04

BORACAY / CEBU / DAVAO

vol.1 issue.4

CEL E B R A T I O N
PRICELESS MOMENTS
 EDITOR IN CHIEF RAYMUND ISAAC editorís note
I canít help but smile and be
ASSOCIATE EDITOR GARRY DIGA joyous during this time of the
year and who wouldnít, the
MANAGING EDITOR AGO CORONADO vacation trips with family and
loved ones, the buffet dinners
ART DIRECTOR GA FALLARME that never seem to end and
those candid moments that
are shared forever, these are
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT VINCE ASCALON only a few things that makes
my trip a memorable one.
PHOTOGRAPHER MARG JAVIER Whr? Magazine gathered
a long list of scenes and spots
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CHIQUI BALLESTEROS that will make your trip a little
different from the usual. Fly
EVENTS& CIRCULATION GERRY NOOL south to capture the countryís
undiscovered treasures,
MANAGER dine at the most decadent
restaurants or scream at the
top of your lungs while doing
activities youíve never done
before. Make sure that you
not only celebrate the season
but also celebrate life as well.
Let Whr? take you to our
archipelagoís best and finest,
join us in our search for the
newest hotspots and send
in your entries and you will
receive a special gift from
Whr?.

Raymund Isaac
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Tweety de Leon-Gonzalez
A Charmed Life
A successful model, actress, jewelry designer
for famous international brands such as Paul
Smith to name a few, and not to mention a
loving wife and mother--Tweetie de Leon-
Gonzalez, breezed into the consciousness of
Filipinos through sheer beauty and warmth
that transcended the catwalk, and into the
boob-tube. WHR? Magazine is truly honored to
have this super woman to be our cover model
for she exemplifies all that is worth celebrating,
a truly charmed life.

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and enjoy TV on the go.
ì This is our most advanced multimedia computer to date, combining
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navigation and bringing it all to the next level. The pioneering dual slide design
blends phone and multimedia options seamlessly so it makes discovering and
sharing experiences effortless. The Nokia N96 is simply in a league of its own,î said
William Hamilton-Whyte, General Manager, Nokia Philippines.
Through the Nokia N96, it is even possible to record favorite programmes to
watch at a later time, be it on a cab, in an airport lounge or in a cafÈ over a drink.
You can view your videos, pictures or web pages in the bigger screen with its TV-out
cables connected to an LCD or projector. The Nokia N96 can also store up to 40 hours
of video or 12,000 songs with its built in 16GB flash drive while surfing the internet is a
breeze thanks to its WiFi capability.
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celebrate its first anniversary. Providing
you the best recommendations and travel
listings in this part of the world. Again we
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WHR? magazine helped you in planning
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Full of Life!
Discovering
something new and
unexpected from
what is familiar is an
amazing feeling and
this pretty much an
apt description of
a genuine Boracay
experience. For
amidst the patina of
modernity Boracay
still can hold you
under its spell.
Catapult yourself,
the nerve-racking,
adrenaline pumping
kite surfing is the Boracay Terraces Resort. The breathtaking Philippine Rice terraces ñ dubbed as
surest way to do it. whr the stairway to heaven - serves as an inspiration to this one of a kind architectural
gem. The 3-storey, 15 room hotel overlooking a stunningly beautiful scenery, lush
Not your thing? Donít stay greenery and not to mention a sense of exclusivity to the sand and sea.
fret, everybody loves
a picnic and why not
do it in the middle BORACAY REGENCY FRIDAYS SEA WIND
of the sea, let a boat Station 2, Beachfront Station 1 Station 1, Roberto & Gloria
(036) 288-6111 / 288-6777 (036) 288-6200 / 288-62222 Tirol Park
ride take you to the (02) 528-4706 / 523-8707 & 08 (02) 810-2101 (036) 288-3091 / 260-3124 /
most scenic spot regency@info.com.ph info@fridaysboracay.com 288-3425
in the island and www.boracayregency.com www.fridaysboracay.com (02) 929-5075 / 920-2257 /
perhaps in the whole 924-0995
of Visayas, partake BORACAY TERRACES RESORT LE SOLEIL BORACAY seawind@pacific.net.ph
of the best food the Station 1 Station 2 www.seawindbora.com
island has to offer (036) 288-4000 / 288-3594 (036) 288-6209 to 12
and let your laughter boracay_terraces@yahoo.com (02) 895-1777 / 899-6779 TIDES BORACAY
carry you to the www.boracayterraces.com lesoleil@pjlhuillier.com Station 2. DíMall
shores. Still wanting www.lesoleil.com.ph (036) 288-4517 & 18
to have more? Check BORACAY WEST COVE (032) 726-6165
out the breathtaking Diniwid Beach KINGFISHER APARTMENT tidesreservation@gmail.com
(036) 288-4279 / 288-4576 Diniwid Beach, Balabag www.tidesboracay.com
architecture of info@boracaywestcove.com (02) 899-1829
Boracay Terraces mbiancas@hotmail.com TWO SEASONS
Resort better yet CRYSTAL SANDS Station 1
check in and you will Station 1 NAMI BORACAY RESORT (036) 288-4384
have a feeling that (036) 288-3149 / 2886047 Diniwid Beach (032) 415-4652 / 410-2175
youíve rented out crystalsnd@globelines.com.ph (036) 288-6753 to 55 www.twoseasonsboracay.com
the entire beach to (02) 812-1484 / 489-8907
yourself, located at DISCOVERY SHORES namiresorts@yahoo.com WALING -WALING BEACH
the far end of Station Station 1 www.namiresorts.com HOTEL
1 you and your loved (036) 288-4500 Station 1
ones will surely find (032) 720-8888 PEARL OF THE PACIFIC (036) 288-5555 / 288-5560
dsbrsvn@discovery.com.ph Station 1 (02) 896-9456 & 57
every reason to pop www.discoveryshoresboracay. (036) 288-3220 / 506-3088 sales@waling.com
the champagne and com (02) 924-4480 / 926-0162 www.waling.com
celebrate the life you resort@pearlofthepacific.com.
