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 January 16, 2020.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 103 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 64 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 24,234, while the active cases have increased to 1,077 (from 1,039).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 89.77%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,389 (+56 new) – Total recoveries: 10,120 (+36 new) – Total deaths: 699 (+0 new) – Active cases: 570
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,734 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 2,541 (+16 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 81
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,796 (+5 new) – Total recoveries: 2,524 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 100
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,315 (+35 new) – Total recoveries: 6,570 (+7 new) – Total deaths: 419 (+0 new) – Active cases: 326
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,077
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 24,234 (+103 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 21,755 (+64 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,402 (+0 new*)
A total of 2,988 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.
Waterfront township development Mandani Bay welcomes 2021 with a celebration of art and culture as it hosts Creativity and World-class Vision, a painting exhibition by Cebu’s acclaimed abstract painter, Dennis “Sio” Montera, and Sinulog sa Mandani, a tribute to Sr. Sto. Niño and a showcase of Cebuano arts and festivities.
Exclusively commissioned to do the paintings of Mandani Bay Suites, the development’s first two towers, Sio highlights in his exhibit the Mandani Bay collection which will be on display at the Mandani Bay Show Gallery from January 14 to January 31, 2021.
The pieces, which went through an in-depth screening and approval process, are also featured in Mandani Bay’s 2021 calendar as a testament of Cebuano artist’s competence and a celebration of world-class vision and creativity.
Faith, mortality, distress, isolation, leadership, family, travel, adaptation, identity, changing social strata, and overall perseverance are among the abstract concepts of life that motivated Sio Montera in the expression of his art. These are all evidenced on the acuity, richness and relevance of the notions in the varied abstract pieces in the collection. For Sio, it is such a liberating experience to productively finish the pieces amidst the generally felt pandemic scare, anxiety and uncertainty.
Creativity and world-class vision, as an art exhibition, is Sio’s perspective in seeing with hope and positivity the other facet of one’s continued existence in today’s world. Aside from the Mandani Bay collection, Sio also displayed some of his personal works available for public display and selling.
Following strict implementation of health protocols, Mandani Bay will also host on January 16 the Sinulog sa Mandani, a by-invitation only open house event which will be followed by a showcase of Cebuano festivities and Sinulog-themed dances. The event will cap-off with a grand fireworks display.
About Sio Montera
Dennis Montera (born 1972, Cebu City), also better known as ‘Sio’ in the art community, is an acclaimed visual artist with significant exposure in various international and national exhibitions. The central subject of his body of work is the abstraction of intimate experiences and insights, seeking to capture the essence of unpremeditated form with skillful randomness and aesthetic judgment. The artist’s collection represents different chapters of his life journey visualized through his love affair with the non-figurative expression, each phase of his form and context gestured through a manipulation of material, tool, and technique.
Sio Montera obtained his Bachelor in Fine Arts and Master in Fine Arts degrees as a painting major scholar from the University of the Philippines. He also obtained a Ph.D. in 2019 from the Creative Industries Design from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. Currently, he is a full professor at the College of Communication, Art, and Design in the University of the Philippines Cebu where he teaches courses in Art History and Art Theory, Painting Techniques, and Studio Arts Thesis.
About Mandani Bay
Developed by HTLand, Inc., a joint venture of Hongkong Land and Taft Properties, Mandani Bay is a world-class 20-hectare waterfront township development with a stunning view of the coast and the encompassing cityscape.
Strategically located along the Mactan Channel in Mandaue City, Mandani Bay sets the bar for a new era of development in the Philippines as it is poised to become the focal lifestyle centre of its area and one of Asia’s key urban landmarks.
Cebu City has often been called the country’s gateway to a thousand journeys. Filipinos, from all walks of life, move to Cebu to seek their fortune in the Queen City of the South.
Considered to be the oldest city in the Philippines, Cebu surely has a very rich history and cultural significance. Apart from that, the island also serves as an access point to a lot of tourist destinations. Hence, a tweet about how lucky Cebuanos are to be just a few minutes plane ride away from the country’s famous destination went viral.
Alyssa Ysabel asked in a tweet; “How lucky are those who live in Cebu?”
This was asked before narrating why Cebuanos are lucky and answering them with these cute, but sensible reasons.
“45 mins to Manila, 30 mins to Siargao, 40 mins to Palawan. You got nature, city lights and vvvv good beaches few hrs from the city PLUS u got Sinulog Fest. How lucky can you get?”
