It’s not a Friday, but you can make any day a Fry-day! What a treat!
This BFF Fries deal will surely make your week better. From P139, this can be purchased for only P99!
All you have to do is use the McDonald’s App at the Drive-Thru / Take-out to claim this deal. Download and register to claim deals you can share with the family.
Promo is available in all McDo branches nationwide.
How to avail?
Download the McDonald’s App on Google Play or App Store. Note, this is a different app from the McDelivery.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has finally given the approval of the 11-hectare reclamation project in Toledo City.
The good news came after Cimatu’s personal visit and inspection of the project site last Friday, August 21.
DENR Secreraty Roy Cimatu with Toledo City officials
DENR Secreraty Roy Cimatu with Toledo City officials
Said to be the ‘SRP version of Toledo City’, the multi-million reclamation project will compose of Toledo City’s first shopping mall, commercial spaces, condotel, among others.
Below are the project components and the corresponding land allocation:
Shopping mall – 47,402 sqm
Condotel – 13,630 sqm
Rentable spaces – 10,911 sqm
Roads, Drainage & Parking Area – 8,175sqm
Parks & Playground – 7,688 sqm
Commercial spaces – 4,538 sqm
Promenade – 3,759 sqm
Water Treatment Facility – 1,540 sqm
Food Terminal & Cold Storage – 1,283 sqm
Material Recovery Facility – 792sqm
Total area: 110,020 sqm(11-ha)
According to a post from the City Government of Toledo, the proposed shopping mall will allocate a property space for sale or lease to a 3-storey shopping mall which will be the first mall to rise in Toledo City. This is said to attract more investors in the city.
The city officials said that the project is “fully funded and ready to go.”
Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Coop, the owner and operator of PeoplesJeep modern jeepneys in Cebu, announced on Sunday that 170 of its units have resumed operations in metro Cebu.
“[We are] now ready to serve the public for safety, comfort, and environmentally sound busses and services will comply with the standards and vehicle safety.”
– Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Coop
Commuters are required to wear their face masks and face shields.
Below are some of the routes that have resumed:
Bulacao – SM City Cebu
Pit-Os – Talamban – Colon (62B)
Urgello – Parkmall Mandaue via Colon (01K)
N. Bacalso Ave (Citi Hardware Bulacao) – Capitol via Osmena Boulevard
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.
