What a beautiful story. I like how much he cares about his employees because he knows how it feels to be exhausted at your job. Truly inspiring, can't wait to visit there someday.
For Filipino financial stability is everything and once you have it it’s hard or almost impossible to give it up, I’m Ukrainian-Canadian Traveler and after visited most of south East Asian countries I settled in the Philippines and it was my best ever decision I ever made. I do know what Filipino cherish the most it’s family, and financial stability and when I hear a person who had both then gives up on one and half out of those two I know I want wish this powerful person well and I know you will succeed. I currently living in cebu but I will definitely visit Surigao soon as well as this restaurant! Best of luck sir!
@@mosesjeromelazaro2841 siargao is part of Surigao del sur. And it’s equally beautiful all the islands in the Surigao region though they’re not as developed as siargao
The first time i saw David and his restaurant, CEV, was from Chef JP’s vlog. I love that this video was an in-depth documentary about the restaurant, owner, challenges, employees, and the place. Kudos ❤
Love this. Wish we have an island like Siargao here in Europe. Your people are very resilient and hardened by the regular calamities that come your way. Also love Philippine seafood. Hoping to come back soon.
ganda nung content! galing nung pagkakahabi nung mga scenes, sounds, conversations, cuts, etc. hindi ka magsasawa mag tune-in, galing nyo Erwan and FEATR Team!
So happy to see the Cev team being featured. I don’t live in the Philippines but went back to Siargao twice in 6 months and made sure to visit Cev multiple times each visit. The food is always amazing and consistent, the service super friendly and on point, and even the music is a great tempo and volume. Even the tshirts are super cool! To David and the team, you should all be very proud of this world-class Filipino venue. Can’t wait for my 3rd Siargao trip soonnnn….
I am soon opening a business of my own here in the island. After living 5years here, I deeply am inspired by brands and businesses that are very passionate in what they do that show case the advocacies and reflect the core values they practice and align with personally. I found that same passion and desire to contribute to the community that I now call family through their art and that’s what fuels me everyday. Being surrounded by an amazing set of people right behind me and having an intelligent supportive creative loving partner by my side are also what’s holding me together here and I’ve never been happier in my life. She definitely changed the way I see life and helped me through all the setbacks. I think that’s why it is very important that we keep doing what we do-our art because we influence people of the same hearts to help shape and lead futures of generations to contribute more good into our collective growth in the community.
Leaving the corporate world and pursuing a better token in life, which is happiness according to him, is so inspiring. It's like viewing a bigger picture in life and prioritizing what really matters is not money but happiness and peacefulness. A great boss to the people behind CEV.
It's truly refreshing to watch young entrepreneurs who venture to do what they love doing and simply enjoy what they do. CEV would simply be part of my bucket list to visit in Siargao.
1) David must be extremely smart and hardworking to be able to leave his former career and risk everything for the unknown. 2) that is, ultimately, the goal isn't it? experience life. we chase for what want - money, fame, accolades. in the end it's really about "the need" family. the joy of having time for that. 3) I would've been broken to bits if that happened to me - moving in and then the typhoon hit. 4) never underestimate ones resilience
This episode is very inspiring and very well put together. Featr team did great work! Also wishing him and his team all the success. He took the risk and faced many uncontrollable hardships and adversities while maintaining the vision and goals to pursue his dreams and is succeeding in life. He also seems like a very genuinely good hearted person and respects the importance and appreciates the people that make it happen for him. 👍🤙
Wow I’ve been following Cev on Insta for a couple years because I love their vision and vibe, but to see Featr do a story on them just made my heart so happy! Such an amazing story, his story made me tear up, particularly coming back from the typhoon. So resilient and inspiring, I love it ❤
I appreciate how he prioritizes his employees. Not all business owners could do that. Kudos to you, Chef David! Looking forward to going back and actually sitting down to eat at Cev 😋
Such an encoraging story despite all the odds however the spirit of overcoming all adversities remain high and prevail. Thank you Fetr for this documentation.
