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 August 28, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 787 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 733 new recoveries, and 48 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 90,775, while the active cases increased to 13,683 (from 13,674).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 37,396 (+205 new) – Total recoveries: 31,656 (+217 new) – Total deaths: 1,158 (+7 new) – Active cases: 4,582
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,824 (+144 new) – Total recoveries: 10,116 (+146 new) – Total deaths: 310 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,398
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,701 (+67 new) – Total recoveries: 8,463 (+175 new) – Total deaths: 304 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,934
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 30,854 (+371 new) – Total recoveries: 23,524 (+195 new) – Total deaths: 1,561 (+38 new) – Active cases: 5,769
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,683 (from 13,674)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 90,775 (+787 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 73,759 (+733 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,285 (+48 new*)
A total of 4,205 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.
If you are a sneakerhead and has always loved the while collection, you might as well consider this as a new addition.
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There is no need for you to step out of your comfort zone to experiment with colors. You will surely fall in love at first sight!
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 August 27, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 781 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 632 new recoveries, and 71 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 89,988, while the active cases increased to 13,674 (from 13,548).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 37,191 (+221 new) – Total recoveries: 31,440 (+91 new) – Total deaths: 1,151 (+17 new) – Active cases: 4,600
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,680 (+73 new) – Total recoveries: 9,971 (+195 new) – Total deaths: 307 (+2 new) – Active cases: 1,402
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,634 (+135 new) – Total recoveries: 8,289 (+60 new) – Total deaths: 304 (+2 new) – Active cases: 2,041
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 30,483 (+352 new) – Total recoveries: 23,329 (+286 new) – Total deaths: 1,523 (+50 new) – Active cases: 5,631
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,674 (from 13,548)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 89,988 (+781 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 73,029 (+632 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,285 (+71 new*)
A total of 4,979 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.
Alcohol nights and inuman sessions will now temporarily have to be conducted at home where it’s safe.
But that doesn’t mean that we won’t have fun experimenting on tasty drinks in our own home. Well, don’t fret because we’ve got you covered mate. Your favorite soju drink will have a bit of delicious transformation as we present here some easy-to-make soju cocktails
1. Soju Bomb (Soju + Beer) & Coke
Photo from thrillist.com
Soju bomb also known as somaek (soju + beer) is very popular and is the drink you’ll want when catching up with friends. It’s a quick way to get that buzz on and mixes well together. You can also add coke to add sweetness to your drink.
Mixture:
Golden ratio: 30% Soju + 70% Beer
Gentle and smooth: 10% Soju+ 90% Beer
Blackout: 50% Soju+ 50% Beer
2. Soju Latte (Soju + Coffee)
Photo by Sheryll Ann
Yup. We want to get drunk but also be as awake as possible. A mixture of coffee and soju will definitely wake you up with its content and unique taste.
You can use any coffee you’d like if you have favorites. But it is recommended to use Nescafe’s coffee in can because it’s easily available at any convenience store.
Mixture:
1 glass Coffee
2 shots of Soju
3. Yogurt Soju (Yakult/Dutch Mill + Soju)
Photo from Pinterest
This is the perfect lazy evening drink. Yakult have always been our go-to drink when we were little but this time it got an upgrade adult version. Simply mix Yakult and Soju together or any yogurt drink you have available to create a sweet concoction. The yogurt drink conceals the bitter taste of the alcohol so this is a no-fail easy-to-make cocktail.
A refreshing cocktail for a hot day might just be what you want. Have any fruit juice that is available to you or your preferred taste and mix it with soju. Soju will cut through the acidity of the fruit juices, so the sourness doesn’t linger long on your palate. Don’t forget to pop in some ice cubes too for that thirst-quenching drink.
A creamy kick? We have that too. You’ve probably heard of Melona, a popular ice-cream in Korea that is famous even here in the Philippines. Pour into a cup, soju and sprite, then stir a Melona bar in until it dissolves.
Melona also comes in 4 different flavors: banana, honeydew, mango and strawberry, so you’ll have your pick.
This drink has been going around the country known for its color which is why it earned its name blue soju. This is your drink to refuel your energy for your work-from-home. Mixing soju, Gatorade and pineapple juice may sound nasty but it is the kind of drink that grows on you.
If you’d like a blended cocktail drink then this is for you. Also called Subak Soju, this drink is made from blending watermelon with soju. You can even use the remaining watermelon shell as its bowl to drink from.
