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Top 5 Most Prestigious Catholic Schools in Cebu City

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June 1, 2021

Top 5 Most Prestigious Catholic Schools in Cebu City

Did you know that we have a lot of Catholic institutions here in Cebu?

Cebu is the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. You can just flip the pages of your History books and there you will see why Cebu has been proclaimed as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines.

If you are looking for a school with rich history in Christianity and a school with teachings aligned with the Catholic Church, look no further because we have enlisted the Top 5 Catholic schools in Cebu worth checking out.

1. UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS (USC)

University of San Carlos (USC) was founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595. Formerly known as Colegio de San Ildefonso, University of San Carlos is already considered to be one of the top universities outside Manila.

A mix of old and new marks USC’s brand of education. The missionary spirit is kept alive with the school’s pursuit for the latest in science, technology, and the arts.

Campus:

Main Campus
Talamban Campus
South Campus
North Campus
Montessori Academy

Location:

USC-Main: P. Del Rosario Street, Cebu City

USC-Talamban: Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City

USC-NC: General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

USC-SC: J. Alcantara Street, Cebu City

Motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio (Knowledge, Leadership, Service)
Colors: Green and Gold
Contact Numbers: +63 32 230 0100 | +63 32 401 2300 | +63 32 233 3145 | +63 32 231 4012 | +63 32 254 0117 | +63 32 254 9385
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: http://www.usc.edu.ph/

2. SACRED HEART SCHOOL – ATENEO DE CEBU (SHS-ADC)

SHS-ADC offers not only excellent education, but also forms servant leaders for the greater glory of God.

Formerly known as Sacred Heart School for Boys, Sacred Heart School – Jesuits, is a private, catholic college-preparatory school run by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus. SHS-AdC is the 7th Jesuit school in the Philippines to bear the name Ateneo.

Location: H. Abellana Street, Brgy. Canduman, Mandaue City

Motto: Lux Oriens (A Light Arising in the Land of the Morning)
Colors: Blue, Gold, and White
Contact Number: (+63)32 345-GESU | 345-4698 | 345-3216
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: shs-adc.edu.ph

3. UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE – RECOLETOS (USJ-R)

A premier Gospel and community-oriented educational institution, USJ-R is committed to transforming individuals in becoming more responsive leaders of the society through integral formation.

USJ-R also ensures their students are holistically developed with their graduate attributes without neglecting the religious attributes.

Campus:

Main Campus
Basak Campus
Balamban Campus

Location:

USJ-R Main: Magallanes Street, Cebu City

USJ-R Basak: CICCT USJR, Basak, Cebu City

USJ-R Balamban: Arpili Bridge, Antonio Y De Pio National Hwy, Balamban, Cebu

Motto: Caritas et Scientia Adelante! (Charity and Science)
Colors: Green, Gold, and Yellow
Contact Number: (63-32) 253-7900
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: usjr.edu.ph

4. DON BOSCO TECHNICAL COLLEGE (DBTC)

DBTC believes in the need to develop and to promote the integral human person and cultural heritage of society ‘Technical Education’ appropriate to one’s intellectual and maturity level.

DBTC students are intensively devoted into forming themselves and into being committed Christians and honest citizens with the heart for the poor.

Location: Pleasant Homes Subd., Brgy. Punta Princesa, Cebu City

Motto: Ardua Non Timeo (Fear No Hardships)
Colors: Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow
Contact Number: (032) 273 1127 | +63 (32) 273-1128 | +63 (32) 273-2301
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: dbtc-cebu.edu.ph

5. COLLEGIO DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION (CIC)

Photo from Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion – Cebu Facebook Page

CIC-Cebu used to be a private Catholic school for girls. It was founded in 1880 and years after, boys were already allowed to enroll making the school co-educational.

CIC-Cebu is also considered to be the oldest Catholic school in Cebu allowing their students to learn more about the vast history of Christianity with their teachings.

Campus:

Main Campus
Mandaue Campus

Location:

CIC Main: 45 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

CIC Mandaue: A. Del Rosario St, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu

Motto:
Colors: Blue and White
Contact Number: +6332 232-97-87 | +6332 232-97-80 | +6332 232-46-25
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: ciccebuonline.blogspot.com (unofficial)

Experience Elegance at Gabi Resort & Spa in Cordova

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Experience Elegance at Gabi Resort & Spa in Cordova

Modernly elegant. Luxuriously neat. Minimalistic.

