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Soon to Rise: 1Nito Tower in Cebu City

No doubt, Cebu has emerged as a growing economic powerhouse in the Visayas Region. And with the increasing work opportunities looming around the area, office spaces need to catch up too.

1 Nito Tower is a Grade A, 18-storey office and retail tower that spans a total of 40,000 sq. meters of leasable space. It is the first venture of King Properties, Inc in producing larger office spaces in Cebu that are purely for lease. The building is to be completed by 2nd Quarter of 2021.

King Properties, an established residential developer, contracted KMC as its leasing partner in its first-ever office building in Cebu. The said tower is a long-lasting tribute to its founder, Juanito King. It will also serve as the developer’s beacon of success to culminate its 20 years in the industry.

“1 Nito Tower is conceptualized to become a development that gives great value to society and given the market potential of office leasing in Cebu, we have chosen to explore it as well,” said King Properties, Inc. president Jason King.

The tower aims to provide a space that tailor-fits its amenities based on the tenants’ needs. It will feature new vibrant offices with a contemporary touch. It will also include a food park, retail shops and roof deck ideal for start-up business.

AMENITIES AND OTHER FEATURES

  • CO-WORKING SPACE: The tower offers a shared working experience in a friendly environment with the choice of open seating or a dedicated workstation. Co-working presents the benefits of an office but priced at each desk you use.
  • SERVICED OFFICE: The serviced office is fully-furnished and IT-enabled workspace designed to provide hassle free business growth. It is available for either solo use or with an entire team. 
  • ROOFDECK: The roof deck serves a hybrid of work and entertainment space atop the tower. It will satisfy a variety of needs, from corporate events, to private conversations.
  • FOODPARK: At the basement level, various food choices can be found for employee needs.
  • 24/7 SECURITY: The tower is equipped with 24/7 security and CCTV system to ensure the safety of building occupants.
  • FIBER OPTICS CABLING FACILITIES: Fiber optics cabling facilities are installed per floor for all current telecommunications providers.
  • 100% BACKUP POWER GENERATION: The structure is powered by two (2) generators to ensure 100% backup power.
  • PEZA ACCREDITED: The developer is a PEZA-certified company hence, 1 NITO Tower can enjoy all the advantages of a PEZA-accredited property.
  • LOBBY WITH MEZZANINE: With industrial inspired interiors, the mezzanine offers an open layout, with open spaces on the upper level. Retail spaces are also available to accommodate various enterprise.
  • CONCIERGE: Fully staffed reception desks that offers support with Client and Tenant needs.
  • FREE WIFI: 24/7 Fiber Internet connection within the common areas.
  • HIGH PARKING RATIO: Park conveniently and securely with ample parking space for clients.
  • HIGH-SPEED ELEVATORS: It features 8 high-speed elevators to minimize time delay between respective floors.

Project Update

Construction update as of November 2020 (photos from mabolo.cebu of skyscrapercity.com):

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City – near the Ayala Center Cebu-Mandarin Hotel-Parklane Hotel intersection flyover.

BY COMMUTE: You can book a Grab/taxi ride and inform the driver that you’re heading to 1 Nito Tower, just right across the flyover near Cebu Business Park. You can also ride a jeepney with routes 4L/12L/13C and drop off at designated drop off areas near the flyover.

Update

February 24, 2022

The King family officially launched 1Nito Tower, King Properties’ first large-scale for lease office and commercial project, dubbed as the #CebuSkylineJewel. With its world-class building features: A Garden Roof Deck with 360-view of the Metro, Cebu’s First Basement Food Lounge, Avant Offices Co-working Spaces, and more. 1Nito Tower is definitely set to be one of the most viable office locations for local businesses, as well as multinational companies looking to expand in the Visayas.

 The King Family (L-R): Richard Ray T. King, Imma A. King, John Philip A. King, Jason A. King, Darren Deen, Luis A. King Jr.)

Located in the basement of the 18-story building, 1Nito Tower Food Park is now open to the public from 11AM to 10PM daily. It boasts a premium roster of food brands that offer a unique dining experience while lounging in their Instagrammable, cozy, and elegant ambiance.

More details here: https://sugbo.ph/2022/1nito-tower-food-park/

Goodbye Milk Tea? Hello Flavored Taho!

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You might have tried all the milk tea shops in town. But, I’d like to say you bid farewell to your milk tea cravings for now because there’s a new craze in town.

Taho, a Filipino comfort food is not new to us, but a flavoured taho? I bet that’s another story.

Our usual silken tofu with arnibal and sago pearl is made more flavorful with new, interesting flavors. It has taken up a notch better and is definitely a whole new level of experience.

