Cebu Food & Wine Festival to promote ‘good food signature dishes’ of Cebuanos

CEBU CITY – The 3^rd annual Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) kicks off on June 3 at 4:00 PM with an awesome culinary experience at the beachfront of Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan for the CFWF 2023 Grand Tasting.

“This year’s CFWF has an incredible lineup of 15 hotels, 40 restaurants, 20 national chefs, and 10 mixologists gathering in Cebu for the next 15 days, June 3-17, spanning multiple venues across Cebu and Mactan. 

Unlike conventional festivals that are held at a single venue over a few days, CFWF is a collection of pocket events that encourage attendees to visit as many participating venues as possible exploring Cebu and the culture the island has to offer,” CFWF 2023 chair Cathleen Anzani said during the media briefing first week of May at the lobby of Radisson Blu hotel.

Anzani said that the CFWF’s mission is in the “call to action “aligned with the National Tourism Development Plan for 2023 of the Department of Tourism (DOT). This project is the successful result of a private-public relationship that has been fortified with one goal-- for product development and to food stamp the Tatak Pinoy cuisine culture with an output result of 200 new food developments after the festival in Cebu.

According to Riza Macaibay, DOT-7 senior operations officer that two years ago Kate Anzani and friends approached DOT-7 USEC Shalimar Tamano and proposed this idea of connecting and bridging the gap between farmers, food suppliers and restaurateurs in one event to promote good food signature dishes, and heirloom recipes.

“It is our hope that through this event, sustainable farming, culinary cultural exchanges, and small-time producers are given attention through promotion and connection with different suppliers and of course, the general public,” Maibay said.

CFWF is a celebration of Tatak Pinoy food

This year’s CFWF theme “Savor our Culture” aims to raise the culinary bar for the country as CFWF was created to highlight cultural produce, regional cuisine, people and places. Unlike other festivals, people will come not only to taste food and experience wine pairings but also to savor the culture behind the food that creates progressive socio-economic impact for the region, Anzani bared.

According to the organizers, the two-week food festival seeks to bridge that gap between the dinner plate and authentic sustainable source of ingredients by making people pay for the true value of what they eat without underpricing labor, local produce and suppliers that are constantly challenged by cheaper imported goods. The goals are sustainable.

The CFWF is a gathering and celebration of the Tatak Pinoy food culture as the organizers bring in renowned national chefs all over the country to showcase signature new dishes from the local Cebuano ingredients. There are currently 25 chefs, 18 hotels, 42 restaurants participating in this Festival.

Anzani bared that CFWF activities are composed of lunches and dinners, Wine Seminars and Tastings, Boat Safari Tours, Pop-up Dinners, future food trends alerts, Beach Brunch. These activities are spread across the cities of Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu.

“We are excited to make the CFWF23 a historic milestone for Cebu and for the Philippines.  We hope that all of the Cebuanos can be part of this worthwhile movement by telling the narrative, featuring the schedules and having everyone know, to come to Cebu and to the Philippines,” Anzani told the media and content creators during the briefing.

In addition to Cebu, the Food and Wine Festival will carry its framework to four regions in the country starting in July in Manila, September in Ilocos and November in Davao.  Click  www.cebufoodandwinefestival.com for more details and information.

The Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2023 is supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Visayas Office, Visit Central Visayas, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and Cebu Business Months (CBM) and co-presented by Cebu Pacific Air as the official Airline partner, Globe Telecom, Chroma Hospitality, and Aussie Beef & Lamb.

Experience culinary brilliance as the country’s finest chefs gather for the Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2023 Grand Tasting! Indulge in a feast for the senses on June 3 at 4 PM at the beachfront of Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan. (Photos: MBCNewman/CFWF Facebook)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What awaits Cebu Business Months 2023

 CEBU CITY -- Cebu Business Months 2023 kicks off in June with activities that will cover and focus on the four sectors that will have their respective summits and expositions—Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Creative Entertainment.

The Tourism Sector headed by Cathleen Anzani, with co-chairpersons Allen Andre Suarez and Boboi Costas will put emphasis on regional developments through inspiring narratives, innovative tourism initiatives and unique tours that have yet to be offered in the market.

"This year, the Tourism sector will be focusing on product and food development in alignment with the national tourism development plan on stamping provenance, and authentic destination tourism," Anzani said.

