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El de Granja de Falcone: Grand views and a therapeutic getaway in Santander

Capture stunning sunset views and a full view of Cebu’s beauty in El de Granja de Falcone.

El de Granja de Falcone is a mountain-top destination that’s a haven of relaxation with a breathtaking view at a peak in Talisay, Santander.

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The destination is a bahay kubo resting at the slopes of a mountain and displaying a beautiful scenery of verdant surroundings, natural views, and the glistening waters below. Its vantage point gives it a great panoramic view of the city and makes getaways ten times better.

El de Granja de Falcone is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience the natural side of Cebu. It is the best place to be when running away from the hustle and bustle of the metro. Its structures have a unique and rustic vibe that is both therapeutic and calming to the nerves. Moreover, just beside it is the Garden of Eden Dragon Fruit Farm that greatly supplements the relaxing and refreshing vibes of the entire place.

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 El de Granja de Falcone, at the moment, is not yet open to the public as they are still doing modifications and adding more facilities for the guests to experience the optimal mountainside vacation. The current project under works is the swimming pool.

The owner of the soon-to-be resort envisions a native glamping that will let guests experience a level of comfort that doesn’t separate their connection with nature.

Photo by Rizen Corey Falcone
Photo by Rizen Corey Falcone
Photo by Rizen Corey Falcone

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

For updates on their opening and other developments, follow their page https://www.facebook.com/El-de-Granja-de-Falcone-109859187509649/.

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Talisay, Santander, Southern Cebu – a minute walk from Gas and Go.

BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Ride a bus bound for Santander and ask the driver to drop you off at “Gas and Go” in Brgy. Talisay. Be sure to contact the owners before going and ask them to meet you at Gas and Go.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Gas and Go” in Talisay, Santander. Parking space is available in the gas station.

Cebu logs 46 new cases on November 4

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On Thursday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 4, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 46 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 44 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,750, while the active cases increased to 963 (from 961).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,114 (+21 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,350 (+13 new)
– Total deaths: 1,489 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 275

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,613 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,082 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 465 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 66

Mandaue City6
– Total confirmed: 12,090 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,586 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 439 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 65

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,933 (+21 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,894 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 2,482 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 557

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 963 (from 961)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,750 (+46 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,912 (+44 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,875 (+3 new*)

A total of 2,723 laboratory results were released today.

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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

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Top of Cebu: Top-rated overlooking restaurant in Cebu City

Who would ask for a more unforgettable dining experience than the one on top of the mountain with a panoramic view, romantic breezy ambiance and finger-licking good food? We want it.

Top of Cebu, a Filipino restaurant owned by the Pages Group Holdings (who also owns Lantaw, House of Lechon, among others), has been serving its customers for over a year now with tasty Filipino dishes with a modern twist while giving them an amazing panoramic view overlooking the city’s skyline.

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Waiting Area with the Cebu map
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Top of Cebu Restaurant (1)

Top of Cebu’s scrumptious menu leaves you wanting from starters down to desserts. They are also proud to introduce another set of dishes that will complete your dining experience.

Here are some of the dishes that you should try:

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Mango Kani Salad

If you’re a vegetable lover and would want chemical-free dishes, Mango Kani Salad is best for you. Made of refreshing salad of mixed greens, locally harvested sweet mangoes and shredded kani crabsticks dressed in Japanese mayonnaise, you will get totally solved.

Price: ₱210 /serving

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Pancit de Cebu

Pancit has never been this unique. With their chef’s creative idea, Pancit De Cebu was created somewhere out of the box to satisfy the Cebuanos’ appetite. It is made of spicy pancit canton noodles (just enough spice to tickle your palate) stir fried with a medley of seafood, vegetables and pork, topped with crispy fried noodles, eggs and Cebu chicharon.

Price: ₱340, good for 2-3 persons

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Salted Egg Calamares

Made of crispy-fried breaded squid rings, dusted in seasoned salted-egg powder, and served on a bed of crispy flour tortillas would look like the typical calamares sold from other restaurants. But what make this apart from them is their unique flavoring, sided with mango salsa and aioli dip that perfectly match the salted egg calamares.

