Circa by Impy Pilapil (National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila)

 

Circa by Impy Pilapil

Circa by Impy Pilapil, a temporary exhibition at the Special Exhibition Hall
Dedicated to Women’s Art at the third floor of the National Museum of Fine Arts, features 16 three-dimensional, mixed media works by multi award-winning, Philippine-born and internationally educated  sculptor Imelda "Impy" Manalaysay Pilapil (b. 1949). 

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Tundra Bloom (2014, wood and stainless steel)
is an open leaf that reveals a flowering form
captured in stainless steel against a blue background

 

Acatama Blush (2014, wood and stainless steel)

Opened last April 11, 2019 (the day of Earth Hour, the artist is an active member of Earthwatch, an international advocacy group to save trees), it was only supposed to run until September 29, 2019 but was still ongoing during my visit.  

Vow (2017, Philippine marble)

Waft (2017, Philippine marble)

Impy attended the University of the Philippines, majoring in Fine Arts in the late 1960s.  After only one year,  she received a scholarship to study at Accademia Italiana in Rome, Italy and, by choice, majored in costume and theater design.  After five years, she also took up printmaking at the Pratt Graphics Center in New York. 

 

Ardor (2017, Philippine marble)

Grit (2017, Philippine marble)

It features some of her sculptures made, between 1994 and 2017, from an assortment of materials (armor wood, stainless steel, stone and Romblon marble). 

"Wave," standing tall as tsunamis, captures the surf as it 
swells, crests and undulates in a never ending rhythm

Her retrospective in brief, the works showcases the artist’s multi-media mastery, creative artistic approaches, and compelling thematic messages.

 

Brio (2017, Philippine marble, steel and glass)

Illimitable (2017, stone and steel)

Included in the exhibit are her works from her Earth Cycles (2019) collection, which features whole and unfragmented “rocks” collected over the years. The stone works are all part of Impy’s collection of curious pieces that are connected with her “Earth Empowered” series. 

Benevolent Force (2004) is a large
monolithic sculpture made with
white Philippine marble

Revelation (1995, black Philippine marble)

She also selected works from her Saturn Cycle (2009 series), this time building on her affinity with water (especially the sea). Through these sculptures, her thoughts, dreams and memories of the sea are materialized.

 

Gestures of Life III (2007, armor wood and painted steel)

Gestures of Life IV (2007, armor wood and painted steel)

This exhibition fills the gap in the National Fine Arts Collection in which she is represented by two pairs of artworks - “Dreamers Zone II” and “Dreamers Zone III.”  These serigraph monoprints, made in 1982, represent her artistic growth from graphic artist to sculptor. 

Saturn Spring (2007, Philippine marble)

Silence (1994, black and white Philippine marble)

They are and presently displayed in one of NMFA Philippine Modernists gallery. “Fiesta I” and “Fiesta II,” light sculptures made of steel and glass (inspired by pastillas wrappers and Swarovski crystals), on the other hand, were installed in the ground floor gallery since 2011. These are both interesting but inadequate depictions of her life’s work.

 

Tenacity (2017, Philippine marble)

Will (2017, Philippine marble)

Circa by Impy Pilapil: Gallery XVII, 3/F, National Museum of Fine Arts (NMFA), Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila 1000, Metro Manila. Tel: (632) 8527-1215 and (632) 8298-1100.  Email: inquiry@nationalmuseum.gov.ph.  Website: nationalmuseum.gov.ph.  Open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 AM - 4PM. Admission is free.  Coordinates: 14°35′13″N 120°58′52″E.

Placuna Placenta: Capis Shells and Windows to Indigenous Artistry (National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila)

Placuna Placenta: Capis Shells and Windows to Indigenous Artistry

Placuna Placenta: Capis Shells and Windows to Indigenous Artistry, a temporary exhibit at Gallery XX at the third floor of the National Museum of Fine Arts, highlights the humble but iconic capis (Placuna placenta) shell, one of our nation’s most distinctive local building materials, and its significance in Philippine art and architecture. 

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Galllery entrance

Specifically admired for its natural ability to delicately diffuse light into any room, during the Spanish Colonial Era, Filipinos of favored the iridescent and translucent capis shell, over glass, for windows, shining like lanterns from the old cobble stoned streets of the past. 

Today, this material, recognized all over the world, is in constant reinvention under the hands of local artisans and artists. Two hundred years later, the demand for capis shells continues to rise.

