Matcha and donuts? They’re a matcha made in heaven!
Awaken to the fresh and delightful flavor of Mokacha, JCO’s matcha-flavored donuts featuring a light as air mocha cream filling, topped with green tea chocolate and garnished with espresso powder.
Enjoy its delightful return. Available for pre-order, take-out, and delivery via GrabFood, Lalamove, Angkas, etc.
J.CO Donuts Price List (SRP):
Each: ₱45 per piece
1/2 dozen: ₱255 per box (save ₱15)
1 dozen: ₱405 per box (save ₱125)
2 dozens: ₱660 (save ₱420)
How to order?
The options to order is via call ortext or through Grab app (depending on location). Note, this is on pre-order basis; once order has been placed and confirmed, you can get the ordered items the next day.
To order, call your preferred/ nearest branch:
SM City Cebu: (032) 234-3308 / 0943-077-6053
Ayala Center Cebu: (032) 401-2709
Prepare your order, your preferred donuts. Or you may opt for a quick, pre-assorted order.
Wait for the order confirmation and delivery/pick-up details.
Delivery/ Pick-up time is 10AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays (closed on Sundays).
Life is better with tequila. And life is great with tequila, vodka, rum and gin.
But life is the best when these four drinks are expertly blended and bottled with various flavors, making the best-tasting cocktails to end our day.
With Jigger & Gene Bottled Cocktails, you can now bring the party at the safety of your own home. Pair good music with good booze and you can now awaken your “lit” self and chase the quarantine blues away.
It’s also the perfect way to destress, chill and just have some quality time either alone or with your family.
Signature Cocktails
Gypsys Nip
Gin based and added with lychee, elderflower, grapefruit and fresh lemon juice. This blend complements the gin’s predominant flavor from juniper berries.
Price: ₱180 per bottle
Gypsys Nip – ₱180 per bottle
Adios Amigo
Vodka based and infused with Thai basil leaves with dalandan juice, fresh lemon juice and mandarin orange. The mouthfeel after every sip will be incredible with its subtle flavor and of course the Vodka heat.
Price: ₱180 per bottle
Adios Amigo – ₱180 per bottle
Peaceful and Unusual
Blend of black and white-aged rum with island flavors of mango, pineapple and orgeat. This drink is sweet, smooth and rich.
Price: ₱180 per bottle
Peaceful and Unusual – ₱180 per bottle
The Ember
Tequila based and infused with jalapeno, with grenadine syrup, orange liquor, and fresh lemon juice. Quench your thirst as this drink will be both fruity and earthy.
Price: ₱180 per bottle
The Ember – ₱180 per bottle
Classic Cocktail Series
J&G Amaretto Sour
Bourbon, Amaretto, Fresh lemonade & bitters
Price: ₱250 per bottle
J&G Sidecar
Hennessy Cognac, honey, fresh lemonade and ginger extract
Price: ₱250 per bottle
J&G Cold Brew Martini
Vodka, Coffee liquor, Cold Brew Coffee
Price: ₱250 per bottle
They are truly “happiness in a bottle” as these delicious drinks are just a chat away.
Since Cebu was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) from the first day of this month, the Cebu City Government initiated a “Libreng Sakay” project for the Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) who wish to go back to Cebu City.
The local government partnered with several local ferry companies to make this project possible and provide free ferry transportation to Cebuanos from key cities or provinces in the Philippines going to Cebu City.
In this guide, we are enlisting shipping companies and the corresponding routes that are part of this ‘Libreng Sakay’ project.
NOTE: Only Cebu City residents who can show proof of residence in Cebu City (or any valid ID) are allowed to avail this service.
1. Trans-Asia Shipping
Routes:
Cagayan de Oro to Cebu City
Ozamiz to Cebu City
Iligan to Cebu City
Iloilo to Cebu City
How to avail?
The LSI should prepare and present the following requirements:
Valid ID reflecting Cebu City address
Medical Certificate
Travel Authority
You can avail the tickets at any Trans-Asia Ticketing Outlets below:
CEBU
Trans-Asia Bldg. Mj Cuenco Ave., cor. Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City (across Plaza Independencia)
CAGAYAN DE ORO
Port Area, Brgy. Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City
ILIGAN
Pilar Bldg., Aguinaldo cor., Labao St., Poblacion, Iligan City
Globe and TM subscribers may now sharpen their technical skills or learn more online while staying at home without worrying about data connectivity cost.
With the partnership between Globe and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), all Globe and TM subscribers are given free data access to the TESDA Online Program (TOP) athttps://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/. They can visit the site anytime they want using their Globe or TM – powered mobile device even without load and without incurring any data charges.
