Odessa

“If plan A didn’t work, stay cool. The alphabet has 25 more letters.”  Odessa, that’s me, writing the blog for Kalachuchi Beach Resort, after receiving the informations from Meriel and Jessica. I am one of the managing partners, the reservations manager and the grown up daughter of Marcel. While at Kalachuchi I would describe myself…

Rolf

“Let’s have fun.”  Rolf is a highly imaginative, creative, loyal, sympathetic and persuasive kind of managing partner and father of a teenage boy and a spirited toddler. He enjoys to socialise, which also makes him a great host. One of his greatest abilities is to make others feel good about themselves and his respect for…

Rolen

“If you want it you’ll find a way, if not you’ll find an excuse.”  Rolen has been a friend and companion of the managing partners since the early beginnings of Kalachuchi Beach Resort in 2007. He is the unconventional type of person who is communicative and need not much time to get close to people.…

Richard

“Fling in the ocean, don’t dive in the sea.”  Having worked in several places in the Philippines and then coming back to his hometown on Siquijor island, left Richard very curious and energetic about what lies ahead of him. Since December 2015, Richard enriches our team as a cook. Where he delights our guests with…

Marjel

“Simplicity is Beauty.”  Marjel has been with Kalachuchi Beach Resort since the villas needed a personal female touch before the opening. She has since then proven her dedication and loyalty towards her tasks as a housekeeper and helper at the restaurant. Marjel does not only make the garden bloom at Kalachuchi Beach Resort, but also leaves…

Marifel

“Go to the world and mulitiply.” Marifel is a compassionate, intuitive and hardworking mother of 3 well-educated young ladies. To charge her batteries, Marifel is often found dancing to lively rhythms and singing to Garry Valenciano or playing cards. And nothing enhances her apetite more than a humba followed by a refreshing coke. She is…

Marcel

 “Just enjoy life.” Marcel is a resourceful, brave and passionate, but also stubborn managing partner and father of a grown daughter. He has been and still is very dedicated to what he does to make Kalachuchi Beach Resort an exclusive recreation address on the island of Siquijor. While he is idea-driven, he is also a…

Kulas

“I am not perfect, but I am definitly not fake.” Kulas is a gentle, affectionate and curious father of 2, who begun at Kalachuchi Beach Resort, while it was still under construction. His ability to learn quickly, being adaptable and quick-witted, gave him the opportunity to assert himself as a carpenter and acquire the skills…

Junjun

“Every morning is a good sign for a new beginning.” Before Kalachuchi Beach Resort was even born, Junjun has already been a part of it. From the construction and completion of the buildings and surroundings, to taking care of Kalachuchi’s animals (such as cows, goats and chicken). His know-how entitles him to work as an…

Jessica

“If you have a dream, you work for it.” Jessica has always been a responsible, disciplined and self-controled lady. Some of the many qualities a good general manager should have. She is very dedicated and keen to make our guests stay as comfortable as possible, in organizing tours for them, cooking a lovely meal or…