 

Launched in time for Independence Day celebrations, it features parts of capis window panels on loan from the Philippine Normal University and Santa Ana Church, as well as architectural documentations of historical structures in Manila namely The Normal Hall of the Philippine Normal University (Ermita), Santa Ana Church (Santa Ana), Gota deLeche Building and Legarda Elementary School (Sampaloc), Jose P. Laurel Ancestral House and Dr. Celedonio A. Salvador Elementary School (Paco), and Bahay Nakpil-Baustista (Quiapo), among others. 

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Dr. Celedonio A. Salvador Elementary School 

Rather than using the shell solely for window panes, artists around the world are constantly innovating new and creative ways to utilize this timeless beauty. One of these is Filipino artist Gregory Halili (b.1975).  

For him, the translucent shell serves as a canvas to delicately illustrate stories so moving that they are best to be seen up close rather than to be heard.  At the southern part of the hall are his miniature artworks on capis shells done in watercolor and oil. Measuring 1x1 inch to 12 x12 inches, they depict the mood of the sea and the artists’ perspective on climate change. His “Deep End,” a new painting about coral bleaching, is a fragile oil painting on capis shell, measuring 3 x 2.5 inches. “Dreamer,” a small piece measuring 3.5 x 2.5 inches, is about humanity.

 

Legarda Elementary School 

Santa Ana Church

Capis is witnessing a consistent evolution, whether it be through interiors or artwork, via the discovery of new methods of incorporating the tranquil vibe of this traditional piece into day to day lives.

 

Capis replica

Gallery XX - Placuna Placenta: Capis Shells andWindows to Indigenous Artistry: 3/F, National Museum of Fine Arts (NMFA), Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila 1000, Metro Manila. Tel: (632) 8527-1215 and (632) 8298-1100.  Email: inquiry@nationalmuseum.gov.ph.  Website: nationalmuseum.gov.ph.  Open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 AM - 4PM. Admission is free.  Coordinates: 14°35′13″N 120°58′52″E.

Visitors shall be limited to 100 per museum per session. Visitors are required to pre-book online at https://reservation.nationalmuseum.gov at least a day before the visit. Confirmation of booking will be sent through email. Group reservations are limited to five (5) persons only.  Walk-in visitors will NOT be accommodated. 

Restaurant Review: Dahon at Mesa (Tagaytay City, Cavite)

 

Dahon at Mesa

It was my son-in-law Bryan's birthday and we decided to go on a joyride to Tagaytay City for a very early dinner.  A recommendation brought us to Dahon at Mesa.  

Located across SMDC Wind Tower 5, this cozy 2-storey restaurant, serving Filipino cuisine, offers both indoor and outdoor dining.  Parking space is located at the front (good for eight to ten cars, double parking) and at the back (good for six to seven cars).  The latter was reached via a steep ramp.  

TaalVolcano and Taal Lake are best viewed from the outdoor dining area, beside the parking area, and at the second floor balcony. We opted for the former.  The volcano just erupted one and a half years ago (January 20, 2020) and Volcano Island was almost devoid of any vegetation.  Still, after a long lockdown due to COVID 19, it was good to be out for some fresh air and good food.

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Being a group of eight, we ordered the boodle fight feast good for 5 persons (PhP2,650) a restaurant bestseller which came with cups of steamed rice, fried tawilis (freshwater sardine), crispy fried tilapia, lechon, roasted chicken, garlic buttered shrimp, grilled pusit (squid), lumpiang shanghai, fried talong (eggplant), ensaladang itlog na pula (salted egg salad) and dessert for the day which, during our visit, was watermelon. 

 

Boodle fight feast for 5

Special Bulalo

Pancit Canton

We also ordered Pansit Canton and Special Bulalo (PhP580), another bestseller, and washed it all town with a pitcher of iced tea.  

The beef in the bulalo was really soft and tender.  We were too full to order dessert and there was food left over for takeout.  The food was good and the portions were big for the price paid. The staff were also friendly and accommodating. Highly recommendable. 

