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Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant: San Remigio’s Newest, Tasty Unli-Buffet Food Place

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May 30, 2021

Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant: San Remigio’s Newest, Tasty Unli-Buffet Food Place

Nothing feels greater than eating lots of food after a full day of swimming in the beach. And what more than to spend at San Remigio’s newest unlimited buffet restaurant by the sea: Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant.

Since its grand opening, Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant has been the buzz in social media due to its unique offer: a buffet style dining experience by the beach. This is definitely a rewarding experience especially those who need a break after a long week of grinding and working in the city.

With nipa-hut inspired cottages, Mar Azul and Bar Restaurant offers its patrons that vibe that convinces you that yes, you are indeed in a vacation. The bamboo materials used in their chairs, tables and other furniture is totally an exotic addition to that tropical feel that they are obviously going for, which makes it a wholesome and lovely affair.

Speaking of food, popular Filipino food items like lechong manok, inihaw na liempo, inihaw na isda, lumpia and many more, diners have a wide selection for their buffet. Tasty desserts and varieties of fruits are also available to refresh that palate after the meal.

Photo from Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant Facebook Page

Aptly located around one of Cebu’s finest beaches which is in San Remigio, taking a hearty meal is more than just an experience but rather an ultimate pleasurable experience to the senses. A sumptuous feast of favorite Filipino dishes and an overlooking view of San Remigio’s finest beaches? Truly, a god-tier experience.

RATES:

The “Banca Unli-Seafood” of Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant offers three levels of unlimited buffet:

Buffet 1 for 399/pax. Includes the following food:

MAIN
- Special Roasted Chicken
- Roasted Pork Belly (liempo)
- Grilled/Fried Fish
- Butter Garlic Shrimp
- Classic Crab
- Pinoy-style Beef Steak
APPETIZER
- Calamares
- Lumpia
- Saang
- Shrimp Tempura

Buffet 2 for 299/pax. Includes the following food:

MAIN
- Special Roasted Chicken
- Roasted Pork Belly (liempo)
- Butter Garlic Shrimp
- Special Humba
APPETIZER
- Lumpia

Buffet 3 for 199/pax. Includes the following food:

MAIN
- Special Roasted Chicken
- Roasted Pork Belly (liempo)
- Special Humba
APPETIZER
- Lumpia

Banca Unli-Seafood also comes with soup of the day, sides of the day, bottomless iced tea, and choice of sauces. Also comes with unli seasonal fruit slices for the 399 buffet while 1 slice/serving for the 299/199 buffet.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, daily
Contact Number: +63 927 449 2165
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/marazulbarandrestaurant/
Email Address: marazulbeachhouse@gmail.com

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: 8 Mabini St, Poblacion, San Remigio, Northern Cebu — approx. 2.5-3 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Head on to Cebu North Bus Terminal and hop on a bus for San Remigio. Fare is around P150-P200 pesos and travel time is around 2.5-3 hours. Tell the driver that you’re going to get off at the poblacion or town proper. Upon arrival, you may ask the locals for directions going to Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant and ride a habal-habal to your destination.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mar Azul Bar and Restaurant” in San Remigio. Parking space is available.

St. Anthony’s Beach Resort: Asturias’ New Resort That Leads to Manguiao Falls

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May 30, 2021

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St. Anthony’s Beach Resort: Asturias’ New Resort That Leads to Manguiao Falls

Every one of us needs a break from the world once in a while. After all, many things are currently happening so rapidly that it can get hard to mentally process. If you are in a budget and want to spend your time of relaxation and peace in a new environment, think about giving St. Anthony’s Beach Resort a go.

Conveniently located just by the highway in the barangay of Tubigagmanok, the resort boasts an ocean-front that invites and tempts its visitors. The place is very serene that ensures you that you can relax and let your soul rest.

Photo from St. Anthony Beach Resort Facebook Page

They also have their very own café called Café Asturias, which serves the best Asturias has to offer. They have a variety of meals and delights from heavenly pastries like milky cheese donuts to meaty goodness like traditional humba.

You can even kayak on their open shores! But we have not discussed the best part yet. What’s best about staying here is that you can take a dip in Manguiao Falls, a secluded site that is said to be only accessibly by booking a stay here in St. Anthony’s Beach Resort. Look at the photos yourself and see why you should book a stay at the resort as soon as possible.

