Sampaguita Gardens Resort in New Washington, Kalibo Aklan

To ask what else can I see in and around Kalibo since I was about to go heading to Antique that time. I was gladly told of many things, and Sampaguita Gardens was one of them. Sampaguita Gardens was originally owned by an American named Samuel Butcher, the creator of Precious Moments artworks. Mr. Butcher, who owns Precious Moments Park in Carthage, Missouri, put his ideas into action in December 2001 and in June 2003, the resort began commercial operations. There are gardens everywhere. And they’re all well-maintained. Figurines and statues dot the gardens. Two life-sized horses made of bronze by the entrance to what they call the oriental garden are a fantastic photo-op. 

President Roxas Church Parish of St. Joseph the Worker

The church has a simple beauty that charms many people to visit the place. It has unique interior which includes simple interiors, low ceiling and great lighting. Here are the short description of the church.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish
President Roxas, 5803 Capiz

Population: 40,001
Catholics: 39,501
Fiesta: St. Joseph the Worker during May 1
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Msgr. John A. Luza, PC
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Estrella

Photowalk at President Roxas in Capiz (Lutod Lutod)

It's my first time to visit President Roxas (formerly known as Lutod Lutod by locals). Which is the 4th class municipality if Capiz. People of President Roxas celebrate their Sinaot Festival every 1st of May. At yun ang hindi ko nasaksihan! Bad! Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of President Roxas. 

Treat Yourself at Panulce Bakeshop in Roxas City

ABS-CBN's Travel show, Trip na Trip featured Panulce Bakeshop in Roxas City. Panulce is one of the leading pastry shops in the city, where you can buy some of these good foods. Its bestseller is the Biscottini – toasted bread glazed with caramel on top. It is light and crispy and it will definitely tickle your sweet tooth. It is a perfect entertainment snack that goes well with a cup of coffee or chocolate frappe. Aside from Biscottini, you can also take home other delicious pastries from Panulce, like ensaymada, polvoron, and rocky road bars. There are also mouth-watering cakes that will surely suit your cravings.

Panulce is located at Magallanes Street and at Gaisano City – Roxas.  

Panulce Contact Numbers:
(036) 621-6144
(036) 621-0488

Shangrila's Mactan Resort and Spa By Night

It was once the Philippines largest resort and the best white sand beach area. They are located in two wings: the Ocean Wing and the Main Wing. All of the rooms are decorated with a terrific combination of contemporary Filipino furnishings with materials like capiz, banana leaf. Dining is also an interesting experience at the Shangri-la Mactan Island with the six restaurants and bars available at the site including the brand new Acqua restaurant, which offers Italian cuisine to family favorites like the Cowrie Cove. Whether on the beach, pool or the E-Zone entertainment center, visitors can enjoy a cocktail at the Chill Out Bar. 

Nino & Khisty Dried Fish Stall in Taboan Market, Cebu City

Wow Danggit! The famous dried fish is Danggit. A small and thin fish available as salted or unsalted. I prefer both as both salted and unsalted taste good to me. Taboan Market is a place in Cebu where you can buy sweet delicacies and known in our country as public dried fish haven as pasalubong. I bought dried danggit for only Php300.00 You'll get a lot of dried fish when you buy 1 kilo. Taste good specially when you dipped it to a vinegar with garlic and have a best fried rice - a very tasty breakfast. Aside from dried fish, other Cebu's delicacies can be found there like dried mangoes, otap, chicharon car-car and other delicacies.