The Aboitiz Invitational - Philipppine Golf Tour Cebu Leg is the 10th leg of the Philippine Golf Tour for this year will be a 54-hole championship event happening next week August 9-13, 2010 at the Cebu Country Club, Banilad, Cebu City. The Actual Tournament would start August 11 until 13. The 10th Philipppine Golf Tour Cebu Leg is Open to the Public and letting them experienced walking at the Cebu's famous Cebu Country Club Golf Course.

The Aboitiz Invitational at the Cebu Country Club firing off next week will mark a couple of firsts in the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT)—the entry of a new title sponsor and a new venue for touring pros.

In the Picture: Colo Ventura - General Manager of Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc., Pros in Golf Marvin Dumandan and Tonton Asistio and Sebastian Lacson - Chief Reputation Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures
Aboitiz is coming in as title sponsor has committed to infuse P2.5 million into PGT as title sponsor
"We are glad to have one of the country’s top conglomerates, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., as one of our major partners for the (PGT),” said Colo Ventosa, Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. (PGTI) general manager.
“Aboitiz is coming in as title sponsor and the Group has committed to infuse P2.5 million into PGT as title sponsor. Without them, the Cebu leg would have not been possible. We look forward to a long-term partnership with the Aboitiz Group,” she added.

While the Cebu Country Club has hosted some legs of pro tours in the past, it hasn’t staged a tournament for the three-year-old PGT circuit. This gives the country’s top pros a different kind of challenge when they resume their quest for fame and fortune starting Aug. 11.
Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. (PGTI) has 14 events nationwide
For this year, PGTI has 14 events nationwide, including the Cebu Country Club leg. The PGT was launched in September 2008 with three events at the Valley Golf in Antipolo City, Sherwood Hills in Cavite, and Apo Golf in Davao. In 2009, PGTI took over the management of the PGT to further improve the organization of the pro tour. A total of seven events were held during the year, including two Mercedes Benz tours.
PGTI was established to advance the cause of professional golf in the Philippines.
Founded by Enrique Razon Jr., PGTI was established to advance the cause of professional golf in the Philippines. PGTI supports Filipino golfers through exposures in local, regional and international golf tournaments.
Through the PGT, its flagship tournament circuit, PGTI organizes tournaments held at the country’s top golf courses where golfers could hone their skills, compete with fellow professionals, and earn from the sport. In just over a year, the PGT has become the one of the largest golf circuits in Southeast Asia.
The Aboitiz Invitational - Philipppine Golf Tour Cebu Leg posted in Cebu Events Blog.

You may Check Out Cafe Marco at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu this week, Showcase of Filipino Food Variety during the 3rd Pinoy Pinoy Filipino Food Festival! at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu! Chef Gene Gonzalez with his son Chef Gino Gonzalez exhibit their Modern Filipino Buffet.

Appetizers are Dried Squid and Pomelo Salad, Marinated Grilled Kesong Puti, Tinapa Pate and Pinsec Lasap; Main Course are US Beef Belly Asado, Pakbet Serbesa con Carcar, Puttanesca alla Buenisimo and Samal Rice; Desserts are Salabat Creme Brulee, Mango and Coconut Pannacotta and Dried Mango Sansrival.

The Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City’s finest hotel, treats you to another Culinary Journey this month with the launching of its 3rd Pinoy Pinoy! Food Festival at the Cafe Marco.
On June 20 to 26, the Marco Polo Plaza welcomes back one of Manila’s top celebrity chefs, Chef Gene Gonzalez, along with his son Chef Gino Gonzalez, as they return to Cebu to present a collection of treasured family recipes and once again share their famous brand of Filipino cuisine.
For those who don’t speak the native tongue, learn the true meaning of “masarap!” as you partake of The Modern Filipino Buffet, which includes the much-loved Adobo Rilletes with Nilasing sa Mangga, Sisig Terrine, Sinampalukang Sugbang Manok, Pakbet Serbesa con Bagnet, Lechon Cebu and more! These dishes complement Cafe Marco’s buffet spread of hot items, appetizers and desserts.
The multi-awarded Chef Gene is the owner/chef of Cafe Ysabel and Gino’s Fine Cuisine, among others, and is the founder of the Center for Asian Culinary Studies. He has honed his culinary skills through apprenticeships in France and Italy, and special courses at the Culinary Institute of America and California Culinary Academy. He is the only Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardee in Culinary Arts in the country, and has been honoured by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), the International Food Service Executive Association, the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines.

