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Top 10 Outdoor Wedding Venues in Cebu

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The sacred exchanging of vows is an event in one’s life that should be well-planned and celebrated. Most of us get to say “I do” only once, and if you want to say that out loud without the stifling feels of an enclosed space, we’ve got you covered.

Here are 10 outdoor wedding venues in Cebu which will make this momentous occasion more magical and memorable.

1. CHATEAU DE BUSAY

An overlooking view of Cebu City with lush green mountains as its backdrop, Chateau de Busay is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Cebu City. It’s located on top of a hill therefore gives your wedding a more private and intimate touch. They have both al fresco and covered party venues you can choose from, all of which offer breathtaking views.

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Packages:

Venues:

  • Al fresco:
    • City View Garden & Gazebo:  350 guests
    • Lower Garden: 200 guests
  • Covered:
  • Upper hall: 300 guests
    • Garden Hall: 200 guests
  • Rooftop: 100 guests

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

  • Exact location: Lower Busay Nivel Hills, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City
  • By taxi or grab car: Chateau de Busay is easily accessible with a taxi or grab car if coming from within Cebu City. Fare is around P130-P150.
  • By private care: You can navigate through Waze or Google and just input “Chateau de Busay” as the location.

2. CHATEAU BY THE SEA

For beach weddings, Chateau by the Sea should be on top of your list. They offer both covered and seaside venues.

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Packages:

  • All party venue reservations are inclusive of:
  • Rental for four (4) hours
  • Two (2) hours Ingress, One (1) hour Egress
  • Air Conditioning System for the Main Hall
  • Modular Stage
  • Basic Sound System
  • LED Lights
  • Electricity up to sixty (60) amperes
  • Caterer’s Area
  • Security, Engineering/Maintenance staff on standby
  • Generator on standby

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Buot, Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

By taxi or grab car: The location is accessible with a taxi or grab car if from Cebu City. Fare is around P150-P200.

By private car: You can navigate through Waze or Google and just input “Chateau by the Sea” as the location.

3. THE WOODLANDS CLUBHOUSE

Offering an astounding view of Liloan, The Woodlands Clubhouse is another in-demand wedding venue. It’s wide pool, well-maintained green lawns and a neat-white building offers a refreshing and simple yet classy touch to your wedding.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

Venues:

  • Function room: P10,000 every 4 hours
  • Garden and pool venue: P15,000 every 4 hours

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Yati, Liloaan, Cebu

By jeep: From SM City Cebu, you can ride a 25 or 27 jeep bound for Liloan. Fare is around P15-P20 one-way. Get off at the Yati intersection and you can ride a tricycle going to Woodlands (P40-P50 fare)

By private car: You can navigate through Waze or Google. Enter “The Woodlands Clubhouse” as the location.

4. VICTORIA’S RECEPTION GARDEN

Perfect for garden weddings, Victoria’s Reception Garden boasts of wide green grassy lawns with thick green trees. The ambiance and cool breeze will make your dream garden wedding a reality.

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Bayong, Yati, Lilo-an, Cebu

By jeep: From SM City Cebu, ride a 25 or 27 jeep for Liloan. Fare is around P15-P20 one-way. Get off at the Yati intersection and ride a tricycle going to Victoria’s Garden (P40-P50 fare)

By private car: You can navigate through Waze or Google. Enter “Victoria’s Reception Garden” as the location.

5. PARADISE GARDEN EVENTS PAVILION

Located in Mandaue City, Paradise Garden Events Pavilion is a perfect blend of modern minimalistic design and a green touch with its indoor and outdoor plants arranged in a beautiful landscape. Adding to the sophisticated design is an open-air lobby with a water fountain at the center.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location:  Canduman, Mandaue City

By taxi or grab car: From Cebu City, you can easily hail a taxi or grab car. Fare is around P100-P150 only.

By private car: You can use Waze or Google and just type in “Paradise Garden Events Pavilion” as the location.

6. CASCADES NATURE PARK

Scenic natural landscapes with high-end amenities, Cascades Nature Park is a newly opened attraction in Compostela. It’s the biggest outdoor venue in Compostela, with wide green fields, swimming pool, and a lake with an islet at its center.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

Venue: The entire property can be rented exclusively for weddings and other events.