Anzani added that the Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) on June 3-17 is already a handful of activities and events that mostly highlight the local food industry to “food stamp” the Filipino culture or Tatak Pinoy cuisine with 25 renowned national chefs, 18 hotels and 42 restaurants participating that will result in 200 new food developments after the festival here.

 

The Tourism Summit scheduled on July 20-2 features success stories, best practices in resilience and ways to digitalize the tourism sector. CBM will also highlight the best dishes and delicacies that Cebu has to offer with the Cebu Food and Wine Festival in June and the Food Street Congress in September. Participants can also look forward to the Great Cebu Safari Race in September and the CBM Golf Tournament in November.

The Entrepreneurship Sector chaired by Gretchen Cho and co-chaired by Niko Basubas will highlight the role of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in providing jobs, promoting local innovations and craftsmanship, and driving economic growth that include agribusinesses that ensure food security while also boosting the economy.

CBM will be conducting an Entrepreneurs' Summit from August 30 to September 1 to focus on the importance of Philippine agriculture and local produce in business and touch on the support needed by agribusinesses.

The Summit will include talks and roundtable discussions on how to elevate businesses through digitalization and global innovations in banking, logistics, payment gateways, and marketing and advertising.  Cebuano entrepreneurs will also learn about business continuity, and the importance mental health and wellness in the workplace.

"The Entrepreneurs' Summit aims to be a platform for conscious entrepreneurship, where leaders are encouraged and supported to have a clear vision of their goals and impact moving forward in a highly digital and connected world," Gretchen Choa said.

The Technology Sector is chaired by Ryan Tan Yu with co-chairs Ryan Raymond Yu and April Ong Vaño.  It will host the Technology Summit and Expo from August 17-19 that aims to bridge the gap between traditional businesses and innovative ideas and help them gain inspiration and insights into new technologies and approaches.

"The experiential part of the Expo will be something that is sought after and will be educational and fun for all the visitors.  We will be focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), smart home, office, building and city, Electric Vehicles, and the next gen computer solutions,” Ryan Tan Yu bared.

Yu added that Technology Summit and Expo will include a tech spotlight which will showcase new products and services, include talks on the tech industry, and have a startup segment where local teams can present their business ideas.

Other activities include a corporate innovation workshop and one-on-one opportunities with mentors, investors, and possible business customers. Entrepreneurs will learn how to boost businesses with the help of emerging trends and technologies, and connect with today's tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and next generation innovators, Yu said.

The Creative Entertainment Sector is chaired by Lawrence Po Panganiban with co-chair Bryan Yap. Throughout CBM 2023, local creatives will learn how to promote and improve their craft through exhibitions, insightful conferences and fora which will discuss trends, opportunities and how to level up the Cebuano entertainment industry.

Start-up creatives will hold talks on their work involving local crafts, arts and culture, and heritage at the Creative Business Talk on September 13 while Sugbo Entertainment Expo (SEE Cebu) from October 20 to 22 will feature exhibits and talks from local and international experts in filmmaking, creative writing, advertising, video game development and e-sports with creative workshops and talks from Japanese experts and key players/gamers at the Technology Knowledge Exchange (Anime Cebu) on October 21.

"Our focus is inspiring our local artists and creatives to pursue their passions and careers, to show the business community that entertainment is a lucrative and investable business. We also want to connect with the global industry to give more opportunities for jobs and training for the Cebu entertainment industry," Lawrence Panganiban revealed.

CBM 2023 theme “Cebu Ta Bai” aims to highlight the advantages and capabilities of Cebu, foster collaboration among individuals towards a better future and attract more opportunities, while underscoring Cebu’s resilience, distinctiveness and adaptability to changing situations.

 

“Cebu ‘ta bai!’ CBM’s challenge to put Cebu a prime destination for tourism, investments

CEBU CITY – "Cebu 'ta bai!” The business sector’s call to challenge everyone to help put Cebu in the global map as the prime destination for tourism, new industries and more investments as the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) officially launched the 2023 Cebu Business Months (CBM) program with the theme "Cebu 'ta bai – Moving Forward. Shaping the Future.”

