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Siblings turn mango plantation into town’s hidden paradise

April 23, 2012

A resort in southern Cebu has slowly evolved from a mango plantation to one of the best destinations for team buildings, family bondings or a place to get reconnected with nature. The place is a pleasant change from the usual “sun, sand, and water” treat that Cebu’s beaches offer. Owner Norma Reynaldo, who used to […]

With Kawasan Falls closed, try Barili falls

April 19, 2012

ADVISORIES were sent out by the Department of Tourism (DOT) warning visitors to stay away from Kawasan Falls in Badian for the next few days while illegal structures there are being demolished. As an alternative, try visiting Mantayupan Falls in Barili town, still in southwest Cebu, said DOT Regional Director Rowena Montecillo. She sent […]

Holiday crowds come for whale sharks; tour groups buck rate hike

April 5, 2012

Oslob town is bracing for more visitors coming to the seaside barangay of Tan-awan to “interact” with whale sharks during the long Holy Week holiday. At least 20 additional job-order workers were hired by the municipal government to collect visitor fees and do security task starting today, said Mayor Ronald Guaren. There will be […]

Oslob rate increase is temporary

April 5, 2012

Regional Director Rowena Montecillo of the Department of Tourism said the April 15 rate increase for whale shark tourists is “temporary” until results of an ongoing study by marine experts tapped by the Cebu provincial government is done. “Initially during the meeting with the Technical Working Committee, the move was to totally ban […]