A familiar comfort snack that takes us back to our fun childhood days, while there’s still the classic and original variant we all love, these flavored taho are a must-try:

  • Ube
  • Chocolate
  • Coffe
  • Strawberry

Where to buy in Cebu?

Tahooo’ki and House of Taho are some of the stores in Cebu offering flavored taho.

Tahooo’ki

  • Operating hours: 7AM – 5PM
  • Taho: starts at P35
  • Taho Flavors:
    • Original
    • Ube
    • Chocolate
    • Coffe
    • Strawberry
  • Menu:
    • Street Food Platter
      • Tempura
      • Fish Ball
      • Squid Ball
    • Cale Hotcake
    • CabCab (Cassava Chips)
  • Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tahoooki/
  • Store location: Sugar Eatery, E. Sabellano St. Corner, F. Llamas St., Punta Princessa, Labagon, Cebu

House of Taho

  • Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM daily (mall hours)
  • Flavors:
    • Classic
    • Mango
    • Strawberry
    • Chocolate
    • Flavor availability may vary per branch.
  • Store locations:
    • SM City Cebu
    • SM Seaside City Cebu
    • SM Consolacion
  • Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HouseofTaho

What are you waiting for? Forget about milktea for now and devour this new Taho flavours like no other.

Minors, senior tourists now allowed in MGCQ areas: IATF

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Minors and seniors can now breathe a sigh of relief for they may now have the chance to travel and visit local tourist spots.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) announced that age restrictions for tourists aged 15 years old below and above 65 may be lifted by the local government unit (LGU) in areas that are under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).

IATF Resolution No. 84, dated November 19, 2020:

  • The aforementioned age restrictions for travelers for tourism purposes may be relaxed upon the determination of local government units, and subject to prior consultation with the DOT, DOH, and DILG and the development of specific guidelines for this purpose
  • Relaxed entry protocols for airline crew layovers during emergencies, which include typhoons, volcanic activities, diversions, and emergency landings, and other similar unforeseen and time-sensitive evacuations. They will be allowed to temporarily billet in accommodation establishments under a “bubble” concept supervised by the LGUs.

As of November 2020, only the Cebu Province and Lapu-Lapu City allow minors and senior citizens to travel for leisure. Cebu City and Mandaue City have yet to issue a new executive order lifting the age restriction.

With the relaxed restrictions, we must stay vigilant in keeping up with the health protocols for our safety and for the safety of others. Remember, wearing a mask is a sign of respect.

IATF Resolution No. 84:

This Trending Korean Surplus in Naga is worth checking out!

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In these trying times, it pays to be practical and thrifty. However, being prudent with one’s purchases does not mean that you have to let go of quality.

So if you’re planning to go on a shopping spree for your next furnitures but you’re on a tight budget, one of the best choices out there has to be JSK Houseware Trading Furniture in Naga City, Cebu where you can score items for as low as P10.

JSK Houseware Trading Furniture is a one-stop shop that offers surplus items imported directly from Korea so you are assured of the quality of their products.

Their items are 50-70% cheaper compared to mall prices, and the best thing is, you can still haggle for a discount (time to put your “tawad” skills to test). This is what sets JSK Houseware apart from its competitors who are quite fixed and firm with the prices they display.

Products List

For the items they sell, they are not just limited to furnitures. They have a wide array of products you can choose from and this includes:

  • Kitchenware & Dining sets
  • Entertainment showcase
  • Beds, Comforters and Bed sheets
  • Bikes & Gym equipment
  • Baby apparels & Stuff toys
  • Musical instruments
  • School supplies
  • Pots & Apparels

And the list goes on and on! They even have ceramics which you can buy at an unbelievably low price of 10 pesos. Crazy right?

So if you want to do some shopping for quality furnitures but you don’t want to overspend, JSK Houseware Trading Furniture should be on top of your list.

OTHER INFORMATION

Opening hours: 9AM – 6PM every day.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: National Highway, Poblacion, Naga City, Southern Cebu — approx. 1.5 hour away from Cebu City.

By bus: Head on to the Cebu South Bus Terminal and ride a bus bound for Carcar City. Inform the driver that you’re going to stop at Jollibee in Naga. The store is located before Jollibee Naga or the Naga Boardwalk and is located on the left side if you are coming from Cebu City.

By private car: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “JSK Houseware” in Naga City.

Log Blue Beach: Budget-friendly Resort in Lapu-Lapu

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This pandemic has forced most of us to stay indoors for months, with our bodies yearning for a trip to the beach and get some tan even for just one day. But now that the travel restrictions in the province are slowly being loosened, you can now go to nearby beaches for some sun and saltwater, but of course, with health precautions taking the top priority.

