Toledo City: Bisag Asa

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April 09, 2017
at Rafols Street, Poblacion, Toledo City
Open from 9.00AM until 8.00PM

A snack joint has opened today!

I was heading home when I passed by this new snack joint. I couldn't read its menu from afar, so I decided to cross the street and take a good look. 

I was amused at the menu. I never thought food could have  hugot translations. I can't imagine myself ordering Lahi na Jud. That is something I know I'd be laughing about, but this joint is worth a visit. I will be visiting soon (still looking for my wallet). Food is priced from 15.00 to 100.00 (in Philippine peso, of course). 

Aside from the menu weirding me out (I find it cute though), I noticed a few wall posts that will interest some people. Check the photos below.

 

Here are a few photos of its interior.

To visit Bisag Asa, I wouldn't want you to look for it "bisag asa". You'll save time looking for it, if you check out the map instead. 

Contact them through this number: 09179330662.

Toledo City: Hashtag Cafe

June 24, 2016

at Rafols Street, Poblacion, Toledo City

The best Taro in Toledo!

A new Café has just opened in Toledo City, offering a variety of mouth-watering beverages, commonly-enjoyed snacks, and light meals. The establishment is operated by a family and had been serving customers since June 12 during their soft opening. The family is very accommodating.

This is what the interior looks like. The Café is suitable for study-outs and group meetings. The owner has mentioned that the place can be rented for an exclusive event.

Food prices range from 25.00 to 300.00. I would suggest you try the Taro and their Frappe beverages.

Hashtag Café has closed its store as of March 05, 2017.

Moalboal: Basdaku

LOCATION:
Moalboal, Cebu (Southwest part of Cebu)

FESTIVAL:
Kagasangan Festival (May 16)
Basdiot Fiesta (April 27)

FEES: (as of June 2016)
Barangay Entrance Fee (5.00)
Basdaku Entrance Fee (10.00)
Cottage (500.00)
Grilling Stand (200.00)
Fares (50.00 - 100.00)

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT:
Pescador Island
Matutinao River
Montaleza River
Orchid Gallery

The perfect white sands of Moalboal greeted our eyes!

Amidst the flocking tourists in Moalboal and an active tourism industry, it is still a fourth income class municipality.

After a cool dip at Mantayupan Falls, we took our swimming to Moalboal. I can't say much about our trip because we feasted our eyes over the handsome foreign nationals (just kidding!). We were too preoccupied with swimming, I forgot to take photos.

Barili: Mantayupan Falls

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LOCATION:
Barili, Cebu (southwest coast of Cebu)

FESTIVAL:
Kaumahan Festival (July 26)

FEES: (as of June 2016)
Bus fare from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Barili (est. 90.00)
Motorcycle fare from Bus Drop-off to Mantayupan Falls (est. 30.00)
Entrance Fee (20.00)
Parking Fee (20.00)
Table (150.00)
Life vest (20.00)
Food corkage (50.00)
Food Group Servings (100.00 - 400.00)

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT:
Molave Milk Station
San Rafael Hill
Sta. Ana Church
Candugay Beach Resort
Paril Mountain Resort
Sayaw Beach
Bolocboloc Spring Pool
AC Tilapia Fun Fishing
Paradise Valley Mountain Resort


Nothing beats this! At last, we set foot at Mantayupan Falls at Campangga, Barili.

Barili, which consists of 42 barangays and categorized as a second class municipality, was believed to have acquired its name from the word balili - a grass which grew in abundance within the area. It was told that when the Spaniards arrived and asked the locals for the name of the place, they had mistakenly answered 'balili', thinking that they were asked about the grass being pointed at.

My collegues and I had planned this escape for quite some time. Even though our trip to Mantayupan Falls was a long one, we were ecstatic and thrilled to see what's in store for us in the early hours of a Saturday. We entered its vicinity and found it to be commercialized - or so we thought.

entrance fees are collected upon entering the vicinity

lavatory and showers

We paid our fees and proceeded ahead.

It only took a few steps and the first station was at sight. It had three falls, all an average of 14 meters tall.

