The Lighter Half

Travel, food, and a life lived out loud in Cebu.

Before the companies and the keynotes, there was a blogger writing about hotels, fresh fish at the market, and weekend adventures. Kept here for the joy of it. For the work, head to Writing.

113 posts

Jan 10, 2016likke.blogspot.com

To Market! To Market! To Buy Fresh Fish.

Saturday morning. We were groggy, tired, sleepy and wanted to snuggle up in bed so bad. All because we had our regular overnight session at the office. You know -- working + gaming + eating and other addictions we can…

Sep 12, 2015likke.blogspot.com

Fluffy Days with Lala Fely at Pillows Hotel in Cebu

Two years without visiting the Philippines ever since our escapade at Manila with the whole family and suddenly, she's here without much fuss. Who am I talking about? My Mommy Fely. Or Lala Fely for my kiddo. Mom sche…

May 19, 2015likke.blogspot.com

Summer Team Outing: The Road to Deciding Danasan Eco Adventure Park

Thank you to the heavens and forces who made this event possible. What event? Our Third Team Media summer outing. It has been a challenging event to organize and put together. 1\. We initially hoped we could do CansoX…

Feb 21, 2015likke.blogspot.com

Darth Vader and Jayne Cobb at Otaku Fest 8 at UP Cebu

Hello. It's Dabby and Fleire. Today, we cosplayed together. He was Darth Vader. I was Jayne Cobb of Firefly (genderbend). But in reality, he was the star. I was the assistant. Here's the story backwards. We had a supe…

Feb 12, 2015likke.blogspot.com

Beloved Cebu Bloggers Society Celebrates 7th Anniversary at Marriott Hotel Cebu

This photo below. This was our first ever meeting with this guy named Mark Monta. This was back in 2010. And Dabby was still 4 years old. After hanging out with him at an event of Ms. Janette Toral called Palamantasan…

Feb 6, 2015likke.blogspot.com

Ding Dong Dell: Pastels and Milktea

Yesterday afternoon, I went on a date. With the boys. Mark, Dabby, and I decided to finally go out together on a family date. We went for our usual rounds of milktea. I had to follow though since I had a meeting with…

Dec 7, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Manong Traysikel Driver, Merry Christmas to You Too.

It was exactly eight years ago when this happened. I can just recall it so vividly because I was touched.. really touched with his little act of kindness that made me believe in humanity. December 2006 was one of the…

Nov 28, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Staying at Quest Hotel: Team and Family Outing

After our Ecommerce Summit, the team had a bonding session at Quest Hotel Cebu. We booked 3 rooms in total - two for the team and one for us. This was also the first time that we were able to visit the hotel. Here's D…

Nov 20, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Throwback: 80s Kids, Remember Visiting Lola's House? #1MCleanToilets

You've probably have stacks of memories visiting your grandparents in the summertime. I know I have. And they are fond memories. But my old folks don't have a huge hacienda of any kind. They were merely farmer folks w…

Nov 6, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Pre-loved Toys? Drop them Off at Jollibee Perhaps?

Believe me, I've been there. Toys, toys, toys everywhere! \- me Yesterday, I just had a huge cleaning session. I went to Robinsons to purchase these huge storage boxes like 70ish x 50ish x 40ish large. They were expen…

Nov 5, 2014likke.blogspot.com

On Halloween 2014: Costumes and Traditions

My son, Dabby, was talking to his Lala Fely on Viber on the laptop. They were chatting up and catching up. I could hear their loud voices as I look up from Dabby's iPad. I was suddenly summoned close as they talked ab…

Nov 4, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Haiku: Frog and Clock

Frog jumping at me Making us restless last night. I am still sleepy. Clock ticking loudly Not one care in his own world. I am very late.

Oct 30, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Frog and Cough

.. are probably one of the worst reasons to be up and awake and NOT asleep yet. A frog found its way into our room last night and was having the best time jumping around. It even jumped on me twice! Oh, the slimy, wet…

Aug 26, 2014likke.blogspot.com

No Time to Wash. But Finally, 1Laba Sunday with Breeze

We have a reliable washlady who visits us every week to gather up all our dirty laundry, bring it to her house, wash at her place, fold, then bring the clean and folded laundry back to our house. It's quite a convenie…

Aug 26, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Press Release: Breeze ActivBleach calls on moms to join 1Laba Day

Breeze ActivBleach is treating mommies across the country to a day off from their laundry chores with the simultaneous nationwide event 1Laba Day happening on August 28. Moms in barangays throughout Luzon, Visayas, an…

Jun 21, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Sweetest When Free: Staying at Resorts World Manila (Marriott Hotel)!