I bet if youre a Cebuano or is living in Cebu, you could also affirm that you are indeed lucky to be having the aforementioned advantages.
Nonetheless, Ysabel is not done praising us just yet!
She added; “Plus the nightlife, plus u got pungko pungko sa fuente and sugbo mercado, u also got very tasty dried fish and chorizo. U guys speak multiple languages mainly bisaya and most of you are good and fluent in English.”
To be able to live and experience everything, you need to try to live in our shoes. Enjoy living the life in Cebu and immerse yourself with our culture. It will be worth it.
If you think the aforementioned is not enough to entice you about being a Cebuano/a, try falling in love with one. I could guarantee you a change of mind, and heart.
How lucky are those who lives in Cebu? 30 mins plane ride to Bora, 45 mins to Manila, 30 mins to Siargao, 40mins to Palawan. You got nature, city lights and vvvv good beaches few hrs from the city PLUS u got Sinulog Fest. How lucky can u get? ☹️☹️
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 January 15, 2020.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 121 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 6 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 24,131, while the active cases surged to 1,039 (from 925).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 89.88%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,333 (+61 new) – Total recoveries: 10,082 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 699 (+0 new) – Active cases: 552
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,727 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 2,525 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 90
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,791 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 2,519 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 100
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,280 (+45 new) – Total recoveries: 6,564 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 419 (+2 new) – Active cases: 297
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,039
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 24,131 (+121 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 21,690 (+6 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,402 (+2 new*)
A total of 2,781 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.
Everyone dreads to be tested, no matter what test it is for. And with the pandemic still going on, it is a risk just going out of our house, how much more to go to a clinic to get tested.
No worries because we now have the perfect solution for you. Everything can now be done at the safety of our own homes or offices, even a COVID-19 test.
Health Screen Diagnostics, a DOH-accredited clinic in Cebu, offers a mobile service where the test is done at your convenience and in the comforts of your home, work, or space.
May it be for a travel requirement, work requirement or just a self-check-up, your COVID testing is just a message away. Since they are DOH-accredited, you won’t have to worry about the reliability of the tests.
They have 3 types of Covid testing that you can choose from and they are all fast and affordable.
3 types of COVID TESTING
Rapid covid ANTIBODY test – blood extraction with results after 1hr
Rapid covid ANTIGEN(virus) swab test- nasal swab with results after 1hr
RT-PCR Covid antigen(virus) test (outsourced) – nasal and oropharyngeal swab with results after 2-3days. Expedite result is within 24hrs
Mobile service anywhere in Cebu
This convenient testing is possible everywhere in Cebu. You just have to simply send a message to inquire for the rate on your location for home service, book an appointment and they will be there.
They also offer special rates and discounts for companies or corporate accounts and to more than 10 group of people.
You can contact them at 0995-913-8884 (Globe) / 0968-331-0622 (Smart) / 0925-451-7002 / (032) 564-9370.
Other Services:
Laboratory
X-ray (digital)
Doctor’s Clinic
ECG
Ultrasound
Home Service fee includes:
Hazard fee
Professional fee for medtech
Patients convenience
PPE gowns and gears
Transportation
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 7 am – 3 pm
In case you want to directly go to their clinic, you can.
Exact location: G/F Tomaquin Building, Poblacion, Cordova, Cebu – But they cater mobile services to your home/office within metro Cebu areas and Cebu province
BY BUS: Ride any bus/PUJ to Cordova (beside Cordova Multi-Purpose Cooperative and along Cordova Municipal Police office)
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Health Screen Diagnostics” in Cordova, Cebu. Parking space is available.
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella said he wants the residents of Cebu City to choose the brand of coronavirus vaccine they want to be injected with.
A ‘Vaccine Board’ was part of the plan to determine the brands each resident would opt to be injected with; either from China, or brands from the other countries.
“We will give them the opportunity to choose because after all, these are people’s money, taxpayers’ money. That is why I do not agree with those who said we cannot choose,” he said in a press conference.
Labella added; “If there is a way that we can choose where you are comfortable, then so be it. They should be given the chance.”
The City Health Office chief and local epidemiology experts will be included in the board.
Labella also said that the has already raised this matter to Carlito Galvez, vaccine czar, on Tuesday.
₱400 million was allocated by the Cebu City government to procure vaccines for their residents.
