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2022 BUDGET TRAVELING Guide to Malapascua Island

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January 23, 2022

2022 BUDGET TRAVELING Guide to Malapascua Island

It is already known to many that people visit the island of Cebu because of its great history, its churches, parks, but not known to many, people come to Cebu for the white beaches and beautiful nature.

Nestled 6.8km from the offshore of the northern coast of Cebu island is, Malapascua. Because of its rich marine sanctuary, Malapascua Island has attracted both local and foreign visitors, especially divers. It is best known for its world-famous diving sites, specifically the Monad Shoal where thresher sharks can be seen and observed regularly before sunrise.

The Best of Malapascua Island

As I was saying, the island of Malapascua is perfect for a beach vacay. There are quite a number of beaches waiting for you to explore and I have a list of some for you:

1. LIGHTHOUSE BEACH

If you are up for snorkelling, Lighthouse Beach is perfect for you because of the Japanese wreck submerged in the shallows. The skeleton of the ship is what remains, and became an artificial reef. Lighthouse beach is accessible by foot or a short habal-habal ride from anywhere on the island.

2. GUIMBITAYAN BEACH

Situated fairly close to the Lighthouse Beach is Guimbitayan Beach. Perfect for relaxation, this bach is hidden behind many fishermen houses along the way.

3. LANGUB BEACH

If you want the entire beach for yourself, Langub Beach is the place you should visit for it is a very quiet beach in the Northen part of Malapascua.

Langub Beach Malapascua Island Cebu (1) — Charlene Mae Abellana

Langub Beach Malapascua Island Cebu (2) — Charlene Mae Abellana

4. BOUNTY BEACH

With a long stretch of white sand beach, Bounty beach is a home to bars and restaurants. It is the main beach of the island, and there is no entrance fee. It is ideal for chilling around, having a meal or a snack, and going for a leisurely swim. There are even hammocks hanging around that you can lie in them and relax for free.

Diving in Malapascua

Apart from beach-hopping, you can also go diving in Malapascua. Malapascua is also very well known for macro diving (small critters, yes it very confusing), and you will see seahorses, shrimps, crabs and sea slugs in most of the dive sites. But ofc, thresher sharks – if you’re in for some great adventure.

Whale shark 2.0 at Monad Shoal, Malapascua!!! Yes, the lucky divers of Exotic had another unbelievable whale shark encounter again. And this time there were TWO whale sharks😱😱😱❤️❤️❤️Keep your eyes open when you go for the thresher shark dive—you never know what bonus will show up😜.Special thanks to Scott Lam who generously shared his awesome video with us for this amazing experience🙏#malapascuaexotic #whaleshark #whenoneofthemisnotenough #sharkdiving #itsmorefuninthephilippines
Posted by Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort on Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Monad Shoal is the 1# dive site in Malapascua, where thresher sharks (not dangerous) come every early in the morning to bathe in the depth of 30-40m. And since it’s the BER months, they say that divers can usually spot manta rays there too.

Gato Island is known for the white tip sharks dwelling here. There is an amazing tunnel dive here that ends with a small cave, and lots of marine life. There are plenty more dive sites around Malapascua, and even in Kalanggaman and Kemod shoal closer to Leyte, where you can see many interesting things.

TRAVEL TIPS

Summer is the best time to visit the island
There is no pharmacy in the island so I suggest you bring your own medicine kit
As of November 2020, there are at least 3 ATMs in Malapscua.
There’s a decent mobile signal or data in the island.
UPDATE: In this time of pandemic, visitors are required to present a hotel/resort booking before you’re allowed to board from the port.

WHERE TO STAY?

You can book your resort/hotel room in Malapascua island by checking out the resorts indicated below:

HOW TO GET TO MALAPASCUA ISLAND?

Exact Location: Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu — 4 hours away from Cebu City, and 30 minutes away from Maya Port.

