Review: Tugawe Cove Cafe

Tugawe Cove Resort in Caramoan, Camarines Sur,  is one of Bicol's sought after tourist destinations. The exclusivity and the natural scenery being offered and not to mention the "Excellent" Trip Advisor ratings  is something that you can never deny that Tugawe is a must visit. Reviews and testimonies from those who have visited Tugawe means that the pay is worth the stay. Truth be told that I have been to Caramoan, but just not yet in Tugawe Cove Resort. The resort was actually included in CNN's list of the remote and luxurious retreats in the Philippines along with Ticao Island in Masbate.

 

A stepping stone to Tugawe Cove Resort is actually here in Naga City. Tugawe Cove Cafe located at the grande entrance of the newly opened Robinsons Place Naga will give us a glimpse of what the resort can offer to us gastronomically speaking. Just to get ahead of you, this is just a part of the whole gastronomic offerings of the resort.

I must admit, the first time I heard that there is a Tugawe Cove Cafe in Robinsons, my first impression was, "Hmm, pricing might be a little expensive compared to other existing cafes". Alas, I was wrong! Let me share to you some of the fine and unique dishes  Tugawe Cove Cafe has to offer.

Drinks come in Hot and Iced and starts at P50 to P130.  Coffee-blended drinks starts at P120 to P130 only. Blended non-coffee based drinks are at P120 and juices at P80. Sandwiches starts at P120 to P150. Pasta at P180 to P200. Rice plates from P180 to P220 and waffles at P120.  Dessert starts at P20 to P110. Wait until you see the uniqueness of the dishes.

Green Tea Latte, Mixed Berries Smoothie and Sea Salted Caramel

 I ordered the Sea Salted Caramel and boy I loved it. I like it when it's not too sweet and overpowering. It's just perfect when paired with food.

Breakfast in Bed anyone? This, perhaps is the most interesting dish that the cafe offers. Likened to a chowder in a bread bowl, it's cheesy, creamy, with egg and pork? bits that actually add up to the flavor of a pizza but sprinkled with herbs which tells us that it's different. They bake their own bread and pastries too, so this it is a plus point for them.

From the kinds of pasta being offered by Tugawe Cove Cafe, we were able to try two of them. First is the Laing Mac. A closer look below...

The Laing Mac has a creamy base with of course Laing. This is definitely uniquely made in terms of taste. When Laing is perfect with rice, this Laing with the pasta blends well with bits of pork on it. Second pasta is the Bicol Express Cannelloni. 

 A closer look at the Bicol Express Cannelloni. It's like lasagna but with Bicol Express in it. I like that Laing Mac better.

They also have sandwiches like this on on the photo below called the Greek Panini.

Take a look at the interior of the cafe. Native interiors partnered with an industrial type steel bars plus the accent of the leaves on the wall will actually let you imagine how is to be at the resort. What more if you can actually sat by the beach front while enjoying the food of Tugawe Cove Cafe. Just wow!

I'm also loving the patterns, shades and hues of color present at the cafe. From the flooring to the fixtures and even the ceiling.

Oh, I almost forgot, they also have waffles for your dessert.

Seems like every cafe in Naga will always a nice ambiance, it's becoming a basic requirement and Tugawe Cove Cafe really did good job on that department. But what I really like about the cafe is the pricing of their food. With the kind of food that they are offering, plus the plating and the uniqueness, the prices are surprisingly affordable. So my first impression is definitely wrong and I have to give it to them. I hope it stays that way though =P 

At least now I have taken one step forward to Tugawe Cove Resort lol. On to a few more saving up for that ultimate vacation that I may reach the cove and experience it myself. I also look forward to trying the other dishes and most especially their desserts. Leave on the comments below your favorites too, guys!

Thank you Tugawe Cove Cafe for having us! Thank you Ms. Sol for the invitation! God bless and more power!