Everything's better when it's free they say. Things are sweeter when it's free they say. And what they said is true. Free is sweet! We got to stay overnight at Resorts World Manila for FREE! Imagine that. OMG. And tha…

Jun 20, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Staying in City Garden Hotel Makati!

City Garden Hotel Makati. That's all I can say. It's our new home away from home in Makati. Here's Dabby's obligatory Do It For The Vine!

May 14, 2014likke.blogspot.com

A Picnic to Remember - Jollibee Family Bee Day in Cebu

After my talk at Gdays Mandaue, the boys and I went ahead to Plaza Independencia where the Jollibee Family Bee Day was held. I was surprised to see a huge crowd jamming to Sponge Cola when we arrived! Thousands of fam…

May 9, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Not for the Fainthearted - Fitness Festival 2014 at Pueblo Verde, MEZII, Basak, Lapulapu City

If you have a fitness goal, you stick to it, no matter what. You also need to get out there and find the motivation to push forward and not get swayed by the temptations along the way. Busy moms like me have barely th…

May 1, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Tech + Tourism? Have a Viberacay Summer!

Boracay is love. My family and I were able to visit the place with a conference for an excuse because, honestly, we wouldn't have braved the travel from Kalibo to Boracay without one. The details are on another post b…

Apr 2, 2014likke.blogspot.com

First Time at Larsian sa Fuente Osmena in Cebu

Whenever I talk about our incapacity to go around the known spots in Cebu, I usually attribute it to the fact that we are so busy with both homeschooling and business that we have not really added in local spots on ou…

Mar 30, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Walkathon from Cebu's Osmena Boulevard to Chu-un Temple

When a day is too epic, you can't help but blog about it. Yesterday was one of those days. I planned on meeting Ms. Janette Toral, my mentor and the mother of eCommerce in the Philippines, before she went to her speak…

Mar 19, 2014likke.blogspot.com

How Did You Know All These?

After talking to a college friend who's a bit lost (and contemplating suicide, God forbid) and giving him a pep talk, I was asked this question -- How did you know all these? The answer to that can be summarized by th…

Feb 12, 2014likke.blogspot.com

The Story of Agos Boracay Rooms and Beds

When I asked the staff and owner of Agos Boracay their story, they were very honest to point out that they haven't drafted one before although they know their story by heart. They promised to send it over though. So h…

Feb 4, 2014likke.blogspot.com

The Asian in Us at Ibiza Beach Club's Asian Fusion Sunday Buffet

Truly Asia! That's what you would first say when you get experience Asian Fusion Sunday Buffet at where else, but the Ibiza Beach Club at Movenpick Hotel. When you go there make sure you've budgeted well because it's…

Feb 2, 2014likke.blogspot.com

ShareTea in D'Mall Boracay Station 2

Late post but looking at these pictures of our milktea buy in Boracay just makes me miss the place. Hope to visit here soon because the milktea is really, really heavenly! If you want to know how it tastes like, it's…

Jan 31, 2014likke.blogspot.com

New Official Tambayan: De Kaffe Luwak at JCentre Mall in Cebu

Wednesday is usually our break-free day - a day to finally get out of the house and get some air. There is such as thing as cabin fever for us. It's when you get so grumpy because of staying indoors for a long time. W…

Jan 6, 2014likke.blogspot.com

Customs and Fees in the Philippines - UPS Shipping for Online Buyers

Lesson on UPS calculation for those buying stuff online. This is also a challenge for online retailers and ecommerce entrepreneurs. With my package bought worth 11,199.71, it's the following: Custom duty - 112 UPS bro…

Dec 6, 2013likke.blogspot.com

On Launching The Outlets at Pueblo Verde this December 14th

My team at Third Team Media and I have been very busy recently with the launching of The Outlets at Pueblo Verde. It's the first of its kind shopping destination which introduces outlets shopping for VisMin. For our r…

