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LOOK: Mandani Bay’s modern Pinoy Christmas this year

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October 28, 2021

LOOK: Mandani Bay’s modern Pinoy Christmas this year

It’s a spectacle as usual in Mandani Bay as the developing lifestyle destination unveils its most anticipated holiday look with “Christmas by the Bay”, a multiple tree lighting ceremony at the Mandani Bay Show Gallery on October 22.

With strict implementation of health protocols, the by-invitation only event will highlight the reveal of Mandani Bay’s Filipino Christmas star-themed decors and will cap off with a grand fireworks display and musical performances by local Cebuano artists.

An annual tradition showcasing Mandani Bay’s solidarity with the Cebuanos, this year’s Christmas by the Bay will feature a modern take on Filipino Christmas celebration, with the parol (traditional Filipino lantern) as the main design theme, all curated to exude a harmonious and blissful holiday season and a sophisticated lifestyle that is Mandani Bay.

“The parol is a symbol of hope and Christmas delight in Filipino culture, and we want to share this hope to all the Cebuanos that brighter days are ahead of us, as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year,”
– HTLand Project Director Gilbert Ang

Much awaited for its unique designs and elegant execution, Mandani Bay’s tree-lighting ceremony has become a tradition bringing together homeowners, partners, and guests in celebration of oneness and shared delight.

About Mandani Bay

Developed by HTLand, Inc., a joint venture of Hongkong Land and Taft Properties, Mandani Bay is a world-class 20-hectare waterfront township development with a stunning view of the coast and the encompassing cityscape.

Strategically located along the Mactan Channel in Mandaue City, Mandani Bay sets the bar for a new era of development in the Philippines as it is poised to become the focal lifestyle centre of its area and one of Asia’s key urban landmarks.

LOOK: Pier 88 Port and Liloan-Mactan Seabus

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Ram Mancelita

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October 28, 2021

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LOOK: Pier 88 Port and Liloan-Mactan Seabus

On Sunday, Topline Group of Companies inaugurated the Pier 88, a 3-phase Port and Commercial development project located in the municipality of Liloan, Cebu.

Spanning a land area of approximately 3 hectares, this project is expected to bring enhanced connectivity and mobility serving as a marine highway linking Liloan to the rest of the island of Cebu.

Pier 88, in partnership with the Municipality of Liloan, Viking Land, FL International, and Topline Group of Companies, features a mixed-use development offering commercial spaces for lease. Slated to be fully operational in mid 2023, It will also house restaurants offering al fresco dining with the added attraction of a sea front vista, affording diners a scenic view with the gentle ocean breeze.

Pier 88’s purpose is two-pronged – as a faster alternative route for commuters, as well as an economic gateway for Northern Cebu.

In addition, the new Topline Seabus, a modern passenger vessel that can accommodate approximately 150 passengers, and equipped with state-of-the art engines, also launched on October 2021, and will be serving this new marine route of Liloan, Cebu-Mactan, Cebu and vice versa, making it convenient to travel to and from mainland Cebu.

Photo from Sugbo.ph Support Group & Contributions (CEBU) by Hannah Abelgas

Trips from Liloan to Cebu City and Mactan Island, and vice-versa, will soon be cut short from the usual 2 hours to only 30-45 minutes.

Convenient and traffic-free commute will soon be available to the residents, businesses and visitors of Liloan with Pier 88.

Cebu logs 44 new cases on October 27

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Ram Mancelita

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October 27, 2021

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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 October 27, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 100 new recoveries, and 13 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,428, while the active cases increased to 1,171 (from 1,257).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 40,991 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,219 (+35 new)
– Total deaths: 1,479 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 293

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,588 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,023 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 465 (+7 new)
– Active cases: 100

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,071 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,525 (+10 new)
– Total deaths: 438 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 108

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,821 (+25 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,678 (+44 new)
– Total deaths: 2,473 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 670

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,171 (from 1,257)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,471 (+44 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,445 (+100 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,855 (+13 new*)

A total of 3,459 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Kids now allowed inside malls in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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October 27, 2021

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Good news! Children below 15 years old can now enter malls as long as they are accompanied by fully vaccinated guardians.

Cebu City Acting Mayor Michael Rama confirmed in his Directive No. 10-25-01 that unvaccinated minors are now allowed in indoor establishments if they are accompanied by their parents, guardians, or responsible adults who are fully vaccinated.

Recently, malls in Cebu such as SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, and Ayala Malls Central Bloc have made official announcements. Fully vaccinated adults must present vaccination cards and ID upon entry.

The public is still urged not to let the guard down and must continue to strictly maintain minimum public health standards even if they have already been fully vaccinated.

Furthermore, the new directive states that “any person below 15 years old, those who are over 65 of age, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, or other health risks, and pregnant women should be required to remain in their residences at all times, except for obtaining essential goods and services, or for work in industries and offices or such other permitted activities.”

New ‘Chucky’ Trailer Wants to Play in This New Syfy Series

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October 27, 2021

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New ‘Chucky’ Trailer Wants to Play in This New Syfy Series

He was indeed a stuff of our childhood’s nightmares.

