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Shark’s Resort: Olango Island’s newest family destination

“It’s always summer at our resort.” Shark’s Resort proudly writes on the caption in one of their Facebook posts, which perfectly captures what they’re all about!

A newly opened resort located in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu – a resort that brings the excitement of every resort-goers, enthusiasts, and the likes; what they crave for.

It had its soft opening during the 2nd of October 2021, and now it’s bringing in visitors like families and tourists to enjoy what they have to offer.

The establishment has amenities for you to enjoy and spend your time; of course, there are many types of rooms to choose from, which all differ from their pricing range that suits you and who you are with.

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As a guest, the resort provides you with generous complimentary breakfast for you to start your day!

Speaking of food, you can kick back and enjoy the great atmosphere and delicious meal in the restaurant/café.

Last and foremost, swim around their pool – it truly captivates the fun and attention of guests where they can splash around and swim! The pool is well-lit along with its water fountains and poolside tables.

Definitely a must-go! Although it has just been newly opened, you may as well keep an eye out for more amenities to come as some of them are still under construction, but until then – Shark’s Resort will be a place to be for a fun holiday, or a great vacation!

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance Fee: ₱200 per head
  • Pool Use: ₱200 per adult; ₱100 per kid
  • Cottage Table for 4: ₱350
  • Cottage Table for 6: ₱500

ROOM RATES:

  • Standard Room: ₱2,888 per night, good for 2, with queen-sized bed
  • Superior Room: ₱4,000 per night, good for 2, with a king-sized bed
  • Quad Sharing Room: ₱3500 per night, good for 4 people, with bunkbeds
  • Family Room: ₱6,488 per night, good for 10 people, with bunk beds

Note: Extra person or extra mattress are additional ₱600       

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Caw-oy, Olango Island, Northern Cebu — approx. 1.5-2 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: Ride a jeepney or a bus to go to Parkmall. This is where you can find the jeepney/bus terminal heading to Lapu-Lapu City. Find one that can take you to Angasil Port or Hilton Wharf in Punta Engaño, beside the Movenpick Hotel. There, avail a ticket to ride a boat going to Olango Island. Upon arriving, find a tricycle and tell the driver to take you to Pag Utlan Camp in San Vicente.    

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Shark’s Resort” in Olango Island. Parking space is available.

The Elegant yet Affordable Park’s Resort Hotel in Alcantara, Cebu

Do you ever dream of staying in a house with a cool backyard? Like having your own restobar? Your own pool table to play? – you should look into this!

In Polo, Alcantara Cebu: the all-new Park’s Resort Hotel brings you the fun experiences of swimming in pools, ordering a dish from the restobar, and even feeling cozy in their ‘Bali-esques’ cottages! Park Resort Hotel is a place to be in when you’re looking for a place to relax and have fun.

The cute cottages you rent emanates charm as it perfectly captures a hut-like structure where you can sit and hang out with your friends to socialize and eat. Another thing worth mentioning is that the entire resort is in range with their Wi-Fi signal coverage so you can still enjoy the online leisure on your phone.

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Their guest rooms are one of a kind! They are completely facing around the pool area, and inside the rooms where you can enjoy and lounge on a queen-sized bed, or a double bunker for you and your buddies. The rooms are air-conditioned and have the right amount of space to move around, and of course – each room has their own bathrooms.

They have two pools you can swim in, so you’re never really stuck with one option. Another thing is during the evening, when you go out for a night swim, one of their pools includes colored lights! That’s right, nothing makes night swimming more interesting and exciting than swimming in a pool that is illuminated with colors!

So, what’re you waiting for? See for yourself what the brand-new resort has to offer by booking a date in Polo Alcantara’s: Park’s Resort Hotel.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES:

  • Guest Room:₱2,000 per night, room good for 2 persons with air conditioner, and the bathroom has both hot and cold water.

DAY USE:

  • Cottage: ₱100 – ₱400 per day

Note: Additional charge of ₱300 for exceeded number of people.

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Polo, Municipality of Alcantara, Southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading towards Alcantara. Inform the driver/conductor to drop you off at Park Resort.

BY CAR: If you’re driving your own vehicle or renting a car, just navigate via Waze and search for “Park Resort” in Alcantara; with a parking spot.

Cebu logs 13 new cases on November 9

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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 9, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 13 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 31 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,831, while the active cases increased to 918 (from 944).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,144 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,381 (+4 new)
– Total deaths: 1,491 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 272

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,622 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,087 (+2 new)
– Total deaths: 467 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 68

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,100 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,593 (+2 new)
– Total deaths: 440 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 67

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,965 (+5 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,964 (+23 new)
– Total deaths: 2,489 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 511

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 918 (from 944)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,831 (+13 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,026 (+31 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,887 (+3 new*)

A total of 2,528 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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bai Hotel Cebu’s all-day buffet dining, Café bai reopens this November 24

bai Hotel Cebu’s all-day buffet dining, Café bai is reopening this November 23 and is
starting to open to the public starting November 24, 2021.

