Lettuce is slowly becoming the favorite vegetable and most seen in Cebu with all the Samgyupsal restaurants and of course, it is a staple in the vegetable salad department.
Photo from PauLen’s Hydroponic Garden
A new garden in Medellin though has grown lettuce literally in cups. At first, they grew it as for the love and passion of lettuce but is now becoming a thriving business.
Paulen Hydroponic Garden is owned by the couple, childhood sweethearts, Paul Alvin Tan and Louielen Zanoria Jalipa situated in Purok Tangke, Poblacion.
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Rows and rows of lettuce in cups and lined through plumbing pipes is a sight you won’t see every day.
Wanting to grow their own lettuce but has a lack of space, Paul learned the hydroponic system of farming which he set up in a 100sqm space at the front yard of their ancestral home.
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Currently, the garden yields 200 cups of the Batavia variety weekly. Their harvest is almost immediately sold out as many have reservations from Medellin households and a local Korean restaurant.
The small business is thriving so the couple is looking forward to expanding it to cater to the increasing demand for lettuce.
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They also hope to inspire others to grow their own fresh healthy lettuce the hydroponic way.
Paul is currently on seafarer duties so Louielen is now taking care of the business. Buyers and visitors come to the green garden often so if you’ll have time, you can take a peek of the beautiful sight and probably buy some lettuce as well.
On Tuesday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 8, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 286 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 959 new recoveries, and 25 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases dropped to 9,825 (from 10,449).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 52,763 (+119 new) – Total recoveries: 45,538 (+452 new) – Total deaths: 1,627 (+0 new) – Active cases: 5,598
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 16,728 (+45 new) – Total recoveries: 14,920 (+290 new) – Total deaths: 483 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,325
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,115 (+21 new) – Total recoveries: 13,938 (+57 new) – Total deaths: 473 (+2 new) – Active cases: 704
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 44,938 (+101 new) – Total recoveries: 40,056 (+160 new) – Total deaths: 2,684 (+23 new) – Active cases: 2,198
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 9,825 (from 10,449)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 129,544 (+286 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 114,452 (+959 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,267 (+25 new)
A total of 2,274 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.
After a successful opening late last year, and an already-thriving ecommerce operation in Manila, IKEA Philippines has started to expand its ecommerce business to Pampanga in Central and North Luzon, and Cebu in Visayas by opening collection points in these key locations.
These collection points are hubs where customers outside of Metro Manila can pick up their online purchases from the largest IKEA store in the world.
“We are always looking for new ways to make our home furnishing solutions more accessible to the many people. Through additional collection points in Luzon and Visayas, we can reach even more Filipinos and help them create a better and more sustainable everyday life,”
Jon Cinconiegue, Fulfillment Developer of IKEA Philippines
The Pampanga collection point, located at Cluster J, The Shoppes @ Infinity in Angeles City, has already started serving customers in Central and Northern Luzon since December 2021, while the Cebu collection point located at Veranda Alley, Robinsons Galleria Cebu City, Gen. Maxilom Ave. Extension Cor. Sergio Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City begins operations on February 8.
Fees for the Click & Collect service are Php900 for Pampanga and Php2,700 for Cebu, with XDE Logistics providing courier services for both collection points. XDE is the domestic contract logistics partner of IKEA Philippines providing door to door deliveries from Manila to Cebu and across the country. IKEA has also partnered with LBC in providing parcel delivery to both Pampanga and Cebu which will be offered soon.
Online shoppers can avail the collection point service in these quick and easy steps.
1. Visit ikea.ph or download the ‘IKEA Shopping’ app.
2. Upon check out, select the Click & Collect option.
3. Choose preferred collection point, collection date, and time of pick up.
4. After payment, shoppers will receive an order confirmation and SMS notification once order is ready for pick up at the collection point.
Online customers can also earn reward points when they join IKEA Family club. Registration is free and can be done online at family.IKEA.com.ph, using a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. The online store at IKEA.ph continues to offer the full IKEA range to customers, allowing them to shop safely and conveniently online, 24/7.
Editor’s Note: IKEA Cebu’s Collection Point does not have display items for sale. You will need to order the items online and visit the Collection Point once ready for pick-up.
Famed Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue has joined forces with Disney, particularly with Star Wars franchise in a new collection showing famous characters from the beloved franchise as furniture.
Armchairs, footstools, and lamps – these are just some of the featured items Cobonpue used and took inspiration from Star Wars characters. One armchair incorporated Darth Vader’s mask design as well as a wooly stool as inspired by the beloved Chewy or Chewbacca’s hair.
Photo from Kenneth Cobonpue Official Website
“We wanted to incorporate the essence of each Star Wars character into the designs, while staying true to our aesthetic and process of creating by hand,” said Cobonpue.
