Cebu, the wealthiest province of Cebu, has now gone through rapid urbanization. With its rapid urbanization, a multi-billion tollway project was built – the Cebu-Cordova Expressway (CCLEX) that connects the islands of Mactan and Cebu City.
People enjoy watching this iconic bridge along South Road Properties (SRP), especially during sunset, while also enjoying the soft sea breeze. Now, you will be able to pass under the bridge without going through the Cebu City-Mandaue City traffic. In just 2 hours, you will get to enjoy a shorter trip while admiring Cebu’s iconic bridges.
Photo from Cebu City Tourism Office
To bring back the vibrancy of tourism in the country, one of the Cebu City Government’s projects is the Sunset Cruise Tour which features Cebu’s three famous bridges. They have partnered with Cebu Private Tours Association which will help ensure the best cruise experience for tourists.
Photo from Cebu City Tourism Office
The 2-3 hours tour starts in a small port near Malacañang sa Sugbo. It will first pass in the CCLEX, and from there, you will be able to view famous structures in South Road Properties (SRP) just like SM Seaside City Cebu, Nustar Resort, and Casino. It will take a detour to pass the Mactan Channel, which will include the 1st and 2nd bridges of the Mactan on its tour.
The package starts at P2,500 per person with unlimited wine and light food.
As of writing, there’s no information yet on how or where to book. We will update this article once we have the details.
Tourism is one of the main sources of income in the economy here in the Philippines. After the onset of the pandemic, the government and huge private companies are now in full cooperation in bringing back tourism alive in the country to revitalize the economy of the country.
Now, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has announced that they are eyeing the reopening of Loakan Airport as early as December 2022 after the airport has closed for decades.
Baguio, Benguet, Philippines | Photo from Unsplash
Aside from the City Government of Baguio, huge airline companies together with San Miguel Corporation (SMC) go hand-in-hand in reopening the decades-long closed airport to revive the tourism industry, one of the major catalysts in the Philippine Economy.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin said that PAL Express, more known as Philippine Airlines already purchased 5 aircraft. They are now conducting a safety audit for its upcoming full operation. Upon completion, the said aircraft will be ready to fly.
Baguio, Benguet, Philippines | Photo from Unsplash
Cebu Pacific expressed the intention to hasten the reopening of the airport as early as December 2022 to target the highest peak of tourism this year. Lastly, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) also signified its intention to aid the operations upon the reopening of Loakan Airport in an effort to help and bring back the vibrance of the tourism industry.
Good news, Sugbanons! “Ber Months” are peak season for local and international tourists alike. Now, Cebu Pacific is back with their “CEB Seat Sale” from October 1 to October 16, 2022 or until seats last.
Photo from Cebu Pacific Air Official Website
Sale Period: October 1-16, 2022 or until seats last
Travel Period(s):
International Flights – November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023
Domestic Flights – October 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023, and October 1, 2022 – Jan 31, 2023
Note: Travel Period varies depending upon the route of the ticket
Please be guided that quoted one-way domestic base fares are exclusive of Web Admin Fee, 12% VAT, Terminal Fees, and Fuel Surcharge but are inclusive of 7 kg hand carry baggage allowance.
Photo from Cebu Pacific Air Facebook Page
For international flights, one way fares are exclusive of Web Admin Fees for short haul and long haul flights, P550.00 worth International Terminal Fee, and Fuel Surcharge but also includes 7 kg hand carry baggage allowance.
Gudetama, a popular comical character produced by Sanrio, is getting its own series and not just any series, it’s a netflix series!!
Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Promotional Poster | Photo from Netflix
Announced on Sanrio’s Tudum Japan during their September 25 livestream, Netflix Anime released a promotional poster and series trailer for the Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure.
Sanrio, founded in August 1960, is a company that produce products focusing on the ‘kawaii’ segment of Japanese popular culture. It includes film production and publishing the popular fictional characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi.
