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.
Deluxe Room
Standard Room
Superior Room
Twin Bed
Family Room
Apartment
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:
Check in is at 2PM and check out is at 12NN.
All room rates include a breakfast buffet and pool use. Buffet is from 7AM-10AM.
Room rates are cheaper if you book for more than one night.
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 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.”
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 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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.iPhone 12 Pro models bring stunning improvements to Night mode, enabling even brighter pictures.Powered by A14 Bionic and a new ISP, Night mode is now included on more cameras, including the Ultra Wide.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.Smart HDR 3 offers more true-to-life photos, using machine learning to recognize scenes and adjust sharpness, color, and tone where needed.The new seven-element lens Wide camera captures even brighter photos and videos in low light.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo by Aileen Quijano
Photo by Aileen Quijano
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)
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.
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
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:
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.
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:
Laboratory operating hours: 8AM to 4PM (Monday to Friday)
Dental clinic operating hours: 8AM to 4PM (Monday to Saturday, by appointment basis)
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.
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).
Good news for all the sweet tooth! You’re in for a treat!
This October, J.CO Donuts & Coffee has a special Ber Month Surprise with its latest promo for GrabFood delivery from October 14 to 16, 2020, featuring 2 Dozen pre-assorted donuts for only Php 595.
Two dozens cost P625, so you will be saving about P30 with this promo. It is available from 10AM to 5PM, exclusively via GrabFood delivery app in all serviceable JCO stores nationwide.
Terms & Conditions:
Purchase 2 dozen pre-assorted donuts for only Php 595 (save Php 155) via Grabfood Delivery only. Maximum of Php 1,000 per transaction. Price is exclusive of delivery fees.
Two-dozen pre-assorted donuts come in these flavors:
Set A: 2 pc Alcapone, 1 pc Mr. Green T., 1 pc Mylosaurus, 1 pc Oreology, 1 pc Choco Caviar Chocolate, 1 pc Choco Webster, 1 pc Don Mochino, 1 pc Mr. Mokacha, 1 pc Why Nut, 1 pc Berry Spears and 1 pc White Desert.
Set B: 2 pc Alcapone, 1 pc Mr. Green T., 1 pc Mylosaurus, 1 pc Meisisipi, 1 pc Katy Berry, 1 pc Avocado di Caprio, 1 pc Cheese Cakelicious, 1 pc Green Tease, 1 pc Jacky Chunk, 1 pc Blueberry More and 1 pc Tiramisu.
Ber Month Surprise 2020 promo is available from October 14, 2020 to October 16, 2020, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, exclusively via Grabfood delivery app.
The promo cannot be exchanged for other items or discounts and cannot be used in conjunction with other promos. In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher. In compliance to, Section 4 of R.A. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
There’s no other place that can pamper you better than Aloguinsan.
Over the years, it has become one of the top tourist destinations in Cebu. And why not? The town wouldn’t be tagged “Tropical Town, Jewel in the Midwest, My Place in the Sun and Ecotourism Capital of Cebu” for no apparent reason.
Sit back and relax as we take you to the seven key tourist attractions in Aloguinsan that you should never miss out when planning a travel soon.
1. The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan
Exact Location: few hundred meters away from the Aloguinsan public market
The Farmhouse gives you a unique showcase of agri-tourism and natural farming principles. Here, you will see healthy and organic vegetables including tomatoes, eggplants and some flowering plants like the bougainvillea. A culinary adventure tour assisted by the Cultural Heritage for Aloguinsan Tourism (CHAT) includes a walk around vermiculture and fishpond areas. Guests are also treated with puso-making (hanging rice) and banig weaving demonstration.
This tour ends with a sumptuous meal featuring organic and classic Filipino snacks and dishes like boiled sweet potato, biko, budbud, tinolang manok, grilled fish, lumpia, and a lot more.
The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan Tour can be taken in a package tour with other Aloguinsan tourist destinations like Bojo River and Hermit’s Cove.
Photo by Board Member Atty. Jimbo Borgonia
Photo by Board Member Atty. Jimbo Borgonia
Photo by Board Member Atty. Jimbo Borgonia
Photo by Board Member Atty. Jimbo Borgonia
HOW TO GET THERE?
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus that travels to Aloguinsan. Ask the conductor to drop you off by the Aloguinsan Public Market. Bus fare is ₱80 and travel time is 2 to 3 hours. From there, ask the locals where the farm is. It should be a walking distance from the market.
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan”. There’s a parking space available in the area.
2. Bojo River
Exact Location: Bojo, Aloguinsan, Cebu
Bojo River has never failed anyone who comes to witness its grandiose display of beauty in Aloguinsan. As you traverse the long 1.4 km stretch of the Bojo River, you will also be enchanted by the panoramic view of the mangroves that are home to about 60 bird species.