TOP is an open educational resource that aims to make technical vocational education and training (TVET) more accessible to Filipino citizens and widen their chances of employment or sources of livelihood. It offers free online courses such as Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate (NC) II, Food Processing NC II, Bread and Pastry NC II, Housekeeping NC II and other courses from sectors such as automotive, agriculture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, among others.
TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña expressed his gratitude to Globe for helping TESDA reach more Filipinos in need of the agency’s services. “We are glad to have this opportunity of serving more Filipinos in line with our guiding principle, “TESDA Abot Lahat”. Now, our services can reach even our kababayan without having to pay for data costs. Indeed, this is a very special milestone,” he said.
*Free access does not cover the materials, courses and other resources that may be accessed through links outside the TOP website such as videos uploaded on video sharing platforms and courses and links by partners and other organizations.
The Municipality of Liloan, Cebu launched on Wednesday the “all-in-one” smart city app.
The new “LiveLoveLiloan” mobile app, which can be downloaded on Google Play for Android and soon on the App Store for Apple users, will incorporate the following features:
COVID-19 Tracing – enables your contact tracing functionality to protect your health and safety while also ensuring to safeguard your data and privacy.
iReport – If you want to report something to the local government unit (LGU), you can conveniently message them through the app.
GugMed – Online medical consultation from the safety of your home.
Liloan Electronic Transport System (LET’S Go) – Real-time monitoring of public transport for your riding convenience.
Unique QR for Residents – Every resident will now have his/her own QR Code for a more effective contact tracing and more efficient monitoring and response by the government.
For COVID- related functions, the location data of a user is tagged when one is exposed to a positive case, or is a potential carrier. This will assist the Liloan Covid-19 Operations Center to zero in on hotspots, immediately detect infection chains, isolate, and ensure prevention and containment.
The app also has a transport monitoring guide of Liloan’s Electronic Transport System that will give residents real-time information on the availability and location of public utility buses (PUB) and vehicles (PUV).
Through Global Positioning Devices (GPS) installed in PUBs and PUVs, the commuting public will be guided on what public transport to ride to reach a destination, connecting routes, exact time of arrival and departure, and designated dropoff points. This is made possible through Ride Hero, Inc., which is the Local Government’s partner in the development of the mobile app.
Forthcoming features of the app will include:
online payment options for non-contact transactions with the Municipal Government,
an online marketplace for local vendors, and
online employment portal for job seekers.
The LiveLoveLiloan app is seen to boost further the Local Government’s efforts to manage the Covid-19 pandemic which had recently earned praise from DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu at the meeting he called with all local chief executives of the Province of Cebu in early August.
Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco was invited by the DILG to present Liloan’s innovations and best practices in fighting the pandemic. At the meeting held at the Citadines Hotel in Cebu City, Secretary Cimatu remarked that he was “very impressed” with the Liloan Local Government’s smart technology-based approach to fighting the spread of Covid-19, which also includes aerial drone monitoring of its barangays.
“The LiveLoveLiloan App allows us to provide people the level of convenience and connectivity crucial to navigating the new normal. In Liloan we are driven by the desire to continually increase the quality of life of our people. Towards that end, we are introducing innovations in governance that are inclusive, proactive, and empathetic to the people’s needs,”
– Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco
For Android users, the ‘LiveLoveLiloan’ app can now be downloaded on Google Play. For Apple, the app will be available for download next week.
With more and more of us turning to biking as a mode of transportation during the quarantine, whether Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) down to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), SM Supermalls has created bike-parking facilities across its malls.
With organized and secure parking zones designated solely for bicycles, SM hopes to make the riding experience safe and convenient for the growing number of bike commuters, especially in communities where SM malls are located. Moreover, the good news is that these spaces are currently free of charge.
Customers have one less thing to worry about when it comes to bike parking safety with on-duty guards manning and securing bike parking areas at all SM malls.
SM Cebu Malls provide bicycle-parking areas: SM Seaside City Cebu is located at City Wing Plaza, SM City Cebu is at North Open Parking Area 1 (NOPA-1), and SM City Consolacion is located at the Mall Basement Area.
Other security measures such as at SM City North Edsa require customers to register in a logbook and submit ID in exchange for a bike-parking pass as an added layer of security.
For customers who prefer to protect their bikes from the elements, there are covered bike parking areas in SM Aura Premier, The Podium, S Maison, and SM Marikina.
For customers who enjoy the convenience of street-level parking, Mall of Asia, SM By the BAY, SM Megamall, SM BF Paranaque, and SM Olongapo Central are among the malls that offer bike parking areas near the mall’s entrance.
