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Island vibes at Estaca South Beach in Barili

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A good time at the beach isn’t complete without a hearty feast of luscious food, right? Admit it, Filipinos have an insatiable mania of beaches and food and just the thought of these two together makes us jump out of our beds and head to the nearest beach in town.

With the easing community restrictions, more and more tourist spots and resorts have opened its doors to guests who have longed for a breath of fresh air for the longest time now. One of the newest attractions that are now accepting guests is the Estaca South Beach in Barili – a few hours drive away from Cebu City.

Estaca South Beach is indeed the kind of refreshment that we all need. The place greets its guests with delicious typical Filipino food and a cold bath in the waters embracing the area.

This house used to be a private place owned by the Bacalso-Sacan family in Barili but people are asking if they can come and enjoy the sea for a fee. Due to public demand, Estaca South Beach is now slowly opening its gates to public use.

Though the place doesn’t offer anything grand and luxurious yet, you and your family and friends would still enjoy spending the day in their bamboo cottages that seem to perch on top of the waters – giving you a superb overlooking view of the sea and the wide horizon.

Due to the pandemic, processing of the necessary business permits did not come easy but soon, showers, bathrooms and other amenities will also be up.

Their home-cooked meals are available everyday but if you have your own set of food to binge on, it’s perfectly fine. The resort doesn’t charge any corkage fee, just pay for the cottage if you bring your own food. No charges for the table though if you order food from them.

 As part of the health protocols in Barili, alcoholic beverages aren’t allowed yet and everyone is encouraged to wear face masks and face shields when visiting the place.

MENU:

  • Monday to Friday
    • Pochero
    • Sizzling Sisig
    • Barbecue (fish, pork, chicken, hotdog, chorizo)
    • Bottled water
    • Soda
  • Saturday and Sunday
    • Kaldereta ala Diggy
    • Paklay
    • Lechon (roast pig) and Puso (hanging rice)

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: None
  • Opening hours: 9AM to 9PM daily

FEES:

  • Cottage: P500
  • Shower: P20
  • Toilet: P10

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sitio Estaca, Brgy. ​Minolos, Barili, southern Cebu — approx. 2.5 hours away from Cebu City

BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading to Barili in the South of Cebu and alight at Shamrock Terminal in Barili. From there, ride a motorcycle for hire that will take you to Estaca South Beach in Minolos, Barili.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Minolos Barangay Hall” in Minolos, Barili. From there, ask around how to get to Estaca South Beach in Sitio Estaca.

Yoyi’s Pastries & Desserts celebrates 6 sweet years in Cebu

Started out as a quaint family-owned pastry shop in Ormoc City, Yoyi’s Pastries & Desserts is renowned for its delectable yet affordable delicacies. Over the years they evolved into a full-blown bakery and opened a branch in Cebu City (their very first outside of Ormoc).

At Yoyi’s, they aim to make celebrations extra special at a fraction of the cost! Truly living up to their adage “All the Good Things You Deserve”, they always believed that celebrations shouldn’t break the bank, thus, they offer pastries and desserts that are fit for the festivities, made with love from fresh and quality ingredients and are reasonably priced.

The continued patronage of the Cebuano people to Yoyi’s from the past few years has greatly raised the bakery up to the pedestal, and now, they’d like to invite everyone in a humble celebration of their 6th year anniversary on October 15, 2020.

From October 14 to October 18, the celebration will commence by giving back to the community. For the whole week they are giving away one (1) free 3 ply-Fibertex, non-woven active carbon washable surgical mask for every purchase of one (1) whole cake.

On October 15, for one whole day, one (1) free slice of cake will be given away to every GrabFood driver for every purchase done via Grab app (terms & conditions apply).

Six glorious years have proved to be successful. Even though these past few months were super challenging, the bakery thrives to continue serving the Cebuanos amidst the adversities brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They strictly adhered to safety measures and protocols and practiced regular sanitation and disinfection in their store.

Yoyi’s also strengthened their own delivery service by adding GrabFood (for Cebu City orders) and Sugbo Pabili Delivery Services to stay relevant and meet the needs of the community in these trying times as most people prefer to stay at home.

“All the Good Things You Deserve” doesn’t only point out how excellent their products are, but also highlights the high-quality service they provide to their customers.

WHAT’S AHEAD?

