While Baguio City is known to be the ‘Summer Capital of the Philippines,’ it is also making a buzz now because of her booming trend. A new business has been making waves because of how it has grown with a starting budget of P5,000.
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Myrah Del Rosario, owner of Everything Bacon shared the story behind her successful business venture. She has popularized the bacon jam business and was not selfish to share how she makes her popular bacon jam.
While it’s not new to us that jam could be spread on breads and biscuits, Everything Bacon’s jam can also be savored with pasta, pizza, and even rice.
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Yup, you read it right! Since their bacon jam is a perfect mixture of sweet and savory, you will definitely enjoy it with any of the aforementioned.
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Because of Myrah and her family’s love for bacon, the former decided to take it up a notch and make something new and unique.
“One time, naisipan ko lang maghanap ng bagong recipe na pwedeng gawin sa bacon. Para lang may sometimes different, something na kakaiba. Tapos, nakuha ko yung recipe sa bacon jam,” Myrah shares on Pera Paraan.
Photo from Bacon Everything.Everything Bacon Facebook Page
With a starting capital of P5,000, Everything Bacon is now earning over P30,000 in a month.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BACON JAM
Ingredients:
White onion
White sugar
Spices
Maple syrup or honey
Water
Good quality bacon
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Procedure:
Chop the bacon and the onions into small pieces.
In a pan, start frying the bacon and add the white onions. Try to use the white onions because it is milder and does not leave a bitter taste than the red onions.
Once everything is cooked, add water and let everything boil.
Let it simmer for about 4 hours until the water has reduced.
After simmering for 4 hours, add in the spices, white sugar, and maple syrup.
Let it cook!
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Hong Kong is considered to be the world’s economic powerhouse after being named as the best business city in the world.
This award was according to the data analytics site Statista in their latest Global Business Cities Ranking list. This has happened even with the Hong Kong’s ongoing tension with mainland China.
Hong Kong | Photo from Unsplash
An analysation of the report was based on the financial powerhouses’ economies, business landscape, societal development, tourism, culture, and their environment.
Hong Kong, after the analysation, came out on top. She bested other big cities like London and Paris.
Here are the Top 8 Best Business Cities:
1. Hong Kong
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2. London
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3. Paris
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4. Frankfurt
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5. Amsterdam
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6. Tokyo
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7. Singapore
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8. Oslo
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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 February 9, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 229 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,068 new recoveries, and 17 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases dropped to 8,987 (from 9,825).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 52,855 (+93 new) – Total recoveries: 46,056 (+521 new) – Total deaths: 1,628 (+1 new) – Active cases: 5,171
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 16,760 (+32 new) – Total recoveries: 15,040 (+126 new) – Total deaths: 485 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,235
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,134 (+19 new) – Total recoveries: 14,058 (+125 new) – Total deaths: 474 (+1 new) – Active cases: 602
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 45,023 (+85 new) – Total recoveries: 40,345 (+296 new) – Total deaths: 2,699 (+15 new) – Active cases: 1,979
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,987 (from 9,825)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 129,772 (+229 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 115,499 (+1,068 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,286 (+17 new)
A total of 1,887 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.
Voters selected from among candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor, and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor, and representatives for the seven districts of Cebu (including two districts of Cebu City, the lone district of Lapu-Lapu City and the lone district of Mandaue City).
Cebu Governor
Joseph Felix “Ace” Durano, a former representative of Cebu’s 5th congressional district and former secretary of Tourism, is challenging the re-election bid of incumbent governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
Cebu Governor 2022 SurveyLiveEnded
Ace Durano
62%
1.3k / 2.1k
Gwen Garcia
37%
786 / 2.1k
Cebu Vice Governor
Incumbent vice-governor Hilario Davide III is seeking another term (with Ace Durano). He will be facing off against a newcomer in politics and doctor by profession, Maria Theresa Heyrosa (with Gwen Garcia).
