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A taste of the Wizarding World at Broom Café in Cebu City

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Potterheads, assemble! This is something we’ve all been waiting for.

 You might not have yet received your Hogwarts letter but you can still experience a taste of the magical world through Broom Café in Cebu City.

Broom Café is a Harry Potter-themed café that is after our witch/wizard’s heart. For sure, it’s not the three broomsticks. But hey, who wants drunk witches and wizards when we can have highly caffeinated and milk tea filled chill ones?

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You can also get sorted into your houses and actually wear your house colors. You can choose to be a brave Gryffindor, cunning Slytherin, wise Ravenclaw, and a kind Hupplepuff.

What are you waiting for? Pick up your wand and disapparate into this café now. Open daily from 9AM to 10PM, Broom Café is located at Borromeo Plaza II, A. Borromeo Street, Cebu City (the arcade right beside USJR Main in Carbon).

PROMO ALERT: Orders that reach a worth of 350 pesos will get an avocado or mango float for FREE.

Menu:

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Other Information

  • Operating hours: 9AM to 10PM daily
  • Contact number: Not available
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Borromeo Plaza II, A. Borromeo Street, Cebu City — the arcade right beside USJR Main – Carbon.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Carbon and drop off at USJR Main. From there, walk your wake to Borromeo Plaza II.

  • From Talamban/Ayala: 62B / 13B
  • From Mabolo: 03A / 03L
  • From Lahug/Gorordo/Escario/Fuente: 04C / 04H / 17B / 17C / 17D
  • From Guadalupe: 06B
  • From Banawa: 07B

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Borromeo Plaza II” in Carbon, Cebu City. Parking is available.

Top Attractions in Cebu for 2019: Cebu Ocean Park, Cebu Safari, Anjo World

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Cebu has been making headlines in the tourist radars and for the right reasons. Cebu is now ready to challenge your assumptions with her impressive list of new attractions.

If you’re a first-time tourist and have a day or two to spare, here’s a look at some of new great places you can visit while in the metro.

1. Cebu Ocean Park

Dubbed as the largest Oceanarium in the Philippines (bigger than Manila Ocean Park), Cebu Ocean Park is the first marine park in Visayas and Mindanao. It has function spaces and food hall and is perfect for a visit anytime of the year.

Apart from marine creatures, Cebu Ocean Park will also be a home to several species of birds, insects, and reptiles.

What to Expect:

  • Deep Tank Lagoon with a 360-degree view
  • Jungle Trek
  • Creepy Critters
  • Multi-Animal Shows
    • Lorries
    • Seven Seas
    • Stingray Interaction
    • Amphitheater
    • Main Tank Gallery

Ticket Prices:

  •  Journey Experience – ₱600 on weekdays; ₱800 on weekends per head for adults and kids. Children below 2ft are free of charge.
    • Jungle Trek 
    • Creepy Critters 
    • Lorries
    • Seven Seas 
    • Stingray Interaction 
    • Oceanarium Journey 
    • Ampitheatre 
    • Main Tank Gallery
  •  Sea Trek – ₱1,200
  •  Crocodile Cage – ₱2,000
  •  Fish spa – ₱100 per 20 mins.
  •  Swim w/ the Sting ray – ₱1,000

OTHER DETAILS:

Location:

Cebu Ocean Park is located beside the San Pedro Calungsod Chapel, at the back of SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City.

2. CEBU SAFARI AND ADVENTURE PARK

From the underwater experience, let’s then get ourselves dry and visit the 170-hectare property, the Cebu Safari and Adventure Park. Experience the wild and see more than a hundred animal species — lions, giraffes, camels, tigers, and zebras, among others.

A world-class adventure park, Cebu Safari houses seven (7) adventure rides including zip coaster, ASIA’s Longest Zipline (1.2km), Giant Swing, Obstacle Course, Spider Walk, and Sky bike.

PARK SCHEDULE:

  • Wednesday to Sunday
  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Last entry/ticket selling is 2:00pm

ENTRANCE FEE:

  • Adult: ₱800 per head (additional ₱300 per head for lunch buffet)
  • Kids 2 to 3ft: 50% off
  • Kids below 2ft: FREE
  • Senior Citizens & PWDs: 20% off

OTHER DETAILS:

Location:

Toril, Brgy Corte, Carmen, Northern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

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.