  • Weekend (Fri-Sun) or holiday
    • Half day: P30,000 (6 hours)
    • Full day: P50,000 (10 hours)
  • Weekdays
    • Half day: P25,000
    • Whole day: P40,000
  • Exclusive reservations already include:
    • Access to all public areas and use of open facilities
    • Use of swimming pool and lake
    • Parking
    • Free use of venue for prenup photo shoot
    • Electricity

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: St. Francis Subdivision, Barangay Magay, Compostela

By Vhire: From Cebu city, hop on a Vhire bound for Danao. Travel time is around an hour and fare is P50.

By private car: Navigate using Waze or Google Maps and input “St.Francis Subdivision” in Compostela. Upon arriving at the subdivision, you can enter and drive straight through the pawn shop, then make a left turn. You will then see Cascades Nature Park.         

7. FORT SAN PEDRO

Considered to be the oldest and smallest fort in the country, Fort San Pedro is also a popular and affordable wedding venue. It is sure to give your wedding a historical touch especially with the old but classy concrete columns and arcs of the old buildings.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City (inside Plaza Independencia and close to Cebu City’s Pier 1)

By taxi or grabcar: From Cebu city, hire a taxi and instruct driver to drop you off at Plaza Independencia. Fare is around P100-P130.

By private car: Navigate using Waze or Google and input “Fort San Pedro” as the location.

8. CIRCA 1900

A colonial house that has been transformed into one of the most in-demand restaurants, piano bar, and wedding venues in Cebu City, Circa 1900 deserves a spot on this list.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sanjercasvil Road, Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City

By taxi or grabcar: From Cebu city, hire a taxi and instruct driver to drop you off at Circa 1900. Fare is around P100-P150.

By private car: Navigate using Waze or Google and input “Circa 1900” as the location.

9. SOLEA MACTAN

Surrounded by pristine beaches, undeniably good architecture and interior design, plus their infinity pool – Solea Mactan is also another perfect wedding venue in Cebu.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Wahing Street, Barangay Alegria, Cordova, Cebu

By Vhire: You can ride a Vhire at SM City Cebu bound for Gaisano Cordova. Upon getting there, you can ride a tricycle to Solea.

By private car: Navigate using Waze or Google Maps and input “Solea Mactan” as the destination.

10. SHANGRI LA’S MACTAN RESORT AND SPA

Indulge in a luxurious wedding ceremony and reception at Shangri La Mactan. This resort is the perfect venue if you want a tropical paradise-themed wedding. The oceanfront view, infinity pools, and stunning design and architectures of the resort combine perfectly to give your wedding a grandiose touch.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

By grab car or taxi: From Cebu City, fare is only P150-P200.

By private car: Type in “Shangri La Mactan” as your destination on Waze or Google Maps.

Cebu City to revive strict border control, Q-Pass Coding starting Nov 16

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As a response to the surge of new COVID-19 cases recorded in the city this week, Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella announced today that the city will re-implement the strict border control and Quarantine Pass (Q-Pass) coding starting Monday, November 16 at 5:01AM.

Only the following people are allowed to cross the border:

  • Legitimate concerns
  • Living and working in Cebu City
  • Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR)

Mayor Labella assured that the Cebu City is still placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) but these restrictions will be revived to prevent the surge of COVID-19 cases in the city.

“Dili na kita buot nga mobalik sa enhanced community quarantine mao kinahanglan nga magmatngon gihapon kita samtang anaa pa ang virus.Importanti alang kanako nga luwas ang tanan batok COVID-19 mao nga akong gihangyo ang tanan nga tabangan ang City Government pinaagi sa pag-cooperate.”

— Mayor Edgar Labella

On November 14, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 158 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 6 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 22,127, while the active cases have jumped to 730 (from 577).

Executive Order No. 105:

The City Government will continue to require only a valid ID and certificate of employment from those who work in Cebu City but live in other areas of Cebu.

The city will also honor the travel clearances of people outside Cebu arriving in the city before the effectivity on November 20, 2020 of EO 105 with its corresponding amendments.

#TravelLocal: Top Cebu Islands to Travel Amidst Pandemic

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Cebu is blessed with so many beautiful islands that going to all of them is an ultimate flex and badge of honor. From the dazzling islands of the North to the exciting and adventurous islands of the South, Cebu has tourist destinations wherever you go in every corner. Cebu has also been recognized by many organizations and even the country itself as a tourist destination because of its rich island life and rich culture and history.