Photo from Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel
A sleepy egg yolk with a lazy personality, Gudetama resembles teens and adults with their signs of millennial disenchantment with work. Reason why it’s popular with its merchandise, toys, comics, clothings and the likes.
The series will be premiered exclusively on Netflix on December 15, 2022.
With the said series getting released, this will be the first time we’re seeing the yolk of raw egg in a live action series so stay tuned.
Look what just hatched! A new trailer for Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure. Yuko Hara sings the adorable theme song.
Global e-commerce giant Amazon recently announced that some items are now eligible for free shipping to the Philippines when a cart surpasses the required minimum $49 (about P2,800) order threshold.
“International Free Shipping to Philippines is available on eligible products with total order value of USD 49 or more. Once you have a cart with eligible items and meet or exceed the promotion threshold, you will see the Free Shipping option at checkout. Take note though that not all items are eligible for free shipping. Items that qualify have a label that says so.”
Amazon
Customers must select a Philippine address and purchase qualifying products to receive free delivery to the country. The free delivery promo will be automatically reflected upon check-out.
Shop categories that provide free delivery include computers and accessories; Books; Amazon fashion; Home; Toys; and Beauty.
Additionally, Amazon informed customers that their stance on import fees has not changed. Customers can check their website to see if duty costs are necessary for their purchases.
There are so many formulas for winning in life but only one sure thing about winning in a small business – movement.
Cebuanos, it’s time to turn your small business challenges stories into success stories as every Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) owner’s best friend has come to change the game.
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We often use Lalamove from our everyday, mundane errands to our most essential purchases but did you know that it’s also packed with features that solidify its role of being the trusted delivery partner of businesses?
With the #LalamoveItToWinIt campaign, #TheExpertinAffordelivery offers the must-have tool when running a small business easily and efficiently. What’s great is they are all just one click away through their app.
Download the Lalamove app or if you already have it, then check out these exciting offers for your everyday delivery and how to take advantage of every single one of them.
1. Cebu’s Affordable + Quality Delivery
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It might be a word that does not exist in your vocabulary but it should be. Lalamove sure has the “Affordelivery” factor as it can check all the saving points below, especially if you do it often.
Saving time and gas when compared to driving your own vehicle
Saving unnecessary resources (especially for startups) when compared to getting your own vehicle or hiring your own driver
Saving time and energy with their fast and convenient booking
What’s affordelivery without savings? Apart from affordable delivery rates, you can always count on Lalamove’s weekly and monthly promos and discounts. Just click the bell button on the upper right corner to check out the latest promo codes you can redeem before booking!
Lalamove’s affordability doesn’t just stop at all the savings, too. It also delivers just about anything to anyone’s doorstep, reaching long-distance areas in Cebu at consumer-friendly rates. All these while being assured of the quality of service, which is crucial and hard to find, especially if you want to make an impression on your customers.
2. Move like Lalamove, Your Multi-Tasking Bestfriend
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The multi-stop delivery is a heaven-sent feature for all entrepreneurs accepting pre-orders. It’s like you have your own delivery service as you can now simply arrange all deliveries in one go, with just one driver.
On the customers’ end, by using the multi-stop, they can finally skip the lines and have the added convenience of buying from multiple shops in just one stop.
A single-driver contact just makes everything convenient and stress-free.
3. No cash? No problem!
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We do not carry too much cash nowadays and even if we do, we usually get the hassle of not having the exact amounts or no spare change. Luckily, alternative payment methods in Lalamove are available to you depending on what suits you best. You can have it as cash or the cashless “Lalamove wallet top-up” feature. Deliveries that do not need manual intervention or the physical presence of the owners can have cashless payments to avoid stressing if the sender or recipient has cash on hand.
4. ‘Pahapit’ to ‘Papalit’ real quick with Lalamove’s purchase service
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The nightmare for most business owners is running low on stocks or, worse, having nothing on hand. Lalamove’s purchase service would come in handy at times like these.