3. ANJO WORLD THEME PARK

Being the first and only world-class theme park in the Visayas, Anjo World Theme Park offers nothing but fun and adventure for the junkies. Perfect for family gatherings and outings, Anjo World Theme Park has Golden Carousel, Space Shuttle, London Taxi, Toad, Viking, Cup, Drop Tower, Boomerang, and HipHop for you to enjoy and experience. In addition, you need not to go to Tagaytay to experience their famous ferris wheel because they also have a 200-ft Ferris Wheel, Spinning Roller Coaster, and Bumper Boats.

Location: Belmont One in Cebu South Road, Upper Calajoan, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu

Operating hours:

  • Mondays to Fridays: 12NN to 8PM
  • Saturdays & Sundays: 10AM to 9PM

Ticket Prices:

  • UNLIMITED RIDES Pass: ₱500 /head on Weekdays (Mon-Fri) & ₱600 /head on Weekends (Sat-Sun) for both adults and kids
    – Unlimited entry on that day
    – No time limit
    – Add ₱200 to include Snow World
  • Snow World Access Only: ₱350 per head

OTHER DETAILS:

Location:

Anjo World Theme Park is located within Belmont One in Cebu South Road, Upper Calajoan, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu — only 1-1.5 hours away from Cebu City and 15-30 minutes from Starmall near SRP.

Miguelitos Hyped Mangoes: The hype is real!

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The Philippines has the sweetest and most delicious mangoes in the world. No contest.

So when a store shows up offering every mango infested desserts and food that someone can come up with, expect that the people will flock there in no time. This new, trending dessert shop does not disappoint, and it has arrived in Cebu.

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Miguelitos Hyped Mangoes serves you juice, shakes, ice cream sundae, mango float and even have this unique innovation of a mango sticky rice. What’s more interesting is that, they serve 80% less sugar on their soft serve ice cream.

My favorite so far is their signature Hyped Mangoes, a mango ice cream filled with caramel sauce, mango sauce and chopped mango topped with crushed grahams and a special cream. This complete set will make you come back for more.

The craving of mangoes have always been present in us Cebuanos, Miguelito’s Hyped Mango just upgraded it and made it a phenomenon. Incorporating mango into all those delicacies have never tasted so good.

We all surely got hyped. Were you? Try it now!

Branches

  1. SM City Cebu
  2. Super Metro Colon
  3. Metro Colon
  4. Gaisano Tabunok
  5. Gaisano Country Mall
  6. Gaisano Island Mall Mactan
  7. Gaisano Savers Mart
  8. Pacific Mall
  9. Pier 3
  10. Gaisano Grand Carcar
  11. Island Central Mall Mactan
  12. Fooda Consolacion
  13. Gaisano Capital Danao
  14. Time Square Talamban – soon to open
  15. Super Metro Lapu Lapu – soon to open
  16. One Pavilion Mall – soon to open

Menu:

Interested to franchise? Head on to their website or call (032) 254-7408 / 0925-801-4865 / email [email protected].

Best Movie Houses in Cebu City

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Tara, movie marathon and chill!

Watching movies is definitely almost everyone’s favorite pastime. In the olden days, no one ever thought that staring at a screen on a wooden box would shape how we would entertain ourselves in the comforts of our home.

While watching a movie on the theaters is always a good idea, sitting beside strangers, being distracted from crying infants and hecklers and sometimes, an uncomfortable position, movie houses are an amazing alternative. You get to choose your own movies from a wide selection and most of all, you get to watch them exclusively at a comfortable setting.

Here are some of the best movie houses in Cebu.

1. Stellar Movie House

Widely regarded as the go-to movie house within the city, Stellar Movie House is very popular among all ages. It is perfect for family and friends due to its easy access (located in Mango Avenue), comfortable ambience and wide theatre screens. Additionally, while waiting, they have free Wi-Fi access, free PC usage and cozy seats on their lounge.

