Just as we have shared the recent article about the possibility of the music festival visiting the Queen City of the South, it is finally happening!
Instead of a possibility, we are now sharing your tidbits about this much-awaited festival. The Clark Hot Air Balloon Music, Art and Food Festival is finally heading to Cebu City for the 2022 Cebu Aurora Fest (sans the Hot Air Balloons).
The highly anticipated 2022 Cebu Aurora Fest will feature some of the country’s best OPM artists — Ben & Ben, December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, Arthur Nery, among others.
It will be held on November 19, 2022 at City di Mare, South Road Properties, Cebu City.
We’ve all heard rave about Asian food, especially the Korean samgyeopsal and Japanese shabu-shabu featured in many restaurants. They sound appealing and mouthwatering; there is no doubt about that.
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But what if there was a chance for you to try another cuisine, this time Italian cuisine? You’ll never go wrong if you do, especially when you do it the Il Primo way!
FIRST CLASS AND FIRST OF ITS OWN
Il Primo is the first and only Italian steakhouse in all of Cebu, which is also the reason behind its name: “the first.” It officially opened on May 8, 2022, at NUSTAR Resort and Casino, serving a new line of dishes in the most authentically Italian way possible.
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The restaurant was the first to open in the Integrated Resort in NUSTAR. In addition, it is also the first to welcome the guests of the property, as it is situated right next to the resort’s entrance.
When you enter Il Primo, you’ll be met with the aesthetic blend of cosmopolitan and contemporary interiors, which brings delight to the eyes of any guest that enters. Truly a class of its own among the others.
DELECTABLE DISHES AND CUISINE
Il Primo offers a long line of signature dishes and beverages from Eastern Europe, including freshly-made al dente pasta, pizzas baked over wood fire ovens, and fresh slices of cold cuts. Their menu consists of original and genuine Italian recipes that would delight anyone who wishes to try it out.
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The restaurant’s head chef de cuisine, Chef Luca Angioletti, is behind all the sumptuous food they cook and serve. He has worked in many restaurants worldwide for over two decades, but he plans to do more here.
“We want it to be a vibrant and different for the city, an option for curious tastebuds in the market,”
SAYS CHEF LUCA.
As an Italian, he wants his work to take a direction intending to honor his Italian roots through his authentic cooking.
“When they come to Il Primo, I want diners to experience the best Italian food that serves only premium ingredients and using the best grilling methods,”
HE EXPLAINED.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best sellers:
Burrata
Il Primo Salad
Prosciutto e Fungi
Nustar Fettuccine
US Black Angus Cab Omaha Prime Beef
Tiramisu
Menu:
Other Information:
Opening hours: 12 PM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Mondays to Sundays
Book a flight aboard Scoot’s newest Pokémon-themed airplane, the Pikachu Jet, if you are visiting Seoul or Tokyo later this year.
Scoot and The Pokémon Company are unveiling the Pikachu Jet as a part of the Pokémon Air Adventures initiative (TPC).
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There will be two scheduled flights each month of the Pokémon Air Adventures project beginning on September 9, 2022.
Scoot’s Pikachu Jet will launch its first two flights in Seoul and Tokyo (Narita), with one-way tickets starting at S$231 and S$333, respectively. Flight sales began on August 12, 2022.
POKÉMON LIVERIES AND CABIN FEATURES
Scoot’s Pikachu Jet is a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that will sport a special livery featuring vibrant Pokémon designs. As a result, Scoot is the first airline in ASEAN to introduce a unique Pokémon livery as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures initiative.
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In-flight amenities like Japanese-inspired food and even Pokémon-themed Scootitude activities are available to passengers.
PIKACHU WEEKEND & POKÉMON GO EVENT IN SG
From November 18 to November 20, there will also be a special Pikachu Weekend and a Pokémon GO event at Gardens by the Bay.
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Players who want to take part in the “Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore” event can do so by purchasing an event ticket. Within the gaming app, the Pokémon Maractus may be seen in the wild at Gardens by the Bay’s primary location. Additionally, Shiny Purrloin will be available to players for the first time in Pokémon GO.
Players can also notice a special Pikachu in a purple t-shirt throughout Singapore starting in November 2022 and continuing for more than a year.
LIVE OUT YOUR DREAM OF BEING A POKÉMON TRAINER IN SEOUL AND TOKYO
The Sinnoh, Hoenn, or Alola areas can’t be reached by Scoot’s Pikachu Jet (iykyk), but its current destinations of Tokyo and Seoul are just as exciting.
