My childhood, if not for street games, was also about Meteor Garden. Everything about Shan Cai and the F4 fascinated me, and still fascinates me even up to this day.
Hence, when Jerry Yan (aka Dao Ming Si) re-appeared onscreen with his chiseled abs, the public couldn’t help but share their amusement.
43-year-old Jerry Yan is currently in the Chinese romantic comedy “Count Your Lucky Stars” playing as an editor-in-chief. However, it is also not new to the fans that there is a 20-year age gap between him and co-star Shen Yue.
Japan-based designer brand Miniso is one of those few stores we pass by inside the mall, take a second look and ‘peek’ inside, and then end up leaving the store with cute stuff.
Good news! Since everyone is not yet allowed to stroll around and go to the malls for leisure purposes, Miniso has made some of their items available online through Lazada and Shopee.
There are a lot of scholarships being offered; both private and public. However, one that has stood out is the scholarship being offered by the Philippine government through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
If you are one of the many interested applicants, you need to know and consider your courses and university.
Enlisted below is the list of DOST-accredited schools in Cebu for A.Y. 2020-2021.
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS
CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE – RECOLETOS
CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU – LAPU-LAPU & MANDAUE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION (LAHUG CAMPUS)
UNIVERSITY OF VISAYAS (MAIN CAMPUS)
Types of Scholarships
RA 7687
Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994”, provides for scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio-economic status do not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences, and science and mathematics teaching.
MERIT
The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.
Scholarship Privileges
A. Regular Academic Year
Tuition and other school fees
₱40,000.00 / year
Book Allowance
₱10,000.00 / year
Group Health and Accident Insurance
Premium
Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province)
1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Monthly Living Allowance
₱7,000.00 / month
Thesis Allowance
₱10,000.00
Graduation Clothing Allowance
₱1,000.00
B. Summer Allowance (if required in the curriculum)
Tuition and other school fees
₱1,500.00
Book Allowance
₱500.00 (to submit Official Receipt)
Monthly Living Allowance
₱7,000.00 / month for two months
Qualifications
Qualifications
RA 7687
Merit
1. natural-born Filipino citizen;
✓
✓
2. poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators;
✓
✗
3. a. member of the top five percent (5%) of the Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class; or b. member of the STEM strand senior high school graduating class;
✓
✓
4. resident of the municipality as attested by the barangay;
✓
✓
5. of good moral character and in good health;
✓
✓
6. do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate units
✓
✓
7. a. Have not taken any previous DOST-SEI examination; or b. Have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Examination but did not qualify for the scholarship; or c. Qualifier of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award;
Cebu is truly the Philippines’ Queen City of the South.
As the country’s richest province for five consecutive years, there’s no stopping Cebu from being a world-class destination as it continues to attract big investors to build multi-billion projects.
The province is composed of 53 local government units — 44 municipalities, six component cities, and three independent cities — Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue.
Are you ready? Here are the eight (8) exciting multi-billion projects to rise in Cebu:
1. Isla Dela Victoria
Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (near IL Corso)
Groundbreaking date: August 21, 2018
Target completion date: Q4, 2021
Isla dela Victoria, a 350,000 sqm world-class integrated development, is set to erect in the prime SRP – Cebu, Philippines which will include bars, restaurants, mall, convention center, casino, park, theatre, and no less than 3 hotels.
When the former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lost the 2019 mayoral race, everyone thought this project wouldn’t be pushed through. To our surprise, now Cebu City Mayor Labella has given the project a go, approved and granted building permits of the Gokongwei-led Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI).
From the initial plan of ₱18 billion, UHRI increases its investment to ₱25 billion for the project — the biggest project to date in the South Road Properties.
John Gokongwei, who is not just a self-made billionaire but also a fellow Cebuano, has agreed to invest on the ₱25 billion project in SRP Cebu — all at zero-cost to Cebu City. This is a 50-year lease of the land, Cebu City will own 10% of all profits made for the entire duration. After this, when the lease expires, the Cebu City Government will own not just 10%, but everything on the property.