The Bojo River Tour (also known as the Aloguinsan River Eco-Cultural Tour) is ran by a community-based association so expect that the guides really earn for themselves as half of the fee you paid goes to them.
Ready for the cruise? Your 3-hour tour comes with a ride on a boat with a member of Bojo Aloguinsan Ecotourism Association (BAETAS) who is well-trained about the history of Aloguinsan and some environmental lessons.
Photo by Aj Rob
Bojo River | by Aj Rob
Photo by Aj Rob
Photo by Aj Rob
Bojo River | by Aj Rob
Photo by Aj Rob
Packages Rates:
Walk-in Rate Bojo River Cruise: P400/pax (excluding meal)
Advanced Booking (at least 2 days): P650/pax min. of 5 persons (inclusive of tour, lunch, snacks at the Farmhouse, and complementary goodies)
Student Package: P850/pax min of 5 persons. This includes a welcome lei, welcome drinks, lunch at The Farmhouse, snacks along the Bojo River, handicraft demo, river cruise, swimming, and a tour of heritage sites such as the Baluarte (Heritage Park), Old Stone Church, and Parola.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a minibus going to Pinamungajan. Ask the conductor to drop you in front of The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan. Bus fare is ₱80 and travel time is 2 to 3 hours. Another option is to take a Toledo-bound bus and transfer to a minibus or jeepney to Aloguinsan.
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Bojo River Aloguinsan”. There’s a parking space available in the area.
Of course, our trip to Aloguinsan shouldn’t end without taking a good plunge into crystal clear waters. Hermit’s Cove is such a perfect spot. This beautiful cove is tucked below the cliff overlooking the blue sea towards the Tanon Strait.
The beach is adorned with white sand and lined with coconut trees and other plants. There are no nearby eateries or restaurants, so it is advisable that you bring your own food, but there are grilling stalls where you can cook the fresh catch seafood from the locals around.
It is being managed by local eco-tourism association and under the local municipality tourism office of Aloguinsan. Overnight camping isn’t allowed and strictly, clean as you go.
Hermit’s Cove is oftentimes included in a package tour together with the Bojo River Tour. You can always contact Aloguinsan Tourism Office for the rates.
Leny Rose Baguio
Leny Rose Baguio
Leny Rose Baguio
DAY USE:
Entrance fee/Tourism fee: P100 (inclusive of cottage)
Opening hours: 7AM to 5PM daily
Corkage fee: None
HOW TO GET THERE?
BY BUS: From Cebu City, you can take a bus at Cebu South Bus Terminal and get off at Aloguinsan Town where you can take a motorbike to the Cove.
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Hermit’s Cove Aloguinsan”. There’s a parking space available in the area. Heads up, roads going to Hermit’s Cove are not concrete.
4. Baluarte Park
Exact Location: Aloguinsan Proper – just behind Aloguinsan Municipal Hall.
Up for some historical experience? The Baluarte Park in Aloguinsan is home of the remnants of a Spanish era watchtower or baluarte that was built to warn residents of the presence of pirates in the area. Just opposite the baluarte is a small fort where watchers or soldiers would most probably sleep, eat or take a nap during their duty. This fort is also built with coral stones and only visible of what remains of it.
While the place is rich in history, a stroll in the park is also relaxing as it is covered with trees and green lawns spreading everywhere. Gazebos are also built at strategic areas within the park that serve as viewing decks for those who wish to take a view of the magnificent blue sea surrounding the island.
BY BUS: Head for the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Tell the driver or conductor to drop you off at Aloguinsan Public Market. You can walk from the market to the Park which is located just behind Aloguinsan Municipal Hall.
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Baluarte Park” in Aloguinsan. There’s a parking space available in the area.
5. Lunhaw Farm Resort
Exact Location: Aloguinsan, Cebu – 5-minute ride from Aloguinsan Public Market
Forget 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. 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.
Photo by Aileen Quijano
Photo by Aileen Quijano
Photo by Aileen Quijano
ROOM RATES:
Couple’s Villa: P6000/night (inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons)
Family’s Villa: P10000/night (max of 4 persons, inclusive of breakfast for 4)
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.
6. Curbada dela Maria Resort
Exact Location: Brgy. Kawasan, Aloguinsan, Cebu — 1 hour and 30-minute drive away from Cebu City.
Family weekend gatherings have been so vibrant in Aloguinsan with the rise of Curbada dela Maria Resort. Opened last 2018, the resort is relatively a new one, but it has been already swarmed with excited Cebuanos coming from different parts of Cebu. It features a big swimming pool, a kiddie pool and playground, a bonfire place, and colorful cottages and rooms for your overnight stays.