With SM’s bike-friendly facilities, customers can look forward to a safe, convenient, and enjoyable biking experience. Importantly, SM aims to support inclusive mobility especially during the MECQ, and hopes to encourage more people to take up biking as a healthy and environment-friendly alternative means of transportation beyond the pandemic, which is part of SM’s Green Movement campaign promoting clean, green, and sustainable communities.
After sharing the list of international flights available from/to Cebu, many of our readers have also requested for a list of domestic flights currently available.
Good news! Local airlines have gradually re-opened more domestic destinations over time while ensuring the safety of the passengers and staff as they implement stricter preventive measures and sanitation protocols as mandated by the local authorities.
This guide will be regularly updated for the month of August 2020 based on Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)’s Facebook Page.
Philippine Airlines
Cebu-Manila-Cebu.: 2x daily
Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu: 2x weekly (Wed/Sun)
Cebu-Davao-Cebu: Once a week (Tue)
Cebu-Dipolog-Cebu: 2x weekly (Mon/Fri) (4x weekly from Sept. 1)
While airlines will be providing the detailed guidelines upon booking, below are the required travel documents for domestic passengers:
Travel Authority Pass – may apply for a travel authority or pass at the nearest police station
Medical certificate – can be secured from the Municipal or City Health Office
Barangay certification – should be secured from the receiving local government unit (LGU). You will need to ask somebody to secure that for you from the barangay in Cebu.
Guidelines
These are just some of the ‘new normal’ guidelines to note:
Passengers will be required to wear face masks and face shields
Persons below 21 years old, those who are 60 years old and above, those with immunodeficiency, comorbidities, or other health risks, and pregnant woman are also restricted except under allowed circumstances.
Aircraft personnel will be required to wear personal protective equipment
Disinfection and cleaning of aircrafts between flights and upon parking in boneyards.
Online check-in will also be encouraged to minimize contact with the ground personnel. They are advised to come to the airport at least three (3) hours early as check-in counters will be closed 60 minutes before the flight.
When carrying more than two luggage, assign only one representative to go to the baggage drop-off counter. Upon boarding, passengers will be required to hold out their boarding passes with the barcode facing the airline staff, for touchless scanning.
Always observe physical distancing as guided by the seat and floor markers, even when boarding through the aerobridge or buses.
Pilots and cabin crew members are required to undergo rapid antibody testing before boarding their flights.
GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), operator of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), announced on Tuesday the available international flights flying from/to Mactan, Cebu as of August 18, 2020.
Fly to your intended destinations with these available international flights with daily and weekly services. Check with your preferred airlines for the available flight schedules.
AIRLINE
ORIGIN/DESTINATION
START DATE
FREQUENCY
Qatar Airways
Doha – Cebu Cebu – Doha
Ongoing
Daily
JEJU Air
Incheon – Cebu Cebu – Incheon
Ongoing
2x weekly (Tue & Fri)
Silk Air
Singapore – Cebu Cebu – Singapore
Ongoing
2x weekly (Tue & Sun)
JIN Air
Incheon – Cebu Cebu – Incheon
Ongoing
1x weekly
Asiana Airlines
Incheon – Cebu Cebu – Incheon
Aug. 9
1x weekly (Mon)
Emirates
Dubai – Cebu Cebu – Dubai
Aug. 20 Sept. 1
2x weekly 3x weekly (TThS)
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong – Cebu Cebu – Hong Kong
Sept. 1
2x weekly (Tue & Fri)
EVA Air
Taipei – Cebu Cebu – Taipei
Sept. 18
1x weekly (Fri)
MCIA asks everyone to strictly adhere to arrival protocols and safety procedures for the safety and well-being of all passengers and staff.
MCIA Arrival Protocols
To all arriving international passengers at MCIA, read the arrival protocols here:
1. Required online passenger registration:
All international passengers arriving at MCIA starting July 15, 2020 are required to register using the online MCIA Passenger Arrival Registration Form at least two (2) days prior to departure. The form is accessible through https://mactancebuairport.com/covid-19-registration. A Travel Registration Number (TRN) will be generated once registration is complete.
All passengers arriving before July 15, 2020 must follow the manual process of filling out the forms upon check-in at their port of origin.
2. Upon check-in at port of origin:
All international passengers travelling to MCIA must present the following documentary requirements:
Valid Passport
Valid visa with proof of filiation or marriage, if applicable
For returning non-OFW Filipinos (ROFs) or foreign nationals, proof of pre-booked Cebu hotel accommodation is needed. For a list of accredited hotels, visit the MCIA COVID-19 International Arrival Advisory page at https://mactancebuairport.com/covid-19-advisory
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), kindly coordinate with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for specific requirements and other guidelines.