After more than a year of hiatus, several renovations were made for a more exciting culinary adventure. Known to be the favorite buffet dining destination of the many, Café bai will continue to offer a wide selection of tasty treats from East to West.

As the restrictions of the pandemic slowly go back at ease, Café bai will be back with a new face and a fresher take on its dining options. Get ready to feast as the buffet spread will feature no less than 25 different food sections bearing palatable taste from Asian to
Western cuisines—plus each station would also showcase chefs that would do live cooking
so that one would get to experience and see how the dish is being made.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing though, several safety protocols will take
place—a brand bai Hotel Cebu is known for. For the new normal Café bai buffet, it will
implement a one-way route upon getting food to ensure a safe and worry-free dining
experience. Café bai went renovations as it aims to serve guests better and safer as we run along with the pandemic.

Buffet Rates

  • Breakfast Buffet (6AM-10AM): Php 988 nett per head
  • Lunch Buffet (12NN-2:30PM): Php 1,010 nett per head
  • Dinner Buffet: Php 1,088 nett per head

Café bai will be operational on November 23, 2021 by invite-only, starting with the lunch
and dinner buffet. Reservations for breakfast, lunch and dinner will start the following day, November 24, 2021.

For more information on bai Hotel Cebu’s Cafe bai, you may follow their Facebook page at
bai Hotel Cebu or call them at (032) 342-8888 or (032) 355-8888 or (032) 888-2500.

The end is near. Netflix unveils new trailer for Money Heist Part 5: Volume 2

Netflix revealed the official trailer for Money Heist Part 5: Volume 2, the five episodes that will end this heist when they premiere worldwide on December 3, 2021. 

Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) is dead. The enemy still lurks in the Bank of Spain, wounded but as dangerous as ever. Facing their darkest hour and greatest challenge yet, the gang hatch a bold plan to get the gold out without anyone noticing. To make matters worse, the Professor makes the biggest mistake of his life.

LA CASA DE PAPEL (L to R) NAJWA NIMRI as ALICIA SERRA, ÁLVARO MORTE as PROFESOR in episode 06 of LA CASA DE PAPEL. Cr. TAMARA ARRANZ/NETFLIX © 2021
LA CASA DE PAPEL (L to R) AHIKAR AZCONA as MATÍAS, BELÉN CUESTA as MANILA, MIGUEL HERRÁN as RÍO, ITZIAR ITUÑO as LISBOA, RODRIGO DE LA SERNA as PALERMO in episode 08 of LA CASA DE PAPEL. Cr. TAMARA ARRANZ/NETFLIX © 2021
LA CASA DE PAPEL (L to R) RODRIGO DE LA SERNA as PALERMO, JENNIFER MIRANDA as ARANTXA ARTECHE in episode 09 of LA CASA DE PAPEL. Cr. TAMARA ARRANZ/NETFLIX © 2021
LA CASA DE PAPEL (L to R) ÁLVARO MORTE as PROFESOR in episode 09 of LA CASA DE PAPEL. Cr. TAMARA ARRANZ/NETFLIX © 2021

Cast includes: Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente, Esther Acebo, Enrique Arce, Darko Peric, Hovik Keuchkerian, Luka Peros, Belén Cuesta, Rodrigo de la Serna and Najwa Nimri, among others.

Watch the Trailer Here:

Nanda Café: Dining deliciously on the hills of Consolacion

Busay and Balamban are no longer the only places to get a refreshing mountain dining experience.

Cebuanos, especially those living up north, no longer have to tackle the traffic of Cebu City just to climb up Busay for that city view while enjoying a good meal.

Get to know Nanda Café in Consolacion!

This dining spot atop Garing Hills of Brgy. Garing provides a spacious open-air eating area with plenty of food choices cooked in a private kitchen. The altitude and surrounding greenery make it the perfect place to cleanse your lungs while satisfying your palate.

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Wide-open alfresco dining with a view

The first thing to note is the big space within Nanda Café. Its dining area is completely outdoors with plenty of space which ensures that you’ll be safe and comfortable. This area is then shaded by tall trees, making the place wholly cool and relaxing.

Thanks to the mountain elevation and the abundance of trees in the area, there is no shortage of fresh air and cool breezes. And while you treat your lungs to a rich supply of healthy air, feast your eyes on the view!

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A view that rivals that from Busay is what you’ll find here. In the day, the lush slopes of the mountains of Consolacion fill the landscape with vibrant verdant colors. While at night, the glittering city lights spark to beyond a tranquil mountain scene.

It’s a magical and refreshing sight that is surely a sight for sore eyes, especially for us city-dwellers and busybodies.

