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Biking 101: Why It’s Good For You & What Bike Essentials To Buy

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Biking 101: Why It’s Good For You & What Bike Essentials To Buy

Biking has gained quite the fame since the pandemic. It has become a popular sport and hobby among Cebuanos, young and elder ones alike. With Cebu’s mesmerizing landscapes and mountain top views, it’s the best reward for the long ride. 

No pressure though because you can bike as a mode of transport, a hobby, a workout, or do it on a competitive level and still reap the benefits of having it as a routine activity – a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re old or new to biking, you need to be all geared up for safety.
Stay hydrated, too!

If you have been wanting to try biking but unsure of what to do or what to have, don’t fret. Here’s a list of the biking essentials you can find from different stores at SM Seaside City Cebu. 

1. SAFETY VEST

Aside from lights, wearing a reflective vest can keep you visible while on the road.

2. BIKE GLOVES

Gloves are a great protection for your hands in case of a bike crash and will provide cushion to help lessen the soreness for longer rides.

3. BICYCLE LED TORCH

Lights can also be as important to your safety as a helmet. It helps in alerting cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists.

4. WATER JUG

Drinking water helps you hydrated throughout your long ride.

5. MULTI TOOL KIT

A versatile tool is every cyclist’s best friend! A multi tool kit helps adjust about any bolt and screw on your bike.

6. BIKE STEEL CABLE LOCK

Keep your bikes safe with a keyed or combination lock.

7. BIKE SHORTS

A good pair of bike shorts with a supportive muscle compression and built-in padding can add comfort to your ride.

8. ALL-AROUND BAG

Pack all your bike essentials in a bag and you are good to go!

9. WATER REPELLENT JACKET

Waterproof, lightweight jackets are all made from a special fabric that keeps you dry and cool no matter how long your ride is.

10. EYEWEAR

  • OAKLEY
  • Second Floor, City Wing @ SM Seaside

A fashionable but essential choice to every cyclist who wants to protect their eyes from the harmful UV rays.

11. Helmet

  • R.O.X. Playgrnd
  • Second Floor, City Wing @ SM Seaside

Safety first. A helmet can save your life, even in the smallest crashes.

With biking, you will have a healthier heart and lungs, have control on your weight management, build muscles, destress, and meet new friends.

From wellness to creating new friendships, this new trend on the new normal is worth the ride.

For more details, follow SM Seaside City Cebu (Official) on their official Facebook and Instagram pages to get the latest updates on exclusive deals and more.

Cebu logs 380 new cases on February 22

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Cebu logs 380 new cases on February 22

On Monday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 22, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 380 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 299 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 33,725, while the active cases increased to 5,794 (from 5,717).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.47%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 16,466 (+184 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,565 (+147 new)
– Total deaths: 725 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 3,176

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,791 (+60 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,001 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 117 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 673

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,852 (+38 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,938 (+51 new)
– Total deaths: 180 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 734

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,616 (+98 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,960 (+101 new)
– Total deaths: 445 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 1,211

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,794
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 33,725 (+380 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 26,464 (+299 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,467 (+6 new*)

A total of 2,295 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):

Cebu Province now accepts tourists from anywhere in PH

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Cebu Province now accepts tourists from anywhere in PH

Traveling to Cebu province from anywhere in the Philippines is now allowed. 

Now, people from wherever in the country won’t have to just dream about the many incredible sights and places Cebu has to offer because they  are now welcome.

With emphasis on getting the local tourism and economy back up and at the same time answering the growing concern of joblessness in the province, the Cebu Provincial Tourism Task Force met up with Cebu province’s Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday, February 11.