These are some of the few adjectives that we can think of to describe Gabi Resort and Spa which is located in Cordova, Cebu approximately 15 minutes away from Mactan International Airport.

Photo from Gabi Resort & Spa Facebook Page

One of the resort’s main attractions is a wide pool that is located quite close to some of the rooms of the guests. The pool area is surrounded by a well-maintained lush green garden, a perfect spot for some barbecue and beer. The entire lawn of the resort lights up at night and is the perfect spot for some night swimming or family gathering.

The lobby of the main building is the definition of “grand”. It’s minimalistic and neat design goes perfectly well with their glass walls and chandelier. The resort has around 40 rooms, categorized as superior, deluxe, or pool access rooms.

BBQ Fiesta

For barbecue lovers out there, the resort offers a “BBQ Fiesta” every Saturday night. For only P499, you get unlimited barbecue, desserts, fresh fruits iced tea and free use of the pool! There’s also a live band so it’s the perfect spot for some weekend chill time.

Other amenities in the resort include a spa, a restaurant that serves Filipino and international dishes, kiddie pool, and function halls.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Entrance fee: P200 per person (inclusive of tables and chairs)

Room rates:

Pool access rooms: $140 per day (around P6,700)
- Veranda leads directly to the pool
- 2 beds, 1 queen bed, 1 double bed

Deluxe rooms: $120 per day (around P5,700)
- 1 queen bed, 1 double bed (4 guests)
- Outside view: natural rock formations and wild garden

Superior rooms: $99 per day (around P4,700)
- Twin bed plus spa bed (for body massage)

All rooms are come with a glass shower enclosure, safe deposit box, 42-inch LED cable TV, and a mini refrigerator.

Other information:

Online booking
Contact numbers: (032) 272-4556
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabiresortofficial
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://gabiresortspa.com

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Gabi, Cordova, Cebu

By V-Hire or jeepney: You can ride a V-Hire or jeep bound for Cordova at SM City Cebu. Upon arrival at Cordova, you can ride a tricycle to Gabi Resort & Spa.

By private car: Navigate through Waze or Google Maps and type in “Gabi Resort and Spa” in Cordova as the destination.

Cebu logs 27 new cases on May 31

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May 31, 2021

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On Monday 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 31, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 27 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 72 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,051, while the active cases decreased to 1,323 (from 1,369).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,371 (+6 new)
– Total recoveries: 22,984 (+19 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 523

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,497 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,148 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 179

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,621 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,220 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 222 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 179

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,562 (+17 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,393 (+53 new)
– Total deaths: 727 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 442

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,323
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,051 (+27 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 49,745 (+72 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,983 (+1 new*)

A total of 1,289 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):

Cebu Commute Guide: List of available transportations and routes

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Cebu Commute Guide: List of available transportations and routes

The first General Community Quarantine was a big step that the local government took to slowly bring back the economy and bring back the jobs of Cebuano families.

It was good news for working Cebuanos but commuters were faced with the difficult problem of looking for transportation. To be able to control the spread of the virus and lower the chances of contact, the local government opted to not allow any public vehicles to be in service until there have been concrete precautionary measures set to avoid an unwanted rise in the number of positives.

This left individuals with no other means of transportation except riding taxis or bicycles to work which both have their own resounding cons.

As Cebu slowly shifts from being a COVID-19 hotspot to a center of recovery, various modes of transportation are slowly being rolled out with distanced seats and strict protocols. Currently, public vehicles are slowly starting to become operational and allowed to drive passengers around the city.

Here is a list of currently available public transportation and their corresponding routes and hours of operation.

CEBU PUBLIC BUSES

Operation Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

ROUTES

1. SM Seaside – IT Park

F. Vestil St.
Mambaling Rd
N. Bacalso Ave.
P. del Rosario St.
Imus Ave.
Gen. Maxilom Ave.
Gorordo Ave.
Archbishop Reyes Ave.

Gorordo Ave.
Gen. Maxilom Ave.
Imus Ave.
P. del Rosario St.
N. Bacalso Ave.
Mambaling Rd
F. Vestil St.

