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Paradise Beach: A Strip of Beauty in Bantayan Island

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Paradise Beach: A Strip of Beauty in Bantayan Island

Bantayan Island has always amazed everyone with its sheer natural wonders and refreshing island adventures. Somewhere within this haven lies a strip of beauty that makes your Bantayan retreat worth your time and effort.

Photo by @didotiiii via Instagram

Paradise Beach in Santa Fe, Cebu is one of the must-visit beach destinations in Bantayan Island. For a 50-pesos entrance fee, you get to enjoy a day of dipping and scampering around this part of the island that boasts pristine clear waters and fine white sand without spending too much.

Photo by Leo Alexander Suganob

To say that this beach is beautiful is an outright understatement of how it pleased the eyes and the overall feels of everyone who had been here already. This beach is a paradise, to say the least.  Its turquoise water shimmers with the sunlight and it is relatively calmer compared to the other beaches in the island.

For those who want a place to enjoy without being with a heavy crowd, this place is right for you. Paradise Beach is situated in a secluded spot down south of Bantayan, and the trail that leads to this beach requires you to trek for around 15 minutes. The trail isn’t difficult though, but it can be very slippery, especially if it rains on a day before your visit.

Photo by Elona Bae
Photo by Elona Bae

There’s nothing else that you can do in the area other than swimming, enjoying beach activities, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Bear in mind too that there are only limited wooden beach umbrellas here that are of first come first serve basis, hence be prepared for the extra heat of the sun kissing your skin.

While there aren’t any buildings or restaurants around, Paradise Beach is still a great place to have a picnic with your family and friends. Just bring your own food and refreshments.

Accordingly, this beach is owned by the same proprietors of Sta. Fe Beach Club and Ogtong Cave Resort. A proper road leading to the beach isn’t available and this prevented the building of another resort in the location.

Photo by Elona Bae
Photo by Elona Bae

Surely, a day of getting around and enjoying Bantayan is going to drain you. End it by dipping into the waters of Paradise Beach. It will never disappoint you. Trust me.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P50 (adults), P25 (kids)
  • Opening hours: 9AM – 5PM daily

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu — approx. 4-5 hours away from Cebu City with a ferry ride

BY TRICYCLE/BIKES/SCOOTERS/PUMPBOATS: You can reach the place via a tricycle ride from Santa Fe town proper. The ride is about 20 minutes. The trike will then drop you off at a trail on the side of the road that leads to the beach. Another 10-15 minutes of trekking is required before you finally reach Paradise Beach.

Alternatively, you can also get to Paradise Beach via a pump boat. This is a better option for those groups who are carrying a lot of things like drinks in a cooler and when taking small children along. The boat will drop you off right at the beach.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Paradise Beach” in Santa Fe, Bantayan. Parking space is available.

Also read:

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Cebu logs 344 new cases on February 28

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Cebu logs 344 new cases on February 28

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 February 28, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 344 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 374 new recoveries, and 7 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 36,029, while the active cases decreased to 6,045 (from 6,069).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 79.05%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 17,533 (+200 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,830 (+218 new)
– Total deaths: 729 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2,974

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 4,169 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,200 (+41 new)
– Total deaths: 123 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 846

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 4,122 (+33 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,119 (+17 new)
– Total deaths: 185 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 818

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 10,205 (+79 new)
– Total recoveries: 8,332 (+98 new)
– Total deaths: 466 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 1,407

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,045
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 36,029 (+344 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 28,481 (+374 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,503 (+7 new*)

A total of 2,178 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):

Globe brings widest 5G network in the Philippines

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Globe brings widest 5G network in the Philippines

Globe leads the 5G supremacy race in the Philippines with 1,069 areas across the country now with this latest generation in wireless technology.  At present, Globe has the widest 5G footprint in the country owing to the company’s aggressive network builds and site upgrades.

As of January this year, Globe’s 5G coverage is present in 848 locations in Metro Manila and Rizal; and in 221 areas in Visayas and Mindanao.

“We want our customers to unlock the many possibilities and potential that 5G technology brings. Getting the 5G service to more customers supports our vision of empowering Filipinos to create the quality of lives they want,” said Ernest Cu, Globe’s President and CEO.