Yoyi’s Cebu recently launched their “Specialty Cakes by Yoyi’s” series starting September up to December this year as part of their 6th Anniversary celebration.

One (1) new special cake flavor will be added to menu every month! The freshly unveiled September cake is the Dulce de Leche y Yema Cake–chiffon with a balance of traditional yema goodness and luscious dulce de leche topped with generously grated Queso de Bola cheese.

The recently launched October specialty cake is an all-time favorite. Inspired from the traditional Italian dessert, it hits the sweet teeth that are coffee lovers: the Classic Tiramisu cake–moist and fluffy layers of lady fingers soaked with espresso, then covered with dreamy cream and mascarpone and dusted with cocoa.

Specialty cakes for November and December are yet to be unveiled so be sure to keep an eye out for it in their social media!

Furthermore, an expansion plan is currently in the works. They will be expanding operations and business in Mandaue City, targeted to open for Mandauehanons very soon.

WHAT ELSE?

Aside from the specialty cakes, Yoyi’s wide variety of sweets have always been a game-changer on its own. Their best-sellers include cassava bars, choco crinkles, the Heavenly Mango Cake, the Double-Baked Blueberry Cheesecake and Mango Cheesecake. The Ube Halaya Cake is also a customer-favorite and definitely a must-try!

  • Store Hours:
    • 9AM to 5AM on Mondays to Saturdays
    • 9AM to 1PM on Sundays
  • Contact numbers: (032) 511 9384 or 0917-530-1344
  • Delivery: Available on GrabFood and Sugbo Pabili Delivery Services
  • Store Location: G/F Medalle Bldg., J. Llorente St., Cebu City
  • Facebook: @yoyispastriesanddesserts
  • Instagram: @yoyispastries.desserts

Orange Brutus: Cebu’s First Favorite

Are you an Orange Brutus baby?

We all have that one restaurant that has practically raised us. And there’s this one family go-to restaurant which has grown with us and has been part of our childhood memories, Orange Brutus.

Orange Brutus has been serving Cebuanos’ childhood favorites for 40 years now, ever since their first store opened in Colon in 1980.

BEST OF CEBU

Orange Brutus is undeniably Cebu’s first favorite and flaunts a “Best of Cebu” belt to prove it.

Their products who have earned this title are their famous SIZZLING BURGER STEAK and the moist, decadent, CHOCOLATE MONSTER CAKE. 

Their mouth-watering fried chicken, Chicken Brutus is also to die for and best paired with their best selling Mango Shake. Let’s not forget about their Chori burger topped with fried egg and cheese and the Chicken Burger which have raised the bar.

Chori burger topped with fried egg and cheese
Chicken Burger

HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS

Orange Brutus is a household name not just because they serve quality and affordable food but also healthy and nutritious. The burger steaks and hamburgers are charbroiled to ensure that meat products are low in cholesterol and are never pre-cooked.

Made from scratch and served fresh daily, their delicious food have given birth to a total of 23 branches in Cebu. Orange Brutus certainly is well loved by the Cebuanos and is truly Cebu’s first favorite since 1980.

MENU:

Check out the fun jingle of Orange Brutus below:

Other Information:

Orange Brutus has over 20 branches in Cebu. For a complete list and details of branches, head on to: https://orangebrutus.com/locations/

Parrot Resort: Homey stay in Moalboal

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A travel to Moalboal surely is going to be exhausting due to the numerous activities that the town offers. Thus, after a tiring day of swimming and diving, you need a place that resembles home and will give you some time to rest and re-energize. Parrot Resort is one of the top choices.

It’s located about 5 minutes away from the Panagsama beach and has a feels-like-home vibes to it.

Parrot Resort has a swimming pool that is surrounded by a spacious patio and green tropical plants. The 33 x 16 feet pool is chlorine-free and uses Bionizer and Oxigen for filters.  They also have a pool-side mini bar.

True to its name, the resort has several gentle parrots in the area which you can feed and interact with.

Other amenities include a free fitness gym for health buffs, billiards, table tennis, darts, a barbecue area (with free charcoal), a kitchen, and shower baths.

Parrot Resort also rents out mountain bikes and motor bikes if you want to explore around Moalboal. And if you want a relaxing massage, they also have a massage therapist.

Parrot Resort also offers a breakfast buffet from 7AM to 10AM. This is already included in their room fees.