"CBM's approach this year is to showcase Cebu on the global arena as we embrace the digital age and continue promoting Cebu's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), raising awareness of our vibrant food culture and destinations, and nurturing the talents of our creative artists for our tomorrow," CBM 2023 Overall Chairman John Paul Chiongbian told media and content creators, in a press conference on May 25 at CAVA Restaurant in Lahug, Cebu City.

Chiongbian bared that as local businesses are bouncing back on a steep curve, this year's CBM highlights the advantages and capabilities of Cebu as a global player in business and tourism with the wide of activities during the months-long CBM that also spotlight on Cebu's resilience, distinctiveness, and adaptability to changing situations.

Chiongbian added that the theme “Cebu ta Bai” means business sector is pushing Cebu to move forward and or leapfrog with technology, not only with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) but with the cornerstone of entrepreneurship, tourism and creative entertainment as growth drivers for Cebu’s total economic recovery.

Francis Dy, vice-president of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in his opening message said that this year’s CBM is exceptional to promote the business sector’s optimism that all events and activities are impactful.

“To spur business and with this year’s theme highlighting Cebu’s resilience, CCCI and CBM created team champions in promoting the best of Cebu in Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Creative Entertainment,” Dy said.

CBM has become a platform for development of Cebu City in terms of CBM events and other activities creating a higher purpose to make a better Cebu for everyone.  “Cebu ‘ta Bai” is actually the bigger challenge on how to put the CBM events into contents to encourage every Cebuano to come and join to support all the programs. (Photos: MBCNewman)

 

 

HUAWEI unveils P Series to revolutionize mobile photography

​CEBU CITY – HUAWEI unveiled Friday, May 26 the new HUAWEI P60 Pro, a timeless masterpiece that revolutionizes the mobile photography with the strongest combination of image and aesthetics, as the P-Series lead the industry's image and aesthetic standards.

According to Noel Ugbinada, Jr., HUAWEI Philippines regional trainer, in a media briefing, Saturday that the Huawei P60 pro has a classic camera design, unique and delicate texture. With two color variants a unique pearl texture designs the “Rococo Pearl” and an anti-fingerprint feather sand glass design in “Black” color.

“Have a DSLR-like camera inside a phone that is unique as you,” Ugbinada added, the 6.67-inch Quad-Curve LTPO screen gives you a smooth grip and immersive view with its 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. The HUAWEI X-TrueTM Display provides accurate colours and true-to-life details in bright and dark areas.

Supporting P3 wide colour gamut, it has gained TÜV Rheinland Colour Accuracy Dual Certification (Colour Accuracy & Precise Colour Projection).  Durable Kunlun Glass keeps the screen out of harm’s way with an overall drop resistance and is boosted 10 times stronger than a regular smartphone glass screen. 

The Huawei P60 Pro has an ultra-lighting telephoto camera that can take a pic and look pristine from whatever distance, whatever the time.  Ultra-lightning Main camera, boasting an F 1.4 – F 4.0 auto adjustable physical aperture, helps produce marvelous images day and night with its unprecedented full path light capturing capabilities.

The XMAGE styles reproduce colors with distinctive styles that look simply outstanding.  In the past, the camera setting was set at the top of the camera interface, which was inconvenient to operate with one hand. The photo interface is the same as that of other competitors, so the photo taking experience was not smooth.

All-new XMAGE Camera UX Camera Quick Menu includes new Camera Zoom Ring that restores the SLR-like zooming experience and this brand-new UX provides a more convenient and realistic photo-taking experience.

Long batter life with 4815 MAH battery and 88w Huawei Supercharge Turbo quickly restores 50 percent of battery charge in just 10 minutes. Huawei Battery Care Technology ensure 100% consistent battery performance within 5 years.

With 3D weather animation AOD (Always On Display) Glance at the screen and immediately see a 3D weather animation, and check the weather of your city in a whole new way.

All these new HUAWEI products are available at SM City Cebu, SM Consolacion, SM Seaside, Ayala Malls IT Park, SM City Roxas, Alabang Town Center and for shopping easy, go to this link www.aerophone.com.ph and to learn more HUAWEI P60 Pro, click: https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/phones/p60-pro/. Learn more Huawei Mate X3: https://consumer.huawei.c. (Photos: MBCNewman)