Mixture:
1 Watermelon
1 Bottle of Soju
1 Cup of Ice
8. Mogu Soju (soju + Mogu Mogu drink+Yakult)
Who would guess that your favorite chewy drink Mogu Mogu is a great mix with soju. The presence of nata de coco in the Mogu Mogu drink creates added texture in every sip just like milktea and pearls but make it alcoholic. Add in Yakult or a strawberry milk drink to add more flavors to your drink.
Mixture:
½ bottle of Mogu Mogu
2 shots of Soju
½ glass of yakult
9. Soju Tea (Soju+Tea)
Tea time and biscuits have never been more lit. Color your afternoon tea by brewing a pot of your favorite tea (best with white or peach tea) and adding a shot of soju. You can also add honey or lemon in the mix for rich flavors.
Ginger ale and apple slices will make a tasty cocktail when paired with soju. The crisp sweetness from the ginger ale and green apple slices makes for an interesting flavor with soju. This drink is perfect for the gram as well as it will look classy.
Mixture:
½ glass ginger ale
2 shots of soju
Apple slices
There you have it, as they just pick your poison and drink to your hearts contents safely at home.
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 August 26, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 733 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 948 new recoveries, and 68 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 89,166, while the active cases dropped to 13,548 (from 13,827).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 36,957 (+230 new) – Total recoveries: 31,350 (+368 new) – Total deaths: 1,133 (+7 new) – Active cases: 4,474
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,607 (+76 new) – Total recoveries: 9,778 (+132 new) – Total deaths: 306 (+6 new) – Active cases: 1,523
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,497 (+72 new) – Total recoveries: 8,229 (+76 new) – Total deaths: 302 (+2 new) – Active cases: 1,966
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 30,105 (+355 new) – Total recoveries: 23,046 (+372 new) – Total deaths: 1,474 (+53 new) – Active cases: 5,585
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,548 (from 13,827)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 89,166 (+733 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 72,403 (+948 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,215 (+68 new*)
A total of 3,678 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.
The grocery store that has grown with Cebuanos is now closing after 19 years as Fooda Saversmart holds a “closing out sale” for all their branches in Cebu and “everything must go at low cost.”
The closing sale is up to September 22, 2021 and until supplies last.
Fooda currently has 5 stores built in Cebu. One of it is their largest store in Consolacion.
Fooda Saversmart Mango
Fooda Saversmart Guadalupe
Fooda Kasambagan
Fooda Saversmart-Talisay
Fooda Hypermart Consolacion
A little background, Fooda started in 2002 in Gen. Maxilom Avenue offering basic household needs such as food and beverage, snacks, cooking ingredients, fresh meat, seafood, and produce to personal care, home care, apparel, houseware, hardware, appliances, and school and office supplies.
But it wasn’t Fooda until 2002 for it was known as Foodarama for the people in the 70’s until early 2000. A hang out place after school for our parents known for their siomai, chinese lumpia and siopao
Although it is a sad news that one of our favorite stores is closing out, the sale might just be a gift for us shoppers.
So what are you waiting for? Ready your eco bags now and buy all your grocery needs and other basic necessities for the last time at Fooda Saversmart.
Cebu has a giant reserve of creativity that shows in the province’s culture, art, and of course food. Cebuanos are known to cook up creative dishes like the sour-savory combo sutukil and the signature puso or hanging rice, which comes in various shapes and is cooked without even the use of a pot.
Creativity in Cebuano cuisine does not stop at meals and rice, this also extends to snacks and desserts. One local favorite is the masareal.
Masareal is a beloved delicacy that originated in Mandaue, Cebu. It comes in the form of rectangular bars made from a mixture of finely-ground boiled peanuts, sugar or coconut syrup (latík), and water.
The bar is traditionally packaged in paper and tied with twine and when eaten, the texture is initially soft and chewy. After a second or two of chewing, it melts into a rich paste with a pop of peanut flavor. It’s easy to eat and hard to get enough of!
Photo by Salve Caparida
Photo by Salve Caparida
Indeed, most Cebuanos are already familiar with the peanut product. Even long-time visitors and frequent tourists sooner or later come to know it. While the snack is simple, it’s a clever combination of boiled peanut and sugar that creates a unique tasting treat.
Peanut is a flexible legume that is widely used, however, its common forms like pulutan, garnish, and peanut butter are all toasted or roasted and then processed. Masareal takes an unusual form of the legume – boiled! – and turns it into something outstanding.