Price: ₱310 /serving

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Grilled Shrimp Salad

On a salad grilled of shrimps, crisp lettuce, tangy supremes of mandarin orange and white onions dressed lighty in a sweet and bright honey-lemon dressing, you’ll get to savor the binocular of semi-vegan taste.

Price: ₱260 /serving

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Sizzling Bangus

My favorite among all. On my first glance, I know this would really taste good, and I was right. A simple cooked fish with a satisfying taste. Sizzling Bangus, the locally-farmed bangus served with a spicy coconut cream sauce on sizzling platter. It is served hot where you get to smell its delicious cream sauce once poured on the bangus.

Price: ₱290 /serving

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USDA Beef Short Plate

Featuring a tender juicy beef exported from the US, grilled into perfection, it will make you crave for more.

Price: ₱180 /100 grms

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Pika-Pika: Filipino Native Delicacies

There’s always room for desserts, especially for these best-tasting Filipino delicacies. I can say their puto, kutchinta (my favorite), budbod, maja, otap, sikwate and many more are tasty and delicious. You can buy them by set or individual. Perfect for snacks and “baon” from top of Cebu down to the city.

Food Menu

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Operating hours: 11AM to 11PM, Mondays to Sundays
  • Contact number: (032) 515-0718
  • Social: Facebook Page
    – Open for reservations / bookings for exclusive events or private parties.

Online reservation

As of August 2020: Tops of Cebu has re-opened and will be operating daily from 11:00am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm. To reserve online, click here: https://tinyurl.com/TOC-Reserve

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City – just beside the popular Tops Lookout (20-30 minutes drive from JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City)

BY CAR: (Best option) Spacious parking space available. Just search for ‘Top of Cebu’ or ‘Tops Lookout’ in Cebu Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps. ‘Tops of Cebu’ restaurant is located just beside the popular Tops Lookout.

BY MOTORBIKE: Hire a habal-habal driver (Motorcycle for hire) near JY Square Mall in Lahug, and inform him to drop you off at the said restaurant or at Tops Lookout. Estimated fare is P50 per person (max of 2).

BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be hefty. Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.

BY GRAB: In most cases, this is not possible. But you may opt to rent a car via SquadPH Tours and Travels.

Gender “X” Designation now being issued in US Passports

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Good news for the citizens of the United States as the country is the first one to allow the gender designation of “X” – making it another progressive milestone for the land of milk and honey.

As a legal recognition for people who don’t identify as either male or female, the US State Department announced to make the gender “X” option routinely available for non-binary, intersex, and non-gender conforming persons applying for a US passport by early 2022.

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“I want to reiterate, on the occasion of this passport issuance, the Department of State’s commitment to promoting the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people – including LGBTQI+ persons,” Ned Price, a spokesperson for the State Department, said in a statement.

It can be recalled that President Joe Biden himself had the LGBTQIA community in mind when he campaigned, and one of his promises specifically included that “every transgender or non-binary person should have the option of changing their gender marker to ‘M,’ ‘F,’ or ‘X’ on government identifications, passports, and other documentation.”

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Back in 2015, it can also be recalled when Dana Zzym launched a legal battle against the State Department for refusing to issue a passport that acknowledged they were intersex. It was revealed that Zzym was born with ambiguous sex characteristics, meaning Zzym was born with both features of a male and female genitalia. Zzym’s parents, however, decided to raise him as a boy where eventually they became a Navy sailor.

Later in life, Zzym realized that they were intersex. Thus, the argument Zzym had was correct according to the constitution and the state was at the wrong as they refused to issue a passport that accurately reflects their gender.

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“I’ve been at this fight for so long. I am optimistic that… I will soon receive an accurate passport. One that reflects who I truly am; and that will allow for me to present in person at the several international conferences to which I’ve been invited to present on issues confronting intersex people.” Zzym said in an interview.

Although this may be a progressive step for the United States, the country, however, is not the first to push through this. Bangladesh, India, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have already included the non-binary option on passport applications.

Would you like to have the non-binary option in passports here in the Philippines?