Who would’ve thought that it’s already been 33 years since the demonic doll from hell terrorized kids as well as adults from the ’80s and ‘90s? Child’s Play, the iconic horror movie that was released in 1988 is currently getting a spin-off series to be produced by American cable television channel, Syfy.

For those who don’t know, the story of the first movie involved Charles Lee Ray, a serial killer on the run and as his death wish, transferred his evil soul through witchcraft to a Good Guy doll, Chucky. On a path of revenge, Chucky terrorizes everyone he met, speaking true of his sadistic self.

Having a child’s doll play a sadistic killer seemed laughable at paper, but the movie was a huge success as it spawned various sequels and spin-offs and recently, a trailer dropped citing a spin-off TV series is on its way.

Having been in development since 2019, the writer of the original film, Don Mancini, serves as the main showrunner and creator of all the 10-episodes for the first season.

“The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format, while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.”, Mancini said.

The spin-off is rumored a continuation of the film franchise, with young Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) finding Chucky (once again voiced by Brad Dourif) at a yard sale. The series will also take place in Hackensack, New Jersey, the same town where Chucky terrorized in the past films.

Real Chucky fans are really in for a treat as Brad Dourif, the original voice actor of the infamous Chucky, will also be voicing the demon doll itself in this new series.

Having Brad Dourif aboard in this new project is really what makes the show more iconic and in complete full circle. Many fans argue that the show may be good for nothing if Dourif himself would not be voicing Chucky.

Chucky premiered last Tuesday, October 12 on Syfy. Watch the trailer below:

Finally! Instagram Music is now available in the Philippines

Marel Baluyos

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October 27, 2021

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Finally! Instagram Music is now available in the Philippines

Did that pop-up of “Instagram Music Isn’t Available in Your Region” annoyed you as much as it did me?

Now, you can kiss that pop up goodbye as a local rollout of the coveted feature is now here in the Philippines. Though not every Filipino Instagram user has the feature yet, those lucky ones can now add a soundtrack to their stories that is the perfect fit for each moment and better convey the creator’s feelings.

Here is a breakdown of how to use the seemingly new feature and version here in the Philippines.

Step by Step on how to use Music feature on IG

1. Open your Instagram App and create a new Story by tapping “Your Story” in the top-left corner, or swiping left.

2. Take or choose the photo or video you want to post in your story.

3. Tap the music icon that appears between the Save and Filter toggles in the menu bar along the top of your screen.

4. In “Browse,” type in a specific song or artist and even mood and genre to go through the library of songs in Instagram.

You’ll also see the “For You” bar that will be based on your previously shared Spotify and Apple Music tracks.

5. Before choosing the song you wish to include, tap the play button to hear a preview of it.

6. Choose the exact part that fits your story by dragging the small bar at the bottom of the screen.

7. Adjust the snippet of music you want from five to 15 seconds by tapping the circle on the left side of the music clip that reads “15” by default.

8. You’ll have a choice to either show the selected lyrics in a running, typing, or scrolling format or simply show the cover of the album.

9. Tap “Done” when finished and you can now post your amazing story.

In a world of so many stories, stand out by creating an amazing one with this Instagram music feature.

Soothing sea view at Cebu’s Tiny Santorini in Lapu-Lapu City

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October 27, 2021

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Soothing sea view at Cebu’s Tiny Santorini in Lapu-Lapu City

Catch the most glamorous of sunsets at Cebu’s very own Tiny Santorini!

Santorini Ocean View Deck is a rental stay located at the northeastern tip of Mactan Island. The view deck offers a peaceful stay with a peaceful seascape inside and outside the room – even right from the bed!

A Soothing Sight

This quaint and quiet house with a deck overlooks a lovely view of Magellan Bay with open skies and a silhouette of Cebu Island in the far distance. On sunny days, the bay explodes with deep blue hues that are absolutely calming.

Photo from Santorini Ocean View Deck Facebook Page

Cebu Island shrinks with the distance, and is a good reminder to relax and leave your stresses for a short while!

Whether you’re enjoying the view out in the deck enjoying the salty air, or lounging inside in the comfort of air-conditioning, this is a superb spot for sea gazing and most especially sunset viewing.

Peace and quiet by the sea

Because the location is so far from main roads and business districts, the busy sounds of the city will be absent.

The honks, revving engines, and occasional obnoxious motorcycle will be things to miss here at Santorini Ocean View Deck, but we’re sure you wouldn’t miss the noise.

Enjoy the peace and quiet in the hammock, swing chair, couch, and bed all waiting to help you relax with the gentle lapping of the waves while you stare off into the blue sea.

If you’re in the mood to wash off your stress and worries, the deck has built-in stairs that lead directly down into the water. No extra walk, no borders, and no sloping shore. Just a straight dip into the relaxing warm water!