Tugawe Cove Cafe 
Ground Floor, Al Fresco Dining
Robinsons Place Naga
Roxas Avenue, Corner Almeda Highway
Contact No 09088189149
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tugawecovecafe/
Instagram: @tugawecovecafe

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Dermcare opens at Robinsons Place Naga

Feeling good about oneself is very important when we talk about self-confidence. A good self-confidence will mean a lot to our daily activities and interaction with other people. There are a lot of ways for us to feel relaxed and pampered and one of them is to visit spas, beauty centers and the like. We all deserve to be beautiful in and out. When we talk about beauty, we need to get to know our bodies first and then consult the right people and experts who can address our needs.



Now, located at the third level of the newly opened Robinsons Place Naga at the Wellness Zone is Dermcare now providing Naguenos and Bicolanos with top-of-the-line beauty products and services at superior value for money price. Dermcare pioneered the whitening business in the Philippines which has been trusted for quality with proven positive effects but in an affordable price for more than 20 years. Because one branch is not enough, Dermcare Robinsons Place Naga is actually their second home here in Naga after their SM City Naga branch. Dermcare is continuously providing its customers with innovative products and services that are responsive to their needs and lifestyle.

Dermcare Professional Skin, Hair and Spa world class skin facials (lightening, anti-aging, pimple control treatments), body treatments (scrubs, waxing, spa services) as well as hair rebonding & treatments. It is a one stop pure value skin, body and hair treatment in one environment  that is both inviting and invigorating to the senses. Staffed with  trusted dermatologists and professionally trained beauty therapists. It's ambiance is conducive to rejuvination, skin and body pampering. It offers private and well-appointed spa and massage rooms, steam bath an facial treatment area, doctor's clinic, and an inviting lobby. The moment you enter Dermcare, you will experience full bliss.

Ms. Zenaida E. Palisoc, President and CEO of Dermcare Professional Skin, Hair & Spa is an enterprising businesswoman and a visionary in the wellness and beauty industry. In the late 90s, Dermcare assumed a new business concept as a total health, beauty and wellness center serving a diverse market.

Guests during the opening with Vice Governor Ato Pena, Naga City Vice Mayor Nelson Legacion, City Counselor, Salvador Del Castillo, MNCCI President Gilbert Albero with Ms. Zenaida Palisoc (in pink maxi dress) and the Dermcare Robinsons Team.

If you need a little boost for your self-confidence, curious about skin, body and hair treatments, visit Dermcare at Robinsons or SM City Naga.

Services offered varies from Facial care, Body Treatment, Hair Treatment, Hair Waxing at Bella La Peau and other Beauty Enhancement services.

Cutting of ribbon by Naga City Mayor, Hon. John G. Bongat

For Facial Care, whitening starts as low as P350. Facial starts at P380. They also have Facial with Seaweeds and Pimple Acne Treatment. Anti-aging services starts at P350. 

For Body Treatment, Dermcare has the following: Body spa,body scrub, underarm whitening, lightening legs scrub, neck scrub, arm scrub, foot spa, body massage, diamond power peel, RF Toning Treatment etc. 

For Hair Treatment, they have Hair Restructuring like Hair Ironing and Hair Rebonding. Other hair treatments such as hair spa, hot oil, hair cellophnae, hair dye/color, hair rejuvenination, dandruff control etc.

For Hair Waxing, Dermcare offers services for eyebrow, upperlip, lowerlip, nostrills, fingers, underarms, elobws, nape, chest, bikini, brazilian half legs, full legs, full body.  For more details, visit Dermcare at Robinsons Place Naga or SM City Naga. Check out their Facebook Page and website http://www.dermcareprofessional.com/dermcare/ for promos and updates.