as a kinilaw truther, this makes me happy 🤍 kinilaw is my favorite food in the entire world and i would will choose it forever and always. i can feel the passion of cev’s chef and i highly agree that kinilaw is a good representation of the philippines. i have family and friends who went to siargao and fell in love with it. beaches and island isn’t my thing but this just sold me to visit siargao! thanks featr for this 🫀
I really love how your business started and how you went through all the challenges along the way. I would say that the dishes are mouth watering! I can only watch and savor them virtually 😊 Sana you can also try doing seafood dynamite with blue cheese. Paborito ko kasing pulutan ang dynamite which goes so well with beer! Anyway, may you continue to succeed in your business. I truly admire how you treat your employees so well. God bless you more. Best wishes David, and CEV! ❤
I watched the whole video…very interesting and inspiring story of a successful chef and entrepreneur who cares about his employees…more power David to your success…it pays to be a hard worker! Thank you Featr team for featuring CEV. 👍👍
Kinilaw is one of my fave food. In Davao we eat it with Kamote (Sweet Potato). Well done, Sir David! Keep doing what you do. Others only dream of the life you have now. Keep inspiring! Thanks again Featr for a superb content! 🫶🏻🫶🏻👏🏻🙌🏼
One of my dreams in life is to live in Siargao and CEV is the place where I want to work when I'm in the island. Finally, CEV has a video telling about its story. I just love this. I also admire how the boss is so smart and wise and good looking. More fruitful years to CEV and its team.
I'll get back to this comment once I get to visit Cev. Cev and David has inspired me so much in my culinary journey. One day, I'll be able to afford to go to IAO. May the stars align! ✨
The owner of this restaurant is so humble 👍 You keep it up then you will be blessed more especially you are nice to your employees and customers! ❤️ My brother will be staying there in Siargao for 1 month vacation and I am sure he will visit your restaurant and also he love to 🏄♂️ surf!
Love the context of all your videos FEATr. Love this one too, appreciate the owner of the restaurant thinking about the welfare of its people. FEATr is my kind of NETFLIX and Chill. Kudos!
Will definitely visit CEV in January 2025. Hope to meet you, chef. Great story and very inspiring! I love the part that you are taking care of the people who help you, your employees (your team)
Wow! Great feature FEATR. The food looks great and LAMI (yummy)! Will definitely try when I come back to Siargao. I really love kinilaw and would love to try one that’s not really like the usual. An elevated version such as this. Wow. Great owner also. Passionate and appreciative of his staff.
Awesome FEATR, before i saw David of CEV form vlogs of @chefjpanglo last year pa yata yun, pero more on tour kasi sa ibang resto dyan sa Siargao, now ko lang naabutan yung buong storya ng CEV at ni David at yung wife nya. Grats again FEATR and hope to visit again Siargao in future. Great story David and Charlote, hope to grab one of your T-shirt also.
As a former restaurant owner, this resonates so much with my soul. When he said he did everything at the start, I just felt how overwhelming and demanding that was. The level of grit they have is admirable. I wish to sample the menu someday when we get back to the island.
That’s a wow! Thank you FEATR, I was here to watch how they make the famous kinilaw but chef del rosario’s story moved me, such an inspiration. Keep on winning in life chef 🤘🏻
Guys! i ate here a couple months back and omg does this place not disappoint! Literally the freshest and best kinilaw i have ever tasted. People talk about going back to Siargao for the parties and other activities, i would purely go back just to eat at CEV again - it's THAT good.
CEV! I visit Siargao once a year & i always find myself dining here during my trips to the island! I just love the dishes in CEV, thank you & see you in a fee months 🙏
very inspiring journey of David del Rosario, congrats, hopin' I can visit Siargao Island in the future and eat on CEV. Thanks FEATR team, this is very nice vlogs...🥰 More power to both!