Swiss inspired rooms

To ensure a more comfortable stay and experience in Moalboal like no other, Parrot Resort made all of its rooms fit the Swiss standards. All rooms have huge beds, own minibar and wall safe, own veranda, and more.

Parrot Resort at Night

Parrot Resort lights up at night and can be the perfect end to a day of diving and swimming. We will just let the photos speak for the beauty of this resort at night.

Parrot Beach Resort is definitely a must-try accommodation in Moalboal.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: Only those who have booked a room are allowed inside the premises. Use of the pool and other amenities are only for guests who checked in.

ROOM RATES:

  • Standard room: P3,230 per night (2 persons)
  • Deluxe room: P3,400 per night (2 persons)
  • Superior room: P3,485 per night (2 persons)
  • Family room: P3,740 per night (2 adults)
  • Apartment suite: P4,080 per night (2 adults)

Note:

  1. Check in is at 2PM and check out is at 12NN.
  2. All room rates include a breakfast buffet and pool use. Buffet is from 7AM-10AM.
  3. Room rates are cheaper if you book for more than one night.

Other fees:

  • Korean BBQ – P3,000 (minimum of 2 persons)
  • Mountain bikes for rent – P100 per day
  • Motor bikes for rent – P400-P500 per day
  • Dry massage – P900 per hour
  • Oil massage – P800 per hour
  • Foot massage – P800 per hour
  • Thai massage – P900 per hour

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Panagsama Road, Moalboal, Cebu (south, 2.5 – 3 hours from Cebu City)

BY BUS: Ride a bus bound for Moalboal via Barili or Badian at Cebu City’s South Bus Terminal. Fare is around P120 and takes around 2.5-3 hours. Once you get off at Moalboal, ride a tricycle to Parrot Beach Resort (Panagsama Road). Travel time is around 20 minutes.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Parrot Resort” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.

Apple launches four iPhone 12 5G phones

Apple today announced during its virtual event four (4) new 5G-enabled iPhones: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The new iPhone 12 starts at $799 (~PHP 40,000), while the new iPhone 12 Mini starts at $699 (~PHP 35,000). Both phones come in five colors, have a new squared-off design, and are 5G-enabled.

The high-end, more powerful iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max cost $999 (~PHP 50,000) and $1,099 (~PHP 55,000) and include pro-level camera features and high-end design.

iPhone 12

The new iPhone 12 is the successor to last year’s iPhone 11. It comes in five beautiful aluminum finishes, including blue, green, black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED.

The iPhone 12 will be 5G-enabled and have a 6.1-inch OLED display. It also features photography advancements, Super Retina XDR displays, and the biggest leap in durability in iPhone history with the new Ceramic Shield front cover. 

The iPhone 12 starts at $799 (~PHP 40,000). It will be available to preorder on Friday and will ship on October 23.

iPhone 12 Mini

“The smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G phone on the market.”

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the blue aluminum finish.
The elevated new design of the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini feature edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for an immersive viewing experience.

The iPhone 12 Mini will have all the same specifications and features as the iPhone 12, but in a smaller size. Instead of a 6.1-inch OLED display, the Mini will have a 5.4-inch OLED display.

The iPhone 12 Mini starts at $699 (~PHP 35,000). It will be available to preorder on November 6 and will ship on November 13.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the blue aluminum finish.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the green aluminum finish.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the black aluminum finish.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the white aluminum finish.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in the (PRODUCT)RED aluminum finish.

iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro is the upgrade to last year’s iPhone 11 Pro, Apple’s higher-end iPhone with more advanced photography features.

The iPhone 12 Pro’s design is similar to the iPhone 12’s, but with a stainless-steel band on the outside that gives it a more luxury look and feel. The device will come in graphite, silver, gold, and the new pacific blue.

The new iPhone 12 Pro features the powerful A14 Bionic, all-new design with Ceramic Shield, pro camera system, LiDAR Scanner, and the biggest Super Retina XDR display ever on an iPhone.

A back view of iPhone 12 Pro shows off the lenses of the device’s pro camera system.
The pro camera system on iPhone 12 Pro models includes new Wide cameras for even better low-light performance, an expansive Ultra Wide camera, and a Telephoto camera for capturing stunning images and video.
A filter is easily applied to a sunset photograph on iPhone 12 Pro.
Faster and more efficient than ever, A14 Bionic enables powerful computational photography and faster photo and video editing right on device.

