8 Ancestral Houses and Museums in Cebu City

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November 5, 2018

The Philippines is famous worldwide for its beautiful beaches but, if not for Vigan, Philippines would be unknown for its colonial architecture. There are a lot of century old houses scattered today across the Philippines and if you are up for a ‘bring me back to the old times’ feeling, you are just in the right page for we are about to give up a taste of these old houses and museums in Cebu City.

1. YAP-SAN DIEGO ANCESTRAL HOUSE

Built in the late 17th century, the Yap – San Diego Ancestral House is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines. Owned by Don Juan Yap and Doña Maria Florido, this ancestral house is still in its original state amidst the remains of weather-beaten but unyielding structures and old age.

Though the aesthetics, this house is a proof of what its like to be a God-centric home during the 17th century because the house was built with faith and devotion of a Cebuano’s family.

Location: 155-Lopez Jaena corner Mabini St., 6000 Parian, Cebu City
Operating Hours: 9AM to 6PM daily
Entrance Fee: ₱50 per head
Contact: (032) 514-3002, 514-3003 or 253-5568

2. 1730 JESUIT HOUSE (MUSEO DE PARIAN)

1730 Jesuit House Museo de Parian Cebu (1)

1730 Jesuit House Museo de Parian Cebu (2)

1730 Jesuit House Museo de Parian Cebu (4)

1730 Jesuit House Museo de Parian Cebu (3)

An 18th century house remarkably preserved behind big walls in the heart of Parian district is the 1730 Jesuit House. I am not sure if everyone is aware of its existence (until today) because this house by the Sy’s is very much hidden from the public but, the Jesuit House has now been converted to a museum by the new owners. Hence, its slowly gaining the attention of the public. Regardless of its popularity, the Jesuit House has proven to be tough for having survived various transformations – from being the residence of a religious community to a hardware store and warehouse.

Location: Zulueta Street, Parian, Cebu City
Operating Hours: 10AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays (time of visit will be discussed upon appointment)
Entrance Fee: **There is no charge for a house visit but prior permission from the Sy family is needed.**
Contact: +63 935 998 4966

3. MUSEO SUGBO

What was once called as “Carcel de Cebu” or Provincial Jail of Cebu, Museo Sugbo is located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). Designed by Domingo de Escondrillas in 1869, Museo Sugbo was originally proposed to be the main prison cell for the Visayan District.

Location: M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Brgy. Tejer, Cebu City (formerly CPDRC)
Operating Hours: 9AM to 6PM, Tuesdays to Saturdays
Entrance fee: ₱30 per adult, ₱10 for senior citizens and students, ₱75 for foreigners
Contact: (032) 239-5626

4. Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu

Nestled next to the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, the Cathedral Museum of Cebu is the home of the regional Church architecture and artifacts. Built in the early nineteen hundred century, the museum reopened on November 2006. Cathedral Museum of Cebu is also the ecclesiastical museum of the Roman Catholic of the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Location: Manalili Corner P. Gomez Street, Cebu City
Schedule: 9AM to 12NN and 2PM to 5PM daily
Entrance fee: ₱50
Contact number: (032) 412-3455

5. RIZALIANA MUSEUM

Rizaliana Museum USPF Cebu — Photo by Uspf OfficeOf AlumniRelations

Rizaliana Museum USPF Cebu 2 — Photo by Uspf OfficeOf AlumniRelations

Rizaliana Museum USPF Cebu 3 — Photo by Uspf OfficeOf AlumniRelations

Rizaliana Museum USPF Cebu 4 — Photo by Uspf OfficeOf AlumniRelations

The Rizaliana Museum of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), is the home of the largest collection of Jose Rizal’s memorabilia outside of Luzon. Aside from Dr. Jose Rizal’s wardrobe, the museum has the original KKK flag.

Location: Mabini St., Señor Santo Niño, Cebu City
Schedule: 10AM to 5PM daily (make sure to call them first prior to visiting)
Entrance fee: ₱100 for adults, ₱50 for students
Contact number: (032) 414-8773 local 214

6. Rizal Memorial Library and Museum

rizal memorial library and museum (2) — Photo by Pete Parcon

rizal memorial library and museum (1) — Photo by Pete Parcon

Having been inaugurated on December 30, 1939, the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum was designed by Architect Juan Marcos Arellano. The museum showcases a collection of artifacts significant to the history of Cebu.

Rare books, archaeological discoveries, a theater. The place has a lot to offer a tourist or a culture-hungry local.

