Photography by Rey Abao-Dacalos

Nine

2011-07-10T09:56:00.001+08:00

After almost a year, DJ Nine came back and most importantly, it was on my birthday - June 18. For more photos, click here.

DJ Nine aka Kristin Schrot
The Penthouse - Cebu
Asiatown IT Park
Cebu City
Philippines

Gambas Bonita

2011-06-09T19:59:00.000+08:00

Gambas Bonita at the Veranda, Parkmall, Mandaue City, Cebu. Opens daily from 10:00am-2:00pm and 5:00pm-12:00mn on weekdays and until 2:00am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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The Veranda - Cebu
Parkmall
Mandaue City
Cebu, Philippines

Tambolero Sa Sugbo

2011-06-09T19:48:00.001+08:00

Tambolero. Hand Drummer. Stick Drummer. Band Member. Drum Corps. Tribal.

Tambolero sa Sugbu. A gathering of Cebu City-based drummers, as initiated by the Cebu Drummers and Percussionists Roundtable and supported by the City Government of Cebu, Cebu City Tourism Commission, Cebu City Tourism Foundation, Inc and Ayala Center Cebu. Event officially covered by Event Photographer Society - Cebu.

June 11, 2011, 10:00am onwards. The Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines.

DJ Catherine McQueen

2011-05-04T20:40:00.001+08:00

Educated at Edinburgh Academy with a degree in Law and Business from City University London. She completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The College Of Law, London. Catherine reached the final of an Elite Model Look competition at the age of sixteen, but her parents insisted she finish studying for her Highers instead of starting modelling. Work includes Chanel and Dior, as well as Scottish wonder bra manufacturer Ultimo.

McQueen had a minor role in the Ice Palace in the Pierce Brosnan James Bond movie "Die Another Day" as a Russian model and has presented a range of TV shows. She sang on the dance track Time after Time by Koishii & Hush which reached #15 in the US Billboard Dance/Club Play Song chart in April 2007. The Bond role has resulted in extra promotion of McQueen's work as a DJ, work she took up after the Writers Guild of America's strike in 2007-08.

McQueen is a non-executive director at The Reading Room, a digital media agency that she invested in in 1999 when she was still modelling.

See her complete biography. Click here.

The Levi's Roadwear Party
April 30, 2011, Saturday
The Penthouse - Cebu
CJRS Point, Asiatown IT Park
Cebu City, Philippines

Bruno Mars!

2011-04-10T10:56:00.000+08:00

Bruno Mars upclose...

With Bruno Mars' sister Jamie and mother Bernie Bayot-Hernandez.

April 7, 2011
BRUNO MARS LIVE IN CEBU
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
Cebu City, Philippines

A big thanks to Philippine Airlines and J.Eugenio Concepts.

ASAP Rocks CEBU!

2011-04-04T19:57:00.001+08:00

On full cast, they conquered Cebu City and Cebuanos conquered their hearts as the venue was jampacked from front to tip of Sugbu Grounds at the South Road Properties, Cebu City. (March 27, 2011)

Seona Anthony Marie

2011-04-04T19:41:00.000+08:00

Seona Anthony Marie Villegas-Dacalos graduated elementary last March 25, 2011, at Cebu Cherish School with a medal to her name. KUDOS!

Vina!

2011-03-30T12:28:00.001+08:00

Saw her last March 27, Sunday, at ASAP Rocks Cebu, Sugbu Grounds, South Road Properties, Cebu City and caught up with her again last night, March 29, Tuesday, for PLDT-SME's Bossing Launch 2011.

Sta Maria Hall
Radisson Blu Hotel
Cebu City

In The Line Of Duty

2011-03-30T01:55:00.000+08:00

Coverage: ASAP Rocks Cebu!

Thank you to Kit Bajar for the photos, Clint Caingles for the telephoto lens, Neda Avinante-Esguerra of ABS-CBN for the passes and Cinbeth Orellano of Cebu City Tourism Commission.

March 27, 2011
Sugbu Grounds
South Road Properties
Cebu City

A Double Celebration

2011-03-28T22:46:00.000+08:00

Keryn Mizhel Burden's 21st Birthday and Graduation Party. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of San Carlos, Cebu City.

