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 March 20, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 295 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 356 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 43,252, while the active cases decreased to 6,160 (from 6,221).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 20,512 (+87 new) – Total recoveries: 17,329 (+261 new) – Total deaths: 778 (+2 new) – Active cases: 2,405
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,239 (+36 new) – Total recoveries: 4,000 (+28 new) – Total deaths: 130 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,109
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,261 (+71 new) – Total recoveries: 3,930 (+6 new) – Total deaths: 197 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,134
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 12,240 (+101 new) – Total recoveries: 10,209 (+61 new) – Total deaths: 519 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,512
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,160
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 43,252 (+295 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 35,468 (+356 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,624 (+2 new*)
A total of 3,125 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.
When you’re in the Philippines and you’re planning for your next adventure, make sure to brace yourselves because with more than 7,000 remarkably beautiful islands, you would never run out of ideas.
Thus, one of the most popular activities in the country is “Island Hopping”. Why? Mainly because it lets both tourists and locals see and experience the unique charms of the islands.
And because there’s a long list of the country’s best island-hopping destinations, it will be quite tricky to narrow it down because every single island will surely leave the tourists in awe. However, if you happen to be in the beautiful island of Mactan, we got your backs!
Here’s a list of the amazing island-hopping destinations you could visit. Don’t worry if you’re traveling alone because you will abso-freakin’-lutely end up enjoying the fun experience.
1. Caohagan Island
From Maribago port, you must travel for about an hour and a half to get to Caohagan. It is known for its colorful marine sanctuary which is perfect for a snorkeling activity. However, because the island is not that big, it can get a little crowded especially during summer season.
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Entrance fee: ₱200 per head (inclusive of environmental fee)
Exact location: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — near Nalusuan Island in Olango.
You can hire a boat from any tourism providers, especially those located on Maribago, Mactan Island. Or, you can also rent a ‘pumpboat’ that can drop you off the island.
Pumpboats are available at Angasil port, beside Mactan New Town. Boat fee starts at ₱100 per head, but make sure to agree first on the fare before proceeding.
2. Olanggo Island
If you are a nature lover, Olanggo Island is the perfect spot for you during an island-hopping tour because aside from its vibrant marine creatures, one of the reasons why this island is well-known to tourists is because of its wildlife sanctuary.
3. Hilutungan Island
Hilutungan Island or Gilutongan Island is considered as a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise. It is because underneath the deep blue waters is one of the richest and finest marine sanctuary you can explore.
Entrance fee:
Snorkelling: P100
Scuba diving: P300
Exact location: Olango Reef, Cordova, Cebu
4. Sulpa Island
Sulpa island may be a bit tiny than the others, but it does not mean that it has nothing to offer because despite the fact that it is privately owned, it is still a good spot for some underwater activities.
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Entrance Fee: P100/pax
5. Nalusuan Island
Known as one of the fishing sanctuaries in Mactan, Nalusuan Island, surely has gathered a lot of attention from both locals and tourists because of its diverse marine life and signature clear waters. There are several activities you could do during your visit to the island including diving and snorkeling but, just a little reminder, it can get a bit pricey.
– Make sure to book at least 1 week in advance. They accept walk-ins, but the resort is fully booked at times. – Electricity (Genset) starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 am. – Bringing of foods and beverages are not allowed.
Exact location: Olango Reef, Cordova, Cebu
6. Pandanon Island
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Photo by Taishi Fukuyama
For those who do not know, Pandanon Island is a farther part of Bohol. However, most of the island hopping tours include this island as one of the destinations for the trip because of, one, its proximity to Mactan Island and, two, you wouldn’t want to miss its white sand and beautiful turquoise waters.
Entrance Fee: P150/pax
Cottage Rentals: Price starts at P250
Make sure to visit and experience a day of fun on these islands!
Diving Operators in Cebu
These spots are commonly visited by divers, both advanced and beginners. We recommend that for easier transactions and processing of fees and transportation, you coordinate with your chosen diving agencies. Here are some which offers diving experience and tours in the aforementioned sites:
If you usually eat lunch at a company canteen or served complimentary snacks while discussing serious work matters in a meeting room, do you ever wonder who the food service company is that lends its food expertise to make sure every bite not only feeds your hungry stomach but satisfies your overworked soul?
One of the silent heroes in the food concessionaire business that evokes this thought is Eight2Eight, Inc., a subsidiary of a Cebu-based real estate developer Robinland, Inc. Eight2Eight, Inc. has delighted thousands of busy employees from lucrative economic sectors such as BPOs, hotels, manufacturing and export processing zones, to name a few.
