On Sunday, January 10, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) confirmed their intention to extend their bridge project to Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
“Yes, our company would like to pursue this project to extend CCLEX up to the airport,” said CCLEC President and General Manager Allan Go Alfon told Daily Tribune.
He added that “The skyway roughly is 7 kilometers but all are still for refinement on alignments, costs included. We’re most confident of getting support from Mayor Ahong (Chan) of Lapu-Lapu City as we look forward to collaborate with him and his team closely.”
On the other hand, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan has also mentioned that a skyway will be built to link Cordova and MCIA.
“Imagine, from SM seaside at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City to Mactan airport, you would travel in just 15 minutes,” Chan said of the skyway’s benefit.
“Timeline to start hopefully in 2 or 3 years, once all government legal and documentary requirements met,” Alfon revealed.
Once built, this bridge will help in decongesting the traffic situation of Sergio “Serging” Osmeña Jr. and Marcelo Fernan going to and from the MCIA.
Currently building the 8.5-kilometer Cebu-Cordova Link Exchange (CCLEX), CCLEC is a member of the MVP Group of Companies and is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
As of October 2020, the bridge is 63.43% close to being fully-built and completed.
This is what Northern Paradise Beach Resort, formerly Mini Paradise Beach Resort, has to offer to its guests. Serving as a gateway to escape the stresses of the city, this beach resort lets guests experience paradise exclusively with friends and loved ones.
Photo by Geafered FernandezPhoto by Amallim Jhean
Northern Paradise Beach Resort is simply a 3-storey building capitalizing on the enchanting ocean views of Catmon. There are multiple places inside the property where the views can be appreciated and most of these can accommodate multiple people at once.
There is a terrace just outside of the rooms where everybody can gather to enjoy the scenic views. It has enough space to fit a few chairs and tables for more comfort.
Photo by Ash Enojardo
Just directly below it is a swimming pool that shares the same views but with a more refreshing appeal. It is an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and is as long as the terrace, so everybody can enjoy swimming together as well.
If everybody prefers the salty waters of the sea, then they can easily slide down, literally, to the ocean directly below the swimming pool. Everything is close to one another so the group can do a little bit of pool and a little bit of sea.
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
Photo by Amallim Jhean
The general atmosphere of this exclusive resort is very homey, something that perfectly describes a home away from home. It has the basic necessities that a regular house would have like a kitchen, comfort rooms, dining area and a place where everybody could get together.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a vacation house if they didn’t have the trusty videoke machine that Filipinos love so much. They also have a billiard pool inside as an alternative activity for the adults.
Nothing really beats quality with your loved ones and Northern Paradise Beach Resort might just be the best place to spend a vacation with everybody.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
EXCLUSIVE USE
P12,000, good for 20 persons and 22 hours
P100 per head for exceeding persons
Children below 10 yrs. old are free
Inclusions:
3 story house with a 2 air-conditioned deluxe bed rooms and 2 non air conditioned bed room
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 19, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 108 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 23 new recoveries, and no new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 24,506, while the active cases have surged to 1,273 (from 1,190).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 89.07%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,515 (+42 new) – Total recoveries: 10,164 (+10 new) – Total deaths: 701 (+0 new) – Active cases: 650
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,758 (+14 new) – Total recoveries: 2,541 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 105
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,828 (+7 new) – Total recoveries: 2,525 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 131
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,405 (+45 new) – Total recoveries: 6,598 (+12 new) – Total deaths: 420 (+0 new) – Active cases: 387
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,273
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 24,506 (+108 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 21,828 (+23 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,405 (+0 new*)
A total of 2,492 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.
On January 17, Cebu’s premier waterfront development Mandani Bay celebrated the 456th Fiesta Señor with Sinulog sa Mandani 2021.
Following strict implementation of health protocols, the by-invitation only event showcased different performances from various towns and cities in Cebu, capping off with a grand fireworks display.
Here are the highlights from Sunday’s festivities.
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.
In the famous town of Moalboal resides a bamboo village secluded from the hectic life of the busy metro. Every visitor will find their senses stimulated as they immerse themselves in the natural surroundings of Bamboo House Resort.
Nestled 15 minutes away by foot from Basdaku Beach Resort, Bamboo House Resort offers a relaxing experience in their rustic bamboo huts and a soothing sight of nature through their mini-gardens and other surrounding flora. Guests will find it therapeutic to wake up to refreshing mornings and the sweet sound of birds tweeting.
Photo by Flo CioPhoto by Flo Cio
Food won’t be a problem as the resort has two options for the guests to stay filled – either rent the kitchen to cook their own food or they can have their meals cooked by the staff. They can share their meals at a table at the center of the resort or they can have it in the comfort of their bamboo houses. Either way, they would be enjoying the food, the good company, and the peaceful atmosphere.
Photo by Flo Cio
The exterior of the bamboo huts already has the look of relaxation with a porch extending out from the rooms – the perfect place to spend peaceful mornings reading a book or while eating breakfast.