Cebu City is looking forward to closing a deal with Pfizer or Moderna, said Labella, for having a 95% and 94.5% efficacy rate, respectively.
25 million doses of China’s Sinovac has already been secured by the national government and an initial of 50,000 doses are expected to be available next month.
Mayord Labella, on the other hand, has said that Cebu City is capable of storing Pfizer and other deep-freeze vaccines because of the Cebu facilities of FE Zuellig – an affiliate of Pfizer. The Zuellig facilities can store the vaccine at -70 degrees Celsius.
There is a definite reason why Cebu is considered the Queen. It is not just for its beauty and its rich natural resources but also for its actual riches, too.
Yes, Cebu Province has topped once again the list of the wealthiest provinces in the Philippines, according to the 2019 Annual Financial Report of the Commission on Audit (COA).
With total assets of P203.9 billion, the Province of Cebu has retained its position as the richest province for the 6th time. And mind that Cebu’s total assets have increased by 471.9% in just a year from its P35.65 billion total assets in 2018.
Top 10 richest provinces in the Philippines
Cebu Province – P203.9 billion
Batangas – P20.79 billion
Rizal – P20.28 billion
Davao de oro – P20.10 billion
Bukidnon – P18.29 billion
Surigao del norte – P16.68 billion
Negros Occidental – P15.90 billion
Leyte – P13.54 billion
Palawan – P13.04 billion
Iloilo – P13.03 billion
“Well, it’s a nice title but that’s far as it goes unless the people really feel the impact of being the richest province in the country,”-Gov. Garcia, Cebu province
With this recognition, people are looking forward to future projects and improvement in Cebu province in which the governor have also shared her plans.
Cebu Province’s future plans:
1. Road improvement: Concretize all road networks in the province by 80-90% (before 2022)
2. Waterworks system: Provide level three water supply or faucet in every home
3. Delivery of health and social services, food, security programs, and others.
On the other hand, base on the same report, Cebu City is the 5th wealthiest city in the Philippines for 2019, and Mandaue City next to it in 6th place.
Widely known beach resort destinations don’t always excite everyone. There are those who prefer the less crowded, the secluded, and the quiet spots. T Breeze Coastal Resort is a small resort in Moalboal that offers an experience just like that.
Situated on the west coast of the Moalboal peninsula and 500 meters south of the White Beach Saavedra, it features native style cottages by the sea.
T Breeze Coastal Resort offers a variety of accommodation set in a landscaped garden sloping down to a sea front consisting of a limestone cliff and stairways down the water.
Their room types have different exciting features. Some are styled to catch the wind and the garden view. There are also rooms that have a terrace where you can marvel at the expansive view of the sea and the horizon.
You will find the place relaxed and secluded and is very ideal for those who need a good time to break free from stress. Hammocks, sunbeds and seats are available so you can have a comfortable nap by the sea.
If you want a bit of an adventure, the resort can also arrange for a van or tricycle to pick you up and take you to your desired destinations in or near Moalboal. Six kilometers south of the resort is the SCUBA-oriented resort area known as Panagsama or Bas Diot.
T Breeze Coastal Resort partnered with Asian Belgian Dive Resort – a PADI 5 star and IDC dive shop that offers the full range of PADI dive activities and training.
Their resto-bar, the Breeze Bar, relaxes its guests with their ice-cold beverages and dine al fresco. It sits right over the sea, and visitors are also treated with breathtaking sunset views. It also offers good choices of snacks, meals, and desserts to satisfy your cravings.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Shell Cottage: P1,800 per night, good for 2 persons
Up on stilts to catch the wind and view, this native style cottage with terrace has wooden walls, fan cooling, tiled floor and nipah palm roof. Plenty of room for two with queen sized bed, toilet and shower. Two persons max.
Hibiscus: P2,100 per night, good for 2 persons
A large room with queen bed, aircon, en suite bathroom and terrace. Cement walls with nipah roof, tiled throughout. Ideal for a couple.
Coral Cottage: P2,600 per night, good for 2 persons
A large room with queen bed, aircon, en suite bathroom, fridge, terrace. Cement walls with nipah roof, tiled throughout. Partial seaview.