However, due to the pandemic, travelling has been put to a halt and the country has put itself into a travelling ban. Travelling can only be done when the purpose of visit is due to work-related reasons if the person is going home to their province, or some other types of urgent matters. Travelling for leisure is not yet possible and should not be as well. Banning travelling is the right thing to do as to not spread the virus and to bend the curve. We can only reminiscent fondly of the memories we have made in the past and put our travel plans aside.

1. Banatayan Island

Bantayan Island in the northern part of Cebu is well known for its white sandy beaches and shimmering blue waters.

The island in itself has many tourist destinations such as Camp Sawi, which is a resort that was largely featured (actually the location of the shooting) in the film Camp Sawi (2016).

Bantayan Island is also a beautiful island to watch the sunset and sunrise over the horizon as you sit on the white sandy beaches. There are even daily rental motorcycles available for a cheap price so that you can go anywhere you go in the island whenever you want.

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How to get there

Buses that will bring you to Bantayan Island are found at the North Bus Terminal. Take the bus going to Hagnaya. Travel time is approximately 3 hours. From Hagnaya take the Express Ferry Boat to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. Travel time is approximately 1-hour ride to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. A Ro-Ro vessel from Hagnaya to Santa Fe is also available.

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2. Malapascua Island

Malapascua Island is another island in the north of Cebu that has white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters. The island is near to Bantayan Island too.

This island is a very special one because this is the only island in the entire world where you can swim along with thresher sharks on a daily basis. It is a diver’s heaven because it has lots of colorful fishes aside from the sharks.

The locals are very friendly and the island also has other points of interest such as a nearby ship wreckage.

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How to get there

Exact Location: Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu — 4 hours away from Cebu City, and 30 minutes away from Maya Port.

BY BUS AND FERRY: From the Cebu North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Maya/Bagay. It will drop you off at Maya Port. Bus fare is around ₱150 per head, travel time is 3-4 hours. From the port, ride a ferry boat going to Malapascua Island. Boat fare is ₱100 per head, travel time is around 45 minutes. Boats ply every 30 minutes from 6:30AM to 4:30PM only.

PARKING: If you’re bringing your own car, you have to leave it in the mainland near Maya Port. Look for ‘Sugbo Maya’ or any private property where you can park for ₱100-150 per day.

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3. Carnaza Island

Carnaza Island is another island in the north that is worth a visit. It is a turtle-shaped island with white sand beaches and blue waters just like the rest of the islands of the north.

One of the main attractions of the island is the Carnaza Eco Park which has fancy wooden tents good for two people with a white sandy beach nearby, making it a perfect date with your partner.

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How to get there

Head on to Cebu North Bus Terminal and ride the bus bound for Maya-Bagay or you can simply ask and conductor around the bus terminal and tell them that you’re going to Tapilon Port. Travel time is around 4 hours and fare is ₱212 (airconditioned bus). Take the first trip if you’ll be only doing day tour in Carnaza Island.

Once you arrive at Tapilon Port, ride a boat going to Carnaza Island (₱150 per way). First trip is at 7am-10am but it would actually depend on the condition of the sea. When we got there its low-tide, so the first trip will be at 10am and departs by 1pm. So we rented a pump boat instead (since were only doing a day tour) for ₱7,000 roundtrip it can carry around 25-30 people. Tapilon Port to Carnaza Island travel time is 2 hours.

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4. Olango Island

Olango Island is a hidden treasure among the islands of the Philippines as not many tourists go here.

Olango Island is home to its prestigious bird sanctuary with a long pathway composed of stepping stones surrounded by the cold waters. It also has the Marine Sanctuary which has a long wooden bridge going to the middle of the sea which you can dive in to see vivid colorful fishes.

How to get there

Exact Location: Sitio Sabang, Barangay Asinan, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City — approx. 2 hours away from the city.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney to SM City Cebu. From there, you can ride a 01K jeepney (near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall or if you are from Cebu City, you can ride 01K jeepney from Emall. When you get to Parkmall, ride a jeepney heading to Soong and drop off at Angasil port beside Movenpick Hotel. Fare is around ₱20 per person. Upon arrival, look for a boat towards Olango Island. Boat Fare is around ₱15 for a one-way trip.

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5. Camotes Islands

Known as the “Lost Horizon of the South”, the Camotes Islands are a group of islands found in the Camotes Sea. The islands also have white sandy beaches and clear blue seas perfect for taking a leisurely swim.