Log Blue Beach Resort is a newly opened resort in Lapu-Lapu that can offer you a badly-needed beach break. It boasts of crystal-clear turquoise waters, with a giant limestone rock located just a few steps from the shore. A large pavilion which provides shade to visitors is perched on this gigantic rock where it is beautifully surrounded by green trees.

There are diving boards around where you can jump right into the waters below. The beach is also safe for young children because there are shallow areas where they can take a dip and enjoy the seawater.

The resort can be booked for exclusive use but only on weekdays. In fact, a lot of families flock to the resort to celebrate birthdays or other special events.

On weekends, they are open to the public, but they are strict with the number of guests they allow into their premises. Hence, the management emphasizes that all visitors must make online reservations via Facebook prior to their visit.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Day use:

  • Entrance fee: P200 (adults); P100 (children)
  • Plastic table plus 2 chairs: P200
  • Wooden table plus 2 benches: P500
  • Additional table: P100
  • Additional chair: P50
  • Day Use: 9AM – 5PM Saturdays and Sundays only (weekdays are for exclusive reservations)
  • Exclusive use of the resort: P9,999 (includes entrance fee already)

Other information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Kalubihan, Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — approx. 1.5 hour away from Cebu City.

BY COMMUTE: From SM City Cebu, you can rid a V Hire bound for Lapu-Lapu City. Ask the driver to drop you off at the 7/11 at the Marigondon Crossing and then ride a tricycle that will take you to Tonggo Beach where the resort is located.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Tonggo Beach Original” in Lapu-Lapu City. Parking space is available.

Liloan Golf Course and Leisure Estate: Verdant Paradise in the north

Hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city is a verdant paradise called the Liloan Golf and Leisure Estate. This 64-hectare hideaway is situated in Brgy. San Roque, Liloan – just a few hours away from the Mactan Cebu International Airport.

It is an expansive project of the Duros Land Properties in the mountains of the town and the main amenity of the Northship Beacon township project.

Aside from 64 hectares of golf paradise, the developers also plan to include parks, club houses, pools, and other outdoor amenities that are necessary to build a self-sufficient community. It is an 18-hole, Par 72 Championship course.

According to Duros Group Chairman Rafaelito Barino, Duros Groups always ensures that the properties they develop are one-stop destinations that will make life easier for all of its residents. With the development of this project, the economy of Liloan is expected to grow and it also shifts the real estate spotlight onto the town.

Unfortunately, to preserve the verdant backgrounds and maintain its pristine condition, the membership for the golf course isn’t for sale. Only buyers and owners of lots are given a lifetime access to the golf course and the other amenities offered.

On December 6, 2020, the company will be opening a new Mountain Park and Botanical Garden as well as their first Golf Academy and Driving Range.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP

For now, membership to the Liloan Golf Course and usage of other facilities is a privilege only given to those who purchase properties at Duros Land

OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT:

  • Elementary and Senior Secondary School
  • Mountain Resort & Restaurant
  • Adventure Park
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ziplines
  • Fishing Parks

Contact information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. San Roque, Liloan, Cebu

BY TAXI: Upon arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport, hail a taxi cab or book with an app. The estate is just an hour’s drive away from the airport. If hailing a regular taxi cab, assist the driver with Waze or Google Maps to find your way. 

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Liloan Golf and Leisure Estates” in Liloan. Parking space is available upon arrival.

150-Peso Getaway to Emelia Hotel and Resort in Medellin

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Emelia Hotel and Resort, a not-so-hidden gem in Medellin, is beckoning Cebuanos to come and visit. 

It is a small and humble resort in Brgy. Kawit, Medellin. Although quite a ways away from the metro, the combination of its tranquil atmosphere and refreshing pool makes it a perfect destination for a vacation with friends or family.

The resort has a very welcoming atmosphere with its neatly arranged buildings and well-kept surroundings.

An ample amount of plants and trees is also present all over the resort that just adds to the beauty and cleanliness of the place. The resort entrance is facing a developed road but at the back of the resort are thriving flora that serve as a natural backdrop for the pool which is a testament to the natural beauty of Medellin.

The highlight of this simple sojourn is the enormous swimming pool that can accommodate large groups of people. Just right beside it is a kiddie pool where the kids can safely splash about with other children.

The design of the pool has a hint of playfulness to it that will surely bring the fun side out of everybody. Connecting the pool at two ends is a bridge and at the other tip of it is a water slide that the adults can enjoy.