truly deserve. ph
www.pearlofthepacific.com.ph
GD
 The ohhh sooo familiar food, those time tested goodies that is a staple to almost Chic in the island. Try Díamour. This rare find in the famed DíMall shopping area
anywhere but leave it to the island paradise to put it a notch higher. The Fish Bar offers one of a kind hat designs and cool classy bags that can transform you in a
offers a gloriously succulent gambas ala jillo with garlic rice, squid in its own ink celebratory mood.
and fish and chips... yummy!
Aria (Italian) Island Chicken Inasal Mang Inasal (Filipino) DíTalipapa DíMall Plazoleta
Station 2, DíMall (Filipino) Station 2, DíMall
(036) 288-5573 Station 2, DíMall Station 2 Station 2 Station 2
ariaboracay@smartbro.net (036) 288-5946 Mango Ray (Mediterranean/ Talipapa means If youíre up for an Just a sandís throw
Asian) ìsmall market placeî but upscale kind of shopping, away from Boracay Regency
Blue Mango (Fusion) Jammers (American) Station 2 donít expect it to be small DíMall has more specialized is the Plazoleta, a very small
Station 3 Station 2, DíMall (036) 288-3301 though, since it offers Whr? and unique offerings for the shopping center that also
(036) 288-5522 (036) 288-6455 shopaholics countless choices Whr? traveler, every stall has a offers a variety of knickknacks
OíBanza (Portuguese) of souvenirs, beachwear, different feel and theme. You and services.
Chez De Pariz (French) Station 3 decors, accessories, even fruits, can find everything here; from
Station 2 (036) 288-5167 vegetables and the freshest shirts, bikinis, sun protection ï DíAmour (Fashion)
(036) 288-3233 catch from the seaÖ just an paraphernalias, antiques, (063) 906-4750819 / (036)
Ol…Tapas Bar y Restaurant advice though, donít forget to bars, restaurants, tattoosÖ I 288-6785
Cyma (Greek) (Spanish) show off your haggling skills. mean everything! ï Metamorphosis (Fashion)
Station 2, DíMall Station 2, DíMall Definitely a must go and must ï Mituís Krafts (Health &
(036) 288-4283 (036) 288-5941 shop, one should never leave ï Captain Haddock (Art) Beauty)
cymaboracay@gmail.com the island without getting ï Colors (Fashion)
Paradiso Grill (Seafood) the talipapa effectÖ excess ï Funkie Lighting
Gasthof (Continental) Station 2 luggage that is. (Home Accessories)
Station 2, DíMall (036) 288-6363 (036) 288-6469 / 288-5623
(036) 288-6473 ï John Michael Antiques
Seoul Mini Restaurant (Arts & Crafts)
Hama Japanese Cuisine (Korean/Japanese/Chinese) ï Island Surfwear (Fashion)
(Japanese) Station 2 ï Lonely Planet (Antiques)
Station 2, DíMall (036) 288-6679 ï Nautilus (Fashion)
(036) 288-5978 (036) 260-2179
Lemon i Caf…(Mediterranean) True Food (Indian) ï Nothing but Water
Hawaiian-Bar-B-Que Station 2, DíMall Station 2 (Fashion)
(Continental) (036) 288-6781 (036) 288-3142 (036) 288-5942
Station 1 ï Paolo Collection
(036) 260-2246 Ma—ana (Mexican) Zuzuni (Greek) (Fashion)
Station 1 Station 1
(036) 288-5405 (036) 288-4477
www.zuzuni.net
 Itís the next best thing to having wings that is if you chicken out on paragliding and After an exhaustive day settle down with friends and loved ones in the coolest MO2
skydiving. Kite surfing is the man! Go and experience the thrills of being truly alive. Wave Bar and Restaurant. This underground disco place located infront of Boracay
whr whr
regency is the place to be. Party or partake its mouth watering goodies, its always
play meet up to you MO2 never runs out of anything.

