On Saturaday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of September 18, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 244 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 300 new recoveries, and 24 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 99,225, while the active cases increased to 8,271 (from 8,347).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,877 (71 new) – Total recoveries: 35,895 (+273 new) – Total deaths: 1,271 (+10 new) – Active cases: 2,711
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 13,046 (+31 new) – Total recoveries: 11,472 (+13 new) – Total deaths: 357 (+10 new) – Active cases: 1,217
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,663 (+25 new) – Total recoveries: 10,383 (+10 new) – Total deaths: 350 (+0 new) – Active cases: 930
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 34,639 (+117 new) – Total recoveries: 29,184 (+4 new) – Total deaths: 2,042 (+4 new) – Active cases: 3,413
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,271 (from 8,347)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 99,225 (+244 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 86,934 (+300 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,020 (+24 new*)
A total of 4,388 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.
It goes without saying that Cebu is indeed one of the top tourist spots in the country. If you’re planning to visit the Queen City of the South, finding a place where to stay could be a hassle. Luckily, AirBnb has got you covered with your booking needs once you’re down in Cebu.
For those who are not yet familiar, Airbnb is an online market that allows hotel, lodge, loft or estate owners to arrange the renting of their place. Customers can use their website or their app to book rooms.
Here are some of the top places that you can stay and book using Airbnb.
1. Casa Hermoso
This studio home boasts an interior that has a classic touch and has space for up to 4 persons. The location is also perfect as it is located within the heart of Cebu but it is never short when it comes to providing a serene and relaxing experience for guests.
Location: Mivesa Condominium, Salinas Dr Ext, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
Contact: Contact information is provided once booking is confirmed.
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Photo from airbnb.com website
Photo from airbnb.com website
Offers:
Cignal Cable TV, Cooking Essentials, Extra Bed & Pillows for Guests
Wifi (5mbps), 24/7 CCTV in common areas
2 Swimming Pool – for adult & kids( P100.00 per person )
Strategically located within IT Park, one of Cebu City’s top spots, this is perfect for those who wish to explore the city life in Cebu and at the same time, relax and unwind.
Location: Cebu IT Park, Avida Tower1, Apas, Lahug, Cebu City
Contact: Contact information is provided once booking is confirmed.
This surging attraction is a hybrid photography studio and café located in Soong, Lapu-Lapu City. Terrace Studio Café combines dining with the studio experience of posing and taking photos in front of various backgrounds!
The creativity of Terrace Studio has caught the interest of many netizens, proven by the flood of pictures showing up on Facebook. The café has a wide spread of colorful backgrounds that go great for any kind of photo.
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
From staged shots with props to simply cute pictures, barkada shots to profile picture updates, you can find your background here!
Capture picture-perfect moments and create vivid memories with the lights provided by the café. Now you don’t have to worry about the lighting or waiting for the best time of day to take your glam photos!
You can also ask the ready staff to assist you with your picture-taking.
If you’re one to update your feed and profile picture regularly, the café also continually updates their bundle of backgrounds. Just recently this August, they added new backgrounds and colors. They also plan to keep adding more content in the future.
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Of course, this establishment wouldn’t be a café without delicious food, and they have just that! After you take your shots, let loose and enjoy the cozy ambience and the spacious setting of the dining area.
Chill with their signature frappes or grab some donuts and mini cakes for snacks while you find your best photos for the day. You can also get back to taking more pics right after grabbing refreshments.
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Wi-Fi is also available for free in the café, so you can upload your pictures just minutes after your shot!
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Menu:
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Terrace Studio Cafe Facebook Page
Other Information:
Open hours: 11AM to 9PM daily
To avail of the studio, guests must place 1 order per person.
On Friday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of September 17, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 284 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 544 new recoveries, and 60 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 98,985, while the active cases increased to 8,347 (from 8,660).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,806 (85 new) – Total recoveries: 35,622 (+106 new) – Total deaths: 1,261 (+7 new) – Active cases: 2,923
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 13,015 (+33 new) – Total recoveries: 11,466 (+75 new) – Total deaths: 347 (+15 new) – Active cases: 1,202
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,638 (+23 new) – Total recoveries: 10,373 (+158 new) – Total deaths: 350 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1951
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 34,526 (+143 new) – Total recoveries: 29,181 (+205 new) – Total deaths: 2,038 (+37 new) – Active cases: 3,307
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,347 (from 8,660)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 98,985 (+284 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 86,642 (+544 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,996 (+60 new*)
A total of 4,616 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.
