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Aladin White Beach Resort: Tropical home away from home in Camotes

Aladin White Beach Resort is a beautiful resort that stands out in the beaches of Camotes.

The resort sits right at the coastline of Esperanza, a modest fishing and farming barangay. Guests of the resort are well located to enjoy the town’s attractions and activities. Really though, Aladin White Beach Resort will make you want to stay in every day with its accommodating service and spectacular amenities.

When you check in here at Aladin, the white beach is only a few paces away from your accommodation. While the resort has its own pool and jacuzzi, the white beach is equally as inviting to swim and lounge in.

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The Beach

Aladin White Beach Resort has direct access to the lovely Esperanza Beach. The beach is around 700 meters of powdery white sand that slopes into calm, crystal-clear waters. The beach is clean and spacious – perfect for long walks and jogs beside the sea. It’s also dotted with palm trees, creating cool shade while still having plenty of room to soak in the sun.

Esperanza Beach is located on the west cost of the Camotes Islands, which means that you get to be treated to a clear view of sunsets overlooking the sea. If you haven’t seen a sunset over the beaches of Cebu, you’re totally missing out!

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The Resort

Aladin White Beach Resort is a tropical paradise. The swaying palm trees, the polished wooden furniture, the open-air huts and cottages, everything comes together to build your tropical home away from home.

One highlight of the resort is their swimming pool. The pool is a luxurious saltwater and freshwater pool set in the middle of the resort with a view of the sea. Here, you get to enjoy a peaceful dip while having lunch or sipping on a cocktail. If you’re up for some more relaxation, hop into their jacuzzi and melt away all your stress!

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Their rooms are furnished with wooden frames, tables, and countertops. At the same time, modern appliances and fixtures are installed. The varnished wood and the sleek modern elements fuse to create a tropical vibe with all the comforts of the modern world. This harmony of contemporary and rustic extends to their bar and restaurant, which makes you feel the same ambiance while enjoying an air-conditioned space.

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The beautiful tropical resort also has a handful of activities prepared for you to enjoy. Of course, the resort itself is an attraction, but you can keep yourself occupied with exploring the nearby attractions and taking on the waters of the Camotes Islands.

From the resort, you can rent watersports equipment to kitesurf and windsurf. They also accommodate snorkeling and diving in the clear waters. For some additional adventure, you can embark on a deep-sea fishing trip and test your skill on hooking big fish! You can also go sightseeing on a boat trip to popular destinations.

Aladin White Beach Resort also offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, a convenience store, a gift/souvenir shop, and private check-in/check-out to make your stay even more comfortable. Hurry over to your tropical home away from home!

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: N/A
  • Open hours: N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location on Google maps: Esperanza, San Francisco, Camotes Islands, Cebu

BY PLANE: Aladin White Beach Resort offers free flights from Mactan International Airport to White Beach, exclusively for their guests. Make sure to get in touch with the resort when you book to arrange your travel.

BY CAR: When you’re in Pacijan Island, navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Aladin White Beach Resort” in Camotes, Cebu.

Cebu logs 158 new cases on July 2

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 July 2, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 158 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 102 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 56,403, while the active cases increased to 1,949 (from 1,896).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 25,780 (+79 new)
– Total recoveries: 24,047 (+65 new)
– Total deaths: 879 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 854

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,931 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,531 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 230

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,996 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,484 (+12 new)
– Total deaths: 234 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 278

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 16,696 (+48 new)
– Total recoveries: 15,356 (+24 new)
– Total deaths: 753 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 587

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,949 (from 1,896)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 56,403 (+158 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 52,418 (+102 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 2,036 (+3 new*)

A total of 3,413 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):

Take a breather at Marz Valley Nature Park in Bogo City

Cebu is surely growing and becoming a metropolis. Thankfully, while the island becomes busier, there are countless destinations to visit and unwind in. One such place is Marz Valley Nature Park.

Located in Bogo City, Marz Valley offers locals and visitors a refuge away from the hustle and hassles of the metro and into soothing mother nature.

Photo by Han
Photo by Han
Photo by Han
Photo by Han

The nature park is a development built with the purpose of giving guests a slow-paced and relaxing day amidst nature. From any corner of the park, you get to gaze at the green mountains and trees, listen to the birds and the leaves, and breathe in the fresh air that’s hard to come by in the city.

