On Sunday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 10, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 6 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases are still at 754.
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,861 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 51,711 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 1,693 (+0 new) – Active cases: 457
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,055 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 16,517 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 25
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,427 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 14,909 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 20
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,335 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,269 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 252
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 754 (from 754)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,678 (+7 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,406 (+6 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,518 (+0 new)
A total of 834 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Reality: Farmers work hard to plant and care until the harvest so we can something to buy and eat, yet they earn so little from all these. Farming is such a noble job and livelihood which is why we should always show the importance and our high respect to the farmers.
A graduate of Tourism Management at Cebu Normal University, Jetro Secretaria experienced belittlement and judgment from others for the kind of work he chose to do as he did not choose the career path based on his college course and is now “just farming and planting various vegetables.”
Jetro Secretaria graduated Tourism Management at Cebu Normal University
Jetro thought that a fresh-graduate employee can earn about 10K-15K per month, but in his chosen farm job, contrary to what others think, he earns about P150K-200K in just that. of a month.
Well, sa akong pag panguma pwedi ko mokita 30k-50k per week 150k-200k per month og swertihon dependi sa akong pag trabaho og dependi sa presyo sa baligyaon/vegetables, pero wala koy time nga gi apas og wala koy amo/boss akoy mag buot sa akong oras sa trabaho and which is better kaysa manarbaho. Og diha nako gigamit akong grado
He added that in his planting he does not have time to chase, he also does not have a boss who watches over his time and what he does.
“Farming isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. Proud farmers.”
According to Jetro, he has no problem being an employee and if you are good and lucky in the job you entered, just be thankful.
He also shared that his parents are also proud farmers and because of farming, he and his sibling graduated from college.
On Saturday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 9, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 18 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases slightly declined to 754 (from 756).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,860 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 51,710 (+18 new) – Total deaths: 1,693 (+0 new) – Active cases: 457
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,054 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 16,512 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 29
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,425 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 14,909 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 18
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,332 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,268 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 250
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 754 (from 756)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,671 (+16 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,399 (+18 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,518 (+0 new)
A total of 1,487 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Planning to have a staycation with the whole family but can’t decide where to go?
This rest house in the mountains of Brgy. Lusaran, Cebu City might just be what you need.
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Captain’s Villa and campsite is a rest house of a certain family who wants to share their home when they are not around like a friendly visitor.
They are welcome for an exclusive stay for one group of guests only who will use the entire place for their staycation.
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As a normal home though, it sure is extraordinary for it has slopes and hills and offers a unique mountain range experience where you can go on camping and star gazing at night.
They also have a very colorful infinity pool that light up your night swimming. In the morning you can chill and lounge at the captain’s deck and gaze on the river valley while listening to the sounds it makes along with nature.
Amenities
swimming pool
viewing deck
camping area
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As it has ample space for camping, you can set up your own tents to have that camping feels. Bring your own tents though as well as your own towels as they will not be provided.
It is fully furnished and equipped with cooking pots, pans and utensils so you’ll be right at home.
It’s very spacious so an outdoor BBQ party can be done and woods for a family bonding bonfire will be provided as well.
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The calming mountains vibes of Cebu is calling for the whole family so pack all your bags and have that mountainous adventure of a staycation.
Note: Please bring insect repellants.
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Photo from Captain’s Villa and Campsite Facebook Page
Exact location: Sitio Bombil, Brgy. Lusaran, Cebu City
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Talamban via Pit-os. Or, 62B or 62C jeepney from Cebu City. Drop off at the Flying V gasoline station in Pit-os where you can find many habal-habal. From there, ride a habal-habal going to Sitio Bombil in Barangay Lusaran. Campsite is near Neri’s ville
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Lusaran Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can find “Sitio Bombil” or Captain’s Villa and campsite.
Cebu has countless of tourist spots and places to discover and experience.
But have you ever thought that some of these places can be mistaken to be outside Cebu. There are attractions that if you are not familiar with or haven’t been to will make you doubt that it really is here in Cebu.
Here we’ve listed eight of the attractions or places that didn’t seem to be in Cebu.
1. Temple of Leah “Athens Greece”
Reflecting a Roman Architecture, just from that Temple of Leah is already hard to imagine in Cebu. This temple of love is so enormous and grand that it kind of reminds you of the structures of Athens Greece.
Photo by Cường Lê / Thor Media
Photo from Shun Kawaguchi
Photo from Marc Liberts
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Photo by Cường Lê / Thor Media
Photo by Cường Lê / Thor Media
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Landon Heights Roosevelt, Busay, Cebu City — few meters away from Temple of Leah and Mountain View Nature’s Park, and 15-20 minutes away from JY Square or city proper.