5G is the latest in wireless technology that promises faster speeds, higher bandwidth, and more stable internet connection compared to 4G.

In Visayas, 5G is now accessible in several areas in Negros Occidental, Cebu, Iloilo and in Aklan. The technology is likewise available in some areas in Misamis Oriental and Davao del Sur.  In South Luzon, 5G is already present in selected locations in Laguna and Bulacan.

The company champions the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), specifically UN SDG No. 9 which recognizes the importance of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe has vowed to uphold the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.

To learn more about 5G’s possibilities in healthcare, entertainment and more, please listen to the Globe podcast on Spotify: glbe.co/PossibilitiesPodcast. To learn more about 5G please visit: globe.com.ph/5g

Save Yourself from Back Pain with these Cute Nap Cushions

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Save Yourself from Back Pain with these Cute Nap Cushions

Is your back aching right now? Well, I thought so. I know you hate being told to do so, but I bet you’re here to score a tip or two to straighten your posture.

The pandemic has surely brought us to bring our deliverables at home. Hence, you might have disposed your creaky old chair that has served you for the longest time. However, if you have not decided to splurge on one, we’ve got you covered.

LHS PH’s Nap Cushions are here to help us feel instantly better after a long day of sitting. Fret not about its usage. All that you have to do is place the cushion on your chair and take a seat.

Have I said you can use this in your car, too? I bet not.

Hence, better add this Nap Cushion while you can so your seat will feel comfortable in an instant. Don’t forget to enjoy your seat and feel comfortable while making your home office look so much cuter.

The LHS PH’s Nap Cushions come in different colors and designs. Therefore, you can surely cop your own style to suit your liking. Definitely a must-have!

Available Colors:

  • Nap Cushion in Gray – P800
  • Nap Cushion in Green – P800
  • Nap Cushion in Pink – P800
  • Nap Cushion in Orange – P800

As of writing, these cushions are on sale on Lazada. Instead of P800, they’re now retailing at P620. Perfect present for someone special, like yourself!

Cebu logs 262 new cases on February 27

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Cebu logs 262 new cases on February 27

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 February 27, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 262 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 336 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 35,685, while the active cases decreased to 6,069 (from 6,133).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.80%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 17,333 (+114 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,612 (+174 new)
– Total deaths: 729 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2,992

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 4,137 (+30 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,159 (+64 new)
– Total deaths: 122 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 856

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 4,089 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,102 (+63 new)
– Total deaths: 183 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 804

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 10,126 (+86 new)
– Total recoveries: 8,245 (+35 new)
– Total deaths: 464 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 1,417

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,069
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 35,685 (+262 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 28,118 (+336 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,498 (+2 new*)

A total of 1,769 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):

Lagnason’s Place Resort: A Charming Getaway in Oslob

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Lagnason’s Place Resort: A Charming Getaway in Oslob

Lagnason Place Resort is nothing but charming and just inviting. Its colorful exteriors that play around with the lush gardens and verdant backgrounds are very appealing to look at.

The playful colors and jolly designs present in the entirety of the resort makes the heart jump with joy, as if telling every guest that enters that it’s going to be a fun and worthwhile vacation. The whole vibe emanating from the resort just gives the guests that vacay energy while the majestic natural backgrounds and seaside views balances it with their relaxing ambiance.

Even just at first glance, it can be said with confidence that Lagnason’s Place Resort was built with its guests in mind. The atmosphere, the lovely gardens, and the fully-equipped facilities were all designed to prioritize the comfort of its guests.

Guests may either stay solo, or they may come with friends or loved ones, and the resort would still be able to provide an optimized experience for every guest staying in.

Spacious, well-maintained, and spotless – Lagnason’s Place Resort is regularly maintained by its staff and owners so nothing gets in the way of a relaxing day for the guests.

Big groups may frolic on the green of the lawns or on the outskirts of the pool after taking a refreshing dip. There’s also a karaoke by the dining area for groups to break out in different notes.

