Carbon Market is an open-air night market offering a wide selection of locally produced goods, right in the heart of Cebu City. It provides numerous opportunities for market vendors to sell their products, including Cebu delicacies, Sutukil food, and a variety of food stalls.
This was made possible by Cebu2World, a subsidiary of Megawide Construction Corp., the company behind the Carbon Market Modernization Project. There are free eco-friendly e-trikes that will take you on a tour of the night market in various locations throughout downtown Cebu. To complete this colorful experience, acoustic bands are invited every Sunday night to serenade the crowd.
The Carbon Market is situated along M. C. Briones St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, specifically Quezon Boulevard, next to the Senior Citizen’s Park, which houses the new Sto. Niño Chapel.
Photo from Brandon Vallecera
Photo from Brandon Vallecera
Photo from Brandon Vallecera
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How to get there:
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport – You may hop into a taxi going to Carbon Market; fare is ₱180 (estimation from worldtaximeter, 2020)
Using a private vehicle – Waze or Google Maps can be utilized, just enter “Carbon Market Parking”
Walking distance from Magellan’s Park and Freedom Park
Opening Hours:
Saturday & Sunday – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
However, tenants may close early or stay long depending on the place’s Foot Traffic.
Food stalls:
The classic stalls of Zagu, Santino’s and Fruitas are present in Carbon Market. Meanwhile, new stalls have been added. Here are a few examples:
The Coffee Mobile
Seaside scramble
Ate Silay’s Kandingan
Happy Sundae
Nine Tea Milktea
Momma shawarma
Sutukil stalls (Sugba, Tuwa, Kilaw)
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Looking for food stalls and market options that will give you the full BisDak experience? Spend your Friday and Saturday nights at Carbon Market!
Food trends sure do come and go, but Jollibee is a staple in a Filipino’s diet. Although it’s not as healthy as our home-cooked meals, Filipinos, especially Cebuanos, still love their fries, burgers, and Chickenjoy!
Photo from Christine Monteclar
Just like other businesses, even the most popular fastfood chain could come to its end. However, eventhough some have closed its doors, people still manage to hang on the nostalgia attached to them.
Take for example one Christine Monteclar. A flower vendor outside P. Del Rosario.
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On June 5, she posted her memories on Jollibee P. Del Rosario branch. This was the last day this famous fast-food chain is opening its doors to its patrons.
“Una mi sa linya sa imong opening day. Una sad mi ni linya sa imong closing day,”
SHE SHARED ON HER FB PAGE.
She added, “For 23 years first ever flower vendors with stall area has been approved by Jollibee management with electricity and water.”
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However, to the customers of the flower shops along the area, their stores are still open even without the bida ng saya, Jollibee.
Panagsama beach is not your ordinary summer destination. Located in Moalboal, Cebu, this small strip of land differs from the powdery, white-sand beaches the coastal town boasts.
Photo from Arnico Lumangyao Cartalla
But never underestimate it — for the beauty of this quaint beach lies in the rich aquatic life beneath its waters.
A paradise for marine divers, Panagsama beach is best known for its stunning underwater world which includes its lively reefs, fishes, and the infamous sardine run.
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Where to stay?
Among the popular rental places in Moalboal is FFG EDEN Beach Resort in Basidot. One quick search would yield hundreds of results — from photos, vlogs to videos showing the stunning resort located right next to the Pinagsama beach.
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It is packed with amenities and is strategically located near the essential places in the area such as the town proper and the public market.
Not only is it accessible but the beach resort also offers affordable rates for solo tourists and groups of guests who want to relieve their stress through a beach break.
For as low as P500, FFG EDEN Beach Resort can accommodate up to two persons for 2 days and 1 night.
It also has discounted rates for friends and families who want to celebrate their special day together — making it an ideal place for relaxation, dates, wedding anniversaries, team building, Christmas parties, family getaways, Barkada adventure, reunions, and even company outings.
