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Cafe Andessa

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

"Kuripot kasi mga taga-Davao," Sue Ann Orig-Samson remarked, laughing, after seeing the surprise in my face while reviewing Cafe Andessa's menu. Only two items exceeded 200 Pesos -- one of them is Crispy Buntot ng Tuna (Davao's specialty), inexpensively priced at P250, flat.

Antulang Beach Resort

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Still sleepless from an early flight to Dumaguete, we stumbled along the airport, fumbling with our bags and fixing our messy hair to look more alive. Our shuttle driver held up a sign with my friend's name on it. It was amusingly misspelled and left us all in stitches while boarding the van. An hour's worth of drive is what it took for us to reach our destination. We barely got to catch some shuteye during the drive -- there was a long stretch of bumpy dirtroad before we finally reached our resort. It was not a refreshing way to begin our vacation, but let me tell you this: once the big gates of Antulang opened to welcome us, a love affair began.

Sony Cyber-shot Summer in Style Winner

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800

After some days of endlessly clicking, careful deliberation was made and finally, our friends from Sony Philippines have picked out a winning photo for the Sony Cyber-shot Summer in Style - Special Category of ClickTheCity's Sun, Sand and Snapshots 2009!

Sun, Sand & Snapshots 2009 Winners

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Rain may be pouring hard and the cold weather may have made us bust out our jackets, but it's still full summer mode here at ClickTheCity with the thousands of fun photo entries that immortalized the sizzling hot summer season.

Sutukil: Mactan's Pride

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800

On April 27, some 488 years ago, Mactan may have looked like what would make a foreigner's legs turn into jell-o. That is, if Antonio Pigafetta's account of the Battle of Mactan holds accurate. As one of those who remained in the boat and survived the struggle, he related how more than a thousand natives (the number is historically doubted) gamely and savagely welcomed forty-nine of Magellan's men who were in the shores of Mactan to kill their resentful datu Lapu-Lapu. The end of this tale, as we all Filipinos have learned in our elementary Kasaysayan class, is Magellan's fatal defeat and Lapu-Lapu's acquiring of the title "First Filipino Hero."

Cebu Tips and Tricks

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

With airfares plummeting to an all time low, getting around the Philippines has never been easier. With a little patience (and luck, perhaps) in promo scouring, a long weekend, extra moolah to spare, and Dora the Explorer's sense of adventure, you're ready to jet set and travel within the country.

CnT Lechon: The Taste of Cebuano

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

It's June 12 kababayan! Save yourself one good day ahead and for once, steer your head clear of the ruddy bickering and chaos of Philippine politics. Now that there's a reason to be extra nationalistic, why not think of all the good things you absolutely adore about the Philippines? I, for one, can tell you loads on why I am proud to be a Pinoy and topping my long why-I-love-being-a-Filipino list is one sentiment I'm sure a lot of fellow Pinoys share with me: I love how Filipino food is arguably the best in the world.

Tree Top Adventure

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Have you ever fallen off a 60 foot tree? I have. Of course, I have survived it and actually enjoyed the fall (with little bits of sheer horror in between, yes, I admit). It was totally safe, and made much more fun in Subic Bay's Tree Top Adventure.

Animals Abound In Zoobic Safari

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Ever wanted a close encounter with animals of the wild? At Zoobic Safari, the country's only tiger safari, you get to be up-close with different animals (and yes, tigers!) in a forest atmosphere.

Naga Food Finds

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800

I find Naga City to be a very charming place, having spent time in Bicol during holidays and vacation seasons to reconnect with my Bicolano roots (my mom was born and raised in Naga). While I admit I am very rusty in speaking their dialect, my tongue is surely adept in all the palatable offerings this side of Bicol has to offer. I do not shy on their spicy fare, and I am always game to go cowboy style in the name of delicious food.