Bohol-Cebu Tour
December 1, 2010
I have not decided if I would go to Bohol or not….. A good friend Glenn suggested seeing his resort in Bohol – Bohol Coconut Palms Resort but unfortunately with a little time we have with my friend and colleague Gela, we went and explored Bohol for about four hours instead having to stay overnight. There were no available transportation in Bohol aside for a private van or car I just remembered Bali hehehe…. We couldn’t travel by taxi, we instead rented a van. Our first stop was in Loboc river had a sumptuous buffet lunch by the river with bands singing old “kundiman” songs – the songs just inspired me of going back to the 80’s. After that we went to the hanging bridge. I bought “pasalubong” at the end of the bridge. Manangs were selling pasalubong and the cute tarsiers.:) I gotthe pasalubong for my friends way back home! “It’s the thought that counts though!” We saw the real tarsiers in Brgy. Agape Loboc. We need not to worry the driver has become our tour guide. We also came to visit the chocolate hills…It was a short stay in Bohol have to go back to Cebu for the convention.
Day 2
December 2, 2010
Convention AAHRMEI
AARHMEI Holds 10th National Anniversary Convention in CEBU
AARHMEI Holds 10th National Anniversary Convention in CEBU
Cebu City - The Association of Administrators in Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management, Educational Institutions (AAHRMEI) held its 10 Anniversary in Cebu – Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. The convention’s main topic was “Sustainability of Hospitality Education: Issues, Prospects & Directions”. It aimed to provide broader & wider perspective of Hospitality Industry through acquisition of innovative skills and techniques, keep abreast of the new trends and issues to keep pace with international competitive market and address special concerns and issues affecting the schools and the industry to sustain hospitality education. The organization was headed by Dr. Baken Wong Siy and joint efforts with the AARHMEI officers.
The highlight of the convention included the speech of Mr. Hans. R. Hauri, the General Manager of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. He emphasized on the education system and compared it to a tailor, just like making clothes one must innovate, adjust designs and initiate change. In terms of education 1. Innovate – never ending finding out of processes for better education, 2. Adjust Curriculum – Redefine compare and improve process in the industry as what is being practiced currently, 3. Initiate change – Be abreast with the current trends, updates and inculcate, and propose up to date life skills through experiential learning. Other speakers would include Mr. Cesar Averia – Hospitality Education as Access for Migration/ Global Exposures. Mr. Averia shared on the following 1. Upgrade Language Curriculum 2. Career Counseling Strengthening 3. Encourage Foreign companies to provide apprenticeship program 4. Adopt development programs for members of the academe for they cannot give what they do not have. 5. Creative working group established – building and knowing training needs. Dr. Diosdado Amante tackled about the facts and figures of Philipine Higher Education. Cooperative education Bended approach. 1. Policies on International Linkages and twinning of programs 2. Policies on International Practicum – Raod Map to education – Nanyang University Singapore. Lastly Hon. Gwendolyn F. Garcia presented about “ The lighter side of an Administrator” : Things might done faster if demanded with a SMILE– Provincial Governor. The first day ended with fellowship dinner buffet, games dances, songs and regional presentations.
On the second day Chef Mark Angelo Uy had a demo presentation on Culinary Arts (Asian-Western Fusion Cuisine using Philippine Products). The Business Meeting, president’s repot and proposal for next year was discussed by Dr. Baken Wong Siy. The treasurer’s report by Ms. Susan Palaroan followed after the president’s report. On the third day was the Socio-cultural Exposure trip in Cebu City.
Succeeding days
December 3-5, 2010
Holiday Plaza Hotel - We went for ocular visit in Holiday Plaza. The people were courteous at the reception. Food was ordinary nothing special. We just enjoyed the view at the top were in we could see the buildings and the lights at night in Cebu.
Waterfront Hotel - The Port Restaurant in Waterfront Hotel had 150php ++ on their seafood buffet. I enjoyed the buffet with all the healthy seafood dishes they offered. Cocktails were on 59php – 100php compared to Marco Polo’s Café which catered cocktails and drinks on 155php – 250php. Buffet around 10pm to 2am.
We had an ocular visit to Waterfront Hotel. The hotel has a very spacious lobby. We visited an array of restaurants inside the hotel. The hotel welcomed us with its large Christmas tree and a Alice in the Wonderland theme.
Crowne Regency Hotel - The Crowne Regency Hotel had a nice dinner and an adventure edge coaster and skywalk at 750++php but we did not have our dinner in this hotel we rather chose The Port.
The Grand Prix Hotel - economy business hotel
It was a nice and cozy place in the Grand Prix Hotel. It’s an economy class hotel but a good one. The rates ranges from 990php to 2,00php. On the second floor of the building was a Spa. I would go back to Cebu and have a Spa in the Nature Spa for only 280php. The service was good and the rates were affordable. I had a Swedish Massage.
