Can anyone recommend nice and not too expensive hotels in Cebu and/or Mactan Island?

3 Star Accommodations
MONTEBELLA VILLA HOTEL $ 42 - $120 Cebu City

SOPHIA SUITES RESIDENCE HOTEL $110 - $170 Cebu City

SDR SERVICED APARTMENTS $ 35 - $65 Mactan

CEBU MIDTOWN HOTEL $ 50 - $210 Cebu City

BELLAVISTA HOTEL $ 51 - $90 Mactan

CEBU CITY MARRIOTT HOTEL $ 106 - $221 Cebu City

WHITESANDS RESORT $ 116 - $ 242 Mactan

MARIBAGO BLUEWATER RESORT $ 150 - $250 Mactan

DAY'S HOTEL $ 60 - $105 5 Mactan

COSTABELLA BEACH RESORT $ 70 - $160 Mactan

2 Star Accommodations
CEBU GRAND HOTEL $ 36 - $90 Cebu City

CEBU BUSINESS HOTEL $ 13 - 35 Cebu City

CASTLE PEAK HOTEL $ 32 - $50 Cebu City

VACATION HOTEL CEBU $ 23 - $38 Cebu City

GOLDEN PEAK HOTEL $ 44 - 75 Cebu City

MANGO PARK HOTEL $ 28 - $40 Cebu City

DIPLOMAT HOTEL $ 24 Cebu City

EDDIE'S HOTEL $ 30 - 38 Cebu City

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL $ 38 - $50 Cebu City

1 Star Accommodations
CESARIO HOTEL $ 28 - $33 Mactan

PALAZZO PENSIONE $ 17 Cebu City

HOTEL ASIA CEBU $ 37 Cebu City

FUENTE PENSION $ 20 Cebu City

ELICON PENSION HOUSE $ 13 - $20 Cebu City

NS ROYAL PENSIONE $ 17 - 30 Cebu City

GOLDEN VALLEY HOTEL $ 17 - $20 Cebu City

WESTPOINT INN $ 15 - 20 Cebu City

MACTAN PENSION HOUSE $ 18 - $24 Mactan

ELEGANT CIRCLE INN $ 18 - $35 Cebu City

Tambuli Beach Resort $80 - $100 Mactan Island

Hilton Resort & Spa $135 - $385 Mactan Island

How would you say goodbye to someone you don't want to leave?

Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go

So I leave you softly
Long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay for one more hour
Or one more day

How true is it that Taft Avenue is unsafe?

It's unsafe if you are careless. I mean, it is true that there are a lot of snatchers and crooks there, but if you are cautious enough, you won't become a victim. For instance, try to not walk around Pedro Gil and PGH at night. Don't go to Intramuros alone, and always hold on to your bags *real* tight when on a bus or jeepney. Don't expose your phone and wallet to the world while using them.
Any place is unsafe if the person isn't being careful. Just use some precautionary measures and you won't be harmed. ^_^

If you are forced to make an ultimate sacrifice, what would you give up: marriage or career?

I would more than likely give up the career. My family means a lot to me and I don't believe that any job should have that much control over you to put your marriage at stake. Most jobs will look at both factors if you are a true asset to their organization.

Graft and corruption is already part of our system of governance...?

the systems has been in existence ever since we where still not born... and this is true all over the world and not just in the philippines... how to eradicate this problem??? its not easy as taking a candy from a child... it has to come form the people who cause it... and those are the citizens themselves... if people dont give bribes just to get away from something or to manipulate a deal.. then corruption cud have not existed...

What's the Pinoy known for?

hmm, u used the word pinoy..so must know someone from the philippines. pinoy is the slang for filipino. and filipinos are known for their hospitality! and smile and laughter. even in the midst of calamities, pinoys just smile and laugh! so there...where are u from? why the interest in pinoys?

and in case you are wondering why i know..its because im a filipino..and proud to be one!

How to join the noranians fan club?

You can join the Noranians Bopols Chapter, but you must be able to correctly answer the following:

1. What is her real name?
2. When and where was she born?
3. What is the name of her doll?
4. What is the title of the movie she did with Matet, with a monster in a jar?
5. How many Best Actress Awards has she won in FAMAS?
6. How many Best Actress Awards in STAR Awards for Movies?
7. In the Metro Manila Film festival?
8. In Gawad urian?
9. In the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Awards?
10. When was she given a Lifetime Achievement Award? By which body?
11. Which movie won for her her very first Best Actress Award?
12. Which one movie won for her the most number of Best Actress Awards?
13. When was she arrested in the USA?
14. For carrying what?
15. How much of it was found in her possession?

If you answer these questions correctly, you are a certified Noranian, worthy of membership in my chapter.

Is there a school here in the Philippines who teaches 3d animations and stuffs?

Yes, there is. The De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB, CSB or simply Benilde), is a private Catholic college and member institution of De La Salle Philippines located in the vicinity of Malate, located along Taft Avenue across the street from De La Salle University-Manila.