BY BUS AND FERRY: From the Cebu North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Maya/Bagay. It will drop you off at Maya Port. Bus fare is around ₱150 per head, travel time is 3-4 hours.

From the port, ride a ferry boat going to Malapascua Island. Boat fare is ₱100 per head, travel time is around 45 minutes. Boats ply every 30 minutes from 6:30AM to 4:30PM only.

PARKING: If you’re bringing your own car, you have to leave it in the mainland near Maya Port. Look for ‘Sugbo Maya’ or any private property where you can park for ₱100-150 per day.

Note: If it’s low tide, you may need to transfer to a paddle boat going to the shore.

Cebu logs 1,247 new cases on January 23

Ram Mancelita

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January 23, 2022

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On Sunday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 23, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,247 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 281 new recoveries, and 4 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 14,047 (from 13,085).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 48,672 (+523 new)
– Total recoveries: 40,177 (+258 new)
– Total deaths: 1,547 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 6,948

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 15,430 (+220 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,465 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 473 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,492

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 13,944 (+161 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,953 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 446 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,545

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 41,370 (+343 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,717 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 2,591 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 4,062

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 14,047 (from 13,085)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 119,416 (+1,247 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 100,312 (+281 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,057 (+4 new)

A total of 2,929 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Viral: Netizen shares P149 Cable Internet bill from Cine Cebu

Marel Baluyos

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January 23, 2022

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Viral: Netizen shares P149 Cable Internet bill from Cine Cebu

The Internet has become a necessity in our daily life especially now that almost everyone is working from home. Cebuanos have also struggled with the effects of super typhoon Odette amidst the pandemic which makes it harder.

So, having an internet service that has the initiative to disconnect during those times when everyone cannot access the net due to lack of electricity is something to be praised indeed.

Mars Catiquista shared on Facebook that her internet bill is only 149 Pesos which were far from its original usual bill of P1,499.

Flexing her internet provider, Cine Cebu Television Network Incorporated (CCTNi) which is a newcomer in the internet provider services, she shared her gratefulness to the company’s initiative.

“Good day our dearest Subscriber: The bill (SOA) that was sent to you was already adjusted since Cince Cebu Management decided to disconnect all the subscriber’s account that was effective last Dec. 16, 2021.”- Cine Cebu Billing Staff

Yes. We sure don’t need to be fined for those days that we don’t even have access to. It was a state of calamity and still, most of those telecoms have not considered this. The internet bills that came were still intact, just like that.

“I’m so thankful. Gaan ra kaayo sa bulsa. And dali ra kaayo na restore ako internet connection because their customer service rep was so responsive and paspas molihok sa imo request. I just wanna appreciate them. Because of them, I immediately went back working from home.”
– Mars

Though not yet as popular as Globe and PLDT, she claims they’re worth the price.

Rusty old white satellite dishes on blue sky background

Cine Cebu (CCTN) Internet Plans

10Mbps – P999 per month
20Mbps – P1,499 per month
30Mbps – P1,799 per month
50Mbps – P3,000 per month

Plan Inclusions (All Bundles):

Unlimited Fiber internet. No data capping.
Complimentary premium TV channels.

Branches:

FCT Building (Unit 6), Poblacion, Minglanilla, Cebu
Rey & Lucy Alison Bldg., Pajo, Lapu-lapu City
LMPC Bldg., Lamac, Pinamungahan, Cebu
JDS Bldg., S. Osmeña St., Luray 1, Poblacion, Toledo City

If you wish to apply, you can visit any of their branch or their official website. Installation usually takes 3 to 5 days.

It’s official! Netflix’s Squid Game is getting a Second Season

Ram Mancelita

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January 23, 2022

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It’s official! Netflix’s Squid Game is getting a Second Season

“The ‘Squid Game’ universe has just begun.”

These were the exact words of Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer, as he confirms the second season of Netflix’s breakout hit of 2021.

‘Squid Game’ premiered on Netflix in September 2021 and the South Korean survival film quickly soared to the top of the charts, racking up 1.65 billion viewing hours in less than a month.

