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VIRAL: Love Wins for this Gay-Lesbian Couple in Cebu

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VIRAL: Love Wins for this Gay-Lesbian Couple in Cebu

Let us take another route for our Valentine’s this year because we’re celebrating Gaylentine’s special. While it is not as common as a same-sex couple, a lesbian-gay couple could just feel the same exact way.

We know that every love story is special, but we have found one inspirational couple in Cebu who have shared their love story to us. Are you ready to be inspired?

Jovete Zamora Laput and Bailey Avancenia, after months of getting to know each other, became official on January 28, 2021.

According to Jovete, she first saw Bailey during their Volleyball game. She kept throwing glances at Bailey until Bailey made a move with the help of Facebook messenger. Was it love at first chat, then? Definitely, yes. Because up until today, their love for each other just keeps on growing.

Bailey courted Jovete and according to Jovete, she didn’t want to prolong the agony of waiting to give him her “Yes.” True enough as she said; “Ang relasyon man ang pataason, dili man ang pagpanguyab.”

We can’t wait to see you both become more open, loving and accepting of your truths. May you be able to complement each other and complete each other’s puzzle. We are all here awaiting what your future unfolds. Thank you for showing us what love really is like.

May this special love story inspire us all to defy all odds. Thrive all kinds of ups and downs. From society’s turmoil and judgment to your friend’s acceptance, just make it happen. What is important is you are both open to loving and accepting the truth that you have just fallen in love.

What better way to show our support for everyone? Share this story to your friends so you could also inspire them to do the same, love without boundaries.

Valentine’s Date Ideas Amid Community Quarantine

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Valentine’s Date Ideas Amid Community Quarantine

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but with the threat of COVID-19 still looming, celebrating this intimate occasion this year can be quite tough for most couples. Some couples might have probably arranged a “Zoom date” with their SOs, but to some, Valentine’s is an occasion that must be spent together physically. Nonetheless, here are some Valentine’s date ideas that you might wanna try while we are still on quarantine.

1. Movie Night

Nothing beats that good old Netflix and chill (in a literal sense). If you want to skimp out the traditional going out during the Valentine’s because of the pandemic, spending quality time over a movie with your significant other can be very worth your while.

2. Coffee Date

Certain coffee shops are isolated such as the Charlie’s Cup in Balamban, a café perched atop with serene vibes. With its relaxing and cold ambience, having a sip of warm coffee here with your partner can be very ‘lowkey’ romantic.

It’s also the perfect time to check out new cafes in the city like Sip Café in Banilad and MangoSix Coffee and Dessert in Lahug.

Sip Café: Modish Lifestyle Café in Cebu City
MangoSix Coffee & Dessert: 24/7 Korean Café in Lahug
Top Breakfast Dating Spots in Cebu

3. Book hotels

Of course, spending the night with your partner at a lavish hotel can be very intimate and provides that exclusivity most couples seek especially during this special day. Many hotels offer promos for this long weekend because of the Chinese New Year, so make sure to check them out.

You can book a decent hotel in Cebu City for as low as P1,500 per night, good for 2 persons. Check out some great hotel deals here.

Even the premiere Waterfront Cebu City Hotel is offering room rates starting at P2,200 per night, good for 2.

LIST: Chinese New Year Promos at Waterfront Cebu
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4. Long drive

Through movies, we have romanticized the idea of taking long drives with someone special, and once we try, it is indeed actually romantic. Spending your Valentine’s taking a long drive down south or up to Busay can be a good idea. Get that playlist ready, bring some snacks and plan some stop overs, just be careful while driving.

7 Mountain-Top Restaurants with a view in Busay

5. Wine Night

You can never go wrong with wine.

If you don’t want to go too far away from the city, you can bring your date to somewhere nice like at Ambiance in Cebu IT Park or at La Vie Parisienne in Cebu City.

Ambiance: Chic & Classy Restobar in Cebu IT Park
La Vie Parisienne: The “Little Paris” in Cebu City
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6. Send a Valentine’s gift

Not all may be with their SOs at this very special day, but that shouldn’t stop you from being “extra” in showing your affections. Flower shops offer door-to-door delivery services and if you want to make your own gifts, delivery services like Lalamove or Grab has got your bag in making sure that that package is received.

6 Go-To Flower Shops in Cebu City

7. Go to the beach

With selected beach resorts’ travel restrictions eased, going to the beach during Valentine’s is also quite romantic. For beach lovers, some resorts already welcome couples to stay for the night and enjoy its sandy beaches.