It's awesome to see stories like this! Congratulations on your success. I can't wait to visit Siargao next year and your restaurant is on the top of my list.
what an inspiring story! at the end of the day, as much as we all need money, life is really about pursuing your purpose and interest so that we will not end up feeling empty and regretful.
A true inspiring story by featr again and again. Great job team FEATR! Kudos to Chef David, for his bright ideas, not giving up and doing a perfect work life balance w/c people/staff deserve. i hope more business owners can watch this story to be inspired.🙌🏻
I’m glad he is a “dayo” who cares for his workers. Siargao is sadly overrun by outsiders or foreign business owners who treats the locals awfully. It is nice to know some are doing the opposite, the natives of the island deserve to benefit from the prosperity that tourism brings!
Watching from Tx,🇺🇸 hopefully me and my fam can come and visit siargao in our planned vacation next year. Butuan-Siargao trip soon! ❤ will definitely visit this restau. I love your version of kinilaw. 🤤
Please please please look at expanding into Siquijor Siquijor Island. There is a vast opportunity opening over the next couple years. Love your passion! I can’t wait to try your restaurant.
What a beautiful story. I like how much he cares about his employees because he knows how it feels to be exhausted at your job. Truly inspiring, can't wait to visit there someday.
Finally a good guy winning in life. Very inspirational!
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For Filipino financial stability is everything and once you have it it’s hard or almost impossible to give it up, I’m Ukrainian-Canadian Traveler and after visited most of south East Asian countries I settled in the Philippines and it was my best ever decision I ever made. I do know what Filipino cherish the most it’s family, and financial stability and when I hear a person who had both then gives up on one and half out of those two I know I want wish this powerful person well and I know you will succeed. I currently living in cebu but I will definitely visit Surigao soon as well as this restaurant!
Best of luck sir!
Surigao is different from Siargao - you might end up going to the wrong place
@@mosesjeromelazaro2841siargao is part of surigao
@@mosesjeromelazaro2841 siargao is part of Surigao del sur. And it’s equally beautiful all the islands in the Surigao region though they’re not as developed as siargao
It’s a miracle that this guy did not give up after so many setbacks. Amazing, what an inspiring story! Thank you, FEATR
His menu is unremarkable. Good luck on his next business venture.
I was here only for the featured food. Didn’t expect I’ll get more than that. Salute! 🫡
Dahil dati rin siyang naging empleyado kaya ramdam at alam niya ang mga pangangailan ng mga staff niya.. ❤
Salute bro!
Thank you, FEATR team for this great documentary. Bravo for letting David tell his story without any distracting music or editing.
The first time i saw David and his restaurant, CEV, was from Chef JP’s vlog. I love that this video was an in-depth documentary about the restaurant, owner, challenges, employees, and the place. Kudos ❤
The cinematography & story telling is on top. thankyou FEATR for bringing us to Siargao/Cev can't wait to visit them 🤤🤤🤤
Have fun! Thank you for watching
Rooting for Chef David! He's obviously a good man, and he deserves all the good things in life as well as the success of CEV. Keep going, chef!❤️🇵🇭
Love this. Wish we have an island like Siargao here in Europe. Your people are very resilient and hardened by the regular calamities that come your way. Also love Philippine seafood. Hoping to come back soon.
Masarap mabuhay ng ganito kasimple. With restaurant + lovely wife + dog + house near beach
I will definitely try this CEV when I visit Siargao soon 🥰
simple? hahahah in your dream , walang ganun
ganda nung content! galing nung pagkakahabi nung mga scenes, sounds, conversations, cuts, etc. hindi ka magsasawa mag tune-in, galing nyo Erwan and FEATR Team!
My fiancée and I visited back in 2023, and we still can’t forget the taste of the food. We’ll definitely dine there again when we return!
So happy to see the Cev team being featured. I don’t live in the Philippines but went back to Siargao twice in 6 months and made sure to visit Cev multiple times each visit. The food is always amazing and consistent, the service super friendly and on point, and even the music is a great tempo and volume. Even the tshirts are super cool! To David and the team, you should all be very proud of this world-class Filipino venue. Can’t wait for my 3rd Siargao trip soonnnn….