Now talking about Dermcare's beauty products, these samples from them made me giddy over the past weeks trying them one by one. Will make a separate blog post about the results and I look forward to visiting their second home at Robinsons Place Naga to avail their services. Thanks so much Dermcare!! <3 br="">

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Penafrancia Regional Military Parade 2017 Winners

After several hours of being under the scorching heat of the sun, the results are out! Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Regional Military Parade Competition! CLICK HERE for photos



BEST MARCHING UNIT – ROTC (CATEGORY 3)
1st Place- 85.03- Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur
2nd Place- 83.24 - Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT – ROTC SPONSORS
1st Place -84.05 - Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur
2nd Place- 82.26 - Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur

MOST DISCIPLINED ROTC UNIT (CATEGORY 3)
1st Place- 90.93 - Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur
2nd Place- 90.92 - Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT – ROTC CATEGORY 4
1st Place- 88.27- Camarines Norte School of Law, Talisay, Cam. Norte
2nd Place- 85.26 - Baao Community College, Baao, Camarines Sur
3rd Place- 84.35 – Naga College Foundation, Naga City
4th Place- 82.07 – Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Sipocot, Cam.Sur
5th Place- 81.04 – Pili Capital College, Pili, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT CATEGORY 3 AND 4
1st Place- 84.49 – Baao Community College, Baao, Camarines Sur
2nd Place- 83.50 – Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Sipocot, Cam.Sur
3rd Place- 83.03 – Pili Capital College, Pili, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 82.03 – Naga College Foundation, Naga City
5th Place- 82.02 - Camarines Norte School of Law, Talisay, Cam. Norte

MOST DISCIPLINED ROTC UNIT (CATEGORY 3)
1st Place- 90.89 – Naga College Foundation, Naga City
2nd Place- 90.87 – Camarines Norte School of Law, Talisay, Cam. Norte
3rd Place- 90.84 – Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pili, Cam.Sur
4th Place- 89.97 – Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Sipocot, Cam.Sur
5th Place- 89.95 - Pili Capital College, Pili, Camarines Sur

OVERALL CHAMPION FOR CATEGORY 3 - Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur
OVERALL CHAMPION FOR CATEGORY 4 - Camarines Norte School of Law, Talisay, Cam. Norte

Best Marching Unit
1st Place - 90.102- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place – 88.136- Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology, Naga City
3rd Place – 88.109- Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 87.21- Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City
5th Place- 87.107 - University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City

Best Marching Band Category A
1st Place – 97.00 - University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place – 94.136 - Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Sipocot, Cam.Sur
3rd Place – 94.134- University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City
4th Place – 94.130- Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology, Naga City
5th Place - 94.129- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pili, Cam.Sur

BEST MARCHING BAND AND MAJORETTES CATEGORY A
1st Place – 87.106- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Calabanga, Cam.Sur
2nd Place – 86.105- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pasacao, Cam.Sur
3rd Place – 86.103- Partido Stae University, Goa, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 85.05- Pasacao Academy, Pasacao, Cam, Sur
5th Place - 82.116 – Presentacion, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING BAND CATEGORY B
1st Place – 93.13- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pasacao, Cam.Sur
2nd Place – 92.88- Tabaco National High School, Tabaco, Albay
3rd Place – 92.14- Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, Nabua, Camarines Su
4th Place – 92.13- Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 91.43- Pioneer High School Presentacion, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT MAPEH BOYS CATEGORY 1
1st Place 91.46 – La Consolacion College of Baao, Baao, Camarines Sur
2nd Place – 89.13- Mambayawas national High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 88.25- Barcelonita Fisheries School, Cabusao, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 88.22- Lourdes Provincial National High School, NABUA, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 88.19- Buenavista National High School, Presentacion, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT MAPEH GIRLS CATEGORY 1
1st Place – 85.10- La Consolacion College of Baao, Baao, Camarines Sur
2nd Place – 85.04- Ombao High School, Bula, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 84.47- San Ramon Provincial High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 84.05- Colegio del Santissimo Rosario, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 83.36- Gov. Mariano E. Villafuerte HIgh School, Pili, Camarines Sur