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Go on a Pokemon manhole search around Japan, or visit the Shibuya Pokémon Center in Tokyo, which is situated in Shibuya Parco. Additionally, in South Korea, you may try your luck finding the Pokémon-themed loaves that come with valuable collector stickers at neighborhood convenience stores.
It can be tiring to constantly see the pavement and cars passing by, add to that the constant heat of the sun and stressful atmosphere of the city. You’d definitely want to take a break from the daily scene, don’t you?
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If you want to get away from the stressful city and go to where the horizon meets the sea, Leci Beach House in Medellin, Cebu is your best choice! Here, you’ll savor the sea breeze and sound of the waves, the perfect equation for comfort and relaxation.
RECREATION BY THE SEA
Leci Beach House features a wide space of white sand for tourists, where you can do things like sunbathing, strolling by the shore, or just enjoying the view of the sunset. You can even play your favorite beach games here, so better bring a volleyball for added fun!
If you’re looking to have a more immersive experience though, you can try their kayaks for rent. Their kayaks are clear and transparent, giving you a unique experience while traversing the waters of Medellin.
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You can also go snorkeling and enjoy a whole new world down under, seeing fishes while going deeper than just surface swimming.
A whole new level of relaxation
The beach house’s rooms offer a native feel with its materials being mostly bamboo, while providing comfortable stay with its in-house features. The rooms have Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning units, and has even complimentary breakfast for two!
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But if you want to experience camping by the sea, you can also opt to rent their tents. Depending on how many you are in your group, prices can range from ₱500 to ₱1,500.
For a truly relaxing experience at the Leci Beach House, you must also try the massage services they offer! These massage services include Shiatsu, body scrub, foot, deep tissue, and whole body. They even have Ventosa massage, which is sure to suck out all the stresses you may be feeling right now!
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: ₱50 for adults, ₱20 for kids
Check-in time: 2 PM
Check-out time: 12 PM
ROOM, TENT, AND COTTAGE FEES:
Cottage: ₱1,500 for 10-15 persons
Camping Tent 1: ₱500 for 2-3 persons
Camping Tent 2: ₱750 for 4-5 persons
Camping Tent 3: ₱1,500 for 5-8 persons
Standard Bamboo Rooms: ₱2,500/night, good for 2 persons (extra bed charge at 300/head)
Concrete Bamboo Rooms: ₱2,700/night, good for 2 persons (extra bed charge at 300/head)
Exact location: Purok Balintawak, Kawit Medellin, Northern Cebu – approx. 2.5-3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus/V-hire/black taxi bound for Kawit. The estimated travel time is 3.5-4 hours. Once in Kawit, tell the driver to drop you off at Eskina Mahawak. Once there, signages are going to Leci Beach House, which is just a walking distance.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Honu Beach House” in Medellin. Parking space is available.
According to reports, Filipino nurses should get ready to take advantage of career opportunities abroad, including in Germany, the United States, and Singapore.
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In a report by GMA News, cited by Ruru Global Recruitment Services, a U.S.-based healthcare company was looking to hire 200 medical technologists and 1,000 nurses. Nurses in particular could earn up to US$7,025 (or PHP400,000) per month, not including a US$1,000 (PHP56,760) signing-on bonus.
Recently, newly elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that there was a need for thousands of Filipino nurses in Singapore, among other healthcare positions.
Meanwhile, according to the German Embassy in Manila, Germany is also trying to recruit 600 nurses for its Triple Win program. Professional nurses with at least a year of experience are eligible to apply. As part of the program, candidates will also be able to take advantage of free German language education.
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This need for Filipino nurses shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, given that the COVID-19 epidemic forced the government to ban the deployment of medical personnel abroad at the time. As a result, despite the rise in cases, foreign hospitals struggled with a lack of manpower.
Local nurses who believed they had been denied the opportunity for increased pay for their work had previously opposed this decision.
However, the government of the Philippines eventually chose to replace the prohibition with a deployment cap, allowing 7,500 healthcare professionals to travel and operate overseas.
Additionally, the general good response and admirable attitudes of Filipino healthcare professionals throughout the pandemic have so far attracted a lot of praise from other nations that they are now in great demand.
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As of December 2021, 316,000 nurses were employed outside of the Philippines, which has historically been a key source of nurses.