Nov 6, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Unli-Meat! Churrasco Dining Experience at Ibiza Beach Club

Here's one happy camper sitting at the netted lounge area at Ibiza Beach Club. And you know why? Because even at Level 5 of the Churrasco Dining, she is full, gratified, and ready to call it a night. Yes, that's me. A…

Nov 1, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Family Staycation Mactan: Movenpick Hotel

For a family of three working all week on homeschooling while running a business, a staycation is a welcome weekend. I got an invitation from Movenpick Hotel in Mactan to visit their place as they have been recently c…

Oct 3, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Shakes in Boracay, Station 1 at Mamita's Grill and Restaurant

What choice do you have when you are dying (well, not really) from the heat and want to drink something so bad? You grab the nearest and coldest option. Shakes! We found ourselves ordering their mango shakes in Mamita…

Oct 1, 2013likke.blogspot.com

At Home in Boracay at Agos Boracay Rooms and Beds

What do you usually do when it's your first time travel in a place? Do you take a huge amount of photos, make sure to talk to the locals, and detail everything that unfolds during your trip? Or do you just take the ti…

Sep 21, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Most Popular Philippine Dances Featured at Lakwatsa Resto Lounge

If you have a visitor from another city or country and they want to experience something truly Cebuano, where would you bring them? Some would suggest bringing them to Mactan to enjoy the beaches or go on a heritage t…

Jul 29, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Spaghettiest Moments with the Family

--- Me and kiddo having fun at a Jollibee store before the field trip I truly believe in shocking coincidences. You see, we were at a Jollibee store in JCenter Mall and messing around while waiting for our ride to a h…

Jul 21, 2013likke.blogspot.com

New trip: Drawing and coloring around stickers

Dabby's got a new trip with a sheet of stickers I gave him. He's drawing and coloring around the stickers. :) Here's a couple of his work.

Jul 21, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Visiting Ersao Cebu Chinese Restaurant

Ever since Farley hinted that the place is owned by his classmate before, we have been meaning to visit Ersao Cebu at Jcentre Mall in A.S. Fortuna, Mandaue City, Cebu. We've previously walked by the shop before when w…

May 16, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Unilab Ideas Positive First National Grand Winner Announced

We've following through with the story of Unilab Ideas Positive Project since last year and we are glad to know that they have a grand winner announced. A team of nursing students from Iloilo bagged the Grand Prize Aw…

May 9, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Globe Telecom launches 2nd Cebu Media Excellence Awards

Got invited to the presscon of the 2nd CMEA or Cebu Media Excellence Award. In a nutshell, they have two new categories: Photo Journalist of the Year, which will be given to the photographer with the entry that best c…

May 8, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Opening of Gabii sa Kabilin 2013

We have been huge fans of Gabii sa Kabilin in fact, we even joined the QR Code Hunt from SMART and Innopub Media last year. You can check out the fun we had here: http://likke.info/2012/05/why-my-gabii-sa-kabilin-was-…

May 2, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Gratitude to Unilab for the Women of GBG Cebu event giveaways!

It was supposed to be a lazy weekend where I wake up late and do random work that needs to be done. Usually, me and my boys would go somewhere cool to ward off the summer heat. But not on this day though. We had an aw…

Mar 29, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Feel Better! Carbs without the worry with CarbTrim.

It was a fine Valentines day. People were already posting their woes and plans for Valentines over all the social media sites that they know. I was just watching their updates and reminiscing how fun it was when I was…

Mar 1, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Fun Learning with Snapatoonies for the Little Kiddos

My friend Andrew on Facebook is an awesome technical director of Snapatoonies and I asked him if he could send over some of his DVDs here in Cebu for review. He astonishingly sent me some! Here's his note over email o…

Feb 19, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Fun Times at Otakufest VI History of Magic

Saturday was truly memorable. We joined the Otakufest VI History of Magic as geeky outsiders joining the event. The Php60 each was worth it because we had uber fun times at the fair. Rating? 5 stars. Family friendly e…

Feb 11, 2013likke.blogspot.com

The Challenges of Staying Connected with Loved Ones

My mom has been an OFW for a decade already and nothing could be ever more important that having a means of communicating with her. We needed to connect with her and let her know how we're doing, ask how she is, and m…

Jan 6, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Organized Mom is an Organized Family

I was not surprised when I saw this calendar on the wall of another homeschooling one. It's a very helpful calendar. Not that it gives you more days to wallow on (who doesn't want that?) but actually is so pretty that…

Jan 5, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Questions questions

We got this sticker from a promo person at Ayala and now David used it on paper and told me to 'make a website' out of it. I guess he means I should post this. So here it is. The title is questions questions. Enjoy.