March 26, 2011
Burden's Residence
Lahug, Cebu City

La Nivel Get-Together

2011-03-28T22:32:00.000+08:00

Former employees of Hotel La Nivel gathered for a night of reminiscing and fellowship.

March 25, 2011

Pagsanjan Room

Laguna Garden Cafe

The Terraces

Ayala Center Cebu

Corito's 80th

2011-03-23T10:25:00.000+08:00

Corito Abalos' 80th Birthday
March 22, 2011
Manila Room, Marco Polo Plaza
Nivel Hills, Lahug
Cebu City

Izzara Alessandra Turns 1

2011-03-22T13:33:00.000+08:00

Izzara Alessandra Binghay-Zambo's 1st Birthday
March 20, 2011
Clubhouse, Pristina North
Talamban, Cebu City

KC Turns 2

2011-03-22T13:27:00.000+08:00

Baby Kaine turns 2!
March 18, 2011
Casino Espanol, Cebu City

Party Planner: Mary Ann Solon-Canares
'All about kids parties and more...'
Suite 206 Advent Business Center
139 Acacia Street, Kamputhaw, Lahug, Cebu City
Mobile No. +639173209707 | +639228880500
Email annsol@yahoo.com

DJ Ace Ramos

2011-03-19T11:57:00.001+08:00

Ace Ramos has emerged as one of the most renowned DJs in the Philippines. He sets himself apart from the rest by creating his own style. He does mash ups and mixes hip hop, rnb, elektro rock, chart-topping hits, and upcoming tracks. He always keeps each set fresh and he will definitely keep the party crowd on the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning. He was then voted 2010 Club DJ of the Year by Wave 89.1 in the Urban Music Awards. Currently, he has residencies at Guilly's Island (Mondays), Encore (Tuesdays), Manor (Wednesdays), Bliss (Thursdays), Republiq / The Penthouse, Cebu (Fridays), and Hacienda / Manor (Saturdays).

DJ Ace is also a regular fixture at events all over the country, rocking parties for celebrated festivals like Sinulog in Cebu, Masskara in Bacolod, Dinagyang in Iloilo, Sandugo in Bohol, Panagbenga in Baguio and Kadayawan in Davao. During the summer, he spins at Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol, among other places. He also frequently plays for special engagements such as corporate events for Nike Philippines (like NBA stars Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter in Manila), SMART, MTV, PLDT, Petron, UNO Magazine, MAXIM, and Bacardi among many others. He is also one of the most in demand djs for private parties such as product and store launches, school events, weddings, debuts, and even in local celebrities' birthday parties-- Manny Pacquaio, Richard Guttierez, Jennica Garcia, Polo Ravales, Cristine Reyes, to name a few.

At the young age of 12, DJ Ace started experimenting with the turntables. He saw DJ MOD at the 1990 DMC finals which inspired him to learn more and practice the art of becoming one himself. He cites DJ MOD, Mick Martinez, Kimosave, Elmer Dado, Nikki Jurado, Qbert, Melo-D, Icy Ice, Jazzy Jeff, Armin Van Buuren, Z-trip and Shortkut as his major influences. His first gig was at Winner's Bar and Resto (Makati) in 1998. From then on, he went to establish his career as a club DJ, entertaining the night life scene by spinning behind the decks of Euphoria, Fashion Cafe, 78 Orange, Spoon, Coast 101,The Basement, Sibil, Dreams, Wasabi, Absinth, V-Bar, Temple and countless others.

He is now a part of Styles Entertainment, a lifestyle and marketing entertainment agency. He has also played at Volar in Hongkong last February 2008. But DJ Ace does not limit himself in the clubs. One of the highlights of his career was when he became a resident DJ of a hit variety show, Wowowee, last June to November 2008.

Since then, he has been spinning regularly at various shows on ABS-CBN such as Happy Yipee Yehey, Pilipinas Win na Win, Banana Split, Goin' Bulilit, and Shoutout. He has appeared on other television gigs as well, performing at the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Launch and Studio 23's Bay Break.

