After being placed in halt for a few months, the Cebu City Quarantine Center (CCQC) and the facilities in the barangays of Cebu City have reopened.
On January 22, 2021 the quarantine facilities in Cebu City started accepting COVID-19 patients. This happened a few weeks after Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella ordered its closure for expansion
P60 million pesos has been allocated by Cebu City to fund its dormitories and the whole facility which can accommodate roughly 160 patients.
Aside from the hospitals in the city, there are also other facilities that can accommodate COVID patients; asymptomatic and symptomatic, including:
Noah Complex
IC3 Bayanihan Center
Barangay Isolation Center (BICs)
As of January 22, Noah Complex houses 328 COVID-19 patients, out of its maximum number of 360 patients to accommodate.
On the other hand, IC3 Bayanihan Center can accommodate up to 130 patients and currently has 54 patients as of January 21.
As of January 26, 2021, Cebu City has 986 active COVID-19 cases with 701 COVID-related deaths.
On Tuesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 26, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 151 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 88 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 25,458, while the active cases rose to 1,906 (from 1,846).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 86.97%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 12,019 (+88 new) – Total recoveries: 10,332 (+57 new) – Total deaths: 701 (+0 new) – Active cases: 986
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,818 (+9 new) – Total recoveries: 2,587 (+9 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 119
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,973 (+23 new) – Total recoveries: 2,551 (+8 new) – Total deaths: 174 (+2 new) – Active cases: 248
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,648 (+31 new) – Total recoveries: 6,672 (+14 new) – Total deaths: 423 (+1 new) – Active cases: 553
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,906
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 25,458 (+151 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 22,142 (+88 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,410 (+3 new*)
A total of 2,703 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.
As technology advances, it cannot be denied that we are producing more and more waste. Some of these wastes cannot be easily decomposed, especially single-use plastics.
Single-use plastics, or also known as disposable plastics are plastics only used once before they are thrown away. Most popular single-use plastics are plastic bags, straws, water bottles and many more.
Single-use plastics pose a big threat to our environment. They pollute the environment enough to destroy ecosystems, make natural disasters like floods worse and disposing them is a very big problem. Single-use plastics can take years before they decompose. The Philippines alone produces an average of 2.7 million metric tons of plastic each year, which is big enough to cause problems for a country that’s prone to floods.
So, what is the Philippines doing with this issue? Legislators have pushed bills regarding the ban of single-use plastics in the country. House Bill 8692 titled “AN ACT BANNING THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, SALE, AND USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” was introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo in an effort to mitigate the plastic crisis in the country.
With a short title of “Ban on Single-Use Plastic Products”, the bill calls for a total ban of single-use plastics, with a phase-out plan of banning plastics altogether being prepared. The bill recognizes the need to institute mechanisms to prevent pollution and promote a healthier environment, using policies that can help observe the banning of such plastics.
Photo from Philippine Information Agency
The bill also proposes a “phase-out plan” for single-use plastics, particularly its manufacture, sale, importation and use within one year after the effectivity of the act. Specifically, the phase-out plan covers the following as per the actual bill (http://congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_17/HB08692.pdf)
Prohibition of single-use plastics by food establishments, retail stores, markets, supermarkets and groceries during the interim period;
Awareness-raising to encourage consumers to use reusable materials in substitution for single-use plastics, and to encourage proper recycling of plastic products;
Collection, recycling, and proper disposal by the manufacturers of single-use plastic products already in circulation prior to the effectivity of the ban;
Establishment of recycling centers in local government units
Penalties are also imposed to violators with an initial fine of Php 50,000.00 for first-time offenders and can reach up to Php 200,000.00 for repeat offenders as well as cancellation of business permits.
Cebuanos, always remember that change always starts in us, at home. Let’s be more mindful of our waste and use reusable bags when buying groceries and others. When traveling, be a responsible Laagan.
Not every vacation requires an extensive shore for sunbathing and getting tanned. Sometimes, a small beachfront with spacious rooms that provide shade are already enough to be able to enjoy a brief getaway.
These are the things that Seaside Resort offers to its guests who are looking for a sweet and peaceful time away from the metro. Seaside Resort is an apartment-type building with rooms of varying sizes.