While Marz Valley Nature Park lets you enjoy the views of nature in the moment, it also provides many spots so you can bring memories home, or show off your experience to your friends on social media!

Their various picture-perfect locations include their Blessed Heart of Mary, The Bird’s Nest or The Valley Nest, Valley Swing, Giant Dragon Fruit, The Elephant, and even a photogenic little well.

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Marz Valley also delivers a handful of activities for visitors. Aside from walking around the park premises, you can have a picnic, stroll through their dragon fruit farm, go on a carabao ride, or conquer the slopes on an ATV. At the end of your activities, you can then enjoy a rich, freshly blended dragon fruit shake to cool off.

Finally, one attraction you should definitely stop by is their open-air restaurant serving native Filipino food and refreshing fruit shakes. Their very own Kusina ni Lydia cooks up your Filipino favorites at a very affordable price!

Photo by Tim My
Photo from City Government of Bogo Facebook Page
Photo from City Government of Bogo Facebook Page
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Photo from Stin Oncenes | STIN TAU VLOGS Facebook Page
Photo from Stin Oncenes | STIN TAU VLOGS Facebook Page
Photo by Ian Paul Vender
Photo by Ian Paul Vender

The hustle never stops in the metro, but you’ll always find a place to pause and breathe at Marz Valley Nature Park.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Open hours:
    • Monday to Thursday: 10AM to 8PM
    • Friday to Sunday: 9AM to 9PM
  • Carabao adventure: ₱250, good for 1 adult

Menu:

Photo from Marz Valley Nature Park Facebook Page
Photo from Marz Valley Nature Park Facebook Page

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location on Google maps: Sitio Dawis, Barangay Banban, Bogo City, 20 minutes from Bogo Proper

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Marz Valley Nature Park” in Bogo City, Cebu.

Cebu logs 121 new cases on July 1

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 July 1, 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, 43 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 56,245, while the active cases increased to 1,896 (from 1,817).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 25,701 (+59 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,982 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 877 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 842

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,919 (+23 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,530 (+4 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 219

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,977 (+7 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,472 (+14 new)
– Total deaths: 234 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 271

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 16,648 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 15,332 (+25 new)
– Total deaths: 752 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 564

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,896 (from 1,817)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 56,245 (+121 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 52,316 (+43 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 2,033 (+2 new*)

A total of 3,308 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):

Bano Beach Resort: Rejuvenating retreat in Camotes

The Camotes Islands just east of Cebu is a group of islands highly popular for its long and wide white sand beaches. The natural beauty of the beaches in the islands draw tourists and locals looking to escape the busy city.

While there are many beautiful beaches and resorts in Camotes, Bano Beach Resort features something unique that is uncommon among destinations: a crescent beachfront.

Bano Beach Resort is located at the western edge of the Camotes Islands. The resort has a majestic view of sea with Cebu in the background. The beach itself is a crescent of fine white sand. This sandy front wraps around a clear blue seawater lagoon, giving guests a big amount of space to swim in without heading out far from the beach.

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Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page
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Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page
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While the beach itself is impressive, the resort does not fall behind. The resort matches the beauty of the beach with hospitable service and comfortable accommodation. Bano Beach Resort also tends a garden that forms a wonderful harmony with the beach to provide an ultimately cleansing and relaxing stay.

The accommodation in Bano Beach Resort is simple and not lavish, but they have all the basics necessary to make your stay comfortable. The rooms humbly provide enough space to move around and relax, but honestly in Bano Beach Resort you would want to spend your time outdoors inhaling the fresh air.

The resort also features a freshwater pool to relax in. The swimming pool is close to the lounging areas and the room, guaranteeing that you have access to anything you might need while you take a leisurely dip. The pool and lounging area sit right beside their lush and verdant garden. Just spending time in the premises is sure to rejuvenate your spirit, reenergize your body, and cleanse the city air from your lungs!

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Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page

Camotes is also known for its many attractions, including caves, coves, rivers, the big Lake Danao, heritage structures, and many other beaches. You can roam around the island or arrange your very own trip to see the wonders of Camotes right at Bano Beach Resort. Other activities such as canoeing and stand-up paddle boating are also available for some quality time inside the resort.

Finally, what vacation would be complete without food? Here at Bano Beach Resort, you’re in for an eating experience that you can’t easily get in the city! They farm their own fresh and healthy ingredients locally from Bano Farm.

