Author Topic: A View of the Open Sea from the Gardens of Malasag (Read 15668 times)

benelynne · « **on:** May 14, 2009, 01:52:22 PM »

Gardens of Malasag
Benigno D. Tutor, Jr.
ABS-CBN Star Studio Japan
February 2009

This is how it looks from one of those thatch-roofed cottages down the slope of the Gardens of Malasag, which gives a sweeping view of the Macajalar Bay below.

Cagayan de Oro City usually brings to mind an industrial belt and a bustling commercial metropolis.ã€€And thatâ€™s not wide of the mark, considering that CDOC is sprawled strategically at the center-point of the coastal stretch of Northern Mindanao, making it the most important economic nexus to the region. Going by the floor space of its shopping centersâ€”SM City, Limketkai, Robinsonâ€™s, Gaisano, Ororama, among othersâ€”CDOC does not fail to live up to its image as Mindanaoâ€™s shopping mecca.

Under a cool canopy, a pause for a pose in the long and winding mountainside path.

On a recent visit to the â€œCity of Golden Friendshipâ€ after 20 years, I was taken aback by the dramatic transformation of the cityscape. What used to be a swampland in its coastal front and rugged highland in its backdrop are now fully integrated into the urban sprawl, with the old commercial center called Divisoria now conspicuously decongested. The most famous landmark of the city center, my high school alma mater Xavier University, is now a tight cluster of buildings apparently to accommodate the more than 40,000 students that have made it the largest academic institution in the country. The traditional hub of hoi polloi tradeâ€”the notoriously putrescent Cogon wet marketâ€”is now a two-storey structure that looks and smells sufficiently sanitized.

8-year old daughter Sarah snaps this photo of Golden Shrimp or Lollipop Plant, whose scientific name is Pachystachys lutea (name provided by a botanist friend).

Jaded urbanites like me and my three kids, however, could not find anything dazzling enough to keep our attention in the malls. So we approached a taxi driver and asked to be taken to the Gardens of Malasag, which we have previously surfed in the internet. The soft-spoken driver agreed without fuss to a return fare of Php 300 (I suppose haggling in the locally inflected Visayan helped).Though widely advertised, this eco-tourism village seems to be accessible only through private transport or hired public utility. The taxi cut through the cityâ€™s main thoroughfare, wiggled itself out of the bedlam at the Cogon market to a bypass that led to the coastal road towards Gusa, turned right and finally wove itself through the zigzag on the slopes of the Cugman watershed. Winding uphill, we saw crosses at intervals on the roadside which the driver told us are used by penitents during the Lenten season. In about 20 minutes, we found ourselves at the gate of the Gardens of Malasag, welcomed gracefully by a troupe of lumads in full tribal regalia.

Overhanging cottages dot the slopes of the Gardens of Malasag, looking out to the Macajalar Bay.

Nestled on the slopes of the verdant mountain overlooking Macajalar Bay, the 7.2-hectare Gardens of Malasag is a tranquil retreat brimming with unusual flora and fauna endemic to Mindanao. The maze of footpaths wind up and down the terrain, which are interspersed with thatched workshops where natives demonstrate handicraft-making. If you want to immerse yourself in the routine of the lumads and breathe in the smell of wind and earth, you can also stay in any of the tribal houses, dormitory or overhanging cottages that look out to the sea. A wade in the palm-fringed pool in the lower terrace can complete your holiday relaxation in this mountain hideaway.

Bathing in sweat at the end of the long walk, Paolo and Raya banter with Sarah, "The long walk was no sweat, I'm Rexona-refreshed."

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hofelina · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:30:24 PM »

thanks for posting Ben, it seemed I travelled myself while reading the lines. I must be a local tourist next time. Is it possible to stay overnight in this place for a couple of days?

ps
nidako man pag-ayo imong ulitawo. Wala naglisud ang mga bata pag-adjust sa Pinas?

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benelynne · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:58:16 PM »

Manay Tess,

Daghan kaayo nindot nga talan-awon sa Pilipinas. Ma-appreciate lang nato kung mahilayo ta. Accommodation facilities are available at this place. Naay mga cottages for rent. Naa pud for group accommodation. Hotel charges in dowtown CDO are much much cheaper than in Tagbilaran. We stayed in a triple-bed hotel called Ramona Hotel at the Divisoria city center by the Carmen River, and accessible to all points of CDO, and we paid only about P900. The place is nice, clean and has running hot and cold water, with a nice view of the river behind it. Kung wa lang nagdali akong son para sa soccer game nila sa Tagbilaran, dad-on pa unta naku sila sa Bukidnon. Next time na lang.

