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Experience OMAGIECA Mangrove Garden in Bantayan

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Experience OMAGIECA Mangrove Garden in Bantayan

Ever miss the color green? The color of nature. The color that is sadly and largely denied from our eyes in the city. Take a break from all those gray skyscrapers.

Located at Brgy. Oboob, Bantayan Island, Omagieca Mangrove Garden/ Eco Park is a place that would feed all that vitamin green to your eyes.

Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban
Photo by Robert Sosoban

You can have an absorbing walk into nature where an abundance of beautiful bright green and strong mangrove trees awaits. The mangrove shadows and soft sea breeze seems to embrace everyone who visits.

You can take picture of the beautiful scenery and have a pose on their famous signs, Camp Sawi and Camp Wagi.  Moreso, its wide still green waters and the horizon view of the sea is breathtaking at the end of that walk.

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Photo by Robert Sosoban

Omagieca is a project of a community organization, as part of protecting the mangroves. They have here a restaurant to cater to our aching stomachs and resting stations along the foot walk tour. They also offer other activities like kayaking and boating.

Visit Omagieca and have that walk, literally in a green haze.

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Photo by Robert Sosoban

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P50 per adult; P20 per child
  • Opening hours: 8AM to 5PM daily
  • Open cottage: P150 (1st 3 hrs) and P50/excess hour
  • Boating: P350/trip (5pax)
  • Kayaking: P150/head/hr
  • Personalized Mangrove Planting: P50

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Omagieca, Oboob Mangrove Garden, Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu – approx. 30 mins away from the port.

BY BUS: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus bound for Hagnaya. Estimated travel time is 3.5-4 hours. Once in Hagnaya Port, you will ride on a barge bound for Santa Fe port (travel time is approximately 1 hr). The Tourism Office in Santa Fe port will collect P30/person for all incoming guests to the Island as per ordinance approved by local and provincial councilors as Environmental or Ecological Fee. After that, ride a motorcycle or tricycle to Omagieca.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Omagieca” in Bantayan Island. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 59 new cases on June 13

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Cebu logs 59 new cases on June 13

On Sunday 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 13, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 59 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 40 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 54,194, while the active cases increased to 1,479 (from 1,461).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,831 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,389 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 865 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 577

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,646 (+10 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,283 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 193

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,736 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,335 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 225 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 176

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,981 (+23 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,713 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 735 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 533

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,479
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 54,194 (+59 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,720 (+40 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,995 (+1 new*)

A total of 1,631 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):

Bahamas chill vibe at Amihan Cabanas Resort

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Bahamas chill vibe at Amihan Cabanas Resort

Bantayan Island is meant to be savored and experienced in the best and most comfortable way. It is proven to be a beach paradise so we need to find that one of all the many resorts there that is right for us. Lucky for us, one with a chill and relaxing vibe have entered the game.

Located in Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Amihan Beach Cabanas have that Bahamas ambiance of chill nights with the see breeze in your face in the company of friends. As a three-star boutique hotel, their 8 very cute modern cabanas/villas are designed in vernacular architecture for better ventilation and wooden colors for relaxation.

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One of their highlights is the restaurant/bar they have facing the sea. Though it has a formal dining area below, atop it is where you’d want to be. They have se-up there a hang out place with the floor completely covered in white sand and placed bean bags and chairs all over the place. It even has a hammock for that complete chill we’re looking for. You can just stay there barefoot, face the ocean and drink/eat with your friends and family.

Their private beach area sports these lounging chairs and bean bags perfect for an early morning beach chill or a night swim with their famous neon lights flooding the beach area.

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 It offers a shuttle service to its guests and free WiFi throughout the property to lessen the hassle and cater to your comfort and connection needs. Rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and a seating area. 

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES:

  • Beachfront Cabana: P4,888 per night, Good for 2 Guests and 1 Free-of-Charge Child 5 years old and below
  • Family Cabana: P6,888 per night, Good for 4 Guests and 1 Free-of-Charge Child 5 years old and below
  • Casita Villa: P10,888 per night, Good for 2 Guests and 1 Free-of-Charge Child 5 years old and below

*Note: All rates are inclusive of breakfast. Check-in is at 2PM; check-out is 12NN the next day.

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OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: A. Batobalonos Street, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu — approx. 4-5 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus bound for Hagnaya. Estimated travel time is 3.5-4 hours. Once in Hagnaya Port, you will ride on a barge bound for Santa Fe port (travel time is approximately 1 hr). The Tourism Office in Santa Fe port will collect P30/person for all incoming guests to the Island as per ordinance approved by local and provincial councilors as Environmental or Ecological Fee. After that, ride a tricycle/motorcycle to Amihan Cabanas Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Amihan Cabanas Resort” in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 128 new cases on June 12

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Cebu logs 128 new cases on June 12

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 June 12, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 128 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 39 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 54,136, while the active cases increased to 1,461 (from 1,372).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,809 (+52 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,367 (+27 new)
– Total deaths: 865 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 577

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,636 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,280 (+5 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 186

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,732 (+15 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,328 (+6 new)
– Total deaths: 225 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 179

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,959 (+39 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,706 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 734 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 519

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,461
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 54,136 (+128 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,681 (+39 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,994 (+0 new*)

A total of 4,253 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):

Island vibe dining at the Lake Bar & Grill in Asturias

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Island vibe dining at the Lake Bar & Grill in Asturias

Level up your bar and grill experience by having it right in the middle of the lake.

Located in Barangay Bago, Asturias, Buswang Lake is an eight-hectare body of water that is home to carps, tilapias and catfishes. And right in the middle of it is this small strip of island that houses the new hang out place and restaurant in Asturias, Island in the Lake Bar & Grill.

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The lake has still waters which is ideal for fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking and you can do this all for free. Just bring your own equipment and you’re ready to go. You can also camp here free of charge so make sure to bring your tent.

The lake is a rehabilitation project of a public-private cooperation to beautifully preserve nature and revive the once murky and silted waters of a placid lake.

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The chill dining is completed by watching live performances and tasting all the delicious Filipino food they are serving like bisayang manok, pork BBQ and caldereta.

Head to the Island in the Lake Bar & Grill now to shake off all the bad energy.

Photo from Island in the Lake Bar & Grill Facebook Page
Photo from Island in the Lake Bar & Grill Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: NONE
  • Opening hours: n/a

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Buswang Lake, Barangay Bago, Asturias, Northwesetern Cebu – approx. 2 hours away from the city.

BY V-HIRE: You can get on a van for hire headed for Asturias at the van terminal in Ayala Center Cebu. The van will pass through the transcentral highway, which makes the journey short. Travel time is around one hour or so depending on the traffic. From the town proper, you can ride a habal-habal that will take you to Buswang Lake Restobar.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Buswang Lake” in Brgy. Bago, Asturias. Parking space is available.

NUSTAR Resort & Casino: Cebu City’s ultimate leisure and entertainment center opening in 2022

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NUSTAR Resort & Casino: Cebu City’s ultimate leisure and entertainment center opening in 2022

The Queen City of the South soon adds another gem to its treasury of resorts and lifestyle destinations.

Set to welcome the world through its doors in 2022, the integrated NUSTAR Resort sits majestically atop Kawit Point, SRP, Cebu City. NUSTAR will boast luxury retail and dining, a gaming facility, and a convention center that can accommodate 2,000 participants. On top of it all, NUSTAR will welcome guests to its three hotel towers with over 1,000 rooms.

From the initial plan of ₱18 billion, Gokongwei-led Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI) increases its investment to ₱25 billion for the project.

Photo from NUSTAR Resort Facebook Page
Photo from NUSTAR Resort Facebook Page
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Photo from NUSTAR Resort Facebook Page

The resort will soon be offering an exciting getaway from the city’s hustle and bustle with 250 gaming tables and 1,500 electronic gaming machines. Guests will also get to pamper themselves within NUSTAR’s 4 floors of luxury retail and dining spaces, as well as relax in the sun with an unobstructed vista of the Cebu Strait.

NUSTAR is located in Kawit Island, Cebu South Road Properties, 2 kilometers away from SM Seaside City and 1 kilometer from Il Corso Mall; only 15 minutes away from the heart of Cebu City. Additionally, with the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway scheduled to open in 2021, NUSTAR guests are going to have even more accessibility to the resort.

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Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc. (UHRI) holds NUSTAR as a first of its kind, and will be the biggest outside of Metro Manila. The design of NUSTAR was created by a world-renowned design team that includes HKS Architects, HBA Design Consultants, PIA Interior Co., Ltd., Studio JEFRE and ASYA Design. According to ASYA Design, the resort has an accumulated 350,000 square meters of floor space.

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NUSTAR Resort is a distinct development in Cebu City. It will definitely be a destination that the Queen City can show off to the rest of the world.