According to a recent report from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), while Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Japan have historically been the top destinations for Filipino nurses, the pandemic has also led to a demand for nurses in places like Hong Kong and Singapore, where in 2021 more than half of the migrant nurses were from the Philippines.
Lapu-Lapu City is in again for new development, as the 400-hectare Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project (MNRDP) is said to push through finally. This is after Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan announced this development on his Facebook page.
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The project is a joint venture between the Lapu-Lapu City Government and the Salug Valley Enterprises and Development Corp. (SVEDC) Group. The SVEDC Group includes Jan de Nul, Royal Haskoning, Philippine Business Park, FBO Management Network Inc., and other renowned private institutions.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE CEBUANOS?
The development project is expected to house several modern and state-of-the-art businesses that will act as a center for foreign investments in the city. This was revealed by Dr. Noli Arnulfo Igano, President and Chief Executive Officer of SVEDC
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MNRDP, which was also reported to have been agreed by the Lapu-Lapu City Government and SVEDC Group to be rebranded as Mactan Cebu Ocean City (MCOC), is expected to help solve the city’s current issues. Among these issues include traffic congestion, lack of commercial lands, and others.
Igano holds high hopes that the project will be implemented and not be delayed anymore, as it already has the support of the mayor and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA). He adds that the project will surely create many livelihood opportunities, including jobs for the locals.
RUNNING HOT AND COLD
Although the people behind the development are positive about its success, there is still much to work on and wait for.
According to Chan, the project will be implemented anytime soon, but they are waiting for the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA). He added that the pending case before the CA was one of the reasons why the project took long to start.
“Tan-awon nato kay naka pending paman siya sa Court of Appeals. Let’s see kon kanus-a mahuman, mag-agad man ta sa korte kon unsay desisyon paaboton sa nato,”
MAYOR AHONG CHAN
The project was approved on April 27, 2003. Five years later, the PRA and the city government entered into a memorandum of agreement for MNRDP.
The Mactan North Reclamation and Development Project is estimated to cost around P25-30 billion.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) gets a boost as AirAsia Philippines relaunches its Cebu Hub operating additional domestic flights to Visayas and Mindanao destinations such as Davao, Cagayan De Oro, and Puerto Princesa and international flights to Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.
Since August 16 this year, international flights to Incheon have started 3x weekly, and Kuala Lumpur with 3x weekly flights starting next week, September 21.
“Every resumption of airline operation, every reinstatement of routes, and every passenger arriving in Cebu is a celebration. The resumption of Philippines AirAsia Cebu hub is a big celebration, and we will continue to hold hands with Philippines AirAsia, together with the local government of Cebu, the Department of Tourism, and all tourism and travel stakeholders, to push for the recovery of tourism in Cebu,”
Lissa Aines Librodo, Head of Airline Marketing and Tourism Development of GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC)
Meanwhile, AirAsia flies 4x daily from Manila to Cebu and 3x weekly from Caticlan (Boracay) to Cebu.
AirAsia also operates 4x weekly flights to Cagayan De Oro, Davao and Puerto Princesa.
Strategically situated at the center of the archipelago, MCIA is the second largest and busiest gateway to the different tourism destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao. Cebu is an important location that now connects to 23 domestic destinations with 502 flights weekly and 11 international destinations with 60 weekly flights.
With an excellent atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and breathtaking views, there is no question why many tourists choose to visit Badian. You’ll be in for treat, should you choose to tour the place.
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But after an excursion through the beaches and sights of the place, you’ll find yoursell wanting to rest, preferable in a place that will make you feel like you’re at home. Robinland Vacation Homes in Badian is ready to give you that, with its excellent accommodation and high-grade homestay experience!
PREMIER AND DELUXE AMENITIES
Robinland Vacation Homes is equipped with many top-tier amenities to ensure your comfortable stay in Badian. They have an outdoor swimming pool, private parking lot, a shared lounge, and a garden.
They also have spacious guest rooms which have air-conditioning, seating areas, TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, and dining areas.
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Aside from that, they also have a children’s playground, a patio for selected rooms, and a terrace for a nice view of the sunset by the beach.
HIGHLY-RATED ACCOMMODATION AND EXPERIENCE
Because of its highly satisfactory services, many tourists that have stayed in Robinland Vacation Homes vouch for the place with their ratings. In fact, it has received an 8.5 rating from Booking.com, a testament to its high-quality service.
