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Cebu Pacific Air slashes up to 42% off on their round-trip fare for Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia stardung to today, March 12 to March 13, 2010. Guests can avail of the ‘GO Lite’ seat sale of Php1,099 for travel in Kota Kinabalu or Php 1,99 to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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We started with “Mga Pampagana” (Appetizer) through Bauhinia’s delicious Kinilaw na Tanigue at Tuna Shooters, a marinated Mackerel fish in calamansi and vinegar, with seared tuna, carrot slaw and balsamic reduction. The kinilaw was really good as well as the seared tuna.

Another appetizer that I love in Bauhinia is their Squid ala Pobre Crostini. It was really mouthwatering and so scrumptious. A sauteed squid in olive oil and chilies on French baguette, Thin slices of french bread topped with a heaping  serving of sauteed shrimps and mozzarella cheese. What more could one ask for? It’s perfect! It taste like pizza and look like one too.

Bauhinia’s delicious Sugpo sa Aligue at Sili

Well, for Bauhinia’s main menu or the “Mga Paboritong Ulam”, we had Guinataang Salmon, Tenderloin ala Pobre and the delicious Sugpo sa Aligue at Sili. I really like the taste of this one, tiger prawns cooked in coconut crab fat sauce and if you want it to be spicy you could just request for it.

For the healthy conscious, don’t fret for they have a fresh selection of salads. We were served the Bauhinia’s La Pinay is made of mesclun salad, grilled eggplant, roasted bell peppers and cashew praline, spicy balsamic dressing for only Php 185. And another salad served was the Crispy Adobo Salad made of fried pork adobo flakes, green mango, radish and cucumber with Camuguin honey-soy dressing for only Php 165. It’s called Organik ensalada but made you the Crispy adobo salad was really good. I’m not a vegetable lover but I love the taste of it.

We also had the Chocolate Kisses for desserts that was imported from Nothing But Dessert. It’s a walnut gelato with chocolate and berry syrup and the other one was mint flavor.

All in all, it was a satisfying and palatable dining experience. The food are classic Filipino with a modern twist in it and very delicious. The price is quite affordable. The place is  really cozy and relaxing. With walls in cool hues and adorned with charming murals, dining at Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine Restaurant will surely be a worth-it experience.

Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine
The Avenue ComplexGlicerio Pison Avenue, Brgy. San Rafael Smallville, Mandurriao,Iloilo City Philippines
For Reservations: +63.33.329.6159 loc. 033

Bauhinia’s Guinataang Salmon

Bauhinia’s delicious Sugpo sa Aligue at Sili

Kinilaw na Tanigue at Tuna Shooters

Bauhinia Restaurant at the Avenue Complex, Smallville, Iloilo City

**Last 3 photos grabbed from Bauhinia’s PR

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Of course, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta’s success and claim to fame is attributed to a mix of stunning race location, nearly impeccable management and organization, and a marvelous fare of side events.

And like no other sport, the race of native outrigger or paraws test both physical and mental ability, and with so many tactical decisions needing to be made throughout a race, it is no wonder that many have described paraw sailing as water chess. The cerebral side of the Paraw Regatta can be the most challenging, frustrating and rewarding aspect of sailing that can confront any local seafarer.

Indeed, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta brings out the best in sailing skills. Local sailors take pride in applying and displaying their sailing abilities which include being able to leave shore swiftly, navigate, negotiate and match their wits against their competitors and against whatever Mother Nature throws their way before returning safely to the beach to claim their portion of fame and fortune.

However, the Iloilo Paraw regatta is more than simply an extravaganza of striking sails. It is more than just the flood of color that the said events bring to fill the beaches of Arevalo during regatta time.

It is a celebration of the Ilonggos’ reverence for life, expressed through their enduring love of the sea, love for sailing and aquatic adventures that show their abilities to survive even under adversity and the harshest of conditions. It strives to bring people and families closer together and provide them with pure fun and release from the stressful hustle and bustle of modern living.

And like the ones before it, the 38th edition of this wonderful event intends to do just that and promises even more.

Around 3,500 Catholic devotees witnessed the ceremonial re-enthronement of the two-foot statue Thursday afternoon.

The ceremony took place after the owner of the original statue removed the image and pledged to replace it with a Ten Commandments Tablet last week.

But the Catholic Church was furious with the owner’s decision.

For 20 years, the grotto has become one of the most favorite places to shoot by passing tourists.

With the support of the local council declaring the rock as owned by the government, the grotto has been reconstructed and a new Virgin Mary image has been installed.

Fr. Placer said that tourists coming to this resort island would be going back to the Boracay Rock and once again shoot photo of the new image. (PNA)

Fernandez said she already met members of the executive committee to plan for this year’s festival which, she added, will just be similar to last year’s with the exception of just a few events.

Last year’s festival was believed to be the most pompous of its kind ever since the yearly feast began in 2003 as a big marketing and promotion strategy for Dagupan’s number one agricultural product, bangus.

Now on her third year in a row to chair the festival, she said the anchor event “Gilon-Gilon ed Dalan” or street dancing using and adopting the movement of people while they are harvesting milkfish, will return, so with the “Festival of the North” that will gather all street dancing champions in Northern and Central Luzon in one big competition that will decide the best among the best.

There will also be the Great Dagupan Sale, ‘Pigar-Pigar’ Festival to showcase Dagupan’s unique culinary art, 101 Ways to Cook Bangus, Bangus Rodeo, Halo-Halo sa Malamig, Tunog Bangus, Food Strip, Bangusan Streetparty and Pista’y Dayat.

Fernandez said officials of Milpitas City in California, USA, led by their mayor will be the official guests of Dagupan City in this year’s Bangus Festival.

Milpitas is a sister city of Dagupan since 2004. (PNA)

Anyways, yogurt is delicious healthy non-fat diary product and is rich in potassium, calcium, protein and B vitamins. SO, to those health conscious out there you can treat yourself to a yummy yogurt without compromising your diet. There are lots of yogurt stores in the Philippines today but one of the pioneers in this business is the CaliforniaBerry.

You can have this scrumptious dessert for only Php 85 for small size, Php115 medium size and Php145 for large size. If you want to put an exciting twist to your yogurt you could add fruits, chips, and sprinkle some love to it. CaliforniaBerry’s also have its famous “CaliforniaBerry Special” which has mango, kiwi and strawberry. Or you could also try their signature creations such as: Blueberry morning, tropical slim, crunchy goo green apple, rocky road (my favorite) and rainbow overload.

Froyo is so Yummy!

CaliforniaBerry
Website: http://www.californiaberry.net
Branches: (checkout CB’s website for more store locations)
-Silver City Mall, Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas
-SM Megamal, Lower Ground Flr., Bldg. A
-Robinson’s Galleria – 4th Level, Near Cinema, Robinson’s Galleria, Ortigas

*The last two photos grabbed from CaliforniaBerry

While Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz and Zamboanga is for as low as Php 1,888.

What are you waiting for? Book now at Philippine Airlines website or you may also call PAL reservation at (02) 8558888, Cebu: (032) 340-0191; Davao (082) 222-0366 or purchase tickets at Pal ticket offices or travel agent.