Katong niaging buwan, gipasyal pud sila sa ilang Mama sa lugar sa ilang mga ig-agaw sa Pampanga, dayon libot sa Manila, especially sa Mall of Asia. Wa sila niangay. Trip daw nila pareho sa CDO nga naay masuruyan nga nature.

They have adjusted remarkably to the lifestyle in Bohol. In fact, ako na silang gidala diri sa Japan usa-usa for a three-week vacation ug paper work. Wa pay usa ka semana, gadali na muulig Bohol. Paolo will be joining me here for a three-week vacation this Sunday. Ingon ni misis, taas na kuno siya naku ug mga duha o tulo ka pulgada. Tupong pa man mi stong last nakong uli sa February. Paspas gyud mudaku ang mga bata.

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lumine · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:11:51 PM »

sir bene, when lang mo niadto sa Malasag? we were there last saturday. wala mo nagpapicture sa mga tribo?

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:12:37 PM »

Thanks Ben. Pohon mo tabuk rako gikas jagna padung cagayan to visit the place. 7yrs old pa ako adto naka anha sa cagayan namalit ahong parents ug mais sa limkit kai. unja lami kaajo ang siopao ug hopia sa cascan bakaery nga diin labihang daghana nag trabajo mga taga jagna. among ig-agaw tong asawa sa tagija sa city restaurant.

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benelynne · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:27:18 PM »

sir bene, when lang mo niadto sa Malasag? we are there last saturday. wala mo nagpapicture sa mga tribo?

Last December 10 pa man na siya. Nabusy lang ko wa dayon naku na-post. Wala kaayo bisita atong adlawa, Sabado sa buntag man tingali, busa wala pud naghikay kaayo ang tribu.

Si Sarah lang nag-interact sa mga lumad. Nakuyawan na siya sa mga Badjao sa pier, pero at home siya sa mountain tribe.

Raya and Sarah held their breath upon the early morning approach to Macajalar Bay.

Paolo was sleepless in his first boat ride. He's reading his soccer magazine in Japanese.

The kids have learned to enjoy riding boats.

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hofelina · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2009, 04:57:07 PM »

Ma-commercialized intawon kining mga lumads, just like in Sagada, basta pamugasay.

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benelynne · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:23:00 PM »

Mas maayo man tingali nga ipuhunan nila sa panginabuhi ang ilang colorful cultural heritage sa in-ana nga cultural site, kaysa mamalimos pareho sa mga Badjao. Eyesore baya nang mga Badjao bisag asa nga pantalan sa Pilipinas. Kaning mga lumad sa Malasag, dili man sila istorbo o ikauwaw sa mga turista. Naa pa gani sila demo sa ilang native craftsmanship sa mga cottages. Making a little money from a display of their unique culture will help them preserve it. Mao lang lagi, eventually, mawala ang purity sa kultura kay masobraan sa commercial purpose.

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Bambi · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:56:15 PM »

Sir Benelynne, thanks for these wonderful views... as if I was there sweating like your cute daughter. Seeing your kids rapid growth makes me feel more older but inspires me thinking they are the backview of my youth (as child's life can still be untroubled). Nice to know that they learned to love and accept Bohol as their birthplace.
Never been yet in Cagayan de Oro, was only up to Butuan City. Have heard that living standard is also cheaper there. Sayang bitaw nga ang Tagbilaran ug palibot perting mahala na. Ma shocked tas mga presyo.
I hope that the Malasag tribe will not change if more tourists will come to witness their show. Is that child dancing before your daughter?

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benelynne · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:17:14 PM »

Hi Bambi,

Musta na man ka? Naapsan na daw lagi ko ni Paolo in just a matter of two months, kay kusog man kaayo mukaon. Si Sarah pud, maayo na kaayo mag-Binisaya. It's funny that when we were together in Japan, I was always absorbed in work and we seldom had time to go around and have real bonding. But now that I see them only once every four months or so during which we usually travel together in the Philippines, we not only connect deeply as a family but they've also reconnected to their roots as Filipinos. Everytime I see them, we share many more things in common. They can now grasp my point of reference when I talk to them about my youth, about the value of studying hard, respect for parents and older people, etc.