The kind of Owner that all people want to work with. What he says literally truth about work life balance. Salute to you sir Dave!
I am soon opening a business of my own here in the island. After living 5years here, I deeply am inspired by brands and businesses that are very passionate in what they do that show case the advocacies and reflect the core values they practice and align with personally. I found that same passion and desire to contribute to the community that I now call family through their art and that’s what fuels me everyday. Being surrounded by an amazing set of people right behind me and having an intelligent supportive creative loving partner by my side are also what’s holding me together here and I’ve never been happier in my life. She definitely changed the way I see life and helped me through all the setbacks.
I think that’s why it is very important that we keep doing what we do-our art because we influence people of the same hearts to help shape and lead futures of generations to contribute more good into our collective growth in the community.
Everytime I think of coming back to Siargao, it’s because I want to go back to CEV!!! Thank you, FEATR ♥️ Definitely our favorite restaurant.
This guy is something else, seems calm and VERY VERY INSPIRING! More power to CEV and FEATR!
Very well spoken, masarap katrabaho mga ganitong tao.
Twice na ko naka Siargao at ang Cev ng pinakapaborito kong restaurant. Napakasarap. Salamat sa video, napa reminisce ako
Cev is the epitome of siargao marajaw! Kudos to the whole Cev team! As always, thank you for the epic meals Chef David! 🤙🤙🤙
Leaving the corporate world and pursuing a better token in life, which is happiness according to him, is so inspiring. It's like viewing a bigger picture in life and prioritizing what really matters is not money but happiness and peacefulness. A great boss to the people behind CEV.
A great narrative of pursuing dreams and never giving up. This is how success stories are made. Truly inspiring! Cheers, chef David!
It's truly refreshing to watch young entrepreneurs who venture to do what they love doing and simply enjoy what they do. CEV would simply be part of my bucket list to visit in Siargao.
just wow. my wife and i have been here. and it's really an experience. thank you CEV! keep winning
Another inspiring story. More power to CEV and to FEATR.
1) David must be extremely smart and hardworking to be able to leave his former career and risk everything for the unknown.
2) that is, ultimately, the goal isn't it? experience life. we chase for what want - money, fame, accolades. in the end it's really about "the need" family. the joy of having time for that.
3) I would've been broken to bits if that happened to me - moving in and then the typhoon hit.
4) never underestimate ones resilience
Thanks Featr for highlighting these gems from all over the country.
This episode is very inspiring and very well put together. Featr team did great work! Also wishing him and his team all the success. He took the risk and faced many uncontrollable hardships and adversities while maintaining the vision and goals to pursue his dreams and is succeeding in life. He also seems like a very genuinely good hearted person and respects the importance and appreciates the people that make it happen for him. 👍🤙
Wow I’ve been following Cev on Insta for a couple years because I love their vision and vibe, but to see Featr do a story on them just made my heart so happy! Such an amazing story, his story made me tear up, particularly coming back from the typhoon. So resilient and inspiring, I love it ❤
I appreciate how he prioritizes his employees. Not all business owners could do that. Kudos to you, Chef David! Looking forward to going back and actually sitting down to eat at Cev 😋
This is such an inspiring story from chef David. 🥺😊
Thanks FEATR! ❤
Kinilaw one of my fav food Masarap talaga esp kung ilocano style yan ! MAs Masarap ang mga isda for me! Good luck sa business mo!
This guy is a winner, growing food business, awesome staff, lovely wife, and a nice dog
Such an encoraging story despite all the odds however the spirit of overcoming all adversities remain high and prevail. Thank you Fetr for this documentation.
One of the best feature you can watch in TH-cam. Amazing human being with a great passion for food and people! Cheers!
What a humble young man doing what he loves! Wish you continued success!
So much inspiring! Thank you for this, FEATR. Chef David is amazing.
