One of the annual holiday traditions in Cebu City is back!
Formerly known as Kasadya sa SRP, Boom na Boom Sa Sugbo 2019 is a (relatively smaller) amusement park that aims to bring joy and fun throughout the holiday season for the families and barkada, especially those living in Cebu City. It is open until January 19, 2019 only.
Our team recently visited the annual carnival fair. Here are some of the photos and rides you can expect here:
Fees, Schedule & Location
Entrance fee: ₱20 on weekdays and ₱25 on weekends or holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year.
Rides: ₱30 to ₱50 per ride
Schedule: 4PM to 2AM daily (November 28, 2019 to January 19, 2020)
How to get there?
Exact location: Filinvest at South Road Properties (SRP) along IL Corso Lifestyle Mall
BY COMMUTE: For public commute, it’s best to ride the MyBus going to/from Talisay City. You can also hire a habal-habal from Mambaling Flyover or Plaza Independencia for ₱20-30 per head (one-way).
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Boom na Boom sa Sugbo”. Parking space is available.
Mountaineering and trekking aficionados have surely surmised Osmeña Peak, but what a few don’t know that an hour of hike from Osmeña Peak is another peak that will surely enthrall all adventurers’ hearts – Casino Peak in Dalaguete.
Thirdy Mercado
Casino Peak is a relatively new trail and only a few avid trekkers have reached this peak. Certified adventurers must be ready to brave the rocky ridges that must be trekked, as getting on top is not really easy.
Upon reaching the peak, amazing viewpoints
of Cebu can be seen. The entire experience of seeing the overlooking view is
more than just a rewarding experience after that tiring trek.
Thirdy Mercado
Thirdy Mercado
Em-em Monceda Salonoy
Incredible hill formations would make you
think that you’re seeing the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, when actually it is just
the hidden beauty that lies in Casino Peak.
More scenic and Instragrammable views can
be found in Casino Peak. You just have to be creative enough with your angles.
Mel Jun Mendoza
Mel Jun Mendoza
Mel Jun Mendoza
Fees:
Fare (South Bus Terminal to Dalaguete Proper): ₱120 per head (one-way)
Motorbike Fare (Dalaguete Proper to Kandungaw Peak): ₱150 per head (one-way)
Entrance Fee: ₱30 per head
Tour Guide: ₱200 per group
How to get there?
Exact location: Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon, Dalaguete, Cebu, Casino Peak can be trekked if you’re from Osmeña Peak. Hiring a tour guide is encouraged as this peak is new.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Dalaguete where the travel time is roughly 2 to 3 hours and the estimated fare is at ₱120. Ask the conductor to be dropped off at the Dalaguete proper, where you can hail motor taxis or habal-habal that can take you to Casino Peak in Sitio Lugsangan. Average fare is ₱150 per person (one-way) with a travel time of 15-20 minutes.
BY CAR: Metered taxi is not possible. If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Casino Peak”. Park at the nearby gym for a minimal fee. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Travels.
Adventure surely awaits in Casino Peak.
Gather up the gang and plan that next trekking trip!
Asturias itself is a peaceful and quiet municipality located in the north of Cebu. It has its own unique traits and secrets waiting to be discovered. Whether it be the festivals or the people, many people are attracted to this side of the island. One of the places to look out on when visiting the place is Policios Waterpark Resort & Spa.
The resort is as
peaceful as Asturias filled with colorful wildlife and two refreshing pools for
the children and for the adults. If you find pools not to your liking, then you
can also visit the beach nearby.
Policios Waterpark Resort & Spa Cebu offers open cottages for rent to put your things upon safely and securely. You can also use chairs and tables if you think cottages are too much.
If you plan on staying
overnight, then they have rooms to offer as well. Fan rooms contain electric
fans to summon in the cool winds and can accommodate 4 to 6 people.
Air-conditioned rooms are also available for those seeking for a chill room; it
can accommodate up to 10 people. The rooms offer a great scenic view of the sea
in the distance.
Seeking for a dainty
place to stay? Policios got you covered.