Aqualife Divers Academy Fairways & Bluewater Red Coral Diving School Bamboo Lounge Danska Bar Samba Bar & Restaurant
Sitio Angol, Brgy. Manoc- Resort Golf & Country Station 1, Fridayís Resort Station 1 Station 1 Station 1, Whitebeach
Manoc Club (036) 288-3486 (036) 288-5573 White Beach Balabag (036) 288-4560
(036) 288-3276 Brgy. Yapak samba_boracay@yahoo.com
(036) 288-3191 Scuba Libre Beachcomber Bar Guillyís Island
Beach Life Club Station 3 Station 1, Beach Front Station 1 Sea Breeze Cafe
Diving Center Footzeez (036) 288-5474 (036) 288-6237 (036) 288-4727 Station 2
Station 3 Station 2, DíMall scuba_libre@hotmail.com www.beachcomberboracay. Main Wing Boracay Regency
(036) 288-5211 / 288-3495 (036) 288-4264 com Hey Jude (036) 288-6111 to 17
Sea Gaia Diving Station 2, DíMall
Boracay Horse Riding Lapu-Lapu Diving School Station 1 Bom Bom (036) 288-5401 & 02 Summer Place Bar
Stable Station 2 (036) 288-3661 Station 2, White Beach Path (02) 521-4017 / 487-3025 Station 2
Station 1, White Beach (036) 288-3302 (036) 288-6139 (036) 288-3144
(036) 288-3311 Tirta Spa Boracay Island Juice Bar
Mandala Spa Sitio Malabunot, Manoc- Cafe del Mar Station 2, Plazoleta Tides
Calypso Diving School Station 3 Manoc Station 2, White Beach (036) 288-6917 DíMall, Station 2
Station 2 www.mandalaspa.com (036) 260-2488 / 288-6841 (036) 288-5522 juicebar_boracay@yahoo. (036) 288-4517 & 18
(036) 288-3206 / 288-3478 (036) 288-5856 (063) 920-9626268 com
info@calypso-asia.com info@tirtaspa.com Charlhís Bar Wahine Beach Bar
www.calypso-asia.com Napoleon Sea Sports Station 1, Balabag Mango Ray Bar Station 1, White Beach
Station 2 White Beach Divers (036) 288-5178 Station 2 Balabag
Datuís Bowling Lanes (036) 288-6184 / 288-5372 Station 3, PADI Dive Center White Beach near DíMall (036) 288-6288
Station 2 (036) 288-3809 Club Paraw
(036) 288-3377 Neo Island Spa Station 1, Front Beach Rumbaís Bar & Restaurant Wreck Bar
Station 1 World ATV Motors (036) 288-6151 / 288-3016 Station 2, DíMall Station 1, White Beach Path
Dive Gurus Boracay www.neo.ph Main Road, Yapak clubparaw@hotmail.com (036) 288-5971 (036) 288-3206
Station 3 (036) 288-6753 to 55 (036) 288-5877 rumbas_boracay@yahoo.com
(036) 288-5486 / 288-5469 Cocomangas Shooters Bar
New Wave Divers Station 1
Station 1 (036) 288-6384
(036) 288-5265 / 288-3777
www.diving.com.ph
Joyful! Joyful! Alegre Beach Resort
Calumboyan, Sogod, Island
Days Hotel
Airport Road, Lapu-Lapu City
Marriott Hotel
Cebu Business Park, Ayala
Cebu is more than of Cebu (032) 341-0476 Avenue
just a destination itís (032) 254-9800 / 254-9811 (032) 232-6100 / 232-7072
reserve@alegrebeachresort. The Golden Peak marriothotelcebu@eyp.ph
about experience, com Gorrordo Ave. cor. Escario St.
and what more www.alegrebeachresort.com (032) 233-9770. 233-8111 Plantation Bay
meaningful than sales@goldenpeakhotel.com Resort & Spa
spending this holiday Badian Island Resort & Spa www.goldenpeakhotel.com Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City
season with your Badian Island (032) 340-5900
family in Southernís (032) 475-1102 to 06 / 416-6159 Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa rsvn@plantationbay.com
true gem... so go badianisla@aol.com Punta EngaÒo Road, Lapu- www.plantationbay.com
ahead relax in www.badianhotel.com Lapu City
(032) 492-7777 Shangri-la Mactan Island
tranquility, savor not reservations.cebu@hilton.com Resort & Spa
only the scrumptious www.hiltoncebu.com Punta EngaÒo Road, Lapu-
delicacies but also Lapu City
the service that goes
with it, hear not only
the bells of the Sto.
NiÒo church but
also the songs that
celebrate the birth
of our Savior. Your
trip wouldnít be
complete without
bringing home those
miniature guitars
from Alegre and
treating yourself to a
relaxing experience
at the The Spa Cebu.