For 23 years, Eight2Eight, Inc. has been cooking meals for corporations with consistent deliciousness every single day, a testament of the company’s dedication, dependability and mastery when it comes to meal preparation for a multitude of busy eaters.
The secret winning formula is simply a close collaboration by the Management Team and Kitchen Staff to perfect the taste and presentation of every dish. Everybody is involved regardless of rank and sharing opinion is encouraged.
Whether you are a Corporate Executive, a Mid-level Officer or an Entry Level Employee, Eight2Eight, Inc. understands the menu that sparks you. That is why we always take time to talk to our customers to discern their changing food preferences.
With the pandemic, companies suddenly stopped serving meals at the canteens to control infection and even had to lay off personnel to keep businesses afloat. In answer to the call for health safety, Eight2Eight, Inc. flexed its business model from exclusive served meals in canteens to packed meals and has invested behind operationalizing this new way of dispensing food. As a result, top corporations gave their thumbs up to such initiative.
To be of service to the business community in terms of enabling cost savings, Eight2Eight, Inc. is open to customizing meals at a budget with guaranteed home-cooked goodness. Through precise mix and match of the right components of a dish vis-a-vis price point, Eight2Eight, Inc. is able to balance quality and price.
Eight2Eight, Inc. also caters to our penchant for dimsum and has its own commissary to concoct out-of-this-world best-sellers such as siomai, dumpling, cabbage roll, bacon roll and siopao.
It is said that in good and bad times, one happy place we keep going back to is our food tray packed with good memories of heart-warming conversation and laughter. This is what Eight2Eight, Inc. aspires to offer to the Cebu business community no matter what life brings. That after several hours of back-breaking work, there is always a meal that nourishes not only our stomach but more importantly our spirit. We will continue to live by the tradition of home-cooked goodness from farm to fork and share them to all our customers for as long as we exist.
For inquiries and orders, please call the Marketing Head at 09062715375, 032-238-4288/ 238-7288/ 505-3688 local 125.
Sugboanons just can’t resist from dipping into the tuslob-buwa indulgence especially now that the experience is taken to the next level by the newest tuslob-buwa hub in town.
8Flix & Chill in Cebu City is giving every tuslob-buwa patriot a boost of the famed and original Cebuano delicacy. It offers its guests with unlimited tuslob-buwa set and other mouth-watering street food pleasures.
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Their tuslob-buwa set comes with ten (10) pieces of puso (hanging rice) and unlimited lamas. A set is good for two people (well, that’s if you’re settled already for just a set). And because this tuslob-buwa hub is committed to give everyone a one-stop-place for the other street food favorites, they also delight their customers with dynamite, stuffed eggs, siomai, longganisa, ginabot, chicken proven, ngohiong, and even iced candies.
Buwa Lamaw
More than that, they take pride in their innovative Cebu’s Buwa Lamaw – food-to-go bowl consisting of rice, boiled egg, siomai, and pig’s brain gravy (buwa) as toppings.
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
8Flix & Chill won’t just name their store as such without proving its truth. Living up to everyone’s expectations, the place provides everyone an al fresco dining. A local newspaper even described the place as “a simple and industrial look with comfortable seating.” This rings true to both branches – Talisay City and Cebu City branches.
Indeed, it’s a fresher take of the usual tuslob-buwa establishments that are jam-packed. Dense crowd, although a good sign that business is growing, can sometimes make the place a little noisier, hotter, and not any more conducive for a meal. At 8Flix & Chill, we are guaranteed of a relaxing place for dining. Its Talisay branch can accommodate up to 15 diners at the same time while its Cebu City branch can accommodate up to 30 customers with social distancing.
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
In a report, one of the founders said that she was inspired to share the taste of her grandmother’s version of tuslob buwa so she recreated it, leading her to open the first branch in Talisay.
For those who are unfamiliar with the food, tuslob-buwa is a popular Cebu street food that originated in Pasil area in Cebu City. The name roughly translates to “dip in bubbles,” a reference to how it is eaten. Diners dip pusô or hanging rice into the thick and bubbly froth and pop the salty, greasy pieces into their mouths.
It is made with pork liver and brain which get sauteed with garlic, shrimp paste, onions, and chili. It’s a fun go-to food destination with friends since it’s prepared on a stove right in the middle of the dining table. You can dive into this fast and flavorful meal when the mixture thickens into a bubbly stew.
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
For 8Flix Cebu City, they now accept pick-up and take-out orders. Just message them your orders so they can prepare it right away. You may book your own delivery service to pick them up.