Aside from numerous appearances on TV programs, Gene also hosts his own show “Gene’s Cuisine,” on the Lifestyle Channel. He has authored several popular books on classic Filipino Cuisine, most notably “Cocina Sulipena,” heralding the culinary gems from his family’s hometown of Pampanga. Cocina Sulipena literally means “the cuisine of Sulipan,” a town considered a melting pot that blended Asian spices and European opulence into a cuisine that to this day defines what Filipino Cuisine is all about. Chef Gene’s other books include Fundamentals of Professional Cooking and Baking, East Meets West, and The Best of Pinoy Classic Cuisine “The Little Cookbook Series.”
“Pinoy Pinoy!” is part of the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s much talked about “Culinary Journeys”, which already included France, South Africa, Cebu, Macau, and a whole lot more, as the hotel continuously aims to reward its customers and guests with new, distinctive and exciting cuisine. More international culinary adventures are planned for the rest of the year.
Lastly, this drink "Cebu Tomatoe Party" is refreshing. Served on us while we are waiting in the lobby for the official kick off of the event.

In the past weeks, Ive been busy for some office works and now that some of the time-bound items are done, I am starting place upcoming events in Cebu that you should be interested with, sharing to you this event especially made for Daddies! Join this exciting Father's Day event at the brand new Persimmon Plus at Mabolo, Cebu City, an Aboitizland Property. June 19, 2010, Saturday at 3pm.

Fun Games and exciting prize Awaits for Fathers and kids in some Adventure Racing Competition and meet and greet with pets at the Pet Gathering Activity. Made for Life! Center for Family, Work Life Balance. Celebrate Father's Day with us this weekend! See you there!
Father's Day Event at Cebu's Persimmon Plus! posted at Cebu Events Blog.

May is still a Summer Month in Cebu, Philippines along with March and April. Last Month, Cebu Events Blog features Hidden Valley Mountain Resort located at the west side bound of Cebu-Pinamungajan, Cebu Philippines adjacent to Toledo City and fronting Negros Oriental. Check out this Cebu's Enriched Hidden Valley Resort, add to your Summer Wish List! Post.

This Month, http://www.matudnila.com/ will feature BE Resorts in Mactan Island. Location is adjacent to Shangri La Mactan Resort and Spa and Hilton Resorts Mactan. Be Resorts was Microtel Mactan before they had a full resort change.

BE Active. Offering a wide variety of games ans sports, Be Resorts lets you burn off those calories in fun and engaging ways! To mention them: AQUA Sports Activities like Banana Boat Ride, Kayak Ride, Pedal Boat Ride, Jet Ski & Waverunner, Water Sports Adventure, Island Hopping and Scuba Diving. Be Resorts Activity Center features WII, Billiards, Manual Soccer, Super Chexx, Board Games and Children Lounge Day Care.

Be Delighted. Carefully prepared using the freshest and best ingredients available, Be Resorts' Food and Beverage outlets serve up drinks and dishes that reflect your taste. RICE CAFE caters Asian food fused with exotic tastes the world ever, BEACH BAR pick your favorite cocktail any time of the day. Fun times and cheers are just a few steps away! Be Resorts Poosl are Infinity Pool, Kiddie Pool and Jacuzzi Pool.

Be Here. Drenched in sun, greeting the breeze, and welcoming the sea, Be Resorts is nestled in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island. Located minutes away from Mactan International Airport and easily accessible via the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge, getting to your stylish getaway at Be Resorts is closer than you think.

Be Resorts Contact Info.
Address: Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Cebu 6015, Philippines
Telephone no. (6332) 2368888 local 8800 (Sales); local 8832 (Reservations)
Fax no. (6332) 2368088
Email: sales-mactan@beresorts.com
website: http://www.beresorts.com/