On Thursday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 1, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 240 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 196 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 46,309, while the active cases increased to 5,009 (from 4,966).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 21,713(+89 new) – Total recoveries: 19,338 (+115 new) – Total deaths: 814 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,561
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,626 (+32 new) – Total recoveries: 4,480 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 146 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,000
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,737 (+34 new) – Total recoveries: 4,606 (+265 new) – Total deaths: 202 (+0 new) – Active cases: 929
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 13,233 (+85 new) – Total recoveries: 11,145 (+16 new) – Total deaths: 569 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,519
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,009
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 46,309 (+240 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 39,569 (+196 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,731 (+2 new*)
A total of 3,070 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 Tran Central Highway of Cebu just got more colorful with the newest botanical garden in town – Lakeview Le Jardin.
Lakeview Le Jardin is the new botanical garden in Brgy. Tabunan, Cebu City that treats its guests with a scenery of the gardens filled with colorful plants and a view of the lake through the mountains. It just had its soft opening last March 16 to showcase thousands of flowers and plant varieties that will surely tickle the plantita and plantito spirits in us.
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Cebu’s tourism industry is booming, and we can’t deny the fact that the blooming gardens scattered all throughout the Trans Central highway have attracted more and more tourists every year. For sure, we have already seen our friends flaunting their beautiful photos online with backdrops from Sirao Flower Garden, Terrazas del Flores, Buwakan ni Alejandra, Evo Nature Camp, or MSDEA Ornamental Garden to name a few.
Lakeview Le Jardin is a new spot that’s worth a visit. It will treat you to an IG-worthy setting and a relaxing environment bursting with sweet floral scents and stunning view of the nearby mountain ranges. A day of walking around their hectare-wide garden will never go to waste.
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo by Conde Pilapil Lee
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Aside from visiting beaches, a stroll with your family and loved ones around botanical gardens like Lakeview Le Jardin is also an effective way to strengthen family ties, not to mention that this can be a good avenue to raise ecological awareness and increase appreciation for environmental conservation efforts.
A RESTAURANT TOO
Lakeview Le Jardin is not just a botanical garden but a restaurant too. In fact, this garden comprises two levels – the main level where the restaurant is located and the botanical garden. This makes this place a perfect place for our next weekend excursion since it allows us to munch on delicious food while enjoying the fullness of what the place can offer.
The best deal? They got the best chefs in town. Enjoy an array of mouth-watering dishes that are perfectly seasoned to satiate our cravings right in the heart of a wide garden. The restaurant’s interiors are designed to highlight a cozy façade and other horticultural elements, blending well to the breath-taking view of the surroundings. Their food choices are also said to complement the tropical conservatory climate abundant in these higher parts of Cebu.
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Photo by Conde Pilapil Lee
Photo by Conde Pilapil Lee
Photo by Conde Pilapil Lee
Photo by Conde Pilapil Lee
If you’re looking for a place that can give you not just a serene and fresh embrace of nature but also delicious food, visit Lakeview Le Jardin.
Menu:
Photo from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook PagePhoto from Lakeview Le Jardin Facebook Page
Exact location: Sitio Inaad, Barangay Tabunan, Cebu City – along the Transcentral Highway.
BY COMMUTE: You can ride a habal-habal from JY Square to the place and advise the driver to drop you off beside Charlie’s Cup. Alternatively, you can ride a vhire bound for Balamban, Asturias or Tuburan in Ayala Center Cebu and let the driver know that you want to stop beside Charlie’s Cup.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Charlie’s Cup” in Trans Central Highway. Lakeview is located beside Charlie’s Cup. Parking space is available.
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 March 31, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 390 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 617 new recoveries, and 14 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 46,069, while the active cases dropped to 4,966 (from 5,203).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 21,624(+149 new) – Total recoveries: 19,224 (+259 new) – Total deaths: 813 (+4 new) – Active cases: 1,587
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,594 (+47 new) – Total recoveries: 4,480 (+121 new) – Total deaths: 146 (+10 new) – Active cases: 968
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,703 (+59 new) – Total recoveries: 4,541 (+2 new) – Total deaths: 202 (+0 new) – Active cases: 960
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 13,148 (+135 new) – Total recoveries: 11,129 (+235 new) – Total deaths: 568 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,451
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 4,966
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 46,069 (+390 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 39,374 (+617 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,729 (+14 new*)
A total of 4,473 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.