See: https://sugbo.ph/?s=top%20beach%20resort

While all these ideas may be romantic and nice, we should still be careful while the pandemic is not yet over. Also, may be reminded that such gestures are not the real measure of how we value our loved one; quality time, however you spend it, is one of the real keys to strengthen one’s relationships.

Cebu logs 338 new cases on February 12

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Cebu logs 338 new cases on February 12

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 February 12, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 338 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 149 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 29,760, while the active cases rose to 4,593 (from 4,404).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 79.72%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 14,369 (+199 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,896 (+108 new)
– Total deaths: 712 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 2,761

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,289 (+35 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,800 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 115 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 513

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,407 (+31 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,717 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 177 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 374

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 8,695 (+73 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,312 (+30 new)
– Total deaths: 438 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 945

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 4,593
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 29,760 (+338 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 23,725 (+149 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,442 (+2 new*)

A total of 3,430 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):

Capitol eases travel restrictions to Cebu Province

Sarah Ladeza
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Capitol eases travel restrictions to Cebu Province

On February 9, 2021, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed the Executive Order (EO) No. 9 granting the ease of restrictions for the Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR).

This new order will allow the APORs an unimpeded travel to the towns and cities in Cebu province without a mandatory quarantine and swab testing. This grant is given if you could present the following:

  • An identification documents
  • An authority to travel signed by their agency official
  • Given that you will follow health protocols.

On the other hand, Non-APORs will only be required to:

  • Present a medical certificate.

However, both APORs and non-APORs will have to:

  • Pass symptoms checking and screening before arrival.

The EO No. 9 mandates all local government units of the Province of Cebu to follow the aforementioned and are required to coordinate with the Office of the Governor should they issue additional regulations on the entry of persons into their towns and cities.

Here’s the complete copy of the Executive Order No. 9:

MangoSix Coffee & Dessert: 24/7 Korean Café in Lahug

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MangoSix Coffee & Dessert: 24/7 Korean Café in Lahug

There are two magic words that is sure to bring a smile to anyone — coffee and desserts.

This pair is happiness placed in a mug and plate that we crave and seek wherever we go. Well, what if I tell you that there’s a cool place in the city where they serve these two, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week?

Mangosix Coffee & Dessert will satisfy your caffeine fix and sweet tooth all day and night long. They even have a good WIFI connection and charging ports everywhere which is the more reason for you not to leave. It’s a great place to chill and hang out as well as to study and work in.

It’s located in La Guardia St., Lahug, Cebu City — just along the main road, across Cebu Northwinds Hotel.

Hearty meals and drinks

MangoSix has spared no space for disappointment as they offer all the delicious treats you can think of: from pastries, pretzels, waffles, to those oh so good desserts like the banana split and mango float delight.

Order a different dessert for every visit or you and your friends should order different ones so you can try them all. Because everything tastes so good and looks IG-worthy too.

They also have brunch meals and have big food servings that are good for 2 for regular eaters or good for 1 that will surely make you full and satisfied.

They have a very wide variety of drinks like milkteas, coffee, desserts, bingsu, fruits drinks, smoothies, and other beverages. Cold and colorful drinks will boost your energy in no time.

Their menu is quite unique that visiting mangosix will surely be an adventure itself.

Fresh and Bright

The place is huge and spacious and has 2 floors that can accommodate at least 70 people in one time. It has this fresh and bright ambiance that can brighten up your mood with its yellow and white interiors.

Space and colors are what we need for that perfect relaxation together with our comfort food.

Kpop & Kdrama Fan’s crib

Mangosix is also famous for K-Pop fanbase gatherings/cup sleeve events because aside from it was owned by a Korean, Mangosix also originated in Korea. More so, a branch in Korea was used as one of the shooting locations for a KDrama called The Heirs (Lee Minho & Park Shin Hye).

To all the kpop and kdrama fans out there, this is the place to meet.

Menu:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: La Guardia St., Lahug, Cebu City — just along the main road, across Cebu Northwinds Hotel.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mangosix Coffee & Dessert”  in Lahug.

BY TAXI/BUS: If you’re already in Cebu City, just hail a taxi cab or ride a modern jeepney (13C) that’s going to IT Park. Drop off at MangoSix near CATS School.