The islands also pride itself in being budget-friendly. The islands have many points of interests composed of the beaty of nature such as naturally formed caves, falls, and lakes.

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How to get there

You have three (3) options going to/from Camotes Islands:

OPTION 1: OCEANJET FAST CRAFT

– Travel Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

– Cebu Port: Pier 1, Cebu City

– Camotes Port: Poro, Camotes

– Advantages: Take this option if you want to arrive faster, and you live/stay near Pier 1 or SM City Cebu or you’re from Southern Cebu.

OPTION 2: JOMALIA RORO/EXPRESS

– Travel Time: 2 hours

– Cebu Port: Danao City Port

– Camotes Port: Consuelo, Camotes

– Advantages: Take this option if you want to save 50% on transportation, if you’re willing to travel or you’re from/near Danao City.

OPTION 3: JOMALIA FAST CRAFT

– Travel Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

– Cebu Port: MACTAN WHARF of Island Central Mactan Mall

– Camotes Port: Consuelo, Camotes

– Advantages: Take this option if you want to arrive faster, and you live/stay near Mactan.

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Argao Bay Eco-Park: A Gorgeous Hotel-Resort in Cebu south

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Opened only last 2019, Argao Bay Eco-Park Resort Hotel is already attracting a lot of attention from tourists and pool lovers. The resort is quite popular for its two wide pools (plus 1 small kiddie pool), designed in such a way that it resembles an “eyeglass”.

The spacious pools will really tickle the excitement of swimmers and pool lovers. There are also several cottages that can cater to small or large groups, as well as tables and chairs.

Unlike other crowded resorts and pools, the very spacious area surrounding the already-wide pool ensures that visitors are given enough space to enjoy their private parties even though there are other guests in the resort too.

The resort also has a bar and a restaurant. So if you get tired from all the swimming, you can order their famous drinks such as their Frozen Margarita, Long Island Iced Tea, or Red Sangria and pair it with their bestseller calamari in aioli sauce or their sizzling squid.

They also have a restaurant that serves Asian dishes that will surely make your trip worth it. The view in Argao Bay Eco Park Resort Hotel even becomes more astounding at night. As the dark settles, the colorful lights surrounding the pool take over, giving the resort an amazing appearance.

Argao Bay Eco Park-Resort Hotel can also cater to large events such as birthdays and wedding receptions, with their function hall that can accommodate 50-90 persons. They also have well-maintained, air-conditioned rooms for those who would want to stay overnight.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: (inclusive of pool use)
    • Adults: P250
    • Chidren (2-4 ft): P150
    • Infants (below 2ft): Free
  • Opening hours:
    • Restaurant: 7AM-11PM daily
    • Swimming Pool: 9AM-9PM daily
    • Bar – 11AM-11PM daily

ROOM RATES:

  • Standard Double Room (1 double bed): P2,199 +P264 taxes and charges
  • Deluxe Double Room (1 single bed + 1 large double bed): P3,199 + P384 taxes and charges
  • Executive Suite (1 single bed + 2 large double beds): P5,664 + P680 taxes and charges

ALL room reservations are inclusive of breakfast.

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: National Highway, Ticoy, Barangay Bogo, Argao, Cebu

BY BUS: From Cebu City, go to the Cebu South Bus Terminal and ride a bus bound for Argao. Fare is around P200 and takes approximately 2 hours. You can get off the town proper and ride a tricycle or habal-habal going to Argao Bay Eco-Park Resort Hotel.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Argao Bay Eco-Park Resort Hotel” in Sogod. Parking space is available.

Sony PS5 arrives in PH this December, priced at P27,990

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Earlier this year, Sony had released the specifications of the PlayStation 5, a new and improved engine for the console of Unreal Engine 5. The internet gets to look at the design of the long-awaited next generation PlayStation console.

The highly anticipated PS5 is set to release in the Philippines this December 11, 2020 with a suggested retail price of PHP27,990 (Standard Edition). Prepare to bring next-gen PlayStation gaming and streaming to your homes!

The new design shows a slicker model than that of the PS4, with a long and rectangular body. It is shown in a crisp black and white color, giving it a very clean aesthetic and a futuristic design. The blue LED of the console glows from the inside, emphasizing on how modern the design is. The controller revealed earlier this year matches perfectly with the console because of its slick their design. In fact, the console comes in two editions: The Standard Edition and The Digital Edition.