Stop by Hola EspaÒa
to sample the dishes
that is good for the
stomach and the
soul, and Bijoux for When vacationing, itís not about where you stay; itís you how you live to stay.
that one of a kind Nothing is more worthwhile and fancier than staying at the ginormous Waterfront
accessory that will Cebu. Conveniently located at the heart of the city, this is ìtheî hotel to stay and
make any outfit uber sleep in.
chic. I present to you
Cebuís pride, a list Blue Water Malapascua Holiday Plaza Hotel (032) 231-0288
of things to do and Beach Resort F.Ramos St. rsvn@mac-shangri-la.com
relish, make this your Daanbantayan, Cebu (032) 254-9880 www.shangri-la.com
guide to live like true (032) 437-1053 / 429-9011
blue blooded families info@ Marco Polo Plaza Tambuli Beach Resort
in the Queen City of malapascuabeachresort.com Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Buyong Beach, Mactan Island
the South. www. Apas (032) 232-4811
malapascuabeachresort.com (032) 340-4888
(02) 845-4574 Waterfront Hotel & Casino
VA Crown Regency Suites mpplaza@marcopolohotels. Salinas Drive, Lahug
Maximo Patalinjug Jr. Ave. com (032) 232-6888
(032) 341-4592 www.marcopoloplazacebu. (02) 687-0888
com wcch@waterfronthotels.net
www.waterfronthotels.com.ph
Abaca (Mediterranean)
Punta EngaÒo, Lapu-Lapu
City
(032) 495-8456 / 342-8905
relax@abacaresort.com
www.abacaresort.com
Abuhan (Filipino)
176 F. Ramos St.
(032) 253-5774
Acqua (Italian)
Shangri-la Resort and Spa
Punta EngaÒo Road, Lapu-
Lapu City
(032) 231-0288
Aziza (International)
Archibishop Reyes Ave. cor.
Bauhunia Drive
(032) 234-1681
Donít know where to eat? Start digging out Spanish fans from your granny
and dance your way to Hola EspaÒa. Say Hola! or oh lala!, after sampling their
scrumptious Paella Valenciana, the house specialty. So in this time of the year what
better way to celebrate than in this Cebuís icon.
Caf…Laguna (Filipino)
CafÈ Laguna Garden, Cebu
Business Park
(032) 231-0922 / 233-8602
Chateau de Busay
(International)
Busay Hills, Lahug
(032) 231-2000
Cowrie Cove (Seafood)
Punta EngaÒo Road, Lapu-
Lapu City
(032) 231 8224
El Loco Mexican Grill
(Mexican)
3B GF Skyrise Building,
Asiatown I.T. Park, Lahug
(032) 238-0734
Golden Cowrie
Salinas Drive, Lahug
(032) 233-4243
Guiseppe (Italian)
Paseo Saturnino, Banilad
(032) 343-9901 / 415-9880
The Gustavian (European)
No.1 Paseo Saturnino, Banilad
Town Center
(032) 344-7653
Krua Thai (Thai)
Crossroad Mall, Banilad Town
Center
(032) 231-8338
kruathaiph@yahoo.com
Lemon Grass (Asian)
Level 1, Ayala Center
(032) 233-8601
Le Tegola (Italian)
Cesarís Foodland, Banilad
(032) 345 -6080
Lighthouse Restaurant
(Filipino)
Gaisano Country Mall,
Banilad
(032) 231-2478
Gen. Maxilom Avenue
(032) 233-2386 / 233-2383
Mizu (Japanese)
Waterfront Hotel, Lahug
(032) 232-6888
Mooon Caf…(Mexican)
42 E. OsmeÒa St., Guadalupe
(032) 253-3635
Oh! Georg (Italian)
1st Level Ayala Center,
Business Park
(032) 233-4735
Patio Isabel (Filipino)
Old Banilad Road
(032) 231-6075
Pino (Filipino)
Wilson Street, Lahug
(032) 231-3101
Tea Of Spring (Chinese)
Shangri-La Resort and Spa
Punta EngaÒo, Lapu-Lapu
City
(032) 231-8224
Tinder Box (Mediterranean)
Archbishop Reyes Road corner
Bauhinia Drive, Banilad
(032) 234-1681 to 83
Alegre Guitars Ceburloloy SM City Cebu
Abuno, Lapu-Lapu City 2F Arsenas Building, Colon St. North Reclamation Area
(032) 340-4492 (063) 919-2303403 (032) 231-3446 & 47
www.ceburloloy.com
Artes de Ayer Sui Generis Export Industry
Gov. Cuenco Ave., Banilad Collage 700 Humay Humay Street,
(032) 231-3485 2/F Ayala Center Cebu Pajo,
(032) 415-8232 Lapu-Lapu City
Artevalman Handicraft (032) 341-6502
Market sales@suigenexport.com
Bakilid, Mandaue City Gallery West www.suigenexport.com
(032) 346-0644 West Gorordo Ave.
(032) 231-4347 Tabo-an Market
CAP Art Gallery Tres de Abril St.
OsmeÒa Blvd. Heritage Antique Shop (032) 261-4307
(032) 253-6519 Juan Luna Ave.
(032) 232-2796
Itís time to dish out the usual keychain and shirt for your pasalubong, this season
once again Hola EspaÒa boasts the kingpin of bring home treats for your loved
ones. They offer a wide variety of jamons that comes different flavors, shapes and
calories.
