Kalami Cebu! - A Gastronomic Guide to Cebu

A key milestone in the transformation of Mactan’s waterfront was marked today with the signing of a hotel management agreement between Cebu Yacht Club Development Corporation and global hospitality group Accor for the future ibis Styles Cebu Mactan at Cebu Yacht Club. The agreement paves the way for Accor to operate the hotel under the ibis Styles brand as part of the site’s wider redevelopment vision.   The signing ceremony was held at ibis Styles Manila Araneta Center on 24 February 2026, and represents the first implemented component of the site’s broader redevelopment program. The planned hotel will feature 150 rooms and will rise within a mixed-use building that also integrates office and commercial spaces, creating a vibrant hub for visitors and local enterprises alike. Representing the project partners during the ceremony were Kash Salvador for Accor; Sherwin John Uy for Primeworld Land Holdings Inc., Engr. Joseph Pepito representing St. Joseph Optimum Ventures Inc. and Ramo...

Jake Adonis Sibial grew up in Danao City with a clear picture of who he wanted to become. Aviation fascinated him. The skies felt like a possibility. But at sixteen, life interrupted that path in  the most unexpected way. Jake was diagnosed with leukemia. For any teenager, that kind of news can feel overwhelming — a sudden pause on plans, school, an d the future itself. Hospital rooms replaced classrooms. Treatments replaced routines. And for a while, everything else faded into the background except one thing: survival. Yet even in the hardest moments, hope found a way in. A Wish That Changed Everything Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jake was given something powerful — not just an ex perience, but a reason to believe again. His wish? To experience life in aviation. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. Jake trained at a real flight school in Malaysia. He learned from professionals. He sat in a c ockpit not as a visitor, but as someone trusted to understand,...

Happy New Year, Kalaminions! 🎉 2026 is here, and with it comes a promise—a promise to myself and to all of you. This year, Kalami Cebu isn’t just back ; it’s ready to serve more than just food posts. It’s a revival of a vision : helping everyone, from local food lovers to OFWs craving a taste of home, and tourists dreaming of Cebu, discover the best places to eat and experience the heart of our city—one bite at a time. For me, Kalami Cebu has always been about more than just sharing food. It’s about telling stories behind every dish , celebrating the people who cook, serve, and create experiences, and making it easy for you to know where to go, what to order, and how much it’ll cost . But 2026 comes with a challenge: I’m committing to frequent, daily articles, keeping the content fresh, relevant, and useful. It won’t always be perfect, but it will always be sincere, fun, and helpful. Whether it’s an old favorite you’ve missed or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, Kalami Cebu will...