They grow vegetables, free range cattle, goats, turkeys, and chickens; and they also harvest eggs regularly. You can be sure that your breakfast is going to be healthier than one made from usual market ingredients! Fresh fish and other seafood also available.

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Photo from Bano Farm – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Farm – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Farm – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Farm – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Farm – Camotes Island Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOMS:

  • Standard room: ₱1,500 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Family room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 5 persons
Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page
Photo from Bano Beach Resort – Camotes Island Facebook Page

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location on Google maps: Mangodlong Himensulan, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu

BY CAR: Once in the island of Pacijan, navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bano Beach Resort” in Camotes, Cebu. Private parking can be arranged, but may come with an extra charge.

Roof deck dining at Food Court by Sky

A new mall is opening in town! Right at the heart of Cebu City, and in the oldest street in the Philippines, Iconique mall has opened its doors.

With its opening, Iconique welcomes food-lovers and all hungry Cebuanos to its one-of-a-kind dining space: The Food Court by Sky.

Photo by Alfred Robles

The food court is an exciting take on the food park recipe. Situated on the roof deck of Iconique, the dining area has a charming view of Colon Street along with the skyscrapers of the business park in the distance. From up here, it’ll be easy to take a break and forget your responsibilities during lunch break!

The Food Court by Sky offers hungry diners a wide variety of food and drink. From their 9 food stalls, you won’t run out of options during the lunch rush. At night, the food park takes a more relaxing tone as the roof deck cools down and its ambiance comes alive. Have a good time eating and catching up with friends where it’s accessible to everybody.

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Photo by Yan Yan
Photo by Yan Yan
Photo by Erro Junnex RG
Photo by Erro Junnex RG
Photo by Erro Junnex RG

Here’s a list of the food stalls:

Bella Tea & Chocoffee House brews a variety of milk and fruit teas. They serve traditional milktea flavors as well as fusions and specialties. There is guaranteed happiness in every cup!

Buongiorno Pizza Pasta serves up pizza, pasta, and other Italian dishes sure to satisfy you with their authentic flavors.

Chin Sticks fries your favorite street food good for appetizers and meals. Come over and grab your quick bites of squid balls, tempura, lumpia, or even chicken.

CMYK Restaurant offers comforting homestyle soups and food. Get your fix of the flavors of home on your next meal right here.

Green Kiosk, the taste of Asian Wok Hei, allows you to make your own rice, noodles, and rice toppings. You can combine different meats and different flavors, or order from their preset menu items.

JSPOT is a food and beverage house cooking up silogs and pulutan orders than everyone loves. They also serve refreshments, alcohol, and flavored juices in towers.

Pungko-Pungko & Dumplings Food House serves just what they advertise. If you miss the taste and experience of eating street food and some dim sum, this is the stall for you.

Tapawarma is a fusion endeavor combining tapa and shawarma. Their menu revolves around tapawarma, with options of wraps, buns, and rice meals.

Photo by Alfred Robles
Photo by Alfred Robles
Photo from Green Kiosk Facebook Page
Photo by Erro Junnex RG
Photo by Erro Junnex RG

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Menus:

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Photo from Green Kiosk Facebook Page
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Photo from JSPOT – CEBU Facebook Page
Photo from JSPOT – CEBU Facebook Page
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OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location on Google maps: Iconique Mall located at Colon Street, Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City

BY JEEP: Many jeepney routes pass by Colon Street. When you ride one, ask the driver to drop you off at Iconique. You can also take jeeps passing through Sanciangko Street and get off at the intersection with Junquera Street. From there you can walk to Iconique right beside Super Metro.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “ICONIQUE CENTRE” in Cebu City. Parking space is available in the mall.

Cebu logs 210 new cases on June 30

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 June 30, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 210 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 106 new recoveries, and 9 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 56,124, while the active cases increased to 1,817 (from 1,721).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 25,642 (+88 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,984 (+60 new)
– Total deaths: 875 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 783

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,896 (+34 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,526 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 200

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,970 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,458 (+10 new)
– Total deaths: 234 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 278

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 16,616 (+66 new)
– Total recoveries: 15,308 (+14 new)
– Total deaths: 752 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 556

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,817 (from 1,721)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 56,124 (+210 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 52,276 (+106 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 2,031 (+9 new*)

A total of 3,819 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):

Bajari Resort: Your Go-To Events Place By The Beach in Barili

For someone living a non-stop hustling bustling life in the city, one of the stress-relievers we can all run to is the Beach. Do you know one of the nearest go-to beaches from the city? It’s the Bajari Resort in Japitan, Barili.