Get a taste of simple luxury by the beach in this resort-like AirBnB!
Ojo Dorado is the place to be if you’re looking for a quick escape from the hectic city life. Located 15 minutes from Tabogon town proper, this vacation home offers you quality time in its luxurious accommodation.
The sea breeze and sea views
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Ojo Dorado’s premises consist of pristine amenities in the beachfront. The open-air designs and spacious setup make the sea breeze flow freely through the property. There’s plenty of room for you to move around in as you enjoy the relaxing atmosphere afforded by the seaside.
The views from Ojo Dorado are on another level as you get an unobstructed vista of Camotes Sea. The watery wide stretch of deep blue is sure to make you forget all the troubles you left at the city!
Be sure to catch the amazing sunrise, too!
An idyllic and worry-free accommodation
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Guests staying overnight can stay in either their Pavilion, or their Pool room. Both first-class rooms have majestic views of the sea and spotless interiors. Their rustic-and-modern blend of design will have you sighing with contentment.
On the topic of contentment, let yourself melt into their queen-size bed as you lay and listen to the soft sounds of the waves kissing the shore. Their property is so close to the coast that you’ll be serenaded anywhere anytime.
Worry not as you book your staycation, since the accommodation comes complete with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, a clothes washer, and their very own fully-equipped kitchen! Make yourself at home and relax!
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Day Use:
Pool access is from 6AM to 8PM
Room Rates:
Pool Room: starts at ₱4,380 per night, good for up to 4 persons.
Extra mattresses can be provided by request.
For Pool Room: Check-in starts at 2PM, and checkout is 11:00 AM
Pavilion Room: starts at ₱4,350 per night, good for up to 4 persons.
Extra mattresses can be provided by request.
Pavilion Room: Check-in is 3PM, and checkout is 11:00 AM
With the COVID-19 situation, the country is still relatively unsafe, most establishments have recently closed its doors as mandated by the government.
Dining in is not encouraged and dining out on almost all places has been quite a foreign experience for most of us Cebuanos, but worry not, as here are some of the restaurants that offer dining in al fresco that would feel like a whole new adventure:
1. Skypark Seaside
Located at one of Asia’s biggest malls, SM Seaside, the Skypark offers a variety of cafes and restaurants to choose from. From native Filipino dishes to Western eats such as burgers and pizzas, these are widely available here. Guests can also relax after at the park which is designed with benches and fountains.
Photo from SM Seaside City Cebu (Official) Facebook Page
Photo from SM Seaside City Cebu (Official) Facebook Page
Photo from SM Seaside City Cebu (Official) Facebook Page
Exact Location: Cebu South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines
Having derived its name from the Filipino slang ‘werpa’, which is an amalgam for the word power, the foodpark’s name is an acronym that means Where Exciting Real Pakal/Pub Awaits (WERPA). In Cebuano, ‘pakal’ means to eat, and the food park offers a variety of restaurants that are surely a hit both for the younger and older patrons.
Photo from Werpa Foodpark Facebook Page
Photo from Werpa Foodpark Facebook Page
Photo from Werpa Foodpark Facebook Page
Exact Location: F. Llamas Street, Punta Princesa, Cebu City, Cebu
Il Corso is Cebu’s resort-style mall where various shops and stores are lined up for guests to choose from. Many restaurants and cafes are also situated here and as it is located at SRP, the by the beach vibe it provides is also a plus for its natural ambience.
Photo from IL Corso Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from IL Corso Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from IL Corso Cebu Facebook Page
Exact Location: Cebu South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines
Among this list, this is the only restaurant that has 2 branches: one in Talisay and one in Cordova. Both locations are frequented by visitors not only because of its delicious Filipino meals but because of its ambience which is by the sea.
