It’s official! The highly anticipated Disney+ is finally coming to the Philippines starting November 17, 2022 as announced on their official website.
Disney+ is a subscription video-on-demand streaming service where you can watch your favorite movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
Subscription for the streaming service starts at P159 per month.
Plans and Pricing
You can choose between the data-saving Mobile Plan or our up to 4K Ultra HD Premium Plan for selected content.
Starting on November 17, Disney+ will be available for download on compatible Apple and Android devices, Laptops, and Smart TVs. For the meantime, you can check their official pre-launch page: https://www.apps.disneyplus.com/ph/pre_launch
Ever heard of #Amanpulofeels? You can also feel #Tuscanyfeels at the highlands of Consolacion.
They don’t only boast terranes of mountains, a haven of cafés known in Cebu – a lone “White House by the Hill” is lurking behind their majestic hills. If you plan for a staycation like no other, then Villa Tuscany awaits you. This time, you don’t have to buy tickets to take you to a foreign place, bring this Tuscany feels with you right at their rolling hills.
Villa Tuscany: White House by the Hill
Villa Tuscany is known as the “White House by the Hill,” and it doesn’t disappoint. It got its name since it is a stone house that sits alone on the hill, with no neighbors. It sits on the highlands, so it reminded the owners of the landscape of Tuscany, Italy, and created a gated villa out of it.
It highlights an infinity pool where you’ll witness a panoramic view of the hills.
Cozy Contemporary and Modern
Villa Tuscany features a contemporary and modern design where you’ll get to live your dream life for a week while enjoying the seclusive exclusivity it offers.
First, it features a living room with a curved LCD smart television. Aside from it being cozy, and perfect for quality with your family – it features a complete package of entertainment.
Their kitchen doesn’t fall short on the overall contemporary feels it reflects with its grey ensemble and basaltic counters. Their dining room also has 8-seater wood-base furniture and a glass-top dining table. You are free to bring your own groceries and food with no corkage fee. Cooking is also allowed. The owner also advised buying your groceries and other necessities before going to the villa since nearby malls are a 15-minute drive away.
They have 4 bedrooms overall. On the first floor, a view from the pool can be admired and you’ll be able to watch your kids playing in the pool. While in the mountain room, aside from you get to relax under the luxurious and comfy feather duvet it offers, you’ll get to see a mountain view. Not a bad idea if you want to take a sabbatical.
When planning a getaway where you want to explore a foreign and unusual landscape, you don’t have to buy expensive plane tickets. You can visit our local spots that reflect the same vibes without the need of going far and behind. Admire how versatile our tourist spots can be while supporting local businesses in our country.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Whole House – P13,071/night
Extra hours overtime: up to 2 hours P1,000/hour
NOTE: 10 pax adult guest limit (kids who are 4 years old and below are exempted from the guest limit). Daytime visitors and extra guests are not allowed. Full names of all guests are required upon booking.
1 Full Bathroom (Hazy Glass Partition for the Toilet and Shower Area so 2 guests can use the bathroom simultaneously if needed)
Free parking outside or at the gated carport
Note: Master’s Bedroom on the 2nd floor is locked and restricted from guest access.
AMENITIES:
LCD Smart TV with cable tv channels, Youtube, Netflix
Bluetooth Philips Soundbar
Xbox360 with Kinect Games
Water heaters for Showers
Living Room Ceiling Fan
Prepaid Wi-Fi
Note: Fast Wi-Fi Connection can’t be expected since it is an uphill area.
Bedrooms
aircon
Orthopedic bed mattresses
hotel style white bed sheets and duvet covers
mattress and pillow protectors
wardrobe cabinets with hangers and a mirror
blackout curtains in all bedrooms for deep sleep
Kitchen
Gas range stove top and rice cooker
pots, pans, cutleries, mugs, and glasses are provided
cooking essentials (oil, salt, pepper, some spices) provided
Toilet and shower area
Water heaters for hot/cold showers
Grohe rain shower and faucet for the 2 bathrooms
hair styling kit and blow dryer
bidets
shampoo and body wash provided
FREE
1 complimentary free 5-gallon serving of mineral water provided per booking
Security:
1 CCTV facing the gate and street area
1 CCTV at the side of the villa facing the street side
village guards do regular roving in the area
House rules:
Check-out time is 1 PM. A late check out fee of P1,000 per hour applies. Maximum to 2 hours late check out to allow our staff to clean the unit for next guests
No loud music outside after 10pm daily as this is a residential area.