Travel Reference Number (TRN) upon completion of the online MCIA Passenger Arrival Registration Form.
Health Declaration Form (HDF) available upon check-in at your port of origin and must be filled out prior to arrival
3. Undergo COVID-19 swab test
All passengers shall undergo a COVID-19 PCR swab test upon arrival at MCIA and must have confirmed hotel accommodation in Cebu for a specific number of days while waiting for their test result.
The cost of PCR swab test forreturning non-OFW Filipinos and foreign nationals is PhP4,900.00, shouldered by the passenger. Cost of PCR swab test for land-based OFWs and seafarers is Php4,400.00 and shall be shouldered by OWWA.
4. Procedures upon arrival at MCIA
Step 1. Upon arrival at MCIA, present your TRN (generated after registering through the online MCIA Passenger Arrival Registration Form) at the Validation Counter and claim your barcode for identification and swab testing.
Step 2. Proceed to thermal scanning by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) and submit the Health Declaration Form (HDF).
Step 3. Proceed to Immigration for clearance.
Step 4. Proceed to the following counters at the Arrival Reclaim Hall:
For OFWs: OWWA counter.
For returning non-OFW Filipinos and foreign nationals: Cashier counter for PCR swab test payment.
(PHP and Visa card are accepted. For other currencies, proceed to the foreign exchange counter at the arrivals area.)
For other inquiries: DOH, OWWA, MARINA, DOT, and DILG counters
Step 5. Proceed to the waiting area for the PCR swab test.
Step 6. Submit the barcode to the health personnel and undergo PCR swab test. Once the test has been completed, wear the orange band/sticker on your right wrist to indicate completion.
Step 7. Claim your baggage at the assigned reclaim belt.
Step 8. Proceed to waiting area and wait for a representative from the respective agencies for Customs clearance:
OWWA for OFWs
Accredited hotel liaison officers for returning non-OFW Filipinos and foreign nationals
Step 9. Proceed to Customs for clearance.
Step 10. Proceed to your designated vehicle with your respective agency representative for hotel drop-off.
Step 11. Wait for the results of your PCR swab test from the BOQ to be released after 24-48 hours.
If the PCR swab test result is negative, the passenger will receive an email from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). The LGU may bring the passenger to their residence in Cebu or they may be allowed to go home through their private vehicle. If the passenger is not based in Cebu, they may take their onward flight.
If PCR swab test result is positive, BOQ will be directly in touch with the passenger for specific instructions. The passenger must comply with mandated health, safety, and treatment protocols of the DOH and BOQ.
Passengers are strongly advised to continuously monitor the status of their flights and ensure that they have the necessary documents in compliance with the regulations of the local government of their point of origin and destination.
Starting on Wednesday, August 19, motorcycle barriers are no longer needed, authorities said. However, this will only apply to the riders living in the same house in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ).
On Tuesday, the Joint Task Force COVID Shield (JTF) said that the national task force for COVID-19 has approved this together with other measures needed to be followed for motorcycle backriding.
For areas under GCQ, riders not living in the same house must have an Angkas designed barrier.
The backrider must be an authorized person outside of residence, but the rider may not be. Moreover, both the rider and the driver should wear their face masks and full-face helmets.
Motorcycle to be used should be privately owned, JTF said.
However, for areas under the modified general community quarantine, their respective local government units could implement these guidelines depending on their areas.
After hundreds of Cebuanos expressed dismay after waiting and lining up for their month-long free upsize promo this August but left with nothing, famous milk tea brand Macao Imperial Tea (MIT) has finally set the record straight about its Cebu branches.
Macao revealed that as of this time, Ayala Central Bloc is the only operational branch they have in Cebu that is official and licensed by the group.
Moreover, their branches at SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cebu are set to re-open very soon.
Macao Imperial Tea also delivered the good news that they will be opening two more branches soon at Island Central Mall Mactan and Robinsons Fuente.
All other MIT stores in Cebu — the ones at APM Mall and Mactan Newtown — are not affiliated with them and are not using MIT ingredients. They said this issue is currently being dealt by their legal team.
To summarize, these are the official branches of MIT in Cebu:
Ayala Central Bloc – only operational for now
SM Seaside City Cebu (re-opening to be announced)
SM City Cebu (re-opening to be announced)
Island Central Mall Mactan (new branch opening soon)
