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LIST: International flights available from/to Cebu as of August

Ram Mancelita
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LIST: International flights available from/to Cebu as of August

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.

AIRLINEORIGIN/DESTINATIONSTART DATEFREQUENCY
Qatar AirwaysDoha – Cebu
Cebu – Doha		OngoingDaily
JEJU AirIncheon – Cebu
Cebu – Incheon  		Ongoing2x weekly (Tue & Fri)
Silk AirSingapore – Cebu
Cebu – Singapore		Ongoing2x weekly (Tue & Sun)
JIN AirIncheon – Cebu
Cebu – Incheon  		Ongoing1x weekly
Asiana AirlinesIncheon – Cebu
Cebu – Incheon  		Aug. 91x weekly (Mon)
EmiratesDubai – Cebu
Cebu – Dubai		Aug. 20
Sept. 1		2x weekly
3x weekly (TThS)
Cathay PacificHong Kong – Cebu
Cebu – Hong Kong		Sept. 12x weekly (Tue & Fri)
EVA AirTaipei – Cebu
Cebu – Taipei		Sept. 181x 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.

Barriers no longer needed for riders living in same house in GCQ areas

Sarah Ladeza
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Barriers no longer needed for riders living in same house in GCQ areas

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.

Macao Imperial Tea clarifies official Cebu branches

Ram Mancelita
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Macao Imperial Tea clarifies official Cebu branches

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)
  • Robinsons Fuente (new branch opening soon)
https://www.facebook.com/MacaoImperialTeaPH/posts/2624669881181324

Nestlé ready-to-drink products now use paper straws

Sarah Ladeza
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Nestlé ready-to-drink products now use paper straws

Nestlé Philippines’ ready-to-drink products are now starting to use paper straws. This initiative is done to become one of those who have committed to a “waste-free” campaign.

130 metric tons of plastic straws in a year will be eliminated from this move as it claims to be the “first of its kind and scale”.

“As the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé envisions a waste-free future in which none of our packaging, particularly plastic, ends up in landfills, the oceans, or as litter,”

– Nestlé Philippines chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki

“Shifting to paper straws is a critical step towards plastic neutrality, and one of many we are taking to address the urgent, and at the same time complex, plastics challenge,” Marzouki added.

One of the global commitments of Nestlé Philippines is to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, and this move is a good start.

As the completion of this shift is expected to be done by the end of the year, they’ve started with some of its 180ml and 200ml ready-to-drink brands to use paper straws while some 110ml and 250ml packs are currently on the pipeline for transition.

Paper straws that come with the packaging are food-grade quality and were made without plastic or wax, making it fully recyclable, Nestlé Philippines said.

Nestlé Philippines ready-to-drink products:

  • Chuckie
  • Bear Brand
  • Nescafe

China grants its first COVID-19 vaccine patent

Ram Mancelita
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China grants its first COVID-19 vaccine patent

Ground zero of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has officially granted the first invention patent to a candidate of its domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine.

“#China has approved its first #COVID19 #vaccine patent, which has been developed by PLA infectious disease expert Chen Wei’s team. Earlier, the phase 2 trial of the vaccine candidate found that the vaccine is safe and induces an immune response.”

– State-affiliated media China Global Television Network (CGTN) said in a tweet

Named as ‘Ad5-nCoV’, the vaccine is co-developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical firm CanSino Biologics Inc., which is led by Chinese military infectious disease expert Chen Wei.

The research involved 320 “healthy volunteers” aged between 18 and 59. 96 individuals participated in Phase-1 clinical trials, while 224 of which in Phase-2 trials. China said the results indicated that the vaccine “effectively induced neutralizing antibodies in the volunteers and demonstrated good ability of a substance to trigger an immune response.”

According to the vaccine developer, the grant of the patent further confirmed the vaccine’s “efficacy and safety and convincingly demonstrated the ownership of its intellectual property rights (IPR).”