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Sardines room: ₱500 per night, good for 2 persons
Kitong room: ₱1,200 per night, good for 2 persons
Barilis suite: ₱1,500 per night, good for 2 persons
Lumod suite: ₱2,000 per night, good for 2 persons
Butanding suite: ₱3,000 per night, good for 4 persons
Pawikan cove: ₱10,000.00 per night, good for 6 persons
Exact location: Sitio Talisay, Basdiot, Moalboal, southern Cebu — approx. 3.5 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: Take a direct flight to Cebu through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. From there, take a bus going to Barili/Bato and get off at Moalboal. Tricycles going to Panagsama beach are available there for no more than P100.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “FFG Eden Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.
A trip to Cebu wouldn’t be complete without visiting the famous Daanbatanyan Islands.
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Tucked in the northern part of the province, its pristine white beaches are always a go-to for travelers who want to bask under the sun for their much-need vitamin sea.
But what if I tell you that you can enjoy one of its islands for less than P500?
Here’s your budget-friendly guide to Malapascua Island:
Malapascua Island is synonymous with Thresher Sharks. With its clean and deep waters, the friendly giants are known to frequent visitors of the area where they also dive and swim with tourists.
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The pelagic thresher sharks can be spotted in Malapascua all year-round so you don’t need to worry about not seeing them during your visit.
Apart from ThresherShack Beach, other destinations on the island are Hippocampus Beach, Ocean Vida Beach, Devocean Dive Shop, Japanese Ship Wreck, and the North Beach Langub.
Also must-sees are Bantigue Cove, The Ruins, Dakit Dakit Island, Corals Garden, and Bounty Beach, which is considered the liveliest part of the quaint Island.
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Where to stay?
Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort | Photo form Jed Manayon
There are plenty of hotels and resorts on the island but if you don’t want to break the bank, Malapascua Budget Inn is a good option.
For as low as P499, you can rent their air-conditioned rooms for 24 hours. They also have complete amenities including a bar and a restaurant where they serve mouth-watering dishes such as seafood bila-o and Mango Daiquiri.
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Room Rates
Bunk Bed (Shared): P399 per person per night with common toilet and bath
Private Aircon Room for 2: P1,200 per night with own toilet & bath, good for 2 persons
Private Aircon Room for 4: P1,600 per night with common toilet & bath, good for 4 persons
Private Aircon Room for 4: P1,800 per night with own toilet & bath, good for 4 persons
Barkada Aircon Room: P3,500 per night with common toilet & bath, good for 10 persons
Barkada Aircon Room: P4,900 per night with common toilet & bath, good for 14 persons
Exact location: Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu — 4 hours away from Cebu City, and 30 minutes away from Maya Port.
From the North Bus Terminal at SM City Cebu, ride any bus going to New Maya port in Daanbantayan. Fare is approximately P220 per person. From the port, you can ride a ferry going to Malapascua Island for only P200.
Typhoon Odette may have wreaked havoc on the entire City of Cebu, but with the resilience of Cebuanos, any challenge can be conquered. That’s why one of Cebu’s favorite tourist spots, 10,000 Roses Café is back in business!
It’s expected to gain more popularity among locals as the cafe is now more accessible to the people in the south with the newly opened third bridge connecting SRP and Cordova island, CCLEX.
The 10,000 Roses Café is a Korean-owned café inspired by South Korea’s well-known Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The café has indoor and outdoor dining areas with modern chairs and tables, LED-powdered roses, and a viewing deck surrounded by glass walls, making it an Instagram-worthy location.
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This café is famous for being the first in the Philippines to feature thousands of LED-powered roses. The best time to go is before sunset until closing time, when the roses are illuminated. From here, you can see the skyline of Cebu City and its neighboring cities and municipalities. 10,000 Roses Cafe is located in Day-as Barangay Rd, Cordova, 6017 Cebu, alongside Lantaw Floating Restaurant.
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport – Hop into a taxi or make use of Grab; fare is ₱175-200.
From SM City Cebu Terminal – Take a v-hire to Cordova and proceed to Cordova Grandmall. From there, take a tricycle to Lantaw; rate is ₱10/person.
Using a private vehicle – Simply enter “10,000 Roses Cafe Cordova” into Waze or Google Maps. If you’re coming from the south, it’s best to drive through SRP then take the CCLEX bridge.