Problema bitaw sa atong mga resorts sa Bohol, dollar-denominated na ang rates. Pero naa man paagi pud nga makabarato, ug di lang pud ta mangitag fancy nga serbisyo.

Niangay ang mga bata sa Cagayan de Oro. Teritoryo man gud naku busa smooth lang among paglibot-libot. It's amazing how so many things have changed dramatically in 20 years, and yet I still remembered every crook and cranny of the place.

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glacier_71 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:45:15 PM »

WOW. kung makabisita kos akong brod sa CDO, basin mo-bisita ko aning dapita. tnx for posting, ben.

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benelynne · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:19:58 PM »

Glace,

Mag-enjoy gyud ka sa ilang night cafe sa downtown, a place which they call Divisoria, every Friday and Saturday. Pero di man kape imnon sa mga tawo, kundi beer.

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glacier_71 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:44:32 PM »

Glace,

Mag-enjoy gyud ka sa ilang night cafe sa downtown, a place which they call Divisoria, every Friday and Saturday. Pero di man kape imnon sa mga tawo, kundi beer.

hehehe, nakadungog bitaw ko ana, ben.

dili man pod tingali grabe ang krimin sa CDO. ok ra maginum-inum didto.

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benelynne · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:19:04 PM »

Generally safe ang CDO. Mas hadlok pa man gani ko sa Cebu magsuruy-suroy. OK lang muinum-inum basta makatuod ka pa sa imong hotel.

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lumine · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:20:07 AM »

sir bene,pareha jud ta ug tribo na napicturan. there were four groups of tribes actually pero kaning naka red man gud ang diha sa entrance.

ang ako lil boss kay nalingaw jud nagtan-aw nila.

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lumine · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:26:28 AM »

this is also in cdo, the Divine Mercy Hills.

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benelynne · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:53:22 AM »

sir bene,pareha jud ta ug tribo na napicturan. there were four groups of tribes actually pero kaning naka red man gud ang diha sa entrance.

ang ako lil boss kay nalingaw jud nagtan-aw nila.

Lingaw man kaayo si Baby Matt. Murag gaingon, "Mom, can I join them dance? People can't tell, we have the same shirt color!" Cute siguro ang mestizo mag tribal costume.

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benelynne · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2009, 08:05:54 AM »

Asa dapit ang Divine Mercy Hills? Kulang ra lagi among time. I'm sure there are other beautiful places to explore. We also wanted to go to the Macahambus Nature Park but ran out of time.

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Mulligan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2009, 09:24:03 AM »

> Nice photos sir Benelynne. Gardens of malasag is an eco tourism village. Guapo didto mag overnite kay bugnaw naa sa forest.

> Ms. Lumine, murag kanang divine mercy, sa El Salvador man siguro na. Dili na na part sa Cagayan de Oro city.

Cheers!

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lumine · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:53:50 PM »

Asa dapit ang Divine Mercy Hills? Kulang ra lagi among time. I'm sure there are other beautiful places to explore. We also wanted to go to the Macahambus Nature Park but ran out of time.

it's in el salvador,sir bene.basta unahan na sya sa opol. dili pa jud sya completely human.nice kaau ibalik didto if human na jud sya kay pwede ka makasulod sa heart ni Papa Jesus kay naa didto ang chapel.

unahan sa eco-village is mapawa park pero la nami niadto kay unplanned man gud to amo laag sa malasag unya it was already dark.

we plan to go to makahambus park also.

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lumine · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:55:13 PM »

> Nice photos sir Benelynne. Gardens of malasag is an eco tourism village. Guapo didto mag overnite kay bugnaw naa sa forest.

> Ms. Lumine, murag kanang divine mercy, sa El Salvador man siguro na. Dili na na part sa Cagayan de Oro city.

Cheers!

hello beds! yup sa el salvador city. dili na diay na sya part sa cdo? asa naman na sya na part?