It allows staying safe at home or at work while waiting for deliveries that are made at the doorstep. You can have the delivery booked within seconds, which is perfect for tight schedules and peak hours. Lalamove can deliver small or big packages, so you won’t even have to worry if they can accommodate the size of your orders.
5. It’s more fun and rewarding with Lalamove!
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You can take advantage of deliveries left and right and at the same time be rewarded for it. The power tool that is the app can give you the most rewarding things and quite literally. Lalamove gives out coupons for your next deliveries with Lalamove Rewards.
For every Php 10 spent on Lalamove deliveries, you earn 1 LalaPoint. You can use these points to get exclusive perks and discount vouchers from SM, Handyman, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Bo’s Coffee, ChaTime, 7 Eleven, BonChon, Jollibee, and more.
Lalamove rates across Cebu
2 Wheels: Lalamove’s undeniably affordable delivery rate starts at a fixed price of Php 48 for the first 5KMs.
Enjoy P7/KM after the first 5KMs.
4 Wheels: Book Lalamove’s budget-friendly 4W delivery vehicles.
Sedan: Starts at P102
MPV: Starts at P120
Long Distance: Fixed price for the first 40KMs + Reach
Pick-up 600kg: Starts at P225
Small Truck: Starts at P310
Big Truck: Starts at P1,460
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Far-flung areas? Big and multiple deliveries? Hassle-free orders? Lalamove can do it all. Lalamove empowers your journey toward success; you just have to grab that opportunity to win in your business and to win in life.
PROMO ALERT!
Need to deliver something? Use LALASUGBO to get P50 off on Motorcycle (min. P70), until October 30, valid for 14 days upon redemption. Know more about Lalamove by visiting www.lalamove.com/en-ph/ or follow its official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Now brewing in the highlands of Dalaguete is a place where fantasy meets reality – the Enchanted Mountain Resort in Dalaguete, southern Cebu.
Enchanted Mountain Resort is a new tourist attraction in the mountains of Dalaguete, Cebu. It promises a day of enchantment, fun, and just a good quality time with the people closest to our hearts away from the noise and toxicity of the metro.
Photo by Marjorie E. SimPhoto by Eunice
The resort is artistically landscaped to depict a fantasy-themed environment. There’s a huge castle visible upon approaching the resort that seemed to house mystery and magic. There’s a pool in front of this edifice perfectly positioned to suit your Instagram and Facebook posts.
Before you take a deep plunge in its cold waters, you can wander around the area first and marvel at the beautiful scenery. There are colors everywhere and huge statues of mystical figures. You will also notice that the place is ridden with flowers waiting to delight the guests.
Enchanted Mountain Resort is built in an elevated area so you can also witness the awesome and scenic view of the nearby mountain ranges cloaked with thick green forest and are kissed with giant cotton balls of clouds.
Slide your worries and anxieties away down the pool and plummet into its cold waters. The pool is also equipped with slides that you and your friends will surely enjoy as you create memories in the most enchanting way.
Photo by Marjorie E. SimPhoto by Eunice
Cottages are available for day tour. The place also offers different interesting room types. There are even rooms that are shaped like pumpkins – a must-see for the kids-at-heart.
Rates & Other Information
Day Use:
Mondays to Fridays:
₱150 per adult with pool use (20% off for senior citizens)
₱75 per child 7 y/o below with pool use
FREE for Infants
Satudays, Sundays & Holiday Rates:
₱200 per adult with pool use (20% off for senior citizens)
₱100 per child 7 y/o below with pool use
FREE for Infants
NOTE: While on community quarantine, pool is only open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for limited number of people due to LGU and Department of tourism health and safety protocols for the new normal.