A portion of the building has recently been serving as the country’s first 24/7 public library (read the details here).

Location: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City
Schedule: 8AM to 12NN and 1PM to 5PM, Mondays to Fridays
Entrance fee: None
Contact number: (032) 253-1526

7. Casa Gorordo Museum

Casa Gorordo is a house museum located in a historic area of Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines. It is owned and managed by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) through its Culture Heritage Unit. The house was acquired by RAFI from the Gorordo family in 1979, renovated and enhanced, and opened to the public as a museum in 1983.

Location: Parian, Cebu City
Schedule: 9AM to 5PM, Tuesdays to Sundays
Entrance fee: ₱120 per adult, ₱80 for students
Contact number: (032) 418-7234 loc. 532

8. Cebu Heritage Monument

Location: Parian, Cebu City
Schedule: Anytime (open, located along the road)
Entrance fee: None
Contact number: N/A

As what Reno Piano said; “A museum is a place where one should lose one’s head,” and I couldn’t agree more because, museums are institutions which conserve artifacts and objects of cultural, artistic, and historial significance. And we hope that after reading the whole article, you have fallen inlove with Sugbo even more.

Sushi Boy: Your new go-to Japanese resto in Cebu City

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November 3, 2018

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When we think about Japanese food, we would almost immediately think of the go-to resto that we know. But somehow, things are about to change once you have tried this modern Japanese restaurant in town.

Sushi Boy, a modern Japanese cuisine and casual restaurant that is popular for its food quality and affordability, has a fresh new deal for us — the Bento Box. It is a delight-packed meal for our hungry tummies.

Bento is a single-portion take-out or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento holds rice or noodles, fish or meat, with pickled and cooked vegetables, in a box. In our terms, it is just “baon” prepared the Nihon way.

The Bento Box is Sushi Boy’s value meal set offer and is available for ₱199 only. It comes in five (5) delightful combination:

Chicken Teriyaki Bites
Torikatsu (Chicken)
Tofu
Tonkatsu (Pork)
Pork Yakitori

Bento Box - Tonkatsu (Pork) — Bento Box – Tonkatsu (Pork)

Bento Box - Torikatsu — Bento Box – Torikatsu

Bento Box is available at Sushi Boy IT Park, Garden Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City. Soon to be available at the Sushi Boy Mandaue Branch.

Meanwhile, here are some of the classic dishes you should try:

sushiboycebu-12 — Corn Soup & California Maki

Food Menu

Other information

Operating hours: 11AM – 2PM, 6PM – 1AM, Mondays to Sundays
Contact number: (032) 513-5694
Branches:
– Garden Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City (at the back of Shaka Hawaiian Restaurant)
– Ouano Avenue, Subangdaku, Mandaue City (beside Cafe Racer)

How to get there?

Exact location: Garden Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City (near Sugbo Mercado IT Park) 15-30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle; 10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu; 1 hour away from Mactan Airport.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to IT Park or Apas. Inform the driver to drop you off at “Garden Block” near Sugbo Merkado. These are the jeepneys that will pass through:
– 17B from Colon via Jones
– 17C from Colon via Ramos
– 17D from Carbon via Jones

BY CAR / GRAB / TAXI: Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Sushi Boy IT Park”. Parking space is available.

Pangeas Beach Resort: A refreshing garden resort in Liloan

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Ram Mancelita

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November 2, 2018

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With all the physical, mental and emotional stress we’ve been inhaling in the city’s hustle and bustle, we all deserve a good break and a beautiful, refreshing escape from the city to exhale the stress and negativity away from our body. And we just know one resort in northern Cebu that’s worth your vacation time!

Only an hour away from the city, Pangeas Beach Resort is a hidden paradise in Liloan that is designed for family vacations and barkada getaways. It is located by the beach and has a clean swimming pool so everyone can definitely chill and relax. The resort has lustrous green surroundings and staying here is like staying in the lap of nature with peace and calm all around. It’s affordable, too!