Cebu Vice Governor 2022 SurveyLiveEnded
Doc Tess Heyrosa (#TeamGwen)
29%
517 / 1.7k
Junjun Davide (#TeamAce)
70%
1.2k / 1.7k
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Taking time to enjoy this Valentine’s is deserved by all who wish to spend this special day with their most loved people whether a lover, your family, or your friend! As long as there is love to celebrate, it calls for a date at SM Seaside!
Sharing a meal with the people you love and enjoying their company doesn’t have to be expensive. You can have all that plus a safe dining experience if you just know where to find them.
SM Seaside houses many restaurants that would capture the warmth of good company especially this coming Valentine’s. Topped with all the activities and hang-out places like the Sky Park and Lovin’ Gift Fair, it’s the perfect place to be for a day full of lovin’ vibes on February 14.
If you aren’t yet sure where to go for that special date, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered as we have listed here affordable and safe dining places that have special dining deals and safety protocols in place for Valentine’s Day.
1. EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE AT BARIKATA
An exciting and exploring date awaits you at Barikata that offers authentic Japanese cuisine. Enjoy their signature ramen dish with your loved ones and prepare to dive into the delicious and sumptuous world of Japan.
UPPER GROUND FLOOR, CITY WING | SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
2. STEAK AND RIBS NIGHT AT CASA VERDE
Casa Verde, a staple in the Cebuano household for their delicious steaks and of course their signature Baby Back Ribs. Enjoy a safe and casual dining experience that serves great food and quality service at reasonable prices in a comfortable atmosphere, may it be with your special someone or family, you can never go wrong with Casa Verde.
THIRD FLOOR, THE SKY PARK | SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
3. LET’S HAVE (DIM)SUM FUN AT HARBOUR CITY
Harbour City gives off this vintage date experience that would bring you back to the oldest tea houses that used to dot Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Serving a variety of dim sum food in time-honored carts together with the whole harbor ambiance will make your date fun and a safe dining at the same time.
SECOND FLOOR, CUBE WING | SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
4. GET A TASTE OF THAI AND VIET AT LEMON GRASS
Lemon Grass offers an asian fusion of authentic and delightful Thailand and Vietnamese dishes in a spacious and socially distanced setting. Be extra fancy and adventurous on Valentine’s by trying out all their delicious and foreign signature dishes and falling in love with them.
UPPER GROUND FLOOR, CITY WING | SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
5. ITADAKIMASU! FILL THOSE HUNGRY STOMACHS AT SACHI
Now, if your kind of date night is a touch of Japanese cuisine but with a Filipino taste then Sachi will be your perfect Valentine’s date setting. Authentic Japanese cuisines served with a tweaked for the Filipino palate boasts of their signature dishes – Ramen and Okonomiyaki.
UPPER GROUND FLOOR, MOUNTAIN WING | SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU
These are just some of our top recommendations for budget-friendly and safe places to dine & date that’s easily accessible in SM Seaside City Cebu. But wait, there’s more!
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Exact Location: SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.
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Black is always in fashion and Onyx is the new black.
Photo from Hypebeast Official Website
Expected to drop in March, Kanye’s Adidas Yeezy slides has come up with a black version. Veering away from the usual simple earth tones, the new “Onyx” pair is surely a new level of hype.
Photo from yeezyinfluence on Instagram
This new expansion of the EVA-injected footwear focuses on tonal looks with a sleek all-black colorway. This take is expected to highlight the chunky lightweight, durable slip-on design. Not to mention, they are not removing the iconic toothed outsoles for everyone’s additional height with comfort.
Photo from yeezyinfluence on Instagram
Save the date on March 7 and expect for the “Onyx” Yeezy Slide to be priced at $60 USD or roughly P3,076.20. The restock of their “Pure” line will be done simultaneously.
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.
Photo from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic Garden
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.
Photo from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic Garden
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.
Photo from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic GardenPhoto from PauLen’s Hydroponic Garden
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.
Photo from Kenneth Cobonpue Official WebsitePhoto from Kenneth Cobonpue Official Website
“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.
Photo from Kenneth Cobonpue Official WebsitePhoto from Kenneth Cobonpue Official Website
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.