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Negative RT-PCR Result no longer needed to enter Cebu

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On October 29, 2021, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia released a memorandum allowing fully vaccinated travelers to only show their vaccination card upon entering the Province of Cebu.

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Travelers would no longer need to present a negative RT-PCR or Antigen result. A medical certificate is no longer a requirement as well.

However, this memorandum is only for the domestic travelers. Returning Overseas Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers are still subject to national government policies.

Therefore, traveling to this lovely province should be easier, not only for the Cebuanos, but for the Cebuanos at heart. This is a good call as well for those unvaccinated individuals to get their jabs done so they would also get to enjoy the new normal.

Saman, tara?!

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Cebu logs 33 new cases on November 3

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On Wednesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 3, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 33 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 66 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,704, while the active cases increased to 961 (from 995).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,093 (+17 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,338 (+21 new)
– Total deaths: 1,488 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 267

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,611 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,074 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 465 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 72

Mandaue City6
– Total confirmed: 12,088 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,579 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 439 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 70

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,912 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,880 (+33 new)
– Total deaths: 2,480 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 552

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 961 (from 995)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,704 (+33 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,871 (+66 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,872 (+1 new*)

A total of 2,460 laboratory results were released today.

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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS)

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Keanu Reeves Surprised ‘John Wick 4’ Stunt Team With Brand New Rolex Watches

We all know how Keanu Reeves is a god-sent angel.

Stories of him being the most precious human being that ever walked in the earth have circulated on the Internet for the last several years including giving his seat to elder people on trains, his support on various charities and causes including cancer, and most notably, that time when he agreed to have his pay reduced from The Matrix so that a substantial portion would be given to the special effects and makeup crew.

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And up to now, Keanu is still doing the good deed. Recently, Keanu Reeves reportedly gave members of his stunt team on “John Wick 4” brand new Rolex watches as his way of saying ‘thank you’ for making the movie a success. Photos on social media surfaced Reeves and his stunt members celebrating with their watches worn themselves.

For those who don’t know, John Wick 4 will be the fourth installment of the popular “John Wick” movie franchise which was kickstarted back in 2014. Reeves stars as John Wick, a retired assassin whose peace and quiet was disturbed when a couple of troublemakers stole his vintage car and killed his puppy, which was a last gift from his wife who succumbed to cancer. From there, Wick vows revenge and gets himself involved into the world of assassins once again.

Reeves himself dubbed the group as “The John Wick Five”, consisting of the four stuntmen that helped him in the movie and Keanu himself. Jeremy Marinas, Li Qiang, Bruce Lee Concepcion, and Dave Camarillo are the names of the lucky stuntmen who not only got to work with the amazing Hollywood figure but finished the film with brand new luxury watches.

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As what can be seen on the posted photos, the watches gifted were Rolex Submariners. Reeves also had a personalized note engraved on the back of each. One of the stuntmen posted on his Instagram saying that the watch as the “best wrap gift ever”.

According to the Rolex website, the Rolex Submariner model costs around $8,100 but Rolex experts say that the rare watches can even go for much more.

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It can also be recalled that in March 2019, a Los Angeles-bound plane that Reeves was on was forced to make an emergency landing and that may be enough cause to annoy most celebrities, Reeves was still kind enough to pose for photos with his fellow passengers.

How about you? What are your favorite movies and stories about Keanu Reeves?

6 Instagram Worthy Infinity Pools in Cebu You Can Now Enjoy

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Whether you’re seeking a spectacular landscape to capture or looking to take your next perfect profile picture, infinity pools make for awesome photo foregrounds, backgrounds, and even subjects.

Besides being a pleasure to swim in and always providing a delightful experience, infinity pools are beautiful in photos. For your next pictorial, here are 6 photogenic pools!

1. Bai Hotel

Flaunting an amazing view of the city from the 21st floor, Bai Hotel’s infinity pool makes a wave! The pool provides a calming ambiance over a unique yet close perspective of Metro Cebu.

This pool high up in the hotel is made even more photogenic with the hotel’s sleek modern design and stylish furniture. Then, when you’re finished taking photos, you can pamper yourself with delectable drinks at their exclusive Pool Bar.