The second floor balcony

View of Taal Volcano and Lake from the balcony

Boodle fight feasts can also be ordered good for 10 persons (PhP5,250, Grilled Tuna Panga added) and 2 persons (PhP1,200, Garlic Buttered Shrimps and Ensaladang Itlog na Pula not included).  For merienda, there’s Lumpiang Shanghai and Mixed Pancit Guisado, both at PhP285; Fresh Lumpia (PhP240) and Suman at Tsokolate (PhP210)

 

Outdoor dining area

Parking lot dining area

For breakfast, you can have the Longganisa Meal, Tocino Meal and Corned Beef Meal, all priced at PhP245; Lechon Meal and Boneless Bangus Meal, both at PhP275; Arroz Caldo (PhP180) and Suman at Tsokolate (PhP210). For soup (aside from the Special Bulalo we ordered), they also serve Kansi Bulalo and Sinigang na Hipon, all priced at PhP580; and the Chicken Tinola and Sinigang na Boneless Bangus, both at PhP480. For dessert, there’s Halo-Halo, Butter Cake and Special Suman.

 

Main courses in the menu are Pinakbet (PhP320); Roasted Chicken and Crispy Fried Chicken, both at PhP580;Adobong Kangkong (PhP180);  Seafood Paella (PhP680), Crispy Pata (PhP650), Kansi, Tawilis, Inasal, Boneless Bangus, Misua at Patola, Garlic Buttered Shrimp (PhP550), Lechon Kawali (PhP340), Stir Fried Veggies (PhP280); Steamed Veggies, Ensaladang Talong, Special Barbecue Ribs, Lechon Belly (PhP520/500 grams), Chopsuey, Special Lomi; Inihaw na Pusit, Inihaw na Tuna Belly and Inihaw na Tuna Panga, all at PhP420; Kare-Kare, Mixed Seafood, Pork Barbecue, Calamares and Lechon Sisig (PhP320).

 

Dahon at Mesa: 105 Tagaytay - Nasugbu Highwway 4120 Tagaytay City, Cavite.  Mobile numbers: (0916) 586-0551 and (0917) 629-2053. Open daily, 7 AM – 9 PM.

 

Bangon Cebu : The I Love Cebu Travel Fair

The long and narrow island of Cebu, one of the more sought-after destinations in the Philippines, is a marvelous place of refuge and rest as well as an exquisite place to experience many thrills. Here, mountains and seas converge, and tranquil coastal areas and a booming metropolis coexist in harmony. Cebu is well known for its white sandy beaches, diving sites, friendly locals, and of course, it’s amazing food.

 

Sumilon Island in Oslob (Photo: Ferdinand Edralin)

Inambakan Falls in Ginatilan

Cebu City, hailed as the Queen City of the South” and perhaps the oldest city in the Philippines, has proved itself to be aging gracefully. It is home to a number of historical sites (Fort San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, etc.) and ancestral houses (Yap San Diego Ancestral House, Casa Gorordo Museum, etc.).

 

Fort San Pedro (Cebu City)

Magellan's Cross in Cebu City (Photo: Paul Gotiong)

Casa Gorordo Museum

Across, on Mactan Island, is Lapu-Lapu City, the breezy and laid back side of Metro Cebu and home to the beautifully-structured Mactan International Airport, the second busiest airport in the country (direct flights to Cebu are available in some countries) and a gateway to the island, plus a strip of resorts, ranging from mid to highly acclaimed ones, but all offering their very own savoir-faire.

 

Mactan International Airport

The historical birth of Christianity is sprawled all over the province as seen in the beautiful Spanish-era churches that can be found in Argao, Bantayan, Boljo-on (a National Cultural Treasure), Carcar City, Cebu City, Dalaguete, Ginatilan, Minglanilla, Naga, Oslob, San Fernando, Sibonga and Talisay. 

 

Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Carcar City (Photo: Paul Gotiong)

Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino in Cebu City

Simala Shrine in Sibonga

A little over an hour’s drive down south is the wonderful town of Oslob where you can get the exhilarating thrill of flying by paragliding or swim with gentle but majestic giants called whale sharks, both definitely an experience of a lifetime. Up north are the beautiful white sand beaches of Camotes Island, Malapascua Island, and Bantayan Island, and many more. The awe-inspiring diving spots of Malapascua, Moalboal and Mactan Island are also the pride of Cebu.

 

Sardine Run off Moalboal (Photo: Ferdinand Edralin)

Olango Island - a birdwatcher's paradise (Photo: Valentino Bobby Kintanar)

If it is heights that excite you, numerous mountains can be trekked within Cebu, perfect for beginners and even for more experienced trekkers. The 1,013 meter high Osmena Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu’s highest peak, is only a 3-hour drive from the city. You can also go canyoneering in Kawasan Falls.