Delish dishes and flavorsome food

Of course, it’s not just the location and the view that make Nanda Café worth visiting. After all, it is a dining establishment, so let’s talk food. And what we can say about their dishes is that they are full of character and full of flavor.

Nanda Café serves an assortment of flavorful food, from various chicken and pork dishes, tasty pasta, pizzas, fries, and burgers, to savory barbecues, breakfast, and even soup, they have something for every palate and mood!

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Aside from being full of flavor, their dishes are filled with character as well.

Nanda Café imparts its personaly style into the food, with unique twists and combinations as can be seen (and tasted!) in their Spam Fries, Crunchychix Burger, Crunchy Champorado, and Pho-chero – all must-tries!

Here at Nanda Café, you and your palate are sure to have a good time, and best of all, their prices are affordable. Meaning, you wouldn’t need to empty your wallets every time to enjoy the delicious food.

MENU & OTHER INFORMATION

Menu:

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Other Information:

  • Nanda Café also has a few recreational amenities namely:
    • Children’s playground
    • Monkey bars
    • Musical wall
    • Treehouse
    • Swings and hammocks
  • Entrance fee: none.
  • Nanda Café is a pet-friendly establishment.
  • Open hours:
    • Weekdays: 12NN to 9PM
    • Weekends: 7AM to 9PM
  • Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NandaCafeGaring/
  • Contact numbers: (032) 517-8889; 0998-589-6764; 0966-520-8531

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Garing, Consolacion, Cebu; beside Wooloo – 1 hour from Cebu City.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Nanda Cafe” in Consolacion. Parking is available.

Cebu logs 20 new cases on November 8

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On Monday 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 8, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 37 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,852, while the active cases increased to 944 (from 963).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,157 (+5 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,389 (+15 new)
– Total deaths: 1,491 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 277

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,620 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,087 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 467 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 66

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,098 (+5 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,591 (+2 new)
– Total deaths: 440 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 67

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,977 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,954 (+17 new)
– Total deaths: 2,489 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 534

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 944 (from 963)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,852 (+20 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,021 (+37 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,887 (+1 new*)

A total of 911 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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Villa Isabella Beach Resort: A Beachside Escapade in Samboan

There’s nothing quite like taking the time off from the office and taking a long trip to a beautiful resort in Samboan. Villa Isabella Beach Resort is one of the places to be when you want to unwind by yourself or with family and friends.

When you do manage to find the entrance, the resort itself is a quaint and breathtaking spot as it is nestled along with the stretch of the shorelines of Barangay Ponong, Samboan Cebu that outlooks the horizon; an Instagram-worthy scene if you ask me!

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They also have a restaurant where you can order from their menu, from street food, silogan meals, cantons, and even milk tea!

The resort is pretty decked out with hammocks, benches, and chairs to lounge around! Talk about having a cozy time for yourself to nap or hang out with friends, all the while enjoying the brisk outdoors and the ocean breeze.

Should you plan to visit there, why not rest/hang out in their cottage, or book a room ahead to stay in for a night or two! They have different packages for each room.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES:

  • Single/Double Beds for 2 persons: ₱1,200 per night
  • Family Room for 6 persons: ₱1,500 per night
  • Family Room for 8 persons: ₱2,500 per night

Note: Contact them via Mobile or Facebook Page, and ensure that the rooms you’re booking are available.

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact Location: Barangay Ponong, Samboan, Cebu – 3 to 4 hours from Cebu City.

By Bus: From South Bus Terminal, ask to take a bus bound to Bato via Barili. Your drop-off point is at Samboan Medical Clinic and Laboratory, tell the bus conductor that’s your stop. When you arrive at the landmark it’s only a short walk to the resort, you may ask the locals for directions.

By Car: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Villa Isabella Samboan” in Samboan, Cebu. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 19 new cases on November 7

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On Sunday 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 7, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 19 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 7 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,833, while the active cases increased to 963 (from 953).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,152 (+7 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,376 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 1,491 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 285

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,619 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,084 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 467 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 68

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,093 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,589 (+2 new)
– Total deaths: 440 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 64

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,969 (+6 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,936 (+4 new)
– Total deaths: 2,487 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 546

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 963 (from 953)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,833 (+19 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,985 (+7 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,885 (+3 new*)

A total of 1,431 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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Cebu logs 36 new cases on November 6

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On Saturday 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 6, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 36 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 35 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,814, while the active cases increased to 953 (from 954).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,145 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,375 (+13 new)
– Total deaths: 1,490 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 280

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,616 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,084 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 466 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 66

Mandaue City6
– Total confirmed: 12,090 (+0 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,587 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 440 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 63

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,963 (+15 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,933 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 2,486 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 544

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 953 (from 954)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,814 (+36 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,979 (+35 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,882 (+3 new*)

A total of 2,571 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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