Adorable nipa huts circle the outside of the pool and it comes in small and large sizes that could accommodate and provide shade to varying group sizes. On the little gardens around the pool area, there are fun human-sized models for cute Insta-worthy shots with your favorite superheroes.

The comfort rooms and shower areas are all spotless and comfortable to use as well. Snacks won’t be a problem as there are food stalls and snack bars inside the resort selling munchables.

The great thing about Emelia Hotel and Resort is its simplicity partnered with well-maintained facilities and a budget that’s light for the pocket. The small size of the resort also makes everything easy and within walking distance of one another. It offers a pleasing experience to its guests with its quality service and truly eases the mind from the stresses of the city.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: ₱150 per adult; ₱50 per child
  • Picnic Huts: Small – P300; Big – P800

ROOM RATES:

  • Resort Villa:
    • Wash up – P500, good for 3hrs
    • Overnight (good for 2) – P1,200 per night, w/ breakfast
  • Backpackers:
    • Overnight (good for 4) – ₱2,500 per night, w/ breakfast
    • Overnight (good for 3) – ₱1,800 per night, w/ breakfast
  • Dormitory Type:
    • Option A – P300 per head, room only
    • Option B – P375 per head, room and pool use
    • Option C – P475 per head, room, pool, and breakfast
  • Extra Fees
    • Early Check-in – P100 per hour
    • Late Check-out – P100 per hour
    • Extra person – P175 per person

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Kawit, Medellin, northern Cebu — approx. 2-3 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, look for one heading to Medelllin/Daanbantayan. Ride it and ask the driver to drop you off at Emelia Resort and Hotel. The resort is on the route of the bus so just tell the driver.

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

3 Man-made Forests in Cebu

Tourists and environmentalists alike will surely love Cebu. Not only does the province offer world-class beaches and waterfalls, but lush green natural and man-made forests as well. Serving as our planet’s lungs, these forests need to be protected and conserved.

Listed below are some of the forests located within Cebu province:

1. Minglanilla’s Man-Made Forest

Considered by DENR as the oldest reforestation project, this 100-year old man-made forest serves as one of Minglanilla’s top tourist attractions.

Also known as the Osmeña Reforestation Project, the Minglanilla Man-made Forest in Campo 7 also serves as a center for the conservation and management of forest ecotourism and production.

This 2,710-hectare forest is filled with mahogany, kamagong, teak, pine, and tindalo trees making a canopy over the roads leading from Manipis to Toledo Landing. Other nearby sites you can explore are the 7 white caves of Minglanilla which is located nearby.

Entrance fee: None

How to get there?

Exact location: Campo 7, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu — approx. 1 hour away from the city.

There are two (2) routes or options to take:

OPTION 1:

If you’re commuting, from the highway or CIT University or Punta Princesa, take any jeepney or multicab going to Tabunok/Minglanilla/Naga. Ask the driver or conductor first if it will pass by Tabunok. Disembark at Tabunok overpass. P8-15 fare.

From there, walk a little under the overpass near Rose Pharmacy until you see a lot of tricycles and motorbikes / habal-habal. Inform the driver you’re going to Camp 7 Man-made Forest. Fare is P40-50 per person (one-way). Travel time (habal-habal) is approx. 30 minutes.

OPTION 2:

From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Toledo — fare is ₱40-50 per person. Ask the konduktor to stop over at “Eskina Landing” with the landmarks of Don Andres Soriano National High School. You will automatically see a lot of motorcycle riders/drivers. Ask to the habal-habal drivers to take you to Camp 7 Clonal Nursery Building — fare is ₱30 per person.

 
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, simply navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Camp 7 Minglanilla”.

2. Medellin’s Bamboo Forest

The town of Medellin is considered as the “sugar bowl” of Cebu. The town has been relying on farming as a source of revenue for years but they have also started to recognize their potential as an economic and industrial zone.

This town is famous for its Funtastic Island in Gibitngil, a fun and adventure-filled getaway experience. But little do people know that Medellin has its own man-made bamboo forest in Brgy. Luy-a that’s worth a visit. Entrance fee is only 10 Pesos!

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Luy-a, Medellin, Northern Cebu — 3-4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus or v-hire going to Kawit, Medellin. Bus fare is ₱180 per person, v-hire is ₱170 per person. Land travel is 3-4 hours. Drop off at Medellin town proper. From there, ride a tricycle going to the bamboo forest (only 5 minutes away). 

BY CAR: If you opt to bring your car, just navigate with Waze and pin your location to “Bogo-Medellin Milling” in Medellin. From there, ask around that you’re heading to the bamboo forest.