Cebu Academy of Arts Jumalon Art Gallery Villafuente Beadworks
43 Gen. Echavez St. Basak Pardo and Accessories
(032) 254-6933 (032) 261-6884 No.22 San Agustin Heights,
Tisa
Cebu Furniture Industries Rafaelís Antique Shop (032) 261-4638
Foundation Door H, Isabelo Commíl Bldg., www.fashion-philippine.com
North Road, Jagobiao, Gen. Maxilom Ave.
Mandaue (032) 413-7718
(032) 422-8083 / 420-7109
www.furniturecebu.com
Alta Vista Cebu Mountaineering Scottyís Dive Center After Hours Chill Out Bar Ratsky
Golf & Country Club Society Punta EngaÒo, Unit Q, Crossroads Mall, Shangri-la Mactan G/F Ayala Center
Aznar Road, Pardo Archbishop Reyes Ave. Lapu-Lapu City Banilad Punta Engano Road, (032) 234-2113
(032) 272-7971 to 74 (063) 918-9020834 (032) 231-5075 (032) 231-6550 / 233-4089 Lapu-Lapu City ratskycebu@yahoo.com
www.cebumountaineers. www.tapaslounge.biz (032) 231-0288
Blue Abyss Dive Shop multiply.com Serenity Spa Sinners & Saints
Panagsama Beach, Moalboal 2 Torralba St., Lahug Autshop Dance Bar Formo Banilad Road
(032) 474-0031 Cebu Paradise (032) 233-9897 Mango Square Mall, Banilad Town Center (032) 234-0319
info@blueabyssdiving.com Health & Fitness Gen. Maxilom Ave. (032) 416-1990
LG Level, Waterfront Mactan The Spa at Cebu (032) 253-0129 formo.cebu@gmail.com The Wine Shop
Blue Marline Dive Haus (032) 340-8935 / 340-6451 No.1 Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Gorordo Ave., Lahug
Buyong Maribago, cebtour@yahoo.com Luisa Road, Banilad Badgerís Sports Kahayag Cafe (032) 233-3744
Lapu-Lapu City (032) 412-8888 and Dining Pub GF, Sea Orient Bldg.,
joselitoespinosa@yahoo.com Kon Tiki Divers G/F RCDC Bldg, Gov. Cuenco MJ Cuenco Ave., Mabolo Treff Bar
Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City Ave., Banilad (032) 233-8679 Waterfront Hotel, 1 Salinas
(032) 495-2471 (032) 345-2199 Drive, Lahug
(032) 232-6888

Everyone is going loco over being eco-friendly, and now itís time to do your part by The New England gave us Harry Potter but the Old England gave us the pub, and
hitting the greens at the Cebu Country Club, better work on those swings and take I have two words for youÖ Tap Room. Tap into your inner gentleman sensibilities,
out your clubs from the garage for that coveted hole in one. drink beer straight from the brew, smell the fragrant wood and lit up that old cigar
for that extra something.

Body & Sole Meddah Spa Thresher Shark Divers Bleus Acoustiques Le Tegola Vudu / Vudu Priv…Lounge
Suite 139 B Raintree Mall, The Crossroads, Banilad Baadmasman Resort, The Forum Bldg., Marina Mall Unit 16 Crossroads, Banilad
F. Ramos St. (032) 234-2083 Malapascua Archbishop Reyes Ave. (032) 340-9070 (032) 234-0836
(032) 254-9639 0927-6123359 / 0927-9360029 (063) 920-9219561
Ocean Globe Diveshop Manny Oís Z Bar
Cataliya Thai Herb Spa Panagsama Beach, Moalboal Waterfront Casino Cadillac Cafe Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Archbishop Reyes Ave. cor.
Salinas Drive, Lahug (032) 474-0070 Salinas Drive, Lahug Basak Road, Lapu-Lapu City Punta EngaÒo, Lapu-Lapu Bauhunia Drive
(032) 415-8661 hondatakamitsu@hotmail. (032) 232-6888 (032) 340-5678 (032) 492-7777 loc 8629 (032) 234-1681
com (02) 687-0888
Cebu Country Club Caf…Havana Olio
Banilad P.C. Divers Travel & Tours Garden Row, Crossroads Arcade
(032) 231-0345 Pacific Cebu Resort Ayala Center Cebu (032) 232-3589
Suba Basbas, Lapu-Lapu City (032) 231-7787
(032) 495-6005
Living Large
Friends and family
brace yourselves
because youíre in for
a ride when you fly
down south to the
city of Davao. If you
think coming here
is just about eating
durian prepared
in thousand ways,
Davao is more than
meets the eagleís eye.
A definite must visit
Peopleís Park, a four-
hectare wonderland
of flora and fauna
Iím sure the kids can
learn from and will
surely enjoy. Other
than Davaoís famous
fruit, you know what
Iím referring to,
another dark horse
in the fruit scene is
the rambutan, it may
not be as inviting
as it looks from the
outside, but take it
from me itís definitely
love at first bite. A
city so big, you may
need an even bigger
appetite to savor
everything they can
offer, or at least some
of it.
