Snak Hub-Hab: A delightful food network in Tagoloan

It was Monday afternoon in March. The sun could not hold its blistering flames as if it were so mad to cast its rage into the atmosphere. The hotness of the sun made people hide from its damaging ultraviolet rays. I did not know how high the temperature was; however, I was certain that sun rays could burn and darken my skin. And yet, that afternoon made me discover a new place to hang out with friends, family members, and loved ones. 

Then, I waited a few moments at the pharmacy. A few people wearing face masks and face shields stood under the canopies of some stores. While I was hiding from the rays of the sun under the pharmacy building, I took a moment to see where to go next. Eventually, I decided to go to a place to cool me down just a little bit. So, from where I stood, I composed myself and had to get myself ready to go to the private school for children. Indeed, I had to be at the private school so that I could cross the street at the pedestrian lane. To be honest, I did not want to jaywalk.

Out of breath after walking in hot broad daylight, I reached the private school for kids. I could not complain; however, I could hardly breathe due to the use of a face mask and face shield. I was upset. Since there was nothing to do, I tried even harder to follow the COVID-19 protocol.

This time, I had to cross the street. Just as I stepped on the first white mark on the pedestrian lane, a car swerved along the street so fast that I took my steps back. A heavy traffic flow caught much of my attention. As I had to wait for a few minutes to let the traffic subside, I kept thinking about where to go next. At this point, I needed to cross the street.

And yes, I succeeded in crossing the street. I just rolled my eyes to see any signs of food outlets, food stores, and other food channels nearby. I had to look for the best place to stay and sip some cold fruit juices. However, I noticed a distinctive food store a few steps from me. Out of my curiosity, I headed toward the store and swung the door open.

“Hi. I need a cup of hot chocolate and six pieces of ‘siomai,’ please.” I said.

“Okay, Sir. Coming right up!” The person at the food counter replied. I never thought she was the owner.

So, I waited for a few seconds. I rolled my eyes again. I sighted the store from corner to corner and found it a perfect venue to hang out with great people. The store had plenty of customers mostly students and professionals, as well as groups of locals. To tell all my readers about this place appeared to be the best thing I could do. The place has been magic, for me, from the entrance to the counter of the store. The grass-like carpet, or at least I described it that way, was fantastic. It was outstanding. I forgot to ask what that was. I just lost my focus on ordering cold fruit juices due to the venue itself. It was lovely. From the internal decorations to the positions of the chairs and tables, it was like one of the coffee shops in Safwa, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. I knew what I said because I was there. Well, the unique name of the store, too, is Snak Hub-Hab. I did not know the meaning of the name; however, I was sure that the name of the food store did catch my attention.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your beef shawarma, ice tea, milk tea, fruity shakes, variants of coffee, dim-sum food, siopao and siomai, and more. You can visit the place now as it is easy to get there.

If you are in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, you can stop right there Snak Hub-Hab alongside LBC and Goldilocks. Again, Snak Hub-Hab is at Zone 11 National Highway, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

Sebu’s Haven: A newly found nirvana to love

Highland biking, mountaineering, or trekking to the bucolic site in the Philippines seems a sensible decision to make. With all the pressure and strain we face every day, we have so much to do to take care of ourselves. Certain groups of biking aficionados, for instance, have recently taken the challenge to go mountain biking or even highland walking to defy the odds of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them take a fresh adventure to some places they keep on visiting. Of course, we can confirm that the Philippines has a lot to offer. In Mindanao, for example, we can cherry-pick various stunning spots that accommodate us all to experience some promising adventures and once-in-a-life-time opportunities. In Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines, we do have numerous sites that give us some exciting group-hangout escapades. Aside from the different locations for us to get our bikes, biking paraphernalia, and trekking shoes ready, we need to save our energy to the newly-found nirvana so that we can have our strong limbs to commence on a journey of a lifetime.