It also said the patent will strengthen the international market’s trust in Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccines. The paper cited documents published by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration saying that the patent was issued on August 11, 2020.

Global race for a COVID-19 vaccine

Last week, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has developed the first vaccine offering “sustainable immunity” against the coronavirus. The first batch of the vaccine is said to be ready for use in two weeks, according to local media reports last week that quoted Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.

Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Saturday that India is now ready to mass-produce its own COVID-19 vaccines after Indian scientists gave the green signal. According to Modi, three coronavirus vaccines are being tested in India.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019, has already affected more than 180 countries globally and claimed at least 700,000 lives. The US, Brazil, India, and Russia are currently the worst-hit countries.

Sources: Philippine News Agency | USA News | Anadolu Agency English News

H&M outs Harry Potter Kidswear Collection

Marel Baluyos
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H&M outs Harry Potter Kidswear Collection

We have all wondered why our Hogwarts letter has not arrived. Well, here’s something that might cheer you up.

H&M just made the best decision in incorporating the famous school in the Harry Potter world, Hogwarts, into their kids clothing line.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will have the most trendy and well-dressed little wizards and witches with:

  • Hogwarts hoodies in preppy prints
  • Hogwarts T-shirts in soft cotton jersey
  • Hogwarts Long-sleeved sweatshirts
  • Hogwarts Jersey tops
  • Hogwarts Short tops

Every kids dream is to study Divination, Broom-flying lessons, Potions and of course Defense Against The Dark Arts wearing the Hogwarts logo in their house colors.

What are you waiting for? Spot this latest KIDS collection starting at PHP 349 in stores today.

Hop on now because the Hogwarts express is ready to go.

LOOK: Lapulapu Memorial Shrine and Museum to rise in Mactan

Marel Baluyos
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LOOK: Lapulapu Memorial Shrine and Museum to rise in Mactan

The Liberty Shrine Project or Balay sa Kagawasan is soon to rise in Mactan in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan in the year 2021.

This Lapulapu Memorial Shrine and Museum is a tribute to the leader and our favorite hero of the ancient Mactan community who fought for freedom battling Magellan and the Spanish armada, the brave Lapu-Lapu.

The Liberty shrine is one of a kind because unlike other shrines, this is inspired by the pre-colonial Visayan ruler’s balay which is the community center and the seat of government during the old times and the ancient boat, sakayan.

What to Expect?

  • Open space or atrium at the center will house the new Lapulapu monument.
  • Permanent exhibits on the left chamber
  • Open hall for seasonal exhibits or gatherings at the right chamber
  • Social events space at the front of the edifice
  • Environmentally-friendly shrine with it built on stilts above the water

The Lapu-Lapu City Government is currently clearing now the land use before the project implementation.

This endeavor is also in fulfillment of a provision in the Republic Act No. 5695 (1969), the legal basis of the Liberty Shrine: to build a Liberty House which shall feature “important personages, places and events, including laws, customs and traditions in the history of this nation before and during the coming of Magellan.”

Dianne’s Seafood House: Fresh seafood, elegant ambiance in Carcar

Marel Baluyos
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Dianne’s Seafood House: Fresh seafood, elegant ambiance in Carcar

Our seafood cravings are to the roof right about now. Being stuck at home clearly didn’t help. Luckily for the people in the south, there’s a new restaurant that offers fresh seafood straight from the pond to your pan is now open.

Located at General Luna St., Carcar City, Dianne’s Seafood House offers you shrimps, scallops, tuna, squids, and many more. Our seafood addict hearts are shaking.

Eating seafood has never been classier with elegant chandeliers, lounge areas and a large space for a more comfortable dining experience.

Dianne’s Seafood House is a classy yet cozy restaurant that will feed your eyes as you feed your stomach.

Fresh Seafood & More

Freshly caught seafood is the best. No contest. Which is why Dianne’s Seafood House offers you the ‘Pond to Pan’ experience. The enormous pond is right beside the restaurant. It is clean, aerated and well maintained so you will have no worries there.