They also sell membership and VIP cards where patrons can get exclusive freebies including free movies on your birthday and through the points accumulated based on the number of your visits.

Note: 30 minutes waiting time = free popcorn

Talamban Branch:

  • Regular Rates:
    • Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday): ₱250/movie
    • Weekends (Friday to Saturday and Holidays): ₱300/movie
    • Midnight Promo Rate (only on Sunday to Thursday, 10 PM to 2 AM): ₱200/movie
    • Special Group Promo (minimum of 10 persons above): ₱50/person on Sunday to Thursday and ₱60/person on Friday to Saturday and on Holidays.
  • Operating hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 2 AM and on Sundays, 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Contact number: (032) 414 2456
  • Location: A. Corp Bldg, Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City, Cebu — in front of USC Talamban.

Mango Branch:

  • Regular Rates:
    • Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday): ₱350/movie for regular customers and ₱300/movie for students
    • Weekends (Friday to Saturday and Holidays): ₱350/movie (for regular customers and students)
    • Midnight Promo Rate (only on Sunday to Thursday, 10 PM to 2 AM): ₱250/movie
    • Special Group Promo (minimum of 10 persons above): ₱50/person on Sunday to Thursday and ₱60/person on Friday to Saturday and on Holidays.
  • Operating hours: Open 24/7
  • Contact number: (032) 414 2456
  • Location: Raintree Mall, 4 F. Ramos St, Cebu City, Cebu

2. The Big Screen Entertainment

The Big Screen Entertainment is definitely one of the best movie houses in Cebu. It is regularly flocked by people who simply want to watch movie on their own preferences, as the house offers rooms with various sizes. They have their big rooms that has a 200-inch wide screen and can fit 15-20 people. They also have small rooms that can seat around 5-10 people.

They have a wide selection of movies and in case they don’t have a copy of your desired movie, you can bring your own, be it in DVD, Blu-Ray Disc or a flash drive with their specified formats. They can play them in their screens to your satisfaction. Moreover, they have Kinect consoles for those who wish to limber up after an hour or two of sitting and watching a movie. 

Rates:

  • Small Room: ₱400/movie good for 5 persons; additional ₱70/person/movie
  • Big Room: ₱450/movie good for 5 persons; additional ₱70/person/movie
  • Kinect: ₱350/hr good for 6 persons; additional ₱30/hr/person

Other Information:

  • Operating hours: 3 PM to 12 MN on Sundays to Thursday and 2PM to 2AM on Fridays to Saturdays
  • Contact number: 0922 807 1894
  • Location: MDR Bldg., Escario Cor. Clavano St., Cebu City

3. Hello Movie House and Family KTV   

Nicely situated in the heart of IT Park. This place is not just a movie house but also a KTV place. It is perfect for BPO employees so that they can relax after their shifts. Hello Movie House boasts its wide theatre screens and matches it with their homely sofas. Not only that, all BPO employees are entitled to a P100 off on their regular rates.

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Rates:

  • Regular Rate: ₱350/Movie
  • Midnight Rate: ₱250/Movie
  • Student’s Rate: ₱250/Movie
  • BPO Employee Discount of P100 is only applicable on their regular rates. Employees should present their valid company ID
  • Rates are good for 2 persons, additional P50 per every extra person
  • Students should present their valid ID’s to avail the student’s discount
  • Midnight and Student’s Rates are not available on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

Other Information:

  • Operating hours: Open 24/7
  • Contact number: (032) 416 4977
  • Location: 2nd Floor CJRS building (next to Skyrise 1 building), Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City

4. Lucky Movie House

Right across Gaisano Country Mall, Lucky Movie House is a very convenient and comfortable movie house in the Banilad area. It is situated in a building that also houses café shops and restaurants, making the movie house a perfect destination after a hearty meal. The movie house also offers gaming consoles, which is suitable for those who wish to find a different and engaging entertainment.