MOST DISCIPLINED MARCHING UNIT CATEGORY 1
1st Place – 91.49- Colegio del Santissimo Rosario, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
2nd Place – 91.44- Tomas Avila Andaya, Sr. National High School, Ragay, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 91.36- La Consolacion College of Baao, Baao, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 91.27- Lourdes Provincial High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 91.07- San Ramon Provincial High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT MAPEH BOYS CATEGORY 2
1st Place – 91.47- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place – 90.30- Don Servillano PLATON Memorial High School, Tinambac, Cam.Sur
3rd Place – 90.18- San Isidro National High School, Libmanan, Cam. Sur
4th Place – 90.16- Pamplona National High School, Pamplona, Cam, Sur
5th Place - 89.44- Bula National High School, Bula, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT MAPEH GIRLS CATEGORY 2
1st Place – 88.05- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place – 85.07- Lagonoy High School, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 84.22- Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
4th Place – 83.35- Buhi St. Joseph Academy, Inc. Buhi, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 83.10- San Isidro National High School, Libmanan, Cam. Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT CATEGORY 2
1st Place – 92.19- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place – 91.32- Don Servillano Platon Memorial High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 91.31- Zeferino Arroyo High School, Iriga City
4th Place – 91.29- Calabanga National High School, Calabanga, Camarines Sur
5th Place – 91.22- La Purisima National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING MAJORETTES CATEGORY A
1st Place – 88.139- San Rafael National High School, Tigaon, Camarines Sur
2nd Place – 88.02- University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City
3rd 87.90 - La Consolacion College of Baao, Baao, Camarines Sur
4th Place - 87.88- Sto. Domingo Institute, Nabua, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 87.86- Concepcion Pequeña National High School, Naga City
6th Place - 86.91- San Antonio National High School, Iriga City
7th Place - 86.83- Palsong National High School, Bula, Camarines Sur
8th Place - 86.68- Tambo National High School, Buhi, Camarines Sur
9th Place - 86.60- Tomas Avila Andaya, Sr. National High School, Ragay, Cam .Sur
10th Place- 86.46- Perpetual Help National High School, Iriga City