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Other information

How to get there?

Exact location: Ouano Avenue cor. Seno Boulevard, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City – right across Parkmall

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “bai Hotel Cebu” in Mandaue City. Ample parking space is available.

2. Citadines

Citadines Cebu City is a service residence that boasts stellar reviews on booking websites. Thanks to its unique ‘design your stay’ setup and luxury, well, everything! – Citadines has gained quite a reputation.

Of course, their exclusive swimming area doesn’t fall behind in the ratings. From the 9th floor of the building, you can lounge in their classy infinity pool that comes complete with a sundeck. Your view is a charming angle of Cebu City with the characteristic skyline of Cebu Business Park.

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Other information

How to get there?

Exact Location: Base Line Center, Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City — 5 mins away from Fuente Osmeña Circle.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Citadines Cebu City” in Cebu City.

3. Dusit Thani

Expect nothing less of the infinity pool in this five-star luxury hotel! This one might even be the grandest in terms of size among the stays in Cebu. While there is much to be lauded about Dusit Thani in Mactan, let’s focus on their pool.

Dusit Thani has an enormous 100-meter infinity pool. This wide and spacious swimming area faces the calm waters of Magellan Bay, which is just impressive when captured into a photo. Additionally, the views of the vast sea and the open sky make for awe-inspiring pictures.

Photo from Dusit Thani Facebook Page
Photo from Dusit Thani Facebook Page
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Photo from Dusit Thani Facebook Page

Other information

How to get there?

Exact location: Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City – 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Cebu Airport, 1.5 to 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Dusit Thani Mactan” in Lapu-Lapu City. Parking space is available.

4. Serenity Farm and Resort

Much like the lovable name of the resort, the view from this next infinity pool invites tranquility and serenity. Serenity Farm and Resort is a beautiful destination with a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains of Busay. Such is the view presented by Serenity’s infinity pool.

If the lush green contours of the mountain ranges weren’t pretty enough, the sky grabs attention with an eruption of color every sunset. Truly, this pool is picturesque at any time of day.

Photo from Serenity Busay Facebook Page
Photo from Serenity Busay Facebook Page
Photo from Serenity Busay Facebook Page
Photo from Serenity Busay Facebook Page

Other information

How to get there?

Exact Location: Sitio Tiguib, Busay, Cebu City – 20 to 30 minutes from Cebu City proper.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Serenity Farm and Resort Busay” in Busay. Parking space is available.

5. Pine Tree Mountain Resort

Another mountain destination, but this time it rests in the farther ranges of Balamban. Pine Tree Mountain Resort is an atmospheric mountain getaway with its swimming pool as the main attraction. The infinity pool is integrated with their viewing deck, which overlooks a majestic panorama of the Balamban mountain range.

This is the pool you want if you’re looking for a great time and great photos.

Photo from Pine Tree Mountain Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Pine Tree Mountain Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Pine Tree Mountain Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Pine Tree Mountain Resort Facebook Page

Other information

How to get there?

Exact location: Gaas, Balamban, Cebu (Before Adventure Café) – 30 to 45 minutes from JY Square.

BY COMMUTE: From Ayala Center Cebu Terminal, take v-hire bound to Balamban. Ask to be dropped at PineTree Resort. The resort entrance is along Transcentral Highway and is about 1 kilometer past Gaas Barangay Hall. Travel time is around 1 hour.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “PineTree Mountain Resort” in Balamban, Cebu. Parking space is available.

6. Mountain View Nature’s Park

The natural beauty of Cebu has always been mesmerizing, and views of the city from afar have always been attractive. Mountain View, Busay’s most popular resort, flaunts a large swimming area for all ages with artificial rain showers.

Within this area is an infinity pool with a stunning view of Metro Cebu bordered by green mountains. The view visible from the infinity pool combines both the beauty of nature and the allure of the metro into one beautiful frame. It’s simply a sight to behold and a wonder worth keeping capturing.

Photo from Mountain View Nature’s Park Facebook Page
Photo from Mountain View Nature’s Park Facebook Page
Photo from Mountain View Nature’s Park Facebook Page
Photo from Mountain View Nature’s Park Facebook Page

Other information

How to get there?