The grandeur
that is uniquely
Davao is something
to look forward to,
where anything
less than what is
expected is somewhat
forbidden, so abide
by the rules and do
it like how they do, in
the grandest of style.

VA
Apo View Hotel
150 J. Camus St.
(082) 221 6430 to 40 / 227-5088
www.apoview.com
Casa de Habana
29 J. Rizal St., Paseo de Habana
(082) 227-0965 / 300-4968
Casa Leticia Hotel
J. Camus St.
(082) 224-0501
stay@casaleticia.com
www.casaleticia.com
Chateau Veronica
Apartelle
Araullo St.
(082) 227-0488 / 222-4826
info@chateauveronica.com
Crown Regency Residences
JP Cabaguio Ave., Agdao
(082) 225-8188 / 225-8088
info@crownregency.com
Davao Tower Inn
566 E. Quirino Ave.
(082) 221-2099 / 221-8034
The Apo View Hotel is Davaoís term for ultimate luxury and hospitality. Certainly
itís welcoming interiors and no fuss principle will surely make your stay a breeze, so
check in and experience Davao at its finest.
Grand Men Seng Hotel Pearl Farm Beach Resort Ahfat (Chinese) Davao Denciaís Restaurant Mongolian Garden (Asian)
Magallanes cor. Anda Sts. Brgy. Adecor, Kaputian, Samal Victoria Plaza Carpark, JP (Chinese) F. Torres St.
(082) 221-9040 to 49 / 221-2431 Island Laurel Ave. General Luna St. (082) 221-2615
sales@grandmenseng.com (082) 221-9970 to 73
 (082) 228-5787 (082) 227-6777 / 226-4336
www.grandmenseng.com (02) 750-1896 & 98 Nanay Bebeng (Filipino)
pearlfarm@fuegohotels.com Akiko (Japanese) Edelweiss (German) A. Mabini St., Dona Vicenta
Grand Regal Hotel Davao www.pearlfarmresort.com Victoria Plaza Carpark, JP McArthur Highway Village
Km.7, JP Laurel Ave., Lanang Laurel Ave. (082) 297-8822 (082) 222-3201 / 222-3202
(082) 235-0888 Regency Inn (082) 222-6825
(02) 734-9055 / 734-9092 Villa Abrille St. Gardena Fresca (Filipino) Picobello (Italian)
www.grandregalhotel.com (082) 225-5819 Bistro Rosario Coca Cola Village, Matina 5th floor, JS Gasano Mall,
regency@philwebinc.com (International) (082) 297-4628 Ilustre St.
Hotel Galleria F. Torres St. (082) 221-1696
Gov. Duterte St. The Royal Mandaya Hotel (082) 221-7780 Hanoi Restaurant
(082) 221-2480 / 221-8162 J. Palma Gil St. (Vietnamese) Sarung Banggi (Steak House)
hgadicor@info.com.ph (082) 225-8888
/ 225-18888 Buns and Pizza (Italian) J. Camus St. F. Torres St.
mandaya@mozcom.com Bolton St. (082) 225-4501 (082) 221-5615
Lispher Inn (082) 305-8877
Juna Ave., Juna Subd., Matina Tower Inn Harana Restaurant Swiss Deli (European)
(082) 299-1610 Quirino Ave. Charlieís Bakeshop (Filipino) JP Laurel Ave., Lanang
lispher@davao.org.ph (082) 221-1099 / 221-3400 and Diner (Filipino) F. Torres St. (082) 234-0271
(02) 888-5170 Damosa Gateway, Lanang
The Marco Polo Davao (082) 235-8510 Jackís Ridge (Filipino) Tsuru (Japanese)
CM Recto cor. Roxas Sts. Waterfront Insular Hotel Shrine Hills, Matina Door 3, Don R. Castillo Bldg.
(082) 221-0888 / 222-6081 Lanang Cecilís Snack Inn & (082) 297-8830 Legaspi St.
davao@marcopolohotels.com (082) 234-3050 / 233-2381 Bakeshop (Filipino) (082) 221-0901
www.marcopolohotels.com wihd@waterfronthotels.net Anda St. Kuilan Foodhouse (Filipino)
(082) 227-5305 / 227-9865 Dacudao Ave. near Opal St., Zakoya (Japanese)
Microtel Inn & Suites Agdao F. Torres St.
Damosa Gateway Complex, Cocoís (International) (082) 227-6416 (082) 227-7760
Mamay Road F.Torres St.
(082) 233-2333 / 253-2033 (082) 222-3496 Krua Thai (Thai)
davao@microtelphilippines.com Metro Lifestyle Complex, F.
www.microtelphilippines.com Torres St.
(082) 228-6181
If you donít fancy eating at fancy restaurants, Taklobo will surely delight your sense
of taste, with itís laid back homey interiors and absolutely tasty food will surely
bring back memories of your familyís Sunday feast.
