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Montpeller Falls: Elegantly Tall Waterfalls in Alegria

Who would have thought that despite it displaying a tall vertical drop, this waterfall in Alegria remains hidden from the eyes of many tourists seeking refreshment now that summer heat starts to kick in?

Montpeller Falls in Brgy. Guadalupe Alegria is a sight to behold. It’s a waterfall with a thin water flowing from a limestone that creates an estimated 100-ft drop to a boulder in the pool of cold and refreshing emerald water. It’s tall and is definitely a good spot for your next waterfalls gaming.

Photo by Tenten Cabrera
Photo by Tenten Cabrera
Photo by Tenten Cabrera
Photo by Ballirym

Montpellar Trek

The residents find this waterfall an easy trek as compared to the other more famous waterfalls in the area. From the jump off point, you will have to trek for around 15 minutes passing through a rich showcase of green foliage. Along the way, you will pass by different houses so if you feel like you’re lost, a quick chat with the friendly residents can be helpful, not to mention that there are also children who would gladly take you to the foot of the falls.

Hiking through what seems to be a mini jungle makes the journey more exciting and memorable. You don’t really need an expensive staycation to pamper yourself. A walk under tall trees with nothing but birds chirping from above is just pure bliss. It’s a perfect way to detach from city noise and just be immersed in a therapeutic nature experience.

Phtoo by @rarahahaha via Instagram
Photo by Aiza Toraja
Photo by Aiza Toraja
Photo by Aiza Toraja

You will also be treated with a view of the sea and the towns from afar as you traverse the trail. If the weather is fine, the neighboring island of Negros Oriental is also visible from several clearings along the path. You will realize you’re near when you can already hear the gushing of the water as it crashes against the large boulder.

The trek is worth it when you start to dip yourself in the pool at its foot brimming with cold water. Just be careful though before you take a plunge and do acrobatic dives because some parts can be rocky and shallow. Here, nature will treat you and your tired soul with luxurious ambiance. The falls is virtually untouched.

Photo by Alyssa Maraña
Photo by Alyssa Maraña
Photo by Alyssa Maraña
Photo by Alyssa Maraña

Despite it being a paradise of its own, only few have come to experience the wonders of Montpeller Falls.  It’s definitely an off the beaten track so you are guaranteed that we you go there especially early in the morning, you will have the fall all for yourself – such a good way to start the day by falling in love with the falls.

There are no facilities or establishments around or near the area yet so you will have to bring your water and snacks when you go there. Everyone is advised to strictly observe social distancing. While the entrance to this haven is free which makes it more enticing, still, let us not forget to be responsible in bringing our trash with us when leaving the place.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Entrance Fee: None
  • Guide fee: None (you can just ask the locals to point you to the starting trail)
  • Facebook Page: N/A

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Guadalupe, Alegria, Southern Cebu — approx. 4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY COMMUTE: Take a bus or vhire from Cebu South Bus Terminal passing by the municipality of Alegria. Once you’re in the town proper, you can ride a habal-habal on your way up to the start of the trail.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Montpellier Waterfall” in Alegria. Keep an eye out for a bamboo hut with a painted sign on the edge of the cliff. This will be the spot to park your car or motorbike. Ask the locals around where the starting point of the trail is.

Badian Zipline Adventure: Jumpstarting your canyoneering adventure in Badian

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A shortcut where you are suspended midair and zipping a kilometer in a minute? Sign me in.

Nature-lovers and adventure seekers always have to take the scenic route before reaching the Kawasan Falls and enjoy its various adventures. As a solution, Badian Tourism introduced a scenic shortcut that will take everyone to the falls significantly faster.

The Badian Zipline is the perfect way to jumpstart everyone’s canyoneering adventures in the municipality. Aside from that, it also cuts the time needed to reach the falls through traditional routes by 45 minutes which saves everyone a lot of time and gives more room for other adventures. Spanning a distance of 1 kilometer, the Badian Zipline is considered as the longest zipline in the south of Cebu.

Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page

This scenic and unconventional route to the canyoneering adventures in Kawasan Falls is the perfect warmup activity for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers after 4 long hours of sitting and traveling from Cebu City. The zipline might just help you get your body ready for the other activities awaiting you in Kawasan Falls.