Previously, ‘Squid Game’ creator Hwang Dong-hyuk also confirmed that the hit series would be renewed for a second season.

“There’s been so much pressure, so much demand and so much love for a second season. So I almost feel like you leave us no choice!” Hwang told the Associated Press last November 2021.

Lee Jung-jae, the lead actor portraying Seong Gi-hun, is reportedly coming back for the new season. The last time we saw Player 456, he won the games and took home the golden prize of ₩45.6 billion prize pool (about $38.5 million). Instead of flying to see his daughter, Gi-Hun appears to be on the lookout for the game’s mastermind as he tries to “do something for the world.”

The Netflix series is truly remarkable as it made history by becoming the first non-English-language series and the first Korean series to be nominated at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards for cast in a drama series, actor in a drama series (Lee Jung-jae), actress in a drama series (Jung Ho-yeon), and stunt ensemble.

In addition, “Squid Game” took home three Golden Globe Awards, including best TV drama and a supporting actor award for O Yeong-su. The show was also nominated for three Critics’ Choice Awards and won the Gotham Award for Best Breakthrough Series.

According to confidential corporate data released to Bloomberg, Netflix spent $21.4 million for the first season of “Squid Game” and estimates the series will generate $891 million in “impact value.”

Release Date

The first season took two years to complete so it’s unlikely to see the second one until 2023. Hopefully, we get to see the new season sometime in 2024 or 2025.

Cebu logs 1,672 new cases on January 22

Ram Mancelita

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January 22, 2022

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On Saturday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 22, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,672 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 447 new recoveries, and 1 new death. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 13,085 (from 11,860).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 48,149 (+691 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,919 (+117 new)
– Total deaths: 1,547 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 6,683

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 15,210 (+196 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,464 (+270 new)
– Total deaths: 473 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,273

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 13,783 (+231 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,953 (+60 new)
– Total deaths: 446 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,384

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 41,027 (+554 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,695 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 2,587 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 3,745

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,085 (from 11,860)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 118,169 (+1,672 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 100,031 (+447 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,053 (+1 new)

A total of 3,904 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Vax card not required for employment, gov’t transactions in Cebu Province

Marel Baluyos

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January 22, 2022

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Vax card not required for employment, gov’t transactions in Cebu Province

“A no vaccine, no work policy shall not be allowed.”

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s latest memo Memorandum No. 2 – 2022 with the subject “Covid-19 vaccination” subhead “Vaccination cards shall not be mandatory requirements for any educational, employment, and other similar government transaction purpose.” was signed on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

This memorandum was addressed to all the mayors in Cebu province as there were many questions and speculations from the public in this regard.

This is also in accordance with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) advisory 03 series of 2021 that employees are encouraged only and if said employees refuse, they shall not be discriminated against.

The Department of Education (DepEd) also assured that there is no discrimination in having vaxxed teachers for in-person classes as this is just a precautionary measure to protect the teachers and students both. Teachers who choose not to be vaccinated will not be terminated simply by being unvaxxed.

It was pressed that the memo was for strict compliance and guidance as the governor also emphasized repeatedly that the law is very clear on this.

“I think the law is very clear. How else can we interpret other than saying that there shall be no mandatory requirement of vaccine card so that people may enter establishments? May enter schools? May go to work or may enter government buildings or avail of government services?”
— Gwen Garcia, Cebu Governor

Requirement or not, we are still encouraged to get vaccinated for our own safety.

Baby Shark sets world record with 10 Billion Views on YouTube

Ram Mancelita

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January 22, 2022

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Baby Shark sets world record with 10 Billion Views on YouTube

Even adults are also going crazy about it!

Baby Shark, the aquatic-themed earworm that toddlers and preschoolers alike are fascinated with, has reached a new milestone.

The hit song, which was produced by Pinkfong, is YouTube’s most-watched video and the only one to exceed 10 billion views. It was uploaded on YouTube in June 2016.

