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Now you can switch networks without changing your number

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Now you can switch networks without changing your number

It’s a long time coming but it’s here now. That wish of keeping our phone number regardless of what network we switch to is now available for all Filipinos.

It definitely lessens the hassle of memorizing our new numbers time and time again. Having a permanent number also helps our contacts since some of them only have that old number you have.

This practice which is now available in the Philippines is called Mobile number portability (MNP). It is a global practice that allows a mobile phone customer to keep their number regardless of what networks they switch to.

“We do expect to experience some inconveniences as we start offering the service, but we are confident that with the continued cooperation and hard work of our three partner telcos, we can say that finally, forever is here,” – Melanie Manuel, Telecommunications Connectivity Incorporated (TCI) general manager

TCI is the consortium of Globe, Smart, and DITO.

The act of switching or moving a phone number to another provider is called porting and it is free of charge.

Step by step process of Porting:

  1. Checking of eligibility.
  2. Users must not have an outstanding balance and should not be blacklisted by the network.  The number must not be locked to a service provider as well.
  3. Getting a unique subscriber code (USC)
  4. This code will be from your/their home network.
  5. Filling up the application form
  6. This form will be from the network they want to switch into. Subscribers will also need a government-issued ID and proof of ownership of the mobile number.
  7. Waiting for the new SIM.
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Must-know info in porting on different Mobile networks

  • DITO

As the newest and hot network today, for those interested to join the DITO, subscribers may visit any of its physical stores or download its app.

  • Smart

To be able to switch into Smart, subscribers will have to answer this form.

  • Globe

For those who want to leave Globe: subscribers can text “USC” to 5050

For those who want to move to Globe: users will have to check their eligibility first through this link.

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Internal Porting

Internal porting is the term used when moving only within your mother network.

It is allowed for Globe and Smart and its affiliate networks like:

  •  moving from Globe to TM
  • moving from Smart to TNT or Sun
  • Switching from postpaid to prepaid or vice versa

Globe: Done through Globe stores or via the GlobeOne app

Smart: Users can book an appointment online

TCI is now expecting to have at least 1 million subscribers who will make the switch. The question is, will you be one of them?

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Look! These White Rabbit Ice Cream Bars make us drool

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Look! These White Rabbit Ice Cream Bars make us drool

I know it is dejavu, but you are not dreaming!

If you are part of the generation who gre up loving the sweet treat White Rabbit, we have great news for you! This Chinese milk candy could never go wrong, whether it be just a candy, or in this new sweet treat.

Imagine a creamy, pure flavor of milk turned into a smooth and lush frozen dessert in a stick. Yes, it’s an ice cream bar!

Yes! You can order these White Rabbit treats online via Chill’d MNL.

Photo from Chill’d MNL Facebook Page
Photo from Chill’d MNL Facebook Page
Photo from Chill’d MNL Facebook Page

However, unlike what we grew up with, the edible rice paper wrapper is not part of this recreation. Regardless, it still tastes like the real thing and I am not complaining.

For only P350, you can already get a bundle of 5 treats. All that you have to do is send a message to Chill’d MNL on their social media pages. You can pay through bank deposit (via BPI or BDO) and GCash. You can also visit their stores in Quezon City, Binondo, and Malabon.

Cebu logs 90 new cases on October 9

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu logs 90 new cases on October 9

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 October 9, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 90 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 227 new recoveries, and 8 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 102,520, while the active cases increased to 3,558 (from 3,702).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 40,685 (+26 new)
– Total recoveries: 38,304 (+43 new)
– Total deaths: 1,433 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 948

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,474 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,259 (+60 new)
– Total deaths: 406 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 809

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,006 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,316 (+45 new)
– Total deaths: 400 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 290

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,355 (+44 new)
– Total recoveries: 32,536 (+79 new)
– Total deaths: 2,308 (+6 new)
– Active cases: 1,511

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,558 (from 3,702)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 102,520 (+90 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 94,415 (+227 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,547 (+8 new*)

A total of 3,699 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):

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Globe is PH favorite telecom company – The Method Research

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Globe is PH favorite telecom company – The Method Research

Globe has emerged as the favorite telecommunications provider among Filipinos based on a recent Philippine survey conducted by an international market research firm. This proves that the company was able to continue to touch the lives of its customers amid the challenges of the pandemic.