Jan 2, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Chatime at Ebloc 2 I.T. Park Cebu

The first time we bought our first Chatime tea was at Hong Kong International Airport on our way to home to Cebu. It was unforgettable. Why? It's one of the reasons why we almost didn't catch our flight on time. LOL.…

Jan 1, 2013likke.blogspot.com

Mango Curry Chicken from Spice Fusion

If you find yourself spending the first day of the year in SM Cebu and magically got a table for you at Spice Fusion, try asking for their Mango Curry Chicken. For about Php 288, you will get to experience Cebu's spec…

Dec 8, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Budget and Luxury at The Center Suites in Cebu

Disclaimer: Post sponsored from the Digital Influencers Summit. All thoughts and views are mine. When I helped organize the Digital Influencers Marketing Summit in Cebu, I realized that traveling to and from Mactan on…

Dec 2, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Cebu Emergency Numbers

Numbers collected from online sources. For personal use. Philippine Red Cross hotline - 143, (02) 911-1876; HQ - 527-0856 National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) -(02) 911-1406/912-2665/912566…

Nov 9, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Story of the week - The Kite

Kiddo's working on the page for the Kite and demonstrating the story's beginning, middle, and end.

Jul 20, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Lunch at Iliganon Restobar - Beef Randang and Durian Shake FTW!

Many of the cafes I visit are purely based on recommendations from friends online - Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter. I believe my list of contacts or friends online would only go for the most notable locations around th…

Jul 12, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Mactan Newtown by Megaworld Soon to Rise in Cebu [Photos]

CBSi's Board of Trustees Meeting for this month of July 2012 was hosted by Mactan Newtown. I was able to meet the old and new members of the group and talk about the latest news from the org. But it wouldn't have been…

Jul 12, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Plants vs Zombies Live! A Musical Show at Ayala Center Cebu

Yes, I was one of those who loved playing Plants vs Zombies before. I had a version my iPhone and my iPad and, thanks to this, just might as well get one for my laptop. It was pretty easy to play it and I actually mis…

Jul 11, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Coffeeworks at Highway 30, Iligan City [Photos]

In the span of our recent 1 week stay in Iligan, there is only one place that made me feel at "home" with regards to coffee shops. It's no other than Coffeeworks at Highway 30, Iligan City. Love the place because: The…

Jun 15, 2012likke.blogspot.com

A Day with Swish Breath Spray [Product Review]

I was left in awe at what I received in the mail from Unilab. Instead of getting just the breath sprays for a product review, I actually received a sample of other products including the Swish Mouthwash from Unilab. I…

Jun 14, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Crispy Pata of Golden Cowrie at SM City Cebu

Golden Cowrie or Hukad is a line of native restaurants in Cebu. They are well known for their affordable Pinoy dishes that will leave you impressed of the fact that the quality and affordability can still be combined…

May 31, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Why My "Gabii sa Kabilin" was Just Like The Hunger Games

Two media passes for me. Free pass for the kiddos below 7 years old. The family's basically joining the Gabii sa Kabilin for FREE. TheGabii sa Kabilin is Cebuano for Night of Heritage , and patterned after the long ni…

May 28, 2012likke.blogspot.com

H Cafe at Harold's Hotel Review and Recommendations

What's in a name? If you are into Shakespeare, that phrase would summon images of Romeo and Juliet. That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet. Most of time, I forget names. Maybe it's because I…

May 23, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Maya Mexican Restaurant at Crossroads Banilad, Cebu

I was already late for the mentors and organizers gathering for Startup Weekend Cebu at Maya Mexican Restaurant but I was able to let the taxi driver just drop me off and proceed with bringing my boys to UP Cebu. That…

May 22, 2012likke.blogspot.com

The Royal House Travel Inn and Suites at Davao - Rates, Reviews, and Pics

This place is an OK place. In a scale of 10, I'd give it a 6/10. It's basically near a road where almost every single jeepney route of Davao passes by. And as a first time visitor in Davao, that is EXACTLY what you ne…

Apr 30, 2012likke.blogspot.com

For Health! FitFil Fitness Boot Camp in Cebu.

