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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Want to experience something new this Summer? Beach lovers will definitely itch to take a swim when they see the crystal clear waters in Cordova, Cebu.
This rising beach attraction made waves on social media and turned the heads of many beach-lovers to the municipality of Cordova. Many have been drawn in by the pristine natural beauty and ala ‘Maldives’ feels of Bora Bora and Bantayan Bay, both locatedin Sitio Bantayan. Fall in line to swim in the refreshing shallow waters of the beautiful sandbar while enjoying the native floating cottages.
Disclaimer: This is situated on a public beach with the entrance fees and cottage rentals made very affordable — do not expect too much. There may also be an influx of visitors on holidays and weekends. If you’re looking for a more private and less crowded experience, you may try Island and Sun Resort.
Bantayan Bay is a white sandbar with mangroves just a few meters away from the shores of Cordova. It boasts beautiful turquoise waters that glisten like glass on a bright, sunny day. It definitely has the look of summer vacation with its open space far from the shore and a white sand bed under the waist-level water.
Mangroves grow at the edge of the sandbar where the sandy terrain suddenly drops into a dark blue abyss in the ocean. Walking around the waters of the bay treats every visitor with scenic views of the pristine white sand beaches of Cordova – truly a gift of nature.
During high tides, the white sandbar seems hard to reach but when the tides recede, lo and behold, a white sand bridge appears which leads to the lovely destination.
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Bantayan Bay extends quite the distance so there is ample space to accommodate a lot of people. Visitors who appreciate having a space of their own have the option of riding a motor boat to find a suitable space for themselves.
There are spaces for rent on the shore where people can leave their belongings to fully enjoy everything this new sandbar destination has to offer without worrying about getting their personal belongings wet.
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Ride the waves and dive into the shallow waters of Bantayan Bay and Bora Bora in Cordova.
Disclaimer: This is situated on a public beach with the entrance fees and cottage rentals made very affordable — do not expect too much. There may also be an influx of visitors on holidays and weekends. If you’re looking for a more private and less crowded experience, you may try Island and Sun Resort.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Environmental Fee:
1-8 Years old: Free
9-17 years old: P10 per head
18 above: P20 per head
Bora Bora Rates
Table: P500
Kubo: P1,500
Floating Cottage: P5,000 per day, good for 20 persons; 25 with kids
Other fees:
Boat transfer: P30 (from sandbar to floating cottages)
Other Floating Cottages: P3,500 to P5,000 per day, good for 20 persons; 25 with kids
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Sitio Bantayan, Poblacion, Cordova, Northern Cebu — approx. 45 minutes away from Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
BY V-HIRE: Go to SM City Cebu Van Terminal and ride a van going to Cordova. The van will drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova. From Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova, you may ride a tricycle going to “Bantayan Bay” or you can ride a taxi.
BY PUBLIC VEHICLE: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova”. From there, ask around for directions going to Sitio Bantayan or Bantayan Bay.
Not everyone wants to become an employee for the rest of their lives. Some want to own a business or a franchise to let their money grow in astronomic heights. It is possible, so long as you have the capital needed. But how much does it really cost?
If you are looking into how much owning a franchise like Jollibee, Potato Corner, or Pancake House costs, here are some Philippines-based franchises and their appropriate costs.
Angel’s Pizza
Angel’s Pizza sells pizza, pasta, and more throughout the country. They are a successful franchise and are going strong even the pandemic.
Franchise Fee: P300K to P500K + VAT
Total initial capital investment: P300k to P4 million
Royalty: 4.25% of total net sales/month
Marketing: 4% of net sales
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Photo from Angel’s Pizza Facebook Page
Chowking
If you are looking for Chinese cuisine like noodle soups, dim sum, and the like, you can always find a Chowking branch around your area. It is an iconic restaurant that everyone knows and loves.
Franchise Fee: P1 million + VAT
Total initial capital investment: P13 million to P15 million
Royalty: 6% of sales
Marketing: 4% of sales
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Photo from Chowking Facebook Page
Photo from Chowking Facebook Page
Greenwich
Founded in 1971, this pizza and pasta chain is now everywhere selling their delicious pizza. Fun fact: its name is a tribute to the private school La Salle Green Hills’ students, which were their first customers.
