Dumaguete City: August 2006

New Coffee shop OPENS in Dumaguete

Cafe Antonio

The newly opened Cafe Antonio at the Spanish Heritage building, Dumaguete City

Cafe Antonio. Located @ the corner of San Juan and Sta catalina st. Downtown Dumaguete.

its a Cozy place to hangout and unwind.... check it out!

New Miss Silliman 2006

Gretel Kelly delos Santos
Miss Business Administration
The first thing that you will notice when you meet Gretel de los Santos is her simplicity, especially when you see her around clad in jeans and shirt. Then she smiles, and you think how charmingly beautiful she is. For the rest of the time you are with her, you learn more about what she is made of.
Here is one instance.
“I’m happy. I like nature so I love green. And basically, I can just die for pizza, puto and chocolate,” the 17-year old starts, her eyes and mouth as expressive as she admits it is.
The honor student and debater adds, “Ballads, books, movies, I don’t know. When it comes to duties, I’m dedicated. What else can I say about myself? Well, my parents are a wonderful influence on my life.”
When asked about representing the College of Business Administration, she says, “Most people are actually intimidated when I say my course is accountancy. I just think it’s training for my mind.”
“I’m seeing this pageant as a means to improve myself. After all, Miss Silliman is the embodiment of the teachings of Christian faith. But, you know what? I like the fact that this pageant introduced me to a new set of friends. And we all have a goal to achieve in the end.” (by Nadine Amor)

Sukob -- Full Trailer

The movie bound to be the highest grossing Filipino movie this year to date, was actually enjoyable. As a horror movie, it was engaging and scary. Engaging because it draws you to decipher clues and strange happenings while the main characters also try to search for answers to their life’s misfortunes. And, of course, I liked it because it was actually scary. The use of scare tactics, though not very original if seen among Asian horror films, was effective. I also liked how the plot was developed as two seemingly unrelated stories which eventually merged towards the end.

Sukob, true to its namesake, is based on the Filipino superstition that misfortune will come to a married couple and their family if the wedding is held within months of another family member’s death OR if the wedding is held within the year of another sibling’s wedding. The superstition is ridiculous, but we can all suspend disbelief for a moment for this movie. The movie handled the concept well. You might actually start believing in the sukob superstition after watching the film.

Despite a few (forgivable) setbacks, I enjoyed the movie a lot. I enjoy watching horror suspense films and I enjoyed this one. I just saw Piolo Pascual in one of Sukob’s TV promotionals saying that it feels good to scream when everyone else screams with you, ‘di ka (mahihiyang) naririnig sumigaw. True enough.

Antulang Beach Resort, Negros Oriental

Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is proud to be the only resort in Negros island with private pool villas as well as suites and cottages equipped with heated outdoor jacuzzis, satellite TV, DVD/audio players and mini-bars. Suspended on seven sprawling hectares of sheer cliffs peppered with bright-colored bougainvilleas, swimming pools and premium rooms are positioned right at the cliffs’ edge, ensuring guests a commanding view of an endless sea, while winding staircases lead directly to the half a kilometer stretch of isolated white sand beach. Activities such as diving, kayaking, horseback riding and rappelling are offered along with scheduled cruises to famed Apo Island and nearby Tambobo Bay. An added highlight for our guests: Although sunrise and sunset are both visible from the resort, at certain times of the year one can marvel at Antulang’s sunset and the simultaneous rising of a full moon.

Manta rays, hawksbill turtles, groupers and a multitude of marine life await the most discriminating diver. Our night dives come highly recommended--guests swear it's like diving in your very own private aquarium! And if snorkeling is more up your alley, Antulang's shallow corals are home to colorful clownfish, butterfly fish, eels and the occasional octopus

The Beach

If there's one thing we take pride in, it's the beaches of Antulang. White and pristine against the beckoning turquoise-blue seas, few guests have resisted its allure. Take a walk down a winding staircase from your cottage on the cliff and stroll along the shell-cluttered, secluded beach as you welcome the sunrise. And keep an eye on the water, you just might see a jumping sailfish or a glimpse of a resident spinner dolphin!

thank to Roy Ramos & antulang.com for the pictures and write ups.. for more info visit www.antulang.com

Live in Dumaguete: Enchi- Istambay

Bem bem and the rest of Enchi band of Dumaguete Live in Concert..... check this video out.

Miss Silliman 2006, Dumaguete City

It's Foundersday once again, and yes... Miss Silliman again :) check out this years Miss Silliman Candidates.........

Miss A/S

Miss CBA

Education

Graduate School

College of law

Miss Mass Com

Miss Silliman beauty Pageant Night

Silliman Gym, 7:30pm

Dumaguete City, Philippines

Thanks to www.sillimanians.com for the photos

In Dumaguete, Philippines....Minor hacks employer

A businessman is now in critical condition after he was hacked by his employee Thursday afternoon at his residence in Barangay Bagacay, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
The victim, Wilson Lao, was axed thrice in the head by his 15-year-old house helper, whose name is withheld by the DAILY STAR while he was resting in his sala about 2 p.m.
Up to press time yesterday, the victim was still in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the Holy Child Hospital in Dumaguete.
Police investigators said they are in a quandary whether to detain or file charges against the suspect because they are barred from filing appropriate charges against the youthful offender due to the Juvenile Delinquency Act recently signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
The 15-year-old suspect, who is from Sitio Lo-oc, Barangay Giligaon, Siaton, Oriental Negros told the DAILY STAR, he axed Lao for scolding him many times and everytime he commits minor mistakes.
The offender narrated he saw and witnessed how his parents were murdered while at the age of 7, by their neighbor, Cresin Maribao.
Maribao was also stabbed dead by his elder brother, Ranny, two years ago, he said.
He said that incident came to his mind when he axed his employer Thursday, but, he showed remorse afterwards.
The house helper also complained he had so many chores to do in the house and in the store of Lao, as well as about the food he eats.
The boy had been barely a week old as a househelp in the residence of the businessman. The youngest among 10 brothers and three sisters, he had to stop schooling at Grade 6 at the Felipe Tayko Memorial School in Siaton

kahit pa

check this 2 guys from bayawan and dumaguete :)

of restaurants and resorts......Dumaguete

Foodnet is located at the corner of Noblefranca st and Sta. catalina st. Dumaguete City, Philippines near Holy cross.. they specialize in Grilled Chicken Barbeque and more....

Mart1 building, HowYang Chinese resto (green logo) Dumaguete City, Philippines

Bahura Resort, Dauin, Negros Oriental. a resort 20-30 min. drive from Dumaguete ..... room rates are in US dollars, they accept major credit cards.

Coco Groove Resort, Siquijor (new pool) is located in the island resort of siquijor, 1 hour fastcraft ride from Dumaguete Cty. Rooms are affordable, ranging from 1,000-2,000 pesos.