Apple said it added pro-level controls for the camera, including a feature coming later this year that would allow for RAW photos.

The iPhone 12 Pro starts at $999 (~PHP 50,000). It will be available to preorder on Friday and will ship on October 23.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

The new iPhone 12 Pro Max has the largest display at 6.7 inches. It’s identical to the iPhone 12 Pro, with the same high-end camera features and also comes in the same four colors.

iPhone 12 Pro models also introduce a new LiDAR Scanner for immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences and MagSafe, which offers high-powered wireless charging and an all-new ecosystem of accessories that easily attach to iPhone.

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max model the gold stainless steel finish.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max feature the largest Super Retina XDR displays ever on iPhone.

Both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be 5G-enabled and have lidar, a sensor that can build a depth map of a scene. Apple said lidar would allow for faster autofocus and improved low-light performance.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1,099 (~PHP 55,000). It will be available to preorder on November 6 and will ship on November 13.

A GIF demonstrating the easy and secure attachment of the MagSafe charger to iPhone 12 Pro.
A GIF demonstrating the easy attachment of MagSafe accessories to iPhone 12 Pro.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera

The world’s best pro camera is an even more versatile tool for all levels of photo and video enthusiasts with state-of-the-art camera hardware powered by A14 Bionic.

Together with the new image signal processor (ISP), A14 Bionic drives increased image quality and enables powerful computational photography capabilities not possible with traditional cameras.

iPhone 12 Pro models also feature the new Apple ProRAW, coming later this year, which combines Apple’s multiframe image processing and computational photography with the versatility of a RAW format.

Users can experience full creative control over color, detail, and dynamic range natively on iPhone or with other professional photo editing apps.

A back view of iPhone 12 Pro shows off the lenses of the device’s pro camera system.
The pro camera system on iPhone 12 Pro models includes new Wide cameras for even better low-light performance, an expansive Ultra Wide camera, and a Telephoto camera for capturing stunning images and video.

iPhone 12 Pro features the new seven-element lens Wide camera with:

  • ƒ/1.6 aperture, the fastest ever on an iPhone, for 27 percent improved low-light performance in photo and video
  • Ultra Wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, perfect for capturing more scene in tight spots or epic landscapes;
  • 52-mm focal length Telephoto camera, great for framing portraits, bringing the optical zoom range to 4x.

iPhone 12 Pro Max takes the pro camera experience even further. The new ƒ/1.6 aperture Wide camera boasts a 47 percent larger sensor with 1.7μm pixels for a massive 87 percent improvement in low-light conditions. It also includes the expansive Ultra Wide camera and a 65 mm focal length Telephoto camera for increased flexibility with closer shots and tighter crops. Combined, this system offers 5x optical zoom range.

A room’s interior shot using Deep Fusion on iPhone 12 Pro.
Deep Fusion comes to all cameras and uses advanced machine learning to do pixel-by-pixel processing of photos, optimizing for detail, texture, and color in every part of the photo.
A scene at dusk shot using Night mode on iPhone 12 Pro.
iPhone 12 Pro models bring stunning improvements to Night mode, enabling even brighter pictures.
Neon signage is captured on iPhone 12 Pro using features powered by A14 Bionic and a new ISP.
Powered by A14 Bionic and a new ISP, Night mode is now included on more cameras, including the Ultra Wide.
Pink-haired woman photographed using the Ultra Wide camera on iPhone 12 Pro.
The Ultra Wide camera on iPhone 12 Pro models has a 120-degree field of view, allowing users to capture more scene and frame artistic shots.
Mountain landscape shot on iPhone 12 Pro.
Smart HDR 3 offers more true-to-life photos, using machine learning to recognize scenes and adjust sharpness, color, and tone where needed.
A man’s portrait captured using the Wide camera on iPhone 12 Pro.
The new seven-element lens Wide camera captures even brighter photos and videos in low light.
A man’s portrait is shot in black and white using the Telephoto camera on iPhone 12 Pro.
The Telephoto cameras on iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are perfect for classically framed portraits, closer shots, and tighter crops.

iPhone 12 Pro models offer the highest quality video in a smartphone, and are the first cameras and only devices in the world to enable an end-to-end experience for HDR video with Dolby Vision, up to 60 fps, and even better video stabilization for cinema-grade productions.