Rates:

Movie:

  • Regular Room: ₱300/movie for regular customers and ₱250/movie for students (rooms are good for 2 persons; additional ₱50/person)
  • Party Room: ₱400/movie for regular customers and ₱350/movie for students (rooms are good for 3 persons; additional ₱50/person)

TV Drama:

  • Regular Room: ₱150/movie for regular customers and ₱125/movie for students (rooms are good for 2 persons; additional ₱50/person)
  • Party Room: ₱200/movie for regular customers and ₱175/movie for students (rooms are good for 3 persons; additional ₱50/person)

Playing Rooms:

  • Regular Room: ₱200/hr
  • Party Room: ₱250/hr
  • Playing rooms are good for 4 persons; additional ₱25/person

Other Information:

  • Operating hours: 10AM to 2AM daily
  • Contact number: 09393038357
  • Location: Northgate Center, Banilad, Cebu City — beside UC Banilad.

5. Let’s Tweet! Movie House

Let’s Tweet! Movie House is quite unique among movie houses since they have an unlimited movies rate promo. You can watch all the movies up to your heart’s content with your family and friends. Moreover, they have various rooms such as the VIP and the Deluxe rooms, allowing you to choose whatever suits your preference.

Rates:

  • Regular Rate: ₱280/movie; additional ₱50/person
  • Student Rate: ₱250/movie; additional ₱50/person
  • Deluxe Room Rate: ₱300/movie; additional ₱60/person
  • VIP Rate: ₱350/movie; additional ₱70/person
  • Unli Movies Rate: ₱750/movie; additional ₱150/person

Other Information:

  • Operating hours: 8AM to 9PM daily
  • Contact number: 0922 373 4183
  • Location: Tagunol Street (Across Patty’s Bakeshop), Mambaling, Cebu City

Cebu Eats: 3 Eat-All-You-Can’s in SRP

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Cebuanos are well known for their large appetites and fondness for unlimited food and the variety of it. Every laag food choice, more often than not, end up in eat-all-you -an options.

More and more people are visiting the roads of SRP. If you are one of these people and you’re craving for unli-food options nearby but have no idea where to go, here is a list of some of the best eat-all-you-can restaurants you can find and go around the area.

BeJess Restaurant & Resto Bar

This one’s got that street food ambiance you’re looking for, set-up with a hint of quality and delish.

  • Standard price (Lunch/Dinner): ₱239 per head
  • Food selections:
    • Humba
    • Lumpia
    • Fried Chicken
    • Goso Salad
    • Pork Sisig
    • Garlic Shrimps (first serving only)
    • Sinugbang Isda (first serving only)
    • Food selections may vary.
  • Operating hours: 4PM to 10PM – Tuesdays to Sundays
  • Contact numbers: 0945-445-0560
  • Location: MJ Cuenco alongside opening road of South Road Properties (SRP) — behind KKD STK+BBQ Restaurant, right across Malacanang sa Sugbo or Plaza Independencia
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Chili’n Resto Bar

A place that serves unlimited pizza, shrimp, sisig and chicken, they’ve surely covered much ground.

  • Standard price (Lunch/Dinner): ₱280 per head
  • Food selections:
    • Pizza
    • Shrimps
    • Chicken Wings
    • Pork Sisig
    • Food selections may vary.
  • Operating hours: 4PM to 10PM – Mondays to Sundays
  • Contact numbers: 09266222297
  • Location: South Road Properties, M.J. Cuenco Avenue Corner M.C Briones Street, Cebu City

Mako Barato Meals

You can have a variety of choices and can even alternate the meat and seafoods servings.

  • Standard price (Lunch/Dinner): ₱249 ₱299 per head
  • Food selections:
    • Baked Scallops
    • Pork Belly
    • Butterfly Squid
    • Chicken Inasal
    • Lumpia
    • Chicken Wings
    • Chicken Bites
    • Grilled Shrimps (Not unli, for ₱150 per serving)
    • Food selections may vary.
  • Operating hours: 3PM to 10PM – Mondays to Thursdays; 11AM to 10PM – Fridays to Sundays
  • Contact numbers: Not Available
  • Location: MJ Cuenco alongside opening road of South Road Properties (SRP) — behind KKD STK+BBQ Restaurant, right across Malacanang sa Sugbo or Plaza Independencia
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And there you have it. A complete list of to-go eat all you can places and buffets around SRP area. Did we miss something? Comment below for your personal favorite SRP unli-food choice resto.