2. Labangon – Mabolo

Katipunan St.
Salvador St.
R. Duterte St.
M. Velez St.
Don Gil Garcia St.
N. Escario St.
Mindanao Ave.
Cardinal Rosales Ave.
F. Cabahug St. (Sykes)
Hernan Cortez St.
G. Lopez Jaena St.
M.J. Cuneco Ext.
Osmeña Blvd.
N. Bacalso Ave.
F. Llamas St
Katipunan St.

3. Punta Church -SM City

F. Llamas St.
N. Bacalso Ave.
Mambaling Road
F. Vestil St.
South Road Properties (SRP)
M.J. Cuenco Ave.
Legaspi St.
Sergio Osmeña Blvd.
A. Soriano St
Gen. Maxilom Ave

A. Soriano St
Sergio Osmeña Blvd.
Legaspi St.
M.J. Cuenco Ave.
South Road Properties (SRP)
F. Vestil St.
Mambaling Road
N. Bacalso Ave.
F. Llamas St.

4. Metropolice Subdivision

Talamban (Metropolice Subd.)
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave.
Salinas Drive
Gorordo Ave
N. Escario St. (Capitol Grounds)
Osmena Blvd
B. Rodriguez St.
V. Rama Ave.
M. Velez. St
Don Gil Garcia St

N. Escario St.
Gorordo Ave
Salinas Drive
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave.
Talamban (Metropolice Subd.)

5. Bulacao – Capitol

Bulacao City Hardware
N. Bacalso Ave.
Fuente Osmena
N. Escario St. (Capitol Grounds)
Don Gil Garcia St.
M. Velez St.
V. Rama St.
N. Bacalso Ave.
Bulacao City Hardware

6. Paseo Arcenas Banawa – Sykes Panagdait

P. Burgos St. (Plaza Sugbo)
S. Osmena Ave. (Near Pier 1)
Osmena Blvd. (Corner V. Sotto St.)
Robinsons Galleria (Benedicto St.)
Gen. Maxilom Ave. (City Health Dept.)
Cebu Business Park (Samar Loop)
Cebu Business Park (Mindanao Ave.)
Archbishop Reyes Ave. (Across BIR Office)
IT Park (Existing PUV Stops)
Pope John Paul Ave (Petron)
A. Soriano Ave.
Robinsons Galleria
M.J. Cuenco Ave. (Corner V. Gullas St.)
P. Burgos St. (Plaza Sugbo)

7. Talamban Gym – Cebu City Hall

Talamban Gym
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave.
Salinas Drive
Pope John Paul Ave
Juan Luna Ave. Ext.
A. Soriano Ave.
Gen. Maxilom Ave.
B. Benedicto St.
13th Ave.
Legazpi Ext.
Osmena Blvd.
M.J. Cuenco Ave.
M.C. Briones St.
D. Jakosalem St.

Osmena Blvd.
Legazpi Ext.
13th Ave.
B. Benedicto St.
Gen. Maxilom Ave.
A. Soriano Ave.
Juan Luna Ave. Ext.
Pope John Paul Ave
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave.
Talamban Gym

8. Il Corso – IT Park

Il Corso
SM Seaside
Vestil Rd.
N. Bacalso Ave.
Mambaling Rd.
Cebu South Bus Terminal
Jones Ave.
Capitol
Escario
JY Square
Lahug Salinas Dr.
IT Park

9. Carbon – Plaza Housing

Carbon Public Market
M.C. Briones St.
Cebu City Hall
La Nueva Supermarket (near City Hall)
Basilica del Sto. Nino
Lapu-Lapu St.
MCWD
DFA
Legaspi St.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Cebu Eastern College
Colonnade Supermarket
Pelaez St.
Hotel de Mercedes
P. Del Rosario St.
University of San Carlos (Main)
Osmena Blvd
Jones Ave
Cebu City Sports Center (Abellana)
Cebu Normal University
Visayas Community Medical Center
Crown Regency Hotel
Robinsons Place Cebu (Fuente)
Fuente Osmena Circle
Cebu Doctors Hospital
Cebu Provincial Capitol
N. Escario St.
Capitol Tourist Inn
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish
Golden Peak Hotel
PhilHealth
Gorordo Ave.
Harolds Hotel
University of the Philippines, Cebu
Sugbo Cultural Center
Lahug Elem. School
Church of Hesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
DepEd
Beverly Hills
Lahug
JY Square Mall
Veterans Drive
Marco Polo Plaza Hotel
Cebu Transcentral Highway
Busay
Plaza Housing