World-class infrastructure, efficient transportation system, beautiful city attractions, and a safe place to live. Singapore is truly the standard. Can Cebu really be like Singapore? Or something close, at least?
Cebu City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama recently shared his vision for Cebu City to be Singapore-like during his inaugural speech on June 30, 2022. He further hastens in completing his plan within his term.
Photo from Cebu City News and Information
Plans for informal settlers
One of the occurring problems here in our country is informal settlers. In an effort to make Cebu City, “Singapore-like” – he plans to slowly lessen informal settlers who are also blocking the city’s rivers causing floods especially when we are experiencing severe rains brought by climate change.
He laid out his plan to build 200 medium-rise buildings (MRBs) to accommodate informal settlers, homeless individuals, city employees, and those who will be affected by the Government Projects of Easement of Rivers.
Safe place to live
One feature of Singapore is its beautiful and secure city. He wants to achieve such beauty by asphalting the city streets and landscaping empty spaces in the city, including center islands and spaces under the skyway for a greener city.
To the heights of its security, the modernization of the police forces along with its construction of new police stations.
He also announced the construction of a new City Hall that will be located in the South Road Properties (SRP).
Proposed Cebu City Hall Complex | Photo from CPDO
Mass transport systems
In the next three years, the Mayor vows to finish the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. He will also begin conducting studies for the light railway, monorail system, and cable cards to provide mass transport with its rapid growth of population in the city.
More programs for the people
His plans also include the installation of Public Wi-Fi and the roll-out of the ‘Let There Be Light’ project to provide quick and affordable electricity for qualified beneficiaries.
With the encroached manifestations of the visionary leader of Cebu City, deep inside us, we hope for the realization of these plans and long-overdue solutions to some problems faced right now in Cebu City.
The municipality of Sogod is known as a quiet one, making this place perfect for resorts that offer exclusive places guests can enjoy.
Part of the northernmost tip in Cebu is Sogod, beside Tabuelan, where a long stretch of beautiful beaches starts. It is home to a collection of white-sand beaches where even public beaches are sure to pull and capture the eyes of wandering tourists.
On the shores of Sogod Bay which stretches back into the island’s rolling hills and tropical forests, sits Coastal View Resort.
Photo from Coastal View Resort Facebook Page
Coastal View Resort is located right in the Sogod proper. It is named Coastal View Resort for its viewing area right at the pool area with a panoramic view of the ocean.
Coastal View Resort offers seclusive and ultimate privacy at an affordable price.
If you want to just enjoy a room without having to book a whole house for yourself, you can avail of their rooms only. It is much smaller than being able to rent a whole house for yourself, but they don’t downsize the comfort and ambiance they offer.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: ₱100.00; Children below three years old are free.
Opening hours: 8 AM – 8 PM, Pool Use is until 7:30 PM
ROOM RATES AND COTTAGE FEES:
Beach Umbrella: ₱350, maximum of 6 persons
Kubo:₱500, maximum of 10 persons
Gazebo:₱1,000, maximum of 15 persons
Room 1: ₱2,000 per night, good for 2 persons
Inclusions:
1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Room: ₱2,500 per night, first 2 persons
₱500 per extra person, up to an extra 2 people only
Inclusions:
2 Queen Size Bed
Exclusive House Rate – ₱9,000 (good for 6 persons)
Tudum! A newly released movie, Doll House — starring Baron Geisler and Althea Ruedas — just topped Netflix nationwide and has tugged the heartstrings of Filipinos. It successfully premiered on October 7, 2022, and it continues to reign.
We have to admit that we are living in hard and trying times. Along these hard and trying times, numerous people are lured into darkness – some suffer from mental illnesses, and some ultimately get trapped in addiction.
Netflix’s Doll House depicts the life of a troubled lead singer of a rock band as he rekindles the relationship he never had with his long-lost daughter. He eventually lost touch with his daughter when he drowned in addiction.
Photo from IMDb
The plot of the movie touched not only the hearts of the masses but also the untold story that recovering individuals. Especially those who fell into the predicament of addiction. Their story behind the curtains, and their journey toward sobriety.