How to get there?

Exact location: MJ Cuenco alongside opening road of South Road Properties (SRP) — behind KKD STK+BBQ Restaurant, right across Malacanang sa Sugbo or Plaza Independencia.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Plaza Independencia, or MyBus from SM City Cebu (going to Talisay). Drop off at the nearest point from the SRP’s opening road. Walk heading to KKD restaurant, across Malacanang sa Sugbo. BeJess is located a few meters behind it.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “KKD STK+BBQ”. Parking space is available.

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: The Festival of Festivals

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Pasigarbo is back. The festival of festivals is happening this August 25, 2019.

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo is a grand celebration that showcases the different festivals in Cebu happening in time with the province’s founding anniversary every August.

The festival has street dancing, a dance ritual showdown, and the Festival Queen competition which is done earlier.

It was always look forward too by each municipalities in the province of Cebu. It is a chance to promote and bring pride to their municipality, and join the jaw-dropping show of creativeness, talent and music of every Cebuano.

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Headed by the Cebu Provincial Government with 44 contingents from the provincial towns and cities. The festival will be held on August 25, 2019 at the Cebu City Sports Complex.

The celebration is free of charge to anyone who would like to witness their presentation. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia herself has announced that the Capitol will not be selling tickets.

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Some of the Festivals in Cebu competing are:

  • Panumod Festival of Barili
  • Rosquillos Festival of Liloan
  • Sugat Kabanhawan Festival of Minglanilla
  • Isda Festival of Madridejos
  • Banig Festival of Badian
  • La Torta Festival of Argao
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Festival Queen 2019 Winner: Marla Alforque of Carcar City

2019 Winners

Best in Ritual Showdown (Top 10)

1) Grand Champion: CARCAR CITY (Kabkaban Festival)
2) MADRIDEJOS (Isda Festival)
3) TALISAY CITY (Halad Inasal Festival)
4) ALCOY (Siloy Festival)
5) CONSOLACION (Sarok Festival)
6) ARGAO (La Torta Festival)
7) NAGA CITY (Dagitab Festival)
8 MOALBOAL (Kagasangan Festival)
9) SIBONGA (Bonga Festival)
10) LILOAN (Rosquillos Festival)

Best in Festival Costume – CARCAR (Kabkaban Festival)

Best Decorated Audio Van – CONSOLACION (Sarok Festival)

Best in Andas – MANDAUE CITY (Panagtagbo Festival)

Best Festival Jingle – CARCAR CITY (Kabkaban Festival)

Best in Street Dancing (Top 5)

1) CARCAR CITY (Kabkaban Festival)
2) ASTURIAS (Lalin Festival)
3) DAANBANTAYAN (Haladaya Festival)
4) TOLEDO CITY (Hinulawan Festival)
5) CONSOLACION (Sarok Festival)

IN PHOTOS: Cebu Ocean Park in SRP, Cebu City

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The long wait is finally over! For the past few months, the upcoming opening of Cebu Ocean Park has caused quite the hype among our netizens. Well who wouldn’t be enticed? The place have continued to thrill us with the various sneak peek agendas it has released for the public to see and enjoy.

Imagine, Cebu’s very first marine park, or rather, very first in all of Visayas and Mindanao area. I certainly wouldn’t miss that for the world!

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Opening on August 24, 2019, Cebu Ocean Park has the largest Oceanarium in the Philippines at 7-meter deep, four times bigger than Manila Ocean Park, and showcasing a 360-degree viewing tunnel with thousands of marine species.

Let’s cut the chase and see exactly what this fresh new destination has in store for all of us as I cite the points that will definitely change the way that you see this place starting this very moment.

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Attractions at the Cebu Ocean Park

  • Deep Tank Lagoon with a 360-degree view
  • Jungle Trek
  • Creepy Critters
  • Multi-Animal Shows
    • Sea TREK
    • Stingray Interaction
    •  Bird Feeding
    •  Fish Spa
    •  Crocodile Cage

Although the management has clearly clarified that Cebu Ocean Park will NOT have dolphin shows nor will be putting dolphins in Cebu, this long list of activities is more than enough for every penny we have spent on this wonderful place, don’t you think so?