Cebu is just too large of an area to not have multiple food parks and we foodies are just here to visit and try out all of them.
Brace yourself Oponganons for Mactan is having their very own food park and it’s creating quite a buzz.
Located at the M.L Quezon Highway, Mactan Park Place is very easy to spot and to access since you can pass by it almost everyday if you’re in Mactan. Fronted by a big tree and a bright orange container van turned stall, it is partially hidden from the highway which makes its chill homey vibe work.
Photo by Marel BaluyosPhoto by Marel Baluyos
Photo from Rapsa Bai Mactan’s Sisig and More Facebook Page
Photo from Rapsa Bai Mactan’s Sisig and More Facebook Page
They have a collection of stalls there that offers a variety of goodies from milkteas to Tuslob buwa to takoyaki, ramyun noodles, frappes and Filipino dishes.
Their wide-open area is perfect for providing enough space to everyone who will visit. They even have an area with an upper floor for maximum accommodation and comfort.
They also have live band performances on a separate area with a small podium during music nights. The lights, ambience and music in Mactan Park Place is just the right amount of chill from the stresses of work we are looking for.
Exact location: M.L Quezon Highway Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — approx. 15 minutes away from Mactan-Cebu International Airport
BY BUS/PUJ: Ride any bus going to Mactan Newtown or any PUJ to Soong. It’s on the left side if you are going to Mactan Newtown right beside a Surplus store/shop.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mactan Park Place” in Lapu-Lapu. Parking space is available.
Grilling samgyeop strips with friends in an enclosed resto is fun but grilling these Korean spiced meats in an al fresco dinner at the beach is a fresher and innovative take of this food trend that have recently won the hearts of every food enthusiasts.
BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant in Carmen, Cebu presents an all-new dining experience for samgyeopsal lovers. Guests can eat to their heart’s content unlimited servings of samgyeopsal while enjoying the view and the feels of the beach at night. A talk with friends and family gets richer, more intimate, and more enjoyable when made over delicious strips of meat and mouth-watering side dishes.
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Samgyeopsal or grilled pork belly became popular in the country with the rise of Korean dramas and films that captured the interest of the Filipinos. It is eaten with extra ingredients like shrimp, squid, hotdog, crab sticks, the spicy kimchi, and the lettuce. Preparing this meal isn’t just easy but fun too since you will have to do the actual grilling on your dining table.
The strong market for samgyeopsal hubs in Cebu made the rise of many samgyeopsal restaurants unstoppable. BPC Beach Resort and Palm Restaurant is one of those who ventured and they’re giving everyone a twist of the traditional cook-inside-the-resto set-up of samgyeopsal dinner.
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Other than the unlimited samgyeopsal offer, they also serve ala carte meals available anytime of the day.
Here, you can feel the fresh breeze of the sea touching your skin while you munch this Korean food. Not only that, they also have live performances that will fill the air with talent and entertainment. This beach resort is also clad with bright lights at night scattered all over the place with palm trees serving as the resort’s natural shade. Indeed, everything is well-ornamented for a sumptuous meal.
Of course, being a beach resort, this place will not disappoint you for your weekend get-togethers. It has the basic amenities that you will need so you can get a full blast beach getaway. Their overnight accommodation is enough to give you a comfortable sleep after a day of swimming and gaming with your loved ones.
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from BPC Beach Resort Palm Restaurant Facebook Page
There are no corkage fees, so you bring all the food that you want. Their cottages are big enough to accommodate large group. The best deal – you don’t have to spend much to enjoy the place.
As mentioned, the place is so refreshing with its tall trees and cool ambience. It’s perfect for those who love to spend a day from the stressful metro. A day at the beach doesn’t hurt anyway so why not spend your weekend here? The beachfront is wide enough for your activities and the sea is calling you for a deep plunge. When it’s already the fun that’s inviting us, who are we to decline?
