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Cebu emerges big winner at first Choose Philippines Awards

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/business/12/01/apulit-island.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">El Nido Resorts in Palawan won Best Destination, Islands and Beaches category at the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday. <em>Photo courtesy of El Nido official website</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines — The country’s best tourism offerings — from food to vacation destinations — were recognized in the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday.</p><p>Cebu bagged the most trophies, winning Best Accommodation for solo travelers (Plantation Bay Resort and Spa) Best Water Form (Kawasan Falls) and Best Festival (Sinulog).</p><p>City government officials, tourism officers, industry experts, celebrities and establishment owners graced the awards ceremony hosted by Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza and Ai dela Cruz.</p><p>From August to September, netizens from throughout the country and around the world submitted their nominations for categories such as Best Destination and Best Accommodation. From there, a shortlist was drawn by a panel of industry experts and travel bloggers.</p><p>Here&#x27;s the complete list of winners:</p><div><strong>BEST ACCOMMODATION</strong></div><p>For Families: Villa Escudero (Quezon)</p><p>For Couples: Stilts Calatagan Resort (Batangas)</p><p>For Barkada: Balesin Island (Quezon)</p><p>For Solo Travelers: Plantation Bay Resort and Spa (Cebu)</p><div><strong>BEST DESTINATION</strong></div><p>Heritage Sites: The Ruins (Negros Occidental)</p><p>Islands and Beaches: El Nido Resorts (Palawan)</p><p>Mountains and Volcanoes: Mayon Volcano (Albay)</p><p>Water Forms: Kawasan Falls (Cebu)</p><p>Recreational Spots: Picnic Grove (Tagaytay)</p><div><strong>BEST DISH</strong></div><p>Poultry Dish: Max&#x27;s fried chicken</p><p>Beef Dish: Rodick&#x27;s beef tapa</p><p>Pork Dish: Buffalo Bros baby back ribs</p><p>Vegetable Dish: Kuya J&#x27;s Restaurant&#x27;s lumpia presko</p><p>Seafood Dish: Shrimp Bucket&#x27;s salty eggsperience</p><p>Panghimagas (dessert): First Colonial&#x27;s Grill sili ice cream</p><p>Fusion: Lars buko batchoy</p><p>Native Delicacy: Barrio Fiesta&#x27;s kare-kare</p><p><strong>BEST FESTIVAL:</strong> Sinulog (Cebu City)</p><div><strong>BEST PINOY ADVOCATE:</strong></div><p>Zosima Acuram (Banduria teacher, Bohol)</p><div><strong>BEST PINOY AT HEART</strong></div><p>Kyle “Kulas” Jennerman from Canada</p>

<p>The country’s best tourism offerings — from food to vacation destinations — were recognized in the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday.</p><p> </p>

The country’s best tourism offerings — from food to vacation destinations — were recognized in the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday.