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EXTENDED: This Adidas branch in Cebu drops prices by up to 50%

If you have been thinking of getting a new pair of sneakers, you might want to consider these tempting discounted prices at Adidas – Ayala Center Cebu branch.

This Adidas branch in Cebu City has dropped prices of great sneaker selections by up to 50% off, valid until July 31, 2020 August 31, 2020. Yes, Adidas at Ayala Center Cebu has extended their sale until the end of August.

Discounted items:

  • Sneakers
  • Bags (Backpacks, Duffle bags, Sling bags, etc)
  • Training shorts
  • Sleeveless tees

Adidas is located at the G/F New Wing (beside Cotton On/ Fronting Promod), Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City.

We saw one cool pair that’s now sold for P1,500 (from P3,000). Here are some items posted on the branch’s Facebook Page:

When going out, don’t forget the following:

  • Quarantine pass is required to enter the mall.
  • Must wear a face mask at all times.
  • Observe physical distancing.

Also don’t forget to wash your hands frequently and disinfect thoroughly as soon as you get home.

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ALSO READ: Guide: MyBus resumes trips in Cebu City under GCQ

Entire Cebu logs 229 new cases, 130 recoveries on July 20

On Monday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of July 20, 2020.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 229 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 130 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 13,775 while the active cases are at 6,897.

Breakdown of cases:

📍 Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 8,155 (+85 today)
– Total recoveries: 4,478 (+58 today)
– Total deaths: 412 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 3,265

📍 Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 1,510 (+31 today)
– Total recoveries: 465 (+5 today)
– Total deaths: 54 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 991

📍 Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 1,494 (+35 today)
– Total recoveries: 457 (+8 today)
– Total deaths: 60 (+0 today)
– Active cases: 977

📍 Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 2,606 (+79 today)
– Total recoveries: 802 (+59 today)
– Total deaths: 140 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 1,664

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,897
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 13,775 (+229 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 6,202 (+130 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 666 (+3 new)

According to DOH-7, a total of 1,516 laboratory results were released from the following; VSMCC Subnational Laboratory (414), Cebu TB Reference Laboratory (1,102) and ARC Hospital (0).

DOH-7 Full Report:

https://www.facebook.com/DOH7govph/posts/919619878506518

Hit Thai series ‘2gether’ to stream on Netflix this July

Good news for those who have always wanted to watch this hit series. One of the most talked about Asian series in the Philippines for the past months will finally stream on Netflix starting this July 30, 2020.

The Thai romantic comedy will be dubbed in English on Netflix.

2GETHER, which averages 2 million views per episode on YouTube, is based on a novel by JittiRain. This is a series about Boys’ Love. Though not everyone might be accepting with the concept, this has been openly produced in Thailand.

The story revolves around a college freshman, Tine, who is being followed by a gay suitor. To shake his suitor off without directly breaking his heart, Tine’s friends suggest for Tine to ‘fake-date’ Sarawat. Sarawat is their university’s enigmatic and reserved , resident heartthrob. Like any other love stories, their fake relationship blossomed into something more real.

Watch the trailer here:

“2gether” will start streaming on Netflix on July 30, 2020. 

DOST okays clinical trials for ‘lagundi’ against COVID-19

The clinical trials for the local herb Lagundi against COVID-19 has been approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), said Secretary Fortunato dela Peña.

“The project aims to determine if lagundi, as adjuvant therapy, can provide symptomatic relief for mild Covid-19 patients without co-morbidities. It also aims to determine if lagundi can decrease the number of patients who progress from mild to moderate or severe case,”

– Secretary Fortunato dela Peña

He also added that lagundi table or syrup is a proven bronchodilator for cough treatment.

“Several studies have also explained lagundi’s antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral activities,”

Because of these pharmacologic properties, dela Peña said lagundi seems a suitable choice for the symptomatic treatment of Covid-19 patients.

However, he clarified that even if the DOST has approved this, this would still need the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

If approved, this peoject would be for five months and would be implemented by Dr. Cecilia Maramba of the University of the Philippines Manila.

Once they get the approval, their target date of implementation would be on August 1.

“There are numerous studies involving lagundi. It also has been one of our traditional herbs used for cough, which has been scientifically validated to be efficacious for treating respiratory symptoms, such as those in nonbacterial cough and asthma,” dela Peña ended.

Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans to star in $200M Netflix movie

Who doesn’t have Netflix these days?

Netflix has become a kind of a necessity these days and proof of that is the additional 10 million subscribers it gained during the pandemic.