Photo from @cebueventsblog | Cebu Events Blog Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

N/A

ROOM RATES:

Standard Room: P1,200 per night, air-conditioned, good for 2 pax, free breakfast
Family Room: P1,800 per night, air-conditioned, good for 3 pax, free breakfast
Studio Room: P3,000 per night, air-conditioned, good for 6 pax, free breakfast

OTHER INFORMATION:

No entrance and corkage fee
You can bring your own tent or rent at the resort (price n/a)
₱250 per extra person + free breakfast
Contact numbers: 09216837853 / 09268151427
Email address: stanthonybeachresort@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StAnthonyBeachResort

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Antonio Y De Pio National Hwy, Asturias, Northwestern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY VAN: Take a V-Hire from the Ayala Terminal and let the driver know you are heading to St. Anthony’s Beach Resort at the highway in barangay Tubiganmanok. It is best to have Google Maps assist you while you are heading to the location in the van. The resort is immediately by the highway so dropping off is easy.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “St. Anthony’s Beach Resort” in Asturias. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 91 new cases on May 29

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Ram Mancelita

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May 29, 2021

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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 May 29, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 91 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 32 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 52,961, while the active cases increased to 1,348 (from 1,291).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,335 (+42 new)
– Total recoveries: 22,940 (+23 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 531

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,488 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,143 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 175

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,612 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,217 (+5 new)
– Total deaths: 222 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 173

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,526 (+25 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,331 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 726 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 469

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,348
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 52,961 (+91 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 49,631 (+32 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,982 (+1 new*)

A total of 3,126 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):

SKY Fiber upgrades Super Speed Plans for Remote Workers

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Ram Mancelita

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May 29, 2021

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SKY Fiber upgrades Super Speed Plans for Remote Workers

Remote workers and online entrepreneurs will be able to heighten their productivity and efficiency as they achieve their daily goals when they equip themselves with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up super speed plans.

SKY Fiber offers various plans suited to different remote work needs, which includes its best value plan 40Mbps at only P1,499/month, which is perfect for emails, some video conferencing, and browsing. It also offers a highspeed plan of 200Mbps at only P3,499/month, which can be used for heavy and multiple online activities such as regular and prolonged video conferences, maintaining a website and social media, and more.

“With the continuous shift to digital platforms in the workplace, we have decided to increase our speeds with the same affordable rates so that they can practically invest in a reliable internet connection that will help them upgrade their work set-up,” Alan Supnet, SKY’s head for Consumer Broadband Products said.

Supnet added that, for professionals, having access to faster speeds can essentially help them save time and accomplish more tasks as they have smoother collaboration with colleagues via video conferencing platforms and quicker access to cloud-based apps and documents.

If there are multiple internet users at home, they will not have to worry about a bogged down connection since an increased speed supports several individuals and devices working online at the same time.

Meanwhile, online entrepreneurs will be able to increase their sales and provide better service as faster speeds enable them to respond to customer inquiries promptly and manage logistics in a timely manner.

The leveled-up SKY Fiber Super Speed plans up to 200mbps are now available in Cebu. To invest in SKY’s fiber-fast speeds at highly competitive prices, visit mysky.com.ph/skyfiber.

Escape from Reality at Cliff Cabanas in Catmon

Sarah Ladeza

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May 29, 2021

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Escape from Reality at Cliff Cabanas in Catmon

Whether you are longing for a pampered night stay away from the busy city of Cebu or if you are craving to be reconnected with the ocean, your tropical wishes are surely about to come true. The air of tranquility enveloping this beautiful place is definitely your ideal place to escape. From the real-world experiencing the pandemic to a plam-fringed haze, this place is definitely a must-visit.

Waking up with a vast view of the ocean and seeing hundreds of fishes swimming on the sea from your own balcony is what Cliff Cabanas take pride of. Without you having to go to Maldives to experience this, what more is a promised blissful experience with them? Heavenly.

Especially with the chaotic world brought about by the pandemic, we could never really go wrong with looking for a place that would offer tranquility at its finest. Aside from a blissful experience, it’s also nicer to reconnect with nature. With the buzzing life of the city, it is always but fitting to breathe and re-compose yourself to get back on track.

