Fujiyama Japan Surplus, the trending surplus store here in Cebu, opens its doors to the public and bargainers are hooked. The store sells “old but gold” finds, authentic merchandise mostly coming from Japan.
Unlike in an ukay-ukay store, Fujiyama Japan Surplus has a wide array of products sold. Their items include china wares, stereos, clocks, electronics, furniture, accessories, shoes, and many more. Most of the items sold in their shop are Japanese brands, so its quality is surely superior.
For as low as 20 pesos, you can buy
something nice and useful items from here. So even if you visit this shop
during ting-bits season, your wallet
won’t complain if you leave the premises full of goods. It will definitely be
worth it.
If you’re a beginner to the surplus game, the
place has a friendly staff that is ready to assist you with your needs.
“Netflix and chill” is out. “Netflix and Camp” is in.
Camping & Netflix, or as some people call it “Campflix”, is making quite a buzz in Cebu. Now, you can have that camping and date night all in one and for only ₱99, at Villa Salida Movie Camp in Talamban, Cebu City.
There will be no hours of travel and hike, no hours of planning, and
you can even have that privacy you are looking for.
Aside from Netflix, they also have Youtube and iFlix. The best part is that FREE Fiber WiFi.
What you need to know:
₱99/movie with 2hrs stay, good for 2pax
Additional ₱ 50 for the extra person.
Jackets, sweaters and blankets are advised to keep warm.
Food and drinks are allowed. STRICTLY CLEAN AS YOU GO.
Exact location: Sunny Hills Village in Talamban, Cebu City — near Gaisano Grand Mall Talamban.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any PUJ that is going to Talamban (13C, 62B,62C). Get off at Skina Sunny Hills Village in Talamban, Cebu City (near Gaisano GrandMall Talamban). Then ride a motorcycle/habal-habal to Mabolo 2 (going uphill). The fare is ₱30 for 2 persons (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for ‘Villa Salida Movie Camp (movietelle)’.
Searching for quality and tantalizingly delicious seafood in Cebu? Wanting to dine in the city where you can feel the remarkable ocean vibes, with a truly relaxing ambiance? Here’s to the what Pilar Tuna Grille delightfully offers!
Located in A.S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, Mandaue City (across Honda Cars Mandaue), the Pilar Tuna Grille, a quality seafood restobar, reveals its welcoming place, service and accommodation, and of course, its truly satisfying dishes in its menu.
Pilar Tuna Grille Bar and Seafood Restaurant introduces its mouth-watering and one-of-a-kind seafood such as Inihaw Tuna Panga, Inihaw Tuna Belly, Inun-onan na Tuna, Baked Scallops, Sweet Chili Shrimp and a lot more to taste and savor. This restobar does not only offer best-tasting seafood, but it is also a venue of good music where you can watch and listen to the acoustic live band that happens every Wednesday to Sunday (6PM-9PM).
Never waste your time, savor the ocean vibes at Pilar Tuna Grille!
FOOD MENU
Weekend Seafood Buffet Promo
Starting on March 13 to March 31, 2020, Pilar Tuna Grille offers all-you-can-eat seafood buffet every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for ₱299 only.
Buffet hours: 6PM to 10PM on Fridays to Sundays.
OTHER INFORMATION
Operating Hours: – 6:30AM to 2PM & 5PM to 11PM, Sundays to Thursdays – 6:30AM to 2PM & 5PM to 12MN, Fridays and Saturdays
Exact location: 881 A.S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, Mandaue City across Honda Cars Mandaue — approx. 25 minutes or 7 kms. away from Cebu City downtown.
BY JEEPNEY: If you’re commuting, in front of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, ride a 20A/ 20B/ 21A/ 21D jeepney with a sign board of Hi-way, Maguikay, JMall. Then, drop off at JMall to ride 22I or any jeepney going to A.S. Fortuna. As you travel along, have a look at the right side of the road where Pilar Tuna Grille is situated that is across Honda Mandaue, just very accessible and visible.
BY CAR/GRAB: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Pilar Tuna Grille” in Mandaue City. Spacious parking space is available.
How about some exotic fresh seafood without hurting your pocket? For as low as ₱30, you can finally try the viral dish in Cordova, at Entoy’s Bakasihan. And yes, this carenderia had been recently featured in one of the recognized series in Netflix.