Cottage Rates:
Flower Cabana: ₱500 per day, good for 6 persons
Leaf Cabana: ₱500 per day, good for 6 persons
Leaf Cabana (big): ₱900 per day, good for 8-12 persons
ROOM RATES:
Xierafyna: P2,000 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
1 double-sized bed
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Pixie Grove Room: P2,800 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
1 double-size room
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Garden View
Angela: P3,000 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
1 double-sized bed
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Personal Ref
Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
Aitana: P3,000 per night, good for 2 persons with breakfast
1 double-sized bed
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Personal Ref
Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
Abriana: P3,500 per night, good for 3 persons with breakfast
1 double-sized bed, 1 single sized bed
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Personal Ref
Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
Alexandra: P5,000 per night, good for 5 persons with breakfast
2 double-sized beds, 1 single-day bed
2 separate CRs and 1 Bathroom with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Personal Ref
Large Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
Cave Room: P6,500 per night, good for 6 persons with breakfast
2 double-sized beds, 2 single-day beds
T&B with hot & cold shower
Cable TV
Personal Ref
Roof deck with overlooking pool and mountain views
Stone House 1: P5,500 per night, good for 5 persons with breakfast
Loft type
1 double-sized bed
3 single-sized loft mattresses
T&B with hot & cold shower
Personal Ref
Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
Stone House 2: P6,000 per night, good for 5 persons with breakfast
Loft type
1 double-sized bed
3 single-sized loft mattresses
T&B with hot & cold shower
Personal Ref
Terrace with overlooking pool and mountain views
NOTE: Rooms are for pre-booking only. Walk ins are subject for availability.
Exact location: Brgy. Lumbang, Dalaguete, southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
BY COMMUTE: Take a bus bound for Dalaguete, Cebu. Then, ask the conductor or bus driver to drop you off at Dalaguete Proper. Fare is around P120/head. Look for a motorbike driver who will take you to the Enchanted Mountain Resort in Brgy. Lumbang, Dalaguete.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lumbang, Dalaguete” in South Cebu. Upon arrival, ask the locals how to get to Enchanted Mountain Resort. Parking space is available.
Austal Philippines has successfully launched the 115-metre, high speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, for Molslinjen of Denmark, utilizing a new vessel transportation system designed by Austal.
The ‘Auto Express 115’ high-speed catamaran ferry is the largest ferry (by volume) constructed by an Austal shipyard and was securely transported onto Austal Philippines’ floating dock by a new, rail-based system called ‘ANTS’, featuring self-drive trollies with variable geometry to suit any hull configuration.
Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the successful launch of the Company’s largest commercial ferry build, utilising Austal’s new ‘ANTS’ vessel transportation system, demonstrated both capability and innovation.
“The launch of Express 5 is a genuine milestone on a number of levels, as the largest ferry ever constructed by an Austal shipyard; and the first to be launched using our proprietary new vessel transport system,” Mr Gregg said.
“The Austal Nautical Transportation System (ANTS) allows us to move any large vessel safely, securely, and efficiently – monohull, catamaran or trimaran – at a fraction of the cost of traditional mobile transporters.
“Congratulations to the Austal Philippines team, who have not only successfully constructed and launched Express 5 but designed and developed a new vessel transport system to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance operations, for the benefit of our customer.
“Our congratulations also to Molslinjen, whom I know are just as excited as us to see this impressive new ferry in the water, with sea trials commencing soon,” Mr Gregg concluded.
Austal Philippines President Wayne Murray said the launch of Express 5 demonstrated the ingenuity and dedication of the local team – and the shipyard’s capability to deliver large, world class ships, cost effectively.
“I am so proud of the Austal Philippines team who have constructed this impressive new high-speed ferry – the largest ever built by any Austal shipyard – and developed an innovative new transportation system that improves shipbuilding operations and reduces costs,” Mr Murray said.
Express 5 has the capacity for 1,610 passengers, space for 450 cars (or 617 lane metres for trucks plus 257 cars) over 2 vehicle decks and an operating service speed of 37 knots. It is powered by an LNG-capable, medium-speed power plant that offers a powerful yet economic and environmentally friendly solution. On board, passengers will enjoy leather-appointed reclining seats with USB ports, Wi-Fi, a full bistro and bar(s), a children’s play area and multiple audio-visual screens.