He has shared the stage with some of the world's best DJs such as Lil Jon, DJ Vice, Steve Aoki, Qbert, Stonerokk, Laidback Luke, The Riddler, Power106's Big Boy and Eman, David Morales, Apollo, Enferno, Remark, Icy Ice, Shortkut, Virman (FarEast Movement), Echo and Roctakon among others. He has also played for after parties of various artists including Lil Jon, Justin Timberlake, LMFAO, Timbaland, Ne-yo, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, POD, Ja Rule, and Backstreet Boys. He is currently signed by Nike and Lee Jeans Philippines as a product endorser as well.

For many years, DJ Ace has proven himself to be one of the most talented DJs in the country and he aims to achieve more and get even better in his craft.

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March 18, 2011
The Jetset Weekends - Anniversary Edition
The Penthouse - Cebu
CJRS Point, Asiatown IT Park
Cebu City

Divine Lee

2011-03-19T11:46:00.000+08:00

Divine Lee has a commanding presence. A tall woman made even taller by the sky high stiletto heels she loves to wear, you look up at her and you think, "Wow." Toss in the fact that she's a real estate executive and society darling who has just begun to dip her fingers in other industries (like retail and clubs), and she can be downright intimidating, probably without even intending to be so. She just seems to have it all.

Divine is a go-getter who will never let herself be boxed into the heiress stereotype. She had to work harder than everyone else to prove herself, slowly working her way from the bottom up, but it paid off. Everyone respects Divine Lee.

But beyond what you see on the surface, Divine is a gregarious and very funny woman with an affinity for her fabulous homosexual friends (take a look at her Twitter and see what we mean), a strong sense of fun, an incomparable work ethic, and of course, a heart of gold. It's not surprising at all that she's been so very blessed.

Read more. Click HERE.

March 18, 2011
The Jetset Weekends - Anniversary Edition
The Penthouse - Cebu
CJRS Point, Asiatown IT Park
Cebu City

As One

2011-03-18T00:21:00.004+08:00

A Wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a gift and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or leader.

I'm not so much into Weddings since a lot of photographers are into it but if its for a family member or someone I know, then its a go for me.

Ralph and Monalyn Wedding and Reception
July 26, 2010
Montebello Villa Hotel

Magellan's Cross

2011-03-17T21:23:00.000+08:00

Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese, and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 8, 1521.

This cross is housed in a chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Magallanes Street (Magallanes being the Spanish name of Magellan), just in front of the city hall of Cebu City. A sign below the cross describes the original cross is encased inside the wooden cross that is found in the center of the chapel. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross for souvenir purposes or in the belief that the cross possesses miraculous powers. Some people, however, believe that the original cross had been destroyed or had disappeared after Magellan's death, and the cross is a replica that was planted there by the Spaniards after they successfully colonized the Philippines.

Magellan's Cross is a symbol of Cebu, and the chapel's image can be found in its city seal. It is also seen as the symbol of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.

Photo taken October 25, 2009 using a Canon EOS 450D with Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8.

Event Photographer Society - Cebu

2011-03-17T12:36:00.002+08:00

Middle Large: Rey Dacalos (Canon)

From Left to Right:
Hans Ocliasa (Nikon)
Clint Caingles (Canon)
Jay-Ar Atentar (Canon)
Ian Javier (Nikon)
Kit Bajar (Nikon)
Kim Mendero (Canon)
Bibi Delos Reyes (Nikon)
Ben Tiu (Canon)

The Event Photographer Society - Cebu, formed last July 4, 2009, is to help promote Event Photography and Event Photographers who are based in Cebu City, Philippines. It is not trying to replace any organization but to provide something to supplement them in the representation of Event Photography. Membership, as of the moment, is by invitation only.

For inquiries, please send email to rey@safelightphotography.com.

A Simple Wish

2011-03-17T12:29:00.001+08:00

One Love. One Hope. One Lifetime. Thank you for holding on...

The Terraces

2011-03-13T22:59:00.002+08:00

The Terraces
Ayala Center Cebu
Cebu Business Park

The Terraces was unveiled last October 2008 as Ayala Center Cebu's redevelopment that transformed what used to be a simple lagoon area to a food and beverage strip.