Dolby Vision grading is processed live and sustained during editing, whether in the Photos app or iMovie, and coming to Final Cut Pro X later this year. Dolby Vision takes advantage of the Super Retina XDR display for amazing contrast during capture and video playback, and users can share their videos with support for AirPlay up to 4K Dolby Vision to external devices.

iPhone 12 Pro models are the first cameras and only devices in the world to enable an end-to-end experience for HDR video with Dolby Vision. Film shot in HDR video with Dolby Vision on iPhone 12 Pro, by cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki.

Realistic AR and Innovative Camera Experiences

An all-new LiDAR Scanner comes to the Pro line, offering the ability to measure light distance and use pixel depth information of a scene. This technology delivers faster, more realistic AR experiences and improves autofocus by 6x in low-light scenes for more accuracy and reduced capture time in photos and videos.

This advanced hardware, combined with the power of the Neural Engine of A14 Bionic, also unlocks Night mode portraits, rendering a beautiful low-light bokeh effect.

Night mode portrait, enabled by the LiDAR Scanner, shot on iPhone 12 Pro.
An all-new LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max enables Night mode portraits and even more realistic AR experiences.

Innovative New Accessories with MagSafe

MagSafe improves wireless charging for a better, more efficient experience and introduces an ecosystem of easy-to-attach accessories that beautifully complement iPhone 12 Pro models.

MagSafe delivers a unique experience to iPhone, featuring an array of magnets around the wireless charging coil, optimized for alignment and efficiency, that perfectly connects to iPhone every time.

MagSafe chargers efficiently provide up to 15W of power while still accommodating existing Qi-enabled devices. Charging solutions include the MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger for use with iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as new silicone, leather, and clear cases that easily snap onto the back of iPhone, and a leather wallet.

Customers can also expect innovative MagSafe accessories from third-party manufacturers.

A GIF demonstrating the easy and secure attachment of the MagSafe charger to iPhone 12 Pro.
A GIF demonstrating the easy attachment of MagSafe accessories to iPhone 12 Pro.

Featuring iOS 14

iOS 14 delivers a reimagined iPhone experience with new ways to customize the Home Screen.

Beautifully redesigned widgets present timely information at a glance and can be pinned in different sizes on any Home Screen page. The App Library is a new space that automatically organizes all of a user’s apps into one simple, easy-to-navigate view.

A Home Screen page displayed on iPhone 12 Pro.
iOS 14 reimagines the user experience on iPhone with customizable widgets for the Home Screen, App Clips, coming later this year, and new updates to Maps and Messages.

iOS 14 also brings new ways to discover and use apps with App Clips, powerful updates for staying connected in Messages, greener ways to explore cities with Maps, and enhanced privacy features for even more transparency and control.

Pricing and Availability

iPhone 12

  • 64GB – USD 829 (~PHP 42,000)
  • 128GB – USD 879 (~PHP 44,000)
  • 256GB – USD 979 (~PHP 49,000)

iPhone 12 mini

  • 64GB – USD 729 (~PHP 37,000)
  • 128GB – USD 779 (~PHP 40,000)
  • 256GB – USD 879 (~PHP 44,000)

iPhone 12 Pro

  • 128GB – USD 999 (~PHP 50,000)
  • 256GB – USD 1,099 (~PHP 55,000)
  • 512GB – USD 1,299 (~PHP 65,000)

iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • 128GB – USD 1,099 (~PHP 55,000)
  • 256GB – USD 1,199 (~PHP 60,000)
  • 512GB – USD 1,399 (~PHP 70,000)

All the iPhone 12 phones will not come with a power adapter and EarPods, butwill include a fast-charging USB-C to Lightning cable.

Pricing and availability in the Philippines are yet to be announced.

Lunhaw Farm Resort: A relaxing nature-stay in Aloguinsan

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Forget for a while about your dream destinations in Bali, start packing your things up and head to Lunhaw Farm Resort for an exquisite, relaxing, and Bali-like experience.

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This place is a hidden treasure in Aloguinsan as it prides itself with villas perched on a hill overlooking the Bojo River and a dream-like view of the sunset over Tanon Strait.