Cebu logs 292 new cases on February 11

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu logs 292 new cases on February 11

On Thursday 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 11, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 292 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 128 new recoveries, and 1 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 29,422, while the active cases rose to 4,404 (from 4,241).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 80.14%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 14,170 (+170 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,788 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 711 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2,671

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,254 (+23 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,801 (+91 new)
– Total deaths: 115 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 338

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,376 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,706 (+8 new)
– Total deaths: 177 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 493

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 8,622 (+77 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,283 (+29 new)
– Total deaths: 437 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 902

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 4,404
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 29,422 (+292 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 23,578 (+128 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,440 (+1 new*)

A total of 2,861 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 Beach House Villa: A Luxurious 3-Level Getaway in Carmen

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Cebu Beach House Villa: A Luxurious 3-Level Getaway in Carmen

Luxury vacations are hard on the pocket but many people still spend money on it whenever they can. Despite luxury vacations being extremely lavish, people are still willing to spend for it even just once in a while because they bring a different level of relaxation to the guests.

The Beach House in Carmen not only offers a vacation filled with extravagance but also allows guests to experience their tropical facilities in one of three ways.

“The Beach House”

A humble tropical property that is perfect for a small family. It is tastefully decorated with rustic elements and native furniture that creates a very tropical vibe.

It has a small pool at the back and is fully equipped with all the basic necessities. The Beach House features an impressive and scenic view of the sea that creates a perfect balance of beauty and peace both inside and outside the house.

The Beach House: P25,000 per night, good for 8 persons

“The Beach Villa”

The second and the most expensive of the three. The most outstanding trait of the villa is its big space that’s perfect for large groups and families. It is a spacious 4-bedroom possessing a wonderful tropical vibe that everybody will find appealing.

The rooms are definitely a bang-for-the-buck as they are not only equipped with extremely comfortable linen sheets and soft beds but personal entertainment systems as well. Choosing between indoors and outdoors has never been a struggle but The Beach Villa definitely makes choosing a conundrum for guests. Either way, the experience does not wane whichever the guests choose.

The Beach Villa: P30,000 per night, good for 15 persons

“The Native Beach House”

It is simply a luxurious Bahay Kubo but with the same charm and rustic beauty that the native Filipino house possesses. It masterfully combines the simplicity and closeness to nature of the Bahay Kubo with the comfort of modern houses. The Native Beach House may be the most tropical out of the three.

Aside from that, it is also the cheapest house to rent but also hosts the least number of guests. It is the perfect choice for couples or trios who are looking to experience a luxurious vacation but also want to save as much as they can.

The Native Beach House: P6,000 per night, good for 4 persons

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

HOUSE RATES

  • The Beach House: P25,000 per night, good for 8 persons
  • The Beach Villa: P30,000 per night, good for 15 persons
  • The Native Beach House: P6,000 per night, good for 4 persons

INCLUSIONS:

  • Welcome drinks upon arrival
  • Wifi access in all areas of the property
  • Use of sports equipment (i.e. mountain bikes & children’s kayaks)
  • 1 private chef
  • 5 full-time staff

OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL:

  • Airport pick-up and/or drop off available (standard saloon or 9-seater van)
  • Masseuse on-call
  • Manicure-pedicure services on-call
  • Yacht charter
  • Food & beverage costs

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Luyang, Carmen, Northern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu Beach House Villa” in Carmen. Parking space is available upon arrival. Don’t forget to make a reservation before going to the destination.

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 the beach house. It’s best to communicate with the owner or property staff for transpo arrangements.

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 the beach house. It’s best to communicate with the owner or property staff for transpo arrangements.

Sip Café: Modish Lifestyle Café in Cebu City

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Sip Café: Modish Lifestyle Café in Cebu City

 A lot of things can stress us out these days. We try to avoid them from time to time even in just short hours between our days. Destressing has surely become a trend and where is it better to do a quick and sudden escape than a café.

Located at Streetscape Mall in Banilad Cebu City, Sip Café is the newest modern lifestyle café that offers you comfort at its best. It comforts your soul with company, your thirst for peace of mind with the relaxing ambiance, and of course, your happy space by giving you delicious food and good coffee.

Sip Café is a warm cozy cafe where you can have your barkada updates and even do a side shop if you want for they have “Trifona” garments and accessories displayed right within the café.

Modern, Subtle, Modish

The interior of the café is one of the things that will catch your eyes and never let it go. It speaks of being in a modern setting in the very subtlest of ways that just soothe your spirit.

With its chic use of nude colors and lights, its modish aesthetics, and the side shop with Trifona, Sip Café will definitely make you stay and have that perfect photo update for the gram.

