Affordable and accessible. The two words we all fall for.
The perfect stomach-filling stopover we all need after work is finally here! We can now eat away all that stress and bond with our friends without worrying of the distance or commute.
That viral fast-rising Korean restaurant, Migag Korean BBQ is now conveniently located at the old APM Mall building (alongside Luy’s Tea House). Open from 10AM to 5AM daily, this new resto is just right across SM City Cebu which means that an after shopping, binge eating is in order.
You better be ready for what Migag Korean BBQ has always been known for: offering ALL YOU CAN EAT meat — Samgyeopsal / pork belly, marinated pork, pork bulgogi — with unlimited rice and side dishes for only ₱299 per person.
The
meat were delicious and the side dishes complements the meal.
They
also offer Ala carte dishes which you can try for the complete Korean food
experience like bibimbap, kimbap and kimchi rice. Their kimchi rice is highly
recommended. They are to die for and you must really try it.
Fair warning: You might go easy on the rice because theirs is very delicious.
Exact location: APM Mall (old building), alongside Luy’s Tea House. Located just right across SM City Cebu. You can search for “MIGAG Unli Samgyeopal APM Cebu City” on Waze or Google Maps.
This new restaurant in Cebu City will define “value for money”. For only ₱239 per head, you will get to enjoy an eat-all-you-can treat with more than 6 dishes to choose from, at BeJess Restaurant & Resto Bar.
Located along the opening road of South Road Properties across Malacanang sa Sugbo, BeJess Resto Bar is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 4PM to 10PM. There’s also a live band playing while you are enjoying your food.
Unli 239 Inclusions:
Fried Chicken
Fried Pork Belly
Pork Sisig
Pork Humba
Lumpia
Garlic Shrimps (Not Unli, free on the first serve; depending on the volume of persons per table)
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.
Missing the beach? If you want a quick escape with friends but on a tight budget and you don’t want to go too far, this trending paradise in Cordova is for you!
Bakhaw’s Paradise is located 20 minutes away from the mainland of Brgy. Buagsong, Cordova, and can traveled by boat to reach there for a fee of ₱40 per head (round trip). It has an entrance fee of only ₱20 per head.
Other Information
NOTE: We recommend contacting the owners first before visiting the place.
Entrance fee: ₱20 per head
Boat fee: ₱40 per head (round-trip)
Contact number: 0928-490-4281
Overnight stay: ₱100 per head per night
NO Corkage Fee
Guests are allowed to bring and cook their own food. But must apply Clean As You Go.
Free use of grilling and cooking materials.
How to get there?
NOTE: We recommend contacting the owners first before visiting the place.
Exact location: Buagsong, Cordova, Cebu — 1-2 hours from Cebu City + ~20 minutes going to the Bakhaw’s Paradise.
BY V-HIRE/JEEPNEY: Ride a V-hire from the van terminal at SM City Cebu going to Gaisano Cordova. From there, ride a tricycle or jeepney going to Entoy’s Bakasihan where you can find small boats (banka).
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: From Pier 3 in Cebu City, ride a ferry boat goig to Lapu-Lapu City for ₱14 per head. From there, ride a multicab or jeepney going to Gaisano Cordova for ₱10 per head.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Just pin your destination to “Entoy’s Bakasihan”. You may need to pay for parking on nearby private properties.
Bantayan Island has now become the top choice when searching for a nice beach experience. With Boracay closing and the pictures in our feeds capturing Bantayan’s timeless beauty getting viral one by one, locals and foreign alike are flocking there to witness Cebu’s paradise.
Santa Fe, the center of tourism in Bantayan Island, houses most of the best resorts and accommodations according to your liking — from the most elegant and extravagant, to the more homey and laid-back ones. Just pick your choice of vacation style.
“How to get there” details can be found after the list below.
1. Kota Beach Resort
Rates
Beachfront Suite: ₱4,500 per night, with breakfast for 2
Beachfront Cottage: ₱4,500 per night, with breakfast for 2
Deluxe Cottage (2nd row): ₱3,500 per night, with breakfast for 2
Deluxe cottage (3rd and 4th row): ₱2,500 per night
Standard Aircon Room: ₱1,800 per night
– Extra Person Charge: ₱300 per person per night. Maximum of 5 persons per room with extra charges.
– Check in: 2PM / Check out: 12NN the next day
– Children below 10 yrs old are FREE
Exact location: F. Duarte St., Brgy. Poblacion, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island
2. Ogtong Cave Resort
The Cave Pool
Rates
DAY USE:
– ₱200 per adult (>10 y/o)
– ₱100 for 3-10 y/o (Free entrance for kids below 3)
– ₱160 PWD or Senior citizens (Senior Citizen I.D. is required)
– Day use hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Non Air-conditioned Room: ₱1,200 per night, good for 2pax
Row House: ₱2,600 per night, good for 2pax
Deluxe Suite: ₱7,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
– Extra Person: ₱336 for air-con and ₱168 for non-aircon. Subject to availability of mattress.