Now, boiled peanuts are mild in taste and has a hint of earthiness that not all people appreciate. At the same time, sugar syrup can be overbearingly sweet. The ingenuity behind masareal is that these incomplete flavors are cooked together to marry their best qualities while removing their undesirable traits.
The result of this marriage is a moderately sweet snack with a distinct peanut flavor that is highly addictive!
The masareal is now known as a consistent snack without complex or confusing flavors. It always delivers that same rich flavor and can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. Its convenient portioning also makes it appreciably quick to eat, so you can satisfy your cravings whenever.
Photo by Kuhrina Ruth
Masareal can now be found in most souvenir stores and even in supermarkets. You can also place orders online on markets on the web.
NOTE: Manding Beach Resort will be temporarily closed until further notice due to the implementation of MECQ in Cebu. Updates will be posted on their Facebook page.
The beach is always a great place for some quality time with family and friends. While there are plenty of beaches in the island of Cebu, not all can be so accommodating or affordable.
Manding Beach Resort is one of those beaches that makes it easier to spend that quality time with your loved ones!
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo by An Gie
Photo by An Gie
Manding Beach Resort is an accommodating and accessible resort in thriving Bogo City. Like the city, the resort is a charming combination of natural beauty and human development. The premises are lined with lush and verdant trees that provide shade over the resort facilities.
Their main amenity is a clean and safe seawater pool inside a patch of flourishing mangrove trees. The pool is connected to the sea but is fenced by a concrete boundary, creating a safe space for swimming where you don’t have to worry about urchins or sharp rocks. That alone is a big plus for any beach!
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
The resort also has accommodation for both day visitors and overnight guests. Picnic tables and cottages are available within the resort that can cater to big groups. Set up your boodle fights and your potlucks just a few meters away from the shore. With proximity like that, the good times can keep rolling.
Air-conditioned rooms can also be rented for both day use and overnight. The rooms are modest, but come with their own toilet and bath for your privacy and comfort.
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
With their low price point, anyone can enjoy the beach. For below ₱1,000, any event is sure to become more memorable. Whether it’s baby’s first swim, a family reunion, or a weekend trip with the barkada, Mading Beach Resort is a great place for a good time.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Day Use:
Entrance fees:
₱20 for adults
₱10 for kids
Table rental: ₱150, good for 10 persons
Cottages:
₱250, good for 10 persons
₱350, good for 20 persons
₱450, good for 20 persons
₱500, good for 30 persons
Room rates (air-conditioned):
Day/Night use: ₱100 per hour, minimum of 3 hours.
Overnight use: ₱1,000, good for 2 persons per night
You can rent an extra bed at ₱150
Check-in time is 2PM and check-out is 12NN
Other information
Reservations for accommodation must be made beforehand.
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 August 25, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 800 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 613 new recoveries, and 50 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 88,433, while the active cases increased to 13,827 (from 13,682).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 36,727 (+200 new) – Total recoveries: 30,984 (+169 new) – Total deaths: 1,126 (+3 new) – Active cases: 4,617
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,532 (+137 new) – Total recoveries: 9,649 (+98 new) – Total deaths: 300 (+4 new) – Active cases: 1,583
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,425 (+38 new) – Total recoveries: 8,153 (+71 new) – Total deaths: 300 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,972
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 29,749 (+425 new) – Total recoveries: 22,675 (+275 new) – Total deaths: 1,419 (+42 new) – Active cases: 5,655
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,827 (from 13,682)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 88,433 (+800 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 71,461 (+613 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,145 (+50 new*)
A total of 5,080 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.
On August 16, 2021, a memorandum to all BIR officers was released to remind them about the clarification of the proper taxation for social media influencers.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released a memorandum about the taxation for social media influencers. This was done after the reports received by BIR of these influencers’ huge income.
Reports were sent to BIR about some social media influencers not paying their taxes. Furthermore, reports about them not being registered with BIR and not declaring their earnings. Hence, a memorandum was released to discuss their obligations with their taxes.
The BIR, in 2020, urged the online sellers to have their businesses registered until July 31, 2020. Thereafter, a reminder was also sent to bloggers, filmmakers and content creators earning from their advertisements to register as a business entity.
BIR, on the memo released, as identified the possible sources of income by these influencers and has provided sample computations of their possible income tax, if applicable.