1 Minute Thrill

The entire zipline takes every person from one hill to another in the span of 1 minute – that’s 60 seconds of pure thrill, adventure, and a lot of shouting! If you’re not too busy screaming at the top of your lungs for a whole minute, then you get to enjoy the amazing views of mountains, forests, and tall trees covering the landscape. The zipline traverses the traditional trail that adventurers take to reach the jump-off point for canyoneering. It takes average hikers around 45 minutes to reach the jump-off point using the traditional path so it saves them a lot of time by turning 45 minutes into 1 minute just by zipping through the path.

Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page
Photo from Badian Zipline Adventure Facebook Page

If you think that canyoneering in Badian couldn’t get any more exciting, then the Badian Zipline will definitely prove you wrong.  

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES

  • Badian Zipline Adventure: P500 per person

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE:

Exact Location: Brgy. Sulsogan, Badian, Southern Cebu — approx. 4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Find your way to the Librando Bus Terminal which is just across the Cebu CIty South Bus Terminal. Ride a bus that’s bound for Badian and inform the driver to drop you off at the nearest stop to Badian Zipline Adventure or in Brgy. Malabago. There will be a signage that says “This way to Brgy. Sulsogan” where you are dropped. Follow the sign and look for motorcycles for hire which could take you to Badian Zipline Adventure. If unsure about directions, ask the locals.

Cebu logs 171 new cases on April 21

On Wednesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 21, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 171 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 141 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 49,559, while the active cases increased to 3,139 (from 3,095).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 22,921 (+69 new)
– Total recoveries: 21,227 (+73 new)
– Total deaths: 826 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 868

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,067 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,153 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 155 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 759

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,174 (+9 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,461 (+17 new)
– Total deaths: 208 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 505

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 14,397 (+74 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,772 (+29 new)
– Total deaths: 618 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 1,007

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,139
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 49,559 (+171 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 44,613 (+141 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,807 (+6 new*)

A total of 3,221 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):

Get up to P1,000 OFF Cebu Attractions and Activities with Klook!

Klook’s first sale of the summer is here!

Summer na! With Cebu’s MGCQ (Modified General Community Quarantine) status, more and more local attractions and establishments have reopened to the public with health and safety guidelines in place. Coupled with relaxed travel restrictions, those who have been itching to travel can now revisit many of the city’s best attractions and discover Cebu’s hidden gems! To aid your Cebu rediscovery, Klook’s got an on-going summer promo that’ll make your first adventure out of quarantine a truly memorable one!

Whether you’re looking to embrace your inner child with a trip to Cebu Ocean Park, or indulge in a well-deserved staycation at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort, Klook’s got you covered. From April 15 to 30, you can enjoy up to Php 1000 off all Cebu activities on Klook, including well-loved attractions like Cebu Safari and staycation packages to Cebu’s top hotels such as  Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort.

For existing customers, check out with the promo code <CEBUGUIDE> for 5% off any Cebu activity on Klook with no minimum spend and a maximum discount of Php 500. New users on the other hand can get up to Php 1000 off using the promo code <NEWCEBUGUIDE> for 6% off any Cebu activity with no minimum spend.

In addition to these discounts, Cebu Ocean Park and Anjo World Theme Park are offering exclusive deals for Klook users:

From April 15 to 30, customers can avail of Buy 2 Get 2 Admission Tickets, Buy 1 Get 1 Admission Tickets + Snorkeling Activity, and Buy 3 Get 1 Aqua Dining Experience at Cebu Ocean Park, redeemable until 31 May 2021. As for Anjo World, customers can pre-book their park tickets at 10% off the already discounted prices on Klook!

What are you waiting for?

Start your summer right and book your city adventures with Klook’s Summer Guide to Cebu sale! For more promo details visit https://www.klook.com/en-PH/promo/ph-cebusummerguide. Promo ends on 30 April 2021.

* Customers who book Cebu Ocean Park’s Snorkeling activity must bring their own swimwear and towel

* Cebu Ocean Park Aqua Dining is unavailable from May 7 to 9, 2021

* Customers who book the Cebu Ocean Park Aqua Dining voucher must call to reserve beforehand (Call: 0928 937 1001/ 0928 937 1006/ 0928 937 1003 | Email: [email protected])

New Port to rise in Medellin: Another Gateway In/Out of Cebu

Aside from the on-going construction of its airport, the town of Medellin has another facility that will help boost its tourism and economic potentials to its optimum level.

The newly inaugurated seaport in Kawit, Medellin promises a lot of potentials to the people of this town. In a report online, the seaport is a P47-million project funded by the Cebu Port Authority. This seaport will service vessels going to the Bantayan Island, Masbate province and Biliran.

Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor

Just this March, the soft opening of the port of Medellin kicked off with a maiden voyage of Aznar Fast craft bound for Bantayan. This only means that aside from the Hagnaya Port which serves as the major gateway to Bantayan Island from the mainland Cebu, Medellin can now also serve as an alternative route to this famous island in the province.

The maiden voyage carried the town’s Sangguniang Bayan members as its first passengers enroute to the Bantayan Island to attend a seminar by the Department of Interior and Local Government. Regular trip schedules will be published soon.

Prior to opening the seaport to the public for commercial use, only residents of the nearby barangay island of Gibitngil were allowed to ride in small motorized boats. There had been trainings as well that were attended by the port personnel. The Visayas Primary Healthcare Services, Inc. organized trainings last November 2020 as part of the project supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on COVID-19 response.

Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor
Photo by Giles Anthony Villamor

Medellin is a town in the northern parts of Cebu that relied on farming as their main source of revenue for the past years. In its bid to become an economic and industrial zone, and to create more stable opportunities to its people, the local government of Medellin ventured to several initiatives, one of which is the establishment of an airport and seaport in the area.

These two ports are hoped to further advance the growth and the development of the said town by paving easier options for tourists and businesses to come in and out of Medellin.  

“These are big and ambitious dreams but not impossible,” said Medellin Mayor Joven Mondigo Jr in one of his speeches.

Affordable dining experience with a view at Kusina Subada in Minglanilla

Summer in Cebu has always been exhilarating. Mr. Sun shines so bright and the weather should be perfect for a beach getaway. However, it is not a surprise to most of us that things have taken a detour ever since the world has declared our ‘new normal’.

Now, trekking and biking have been considered to be one of the most popular outdoor activities. Almost everyone has their own bicycles that they could use to enjoy their time with their friends.

Photo from AndoyyMoto Facebook Page
Photo from AndoyyMoto Facebook Page
Photo from AndoyyMoto Facebook Page
Photo from Kusina Subada Facebook Page
Photo from Kusina Subada Facebook Page

Hence, a new spot has been put up for the people who are exhausted from their trip or if you just feel like dining with a view without breaking the bank.

It is aptly called as Kusina Subada because it is like your own kitchen in along the road. With affordable meals to fill the hunger, you can never really go wrong. If you’re not hungry, you can also drop by and have some drinks with your friends. Elsenot, just take a sip of their milktea while enjoying the cool Cebu breeze and the view of the city as it is located on the higher part of Minglanilla.

Photo from Tahimik Shots Facebook Page
Photo from Kusina Subada Facebook Page
Photo from AndoyyMoto Facebook Page
Photo from Kusina Subada Facebook Page
Photo from Tahimik Shots Facebook Page
Photo from Tahimik Shots Facebook Page

Though they’re still curating their menu, we’re sure they already have enough to make it worthy of your visit.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

MENU

Main Course:

  • Beef Pares with Drinks – P60
  • Pork BBQ – P15
  • Chicken BBQ – P40
  • Mami – P50

Drinks:

  • Milktea (Wintermelon, Nutella, Red Velvet, Cookies and Cream, Cheesecake)
    • Small – P79
    • Medium – P89
    • Large – P99

Note: Water, juice, and alcoholic beverages are also served.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Operating Hours: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Tuesday – Sunday)
  • Contact Number: 09674333785 | 09208184744
  • Email: [email protected]

HOW TO GET THERE

Exact Location: Gullas Drive, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu — approx. 45 minutes away from Cebu City.

From the South Bus Terminal, you can take a bus heading to Naga or Carcar and ask the driver to drop you off at Abuno, Minglanilla for P30. From there, you can take a motorbike and ask them to drop you off at Kusina Subada. Fare is at P40.

Cebu logs 140 new cases on April 20

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 April 20, 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, 309 new recoveries, and 8 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 49,388, while the active cases dropped to 3,095 (from 3,272).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 22,852 (+56 new)
– Total recoveries: 21,165 (+87 new)
– Total deaths: 826 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 861

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,048 (+15 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,131 (+76 new)
– Total deaths: 154 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 763

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,165 (+17 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,445 (+57 new)
– Total deaths: 206 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 514

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 14,323 (+52 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,751 (+89 new)
– Total deaths: 615 (+8 new)
– Active cases: 957

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,095
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 49,388 (+140 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 44,492 (+309 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,801 (+8 new*)

A total of 2,556 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):

Aroma Residence: One Resort and Different Ways to Spend a Day

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Have you ever experienced the beach in its rawest form?