Best MARCHING OF Lyre Corps Category A.
1st Place- 94.106- Pamplona National High School, Pamplona, Camarines Sur
2nd Place - 94.103- Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Pili, Camarines Sur
3rd Place - 94.00- San Antonio National High School, Iriga City
4th Place - 93.92- Naga City School of Arts and Trade, Naga City
5th Place – 93.85- Colegio del Santissimo Rosario, Libmanan
6th Place - 93.31 – Sto. Domingo Institute, Nabua, Camarines Sur
7th Place - 93.14- Lyceo de Pasacao, Pasacao, Camarines Sur
8th Place - 93.04 – University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City
9th Place – Baao National High School, Baao, Camarines Sur
10th Place – Siena College Tigaon, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING MAJORETTES CATEGORY B
1st Place – 87.17- Naga City Science High School, Naga City
2nd Place – 86.67- Calabanga National Science High School, Calabanga, Camarines Sur
3rd Place – 86.57- Gainza National High School, Gainza, Cam.Sur
4th Place – 86.49- Blessed Name of Mary Learning School, Pili, Cam.Sur
5th Place – 86.28- Presentacion National High School, Presentacion, Camarines Sur
6th Place- 85.45- Malawag National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
7th Place – 85.16- San Lorenzo Ruiz National High School, San Lorenzo, Cam. Norte
8th Place – 85.148- San Ramon Pilot national High School, Lagonoy, Cam.Sur
9th Place – 85.131- San Jose National High School, San Jose, Camarines Sur
10th Place - 85.125- Buhi St. Joseph’s Academy, Buhi, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING DBC/LYRE CORPS CATEGORY B
1st Place - 93.55 – Rodriguez National High School, Pili, Camarines Sur
2nd Place - 92.87- Blessed Name of Mary Learning School, Pili, Camarines Sur
3rd Place - 92.46 – San Agustin Integrated School, Libon, Albay
4th Place 92.14 – Magsaysay National High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur
5th Place - 92.11 – Nato National High School, Sagnay, Camarines Sur
6th Place - 92.10- Federico P. Condat National High School, Presentacion, Camarines Sur
7th Place – 91.52- Bato Balani National High School, Paracale, Cam. Norte
8th Place – 91.47- Catalotoan National High School, Sagnay, Cam.Sur
9th Place - 91.20- San Vicente National High School, Buhi, Camarines Sur
10th Place – 91.12- San Ramon Pilot National High School, Lagonony, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT CAT BOYS CATEGORY 1
1st Place- 87.98 – La Consolacion College, Iriga City
2nd Place- 86.80- Naga City Science High School, Naga City
3rd Place- 86.45 - Blessed Name of Mary Learning School, Pili, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 86.33- Dahap National Vocational High School, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 85.99- Sto. Domingo Institute, Nabua, Camarines Sur
6th Place - 85.85- Presentacion National High school,
7th Place – 85.84- Perpetual Help National High School, Iriga City
8th Place – 85.76- Magarao National High School, Magarao, Cam.Sur
9th Place - Inorongan National High School,
10th Place- Lyceo de Pasacao, Pasacao, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING UNIT CAT GIRLS CATEGORY 1
1st Place - 87.75- Naga City Science High School, Naga City
2nd Place - 86.11- La Consolacion College of Rinconada, Iriga City
3rd Place - 85.58- Paracale National High School, Paracale, Cam. Norte
4th Place- 85.56- Blessed Name of Mary Learning School, Pili, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 85.52- Holy Trinity College of Camarines Sur, Bato, cAm.Sur
6th Place - 85.40- Perpetual Help High school, Iriga City
7th Place- 84.98- Camaligan National High School, Camaligan, Cam.Sur
8th Place- 84.62- Malawag NATIONAL High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
9th Place- 84.39- Dahat National Vocational High School, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
10th Place- Maura M. Sibulo NATIONAL High School

MOST DISIPLINED CAT BOYS CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC SCHOOL
1st Place- 91.76 – Naga City Science High School, Naga City
2nd Place- 91.54 – Camarines Norte National High School, Daet, Camarines Norte
3rd Place- 91.42 – Tamban National High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 91.36 – Nato National High School, Sagnay, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 90.89 – Perpetual Help Iriga High School, Iriga City, Camarines Sur
6th Place- 90.86 – Malawag National High School, Malawag, Nabua, Camarines Sur
7th Place- 90.72 – Gainza National High School, Gainza, Camarines Sur
8th Place- 89.90 – Magarao National High School, Magarao, Camarines Sur
9th Place- 89.78 – San Vicente National High School, Buhi, Camarines Sur
10th Place- 89.74 - Concepcion Pequeña National High School, Naga City

MOST DISIPLINED CAT Category 2 Private School
1st Place- 91.10 - Sienna College Tigaon, Camarines Sur
2nd Place- 91.09 - La Consolacion College of Rinconada, Iriga City
3rd Place- 91.02 – St. Jude Agro-Industrial 2ndary School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 90.16 – St. Andrew Academy, Sagnay, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 90.01 – Blessed Name of Mary Learning School, Pili, Camarines Sur
6th Place- 89.26 – Lyceo de Pasacao, Pasacao, Camarines Sur
7th Place- 89.24 – University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City
8th Place- 89.19 – St. Paul Academy, Goa, Camarines Sur
9th Place- 89.70 - Sto. Domingo Institute, Nabua, Camarines Sur
10th Place - 89.08- Holy Trinity College of Camarines Sur, Bato, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING CAT UNIT BOYS
1st Place- 89.04 – University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place- 88.25 – Pamplona National High School, Pamplona, Camarines Sur
3rd Place- 88.12 – Zeferino Arroyo High School, Iriga City
4th Place- 85.73- Saint Joseph Academy Inc. Buhi, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 86.41- Bula National High School, Bula, Camarines Sur
6th Place- 85.45- Don Servillano Platon Memorial High School, Tinambac, Camarines Sur
7th Place- 85.40- Bato National High School, Bato, Camarines Sur
8th Place- 85.27 - Tambo National High School, Buhi, Camarines Sur
9TH Place- 85.22 - Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
10th Place- 85.11 – San Jose National High School, San Jose, Camarines Sur

