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“It would be that everyone knows everyone, and there would never be a day where there’s nothing to do. Cebu always seems so alive to me, and really makes me feel at home. The island life is something that has fascinated me and I’m glad I chose to live and go to college here.”
BS Biology student at Cebu Doctors University“For me, the best part about living in Cebu is that all our locations are close to each other. Our mountains, buildings and beaches are practically right beside each other, so whether you decide to go hiking or sightseeing, shopping and scuba-diving, or boating, Cebu’s got you.”
Communications Assistant, and“Cebu has everything—beautiful beaches; a lot of adventure spots (waterfalls, trekking, camping); spots in the mountain just to chill out with friends and unwind; and the city has everything from shopping, drinks, amazing food and so much more.”

“Cebu, being the small town that it is, never fails to make you feel at home. It’s a calm place because Cebuanos are warm people. Even if I do have plans to try living somewhere abroad, I know I’ll never feel at home like I do here.”

“Cebu will always be home, and I don’t think there’s anything better than living in your hometown. It’s where I grew up, and it’s where family and friends are.”
M.A.C. model and Nursing student “Definitely the proximity of everything. Since it’s such a small city, all the places are just a short distance from each other.”

“The best part of Cebu is the strong and beautiful Cebuanos, the close-knit community that I am part of. And also the beautiful islands and beaches that are close to the city.”
HR Assistant at a property development company“Honestly I think it’s the fact that this city is so well-balanced—we’re a few minutes away from everything in the city (disregarding traffic), and about 30 minutes away from the mountains and beaches. It’s the ideal urban-rural mix.”

“Other than the obvious abundance of hospitality, I feel the best thing in Cebu is the variety of views and locations you can visit in a relatively short time, that makes you feel like you’ve arrived at an entirely new foreign land.”

“Cebu is home and it is very dear to me. I absolutely love the laid back vibe that it gives off. Beautiful beaches and islands are nearby, mountains with stunning views are just a few minutes drive away. Plus, the food is great and the people are amazing!”
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Guests were pampered with beauty treatments from La Mer and MAC throughout the afternoon, until they had to dress up for cocktail hour. A five-course degustation by Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa executive chef Frank Bohdan and a raffle of exciting prizes including round trip tickets to the Maldives with a stay at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa preceded the main event of the evening—an exclusive fashion show featuring the A/W 2018 collection of Miranda Konstantinidou. Free flowing champagne, caviar and cheese kept the party going until the early hours of the morning.
The Zee Lifestyle Emerald Ball is presented by Arthaland, in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Cebu, Rustan’s and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu. Special thanks go out to Dedon Island, La Mer, MAC, and Jo Malone London.
photography Oliver Echevarria and Ezekiel Sullano
]]>Zee Lifestyle, Cebu’s premier lifestyle bible, kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with a weekend getaway at the Be Grand Resort in Panglao, Bohol. Dubbed the Bohol Break, the weekend began with the two journey to Bohol on board Supercat Ferry’s Business Class. On Saturday morning, VIPs were treated to a light breakfast of cucumber sandwiches and ensaimada, paired with their choice of either coffee, juices, and—in Butch Carungay’s case—wine. Zee Lifestyle‘s resident makeup artist Romero Vergara took it upon himself to serve the guests, much to the amusement of everyone. And spotted in one corner, interior designer Holly Dychangco entertained some people with tarot card readings.
With great food, fun music and the company of Cebu’s most fun people, the boat party set the tone for the weekend ahead.
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