The results of The Method Research August 2021 pulse poll showed almost 4 out of 10 Filipinos, or 36.1% of the respondents chose Globe as their favorite telco nationwide. Globe led over Smart which scored 22.5%, TNT – 13.5%, PLDT – 12.6%, and Dito – 4.2%.  It was also the preferred telco in Luzon – 38.4%,  Visayas -36.9%, and Mindanao – 31.3%.

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The survey covered Filipinos 18 years old and above. About 65.4% of the respondents were female, and 34.6% were male.  More than half or 51.1% of the respondents were from Luzon, 28.4% were from Mindanao, and 20.5% were from Visayas.  The poll included the respondents’ favorite consumer brands, spending behavior, media consumption, and their perception of the country’s current situation.

The Method Research specializes in primary market research with a focus on digital surveys. It provides valuable insights to some of the world’s best brands and institutions.

“We are happy that customers are choosing us over competition. We have always placed superior customer service as a high priority in the way we do business. In addition, we make sure that we are grounded on our customers’ needs especially at this time.  In everything that we bring to the market, we want to  enhance our customers’ lives and empower them with digital solutions,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.

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Globe continuously improves its products and services and looks into new ventures and innovations to offer more than connectivity.  It has moved beyond telco and provides fintech, healthtech, adtech, e-commerce, and other digital solutions that help people cope with social distancing measures.

Through its wholly-owned corporate venture builder 917Ventures, Globe continues to scale and accelerate eight companies as well as incubate six seed ventures and three angel ventures.

917 Ventures’ portfolio includes popular e-wallet service GCash, loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider RUSH, online grocery shopping platform PureGo, digital and mobile marketing solutions firm AdSpark, and telehealth service platforms KonsultaMD and HealthNow. Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9, which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the UN Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.


To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Silmugi River: The Enchanting Emerald Waters in Borbon

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Silmugi River: The Enchanting Emerald Waters in Borbon

Many places in Cebu unclaimed by man is said to host dwellings for the unseen. There’s just something different for wilderness and natural wonders not influenced by the touch of humans. A certain river up north is surrounded by such mystical stories.

Regardless of folklore, the sole river of Borbon holds a haunting beauty. Its striking green waters and proximity to mangroves gives it an isolated, yet peaceful feeling.

Silmugi River winds for 12 kilometers from source to sea. Its clean and enchanting emerald waters originate inland from the rainwater collected in the mountains and calmly flows to meet the wide-open sea ahead.

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The river’s simple “old river” charm is accentuated by the bordering mangroves that embrace its banks and the fishing boats parked lazily along its banks.

Locals say that the river is enchanted, and there are folk stories of a phantom ship making its way inland passing from the sea through the river – right through the bridge. Sightings have been reported and passed by word-of-mouth for years and years, yet there is no evidence of the ship.

Nonetheless, it’s still fair to say that the river is captivating. Its allure precedes everything else and seeing it in person is just lovely. Even locals celebrate Silmugi’s wonder and relevance to their town by throwing a lively festival every January.

Silmugi River was used as a trade and ferry route in the past. Dozens of boats would paddle up and down the river to carry goods and people around. In the advent of technological improvement, the river is being used less and less, but the people still remember its old significance. 

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Photo from Instagram Account of ingridstravel
Photo from Instagram Account of ingridstravel

The annual Silmugi Festival involves street dancing and a traditional prayer asking God for bountiful harvest. The festivities also double as a sign of gratitude to the town’s patron saint, the martyr St. Sebastian.