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Standard Edition vs. Digital Edition

Ever since the beginning of home consoles, the machines relied on external drives or disks which store game data which it will then read for it to be played. Thanks to the introduction of the internet, gamers now have the option to buy the game digitally, albeit the game data now, instead of being mostly on the disk, is downloaded unto your device. Now, Sony has pushed through and made an edition of the PlayStation that will only rely on digital data.

The Digital Edition does not offer a disc reader, but instead relies only on digitally buying games, while the Standard Edition has a disc reader and an option to buy digitally. This could imply that, due to the lack of a disc reader, The Digital Edition is cheaper than the Standard Edition, unless The Digital Edition has something to offer that the Standard Edition cannot bring.

PlayStation 5 Upcoming Titles

Along with this, Sony also showcased the upcoming games for its console:

  • Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio)
  • Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio)
  • Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV)
  • Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital)
  • Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games)
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)
  • Returnal (Housemarque / XDEV)
  • Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV)
  • Bugsnax (Young Horses)
  • DEATHLOOP (Bethesda)
  • Ghostwire™: Tokyo (Bethesda)
  • Godfall™ (Gearbox Publishing / Counterplay Games)
  • Goodbye Volcano High (KO-OP)
  • Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games)
  • HITMAN 3 (IO Interactive)
  • JETT : The Far Shore® (Superbrothers)
  • Kena: Bridge of the Spirits (Ember Lab)
  • Little Devil Inside (Neostream Interactive)
  • NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts)
  • Oddworld Soulstorm™ (Oddworld Inhabitants™)
  • Pragmata (Capcom)
  • Project Athia* (Square Enix/Luminous Productions)
  • Resident Evil™ Village (Capcom)
  • Solar Ash (Annapurna Interactive / Heart Machine)
  • Stray (Annapurna / Blue Twelve Studio)
  • Tribes of Midgard (Gearbox Publishing / Norsfell)
  • The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive / Giant Squid)

Availability & Price

The new Sony PlayStation 5 will be available in Philippine retail stores including Cebu starting this December 11, 2020 with a suggested retail price of PHP27,990.

Molave Milk Station: Barili’s Popular Refreshing Stopover

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Many of us who are out on vacations or roadtrips find leisure not just to the destination alone but also to the stopovers along the way, both expected and unexpected.

Whether it be a pee break, get some snacks, or rode down a nice view to take a picture with, we’ve all been there. Though sometimes, some stopovers are meant to be visited. Here we have is almost all south-bound travelers’ most looked forward detour: getting some ice cream at the very famous Molave Milk Station in Barili.

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The Molave Milk Station is very popular among travelers and commuters bound south, particularly because of it’s specialty goat milk ice cream. Yes, their ice cream is made from pure goat milk, giving its distinct taste and creaminess.

They also have other ice cream that are made with cow and carabao’s milk, which are also must-tries. Their fresh cow milk is a delight as well, perfect to quench your thirst from that long trip.

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What’s more in their menu are their tasty rice meals that are not only delicious but at very reasonable prices. Their bestsellers in rice meals are their Chicken Liver Adobo and Mushroom Pork Chop.

Talking about the vibe of the place, the milk station is primarily a stopover so benches are packed all over the place. Weary travelers are more than welcome to take a seat for a rest and also to enjoy their refreshing delights.

Rates & Other Information

  • Operating hours: 8AM to 5PM daily
  • Contact number: 0927-365-7995

How to Get There?

Location: Carcar – Barili Road, Barili, Southern Cebu — approx. 2.5 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Head to Cebu South Bus Terminal near E-Mall and take the bus bound to Barili. Make sure to inform the conductor that you get off at Molave Milk Station and the estimated regular fare is Php 90.00 with travel time of two hours approximate.

BY CAR: Navigate Waze or Google Maps and enter Molave Milk Station in Barili, Cebu as the destination point.

Have you just passed by the Molave Milk Station in Barili? If so, make sure to really visit the place because it’s really worth it!

Fun Facts about Cebu City’s Taoist Temple

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Adorned with dragon statues and intricately beautiful architecture, the Cebu Taoist Temple is one of the most visited spots in Cebu City. Situated on top of a hill, this temple was built in 1972 by the Chinese community in Cebu.

