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Cebu Pacific Unveils a Tastier In-Flight Menu

Published by Ely Valendez

If you’ve flown Cebu Pacific recently, you’ve probably noticed how the experience has slowly been leveling up—not just with better punctuality, but now with tastier options on board. And starting December 1, the airline is giving travelers even more to look forward to with a refreshed, expanded CEB Fun Café menu. No pre-ordering. No fuss. Just order when you’re up in the air. Fresh Drinks You’d Actually Want Mid-Flight What caught my eye first? The new lineup of cold drinks—yes, freshly prepared in-flight. Cebu Pacific now offers: • Iced Black Coffee • Milk Tea with Jelly • Iced Hibiscus Lychee with Mango Popping Boba And the best part: prices start at ₱80. For a budget carrier, that’s surprisingly friendly. Perfect for waking up before landing or keeping you company on those longer hops. New Snacks & Breads for Quick Cravings They also added more snack options—great for those flights when you skipped breakfast or got stuck in airport lines. • Nachos with Salsa Dip • Cheesy Garlic Brioche • Tuna Asado Pull-Apart • Pan de …

Lola Helen’s Panciteria: Marikina’s Humble Heart in the Michelin Guide Philippines

Published by Ely Valendez

There are restaurants that dazzle with spectacle — and then there are restaurants that warm you with familiarity. Lola Helen’s Panciteria in Marikina belongs to the second kind: the quiet, comforting kind. The kind that feels like stepping into a memory you didn’t even know you missed. For 25 years, this unassuming eatery has served classic Filipino-Chinese stir-fried noodles to loyal locals who know exactly what they’re coming for: honest food, generous portions, and flavors that feel like home. In 2025, that warmth and sincerity earned Lola Helen’s a place in the Michelin Guide Philippines, proving once again that culinary excellence can be found far from the glitz of fine dining. Sometimes, it lives in the steady hands of a cook tossing noodles in a battered wok, and in the simple joy of a steaming plate placed before you. ⸻ A Pancit Story Rooted in Tradition Pancit is more than a dish in the Philippines — it’s a cultural motif. We eat it during birthdays, family milestones, town fiestas, and even on the most ordinary …

Cebu Pacific launches direct flights between Cebu and Macau with P999 promo fare

Published by Ely Valendez

CEBU PACIFIC just announced a new route linking Cebu to Macau, further promoting Cebu as a gateway to and from the rest of VisMin. Starting December 07, 2018, CEB will begin operating direct flights from Cebu to Macau, and vice-versa, four-times-a-week every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flights leaves Cebu at 6:50PM, and arrives in Macau at 10:00PM; while its return flight leaves Macau at 10:45PM, and arrives in Cebu at 01:45AM the next day.

Cebu Pacific wins in SimpliFlying Awards 2018

Published by Ely Valendez

Cebu Pacific was adjudged Best Airline in Launches during the annual SimpliFlying Awards, held in London. The Philippines’ leading airline bested flyadeal and Lufthansa, among others for its #CEBFlyMeTo campaign. The campaign, launched in late-2017, utilized crowdsourcing to find out from netizens which destinations in the Philippines they wanted Cebu Pacific to fly next.

RedDoorz expands into the Philippines: its third Southeast Asian market

Published by Ely Valendez

MANILA – RedDoorz, one of the leading online budget hotels booking platform in Southeast Asia, announced today its expansion into its third market in the region – the Philippines. Currently with operations and properties in Indonesia and Singapore, RedDoorz intends to tap onto the dynamic growth of the budget hospitality and travel sector in the 7,000-island archipelago country by making an investment of more than US$5 million where it projects to grow its footprint to 100 properties across the Philippines over the next 12 months.