If you need a breather, then Cliff Cabanas is definitely a visit. Wake up to a magnificent view of the ocean from your own balcony and meditate while thanking Him for giving you the chance for this breather. I can assure you, it will all be worth it.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

RATES

Cottage Rates

Overnight – P1500 – P3000
- Cabana 1 – P3000 (good for 2-3 pax)
- Cabana 2 – P3000 (good for 2-3 pax)
- Cabana 3 – P3500 (good for 2-4 pax)
- Cabana 6 – P1500 (good for 2-3 pax)
- Cabana 7 – P1500 (good for 2-3 pax)

Day Use – P800 – P1800
- Rectangle Cottage – P1000 / unit (good for 10 pax)
- Rectangle Cottage – P1800 / whole
- Cave-In – P1200 (good for 12 pax)
- Triangle Cottage – P800 (good for 5 pax)
- Square Cottage – P1500 (good for 10 pax)

OTHER INFORMATION

Email: cliffcabanas@gmail.com
Phone Number: 0915 492 3854
Socials: Cliff Cabanas
Check-In: 12:00 NN
Check-Out: 1:00 PM
Day Use: 7:00AM – 5:00PM

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: Panalipan, Catmon, Northern Cebu – approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus/mini bus to Catmon. Bus fare is roughly ₱85 /head (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at Cliff Cabanas. It is situated along the highway, after Binongkolan Bus Stop. Inform the driver it is before St. Joseph Parish Church.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for Cliff Cabanas in Catmon.

Cebu logs 96 new cases on May 28

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Ram Mancelita

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May 28, 2021

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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 May 28, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 96 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 116 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 52,872, while the active cases decreased to 1,291 (from 1,324).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,291 (+45 new)
– Total recoveries: 22,917 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 510

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,478 (+15 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,142 (+27 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 166

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,599 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,212 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 222 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 165

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,504 (+25 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,329 (+62 new)
– Total deaths: 725 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 450

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,291
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 52,872 (+96 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 49,600 (+116 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,981 (+3 new*)

A total of 3,299 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):

Butse Kik: The Song That Angered the Cebuano Chinese Community

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May 28, 2021

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Butse Kik: The Song That Angered the Cebuano Chinese Community

Yoyoy Villame’s songs are a cultural classic and there is no denying that. The man himself is iconic; the humor in his songs is ageless and witty, but the songs are also educational and meaningful. He wrote many hits such as his first recording, “Magellan”, which talked about Ferdinand Magellan’s failed conquest in a hilarious way, and “Philippine Geography”, a song that went into detail about the different islands of the Philippines.

However, not all of his songs are meaningful. After all, in his very essence he was a singer, composer, and a comedian. With that in mind, he made a song called “Butse Kik”.

Butse Kik: its origin and meaning

Butse Kik is a novelty song that became one of the staples for radio music in the Philippines. The song is actually composed of gibberish nonsense lyrics, meaning that they do not form literal words or form coherent sentences or thoughts. The concept and the music are also a parody from a 1962 song by Dee Dee Sharp called “Baby Cakes”, which brings strong resemblance.

According to many sources, the lyrics were thought of by Villame when he was still a jeepney driver. While he was waiting for the car mechanic to fix his jeepney, he listed down all of the names of the Chinese stores in Manila’s Chinatown.

Why the Cebu Chinese community got heated

Apparently, not everyone was laughing about the song. According to sources all over the net, the Chinese community in Cebu got angry about it. In their defense, the lyrics sound like Chinese words mashed together to create this novelty. They possibly might have felt offended and thought that the song was mocking the Chinese language.

With anger in mind, they tried to go to court for the song and demanded that the song be removed from jukeboxes all around. However, this ultimately failed due to one single thing they have overlooked: the song did not have any Chinese words at all. With that revelation, they dropped all cases and probably even burned their Yoyoy Villame albums.

Delicious Premium Aged Meat at Yukga Korean BBQ in IT Park

Marel Baluyos

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May 28, 2021

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Delicious Premium Aged Meat at Yukga Korean BBQ in IT Park

Just as we think our Korean BBQ experience can’t upgrade anymore. A new restaurant challenges the game with their state-of-the-art grilling process, premium products and top-notch services.

As we now have the tradition of Samgyup nights, Yukga Korean BBQ in Cebu IT Park should be in that list of a must-visit. This Korean BBQ restaurant not only offers delicious meals and high-quality grilled meat but also a never-ending serve of side dishes.

Delicious Premium Meat & Drinks

Yukga Korean BBQ only serves quality meat exported from outside the country. Those famous Korean beef and top-quality meat we have always heard and talked about in food vlogs and Kdramas are just a few rides away.

Their Premium age meat produces incredibly tasty flavor and are served however you want, may it be as boneless beef/pork, beef rib eye roll, pork jowls and many more. All the grilled meat are tender and juicy as they put adequate water under the grill to equalize the heat of the meat.