Everyone seems to be on a diet these days. Whether it's diet pills or a diet regimen, I seem to be surrounded with people trying to trim their fats. And who wouldn't be? It's the summer season and everyone is supposed…

Mar 10, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Jellies: Dancing Sea Fairies - Manila Ocean Park Series

When seeing pictures of the Manila Ocean Park, you will always notice that people always visit this place and include it in their itinerary. One reason is that it is one of the cheapest attractions in Manila Ocean Par…

Mar 7, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Hotel H2O at Manila Ocean Park Rates, Reviews, and Pics

After transferring and travelling from Jupiter Suites at Makati, Dabby's most awaited part of the trip finally arrived - an overnight stay at H2O Hotel. We drove around and finally the driver learned that Hotel H2O is…

Mar 6, 2012likke.blogspot.com

To and From Hotels: Road Travel with Globe Tattoo Super Stick and Google Maps

Some context: We stayed in Makati for two days for theDigitalFilipino E-commerce Summit 2012. Those were certainly a crazy couple of days. We arrived in the afternoon of 23rd from Mactan and arrived at NAIA, looked fo…

Mar 4, 2012likke.blogspot.com

An Afternoon at SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard

If there was one place we have visited in Manila that we want to go back and visit often, it would be the SM Mall of Asia. It's one mall that could not par the others that we have visited so far. How to Get There? Thi…

Feb 28, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Staying in Makati at Jupiter Suites

Last February 23-26th was travel time for us. We were really stoked to get an excuse to travel to Manila. I was actually traveling there to join the DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2012. Business-related trips like…

Feb 1, 2012likke.blogspot.com

Handy Tips for Parents on Teaching Fiscal Responsibility

The day your child is old enough to be getting money, they're old enough to learn fiscal responsibility. Regardless of age, however, the basics of saving and spending are the same for everyone. Whatever they plan to d…

Dec 1, 2011likke.blogspot.com

The Funky Car

Funky Car. Monkey Bar.

Oct 26, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Traveling with Kids

The best of part about traveling with a kid is that you rediscover simple joys of discovering the world around you. That's what I always feel when we get that little taste of excitement whenever we go home to Mindanao…

Oct 24, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Experiments and Globe's MBS5 Sponsorship

What we love doing during our down time at school is to head over and check out Science Explorer kit. We check out what available activities we can do and enjoy doing the experiments. For this one, we chose the color-…

Oct 19, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Local Online Shopping with AyosDito and a Grand Raffle Promo!

My husband could attest the fact that I love online shopping. Back at the time when we hoarded cards for our all time favorite Magic: The Gathering, I would be the one to handle all the online transactions from seller…

Oct 19, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Understanding Length

Measuring how long using cubes

Oct 13, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Sorting Numbers 1 - 10

Sorting Numbers 1 - 10 on post its

Oct 6, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Nine Pretty Tulips

Continuation for number 9

Oct 6, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Number 10

Working on Number 10 activity

Oct 4, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Number 9

Nine sharks to show number 9

Sep 7, 2011likke.blogspot.com

My List of Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

In support of the awesome members of CBSi, here is my list for the Emerging Influential Blogs Writing Project 2011. 1. FoodieCraft \- a food blog from Dabby's blogger friend, Ate Angeli! She is one of the most in-dema…

Jun 13, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Visiting the Doctor for Yearly Flu Shots

Last week, we visited Doctor Licille Kilantang at the clinic located near the church in Opon. We were scheduled for our yearly flu shots. We arrived quite late but Dokie was very accommodating and still was there to g…

Jun 5, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Toy Review: A Star Performance on a Saxophone

Does your kid love pretending that he's playing a real instrument? Dabby sure does love these kinds of imaginings. He already has a real harmonica and guitar. This time the Lola bought him a saxophone. This toy is spe…

May 29, 2011likke.blogspot.com

What I Love About Samsung 2View Camera

Recently, I just learned that Samsung has a new camera called the Samsung 2View Camera. When I heard about it, I was like -- "Yeah, just another digicam.." I was expecting to be bored. But when I checked out the featu…

May 27, 2011likke.blogspot.com

5 Reasons to Join the Cebu Blog Camp

I have just arrived from Siquijor. Wrapped up my vacation earlier because of one thing: Cebu Blog Camp is tomorrow. I know that this is something that I should not miss this month. Or this year even. The Cebu blog Cam…

May 10, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Join the First Ever Philippine Spring Cleaning Day (PSCD)!