Menu:
Photo from 8FLIX Cebu City Facebook Page
Unlimited Tuslob Buwa Set: P200
Good for 1-2 persons only
3rd person will add Php50
Rate comes with 10pcs puso and unlimited lamas
Side Streetfood Pica2x
Stuffed Egg: P60 per 3 pcs
Dynamite: P65 per 3 pcs
Longganisa: P45 per 3 pcs
Siomai: P35 (fried) per 3 pcs; P30 (steamed) per 3 pcs
On Friday 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 19, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 364 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 405 new recoveries, and 7 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 42,957, while the active cases decreased to 6,221 (from 6,265).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 20,425 (+160 new) – Total recoveries: 17,069 (+162 new) – Total deaths: 776 (+1 new) – Active cases: 2,580
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,203 (+70 new) – Total recoveries: 3,973 (+51 new) – Total deaths: 130 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,100
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,190 (+41 new) – Total recoveries: 3,924 (+92 new) – Total deaths: 197 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,069
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 12,139 (+93 new) – Total recoveries: 10,148 (+100 new) – Total deaths: 519 (+5 new) – Active cases: 1,472
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,221
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 42,957 (+364 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 35,114 (+405 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,622 (+7 new*)
A total of 2,761 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.
It is quite hard to secure a place of your own right now in the Philippines especially in urban cities. Without the appropriate amount of money, you will have a hard time finding the perfect home for you.
Luckily, the Philippine government has its own entity that lets you store your money to increase it as time goes on as well as make loans for your housing needs. This is known as the Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industria at Gobyerno (PAG-IBIG) Fund.
The PAG-IBIG Fund is an important fund to be a member of. In fact, every Filipino is encouraged to join and be a member. It caters housing loans and financing with lower rates than regular banks, and is less likely to become bankrupt as it is supported by the government.
If you are interested in being a member, here is a step-by-step guide on how to become a member and avail a PAG-IBIG Membership ID (MID).
1. Visit the PAG-IBIG Fund’s Website
To start, you need a computer or a phone with access to internet. Next, go to the PAG-IBIG Fund’s website at https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/. You will be greeted by their homepage. Scroll down a little below the ‘Welcome to PAG-IBIG Fund’ title to find a side menu labeled ‘e-Services’ as shown in the picture.
Click on ‘Membership Registration’. This will lead you to the Online Membership Registration page. You will be greeted with a welcome to their system along with some additional instructions if you have problems in viewing the page. Click ‘Continue’.
2. Fill up the Application Form
After clicking ‘Continue’ during the last step, you are required to input your last name, first name, middle name, and date of birth. If you have no middle name, you can check the ‘No Middle Name’ checkbox to skip it. Then, enter the Captcha code in its field. If you have a hard time reading the code, you can click the “Can’t read? Try different words” to generate another one.
If successful, you are taken to a page with several tabs. Input the necessary fields marked with a red asterisk to continue to the next tab. You can go back and forth each tab by either clicking the ‘Back’ and ‘Next’ buttons or by clicking the tab you want to visit. However, you need to input the necessary fields of the current tab first before proceeding to the next one.
The tabs are: Member Info, Other Info, Address, Contacts, Heirs, Member Category, Emp. History, and Summary.
3. Submit your application
When finished inputting all of the necessary fields and reviewing that everything is correct, go to the ‘Summary’ tab and submit your application. Once successful, you will be redirected to the Successful Registration Page. You will be sent a Registration Tracking Number either through your email, phone message, or the website itself, as the application is processed.
There are no necessary fees to register as a member of the PAG-IBIG Fund, but you can deposit your cash in the fund to increase it.
Other Information:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process, you can visit their website [https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph] to check if your concern can be answered.
Be at one with nature in the lovely and rustic farm of Azienda Gracia.
Guests that stay in the rustic farm of Azienda Gracia are able to do more than just relax. Azienda Gracia teaches every guest how to live a sustainable life, depending fully on the bountiful root crops and fruit-bearing plants that are present in the surroundings. With verdant backgrounds filling the space everywhere you look, Azienda Gracia becomes a haven of relaxation while also providing a charming room for the guests to stay in.
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
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Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
The cottages are made from native materials to stick with the theme of nature and also to maintain the relaxing energy that the farm exudes. The numerous gardens nurturing the fresh ingredients for meals occupy the vicinity and adorn Azienda Gracia with the color green. This is definitely the perfect destination to recharge yourself and get away from the stressful city.
A few of the activities that guests may do are to watch a movie, light up a bonfire, play board games, or play some music using the instruments. If casual activities are already too common for your taste, then you will find it therapeutic to pick crops and ingredients for dinner from the farm. The freshly-picked ingredients that guests will gather from the farm can then be used for meals in their lovely kitchen. Guests may bring their own portable stove and cook outside or they can try and experience cooking with firewood. There are also in-house staff who can assist you with anything you might need during your stay.
