Christmas season is here! It seems like Adidas Cebu’s Christmas treat for the Cebuanos came early.
On a Facebook Post, Adidas – Ayala Center Cebu announced that they’re returning the 50% promo on select footwear, apparels and bags starting on September 20 until September 30, 2020.
So if you’re looking for new shoes or thinking of buying someone a gift this early, this is the best time to buy from Adidas. During their August promo, we saw a pair Adidas shoes sold for only P1,500. Who knows, you might find a better deal this September.
Adidas is located at the G/F New Wing (beside Cotton On/ Fronting Promod), Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City.
When going out, make sure to observe the following:
Quarantine pass or Certificate of Employment (COE) is required to enter the mall.
Must wear a face mask and face shield at all times.
Observe physical distancing.
Also don’t forget to wash your hands frequently and disinfect thoroughly as soon as you get home.
The country’s biggest safari has finally re-opened.
Our animal-friends are all set to get an audience soon, but with the restrictions of the new normal, let us not expect a jam-packed visit to them.
Photo by Gigi Olavo
Starting September 18, Cebu Safari & Adventure Park reopens its doors to welcome you to their new normal. After being closed due to the pandemic, they have prepped well enough and have prepped our animal-friends to welcome us.
However, with the pandemic at hand, they have also made sure to implement guidelines to protect us and our animal-friends.
No walk-in guests are allowed; all bookings must be done online via CebuSafari.ph
Temperature check required before entering
Health Checklist and Travel History Form are required
Wearing of a face mask is mandatory
Social Distancing is strictly implemented
Though not all of their attractions are opened yet, you can still live your adventure in the wild! I suggest you tag your loved ones along and enjoy being in the wild.
Rates & Other Information
ENTRANCE FEE:
Adults: ₱600 per head
Children & senior citizens must be accompanied by guests with pre-booked tickets.
Child tickets & senior citizen discounts can only be availed at the park (subject to the park’s existing requirements & guidelines).
*Rates above are “Welcome Back” promo rates and may be changed without prior notice.
For convenience, it’s recommended to bring your own vehicle or rent a van/car. You may just simply navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Cebu Safari and Adventure Park”. Cebu Safari is located approx. 8km away from the highway. The landmark is the Carmen National High School — if you’re coming from Cebu City, make a left turn before this school. There are signages along the road to guide you.
Do you miss the taste of Pili from your hometown in Bicol? Or perhaps the sights and sound of Cebu? How about the strong but waking taste of Kapeng Barako from Batangas? Worry not because now you don’t have to go out of your house to enjoy these Uniquely Filipino favorites. Kultura welcomes everyone all of over the world to go site seeing at Kultura Filipino’s newest online store www.kulturafilipino.com.
Kultura carries the local pride of pinoy artisans, farmers, craftsmen and weavers with their collection of products sourced from all over the islands of the Philippines! From elegant Capiz home accents, fashion statement pieces, delicacies down to the souvenirs, all of these are made by partner local communities and micro, small, medium enterprises. By choosing Kultura, you are also supporting their livelihood and uplifting Filipino crafts and traditions.
Check out some cool items you can shop online:
Food & Home
Feel at Home in the Philippines! Nothing brings more comfort than to be surrounded by familiar food we grew up eating and crafts and home accents that are reminiscent of home.
Share these Uniquely Filipino flavors with family. Wherever we may be our comfort foods are always with us.
Have a taste of home as Kultura showcases this list of tasty goodness.
It is often said that prevention is better than cure. Boost your immune system with Kultura’s selection of organic wellness essentials featuring Uniquely Filipino ingredients.
Check out this organic collection that you surely don’t want to miss.
Laurin 100% CocoMCT – ₱799.75
Greenlife Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – ₱499.75
Kayumanggi Organic Wild Ginger Tea – ₱359.75
How to order online?
Bring back memories of food and places you love. Go site seeing at www.kulturafilipino.com to start shopping:
You can also order via Call to Deliver at Kultura SM City Cebu: (032) 236-1083 / 0977-802-9518
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Join Kultura Filipino on Viber and get the latest updates on their products, sales and promos, special offers, and more.
Brace yourself, because you might just get what you wish. Mers Paluto is now serving plates and boxes full of your all-time favorite Filipino dishes.
From the famous lumpia shanghai to shrimps, and to crispy pata, this online best-tasting food hub have finally set up its dining home at Punta Princesa, Cebu City.