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lumine · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:57:24 PM »

Lingaw man kaayo si Baby Matt. Murag gaingon, "Mom, can I join them dance? People can't tell, we have the same shirt color!" Cute siguro ang mestizo mag tribal costume.

lingaw jud ako lil boss btaw,sir bene. what he was telling me was that, "Mommy, they don't have slippers." hehehe. i took a video when they were dancing and mao na iya ginaplay before sya matulog.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:00:58 PM »

Men, naka adto namo sa Monastery of Transfiguration in Malaybalay? If wala pa, dalha si Herman ug Baby Matt didto. You can stay overnight too. Ask the monks kay chada kaayo sa early morning pod didto. Bugnaw kaayo.

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benelynne · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:29:35 PM »

Men, naka adto namo sa Monastery of Transfiguration in Malaybalay? If wala pa, dalha si Herman ug Baby Matt didto. You can stay overnight too. Ask the monks kay chada kaayo sa early morning pod didto. Bugnaw kaayo.

Grace, naay accommodation facilities didto?

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grazie7y · « **Reply #24 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:52:03 PM »

Bene san, you can arrange with the Monks. Ako sa una, mo adto ko didto manuktok and they let me in to stay for the weekend. I have their phone numbers but I am not sure kon mao pa ba gihapon ni. I am sure malingaw mo didto. So solemn. Ganahan ko mag join sa mga monks sa ilang vespers. You can also arrange to join their retreats. And while you are there, adto mo sa likod anang ilang church and you'll see a water falls. Chada jud!

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benelynne · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:06:18 PM »

Mahulagway naku nga chada jud. Sige man ko labay sa Malaybalay sa una pauli sa Wao.

BTW, Ging, ang chada di ba Binisaya ni sa CDO? Gamiton pa ba ni ron o murag karaan na?

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lumine · « **Reply #26 on:** May 15, 2009, 08:35:55 PM »

Men, naka adto namo sa Monastery of Transfiguration in Malaybalay? If wala pa, dalha si Herman ug Baby Matt didto. You can stay overnight too. Ask the monks kay chada kaayo sa early morning pod didto. Bugnaw kaayo.

mao na ako gimention ni herman na naay monastery didto kay kita ba to nag-uban na nakaadto,te? but i didn't know na pwede diay matulog didto. naa pa kay laing lugar marecommend te? kay pananglitan,after sa monastery,anha na sad mi ug laing good places sa bukidnon unta ba para dili sayang if moadto mi didto.

Mahulagway naku nga chada jud. Sige man ko labay sa Malaybalay sa una pauli sa Wao.

BTW, Ging, ang chada di ba Binisaya ni sa CDO? Gamiton pa ba ni ron o murag karaan na?

gamit pa gihapon ang "chada" diri cdo,sir bene.

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benelynne · « **Reply #27 on:** May 15, 2009, 08:49:08 PM »

Lumine,

Salamat sa update. Ang chada usa man gud na sa linguistic fingerprint sa Cagay-anon. Murag melting pot na man gud ang CDO ron, abi naku nagbag-o na pud ang sinultian.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:34:02 AM »

Mahulagway naku nga chada jud. Sige man ko labay sa Malaybalay sa una pauli sa Wao.

BTW, Ging, ang chada di ba Binisaya ni sa CDO? Gamiton pa ba ni ron o murag karaan na?

Re chada, tama ka linguistic fingerprint na sa CDO. Kon makadungog ka'g chada or pachada, CDO jud na.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #29 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:39:35 AM »

mao na ako gimention ni herman na naay monastery didto kay kita ba to nag-uban na nakaadto,te? but i didn't know na pwede diay matulog didto. naa pa kay laing lugar marecommend te? kay pananglitan,after sa monastery,anha na sad mi ug laing good places sa bukidnon unta ba para dili sayang if moadto mi didto.

gamit pa gihapon ang "chada" diri cdo,sir bene.

Unya na pag pauli nko sa Sacramento akong ihatag nimo ang telephone number sa mga Monk, kon mao pa ba gihapon but kon dili, mag ask ko sa akong mga friends na taga Malaybalay. When you call the Monastery, ask kon naa bay mga short retreat kay aron maka join pod mo. Make sure na naa mo didto'g Sunday mass kay solemn kaayo. Tan-awa basin naa pa didto ang Monk na dating fashion designer. He gave up his worldly life to join the Monastery. His name, if I am not mistaken, was Dom Martin. Ask pod kon naa pa didto si Dom Joseph kay mao na akong close kaayo didto but I doubt kon kadumdum pa na nako.

