We continue the Q&A with Cebu’s bright young things, whom we caught up with at “Glitterati 6: Life in Technicolor,” the sixth installment of the annual fashion show at The Northwing at SM City Cebu which features teenage personalities.
Here are more of their favorite things about home.
Sabino Sacchio Alegrado, 16
School: Paref Springdale School
Favorite breakfast place: Tymad on Maria Luisa Road, Banilad. I usually order a ham and egg sandwich for breakfast.
Favorite restaurant: Yushoken
Favorite weekend hangout: The mall, to catch a movie with my friends
Favorite destination outside the city: San Remigio. I like the nice, calm waters of the beaches there.
Favorite dessert place: Gelatissimo for its green tea gelato
Favorite bar/club: The Distillery in Crossroads, Banilad
Favorite place to spend time with family: The beach
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? The people
Giles Benedicto, 16
School: Paref Springdale School
Favorite breakfast place: Home. I usually just have a bowl of Frosties cereal.
Favorite restaurants: Moshi Moshi on Maria Luisa Road and Ginza in Banilad
Favorite weekend hangout: The beaches on Mactan Island
Favorite destination outside the city: Danasan Eco Adventure Park in Danao, Northern Cebu
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: Pandanon Island. I like the fine, white sand, and it’s fun to go with friends.
Favorite dessert place: La Marea for the classic brownie cup
Favorite bar/club: I don’t go out.
Favorite place to spend time with family: At home
Terence Myron Colmenares, 18
School: University of San Carlos
Favorite breakfast place: Pancake House. I get the pancakes or tapa for breakfast.
Favorite destination outside the city: Virgin Island in Bantayan for the fine sand and clear waters. It’s really peaceful there. It’s like paradise.
Favorite dessert place: Gelatissimo for the coffee gelato
Favorite bar/club: Craft Cafébar in Banilad Town Centre
Favorite place to spend time with family: The beach in Shangri-La
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? Good people, lively city. There are so many awesome destinations to go to.
Carolina Costantin, 17
Favorite breakfast place: Starbucks
Favorite weekend activity: Boating
Favorite destination outside the city: Tops
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: The beach
Favorite dessert place: Gelatissimo
Favorite bar/club: Morals & Malice in The Tinder Box
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? The friendly people!
Rya Llaban, 15
School: Paref Southcrest School
Favorite breakfast place: Abaca Baking Company in Crossroads. I order a coffee and the mac ’n’ cheese.
Favorite restaurant: Café Saree for lunch and Delice Recipe in Busay for dinner
Favorite weekend hangout: The beach in Shangri-La Mactan
Favorite destination outside the city: Oslob for the marine life. I also really enjoy swimming with the whale sharks.
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: Tabogon in Northern, Cebu. We have a beach house there, and I enjoy relaxing with my family on the beach.
Favorite dessert place: La Marea. I get the mochi balls or their apple pie.
Favorite bar/club: F Café and Bar
Favorite place to spend time with family: The mall to watch a movie
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? The people.
Margarita Milne, 15
School: Cebu International School
Favorite breakfast place: Pancake House. I usually order a golden waffle with country sausage.
Favorite restaurant: Tavolata in Design Center of Cebu
Favorite destination outside the city: Tops for the fresh air and the view
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: The beach, especially the North Sandbar
Favorite dessert place: Fat Cow Burgers & Malts for the ice cream sandwich
Favorite bar/club: Basic for the music and the atmosphere.
Favorite place to spend time with family: Mactan. I love going to our beach house there.
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? The people
Catrina Suarez, 17
School: Cebu International School
Favorite breakfast place: Home, of course! I love anything and everything that goes with peanut butter!
Favorite restaurant: Gerry’s Grill any time of the day
Favorite weekend activity: Having brunch with friends and family on a Saturday morning.
Favorite destination outside the city: Our mountain house in Gaas, Balamban
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: Sugbo Mercado, a weekend market in I.T. Park and Cebu Business Park, and the beach. My favorite beach is in Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel.
Favorite dessert place: The Chocolate Chamber for the cinnamon hot chocolate and the vegan chocolate gateau
Favorite place to spend time with family: Home
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? It’s a lovely place with lovely people.
Diego Ugarte, 15
School: Cebu International School
Favorite breakfast place: Home for chocolate pancakes
Favorite restaurants: Giuseppe for lunch and Nonki for dinner
Favorite weekend hangout: Aerosports. I like the basketball area.
Favorite destination outside the city: San Remigio. We have a beach house there, and I enjoy going on long weekends.
Favorite place to take an out-of-town guest: Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort because it’s by Oslob, so I can go see the whale sharks.
Favorite dessert place: La Marea for their classic brownie cup.
Favorite bar/club: I’m not old enough to go to one.
What is the best thing about living in Cebu? Everything.