If you’re on a trip going far north, it’s a good idea to stop by the enchanting Silmugi River to appreciate a rare view. There is a boardwalk complete with a footbridge and a jetty to allow a closer look at the calm waters, however, the overall project was discontinued.

OTHER INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Maslog Provincial Road, Borbon, Cebu – 2 to 3 hours from Cebu City

BY COMMUTE: Starting at the North Bus Terminal in SM City Cebu, you can ride a bus bound for Bogo or Borbon. Ask the driver to drop you off at Silmugi River, past the bridge after the public market.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Silmugi River” in Borbon, Cebu

Cebu logs 121 new cases on October 8

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu logs 121 new cases on October 8

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 October 8, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 121 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 272 new recoveries, and 15 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 102,430, while the active cases increased to 3,702 (from 3,871).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 40,659 (+40 new)
– Total recoveries: 38,261 (+65 new)
– Total deaths: 1,432 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 966

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,462 (+30 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,199 (+52 new)
– Total deaths: 405 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 858

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 11,998 (+7 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,271 (+23 new)
– Total deaths: 400 (+5 new)
– Active cases: 327

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,311 (+44 new)
– Total recoveries: 32,458 (+132 new)
– Total deaths: 2,302 (+9 new)
– Active cases: 1,551

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,702 (from 3,871)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 102,430 (+121 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 94,189 (+272 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,563 (+15 new*)

A total of 3,927 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):

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Get to know Cebu City’s Tracy Maureen Perez, Miss World PH 2021

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Get to know Cebu City’s Tracy Maureen Perez, Miss World PH 2021

Unsa jud diay ang naas tubig sa Cebu?

This question was trending in social media as it was raised by a netizen following the back-to-back wins of Cebuanas in the pageant world.

Tracy Maureen Perez who represented Cebu City was just crowned as the Miss World Philippines 2021 (MWP 2021) shortly after the crowning of fellow Cebuana Beatrice Luigi Gomez as Miss Universe Philippines 2021.

Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page

Tracy is no stranger to the pageant world and is already battle-tested if her pageant history is to be viewed. This was also her 2nd attempt on winning the crown for Miss World where she said that she is 100% confident and have prepared a lot for the competition. She wanted to close this chapter in her life with a bang and oh she definitely did.

This elegant and poised beauty isn’t shaken by any hardship and even a stumble and a fall in the pageant stage as what happened during the MWP2021 coronation night. She stood got back up, stood strong and proud and proved to everyone that she owned that crown. A resilient and hardworking queen that we should definitely get to know more.

A Diverse Queen

I don’t know about the others but this queen is definitely diverse. She is a model and a host and an Industrial engineer by profession. Now, this is not the most diverse part, it’s her hobbies and interests.

Her simple joys come from Fliptop. Fliptop is a Filipino rap battle known for their creative and striking lines.

There is also online games. I’m sure many online gamers would rejoice on this as she is an Esports fan and a gamer. She is even considering to become a streamer someday.

Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page
Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page

Pageant History

  • Miss World Philippines 2021- WINNER
  • Miss World Philippines 2019- Top 12
  • Miss Universe Philippines 2020- Top 16
  • Binibining Cebu 2018- Binibining Cebu Charity
  • Miss Cebu 2016- 1st runner up

Inner Beauty

These queens aren’t just crowned for their beauties but most importantly for what’s inside and who they are. Here are some of Tracy’s notable statements that would let you take a peek into her inner beauty.

Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page

Head to Head Challenge

“Coming from a simple family and [to] be born as a miracle baby, I always taught myself to be grateful for every single beginning and every single day that I live my life and I hope that it becomes as an inspiration to others to see the little miracles in their daily lives and to be grateful and thankful to the people around them,”

 “I’ve learned to aspire for one thing – and that’s to be happy. That translates to me as success…. By that simple definition of success, I know that I can inspire others. I can teach others not to dream about all these superficial things but to dream and aspire about the most important thing in life. And that is to always strive for happiness.” 

Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page
Photo from Tracy Maureen Perez Facebook Page

Final Question:  After we go through this pandemic, what would you want us to learn from it?”

“After this pandemic, I hope that we never take for granted the family that we have, taking care of our health, and taking care of the people that protect us — our leaders, our frontliners. We should always give importance to those people. We may not see the efforts that they give out, but most definitely they are our modern heroes. And for that we should always be grateful, and that we should always stick with them and pray for them. Thank you.”

Miss World Philippines 2021 was held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center which lasted for about 6-7 hours

Complete list of winners and crowns:

  • Miss World Philippines 2021- Tracy Maureen Perez from Cebu City
  • Miss Eco Philippines 2021 – Kathleen Paton from Aklan
  • Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 – Emmanuelle Vera from Taguig City
  • Miss Tourism Philippines 2021 – Trisha Martinez from Pila, Laguna
  • Miss Environment Philippines 2021 – Michelle Arceo from Quezon City
  • Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 – Shaila Rebortera from Cebu
  • Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2021 – Tatyana Austria from Paranaque City
  • Miss Supranational 2021- Dindi Pajares
  • First Princess – Riana Pangindian from Pasig City
  • Second Princess – Ganiel Krishnan from Kawit, Cavite

Special awards:

  • Miss Photogenic – Kathleen Paton from Aklan
  • Best in Evening Gown – Danica Dilla from Bicol
  • Best in Swimsuit – Tracy Maureen Perez from Cebu City

Tracy Maureen Perez will try and win the crown for the 70th Miss World 2021 pageant in Puerto Rico this December. Let us all cheer and pray for an excellent performance in the international platform. Go Tracy!

Cebu logs 125 new cases on October 7

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu logs 125 new cases on October 7

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 October 7, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 125 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 172 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 102,312, while the active cases increased to 3,871 (from 3,926).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 40,619 (+45 new)
– Total recoveries: 38,196 (+46 new)
– Total deaths: 1,432 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 991

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,432 (+13 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,147 (+6 new)
– Total deaths: 404 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 881

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 11,993 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,248 (+26 new)
– Total deaths: 395 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 350

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 36,268 (+55 new)
– Total recoveries: 32,327 (+94 new)
– Total deaths: 2,292 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 1,649

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,871 (from 3,926)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 102,312 (+125 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 93,918 (+172 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,533 (+6 new*)

A total of 3,938 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):

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Owak Fisherman’s Floating Cottage: 70-Peso Adventure in Asturias

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Owak Fisherman’s Floating Cottage: 70-Peso Adventure in Asturias

A new adventure awaits for those who are itching to go out of their homes for some thrill.

Located in Asturias, the Owak Fisherman’s Association’s newest floating cottage does not only allow you to have a panoramic view of the coastline, but also lets you see the wonders of the underwater.

For only 70 Pesos, you will get the chance to have the best of both worlds – feast your eyes of the beauty of the landscape of Asturias and be amazed by the wonders of the underworld.

Not to mention, the coral garden underwater is something you have to witness before your own eyes!

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Photo from Sugbo.ph Facebook Page provided by John Carl Dupal-ag

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

RATES

• P70/head – floating cottage (boat, boatman, life vest)

OTHER INFORMATION

Contact: Owak Fisherman’s Association (0970) 234 5473 or (0970) 234 5472

Activities:

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving/Free Diving
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Estuary Cruise at the Mangrove Area
  • Maritime Culture Tourism

Note: It is highly suggested that you bring your own snorkeling gear for safety.

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: Inside Asturias Beach house in Brgy. Owak, Asturias, Cebu

Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Owak. Fare is ₱130 /head (one-way). From there, ask anyone how to head to the floating cottage.

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