Stanley + Myra

Posted on May 28, 2013 by doyzkie

Stanley + Myra

Enchanting as fairytales, each wedding tells a whimsical love story that ties a couple to a vow of affection and allegiance. Their romantic tale is as fragrant as the outset of their amour, a flower shop. Myra was a customer and the bewitched store manager, Stan approached her, igniting the love affair that led them to the altar.

Surely this wedding, the Bunny Boys and friends pledged not to miss. Bunny Boys? hahaha. Stanley, Phil, Koi, Andoy, Don and I coined this name way back during our Etelecare days together with our bunny girls Jan, Tori and Matet. As bunny boys and girls started to leave the call center industry to pursue other careers, we hadn’t had that much time to hang out together, considering some are out of Cebu already. So Stan and Myra’s wedding is sort of our reunion.

Bunny Boys Phil and Doyzkie with our wave mate Neil

CJ, Jam, Doyzkie and Neil

Neil, Bunny Boy Andoi and Phil, Jam, Myra+Stan, CJ and Doyzkie

Stanley + Myra

At Cafe 1925

3 days of pigging out, 2 nights of partying and 2 mornings of waking up with a bad headache, life’s goooood! hahaha. Can’t wait for the next reunion!

To Stanley and Myra, may you live a happy and exciting life together and make scrapbooks of beautiful and joyful memories!

To the bunny boys and girls, see you soon on Jan, Tori or Andoy’s wedding!

Doyzkie Buenaviaje

Son of the Beach

Posted on May 19, 2013 by doyzkie

Being an island boy, I grew up having bronzed hair and super tanned skin. My family and I used to live just a few meters away from the beaches of Mactan which was so awesome. I remember my siblings and I would sneak out of the house after school to go to the beach for a good afternoon swim and then go home before our dad does. Caught a few instances, our yaya would get a good scolding from our dad. hahaha.

Pandanon Island, Bohol

Spending the weekend, on an island hopping trip to Pandanon Island and San Vicente Marine Sanctuary was nostalgic, well every beach break is.

Son of the Beach

Getting a great tan and cooling off the summer heat are just a few of the perks when we go to the beach. You might also want to meet and observe the marine life under the sea, so be sure to bring your snorkel set.

Doyzkie’s Beach essentials: SPF 100 Body Sunblock, SPF 75 Facial Sunblock, Animal Sun Glasses , Go Pro Hero 3 Black Edition, Speedo Snorkel Set, my Twin iPhones <3

Son of the Beach

Here’s a few of the marine life I met in Pandanon and San Vicente. Though Pandaon is not much of a Snorkeling paradise, it was nice to meet some sea urchins and the fishes that were forming different shapes as I film ‘em. San Vicente Marine Sanctuary on the other hand was a great snorkeling stop. Moorish idols, clown fishes , banner fishes, giant clams or takubo and many others are among the marine life you’d be able to see when in the marine sanctuary.

Met some Sea urchins and small fishes while Snorkeling around Pandanon

Met some sea urchins and small fishes while Snorkeling around Pandanon

Snorkeling in San Vicente

See more of iLuvCebu adventures in Cebu and everywhere else here: http://www.iluvcebu.com/what-to-do/

Photos by: Andrew “Doyzkie” Buenaviaje

(Thanks to Marco Paulo Diala for taking photos of me \m/ )

That Summer Romance

Posted on May 15, 2013 by doyzkie

The sky turned orange and the sea started to glisten as I catch the first flare of kisses from the sun on my back. That feeling, that warmth reminded me of that point in time, you and me lazying by the beach with sand between our toes and laughing endlessly with those risible records of the past. With that memento, I may forever be chasing the pleasure of your summer sun, that summer romance.

That Summer Romance

You know it’s summer when you miss the sun, sand and the beach. Lucky are we Filipinos as we enjoy the sun whole year round. And getting a good tan is never a problem whenever, wherever you are in this tropical Utopia.

That Summer Romance

Just last Sunday, I had a good tanning time in White Island Camiguin. And yes that’s Mt. Hibok Hibok on the background, the island’s most famous volcano. ^_^

For more deets on White Island Camiguin, click here: http://www.iluvcebu.com/white-island-camiguin/

That Summer Romance

Let’s do the Love Dance

Posted on May 7, 2013 by doyzkie

I had a spontaneous birthday this year when I went on an unplanned trip to the lovely Metro Bacolod. And I found myself back in Bacolod in less than a month to get a glimpse of the first ever outdoor party of its kind in the whole of Negros, Negros Love Dance Festival 2013.