Rates & Other Information

Updated as of February 2021.

Operating hours:

  • Opening hours: 9AM to 6PM, Thursdays to Sundays

Ticket Prices:

  • Weekdays: ₱600 ₱549 per head (adults/kids)
  • Weekends: ₱800 ₱649 per head (adults/kids)
  • Children below 2ft are free of charge.

Day Use Inclusions:

  • Jungle Trek 
  • Creepy Critters 
  • Lorries
  • Seven Seas 
  • Stingray Interaction 
  • Oceanarium Journey 
  • Ampitheatre 
  • Main Tank Gallery

Add-ons:

  • Sea Trek – ₱1,200
  •  Crocodile Cage – ₱2,000
  •  Fish spa – ₱100 per 20 mins.
  •  Swim w/ the Sting ray – ₱1,000

Other information

How to get there?

Exact location: SM Seaside Complex, South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City — beside the San Pedro Calungsod Chapel, at the back of SM Seaside City Cebu; 15 minutes away from Fuente Osmeña Circle, 30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu.

BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from Mactan Airport, SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2019/cebu-mybus-guide/

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu Ocean Park”. Parking is P30 per entry.

Actual Videos

Can you feel the rush of excitement crawling through your skin? I certainly do! Cebu Ocean Park will FINALLY be open to public this 24th of August 2019.

📸 Photos by Jaylord Bornea, Sugbo Contributor

Ouano Beach House: Elegant Yet Homey Feels in Mactan

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Missed the summer moments and want to escape the city life? Ouano Beach House is a perfect escapade in Mactan to relax and enjoy amidst the cool waters and welcoming decors.

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The place goes way back in 1970, yet had just opened its doors in 2014 to share this treasure to the public. Ouano Beach House could accomodate 10 people in total. It is a very wide area, extending over 318 square meters, making it perfect for large families or a group of friends to hang out in.

The house’s calming colors and relaxing sceneries makes it feel like you’re inside your own house.

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Facilities & Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Beach Front / Beach Access
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Well Equipped Kitchen
  • Wi-fi Internet Access
  • LED TV With Cable
  • 24-hour Security Personnel
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The wide beach gives you the feeling of freedom, like the horizon is calling for you. Indeed, relax in here like you’re in your own house as you escape from the noisy and stressful city life.

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Rooms

The rooms are so comfortable, they will remind you of your own. You can doze off at any moment just by lying on it.

  • 1 Main Bedroom (King Size Bed)
  • 1 Bedroom (Queen Size Bed)
  • 2 Bedrooms (3 Single Beds)
    • Toilet & Bath in Each Room
  • Hot/Cold Shower in Each Room
  • Balcony and Ocean View
  • Fully Air-Conditioned
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Terms

  • Accommodation is good for 10 persons only
  • Check-in time: 2 pm, check-out time: 11 am
  • ​full payment upon booking to guarantee the reservation
  • Minimum of 2 nights for non-peak period
  • Minimum of 3 nights for peak period
  • Canceled within 14 days prior to arrival date = non-refundable full rental charge
  • Canceled more than 14 days prior to arrival date =  50% of total rental charge refundable

Rates & Other Information

Rates

  • Non-Peak: ₱21,280 per night, good for 10 persons
  • Peak Period: ₱25,760 per night (Christmas/New Year: December 21 – January 2)

Other Information

  • Contact number: (032) 344 1727
  • Office hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
  • Social: Facebook Page

How To Get There?

Exact location: Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — 1-2 hours away from the city.

BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: It’s best to go there when driving your own car or hailing a taxi or Grab so you won’t have a hard time commuting your way back. This can be navigated via Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Ouano Beach Resort” in Lapu-Lapu City.

BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: If you opt to commute:
– From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. ₱7-15 fare.
– From Parkmall Terminal, ride a MI-04B multicab going to So-ong (SOONG) / Maribago – fare is ₱10/head. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cebu White Sands. It’s a bit of a walk getting to the resort, or you may hire a tricycle.

Ice Skating World at SM Seaside Cebu

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Ice Skating SM Seaside Cebu

Believe in love at first skate.