Brown-Forman, the alcohol business behind Jack Daniel’s, and the highly popular Coca-Cola Company have finally teamed up to offer the iconic Jack & Coke cocktail as a branded, ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail option.
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola, inspired by the classic bar cocktail, will be made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola. The beverage will be available in markets around the world, with an initial launch planned for Mexico in late 2022.
This relationship brings together two classic American icons to deliver consumers a taste experience they love in a way that is consistent, convenient, and portable,
Lawson Whiting, CEO and President of Brown‑Forman Corporation, the largest American-owned spirit and wine company
We keep consumers at the center of everything we do as we continue to develop our portfolio as a total beverage company, and that includes new products with our iconic Coca-Cola brand,
James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company
The can and packaging, which will carry obvious responsibility symbols declaring that it is solely for people of legal drinking age, will include two of the world’s most known and valuable brands in Coca-Cola and Jack Daniel’s. Brown Forman and The Coca-Cola Company’s ethical marketing policies will be followed by Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola RTDs.
The worldwide alcohol beverage volume (ABV) standard is 5%, however, this will vary depending on the market. The beverage will also be offered in a sugar-free variant.
As it expands its operations in Cebu and continues to deliver possibilities to local businesses, on-demand delivery platform, Lalamove has partnered with Agrilife to bring livestock feeds and products to the homes of Cebuano livestock farmers.
With this partnership, Cebuanos can easily order quality and affordable livestock supplies online and have them delivered home through Lalamove’s fast and seamless delivery service across Cebu, as far as Danao in the North, Carcar in the South and Pinamujangan in the West, and soon across the whole island of Cebu.
“We thank Agrilife for choosing Lalamove as their third-party logistics partner. Their trust in us and our partner drivers motivates us to move what matters, especially in Cebu, where we now have more serviceable areas. Along with our variety of fleet and wider reach, we hope to empower Agrilife as they continue to expand”,
SAID CITY HEAD OF LALAMOVE CEBU, NELSON JUDAYA..
With more than 20 branches in Visayas and Mindanao, Agrilife aims to be a one-stop shop for agrivet and pet needs including veterinary medicines, accessories, and quality feeds for all types of livestock from hogs to poultry animals.
Agrilife sells a variety of top brand animal feeds, but they also offer feeds under their house brand, SureGrow, SureLay, and SureWin. Products under their house brand are produced in partnership with a European manufacturer and are made with high quality ingredients.
Agrilife Marketing Officer, Angelica Cosico said their partnership with Lalamove stemmed from Filipinos’ changing marketing preferences brought by the pandemic. As more and more customers prefer convenience and efficiency, they also had to find a platform to help streamline their service and make it easier to fulfill customers’ needs.
“With this partnership with Lalamove, our customers and stores can now be connected with a touch of a button and orders can be conveniently arranged within the day, reducing delays and addressing needs instantaneously,”
SAID COSICO.
Now with a fast and efficient delivery service partner, livestock farmers can save time and energy by ordering from Agrilife using their mobile phones and having products delivered home. Deliveries will be arranged from the nearest Agrilife branch. Same day deliveries are accepted for orders made before 6 pm.
Lalamove delivers to 15 towns and cities in Cebu: Cebu City, Lapu-lapu, Mandaue, Consolacion, Liloan, Compostela, Danao, Talisay, Minglanilla, Naga, San Fernando, Carcar, Balamban, Toledo, and Pinamujangan.
To order from Agrilife, visit their website at agrilife.ph, their Facebook page at @AgrilifePH or through their Lazada shop. Customers can also purchase products by visiting or contacting any of their branches listed at agrilife.ph/store-locator/.
Strategic partnerships with local businesses
Since its launch in Cebu in 2018, Lalamove has partnered with Cebu businesses, ranging from independent brick and mortar stores to e-commerce businesses and retail chains like Agrilife. Strategic partnerships with Lalamove have given entrepreneurs an edge in business and have allowed them to expand their services to deliver more possibilities to Cebuanos.