Inside the huts are rooms with the same rustic vibe as the outside with comfortable beds positioned near the windows for a cool night.
Photo by Flo CioPhoto by Flo CioPhoto by Flo Cio
At night, the majestic tree standing at the center becomes illuminated by the beautiful lights hung at its branches. This bamboo hut haven in Moalboal will surely be a vacation well-spent as guests surround themselves with the serenity of nature.
Photo by Flo Cio
Photo by Jarvis Panoncillo
Photo by Jarvis Panoncillo
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
2-bedroom cottage: ₱500 per night, good for 2 persons/room
Single Detached Room: ₱650 per night, good for 2 persons
Cottage w/ Sala: ₱800 per night, good for 2 persons
Modern Filipino Bahay Kubo: ₱800 per night, good for 2-3 persons
Barkada Cottage: ₱1,200 per night, good for 4 persons
Family Cottage: ₱1,500 per night, good for 5-8 persons
KITCHEN USE:
Rental Fee: ₱150 for 4 persons, but prices will vary depending on the size of the group. Contact the resort for more information
Includes: Gas stove, pots, rice cooker, grill
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pick-up service: ₱150, good for 2 persons + ₱50 per extra person
Exact location: Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu – 15 minutes by foot from Basdaku Beach Resort
BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Ride a bus that’s bound for Moalboal via Barili/Badian. Ask the driver to drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall or at the town proper. If dropping off at the town proper, you may arrange a service with the resort beforehand to pick you up from there. Otherwise, ask around for directions.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Moalboal Bamboo House Saavedra Basdaku” in Moalboal. 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 18, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 94 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 50 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 24,400, while the active cases have increased to 1,190 (from 1,148).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 89.36%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,474 (+41 new) – Total recoveries: 10,155 (+35 new) – Total deaths: 701 (+1 new) – Active cases: 618
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,745 (+8 new) – Total recoveries: 2,541 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 92
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,821 (+17 new) – Total recoveries: 2,524 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 125
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,360 (+28 new) – Total recoveries: 6,585 (+15 new) – Total deaths: 420 (+1 new) – Active cases: 355
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,190
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 24,400 (+94 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 21,805 (+50 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,405 (+2 new*)
A total of 1,651 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.
Three Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVIC) have finally opened and are ready to serve the Cebuanos in the cities of Mandaue and Danao.
Rocket Cargo and Pink Gorilla office opened their international standard modern facility in three Cebu branches which can accommodate 200 vehicles per day. The processing time for each vehicle is only 30 minutes more than the normal vehicle registration.
These centers are just 3 of the 8 that is expected to open in Cebu.
So what exactly are PMVICs?
PMVICs are essentially the Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (MVICs) privatized through an authorization committee within the agency.
These centers will allow the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to closely scrutinize the road worthiness of all vehicles for a safer travel/drive and a big help to the environment as well when it comes to emission controls.
PMVIC Tests
Both 2- and 4-wheeled private vehicles
Lights and windows
Stabilizers/bushings
Engine brackets
Fluid leakages (if any)
Alignment (sideslip test)
Brakes (roller brake test)
Lights (headlight test)
Emissions (within parameters)
Note: Based on Memorandum Circular 2018-2158, rev Memorandum Circular 2019-09
It was clarified though that emission centers will continue their services catering to large vehicles and trucks.
With around a million vehicles running in Central Visayas, a one stop thorough inspection, if implemented well, would greatly benefit us on saved time and of course saved lives by eliminating road-unworthy vehicles.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
BRANCHES:
Rocket Cargo – E.O Perez St., CSSEAZ Reclamation, Mandaue City
Rocket Cargo – Old National road, Brgy. Suba, Danao City
Pink Gorilla – Plaridel St., Alang-alang Mandaue City
It’s a wrap! The annual celebration of Cebu’s Sinulog Festival concluded on January 17, 2021.
With the theme “A New Life in Faith, Hope, and Love”, this year’s Sinulog Festival was far different from the previous years primarily due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of highly anticipated activities, events, competitions, and even the physical Novena masses were suspended and cancelled to prevent the spread of the virus. Street parties and crowd gatherings were also banned, and strict curfew policy is still being implemented.
Despite the setbacks, devotees still continued to honor Señor Sto. Niño and celebrated Sinulog 2021 in their own ways. A few Sinulog events also pushed through virtually.
Here’s the full list of the winners in the recently concluded Cebu Sinulog 2021.
