A trip to the beach is surely one for the memories but an exclusive beachfront that you can just occupy by the whole family is something special indeed.
Photo from The Blue Agave San Remigio Facebook Page
Located along Cebu’s longest shoreline in San Remigio, this blissful and exciting beach front home will provide you with everything you need from entertainment to comfort and convenience.
Experience the white sands of the town in this home with 5 Large Bedrooms and wake up watching the sunrise before taking a troll along the beach.
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You can even secure your food from the local fishermen themselves and dine in the Cabana, by the saltwater pond, or the main dining area.
Various activities can be done here in Blue Agave. They have two swimming pools, the Infinity Pool (4ft) and Saltwater Pool (12ft) so you can swim and do laps to your hearts content as well as the children.
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There is also the option of kayaking with the provided kayaks or go island hopping to Bantayan Island. You can also have a game of golf with the family or group of friends.
Now if you much prefer to be indoors or light activities only then the board games are there for you and of course the comfort of a Netflix marathon followed by a relaxing siesta.
Other Various Activities
Bon Fire (upon request)
Trekking- 60,000+sqm property
Kayaking- 2 Kayaks will be provided
Golf- Pitching Wedge golf clubs and golf balls are available
Football- Football with football net
Board games
Various lounge areas like the sun loungers in the beach area can be found if you can’t be parted from the beach.
Grilling or a backyard BBQ dinner is an option along with by arranging a bon-fire by the beach to fully take advantage of the privacy and bonding time with your loved ones.
Ready your flip-flops and ready your energy as Blue Agave and San Remigio’s public white sand beaches will surely amaze you.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
NIGHTLY RATE: P50,000 minimum 2-night stay, good for 20 pax
Exact location: Brgy. Anapog, San Remigio, Cebu (approx. 3 hours from the city)
BY BUS:Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus bound for San Remigio. Tell the driver to drop you off at the school in Brgy. Tambongon. From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) or tricycle going to The Blue Agave.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Blue Agave” in San Remigio. Parking space is available.
When one mentions Cordova, island-hopping is definitely one of the things that come into mind. However, staying in resorts and even floating cottages can be a fun activity as well while you’re in this lovely part of Cebu. One example is El Nero Floating Cottage.
Located in Bantayan Bay, Cordova, Cebu, this floating cottage is the newest and an amazing place to stay, refresh and unwind at reasonable prices. With each floating cottage intricately made with local and traditional materials such as bamboo wood, this type of design can surely give you that well-sought island vibes.
Each floating cottage can be booked exclusively and they have their own usual amenities such as tables, chairs, a dining area, a cooking area, own comfort rooms, and a wide-open space so that you can see the beauty of Cordova.
For the kids, an improvised “pool” with a net underneath is accessible and safe. This allows wary parents to look after their kids easier.
They also don’t charge corkage fees when you rent one of their own cottages. This gives visitors freedom to eat whatever they want while spending their day here. The pork “sinugba” is a must when it comes to beach trips, and grilling here is more than possible as they provide a grilling area.
The place is perfect for various team activities such as team buildings, family bondings, friends gathering, birthday celebrations and even reunions.
The intimate vibe offered by each cottage is really a plus for those who want to celebrate an occasion with their loved ones exclusively.
RATES:
Weekday day use: ₱2,500, good for 20 persons; 25 with kids
Weekend day use: ₱3,000, same inclusions
Opening hours: 8AM to 5PM
INCLUSIONS
Free use of Life Vests
Round the clock life guard on duty
Free griller use on cottage
OTHER INFORMATION:
Payment includes boat transfer from port to cottage and vice versa.
Exact Location: Bantayan Bay, Cordova Cebu City, Philippines
BY COMMUTE:
From SM City Cebu Van Terminal, ride a van going to Cordova. The van will drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova and from there, you may ride a tricycle or hail a taxi to El Nero Floating Cottage which is around 5 km from the Grand Mall. Motorcycle taxis are also available for hire that can take you directly to the resort.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “El Nero Floating Collage” in Bantayan Bay, Cordova. Parking space is available.
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 1, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 19 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 11 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 772 (from 764).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,828 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 51,673 (+8 new) – Total deaths: 1,690 (+0 new) – Active cases: 465
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,062 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 16,523 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 512 (+0 new) – Active cases: 27
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,416 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 14,897 (+2 new) – Total deaths: 497 (+0 new) – Active cases: 22
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,302 (+6 new) – Total recoveries: 43,229 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 2,815 (+0 new) – Active cases: 258
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 772 (from 764)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,608 (+19 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,322 (+11 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,514 (+0 new)
A total of 1,309 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.