The movie represents these people and their arduous journey. That somewhere, there is still hope for them. Here are some other reasons, why you should watch this movie:
1. It depicts the journey of recovery.
Some people are going through the recovery process from addiction or the “journey of sobriety”. This movie shows the up-and-down process of recovery, it is never a straightforward process. Those who went through recovery also have relapses, it is an endless fight of addiction and cravings. This also applies to people who have mental illnesses also.
In an addict’s case, they keep returning to their vices (e.g., alcohol, drugs) even when they do not want to because the substances are already hard-wired in their brain. Meaning, ultimately after long-term use, it changes how their brain works. Just like chronic diseases such as heart disease, their symptoms of intense cravings occur time-to-time, so they will always be prone to start using again. Even after you will stop using it, it will still go on for a lifetime. It is a long journey, an arduous battle. That’s when the importance of a support system comes to play.
Photo from IMDb
2. The Importance of Support System Among Recovering Individuals
It can be seen from the movie and the main character itself how essential is support system among recovering individuals. It shares a message that with the challenges recovering individuals face, a positive support system can guide you and encourage you to battle against the up and downs of recovery.
It can also help these individuals identify their triggers and, in turn, will help them maneuver to the right choices even when addiction or the chronic symptoms they experience strongly persists. It helps them come up with coping mechanisms and, overall, helps them in avoiding relapses.
Photo from IMDb
3. The Beauty of Second Chances
It shows how beautiful second chances might be, even if we are living in these uncertain times. It also shows that even amid trying times when we want to give up the very last hope, we hold; by giving second chances, you can look for flaws and areas where you can improve. By identifying such, we can see the areas where we can work instead of just immediately giving up. You will see another thing that makes a person beautiful, giving you more reasons to stay and giving the other person another chance to change for the better.
Photo from IMDb
We are hoping for the cinema and films here in the Philippines to show more of one of the marginalized people in our society. Shows like these give us enlightenment and a glimpse of the other side of these people who are often misunderstood. Through these shows, we can also give hope to these individuals. That somewhere, there are people who understand, and there is always hope at the end.
Cebu is truly living up to its name as the Queen City of the South, as another major infrastructure — one of the city’s biggest projects yet — is set to rise in the prime South Road Properties in Cebu City.
The highly anticipated Cebu Arena, which is officially named the Seaside Arena, will be finally realized after being presented by Mayor Edgar Labella during his 100 Days of Service speech on October 16, 2019.
The Seaside Arena will have a seating capacity of 16,000 (almost as large as Mall of Asia Arena in Manila). It is eyed to become the prime venue for large events such as major local & international concerts, sports events, international conventions, among others.
It will also feature a massive Convention Center, office towers, and condominiums.
The SM-Ayala Consortium will pour a total investment of P307.2 billion for the 26-hectare Seaside Arena, which will be constructed in SRP beside the SM Seaside Complex. It is expected to generate 2 million new jobs in years at full development, with target completion in 2025.
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Project Update
In June 2021, a new render of the Seaside Arena has popped out on social media. What do you think of the new design?
San Remigio is known for its heavenly beaches. It is one of the famous diving spots and sanctuaries here in Cebu, aside from Moalboal and Oslob in Southern Cebu.
If you are looking for decent and affordable accommodation in San Remigio, Leonora Beach Resort and Recreation is worth considering.
Photo from Leonora Beach Resort and Recreation
Leonora Beach Resort and Recreation, from its name, is further developing its resort into a fun and engaging resort realizing its full potential in the Tourism market and will soon flaunt San Remigio’s Diving Spots and Sanctuaries.
Home of Recreational Activities and Sanctuaries of San Remigio
After the onset of the pandemic, with the tourism’s back-to-back revival of our beautiful spots here in Cebu – Leonora Beach Resort and Recreation made a hot comeback with its large-scale development turning on the temperatures of the tourism community as they turned into a luxurious and upscale resort in the vibrant and brimming beaches of the municipality.
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Making its name in Cebu, they named it Leonora Beach Resort Recreation since it boasts their recreational activities and their soon-to-open diving activities. It offers aqua sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and camping tents to make your stay much more affordable without breaking the bank.