SINULOG FESTIVAL QUEEN 2021
Sinulog Festival Queen 2021: Dixie Oca of Brgy. Sapangdako
1st Runner Up: Maria Angelica Pantaliano of Brgy. Tisa
2nd Runner Up: Krisha Andrea Pekit Pekit of Brgy. Punta Princesa
Best Solo Performer: Dixie Oca of Brgy. Sapangdako
Best in Runway: Dixie Oca of Brgy. Sapangdako
Best in Festival Costume: Maria Angelica Pantaliano of Brgy. Tisa
Best in Opening Production or Best in Fun Wear: Krisha Andrea Pekit Pekit of Brgy. Punta Princesa
Miss Photogenic: Krisha Andrea Pekit Pekit of Brgy. Punta Princesa
Most Glamorous Face Award: Jewel Alexis Image of Brgy. Pasil
Miss Friendship: Jackelaine Fleming of Brgy. Lahug
Sinulog Festival Queen 2021 – Dixie OcaSinulog Festival Queen 2021 – Dixie Oca1st Runner-up – Maria Angelica Pantaliano2nd Runner-up – Krisha Andrea PekitpekitBest in Runway – Dixie OcaBest in Festival Costume – Maria Angelica PantalianoBest Solo Performer – Dixie OcaBest in Opening Production or Best in Funwear – Krisha Andres PekitpekitMiss Photogenic – Krisha Andres Pekitpekit of Brgy. Punta PrincessaMost Glamorous Face – Jewel Alexis ImageMiss Friendship – Jackelaine Fleming
On its 12th year, Cebu’s popular annual singing competition Sinulog Idol pushed through this year. But this time, the alumni or former contenders from the previous 11 seasons were competing for the Sinulog Idol All Stars Grand Champion title.
Sinulog Idol All Stars was held at SM City Cebu from January 8 to 10, 2021.
Grand Champion: Melody Hodgson
1st Runner-Up: Gen Flores
2nd Runner-Up: Ralph Mallapre
People’s Choice Award: Ralph Juntilla Mallapre
Sinulog Idol ALL STARS GRAND CHAMPION Melody Hodgson1st Runner-Up: Gen Flores2nd Runner-Up & People’s Choice: Ralph Mallapre
All other physical Sinulog competitions were cancelled including: Dance Competitions, Photo Contest, Short Film Contest, Photo Exhibit Contest, among others.
Other key events were also cancelled, including: Penitential Walk with Jesus, Penitential Walk with Mary, the Traslacion, the Fluvial Procession, and the Reenactment of the first baptism, the planting of the cross and the first wedding, the Solemn Foot Procession and the proposed Cebu Provincial Pilgrimages
All photos were taken by the official Sinulog photographer, Mr. Chang Euldan.
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 17, 2020.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 72 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, no new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 24,306, while the active cases have increased to 1,148 (from 1,077).
Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 89.50%.
Breakdown of cases:
📍 Cebu City – Total confirmed: 11,433 (+44 new) – Total recoveries: 10,120 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 700 (+1 new) – Active cases: 613
📍 Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 2,737 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 2,541 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 112 (+0 new) – Active cases: 84
📍 Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 2,805 (+9 new) – Total recoveries: 2,524 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 172 (+0 new) – Active cases: 109
📍 Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 7,331 (+16 new) – Total recoveries: 6,570 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 419 (+0 new) – Active cases: 342
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,148
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 24,306 (+72 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 21,755 (+0 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,403 (+1 new*)
A total of 2,420 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.
Vacations will always feel like home when staying in Eufron Beach Cabin in Santander.
This humble and lovely home away from home in Santander sits peacefully beside the sea with a stunning view of azure waters extending up to the island of Dumaguete City.
On bright and sunny days, the surroundings of Eufron Beach Cabin radiate in the color green with its vibrant bermuda grasses and verdant natural surroundings. In the center of all the thriving nature is a home of concrete white and red with a charming patio by the front lawn – the best place to watch the alluring waves of the sea.
Beyond the front lawn is the contrasting blue of the ocean that glimmers under sunlight. Hiding under its deep waters are breathtaking corals and stunning flora and fauna – an entirely separate world from the green grasses and plants on the surface.
Guests of Eufron Beach Cabin can easily access the ocean and go for a swim anytime they feel like it. If they have the equipment, they may even go snorkeling or scuba diving.
Inside the doors of the house is a very welcoming atmosphere that’s bright with natural light and very much comforting anyone who stays there. The interior masterfully replicates the feeling of home in its simple and modern designs. It is also fully equipped with the standard parts of the house such as the kitchen, dining area, lounge, and multiple bedrooms to accommodate an entire group.
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Eufron Beach Cabin is definitely the ideal home away from home.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL FEATURES
Private and Secure Space
Great Swimming Spot
Accessibility to Huge and Beautiful Coral Reefs
Bonfire/Grill Area
Parking Area
AMENITIES
3 Bedrooms
WiFi, Cable TV, Air conditioning
Toiletries
Hot Shower
Kitchen with Refrigerator
Laundry Area
Rates:
ExclusiveRental: P7,000 per night, good for 8 persons — Booking via Airbnb is required.
By BUS: From Cebu City, head on to the South Bus Terminal and hop on a bus bound for Bato-Oslob or a Bato-Oslob via Dumaguete bus (bus options include Ceres Liner, Sunrays Bus Liner, and Sugbo Transit). Upon arrival at Santander, you can hire a tricycle or a habal-habal or tricycle to get you to Eufron Beach Cabin.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Eufron Beach Cabin” in Santander. Parking space is available upon arrival.