Netflix’s Street Food Asia series featured the historical sea food eatery few months ago, also documenting the story of the owner, Florencio “Entoy” Escabas. Their specialty dish is the Linarang Bakasi (Sour Stew with Reef Eels), which is a perfectly-cooked eel sautéed in soy sauce, green mangoes, fermented black beans, and soured with tamarind and other secret spices.
Entoy’s Bakasihan is probably the oldest and most famous restaurant
serving bakasi in town as the area is abundant with reef eels because the sea’s
tidal flats are mostly grassy and muddy which are conducive to the eel’s
sustenance.
So if you’re ready to try out something
extraordinary with your friends and family, have a stopover here and enjoy the
cool breeze of the sea while savoring the infamous Bakasi.
Exact location: Kampay Beachv, Barangay Buagsong, Cordova, Northern Cebu — 1-2 hours away from Cebu City, approx. 45 minutes from Mactan Airport.
BY VAN: From the SM City, ride a V-hire. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Gaisano Cordova Mall. Fare is ₱30 (one way). From the Gaisano Cordova Mall, you can either take a habal-habal (motorcycle) going to Entoy’s Bakasihan or if you can take the tricycle or trisikad. Fare is ₱20-50 (one way).
BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Entoy’s Bakasihan, Buagsong, Cordova, Cebu” or refer to the map below. Parking space is available.
One of the top attractions and the grand-kept secrets here in Cebu City, Tops Lookout offers a notable view in a fortress-like viewing deck which makes the place more romantic and serene.
The vicinity has concrete structures adorned with fascinating circular stone architecture, green landfill and pasture and the undeniably cool air straight from the top.
Photo by @danielruedahhh
Photo by @pinkieross
Photo by @thepinaycatholicwanderer
If you want to keep your conversation longer, the place has a bar for beers and snacks and also have a dainty souvenir shop. This venue is perfect during the night but it is also breathtaking in the face of the sun up here in the mountain of Tops Lookout.
Photo by Cường Lê
Photo by Cường Lê
Photo by Cường Lê
OTHER INFORMATION
Operating hours: 10AM to 2AM daily
Entrance fee: ₱100 per person
Cottage fee: None
Corkage Fee: None
Allow walk-ins? Yes
Contact: 0909-890-5357
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Cebu Tops Road, Busay, Cebu City, Cebu — 20 minutes away from the main road (from JY Square).
BY JITNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Busay such as 04L or 04H and tell the driver to drop you off to JY Square. From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) and tell the driver to drop you off to Tops Lookout, approximate time of travel is about 30 – 40 mins. Fare is ₱100 per person (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Tops Lookout” or refer to the map below. Parking space is available.
BY CAR / VAN FOR RENT: For van or car rentals, or to book an uphill tour (9 destinations in 1 day for only ₱999 per person), book with our trusted travel partner SquadPH Tours and Travels.
Photo by @johnmerinaerials
So what are you waiting for? Plan your itinerary here in
Tops Lookout.
Raw photo of Cebu Business Park taken last September 17
The sky is a little bit darker, don’t you
think?
Dusts and smokes are a common occurrence to us, Cebuanos. But this time, the abnormal amount of dust, smoke, and other dry particles in the atmosphere is a phenomenon we should all be aware of.
This atmospheric phenomenon is called the Haze. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) – Region 7 have confirmed it and are taking actions to study the matter.
Raw photo taken last Sept. 17 Raw photo taken last Sept. 17
Official statement from EMB Region 7
Official statement from EMB Region 7
An air quality test is currently being done to see if there will be counteractions like having the people in Cebu wear masks.
Effects of Haze
Eye inflammation like irritated or watering eyes
Sneezing, stuffy or running nose
Dryness of throat or coughing
Headache, dizziness
Chest pain
Diarrhea and/or stomach upset, if drinking water sources are contaminated by dense haze and the water is consumed without further treatment;
Anxiety or stress
What to do?
Stay indoors as much as possible, and always keep your doors & windows closed.
Avoid jogging or running outside.
Wear masks when commuting or when exposed outside (N95 dust mask is recommended).
Drink lots of water and/or Vitamin C for immunity boost.
Watch or read the news for updates on the haze.
This phenomenon is a possible effect of the forest fires occurring in Indonesia.
We are part of the environment. There are no
boundaries when it comes to these things. Whatever country or race you’re from,
we are all affected.
Let’s all do our part and protect the environment. Raise awareness one laag at a time. Raise the flag of a responsible laagan!
These modern BEEPs (bus-jeepneys) are slowly taking over the Cebu City road as the newest “PeoplesJeep” starts to operate today, September 17.