The place has a restaurant too that’s serves good food at a friendly price – the Maravilloso Restaurant. Also, very important for most of the family visitors, the place has no corkage fee except for liquor.
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P150 per adult; P100 per kid 10 y/o and below
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a JRK bus or any bus with Carcar-Aloguinsan route. Fare is only P60/person for aircon and P50 non-aircon. The landmark is Gaisano Grand Carcar. From there, you will arrive in the resort in 20-30 minutes. The resort is located just along the road. You may also navigate via Waze to be sure.
BY CAR: You can navigate the resort via Waze, just search for “Curbada dela Maria”.
7. Hidden Beach Resort
Exact Location: Bonbon, Aloguinsan, Cebu
Aloguinsan is never short of pristine white sand beaches. Hidden Beach Resort is indeed a hidden unspoiled piece of nature. It stretches a kilometer of white sand shoreline in the southwestern part of Cebu. The resort is full of coconut trees that provide a natural shade for the whole day.
Although it doesn’t offer anything luxurious, the place can be a good spot to reconnect with friends or contemplate about life with your loved ones. You can choose to either stay in their rooms or set up a tent and bask in the wonders of the starlight above as you get through the night. Because it is a private resort, it is surrounded by bamboo fences all around the beach property making it relatively safe from outsiders.
An important note: For now, overnights are only allowed for those who booked a room accommodation.
DAY USE:
Entrance fee:
Adult: P50/head (P70/head for night use)
Child (7-10 y/o) and Senior Citizen: P25/head (P35/head for night use)
BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, you may hop on a yellow Sepo bus plying to Aloguinsan, tell the bus ticketer to drop you off at eskina Hidden Beach. Fare is P80 with 2 hours travel time. From there, you can ride a motorcycle to Hidden Beach.
BY CAR: You can navigate the resort via Waze, just search for “Hidden Beach Resort” in Aloguinsan.
Aloguinsan Tour
The local government has initiated a local tour program called the Aloguinsan River Eco-Cultural Tour. Here are the packages you can avail:
Regular Package:
₱650 per person – Inclusive of tour, lunch, snacks at the Farmhouse, and complementary goodies. Based on advance booking (at least 2 days), minimum of 5pax.
Student Package:
STUDENT PACKAGE: ₱850 per head for a minimum of five persons. This includes a welcome lei, welcome drinks, lunch at The Farmhouse, snacks along the Bojo River, handicraft demo, river cruise, swimming, and a tour of heritage sites such as the baluarte (heritage park), old stone church, and parola.
From the South Bus Terminal in N. Bacalso Ave., ride a minibus going to bound for Pinamungajan. Ask the conductor to drop you in front of The Farmhouse in Aloguinsan. Bus fare is ₱80 and travel time is 2 to 3 hours.
Another option is to take a Toledo-bound bus and transfer to a minibus or jeepney to Aloguinsan.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Bojo River Aloguinsan”. There’s a parking space available in the area.
You deserve a treat from yourself for keeping that positive spirit in these crazy times. And while binge-watching Netflix series, eating your fave food, and a day in spa are good ways to pamper oneself, travelling to new places can be rewarding too. When it is already safe to travel, why not visit Aloguinsan for a change?
With the lighter restrictions under general community quarantine (GCQ) in Cebu, many of us are already planning our next eat-out. Some already made plans with samgyupsal, some have already asked their crushes for a milk tea date and some are eyeing their ways with unli wings. And without a doubt, Wingers is definitely one of the best.
If you missed dining at Wingers, here’s a good news for you! Wingers Prestigio Lahug Branch (Across JY Square Mall) will finally re-open starting on October 12, 2020 and they are offering 4-day promo.
On October 12 to 15, 2020 only, dine-in for 2 persons for the price of 1 at Wingers Prestigio Lahug Branch. This means, you will only need to pay ₱349 and you get UNLIMITED chicken wings + fries + rice, good for 2 persons. Promo is available in this branch only.
Mechanics:
Pay 1 and get 1 person FREE to dine at Wingers Prestigio Lahug Branch. Promo is available in this branch only.
Single transaction only.
Promo available at 50 slots of free persons daily, up to October 15, 2020.
Walk-in diners will be prioritized for the promo and shall be on a first come – first serve basis since availing it is only at 50 slots daily. Reservations not applicable.
Standard safety protocols shall be implemented. Minors, pregnant women, and senior citizens are advised to avail our take-out products only for added safety.
Other information:
Operating hours: 11AM to 9PM daily
Contact numbers: 0945-856-8588 or (032) 324-8725.
Exact location: G/F Prestigio Building, Lahug, Cebu City (just right across JY Square Mall, near Maybank).