An Excitement We Can Never Forget at Sebu’s Haven in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

One of the best spots to take our adventures today is Sebu’s Haven. Well, the name sounds bizarre, but yes, it is Sebu’s Haven. Local tourists, holidaymakers, and weekend trekkers know that Sebu’s Haven is in Rosario, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. We can get to the Santa Ana Road and then make a demanding mountainous trip to the fresh, lofty, and soaring spot of Sebu’s Haven. Along the way, we may encounter a bumpy ride due to rough roads nearby after the edge of the concrete pavement. Toward the uphill and downhill sections of the road, we experience something new and somewhat magical – magic of an amazing adventure that we often think we have to do it over and over again. While trekking toward the Sebu’s Haven landscape, we can also experience the dreamlike scenery in a movie of the area’s bracing and invigorating view, the considerable fog and mist, and the refreshing breeze of the seasons. This experience is what we want, right? Well, we are not talking about getting lost in life. We are just talking about unwinding ourselves from the different forms of stress at home, at work, and in the community. As well, we just need to forget about the daily hullabaloos and the prison-like stay-at-home and physical distancing policies. We are not complaining about such circumstances, but we have to limber up and get into the swing of our stress, as well as get revitalized just a little bit.

Get Caught in the Hand of Something Magical at Sebu’s Haven in Tagoloan

Additionally, the next time we set our adventures, we just prioritize Sebu’s Haven. We do not mind the hubbub and trouble of going there – the rough roads and the bumpy rides; we just have to let things happen. Anyway, it is our adventure, not theirs. Therefore, we set our plans if we want, pack our things up, wear our gear on, and drive and trek to Sebu’s Haven. Everyone, including our special friend Riza Bade and her friends, has been there. We even ask her to use her photos with friends since her friends have a good grasp of the camera. Like the joy that Riza Bade and her friends attain, we, too, can experience the joy and miracle of nature. When we get there, we bet that we very much like the topography of the site.

Entrance Fee Rate

Oh, did we miss something? Yes, we did. We have to pay for the entrance fee (per head) for only ₱20.00. It does not have any cottage for now; however, the management has been working for it to be made available for overnight sojourns and camping activities. The best part of this adventure is that we get to know ourselves and that we spend our time with friends and loved ones.

Heading to the Location

We have to know that the exact address of Sebu’s Haven is at Brgy. Rosario, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao. From the junction of Tagoloan National Highway to Santa Cruz Road, we only take more or less 11.5 kilometers to reach the destination. If we go there by car from Cagayan de Oro, we take the Tagoloan National Highway-Santa Ana-Malitbog roads. In the distance, we turn left at the junction of Barangay Rosario. Well, we can take the route with Waze or Google Maps to set our destination to Sebu’s Haven. If we go there by public utility vehicle (PUV) from Cagayan de Oro, we just take a PUV going to Santa Ana-Tagoloan Liner. Please check the jeepney’s signboard. Then, get off the PUV and from Rosario Barangay Road, climb or go straight to an uphill rough road that leads to the site. Probably, if we want to take the motorcycles locally known as “habal-habal” from Sta. Cruz Junction, it will be better as that drive directly leads to the site.

A Few Reminders

We make sure that our adventures are safe and sound. As we take our camping and traveling route, we must be careful with the steep road ahead. We are advised to use motorcycles or mountain trekking vehicles like the 4×4 car due to the road conditions. As suggested, we just need to visit the place in the course of sunny days. We know that the road will get muddy and slimy when rainy days come. We just need to travel safely during the sunny season. When we decide to get there, we need to travel during daylight since the place gets pretty dark during night time. Additionally, we extend our patience as we always have to give our way  toward the area since a few travelers, also, take their trips there. Moreover, we just need to buy our own food and drinks since we cannot find any corner shops, food shops, or restaurants available in the area. Oh, before we forget, we must leave our vehicles down the road, particularly at the end of the concrete pavement. Remember the rough and steep roads? In this case, we just have to trudge upfront to the area.