“Interzonal movement of persons not authorized outside of residences or non-APOR between areas placed under GCQ and MGCQ for any purpose shall be permitted subject to reasonable regulations imposed by the LGU concerned, if any,”

– Cebu Gov. Garcia said, quoting Section 7 (3) of the new guideline

Allowed purpose of travel:

  • Visit relatives
  • Business
  • Tourism

Visitors requirements: 

  • Pre-booked reservations (resorts & hotels)
  • Registration at the Capitol’s booking portal (different tourism activities)

Opening the gates of Cebu so to say will greatly help tourism especially with the province being the main hub of tourism, education, information technology (IT), and a major economic player in the region as the richest province in 2019.

Executive No. 12:

Source: SugboNews, the official news outlet of the Cebu Provincial Government

Also read:

#CeBucketlist: 100 Places to visit in Cebu
https://sugbo.ph/2019/budget-sta-fe-bantayan-island/

2021 Guide: Cebu North Bus Trips & Schedule

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2021 Guide: Cebu North Bus Trips & Schedule

Since the pandemic, travel from Cebu City to the provincial municipalities has been limited.

However, Cebu is now slowly recovering the mobility of its residents and adjust to the new normal. There were also transportation changes like the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) being transferred to its new location at SM City Cebu last October 14, 2020, and now managed by the Cebu Provincial Government, which made definite changes to its route schedules.

Rest assured though you will be kept informed on any updates/changes as soon as it is available to ease your travel for work, vacation, or just your way home.

Route Destinations:

  • Bantayan island
  •  Hagnaya
  • Lambusan
  • Tuburan
  • Tabogon
  • Maya via Bagay
  • Daanbantayan via Kawit
  • Danao

Schedule:

Here is the updated route schedule for 2021.

New location:

Exact location: Open parking lot, SM City Cebu in Cebu City — beside the MyBus station, right across Bayfront Hotel.

Cebu logs 406 new cases on February 21

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Cebu logs 406 new cases on February 21

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 21, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 406 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 188 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 33,345, while the active cases increased to 5,717 (from 5,499).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.47%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 16,282 (+255 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,418 (+108 new)
– Total deaths: 722 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 3,142

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,731 (+50 new)
– Total recoveries: 3,002 (+28 new)
– Total deaths: 116 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 613

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,814 (+19 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,887 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 180 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 747

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,518 (+82 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,860 (+52 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,215

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,717
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 33,345 (+406 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 26,167 (+188 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,461 (+1 new*)

A total of 3,274 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):

Ermi Beach Resort: A Relaxing Retreat at the border of Oslob

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Ermi Beach Resort: A Relaxing Retreat at the border of Oslob

One of the biggest reasons that people look towards the tropics for vacation is because of the native designs and rustic atmospheres that deviate greatly from the usual hectic schedules and blinding city lights.

Ermi Beach Resort provides exactly what the mind and body needs for a relaxing getaway. With the majority of its facilities highlighting the scenic views of the ocean, the mind would surely be able to be at peace with the mesmerizing picture of the ocean paired with the lulling sounds of the crashing waves.

The front of the resort has a pleasant view of Bohol, Negros, Siquijor and the other neighboring islands which can be enjoyed while taking a dip in their pool that overlooks the ocean.

Surrounding the pool are large nipa hut cottages that provide a space to relax with other people. When the weather is good and the sun is high up in the sky, the water creates a beautiful gradient of turquoise and deep blue which is a treat for the eyes.

If lazing around doesn’t really sound too appealing to the guest then they can spend some time having fun by the bar playing billiards with strangers or order a hefty meal from the open-air restaurant.

Even the rooms have a clear view of the ocean from the inside plus it also has a small porch which is perfect for meditating or simply just appreciating the serenity of the ocean. The rooms have a variety of designs, both modern and traditional, to suit the taste of every guest.