Of course, grilled meat will never be complete without drinks. They offer various liquors to chill out like soju, makgeolli/rice wine and some local faves.

Cast Iron Grill & Hands-on services

Yukga Korean BBQ is the first in Cebu that uses a cast iron grill purely made with iron which prevents the meat from sticking to the pan which is a common problem in grilling meat. It is also dense enough to imprint their signature mark on the top and bottom layer of the meat during the grilling process.

If you’ve ever felt tired of doing the grilling on one of those BBQ nights then no worries for the staffs of Yukga are the ones who will cook the food in front of you, presenting to us diners how it is properly done.

VIP Rooms & Delivery

If you need a little privacy for events and celebrations, they have VIP rooms that can accommodate 8 to 16 persons. They also have a smoking area that can be ventilated anytime should you feel the need to smoke.

Feeling like not going out won’t be a problem either for Yukga Korean Bbq is open for orders via Maxim and pick up. The customers can opt whether to cook the meat or keep it raw upon delivery.

A little side note, you can also visit Yukga’s sister company, Machang Korean Premium Meat Grill which specializes in beef and pork intestines located at The Space AS Fortuna.

It is a step to the next level on our gastronomic experience so feel free to drop by this new restaurant for that hearty meal you deserve.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Other Information:

Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (daily)
Contact number: 0917 707 2199
Email address: yukgakoreanbbq@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/Yukgakoreanbbq

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: #11 Garden Row Ayala Mall Central Bloc, IT Park, Cebu City (near 10 Dove Street and A Little Tea)

BY BUS: Ride any beep or bus going to Cebu IT Park and ask the driver to drop you off at The Walk or Garden Row.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Yukga Korean BBQ” in IT Park. Parking space is available.

All jeepney routes in Cebu City now reopened

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Marel Baluyos

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May 27, 2021

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All jeepney routes in Cebu City now reopened

The streets of Cebu will be busy again as Mayor Labella issues the Executive Order No. 131 opening all jeepney routes in Cebu City, effective today, May 27, 2021.

“An order amending Executive Order No. 102, Series of 2020, titled ‘An order establishing the Balik Pasada Program for traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (TPUJS) and providing guidelines thereto as amended by Executive Order No.122, Series of 2021.”

This decision was made with the Cebu City Jeepney Task Force, agencies, The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) VII and other relevant enforcement hoping to address the increasing need for public transportation.

TPUJS can be allowed after applying to the “Balik Pasada Program” of Cebu City through the Jeepney Task Force headed by Councilor James Cuenco.

Cebu City Transportation Office & Cebu City Jeepney Task Force tasks:

Approval of TPUJ applications
Issuance of TPUJ permits
Issuance of TPUJ ID’s
Operation & Evaluation of all approved TPUJ
Compliance monitoring and Enforcement of minimum health standards on all TPUJs

Consequence to not following minimum health standard in TPUJ’s:

Confiscation of Balik Pasada TPUJ Driver’s ID
Confiscation of Balik Pasada Permit
Revocation of permits under Cebu City Jeepney Task Force

Though it is a good thing to have more available transportation for us commuters, we should always adhere to follow the minimum health protocols during this pandemic and be safe.

Cebu logs 64 new cases on May 27

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Ram Mancelita

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May 27, 2021

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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 May 27, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 64 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 33 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 52,779, while the active cases increased to 1,324 (from 1,294).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,246 (+29 new)
– Total recoveries: 22,906 (+12 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 476

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,463 (+5 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,115 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 178

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,588 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,196 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 222 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 170

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,482 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,269 (+13 new)
– Total deaths: 713 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 500

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,324
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 52,779 (+64 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 49,486 (+33 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,969 (+1 new*)

A total of 3,114 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.

RATES:

Buffet 1 for 399/pax. Includes the following food:

Buffet 2 for 299/pax. Includes the following food:

Buffet 3 for 199/pax. Includes the following food:

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

ROOM RATES:

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Breakdown of cases:

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

RATES

Cottage Rates

OTHER INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE

Breakdown of cases:

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

Butse Kik: its origin and meaning

Why the Cebu Chinese community got heated

Delicious Premium Meat & Drinks

Cast Iron Grill & Hands-on services

VIP Rooms & Delivery

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Menu:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Cebu City Transportation Office & Cebu City Jeepney Task Force tasks:

Consequence to not following minimum health standard in TPUJ’s:

Breakdown of cases:

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

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