 

Canyoneering in Cebu

Tumalog Falls in Oslob

So, after a year-long hiatus, now is the time make Cebu your first getaway destination. Experience these and many more firsts in the beautiful island of Cebu through the “I Love Cebu Travel Fair” which will be held from March 21 to April 21, 2021. 

 

Bantayan Island

Bojo River (Photo: Boboi Costas)

Some 40 hotels and resorts in Cebu City, Mactan Island and other Cebu towns, as well as 18 travel agencies and Foodparks by Raintree (the first foodservice company specializing in the development and operations of retail centers, themed food courts and unique institutional food service facilities), have signed up for this travel industry-wide virtual sale which will highlight exceptional deals, promos and packages.  The virtual trading will treat free and independent travelers (FIT) to up to 50% discount on their products and services. 

 

Bogo City Pintos

Cebu mangoes

The event will also highlight how these hotels, resorts and travel agencies have gone digital, embracing the online platform to sell their products and services.  On March 16, 2021, Tuesday, 2 PM, the “I Love Cebu Travel Fair” will be launched by inviting media via a virtual meeting. For reservations and bookings, visit http://www.traveloco.ph/ilovecebu.

 

Cebu-made guitar (Photo: Paul Gotiong)

The participating hotels and resorts are:

• Alpa City Suites - Hernan Cortes cor. F. Cabahug Sts., Mandaue City 6014, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 422-7171 and (032) 238-1668. Fax: (032) 422-7575.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 318-0221, (0917) 635-8431 and  (0917) 635-8421.  E-mail: sales@alpacitysuites.com, info@alpacitysuites.com, reservations@alpacitysuites.com and marketing@alpacitysuites.com. Website: www.alpacitysuites.com.
• Amethyst Boutique Hotel – 7 M. Velez St, Capitol Site, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. Tel: (032) 260-9350.  E-mail: reservations@amethystboutiquehotelcebu.com. Website: www.amethystboutiquehotelcebu.com. 
• Bai Hotel – City South Special Economic Administrative Zone, Ouano Ave, corner C.D.Seno, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu. Tel: (032) 342-8888 and (032) 355-8888. Mobile numbers: (0917) 141-5888 and (0998) 842-8888.  E-mail: info@baihotel.com.ph.  Website: www.baihotels.com.
• Bayfront Hotel - North Reclamation Area. Kaohsiung St., North Reclamation Area,  Cebu City 6000. Tel: (032).230-6777. E-mail: ghsmarketing@myghs.com. Website: www.bayfronthotelcebu.com.
• BE Mactan Resort - Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Tel: (032) 236-8888.  Website: www.beresortmactan.com.
• Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort - Buyong, Maribago Mactan Island PH, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015. Tel: (032) 402-4100. E-mail: maribago@bluewater.com.ph. Website:  www.bluewatermaribago.com.ph.
• Bluewater Sumilon Resort - Brgy. Bancogon, Sumilon Island, Oslob, 6025 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 382-0008 and (032) 318-9098. Mobile numbers: (0917) 631-7514 and (0917) 631-7512.  Email: info.sumilon@bluewater.com.ph.
• Cebu Grand Hotel – Vibo Place, N. Escario St., Cebu City 6000.  Tel: (032) 254-6331, (032) 254-6339 and (032) 254-6361. Fax: (032) 254-6363. Mobile number: (0917) 631-7625.  E-mail: info.cebugrandhotel@gmail.com and info@cebugrandhotel.com.  Website: www.cebugrandhotel.com.
• Cebu Hotel Plus - 0332 Don Mariano Cui St., Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 234-5974. Mobile number: (0927) 569-0604. E-mail: info@cebuhotelplus.com. Website: www.cebuhotelplus.com.
• Citi Park Hotel - F. Cabahug St., Kasambagan,  Mabolo, Cebu City 6000. Tel: (032) 422-3388 and (032) 238-3388. Website: www.citiparkhotel.com.ph.
• Cebu Parklane International Hotel – N. Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 234-7000.  E-mail:  reservation@parklanehotel.com.ph and info@parklanehotel.com.ph.  Website: www.parklanehotel.com.ph.
• Citadines Cebu City - Baseline Center, Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City, Cebu. Tel: (032) 260-9588. E-mail: frontoffice.ccc@the-ascott.com and enquiry.philippines@the-ascott.com.
• Club Serena Resort – Brgy., Saavedra, Basdako, Moalboal, 6032 Cebu.  Tel (032) 516-8118.  E-mail: info@clubserenaresort.com and nudibranch@clubserenaresort.com.  Website: www.clubserenaresort.com.
• Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel –Buyong Rd., Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, 6015 Cebu. Tel: (032) 231-4244. Website: www.costabellaresort.com.
• Crimson Resort Mactan Cebu - Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu 6015. Tel: (032) 401-9999.
• Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort - Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 888-1388.
• Golden Prince Hotel & Suites - Acacia St. cor. Arcbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 230-1500 and (032) 233-8660.   E-mail: reservation@goldenprincehotel.com.  Website: www.goldenprincehotel.com.
• Harolds Hotel – 146 Gorordo Ave. cor. C. Rosal St., Lahug, Cebu City, 6000. Tel: (032) 505-7777.  Mobile number: (0917) 711-8828. E-mail: reservations@haroldshotel.com.ph.  Website: www.haroldshotel.com.ph.
• The Hotel Elizabeth – Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. Tel: (032) 231-8000. E-mail: reservations@hotelelizabeth.com.ph.  Website: www.hotelelizabeth.com.ph.
• Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark – M.L. Quezon National Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 494-5000. E-mail: rsvn@jparkislandresort.com. Website: www.jparkislandresort.com.
• Marco Polo Plaza - Nivel Hills, Cebu Veterans Drive, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 253-1111. Fax: (032) 234-8170. Email: mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com.  
• Mezzo Hotel - F. Cabahug cor. Pres. Quezon Sts., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. Tel: (032) 231-0777.  Website: www.mezzohotel.com.
• One Central Hotel & Suites: Cor. Sanciangko and Leon Kilat St., Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (+6332) 888-8000, 888-8111 and 888-8168.  E-mail: info@onecentralhotel.com. Website: www.onecentralhotel.com.
• OYO 449 Sunrise 888 Oslob – Tan-awan, Bldg. 1, Oslob, 6025 Cebu.  Mobile number: (0933) 429-4175.
• OYO 455 Casa Bonita Inn Oslob – Natalio Bacalso Ave., Oslob, 6025 Cebu.  Mobile number: (0922) 436-8326. Website: www.oyorooms.com.
• OYO 592 La Briana Guest House Sta. Fe – Vincente Illut St., Sta. Fe, 6047 Cebu  Mobile number: (0923) 581-3581. Website: www.oyorooms.com.
• OYO 638 Randy’s Bantayan - F. Roska St., Bantayan, Cebu.  Mobile number: (0916) 442-4255. Website: www.oyorooms.com.
• OYO 659 Myrna’s Pension Sta. Fe – A. Coyoca St., Sta Fe, Cebu. Mobile number: (0921) 975-3886. Website: www.oyorooms.com.
• OYO 674 Sea Forest Resort Moalboal – Kalingking, Brgy, Moalboal, 6032 Cebu. Mobile number: (0917) 579-7563.  Website: www.oyorooms.com.
• Pacific Cebu Resort International – Suba-basbas, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Mactan Island, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 495-6601 and (032) 495-6608. Fax: (032) 495-6008. E-mail: reservation@pacificcebu-resort.com. Website: www.pacificcebu-resort.com.
• Plantation Bay Resort & Spa – Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 505-9800.  Mobile number: (0917) 631-3750. Website: www.plantationbay.com.
• Quest Hotel Conference Center Cebu – Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City 6500, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 402-5999. E-mail: cebuvoucher@questhotelsandresorts.com.  Website: www.questhotelsandresorts.com/cebu.
• Radisson Blu Cebu – Serging Osmena Blvd. cor. Juan Luna Ave., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 402-9900 and (032) 505-1700. E-mail: reservations.cebu@raddison.com. Website: www.radissonhotels.com.
• Sarrosa International Hotel & Residential Suites - Ayala Access Rd.(axis), Kasambagan, F. Cabahug St., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 263-0069, (032) 232-5811 to 18 and (032) 422-4741 to 43. Mobile numbers: (0919) 931-6814 and (0917) 661-0741. Website: www.sarrosahotel.com.
• Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown - The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Blvd., Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Tel: (032) 494-4000. E-mail: reserve@savoymactan.com.  Website: www.savoyhotelmactan.com.ph.
• Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa - Punta Engaño Rd., Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 231-0288. E-mail: fbreservations.mac@shangri-la.com.
• Solea Hotels & Resort – Wahing St., Brgy. Alegria, Cordova, Mactan Island, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 517-8889.  E-mail: info@soleahotels.com.  Website: www.soleahotels.com.
• Summit Galleria Cebu – Robinsons Galleria Cebu, P. Penedicto St. cor. Gen. Maxilom Ave. Ext, Cebu City, Cebu. Tel: (632) 888-1777. Mobile number: (0995) 487-9221.
• Waterfront Cebu City - Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 23-6888.  Fax: (032) 232-6880. Email: wcch@waterfronthotels.net.  Website: www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.
• Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino - 1 Mactan Airport Rd., Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu. Tel: (032) 340-4888. Website: www.waterfronthotels.com.ph. 