A Lalamove business account provides on-demand, same-day, and advance delivery schedules, a dedicated account manager for support on scaling the business, and the Lalamove API Integration feature that schedules deliveries. On top of these exclusive features, corporate clients get to enjoy exclusive rebates & promos up to 8.5%. To inquire and apply, email [email protected] or go to lalamove.com/en-ph/business.
Established in Hong Kong in December 2013, Lalamove was created to make on-demand and same-day delivery possible for everyone at the touch of a button. It provides delivery services to independent brick and mortar stores, large restaurants, retail chains, and e-commerce businesses.
Today, it operates in 21 cities across Asia and Latin America, including Cebu, Pampanga, Manila and the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It provides different vehicle options according to needs, easy customer transactions, allows flexible schedules, and multiple bookings to help businesses of all sizes grow their reach.
#LalamoveTheDistance to avail of affordable, fast, and reliable delivery service for your livestock needs from Agrilife. Download the Lalamove app available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store or go to web.lalamove.com. For more information, visit www.lalamove.com and like @LalamovePH on Facebook.
Cancer is like the unseen common enemy of everyone around the world and we are still in constant battle with it up to this day.
Some good news though for the colon cancer patients as there seems to be a massive breakthrough in its treatment after this new drug has reportedly returned a 100% success rate in clinical trials.
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Colorectal cancer or more commonly known as colon cancer is a disease in which there is abnormal growths called “polyps” in the colon or rectum. This type of cancer just like every other cancer is unfortunate to experience. Some of its mild symptoms includes creating persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain and weakness or fatigue.
According to the paper published on June 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine titled “PD-1 Blockade in Mismatch Repair–Deficient, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer”, the clinical trial results has left the doctors and researchers positively stunned as all 12 rectal cancer patients were considered in remission.
The paper was published by Dr. Luis A. Diaz Jr. of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a team of researchers with the drug called Dostarlimab. It is sold under the brand name Jemperli.
PHuman Colon Cancer Cells | Photo from Unsplash
Dostarlimab Information
Immunotherapy drug
Contains laboratory-produced molecules acting as substitute antibodies in the body
Used in the treatment of endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the uterus)
Considered to be a first-time occurrence in the history of cancer study, physical exams, endoscopies, PET scans, and MRI scans have revealed no trace of cancer found in the bodies of the patients in the clinical trial and there were no cases of progression or recurrence that has been reported.
It is also worth to be noted that none of them had received chemoradiotherapy or undergone surgery from the start of the study up to the time of their report.
“It completely eliminated the cancer. The tumors just vanished in all 14 consecutive patients”
– Dr. Andrea Cercek, an oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
It was reported that all of the 19 participants including the ones earlier this week, are in complete remission, cancer-free with minimal side effects.
This kind of study and reports are what we long for and pray for after such drastic problems in the world today.
The Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) will start the registration and installation of RFID stickers for motorcycles with engine displacements from 125cc to 399cc on July 1, 2022. These motorcycles can also pass Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) starting on the said date.
Photo from The Island Nomad / John Ray Aligato
CCLEX will start its transition to a cashless system for toll payments next month as it prepares the roll out of the mobile app for RFID load and reloading. With the transition, CCLEC is asking people to register their vehicles for RFID installation.
RFID registration for Class 1 to Class 3 vehicles is ongoing through the Online Registration and Appointment System (ORRAS) at cclex.com.ph. By July 1, motorcycles with 125cc to 399cc displacements will be added in ORRAS and motorcycle owners can already sign up for their RFID under Class 1M.
CCLEX RFID registration and installation for Class 1M effective July 1 will be for FREE. To register, please follow these four easy steps:
Go to our website at cclex.com.ph and click on REGISTER.
Pick a date and installation site.
In choosing a vehicle class, select Class 1M.
Show your QR code to our installers during your appointment together with your OR/CR.
The RFID sticker for motorcycles will be installed on the motorcycles’ plastic headlamp. If the headlamp is made of glass, the RFID sticker will be placed on the visor or mudguard.
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Partial Cashless System
CCLEC will have a gradual transition from pure cash transactions at its toll plaza to a mix of cashless before the implementation of the full electronic toll collection (ETC) system. Starting July 1, some toll booths will have cash payment lanes while others will already be converted to RFID-enabled lanes.