They also offer a lot of appetizing meals such as and cakes.

Safe Dining

Safety is a priority in the restaurant with complete sanitation requirements for the new normal. Before entering, you will be asked to use the outdoor sink for handwashing, screen rags, alcohol, and temperature checking. There will also be a registration for contact tracing.

You don’t have to worry about social distancing because the place is spacious enough.

Function rooms & Lounge

They also have function rooms that can accommodate up to 50 people, and a small terrace on the outside. You can also opt to just relax on their lounge or sit and talk with your friends.

Dianne’s Seafood House in Carcar City is definitely more than just a gastronomic seafood experience, but also a destination where you can enjoy the relaxing and peaceful ambiance of the restaurant.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best sellers:

  • Calamari and shrimp w/ special sauce
  • Baked scallops
  • Chopsuey

Menu:

Function Rooms:

  • Package A
    • Php 8,000 consumable
    • Good for 20-30pax
  • Package B
    • Php 10,000 consumable
    • Good for 30-50 pax
  • Package C
    • Php 15,000 consumable
    • Venue extendable to Garden Area
    • Good for 50 pax and above

Note:

  1. All reservations and agreement are made upon, and are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Dianne’s Seafood House.
  2. All package is only up to 4 hours. Additional Php 1,000/hr charge for succeeding hours
  3. Sound System and projector are for rent for Php 100/hour
  4. Lechon is subject to corkage charge.

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: General Luna St., Tulay, Poblacion 3, Carcar City– approx. 2 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal. Look for the one heading to Carcar City, and ask the driver to drop you off at Carcar City rotonda. From there you can ride a tricycle to Dianne’s Seafood house. The place is relatively new but residents are already familiar with the place.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Dianne’s Seafood House” in Carcar. Large parking space is available.

Photos by Jaylord Bornea, Sugbo.ph Photographer

Cebu City now a regional site for the next bar exams

Sarah Ladeza
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Cebu City now a regional site for the next bar exams

On Thursday, August 13, Cebu City has been designated as a regional site for the next bar examinations. This is according to a notice from the Supreme Court en banc.

SC Facade

According to the Supreme Court (SC), the proposal was favorably received by the law school deans and have expressed their full support.

In a survey conducted in February 2020, the Philippine Association of Law Schools showed 89 percent of the respondents were in favor of having Cebu City in becoming a regional site for the next bar exams.

For the SC, regionalization is crucial now more than ever, what with the anti-coronavirus restrictions that have limited movement between provinces.

Though the only confirmed venue is the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila, the final venue in Cebu City is yet to be announced.

Law graduates coming from Visayas and Mindanao have the option to take the test either in Manila or in Cebu City.

However, bar exam takers should be expecting an increase in their application fees to cover the costs.

New dialysis center of VSMMC opens at SM Seaside

Ram Mancelita
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New dialysis center of VSMMC opens at SM Seaside

On August 14, 2020, the new hemodialysis treatment facility officially opened at SM Seaside City Cebu in Cebu City. This will be operated by Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC).

According to Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino, this is the “real” Private Public Partnership (PPP) because it is not aimed to gain profit but to purely service people with compassion. This project is a joint-initiative of public sector and SM Group.

Sec. Dino said that the expenses in the dialysis sessions would be covered by PhilHealth, and if Philhealth can no longer provide (given the 90-session limitation of Philhealth), the Malasakit Center could cover the excess of its costs.

Mayor Labella wrote to Secretary Francisco Duque on July 2 for the granting of the machines and it took only a month for its approval.

The event was also attended by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Province of Cebu; Mayor Edgardo Labella of Cebu City, Dr. Gerardo Aquino, Chief of VSMMC, and representatives from SM Malls and Private Sector.

This project aims to protect the dialysis patients against COVID-19 since these groups of people are considered individuals with co-morbidities and are vulnerable to the disease.

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