San Remigio is making a name in the province of Cebu for its diving spot and beautiful sanctuaries that features rich ocean life — life beyond the seas that are yet to be completely fathomed by human knowledge. It is a large basin of life and a landscape of abyss yet to be discovered.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Weekdays – Day use: ₱80; Night use: ₱100
Weekends – Day use: ₱100; Night use: ₱160
ROOM RATES:
Regular Room: ₱3,500 per night, good for 3 persons with free breakfast
Triangle Hut: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2 persons with free breakfast
Camping Tents: ₱1,200 with pillows, and blanket; good for 2-3 people with free breakfast
Kayaking – ₱600/hour, 50% discount for in-house guests
Paddleboarding – ₱400/hour, 50% discount for in-house guests
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Purok Gumamela, Anapog, San Remigio, Northern Cebu
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to San Remigio. Tell the driver to drop you off at the school in Brgy. Tambongon. Bus fare is ₱155 (one-way). From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) going to the Orongan Beach Resort. Fare is ₱25 per person.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Leonora Beach Resort” in Anapog, San Remigio. Parking space is available.
According to the latest report from the Commission on Audit (COA), Cebu has maintained its title as the nation’s richest province for the past eight years.
Based on COA’s Annual Financial Report on Local Government Unit, Cebu has total assets worth P215.270 billion.
Rizal, which has assets of P30.637 billion, came far in second place behind Cebu.
Here is the ranking of the local government units (LGUs) in terms of assets as prepared by the COA:
All Interpreters, eyes here, your travel to Uganda might just be next month.
Miss Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol is looking for an interpreter for her upcoming pageant in November.
Photo from Herlene Hipon Budol Facebook Page
We all knew her as “hipon girl” and as a tv personality that makes us laugh. She then shocked the country when she joined Binibining Pilipinas 2022 as a contender. She proved herself to be a formidable contender as she bagged seven special awards and was awarded 1st runner-up by the end of the show.
Now, she will again compete but this time, she is representing the Philippines. The pageant Miss Planet International 2022 as its name suggests focuses on preserving the planet, sustainable development and natural resources conservation.
Miss Planet International 2022 will be looking for someone that will be an ambassador for the planetary conservation efforts and will be held in Kampala, Uganda, the Ugandan capital, on November 19.
Photo from Miss Planet International Facebook Page
The need for an interpreter was announced by her manager, Wilbert Tolentino, on Facebook and goes as follows:
Interpreter Requirements
a professional translator from Filipino to English and vice versa
willing to fly to Kampala, Uganda for the upcoming Miss Planet International
able to “speak in front of a large audience and in front of the camera.”
How to apply?
Check if your schedule and availability to travel abroad days before and after November 19, 2022.
Curate your professional resume and cover letter. Make sure to include your contact info.
Once selected, you will be given good compensation, and all travel expenses will be shouldered by the team.
There was an ongoing debate on whether it is proper for a Filipina to have an interpreter considering that Philippines is considered as an English-speaking country. Lots of beauty queens supported the use of interpreters as according to most of them, it is not language but what is in your heart that matters to win in a pageant.
So, Herlene hiring an interpreter, should be respected as she knows what’s best for her which in return will be the best for our country. Her success is our success.
Send that email as soon as possible for there might be a lot of application for this one.
An emerging place of sprawling and large infrastructures in the city of Cebu is located the South Road Properties (SRP). It is home to world-class buildings and one of them is the famous SM Seaside.
Inside the wide mall is home to recreational centers that can’t be found in other shopping malls here in Cebu. They added another one to the list, the Jumpin Jacs – the first-ever Bungee Trampoline in the Visayas.
The ‘Jumpin Jacs’ name ultimately came from the name of a mechanical toy since it exhibits the locomotor motion our legs exhibit as we jump on the trampoline.
Trampoline with a Twist
This new recreational activity featured by SM Seaside is basically a trampoline but safer, especially for kids who would really be drawn and attracted to this. It lets you jump at heights, but it is much safer since there will be a harness that is similar to those that are used in Bungee Jumping.
A new recreational activity just added to SM Seaside gaining attraction — adding the bustling scene of this mall.
Check out the Jumpin Jacs at the Lower Ground Level, Seaview Wing Atrium, and enjoy this extraordinary activity.
HOW TO GET TO SM SEASIDE?
Exact Location: SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.
BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena from 8:20 am to 10:00pm. You can also ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall, and any Cibus to get to and from SM Seaside Drop-off point is at the City Wing Entrance.
BY GrabCar: Get P50 OFF on your GrabCar protect ride to and from SM Seaside by using the promo code: SMSEASIDE50