– Check in: 1:30PM / Check out: 11:30AM the next day
Exact location: F. Roska St., Brgy. Okoy Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island
5. Marlin Beach Resort
Rates
Standard Fan Room: ₱1,750 per night, good for 2pax
Seaside Cottage Room: ₱3,900 per night, good for 2pax
Deluxe Room: ₱3,700 per night, good for 2pax
Beachfront Room: ₱4,500 per night, good for 2pax
– All room rates included daily continental breakfast for 2 person, free transfer Santa fe pier to marlins beach resort.
– Extra Person: ₱300 per night
– Check in: 2PM / Check out: 12NN the next day
Exact location: F. Roska Street, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu
9. Jelly’s Haven
Rates
DAY USE: ₱100 per adult / ₱50 kid
Cottage: ₱500 per day (Regular size) / ₱1,000 per day (Family size)
Superior Room: ₱5,200 per night, good for 2pax w/ breakfast for 2
Deluxe Room: ₱6,800 per night, good for 2-4pax w/ breakfast for 2
Executive Suite: ₱7,500 per night, good for 2-4pax w/ breakfast for 2
Jelly’s Grand Suite: ₱12,000 per night, good for 2pax (Complimentary breakfast for 2pax, basket of fruits, 1 bottle of red wine)
– Extra Person: ₱800 per night with breakfast
– Check in: 2PM / Check out: 12NN the next day
Exact location: C. Batiancila Street, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu
10. Maia’s Beach Resort
Rates
Single Room: ₱1,950 per night, good for 1pax
Double Room: ₱2,100 per night, good for 2pax
Triple Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 3pax
– Room rates are inclusive of Port transfer and breakfast choice of American, Continental or Filipino.
– Extra Person: ₱250 per night with breakfast
– Check in: 2PM / Check out: 12NN the next day
Exact location: Basawon, Sulangan, Bantayan Island, Cebu
How to get to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island?
Buses that will bring you to Bantayan Island are found at the North Bus Terminal. Take the bus going to Hagnaya. Travel time is approximately 3 hours. From Hagnaya take the Express Ferry Boat to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. Travel time is approximately 1-hour ride to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. A Ro-Ro vessel from Hagnaya to Santa Fe is also available.
FARE
• Bus – P170 per way / P340 roundtrip (20% discount for students, present School ID)
• Ferry & Terminal Fee – P180 per way / P260 roundtrip
Longing
for that botanical view but hate the long que or the crowd that comes with the
deal? A place to enjoy and find your inner self? Or perhaps a perfect place for
that prenup photoshoot? Rejoice! We might have the place just for you.
A lot of flower gardens have opened their doors to the public ever since Sirao became a big hit to the Cebuanos. Who would’ve thought the Cebuanos to be the type to enjoy the refreshing smell and beauty of these so-called flower gardens? Flower gardens also have now become a favorite option for different photoshoots such as weddings, debut, prenup shoot and others.
Opened to public last February 28 2019, the Don Meon Garden is located at Sitio Camandricacawan, Brgy. Adlaon Cebu. It is one of Cebu’s newest garden attraction, a welcome addition to Cebu’s ever-growing collection of must-see sights and scenery.
The place offers a vibrant view and a change of scenery especially for those in need of inspiration. It offers a hint of creativity and optimism. If you wish so badly for that quick getaway or a change of view this place is certainly a must go. It is not only relaxing and beautiful but also is a place of sanctuary especially for those whose individualism are shown by the photos they take.
May it be a view taken from a drone or a simple hand held camera to a smartphone, this place will certainly not disappoint.
Reminders:
Don Meon Garden is newly opened flower
garden and will maybe not be as comparable to other flower gardens in Cebu.
Always keep an open mind and do not let your expectations ruin the experience
for you
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.
Only take photos in the areas approved
by the management.
Rates & Other Information
Entrance Fee: ₱50 per head
Operating hours: 8:30AM to 6:30PM daily
Corkage Fee: None; they also have a canteen inside.
Overnight: NO Overnight accommodations
Contact Number: 0919-610-6845 / 0915-867-0988
How to get there?