Although we love the heat and warmth of summer, we’ve always felt that urge to someday experience a wintry ambiance. As you stride your feet along the snowy surface, believe that you can find love at your first glide at the Ice Skating World in SM Seaside City Cebu.

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There are two points to remember before you go skating: perfect fit and balance.

“Perfect fit” refers to which skating boots to use. Use boots that fits exactly to your feet so you won’t fall off easily on the skating arena.

“Balance” is something I lack so I decided to use the “polar bear assistance” since I felt like I’m not going to be having fun by just holding on to the railings all the time.

I fell too many times still, tried and tried until I knew a simple trick. The trick was “to ask”. What I’ve noticed about the people inside the skating rink is that even though we’re all strangers to each other, they cared to give tips on how to balance and skate. They also shared their own first skating stories the moment I started asking.

The experience of my first ice skating was not a total disaster because I was able to make new friends inside the frosty field.

Make that first skate of yours memorable and extraordinary by enjoying the whole experience, especially the countless falling downs. Get ready to juggle your frosty feels and chilly feet at the Ice Skating World.

Note: The place was literally frosty and cold as it seems in pictures so I would advise you to wear winter outfits inside and also to bring your own gloves and socks.

Rates & Other Information

RATES:

  • Unlimited Skating: ₱420 per pax for whole day access with ice skating boots
  • Polar Bear Assistance: ₱100 per hr
  • Coach Assistance:  ₱150 per 30 mins
  • Companion Pass: ₱100 per pax
  • Locker: ₱50 per pax
  • Basic Figure Skating Lessons: ₱3,600 per pax
  • Socks: ₱50 per pair                            

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Weekdays Maintenance: 9:30 AM to 10 AM; 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM; 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Friday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Contact number: (032) 234 0787
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact Location: 3/F SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.

BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2016/cebu-mybus-guide/

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”. Parking space is free.

Oslob’s Pink Aseret Flowers: Miracle Flower Fields of the South

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Pink Aseret Flowers Oslob Cebu
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There is no greater feeling than being surrounded by thousands of beautiful flowers, the wind blowing your way and the sun’s warm touch on your skin. You will truly feel like being in the movies, falling in love and having your heart racing hard as you visit this fresh new place Cebu has to offer.

What makes this place so different is it is not a flower farm. It’s 100% nature. Aserets are wild orchids that just grow naturally in Cansaloay Oslob. Not only that, these wild orchids only grow here in the mountain fields of Cansaloay. No other mountains in Oslob beholds this sight in their midst.

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These lovely pink Aseret flowers can be found in the mountains of Brgy. Cansaloay, Oslob Cebu. It is indeed worthy of being the newest addition to the ever-growing list of “breath-taking and must-see flower sights” bucket list for our sugboanons. It has NO entrance fee!

Since these wild orchids are nature grown and not protected by any sort, there is the off chance that due to many visitors, most of the areas are already in its worst states. But fear not, these flowers will continue to grow again during the next rainy season. However, this is no reason for us to be irresponsible of our trashes when we visit this place.

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 Reminders:

  • This is a public area so always remember to take care of your selves and your belongings.
  • Respect the place. Be mindful of where you step. DO NOT RUIN THE FLOWERS.
  • STRICTLY clean as you go if you do decide to bring food or eat there.

Rates & other information

  • Entrance Fee:  No Entrance Fee
  • Overnight: NO overnight accommodations

Visiting Oslob?

There are beautiful caves nearby. But if you want to make the most out of your trip to Oslob, check out our Oslob Travel Guide article.

How to get there?

Exact Location: Brgy. Cansaloay, Oslob, Southern Cebu — 3-4 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Oslob. Bus fare is around ₱155 per head (one-way). Drop off at eskina Cansaloay. From there, ride a motorbike going to the pink aseret for a fare of ₱100 (one-way ride). Be mindful as you maybe fooled by the motorcycle drivers to pay for a higher price. If requested price is to much, you may contact above personnel and she will be able to help and assist your queries.

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Cansaloay, Oslob, Cebu”. Then ask the locals around where you can find the pink aseret flower fields.