Using modern materials and technologies, the legendary designer contemporary spin on Filipino craft techniques, producing Star Wars-inspired designs. The collection was first introduced in the Asian market, before it finally debuted in the US last month.
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“This is a fun way for us to bring our stories closer to fans, allowing them to connect with Star Wars in a unique way and to take their favourite stories and characters home,” said Veronica Cabalinan, the Philippines manager for Disney.
Photo from Kenneth Cobonpue Official Facebook Page
One impressive furniture, the Vader Easy Armchair, features a black cushioned and backrest that has been carefully stitched, emulating a figure of Darth Vader’s mask. An open weave canopy surrounds the chair, which also has a foldable swivel table attached.
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Made from hand-woven polyethylene, the intricate Imperial Wings Armchair takes its cues from the “unforgettable” symbol of the Imperial fleet. The chair also aims to channel “agility and strength” of the TIE fighter, which was known as a distinctive single-pilot vehicle with two vertical side wings specially designed for combat.
Photo from Kenneth Cobonpue Official Website
Aside from Cobonpue, famous designer Zaha Hadid also drew inspiration from the beloved fictional franchise. The world-famous designer produced a corkscrew-shaped coffee table inspired by the classic double-bun hairstyle worn by Princess Leia.
Imagine having your own little paradise near the beach. Quite a serene life isn’t it?
Located on the beautiful island of Camotes is an irresistible offer for you to have the chance of owning a lot for only P6,945 per month or P500,000 of the total contract price that is payable in 72 months.
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Your soon-to-rise dream house or rest house will be located by the white sand beach of Santiago Bay, Camotes Islands within 500 meters distance. That is a 3–5-minute walk to the shoreline and the inviting waves.
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You can even build your own resort or hotel business that would surely be a success and flocked by guests as it is already a tourist spot. Having your own business here is an extremely viable investment.
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Done through the Real Estate Business Firm and Property Company that is Stavri Premier Properties. Buying and owning your piece of land will be swift and easy. Aside from a smooth process, they also provide assistance for your onboarding with hotel management providers (E.g RedDoorz, ZenRooms) for FREE if you are planning to open a hotel on your purchased lot.
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Only 2 hours via fast craft from Cebu City by way of Pier 1 (Cebu City) and 90 minutes from International Airport via fast craft at Mactan Wharf.
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What are you waiting for? Invest for your future now and start your 2022 right by owning your own land.
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Almost 2 years in from the pandemic, most of us have surely tapped our inner artists, designers and creators while going through the home quarantine. For those who were privileged enough to spend their time and took the quarantine as an opportunity to learn new things, tips and tricks have been popping online for various things to learn.
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Even though the pandemic is almost and hopefully nearing to an end, learning will always be a lifelong experience. Here are some interesting websites if you want to learn something new:
1. Coursera
Featuring free online courses from prestigious institutions like University of Michigan, Duke and IBM, Coursera is open for students who want to take online courses for free. Some of their popular courses range from undergraduate topics up to complicated and advanced ones.
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2. Khan Academy
Even before the pandemic, Khan Academy has been very popular for students. The website has been acclaimed for its free, easy-to-use interface, and informative features. The website is a go-to place for students who wish to take their future SATs.
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3. Skillshare
I’m sure you have already heard about Skillshare from YouTube ads. As the name suggests, Skillshare is a website that lets users learn literally any skill – from gardening, coding, video editing, cooking, you name it. Although really great, a premium account is needed to access all courses which start at US $15 per month.
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4. Project Gutenberg
Named as a tribute after the inventor of the printing press, Project Gutenbers offers free e-books. With over 60,000 titles, the website lets users read some of the classics such as Moby Dick, Frankenstein and so much more.
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5. Code Academy
They say that coding is the future, and Code Academy is a great place to start if you want to learn how to code. Code Academy offers coding lessons for various programming languages such as Ruby, C++ and many more. Advanced courses can be accessed via pro version, which can cost US $20 per month.
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6. Duolingo
If you plan to visit countries in the future, then learning their basic native language is a great idea. Duolingo lets you practice speaking any different languages for free. One interesting feature of the app is that the site has a extremely terrifying owl that will shame you for learning a new language.
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7. Pianu
As the name suggests, the site is a good place to start learning how to play the piano with just using your keyboard. The website offers free courses but if you are serious about learning how to play, a monthly fee is required for advanced lessons.
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8. Sporcle
If you just want to waste time but in a productive way, Sporcle is a great avenue for quizzes or tests for literally everything. From pop culture like movies, music up to history, Sporcle is a great way to know if you still got your test-acing skills.
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9. Alison
Just like Skillshare, Alison is a great alternative if you want to learn any skill. Courses that tackle on professional development up to daily things such as cooking are readily available here.
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10. TedEd
TedEd is a great educational platform where videos are posted discussing and explaining various topics from health, science, literature, politics and many more. TedEd is basically the education arm of Ted Talks, a very popular discussion platform.