Imagine a strip of shore just barely touched with nothing but the serenity of the sea and the fine sands occupying the space. Although it is possible, it is rare because once beaches are discovered, they are immediately turned into resorts and quickly populated by people.

Photo from Tags Captures Facebook Page
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo by Maquilan Charlie

Aroma Residence is a fairly new beach destination that is barely touched with wooden cottages as the only things occupying the shore, which still leaves a big chunk of the shore free for other activities. Surrounding the sandy shores are patches of grass and other flora that makes the area feel secluded from civilization.

Immediately at the front of the shore is a thicket of mangroves, both young and old, which curious cats could explore using the resort’s rentable rafts.  

The spacious beachfront is more than enough for a picnic on a hot afternoon under the shade of the lone tree on the sand or under the adorable umbrellas lining the shore. Pictorials are also an option to capture the scenic view of the ocean while passing the time. The treehouse and the swing would definitely be great places for some photo op.

Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page

As kids are chasing each other around on the sand or splashing about in the water, the adults could be smoking some barbecue – using their own grilling set – for a hefty lunch to pair with the sunny weather. At sundown, everybody could settle down on the beachfront and witness the magnificent view of the setting sun.

Of course, with a space that big, guests shouldn’t miss the chance to set up their tents and spend a lovely night under the dim light of the starry sky. One whole day could be spent in many fun ways with friends, family, and the humble and peaceful cream-colored beach of the Aroma Residence.  

Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo by Maquilan Charlie
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page
Photo from Aroma Residence Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: ₱5 per person

OVERNIGHT STAY:

  • Overnight Room: P1800, good for 2
  • Additional Persons: P150 per foam, P50 per pillow; up to 3 additional only
  • Tent Space: P100 per tent, free for day use

COTTAGE and OTHER FEES:

  • Big Cottage: P250 per cottage
  • Small Cottage: P150 per cottage
  • Big Raft: P400, good for 3 hours
  • Small Raft: P50, good for 3 hour

CORKAGE FEES:

  • Softdrinks: P20 per case
  • Beer and Other Drinks: P50 per case
  • Hard Drinks (e.g. Emperador): P5 per bottle

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Campatoc, Talisay, Daanbantayan, Northern Cebu — approx. 3.5 hours away from the city.

Must Eat: The 10 Best Food Cebu Has To Offer

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Cebu is home to many delicious foods and delicacies: from the sweet and sour dried mangoes to the salty and crispy chicharon, eating them will not let you forget landing in Cebu. After all, the way to a man’s (or woman’s) heart is through their stomach. As Filipinos, food is a vital part of our culture and branding, and it is to be respected.

Here are 10 foods that Cebu has best to offer based on the annual hunt, The Best of Cebu during 2017 and 2018.

1. Best Specialty Merienda: Providore’s Ube Champorado

Providore Cebu Facebook Page

Champorado is a sweet chocolate rice porridge found in many places across the Philippines. It is considered a merienda or an afternoon snack for people of all ages. This time, Providore has changed their champorado formula to add in the ube flavor, changing its color and taste from its chocolatey taste to the ube’s vanilla-esque taste. It is paired with danggit, a salted sun-dried rabbitfish.

Location: Robinson’s Galleria, General Maxilom Ave Ext, Cebu City, Cebu

2. Best Specialty Coffee: Linear Coffee Roasters

Photo from Linear Coffee Roasters Facebook Page

As Cassanda Clare once said, “as long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” Coffee is one of the best things to get early in the morning or late at night pulling an all-nighter. It fuels many people up to work on their day. Linear Coffee Roasters have delivered some of the best coffee here in Cebu and because of this, it has turned them into a reputable and widespread coffee brewery.

Location: Big Hotel, Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu

3. Best breakfast place : Café Sarree

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Café Sarree understands that essence. Awarded as the “Best Breakfast Place”, their hearty meals are perfect for a good start to a morning. Come by and see their menu and you will surely fall in love with each item.

Location: 9, Escario Central, N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

4. Best Chocolate Beverage: Tablea Café’s Sikwate

If you are from Cebu, everyone knows this sweet drink that goes perfectly well with the puto maya, or stick rice cake. It is a must try to drink when you are visiting Cebu and is best to be had during breakfast and the afternoon merienda, although anytime is good. Table Chocolate Café’s chocolate sikwate brings out a wonderful brew for your curious tongues so that you can taste what Cebu is all about.