Now, Netflix commits to its largest budget feature film so far with “The Gray Man”. The film will star veteran actors Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans which will be directed by Joe & Anthony Russo who also directed ‘Avengers: Endgame’ two years ago.

A new franchise with a James Bond level of scale with these actors and directors and a budget upward of $200 million is going to be epic.

The film is based on the 2009 Mark Greaney novel which became a bestselling book series that introduced the Gray Man, a freelance assassin and former CIA operative named Court Gentry. A deadly duel between killers as Gentry (Gosling) gets burned by the CIA and is hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Evans), a former cohort of Gentry’s at the CIA.

“The movie is a real mano a mano between those two great actors who represent two different versions of the CIA, in what it can be, and what it can do.”

– Anthony Russo, Director

This is a lot of faith Netflix is placing on the Russo Brothers, but with their track record in Avengers and Extraction, it will be totally worth it.

Cebu logs 238 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths on July 19

On Sunday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of July 19, 2020.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 238 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 74 new recoveries, and 13 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 13,539 while the active cases are at 6,805.

Breakdown of cases:

📍 Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 8,072 (+86 today)
– Total recoveries: 4,420 (+54 today)
– Total deaths: 411 (+2 today)
– Active cases: 3,241

📍 Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 1,480 (+45 today)
– Total recoveries: 459 (+3 today)
– Total deaths: 53 (+2 today)
– Active cases: 968

📍 Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 1,460 (+42 today)
– Total recoveries: 449 (+4 today)
– Total deaths: 60 (+4 today)
– Active cases: 951

📍 Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 2,527 (+65 today)
– Total recoveries: 743 (+13 today)
– Total deaths: 139 (+5 today)
– Active cases: 1,645

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,805
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 13,539 (+238 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 6,071 (+74 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 663 (+13 new)

According to DOH-7, a total of 1,554 laboratory results were released from the following; VSMCC Subnational Laboratory (582), Cebu TB Reference Laboratory (972) and ARC Hospital (0).

DOH-7 Full Report:

https://www.facebook.com/DOH7govph/posts/918954518573054

Guide: OVP Free Shuttle Service in Cebu City

Our health workers and medical frontliners must be facing the toughest challenge at work in this time of health crisis. And they just need all the support they can get, especially those who are working in Cebu City hospitals.

Good news is, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) Leni Robredo and team have initiated free shuttle service for the health workers and frontliners in Cebu City.

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Here’s an easy guide of the routes and schedule of the free shuttle.

Routes

Currently, there are four (4) routes available + one (1) ferry service.

  • Route 1: Fuente Osmeña to Gaisano Tabunok (and v.v.)
  • Route 2: Fuente Osmeña to Consolacion (and v.v.)
  • Route 3: Fuente Osmeña to Talamban (and v.v.)
  • Route 4: Cebu South Gen, Naga City to Maayo Hotel Mandaue (and v.v.)
  • Ferry Service: Angasil Port, Mactan to Olango Island (and v.v.)
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Schedule

Route 1: Fuente – Talisay

Route 2: Fuente – Consolacion

Route 3: Fuente – Talamban

Route 4: Naga City to Maayo Hotel

Ferry Service: Mactan to Olango Island

ALSO READ: VP Robredo opens free dormitories, shuttle services for Cebu frontliners

Guide: Bus routes in Cebu City under MECQ

On Sunday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board – Region 7 (LTFRB-7) has announced the 10 buses will start plying the streets of Cebu City under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting Monday, July 20.

Each bus is only allowed to accommodate 20 persons at a time.

Route 1: Pardo – SM City Cebu (and v.v.)

Pardo – SM City Cebu

  • N.Bacalso / Emall
  • Osmena Blvd
  • Fuente Circle / Robinsons Fuente
  • Mango Square / General Maxilom
  • DOLE 7
  • Robinsons Galleria
  • SM City

SM City Cebu – Pardo

  • APM Mall
  • F. Cabahug
  • M. J. Cuenco
  • Landers
  • Ayala Center
  • Escario / Capitol
  • Fuente Osmena Circle
  • Abellana Sports Complex
  • Emall
  • South Bus Terminal
  • Super Metro
  • Citi Hardware

Route 2: Pardo – Talamban (and v.v.)

Pardo – Talamban

  • Shopwise
  • V. Rama
  • B. Rodriguez
  • Fuente Osmena Circle
  • Robinsons Fuente
  • Capitol
  • Escario
  • UP Lahug
  • JY SQUARE
  • I.T. Park
  • Country Mall
  • Banilad Town Center
  • UC banilad
  • USC Talamban

Talamban – Pardo

  • USC Talamban
  • UC Banilad
  • I. T PARK
  • JY Square
  • UP Lahug
  • DOLE 7
  • Mango Square
  • Robinsons Fuente
  • Abellana Sports complex
  • SSS
  • Gaisano Metro Colon
  • Gaisano Capital
  • Gaisano Jai-Alai
  • Supermetro Mambaling
  • Citi Hardware.