10. Guadalupe – SM City

Guadalupe Church
V. Rama Ave.
Crowd Regency Residences (Guadalupe)
Fooda Savers’ mart (Guadalupe)
Corner Banawa
Cebu Provincial Capitol
Bo’s Coffee (Jones Ave.)
Cebu Doctors University (Jones Ave.)
N. Escario St.
PhilHealth
Ayala center Cebu
Cabantan St.
Juan Luna Ave. (Mabolo)
Mabolo Church
SM City PUJ Terminal
SM Terminal
Mabolo Church
Ayala Center Cebu Terminal
Asilo
Fooda Savers’ Mart (Mango)
Mango Ave.
Robinson Fuente
Fuente Circle
Vicente Sotto Hospital
B. Rodriguez St.
V. Rama Ave.
Corner Banawa
PRC
Fooda (Guadalupe)

11. Oppra – Carbon, via Osmeña Blvd

Oppra (Judge Reyes Ave.)
Monares St.
A. Villalon Drive
N. Escario St.
Osmena Blvd
Jones Ave.
Lapu-Lapu St.
M.C. Briones St.
D. Jakosalem St.
Magallanes St.
P. Lopez St.
Osmena Blvd
N. Escario St.
A. Villalon Dr.
Monares St.
Opera

Source: https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/bus-routes/?fbclid=IwAR15fZ-8vHAaJ1Npx6y0Fcbx74jUBaNL4KokuO5P6r-9y4dGVyg-zEnYGZQ

PEOPLE’S JEEP

Operational Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

ROUTES

1. Talamban Ayala Colon

2. Lahug-Ayala-SM

3. Bulacao-Colon-SM

4. Talamban-Colon (13C Route)

Talamban to Banilad
Talamban to Country Mall
Talamban to Ayala
Talamban to Echavez St.
Talamban to Sikatuna st.
Talamban to Colon
USC to Country Mall
USC to Ayala
USC to Colon
Banilad to Ayala
Banilad to Echavez St.
Banilad to sikatuna st.
Banilad to Colon
Country Mall to Ayala
Country Mall to Echavez St
Country Mall to Sikatuna St
Country Mall to Colon
Ayala to Echavez St
Ayala to Sikatuna
Ayala to Colon

5. Colon – Talamban (13C Route)

Colon to Hipodromo
Colon to Ayala
Colon to Banilad
Colon to Country Mall
Colon to Talamban
Hipodromo to Ayala
Hipodromo to Banilad
Hipodromo to countrymall
Hipodromo to Talamban
Ayala to Banilad
Ayala to Country Mall
Ayala to Talamban
Ayala to USC- Talamban
Colon to USC-Talamban
Banilad to Talamban

BEEP CEBU

Operational Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

ROUTES

1. Cebu City Hall – IT Park

Plaza Sugbo (P.Burgos St.)
S. Osmeña Ave. ( Near Pier 1)
Osmeña Blvd. (Corner V. Sotto St.)
Robinsons Galleria (Benedicto St.)
General Maxilom Avenue (City Health Dept.)
Cebu Business Park (Samar Loop)
Cebu Business Park (Mindanao Ave.)
Archbishop Reyes Ave. (across BIR office)
IT Park (Existing PUV Stops)
Pope John Paul II Ave.(Petron gas station)
A. Soriano Ave.
Robinsons Galleria
M.J Cuenco Avenue (Corner V. Gullas St.)
Plaza Sugbo (P.Burgos St.)