Indeed poor sanitation affects productivity. It is something that I struggle with at home given that I have fulltime work, homeschool my kid and have to take care of things around the house. Everything should be spic…

Apr 29, 2011likke.blogspot.com

The Standard Room and Price Lists - Overnight At the Waterfront Cebu

This is the second part of the "Overnight At the Waterfront" series that I have been writing about. The first part was about Lobbies and Hallways in Waterfront. Just divided it up into posts to somehow keep my blog up…

Apr 27, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Lobbies and Hallways - Overnight At the Waterfront Cebu

It was a Thursday when Maam Janette Toral contacted me via email. "Will you able to use this gift certificate?" she asked. It was due to expire April 18th, the Sunday of that week and I know it would be such a waste f…

Apr 25, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Interested in Arts? Visit the "Cebu and the Arts" Forum!

Post-Holy Week and you might be thinking of a good place to bring your kids this summer. If you are in Cebu, check out this "Cebu and the Arts" Forum on April 28th! Photo Source: tripadvisor.com The Ramon Aboitiz Foun…

Mar 24, 2011likke.blogspot.com

John Estrada - Priscilla Meirelles Wedding and NicePrint Photo

Weddings are beautiful. It brings tears to most people's eyes and bring memories of their own. Also, it gets talked about for generations of family members. Ever heard of the wedding day story of your parents? Of cour…

Mar 19, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Droolable Express Collection: Swimwear Everywhere!

This post brought to you by Express. All opinions are 100% mine. Epic wow! Is it spring? Is it summer? I can imagine it now. White sand beaches, the sun, the heat. Feel the breeze, smell the air. It's the season to ge…

Feb 21, 2011likke.blogspot.com

How to Win a Silver Ticket to See Justin Bieber With Proactiv

Since last year, I already knew that Justin Bieber will be having a concert here in the Philippines and it is part of his "My World Tour Concert" which be held in SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on May 10, 2011. Who w…

Feb 13, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Globe Offers for Mobile Workers

Mobile working is the "in" thing. I have said "in" because a member of the Facebook group for Third Team Media had mentioned and discussed the possibility of creating a mobile office for us web workers. And with this…

Jan 22, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Pyrofest at SM City Cebu, Koreans and the Long Line

Along with the other members of Cebu Bloggers and other folks for the matter, we greeted Sinulog by watching the Pyrofest at SM City Cebu. It was a night to remember and a forgettable fireworks display because of what…

Jan 19, 2011likke.blogspot.com

At Bigby's with Good Food and Tabasco's Original Red

This post brought to you by TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine. Sinulog was a celebration to remember. The colorful streets decorated with lovely dancers with their vibrant costumes and props is a sight…

Jan 18, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Peaceful Sleep with Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

This post brought to you by Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine. Looking at this kid sleep peacefully and so angelic is always a scene to remember. But when this kiddo was a little baby, diaper rash has…

Jan 10, 2011likke.blogspot.com

I Love You to Pulpy Bits!

I just drank a bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy. They say it’s got ‘no preservatives added’. Aw, c’mon…It’s bottled juice. Is that even possible? So I thought maybe... if it is made with real pulp bits then who needs prese…

Jan 6, 2011likke.blogspot.com

5 Tips for Awesome Bonding Time with LG Optimus 7

This post brought to you by LG. All opinions are 100% mine. Here's the fun fact about being a kid these days -- gadgets are toys. Yes. Regardless of what you have, what your husband has, if it's a gadget, it is bound…

Jan 4, 2011likke.blogspot.com

Ayala Center Cebu Grand Fiesta Sale 2011

It is here! The Ayala Center Cebu Grand Fiesta Sale 2011 is here. The Fiestest of them All -- Grand Fiesta sale is set on January 7 - 17, 2011. Click on the image for a larger picture. January 6 - 18 Sto Nino Exhibit(…

Dec 30, 2010likke.blogspot.com

..And Because Shopping Does Not End On Christmas

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine. I am still on the lookout for really good deals on the web. And I am glad to have heard of a shop offering stylish and af…

Dec 23, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Haven't Been to the North But Pacific Waves Resorts Looks Awesome!