The development’s name is dedicated to a Cebuano, Jojo dela Victoria, who died protecting our waters from dynamite fishermen. Isla dela Victoria will put the spotlight on SRP. It will be the hub for the ferries and cruise ships that will come, and the seaplane airline that is already there. It will be the shining beacon of the Visayas.
2. Seaside Arena
Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (across SM Seaside, near Cebu Ocean Park)
Groundbreaking date: January 29, 2020
Target completion date: 2025
The highly anticipated Cebu Arena, which is officially named the Seaside Arena, will be finally realized after being presented by Mayor Edgar Labella during his 100 Days of Service speech on October 16, 2019.
The Seaside Arena will have a seating capacity of 16,000 (almost as large as Mall of Asia Arena in Manila). It is eyed to become the prime venue for large events such as major local & international concerts, sports events, international conventions, among others.
Official render
Official render
The Seaside Arena will also feature a massive Convention Center, office towers, and condominiums.
The SM-Ayala Consortium will pour a total investment of P307.2 billion for the 26-hectare Seaside Arena, which will be constructed in SRP beside the SM Seaside Complex. It is expected to generate 2 million new jobs in years at full development, with target completion in 2025.
3. Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)
Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (near SM Seaside)
Groundbreaking date: January 8, 2018
Target completion date: Q4, 2021
As of August 2020, the construction of the 8.5-kilometer Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) is halfway through for its 2021 completion target date.
The P30-billion project, which will beef up Cebu’s road network to provide motorists safe and comfortable travel experience, is expected to help spur economic growth and boost investments not just in Cebu City and Cordova Municipality, but also in the entire Cebu Province and the Visayas region.
Among the iconic features of CCLEX, which is envisioned to be among the landmarks in Cebu when finished in 2021, is a lighted cross on all four sides on top of the two 145-meter tall main pylons.
CCLEX CSCR on ramp & off ramp
CCLEX’s main span at daytime
CCLEX’s main span at night
CCLEX will have two lanes in each direction and covers the on and off ramps connection along the CSCR, the main navigation span twin pylon cable-stayed bridge, viaduct approach bridges in Cebu City and Cordova sides, causeway, toll plaza and an at-grade road connecting to the Mactan Circumferential Road.
The span and height of the bridge, which is at 51 meters, will allow large vessels to pass underneath and the link is expected to serve at least 50,000 vehicles daily.
Project Brief:
Cable-stayed main span: 390 m
Total Length: 8.5 km
Number of lanes: 2 x 2 (total of 4 lanes)
Height of bridge: 51m (nav. clearance); 145m (tower height)
Concession Period: 35 years
Design Speed: 60 kph (at Approcahes) 80kph (at Main Bridge and Causeway)
As of July 2020
As of July 2020
4. Metro Cebu Expressway
Location: Naga City (south) to Danao City (north)
Groundbreaking date: August 2018
Target completion date: Q4, 2022
One of the highly anticipated road projects will finally come to realize. Approximately 73.75-km long, the Metro Cebu Expressway (Cebu Circumferential Road) is said to meet Metro Cebu’s existing and future traffic demand. It is expected to be completed by 2022.
Identified as priority project of President Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build!” project, the proposed Cebu Circumferential Road, based on the FS report of DPWH Region VII consultant, is a South to North Bypass Road along the hills of Metro Cebu and is divided into three (3) segments.
The stationing and the corresponding lengths of each station is shown below:
Improve and enhance Metro Cebu’s seamless east-west, south-north urban inter-modal transport, economic and tourism corridors to meet future transport demand;
Link Metro Cebu’s central, coastal, southern and northern urban districts and economic development with a new upland high standard, high capacity bypass;
Facilitate the movement of people and commerce from the Central Business Districts [CBDs], economic/export and tourism zones along Metro Cebu’s 72-km RIA from south Naga City to north Danao City;
Contribute in redirecting future urban land-use, demographic and economic expansion by providing transport mobility across urban districts
Project Cost:
PhP 28.1 Billion (including Road Right-of-Way)
Project Status:
For concurrence/ approval of the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) and preparation of Tender Documents.