The college uses learner-centered instruction and offers innovative degree and non-degree programs designed for the development of professionals in the arts, design, management, service industries, computer applications in business, and special fields in study. The college has also pioneered several degree offerings different from what regular universities and colleges in the Philippines had.

Im actually a student of this college. My course is AB-MMA (Bachelor of Arts- Multimedia Arts). This course offers subjects like 3d animation, 2d animation, photography, basics of drawing and many many more. Some of our professors studied and worked in abroad. Some had worked for big companies like Pixars so they really now what they are teaching. We also have a professor working in ABS-CBN, the no. 1 broadcast station in the Philippines. If you are really interested in studying things like this, i recommend De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. Ow, recently, they opened a new building for School of Design Arts student like me, it was really big and named as the "jewel in the crown of the De La Salle University System schools", it is a 14-storey building.

Can money buy love?

Money can not buy love for love is priceless.

I am sorry to hear about those guys who have bad experience about women wanting money from them. But don't you think its you who choose those women? Its the lover and not the love as the popular song says....You have know how to respect someone, love them unconditionally and accept them with all their flaws. You can have a companion or a partner in bed if you have money but they will all be gone in time.

I have known a lot of people happily married..and I wish I too will have that kind of relationship.

Anyone who knows cheap hotels or inns in Baguio?

Dauz Pension House (Transient House), Valenzuela Loop (just below SM Baguio) right at the heart of the city; walking distance to SM, Baguio Cathedral, Session Road and City Market (074)4443125. P250-P350/head

Baguio Village Inn (going towards La Trinidad; adjacent to Church of the Resurrection)
135 Magsaysay Ave. (074)4423901
P275-P950/head

Here is an updated list of telephone numbers of good hotels and inns. The area code for Baguio City is 074:

Ambassador Hotel - Abanao Street - 442-2746
Atenara House - 40 Navy Road - 446-9808
Baden Powell Inn - Gov. Pack Road - 442-5836
Baguio Country Club - Nanoy Ilusorio Drive - 442-7674
Baguio Palace Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-7734
Baguio Summer Inn - Quezon Hill - 444-3105
Baguio Village Inn - Magsaysay - 442-3091
Belfrant Hotel - Gen. Luna Road - 442-5012
Benguet Pine Tourist Inn - Chanum Street - 442-7325
Benguet Prime Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-7066
Burnham Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-2331
Citylight Hotel - Gen. Luna - 444-7544
Concorde Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-2058
El Cielito Inn - North Drive - 442-8743
Forest Inn - Legarda Road - 443-8436
Hotel Salome - Loakan Road - 442-4784
Hotel Tepayac - Leonard Wood Road - 442-3956
Inn Rocio - Kisad Road - 442-4028
Medrano's Apartelle - 79 Brentwood Village - 446-6778
Mile-Hi Inn - Camp John Hay -
Miles Home Baguio Transients - 88 Gibraltar Road - 444 2354
Mountain Lodge - Leonard Wood Road - 442-4544
Mt. Crest Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-9273
Munsayac Inn - Leonard Wood Road - 442-2451
Norlu Pensione - Bokawkan Road - 442-4662
Prince Plaza Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-5082
Princess Apartel - Ferguzon Road - 442-7261
Rajah Soliman Hotel - Bokawkan Road - 442-7574
Safari Lodge - Leonard Wood Road -442-2491
Sicat Hotel - Marcos Highway - 442-4938
Skyrise Hotel - Dominican Road - 442-8084
Supreme Hotel - Magsaysay Avenue - 443-2011
Tam-Awan Village - 446-2949
Venus Park View - Kisad Road - 442-5597
Vistro Pensione House - Engineers Hill - 442-2235
Woods Inn - Military Cut-ofF 442-4641
Zion Hostel - Palma Street 445-6997

If you are really on a tight budget, I would suggest transient houses.

How much would it cost you to buy happiness?

A Smile, from endangered species like you

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you do not buy happiness even if you the richest man of the world, you cannot buy happiness. (seeing a Panda can give you happiness)

How long does it take for a US First Class mail to arrive in the Philippines?

approx. 5 days if were just talking greater manila area...but if if you're sending it to the provinces, it could take as long as 3 weeks.

Best cakes in metro manila?

It probably depends on the type of cake that you are looking for.

Each shop would have their specialty. Example, Goldilocks is famous for their Ube Cake, while Red Ribbon is for their Mango Cake. Alex Franco is quite popular for wedding cakes.

Where in the Philippines…?

1.was Fracis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now" shot?
2.were some of Tom Cruise’s scenes in Born on the 4th of July filmed?
3.was Chuck Norris’ Missing in Action filmed?

Here :
1. most notably the Pagsanjan River and Hidden Valley Springs
2. Fort Ilocandia (Ilocos Norte); Vigan (Ilocos Sur) and Paoay, Ilocos Norte
3. localities of Cavite and Laguna (Pagsanjan) and Rizal Park too (Luneta)

When a girl calls a guy GWAPO what does she mean?

those girls think that your friend is good looking enough for them. this word "gwapo" refers to a persons facial feature to be appealing and pass their own standard of a good looking person.