Rates & Other Information
Rates
Entrance fee: ₱120 per adult, ₱60 per kid
Open Cottages: ₱800 per day (max of 10pax)
Fan Rooms: ₱1,500 per night (max of 10pax)
Air-conditioned rooms: ₱4,000 per night (max of 10pax)
– Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at Sangi, Santa Lucia, Asturias (an intersection). Fare is ₱130 /head (one-way). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Policios Waterpark Resort – fare is ₱40 /head.
– If you are renting a private van or driving your own vehicle, take this route. You can then navigate using Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Policios Waterpark Resort”.
2. Via Toledo
– You can ride a bus from the South Bus Terminal going to Toledo/Tuburan. Fare is around ₱100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal. This is only ideal if you come from Minglanilla/Naga/Toledo. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Sangi, Santa Lucia, Asturias (an intersection). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Policios Waterpark Resort – fare is ₱40 /head.
Your favorite cute penguin, Pororo, has come from Korea to Cebu!
Pororo Theme Park is a new kid-friendly attraction opened in Mactan, Cebu. The indoor amusement theme park is based on the famous Korean children’s television show “Pororo the Little Penguin.”
Located at JPark Island Resort in Mactan, the play park has
two floors with over 20 fun games and activities dedicated to definitely charm
kids and kids-at-heart.
The park has different locations across Asia including 11
in South Korea. Currently, this is the brand’s 18th park in the world.
With friends Crong, Poby, Tongtong, Eddy, Rody and Loopy, Pororo the little penguin will bring everyone on an immersive and fun adventure you wish you could have had sooner.
Attractions
and arcade zones:
Jungle gym
Pororo Fishing Zone
Mini bowling alley
Air hockey
Eddy’s Sliding Car
Pororo Train
Pororo’s Aqua Play Zone
Tutu’s 4D Rider
Sliding Ball Pool
Giant slide (extends out of the side of the building that connects the 2nd and 1st floors)
Loopy’s
House Cafe
For guardians, fret not as there is a cafe for you that
serves coffee and sweet treats called Loopy’s House.
Designed and created by the creator of Pororo and the mind
behind all Pororo parks in South Korea and other countries, Iconix
Entertainment assures that the rides and technology are well-curated and safe
for people in all ages to enjoy.
Rates & Other Information
Rates
Pororo Theme Park Access: Starts at ₱1,500 for 2 hours for kids 0 to 12 years old (with one guardian)
All-Day Access (Pororo + JPark Island Amenities): ₱3,750 per head
We Cebuanos take our food very seriously. We want it delicious, we want it fast, we want it clean, and above all we want it to fit right into our budget.
Well, no worries for “Doble sa sarap, Doble sa sulit” Minute Burger is the one for you. And I am not talking about just a normal side walk burger, because this one offers Premium Specialty Burgers at an affordable price, for buy 1 take 1, and is open 24/7.
LAMI NA BURGERS!
All their burgers have ‘Brioche’ buns, a French bread that is similar to a highly enriched pastry with its high egg and butter content. Imagine the rich fluffiness of that bun itself, light to the stomach until the last bite.
The Beef
Their overly beefylicious patty is juicy with just the right tenderness. The beef flavor lingers on our palate along with all the delicious goodness of the filling.
All
burgers are Buy 1, Take 1
Did you know that you can get all these
yummy and tasty burgers for 2? Always.
Yes. All their burgers, regular and premium are in a Buy 1 Take 1 offer which means that it’s perfect for a pair, a great steal for the barkada or family and an extra gift to your hungry self.
Big
Time sandwiches “Premium Burgers”
“Taste of the World“- Travel the world with just a bite of these burgers, each with distinct flavors from different countries:
Bacon Cheeseburger: ₱71 (USA)
Black Pepper Burger: ₱65 (India)
Beef Pizza Burger: ₱69 (Italy)
Baconaisse Chicken Burger: ₱68 (Spain)
*All of these burgers are Buy 1, Take 1. You get 2 burgers for the price of 1.
Regular Sulit Burgers
For those
tummy-filling moments that is perfect for the budget.