BA from the word Baril, JA for Japitan, R for Resort, and I for Inc. is open to serve you the best budget-friendly beach resort in Barili that gives you both the vibes of Siargao and Bantayan in one place.

Photo from Bajari Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Bajari Resort Facebook Page
Photo by Alfiea Mae Go
Photo by Alfiea Mae Go
Photo by KenChan Dee 
Photo by KenChan Dee 
Photo by Rona Rose Gitgano
Photo by Rona Rose Gitgano

Witness the beautiful Sunset as you say ‘I Do’ or as you gather around with friends in the sundeck, or play around the spacious event hall and finish an amazing race with the group on your team building at the field.

The resort also offers event venues for Beach weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and many more. The place is certainly best for family gatherings or a group of friends wanting break-free from stress.

The room rates range from P900-P3,000 all air-conditioned while the cottage rates range  from P500-P1,000 depending on the sizes.

Photo from Bajari Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Bajari Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Bajari Resort Facebook Page
Photo by HJ E
Photo by KenChan Dee 
Photo by HJ E
Photo by Rona Rose Gitgano
Photo by Rona Rose Gitgano

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P20 per head
  • Opening hours: N/A

ROOM RATES:

  • Rooms: P900-P3,000 per night
  • Cottages: P500-P1,000

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Japitan, Barili, Southern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal (temporarily situated at Lantaw SRP), take a bus heading to Barili and ask the driver to drop you off at the center of Barili. Take a motorbike and tell the driver to send you to Bajari Beach Resort. Near Japitan Fish Port.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bajari Beach Resort” in Japitan, Barili. Parking space is available.

Let’s Eat Bai to launch more platforms to support local entrepreneurs

Let’s Eat Bai (LEB) began as a private Facebook group that discusses food trends and the newest dining spots in Cebu. It later became Cebu’s biggest and most engaged food community with more than 120,000 members. During the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, LEB transitioned to an e-commerce platform to help local food entrepreneurs sell their products online and reach more Cebuanos during lockdown.

Within months, the group launched the LEB Mobile App, Cebu’s first homegrown food and delivery application, to optimize sellers’ knowledge, branding, and revenues to the digital platform. It also collaborated with Cebu’s first and biggest food market, Sugbo Mercado, to provide start-up entrepreneurs with an avenue to gain onsite experience at a minimal cost. 

Photo from LEB Facebook Page

New and Expanded Platforms

This year, LEB is expanding its platforms to cater to its growing community and help entrepreneurs grow their brand online and onsite. The LEB Mobile App will soon begin serving Mactan, Talisay, and the north of Cebu. It is also offering the B2B service which provides online sellers with personal account managers to manage orders and make booking and logistics easier. This allows entrepreneurs to focus on marketing and branding.

Going Beyond Digital

Further, LEB is planning to open more avenues where start-ups can learn how to expand their businesses beyond digital. Its 150 sq. m Cloud Kitchen is set to open later this year at Taft East Gate. With the facility, entrepreneurs can expand operations, and enjoy faster and seamless food production and delivery. The Let’s Eat Bai Food Hub is also slated to open within the year in major malls and strategic establishments located north and south of Cebu to help food entrepreneurs complete their journey from online to onsite operations.

Through its entrepreneurial ecosystem, LEB Holdings Inc. continually creates avenues from e-commerce, digital and onsite where food entrepreneurs can strategically incubate, augment, and navigate their concepts in today’s changing world. It is a journey that helps brands grow with support and guidance at an affordable cost.

Begin your food journey with Let’s Eat Bai. For more information email [email protected].

Cebu logs 153 new cases on June 29

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 June 29, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 153 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 154 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 55,914, while the active cases decreased to 1,721 (from 1,725).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 25,554 (+66 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,926 (+112 new)
– Total deaths: 871 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 757

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,862 (+10 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,504 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 188

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,948 (+26 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,448 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 231 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 269

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 16,550 (+51 new)
– Total recoveries: 15,295 (+26 new)
– Total deaths: 748 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 507

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,721 (from 1,725)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 55,914 (+153 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 52,173 (+154 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 2,020 (+3 new*)

A total of 2,923 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):