Franchise Fee: Php815, 000
Total initial capital investment: P20 million to P25 million
Royalty: 5% of sales
Marketing: 5% of sales
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Photo from Greenwich Facebook Page
Jollibee
The mighty bee that has reached international fame is here! Jollibee has served its unforgettable dishes throughout the years, and is continuously evolving and growing.
Franchise Fee: No info
Total initial capital investment: Not much information is given, but those considering to franchise should prepare P25 million to P35 million in Philippine outlets. International outlets, meanwhile, require around $450k to $800k.
Royalty: No info
Marketing: No info
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Master Siomai
Master Siomai delivers the iconic Filipino dish nationwide for years now. For the unfamiliar, siomai is a type of Chinese pork dumpling that is usually steamed.
Franchise Fee: No info
Total initial capital investment: Prepare at least P280k for the overall fees as not much is known about owning this franchise.
Royalty: No info
Marketing: No info
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Photo from Master Siomai Facebook Page
Max’s Restaurant
Serving fried chicken and other Filipino dishes since 1945, they have garnered the nation’s interest for their delicious food. Max’s Restaurant is a perfect treat for celebrations.
Franchise Fee: P2 million
Total initial capital investment: P15 million
Royalty: 5% of sales
Marketing: 3.5% of sales
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Photo from Max’s Restaurant Facebook Page
Pancake House
Pancakes are usually served during breakfast, but in Pancake House, you can eat pancakes at any time of the day. Let them satisfy your sweet cravings as they did since 1974.
Franchise Fee: P1 million + 12% VAT
Total initial capital investment: P7 million to P8.5 million
Royalty: No info
Marketing: No info
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Photo from Pancake House Facebook Page
Petron
This franchise is different from this list as it is not food-related, but it is relevant nonetheless. They are the largest oil refinery in the country, and are continuously expanding its reach.
Franchise Fee: No info
Total initial capital investment: P1 million to P2.5 million
Cash bond: P100k
Marketing: No info
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Photo from Petron Philippines Facebook Page
Photo from Petron Philippines Facebook Page
Potato Corner
Potatoes are versatile vegetable, able to cooked in many ways such as French fries, hash browns, and more. Potato Corner saw its potential and unleashed it in the nation since 1992.
Franchise Fee: No info
Total initial capital investment: There is not much information about owning a Potato Corner franchise, but prepare at least P200k to P1.2 million
Royalty: No info
Marketing: No info
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Photo from Potato Corner Facebook Page
Photo from Potato Corner Facebook Page
Red Ribbon
Known for their sweet and beautiful cakes, Red Ribbon has served as a bakery in the Philippines since 1979. If you are planning on buying a cake for a party, you know where to go.
Franchise Fee: P600k
Total initial capital investment: P6 million to P7 million
Royalty: 7% of gross sales
Marketing: 3% of gross sales
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Photo from Red Ribbon Facebook Page
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Photo from Red Ribbon Facebook Page
Teriyaki Boy
Another restaurant that serves Asian cooking is Teriyaki Boy, a Japanese cuisine restaurant that has branches all over the country. Taste the Japanese experience right here.
Franchise Fee: No info
Total initial capital investment: P9 million to P10 million
Royalty: 5% net sales/month
Marketing: 2.5% of net sales
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Photo from Teriyaki Boy Facebook Page
Photo from Teriyaki Boy Facebook Page
Tokyo Tokyo
Another Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Philippines is Tokyo Tokyo. They bring authentic and flavorful Japanese food on the table, and have been doing so since 1985.
Franchise Fee: P1.2 million
Total initial capital investment: P8 million to P10 million
Royalty: 3% of net sales
Marketing: 6% of net sales
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Photo from Tokyo Tokyo Facebook Page
Photo from Tokyo Tokyo Facebook Page
Photo from Tokyo Tokyo Facebook Page
Photo from Tokyo Tokyo Facebook Page
Waffle Time
Waffle Time is known for being the “Pambansang Waffle ng Pilipinas” because of their delicious waffles. They have outlets nationwide, and claim that their waffles are made by hand with love.
Franchise Fee: P50k
Total initial capital investment: P250k
Royalty: 5% of sales
Marketing: No info
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Photo from Waffle Time Facebook Page
Photo from Waffle Time Facebook Page
Yellow Cab
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. is another pizza joint based in the Philippines and has served savory pizzas all over the country. If you are planning on buying pizzas for your night, look no further.