I was in Davao City when I got a call from my friend Bing Torre, inviting me to the Negros Love Dance Festival 2013. And without hesitation I said Yes! My brother Edd and our blogger friends Marco, Eden and hubby , Yuno and Norman were among the party people to represent Cebu in the inaugural party to hit this side of the country.

May 4, 2013, 4am, the party bunch took the Bacolod bound bus at the Cebu North Bus Terminal.

Toledo Port, Toledo Cebu City

12 noon when we arrived at the Bacolod South Bus Terminal after an 8 hour land trip. It was a day before the big party, so we decided to tour around the Bacolod Metro. After lunch, Kuya Joel (my driver and tour guide during my first visit in the metro), picked us up and toured us in the cities of SIlay and Talisay.

Silay is considered the most historic destination in Negros. Recognized as the seat of arts, culture and Eco tourism, it is a blend of old-world charm, nature and modernity.

We visited 3 of the heritage houses that are open for tourists in the city of Silay. There are a total of 31 Heritage Houses that stands in the city but only 3 are open to the visiting public.

Balay Negrense , Hofilena Museum and Don Bernardino Jalandoni Museum are 3 of 19th century houses that we visited. (Click the names to know more about each of the heritage houses)

Balay Negrense Silay City Bacolod

Hofilena Museum

Don Jalandoni Museum

We then had a quick grub at the the oldest bakery in Silay, baking since 1920s, El Ideal. Had the signature Guapple but loved the Buko pie better.

El Ideal Buko Pie

To Talisay City we go and witnessed the golden sun as it set in a field of sugarcane at The Ruins.

The Ruins, Talisay City Metro Bacolod

We had dinner at Pepe’s Sorrento branch, one of a must visit restaurants when in Bacolod. Best sellers here are Salpicao, ribs and herb chicken. Yum!

Pepe’s Salpicao

Pepe’s Ribs

Pepe’s Herb Chicken

Before capping the night, we checked out the weekend nightlife in Bacolod. Had Margarita at TIPZY Art District and then went back to Sorrento for some Red Fury at Tostadas.

A mural at the Art District

Tipzy at Art District

Red Fury at Tostadas Sorrento

Beeeyooork ,my tummy grumbled. Okay, one last food stop before heading back to the hotel. After midnight pizza and Mango Pavlova binge at Bob’s. The mango pavlova I loved but the pizza was blaaah (probably the only food I didn’t like in Bacolod) ! haha I had the Philly Cheesesteak at Bob’s during my first visit in Bacolod and I love it, should’ve ordered it again instead of the Pizza Negrense, oh well!

Pizza Negrense at Bob’

Bob’s Mango pavlova

Being spontaneous again, Edd, Marco, our Ilongga friend Annie and I deicided to go to Mambukal Mountain Resort in Murcia Negros Occidental. A 45-minute bus ride from Bacolod City was well worth it after dipping in the cool waterfalls of Mambukal and our crazy idea of going into the hot dipping pool on a scorching hot afternoon. hahaha

Mambukal Mountain resort

Hot dipping pool – Mambukal Mountain resort

And our little tour guide had to take some candid shots huh. LOL A big shout out to our little tour guide Jay-r for taking care and taking loooots of photos of us during our Mambukal ascend and descend.

LOL

LOL

Edd, Doyzkie, Anney and Marco

We needed to cool down after our dip in the hot spring and had halohalo before going back to the city of Bacolod.

Halo halo at Mambukal Mountain Resort

Late lunch munch. Lots of pecho plus 2 servings of rice with a bottle of chicken oil at Aida’s in the old Manokan Country . ^_^

Aida’s Chicken at Manokan Country

Then after a quick shopping at SM City Bacolod, went back to the hotel and prep for the big party, Negros Love Dance Festival 2013.

For 2 weeks now ProActiv Solution has kept my skin clear, and I just had to bring it on this trip to keep my skin free from breaking out.

ProActiv Solution

Had a wholesome awesome dinner at Fresh Start before heading down and party at The North District. The Malunggay Shake is <3 .

Malunggay Shake at Fresh Start

Woot woot! Everyone throwing heart signs, jumping around singing along with the tracks or just doing the duck pout with one arm raised with their hands swinging to the beats and with booze here and there, Negros Love Dance Festival 2013 was one crazy party! Can’t wait for the next one! <3

Negros Love Dance Festival 2013 <3

Negros Love Dance 2013

Negros Love Dance Festival 2013

Negros Love Dance Festival 2013 <3

And am so bloated after all the food and drinks I had in Bacolod. Buurp. Excuse me.