If guests came solo, then they have the space to ruminate and de-stress at the charming cottages, or also take a swim at the pool – solo swims are refreshing for the body and the mind as well. The venue also features a patio, barbecue, and a communal kitchen that everyone will enjoy.

And lastly, but definitely not the least, the rooms of the resort provide the same inviting atmosphere as the outside. “Simplicity is beauty” vibes dominate the majority of the rooms accompanied by air conditioning, comfort rooms, showers, and comfortable beds. Guests will be sleeping like a baby at the end of their day.

Lagnason’s Place Resort is definitely a special place for every guest that visits.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Day Use:

  • Entrance fee: P100 per head
  • 9AM to 3PM for Day Use only

Room Rates:

  • P1,200 per night, good for 2 persons
  • P1,600 per night, good for 4 persons
  • P2,000 per night, good for 6 persons
  • P4,000 per night, good for 11 persons
  • Good for 2
  • Good for 4
  • Good for 6
  • Good for 11

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Lagunde, Oslob, Southern Cebu — approx. 3.5 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal at SM City Cebu’s open parking area, ride a Ceres bus going to Bato – Oslob. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Lagunde Sports Complex in Brgy. Lagunde. Bus fare is approximately P160/head.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lagnason’s Place Resort” in Oslob. Parking space is available upon arrival.

Cebu logs 300 new cases on February 26

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Cebu logs 300 new cases on February 26

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 February 26, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 300 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 312 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 35,411, while the active cases increased to 6,133 (from 6,165).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.46%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 17,210 (+148 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,437 (+146 new)
– Total deaths: 729 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 3,044

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 4,106 (+59 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,096 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 122 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 888

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 4,056 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,039 (+20 new)
– Total deaths: 183 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 834

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 10,039 (+74 new)
– Total recoveries: 8,210 (+130 new)
– Total deaths: 462 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 1,367

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,133
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 35,411 (+300 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 27,782 (+312 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,496 (+6 new*)

A total of 2,079 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):

Coming Soon: Ferry from Carbon to Liloan & Mactan

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Coming Soon: Ferry from Carbon to Liloan & Mactan

Time will come that travelling to key destinations in the province of Cebu is the least to worry about. The good news is, it’s happening soon.

Megawide Construction Corp. and Topline Marina just had their Memorandum of Agreement signing event February 5 this year, to allow the latter to operate and manage Megawide’s ferry and port terminal facility at the New Cebu Carbon Public Market.

Megawide and Topline executives sign MOA for the terminal facility.

Traffic congestion has been a long-time dilemma for the everyday commuters and motorists traversing the busy road connecting Cebu City to Mactan and Liloan.

With this exciting partnership, Cebu will finally have a marine highway which will connect Northern Cebu (Liloan), Lapu Lapu City (Mactan), and Cebu City (Pier 3 and Carbon Market), making these cities more accessible, with less traffic.

topline express mactan to cebu city pier
Topline Express (Passenger Boat)

IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER TAXI SYSTEM

As of January 2021, the Cebu City government finally signed a Joint Venture Agreement with infrastructure conglomerate Megawide Construction Corp. for the phased redevelopment of the Carbon Public Market. The groundbreaking is planned to take place by late March this year.

Render of the Proposed Carbon Market
Render of the Proposed Carbon Market
Render of the Proposed Carbon Market

Part of the proposal is to build an integrated transport hub that would house all modes of land transportation as well as a new ferry terminal that would allow passengers to take a water taxi through the channel to Mactan Island and connect directly to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The local government has long been planning to implement a water taxi system to help reduce traffic congestion in the city.

The move to establish ferries with routes from Carbon to Liloan and Mactan is a step closer to this goal.

In a report, Megawide’s Managing Director for Transport Louie Ferrer said that, “These kinds of projects help the greater public that do not have access to private transportation. With proper connectivity to key areas such as Carbon, we can encourage productivity and open more opportunities.”

Transit-oriented developments are part of Megawide’s priority projects as they encourage the use of public transportation and help lessen congestion in highly urbanized areas.