Aldevinco Shopping Center Gaisano South Citimall Orladís Novelty Apo Golf and Country Eden Nature Park Paradise Island Park &
CM Recto St. cor. Roxas Ave. Ilustre St. Aldevinco Shopping Center Club office: Matina Town Square Beach Resort
(082) 221-7697 / 222-3281 (082) 224-0808 (082) 227-4548 Dumoy. Toril (082) 299-1020 / 299-0313 1181 Davao-Agusan Highway,
(082) 297-2150 / 297-2036 / Km.9 Sasa
Chimes Mall of Davao Gilded Expressions SM City Davao 296-0048 High Ponds Resort (082) 233-0251 / 234-2926
Gov. Sales St. Apo View Hotel Quimpo Blvd., Cor. Tulip Binugao
(082) 225-8997 / 225-8998 150 J. Camus St. Drive, The Barcelo Pearl Farm (082) 291-1148 Philippine Eagle
(082) 221-6430 Ecoland Subd. Resort Foundation
City Triangle (082) 297-6998 Samal Island. Davao del Norte Hobo Soul Surf Ruby St., Calinan
CM Recto Avenue, Davao City Great Gifts and Souvenirs (082) 235-0873 / 234-0601 Dacudao St. (084) 224-3021 & 22
(082) 224-0088 Intíl Special Craft Collection (063) 927-9237653 / 0927-
77-A Illustre St. Inc. Bliss Tresses to Toes 6728731 Pet Travels
Dati Cococraft (082) 224-2671 Door 1, Velez Bldg., City Hall Salon Spa 1st Avenue, Juna Subdivision,
Singkil St., Lanzona Subd. Drive JP Laurel Ave. Lazuli Spa Matina(063) 917-7018314
(082) 297-0936 Lola Abonís Durian (082) 222-0813 (082) 225-5677 Marco Polo Hotel, CM Recto St. www.couchsurfing.com
McArthur Highway, GSIS, (082) 221-0888 / 225-0111
Dizonís Fresh Fruits Matina Tíboli Weaving Center Buenavista Island Resort davao@marcopolohotels.com Rancho Palos Verdes
Rizal St., (082) 297-2391 Barcelo Pearl Farm Resort Matina Town Square Barangay Mandug, Buhangin
(082) 222-0046 (082) 221-9970 (082) 296-0791 Malagos Garden Resort District
NCCC Centerpoint Bolcan, Baguio District (082) 560-0238 / 301-2101
Felcris McArthur Highway, Matina, Tetel Gift Shop Chemaís by the Sea Resort (082) 221-1545
Anda St. Davao City GF Bagobo House Hotel, Samal Island Wind and Wave
(082) 221-4286 (082) 297-7771 Gov. Duterte St. (063) 917-8140814 Marina Park Stables PPA Building, Sta. Ana Wharf
(082) 222-4444 Matina Aplya (082) 305-3483 / 300-3483
Gaisano Mall of Davao NCCC Mall Costa Marina (082) 297-8213 www.windandwavedavao.
JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao McArthury Highway, Matina Ulama Km.9 Highway, Sasa com
City (082) 298-0888 Aldevinco Shopping Center, (082) 233-1209 / 233-0229 Mergrande Ocean Resort
(082) 222-1411 CM Recto St. Bago Aplya, Tahomo District
Nievaís Arts & Crafts (082) 224-2068 Davao Holiday Spa (082) 298-4100 / 298-4101
Felbets Bldg., Lanang F.Torres St.
(082) 222-6869 (082) 221-1337 / 225-5577
holidayspa@pldtdsl.net

You donít have to run around the city buying loved ones pasalubong, all you Letís get physical, physical! Familiar? I present to you Davaoís urban wellness haven,
have to do is hop around Aldevinco Shopping Center. They house everything from Metro Lifestyle. A treat for your body and senses, from burning off those calories to
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dilemmas.
After Dark Bar & Liquid Shindig Bar
Restaurant Apo View Hotel, J. Camus St. Orange Groove Hotel,
Quimpo Boulevard (082) 221-6430 Buhangin
(082) 298-0299 / 226-2296 (082) 241-0787 / 241-0695
Matina Town Square
Autoshop Bar & McArthur Highway, Matina Some Place Else Resto Bar
Restaurant (082) 297-1780 J. Camus St.
JP Laurel Ave., Davao City (082) 241-1927
(082) 227-4541 Missey Cafe & Bars
Matina Town Square Summit Bar
Avenue S (082) 291-3343 The Royal Mandaya Hotel
Damosa Gateway, Lanang (082) 225-0588
(082) 305-3520 Montemarte Caf…
Grand Regal Hotel The Venue
Barcelona Bar (082) 235-0888 / 234-2918 Jacinto Extension St.