Doyzkie at Negros Love Dance 2013

Doyzkie at Negros Love Dance Festival 2013

Davao Weekend

Posted on May 1, 2013 by doyzkie

Around 33 degrees Celsius, it was 11AM when we landed in Davao International Airport. After picking up my luggage from the carousel, I spotted the hotel driver bringing umbrellas for me and my companions. Aaaahhhw, how thoughtful! The hotel van is pretty hard to miss, bright and bold, “Adding Color to Life.”

Park Inn by Radisson Davao

15 minutes away from the airport, we checked in at Park Inn by Radisson, a 204-room new built hotel that enjoys a prime location, next to SM Lanang and SMX Convention Center.

Being a first timer in Davao, I was really giddy to explore the city. But when I entered my room , it took me about an hour to finish taking pictures and just sloth around in the room. Teehee.

Park inn by Radisson Davao

My home for 3 days and 2 nights! <3 Modern and contemporary rooms by Stephen Leach,perfect for today’s business and leisure travelers. All rooms are equipped with flat screen TV, Wifi, fridge, in-room safe, coffee/tea maker, bathrobes and slippers.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao

During my travels, I spend at least 30 minutes in the shower. Hahaha. I love taking long showers! The overhead shower’s just awesome!

Park Inn by Radisson Davao

And when traveling, one of the things I would not forget is my skin care regimen. Just my first week of using Proactiv Solution, I already noticed that my skin is less oily. Less oil, means less breakouts.

Proactiv Solution

And a peek at my window – hello there shopping place! ^_^

Park inn by Radisson Davao

1PM, had lunch at the hip RBG Bar & Grill where my media friends and I were treated to a feast of local flavors. Pomelo and seafood salad, grilled tuna and prawns in tropical mango salsa and mangoesteen cheesecake! Yum! Read more about RBG Bar and Grill here.

RBG Bar & Grill Davao

And did I mention there’s a pool at Park Inn by Radisson Davao? Read more about Park Inn by Radisson Davao here.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao

Touring around the city of Davao, we met up with Darell Blatchley and his wife. Blatchley is the curator and director of the museum, his collection of animal bones since childhood and some donated by private individuals. The museum is gives out the message of preserving and conserving the endangered animal species. Read more of D’ Bone Collector Museum here.

D’ Bone Collector Museum Davao

About 90 minutes away from the city of Davao is Eden Nature Park and Resort, an 80 hectare property of man made forest and flower gardens. A must visit when in Davao! Read more about Eden Nature Park and Resort here.

Eden Nature Park and Resort

Another major tourist destination in Davao City is the Philippine Eagle Center. 45-60 minutes away from the city of Davao, get to know more about this beautiful endangered birds and learn how we can do our share to protect them. How to get here? Read more about the Philippine Eagle Center here.

Philippine Eagle Center Davao

Just 20 minutes away from the city, get stoked as you get into the action of wakeboarding in Davao! The city’s newest sports attraction! Know more about Deca Wakeboard park here.

Deca Wakeboard Park

And travels are never complete without the pig out sessions! Try out 2 awesome food spots we discovered at Legaspi Suites! At Door #9, enjoy Thai, Filipino and Asian Fusion with the use of Davao’s freshest ingredients at Tio Cococ’s Bar and Restaurant and at Door # 7 is Osvaldo’s Cakes! Get to taste the earthy Absolute Fudge brownies using Malagos chocolates, and the flavorful Blue cheese, fig and walnut cheesecake.

Legaspi Suites

Tuna Salad at Tio Cococ’s

Blue Cheese, Fig and Walnut Cheesecake at Osvaldos Cakes

Absolute Fudge Brownies at Osvaldo’s Cakes

A big thank you to Park Inn by Radisson Davao for an awesome weekend! Will surely be back for more adventures in one of the Philippines’ finest cities, Davao!

New kicks and old socks

Chillin at Park Inn by Radisson Davao

Text & Photos by: Andrew “Doyzkie” Buenaviaje

Tropical Road Trip

Posted on April 22, 2013 by doyzkie

Yesterday was a day blocked for a soak on the beach. But we weren’t sure of where to go until a few hours before Sunday. . That’s how spontaneous me and my friends are. Agreeing on a road trip to the south of Cebu, we split into 2 groups of 5, 1 group riding with Master Joven and 1 riding with me.

Since I forgot to power up my DSLR camera, I had to use my iPhone 5 to capture photos of our entire trip, including my outfit shots. LOL

Carcar Rotunda

Carcar once stood as the center of the culture and arts of Cebu south, and Carcar Rotunda is one of the testaments of many Carcaranon artistic acumen. Carcar was our first stop where we bought one of Cebu’s favorite lechon for lunch.