Exact location: Roosevelt Drive, Sitio Garahe, Busay, Cebu City; just a few meters away from Temple of Leah

BY COMMUTE: A surefire way to secure a ride is to hire a habal-habal near or JY Square Mall in Lahug. The trip would cost around ₱100 to ₱150, depending on your haggling skills. You may need to pay more and schedule ahead if you want a ride from Mountain View back to the city.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mountain View Nature’s Park” in Busay. Parking space is available in various areas.

Cebu active COVID cases now below 1,000 as of November 2

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On Tuesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 2, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 23 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 66 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,671, while the active cases increased to 995 (from 1,040).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,076 (+10 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,317 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 1,488 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 271

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,608 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,073 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 465 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 70

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– Total confirmed: 12,087 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,568 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 439 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 80

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,900 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,847 (+48 new)
– Total deaths: 2,479 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 547

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 995 (from 1,040)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,671 (+23 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,805 (+66 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,871 (+2 new*)

A total of 1,474 laboratory results were released for today.

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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYA

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LOOK: Starbucks Christmas 2021 Beverages, 2022 Planners now available

It’s that time of the year again — it’s almost Christmas and we’re loving the cozy weather these days.

This holiday season, Starbucks lets us experience the warmth of joy and gratitude with their 2021 Holiday Beverages and 2022 Collections designed to pen your thoughts, enjoy coffee moments and celebrate unexpected joys in the year ahead.

2022 Starbucks Traditions Collection

For this year’s 2022 Starbucks Traditions Collection, there are (4) Limited Edition bundles up for grabs and they are all looking oh so good!

  1. White Planner with Organizer
  2. Black Planner with Organizer
  3. Mug with pouch
  4. Tumbler and Pouch

Explore the 2022 Starbucks Traditions Planner Stories

As we look towards 2022 and beyond, Starbucks invites us to flip through the monthly features of the planner celebrating our pursuit for mutual thriving – that means we want to celebrate our coffee heritage, partners, our communities and customers, and our planet.

HOW TO AVAIL THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION?

Collect at least 18 stickers to avail one of these journals, starting from November 2, 2021 to January 3, 2022. Get the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo card with no purchase required or download the Starbucks PH app to get your e-Stickers. For every purchase of any Tall, Grande or Venti handcrafted beverage, one sticker is awarded.

Avail another 18 stickers, you can grab to get another planner or travel organizer.

Holiday Beverages

Spark merry! Our holiday beverages are here to spark merry! Cozy up with a cup of your choice, and find comfort and joy in every sip.

Available in all stores and delivery via GrabFood and foodpanda. For a limited time only.

CONFETTI COOKIE LATTE

CONFETTI COOKIE LATTE

Espresso with creamy milk and toasted white chocolate syrup, topped with fluffy white cream. The colorful confetti topping adds an exciting element to dial up the festive look.

Available in hot, iced, and blended variant in coffee & cream format.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA

PEPPERMINT MOCHA

A chocolatey coffee beverage highlighted with peppermint notes that brings up memories of candy canes and Holiday festivities.

Available in hot, iced, and blended variant in coffee & cream format.

TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH LATTE

TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH LATTE

A favorite return- better and crunchier! Shots of rich espresso join the heartwarming flavors of buttery toffee nut and subtle notes of toasted nuts in the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte.

Available hot, iced, and blended variant in coffee & cream format.

TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH COLD BREW

TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH COLD BREW

Starbucks Signature Cold Brew, with a Toffee Nut flavored foam and crunchy Toffee Nut topping. The result is a cascade of velvety coffee perfect for making new holiday memories.

PUMPKIN SPICE FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE

PUMPKIN SPICE FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE

Espresso and steamed milk with Pumpkin Spice sauce, cinnamon and nutmeg finished with whipped cream and Pumpkin Spice topping.

Available in coffee and cream format.

PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW

PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW

Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam made with Vanilla Sweet Cream and Pumpkin Spice sauce, layered atop STARBUCKS® Cold Brew sweetened with Vanilla syrup and finished with a dusting of Pumpkin Spice topping.