I'm so excited to share a big update — I recently joined a fresh new creator community here in the Queen City of the South called Cebu Creators Circle, and it’s already proving to be such a gem for local content creators like myself.

Our first event together? A knowledge-packed session called “What Brands Want”, held at the beautiful Marina Seaview Restaurant in Mactan — the perfect mix of seaside charm and creative energy. It was held at the dreamy Glass House of Marina Seaview Restaurant in Mactan — and let me tell you, it was equal parts inspiring and indulgent!

with Doyzkie Buenaviaje, Cebu Creators Circle President

giving of tokens to the speakers

Miss Kath of BaiSocial giving us a discussion on how to create a rate card

Our hosts Sir Veejay Aragon and Papa Boom Tisoy from Baranggay RT

Our Speakers that day answering our questions

Dookie sharing the 8Cs of Content Creation

Sir Bryan Yap - CEO of RGC

Finally our group photo with the lovely speakers, organizing team and fellow content creators

Key Takeaways from “What Brands Want”

Authenticity Over Aesthetics – Brands are shifting from “pretty feeds” to real connection. If your content speaks to your community, you’re already winning.

Metrics That Matter – Agencies are paying attention to your impact, not just impressions. Saves, shares, and conversations = gold.

Professionalism Wins – In 2025, the creators who stand out are the ones who show up professionally — clear briefs, smooth communication, timely delivery.

Niche Is Power – Whether you're into beauty, tech, parenting, or wellness, brands love creators who know and own their niche.

Why I’m Proud to Be a Cebu Creator

There’s something special about being part of a movement that uplifts local creatives. Cebu Creators Circle is more than a community — it’s a circle of support, learning, and collaboration. Being surrounded by driven, like-minded individuals reminds me why I started creating in the first place: to connect, inspire, and grow.

Between the rich insights, good food, and coastal breeze, the event was a full-circle moment for me — and I can’t wait for more.

xoxo, Grace 🌸

So anyways, the call time was 8 am, and me having to take care of a 9 month old baby, I knew I had to wake up early to get my game going and so I asked the help of my mom and the husband.

I already prepared the things I would need to cover the event the night before as well as the things we would bring there.

When we arrived, the venue was already filled with moms, excited families like us and kids dressed in beautiful halloween costumes. You can really feel their excitement.

 Just one of the families taking their poses on the Photobooth. Payment was 20 pesos for each photo.
 And so we lined up hurriedly, and striked our own poses. I picked the photobooth from outside as it's not that crowded yet and to be honest, I wanted Adi not to panic when we finally go inside the convention hall. Lol!

 Here's the stage. The screens were huge and the place has enough space for everyone to sit and watch the show. I love that everyone can get to enjoy spending time with their families through this kinds of event and also for the kids to interact with other children through play. Every kid who signed up got to enjoy their Mcdo 1 pc Chicken McDo Meal.
 The booths where the kids can play around. Photo credits to Jervie Montejar of jerminix.com 😊
 Kids who joined the event also get to have free Halloween Hats, cape and Halloween pumpkins to complete their Halloween look!

This guide is full of tips that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about enjoying the solemn procession or the street party. By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who commit crime. Bear in mind that a lot of other people are coming to visit and watch the celebration, this may include bad elements.


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Be prepared

• Always be alert and aware of the people around you.
• Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics.
• Be aware of locations and situations which would make you vulnerable to crime, such as alleys and dark parking lots.

Street precautions

• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone.
• Whenever possible, travel with a friend.
• Stay away from very crowded areas as much as possible.
• Walk confidently, and at a steady pace.
• Make eye contact with people when walking.
• Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking.
• If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body.
• If you carry a Camera or any electronic devices with you, make sure it is attached to your body with a use of a sling.

Car safety

• Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car.
• Park in well maintained areas.
• Have your car keys in your hand so you don't have to linger before entering your car.
• Check the back seat before entering your car.
• If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police, or fire station.
• Don't stop to aid motorists stopped on the side of the road. Go to a phone and request help for them.
• Lexmark Parking area is open for employees.

Additional Tips

• Avoid bringing too much valuables while enjoying the Street Party.
• Wear comfortable clothes, shirts, pants, etc. . . .
• Don't forget to bring your own bottled water, if you need to buy one, buy from a reliable source.
• Don't invite trouble — keep gold chains out of sight; don't flash your jewelry; and turn your rings around so the stones don't show.

If a crime occurs – report it!
Everyone should consider it his/her responsibility to report crime. Many criminals target favorite areas and have predictable methods of operation. When you report all the facts about a crime, it helps the police assign officers in the places where crimes are occurring or where they are most likely to occur. At least one out of two crimes in the United States goes unreported, either because people don't think the police can do anything about it, or because people don't want to get involved. If you don't report crime, this allows the criminal to continue to operate without interference. 

Last November 8, 2013, Friday was another yet rainy windy day for us.


Yolanda - the super typhoon considered to be the strongest to be ever recorded has finally did landfall.
I can really say that despite the strong winds we were fortunate to have survived and all of us were safe.

Hi everyone! 

This is a repost from Random beauty by Hollie

I'd like to share with you this invite from Kanebo Philippines.  They are inviting us beauty enthusiasts to their Private Sale and Beauty Workshop here in Cebu City.



You will have a chance to experience the Kanebo Beauty Workshop. It will be held at Marriot Hotel here in Cebu City on February 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Learn how to look fresh in vivid colours together with their local guest makeup artist, Mr. John Rubi. You also get first dibs on the Lunasol Spring Summer Makeup Collection 2013.  

Workshop Fee is only Php 500.00 and you can use that to redeem Kanebo products. The event will include a Makeup Workshop, Skincare Application and Snacks.

Please make RSVP to:
Yannie  @ +63 922-8672309
Judith   @ +63 905-7735789
Cristine @ +63 927-9128137

Till next post.

Cheers!

Reposted from http://www.istorya.net/forums/content/miss-cebu-2013-pre-pageant-night-january-13-352/

The Cebu City Tourism Commission, Cebu City Tourism Foundation and the City of Cebu is inviting everyone to the Pre-Pageant Night of Miss Cebu 2013 on Sunday, January 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.

Get to know the twelve official candidates as they journey toward becoming the 29^th Miss Cebu. The 12 beauties vying for the prestigious title this year are Marie Ann “Ann� G. Maraon, Therese Christine “Timay� E. Llamada, Janessa Fe “Ja� M. Alcarez, Frances “Je� R. Dy, Marivee Ann “Mavee� C. Velasquez, Reinalyn “Rein� A. Nonol, Patricia Ann “Trish� T. Estuart, Namrata Neesha “Neesh� L. Murjani, Ely Rose Apple “Apple� S. Angcon, Maria “Yang� S. Gigante, Maebelle Erica “Erica� C. Barro and Mary Lorens “Lorens� V. Goyenechea.

The candidates will be wearing the creations of some of Cebu’s top young designers. Ann, Timay and Jan will be wearing Roni Yu’s creations; 


By: Roni Yu