If there’s one place in the Philippines that I’d love to go back to, it would definitely be Cebu – the Queen City of the South. I’ve only been there twice, first when I was in 7th grade and the second was more than a year ago with my college friends.

When I was in 7th grade, my mother and I flew to Cebu to visit our boutique in Ayala Center. I remember having a pleasurable stay at the then Cebu Plaza Hotel. Our visit coincided with the Sinulog Festival 2002 so we were able to join in the celebration.

Photo was taken at the entrance of the Cebu Plaza Hotel. Just a few moments before this photo was taken, former president Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo entered the hotel.

Why do I look sad in this photo? I guess it was because of the heat - and I'm wearing a jacket!

In December 2010, my closest college friends and I took advantage of the promo fares offered by Cebu Pacific. We were fifteen in the group and it was a fantastic experience. The hotel we stayed in wasn’t luxurious like Cebu Plaza but it was good nonetheless. We made the most out of our three-day stay in the city and I enjoyed every moment of it. Continue reading →