Pangeas Beach Resort Liloan Cebu (1) — Photo by Michael Sagonoy

Pangeas Beach Resort Liloan Cebu (2) — Photo by Michael Sagonoy

Pangeas Beach Resort Liloan Cebu (3) — Photo by Michael Sagonoy

Rates & Other Information

Day Use

Day Use Time: 8AM to 5PM
Entrance fee: ₱150 per adult, ₱100 per kid (5 y/o & below)
– Access to swimming pool, beach, lounge area, shower area
Cottage Rates:
– Good for 4 (Table): ₱200 per day
– Good for 4 (Single): ₱250 per day
– Good for 8: ₱400 per day
– Good for 9-10: ₱500 per day
– Good for 30: ₱2,500 per day
Corkage fee: All types of beverage will be subject for corkage (₱20 per bottle). Lechon corkage is ₱200.
Grilling station: ₱100 per day

Overnight Rates

Standard Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2pax with breakfast
Family Room: ₱3,000 per night, good for 3pax with breakfast
Double Standard Room: ₱4,000 per night, good for 4pax with breakfast
Barkada Room: ₱10,000 per night, good for 12pax w/o breakfast
– Additional beds are at ₱500 per head
– Check-in: 2PM; Check-out: 12NN the next day

Contact Information

Contact numbers: (032) 316-9620 / 0917-322-1123
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Pagutlan Suso, Tayud, Liloan, Cebu — 1-1.5 hour away from the city. A bit far from the main road, commuting is not that recommended.

BY COMMUTE: Ride any 25 or 27 jeepney going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal — fare is ₱15 per way. Or, ride a v-hire going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal — fare is ₱50 per way. Drop off at the church in Tayud Liloan where you can find a lot of tricycles. Ask around who can drive you to Pangeas — fare is usually ₱15-20 per person.

BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Pangeas Beach Resort”. Parking space is available.

Ginuman Fest 2018 with 6Cyclemind and Myrtle Sarrosa this Nov. 16

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Ram Mancelita

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November 1, 2018

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Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI)’s highly anticipated GINUMAN FEST 2018 is set to stage in Mactan, Cebu on November 16, 2018 (Friday) at the Lapu-Lapu City Hall Grounds.

On its 7th year, Ginuman Fest promises Cebuanos an evening of great music as featured artists are set to perform their greatest hits as well as hottest chart-toppers, favorites and party anthems.

Expected on stage are:

6 Cycle Mind
Banda ni Gleggy
Ms. Myrtle Sarrosa
Top Bisrock Bands
Cool Party DJs
Raffles & Games, etc.

“GINUMAN FEST” is GSMI’s way of thanking it’s loyal customers for continuous support & patronage to world-class liquor products which are existent for more than 180 years:

Ginebra San Miguel
Vino Kulafu
Primera Light Brandy
GSM Blue Light Gin
GSM Blue Flavors
Don Enrique Tequila
Antonov Vodka
GSM Premium Gin
Anejo Gold Medium Rum

Tickets are available in your local supermarkets / groceries / selected bars & tambayan.

For inquiries, you can contact them at (032) 345 0412 / (032) 423 0312 / (0917) 124 2763 / (0917) 310 2638.

Orongan Beach Resort: The 150-Peso haven in Anapog, San Remigio

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Ram Mancelita

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October 25, 2018

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Only a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of Cebu City, San Remigio is a famous beach destination in the north and has the longest shoreline in Cebu. Let the fine and soft beach sand, the serene seascape, and the spectacular sunset take your breath away.

Orongan Beach Resort in Brgy. Anapag, San Remigio, has trended on social media few months ago for its white sand beach and crazily affordable entrance fee and accommodation rates. It has an entrance fee of only 50 pesos per head, and you can go beach camping with friends for 100 pesos per tent.

Orongan Beach Resort Anapog San Remigio (1) — Photo by Debby Maeh Son Sitee

Orongan Beach Resort Anapog San Remigio (4)

Orongan Beach Resort Anapog San Remigio (3)

Rates & Other Information

Room Rates

House: ₱2,000 per night
Bungalow (Fan Room): ₱1,500 per night, good for 2pax
Bungalow (Aircon Room): ₱2,200 per night, good for 2pax
Bungalow (Barkada Room, Fan): ₱2,500 per night, good for 10pax
Bungalow (Barkada Room, Aircon): ₱3,500 per night, good for 10pax
– up to 10pax per room
– Excess is ₱100 per head per night

Day Use Rates

Entrance fee: ₱150 per adult, ₱100 per child (5 to 12 y/o)
Cottage: ₱600 per day (up to 10pax)
Tent Rental: ₱1,000 per night
Own Tent: ₱100 per tent per night
Chairs: ₱20 each
Table with 10 Chairs: ₱350 per day

Other information

Corkage Fee? None.
Allow walk-ins? Yes.
Contact numbers: 0910-402-7990 / 0949-772-0083
Email address: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Anapog, San Remigio, Cebu — 3-4 hours away from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to San Remigio. Tell the driver to drop you off at the school in Brgy. Tambongon. Bus fare is ₱155 (one-way). From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) going to the Orongan Beach Resort. Fare is ₱25 per person.

BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Orongan Beach Resort” or refer to the map below. Parking space is available.

Beautiful scenery at MonTeray Farm Resort in Pinamungajan

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Ram Mancelita

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October 19, 2018

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We are always excited to introduce relatively new resorts to our readers, especially those that are fresh, unique and interesting. Pinamungajan, the town in Southwestern Cebu where the famous wave pool resort is situated, is also the home of this underrated yet refreshing vacation house.

Featuring an outdoor pool and lush green gardens, MonTeray Farm Resort provides peaceful and comfortable accommodations, perfect for the whole family or barkada! In fact, over the years, this resort in Pinamungajan has become one of the primary choices for team buildings, family gatherings, reunions, or outings.

MonTeray is a combination of the couple’s first names – Ramon and Teray Pono – who own the resort, which was initially planned to be a vacation house for the family.

Now, MonTeray Farm welcomes guests as a family-friendly farm resort with several rooms / houses that can accommodate up to 100pax, an organic garden, a 15-meter zipline, and “happy pigs” that munch on madre de agua leaves.

The Lemon House

– Airconditioned, good for 8 persons
– 2 rooms
– Attic with fan
– With toilet and bath
– Small kitchen for cooking (utensils provided)
– Free use of pool
– Free use of obstacle course
– Natural farm tour
Rate: P5,000 per night

The Family Room

– Airconditioned, good for 6 persons
– With toilet and bath
– Free use of pool
– Free use of obstacle course
– Natural farm tour
Rate: P3,000 per night

The Standard Room

– Airconditioned, good for 2 persons
– Free breakfast for 2
– Free use of pool
Rate: P1,800 per night

Dormitory Type

– Airconditioned, can accommodate up to 16 persons
– 8 bunk beds
– 2 toilet and bath
– Free use of pool
– Free use of obstacle course
– Free use of bonfire area
– Natural farm tour
Rate: P500/head (minimum of 12 persons)

Tents

– Good for 6 persons (each tent)
– Free beddings
– Free use of pool
Rate: P1,500 each tent

Facilities and Amenities

Monteray Farm is an ideal place for relaxation and reflection. Its 5-hectare grounds are suitable for team buildings, training or any other outdoor activities.

The Obstacle Course

This is free to use if you book in either the family room, lemon house or dorm house.

Zipline

Zipline through the fresh breeze of nature for only P75 per head.

The Farm

Monteray Farm puts effort to produce healthy food and keep its guests not only physically healthy but emotionally and mentally as well. They have naturally grown herbs and free-range animals. You can enjoy the unique experience of picking your herbs for tea, juices or salad.

Rates & Other Information

DAY USE RATES:

• Entrance Fee: P80 /head inclusive of pool use
• Cottages range from P250-900
• Zipline: P75 /head

OVERNIGHT RATES:

• Standard room (good for 2 pax) – P1,800/night; with free breakfast
• Family room (good for 6 pax) – P3,000/night
• Lemon House (good for 8 pax; with refrigerator, stove, LPG & television) – P5,000/night
• Dorm-type room (minimum of 12 pax & maximum of 16 pax per room) – P500/head

OTHER DETAILS:

• Contact information: (032) 514-1341 / 0922-867-9458 / [email protected] / Facebook Page
• Accept walk-ins? They do accept walk-ins but subject to availability of the date. Please message the resort ahead your preferred dates to avoid inconvenience since some dates are blocked for exclusive booking of the whole place.
• Day Use: 8AM to 5PM
• Pool use: Pool is open until 10PM.
• Overnight use: 2PM check-in; 12NN the next day check-out
• Corkage fee: NONE. Guests may bring food and drinks from outside.
• PRIVATE BOOKINGS? MonTeray caters to special occasions such as weddings, reunions and birthdays at the open-air pavilion.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sitio Dakit, Brgy. Poblacion, Pinamungajan (approx. 1.5-2 hours from Cebu City). This can be searched on Waze or Google Maps. Or you may refer to the map below:

For the commuters, you can take a bus from the South Bus Terminal or v-hire from the city to Pinamungajan town proper. From there, you can take a habal-habal at P10 /person or just walk if you prefer.