Boat Cottage: P2,800 per night, good for 2 persons
Built in native style with concrete walls and mahogany/nipah palm roof. Tiled throughout. This is a more luxurious space with a large lounge, aircon bedroom (queen bed) with en suite bathroom and hot water shower. Complete kitchen facilities and refrigerator. Terra Cotta terrace facing the sea with outside shower and private stairs to the sea. Good for two persons.
BY BUS: From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Moalboal. Then ask to be dropped off at Moalboal Public Market. From there, take a tricycle or a habal-habal to T Breeze Coastal Resort.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “T Breeze Coastal Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.
Finding a good restaurant is hard but finding one with good food and a bar that offers the best collection of drinks is even rarer.
Ambiance and Style Bar is a restobar located in Cebu IT Park that will tick off all of those boxes on your checklist in finding a great place to dine, have a drink and de-stress.
Mostly in restobars, a power struggle between the restaurant and the bar surfaces but that is not the case for Ambiance, for both the restaurant and bar is at the top of their game.
CHIC, CLASSY AMBIANCE
A fusion of both Western and Asian influence, Ambiance has stayed true to its name for they have created quite the perfect ambiance that is both relaxed and elegant at the same time.
The atmosphere and aesthetics are perfect for romantic dinners and a chill out with friends. The experience is completed by a singer that serenades you all through the night.
TOP TIER FOOD AND DRINKS
Their food and drinks are so good and in such Instagram-worthy presentations that it could only be prepared by top chefs, much experienced in the business.
From their main dishes and pica-pica, to their signature drinks and wine collection, you’d definitely have your fill of choices and they are all delicious and worth it.
USDA Beef Hanger Steak
Seafood Linguine
Braised Pork Belly
Poached Chicken Breast
Fry Roulette
Ambiance Signature Cocktails
Dragon’s Breath (Best-seller)
A restaurant that transforms into a bar at night is something of a wish come true for us wanting to unwind right? And more so in the heart of the city, so it really is ideal.
Ambiance is located at the Garden Row of Cebu IT Park in Lahug, Cebu City — in line with Coffee bean, Boy Zugba and Sachi restaurant near AyalaMalls Central Bloc and The Walk.
Exact location: Garden Row, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City (in line with Coffee bean, Boy Zugba and Sachi restaurant near AyalaMalls Central Bloc and The Walk)
BY BUS: Ride any beep or bus going to Cebu IT Park and ask the driver to drop you off at The Walk or Garden Row.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Ambiance and Style Bar” in IT Park. Parking space is available.
Many resorts have tried to recreate the timeless beauty of the famous Santorini because of its simple yet majestic beauty and the humble beach house of Villa Thera in Carmen is one of them. It seeks to capture the same level of relaxation to bring its guests a getaway of a lifetime.
It has the same alabastrine walls in most parts of the beach house with accents of blue. Whether it’s outside or inside, the color white is visible and dominates the place, making the beach house look really pleasing to the eyes.
Aside from the pristine beauty of white walls, there are also a couple of things that would surely attract people to come. The swimming pool with a jacuzzi by the side is definitely a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. There are lounge chairs surrounding the perimeter of the pool for anyone who wants to sunbathe. At the corner of the yard is a cottage with a great view of the sea.
If the sun feels too hot and you don’t want to stay under its heat, then you can just spend a day relaxing inside the simple home away from home. It has sofas and couches that provide the best comfort, and you can still see quite a bit of the beach from the inside.
There are also indoor plants decorating the space, so you don’t have to feel too out-of-touch from nature. It’s one of the options to escape the sweltering heat because it is equipped with air conditioning.
If you prefer the natural breeze of the sea, then the balcony at the second floor is where you want to be. It’s got the best view of the sea in the whole house and it cannot be reached by the heat.
From up there, the swimming pool and the ocean, up to the horizon, can be seen. Just directly below the balcony is a common area where everybody can just enjoy and unwind together. It is the ideal place for catch-ups and casual conversations.
Fall in love with the Santorini-inspired beach house in Carmen and boost your mood with the scenic views of the town.
BY CAR: For convenience, bring your own vehicle and navigate via Waze. Just search for “Villa Thera Beach Resort”. Parking space is available.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Carmen. Inform the driver to drop you off at Luyang Elementary School in Carmen. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, you can walk a little further going to Villa Thera.
BY VAN: You can ride a v-hire from SM City Van Terminal. Inform the driver to drop you off at Luyang Elementary School in Carmen. Van fare is ₱50 per person. From there, you can walk a little further going to Villa Thera.