The different rooms are able to accommodate couples to as much as a whole family – perfect for groups or pairs. They also have bunk bed rooms which can accommodate barkadas with up to 8 people.
The biggest rooms in the resort are the family rooms which can accommodate up to 15 people and are equipped with everything that a regular house would have such as a sala and kitchen. Dining areas are also present where families can have gatherings and salu-salo.
There are also more rooms inside which are separated into 2-5 person bedrooms which can still be filled with more extra mattresses on the floor. For non-family rooms, Seaside Resort has a beachside relaxing area which also has a grill for barbecue nights.
Photo by Larry Bas Lastimado
Beyond the rooms of the resort is a pristine beach boasting its white sands and marvelous tropical views. The beach is easily accessible from the building and is available for use to all of the guests. The beachfront has enough space for kids to frolic on and for couples to share intimate moments together ambling the shore.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Boljoon or Oslob. Ask the driver to drop you off at Seaside Resort, few meters after the town proper.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Seaside Resort” in Boljoon. Parking space is available.
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 January 25, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 99 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 37 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 25,307, while the active cases rose to 1,846 (from 1,784).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 87.15%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,931 (+70 new) – Total recoveries: 10,275 (+19 new) – Total deaths: 701 (+0 new) – Active cases: 955
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,809 (+4 new) – Total recoveries: 2,578 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 119
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,950 (+14 new) – Total recoveries: 2,543 (+9 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 235
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,617 (+11 new) – Total recoveries: 6,658 (+9 new) – Total deaths: 422 (+0 new) – Active cases: 537
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,846
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 25,307 (+99 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 22,054 (+37 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,407 (+0 new*)
A total of 1,333 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.
Building up your own business is no small feat. It’s hard to put it up and even harder to maintain, which is why you’ll need all the help you can get.
Cebu-based IT company Authentic System Solutions (AUSS) developed the BASE Accounting Software which is tailored fit for the Philippine market at a very reasonable price. They have a workforce of experienced IT and Accounting personnel, assuring you that you are in experts’ hands.
Founded in 2013, they have then evolved to serve different industries in trading, manufacturing, shipping, real estate, with each of them having specific challenges to solve.
In this fast-growing IT industry, it is not enough to just sell software. Commitment and innovative solutions with the goal of creating value for the customers should be a priority which is what AUSS intends to deliver.
AUSS Team in action
AUSS Service Advantages
Unlimited user licenses
Available in Cloud or On-premise
Training & Implementation
End-user support (local support)
Better controls
Automating controls that are manual in nature can save costs and improve transaction processing.
Improved processing time
Run your operations more efficiently, saving time. What may take a few hours to do could now be done in mins
Better communication
Team members will be able to communicate better through having exactly the same information available to them at each time.
Easy retrieval of documents-
Easily address customer inquiries by having all the information you need on hand right when you need it.
Real-time data-
The wealth of data in systems will lead to better decision making. Timely information is important in order to understand what is going on within the organization.
Reduced risk of errors
There is less chance of human errors being made since data will not have to be replicated which leads to more accurate information available
On Sunday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 24, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 135 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 29 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 25,209, while the active cases rose to 1,784 (from 1,679).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 87.34%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,861 (+81 new) – Total recoveries: 10,257 (+23 new) – Total deaths: 701 (+0 new) – Active cases: 903
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,805 (+10 new) – Total recoveries: 2,578 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 115
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,936 (+25 new) – Total recoveries: 2,534 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 230
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,607 (+19 new) – Total recoveries: 6,649 (+6 new) – Total deaths: 422 (+0 new) – Active cases: 536
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,784
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 25,209 (+135 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 22,018 (+29 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,407 (+0 new*)
A total of 2,544 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.
If you think you have already witnessed all the captivating beauty of Southern Cebu without visiting Aloguinsan yet, think again. Prepare to be amazed and experience Cebu’s very own huge lagoon ala El Nido, Palawan!
Bojo River is Aloguinsan’s crown jewel and has thus far been named one of the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in the World on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2016 and Best Community-based Tourism at the ASEAN Toursim Awards 2017.