Location: JY Square Mall, Ground Floor JY Square Salinas Dr, Cebu City, Cebu

5. Best Chocolate Cake: Orange Brutus’ Chocolate Monster

Photo from Orange Brutus Facebook Page

Who doesn’t love chocolate cake? Well, maybe people who do not like chocolate or cake. But putting that aside, chocolate cake is an amazing snack to have because of how sweet and soft they are. If you are looking for an amazing one, look no further at Orange Brutus’ Chocolate Monster cake, which comes in different sizes whether it be a slice or a whole cake.

Location: Ground Floor, Elizabeth Mall Leon, Kilat Street / 12, One Pavilion Mall, 22 R. Duterte St, Banawe / 3 Jose Maria del Mar St Cebu City 6000 Jose Maria del Mar St (There are many chains of Orange Brutus so check it out through Maps or Waze)

6. Best Chocolate Chip Cookies: Malicious Cookies at Cafe Marco

Photo from Maroco Polo Plaza Cebu Facebook Page
Photo from Maroco Polo Plaza Cebu Facebook Page

In another round of chocolatey goodness, chocolate chip cookies are famous worldwide as a delicious snack. However, in Cebu, one cafe has chocolate chip cookies so good you might as well forget cookies from the outside. Try out Cafe Marco’s Malicious cookies in Marco Polo, said to be having the best blend of chocolate chips and cookies.

Location: GF, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, Cebu

7. Best Specialty Bread: Cheese Rolls at Cebu Cardinal Bakeshop

Photo from Cebu Cardinal Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Cardinal Facebook Page

At the bakery, which bread would you go first? We all have our own tastes, yet cheese rolls are suitable for everyone (maybe except for lactose intolerant people). Cheese rolls are created by having cheese stuffed in a tube-like/pillow-like bread before baking. Cebu Cardinal Bakeshop is one of the bakeshops that brings the best cheese rolls around town so if you are looking for a perfect snack or a breakfast filler, look for their cheese rolls.

Location: Ernesto Bascon St, Talisay, Cebu

8. Best Dessert Place: 10 D.C.

Photo by 10 Dove Street Confectionery
Photo by Nicole Padin

After the main course comes the desserts. Chocolate cake? Mango cake? All kinds of different cakes can be found here at 10 D.C., short for 10 Dove Street Confectionery. For those who do not know what a confectionery is, it is a collection of sweets, which 10 D.C. has and a lot more. Your tongue will surely find the perfect cake for them due to the wide variety of cakes available.

Location: Oakridge Business Park, A. S. Fortuna Street, Banilad / F. F. Cruz Avenue, Subangdaku, Cebu

9. Best Pizza: La Bella Napoli Pizza Bistro

Photo by Edsel Dacalos

Pizza is a universally loved Italian food because of its perfect blend of bread, cheese, tomato sauce, and a wide variety of toppings, from pineapples in Hawaiian pizza to pepperoni in Pepperoni pizza. Even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are so crazy about them that they keep boxes in their den. To fulfill your pizza needs in Cebu, La Bella Napoli Pizza Bistro is said to have the best pizza around Cebu. Their menus are varied as well, so you can pick your favorite ones or explore new ones. The choice is yours.

Location: The Gallery, Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

10. Best Juice Bar: Toniq

Photo by k onikei
Photo from TONIQ Facebook Page

After all those meals, it is important to wash them all down to properly digest them, and do so with a delicious beverage at Toniq. They pride themselves in serving healthy foods and vegetarian options, as well as juices and smoothies. If you want to detoxify healthily from all the toxins in your body, they have smoothies and juices for that. The healthy choice would never be wrong.

Location: Ayala Center, 176 Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu / SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Ave. Cor. Cabahug And Kaohsiung St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Cebu logs 90 new cases on April 19

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 April 19, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 90 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 365 new recoveries, and 4 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 49,248, while the active cases dropped to 3,272 (from 3,551).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 22,796 (+40 new)
– Total recoveries: 21,078 (+131 new)
– Total deaths: 826 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 892

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,033 (+9 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,055 (+18 new)
– Total deaths: 154 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 824

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,148 (+18 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,388 (+42 new)
– Total deaths: 206 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 554

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 14,271 (+23 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,662 (+174 new)
– Total deaths: 607 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 1,002

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,272
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 49,248 (+90 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 44,183 (+365 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,793 (+4 new*)

A total of 1,347 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):