2. Paseo Arcenas Banawa (R. Duterte St.) – Sykes Panagdait

Paseo Arcenas
R. Duterte St. (in front of Margaret’s place)
R. Duterte St. Sacred Heart Village Entrance
B. Rodriguez St. (across Espina village)
B. Rodriguez St. (VSMMC)
Gen. Maxilom Ave. (One Mango)
Gen. Maxilom Ave. (USC North Campus)
Cardinal Rosales Ave.
Cebu IT Park
Sykes
E. Cabahug St. (Sarossa Hotel)
Cebu Business Park (Mindanao Ave.)
F. Sotto St. (Richmond Hotel)
D. Jakosalem St. (Sacred Heart Church)
Gen. Echavez Ext. (Ramos Market)
F. Ramos St. (Corner V. Ranudo St.)
Osmeña Blvd. (Metrobank)
B. Rodriguez St. (Soho Mall)
R. Duterte (D’Voice KTV)
Paseo Arcenas

3. Guadalupe – Carbon (06B Route)

Guadalupe
Capitol
Jones Ave.
Downtown Cebu

EL PARDO MODERN PUVs

Operational Hours: 5:00AM – 10:00PM

ROUTES

1. Quiot, Pardo – Ayala

E. Sabellano St.
Tres de Abril
Dr. Uy
V. Rama Ave.
B. Rodriguez St.
Gen. Maxilom Ave.
Luzon Ave.
Archbishop Reyes Ave.

2. Quiot Pardo – SM City

E. Sabellano St.
Tres de Abril
N. Bacalso Ave.
Imus Ave.
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
Jose L. Briones St.
SM City Cebu

3. Bulacao – SM City

Bulacao (Citi Hardware)
Pardo Church
USJR Basak
Shopwise
Mambaling Elementary School
Cebu Institute of Technology-University
Cebu South Bus Terminal
P. Del Rosario
Colonnade
M.J. Cuenco Ave.
Robinsons Galleria (Benedicto St.)
SM City Cebu
A. Soriano Ave.
M.J. Cuenco Ave
Colon St.
Cebu South Bus Terminal
Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Mambaling Elementary School
USJR Basak
Pardo Church
Bulacao (Citi Hardware)

MYBUS

Operational Hours: Depending on route

ROUTES

1. Parkmall – SM Seaside

Operational Hours:

8:00 AM – 9:00PM, Mon – Thurs
8:00AM – 10:00PM, Fri – Sun

Parkmall
SM City Cebu
Robinsons Galleria (S. Osmena Blvd.)
Compania Maritama
Cebu Ocean Park
SM Seaside Mall Transport Terminal
Cebu Ocean Park
FilInvest – Visitors’ Center
Filinvest – Il Corso
SRP Sugbo Grounds
Malacanang sa Sugbo
Robinsons Galleria (Gen. Maxilom Ave.)
SM City Cebu
KIMWA Const (NBT)
UC Med
Chong Hua Hospital
Parkmall

2. Talisay – SM Seaside via SRP

Operational Hours:

8:00 AM – 9:00PM, Mon – Thurs
8:00AM – 10:00PM, Fri – Sun

Linao

3. Talisay – SM Seaside via N. Bacalso

Operational Hours:

8:00 AM – 9:00PM, Mon – Thurs
8:00AM – 10:00PM, Fri – Sun

4. Talisay – Parkmall via SRP

Operational Hours:

8:00 AM – 9:00PM, Mon – Thurs
8:00AM – 10:00PM, Fri – Sun

Linao Talisay (beside House of Lechon)
Kalmar St.
Talisay City Hall
San Isidro
Dawis
Carmen
Cansojong
Rabaya
Laray
Il Corso SRP
SRP Sugbo Grounds
Cebu Ocean Park
SM Seaside Mall Transport Terminal
Cebu Ocean Park
FilInvest – Visitors’ Center
Laray
Rabaya
Cansojong
Carmen
Dawis
San Isidro
Talisay City Hall
Kalmar St.
Linao Talisay (beside House of Lechon)

5. SM City Cebu – Airport

Operational Hours:

6:00 AM – 9:00PM, Mon – Thurs
6:00AM – 10:00PM, Fri – Sun

SM City Cebu
KIMWA Const. (North Bus Terminal)
Mantawi Int’l Drive-UC Med Back
Mantawi Int’l Drive – Chong Hua Hospital
Parkmall
Plaridel St. across Bridges Town Square
Plaridel St. Shell gas Station
Island Central mall / Island Souvenirs
MCIA departure level
MCIA arrival level
Island Central Mall/ Island Souvenirs
Plaridel St. – Maayo Medical Center
City Times Square/ Big Hotel
Mantawi Int’l Drive – across Chong Hua Hospital
Mantawi Int’l Drive – MO2 Restobar
SM City Cebu
Cebu North Bus Terminal (bus transfer from SM City Cebu)