TOPLINE MARINA x MEGAWIDE CONSTRUCTION: CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRIES

Topline Marina currently owns and operates passenger ferries plying from Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu City and vice versa. Their ferries serve as a convenient, comfortable, and affordable alternative to travel from Mactan to Cebu. Their trips are scheduled from 6am-9pm daily with 16 trips per vessel. Travel time is estimated to be at 35-50 minutes per trip.

On the other hand, Megawide is one of the leading and most innovative infrastructure and engineering companies in the Philippines. Publicly-listed since 2011, Megawide is a committed private partner of the Philippine Government for flagship infrastructure projects such as the development of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

Megawide is also the construction partner for the Clark International Airport New Passenger Terminal Building. In 2012, the company established Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization focusing on social development projects.

Also read:

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Hayahay Beach: 20-Peso Budget Resort in Catmon

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Hayahay Beach: 20-Peso Budget Resort in Catmon

Get the best out of your weekend and head to a place where leisure meets your budget.

Hayahay Beach Resort in Catmondaan, Catmon lives up to its name “hayahay,” a Cebuano term for comfortable. The resort is a mix of vibrant weekend atmosphere, affordable accommodation, and an over-all comfortable feel that can give your next leisurely travels an extra pump of fun.

Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page

We can all agree that staying and working at home – while it continues to be an effective way to help curb down COVID-19 cases – can be mentally draining. Occasionally going to places like the beaches (and strictly adhering to health protocols) on your day offs can help us recharge and get the boost we needed to power up ourselves for the coming weeks.

Hayahay Beach Resort remains to be a top choice for this. It provides you a venue where you can bond with your friends and family at a very affordable price. Families were made closer during this time of pandemic and it’s time to make that bond grow even stronger by spending time with them here.

Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page

Here, they have accommodations that will suit your family’s needs. They have a family room, but they also have standard types of rooms that you can choose from. They are all complete with AC units and basic room amenities. A day with the fam may not be enough so it’s always recommended that you book an overnight stay and collect memories.

If you’re not up for an overnight stay, don’t worry because you can still experience what the resort can offer with their day use at 20-pesos entrance fee.  Prepare to splash with the waves and swim into the depths of the sea. Catmon is blessed to house rich marine biodiversity and this resort is a no exception. Snorkel and be amazed at the beautiful corals lining the seabed of the resort’s seafront area.

Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page

Hayahay Beach resort is filled with tall trees that serve as the place’s cool shade from the scorching heat.

During sunrise, the resort proudly treats its guests with an awesome view of the sun as its moves itself up the skies. Other things you can do here is to sing your heart out in front of their videoke machine which is one of our favorite pinoy pastimes. They also serve cold beverages including alcoholic ones to complement the excitement.

Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page
Photo from Hayahay Beach Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P20 per head
  • Opening hours: 7AM – 6PM
  • COTTAGE RATES: starts at P500 depending on cottage size

ROOM RATES:

  • Small Room: P2,000 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Standard Room: P2,500 per night (2 beds), good for 2 persons
  • Family Room: P3,000 per night (2 beds + spacious area), good for 3-4 persons
Small Room
Family Room

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Purok 1, Catmondaan, Catmon, Northern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Ride any north-bound bus in Cebu North Bus Terminal going to Sogod or Catmon. Ask the driver to drop you off few meters past ‘mercado sa Catmondaan’ and before the famous ‘bingkahan area’ in Catmon. The resort is just along the road.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Hayahay Resort” in Catmon and ask around where to find Hayahay Beach Resort. It’s along the highway. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 550 new cases on February 25

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Cebu logs 550 new cases on February 25

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 February 25, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 550 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 303 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 35,127, while the active cases increased to 6,165 (from 5,922).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.21%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 17,073 (+169 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,293 (+237 new)
– Total deaths: 728 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 3,050

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 4,050 (+130 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,080 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 120 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 850

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 4,039 (+107 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,019 (+43 new)
– Total deaths: 183 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 837

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,965 (+144 new)
– Total recoveries: 8,090 (+23 new)
– Total deaths: 459 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 1,426

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,165
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 35,127 (+505 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 27,472 (+303 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,490 (+6 new*)

A total of 3,535 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):

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