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Photo from Azienda Garcia Facebook Page
Be it with friends, family, loved ones, or just on your own, the refreshing and natural sights will definitely fill your heart with joy no matter what activity you do.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
BUNNYCHOW MENU:
Red rice with Camote
Rabbit Lechon/Adobo/Kaldereta/Lumpia
Duck Adobo with Gata
Manok Bisaya Tinola & Utan Bisaya/with Gata
Farm Fresh Dynamite
Seasonal Veggie Dishes upon request & Seasonal Fruits and Desserts
Kombucha and Kefir Drinks & Organic Green Smoothies
Corn/Rice Coffee & Cacao Sikwate
ROOM RATES:
Check-in: 1:00PM/Check-out: 11:00AM
Farm Treehouse: P3,500 per night, good for 2 persons w/ breakfast
Exact location: Brgy. Guba, Cebu City — approx. 1 hour away from the main road.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Azienda Gracia”.
Make sure to contact the owners beforehand and ask for directions to avoid getting lost. There is a limited roadside parking which is 5-10 minutes away from the place.
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 March 18, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 383 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 635 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 42,593, while the active cases dropped to 6,265 (from 6,554).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 20,265 (+120 new) – Total recoveries: 16,908 (+349 new) – Total deaths: 775 (+1 new) – Active cases: 2,582
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 5,133 (+67 new) – Total recoveries: 3,922 (+44 new) – Total deaths: 130 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,081
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 5,149 (+54 new) – Total recoveries: 3,833 (+109 new) – Total deaths: 196 (+4 new) – Active cases: 1,120
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 12,046 (+142 new) – Total recoveries: 10,050 (+133 new) – Total deaths: 514 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,482
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,265
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 42,593 (+383 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 34,713 (+635 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,615 (+6 new*)
A total of 3,176 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.
Even before the arrival of Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565, Cebu has already established active trading relations with the Chinese and other Southeast Asian countries. At the time, Maritime trading was the main link between Cebu and China.
Archaeological excavations which yielded Chinese trade pottery such as porcelain from the Sung and Tang dynasty are all proofs that attest to the early relationship that China had with Cebu.
Photo by Alvine Dre
Photo by Von Ivy Uy
All of these proofs and stories of the past are now being displayed in the Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum. The recovered artifacts showing proof of trading of the early Cebuanos are kept in the equally important heritage building of Gotiaoco Building which also stands as a tangible reminder of the rise of Cebu as a shipping and business center outside of Manila.
It will showcase centuries of collaboration between the Chinese and Filipino people through exhibits of various artifacts, heritage pieces, and items of trade. These artifacts will serve as a carefully woven historical narrative to tell the story of the past to visitors of the museum which in turn will help promote and preserve the Sugbu-Chinese culture, tradition and legacy.
Photo from Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum Facebook Page
Photo from Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum Facebook Page
LOBBY AND FIRST FLOOR
The first thing that greets guests on the first floor is a lobby where the story of the Gotiaoco Building is displayed and how it changed and evolved through time. Following the lobby are displays which show the story of how Cebu transformed into the city that it is today through time.
The stories are played through a video presentation played in monitors innovatively placed inside picture frames that give the illusion of moving pictures. The other half of the lobby is used up by a replica of a Chinese boat which was used by the Chinese to come to the island and perform trading. Various props and mannequins are placed around the ship replica, depicting a scene from long ago as the Chinese traded with the Cebuanos.
Photo by Kjell Edgard Nerland
Photo by Kjell Edgard Nerland
Photo by Kjell Edgard Nerland
Photo by Kjell Edgard Nerland
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Barrels of numerous trading goods such as tea, anise, and other spices can be seen behind the boat. To the side is presumably an alley representing a busy Chinese street where Chinese traders found their way to Cebu and eventually stayed there. The mezzanine is presented as a Chinese immigration office, with matching Chinese workers in their native attires, where passports and other documentations are showcased.
UPPER FLOORS
The second and third floors will contain artifacts and displays that show “the history, heritage, and contributions” of the Sugbu Chinese to Cebu in the various fields.
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Photo by Kjell Edgard Nerland
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Photo by Bambie Paolo
Through the exhibits, both permanent and temporary, the museum will take visitors in a trip to the past and journey through the 10th Century pre-colonial Cebu, the Sung and Ming dynasties, the Spanish and American colonization periods, up to the contemporary period. It shall bring to the present around 500 years of Sugbu-Chinese history through vivid narratives in innovative exhibitions, educational, and cultural programs.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ENTRANCE FEES:
Note: As of March 2021, the museum is temporarily closed due to the government mandate.