Exact Location: Sitio Camandricacawan, Brgy. Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill travel going to Busay / Sirao. 20-30 minutes away from the main road.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Pit-os. You can ride a 62B jeepney from Cebu City (Ayala Center Cebu Terminal). Tell the driver that you are heading to Don Meon Garden in Sitio Camandricacawan. Fare is ₱100 per head (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Adlaon Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can find “Sitio Camandricacawan” or Don Meon Garden.
Want to make your life more rewarding? Cebu takes pride in the new dental-related school in Mandaue City offering 6 months ONLY of study, and work right after!
Accepting high school graduates, college level, or other individuals who wish to enter the dental health care, the Philippine Dental Assisting Training School (PDATSI) has just opened its doors to the new dental assistant course.
To meet the qualifications for an administrative assistant in today’s dental practice, current dental secretaries and new applicants could acquire dental assisting and business like skills through a training program.
The Philippine Dental Assisting Training School, Inc. understands the importance of oral health literacy which starts from our very own dental health care assistants. Geared on post-secondary education program, our school curriculum has been designed not only to teach and nurture aspiring dental health care personnel to be efficient, but to enhance the knowledge and skills of our current dental staff.
With
the corporate vision of building Character, Competence and Commitment to work,
the Philippine Dental Assisting Training School, Inc. is committed to lead the
development of multi-skilled and professional dental assisting graduates in
just 1040 hours (6 months). Guaranteed work for graduates on the 7th
month.
There’s literally no chill at this restobar’s unlimited offer!
If you love to eat, a lot, this is one of the best eat-all-you-can deals you can find in the city. Chili’n Resto Bar will surely pique your interest as it offers unlimited pizza, shrimps, sizzling sisig, and chicken wings for only 280 pesos! Need we say more?
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.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Chillin Resto Bar Cebu”. Parking space is available.
This is it! This is the time to have that craving satisfied, the time to binge eat literally!
Mako Barato Meals is offering UNLI Everything! For only 199249₱299, you won’t ever have to stop and calculate if you can still afford another serving.
Everything that we want, they’ve got it. It’s like a collection of all UNLI food in Cebu. Trying to choose between meat and sea food? Say no more. This is all in!
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.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Mako Barato Meals”. Parking space is available.
The long wait is over! IL CORSO CEBU opens its doors as the newest lifestyle mall at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City.
IL Corso, a 10-hectare al fresco and waterfront mall, is a redefined lifestyle destination for shopping, dining and recreation by the sea. It is integrated in Cebu’s largest master-planned coastal township, the 50-hectare City di Mare by Filinvest Land Inc. — the biggest and most expensive project in the South Road Properties.
Photo by Caloy Ramirez
Only the front facade of Il Corso has opened for now. Aside from the four (4) state-of-the-art cinemas, these are the brands or mall tenants opening later this year:
Gusto Mare Restaurant (already open)
Parilya Restaurant (already open)
Dolce Milano
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Power Mac Center
Dunkin Donuts
Chikaan Restaurant
360 Pharmacy
Dessert Factory
Ace Hardware
How to get there?
Exact location: City de Mare, South Road Properties, Cebu City.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Il Corso Lifestyle Mall”. Estimated fare is ₱150-200 from SM City Cebu.
BY MYBUS: MyBus buses are now passing to and from three different stops within City di Mare and Il Corso. Residents and passengers within the City di Mare are able to go to as far as Talisay City in the south and up north until the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
Bus fares are similar to other stops and range between P25 to P40.
Below are the MyBus schedule for Il Corso / City de Mare:
Shape into these 8 most popular fitness gyms in Metro Cebu.
Have you noticed? People are busier than ever. Between work or academics, rest and the occasional travel, there’s hardly enough time to do anything else even the very essential exercise.
Stress and unhealthy diet are the main reasons why the body slowly get damaged and gets weaker and soon an imbalance of weight might occur. Going to the gym regularly may be difficult to achieve but it is not impossible. We should take care of our bodies as we will use them for the entirety of our lives.
If you’re one of the billion people out there who needs either to lose or to gain weight, or just want to stay fit and healthy, these popular fitness gyms in Metro Cebu will help you get in shape and totally fit in no time.
1. Anytime Fitness Cebu
The gym that promises convenience because of its growing locations worldwide and access to the gym 24/7, community because of the extra support you get, care because of their staff, and Great Coaches because they don’t only offer facilities and equipment to a healthier you.
Monthly rate: ₱2,000 – 2,500 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
Access to the gym 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7)
Access to ALL Anytime Fitness studios worldwide.
Zumba, Yoga, Boxing, Kickboxing, Functional Training, Pilates, Body Beats and TRX. No additional fee to join any of these.
Personal trainers and locker are also provided separately.
