Some secrets are better kept private but a secret this beautiful should be made known. Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Mactan is your next secret hideaway.
Guests could surely enjoy the town’s charm and bustle without travelling to the countryside. With its convenient location, the hotel gives easy access to the city’s fascinating destinations. With a serene atmosphere, it gives off a secret yet homey vibe.
The Resort found in Hadsan Cove has a total of 2,269 sqm area for the 12 private pool villas and a resto bar for you to splurge any time of the day.
Photo from Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Facebook Page
Photo from Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Facebook Page
ACCOMODATION
Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Mactan provides great deals, and top of the line amenities and service fit for royalty. The impressive features of the hotel include water sports, spa services, tours, 24 –hours security , daily housekeeping, 24-hours front desk , room service and complimentary use of WIFI.
DAY USE PACKAGE – Php 2,500.00 good for 2 persons
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Photo from Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Facebook Page
Inclusive of the following:
Stay in a private pool villa from 02:00pm to 07:00pm
Welcome drinks and snacks for the guests to be served in the villa
Use of WIFI for free
10% Off on water sports and spa services
Free use of floaters
Free banners or tarpaulin display (depends on the occasion)
Can bring outside food
Note: Advance reservation is required. Php 500.00 per person charge for additional guest including welcome drinks and snacks
PRIVATE POOL VILLA (Overnight stay)
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Photo from Alfheim Poolvilla & Spa Facebook Page
Overnight stay in a Private pool villa at Php 5,500.00 per room per night
Good for 2 adults and 1 child below 12 years old.
Welcome drinks upon arrival
Complimentary full plated breakfast
10% OFF on watersports activities
10% OFF on spa services
FREE use of WIFI
FREE use of floaters and banners
DINING
With a bewildering ambiance, guests will not just enjoy their own private moments in the villa but also delectable dishes in the restaurant. It offers a wide variety of specialty dishes available to satiate and quench your hungry tummy.
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FUNCTION HALL
Offers 5-Hour Rental at Php 5,000.00 and includes space, electricity and parking space.
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 8, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 73 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 70 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,645, while the active cases increased to 1,263 (from 1,262).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 24,618 (+38 new) – Total recoveries: 23,219 (+22 new) – Total deaths: 864 (+0 new) – Active cases: 535
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 6,555 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 6,248 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 170 (+0 new) – Active cases: 137
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 6,675 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 6,300 (+4 new) – Total deaths: 225 (+1 new) – Active cases: 150
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 15,797 (+28 new) – Total recoveries: 14,624 (+44 new) – Total deaths: 732 (+0 new) – Active cases: 441
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,263
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,645 (+73 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,391 (+70 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,991 (+1 new*)
A total of 3,306 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.
BBQ nights will never be out of style for us Cebuanos.
Worth Eat: Eatery + Bar, it’s the delicious smell of meat getting grilled, the dribbling bbq sauce and just the simple joy of eating on a stick makes the perfect BBQ night.
Photo by Jennivieve Abelgas Caminero
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Photo by Jennivieve Abelgas Caminero
Photo by Jennivieve Abelgas Caminero
It is right along the road and the smoke is like a beacon that calls our hungry stomach. Worth Eat may look very small outside with just the grill place/kitchen and upper terrace at first glance but a stairway beside it will lead you down and inside its very charming space away from the busy highway.
Here you will be able to dine in beautiful tents and lights with the sky and a big tree for a backdrop. There are also long tables for families and groups. It is pretty spacious that you won’t have to worry of social distance.
Photo by Marel Baluyos
Photo by Marel Baluyos
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Photo by Jennivieve Abelgas Caminero
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Photo by Rhein Abadinas Rebojo
Photo by Rhein Abadinas Rebojo
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Tasty BBQ and Food
They have their own flavor in their BBQ that will make you come back for more and in big servings too. A must-try there is their chicken breasts on a stick. That’s three chicken breasts in a stick, the chicken was soft and very chewy together with the tasty sauce. They also have meat and other food to complement your BBQ party.
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Levels of Spice
A unique feature in this place is their levels of spiciness in their sauce. You can choose from level 1-3, level 3 being the spiciest, depending on how much you can take. Level 1 is pretty mild though so you don’t have to worry.
Photo from Worth Eat Facebook Page
Their menu consists of:
Sizzlers
Vegetable
Noodles
Main dishes
They also have a small canteen/store downstairs for easy access and a comfort room. The staff are also very accommodating for any of your needs.