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lumine · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:42:23 AM »

Unya na pag pauli nko sa Sacramento akong ihatag nimo ang telephone number sa mga Monk, kon mao pa ba gihapon but kon dili, mag ask ko sa akong mga friends na taga Malaybalay. When you call the Monastery, ask kon naa bay mga short retreat kay aron maka join pod mo. Make sure na naa mo didto'g Sunday mass kay solemn kaayo. Tan-awa basin naa pa didto ang Monk na dating fashion designer. He gave up his worldly life to join the Monastery. His name, if I am not mistaken, was Dom Martin. Ask pod kon naa pa didto si Dom Joseph kay mao na akong close kaayo didto but I doubt kon kadumdum pa na nako.

ok.

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Koddi Prudente · « **Reply #31 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:04:21 AM »

I like CDO. I had great fun the last time I was there. I couldn't forget that night we went to a barbikyuhan under a big acacia tree, then there was a folk singer singing my favorite songs like those of Jim Croce's, ug ang mas nakapaukyab mao ang ilang ad libitum nga rice, walay limit jud, isuroy pa from table to table.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #32 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:05:31 AM »

I like CDO. I had great fun the last time I was there. I couldn't forget that night we went to a barbikyuhan under a big acacia tree, then there was a folk singer singing my favorite songs like those of Jim Croce's, ug ang mas nakapaukyab mao ang ilang ad libitum nga rice, walay limit jud, isuroy pa from table to table.

Asa ni dapita, Koddi?

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Koddi Prudente · « **Reply #33 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:13:48 AM »

Asa ni dapita, Koddi?

I can't recall kon asa to kay gabii man, gidala ra ko sa akong mga host friends.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:20:41 AM »

I can't recall kon asa to kay gabii man, gidala ra ko sa akong mga host friends.

Ah ok. I think kining duol ni sa Velez street.

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benelynne · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:12:19 AM »

I like CDO. I had great fun the last time I was there. I couldn't forget that night we went to a barbikyuhan under a big acacia tree, then there was a folk singer singing my favorite songs like those of Jim Croce's, ug ang mas nakapaukyab mao ang ilang ad libitum nga rice, walay limit jud, isuroy pa from table to table.

Nangita bitaw kog in-anang kan-anan pag-adto namo. Pero akong mga anak dili gusto ug outdoor nga kan-anan. Paanaron lang siguro gamay, kay nangita ug mall restaurant. Adto mi sa usa ka Turkish restaurant sa SM. Nangita ug chicken curry ug salad. Galaway ko sa barbecue sa daplin sa karsada, pero antos na lang pud kog kaon ug chicken curry.

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benelynne · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:14:57 AM »

Asa diay ka ron Kod?

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lumine · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2009, 01:57:57 PM »

Nangita bitaw kog in-anang kan-anan pag-adto namo. Pero akong mga anak dili gusto ug outdoor nga kan-anan. Paanaron lang siguro gamay, kay nangita ug mall restaurant. Adto mi sa usa ka Turkish restaurant sa SM. Nangita ug chicken curry ug salad. Galaway ko sa barbecue sa daplin sa karsada, pero antos na lang pud kog kaon ug chicken curry.

mas yummy ang food sa Roadhouse in SM near national bookstore,sir bene.

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benelynne · « **Reply #38 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:32:05 PM »

I'll try that next time. Daplin pud diay naa sa karsada kay Roadhouse man.

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Mulligan · « **Reply #39 on:** May 16, 2009, 05:13:19 PM »

Haha, taga CDO jud diay ka Grazie kay bal-an man nimo ni nga lugar. Mao man neng atbang sa MOGCHS.

Ah ok. I think kining duol ni sa Velez street.

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Mulligan · « **Reply #40 on:** May 16, 2009, 05:16:13 PM »

Speaking pud ug barbikyuhan, diha sa Tagbilaran naay lamiiiiiiiiiii diha nga barbecue. Ug gikan ka sa east nga bahin ug pa approach ka na sa Tagbilaran, naa sign diha "right turn only" ug naa diha ang lugar. Gabinuang tong among guide na gapatay lage kono ang manga-on diha para lang maka plastar. Murag burgos man siguro na nga lugar.