Foreign visitors: P120 per head
Local visitors: P75 per head
Senior Citizens, PWD, Students: P60 per head
Opening hours: 10AM to 5PM, Tuesday to Sunday
OTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Number: (032) 384-0806 (temporarily closed due to the government mandate)
Exact location: Gotiaoco Bldg., M.C. Briones St. corner P. Burgos St., Cebu City (across Magellan’s Cross)
BY JEEPNEY: You may ride any jeepney passing by the Cebu City Hall or Magellan’s Cross. Many jeepneys with the “Colon” sign usually pass by the place. Just ask the jeepney driver if they’re passing by these places before riding the Jeepney.
BY GRAB/TAXI: Ride a taxi or book a grab taxi anywhere from Cebu and ask the driver to take you to Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum which is just across Cebu City Hall.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum” in Cebu City. The closest parking lot is just right next to the Senior Citizen park beside the museum, but is outside of the museum’s jurisdiction.
There are few things to consider when planning a trip to beautiful beaches. Looking for a comfortable accommodation always comes first before anything else. Of course, Moalboal’s paradise-like shorelines should be complemented with an equally amazing overnight accommodation.
Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds in Basdaku, Moalboal provides all the facilities and space you need to maximize the fun while you’re in Moalboal. It boasts white sand beachfront, clear waters, spacious camp area, and affordable but cozy overnight accommodation to give your Moalboal retreat the convenience like no other.
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo by Klaus Heidinger
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo by Shena Gin Padigos – Alforte
Photo by Shena Gin Padigos – Alforte
Their accommodation comes in different options. You can choose from a room-type of accommodation if you’re travelling with few friends or rent an entire house if you’re with a large group. It’s worth the budget since your room or house reservation comes with the standard room amenities. There’s also a terrace/veranda overlooking the entire beach front where you can chill or meditate or have a talk with your loved ones.
If you prefer the outdoor camping experience, you can set-up your camping gears and bask under the spectacles of the bright stars during the night. Setting up tents along the shorelines of Basdaku is the go-to set-up for the majority of those who have travelled to this part of Moalboal especially if you want to have a chill night with your friends sipping glasses of ice-cold beer. Who wouldn’t want that?
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo by Shena Gin Padigos – Alforte
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
In the morning, you have the entire beachfront to frolic and be actively engaged with whatever outdoor activity that you can think of. You can bring your beach volleyball sets, frisbee and all other fun and exciting games so you can pump up the energetic beach vibes just before you take a dive into the depths of the Moalboal waters.
The concept of Big Sand Campgrounds started as a private place big enough to accommodate the owner’s growing family. It’s a place intended for the exchange of ‘small’ and ‘big ‘ talks for the adults and a safe place to play for the young ones. They also needed a place to hold Christmas gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Now, the place has grown to not just a camping ground but also, one of the famous resorts in Moalboal.
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo by Shena Gin Padigos – Alforte
Photo by Shena Gin Padigos – Alforte
Note:
Guests need to confirm their booking with the personnel of their desired date/s. Once confirmed, personnel will give the customers their ‘booking confirmation’ via messenger pr email. Management is discouraging walk-in guests.
Before heading to the resort, customers need to go first to the Tourism Office in Moalboal and need to present the booking confirmation issued by the resort. The tourism officer will then issue pass permit.
The pass permit needs to be presented upon arrival at the resort. This is part of the protocol to ensure that the customers follow required procedures.
You have never truly been to Cebu if you haven’t visited Moalboal yet. This part of the region has always been part of the itinerary for every tourist, both local and foreign. It is known for its white sand beaches and clear blue waters, and the home of the famous sardine run experience.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P50 per person
Opening hours: 6AM – 6PM
COTTAGE RATES:
Kiosk: P600 good for 10 persons
ROOM RATES:
Campstore Rooms: P2,300 (good for 2 persons)
Cottage Rooms
Standard: P2,300 (good for 2 persons)
Double: P3,000 (good for 4 persons)
The Cabin: P4,000 (4 beds, good for 12 persons)
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Photo from Bigsand Resort and Campgrounds Facebook Page
Exact location: Basdaku Saavedra, Moalboal, Southern Cebu — approx. 3-3.5 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: Go to Cebu City South Bus Terminal and ride a bus that will pass by Moalboal. Inform the driver that you will be alighting at Moalboal proper. At the Moalboal proper, take a tricycle or a habal-habal going to Big Sand Resort. It is near Club Serena.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Big Sand Resort and Campgrounds” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.