Interestingly, they are offering FREE RIDES for their first 2 weeks of operations, or until September 30, 2019.
ROUTES:
Talamban-Ayala-Colon
Lahug-Ayala-SM
Bulacao-Colon-SM
Talamban-Colon (following 13C Route)
New Route: Talamban-Colon 13C
TALAMBAN-COLON
COLON-TALAMBAN
talamban to banilad talamban to country mall talamban to ayala talamban to echavez st. talamban to sikatuna st. talamban to colon usc to country mall usc to ayala usc to colon banilad to ayala banilad to echabez st. banilad to sikatuna st. banilad to colon country mall to ayala country mall to echavez st country mall to sikatuna st country mall to colon ayala to echavez st ayala to sikatuna ayala to colon
colon to hipodromo colon to ayala colon to banilad colon to country mall colon to talamban hipodromo to ayala hipodromo to banilad hipodromo to countrymall hipodromo to talamban ayala to banilad ayala to country mall ayala to talamban ayala to usc- talamban colon to usc-talamban banilad to talamban
So
what makes People’s Jeep different from the current jeepneys that we have?
1. Class 2 Modern PUV:
DTI BPS Philippine National Standard and Clean Air Act compliant
Fit for urban routes or stop-and-go routes in cities
2. Accommodation:
23 passengers (seating capacity)
35 maximum capacity
Standing passengers are allowed.
3. Environment Friendly
Euro 4 Engine or better, Electric, -Solar or
Alternative Fuel
4. Safety & Security:
Side door, Speed Limiter
CCTV, GPS, Dashboard Camera
5. Comfort:
Air-conditioned
Automatic Fare Collection System
Wifi
Starting on October 1 (after the 2-week dry run), they will press the fare to ₱10 minimum.
Interiors
Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative, who is behind this project, has initially deployed 15 PeoplesJeep in Cebu City, as part of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
By June 2020, 200 modern jeepneys (BEEPs) is expected to be completely taking over the roads in Cebu.
Cebuanos are undoubtedly talented and creative, and it is very fitting that Cebu will be blessed with a specialty art store to realize our young artists’ aspirations – Art Bar, the famous arts and crafts chain.
Art Bar has it all – paints, pens, pencils, paper, markers, water colors, canvases – you name it. This retail chain is now open at SM City Cebu beside the National Book Store, and art enthusiasts will surely fall in love with it.
Pebeo, Daniel Smith, Gamblin and Caran d’Ache are just some of the famous arts and crafts brands that will be readily sold at Art Bar Cebu. With its varied and diverse selections, all types of artists, beginners and veterans, will surely find the right medium for their craft.
Pledging their purpose of finding their customers’ inner artists, Art Bar is fond of holding seminars and workshops that tackle about the arts, creativity and other related fields.
And if the store’s goods will not be
enough to hook all art aficionados in Cebu, the store itself showcases its
aesthetic and picturesque interiors. It would not make sense to sell a wide
array of art supplies if the place is not artsy at all, right? Art Bar will
surely be a sight for sore eyes.
So, ready that inner Picasso in you and head out to Art Bar soon to find what’s best for your art! It is now open, starting on December 24, 2019 at SM City Cebu (beside National Book Store).
A lot of the pioneer hot tea and coffee shops in Cebu are still around and active, but there are a lot of new players too, which leads us to the question: which tea and coffee shop is the best?
Here are some of Cebu’s top hot tea and coffee shops for you.
1. ISLAND TEA CO.
Serving the best in the world’s Sri Lankan Ceylon, Island Tea Co. offers you a variety of hot tea, milk tea, and coffee. Being the best one-stop shop when it comes to chilling and flavorful taste, Island Tea Co will surely never disappoint.
The best part? It offers unlimited refill for hot Ceylon teas! With over 15 branches nationwide, Island Tea Co serves tea shakes, tea smoothies, tea mocktails, with pastries to pair up with your tea.
If you are looking for tea, coffee, and smoothies, Island Tea Co is the place where you can find anything of everything.
Cebu Branches:
SM City Cebu – 2/F near the old VECO / SM Cyberzone
If you’re someone who is always on-the-go and you don’t have the luxury of time to prepare for your food, Cofee Bean and Tea Leaf is your go-to. They serve good coffee and tea, and meals you can devour any time of any day.