Operating hours: Open 24 hours (daily)
Cebu Branches or Studios:
Cebu Business Park
2/F Skyrise Alpha (near Lexmark and Ayala Center Cebu)
F45 Training is one of the newest techniques leaving competition and clients gasping for air. The “F” stands for “Functional” training whilst the “45” stands for the total time of each session – 45 minutes. It combines elements of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, and Functional Training.
Monthly rate: ₱3,000 – 3,500 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
No joining fee
2-3 experienced coaches per session with no extra fee. Including consultations.
Pop-up special classes are provided.
Over 27 programs that are always evolving and never the same.
Fixed, 45-min duration of workouts exist to provide a timing structure to maximize growth and progress.
Operating hours: 7AM to 9PM daily — group classes are based on schedule and bookings via the F45 app.
Known to many
because of our boxing champ, ALA Boxing and Fitness Gym has friendly trainers –
always looking out to help without being intrusive. But, if you’re really up
more for the boxing training, you don’t have to look further, that’s their
specialty.
Regular rates:
Walk-ins: ₱250 per sessions
10 Sessions: ₱2,000
12 Sessions: ₱2,250
15 Sessions: ₱2,600
3 Months (Unlimited Sessions): ₱6,750
6 Months (Unlimited Sessions): ₱12,750
1 Year (Unlimited Sessions): ₱24,000
Operating hours: 7AM to 9PM daily
Cebu Branches or Studios:
2/F Banilad Town Center – (032) 416-2011
South IT Building, Arcenas Estate Labangon, Cebu City – (032) 401-0634
2/F Parkmall, Mandaue City, Cebu – (032) 328-3835
4. Gold’s Gym Cebu
Whether you may be a pro or amateur in the field of fitness, Gold’s Gym can cater to your needs. Having been in the business for a long time, they can commit to helping you become healthy so you can live a quality life. Be strong with Gold’s.
Monthly rate: ₱1,500 – 2,000 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
Free use of sauna, shower rooms, and lockers.
Access to Gold’s Gym branches nationwide.
Operating hours: 6AM to 12MN daily
Cebu Branches or Studios:
4/F Ayala Center Cebu – (032) 319-0509
3/F JCentre Mall in Mandaue City – 0923-405-9211
5. Fitness Nation Cebu
Claiming to be
one of the best gym facilities in Cebu, Fitness Nation do not only offer
fitness exercises. They also offer group exercises for Zumba, Yoga, Lesmills,
H.I.I.T, BodyCombat, Hip-Hop, and Latin dance. Furthermore, they have
lengthened their offerings with Cardio, Machines, TRX, Functional training
area, Boxing, KickBoxing, Muay Thai, Sauna, and even Personal Training.
Monthly rate: ₱3,500-3,700 per month
Inclusions:
Unlimited access to a spacious High-end 900sqm GYM, with GROUP EXERCISES (50+ classes per Week – Zumba, Yoga, Spin Bikes and Hit), Machines, Cardio, TRX, Boxing, Body combat, Dance Classes and Crossfit. Free Weights, Aircons, Sauna, Hot Showers, Healthy Bar, and Parking space.
Plus, a free professional trainer that will guide along the session.
Branch: Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City.
6. CrossFit Subtero
This gym does
not only offer fitness training, they also offer CrossFit, Yoga, Olympic
Weightlifting, and Calisthenics. So, get ready to tear down the obstacles of
your mind and body. Scared? Don’t be. Be Excited.
Branch: Mantawi International Road, Mandaue City (near Harrison Park Mandaue)
7. CitiGym
Dedicated to improve the health and wellness of every individual, CitiGym also offers unlimited use of swimming pool, use of sauna and steam room, hot and cold showers, fitness boxing, group exercises, and even free towels if you become one of their Annual Elite members.
Monthly rate: ₱2,500 – 3,000 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
Free use of sauna, shower rooms, and lockers.
24-hour access to the gym.
Operating hours: 24/7
Contact number: (032) 232-6888 local 8941
Location: Lower G/F, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
8. Holiday Gym & Spa Cebu
Monthly rate: ₱2,500 – 3,000 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
Unlimited workout & use of swimming pool, jogging track & wall-climbing facilities.
Unlimited attendance to all group exercise classes.
Easy access to personal training or swimming lessons.
Free use of sauna, shower, & locker facilities (bring your own towel & lock – Open as you go)
Free 3 Personal Training Sessions upon signing up.
Discount on spa services (for members 3 mos. & above only)
Discount on major services at Elements Salon (for members 3 mos. & above only)
Free workout at HGS-Davao (limited number of days only
Free days or weeks for every new referral enrolled.
Operating hours: 6AM to 10PM daily
Contact number: (032) 232 4828
Location: Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, Cebu City (near Cebu Country Club).