Love it! Thank you for the support!
as a kinilaw truther, this makes me happy 🤍 kinilaw is my favorite food in the entire world and i would will choose it forever and always. i can feel the passion of cev’s chef and i highly agree that kinilaw is a good representation of the philippines. i have family and friends who went to siargao and fell in love with it. beaches and island isn’t my thing but this just sold me to visit siargao! thanks featr for this 🫀
I really love how your business started and how you went through all the challenges along the way. I would say that the dishes are mouth watering! I can only watch and savor them virtually 😊
Sana you can also try doing seafood dynamite with blue cheese. Paborito ko kasing pulutan ang dynamite which goes so well with beer!
Anyway, may you continue to succeed in your business. I truly admire how you treat your employees so well. God bless you more.
Best wishes David, and CEV! ❤
Yes! Follow your heart...and know what you want and be grateful for what you have...! God bless...!
I watched the whole video…very interesting and inspiring story of a successful chef and entrepreneur who cares about his employees…more power David to your success…it pays to be a hard worker! Thank you Featr team for featuring CEV. 👍👍
Kinilaw is one of my fave food. In Davao we eat it with Kamote (Sweet Potato). Well done, Sir David! Keep doing what you do. Others only dream of the life you have now. Keep inspiring! Thanks again Featr for a superb content! 🫶🏻🫶🏻👏🏻🙌🏼
One of my dreams in life is to live in Siargao and CEV is the place where I want to work when I'm in the island. Finally, CEV has a video telling about its story. I just love this. I also admire how the boss is so smart and wise and good looking. More fruitful years to CEV and its team.
Go for it!
Wow 👏🏽 such an inspiring story.
What a great person and an awesome boss!
Such a great feature, FEATR! So inspiring and such a feel good video.
I'll get back to this comment once I get to visit Cev. Cev and David has inspired me so much in my culinary journey. One day, I'll be able to afford to go to IAO. May the stars align! ✨
Ate at CEV 3 times. It is the best kinilaw I ever had, and I traveled all over the Philippines. Much love from California
The owner of this restaurant is so humble 👍 You keep it up then you will be blessed more especially you are nice to your employees and customers! ❤️ My brother will be staying there in Siargao for 1 month vacation and I am sure he will visit your restaurant and also he love to 🏄♂️ surf!
This channel is world class.
Thanks for sharing your story. This man he knows how to care for the employee.
Love the context of all your videos FEATr. Love this one too, appreciate the owner of the restaurant thinking about the welfare of its people. FEATr is my kind of NETFLIX and Chill. Kudos!
Will definitely visit CEV in January 2025. Hope to meet you, chef. Great story and very inspiring! I love the part that you are taking care of the people who help you, your employees (your team)
Wow! Great feature FEATR. The food looks great and LAMI (yummy)! Will definitely try when I come back to Siargao. I really love kinilaw and would love to try one that’s not really like the usual. An elevated version such as this. Wow. Great owner also. Passionate and appreciative of his staff.
I love the fact that he cares about his employees well-being.
what an excellent story. Thanks FEATR. More power to CEV!
Now this is a proper leader, looks out for his staff, passionate, and giving.
Awesome FEATR, before i saw David of CEV form vlogs of @chefjpanglo last year pa yata yun, pero more on tour kasi sa ibang resto dyan sa Siargao, now ko lang naabutan yung buong storya ng CEV at ni David at yung wife nya. Grats again FEATR and hope to visit again Siargao in future. Great story David and Charlote, hope to grab one of your T-shirt also.
What an amazing story❤❤❤
One of FEATR's best videos! Keep em coming
thank you featr for another quality content. this story is very inspiring and also written beautifully
I wish I had this guy's guts to leave my current job, go to the province and start a business where I am passionate about.