Bantigue Cove

2011-03-12T22:42:00.004+08:00

Bantigue Cove Beach Resort and Dive Shop
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan
Cebu

Bantigue Cove Malapascua Beach Resort & Dive Shop, located at Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines, is a private island hideaway with a stretch of sugar-soft sandy beach along its front shore just off the northern coast of Cebu Island in the Philippines.

Bantigue Cove is a romantic island retreat nestled between palm-fringed coves where the locals fish and the quiet island life. The place is excitingly elevated on a rocky bluff looking out on the pristine turquoise waters of the Visayan Sea. With a spectacular ocean vantage point, this nearly 14,000-square meter private resort sits on a secluded area of island splendor.

Phone: (6332) 5164288 Resort / +639176415002 Rey / (6332) 3215065 Rey
Email: bantiguecove@yahoo.com / info@bantiguecove.com
Website: http://www.bantiguecove.com

Sizzling Sisig

2011-03-12T22:40:00.003+08:00

Sizzling Sisig is one of the most loved companion for beer. It is said to have originated from Angeles City in Pampanga. This hot and crunchy mixture of pig’s ears, snout, brain and other innards is a staple pulutan favorite. Sisig is served in an sizzling plate and topped with a raw egg. This Pinoy food can be eaten with a steaming plate of rice or by itself. There are other alternative of sisig available such as mixture of pork, tuna, chicken, bangus and tofu.

Here is our tested pork sizzling sisig recipe. Ingredients:
½ kilo of pork cheeks
½ kilo of pork or beef tongue
½ kilo pork or beef heart
½ kilo liver (beef, pork or chicken)
2 cups of water
1 cup of pineapple juice
1 teaspoon whole
black pepper

For the marinade seasoning:
1 cup of finely chopped onions
¼ cup of vinegar
¼ cup of pineapple juice
3-4 pieces of siling labuyo or chili peppers
¼ cup of calamansi or lemon juice
1 cup minced garlic
1 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 teaspoon whole black pepper, crushed
1 piece of crushed bay leaf

Salt Directions:
1. Mix the pork cheeks, tongue and heart together with salt, water, pineapple juice and crushed black pepper. Boil and let simmer for about an hour until the meat becomes tender.
2. Drain and allow it cool in room temperature.
3. Slice the pork cheeks, heart, tongue and the liver into small 2 inches by 3 inches by ¼ inch cubes.
4. Place the pieces in skewers and grill. Wait until the pork turns brown and crisp.
5. Chop the grilled pieces into cubes about ¼ inches wide.
6. Add and mix the marinade seasoning. Store the sisig in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
7. After 2-3 hours, take out of the fridge and cook in butter in sizzling plate.
8. While sizzling, you may or may not crack an egg on top. The sizzling plate with sisig will cook the egg when mixed with the food.
9. Sprinkle lemon juice and chili sauce on Sizzling Sisig. Top with chopped onion leaves.
10. Serve hot.

Source: http://www.filipino-foods.com/filipino-recipes/sizzling-sisig-recipe

Bar Chow at the Veranda

Parkmall, Mandaue City

Cebu

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Crispy Pata

2011-03-12T21:36:00.008+08:00

Ingredients:
1 Pata, front or hind leg of a pig with knuckles
1 bottle of soda, Sprite or 7-up
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce or patis
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate or MSG
4 tablespoons of flour
Enough oil for deep frying
Enough water for boiling

Preparation:
1. Clean the pork pata by removing all hairs then scraping the skin with a knife. Wash thoroughly.
2. Make four to five inch cuts on the sides of the pata.
3. Place the pata in a deep stock pot. Add soda and salt to the water.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the baking soda and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. Remove the pata from the pot.
7. Hang and allow to drip dry for 24 hours or you can thoroughly drain the pork pata and refrigerate for a few hours.
8. After which, rub patis on the pata and sprinkle flour liberally.
9. In a deep frying pot, heat cooking oil and deep fry the pork pata until golden brown.

Sauce:
1. In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 head of diced onion and 1 hot pepper.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Source: http://www.filipino-foods.com/filipino-recipes/crispy-pata-crispy-pork-legs

Bar Chow at the Veranda
Parkmall, Mandaue City
Cebu

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