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Rates:

Monday to Thursday:
- Daytime rental: ₱2,499
- Nighttime rental: ₱2,999
- Overnight use: ₱3,499

Friday to Sunday:
- Daytime rental: ₱2,999
- Nighttime rental: ₱3,499
- Overnight use: ₱3,999

Other Information:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oceanviewing/
Contact number: 0917-311-9960
Email: [email protected]

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sta. Lucia, Sitio Malingin, Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City– 40 to 60 minutes from the city center.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Santorini Ocean View Deck” in Lapu-Lapu City. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 27 new cases on October 26

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Ram Mancelita

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October 26, 2021

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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 October 26, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 27 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 77 new recoveries, and 4 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 103,428, while the active cases increased to 1,257 (from 1,291).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 40,980 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,186 (+19 new)
– Total deaths: 1,476 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 318

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,585 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,012 (+6 new)
– Total deaths: 465 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 108

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,067 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,515 (+12 new)
– Total deaths: 431 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 121

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,796 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 33,634 (+40 new)
– Total deaths: 2,470 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 692

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,257 (from 1,291)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 103,428 (+27 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 97,347 (+77 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,842 (+4 new*)

A total of 3,293 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Newly-registered Voters Can Earn Rewards by taking Selfies

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October 26, 2021

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Newly-registered Voters Can Earn Rewards by taking Selfies

Who would’ve thought that just by taking selfies can give you rewards and incentives?

This is the initiative taken by a non-partisan group called Vote Pilipinas as they announced that they will be giving incentives to those who will participate in their campaign gearing “Magparehistro Ka” as their tagline. Together with the Commission on Elections or COMELEC, the initiative campaigns social media voter registration.

How the mechanics goes is that newly registered are encouraged to post selfies on all their social media profiles including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, etc. explaining “why they need to register to vote”. Some of the hashtags provided by the group for joiners to qualify include #VotePilipinas, #RegisteredToVote and #LiveSmartVoteSmart.

Also, participants need to follow the social media accounts of Vote Pilipinas, followed by sending their registration stubs via the online pages of @votepilipinas.

An online town hall discussion took place last September 27, conducted by Vote Pilipinas themselves where they aptly dubbed it: “#MagparehistroKa Grand Town Hall: Final Countdown”. The town hall discussion featured several interviews with Comelec’s officials, corporate partners, the academe, and community representatives, tackling relevant information about the next year’s elections.

Comelec director James Jimenez also furthered that they the agency already reached its initial target of registering four million voters, both new and reactivated. “We now stand at almost 63 million registered voters for 2022. We want to thank Vote Pilipinas for playing a vital role in being the partner of the commission in campaigning for more people to register,” Jimenez said.

It can be recalled that Comelec announced and extension of the registration of two weeks, officially having October 31 as the last day to register. For overseas Filipinos, the voter registration was also extended from October 1 to 14.

Photo from unsplash.com by stefan moertl

Ces Rondario, Impact Hub Manila’s co-founder and head of Vote Pilipinas, said the town hall discussions have allowed them to campaign relevant information on the country’s voter registration program.

“With the extension, we hope to still encourage more Filipinos and it is never too late to register as we draw closer to the new deadline,” Rondario said.

While the initiative is quite exciting especially because of its incentives, Vote Pilipinas is still yet to announce the exact incentives to the winners of the “Magparehistro Ka!” challenge.

#Viral: Friend fulfills ‘drunken promise’ to lend money for his friend’s dream house

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Sarah Ladeza

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October 26, 2021

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#Viral: Friend fulfills ‘drunken promise’ to lend money for his friend’s dream house

Fairies do not just exist in fairytales. Celyn Ramos is a living testament to how fairi godfathers could actually save your dream.

Just as she was about to give up on her lifelong dream of owning her dream house, a friend came to fulfill it. After countless rejected and denied bank loans, who would have thought that a single person could just give her what she has always dreamt of? No one.

Celyn got her last house last year RFO. She has paid for the downpayment and everything was going on smoothly, until the turn-over. She has to apply for a bank loan because they don’t offer Pag-Ibig loan for the unit. However, what she thought to have been a walk in the park was the exact opposite as she has been turned down because she is still paying for her car.

Of all the banks that she has applied for, she was either rejected or the approved amount was not enough. Applying for a housing loan was not her option either since it has a high interest rate. Giving up was her only options after a few months of stress.

“If it is not for me, for us, then I will let it go.”

True enough, she did.

But on her wedding day, their friend asked them about the status of their house and she told their story.

Their friend got drunk. They meant, really drunk, and words of hope were spit by him: “Give me (a) few days and I will give you a cheque worth the price of the house so you can pay in cash.”

Because he was drunk, they just laughed at the idea and shrugged it off. Of course, no one believed him.

But after a few days, they met again and he handed them their cheque to pay their house in full. This was not for free though, of course, but it has the lowest interest rate of (1%).

Who would have thought that after months of giving up, a person whom you would least expect it would actually make you change your heart and help you fulfill your dreams. Here they are now, in their own home.

“Thanks to our Guardian Angel, our fairy Godfather, our friend.”

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Step by Step on how to use Music feature on IG

A Soothing Sight

Peace and quiet by the sea

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Rates:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

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