If you’re planning to drop by, here are some fun facts about the Cebu Taoist Temple that will make your trip more educational and fun.

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Center of Worship for Taoists

The place was built to serve as the center of Taoism worship in the city. However, due to its location and stunning design, the Taoist temple has also now become a tourist spot. Taoism is a religion that heeds the ancient teachings of the Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi.

Dragon statues

In Taoism, green dragons symbolize good fortune and energy. It also allows one person to reintegrate with his or her spiritual life. That’s why in the Taoist temple, you will see a lot of dragon statues. The colors around the temple are also more on red and green, with their roofs having a pagoda-like design.

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Communicating with God – the Taoist way

Taoists have this unique way of communicating with God: with the use of 2 wooden kidney-shaped blocks. First, one must clean his or her hands. Then light a joss stick and kneel. Ask for guidance. You must hold the blocks with the flat side facing up. Now, you can ask your question or make a wish, then drop the wooden blocks. It’s a “yes” if one block is flat, while the other is half-round. If both blocks are half-round, it means “no”, while both blocks being flat translates to “maybe”.

Panoramic view of the city

The view in the Taoist temple is also a reason why a lot of tourists come and visit. It gives you an overlooking view of the Cebu City, and on clear sunny days, you may get to see the Islands of Mactan and the nearby province of Bohol.

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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Day use:

  • Entrance fee: FREE

Other information:

  • Open: 9AM-5PM daily
  • Sleeveless shirts, shorts, and short skirts are not allowed.
  • Photographs are not allowed inside the prayer rooms and temples.
  • You can only stay in the temple for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Tables and chair can be used for free inside the temple.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Beverly Hills Subdivision, Lahug, Cebu City

By private car or taxi: Since the place is located within the city, getting there through a taxi or private car is the most convenient way. Just set the address on Waze to “Cebu Taoist Temple”. Taxi fare estimates is at P130-P150 if you’re within Cebu City already.

By motorbike or habal-habal: From JY Square Mall, you can hire a habal-habal to drive you to the temple. Fare is around P20-P30. Motorycles are allowed up until the gate of the subdivision only, so you still need to walk to the gate of the temple (around 15 minutes of walking).

Sun Xi Mountain Resort: A Relaxing Retreat in Alegria

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1 Sun Xi Mountain Retreat Alegria Cebu

A natural paradise hidden away in the mountains of Alegria is famous as a glamping paradise.

Sun Xi Mountain Resort is an eco-friendly mountain resort sitting atop a tranquil mountain that offers quality sojourn for its guests. The resort is covered in a blanket of green dotted with a small number of trees and wooden payags.

Azure skies and a cool breeze compliment the verdant backgrounds of the mountain resort which give its gardens that complete nature feel. The panoramic view of the resort is occupied with the mountains and farm lands of Alegria that are just pleasing to the eyes.

The quality of their rooms are also top-notch but come at affordable prices. Although not equipped with air conditioning, the cold air that dominates at night is more than enough for a good night’s sleep.

Moreover, they have 24 hours of electricity, excellent room service, and luxurious comfort rooms complete with hot showers. The mini bar also has an internet connection which is accessible to working guests. They even have darts and billiard tables to alleviate the boredom if the quiet is too much for some people.

Sun Xi Mountain Resort can also be the starting point to get to other nearby attractions. They offer services such as canyoneering, hiking, diving, and many more that will help many guests explore Cebu attractions such as Kawasan Falls with ease. If anyone is looking for a peaceful seclusion and a one-stop shop to explore Cebu, then Sun Xi Mountain is the place to be.

Photo by Phyl Anselmo
  • Photo by Jeme Ann Bregente

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Day Use

  • Entrance fee: P50 per head

ROOM RATES:

  • Casita Azalea Executive Suite: P5,950 per night
    • Good for 4-8 persons
    • 4 double beds
  • Casita Dahlia Spa Suite: P4,950 per night
    • Good for 2-4 persons
    • 4 double beds
  • Casita Azalea: P3,950 per night
    • Good for 2-4 persons
    • 2 double beds
  • Casita Begonia: P3,450 per night
    • Good for 2-4 persons
    • 2 double beds
  • Casita Camellia: P2,950 per night
    • Good for 1-2 persons
    • 1 queen bed
  • Casita Esperanza: P2,950 per night
    • Good for 1-2 persons
    • 1 queen bed
  • Casita Fuschia: P2,950 per night
    • Good for 1-2 persons
    • 1 queen bed
  • Casita Dahlia Double: P1,950 per night
    • Good for 1-2 persons
    • 1 Double bed
  • Casita Dahlia Twin: P1,950 per night
    • Good for 1-2 persons
    • 2 Single beds