The participating travel agencies are:

• Destination Specialists Cebu – 2/L, North Arcade, Banilad Town Center (above Dimsum Break), Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 231-2461.
• Divaishnavi International, Inc. – G/F, Hotel Elizabeth, Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. Tel: (032) 266-4363.
• Experience More Travel Specialists, Inc. – Shoppe 2-6, 2/F, JEV Arcade, Colon St., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Mobile number: (0927) 207-1168.
• First United Travel, Inc. – Unit 118, The Qc Pavilion, Gorordo Ave., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 266-1841.
• Funtastic Travel & Tours, Inc. – Rm. 222, Raintree Mall, 298 F. Ramos St., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 412-5565.
• Global Link Travel and Tours – Arcade C, Capitol Commercial Complex, N. Escario St., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Mobile number: (0917) 621-1160. E-mail: globallinkcebu@yahoo.com.
• Golden JC Holiday Travel – 4/L, Ayala Center Cebu (beside Mercury Drug Store and Mail n More), Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 415-8877.
• Grand Hope Travel & Tours –  Lower G/L, SM City, Juan Luna Ave. Ext., Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 233-8530. Website: www.grandhopetravel.com.
• Green Earth Tours and Travel, Inc. – Suite203, Cardoc Bldg., Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 238-6625. Website: www.greenearth.com.ph.
• iTravel iExplore Tours & Services – Door 1, YMCA Arcade, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 236-5253.
• Land and Sky Travel Service, Inc. - The Rivergate Complex, 49 A. Filimon Sotto Dr., cor. Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.  Tel: (032) 254-0101.
• PTN Travel Corp. - c/o Shudoh Jyuku Foundation, SAAC 1, Buaya, Lapu- Lapu City, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 340-7911. Fax: (032) 340-7918. E-mail: accounting@ptn.com.ph. Website: www.ptn.com.ph.
• Southwind Travel & Tours – 2/F, JY Square, Discovery Mall, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 417-2247.
• Sun Travel & Tours Corp. – Door 209, The Annex, 18 Cherry Court, Gen. Maxilom Ave., Zapareta, Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 233-4587. Fax: (032) 233-4527.  Mobile numbers: (0942) 957-7243 and (0967) 204-5764. E-mail: suntravelcebu@gmail.com. Website: www.suntravelandtours.com.
• Travel With Southwind, Inc. – Door 10, Century Plaza Complex, Juana Osmena St., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 254-2034, (032) 412-6837 and (032) 412-6847. Fax: (032) 412-6837.  Mobile number: (0917)322-3808.  E-mai: info@travelwithsouthwind.com and southwindtravelcebu@gmail.com. Website: www.travelwithsouthwind.com.
• Travel Services, Inc. – 4/F, Metrobank Plaza Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City 6000,Cebu. Tel: (032) 806-7505, (032) 253-5808 and (032) 255-7374.  Fax: (032) 253-9229Website: www.travelservices.com.ph.
• Travelite Travel & Tours – Unit 10, One Mango Avenue, Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City 6000, Cebu. Tel: (032) 255-3264 and (032) 406-8314.  Fax: (032) 253-6080.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 308-1668 and (0919) 991-1013. Website: www.travelite.com.ph. 
• Wander Lanes Travel Co. Inc. – Ginza Plaza, J. Panis St., Kasambagan, Cebu City 6000, Cebu.  Tel: (032) 231-3935.

Other participants are:

• Foodparks by Raintree - 6/F, Salustiana Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City. Tel: (632) 7752-5678.