After lazing around, you can indulge yourself with their mouth-watering Filipino culinary dishes. Craving for a meal served in basket while dipping in the swimming pool? Lunhaw Farm Resort lets you take a satisfying meal as you soak in its infinity pool facing a mountainous green view – so refreshing.

The resort offers terrific and perfect facilities for your comfortable farm stay. It has three air-conditioned villas at your disposal, a dining place that can function as an event hall, a kitchen with its utensils, an open bar, a pool, and a parking area.

Rates & Other Information

No day use option.

ROOM RATES:

  • Couple’s Villa: P6,000 per night, inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons)
  • Family’s Villa: P10,000 per night, max of 4 persons, inclusive of breakfast for 4)

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Aloguinsan, southwest of Cebu — 2-3 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: Go to the South Bus Terminal, pick the bus that will pass by Aloguinsan then get off at the public market. Get in a habal-habal to reach Lunhaw Farm Resort.

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Lunhaw Farm Resort” in Aloguinsan. There’s a parking space available in the area.

DTI-7 celebrates Consumer Welfare Month with Free Webinar Series

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The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI-7) goes digital as it joins the nation in celebrating the Consumer Welfare Month.

In response to the present crisis, the DTI-7 launched its Ready to Recover series of informative webinars held via its Facebook page to jumpstart the economic rebuilding and recovery process of the business sector.

These webinars were meant to tackle Smart Contact Tracing and how businesses can use the apps to keep their customers and staff safe.

The first session was entitled Understanding Smart Contact Tracing: For Safer Communities and for Faster Business Recovery. This was followed by Pitch Party: Curated Contact Tracing Apps and Pitch Party 2: Curated Contact Tracing Apps + DIY Workshop on QR-Based Contact Tracing System
Application.

Bannering the theme “Sustainable Consumer in the New Normal”, the DTI-7 will hold another webinar series in celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month on October 14 to 23, 2020. These webinars amplify the importance of consumer rights and responsibilities, as well as entrepreneurial integrity.

The following are webinar topics with corresponding dates.

  • October 14, 2020: Consumer Complaint? The Right Agency for the Right Action
  • October 15, 2020: A Sustainable Consumer is an Empowered Consumer
  • October 16, 2020: Straight Talk on COVID Health Protocols
  • October 23, 2020: Food Safety for Food Deliveries

We are inviting you to check-in at the DTI-7 official Facebook page on the said dates and watch these webinars!

MHAM Medical and Diagnostics Center: Affordable, accessible healthcare in Cebu City

Our health is always a priority and the saying, “Prevention is better than cure,” has never rung truer than it has now.

This is why Matias H. Aznar Memorial (MHAM) Medical and Diagnostics Center has stepped up to elevate your healthcare with its affordability and accessibility.

MHAM Diagnostics will help you discover unrecognized health risks and prevent their progression to more serious conditions. They can give you an essential evaluation of your general well-being through their Laboratory, Radiology, Medical, and Dental Services.

They are a Department of Health (DOH)-accredited Secondary-Level Clinical Laboratory and has recently opened last March 2020.

They accept walk-ins and uses the latest equipment at an affordable price.

The clinic also has that friendly vibe with its soft green, clean interior and accommodating staff.

It’s never too early or too late to start taking care of our health.

COVID-19 Antibody Test

Aside from the routine and special clinical laboratory tests, MHAM Diagnostics is also a DOH-certified antibody-based COVID-19 testing laboratory with certificate no. 07-2020-013.

MHAM Diagnostics offers a very affordable Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) antibody-based COVID-19 test, priced at only PHP 2,000.

This serologic test is designed to detect and quantify antibodies (immunoglobulins IgM and IgG) that are specific against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the disease called COVID-19.

RDT vs CLIA ANTIBODY-BASED COVID-19 TEST

Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) tells us the:

  • Presence or absence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (qualitative result)
  • Not the amount/level of antibodies

CLIA tells us the:

  • Presence or absence of IgM and IgG antibodies (qualitative result)
  • Amount/level of IgM and IgG antibodies (quantitative result)

Wellness Package

This package will save you the time and confusion as to what tests to get for a general check-up. It is composed of different laboratory tests to assess select organ system functions:

  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Fasting blood sugar + lipid profile (requires 8-10 hours fasting)
  • Blood uric acid
  • SGPT/ALT
  • Creatinine
  • Urinalysis
  • Stool exam

Mobile and Drive-Thru Laboratory Services

Want to have yourself checked but can’t go out of your home or work place? Worry not, for MHAM Diagnostics is bringing their fast and quality laboratory services closer to you! Laboratory results will be released according to established turnaround times and may be transmitted electronically through your email address.

