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Time flies so fast that I merely  notice it.  Cebu Bloggers Society will be celebrating its 2nd founding anniversary this 14th of February, 5PM - 9PM at SM City Cebu Foodcourt – SM Storyland Celebration Hall.  Hell, yeah!  It’s on Valentines Day!  There’s actually a rumor that on that day, about two years ago, our founder was heartbroken and because of loneliness and desperation, he decided to create an online group to relieve his ailing heart.  LMAO!
Seriously, the group has actually evolved into a well structured organization which is member-oriented and primarily aims to promote the province of Cebu [...] Continue Reading…

From the people who brought us HOBCON (June 2009) and Satin Eclipse (November 2009), here’s another cosplay and fashion event that would surely captivate the hearts of all cosplay and anime fanatics here in Cebu: Cane Events’ Ai”Love”. This is your opportunity to celebrate this month of the hearts thru cosplaying and and fashion show.

Ai “Love” will be held in Parkmall, Mandaue, Cebu this 21st of February.  Gather your fellow cosplay fantatics now and join the fun.  Click here to check the cosplay competition guidelines, or visit Cane Events for more details.

CBS was invited to attend the MusicFest 2010 Press Conference (with Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez and Boyce Avenue) last 4th of February at SM Northwing Atrium.  Press people from different corners of the city flocked the venue to welcome and interview the international stars who just finished their concert a few hours ago.

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(Artists Profiles)

KRIS ALLEN
An American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the 8th season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album entitled Brand New Shoes.

Allen`s Idol coronation song, “No Boundaries” and his version of “Heartless” both charted within the [...] Continue Reading…

Sashi Buri! Do you know that your most beloved Facebook was created by a 20 year-old geek in his college dorm (5 years ago), and a movie about it will be released this year starring no other than Justine Timberlake?
Well, if you are reading this post, it’s 99.9 percent that you are a Facebook user and you are somewhat curious with the title above.  The only thing you and I know is that, Facebook is the best social networking site ever existed in this friggin’ universe.  And you know that I’m not making a baseless statement.  I can attest [...] Continue Reading…

Photo by Atty. Ethelbert Ouano
There’s a new pizza house in town and it is located in the newly built lifestyle district  in Juan Luna Avenue.  Brasco Pizza & Pasta invited CBS to check their newly opened pizza store, housed inside the sophisticated building of The Gallery.  Ingrid, the sister of the owner, was the one who personally entertained us.
Brasco Pizza & Pasta is owned by Ingrid’s brother, Brian Espina.  Brasco is not actually an Italian word and it actually means Brian’s Aspirations and Company.  Brasco doesn’t only offer pizza and pasta, but home-made ice cream and desserts as well.
It’s [...] Continue Reading…

Photo screen shot from Neo’s website.
That’s the very first question that popped up in my head when Nancy Cudis and Max Limpag of Sunstar News invited a few CBS members to attend the product launching of Neo’s EDGE laptops, the thinnest laptop/netbook in the country.  The EDGE is 0.87 inch thick while MacBook Air is 0.76.  Basing from this single specification, it is obvious that the latter is thinner.  But, the thickness is not really that important.  What I’m up to is how functional and economical it is.
While some people would definitely prefer MacBook Air because of its unquestionable [...] Continue Reading…

Photo by Leo Castillo
I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but I and my officemates were actually planning to enroll in a yoga class long before I was invited to a Yoga Workshop along with my CBS mate, Prince Ryan Gilig.  I’ve been planning to enroll in any health and fitness program, but my erratic work schedule became a big hindrance.  It was actually my pleasure to accept Edert’s invitation to attend and cover his friend’s Yoga Workshop (Intro to Ashtanga Yoga Principles) last 23rd of October at the 5th floor of AMSLAI building in Lahug, Cebu City.
The workshop [...] Continue Reading…

Are you a food addict, a food worshipper who wanted to share your best food discovery?  It is now your chance to spread the delectable words and win 1000 pesos Ayala EGC from OVI by Nokia.  To join please follow the steps below.

Create an OVI Mail account at www.ovi.com.
You must put the following details in your email entry: (a) Name, (b) Address, (c) OVI Mail Address, and (d) Mobile Phone Number.
Send your entry to fooddiscOVIry@ovi.com.

Contest period is from October 27 to November 20, 2009. There will be 10 winners, and each of them will win P1000 Ayala EGC!  So [...] Continue Reading…

More and more people nowadays prefer to convert their financial investment to tangible assets like buying real estates, and gold bullion.  While real estate investment is one of the easiest wealth booster most  business people are venturing into,  a lot of financial analysts believe that the gold investment industry cannot also be ignored.
According to the latest business report, investors are placing physical gold in IRA’s.  The report stated that with the global economic environment growing more and more uncertain, gold has become the #1 alternative for IRA, 401k, 403b, and Pension Plans.  This means that the gold investing business [...] Continue Reading…

Photo by PinoyWorld
Yes, you read it right.  One of Cebu’s finest beach resorts is inviting again another batch of bloggers all over Philippines to have an all day stay in their blue water and white sand paradise.  And the key word here is, it’s for free.  You should check PinoyWorld’s post for the detailed guidelines.
If I will be asked what makes Maribago Bluewater totally different from other beach resorts I’ve known, then, my primary answer is definitely the way they market their services.  It’s actually the very first time that I heard of a high end resort that utilizes [...] Continue Reading…

In the end, my loyalty to CBS prevails.  At first, I hesitated doing this because of that little mess that happened a month ago.  But when I think of it now, it’s just like a tiny splat of mud that temporarily stirs the very still water.  Cebu Bloggers Society Inc., no matter what will happen, is still the only winner in my mind and heart.

CBS is very dear to me because of various personal and official reasons.  This is why I’m voting for it (http://cebubloggers.com) in the PBA’s Bloggers Choice Award.  In the near future, I am quite sure [...] Continue Reading…

The mighty Brutus had just defeated the obese happy bee in a 24-hour long battle of wit, intelligence, and humor.  The fat happy bee surrendered and bowed never to challenge the aristocratic brute, and swore to stick to his business selling burger patties and sweet spaghetti.  LMAO!

Photo by Michael Sinjin Pineda
Cebu’s Orange Brutus, the home of the best sizzling burger steak and fresh fruit shakes, had invited 10 members of Cebu Bloggers Society to join their food tour activity last 19th of September, 2009.  This food tour aims to showcase their new budget meal products and their Christmas Papremyo [...] Continue Reading…

Balamban Liempo

Bursting with that succulent flavor which distinctively pleases the tongue of every picky meat lover, Balamban Liempo is definitely Cebu’s tastiest liempo.  Juicy and flavorful grilled meat seasoned with local herbs and cooked to perfection, Balamban Liempo is definitely a Cebuano dish I can recommend to everyone.
Balamban Liempo Food Corner was established on July 2009 by native Cebuano couple, Jojo and Honey Vergara.  Both are from Abucayan, Balamban.  For those people who don’t know, Balamban is a farming and fishing municipality in South Cebu known for their ship building industry.
Jojo and Honey were inspired by Balamban’s method of [...] Continue Reading…

N.B.:  I’ve been thinking of a creative way, wherein I can express and release all these craps inside my bloody head, and this concept just popped in.  I don’t have any talents in drawing, nor do I have great talent in writing, but all I want is to offer an alternative entertainment to everyone.  I hope this style (which is obviously not original) would somehow interest some readers.  Enjoy Reading. (: Click the image to see full size.

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