BEST MARCHING CAT UNIT GIRLS
1st Place- 90.17- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place- 87.45- Zeferino Arroyo High School, Iriga City
3rd Place- 86.08- Federico Condat National High School, Presentacion, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 85.48- Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 85.03- San Isidro National High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
6th Place- 85.01- Pamplona National High School, Pamplona, Camarines Sur
7th Place- 84.41- Victor Bernal High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
8th Place- 84.32- San Antonio National High School, Iriga City
9th Place- 84.10- Lagonoy High School, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
10th Place- 84.04- San Juan National High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

MOST DISCIPLINED CAT UNIT CATEGORY PUBLIC
1st Place- 91.34- Zeferino Arroyo High School, Iriga City
2nd Place- 91.09- Pamplona National High School, Pamplona, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 90.02- Ocampo National High School, Ocampo, Camarines Sur
3rd Place- 90.20- San Isidro National High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
5th Place- 89.41- San Antonio National High School, Iriga City
6th Place- 89.35- San Juan National High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
7th Place- 89.31- Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
8th Place- 89.30- Victor Bernal High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
9th Place- San Jose National High School, San Jose, Camarines Sur
10th Place- 89.88- Bula National High School, Bula, Camarines Sur

MOST DISCIPLINED CAT UNIT CATEGORY PRIVATE
1st Place- 94.16- University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
2nd Place- 91.03- Universidad de Sta. Isabel – Pili Campus, Pili, Camarines Sur
3rd Place- 90.13- Buhi St. Joseph’s Academy Inc., Buhi, Camarines Sur
4th Place- 89.37- Lagonoy High School, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

OVER ALL CHAMPION CATEGORY 1 CAT MIXED COMPANY – NAGA CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
OVER ALL CHAMPION MAPEH 1 – LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE OF BAAO
OVER ALL CHAMPION CAT 2 COMPANY MINUS - UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
OVER ALL CHAMPION MAPEH 2 – UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY

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Miss Bicolandia 2017 Winners

Left to Right:

3rd Runner Up - No. 19 Leorosa Maria Kennedy - Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

2nd Runner Up - No. 14 Julia Novel Gonowon - Iriga City

MISS BICOLANDIA 2017 - No. 8 Kayesha Clauden Chua - Legazpi City

1st Runner Up - No. 11 Paula Madarieta Ortega - Ligao City, Albay

4th Runner Up - No. 7 Sigrid Grace Flores - Panganiban, Catanduanes

Naga City, Bicol - From the twenty lovely Bicolanas, 24 year old Albayana Kayesha Clauden Chua from Legazpi City was crowned Miss Bicolandia 2017 last night at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum bagging most of the special and corporate awards. First Runner Up is also an Albayana, Paula Madarieta Ortega from Ligao City, Second Runner Up is Eat Bulaga's Miss Millenial Camarines Sur and reigning Miss Kaogma 2017 Julia Novel Gonowon from Iriga City. Third Runner Up hails from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Leorosa Maria Kennedy and Fourth Runner Up is a Catandunganon Sigrid Grace Flores from Panganiban, Catanduanes. 

The final question and answer was a new turn of events in the Miss Bicolandia pageant history where the Top 5 Finalists had to give their thoughts on a specific question and on a specific topic. Questions and topics were well thought of and held confidential up until the coronation night by the Miss Bicolandia Execom headed by Dr. Jose "Sonny" Rañola.

Miss Bicolandia 2017 Execom

Below are the special and corporate awards and Top 10 finalists during the pageant night. 