BY BUS: Head to Cebu North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus going to North. Ask the driver drop you at Luyang Carmen. At the drop off point, you may ride a tricycle going to BPC Resort OR go straight until dead end, then turn right. About 300 meters, you will arrive at BPC Beach Resort located at the left side of the road.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu North Coast Beach Resort” in Sogod. Parking space is available.
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 March 30, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 162 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 341 new recoveries, and 16 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 45,686, while the active cases decreased to 5,203 (from 5,393).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 21,476 (+61 new) – Total recoveries: 18,973 (+137 new) – Total deaths: 809 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,694
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,547 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 4,362 (+96 new) – Total deaths: 136 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,049
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,648 (+33 new) – Total recoveries: 4,539 (+73 new) – Total deaths: 202 (+2 new) – Active cases: 907
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 13,015 (+58 new) – Total recoveries: 10,894 (+35 new) – Total deaths: 568 (+8 new) – Active cases: 1,553
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,203
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 45,686 (+162 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 38,768 (+341 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,715 (+16 new*)
A total of 1,953 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.
With the rise of the coronavirus last year came the rise of staying at home. And with the sudden rise of people staying at home also came the rise of active people on the internet. After all, if you are forced to be at home all the time, the internet becomes an essential tool. Because of this, many Cebuanos have come to online gaming as a way of entertainment, and along with that are gaming streamers.
Photo from Chibiby Facebook Page
Photo from Chibiby Facebook Page
There are a lot of gaming streamers in Cebu that you would be surprised to know about. These streamers play a wide variety of games, mostly games that the masses play too. Examples of such games are Mobile Legends, Call of Duty: Mobile, Defense of the Ancients, and many more. If you want to watch some gameplay, then here are some of the top and rising gaming streamers in Cebu.
1. Chibiby
Photo from Chibiby Facebook Page
Chibiby is one of the most well-known streamers out there. He often collabs with other well-known streamers such as Alodia. He mostly plays DOTA 2 and Call of Duty: Mobile, but he also plays other games such as Valheim, PUBG, Brawlhalla, and GMod, among others. He has garnered over 56 thousand likes on his page with 94 thousand following him.
Anyone can try out game streaming, and AHOS Gaming is no exception. June Mar Fajardo is a famed basketball player who plays for the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Basketball Association. He has been called as “The Kraken” for his remarkable size and finesse against his bigger opponents. He has started a Facebook page on streaming games that he plays. He also plays Dota 2 and has garnered 47 thousand likes and 82 thousand followers.
3. Chuplak
Photo from Chuplak Facebook Page
This gaming streamer is close friends with Chibiby and has garnered himself a lot of following and influence as well. He prides himself in promoting Bisdak Gaming in the Philippines and is very evident in his videos. He mostly plays Dota 2 but also plays other games like PUBG. He often collabs with other streamers like Chibiby and AHOS Gaming. He has 40 thousand likes and over 65 thousand followers.
4. Spuddy the Ginoo God
Albeit still much smaller than the other streamers in this list, Spuddy the Ginoo God is also a Cebuano streamer who promotes Bisaya Gaming and esports. He mostly plays Dota 2 but also plays Valorant. He also collaborates with the bigger streamers like Chibiby and Chuplak as they play Dota 2 together. So far, he has garnered 800 likes and a thousand followers, but will surely grow bigger.
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 March 29, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 189 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 295 new recoveries, and 13 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 45,526, while the active cases decreased to 5,393 (from 5,516).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 21,412 (+64 new) – Total recoveries: 18,835 (+105 new) – Total deaths: 806 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,771
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,537 (+24 new) – Total recoveries: 4,267 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 133 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,137
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,617 (+44 new) – Total recoveries: 4,469 (+54 new) – Total deaths: 200 (+1 new) – Active cases: 948
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 12,960 (+57 new) – Total recoveries: 10,863 (+136 new) – Total deaths: 560 (+10 new) – Active cases: 1,537
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,393
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 45,526 (+189 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 38,434 (+295 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,699 (+13 new*)
A total of 1,758 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.