Operating hours: 7AM to 6PM daily
Entrance fee: P100 per person (10 years old and below are free)
Santorini is famous for its blue and white structures lined along the coast.
Looking at Issa’s and knowing that it was inspired by Santorini then there is no shock to its resemblance. It offers amazing panoramic views, pristine white sand beach, and romantic sunsets.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Brgy. Looc, Oslob, Cebu — 3-4 hours away from Cebu City
Bojo river is considered to be Cebu’s very own version of lagoon ala El Nido, Palawan. With its Bojo River Cruise being both educational on environmental lessons and entertaining, you’ll definitely feel like you are sailing through mangroves and sea treasures somewhere else.
Alhibé Farm in the mountains of Carmen, was developed as a natural farm & a boutique mountain getaway.
Bali is famous for their calm vibe and being one with nature especially with water. Now, Alhibe pretty much gives off this vibe as well with its cozy ambience and surrounded by an abundance of water with its spring-fed pool overflowing to man-made creeks watering the surrounding farm and supplying the fishing ponds.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Sito Baucan, Brgy. Sac-on, Carmen, Northern Cebu — at the back of the Cebu Safari & Adventure Park.
Operating hours: Always Open
Exclusive Rate: P9,000 (weekdays), P9,850 (weekends & holidays), good for 6 pax
The Pyramid in Cebu I.T. Park is a postmodern architecture dining place and it looks very familiar as it resembles that of the pyramid structure in Louvre Museum in Paris.
Its form is simply beautiful to see and furthermore it even offers food that will remind you of Paris such as pizza, pasta, salads, cheeses beers, and wines.
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Photo from The Pyramid
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Cebu IT Park, Apas, Cebu City (near Sugbo Mercado and AyalaMalls Central Bloc)
Operating hours: 5PM to 10:30PM (weekdays), 4PM to 10:30PM (weekends)
Sirao has already been coined as “Little Amsterdam” but Buwakan ni Alejandra just takes the trophy as its vibrant flower garden makes for a replica of the Flowers of Amsterdam region with their eye-popping splash of color.
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
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Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – few meters away from Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway).
Operating hours: 7AM to 6PM, Mondays to Sundays — if there’s a storm, they will close the premises to protect the flower garden.
Entrance fee: ₱75 per adult, ₱50 per head for Kids, PWD & Senior Citizen
This forest resembles that of Kyoto Japan’s bamboo forest with its raw and undeveloped charm. The beautiful pathway lined with bamboo trees has been the place to play make believe that you’re in Japan wearing Yukata/Japanese Costumes complete with props like umbrellas, slippers and many more.
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
Photo from Felix Jr. Ababa
Photo from Jesson Morata
Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
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Photo from Jan Carl Masbate Abad
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Brgy. Luy-a, Medellin, Northern Cebu – just beside a famous sugarcane plantation in Medellin, approx. 2.5 hours away from the city.
Operating hours: 7AM to 8PM (weekdays), 7AM to 10PM (weekends)
Entrance fee: P30 per head, Costume rental: P100 per outfit for one-time use
It’s not even a proper tourist place but just a long winding road of green. Caduawan in Tabogon will remind you of the simple pleasure and raw nature of Batanes.
Photo by Winsmart Alpino
Photo by Winsmart Alpino
Photo by Manicel Pesons
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exact Location: Brgy. Caduawan, Tabogon, Northern Cebu – 2-3 hours away from the city.
Have you gone to every one of these places on the list? If not, then you might want to check out what you’ve missed and make sure that they really are in Cebu.
On Friday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 8, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 27 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 756 (from 772).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,853 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 51,692 (+12 new) – Total deaths: 1,693 (+2 new) – Active cases: 468
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,052 (+0 new) – Total recoveries: 16,512 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 27
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,421 (+0 new) – Total recoveries: 14,909 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 14
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,329 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 43,268 (+14 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 247
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 756 (from 772)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,655 (+10 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,381 (+27 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,518 (+2 new)
A total of 1,101 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Have you ever thought of just escaping the world and living in a box?
Well, we might have found the best choice for you, and what a box indeed.
Photo from Bambusa Glamping Resort
Located in Brgy. Saavedra, Moalboal, Bambusa Glamping Resort is a bamboo fenced tropical stay that only has 2 rooms for maximum exclusivity.