I like CDO. I had great fun the last time I was there. I couldn't forget that night we went to a barbikyuhan under a big acacia tree, then there was a folk singer singing my favorite songs like those of Jim Croce's, ug ang mas nakapaukyab mao ang ilang ad libitum nga rice, walay limit jud, isuroy pa from table to table.

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Koddi Prudente · « **Reply #41 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:19:02 PM »

Asa diay ka ron Kod?

Dia ra man intawon ko sa Bohol, nagpahimulos sa limpyong tubig ug hangin, ug kalab-as sa mga utanon ug pagkaon gikan sa dagat.

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lumine · « **Reply #42 on:** May 16, 2009, 11:42:21 PM »

I'll try that next time. Daplin pud diay naa sa karsada kay Roadhouse man.

branch ra na nang naa sa SM,sir bene kay ang main is in bukidnon jud daw. so mao cguro gitawag na roadhouse kay naa sa daplin sa karsada sa bukidnon.

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benelynne · « **Reply #43 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:20:44 AM »

Now I remember why this restaurant is familiar. I read about this in Davao-based American Bob Martin's Mindanao blog, in which he said the original Roadhouse in Valencia serves the best french fries in the world (or the Philippines?) Daughter Sarah likes french fries very much (the only reason she wants to go to McDo or Jollibee). My heart bleeds everytime she eats junk food, that is why Martin's Roadhouse review which I first read last year stuck in my mind. A sidetrip to Roadhouse was on my mind when I thought of bringing them to Bukidnon. I like to indulge the kids in the food I ban from the dinner table once in a while. Nganong wa man namo ni nakit-i sa SM?

I checked Bob's update in his blog--Roadhouse has three branches now! Lami pud daw ilang roast beef. Here's his review:

For a long, long time, Roadhouse Cafe has been a favorite restaurant of mine. Problem was, in those early days of my affection toward Roadhouse, they had two locations: Valencia, Bukidnon and in Cagayan de Oro City. Now, I live in Davao City, and those places are quite a distance, so I only got to enjoy Roadhouse when I was on a roadtrip! I always felt that the original location, in Valencia, was by far the best. Luckily for me, back in mid-2007, Roadhouse opened a third location - here in Davao City!

Roadhouse Cafe DavaoYes, Roadhouse has their Davao location in SM City, Davao, and I would say that it is the biggest of their (now) 3 locations. It always seems that they are usually busy with plenty of customers. I wonder why? Well, without a doubt it is due to the great food that they serve there!

Roadhouse Cafe touts itself as a fusion restaurant - East meets West. They feature Eastern foods and flavors (Asian, mostly Filipino) and Western flavors as well (American). There is a catch, though - itâ€™s not fancy, gourmet food. You see, Bukidnon, where Roadhouse has itâ€™s roots, is Cowboy country! So, youâ€™ve got earthy, cowboy food at Roadhouse - both eastern and western cowboy food! And, it works! The food at Roadhouse is great.

Iâ€™ve always been a fan of the french fries at Roadhouse Cafe, they are among the best french fries that Iâ€™ve eaten anywhere in the world. Their hamburgers are great too, especially the freshly baked buns!

Lately, I have been enjoying an â€œAsian Saladâ€ when I go to Roadhouse. The Asian Salad consists of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mangoes, mandarin oranges, chicken and shrimp, all topped with a great Asian dressing. It is really a nice salad, and I enjoyed it a lot! If you enjoy a salad, give the Roadhouse Asian Salad a try.

On my most recent trip to Roadhouse, I had the Pork Cordon Bleu, which is a piece of pork wrapped around cheese and ham. It is all breaded and fried - very delicious.

Another of my favorites at Roadhouse is their Roast Beef. It is always tender, and includes vegetables and gravy too. You wonâ€™t go away hungry!

Give Roadhouse a try - any of the locations! Good food, inexpensive, and a nice ambiance too! You canâ€™t go wrong!

branch ra na nang naa sa SM,sir bene kay ang main is in bukidnon jud daw. so mao cguro gitawag na roadhouse kay naa sa daplin sa karsada sa bukidnon.

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hofelina · « **Reply #44 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:17:04 AM »

There is nothing wrong with frenchfries as long as it is not eaten regularly. The oil used in frying is the culprit, it is hydrogenated oil, so called transfats, the rest you can google.