The Bojo River tour, also known as the Aloguinsan River Eco-Cultural Tour, is highlighted by a ride on the river with local fishermen interpreting the local history, the flora and the fauna of the river ecosystem. The women and children serve local cuisine and weave grasses for mats as souvenirs. Because of its outstanding ecotourism initiative, the surrounding communities were inspired to take its river tourism as a model. It will take around 3 hours to complete the Bojo River Cruise package service and environmental lessons.
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Photo by Aj Rob
Rates and Other Information
Regular Package:
₱650 per person – Inclusive of tour, lunch, snacks at the Farmhouse, and complementary goodies. Based on advance booking (at least 2 days), minimum of 5pax.
Student Package:
STUDENT PACKAGE: ₱850 per head for a minimum of five persons. This includes a welcome lei, welcome drinks, lunch at The Farmhouse, snacks along the Bojo River, handicraft demo, river cruise, swimming, and a tour of heritage sites such as the baluarte (heritage park), old stone church, and parola.
From the South Bus Terminal in N. Bacalso Ave., ride a minibus going to bound for Pinamungajan. Ask the conductor to drop you in front of The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan. Bus fare is ₱80 and travel time is 2 to 3 hours.
Another option is to take a Toledo-bound bus and transfer to a minibus or jeepney to Aloguinsan.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Bojo River Aloguinsan”. There’s a parking space available in the area.
Many loyal Globe at Home broadband customers have been receiving free upgrades as part of the telco’s program to proactively adjust the plans given the increasing needs of the customers. By doing this, loyal Globe at Home customers are able to enjoy faster speeds suited for their work from home and learn from home needs without shelling out more. The result is an overall better experience for our Globe At Home customers.
“It is really important for us to earn the trust of our customers especially during these times. So we took a look at what our customers are paying and the services they’re getting in return. For example, those enjoying 10 Mbps at Plan 1699 may be upgraded to twice their current speed at no cost to them. This is our way of making sure that with Globe, our customers really get what they pay for,” says Darius Delgado, Vice President and Head of Broadband Business at Globe.
To ensure customers enjoy this program, all Globe customers are encouraged to update their account details for better servicing and maintenance. They can do this via the Globe at Home app.
“If our customers are able to maximize the plans that they subscribe to, this is real value for money,” Delgado adds.
For after sales service support, Globe promotes a fully digital experience by using the Globe At Home app. The app has a Help function for all types of customer support including plan upgrades, troubleshooting, or reporting an issue. Instead of customers calling the hotline, Globe does outbound customer calls to those who register their service requirements in the app.
The company strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.
For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph or download the Globe At Home app on Android and IOS.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has eased the age-based restrictions for areas placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) starting on February 1, 2021.
Children under 10 years old and senior citizens over 65 are still required to remain in their residence at all times.
The entire island of Cebu — Cebu Province, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City — are still placed under MGCQ and are enjoined to adopt the same relaxation of age-restrictions.
Local government units (LGUs) may be implementing special health protocols depending on the community-level situation. For areas in Cebu Province and Lapu-Lapu City, there’s no age limit restriction as kids and seniors can join the whole family when staying in a resort or hotel, or dining in. For areas in Cebu City and Mandaue City, kids and seniors are still not allowed.
On the other hand, the IATF amended its earlier resolution, IATF Resolution No 92, on all foreign travelers covered by travel restrictions because of the new COVID-19 variants by specifying those exempted, such as foreign nationals with valid visas, which include personnel of accredited international organizations, and spouse and minor children of Filipino citizens traveling with them.
Those who arrive for medical and emergency cases, including their medical escorts, if any, are now subject to applicable testing and quarantine protocols as prescribed by the Department of Health (DOH).
From the strict observation of an absolute fourteen (14) day facility-based quarantine period for Filipino citizens coming from areas where travel restrictions are in place, the IATF amended this to prescribed testing and quarantine protocols.
Further, Filipino citizens arriving for highly exceptional and/or medical reasons and local diplomats are now subject to applicable quarantine protocols as prescribed by the DOH.
On testing and quarantine protocols for passengers coming from, or transiting through, countries where travel restrictions are in place due to new COVID-19 variants, these incoming passengers shall be tested upon arrival and shall be quarantined until the result of the subsequent test administered on the fifth day is released.
Also amended were sections related to hotels or accommodation establishments on the Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines as proposed by the Department of Tourism.