St. Michael the Archangel Church Argao

Cebu has lots of beautiful old churches scattered in every municipality and baranggay, and this one in Argao is one of the most beautiful in the province. St. Michael the Archangel Church was founded in 1733. (See more beautiful churches in the south of Cebu by clicking here)

Farther down south of Cebu is Dalaguete where we had 2 stops to cool down before driving back to the metro. First stop was Obong Spring and second was Dalaguete Beach Park. Both awesome stops that surely swept away the summer heat! <3

Obong Spring

Dalaguete Beach park

: Tropical Road Trip

On Doyzkie: MD California Tank top | ACRE Beach trousers | Polarized raybans | Crocs slip-ons

Road Trip!

What’s on the travel bag? Hypo Allergenic Facial Sunblock and SPF 100 Body Sunblock | After Sun Spray | iPod Nano with rechargeable mini speaker | 11,200mAh Power Bank from Lazada.ph

Brunch Crunch

Posted on April 20, 2013 by doyzkie

Pretty much all the people I hang with would know I have a problem getting up early in the morning, specially on a Saturday. An hour before an event I have to attend to with my brother Edd for our website iLuvCebu.com, I find myself waking up to the rumble of my tummy. Beyyyeeeeoooorrrrkk. teehee. Got up, grabbed a handful of cereal, dunked it in my mouth and showered. Gladly my bro and I were able to make it to the Globe Community event! ^_^

On Doyzkie: Calvin Klein Shirt | ACRE Denim Vest | Rougue Pants | Aldo Shoes

Flawless Nano Powerpeel

Posted on February 4, 2013 by doyzkie

After the holidays, came Sinulog! Lots of parties and celebrations that we just have to attend, causing sooo many sleepless nights. And we all know how lack of sleep affects our skin – it makes it dull! As for me, the holidays did not just make my skin dull, it also left some breakout scars. Right after Sinulog, I went to Flawless Clinic to see my dermatologist and she recommended me to try the Flawless Nano Power Peel.

Flawless Cebu

The procedure started with a basic facial, then laser light to close the pores, then the nano powerpeel procedure. Crystals and aluminum oxide exfoliate and scrape away the layers of dead and dull skin. The procedure felt a bit uncomfortable due to the crystals exfoliating my face but it was bearable. After the procedure, my skin was red all over which was gone in less than an hour. I was advised not to forget to apply sunscreen and since I have an oily skin I am using the gel type sunscreen which is also available at Flawless Clinic.

It has been almost 2 weeks now and I still get a glowingly healthy skin. Thanks to Flawless Nano Powerpeel.

Visit Flawless Clinic at the 2nd Level of SM City Cebu. Learn more about Flawless’ products and services by visiting www.flawless.com.ph.

Survive Sinulog 2013

Posted on January 13, 2013 by doyzkie

Sinulog 2013

Pit Senyor everyone! It’s Sinulog time once again this coming Sunday and I bet everyone is now ready with what to wear during the biggest fiesta in the Philippines.

Sinulog 2013

For those not familiar with Sinulog, it’s celebrated every third Sunday of January. The word Sinulog comes from the adverb “sulog” which means water movement. The celebration is to give praise to the Holy Child, Sto. Nino. Street dancers from around Cebu and neighboring provinces perform to the beat of the drums and trumpets.

Sinulog 2013

But when walking and watching the parade with millions of people, you know it’s going to be crazy! So be prepared. Here are some tips:

1. Hydrate! Since you would be walking a lot, be sure to hydrate as often as needed. Bring a bottle of water with you.

2. Wear Comfortable Clothes! Wear light cotton shirts, shorts/pants and comfortable shoes. I would not recommend slippers as footwear since at some points of your walk to your destination, you have to push your way through a mob and you don’t want those toenails to die, would you?

3. Rain or shine, Sinulog will go on. So be sure you have your mobile phones and gadgets protected. Bring your waterproof casing for your phones and cameras. Zip locks are useful in protecting your phones against slight rains.

Sinulog 2013

More tips on www.iLuvcebu.com soon.

Doyzkie on Edwin Ao

Posted on January 12, 2013 by doyzkie

Doyzkie on Edwin Ao

Edwin Ao is a member of the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP), a group composed of the country’s premier designers aiming to uplift standards in Philippine fashion design. He is also a pioneering member of the Cebu Fashion Designers’ Alliance (CFDA).

Doyzkie on Edwin Ao

With designs that are modish and edgy, Edwin Ao has garnered critical acclaim from both Asian and international press.

This is the 3rd piece I wore from Edwin Ao’s collection and obviously, he is one of my favorite Cebuano designers.

Doyzkie on Edwin Ao

For more info about Edwin Ao and his designs, visit his website: www.EdwinAo.com or send him an email EMAIL: guerilla888@yahoo.com