You can box yourself in the most cozy and elegant way surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the beautiful natural stone pool, and of course the unique bamboo houses that adds to the attractive landscape around you.
The rooms are both rustic and cozy, yet elegant, spacious and comfortable. They have been designed with nature in mind to give you a truly unique experience.
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They will provide the necessarythings for your comfort as well such as:
electric fan
ensuite bathroom
electric kettle
shower heater
free wifi
complimentary drinking water, tea and instant coffee
refrigerator
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They also offer a massage upon customer’s request along with canyoneering services.
With the town of Moalboal being famous for its rich marine life, clear waters and many tourist activities, staying in Bambusa can be your escape from the crowds.
Be completely immersed in your surroundings and experience tranquil provincial life with a touch of luxury by staying here in Bambusa Glamping Resort.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Queen Size room: P2,870 per night, good for 2 pax
King Size room: P3,120 per night, good for 2 pax
Note: Breakfast and Dinner are available upon request
Exact location: Road to Basdako White Beach, Brgy. Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu– approx. 1 hour away from the city.
BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Moalboal. Travel time takes 2.5 to 3 hours. From the bus stop downtown, you can hire a tricycle or a habal-habal to Bambusa Glamping Resort.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bambusa Glamping Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.
Whoever dreamed of having their own food truck, this is your sign to make that into reality.
A 22-year-old young lady from General Santos City just converted their old multicab into a food truck and is now earning over P50,000 per week or P200,000 per month.
Photo from Jade Cuaresma
Selling burgers have never been so fun and satisfying for Jade Cuaresma. Her food truck business, Driveway Café, started when the pandemic began, sharing that it was sort of a blessing in disguise.
The pandemic has restricted people from going into their favorite restaurants and eating whenever they like which makes the food truck business a wise decision where the delicious food you are craving comes to you instead.
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Jade started by investing over P100,000 for all equipment and P30,000 for her subway sandwiches and within months of operation made up for her capital and started gaining profit.
Driveway Café’s signature food is their huge 16-inch subway sandwich that your group of friends or family can share.
Jade takes pride in the fact that everything in her menu is made from scratch. The bread in your buns are freshly baked from their kitchen, their patties, sauces and other side dishes are also homemade.
What once was just a dream to be an owner of a food truck is now a successful business.
It is not too late for all of us too. Just a multicab, some savings, and the determination to succeed you can do it too.
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A ton of love stories are so sweet and pure that you just want to follow up on their relationship. There are even television shows that’s all about meeting people at the right time.
Photo from Mikey and Bella
For this LDR couple, the sweetness is cranked to the max even when being interviewed by GMA’s Kara David.
The LDR Couple’s Zoom Interview With Kara David | Photo from Mikey and Bella
Meet Mikey and Bella, a couple who met on the internet and gave love a shot despite their overwhelming distance. Marybell Briones, or Bella, is a native from Oslob, Cebu while Micheal Wentz, or Mikey, is a medical technologist from Washington DC, US.
Mikey met Bella on a dating site in 2018 and the two talked with each other through Instagram. From there, their love started to grow. They first met in person back in 2019 and that is when they really found out that they were made for each other.
Photo from Mikey and Bella
Mikey was supposed to meet Bella once more in 2020 but the pandemic happened and lockdowns become stricter. However, this unfortunate situation may have even propelled their relationship to greater heights of internet stardom as they got interviewed by Kara David for their segment in GMA’s Bright Side.
When Kara David asked Mikey what he found interesting in Bella, he said, “I liked the way she looked… What’s really interesting is how she called herself petite so I checked her height and she said she was only 4’7”. I was like… I just want to talk to her.”
When asked what she liked about Mikey, Bella said, “he’s adventurous and he is also family-oriented.” While on the interview, Mikey suddenly asked Bella to look out the window.
To her shock, she was greeted with an engagement proposal complete with flowers and signs! Mikey even took out a ring and made Bella cry with tears of joy.
Photo from Mikey and Bella
Now in 2022, the couple is going strong. In their latest video, they met once again and Bella finally received in person her engagement ring.
The pair went on a date in Cebu Ocean Park, and it is evident that plenty more tales will spring from their romantic endeavors together.
On Thursday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 7, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 13 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 5 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 772 (from 763).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,850 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 51,683 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 1,691 (+0 new) – Active cases: 476
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,052 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 16,512 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 27
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,421 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 14,908 (+2 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 15
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,322 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 43,254 (+2 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 254
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 772 (from 763)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,645 (+13 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,357 (+5 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,516 (+0 new)
A total of 1,258 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