BEST EVENINGGOWN DESIGNER FOR MISS BICOLANDIA 2017 - Polly Lagyapis

Worn by No. 10 Maria Lina Prongoso of Iriga City

Top 10 

(in no particular order)
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No. 3 Sandra Vivo - Lagonoy

No. 15 Lyra Velchez - Tabaco City, Albay

No. 20 Trixia Jorgia Aganan - Naga City

No. 12 Denise Omorong - Catanduanes 

No. 10 Maria Lina Neri Prongoso - Iriga City

No. 11 Paula Madarieta Ortega - Ligao City, Albay

No. 14 Julia Novel Gonowon - Iriga City

No. 8 Kayesha Clauden Chua - Legazpi City

No. 7 Sigrid Grace Flores - Panganiban, Catanduanes 

No. 19 Leorosa Maria Kennedy - Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

No. 8 Kayesha Clauden Chua - Miss Bicolandia 2017

• BEST IN EVENING GOWN
• Ambassadress of The Carmen Hotel
• Ambassadress of Bicol Isarog
• Miss Moraville
• Miss PLDT
• Miss S&D Foundation
• Darling of the Press 
• Miss Smart
• Miss Globe Telecom
• Miss True Money
• Miss Petron 
• Miss Generika
• Miss Bigg's Diner

BEST IN EVENING GOWN

No. 11 Paula Madarieta Ortega - 1st Runner Up

• Miss Congeniality 
• Miss Coca Cola
• Miss Happee Smile 
• BEST IN SWIMSUIT

No. 14 Julia Novel Gonowon - 2nd Runner Up

• Miss Sutherland 
• Miss Mondelez Incorporated

No. 15 Lyra Velchez of Tabaco City

• MISS PHOTOGENIC
• Miss Personality
• Miss Wellmade

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LCC Rock Express with Parokya ni Edgar

Catch LCC Rock Express this SEPTEMBER 15 at LCC Naga Parking Grounds featuring PAROKYA NI EDGAR with performances from Bicolano artists: SKALIBERS, Wina, Wanju, HI5+, B2B, Mangroove, Gerald Resuna!

Tickets are available at selected LCC Stores! See you!

Buy Rock Express Ticket with FREE Rewards Plus Card!!

GOLD - 300.00

SILVER - 250.00

BRONZE - 200.00

#PAROKYANIEDGAR

#LCCROCKEXPRESS

For the Penafrancia Festival Schedule of Events CLICK HERE

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Naga Cycling Challenge

For the Penafrancia Festival Schedule of Events CLICK HERE

TO ALL CYCLISTS AROUND BICOL!

WELCOMING OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA CELEBRATION!

Inviting all Cyclists around Bicol Region! Come and Join the "NAGA CYCLING CHALLENGE 2017" happening on Sept. 3, 2017 , Sunday, 5AM at Plaza Rizal Naga City. The event is an advocacy to promote bicycle as a transportation and health and wellness of Bicolanos. There will a 28 kilometer short Race and Funbike.

For inquiries, please contact Noel Regachuelo at 09056434562

Registration Venue:
KADDLAGAN OUTDOORSHOP
2nd floor of SM City Naga. 

Registration Fees:
RACE: For Road Bike and Mountain Bike - Php 400
FUNBIKE: Any kind of bicycle - Php 200

Inclusions:

Drifit jersey and snack

Prizes for the racing winners will be updated!

*THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANT WILL HAVE A BIGG'S MEAL!

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Run For Wellness 8

Naga City - Southstar Drug celebrates 80 years with Run for Wellness 8: The Viral Challenge which is now on the 8th installment!

Register for 3k or 5k in select Southstar Drug branches in Bicol and get 10% off until August 31, 2017. Run for Wellness 8 will be held at Plaza Quezon in Naga City on September 10.