Franchise Fee: P1.25 million
Total initial capital investment: P9 million to P14 million
Royalty: 6% of sales
Marketing: 4% of sales
Photo from Yellow Cab Facebook Page
Photo from Yellow Cab Facebook Page
Photo from Yellow Cab Facebook Page
Note that the prices listed here are sourced online from 2018, so they have not been adjusted to today’s inflation. If you really are interested, perhaps ready yourself with a bit much more than what is written.
Jamille Margarita Galvez had gone viral as she made an act of witty and savage revenge on her husband whom she said cheated on her.
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She had a live selling of all her husband’s things on Facebook and everyone seemed to have enjoyed it as the video posted on March 31 had 9,000 reactions, 3,500 shares, 28,000 views, and still counting.
She named it “mga gamit ng sumakabilang bahay na asawa live selling”
She sold his branded clothes, shoes and caps, everything that he left in their house. The bidding was intense as these branded things went up to thousands in price.
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The live selling was entertaining indeed as she convinced the netizens of buying the items with remarks like:
“super mura lang, kasi ‘di naman marunong magmahal ‘yung may-ari.”
“Sobrang tino ng mga items na ito; ang may-ari lang ang hindi matino,”
“Sa mga iniwan din ng asawa nila, ito na ‘yung sign niyo para hanapin ‘yung gamit ng asawa niyo diyan. Ibenta niyo na rin. Huwag kayong magtabi ng basura sa bahay,”
She also posted the words “BAWAS BASURA SA BAHAY!” and said that this is what happens when the wife who have been cheated on is business minded.
Galvez is now a single mom to 3 kids and lives in San Ildefonso, Bulacan.
She also shared her blessings by giving P100 through Gcash to lucky netizens.
On Wednesday 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 6, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 8 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 763 (from 755).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,849 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 51,684 (+3 new) – Total deaths: 1,691 (+0 new) – Active cases: 474
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,049 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 16,511 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 25
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,420 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 14,906 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 16
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,314 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,252 (+4 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 248
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 763 (from 755)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,632 (+16 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,353 (+8 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,516 (+0 new)
A total of 1,451 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.
Premier developer Contempo Property Holdings, Inc. redefines the ideal home for current times as it breaks ground for the newest residential development Ashana Coast Residences in dynamic Liloan.
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Its latest project in northern Metro Cebu highlights unique and innovative features that make it the ideal home and community even under a health crisis like a pandemic.
Capitalizing on the lessons of COVID-19, the company envisions Ashana Coast as a safe haven where families can comfortably work, study, stay fit and healthy and even grow food in their own homes.
Its ideal location near the coast gives the development the added advantage of abundant sunshine and cool breeze, making it the best spot for a healthy, green, and refreshing lifestyle.
Ashana Coast will be a master-planned development encapsulating the values of excellence and quality standards of Contempo.
Home reimagined
The premier developer rethinks the concept of home and reimagines living spaces with Ashana Coast Residences. It makes use of superior technology to create stronger and more durable houses within an innovative and self-sufficient community.
Ashana Site Development Plan | Photo from Contempo
Imagine a CCTV-secured community made up of just 128 households, making it a highly exclusive one, with wide main roads at 12 meters and secondary roads at 10 meters.
Its four house models are designed to easily incorporate a home office, fitness area, sanitation nook, prayer wall, and enough space for a home garden.
Aside from regular amenities like a multi-purpose clubhouse, fitness gym, parks and playground, infinity pool, basketball court, and barbecue station, it will also have a sea and sky viewing deck, jogging trails, blooms park, edible garden, wellness zones, and chapel.
The development will be secured further with CCTV monitoring.
Strategic location
Ashana Coast is strategically located in progressive Liloan, which has become a model for economic and sustainable development.
The town is home to existing and upcoming developments that include the world-class 18-hole Liloan Golf, Pier 88 Port, and Commercial Development that will serve as marine highway linking Liloan to the rest of Cebu, Liloan Park, and the lifestyle Bay Mall.
Ashana Location | Photo from ContempoBlessing of the Ground Breaking Ceremony
When you choose Ashana Coast Residences, you create a haven for meaningful family bonding.