Minute Burger: ₱34
Double minute burger: ₱46
Cheese Burger: ₱44
*All of these burgers are Buy 1, Take 1. You get 2 burgers for the price of 1.
New Cheesy Carne Nachos
Alas, our burger experience wouldn’t be complete without the best side dish, the crispy meaty and cheesy nacho chips. Go on. Have those nachos while waiting for your burgers.
Cheesy Carne Nachos: ₱39 (single order)
Ang sarap talaga pag sulit ang kasama. Creating everyday happiness.
Have a minute to awesome goodness with Minute Burger now!
Branches:
Urgello – fronting Seaoil across South Bus Terminal
Guadalupe – V. Rama St., Guadalupe, Cebu City
Colon – Juana Osmena Blvd., Brgy. Kalubihan, Colon, Cebu City
F. Llamas – Labangon, Cebu City
Archbishop Reyes – 2 G Arch Reyes Ave., San Vicente, Brgy. Luz, Cebu City
Centro Mandaue – Del. Rosario St. Centro Mandaue City
TG Basak – Basak Road, Lapu-Lapu City
Opon – G.Y. Dela Serna St., Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City
Minglanilla – Poblacion Ward 2, 16 De Julio St., Minglanilla
It’s official! Fast-rising folk-pop Ben&Ben returns to Cebu this December 15, 2019 (Sunday) at 7PM, at the Activity Center of the new AyalaMalls Central Bloc in Cebu IT Park.
How to get a ticket?
Present a minimum P500 single purchase receipt dated December 6 to 15, 2019 from any of AyalaMalls Central Bloc’s non-food outlets or from our Cinemas at the concierge to get an entry pass.
Bill payment receipts and grocery receipts from Metro Supermarket are excluded.
Ben&Ben (formerly The Benjamins) is a fast-rising folk-pop band formed in 2015 by twin Filipino singer-songwriters, Paolo and Miguel Guico. “Ride Home”, their first single, debuted at number 1 in Spotify’s Philippines Viral 50 Chart for a week. This was soon followed by their next single, “Leaves”, hitting number 3 on Philippines Viral 50, and 14 on the Global Viral 50 chart.
They first gained attention at the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) 2016, the most prestigious songwriting competition in the country, for their composition, “Tinatangi”. Their song won 2nd runner up and Best Music Video among thousands of entries.
AyalaMalls Central Bloc at IT Park is Cebu’s second Ayala mall that officially opens on December 6, 2019. This grand mall houses over 200 stores inside, including outlets composed of retail shops, dining restaurants, and an extensive IT zone for families, young professionals and millennials.
The highly anticipated The Sports Warehouse Big! Big! Holidays Sale is back at SM City Cebu starting today, November 29, 2019, until December 3, 2019 at the 3rd Level, Cebu Trade Hall.
Make sure to shop early and enjoy up 80% OFF on Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Pro Touch footwear, apparel and accessories.
Toledo’s very own Biga Pit is a mine pit, a quarry located and owned by the Carmen Copper Cooperation. People are only allowed to enter the area for educational purposes or private tours and not for recreational and should also contact the authorities of the mining corporation in advance.
Neil Yap
The attraction towards the Biga Pit has become prevalent due to its resemblance to some famous tourist spots like Moraine Lake in Canada and Blue Lake in New Zealand, however, unlike them, Biga Pit was man-made.
Irl Dan
It is believed that the bluish water is the mining corporation’s disposal waste. Thus, forcing several people to express their worries on the environmental issues caused by the pit.
The topic remains to be a little controversial, but one thing is for sure, the water is not advisable for swimming.
Jess Arriesgado
Jess Arriesgado
According to Carmen Copper Cooperation, the place is used to detonate bombs recovered from areas in the province and though the water is weirdly blue, underneath it is tons of tailings (materials left after the copper ones are separated from minerals).
Era Genita Piscos Carl Dave Black Ang
Nevertheless,
if this makes you more curious, don’t worry because we have prepared a guide
for you if you want to visit the pit:
How to get there?