Photo from Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
Photo from Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
Photo from Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
Exact Location:
Talisay Branch: Cebu South Coastal Rd, Talisay, Cebu
Cordova Branch: Sa Baybayon, Cordova, Cebu
Operating Hours:
Talisay Branch: 11 AM to 9PM on Mondays, 11Am to 11 PM rest of the week
Cordova Branch: 11 AM to 9PM on Mondays, 11Am to 11 PM rest of the week
Widely regarded as one of the best mountain top restaurants even before COVID-19 began, Top of Cebu is a staple not just a good dining spot but also a tourist attraction as well. They offer mostly Filipino dishes, and the breathtaking view of the mountains make it more of an intimate experience.
Considered as one of the best stop over cafes for road trips down south, Scooby’s Café offers a variety of meals – from pizzas, rice meals, burgers, milk teas, cakes and to coffees, taking a meal here is definitely worth a try. Plus, the open surroundings the restaurant has provides a fresh air and a safer dining experience.
Photo from Scooby’s Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Scooby’s Cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Scooby’s Cafe Facebook Page
Exact Location: Dunggoan, Perrelos, Carcar City, Cebu
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 September 16, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 447 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 281 new recoveries, and 53 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 98,720, while the active cases increased to 8,660 (from 8,521).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,721 (87 new) – Total recoveries: 35,516 (+833 new) – Total deaths: 1,254 (+1 new) – Active cases: 2,951
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,982 (+79 new) – Total recoveries: 11,400 (+92 new) – Total deaths: 329 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,253
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,615(+50 new) – Total recoveries: 10,215 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 349 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,051
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 34,384 (+231 new) – Total recoveries: 28,978 (+106 new) – Total deaths: 2,001 (+52 new) – Active cases: 3,405
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,660 (from 8,521)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 98,720 (+447 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 86,109 (+281 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,933 (+53 new*)
A total of 5,110 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.
Grab your bibs because this article is about the seafood season and we are about to get cracking.
To others, therapy might be pulling off everything from the rack in their favorite boutique, but to some, therapy is from picking up a piece of crab, pouring all energy into cracking its hard claw, digging through every crevice to savor all its gold juices.
But, if you’re someone who feels therapeutic from eating everything seafood, keep on reading…
1. ISLA SUGBU SEAFOOD CITY
Having claimed to be the pioneer of seafood “paluto” buffet in the Philippines, there is no way Isla Sugbu won’t be included in the list. Isla Sugbu is well-loved by Cebuanos that it has received awards as the best seafood spot for four consecutive years.
Isla Sugbu allows you to choose the fresh seafood you want from their selection, they’ll cook it for you, and you can eat everything that you want. However, since you can eat all you can, you are not allowed to have any leftover else not, you will be charged P1,450.
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Photo from Isla Sugbu Seafood City Facebook Page
Photo from Isla Sugbu Seafood City Facebook Page
Photo from Isla Sugbu Seafood City Facebook Page
Photo from Isla Sugbu Seafood City Facebook Page
Rates:
Starts at P888 per pax
50% discount for kids aged 6 to 11
FREE for kids aged 5 and below
Contact Number: +63 32 260-8000
Address: Archbishop Avenue, G Floor, Grand Convention Center of Cebu, Cebu City
Operating Hours: 11AM – 2PM, 6PM – 10PM
2. CHOOBI CHOOBI
An original seafood restaurant from Cebu, Choobi Choobi is known for serving affordable shrimp dishes, and are especially loved for their Shrimp in a Bag. Let me mention that the shrimps are raised and harvested from Stan’s own farm in Cebu.
They are featured for being a good seafood restaurant and they have a lot more to be proud of! They have a varied menu and remarkably warm service.
Photo from Choobi Choobi Facebook Page
Photo from Choobi Choobi Facebook Page
Photo from Choobi Choobi Facebook Page
Branches:
Parkmall
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
SM Seaside City Cebu
Mabolo City, Cebu
Robinsons Cybergate Cebu
SM City Cebu
Mactan Newtown Center
3. STK TA BAY!
If you’re looking for exotic seafood menu, look no further. STK Ta Bay! sa Paolito’s Food House is one that serves dishes such as turtles, snakes, eels, and etc. However, contrary to their exotic menu, STK Ta Bay! offers a homey ambiance perfect for those who want to feel like not having to leave their homes when dining. They give a sense of eating at a home that welcomes you with open arms.
Much more than that, their meals are cooked with original recipes, even standard meals such as Baked Scallops, are not that standard.
