Sigh. Here it is folks, another year, another trend. As we all know, the internet has been through a lot of fun, quirky, and even weird “challenges” from the past – we’ve all been there, and we’ve seen it all.
But this time – this time we take it to a whole new level!
#ImSadChallenge
The “I’m Sad” Challenge is a sweeping sensation that began in early November of 2021, the trend captures the minds and interests of netizens as they post/share their status on Facebook expressing their #sadness, then proceeds to tag their most desired food, clothing, or product company (or whatever it is that you fancy) in hopes that they will respond.
Do they respond? Yes, they do respond. Do you mean it works? Yes. It works. Businesses have adapted to this challenge as a tactic, primarily to boost their public relations – which is pretty smart, I’ll give them that.
Still don’t believe me? Couldn’t believe it myself too, but here have a look at these lucky netizens:
Works, right? That said, would you try it? If so, what/who would you tag? Though it’s not always guaranteed for everyone or everything, so don’t take it personally – it’s a fun experience nevertheless. So good luck!
Support Local Businesses
With the pandemic badly hitting many local businesses, business owners need our support too as they try to recover and rebuild.
If your favorite shop is still open, go support while you can by actually buying from them and promoting their socials with or without jumping on the bandwagon. You never know they are also barely surviving. Nevertheless, you will certainly take their sadness and worries away, too!
Here it is folks! One of the most anticipated and lively holiday seasons of Cebu, your all-time favorite food market/shopping bazaar: Sugbo Mercado – is now open in Cebu Business Park.
Bask in the lively atmosphere of the bustling booths chock-full of merchandise and must-have items; It has everything to your liking from fashion, handmade souvenirs, food stalls, homewares, beauty products, pet supplies, garden essentials, and more!
Sugbo Mercado exhibits are one of a kind, it’s the kind of the beauty of outdoor shopping that brings a different experience to visitors than shopping inside a mall – and this makes you appreciate the outside more.
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You can also experience various other attractions and activities like live performances, Zumba sessions, arts & crafts exhibitions, and even dog shows? Oh jolly! If there’s one thing I can appreciate and adore, that is the spectacular dog shows.
For families, children are now allowed to come along and play in the park, so long as they have a vaccinated adult to supervise them, as regulated by the government’s safety protocol.
These are all fun and all, but let us be reminded and be aware of our trash – and where we’re supposed to dispose them, it’s these kinds of events that they give us all the shopping and entertainment we have in our community – it’s time we, the community, do our part as well by taking care of our environment.
Enjoy the holiday spirit for the rest of Ber-months, visit the Mercado when you can, and when you do – do so, safely!
Exact location: Cebu Business Park (in front of MSY Building)
BY BUS: In the city it only takes a BEEP bus to take you to Cebu Business Park, depending where you’re at and which route the bus is bound to; it’s best you ask or tell the driver/conductor your destination first for guides.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu Business Park” in Cebu City. Parking spaces are available.
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 10, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 39 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 53 new recoveries, and 0 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,890, while the active cases increased to 904 (from 918).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 41,154 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 39,402 (+21 new) – Total deaths: 1,491 (+0 new) – Active cases: 261
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 13,633 (+11 new) – Total recoveries: 13,091 (+4 new) – Total deaths: 467 (+0 new) – Active cases: 75
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 12,102 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 11,604 (+11 new) – Total deaths: 440 (+0 new) – Active cases: 58
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 36,981 (+16 new) – Total recoveries: 33,982 (+17 new) – Total deaths: 2,489 (+0 new) – Active cases: 510
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 904 (from 918)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,890 (+39 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,079 (+53 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,887 (+0 new*)
A total of 2,495 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.
Ford Philippines has unveiled its roster of year-end sale promotions with bigger cash discounts, enhanced financing offers, additional service freebies, and a new offer for the Ford Territory.
New offers for November
A bigger cash discount of P100,000 is now available to customers getting a Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4×2 A/T this month. Customers getting a Ranger 2.2L XLT 4×2 A/T can also avail of a financing offer of 0% interest up to 24 months, as well as a free 3-year scheduled service plan (SSP). Those getting a Ranger 2.2L XLS 4×2 M/T can take advantage of the low monthly fee of P9,625 or 0% interest up to 24 months, aside from the P48,000 all-in low down payment offer.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Customers getting a Ford Everest can also avail of a lower monthly fee of P17,888 for the Everest 2.0L Sport 4×2 A/T, aside from the P158,000 all-in low down payment or P100,000 cash discount.
Ford Everest Sport
Returning this month as part of Ford’s year-end sale offerings is the free 3-year SSP for the Ford Territory Titanium+ CVT in time for the holiday season. The free 3-year SSP was a launch offer extended to customers who purchased a Ford Territory Titanium+ or Trend for a limited period of time last year.
Ford Territory Titanium+
“Our Ford Year-End Sale is now in full blast as we see an upswing in the demand for vehicles towards the end of the year. This month, we’re making it easier for our customers to get their favorite Ford as a gift for themselves or for their loved ones with our enhanced offers for our best-selling Ford vehicles. It’s time to visit your nearest Ford dealer to shop and be merry,” shares Patrick Manigbas, marketing director, Ford Philippines. “
Vlogs about Ford Ranger and Territory
We took a test drive of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Ford Territory. Watch these latest videos from Sugbo.ph:
Extended deals
A cash discount of up to P100,000 is still available for a Ranger 2.0L FX4 MAX 4×4 A/T or for a Ranger 2.2L XLT 4×2 A/T, or P99,000 discount for the Ranger 2.2L XLS 4×2 M/T, or P80,000 discount for the Ranger 2.2L FX4 4×2 A/T.
Customers getting an Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4×4 A/T and Everest 2.0L Titanium 4×2 A/T can still avail of a P60,000 cash discount while those who are purchasing an EcoSport 1.5L Trend A/T can still get a P130,000 cash discount or financing offer of P8,317 monthly with free first 3 months amortization or 0% interest of up to 48 months.
Finally, the Ford Transit 2.2L 4×2 M/T is still up for grabs with a P200,000 cash discount and free 5-year SSP.
All deals are available until November 30, 2021. To know more about the latest offers, visit www.ford.com.ph/shopping/latest-offer/ or any Ford dealership nearest you.
You can also visit Ford Talisay located at Cebu South Road Properties Road, Cansojong, Talisay City.
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