Since another group ahead of us went straight to the second station, we followed their lead which brought us to the majestic view of Mantayupan Falls. The 5-minute hike was worth it.

Charmed by staring at it; mesmerized by the sound of water falling to the base. It was music to the ears. Finally, we saw the tallest falls in all of the Cebu province - the 92-meter waterfalls - an astonishing sight. Kawasan is fully commercialized and we thought Mantayupan had undergone the same improvements, but no, it retained its natural environment.

A good swim ended our Mantayupan Falls visit.

(from left) Jupiter, Ma'am Ting, Cheke, Edward, Mac, Sir Gats, Jade

Barili: Molave Milk Station

June 11, 2016
(Barili, Cebu)

Travelers heading south via Barili wouldn't miss a milk station to their right.

Our June 11 trip included the Molave Milk Station as a stopover. It was in the early hours of the day and we were one of the few people who wanted ice cream for breakfast (lol), in all honesty, we had to go to the lavatory.

Molave Milk Station offers a variety of food products.

They have delicacies for pasalubong or gift.

Pasalubong: (as of June 2016)

Barquiron (22.00)

Barquillos (22.00)

Baked Polvoron (60.00)

Sun Cake (65.00)

Podreda (60.00)

Tostados (60.00)

Torta (35.00)

Piyaya (35.00)

Pastillas (20.00)

Macaroons (35.00)

Sylvanas (125.00)

Chicharon (20.00)

Tamarindo (50.00)

Banana Chips (30.00)

Hopia (60.00)

Puto Flan (45.00)

Bico (15.00)

Salted Peanuts (20.00)

Patatas (12.00)

Peanut Brittle (30.00)

Cassava Cake (100.00)

Coco Bar (20.00)

Camote Special Candy (20.00)

Peanut Turon (15.00)

Puto Cheese (40.00)

Pinamungajan: Hidden Valley Beach Resort

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LOCATION:
Tajao, Pinamungajan, Cebu

FEES: (as of May 2016)

ROOM TYPE
Family Deluxe Room (good for 5 persons)
          Day Use (2,000.00)
          Overnight Stay (3,000.00)
Superior Deluxe (good for 2 persons)
          Day Use (1,400.00)
          Overnight Stay (2,000.00)
Extra bed with breakfast (300.00)
Function Hall (good for 50 persons)

Room Amenities:
          - free use of swimming pool
          - free entrance to the beach
          - 24 hours cable TV
          - WIFI ready
          - toilet and bath ready
          - food and beverage room service

All guests for overnight stays are entitled to continental breakfast servings.

DAY TOUR
Use of Swimming Pool
          Adult (11 years old and above) (80.00)
          Kids (3 - 10 years old) (40.00)
Kiosk (Nipa Hut) Cottage (2,000.00)
Duplex Type Cottage (600.00)
Beach table with 4 chairs (250.00)
Extra Beach table (no chairs) (150.00)
Sun Bed (200.00)
Corkage (per menu) (50.00)
Corkage for whole lechon (250.00)
Rental of videoke (per hour) (150.00)

SPECIAL PACKAGES
(for groups minimum of 10 persons)

PACKAGE A: (1,225.00/person)
Inclusions:
          3 meals (family style = 2 main dish + side dish + soup + fruits with drinks)
          2 plated snacks (AM /  PM snacks)
          Family Deluxe fully air-conditioned room (2 rooms)

PACKAGE B: (1,940.00/person)
Inclusions:
          Overnight Stay @ Hidden Valley Beach with fully air-conditioned Family Deluxe Rooms
          2 Family Style meals & 1 plated snack @ Hidden Valley Beach
          1 Family Style meal & 1 plated snack @ Hidden Valley Wave Pool
          Free entrance and use of pool both wave pool & mountain resort
          Free 1 native cottage @ Hidden Valley Wave Pool
          Van Transfer from Hidden Valley Beach to Hidden Valley Mountain Resort to Cebu City

(no beverage allowed to bring inside the resort except for resorts display)

CONTACT DETAILS:
email : hiddenvalleybeachresort@yahoo.com.ph
telephone number: (032) 468 8025