On top of that, the place’s atmosphere is private, safe, and relaxing, which is perfect for your parties, outings, and reunions.
You’re also assured of warm and hospitable accommodation with its attentive staff, offering you convenience during your stay in their rooms.
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BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal. Look for the one heading to Badian, and ask the driver to drop you off at Robinland Vacation Homes. The place may be unfamiliar to some drivers and conductors, so ask first before hopping on the bus to make sure. Don’t worry, though, because it’s just by the street, and it’s easy to spot.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Robinland Vacation Homes” in Badian. Parking space is available.
A 38-year old Japanese man from Tokyo, Shoni Morimoto, is living (almost) everyone’s dream job. He is paid 10,000 yen ($71) per hour to do nothing. He does nothing, but accompany his clients.
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“Basically, I rent myself out. My job is to be wherever my clients want me to be and to do nothing in particular,”
MORIMOTO TOLD REUTERS.
For the past four years of working as a companion, he had handled roughly 4,000 sessions. This is on top of his nearly a quarter of a million followers on Twitter.
He has been accompanying his clients for four years now, and he even has repeat clients. One of them has hired him 270 times already.
However, his companionship has reservations. He has turned down offers to go to Cambodia, or even move a fridge. He doesn’t take any requests for anything related to sexual nature.
Before becoming a companion, he worked at a publishing company. His colleagues though, have always told him he has always been the man who does nothing.
“I started wondering what would happen if I provided my ability to ‘do nothing’ as a service to clients,”
HE SAID.
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The companionship business is now Morimoto’s sole source of income, with which he supports his wife and child.
“People tend to think that my ‘doing nothing’ is valuable because it is useful (for others) … But it’s fine to really not do anything. People do not have to be useful in any specific way,”
Blood, sweat, and tears: these are what workers and employees make and go through in their everyday hard work. That is why they should be compensated well and paid rightfully for their services.
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But what if you’re the worker, and your client or employer is not paying on-time or rightfully? That can be a big problem, especially if you’ve already invested a lot in your work. If that’s the case, it’s time for you to go to your nearest Small Claims Court and get that payment you deserve.
WHY GO TO A SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN THE FIRST PLACE?
There could be many reasons why you’re going to need to go to a small claims court for such problem. Whether you’re a freelancer, regular employee, or part-time employee, you’re entitled to take such action if:
when the client/company is late in payment
when the client/company refuses to release payment
when the client/company cannot be contacted after services have been completed
When these situations arise, you may proceed with taking such action, given that these conditions are also met:
payment owed is under ₱1,000,000
there is a concrete and tangible agreement that the client will pay you in exchange for your services (such as text, chats, email, etc.)
contracts are not necessary but will undeniably provide more gravity and credibility to the case
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HOW TO FILE A CASE?
Provide that the certain required conditions are met, you may now proceed with filing a case in a small claims court. Here are the steps in doing so:
1. Find your small claims court.
You can do this the small claims court of your residence, of the client’s residence, or of the company’s business location. These courts may also go by the names such as metropolitan trial courts, municipal trial courts, or municipal circuit trial courts.
You may contact them via call or email. After you reach out to them, they will also ask you a few questions to know if your case is appropriate for a small claims court.
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2. Fill out some paperwork.
After the review process, the court will assist you in filling out the necessary papers to pursue your case. They will send the following documents (which may vary depending on the court) either through email or download link:
Form 1 – SCC (Statement of Claim)
Form 1-A – SCC (Additional Plaintiffs Defendants)
Form 1-B – SCC (Information of Plaintiff)
Any evidence that can support your claim (e.g., screenshots of the agreement, screenshot of client’s/company’s failure to pay, screenshot of project)
Affidavit
Remember to always double-check the information when you fill-out these forms. After checking your forms, it’s time to get them notarized in a Notary Public.
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3. Submit your forms.
The court will then ask you to submit the papers and submit them via email. After they check your papers, you will be asked to present yourself in their office, submit the physical copies, and pay the filing fee.
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4. Attend the hearing.
The court will arrange a date for your hearing after a few days. On the day of hearing, bring your affidavit and any evidence to support your claim. Remember to be on time, dress appropriately, and have proper conduct while inside the courtroom.
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO REMEMBER
In cases like these, you do not need a lawyer; you cannot have a lawyer to represent in the first place. Same goes for your client or company.
Moreover, a small claims case is not a criminal case, but rather a civil case only. It is only meant for different types of payment issues.
