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LIST: DOT-7 launches Diving Events around Central Visayas; Here’s How You Can Join!

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April 19, 2021

LIST: DOT-7 launches Diving Events around Central Visayas; Here’s How You Can Join!

The diving industry in the Philippines, especially in the Central Visayas Region, is one of our economic drivers in terms of tourism. In fact, most of the dive spots found in our region were cited among the top picks by both domestic and foreign travelers.

With great pride, the Philippines has been awarded as the Best Overseas Diving Area in the Marine Diving Awards 2020 for the first time. The Philippines has also bagged the award as Asia’s leading Dive Destination 2020 in the 27th World Travel Awards.

In line with the Government’s efforts to further promote the Philippines, specifically the Central Visayas Region as a Dive destination, the Department of Tourism Regional Office VII, is preparing for its first 1st Dive7 Summer Festivals on April – June 2021

Dive7 Summer Festivals is a series of dive events to be held among the top dive destinations in the region — Moalboal, Panglao, Malapascua, Dauin and Mactan. The activity will also include a clean-up activity in SIQUIJOR. Its goal is to boost the region’s dive industry through a series of events geared to entice local/domestic scuba and free divers

These events will be a collaboration between the DOT Regional Office VII, the Local Government Units (LGU’s) of identified dive destinations and the respective Provinces and dive stakeholders. Proposed dates for these events will be between April to June 2021 (3-day event with series of activities), the peak season for diving in the region.

The event will have multiple activities starting with a photo contest targeting for a wider number of divers. This is designed to attract underwater photo enthusiasts and their buddies to dive and shoot, and also to include buoyancy competition in the dive destination. A 2nd part of the event is focused on attracting new divers and growing the local and domestic dive market. The event will offer discover scuba diver course for adults and bubble makers for kids. The 3rd part is to promote sustainable tourism by conducting an underwater clean up and create awareness especially in the community on how to take care and preserve our marine resources. Divers and beach go-ers will collect trash to properly dispose it. Ultimately, given the rich marine biodiversity and the need to conserve these resources, these events aim to fully focus to Central Visayas Region as a Dive Destination both locally, domestically and internationally.

scuba-diving-cebu — Photo by triptophilippines.com

Lastly, there will also be a one-stop-shop by the DOT7, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), MARINA7 and EMB7 to assist our tourism stakeholders for concerns regarding application of permits or accreditations.

With this, we gladly welcome all interested participants who wish to be part of this momentous event. See you and please do to forget to register.

MOALBOAL: 23-25 April 2021
PANGLAO: 4-8 May 2021
MALAPASCUA: 14-16 May 2021
DAUIN: 21-23 May 2021
SIQUIJOR: 25 May 2021
MACTAN: 4-6 June 2021

Areca Palm Hut: Secluded Nature Getaway in Catmon

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April 19, 2021

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Areca Palm Hut: Secluded Nature Getaway in Catmon

Immerse yourself in nature with the modern bahay kubo of Areca Palm Hut.

Areca Palm Hut is a modern vacation house that takes inspiration from the bahay kubo. It offers to guests a rustic getaway in the relaxing shade of its modern hut and the natural views that surround it.

Guests will be able to easily disconnect from the stresses of life and the city and reconnect with nature.

It is a secluded vacation home in the highlands of Catmon that offers a refreshing escape from the dust and noise of the metro. It flaunts the beauty of Catmon’s highlands and allows guests to experience a genuine tropical getaway in its secluded property that’s surrounded by the vibrant green of nature.

Photo from John Merin Film Facebook Page

The verdant backgrounds created by the combination of palm trees and ornamental plants are perfect for calming both the mind and the body. Nestled 3 kilometers from the highway, Areca Palm Hut offers a getaway that will surely take you to a peaceful paradise that you can have all to yourself.

Found on the lawn is a swimming pool that has a panoramic view of the entire property. Guests will enjoy having morning dips. A floating breakfast table is available for those who want to enjoy their first meal of the day in the pool. Just beside the pool and under the shade of a mango tree is a table with benches for a lovely meal in the tropics.

Inside the Hut

Inside the charming hut is a lovely home-away-from-home. Contrary to its native bahay kubo exterior, the interior is actually adorned with modern designs and decorations that make the guests feel relaxed and at home. An ample space that is efficiently used and occupied by varnished wooden floors and white walls. The sala connects to the kitchen which is fully equipped with every cooking utensil that guests need. Under the stairs to the second floor is the kitchen sink with a refrigerator and cabinets to store cooking and dining utensils.

The second floor is a lovely attic converted into a bedroom with a giant big window at the front which lets in the scenic views of Areca Palm Hut. The room comes complete with a mattress on a kawayan bed and a rotating ceiling fan.