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lumine · « **Reply #45 on:** May 17, 2009, 10:21:21 AM »

sir bene, lami jud btaw ila fries and steak. first namo abot diri cdo, nikaon mi sa turkish resto pero dili man ganahan si herman sa ila salad and fries. my aunt invited us for a lunch at roadhouse and from then on,cge nami balik-balik.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #46 on:** May 19, 2009, 02:48:18 AM »

Haha, taga CDO jud diay ka Grazie kay bal-an man nimo ni nga lugar. Mao man neng atbang sa MOGCHS.

Beds, karaang bugay ko sa CDO oi! hahaha Kon duol pa to ting sweldo, diha mi sa Velez mag bar-hopping but favorite hang out namo diha sa Picasso unya diha pod sa Gonzi mag karaoke. Or, mag adto sa Pryce Hotel mamati ni Dave Alba mag piano. Kon wa nay sapi, adto nami sa Opol Friday night mag dala lang potato chips tan-aw2x sa kalangitan maghulat kon naay Shooting stars. Favorite pod nako na restaurant kanang Tabing Dagat. I hope naa pa kanang Tabing Dagat hangtud karon.

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benelynne · « **Reply #47 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:54:25 AM »

Beds, karaang bugay ko sa CDO oi! hahaha Kon duol pa to ting sweldo, diha mi sa Velez mag bar-hopping but favorite hang out namo diha sa Picasso unya diha pod sa Gonzi mag karaoke. Or, mag adto sa Pryce Hotel mamati ni Dave Alba mag piano. Kon wa nay sapi, adto nami sa Opol Friday night mag dala lang potato chips tan-aw2x sa kalangitan maghulat kon naay Shooting stars. Favorite pod nako na restaurant kanang Tabing Dagat. I hope naa pa kanang Tabing Dagat hangtud karon.

Nag-suggest bitaw namo ang taxi driver usa ka restaurant daw nga popular hangout ug gabi sa Opol. Anyone who has been to this place?

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grazie7y · « **Reply #48 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:23:21 AM »

Nag-suggest bitaw namo ang taxi driver usa ka restaurant daw nga popular hangout ug gabi sa Opol. Anyone who has been to this place?

Bene san, kanang Tabing Dagat Restaurant, if that is still available was one of the best places to go. Didto jud ko sa tumoy anang restaurant where I can see fishes down under. Naa pod sa Mirabella Hotel and Restaurant, super chada pod. Lami kaayo didto after mo mag dinner ni Lynne, mag walking mo by the beach. The sand is not as white as in Panglao but good enough.

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benelynne · « **Reply #49 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:28:09 AM »

Bene san, kanang Tabing Dagat Restaurant, if that is still available was one of the best place to go. Didto jud ko sa tumoy anang restaurant where I can see fishes down under. Naa pod sa Mirabella Hotel and Restaurant, super chada pod. Lami kaayo didto after mo mag dinner ni Lynne, mag walking mo by the beach. The sand is not as white as in Panglao but good enough.

Sounds like a really romantic place. Labay mi next time anha pohon. We're planning on a Mindanao trip from CDO, Bukidnon, Wao (my birthplace) to Davao within the year, ug itugot sa schedule ug budget.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #50 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:38:50 AM »

Sounds like a really romantic place. Labay mi next time anha pohon. We're planning on a Mindanao trip from CDO, Bukidnon, Wao (my birthplace) to Davao within the year, ug itugot sa schedule ug budget.

Daghan na bya pod maayo'g laagan didto, Bene san. Naa pod dapit sa Gusa before mo mosaka or after mo galaag sa Malasag Eco Village, naa pod Coco Bay. Yummy pod to ilang food pero kon na maintain lagi pod nila. However, Eco Village also has a good restaurant. Don't miss their halo-halo!

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lumine · « **Reply #51 on:** May 19, 2009, 08:54:34 AM »

Beds, karaang bugay ko sa CDO oi! hahaha Kon duol pa to ting sweldo, diha mi sa Velez mag bar-hopping but favorite hang out namo diha sa Picasso unya diha pod sa Gonzi mag karaoke. Or, mag adto sa Pryce Hotel mamati ni Dave Alba mag piano. Kon wa nay sapi, adto nami sa Opol Friday night mag dala lang potato chips tan-aw2x sa kalangitan maghulat kon naay Shooting stars. Favorite pod nako na restaurant kanang Tabing Dagat. I hope naa pa kanang Tabing Dagat hangtud karon.

murag naa pa ang tabing ilog te kay daghan pa man to mga cars nagpark outside sa resto paglabay namo padung sa Divine Mercy.