Exact location: Brgy. Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu (beside shell)
BY BUS: Ride any bus or PUJ heading to Pusok, Lapu-Lapu and ask the driver to drop you off at Worth Eat. It’s just along the road right beside the Shell gasoline station. Drivers and conductors are already familiar of the place so ask first before hopping in the bus to make sure.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Worth Eat Resort” in Lapu-Lapu. Parking area available at the back.
June just started and Bucana Pizzeria is ready to start it off on a high.
Get ready to have your tummies filled while your hands are also full with their unlimited pizza. You can definitely turn up your appetite while you will indulge yourself with an unlimited serving of pizza with their P199 promo.
Photo by Rey Emmanuel
Photo by Rey Emmanuel
Photo from Bucana Pizzera Facebook Page
Yes. For only P199, you may do you and have your fill of their unlimited pizza. Not to mention, 4 flavors of pizza are up for grabs. To top that, you can have it’s a 12-inch pizza that we are talking about.
But, not only do they serve pizza. They also have a wide array of food and drink choices that you can devour. So, if you’re not a fan of pizza, which I bet you are a fan, then don’t fret. They still have you covered.
BY COMMUTE: From the SM City Cebu van terminal, take a van heading to Lapu-Lapu City and ask the driver to drop you off at Upstairs Inn. This is the landmark for you to reach Bucana Pizzeria.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bucana Pizzeria” in Lapu-Lapu City. Limited parking space is available.
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 June 7, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 38 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 107 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,573, while the active cases decreased to 1,262 (from 1,333).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 24,581 (+22 new) – Total recoveries: 23,197 (+32 new) – Total deaths: 864 (+0 new) – Active cases: 520
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 6,552 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 6,248 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 170 (+0 new) – Active cases: 134
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 6,671 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 6,296 (+15 new) – Total deaths: 224 (+0 new) – Active cases: 151
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 15,769 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 14,580 (+55 new) – Total deaths: 732 (+1 new) – Active cases: 457
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,262
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,573 (+38 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,321 (+107 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,990 (+1 new*)
A total of 2,088 laboratory results were released for today.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
The Philippine Independence Day has always been a day for celebrations. Our freedom is what made us who we are as a country today. Our traditions, culture and beliefs are given free reign to be authentic and to prosper through our ancestors.
With these, we should all celebrate the 123rd Independence Day in the Philippines and one way of celebrating is giving tribute to the oldest beliefs that still live on to this day, the Filipino superstitions.
All those strange ‘pamahiin’ while growing up that go way back from our oldest ancestors are perceived as warnings which most of us practice even though we are not sure if true or not.
Below, you will find 12 of our most famous superstitions in the Philippines.
1. SWEEPING AT NIGHT
Sweeping at night is one of the no-noes in a Filipino home. No matter how dirty it is, one should not sweep the floor at night because of the belief that you are sweeping luck and blessing right out the door.
2. WHEN YOU BITE YOUR TONGUE, SOMEONE IS THINKING OF YOU.
Biting your tongue may be as mundane as anyone in the world thinks it is but we Filipinos know that the moment it happens, we would ask a number from one of our friends and determine its corresponding letter from the alphabet to figure out who is thinking of us at that moment. The first one that pops into your head whose name starts with that letter is the one who is thinking of you.
Speaking of biting, make sure to keep your teeth healthy with GAOC (Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center) as they will give you the best smiles.
GAOC, Third Floor, Seaview Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
3. SERVE PANCIT AT CELEBRATIONS
Eat a lot of pancit and live a long life. And while Filipinos today may joke and laugh about actually believing that this noodle dish is served for long life, it remains a staple at nearly every feast. You can find one of the most delicious Filipino pancit in Mesa.
Mesa, Upper Ground Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
4. BE CAREFUL WHEN SHOWING FONDNESS OVER BABIES
Babies are just too cute not to cuddle them or play with them. I mean who can resist? But here in the Philippines, it is believed by some to be a potential cause of illness. Referred to as either “usog” or “bati”, this superstition says that when a person with strong energy greets a child, the child may soon after suffer from unexplainable discomfort. This is why, especially in the province, older people know to say “pwera usog” when showing fondness over children. This is meant to counter any usog that may have happened otherwise.
Though speaking of babies, a collection of baby clothes is available at Gingersnaps for the little one’s needs.