Check out some of these awesome stuff you can shop at Sip Café:

A food lover’s delight

The food at Sip café surely doesn’t disappoint for every meal is made from scratch by their amazing chefs which makes it very exciting and special.

They have a well-curated gourmet menu which covers culinary influences from all over the world that just hits it right in our taste buds.

They have probably the creamiest pumpkin soup I’ve ever tasted, healthy well-balanced salads, delicious pasta, pizza and burger choices, and a duo of mouth-melting goodness dessert that would make you order a second serving.

  • Buffalo Wings
  • Ai Funghi Pizza
  • Pork Ribs
  • Chicken Roulade
  • Salmon Glazed
  • Croffle
  • Molten Chocolate Cake

Coffee is the key

A café wouldn’t really be a decent café without good coffee for it is the glue to everything. Coffee can be served for a morning fix, chats, meetings, after dinner drinks, and of course, coffee dates.

Sip Café has a coffee collection that will greatly satisfy our daily caffeine-fix. Are you a foamy cappuccino kind of gal or a strong americano drinker, you name it they have it.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Menu:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: G/F Phase 2 Streetscape Mall, Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City — approx. 20-30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu.

BY BUS: Take any bus/PUJ to Banilad and tell the bus conductor to drop you off at Ma. Luisa road.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Sip Cafe” in Streetscape Mall. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 272 new cases on February 10

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu logs 272 new cases on February 10

On Wednesday 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 10, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 272 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 194 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 29,131, while the active cases rose to 4,241 (from 4,182).

Cebu’s recovery rate is now at 80.50%.

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 14,000 (+130 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,788 (+86 new)
– Total deaths: 711 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 2,501

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 3,231 (+28 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,710 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 115 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 406

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 3,354 (+34 new)
– Total recoveries: 2,699 (+29 new)
– Total deaths: 176 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 479

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 8,546 (+80 new)
– Total recoveries: 7,254 (+63 new)
– Total deaths: 437 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 855

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 4,241
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 29,131 (+272 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 23,451 (+194 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,439 (+6 new*)

A total of 2,999 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):

Cordova’s Lantaw Floating Restaurant: Good Food and Stunning View

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Cordova’s Lantaw Floating Restaurant: Good Food and Stunning View

Good food plus a stunning scenery. This is the main reason why people flock to Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant in Cordova, Cebu.

Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page

Lantaw is a Bisaya word that translates to “look out”. It is a floating restaurant located in Day-as, Cordova where you can enjoy having an intimate dinner with your family while watching the sun set in the horizon with the calming sound of seawater surrounding the restaurant.

The interior of Lantaw restaurant also boasts of an Asian theme, with bamboos dominating the entire structure. Indeed, Lantaw Floating Restaurant is one of the restaurants in Cebu province with the best views.

Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page
Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page

Lantaw’s best-sellers

Aside from the view, Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant is known for their palatable dishes that are sure to make you crave for a second serving.

Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page

Their regular customers come back for their best-sellers such as their crispy pata, tuna panga, crispy kare-kare, and buttered shrimp. Their succulent and cheesy baked scallops are also a must-try, and of course, all their fresh seafood dishes are just as good.

Now pair all these with a bottle of beer while chatting with family and friends and watching the sun set from a distance. Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant  will really take your gastronomic experience to a different level.

Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page
Photo from Lantaw Cordova’s FB Page

Best time to dine at Lantaw

We recommend that you visit Lantaw in the late afternoon to catch the sunset. Make sure to also make reservations because they tend to get crowded around this time of the day. For travellers, Lantaw is located next to the very popular 10,000 Roses Café, so you can have your dinner at Lantaw before or after your 10,000 Roses visit.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best-sellers:

  • Crispy pata
  • Tuna panga
  • Crispy kare-kare
  • Buttered shrimp

Menu:

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Day-as, Cordova, Northern Cebu — approx. 1.5 hours away from Cebu City.

By taxi or grab: From Cebu City, trip would cost around P250 – P350 (3-4 people) one-way.

By V-hire: You can ride a V-Hire stationed at SM City Cebu bound for Cordova. Fare is P40-P50 and you can get off at the Cordova Grandmall. From there, you can ride a tricycle to Lantaw with fare around P10-P15 per person.

By private car: Just type in “Lantaw Floating Restaurant Cordova” on Waze or Google Maps. Spacious parking lot is available around the area.

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