OTHER INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Lepanto, Alegria, southern Cebu — 30 minutes from the main area of Alegria, approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu South Bus Terminal (currently located in Lantaw, SRP). Board a bus bound for “Bato-Barili via Moalboal” and alight at Alegria Heritage Park. Sun Xi provides a free shuttle from the Heritage Park to Sun Xi Mountain Resort, just be sure to contact them beforehand.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Sun Xi Mountain Resort” in Lepanto, Alegria. Parking space is available upon arrival.

Odlot Hide-Away Beach Resort: Budget-friendly Resort in Bogo

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1 Odlot Hide-Away Beach Resort Bogo Cebu

Forget about sandy toes and sandy skins. How about this time, we try a resort that sits on top of a cliff by the sea?

Odlot Hide-Away Resort in Bogo City is a unique beach resort experience for everyone who loves to go the non-conventional way. It is conveniently located on the rocky cliffs facing the sea in Brgy. Odlot, Bogo City, Cebu.

The place is perfect for your weekend barkada and family plans. It offers amazing getaway experience to revitalize travelers complete with essential amenities at a budget-friendly price. In fact, it’s the reason why many locals flock here over the weekends.

It has numerous cottages that you can rent for day use. They also have hammocks and sunbathing loungers. For billiards fanatics, they have billiard tables for you so you can spend the rest of the day hitting balls and shooting them into the table pockets.

Since the place isn’t like the other beaches with sandy shorelines, everyone needs to be extra careful if you want to swim in the open seas. Take note that the area has no shore and dry sand. But worry not, there’s a pool where you can dip into. The best part? It faces the sea, so you’ll have a wonderful view of the sun kissing the horizon during sunsets.

The good thing as well about Odlot Hide-Away Resort is that it also has its own restaurant where you can feast on their seafood options. There are also choices for your local and international dishes cravings. Not just that, there’s a bamboo-themed small bar in the resort offering alcoholic drinks. Just a reminder though to avoid jumping into the sea when under the influence of alcohol.

This resort can be a good choice for your celebrations and gatherings. It gives you green and warm ambience filled with salty breeze of the air coming from the open seas. Although this place doesn’t really give you much of the extravagance we normally have with other resorts, you will still appreciate how this place gives you a sense of privacy and seclusion – away from the things that worry us the most back in the city.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P50 per adult; P30 per child (12 y/o below)
  • Opening hours: N/A

COTTAGE RATES:

  • Good for 8-10 pax: P300
  • Good for 12-14 pax: P500
  • Good for 15-20 pax: P600
  • Good for 25-30 pax: P800
  • Good for 30-40 pax: P1000

ROOM RATES:

  • Standard Room: P1,500 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Family Room: P3,500 per night, good for 8 persons
  • Standard Room
  • Family Room

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Odlot Hideaway Beach Resort, Odlot, Bogo City, Cebu, Philippines — approx. 3 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Ride a bus from the North Bus Terminal going to Bogo City, then take a habal-habal to Odlot Hide-Away Beach Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Odlot Hideaway Beach Resort” in Bogo City. Parking space is available.

LOOK! Money Heist-inspired Prenup Photoshoot in Cebu

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Photos of soon-to-be wedded couple donning Money Heist-inspired outfits caught the public’s attention online.

Though we have seen this iconic location, Temple of Leah, in so many different themes, this one is totally different. Temple of Leah looked exactly like Netflix’s ‘Bank of Spain’ in Money Heist.

With the idea to make their prenuptial photoshoot a fun shoot, Couple Andre and Inez has decided to choose this theme. The Salvador Dali masks and red jumpsuits are the iconic costumes worn by robbers on “La Casa de Papel” or “Money Heist.“

Done last November 9, Hafid Caballes has surely done wonders for the couple in making their dream photoshoot a reality.

These are the people behind the successful prewedding shoot:

  • Coordination: Carlo Abaquita
  • Stylist: Geof Lagria 
  • Video: Life in Motion Cebu
  • Photo: Pidography
  • HMUA: Michael Nacis 
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