Baby Shark surpassed “Despacito,” a Spanish-language song from Luis Fonsi featuring reggaeton king Daddy Yankee, which had set the previous record of 7.04 billion views in November 2020.

“It has been a truly meaningful journey to witness how Baby Shark has connected people around the world, and we can’t wait to introduce Baby Shark’s further adventures that will bring unparalleled experiences to even more fans everywhere.”
– Min-seok Kim, CEO of The Pinkfong Co.

The song “Baby Shark” is thought to have started as a campfire song in the early twentieth century.

During the chant, campers used their arms to imitate Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark, and Grandpa Shark’s varied jaw shapes and sizes.

Hope Segoine, who was 10 years old at the time, sang Baby Shark, which reached No. 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 38 on the Global 200.

Viral: Funny Bisaya Moments when in Manila

Sarah Ladeza

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January 22, 2022

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Viral: Funny Bisaya Moments when in Manila

2022 may have placed all our plans on halt, but Pinoys, specifically Bisaya, can always see the silver lining.

One concrete example is this video posted by hopiadeduma on TikTok about the ‘Funny Bisaya Moments in Manila.’

The video was about the Bisaya who have either relocated or traveled to Manila. They shared their hilarious experiences while in Manila. They were also able to compare and contrast Filipino words from Bisaya.

My favorite would have to be the one commented by George Christian saying: “Patawarin nyo po kami” when haggling in Divisoria.

A lot of Bisaya have actually shared their experiences which have gone viral. This is a nice avenue for us to be able to laugh and be happy amidst adversities. Watch the video here:

https://www.facebook.com/sugboph/videos/507357864257211

May this inspire not only the Bisaya, but everyone all across the globe to always look for things to be happy about. We all need to be one another’s source of happiness.

Watch: Bisaya dialogue in Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek

Sarah Ladeza

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January 22, 2022

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Watch: Bisaya dialogue in Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek

We always get that indescribable excitement when we hear our own language is being used in international movies or series.

I know I couldn’t stress this enough, but I hope you are getting my excitement. The Philippine flag deserves to be seen yet again, in the international scene, after the Bisaya representation was shown on Cartoon Network.

Cartoon Network animated series ‘Craig of the Creek’ has featured Eileen’s grandmother, who happens to be a Bisaya on the animated film. Her grandmom was heard to be speaking in Bisaya when being introduced to Craig.

Apart from speaking in Bisaya, it was also observed that some of the Filipino practices have been shown. Craig was then observed to have done the ‘mano po’ to Eileen’s grandmother, which was obviously part of the Filipino culture.

This is such a proud moment for the Filipinos, especially the Bisaya.

Watch the clip here:

https://www.facebook.com/sugboph/videos/620586729025588

Cebu logs 1,834 new cases on January 21

Ram Mancelita

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January 21, 2022

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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 January 21, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,834 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 267 new recoveries, and 23 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 11,860 (from 10,234).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 47,458 (+801 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,802 (+76 new)
– Total deaths: 1,547 (+12 new)
– Active cases: 6,109

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 15,014 (+218 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,195 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 473 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,346

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 13,552 (+246 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,893 (+93 new)
– Total deaths: 445 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,214

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 40,473 (+569 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,695 (+98 new)
– Total deaths: 2,587 (+9 new)
– Active cases: 3,191

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 11,860 (from 10,234)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 116,497 (+1,834 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,585 (+267 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,052 (+23 new)

A total of 3,992 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.

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The Best of Malapascua Island

1. LIGHTHOUSE BEACH

2. GUIMBITAYAN BEACH

3. LANGUB BEACH

4. BOUNTY BEACH

Diving in Malapascua

TRAVEL TIPS

WHERE TO STAY?

HOW TO GET TO MALAPASCUA ISLAND?

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Cine Cebu (CCTN) Internet Plans

Release Date

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

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