FREE MYBUS RIDES

1free bus rides in cebu city mybus — Photo by Joel Capili Garganera

BDO Fuente – SM Seaside (8:20 AM – 7:00 PM)
SM Seaside – BDO Fuente (10:00AM -9:00PM)

Palicte Beach Resort: 20-Peso Beach Paradise in Asturias

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Palicte Beach Resort: 20-Peso Beach Paradise in Asturias

“Saan aabot ang 20 pesos mo?”

In addition to buying a famous brand of ice cream in a cone, your 20 pesos can also take you to paradise. Palicte Beach Resort in Asturias is the resort for everyone looking for a refreshing weekend treat that doesn’t cost much.

Photo from Palicte Resto/Bar Beach Resort. Facebook Page

For only P20 entrance fee, a fun and memorable day is guaranteed at Palicte Beach Resort. The place is complete with amenities and activities that you and your loved ones can enjoy while here. The beach front is covered with black sand that makes a perfect venue to indulge in exciting sandy activities like beach volleyball among others.

Their cottages can accommodate large groups. They even have those with a karaoke machine to challenge your vocal prowess. For Filipinos, belting in front of a karaoke is always the life of the party.

The resort’s fresh and peaceful morning vibe awaits those who booked an overnight stay. The clean and well-maintained shorelines will surely tempt everyone for a morning stroll while you wander yourself to the sight of the calm sea and the breeze of the sea-salty air.

Palicte Beach Resort’s overnight accommodation options are worth your budget. They have rooms in native designs that are perfect for couples, or you can also go for the air-conditioned rooms. For the campers, you can rent their tents and spend the night under the moonlight with your friends.

Spend the most of your stay here by renting their kayaks and paddle your way to the vast sea or pamper yourself with a book in their cozy tree house.

There’s no corkage fee so everyone can bring their favorite food. They have grilling/cooking stations where you can grill seafoods or roast pork belly. If you fell short of food, they serve all-day breakfast meals at an affordable price. There’s also a store which sells basic necessities. A restaurant will soon open on a small jetty that sits near the western end of the property.

Few Reminders:

The place is very affordable and gets fully booked most of the time so make sure to book in advance.
There are nearby stores and public markets where you can buy your daily needs.
The beach has great reefs for snorkeling so be sure to bring your snorkel and goggles.
The seabed can be rough hence, aqua shoes are advisable.
The rooms do not have TV and WiFi, but they have strong mobile data signal.
The resort also sells plants at a very affordable price.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

Entrance fee: P20 per person
Opening hours: 7AM – 9PM

COTTAGE RATES:

Regular: P300 (good for 20 persons)
With Karaoke: P1,000 (good for 20 persons)

ROOM RATES:

Fan Room: P250
AC Room (w/o own bathroom): P500
AC Room (w own bathroom): P600

OTHER INFORMATION:

Corkage fee: None
Overnight Tent: P200 (good for 4 persons); P100 (good for 2 persons)
Kayak Rental: P150/hour
Contact numbers: 09216837853
Email address: N/A
Facebook Page: N/A

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Tubigag-Manok, Asturias, Northwestern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Owak. Fare is P130 /head (one-way). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Palicte Beach Resort.

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

Cebu logs 63 new cases on May 30

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Ram Mancelita

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May 30, 2021

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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 May 30, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 63 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 42 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,024, while the active cases increased to 1,369 (from 1,348).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 24,365 (+30 new)
– Total recoveries: 22,965 (+25 new)
– Total deaths: 864 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 536

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,496 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,148 (+5 new)
– Total deaths: 170 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 178

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,618 (+6 new)
– Total recoveries: 6,220 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 222 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 176

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 15,545 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,340 (+9 new)
– Total deaths: 726 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 479

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,369
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,024 (+63 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 49,673 (+42 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,982 (+0 new*)

A total of 2,720 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):

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

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May 30, 2021

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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: [email protected]

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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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: [email protected]
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.