A tropical country like the Philippines would only experience snow in our dreams but apparently, it can be possible in the near future.
Snowy night in Crown Regency | Photo from Unsplash
Climate change is getting worse and worse and has now completely altered the weather system of this planet Earth where snow will fall in the Philippines due to two specific weather conditions (1) low temperatures and (2) moisture in the atmosphere.
This phenomenon will be made possible because of the 2021 Antarctic Ozone hole discovered which was described as relatively big and long-lasting. Its extent and longevity will cause very cold temperatures in the stratosphere and very stable polar vortex that would affect the world’s climate significantly.
This is not the first time that an unusual occurrence in the weather happened though as back in 2012, there were reports of hailstones or ice pieces of half an inch in size falling over parts of Quezon City and Alabang and ice pellets fell on the highland vegetables in Baguio.
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Up to this day though, the Phillipine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has not recorded any incidence of snowfall in the country.
However, there is said to be a record of it in Baguio in the 1890s but the data was not clear if it was really snow or just frost.
To note though, this snow in the Philippines if it will come, would be a very fine snowfall that would quickly melt upon contact with the ground or any warm surface.
It will happen in locations of high altitude and high latitude, most likely over the mountainous areas of the country and possibly on December 32, 2022 to January 33, 2023.
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Note: It should also be stressed that this article was made on the first of April.
There are days when relaxation and peace are what we want on our off days but there are also those nights that we just want to let go and destress where we can party and drink the night away with our friends and loved ones.
May it be for a celebration or just the usual hang out, these are the updated list of what Cebu nightlife has to offer. These bars and clubs have their own different charms so make sure to pick your choice.
Also, this is a big reminder and note. Make sure to book a reservation first before going to these places as to not waste time, energy, money, and fuel.
1. Verified Lounge at Avenir
It is one of Cebu’s premier sky lounges where you can drink amazing cocktails and other drinks with moonlit skies and cityscape lights elevating Cebu’s lounge experience
It is a roof deck bar with an international range of pica-pica, wines, spirits and cocktails, and great music. Add with it a panoramic view of the city skyline and the night is perfect.
Photo from Seda Central Bloc Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from Seda Central Bloc Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from Seda Central Bloc Cebu Facebook Page
Location: Cebu I.T. Park, Padriga Street, Apas, Cebu City
Opening hours: 5:30PM-10PM, daily
Contact Number: (032) 410 8891, Seda Central Bloc Cebu
Live the good life by lounging around outdoors and dining with your friends in its bright and breezy al-fresco area with modern setting and vibrant-looking foliage.
Photo from F Café & Bar Facebook Page
Photo from F Café & Bar Facebook Page
Photo from F Café & Bar Facebook Page
Photo from F Café & Bar Facebook Page
Location: 88th Avenue, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City
After a generous meal from their buffet, you can just stay here as their bar opens and ready to serve you in the evenings. No need to have that transfer of location for your meetups.
Photo from Politics Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Politics Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Politics Cafe Facebook Page
Location: Unit 6, Escario Central, N Escario St, Cebu City
The Distillery Cebu doubles as a bar and liquor store. A 2 in 1 indeed as it allows customers to either consume their drinks inside or take out their bottles and drink somewhere else.
Photo from The Distillery Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from The Distillery Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from The Distillery Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from The Distillery Cebu Facebook Page
Location: Groundfloor, Crossroads Mall, Gov. Mariano Cuenco Ave., Cebu City
This Café transforms into one of the best cocktail bars in the city at night. The Asmara Gravity Bar serves a variety of classic and experimental cocktails that promotes a balance in the night scene of this aesthetic place.
Photo from Asmara Urban Resort Official Website
Photo from Asmara Urban Resort Official Website
Photo from Asmara Urban Resort Official Website
Location: Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City
In the hills of Cebu City, it gives everyone a chance to unwind and plunge into a different world of the “art of mixology”, mixing drinks, and to just have fun and enjoy the nightlife in Cebu.
Photo from Imagene Bar Facebook Page
Photo from Imagene Bar Facebook Page
Photo from Imagene Bar Facebook Page
Photo from Imagene Bar Facebook Page
Location: Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
Its charm is in its British-Style, Rock and Roll inspired interior. From their liquors to imported beers, they are all guaranteed to give you an escape from the hustle and bustle and a buzz.