ABC and Tender Documents, including Terms of Reference (TOR), are being prepared for submission to Bureau of Design (BOD).
Ongoing implementation of Segment 3
Project Alignment:
5. Emerald Bay Mactan: The ‘Las Vegas of Cebu’
Location: Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Groundbreaking date: July 26, 2017
Target completion date: Q4, 2021
Are you ready for the new “Las Vegas of Cebu”?
Sprawling on a 13.5-heactare site in Punta Engaño in Mactan, the Emerald Bay Mactan Resort and Casino is the first large-scale, gaming-anchored hospitality development outside the Philippines capital, Manila.
Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy, the President of PH Resorts Group Holdings, the gaming and tourism holding company of the Udenna Group, has fast-tracked the completion of its new casino resort’s first phase by the end of 2021.
Emerald Bay Mactan will initially feature:
830 all-suite rooms,
a penthouse,
a royal suite a
5 ultra-luxurious villas,
122 gaming tables for mass, premium mass and junkets, and
600 electronic gaming machines, among others.
The development will also include themed retail outlets, an activity centre and extensive food and beverage offerings, all in a beach resort setting.
6. Cordova’s Sentosa of Cebu
Location: Cordova, Cebu (near the start/end point of CCLEX)
Groundbreaking date: Scheduled within 2020, according to Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Adelino Sitoy
Target completion date: 2028
The Municipality of Cordova in the island of Mactan is being groomed to be the ‘Sentosa’ of Cebu.
Sentosa is an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast popularly known as the state of fun. Just like Sentosa, Cordova will be positioned as the “crown jewel” of tourism and business in Metro Cebu.
Photo from MASA Group Properties and Development Corporation
The 1,500-hectare reclamation in Cordova will be developed into an integrated ‘world-class lifestyle’ destination featuring a cruise terminal, marina, beach, eco-parks, golf course, churches, retail centers, civic centers, cultural centers, and promenades with inland transportation consisting of buses and a train with a railroad.
Targeted to be completed by 2028, this multi-billion project will compose four artificially-made islands.
7. Ming-Mori Business Park in Minglanilla
Location: Minglanilla, southern Cebu
Groundbreaking date: Scheduled in late 2020 or early 2021
Target completion date: To be announced
Home of the first world-class theme park in Cebu, the town of Minglanilla in southern Cebu has attracted a major investor to construct a ₱6-billion reclamation project envisioned to modernize the landscape of Minglanilla.
On July 22, 2020, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued an environmental compliance certificate to the 100-hectare Ming-Mori Techno Business Park in Cebu.
An architect’s perfective of the Ming-Mori Techno Business Park
This world-class estate which envisions to provide 75,000 jobs is a joint venture between the local government of Minglanilla and private consortium partners Ming-Mori Development Corp. (MMDC), an affiliate of publicly listed CLI.
Mayor Elanito Peña of Minglanilla said, “the grant of the ECC has brought us closer to the materialization of the reclamation project which will propel the municipality of Minglanilla to higher heights and cements its role as a major economic player in the province of Cebu”.
8. Mandani Bay
Location: F.E. Zuellig Avenue, Mandaue City, Cebu (near Bai Hotel)
Groundbreaking date: 2016
Target completion date:
Phase 1: Completed
Phase 2: Early 2022
Phase 3: 2023
Final Phase: 2026
Mandani Bay is a P130B waterfront expansion along Mactan channel in Mandaue City and stretches a gross land area of 20 hectares. It is designed to transform Cebu into a worldly acclaimed lifestyle destination and to serve as a focal landmark in the area.
This master-planned property will have 21 towers that will include residential condominiums, office towers, retail areas, a hotel and condotel, and expansive lifestyle spaces.
The project is subdivided into 8 blocks/phases and is expected to add 10,000 units to Cebu’s condominium inventory upon completion in 10 years from the initial 12 to 15-year timeline. Its first phase was launched May 2016.