The people behind Mers Paluto have decided to set up this diner due to the increasing demand of the customers, which actually make sense because their food would make you press that re-order button in no time.
Just take a closer look of their delectable dishes:
Dine-in or Deliver at home
Now, you can have the choice to dine in or have the mouth-watering food bundles at home via GrabFood or foodpanda. You can eat out with a friend and experience the charm of the diner. Adjusting to the new normal of dining without sacrificing the comfortable atmosphere.
And if you don’t have the time, just have your cravings delivered via GrabFood or foodpanda. Fair warning, unboxing never felt this good.
Their boodle bundle menu can even cater to a circle of friends (boodle friends), a big family (boodle family) or a bunch of raging food fighters (boodle fighters).
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best sellers:
Mers Specials Boodle Bundle
Pinakupsan
Crispy Pata
Biko with Caramelized Buko
Menu:
Promo Alert!
Soft Opening: September 20, 2020 (10AM to 8PM only)
15% discount to all regular customers and
25% discount to Fronliners
FREE 1tub of our best seller dessert Biko with Caramelized Buko
If you’re one of the adventure-junkies who loves the thrill, hold your horses. We’re in for another heart-pumping treat!
6045 Adventures in Talisay City offers an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ride for everyone. Unlike the usual bumpy terrains, you’ll definitely enjoy this one much better because you’ll get to pass a muddy and rocky terrain. Not to mention crossing a river.
But more than anything, you’ll get the chance to appreciate the beauty and hidden wonders of the City of Talisay, especially in Campo 4. It’s definitely worth the adventure.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
NOTE: Under community quarantine, an advance booking or reservation is required prior to the visit.
RATES:
Trail 1 (20 mins): ₱199
Trail 2 (35 mins): ₱349
Trail 3 (50mins): ₱649
PROMO
If you buy 1kl of lechon from Lechon sa Bukid, you can avail of their 20% discount. Only one person can avail this promo.
If you buy 2kls of lechon from Lechon sa Bukid, 4 people can avail the 20% discount.
*All trail activities are supported and guided by a trail lead guide.
FOR BOOKINGS:
Send a message to their Facebook Page the following information:
Name:
Contact Number:
For how many persons:
Date and Time:
What activity do you want to avail:
You may also contact them at 0917-311-6817.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Sitio Bogo, Camp 4, Talisay City, Cebu — approx. 1 hour away from the city.
Public commute may still be a challenge under community quarantine. So it’s best to go there using your own vehicle.
BY PRIVATE VEHICLE: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Camp 7 Minglanilla”.
For commuters: There are two (2) routes or options to take:
OPTION 1:
If you’re commuting, from the highway or CIT University or Punta Princesa, take any jeepney or multicab going to Tabunok/Minglanilla/Naga. Ask the driver or conductor first if it will pass by Tabunok. Disembark at Tabunok overpass. P8-15 fare.
From there, walk a little under the overpass near Rose Pharmacy until you see a lot of tricycles and motorbikes / habal-habal. Inform the driver you’re going to Camp 7 Man-made Forest. Fare is P40-50 per person (one-way). Travel time (habal-habal) is approx. 30 minutes.
OPTION 2:
From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Toledo — fare is ₱40-50 per person. Ask the konduktor to stop over at “Eskina Landing” with the landmarks of Don Andres Soriano National High School. You will automatically see a lot of motorcycle riders/drivers. Ask to the habal-habal drivers to take you to Camp 7 Clonal Nursery Building — fare is ₱30 per person.
Peaceful thoughts and a peaceful place are equal to a peaceful soul.
With everything that’s going on, we all need that getaway place that would be perfect for a relaxing staycation. San Remigio might just have what you are looking for, the La Mer Beach Resort.
Located in Poblacion, San Remigio is one of the places in Cebu that has one of the best views of a golden sunset, La Mer Beach Resort.
Its modernly chic design and natural ambiance will give you an experience of the rural life and a luxurious stay all in one.
Plan your quick getaways with your barkada, family and most importantly yourself. Always stay safe in your travels.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Below are the soft opening rates which may be changed without prior notice.
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P150 per adult; P75 per child/senior
Opening hours: 9AM to 5PM daily
NIGHT USE:
Entrance fee: P200 per adult; P100 per child/senior
Opening hours: 5PM to 9PM daily
WHOLE DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P300 per adult; P150 per child/senior
Opening hours: 9AM to 9PM daily
RENTAL RATES:
Cottage: P900 good for 6 pax. Excess person will pay for entrance fee (9am-5pm)
Chairs: P20
Tables: P100
Studio Room: ₱2,000 per night, good for 2 pax
ROOM RATES:
Couple Room: ₱2,300 per night, good for 2 pax with free breakfast for 2
Family Room: P3,500 per night, good for 4 pax with free breakfast for 4.