The layered brick design of the standard room is an uncommon yet bold design but is clean and still does the job of creating a relaxing space. The room is fully equipped with a bed at the center and a television across it, a comfort room with a hot & cold shower, toilet, and sink, and most importantly, air conditioning.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FACILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES:

  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wine Bar
  • Billiard
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Whale Shark Watching
  • Island Tours
  • Island Water Sports Activities

ROOM RATES:

  • Standard Room (Double): ₱1,750 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Standard Room (Triple): ₱2,300 per night, good for 2-3 persons
  • Standard Room (Quad): ₱2,800 per night, good for 4 persons
  • Deluxe Room (Double): ₱2,200 per night, good for 2 persons
  • Deluxe Room (for 5): ₱4,000 per night, good for 5 persons
  • Deluxe Room (for 7): ₱4,700 per night, good for 7 persons

Add-ons:

  • Additional Persons: P200/ person per night
  • Additional Beds: P200 per bed
  • Standard 3 Pax Room
  • Deluxe 2 Pax Room
  • Standard Double Room
  • Standard 4 Pax Room
  • Deluxe 5 Pax Room

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Gawi, Oslob – just a short distance from the boundary of Oslob and Boljoon; approx. 3.5 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. From there, take a bus bound for Bato-Oslob. Ermi Beach Resort can easily be spotted from the highway with a sign to indicate its location. Ask the driver to take you to the destination and keep your eyes peeled for the beach resort.

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

Cebu logs 471 new cases on February 20

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Cebu logs 471 new cases on February 20

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 20, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 471 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 217 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 32,939, while the active cases surged to 5,499 (from 5,244).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 78.87%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 16,027 (+251 new)
– Total recoveries: 12,311 (+154 new)
– Total deaths: 721 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2,995

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,681 (+56 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,974 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 116 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 591

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,795 (+54 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,887 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 180 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 728

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 9,436 (+110 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,808 (+62 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,185

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,499
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 32,939 (+471 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 25,980 (+217 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,460 (+0 new*)

A total of 3,189 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):

Cebu Hawk Owl: Cebu’s Cute & Charming Endangered Bird

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Cebu Hawk Owl: Cebu’s Cute & Charming Endangered Bird

Owls are cute animals. If you haven’t seen gifs of owls jumping around in excitement or spreading their wings to soar into the sky, you’re missing out on some cuteness overload. Sometimes, they are even referred to as birds installed with cat software. Who doesn’t love owls?

Well Cebuano owl lovers out there, say hello to the Cebu Hawk Owl, an endangered bird that can only be found in Cebu. This charming owl has large yellow eyes and brown and hazel feathers with a pattern similar to that of a tabby cat. The owl also has a distinct white mark on its head resembling eyebrows.

Photo from Cebu Provincial Tourism Office

These cute puffballs are precious, but they are actually endangered, meaning there are only a little of them left and may even face extinction. The sad reality is that these owls are in danger because of their habitat getting smaller and smaller in Cebu as it faces urbanization. Cutting off their trees to harvest wood or make way for buildings and agricultural farms is not good for them since they lose their homes that may contain their nests and eggs.

Photo from Cebu Provincial Tourism Office
Photo from Cebu Provincial Tourism Office

The Cebu Hawk Owl can be found in Nug-as Forest, a limestone mountain range that surround three municipalities in southern Cebu, specifically Argao, Dalaguete, and Alcoy.

According to a Facebook post by the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office about the owl:

“You have to wake up at 5am to trek the mountains with a guide to be able to watch the Cebu Hawk Owl in flesh. The area is being managed by Kakulungan sa mga Mag-ooma sa Yutang Lasangnon sa Bololakaw (KMYLB) farmer/ forest warden community. Currently, they have closed the site due to pandemic and will reopen as soon as health and safety protocols will be in place.”

Nug-as Forest Reserve, Alcoy | Photo from Cebu Provincial Tourism Office

Exact location: Nug-as Forest Reserve, Alcoy, Southern Cebu

Coup D’état: What It Is & Why It’s Happening in Myanmar

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Coup D’état: What It Is & Why It’s Happening in Myanmar

On February 1 this year, Myanmar took the world by storm and confusion as its military held a coup d’état, effectively redefining Myanmar’s government for the foreseeable future.