Photo from The Tavern Facebook Page
Photo from The Tavern Facebook Page
Photo from The Tavern Facebook Page
Photo from The Tavern Facebook Page
Location: Queensland Manor Residences, F. Rahman St. Zapatera, Cebu City
Seen for its chic and classy ambiance, it is a fusion of both Western and Asian influence. True to its name, it has created quite the perfect ambiance that is both relaxed and elegant at the same time. The atmosphere and aesthetics are perfect for romantic dinners and a chill out with friends.
Photo from Ambiance Facebook Page
Photo from Ambiance Facebook Page
Photo from Ambiance Facebook Page
Photo from Ambiance Facebook Page
Photo from Ambiance Facebook Page
Location: Garden Row, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City (in line with Coffee bean, Boy Zugba and Sachi restaurant near AyalaMalls Central Bloc and The Walk)
You can have fun at the top of the hotel with DJs and a lounge seating in their modern outdoor terrace. Take in the stunning 360-view of the skyline of Mandaue, Cebu, and Lapu-Lapu at night.
Photo from Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar Facebook Page
Photo from Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar Facebook Page
Photo from Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar Facebook Page
Location: 23rd floor, bai Hotel Cebu, Ouano Ave, cor C.D.Seno, Blvd, Mandaue City
League Sports Bar provides entertainment and activities to promote camaraderie and fellowship amongst sports enthusiasts. So if this is your crowd then go for it.
Priding themselves as the spot where people can Drink, Play, Eat and Party all on one rooftop, they ccdertainly throw a good party. You are in for the fun so if a rooftop party is what you’re looking for then head to G-Spot.
I’m sure you’ve had milk tea in various designed cafes in different settings but have you ever tried having your milk tea fix atop the mountains?
Located in Busay Cebu City, Shazzy Milktea offers you a different vibe of milk tea experience as they take you literally to the top. Enjoy your favorite drink while facing the vast and breathtaking view in Busay.
Aesthetic view
As their logo says “Shazzy Milktea with the view”, the scenery and interior design are definitely topnotch.
Everything is just so aesthetic from the comfortable seats to the color palette, the materials, the mountains, and even the fog if you’re lucky to witness it. They all just blend so well together creating the perfect space for the relaxation you crave.
Best Collection of Milktea Series
Their signature series is a haven for creaminess as it is composed of fruity drinks paired with all these creamy and cheesy goodness such as cream cheese, chocolate cream, cheesecake, and cheese oreo.
They even have Okinawa Oatmeal Milktea for every health-conscious milk tea lovers out there. It’s a nutritious milk tea to help you jumpstart your day. A meal in a drink so to say.
And if that oatmeal drink is too heavy for you, there is always the selection on the Green Tea series that is both fruity and healthy with flavors like passion fruit, pineapple fun and grape jelly dance. The tangy taste of fruit drinks will refresh your body in no time.
The Flavored series targets the general palette with the all-time favorite flavors like Okinawa, Wintermelon and Hazelnut. These are the go-to flavors and might I say the safest one if you’re not very familiar with the milktea world and doesn’t want to experiment much on the tastes.
Tasty Macarons & Coffee
Yes. They not only have a big collection of drinks but also a big collection in their macarons. You might not know this but they have flavored macarons in different categories like classic macarons, fruit macarons and cheesecake macarons. Every single one of these is a delight with every bite.
Of course, the daily dose of coffee for those who can’t function well without them is also offered here. May it be americano, cappuccino, espresso, latte or flat white.
Promo Alert!
They have a Milktea Promo.
Buy 2 large signature series milktea and get 1 medium classic / wintermelon free.
Buy 10 cups milktea any size get 10% off total bill or 20+ cups milktea any size get 20% off total bill
Delivery Services
Worry not for those who are too far away or don’t want to get out of their house for Shazzy is available in various delivery services. Here is the complete list:
It’s definitely a new experience to indulging our milk tea cravings. Visit Shazzy Milktea now for that long overdue chika update with your friends and loved ones.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best-sellers:
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cream Cheese Oreo
Cream Okinawa Oats
Taro Madness
Double Chocolate
Grape Jelly Dance
Mango Cream Cheese
Menu:
Other Information:
Opening hours: 10:00am – 9:00pm (Tuesday to Friday) | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm ( Saturday – Sunday )
A new café is making a buzz in the city of Cebu with a special offering of croissants.
Croissants are not well known to the public much less how it’s properly pronounced but they are a buttery and flaky pastry mostly associated with France and got its name from its historical crescent shape and it is made of a layered yeast-leavened dough.
