme adventurers and health and wellness enthusiasts. From 6am to 6am, roll into the unique exotic seascape fun and pristine beach games. Blow the night away under the dreamy summer electric lights and rave to the sound of top DJ’s from Cebu and Manila as they rock the waves of Compostela Cebu’s sanctuary—The Green Lagoon, with their pulsating, electrifying beats and techno music.

A crowd of 4,000 is expected to attend which are mostly from our target BPO (Convergys, E-Performax, Innodata,Teleperformance, Aegis, Fluor, Qualfon) and Universities (University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, Cebu Doctors University, Velez College, University of Visayas, UP,USP).


Also, Summer Paradise will become another channel that will support our brothers and sisters who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Powerhouse Events Cebu in partnership with Balik Balay, a project of Cebu Tourism Commission which aims to raise funds for a total of 100 houses, will donate the proceeds   to the far-flung areas of the Camotes Group of Islands Northeast of Cebu and Ormoc City, Leyte, as the town of Pilar have been selected as the pilot areas.

Ahh Summer, everybody's loved season has already started two to three weeks ago. Last week was the celebration of the Roman Catholic's Holy Week which gave a go signal for a summer trip . As expected, everybody went crazy as they rushed to vacation and beaches. Wait. did I say Beach? Ohh, those clear blue water, white sand and skin tanning - they add flavor to our summer, right? But are you ready for your outfit? How about your flip-flops, are they suitable for this summer air? Now, think of three words, Res, Toe, Run!

RES|TOE|RUN Cebu Branch at Ayala Center Cebu

Quiksilver Summer Flip-flops brought to you by Res|Toe|Run

Here's a personal pick from FaceCebu.net, how about everybody's choice - Res|Toe|Run (RTR) footwear?! Correct, RTR provides different yet colorful footwears perfect for Summer, Travel, Outings or any trip. We got two pairs of RTR slippers from their Ayala Center Cebu branch which is located at the ground floor just beside Bo's Coffee across The Body Shop. Aside from its design which is obviously a true grab, the comfort it gives to the owner highlights the real essence of RTR products.





And are you thinking RTR slippers are for Summer only? No, you can enjoy this footgear during your travel under the rain and how about during your vacation in Baguio or maybe a visit to Disneyland? In short, Res|Toe|Run products are for general use, best in Summer yet good outside.

I keep on mentioning RTR, but what is Res|Toe|Run all about?

RTR is the country's first and only restaurant-inspired multi-brand shoe shop: a Shoetopia for Shoeaholics, designed to satisfy one's infinite appetite for shoes. The product mix is divided into 3 categories:

RES represents the comfortable casual footwear line; TOE is composed of toe-flaunting sandals and flip-flops; RUN is made up of active and athletic-inspired shoes.

Res|Toe|Run is bringing into the country a whole new world of shoe shopping experience with its wide array of heritage and alternative footwear brands.

Know more about Res|Toe|Run in their official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ResToeRunOfficial

Take a look of what's inside of RTR Cebu Branch

But what is this brand Quiksilver?

Quiksilver awakens the spirit of surfing that lives in everyone.  It’s the spirit that everyone can identify with and wants to be a part of.

From its beginnings four decades ago, Quiksilver has been based on creativity, adventure, progression and freedom.  This is embodied in its boardriding culture and is symbolized by its logo, a wave breaking over a snowcapped mountain.  Quiksilver’s essential qualities of functionality, innovation and durability remain true to its heritage.  We have grown our Quiksilver product line from its origins as a line of boardshorts to now include shirts, walkshorts, t-shirts, fleece, pants, jackets, technical outerwear, footwear, hats, backpacks, wetsuits, watches, eyewear and other accessories.  Quiksilver has also expanded its target market beyond young men to include a Women’s line.

More about Quiksilver: Quiksilver is the world’s leading outdoor sports lifestyle company, which designs, produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its board riding culture and heritage.