Arts & Culture
4 Reasons Why Shangri-La Mactan’s Acqua is One of the Best in Cebu
From food to ambiance, this is why Shangri-La’s Acqua is a must-try in the city.

There’s a reason why the Italian cuisine is loved in every part of the world. Luckily, a trip to Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is as close you can get to experience fine Italian food in the island. A restaurant such as Shangri-La’s Acqua, needs no introduction. Which is why we are telling you 5 more reasons why Acqua is one of the best restaurants in Cebu.
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Fantastic dishes

Veal Cheek Agnolotti

Spaghetti Aragosta
There’s the classic pizzas and pastas. However, Acqua introduces its newest signature dishes in a true Shangri La fashion –with a bang. Highlighting lobster and veal, diners can enjoy a taste of Italy with every bite. And because Acqua always surprises us with unique dishes, we suggest the Spaghetti Aragosta, a palatable seafood pasta topped with a whole lobster. The Scaloppine al Marsala e Gnocchi allo Zaferano is a stir-fried veal and saffron gnocchi, also a must try for all the foodies out there.
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Exciting promos

Risotto al limone Insalata di scoglio al Pesto
An exclusive 2 for 1 offer on selected a la carte dishes at Acqua are up for grabs to Golden Circle members. Choices includes some of our must-try’s namely, Risotto al limone Insalata di scoglio al Pesto (a creamy lemon Risotto with Seafood Salad and Basil Pesto), Scaloppine al marsala e gnocchi all zafferano (Veal marsala with handmade butter gnocchi) and Mango Semfreddo e Cioccolato (Mango and yoghurt iced cake, chocolate soil and topped with chocolate ice cream and ginger syrup). Hurry! Promo runs until June 30, 2017.
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Premier Chefs
Last year, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa welcomes its newest Chef de Cuisine, Andrea Burzio. Having worked at Michellin-starred restaurants in Italy and with an extensive background in international flavours, Chef Andrea delivers pleasing dishes on the table. Not only that, he makes sure every bite is just as memorable as the moments shared between families and friends in Acqua.
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Splendid Ambiance
Nothing beats an ambiance by the poolside. At Acqua, indulge in full Italian experience by the water in an elegant and alluring scenery. Open for lunch and dinner, choose between a private room for a guests of 10, the Acqua Veranda for outdoor setting and the Gazebo for an intimate meal with the Mactan Channel view.
Arts & Culture
Kimsoy’s Canvas of a Lifetime in Full Display

There is nothing more fascinating than seeing an artist’s lifetime of work in one room. Such is the experience in Jose “Kimsoy” Yap’s third solo exhibit entitled “Kimsoy: Episodes of Mastery,” at Galerie Raphael Cebu. This serves as the truest form of homage to his enduring journey, showcasing works that span over decades.
The exhibit speaks greatly of Kimsoy’s evolution as an artist, with his shifting mediums and remarkable variety of subjects. His creations range from heartfelt portraits of individuals he encountered along his journey to detailed landscapes inspired by the different walks of his life. The room’s layout carries the weight of his years of craft with one wall lined with pastels, another with watercolors, and another with oil painting.
The exhibit transcends beyond just the commemoration of Kimsoy’s masterful periods. It wanders more into a sense of intimacy reflecting Kimsoy’s life’s journey—from his roots as a young boy in Negros Oriental, through his pursuit of greater artistic mastery in New York, to his prominence in Cebu’s art scene. All his work freehanded, created both with his left and right hand, depicts the ways in which we all leave traces of ourselves in our work and in the world.
The opening ceremony featured Ambassador Jose Mari Cariño, alongside special guests Ivy Ang Gabas, Paolo Li, Angbetic Tan, Laurie Bouquiren of the Visayas Art Fair, and Valerie Go of Galerie Raphael Cebu. The exhibit is open until March 21, 2025.
Arts & Culture
Art Fair Philippines 2025: A Celebration of Creativity

by Emcee Go
Art Fair Philippines 2025 transformed the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City into a dynamic showcase of contemporary and modern art. From February 21 to 23, art enthusiasts and collectors were treated to an eclectic mix of visual masterpieces, interactive installations, and thought-provoking exhibits.
This year’s fair features an impressive lineup of local and international galleries, including renowned names like Leon Gallery, Metro Gallery, Orange Project, J Studio and from Cebu, Qube Gallery.

Francis Dravigny’s woven artworks was one of the two featured artists at Qube Gallery’s well curated exhibition.

Qube Gallery’s Mariz Holopainen in front of Sio Montera’s abstracts.
Arts & Culture
Cebuano Pride: The National Museum of Cebu

Pride of Cebu
By Eva Gullas
photos courtesy of DOT

Cebu City Tourism’s Neil Odjigue, Cembeth Hortillano and CCTC Chairperson Joy Pesquera

Museum Director Jeremy Barns, Maryanne Arculli, Andronik Aboitiz and wife Doreen, Amanda Luym

Some of the abstract art from the New York collection

Writer Eva Gullas beside Elmer Borlongan’s Battle of Mactan
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