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Cev is just perfection! Been craving for their food for a month now. Good thing that I’ll go home in IAO next week when I stumbled upon this video 😅
Inspiring ganito ang magandang boss may pakialam sa workers nya kudos and more power to you and sa team
We really enjoyed CEV and can't wait to go back. I love this behind-the-scenes look on how this wonderful place was born.
No doubt na masarap sa CEV. Mejo pricey lang pero worth it nman. 💯
I've been to Siargao three times and CEV is one of the best restaurants there hands down! Hoping a Manila branch happens someday!
As a former restaurant owner, this resonates so much with my soul. When he said he did everything at the start, I just felt how overwhelming and demanding that was. The level of grit they have is admirable. I wish to sample the menu someday when we get back to the island.
That’s a wow! Thank you FEATR, I was here to watch how they make the famous kinilaw but chef del rosario’s story moved me, such an inspiration. Keep on winning in life chef 🤘🏻
Guys! i ate here a couple months back and omg does this place not disappoint! Literally the freshest and best kinilaw i have ever tasted. People talk about going back to Siargao for the parties and other activities, i would purely go back just to eat at CEV again - it's THAT good.
Parang ang bait maging boss si David sana lahat ganyan mindset sa mga tao niya
Ito talaga mganda matatawag na art. Im cooking for restaurant for 9 years. Pero d ko pa natatagpuan ang art na hinanhp ko.
CEV!
I visit Siargao once a year & i always find myself dining here during my trips to the island!
I just love the dishes in CEV, thank you & see you in a fee months 🙏
great story of Persistence.. will definetly visit CEV next month.
very inspiring journey of David del Rosario, congrats, hopin' I can visit Siargao Island in the future and eat on CEV. Thanks FEATR team, this is very nice vlogs...🥰 More power to both!
Such as inspiring story. Would love to try their food in the future.
What a very inspiring person and his story
Beautiful docu, beautiful story and beautifully told. Thank you.
It's awesome to see stories like this! Congratulations on your success. I can't wait to visit Siargao next year and your restaurant is on the top of my list.
See you in December, Cev! Part of the restaurants we intend to visit when we go to IAO!
David seems grounded in life 🌱
we were able to squeeze in a last minute seating when we went Aug 2024! Amazing food, drinks and staff!
He’s very down to earth and humble.
what an inspiring story! at the end of the day, as much as we all need money, life is really about pursuing your purpose and interest so that we will not end up feeling empty and regretful.
Cev was my go to place everytime i go to siargao been their regular since 2021 the best ceviche ever! ✨
Kind and humane employer , will be looking forward to visit your place. Congrats.
Thank you Chef Cev, now i am more inspired to becoming a chef, your story is very beautiful and interesting. ❤️❤️
Best of luck!
A true inspiring story by featr again and again. Great job team FEATR!
Kudos to Chef David, for his bright ideas, not giving up and doing a perfect work life balance w/c people/staff deserve. i hope more business owners can watch this story to be inspired.🙌🏻
Really love the story! 🙌 Can’t wait to visit CEV, im excited to try their version of Kinilaw! #fave 🤤
Congrats David!
Attaboy! What a champ. Godbless You and Your Family Tol.
Great story! Looking forward to visiting the island next year.
I’m glad he is a “dayo” who cares for his workers. Siargao is sadly overrun by outsiders or foreign business owners who treats the locals awfully.
It is nice to know some are doing the opposite, the natives of the island deserve to benefit from the prosperity that tourism brings!
Watching from Tx,🇺🇸 hopefully me and my fam can come and visit siargao in our planned vacation next year. Butuan-Siargao trip soon! ❤ will definitely visit this restau. I love your version of kinilaw. 🤤
Thank you so very much FEATR!!!
Now, i am very interested of visiting Siargao because of you and your restaurant and kinilaw , Chef David
Please please please look at expanding into Siquijor Siquijor Island. There is a vast opportunity opening over the next couple years. Love your passion! I can’t wait to try your restaurant.
My favorite restaurant!! Super love everything about this story!
Wow, very inspiring. What a beautiful creative and passionate couple too! Galing.