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On Monday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 7, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 183 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 771 new recoveries, and 12 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases dropped to 10,449 (from 11,048).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 52,614 (+69 new) – Total recoveries: 45,087 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 1,627 (+3 new) – Active cases: 5,900
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 16,674 (+18 new) – Total recoveries: 14,638 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 483 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,553
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,086 (+20 new) – Total recoveries: 13,881 (+111 new) – Total deaths: 471 (+4 new) – Active cases: 734
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 44,821 (+76 new) – Total recoveries: 39,899 (+658 new) – Total deaths: 2,660 (+5 new) – Active cases: 2,262
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 10,449 (from 11,048)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 129,197 (+183 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 113,505 (+771 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,241 (+12 new)
A total of 1,090 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.
Our favorite style icon, Heart Evangelista is set to star in a Netflix series.
In a report from GMA Network, Heart confirmed this and said she has a project in the works with Netflix. However, the actress did not confirm yet if it’s for the upcoming season of “Bling Empire” which was rumored to be the show she was working on last year.
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“Definitely, I did film for a show in Netflix. Hindi ko alam sa totoo lang kung kailan siya lalabas. Kasi with anything abroad siguro, parang ‘di mo siya aasahan, because it’s really destiny for me if you want to achieve anything in Hollywood.”
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Bling Empire is an American reality television series released on Netflix on January 15, 2021. The series focuses on the lives of wealthy East Asian and East Asian-American socialites based in the Los Angeles area, described as real-life Crazy Rich Asians. It is the first American reality television series in which the main cast are all East Asians living in the United States. On March 10, 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.
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Last June 2021, Heart teased that she was working on something with Kevin Kwan, the author of “Crazy Rich Asians.” We are connecting the dots here; we can’t wait to watch the show!
We go to the beach to see and dip in the beautiful sea but staying in a resort entails a list of things to consider.
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A newly opened in San Remigio is ready to take on the challenge of giving it all when it comes to a beach resort here in Cebu particularly in aesthetics.
Ricas Beach Resort boasts of aesthetic native huts, cabanas and a amazing big mango tree that is just magical at night. Their native huts are a thing of beauty as its tent-like features complements the atmosphere so well and are as modern as they can get with them being airconditioned.
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And though the resort may look built for aesthetics, it is a family-oriented resort and designed to provide children and adults a memorable experience. It is equipped with both an adult pool and kiddie pool with a mini waterpark.
Sunset sessions at Rica’s Beach Resort are also quite memorable and a highlight during your stay. Lounging in the cabanas while chilling with your friends all while inhaling the sea breeze.
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The restaurant and function hall in the resort are still under construction though so they don’t serve food yet which allows every guest to bring as many foods and drinks as they can for now.
Combining a family-oriented design with the beach side feature and aesthetics makes this new resort worthy of a visit.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P150 per adult; P100 per child; Kids below 3ft – Free
Opening hours: 9AM – 5PM daily
NIGHT USE:
Entrance fee: P200 per adult; P150 per child; Kids below 3ft – Free
Exact location: Baybay Tambungon, San Remigio, North Cebu — 3-4 hours away from Cebu City
BY BUS:Head on to Cebu North Bus Terminal and hop on a bus for San Remigio. Fare is around P200-P300 pesos. Tell the driver that you’re going to get off at Tambongon Public Market. Upon arrival, you can ride a habal-habal or tricycle to Rica’s Beach Resort. Fare is around P20-P25 pesos
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Rica’s Beach Resort” in San Remigio. Parking space is available.
There will soon be no more ‘spaghetti wires’ in sight in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Mandaue City government had a series of talks with Visayan Electric (VECO) and water, internet, and cable utility providers to place all wires and cables within the business districts or the planned urban development (PUD) areas in the city underground.
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The officials said that the initial purpose of the underground cabling project was to beautify the city without the ‘spaghetti wires,’ but after Typhoon Odette hit the city, they realized its importance “because there will be less damage during a typhoon and the restoration of power will be quicker as the wires will not be cut.”
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According to the City Administrator in an interview with CDN Digital, the project implementation will come in phases where targets will be identified:
First Phase (Short-term): This period covers the promotion of the rehabilitation, construction, or restoration of utility lines within three years of the ordinance’s passage.
Second Phase (Medium-term): This focuses on promoting the partial implementation of underground utility line installation to be completed within a year of the ordinance’s adoption.
Third Phase (Long-term): This also begins three years after the ordinance’s approval, requiring affected owners or operators to adhere to the ordinance’s mandatory grounding of all utility lines.
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When the super typhoon hit the island of Cebu, it took the utility providers to restore the lines. Until now, there are still several areas in the city where power has not yet been restored.
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The City Government of Mandaue is considering forging a joint venture agreement with the utility providers for the plan to materialize. However, there’s no word yet on the target date of implementation.
