The Grand Convention Center is still outstanding

We just loved the foods that they served for my son and brother-in-laws joint dinner celebration dinner. Thank you for the usual accommodation Grand Con!

When darkness strikes

This is how AS Fortuna Avenue looks like when night starts to invade.

Another day ended

There's just something about sunset that takes my breath away. I was a bit sad with the sudden shift of weather later this afternoon, the sun was up when all of a sudden rain poured. I thought the day would end that way.

To my delight the rain didn't last long and still gave me the chance to glance up the sunset. How I love the sun setting just at the right side of Cebu.

New Banner Coming Up Soon

Watch out for our new banner coming up soon!

New Look of Cebuano's Life and Leisure

This site has been running on dynamic mode for sometime now.  I pretty liked it but I felt like some of the features that I would want to be posted on the main page are not seen.  So i had to switch back to static mode.

I hope you guys like it... :)

Liv Campo on Captain Bahinting

BAHINTING is a new name that made mark to Cebuanos and Talisaynons.  Now I have more reasons to be proud as a Talisaynon.  I sent a private message to a good friend Liv Campo, of The Freeman, and discussed with her few things about Captain Bahinting:

How did you know him?

I knew him through a friend, Rhia de Pablo, our former Business writer. Rhia was invited to cover Aviator's new tour package which is the Cebu-Chocolate Hills and back trip. We interviewed him, he said the tour, which is about an hour as you will be in one of his planes, gives you a better view of the famous Choc Hills. And he was right, he personally flew us on his four-seater Cessna, and from above you could see all of Choc Hills, a far cry from an obstructed view when you're on the ground. He was our pilot and tour guide at the same time.

A much reserved person

He was not much of a talker, he did not even laugh that much for the entire time that we were at his office, to the tour and back. But one thing i noticed about him was his being down-to-earth. You really wont believe that he owned a fleet of planes judging from how he spoke. With his kind personality, you would easily feel comfortable toward him. I think he was that to anyone.

Unbelievable truth

Memorable? I think when he personally piloted the plane to get us to Bohol. He could have sent one of his pilots, but because we were his visitors, he did not miss a chance to be accommodating. And while we were above, of course it's normal to be afraid, especially that the plane was too small (it was my frst time to be in that tiny plane), but i always told myself that i was with one of the best pilots in the country, so why be afraid, right? And i was right as we made back to Mactan in one piece. It buffles me until nowwhy he crashed. Seriously.

Heroic act

I want to remember him as someone who was a great man but had he been alive he would not want to be called such. I think he was humble too. But most importantly, i want the whole nation to remember him as someone who tried to save a cabinet member until his last breath. Otherwise, he would still be alive now, as he being a pilot obviously knew they were about to crash, but he stayed in hopes to save his passenger.

I agree with my friend Liv, what he showed to people are just as what he wants us to perceive him to be. A good man indeed!

Capt. Jessup Bahinting: A Modern Day Hero

You did such a noble act, Capt. Jessup Bahinting! The thought kept on hovering my mind over and over while I was on my way to the office today.  You have touched the lives of many by showing unselfishness and bravery towards life's circumstances.

I wish I had known you as neighbor way back in Talisay or perhaps by chance meet you in Aviatour's office during one of my visits.  Chance was really elusive not to permit us to meet but that doesn't lessen my admiration to your courage and selflessness.

Even on your last few days, you have dedicated your life to serving the people and those in need.  You were there when Ronron Aventurado, the Cebu Zoo Keeper needed you.  You saved his life but he is now in pain thinking that the only person who offered tremendous help to him, after his hospital discharge would see you in a much different state.

You will always be remembered Captain! Farewell for now and have a restful journey towards our Creator.  May you rest in peace.

Related link;  3-day vigil, city award, aerial salute for Capt. Bahinting