Barkada Room: Php8,500 per night, good for 12pax with free breakfast.
Exact location: Mabini Street, Poblacion, San Remigio—3-4 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal /Consolacion Terminal, ride any bus going to San Remigio or Tabuelan. You can tell the driver to drop you off at 7-Eleven store. From there, you may opt to hike to the resort (estimated 10 minutes) or hail a tricycle if you have baggage.
BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “La Mer Beach Resort”. Parking space is available.
Imagine a soft, chewy bread filled with creamy cheese, bathed in sweet, dusty, powdered milk… I’m sure I’ve made you hungry for a taste!
Behold, the new addition to the famous Cebu delicacies – Milk Cheese Donuts.
Now, The Bakery Boutique has just given a different touch to this new favorite donut, making this novel delicacy perfect to be given as gifts to special people and occasions, as well as pasalubong when you visit Cebu.
The Bakery Boutique’s Milk Cheese Donuts started out as an idea to fill a regular donut with cheese and coat it with milk and sugar. They fell in love with it and felt that it would be a disservice not to share the delicious treat to the outside world and the rest was history.
An infusion of taste, their Milk Cheese Donut is a perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one bite. No wonder, since it is made with the finest ingredients from its flour to the high-grade creamy cheese that oozes out in every bite.
This deep-fried pastry is perfect for breakfast, merienda, and even for late night snacks – a perfect pair with coffee or tea. It’s actually good to be eaten anytime you want!
As what The Bakery Boutique always says: You deserve it!
They also have Buttercream Donuts!
Fair warning, it’s so addicting and finger-licking good, you’ll find yourself unable to stop that a box of 12 is just not enough!
The Bakery Boutique is a one-of-a-kind online bakery shop & coffee beverage offering novelty delicacies that bring back childhood treats to the present with a unique modern twist. They also have plant-based coffee drinks, as well as a line of plant-based milk for their health-conscious consumers.
Plant-based drinks
Plant-based drinks
One more thing that is good about them is that they delivery anywhere in metro Cebu!
Look at that packaging! Perfect for pasalubong or gifts!
Store location: Macology101 Commissary, Hernan Cortes, Mandaue City, Cebu. Physical store is open from Mondays to Sundays (except Tuesdays) between 1pm to 5pm.
The Outlets at Pueblo Verde in Mactan, Cebu’s first factory outlet shopping destination famous for their all-year round sale, shared on their Facebook page an interesting deal at Converse.
Converse at The Outlets Mactan offers select classic pairs of Converse for only P600! What a steal!
Although there’s no word about this specific promo’s validity, Converse at The Outlets is known for offering huge discounts from time to time. But in case you miss this one, you may check out other stores available at The Outlets such as Nike, Adidas, and many more.
Converse Factory Outlet is located at “The Outlets at Pueblo Verde”, Mactan Economic Zone II Basak, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu — 15 minutes away from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
There’s no denying that Cebuanos have found an appetite for chicken wings. Not just chicken wings, but UNLIMITED chicken wings. All over Cebu, restaurants offering unlimited chicken wing promos have been sprouting, each offering unique options and flavors. One chicken wing restaurant is bound to join the competition: Los Pollos.
Seemingly inspired by Breaking Bad’s fictional restaurant, Los Pollos Hermanos, this new chicken restaurant located in Tisa would surely entice not only Breaking Bad fans but all those who share the same love for chicken wings, especially if it’s unlimited at an affordable price.
Los Pollos, formerly AM’s Halo-halo, served halo-halo, a famous Filipino dessert but decided to venture with chicken wings.
Boasting four tasty different flavors namely, Honey Garlic, Spicy Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy and Hot Classic, diners are surely in for a treat here at Los Pollos. With each flavor, diners are guaranteed a surefire tasty experience with chicken wings.
Honey Garlic
Sweet and Spicy
Spicy Buffalo
Naked Classic
Los Pollos has recently re-opened on September 15, 2020. Come and check this new chicken wing restaurant, definitely a good way to sate our everyday chicken cravings.