The country’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other members of the National League of Democracy were detained and replaced with a new body. After the coup d’état, the commander-in-chief of the military Min Aung Hlaing has taken in the reigns of control and the power has been transferred to him.

Photo from Reuters
Photo from Reuters

However, a coup d’état seems like a thing in the past since our current society is more civilized now. What exactly is it and why is it happening in Myanmar now?

What is a coup d’état?

While the word might seem fancy, it actually is pretty simple to understand. First off, the word is a French word meaning “blow of state”. A coup d’état, also shortened as a coup, is the act of removing an existing government and replacing it with a new one.

A coup is done illegally and is an act of unconstitutional seizure of power by a political faction, the military, or a dictator.

Coup: A simple example

Here is a simple example: the majority of a high school classroom has voted a nerd named Jeffrey to be your class president. Jeffrey has become class president because his classmates want him to be one. However, a group of bullies led by a student named Doggie threatens everyone that Doggie should be the class president. When successful, Doggie has overthrown Jeffrey as the class president without the need for votes and is considered an unconstitutional seizure of power.

In the same way albeit much larger, this is what’s happening in Myanmar.

What happened in Myanmar?

Myanmar actually has another name, which is Burma, and Burma has been ruled by the military from 1962 to 2011. Then, a new government stepped in to bring democratic rule to the country. In 2020, The de facto leader of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi had won the general election on November 8. The military’s party lost and claimed that the votes were fraudulent.

Demonstrators protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Now, before the first parliament since the election were to start and approve the next government, the military enacted a coup and seized control. This means that the next government has not been set in stone yet and not approved. The coup d’état which happened in the early morning of February 1 had effectively overthrown the current government and has now declared a year-long state of emergency.

Why is it happening now?

The military has done this because they think elections was a fraud and that the Aung San Suu Kyi does not deserve to be the leader.

Now, communication has been cut off from Myanmar. Hopefully, no blood will be spilled in the foreseeable future.

118-metre High Speed Trimaran Ferries built in Balamban

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118-metre High Speed Trimaran Ferries built in Balamban

Austal Philippines has completed the installation of four waterjets in Hull 395, Bañaderos Express, currently under construction for Fred. Olsen Express in Balamban, Cebu.

The second of two ‘Auto Express 118’ high-speed trimaran ferries ordered by Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands, Bañaderos Express, is scheduled for launch later this month. Austal Australia delivered the first trimaran of the two vessel A$190 million contract, the Bajamar Express, in July 2020.

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the milestone was significant given the continuing challenges around shipbuilding during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Philippines.

Austal Philippines President Wayne Murray said the accomplishment was even more significant considering the shipyard was both completing final sea trials on the first large vessel completed on the Balamban site and constructing the largest (by volume) ferry ever constructed by the Austal group.

In addition to the installation of the four Kongsberg KaMeWa 125 S3 waterjets, Austal Philippines also completed the installation of the major Austal MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM components, including swinging T-foils, trim flaps as well as the streamlined, drop-down bow thrusters at the same time; effectively all of the highly efficient underwater appendages to the trimaran hull form that help deliver superior seakeeping and passenger comfort.

Fred. Olsen, S.A.’s CEO, Andrés Marín, thanked Austal Philippines for the “significant effort made to comply with the work schedule” and said he was looking forward to the new trimaran ‘Bañaderos Express’ commencing service in the Canary Islands in summer, “as scheduled”.

Bañaderos Express is a 118 metre aluminium trimaran, capable of transporting more than 1,100 passengers and 276 cars at cruising speeds up to 38 knots. Along with her sister ship, Bajamar Express, the ship features an optimised trimaran hull form and Austal’s industry-leading MARINELINK monitoring and control system. 

Bañaderos Express also features class-leading interior amenities and facilities, including multiple bars, kiosks, a retail shop and children’s play area. The vessel will operate on Fred. Olsen Express’ Santa Cruz, Teneriffe and Agaete, Gran Canaria routes in the Canary Islands.

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