The Viral Challenge is a fun run event where participants need to save their “lives” from viruses that will attempt to steal their lives as they run to finish their chosen course.

At the start of the race, participants will be given a belt with 3 flags attached to it representing their health. These flags are what the viruses will try to steal from the participants during the race. Runners who finish their course the fastest and with “lives” to spare shall win the race.

REGISTRATION FEE
 Php 300 FOR 3K / 5K
Inclusive of Racebib and Singlet

REGISTRATION VENUES
Select Southstar Drug branches:
NAGA
- Crown Hotel Bldg., Cor E. Angeles St. & P. Burgos St. San Francisco Naga City Camarines Sur
- #77 Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City, Camarines Sur
DAET
- Elevated Plaza Vinzons Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
IRIGA
- Alfelor St., Cor. Rotary Road, Iriga City, Camarines Sur
LEGAZPI
- Rizal St., Legazpi City, Albay

For the Penafrancia Festival Schedule of Events CLICK HERE

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Sunnies Studios is now available at SM City Naga

Finally! One of my favorite brands of sunglasses, Sunnies Studios is now in Naga City, readily available at SM City Naga! Before, I kept on saying that finally "Sunnies Studios is now in Bicol" because last summer Soleil in Ayala Malls Legazpi carried the brand and now it's finally here in Maogmang Lugar.

Sunnies Studios is not too expensive but neither too cheap. You'll get to choose from rugged to sassy designs and frames that would complement your face shape. Sunnies Studios regularly releases new designs and most often than not, it's always something to look forward to. I hope the branch here in Naga would also have the loyalty card soon.

Sunnies Studios fo rmen and women

 And just like that, I and my sister bought another pair. These Sunnies are just so tempting! Indeed it's our go-to sunglasses store. How may Sunnies do I have now?

Lolita, Corey, Elin, Hunter, Phoenix, Guy (Sepia)

 Sunnies Studios is just right in front of Classic Savory at the Ground Level of SM City Naga

 Get your Sunnies for as low as P299

Check out Sunnies Studios at Soleil, Ayala Malls Legazpi

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Bigg's Diner at Robinsons Place Naga

Naga City - One of the Best of Bicol brands, Bigg's Diner has opened their 16th branch at the newest mall at the Heart of Bicol, Robinsons Place Naga.

Though this may be the 16th branch, I really miss the old Advent Branch and the branch at the second floor of the now South Star Drug along Gen. Luna Street. Talking about memories, restaurants become memorable because of the place itself. When you also have friends, relatives and batchmates coming home for a vacation in Naga, "Bigg's parin ang hinahanap hinahanap" when it comes to local restaurants. Even though I have been featuring many new concepts and new restaurants here on my blog, I usually ask them, "Why still Bigg's?". My friends and relatives can't give me a definite answer as to why, but I guess our palates will always look for the local flavors of home, the memories with our barkadas during lunch/night outs and the likes is irreplaceable. There might be other personal answers as to why we go back to our local favorites, it's like, "basta, hirap explain, basta Bigg's parin".

(Photo on the left may not be a Baby Back Ribs, but this Fish Creole will definitely have your back too)

I'm sure you also have your Bigg's Diner favorites and even I have the tendency to order the same kind of food every single time I dine at Bigg's. My usual? Cordon Bleu, been addicted to their Beef Salpicao lately or perhaps the Tenderloin Tips, Goto, or Bigg Deal and yes Cordon Bleu again haha.

Here's the latest Bigg's Diner store at the Ground Level of Robinsons Place Naga. Yet again, Bigg's never fails to impress us with their interiors.

 This area at the back is a perfect place for  foodies and oh even your selfies will look great because of the natural lighting. During noon don't you worry because there are blinds that you can pull down to at least lessen the humidity. Hello climate change!

 The store, prior to the opening day.

Bigg's Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potato

*NEW* Bigg's Sizzler's - Herb Crusted Fish

 Congrats again Bigg's for your new branch at Robinsons Place Naga! 

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