Photo from STK ta Bai sa Paolito’s Seafood House
Photo from STK ta Bai sa Paolito’s Seafood House
Photo from STK ta Bai sa Paolito’s Seafood House
Contact Number: 2562700 / 2534732
Branches:
Capitol Cebu City
SM City Cebu
SM Seaside City Cebu
4. PARR’T EBELLE TINOLA
A humble eatery that specializes in grilled seafood, Parr’t Ebelle will hit you spot on if you’re craving for blue marlin steaks, or succulent squids. However, the place boasts Cebu’s best tinola and tell you what, their servings are really generous. It’s definitely worth the price!
Photo from Parr’t Ebelle Tinola Facebook Page
Photo from Parr’t Ebelle Tinola Facebook Page
Location: Road 6, North Reclamation Area Cebu
Contact Number: 0917-307-8937 / +32-419-1611
Operating Hours: 8AM – 9PM
5. FIESTA BAY ASIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
It is always a feast at Fiesta Bay Asian Seafood Restaurant. All our well-loved dishes are served freshly, every day.
Much more than that, expect to devour various Filipino dishes with a twist. But regardless of the twist, everything will surely satisfy your cravings.
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Photo from Fiesta Bay Seafood Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Fiesta Bay Seafood Restaurant Facebook Page
Prisons are like that topic we really try to avoid as if talking about it would have us magically transported in one of those prison cells.
We see them as scary and lonely places but are also very alien since only a handful gets to experience it. But we really should not be too quick to judge for we might be shocked at how certain prisons run or live their lives.
Let us peek into this other brand of uniqueness and see the unusual prisons all over the world.
Dancing Inmates
Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Philippines
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Of course, we’ll start with our very own world-famous “Dancing Inmates”. Dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, their YouTube video was seen in all corners of the world. The dancing in sync of the inmates is a part of their exercise program for a healthy and fit inmate. They even got their own Netflix Special documentary titled “Happy Jail” released last 2019.
Lawless Prison
San Pedro Prison, Bolivia
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How can a prison be lawless? The San Pedro inmates run the prison themselves. Yes, they function as an independent community where they have developed rules, a political system, punishments, and a highly sophisticated economy. It looks more like a village with children playing, market stalls, and even restaurants. There are no officers and even no bars. Money talks here as “posh” accommodations can be bought by the rich while poorer inmates share cells.
Boxing Inmates
Cereso Chetumal, Mexico
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Having an argument? No problem, put them in a boxing match. This is how inmates at this facility settle their issues and maybe this is why the prison hasn’t seen violence in ten years. The inmates here are also reluctant to leave due to the easy life they have behind bars. They even have an arts and crafts program which allows prisoners to sell their crafts to tourists. Given great food, cultural activity, and long uninterrupted naps? I wouldn’t be too happy leaving too.
The Office Prison
Justizzentrum Leoben, Austria
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At first glance, you wouldn’t even believe it’s a prison for it resembles an office building instead. It was built to hold minimum-security prisoners. They wear their own clothes, cook their own food and have communal areas. They are trying to stage a prison with socialization. According to them, “the more normal a life you give them here, the less necessary it is to resocialize them when they leave.”
Eco- Friendly Prison
Bastoey Island low security prison, Norway
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Environment-friendly you say? This prison uses solar panels for energy, produces most of its own food, recycles everything and tries to reduce its carbon footprint. It is not just doing good inside but to the world itself. Aside from being eco-friendly the prison is also inmate-friendly seeing how it treats its prisoners. They have tennis, horseback riding and swimming which makes it more like a summer camp than a prison really.
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 September 15, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 417 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 535 new recoveries, and 28 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 98,234, while the active cases increased to 8,521 (from 8,667).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,624 (154 new) – Total recoveries: 35,434 (+153 new) – Total deaths: 1,253 (+4 new) – Active cases: 2,937
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,902 (+61 new) – Total recoveries: 11,308 (+61 new) – Total deaths: 329 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,265
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,560 (+46 new) – Total recoveries: 10,215 (+97 new) – Total deaths: 349 (+2 new) – Active cases: 996
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 34,148 (+156 new) – Total recoveries: 28,876 (+224 new) – Total deaths: 1,949 (+22 new) – Active cases: 3,323
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,521 (from 8,667)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 98,234 (+417 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 85,833 (+535 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,880 (+28 new*)
A total of 5,275 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.