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lumine · « **Reply #52 on:** May 19, 2009, 08:56:25 AM »

Sounds like a really romantic place. Labay mi next time anha pohon. We're planning on a Mindanao trip from CDO, Bukidnon, Wao (my birthplace) to Davao within the year, ug itugot sa schedule ug budget.

sir bene, makalaag gani mo ug balik cdo,pls let me know para mainvite ta mo diri sa balay.

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Mulligan · « **Reply #53 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:26:25 PM »

-> Sir Ben, tabing bukid na na karon di na tabing dagat. j/k

. Ambot ug naa pa na kay adtong kusog baha murag apektado to nga lugar. Basin dagat nalang hehe.

-> Ms. Grazie, menyo na si Dave Alba ? joke joke joke. Bitaw, bilib ko ana motokar ug piano.

-> Ms. Lumine, gusto pa ka ug number ni Fr. Columbo Adag sa Transfiguration monastery. Naa ko cellphone number. Taga Valencia, bohol ni si Fr. Adag.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #54 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:29:58 PM »

-> Ms. Grazie, menyo na si Dave Alba ? joke joke joke. Bitaw, bilib ko ana motokar ug piano.

hahaha pwede na ba diay maminyo diha si Dave, Beds? joke. Gatokar pa na sya karon? Buhi pa ang Picasso Bar, Beds?

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Mulligan · « **Reply #55 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:36:54 PM »

Haha. No comment kay basin masalaag si Dave diri. Naa sya music school. Usahay kita nako sa ketkai gatokar sa center.

Ambot lang naa pa ka ang picasso karon. Naa pa siguro kay naa pa man ang hotel. Last nakong suroy didto mga 2000 pa to.

hahaha pwede na ba diay maminyo diha si Dave, Beds? joke. Gatokar pa na sya karon? Buhi pa ang Picasso Bar, Beds?

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grazie7y · « **Reply #56 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:55:12 PM »

So, are you still based in CDO, Beds? I am almost sure na naa jud ta'y common friends diha. Pangutana kon kinsa. hahaha Panghinganlan kaha nko akong mga kaila diha. Rotary ka man, di ba? Ako kay Bai Lawanen JC sa una.

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Mulligan · « **Reply #57 on:** May 19, 2009, 02:13:14 PM »

Ah a a PM ra ko Ms. Grazie. Kay murag kaila ko nimo bisag wa ka kaila nako. hahaha.

So, are you still based in CDO, Beds? I am almost sure na naa jud ta'y common friends diha. Pangutana kon kinsa. hahaha Panghinganlan kaha nko akong mga kaila diha. Rotary ka man, di ba? Ako kay Bai Lawanen JC sa una.

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grazie7y · « **Reply #58 on:** May 19, 2009, 02:26:40 PM »

Ngek! Pag tarong diha Beds mag ila-ila ta oi kay tiaw ba basin gakaila na ta sa una pa! pastilan kalakiha ani!

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lumine · « **Reply #59 on:** May 19, 2009, 04:15:45 PM »

-> Ms. Lumine, gusto pa ka ug number ni Fr. Columbo Adag sa Transfiguration monastery. Naa ko cellphone number. Taga Valencia, bohol ni si Fr. Adag.

beds, pls give me Fr. Adag's number. thanks daan,beds.

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benelynne · « **Reply #60 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:36:17 PM »

Salamat. Maayo unta lagig naa pa mo diha, kay plano man kaha ninyo mamalhin sa Tagbilaran.

sir bene, makalaag gani mo ug balik cdo,pls let me know para mainvite ta mo diri sa balay.

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hofelina · « **Reply #61 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:40:23 PM »

Ben adto panumbay ni Bedo kon mobalhin na si Inday Lumine!

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benelynne · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:05:59 PM »

Naa ka sa CDO Bedo?

Ben adto panumbay ni Bedo kon mobalhin na si Inday Lumine!

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lumine · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:06:31 PM »

Salamat. Maayo unta lagig naa pa mo diha, kay plano man kaha ninyo mamalhin sa Tagbilaran.

maghuwat pa man mi sir bene na mahalin ang balay namo diri.

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