With the continuous rising of the COVID-19 cases in Cebu, the dilemma of visiting offices is also evident.
However, for the workers, you can start applying for your workers’ travel pass through the WeTrace mobile app. This is in lieu to the mandate that all workers residing in the 44 towns and six (6) component cities of Cebu Province must be able to present a work travel pass (WTP) to enter Cebu City and vice-versa, starting August 10 12.
Workers can download the ‘WeTrace‘ app through Google PlayStore for Android and Apple Store for iOS. Once downloaded, you will then be able to apply online and acquire a QR code.
Your local government unit (LGU) will be goven the WeTrace platform for them to process the online application and issue the travel pass.
Governor Gwendolyn Garcua issued an advisory on August 3, with all the mayors under its jurisdiction, for the WTP to be processed online.
“Naa naman ni. Ato ni gamiton kay mao naman ni ang mas efficient nga pamaagi sa pag-contact trace,” Gov. Garcia said, revisiting the WeTrace app, which was launched in April.
Alegado said the governor required the issuance of WTP to remind workers that since they have been given the chance to return to work, “kani pud nga chance mohatag pud nila og risgo, nga makakuha sila og sakit kay exposed man sila to a lot of people.”
“Mao na ang gihangyo ni Gov nga kining mga trabahante, work-home, work-home ra gyud ang rota,” he added.
The WTP will contain:
The worker’s name
Worker’s photo
LGU of residence
Company
Point of origin
Point of destination
Signature of the mayor, vice-mayor, and town administrator
Alegado said this move will hopefully lessen the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
How to register?
Workers can download the ‘WeTrace‘ app through Google PlayStore for Android and Apple Store for iOS.
Registration is free but there are requirements needed to complete the registration (see below).
Apple (iOS) users can only register through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) at work.wetrace.ph
Android users can directly register on the WeTrace app.
Once documents have been submitted, approval by your respective LGUs may take up to 24 hours.
While most establishments are preparing to welcome the new normal, we should also do the same. We should be preparing to go back to work or do errands. What better way to do it? Buy new comfortable, but safe clothes.
To some it may be impractical, but please reconsider. We have been in lockdown for months and the anxiety of going out could definitely send us chills. We deserve new clothes that would make us feel at ease while staying comfortable.
Mango, known for their comfortable and premium pieces, is on sale at their SM Seaside City Cebu branch. Therefore, we could definitely score great deals up to 70% off! So as not to guilt trip ourselves with buying, let’s do so while shops are on sale.
Mango is located at the Upper Ground Floor, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu.
They are open Monday to Sunday from 11AM – 7PM for walk-ins and delivery through SM Seaside’s dedicated Pabili Service partners.
For Krispy Kreme, August is the month that “keeps on giving.” Something to give you a reason to smile while we are under community quarantine.
Krispy Kreme offers another favorite with the ‘OG and Chocolate Treat’ promo valid from August 3 to 6, 2020.
Get 6 Original Glazed®, 2 Dark Chocolate Glaze, and 4 Ring-filled Chocolate Iced Kreme for only ₱249 (save ₱176)!
The promo is available nationwide and can be ordered for delivery on GrabFood, LalaFood, and Foodpanda the whole day or until supplies last. Price is exclusive of delivery fees. Delivery fee is ₱50 but may vary across delivery partners.
You may also order through dine-in and take-out in any Krispy Kreme branch nearest you.
Read all the promo guidelines below:
Promo is valid from August 3 to 6, 2020 only.
Promo Duration:
Dine-In/Take-Out/Drive-thru: 11 am until closing or until supplies last
Delivery: Store opening until 1 hour before closing or until supplies last
GrabFood/LalaFood/Foodpanda: whole day or until supplies last
Promo is valid for Dine-in (if available), Take-out, Drive-thru, In-store & Curbside® Pick-up, and available in Delivery when you order through 888-79000 or https://now.krispykreme.com.ph.