Exact location: Barangay Biga, Toledo City, Cebu
BY COMMUTE: 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 RD Pawnshop in Tabunok Market.
From there, ride a habal-habal that can take you to Biga Pit. Estimated fare is around ₱200-250 per head (roundtrip).
BY PRIVATE: If you have your own private vehicle/motorcycle, you can use Google Maps or Waze and search for “Biga Pit” in Toledo.
Estimated expenses:
Entrance fee: None (but you cannot go inside)
From Cebu South Terminal to Toledo:
Bus fare: ₱60 – 80
Minivan: ₱60 – 170
Taxi: ₱750 – 950
From Toledo Fish Market to the mining entrance: ₱100 /head (one-way) via habal-habal or motorbike
From the entrance to Biga Pit: ₱20-50 /head (one-way) via habal-habal or motorbike
What to prepare?
Sunblock/Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Cap/hat/umbrella
Lots of
water
Snacks *please
be responsible of your trash and bring it with you as you go
PATIENCE
Although, always remember that this is a private establishment and to be responsible for your own safety if you ever visit the place.
In the olden days, Cebuano breakfast often includes the traditional puto maya, chocolate sikwate, and the likes. Brush aside the trendy milk teas for a while and embrace the Cebuano culture at Maharlicup in Busay, Cebu City.
Mely Abellana Estrelloso
Maharlicup is a café which serves many Cebuano delicacies such as torta, bibingka, the puto maya and sikwate, ensaymada, kape, etc. As cafés are recently making a surge for their relaxing vibe, Maharlicup also offers such feeling as it is situated in Brgy. Malubog. The place gives you a scenic view of the sky and mountains, chilling your bones and calming your spirit.
Mely Abellana Estrelloso
Mely Abellana Estrelloso
Mely Abellana Estrelloso
The café also serves
your food with wooden utensils like wooden spoons, forks, and mugs, giving off
the traditional vibe. If you want to eat like a Cebuano, the café is one good
place to practice.
Along with that, Maharlicup has recently opened another branch in the heart of IT Park’s Sugbo Mercado. If you are in the area, don’t hesitate to drop by and have a taste of their delicacies, although nothing beats the scenic view at Brgy. Malubog.
Location: Brgy. Malubog, Transcentral Highway, Busay, Cebu City — just along the highway, few meters away from the eskina of Tops Lookout.
BY CAR: (Best option) Parking space available. Just search for ‘Maharlicup’ in Cebu Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.
BY HABAL-HABAL: Hire a habal-habal driver (motorcycle for hire) near JY Square Mall in Lahug, and inform him to drop you off at Maharlicup. Estimated fare is ₱100 per person (max of 2).
BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be hefty. Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Travels.
As it seems Cebu is now aiming to be the first of
everything.
Cebuanos brace yourselves, and your furry friends, for we now have the very first government veterinary clinic in the Philippines.
Located in Barangay Calmante, Tudela, Camotes Island, is a public
veterinary clinic spearheaded by the Cebu Provincial Government. Camotes is
known for being a rabies-free zone and the government is taking this action to
make sure that it remains as such.
They cater to all kinds of animals; pets, poultry, and
livestock.
Photo from the Cebu Provincial Government (SugboNews.com)
Services in the clinic:
FREE Anti-rabies vaccines
FREE Vaccines for cattles, hogs, and poultry
surgery
x-ray
ultrasound
blood testing
laboratory
admissions
consultations
issuance of veterinary health certificates
*Note: laboratory fees
will follow subsidized rates
Given that Tudela is highly dependent in its agriculture and
livestock, this project is of great help to the Island’s economy and livelihood
along with its neighboring islands and provinces.
“Vet clinics are usually private-owned. If there are any public ones, these are located inside veterinary offices of LGUs. This time we are hoping that the services is not just in government main office but now closer to the farmers,”
– Rose Vincoy (Provincial Veterinary Office)
I hope that this is only the start as it says ‘the first’.
Government-run vet clinics should be built all over the country for greater
access to every Filipino and better care for our animals. It can also be income
generating so it really is a win-win situation.