  • Drive-thru laboratory services (blood extraction)
  • Home-service laboratory services (blood extraction)
  • Mobile laboratory services (blood extraction): for corporate mobile laboratory requests

Note: Call their landline at (032) 263-0045 or message them on Facebook for inquiries, bookings, and appointments.

Dental Services

As a one-stop shop for your overall wellness, MHAM Medical and Diagnostics Center also offers dental services for all your dental needs located at the second floor.

The dental clinic is open from 8AM to 4PM on Mondays to Saturdays, by appointment basis.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

  • CLIA test: P2,000
  • Wellness Package: P1,600

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Ground Floor, MHAM Building, R. Duterte Street, Banawa-Guadalupe, Cebu City – within MHAM College of Medicine Building

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine” in Cebu City.

Mily’s Siomai and Steamed Rice: Affordable Dimsum Delivery in Cebu

Being stuck at home has its disadvantages especially when it comes to our Dimsum food cravings.

Luckily for us, Mily’s Siomai and Steamed Rice in Cebu City now delivers all our favorites and get us our Dimsum fix in no time. And they can deliver in metro areas in Cebu!

Dimsum food is already a household name to every Cebuano family. More so that we get picky about it and finds the great three when it comes to Dimsum.

AFFORDABLE, QUALITY & AUTHENTIC

Mily’s Siomai and Steamed Rice offers the great three considerations when choosing a dimsum resto: Affordable selection, great quality of taste, and authentic ingredients.

With handmade siomai wrappers made from scratch for a perfect taste and texture, pure quality pork meat fillings, no extenders, and all-natural ingredients, achieving that perfect umami goodness is no sweat.

DIMSUM FOOD FAVES

Mily’s has all our favorites so ordering in for the whole family is now just a click away. They have the finger licking umami chicken feet, crispy spring roll, and of course our go-to pairing of all-time, siomai and steamed rice.

They even offer family meals for an extra serving of each of these to lessen the hassle of ordering one by one and binge eat to your hearts content.

MILY’S ONLINE DELIVERY

Mily’s is popular as the go-to Dimsum food delivery in Cebu and is widely available in major food delivery apps. Currently, it has no physical store for dine-ins.

Available on:

  • GrabFood
  • Foodpanda
  • Lalamove

Delivers to:

  • Cebu City
  • Talisay City
  • Mandaue City
  • Lapu- Lapu City

Mode of payment:

  • Bank transfer (BPI and BDO)
  • GCash
  • Cash on Delivery

Note: They prefer cashless payment for a faster and safer transaction.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best sellers:

  • Siomai
  • Chicken feet
  • Steamed rice

Menu (Solo Meals):

  • Siomai: ₱10 /pc
  • Chicken Feet (solo): ₱45
  • Spring Roll: ₱10 /pc
  • Steamed Rice (solo): ₱65

Menu (Family Meals):

  • Siomai Family Meal: ₱240 for 25 pcs
  • Chicken Feet Family Meal: ₱300
  • Spring Roll Family Meal: ₱240/ 25 pcs
  • Steamed Rice Family Meal: ₱200

Other Information:

https://www.facebook.com/MilysCebu/posts/778708176225004

Milk tea favorites at Cebu’s very own Bubble Tea Station

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The craze for milktea is continuously blazing. With delicious milkteas and new tastes popping out, there is one milktea that has stood the test of time, one of the original milktea brands that started it all – Bubble Tea Station (BTS).

Proudly a Cebuano brand that started in 2012, BTS has been a household name and is seen everywhere in Cebu. All milktea lovers are probably loyal to their original, signature Wintermelon series.

Bubble Tea Station has been awarded “Best Milk Tea” by Sunstar Best of Cebu 2018 and has more than 40 branches in Cebu to date. This proves their milkteas are really good and well-loved.

BTS milk tea favorites can be conveniently ordered and delivered via GrabFood and Foodpanda.