Resort accommodations here in Mactan do not come cheap. Even for just a non-five star resort could cost you much if you don't shop around for cheaper ones. If you know of great ones without breaking the bank, do let m…

Dec 20, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Good Job CBSi! And Merry Christmas, families of Duljo-Fatima, Cebu.

[Img src] Some plans are just completely not executed for some reasons. Plan to donate: Fail. Plan to volunteer: Fail. I would have, should have. But of course, I wasn't able to. Some plans get to be successful though…

Dec 7, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Humaygad! Somebody won an iPad (and it isn't me)

I remember writing about the Proactiv promo by Proactiv Philippines where they were giving away an iPad months ago. I have posted a pic of me with my own iPad. To those who don't know what Proactiv is - the company ha…

Dec 4, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Welcoming Don Bosco's Pilgrim Relics

Who is St. John Bosco? “Don’t hit them, but with kindness and love you must win over these your friends. …I shall give you a Teacher under whose guidance you will be able to become wise, and without whom, all wisdom b…

Nov 16, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Playing in the Rain, Cough Medications and Truthful Advertising

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day! I love that song. Commonly heard in preschool and in children’s playlist. And most probably the first song that comes into mind when you see rain starting to fall. That is…

Nov 8, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Fridge Finds - The Amazing Jell-o Creamy Fruit Salad!

It's really amazing what concoction you can make out of stuff you can find in the ref or fridge. We made this one on a boring Thursday and it was quick fix for our sweet teeth. It's really an easy, no fail treat. Ingr…

Nov 6, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Will you be watching Pacman - Margarito fight?

It's funny that we heard a radio advertisement on the taxi. This was when we went home from Ayala (Archon) tonight. I was asking the hubby when the Pacman - Margarito fight will be and.. well, he said he doesn't care.…

Nov 4, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Halloween Trick or Treat at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort

Location: Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Cost: Php 800 excluding lunch and fare Halloween is one of the fun-nest times of the year. Not only for adults who get to cross-dress but also for kids who get become mini-ver…

Oct 31, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Have You Tried Using AyosDito?

Usually when I browse the net for stuff to buy, I fire up my browser and Google up what I need. But one really cool place to look at and visit for stuff that you want to buy or sell is Ayosdito.ph. It is a Free on-lin…

Sep 26, 2010likke.blogspot.com

HOBCON 10.10.10 Imperia

What: HOBCON 10.10.10 Imperia When: October 3 - 9, 2010 \- Exhibit (Active Zone), October 10, 2010 \- Cosplay / Interschool Fashion Show (Activity Center) Where: Ayala Center Cebu Mark your calendars and get ready. 14…

Sep 21, 2010likke.blogspot.com

1st Cebu Comics Convention

September 25 is really going to be one busy day in Ayala Center Cebu. Aside from Ogie Alcasid Live at The Terraces with Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco, here is one other event that you guys shouldn't…

Sep 19, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Ogie Alcasid Live at The Terraces with Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco

Usually when we hang out in Ayala, we will just stay at a coffee shop and finishing up my work backlogs. Next week, it seems that Dabby and I will have about two events to look forward to. If you are in Cebu, you bett…

Sep 13, 2010likke.blogspot.com

New Tang Pick and Go! -- Mission: Lunchbox or Rather Missing Lunchbox?

With all honesty, I really thought we will be seeing Momay (Xyriel Manabat) in person. But heck since it was a simultaneous event, I figured she would be in Manila. LOL. Anyway, it was a fun afternoon at SM City Cebu.…

Sep 10, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Buttons, Buttons! Shirts and Pants

What age did your child learn how to button up his clothes by himself? How about the age when he dressed up all by himself? Dabby is still having a hard time for both buttoning himself up and getting dressed by himsel…

Sep 5, 2010likke.blogspot.com

Finding Dory: Touring Mactan Island Aquarium

Because Blogger deleted all my draft images for this post. Let me direct you to my Facebook album for this day's tour instead: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=204919&l=08da2cacd6&id=585770910 The context was tha…