Gingersnaps, Second Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
5. BLAME YOUR MISSING THINGS ON ELVES
Ever had one of your stuff go missing and you can’t find it even though you kept on looking for it and then it suddenly reappears just like that. In the Philippines, there is an assumption that this is caused by dwendes or playful elves. While mischievous, these little creatures are believed to be mostly harmless. Well, we can’t stop the magical creatures from having their fun but we can definitely keep track of our things better by having an organizer, available at the SM Store.
The SM Store, Lower Ground Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
6. THE NUMBER OF STAIRCASE STEPS AT HOME SHOULD NOT BE DIVISIBLE BY THREE
When you enter a Filipino household with a staircase and begin chanting “Oro (gold), plata (silver), mata (death)”, taking one step up with each word. Most likely, upon reaching the top step, the chant will end with either oro or plata, this is because many Filipinos will go to great lengths to avoid ending in mata which denotes bad luck. The two preceding words on the other hand, obviously denote good fortune.
Luck and chic may go hand in hand by placing a bold painting you can find at Our Home.
Our Home, Lower Ground Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
7. WHEN GIVING A BAG OR WALLET AS GIFT, REMEMBER TO INCLUDE MONEY INSIDE
A wallet should always have money in it. We believe that leaving it empty will ensure financial ruin for the receiver. Drop in some coins or paper bills to give them good fortune. This belief makes sense though since by doing so, you’ll be adding to their stash of cash. So, if you’re looking for easy to pick gifts, buy a wallet at Penshoppe SM Seaside.
Penshoppe, Lower Ground Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
8. AN ITCH ON YOUR PALM MEANS INCOMING WEALTH
This is a belief that every Filipino wishes to be true. Regardless if it’s an ant bite or just dirty hands if your palms itch, expect money in the upcoming days!
With wealth comes responsibility, make sure to have a coin bank, a cute space, where you can keep your money safe.
Toy Kingdom, Second Floor, City Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
9. DON’T GIVE SOMEONE A PAIR OF SHOES
This is famous to those in a relationship so if you don’t want to be left alone, better take heed. Your bad luck increases if you give the person a particularly expensive pair of shoes. Instead, if you don’t like the idea of someone leaving you, give them a belt: to “tighten” your relationship. Belts to tighten any relationship coming right at you in Onesimus.
Onesimus, Second Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
10. DON’T POINT YOUR FINGER AT TREES AT NIGHT
Nature spirits and magical creatures have always been a part of our lives. It is believed that if you point your finger at night or at trees at night you have to bite your finger because if you don’t you’ll offend some of those spirits and creatures and have bad luck.
11. YOU SHOULD JUMP ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
Okay, this one is the most practiced one. As Filipinos in majority aren’t so blessed in the height department. You’ll definitely see us jumping up and down during New Year’s Eve to get taller and grow faster.
12. OPENING AN UMBRELLA INDOORS
Elders have warned us not to open umbrellas indoors as it will give you bad luck. This can also symbolize you blocking the good luck by using the umbrella as a shield from it.
In addition, keep your umbrella with you at all times or you can just buy a new and cute one at The Baby Company.
Baby Company, Second Floor, City Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
Superstitions have been a part of being a Filipino since the oldest of times and though they are not as strong as before, it will continue living as long as there are Filipinos.
These superstitions that we grew up with should be celebrated with a traditional Filipino family dinner this 123rd Philippine Independence Day. Check out SM Seaside’s #aweSM “Pinoy Eats” food deals.
Click the photo for an AweSM Pinoy Food Trip at SM Seaside City Cebu this Philippine Independence Celebrations!
Click the photo and celebrate Independence Day at SM Seaside City Cebu!
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.
BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena from 8:20am to 10:00pm. You can also ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall and any Cibus to get to and from SM Seaside city Cebu Drop-off point is at the City Wing Entrance.BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”. Parking space is free.
The city of Naga is surely a place full of wonders and tourist spots. With many beaches, food parks and the famous Boardwalk, the city is almost complete in terms of “laaganan” spots. And for those who want an affordable beach trip, Guanzon Beach Resort is the perfect place for you.
Located in Langtad, Naga City, Guanzon Beach Resort is a beach resort that is popular among the locals not just in the city but maybe in entire Cebu due to its convenient location. The place is always frequented by family and friends for group get-togethers.