Their best-selling milkteas include:

  • Rocksalt & Cheese Milk Tea
  • Wintermelon Special
  • Wintermelon Overload
  • Wintermelon Supreme
  • Honey Wintermelon

My personal favorite would be Wintermelon Special, there’s the tasty wintermelon flavor balanced with the creamy saltiness of Rocksalt and Cheese and the right chewyness of their black pearls.

Milk Series

Bubble Tea Station recently offered the kid-friendly, caffeine-free Milk series with our favorite BTS milk tea flavors.

Brown Sugar Series

Imagine the glazed caramel brown sugar slowly mixing into your favorite milktea. It definitely makes for a distinct but very delicious sip.

  • Classic BrownSugar Milk Tea
  • Wintermelon BrownSugar Milk Tea
  • BrownSugar Milk
  • Matcha BrownSugar Milk Tea
  • Dark Chocolate BrownSugar Milk Tea

Menu:

Weekday Promo for October

For the month of October, Bubble Tea Station offers bubbly weekday promos just for all the BTS lovers!

  • KICKSTART MONDAYS
    • FREE upsize on COFFEE drinks every Monday!
    • + FREE extra COFFEE JELLY on your COFFEE drink.
  • FRUITEA TUESDAYS
    • BUY 1 GET 1 on FRUITEA drinks every Tuesday!
  • WINTERMELON WEDNESDAYS
    • P55 OFF on the featured LARGE WINTERMELON SERIES drink each Wednesday.
  • THIRSTDAY DEAL!
    • FREE OVERLOAD to ROCK SALT & CHEESE drinks every Thursday, that’s FREE OREO plus more RSC!
  • FRIYAY TREAT!
    • 50% OFF on your 2nd drink every Friday. Just buy a PLAIN or FLAVORED MILK TEA & get 50% off on SPECIALTIES or MILK SERIES drink.

NOTE:

  • All promos are valid for for take-out orders only and not valid for deliveries. Promo limited to the featured drink/s of the day with one Free Add-on.
  • Extra add-ons are subject to additional cost. Promos are NOT valid in conjuction with other promo / discounts. (SCD/PWD and Employee discounts), customers must only choose one (1).

Branches

CEBU CITY

  • AXIS – VIBO PLACE, Escario – 11:am – 8:00pm – GRABFOOD
  • BANILAD TOWN CENTRE – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • BASELINE CENTER – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • BONIFACIO DISTRICT – 10:00am – 8:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • BUCKET SHRIMPS – TISA – 10:am – 7:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • EMALL – 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • FILINVEST CYBERZONE – I.T. PARK – 10:00am – 9:00pm
  • GRID – Talamban – 11:00am – 8:30pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • JY SQUARE, Lahug – 10:00am – 8:00pm – FOODPANDA
  • METRO – Ayala Center Cebu – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • METRO – Colon – 8:00am – 5:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • QUEENSLAND MANOR – 10:00am – 8:30pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • ROBINSONS CYBERGATE – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • ROBINSONS FUENTE – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • ROBINSONS GALLERIA 3rd Floor – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • ROBINSONS GALLERIA Ground Floor – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • SM CITY CEBU – 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU – 11:00am – 7:00pm

MANDAUE CITY

  • BRIDGES TOWN SQUARE – 10:00am – 9:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • INSULAR SQUARE – 9:00am – 9:00pm – FOODPANDA
  • METRO – A.S. FORTUNA – 10:00am – 7:00pm – FOODPANDA
  • NORTHDRIVE, NORTH RECLAMATION AREA – 10:00am – 7:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • PARKMALL – 11:00am – 7:00pm
  • UCMED – 9:00am – 6:00pm

LAPU-LAPU CITY

  • GAISANO GRAND – MACTAN – 10:00am – 6:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD
  • ISLAND CENTRAL MACTAN – 9:00am – 7:00pm – FOODPANDA
  • THE OUTLETS @ PUEBLO VERDE – 11:00am – 7:00pm

CONSOLACION

  • SM CONSOLACION – 11:00am – 7:00pm
  • FOODA CONSOLACION – 10:00am – 9:00pm

CEBU SOUTH

  • BELMONT – MINGLANILLA – 11:00am – 7:00pm
  • SOUTH COAST CENTER, TALISAY – 10:00am – 9:00pm – FOODPANDA & GRABFOOD