Rizal Promenade, Rizal St. (082) 224-4150 / 300-1688
(082) 224-6886 OíFlannagans
104 Illustre St. Vinta Bar
Chicoís Jazz Bar (082) 225-1458 Waterfront Insular Hotel,
Rizal St. Lanang
(082) 225-5675 One Bar (082) 233-2881
The Venue Compound
Corum (082) 222-1227 Whistle Top Bar
GGO Building, Bajada McArthur Highway
(082) 305-2565 Scott & Cates Coffee (082) 297-7998
Express
Hagarís Place Road 7 corner Telstar Sts.,
Insular Village, Lanang DoÒa Vicenta Village
(082) 233-1018 (082) 303-3243

Halo
The Venue Compound
(082) 227-0579

End the day at Davaoís foremost Hotel. Apo Viewís Blue Room boasts of an intimate
setting, cool vibes and a wide array of cocktail drinks that suits your fancy, so come
celebrate lifeís little treasures.
 GREENBELT 5 Solihiya (Filipino-Chinese)
3rd Floor
Celestina
Ground Floor
(02) 729-8744 (02) 729-8727
Whr? To Dine
Travel Caf…(Filipino) Galerie Hans Brumann
Cibo (Italian) 2nd Floor 3rd Floor
Greenbelt 2nd Floor
(02) 758-2426
(02) 729-2233 (02)7282175
Zuni (Mediterranean) Gaupo
In the world of an Felix (Asian-Continental) Ground Floor 2nd Floor
undiscerning crowd, Ground Floor (02) 467-3931 / 757-0361 (02) 729-8672
thereís no other (02) 729-9062
significant color, but L Manila
gray. However, hold it.
Fely Jís Kitchen (Filipino)
2nd Floor
Whr? To Shop 2nd Floor
(02) 882-3872 / 882-5375
Donít drown yourself (02) 728-8858 & 78 AC+632
into misery and stress. 3rd Floor Myth
Fish Out of Water (02) 758-2564 / 758-2564 3rd Floor
If you are the (International) (02) 757-0162
type of person who 3rd Floor Adora
is searching for a (02) 729-3858 2nd and 3rd Floors Myronís Place
paradise beneath (02) 687-4809 Ground Floor
John And Yoko (Japanese) (02) 757-9898 / 757-8898
the busy paths of the 2nd Floor Aranaz
Metroó Greenbelt is (02) 729-8698 2nd Floor Rafe
heaven on earth for (02) 757-0301 Ground Floor
you. La Maison (French) (02) 729-7377
3rd Floor Arnel Papa
You may not (02) 7299079 Religioso
2nd Floor
be able to go out (02) 729-1059 3rd Floor
of town, and have Restaurante Pia Y Damaso (02) 729-9061
(Filipino-Spanish) Avatar
splendid fun, away 2nd Floor 2nd Floor
from the traffic of life; (02) 729-5511 (02) 729-8968
thereís still so much
to discover, and
celebrate. Greenbelt SERENDRA Gaudi (Spanish)
GF Serendra
Anna Pashmina
2F Serendra Piazza
surprises the public (02) 856-0473 & 74 (02) 856-2507
with its impressive Whr? To Dine Guava (Filipino) Backstage
topiary and ponds, GF Serendra 2F Serendra Piazza
situated right outside Abe (Filipino) (02) 856-0489 (02) 915-2741
GF, Serendra
the mall breathing (02) 856-0526 Hossein (Persian) David and Goliath
fresh and cool breeze. GF Serendra Bonifacio High Street
Complete with Balducci (Italian) (02) 856-1278 (02) 856-1345
fascinating sights and GF, Serendra
(02) 856-0676 Larryís Bar & Caf… Pandango
sounds; sophisticated, (International) 2F Serendra Piazza
yet reasonably Brazil (Brazilian) GF Serendra (02) 899-2684
priced shops ready to GF Serendra (02) 856-0527
(02) 856-0671 Philosophy
conquer all of your
Mezzaluna (European) Bonifacio High Street
fetishes, Greenbelt Chelsea Market Caf… GF Serendra (02) 856-2761
bring shades of (Mediterranean) (02) 856-0718
harmony to those GF Serendra Souk Gallery
(02) 909-7011 Thai at Silk (Thai) 2F Serendra Piazza
who need just but GF Serendra (02) 909-7040
multiple bliss. Cuillere (French) (02) 856-0386
GF Serendra Theodoreís The Store
(02) 916-7394 Bonifacio High Street
CB
Duo (Continental) Whr? To Shop (02) 856-3571
GF Serendra WIC
(02) 856-1200 All Flip-Flops
Bonifacio High Street 2F Serendra Piazza
(02) 856-1390 (02) 856-2967
Serendra:
Redefining
the Mall
Culture
Filipinos today
have developed an
enduring love affair
with various malls in
the country. As the
city is dotted with
shopping areas; new
developments sprung
like mushrooms in
the corners of the
Metropolis; one
stands out above the
rest like Serendra.
As the mall name
suggests, Serendra
caters not just to
the well-heeled but
to every weary city
dwellers as it provides
much needed
breathing space, al
fresco restaurants,
park-like atmosphere,
and beautifully
done installations.
Serendra feeds the
mind, body and you
know what., giving
the best treats for the
senses.
GD