3. Barangay Tuyom, Carcar City

A man-made forest can also be seen in Carcar City. This forest leads to the famous swimming site of Sitio Bantayan. The road is frequented by vehicles going to Bantayan and provides joggers and passersby with a canopied road perfect for some IG-worthy photos.

Entrance fee: None

How to get there?

Exact location: Sitio Bantayan, Barangay Tuyom, Carcar City, Southern Cebu (2 hours away from Cebu City)

By bus: Ride a bus bound for Carcar City at the South Bus Terminal. Fare is around P50. Get off at Carcar’s City Hall. From there, you can ride a habal-habal going to Sitio Bantayan, Barangay Tuyom (15-20 minute-drive).

Unlimited Tuslob Buwa in Cebu City for only P30!

Where can your 30 Pesos take you?

To someone who fancies everything Cebuano, your 30 Pesos can take you to an unlimited gastronomic Cebuano experience. So, if you have only allotted 30 Pesos for a meal, fret not! Your “Ting-Bits” moment could give you so much more than just a plate, because you’re up for an UNLIMITED TUSLOB-BUWA experience.

Tuslob-Buwa is a Filipino Street Food, especially famous in Cebu. It is a mixture of pig brain, soy sauce and oil. However, if you’re fancy, you can opt to add some liver, ground pork, garlic, onions, and chili for a different experience.

If you’re wondering why it’s called Tuslob-Buwa. It is aptly named as such because it is best paired with Pusó, or Hanging Rice. You dip this in the food mixture and you’re surely in for a flavorful experience.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Menu:

  • Unli Buwa – P30 per head
  • Ground Pork – P10 per serving
  • Pork Liver – P10 per serving
  • Pusó – P10 for 3 pieces
  • Lumpia Taugi – P10 for 3 pieces
  • Do-It-Yourself Buwa – P150
    • 2 sets of Buwa
    • 12 pcs of Pusó
    • Garlic, Onion, Chilli
    • Oil and Soy Sauce
    • Softdrinks

Other information

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact Location: Sitio Greenside Hipodromo, Cebu (Nearest Land Mark is St. Joseph Chapel).

You can take either 04L or 13C or 21A eepneys from Colon to reach Hipodromo. Drop off at St. Joseph Chapel and it is located at the back.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “St. Joseph Chapel, Greenside St” in Hipodromo, Cebu City. Limited parking space is available.

Tambayan sa Cang-ara: Hangout spot with a view in Ginatilan

The paths to mountain views are no easy task but the rewarding scenery that awaits at the end always makes it worth the trip.

Tambayan sa Cang-ara is a relatively fresh mountain view destination nestled deep within Ginatilan, Cebu. Although it requires quite a bit of hiking, it’s not too steep a price to miss checking the place out. The way to the top is filled with interchanging sections of flatlands and slopes with occasional settlements greeting hikers.

There are subtle winds to the road but it’s still a straightforward path that can be traversed without a guide; the locals are always willing to give directions just in case. The destination is close when rows of flags start appearing and at the side, the ocean and a silhouette of Negros Island become visible.

“Tambayan”is a Filipino word that means “a place for hanging out” and Tambayan sa Cang-ara gives exactly that kind of vibe. The actual spot was meant to be like a local and smaller version of the Tops Lookout with the same refreshing mountain air but with a more rustic look.

Photo by Fu Ji Ko

There are vendors selling drinks and snacks on the side near the cell tower and they even equipped the place with a videoke machine that any group of Filipino will undoubtedly use.

More than being just a chill spot, the sides are fringed with adorable props for photoshoots and Insta-worthy snaps – the most prominent one being a pseudo-bird’s-nest hanging on the edge for a more thrilling picture. Additionally, there is a bamboo viewing deck and even a treehouse that both show a promising view of the sea and the verdant mountains.

The place is still under development and there may be more gimmicks coming that will bring out the full potential of the place. For now, they allow overnight stay and camping for those who want to experience the Tambayan on a starry night.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

  • Entrance fee: P20 per person
  • Videoke Rental: P100 per hour
  • Tent Space: P200 per tent

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sitio Upper Bong-Bongon, Brgy. Looc, Ginatilan, southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal in Cebu City, take a (Ceres) bus bound for Bato via Barili. Tell the conductor to drop you off at Ginatilan and ride a habal-habal (motorcycle) going to “Tambayan sa Cang-Ara”.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Tambayan sa Cang-Ara” in Ginatilan, Cebu. Parking space is available near the registration area and the actual destination can be reached by hiking.

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