Photo from 5G Coffee House Facebook Page
A perfect croissant will be very crispy with a lot of puff pastry smells very good and we might just be able to find it here at5G Coffee House.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of San Antonio Village in Barangay Apas, the small coffee shop is owned by a 20-year-old who started out making croissants and coffee as a mere interest.
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Described to be a specialty coffee shop with a cozy vibe, it is furnished with comfortable wooden furniture and an extensive pour-over bar. It was designed to encourage guests to actually socialize among themselves.
5G serves up croissants in modern and classic flavors, reinventing them and incorporating modern and widely loved flavors.
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Choose your croissants
timeless classic croissant
pain au chocolat
almond croissant
banana croissant
strawberry croissant
matcha croissant
almond pain au chocolat
danish
berry danish
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Already famous on Instagram, this coffee shop has successfully reintroduced croissants as an accessible comfort binge to the Cebuanos. Customers can also order through the 5G Coffee house Instagram account for deliveries and reservations.
-Mira Kano at the end of Alice in Borderland Season 1
We’ve waited long enough — it’s almost time to return to the games!
On March 30, Netflix posted on various platforms that the second season of the said film is set to premiere in December 2022.
According to Tao Tsuchiya and Kento Yamazaki, it was mentioned that there were large-scale scenes and big set pieces like explosions during the filming. It seems like the face card games have been really prepared exceedingly as the world of the show is bigger than ever!
With Dori Sakurada coming back with the main casts, it seems like Niragi has survived the fire he caused at the ‘Beach’ back in season 1. A big sike to those who thought he completely burned into ashes because “Niragi will be back”
Back on December 24, 2020, Netflix Asia dropped a teaser video to announce that Alice in Borderland Season 2 was currently in the works which means the production team took so much time and effort this season to fulfill our expectations.
The other cast members also shared their excitement in announcing the season on their Instagram accounts by posting behind-the-scene photos of the show.
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 March 31, 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 2 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 764 (from 755).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,820 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 51,665 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 1,690 (+0 new) – Active cases: 465
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,059 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 16,523 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 512 (+1 new) – Active cases: 24
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,414 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 14,895 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 497 (+0 new) – Active cases: 22
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,296 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,228 (+7 new) – Total deaths: 2,815 (+1 new) – Active cases: 253
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 764 (from 755)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,589 (+16 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,311 (+8 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,514 (+2 new)
A total of 1,640 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.
A secret bar in Cebu city with a password? The hunt is on.
Llula is a cozy bar that has purposely avoided any social media presence and spread by word of mouth only which makes it such a find. And to top it off this secret bar also has a secret password that changes weekly.
Photo from LLula Barytapas on FacebookPhoto from LLula Barytapas on Facebook
You can recognize their door by a huge dragonfly painting on the wall with their lighted “Llula” sign. Llula comes from the Spanish word libélula, which means dragonfly.
It is quaint, rustic and a house turned into a bar which makes for its homey charm. It is a home bar with an underground den feels that makes its mysterious vibe. Its interior has all types of art displayed as well.
Photo from Jahni Boi YouTube Channel
To those who do know the bar and have been there, they have specially crafted cocktails. Some of the famous ones are:
Like an Apple Pie- made with flavored vodka, cinnamon whiskey, apple juice, and garnished with thin apple slices. It’s sweet with a hint of smokiness.
Pineapple Express- made with Bacardi 8 Anos, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and some lemongrass syrup. A perfect mix of sweet and tart.
They also have the classics if you’re not up for a little experiment tasting like Old Fashioned, an Amaretto Sour, or a Mojito.
Photo from Jahni Boi YouTube ChannelPhoto from Jahni Boi YouTube Channel
Llula’s menu is highly influenced by Spanish cuisine with dishes like Spanish tapas, Mushroom Chicharrones, Berenjenas, or battered eggplants with honey and a selection of croquetas: Spanish Chorizo and Truffled Mushroom and Crab Croquetas.
To anyone who wishes to find Llula, it is somewhere in Apas, Cebu City and find the firefly. Its air of exclusivity and mystery may just be what a lot of us are looking for.
Photo from Jahni Boi YouTube Channel
While Sugbo.ph is known to provide the menu, contact information, and ‘how to get there’ details, we are giving this discreet (but wholesome) bar an exemption. The best way to know the password and where you can find it, like Llula always says, ask a friend or wait till you hear it from a friend.