Which college courses are best to take in the Philippines?

Nursing...i'm a nurse who studied in one of the country's top universities and currently employed in a teaching hospital here in the US. i could give you a thousand and one reasons why the Nursing education is better in the Phils but it will take up too much space here. so i'll try to summarize it: Nursing in the Philippines teaches you K-S-A (knowledge,skills, attitude). Nursing schools in the Philippines (at least mine) help build your knowledge of nursing fundamentals, theories and procedures so you can hone your clinical skills while developing the right attitude towards caring for your patients in any setting.

7 man-made wonders of the Philippines

1)Banaue Rice Terraces
2)Chocolate Hills (If indeed the rumors that they are man-made is true)
3)The Churches of the Philippines
4)Intramuros
5)Zamboanga City
6)Corregidor Island
7)The Mall of Asia!

What excites you more - going on a trip or coming home?

I always like the calming effect of coming home. But precisely because coming home is "calming", it can not be exciting. Anything and everything about home is usual and expected.

On the other hand, the prospect of adventure, of discovery, and of the unknowns on a trip will definitely shoot your adrenalin up.

What's your favorite breakfast meal?

...McDonald's longganisa meal with iced tea...
...well-done bacon, fried egg and rice....
...Rodic's tapsilog.......
....corned beef with onion bits, fried egg and rice....

What is the most distintinctive and famously known landmark in the Philippines?

I dont think we have any landmark famous enough to get world attention. Bakit? Bakit? The Philippines is sooo under rated ^_^

But these are my choices

Banawe Rice Terraces
Intramuros or Vigan

When do you consider a man is strong? Is it in his physique? In his character?

A man is measured by the strength of his character. Only floozies will pick a better-built man versus one who may not be as physically strong but has his future charted out, by his own design, fueled by drive and perseverance for the long haul.

"Ignorance of the law excuses no one." How would you explain this?

In the news today, a professor at Assumption was convicted with finality for rape. He had sex with a 17-year old student. he said they were lovers.

But the law says you can not have sex with minors (unless you are married, and the marriage has parental consent). And that it is otherwise called RAPE.

The clueless (?) professor was declared guilty, "ignorant" of that law.

Bottomline,the courts will never let you off with an "I'm sorry I did not know it was illegal" alibi. Dura lex, sed lex.

Why can i think better when cramming?

People respond differently to pressure. I guess you're one of those that respond positively. Some people make more mistakes while some people get "charged up" and think more clearly. This is because your brain acts like it does when faced with competition. This time, you're competing against Time. You either start to worry too much and end up not focusing on the task at hand. Or you start to realize how much you have left to accomplish. Like when a surge of adrenaline can make you shaky and unfocused or boost your thinking process.

They also say that women tend to work better when faced with competition than when working alone. But curiously, women perform better when competing against other women, maybe in you case, you can say that you're competing against yourself as well? :)

Is there a "united airlines" office here in the philippines?

Actually there is a General Sales Agent for United Airlines in Makati which is Aerotel Ltd. Corp.

21/F Tower 2 The Enterprise Center in Ayala Ave. Makati.

How would you describe a 'relaxing moment'?

My idea of a relaxing moment would be:

Lying next to someone that I love dearly by a nice warm fire, listening to the sounds that the burning embers make while we hold each other close. Aaaaaaah, now that is relaxation!

I really liked your first idea by the way, sounds fantastic!

PNKY Cafe in Baguio? Where is it?

PNKY Cafe
Bed & Breakfast
13 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Phone 446-7094

in front of the Laperal White House, which is alongside Teachers Camp

I am going to dagupan, any good hotels or restaurants?

Dagupan is the biggest city in Pangasinan Province, and is highly urbanized. The best hotel is Star Plaza, and the rate is about P1,000+. Other good hotels are Victoria (rather old), Floren, and Value Star whre rooms are at around P600-700 per day.

Eating out is good. Other than the international fast food outlets, you can enjoy the local restaurants. D’Original dawel is top choice for seafoods.

Enjoy Dagupan!

What is the sweetest place in manila?

Actually it depends.
If you're like the city type then Makati is a good place. It's like full of shopping and hotels etc. If you're a beach kind of person Boracay is defiantly the best, but if you don't want to be THAT far from manila you could go to Punta Fuego they have really nice beaches there too or in Sorsogon in Bicol you could like swim with the whales there. But if you're just the type who goes site seeing then maybe Cebu or Bohol is a good place.

Looking for Grocery or market selling US, Europian imported food and goods in Makate or Manila?

Rustan's Supermarket
Power Plant Mall, 1st Level
Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St.
Makati City, MM

Rustan's Supermarket
521-8330
Harrison Plaza
A. Mabini St. cor. M. Adriatico St.
Manila, MM

Rustan's near Glorietta