Photo by Christopher Sapong
Photo by Vanrick Sagario
With affordable yet quality rooms, relaxing while being near the beach is possible. Staying with friends and family here for a quick beach weekend trip is surely a good idea. Team buildings are also a good idea here in Guanzon as they offer wide spaces for various company activities intended to promote camaraderie, not to mention the natural ambience of being near a beach is a plus.
Camping is also possible within the premises as tents can be set up. Staying overnight with friends and family while inside the tent, stargazing and gossiping is always a great idea for bonding.
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
One great thing in Guanzon Beach Resort is that they don’t charge corkage fees for food and drinks. Not only their rooms and cottages are affordable, but no corkage means guests can save a lot if they opt to bring their own food, which is most of the time the preference for most people.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
RATES:
Entrance Fee:
Adults – P20.00 (above 4 ft.)
Kids – FREE (below 4 ft.)
Rooms:
Standard Air-Con Room – P1,000 for Day Use and P1,200 for Night Use
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Suite Room – P1,500 for Day Use and P1,800 for Night Use
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Guanzon Beach Facebook Page
Beach House – P1,800 for Day Use and P2,500 for Night Use
Exact Location: Langtad, Naga City, Southern Cebu — approx. 1.5 – 2 hours away from Cebu City.
BY BUS: Go to Cebu South Bus Terminal and ride a bus bound to Carcar City. Inform the driver or the conductor that you will be stopping at Guanzon Beach Resort in Langtad. The beach resort is just 4 kilometers away from Naga Boardwalk, which is one of the more known spots in the city.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Guanzon Beach Resort” in Langtad, Naga City.
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 6, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 75 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 34 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,536, while the active cases increased to 1,333 (from 1,293).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 24,560 (+15 new) – Total recoveries: 23,165 (+22 new) – Total deaths: 864 (+0 new) – Active cases: 531
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 6,549 (+9 new) – Total recoveries: 6,243 (+3 new) – Total deaths: 170 (+0 new) – Active cases: 136
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 6,668 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 6,281 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 224 (+0 new) – Active cases: 163
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 15,759 (+44 new) – Total recoveries: 14,525 (+8 new) – Total deaths: 731 (+1 new) – Active cases: 503
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,333
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,536 (+75 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,214 (+34 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,989 (+1 new*)
A total of 2,712 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.
This is what we want to share to everyone – that every time someone dies from depression, the whole world suffers with the bereaved family. Let us all be reminded that having suicidal thought is nothing to be ashamed of.
Those Cebuanos who are suffering from depression are now encouraged to call this hotline to express their heart’s sorrows, Hopeline.
Photo from Hopeline PH Facebook Page
Jean Goulbourn, founder of Hopeline, realized upon the death of her daughter how much amount of sorrow one’s heart could actually carry before suicide. Hence, she redirected her grief towards a purpose that could redefine her life, Hopeline.
Goulbourn launched her second Hopeline in Metro Cebu last month. Hopeline is a 24/7 communication hub housed in Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, for assisting people in emotional crisis and at risk of committing suicide.
During the launch at the University of San Carlos – South Campus, Goulbourn pointed out that 65% of the Hopeline callers were under 20 years old, and their problems were mostly about love which she pointed out:
“Yeah to love, but never give up. Life is worth living.”
She said that Cebu came next to Manila because majority of the calls they were receiving in Manila were in Tagalog or Cebuano. Hence, the Cebu Hopeline will be catering to calls from Visayas and Mindanao.
“Depression is a societal concern. We cannot deal with it alone.” – J. Goulbourn
As ambassadors for a good cause, we in the SugboPH community, are hoping that we all remind ourselves that not only those who are suicidal need a lifeline because we all need a lifeline, but we can also be a lifeline to others. Therefore, never say ‘No’ to a friend in need.
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 5, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 86 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 76 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 53,461, while the active cases increased to 1,293 (from 1,283).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 24,545 (+39 new) – Total recoveries: 23,143 (+31 new) – Total deaths: 864 (+0 new) – Active cases: 538
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 6,540 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 6,240 (+34 new) – Total deaths: 170 (+0 new) – Active cases: 130
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 6,661 (+6 new) – Total recoveries: 6,280 (+4 new) – Total deaths: 224 (+0 new) – Active cases: 157
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 15,715 (+31 new) – Total recoveries: 14,517 (+7 new) – Total deaths: 730 (+0 new) – Active cases: 468
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,293
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 53,461 (+86 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 50,180 (+76 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,988 (+0 new*)
A total of 3,509 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.