Also available through our delivery partners: GrabFood, Foodpanda, and LalaFood. Terms and conditions apply.
If you missed the bears, they are here and are ready to play with the kids (and kids-at-heart)!
We Bare Bears, an American multinational animated series by Daniel Chong for Cartoon Network, is now available in select McDonalds stores nationwide.
You can now get the chance to own a We Bare Bears toy with every Happy Meal. What’s more interesting is you get to own one on top of a meal for only ₱79.
We Bare Bears options:
We Bare Bears Grizz’s Tent
We Bare Bears Pan Pan’s Backpack Laptop
We Bare Bears Ice Bear’s Vacuum
We Bare Bears Nom and the Bear Stack
We Bare Bears Pan Pan’s Watercraft
We Bare Bears Grizz’s Skateboard
We Bare Bears Pan’s Scooter
We Bare Bears Ice Bear’s Log Ride
Apart from the We Bare Bears collection, you could also score their books:
The Twins Follow a Polar Bear
The Twins Meet a Quagga
The Twins Help a Pink Dolphin
The Twins Discover a Dodo
What are you waiting for? Start collecting ‘We Bare Bears’ toys and order now via www.mcdelivery.com.ph/view/happy-meals. Delivery is available from 6:00AM to 10:30PM daily.
You can share this and don’t forget to tag your friend who is the biggest We Bare Bears fan.
Home of the first world-class theme park in Cebu, the town of Minglanilla in southern Cebu has attracted a major investor to construct a ₱6-billion reclamation project envisioned to modernize the landscape of Minglanilla.
On July 22, 2020, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued an environmental compliance certificate to the 100-hectare Ming-Mori Techno Business Park in Cebu. This was according to Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) in a stock exchange meeting over the weekend.
This world-class estate which envisions to provide 75,000 jobs is a joint venture between the local government of Minglanilla and private consortium partners Ming-Mori Development Corp. (MMDC), an affiliate of publicly listed CLI.
An architect’s perfective of the Ming-Mori Techno Business Park
One of the major prerequisite of a reclamation project, after ECC, is the approval of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).
“We hope to achieve the best balance among economic, social, and sustainability goals and are pleased that our plans, which have been aligned to that ideal, passed the test of public hearings and DENR’s stringent review process,”
– Jose Soberano III, CLI chairman, and CEO
Mayor Elanito Peña of Minglanilla said, “the grant of the ECC has brought us closer to the materialization of the reclamation project which will propel the municipality of Minglanilla to higher heights and cements its role as a major economic player in the province of Cebu”.
After the memorandum of agreement between Minglanilla and MMDC in 2013, CLI was appointed to tap a roster of consultants with a track record in similar projects in 2015.
PRA and Minglanilla, with Ming-Mori as its private consortium partner, signed a memorandum of understanding in 2016.
In addition to housing light industrial facilities, Soberano said that the future mixed-use township will also bring residential and commercial properties.
“The Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic has shown us that well-planned communities that offer growth prospects alongside safety and security for employees and residents are the way to go. This township’s residents will have access to those benefits and more,” he explained.
The Ming-Mori Techno Business Park will be CLI’s third estate project. Land development of the 22-hectare Davao Global township is ongoing while its planned township in Cagayan de Oro is undergoing approvals.
Home workout has been a thing lately. Because of the pandemic, we have resorted to working out in the comforts of our homes. Hence, sportswear have also been a thing. However, it is also not a stranger to us that these sportswear are pricier than what we are expecting.
Fortunately, Sports Central at SM Seaside City Cebu is now open and they have a lot of #AweSM discounts on shoes, sportswear in store for you.
If you’ve shown most of your sports ensemble on your videos or photos and would want to score great deals for a new one, Sports Central has got you covered. Don’t let working out wait, do it!
Sports Central is located at the Second Floor, Cube Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu.
They are open Monday to Sunday from 11AM – 7PM for walk-ins and delivery through SM Seaside’s dedicated Pabili Service partners.