Branches:
SM City Cebu
Capitol Square
Cebu IT Park
Ayala Center Cebu
Chong Hua Hospital
Robinsons Cybergate
Light Site A.S. Fortuna
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
SM Seaside City Cebu
(They are almost everywhere in Metro Cebu.)
3.
YOLK COFEE AND BREAKFAST
If you are someone who craves for breakfast food at any time of the day, Yolk Coffee and Breakfast is for you. They specialize in breakfast food and coffee – perfectly delicious! They also have cozy and lovely ambiance – you can either go with your friends, go alone, or go with your special someone.
Branches
80 Tres Borces Street, Mabolo, Cebu City (Behind Bread After Bread, near St. John Seminary or Leona’s Mabolo): 7AM to 7PM daily
Cebu IT Park: 6AM to 12MN daily
4.
8th Mug
The
place who makes everything from scratch, but don’t get fooled because by
scratch, we mean good kind of scratch. They use organic and natural ingredients
to make sure they serve healthy food. And ever wonder why 8th mug? Because,
they serve 8 mugs of different types of coffee you can order from their 8th mug
wall. If you want comfortable seats too, they have couches where you can
slouch.
Operating Hours: 7AM – 12MN
Location: Dacay Bldg, N. Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
Contact: 0915 840 3528
5.
Starbucks
Starbucks,
famous for its great-tasting coffee also will not disappoint. And who doesn’t
know Starbucks here anyway? They serve not only coffee, but also pastries and
cold drinks. Moreover, their seats are always comfy – that’s for sure.
San Jose Dela Montana corner MJ Cuenco A Upper Ground Floor
I2, Asiatown IT Park
Level 1, Unit E110, Biliran Rd, Ayala Terraces
SM Seaside City
SM City Cebu, Upper G/F, Juan Luna Extension
eBloc 2 Tower, G/F, W Geonzon St
Space #1A, Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna Street
(They are almost everywhere in Metro Cebu.)
6. Tom N Toms Coffee Cebu
Originally
a coffee chain in South Korea, Tom N Toms has spread its wings and flew to Cebu
City. Tom N Toms has been labeled as ‘Starbucks of Korea’ because of its
branches and their delectable coffee. Apart from serving good coffee, Tom N
Toms also has a wide array of menu that you can choose from.
Operating Hours: 24/7
Location: The Greenery 6000, Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu City
When one mentions Naga, the Baywalk is definitely one of the first things that would pop in mind. And why wouldn’t it be? The Baywalk is flocked, not just by Naga locals, but also from those the city because of its chill vibes, lively atmosphere and also, the Food Park.
Naga’s Food Park is one of the hot
spots in the town. The park showcases various food stalls as well as food shops
that showcase local Filipino food. That includes delicacies like lechon, street
barbecue, seafood and the like.
One of the known food parks there is Juan Food Park. This food park houses different food stalls. What makes the place livelier is that they have different activities and gigs, making them tourist attractions. It’s a perfect ambience that matches the vibe of eating local food in Naga.
The food park has it all – cold beers
and drinks for those who wish to chill after a hearty meal, ice cream and
halo-halo as sweet treats, street food for those who just wish to have that
good old fashioned local food and unlimited promos of their sea food and many
more.
The town of Naga is famous for its local food, including sea food since it is near the shore. So its not a surprise that the food stalls there primarily sell sea food.
Different food stalls there offer unlimited promos of sea food, including Eat All You Can Ni Juan that offers unlimited seafood and Filipino dishes for only P199 per head. The place is perfect for those whose favorites include crabs, shrimps, fish and other shell foods.
After that lovely stroll along the baywalk, surely the Food Park is one of the places you want to stop by. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and take a walk and drop by at the Food Park!
Other information
Operating hours: 5PM to 2AM, Mondays to Sundays
Contact information: N/A
Corkage fee: None, but strictly CLEAN AS YOU GO policy
How to get there?
Naga City is 45min to 1hr away down south from Cebu City. But may take up to 1.5 to 2 hours trip during rush hours. So if you plan to get there at night, might as well bring with you your extra patience and some food.
For commuters, you have two options:
From Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, take another jeepney with route 44 to reach to Naga Plaza (P15 fare). There are also some 44 jeepneys from/near CIT University in N. Bacalso.
From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Bato-Oslob or Carcar. Tell the conductor that you will be hopping off at the Naga Church, which is right along the National Highway.
If you’re bring your own car, just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Juan’s Food Park”. Naga City is in between Minglanilla (from Cebu City) and San Fernando (from Southern Cebu).