Rates & Other Information
Rate: Unlimited Wings + Unlimited Rice – ₱218 per head
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 11:30AM to 2:30PM
Dinner: 4:30PM to 7:30PM
How to get there?
Exact Location: Katipunan St., Tisa Cebu City — in between Mr. Liempo and Shell (near corner F. Pacaña St.) across La Paloma gate 2.
BY JEEPNEY: From the Ayala PUJ Terminal, ride a 12L jeepney going to Punta (P9 fare). Inform the driver to drop you off at Shell Gas Station Tisa. Hans’ is just right across the Shell Gas Station in Tisa.
BY CAR: Use Google Maps or Waze to navigate, and search for “Hans’ Halo-Halo”. Los Pollos is located just right across.
A sleepy town situated off the southwestern coast of Cebu, Alegria also has its fair share of tourist spots that will make you want to check the town out.
Here are the five (5) must-visit attractions in Alegria, southern Cebu.
1. MT. LANAYA
Up for a challenging hike? Try Alegria’s Mt. Lanaya which is 700 meters above sea level.
The trek is made challenging due to the very steep slope, but the view at its peak is breathtaking and will surely be worth it. You will have a perfect view of the sea and the Negros Province right across.
Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia
If you go for the Legaspi trail, it will take approximately 3-4 hours to get to the peak (5-6 hours for beginners). Exit route is the Lumpan trail. From Barangay Lumpan, you can hire a habal-habal to go back to the town proper (P25-P30). For a more memorable experience, you can camp overnight to witness the sunset and sunrise.
Entrance fee: P50 (to be paid at the barangay hall)
Guide fee: P500 per group (max of 4 persons)
Exact Location: Barangay Legaspi, Alegria, Cebu
Cla Limbaga
Cla Limbaga
Joem Orbeso
2. MONTPELLIER FALLS
Looking for a less traveled spot? Montpellier Falls is for you.
Known to locals because of the easy trek, Montpellier Falls is very tall but with thin water flowing from a limestone cliff. The water drops into a large boulder surrounded by aqua-blue fresh water.
Photo by Tenten Cabrera
This is a perfect spot to drop by after a hike to Osmena Peak. Montpellier Falls is surrounded by palm tress and dense green foliage, giving you that jungle vibes. There are no facilities within the area so it’s a pure nature trip.
Entrance fee: None
Guide fee: None (you can just ask the locals to point you to the starting trail)
Other information:
Bring your own water and food if planning to stay for long cause there are no stores nearby.
Exact Location: Barangay Guadalupe, Alegria,Cebu
Photo by Tenten Cabrera
Photo by Tenten Cabrera
3. CANCALANOG FALLS
Cancalanog falls is quite small. But what makes it popular is not really the waterfall itself, but the very clear, blue waters in the natural pool.
The natural pool is surrounded by 3 boulders, making it look like some private pool. The bluish water is so clear that you get to see the large rocks in the pool’s floor.
Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia
There is also a 2-storey hut and a bamboo bridge that will take you from one cliff to another. Travel tip? Bring a snorkel. Although you won’t see corals or numerous fishes here, but the clear blue waters will still make your snorkel experience magical.
Entrance fee: P50
Motorbike fee: P80-P90 (one-way only)
Other information:
Cambais Falls and Montepellier Falls are located relatively nearby. So it’s best to target these 3 spots in one day.
Exact location: Barangay Guadalupe, Alegria, Cebu
Photo by @banana.journey
Photo by Mika Ponce
Photo by Mika Ponce
4. LEPANTO
The Libo Hills in Barangay Lepanto is an upland area which gives visitors a beautiful panoramic view of the nearby island province of Negros and the Tanon strait.
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
With its cold climate, visitors often tag this place as “Alegria’s Little Baguio”. This place is perfect for some morning biking or picnic with family and friends.
Entrance fee: None
Other information:
Visit Lepanto on an early morning or afternoon because it tends to be very hot around midday with little shade to provide tourists or bikers.
Exact Location: Barangay Lepanto, Alegria
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
Photo by Zidkenu Burda
5. CAMBAIS FALLS
Cebu province seems to be blessed with too many beautiful waterfalls, right? Well, here’s another one. Cambais falls is a 2-level waterfalls with bluish water. Its water drops off a a giant limestone and you can enjoy cliff jumping or swimming in the natural pool.
Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia
You can get to the second level by climbing up a bamboo ladder. This spot is best paired with your sunrise hike at Osmena Peak because it’s quite near (approximately 30 minutes motor ride).