The launching of the app for the CCLEX RFID load and reloading will be done prior to the toll lane conversions.
At present, CCLEX has continuously installed RFID stickers to Class 1 to 3 vehicles all in readiness for the activation of the electronic payment scheme.
As for bikers and pedestrians, they will be allowed to pass CCLEX starting next month through the dedicated sidewalk lane located on either side of the expressway for free. For more details, be updated by following CCLEX’s official Facebook page @CCLEXexpressway.
Photo from The Island Nomad / John Ray Aligato
Safety Reminders
When using the expressway, CCLEC is reminding motorists to drive at a maximum speed of 60 kph. While CCLEX is designed for a maximum speed of 80 kph, CCLEC is implementing a 60kph limit during initial operations as part of its safety measures.
Motorists are also asked not to stop at any area in the entire stretch of the facility.
For those who are paying toll in cash, they are advised to prepare the exact toll amount.
It will be recalled that no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, joined by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, inaugurated the multi-billion-peso modern toll expressway that crosses the Mactan Channel, connecting Cebu City with the town of Cordova in Mactan Island, on April 27, 2022. CCLEX was then opened to the public on April 30, 2022, after four years of non-stop work.
CCLEX, an engineering feat and Cebu’s newest iconic landmark, is seen to not only ease traffic congestion in the metro but also spark socio-economic development in the province, according to a study by the University of San Carlos.
CCLEX, now considered the tallest and highest bridgeway structure in the country, is a project of CCLEC, in partnership with the local government units of Cebu City and Municipality of Cordova.
CCLEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of MPTC, the toll road arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). MPTC is a publicly-listed infrastructure holding company and a member of the MVP Group of Companies.
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MPTC is the largest toll road concessionaire and operator in the Philippines. The company’s expansion goals include establishing toll operations in the Visayas, other parts of the Philippines, and in neighboring countries, notably Vietnam, and Indonesia.
If that aesthetic space is what you’re looking for the most for a getaway weekend or vacation then this resort in Northern Cebu might just be it.
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Akropora Resorts, is a new mediterrean luxury resort located in Kawit Medellin Cebu. It is aesthetic at its finest with its magnificent use of the color brown in its most beautiful shades all over the resort.
It has intricately designed architecture, a modern design with a touch of the old as it boasts its antique furnishings like the old mirror designs, old wooden doors, mirrors, and wooden sinks.
Their spaces look like modern medieval with its high-ceiling and wide rooms. Its upscale exclusive villas have their individual jacuzzi / dipping pool, and even the showers are a modern tropical paradise complete with a bath tub shaped like a deep well.
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Exclusive Villas
VILLA 1
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (each room has 2 queen beds)
2 Jacuzzis (one per room)
Personal Butler
Beach Access
VILLA 2
Loft Type Villa with 2 Bathrooms (5 queen beds)
Private Dipping Pool
Personal Butler
Beach Access
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You can admire flowers from their well-maintained floral landscaping, see the unique walkway aviary, and of course enjoy their well curated gourmet restaurant food selections worthy of a luxury resort.
You’ll experience tranquility at its finest with majestic sunset views over the vast white sand shore. This sunset view and ambience certainly call for romantic nights and even a wedding.
You can also choose to have a full active day with its turquoise waters. You can have an early morning swim, or get your kayaks out and paddle to the serene paradise that is Kinatarkan Island.
Fresh flowers, salty waters and sunny days, get ready for the memorable stories, laughter and experience you’ll have in Akropora Resorts.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
VILLA 1(12pax): P30,000/night w/ breakfast
P15,000 per room, rented separately (max of 6, w/ breakfast)
VILLA 2 (12pax): P35,000/night w/ breakfast
Excess person fee: P2,000(11yo and up); P1,000(10yo below) w/ max of 15pax
Exact location: Kawit, Medellin, Northern Cebu — 3 hrs travel from Cebu City
BY BUS: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus bound for Kawit. Estimated travel time is 3-3.5 hours. Just tell the driver to drop you off at Akropora Resorts.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Akropora resort” in Medellin. Parking space is available.