Cave into the cabins and start taming peace in the wide and wild Cebu Safari & Adventure Park in Carmen, Cebu.
With all the rigors that we do every day, there’s always a point in time when all we want to do is submit ourselves to the wonders of solitude. A peaceful environment is a major ingredient in calming ourselves and we have to admit that at times, it is elusive.
Elusive? Well, not in Cebu Safari & Adventure Park’s Safari Camp. Situated on top of the mountains of the quaint town of Carmen, Safari Camp showcases an accommodation built in the heart of the wilds. It is a sanctuary that brags a peaceful staycation experience and serves as a perfect place for unwinding and recharging.
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
You can choose two types of accommodation here: 2 bedroom-cabin or 3-bedroom cabin. The interiors are ornamented to be consistent with the over-all Cebu Safari theme – wildlife – but without losing the class and the glam. It is also furnished with all the basic room amenities that’ll make your stay worry-free.
Two-Bedroom Cabin
80 square meters of luxury
comprises of a king bed, doubled bed, twin bed, or single double deck bed.
As how they say it, the best mornings always come with a cup of good coffee and a scenic sight. It also rings true at Safari Camp. Here, you will wake up to an expansive view of verdant mountain landscapes and the Camotes Sea. The overlooking view and the quiet ambience make it a perfect spot to meditate and discover yourself once again.
You will never get bored staying here since your reservation also includes a number of exciting activities that you can get yourself into. First is their infinity pool. How good can it get when you’re dipping into the cold waters surrounded by a lush vegetation, staring blankly at nothing, losing yourself into a state of relaxation but doing nothing?
Serengeti Bar
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Their Serengeti Bar serves mouth-watering dishes and thirst-quenching drinks to elevate your experience. It is located just by the edge of the mountain right next to the infinity pool. Giving into your gastronomic cravings while gaping at the breathtaking sceneries of the mountains will satisfy both your stomach and your soul.
If you’re into deep talks at night with your special someone, their bonfire pits should be your stop. They also have jacuzzi available anytime at your disposal. Other amenities you will expect during your visit here includes botanical gardens and eco-trails for jogging and hiking.
CEBU SAFARI & ADVENTURE PARK
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo by Joshua Padillo
Photo by Joshua Padillo
Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page
Photo by Gigi Olavo
The Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is considered the premier Safari park in the country. Its entire stretch of 170-hectare land area houses more than a thousand animals coming from 120 different species. It also serves as a breeding ground for hundreds of different plants.
The park offers many exciting features and activities but topping the list are the African Savanna, Michelle’s Garden, Gardens of the World, and the White Lion Safari. At the same time, it caters the needs of the thrill-seekers too with their adventure park highlighting one of the longest and highest ziplines in the country at 1.3 kms. long and 671 m. above sea level.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
LOCAL RESIDENTS’ RATE:
2-Bedroom Cabin: P12,000/night (max of 6 persons)
3-Bedroom Cabin: P17,850/night (max of 9 persons)
Extra Person Rate: Php 2, 850 net/cabin
Rates are subject to government taxes & service charge
Inclusions:
Daily set of breakfast (choice of Filipino, American or Continental)
First-class accommodations in well-appointed cabins
BY COMMUTE: Ride a north-bound bus at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. Ask the driver to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. From there, you may ride a habal-habal to Cebu Safari.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu Safari & Adventure Park” in Carmen. Parking space is available.
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 March 28, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 211 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 248 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 45,342, while the active cases decreased to 5,516 (from 5,552).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 21,348 (+80 new) – Total recoveries: 18,731 (+178 new) – Total deaths: 805 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,812
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,513 (+37 new) – Total recoveries: 4,268 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 132 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,113
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,578 (+22 new) – Total recoveries: 4,415 (+49 new) – Total deaths: 199 (+0 new) – Active cases: 964
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 12,903 (+72 new) – Total recoveries: 10,727 (+21 new) – Total deaths: 549 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,627
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,516
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 45,342 (+211 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 38,141 (+248 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,685 (+2 new*)
A total of 2,367 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.