Cebu logs 140 new cases on June 11

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Cebu logs 140 new cases on June 11

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 June 11, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 140 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 57 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 54,009, while the active cases increased to 1,372 (from 1,291).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,758 (+53 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,341 (+19 new)
– Total deaths: 865 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 552

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,614 (+14 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,275 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 169

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,717 (+13 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,322 (+14 new)
– Total deaths: 225 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 170

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,920 (+60 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,705 (+24 new)
– Total deaths: 734 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 481

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,372
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 54,009 (+140 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,643 (+57 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,994 (+3 new*)

A total of 4,467 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):

Chill and Dine with a 360-degree stellar view at City Lights Camp and Dine in Liloan

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Chill and Dine with a 360-degree stellar view at City Lights Camp and Dine in Liloan

Too stressed out because of work? Or, can’t decide where to go on your next date? Regardless of the reason, don’t fret because you can always take things up a notch because you deserve it.

Celebrating small wins, anniversaries, or just unwinding after a tiring week is best celebrated with a million dollar view. Yes, good food and great company is a must, but you can never really go wrong with an amazing view.

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After all, nothing would was away all your stress than looking down at the great expanse of Liloan’s city lights. Yes, you read it right. Liloan.

City Lights Camp and Dine serves not only good food, but a stellar view of the Liloan City Lights at night. If you want to go there in the morning, you will also have the chance to see the vast view of Liloan as well. Day or night, doesn’t really matter.

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They also accept gatherings; birthday, wedding, proposal, even anniversaries. It showcases a great view for your guests so, might as well book your next celebration here.

Apart from serving good food and a stellar view, you can also camp a night if you decide to still go higher. If you hike on top of the hill, a campsite is awaiting for your visit.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

RATES

Best Sellers

  • Balbacua
    • Skin – P70
    • Joint – P80
  • Native Chicken  – P60
  • Pork BBQ – P20
  • Chicken BBQ
    • Wing – P40
    • Liver – P30
    • Paa – P80
    • Intestine – P10
  • Chorizo – P20

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Operating Hours:
    • 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Mon – Fri)
    • 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sat & Sun)
  • Contact Number: 0947 853 2053

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: Panas Road, Panoypoy, Consolacion, Northern Cebu —  approx. 1-1.5 hours away from Cebu City.

From SM City Cebu, you can take a PUJ to Consolacion. If you’re from the Talamban/Pit-os area, you can also take a PUJ that goes to Consolacion.  You can ask the driver to drop you off at Fooda Consolacion where you can take a motorbike to take you to City Lights Camp and Dine.

Cebu logs 84 new cases on June 10

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Cebu logs 84 new cases on June 10

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 June 10, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 84 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 105 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,869, while the active cases decreased to 1,291 (from 1,311).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,705 (+41 new)
– Total recoveries: 23,323 (+72 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 518

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,600 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,275 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 155

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,704 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,308 (+5 new)
– Total deaths: 225 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 171

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,860 (+24 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,681 (+25 new)
– Total deaths: 732 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 447

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,291
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,869 (+84 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,587 (+105 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,991 (+0 new*)

A total of 4,530 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):

Soon to rise: The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

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Soon to rise: The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

The dream is to have a resort living lifestyle and now Cebuanos, we all can have it.

The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is brought upon by the Luxury hotel chain Sheraton and the multi-awarded Cebuano development company AppleOne Mactan, Inc.

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Photo from The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort Facebook Page

Nestled within a tropical sanctuary that is Mactan, Cebu, these stylish modern residences will open and be ready by 2022. A 22-storey tower with 190 residential units, 154 of which will be one- to three- bedroom apartments while 36 will be courtyard pool residences.

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They have each carefully considered and thoughtfully inspired home dwellings lie along an immaculate stretch of private white beach with spectacular views of the Hilutungan Channel and Magellan Bay.


Modern Interiors

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Photo from The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort Facebook Page

Every residence reflects contemporary design with tropical aesthetics and local touches making it pure, serene, and stylish. It has modern interiors made out of luxurious materials such as natural stone, rattan, marble, plush fabrics and wood.

The Residences at The Sheraton Cebu Mactan makes with a host of exclusive facilities. Residents will enjoy access to a host of luxurious offerings such as courtyard lagoon pools, an amenities floor and a stunning private beach.

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Facilities Tailored to Lifestyle

Live the good life of convenience and freedom as the facilities are tailored to your lifestyle. You can be as productive, as relaxed and as healthy as you can possibly be.

  • Residential lobby & lounge
  • Courtyard’s large lagoon pools
  • Male and female steam rooms
  • Multi-purpose function room
  • Kids’ room
  • Access to private beach club
  • Dedicated parking
  • High-speed Internet
  • State-of-the art gym and yoga room
  • A number of restaurants

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Rates & Other Information

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — approx. 25 minutes away from Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

BY BUS: Ride any bus/jeep going to Punta Engano/Mactan. Ask the driver to drop you off at The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort” in Mactan. Parking space is available.

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