The sleek-looking 115-metre catamaran was designed by the same Austal Australia team who developed the original, signature raked-bow hull for Molslinjen’s Express 4 (delivered in 2019); and includes Austal’s proprietary Motion Control and MARINELINK-Smart systems that help deliver a smoother journey for passengers and crew and a more efficient, better performing, ‘smart’ ship for operators.
Following final fit-out of the vessel alongside at Austal Philippines, Express 5 is scheduled for delivery early in the first quarter of CY2023.
Looking to experience grandeur while still experiencing warm Filipino reception during your stay? It can be hard to find, considering that most hotels in Cebu have adopted a highly-modern approach to their services.
Photo from Fili Hotel – Cebu Facebook Page
But you need not worry because Fili Hotel has covered you with its first authentic 5-star Filipino hospitality brand in the Philippines. You’re sure to experience only exquisite and warm comfort at Fili Hotel!
UTMOST CARE AND ATTENTION
Fili Hotels assures its guests of its unique service brand with personalized services. From the minute you enter the hotel doors, you’ll be in for unparalleled attentive service.
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Whether it’s about your preferred time of food service or tours around Cebu’s top attractions, this hotel has got it for you.
Some of their personalized services include a concierge for your following planned activities, limousine/car rental services, laundry services, and even child-care! Fili Hotel ensures their guests are well-served and well-attended to their needs.
TOP-OF-THE-LINE FEATURES AND AMENITIES
Apart from the excellent accommodation and service the hotel offers, they also have top-quality features ensuring that all guests get the best hotel experience they can have.
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They have a spa and an outdoor pool, where you can relax your stress away with their therapists and specialists, providing world-renowned Filipino hospitality and service.
If you want to burn some calories, run the treadmill, or just keep yourself active, you can also go to their fitness center. Their trainers would be delighted to help you achieve better well-being and maintain peak fitness.
You can head to their café and lobby lounge should you indulge in different flavors to satisfy your cravings for sumptuous food.
Their spaces are also open for various social gatherings, be it galas, weddings, birthdays, or other important events. With their accommodating staff, your planned event is ensured to run smoothly and memorably.
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Have you ever had that dream of studying abroad but have doubts about whether you can afford it or worse is that because you don’t know where to begin?
Well, here’s some good news for you, the world’s leading education advisory service, Intake Education, is back with one of its largest educational fairs to guide and help students throughout the process of their plans to study abroad for FREE.
Intake Education offers free education services for those seeking to study overseas for Diploma, Foundation, Undergraduate, and Post Graduate Programs.
They are indeed global as they can help you get to countries like the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, and Australia and can help you anywhere in the world with over 30+ offices located in the UK, Africa (Nigeria & Ghana), and Asia (India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines).
Intake Education FREE services offered are the following:
One-on-one counselling
Visa processing
Accommodation assistance
School Matching
Information session
Pre-departure briefing
Study World Educational Fair
All that for free is a chance of a lifetime so get ready to join the “Study World” fair which will be purely online from October 11-15. It will have a wide range of FREE WEBINARS and ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS
What will happen in the Study World fair?
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS with university representatives in the UK, USA, Canada, and Ireland (exclusive offers, insider information about life in campus, how to get into their school)
Meet representatives from 25 world-renowned institutions, in which 3 of them are Russel Group Universities and another 3 universities in the top 100 in the world
FREE WEBINARS on these topics
The process and requirements of studying overseas
Application assistance, including visa and English language exams
Student life abroad
Each University’s study programs, various offers and scholarships
Select the webinars and one-on-one consultations you want to attend
Fill up the registration form
Click submit and you’re done!
See you at Study World 2022!
Note: Free e-certificates will be provided to everyone who attends.
With over 10 years on its belt and a record of over 100 partnered universities and almost 1,000 Filipinos successfully sent to study overseas, you are in good hands with Study World.
Join the fair and get ready in advance to become an international student, learn things that interest you, live in a whole new country, and meet a diverse set of awesome people.
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