Guests who are looking for a genuine nature getaway will find themselves at home in Areca Palm Hut in Catmon.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

Exclusive overnight use: P5,000 per night, good for 4 persons w/ breakfast
Exclusive for couples: P3,500 per night, good for 2 persons w/ breakfast
Additional Person (0-3 y.o.): Free
Additional Person (4-11 y.o.): P250 per person
Additional Person (12 y.o. and up): P500 per person w/ extra mattress

AMENITIES

Pool
Outdoor Shower
Campfire Area
Grill Area
Towels and Basic Toiletries
Parking Slots for 2 cars
Fully equipped kitchen
Utensils
Basic condiments

OTHER INFORMATION:

Book now! Click this link first: https://www.airbnb.com/c/ramm357 and sign up. After signing up, head on to this link.
Corkage fee: None
Contact numbers: 0915-108-2606
Email address: [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Arecapalmhut/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Cabunga-an, Catmon, Northern Cebu — approx. 1.5-2hours away from Cebu City.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Areca Palm Hut” in Catmon. There is a parking lot that can accommodate up to 2 cars. Be sure to contact the owner before going to the place.

Cebu logs 104 new cases on April 18

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April 18, 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 April 18, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 104 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 98 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 49,158, while the active cases increased to 3,551 (from 3,545).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 22,756 (+39 new)
– Total recoveries: 20,947 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 825 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 984

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 6,024 (+18 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,038 (+46 new)
– Total deaths: 153 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 833

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 6,130 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 5,346 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 205 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 579

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 14,248 (+39 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,489 (+49 new)
– Total deaths: 604 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,155

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 3,551
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 49,158 (+104 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 43,820 (+98 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,787 (+3 new*)

A total of 1,846 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):

What to Know About Netflix’s Trese, a Filipino Comic Anime Adaption

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April 18, 2021

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What to Know About Netflix’s Trese, a Filipino Comic Anime Adaption

2020 has been a treat to a Filipino Netflix subscriber because of the new stuff being released. Just recently, back in October 29, they released the first animated Netflix exclusive film titled “Hayop Ka!” or “The Nimfa Dimaano Story”, and also recently, they showed us a peek at the graphic novel adaptation of “Trese”, which was announced to be adapted back in 2018. It is said to be released by 2021, although nothing is certain yet as the pandemic is still going on.

Going by the description of the NME, “Trese is an award-winning komik series that follows detective Alexandra Trese, who takes on a criminal underworld in a fictional Manila where mythical creatures live in hiding amid humans.” These mythical creatures are the well-known evil Aswangs. The comic was created by writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo back in December 2005 and is still ongoing today.

This adaptation is a monumental occasion as this Filipino comic story is about to reach a global audience thanks to Netflix, giving us the chance to show the world what kind of storytelling we have. We can only hope that Netflix does the comic justice in their animation.

If you are unsure on whether you will be watching this show, you must ask yourself some questions. If you like grim, mystery, or action anime such as Ghost in the Shell or Death Note, this might be a good show to watch. If you like to watch stories with a strong female protagonist, then Alexandra Trese will surely captivate your heart.

You can also try reading the original black and white comic story as to understand the source of the anime, or you can also walk in to the film’s lore blindly to be amazed and astonished.

Either way, we can only cheer on the team working on Netflix’s Trese to do a great job to keep the creative integrity of the original while having fluid animation.

Brumini Resorts: Staying Near with the Gentle Giants in Oslob

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April 18, 2021

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Brumini Resorts: Staying Near with the Gentle Giants in Oslob

Finding a good place to stay in Oslob can be a challenge especially that the famous whale shark watching in this town has always been swarmed by many tourists, local or foreign.

Worry not, for Brumini Resorts in Brgy. Tan-awan, Oslob proudly welcomes everyone with a relaxing treat of their amenities and an easy access to the whale shark watching briefing area. It takes a 2-minute shuttle ride for one to reach the briefing spot from the resort. Not just the whale shark watching, other must-see destinations in Oslob are also very accessible from here.

Photo from Brumini Resorts Cebu Facebook Page

The resort attracts a lot of travelers every year. It offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Oslob including air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms, hot and cold shower, cabled TV, private verandas and free use of pools. There is also free WiFi access in selected rooms.

Even if the place is near the must-visit spots in town, guests can still enjoy the serenity of the resort. The pebbled walkways and the tall palm trees complement well to the total ambience of the place, creating a calming tropical mood.

Brumini Resort also features a restaurant where luscious dishes are served. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool for those who want a cold dip. Their bar and garden are available for their guests who wish to chill and relax. A continental breakfast is available daily at Brumini Resorts.

If you want a hassle-free whale shark watching, they can arrange one for you. You can also rent a boat going to Sumilon Island – another nearby attraction that boasts pure white sandbars and crystal-clear waters. Other must-visit spots in town include the Tumalog Falls, Oslob Cuartel, and Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion Church.

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