As of this writing, there are only two (2) bus routes available under MECQ.

Filipino-made COVID-19 Test Kits now ready for commercial use

After five months since the outbreak began in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) has finally given the green signal for the use and mass production of these Filipino-made, quality yet less expensive, test kits.

“After several months of collaboration, we are proud to say, GenAmplify version 2, the country’s very own RT-PCR test kit, is finally ready for commercial use.”

– Department of Health (DOH)

It was last April the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the commercial use of the locally made RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction) detection kit, funded by DOST and manufactured by Manila HealthTek, Inc. However, the test kits were recalled after a “very minor defect” was discovered the following month.

DOH has assured the Manila Health Tek team worked closely with their independent laboratory expert panel “in addressing key issues of version 1 of GenAmplify”.

Furthermore, DOH said that the same as the other medical products and devices, performance of the kit will be regularly monitored.

Compared to the foreign-made kits sold at P8,000, these locally-made kits will be sold at only P1,300 per piece.

“We, at the DOH and DOST-PCHRD, are proud of our homegrown scientists who continue to use their talent to benefit not only the Filipino people but the rest of humanity as well.”

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Dolphin House Resort: Eco-friendly slice of paradise in Moalboal

Imagine waking up to the breeze of the sea, a cool breath of fresh air in the early morning hours, sitting on the tea houses spread along the long stretch of the calm beach embracing the cerulean sky. Then, you sip your coffee and bask on that moment of dating nature.

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This is how a get-away to Dolphin House Resort will make you feel. Settled in the cooler and serene resort-town of Moalboal, the resort offers its guest a refreshing beach vibe and an advocacy of ecological wellness in the south

Guaranteed to be the perfect sand escape with a minimal ecological footprint.  Refresh your busy soul. And venture on!

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Dolphin House Resort champions the drive for sustainable marine eco-tourism; however, this doesn’t mean the resort is short of fun. Right along the beach stands a Dive College, a set of facilities including a diving center equipped with complete and functional diving equipment.

It also has a bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages oftentimes hosting bio-seminars on marine life.

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Activities you can do at Dolphin House Resort:

  • Dolphin and whale watching
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling in the resort’s house reef
  • Excursion trips around the locality
  • Canyoneering can be arranged

DINING AND LOUNGING

Dolphin-house Restaurant

Showcasing a gustatory brand of Asian and Filipino-Hispanic specialties, it tailors your dining experience into a culinary delight with an enchanting sea view architecture.

Dine with nature in the fashion of the native datus – ancient rulers!

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Titanic Lounge

A short stroll away from the restaurant, is a hospitable construction that houses a panoramic view of the local surroundings. There is a billiard table, a darts board, a mini library, and a computer section with a WIFI set-up including the balcony that offers a rich view of the wide seas.

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ACCOMMODATION

ROOM RATES:

Updated as of July 2021.

  • Panorama Room: ₱3,335 /night for a single bed set-up and ₱4,313 /night for a double bed set-up
  • Deluxe Bungalow: ₱5,032 /night for a single bed set-up and ₱6,039 /night for a double bed set-up
  • Suite Bungalow: ₱6,130 /night for a single bed set-up, ₱7,430 /night for a double bed set-up, and ₱8,835 /night for a triple bed set-up

All reservations in the categories above include bed and breakfast.

OTHER INFORMATION

Day Use:

  • Day use fee: ₱500 per head (whole day), consumable for food and drinks.
  • Applicable to both adults and kids.
  • Make sure to call ahead the resort before visiting as they decline walk-ins if there are many guests checking in.

Contact information:

How to get there?

Exact Location: Along White Beach of Brgy. Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu – a car drive approximately 15 minutes from Gaisano Grand Mall Moalboal and roughly 2 hours away Cebu City Proper.

Other notable tourist spots nearby: 14-minute drive to Panagsama Beach and 45-minute drive to Kawasan Falls.

BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Moalboal via Barili or Badian. Then ask to be dropped off at Dolphin House Resort, near Tunga Elementary School before Gaisano Grand Mall Moalboal.

Another option would be by van, which is also available at One Citilink Terminal. Travel time is 2-3 hours depending on traffic conditions.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps, and search for “Dolphin House Resort” in Moalboal. There are available parking spaces in the resort.