Happy Beach Cebu: A Pastel Wonderland Resort [NOW CLOSED]

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Ram Mancelita

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October 17, 2018

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UPDATE:

As of September 2019: Happy Beach Cebu is now permanently CLOSED. They will be re-locating soon, either in Bohol or still in Cebu.

This year is the most exciting Christmas season for Cebu. There are just so many new attractions to experience and enjoy! Alongside the December soft opening of Cebu’s first theme park with Snow World, the country’s biggest ocean park, Cebu’s newest lifestyle mall IL Corso, more developments at Cebu Safari — this new attraction in Lapu-Lapu City will surely make the Queen City of South more vibrant and colorful this ~~December 15, 2018~~.

From the makers of Inflatable Island, and the team that brought you the iconic “Pink Bali Lounge” and the world-famous “Unicorn Island”, comes the “Happy Beach Cebu” boutique resort located in Mactan. It will surely be summer all year round starting this December 2018.

This 16-room boutique resort will be adorned by the “Pink Bali Beach”, the happiest floating playground in Asia. The newest installation called the “Happy Jungle Lounge” is hailed to be the next Instagram paradise, the blue waters of Mactan Island, and more pink than you can ever imagine.

The World-Famous Unicorn Island

The highlight of Happy Beach Cebu is the bigger, better and world-famous “Unicorn Island”!

Sprawling over 4,500 sqm, the inflatable will feature new and originally designed inflatables such as the “Wrecking Ball”, “Leap of Faith” and more! Take a colossal jump, flip, tumble and slide with a height of over 10 meters on our most epic inflatable ever simply called “The Big One”!

Located inside Tambuli Beach in Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Happy Beach Cebu will also feature:

Happy Jungle
Bali Lounge
Floating Zoo
Pink Pool
Happy Boat

Happy Jungle Lounge

Happy Jungle Lounge is the home of the rainbow trees and our dreamy pink pool. Reserve one of the daybeds in this “rainbow jungle” for only ₱1,500 which comes with 2 towel rentals, the signature “tampipi” feast, whole day access to the PINK POOL and is good for up to 4 pax.

Bali Lounge

Floating Zoo

In addition to the new floating playground, they have also upgraded their Floating Zoo with new “Animal Cabanas” that can host up to 6 people at once! Talk about the ultimate chill spot!

Animal Cabanas

Pink Pool

Insider tip: Make sure to book in advance as pool capacity is limited only to hotel guests and Happy Jungle loungers.

Happy Boat

Sail to your happiness by taking a ride on the pink and yellow Happy Boats for only ₱50 (roundtrip). We are only 25-35 minutes away from the airport. Take a car/taxi to ANGASIL PORT, then ride our happy boats to Happy Beach Cebu!

Happy Room

Staying at the hotel gives you the ultimate perks! It gives you free access to the beach attractions and the pink pool the moment you arrive and automatically discounts you on the Happy Jungle daybeds and Inflatable Island play passes.

All rooms are equipped with 1 Queen-sized Bed, 1 Double Deck and pull-out beds. It can accommodate up to 6 persons comfortably.

Souvenir Shop

Rates & Other Information

Introductory Rates:

BEACH PASS (Day Tour)
– ₱669 per person
– WHOLE DAY access to Mactan Beach, Animal Cabanas, Floating Zoo & Bali Lounge
INFLATABLE ISLAND PLAY PASSES**
– Requires purchase of BEACH PASS (₱669 per person for whole day use).
– Sprinkle: + ₱299 per head (1 Hour Inflatable Access)
– Splash: + ₱499 per head (2 Hour Inflatable Access)
– Spray: + ₱699 per head (Half Day Inflatable Access)
– Soaked: + ₱1,299 per head (Whole Day Inflatable Access with Lunch Feast)
– Inclusive of entrance fee
– Inclusive of WHOLE DAY access to Mactan beach and all attractions (Animal Cabanas, Floating Zoo & Bali Lounge)
– Exclusions: Locker rental, Hotel pick up and drop off
HAPPY JUNGLE LOUNGE + PINK POOL
– ₱1,500, good for up to 4 persons
– Requires purchase of BEACH/INFLATABLE PASS
– Whole day use of one daybed in the Happy Jungle Lounge
– Whole day access to the PINK POOL
– 2 free towel rentals
– “Tampipi” Feast (assorted food) good for 2pax

Overnight accommodation

Happy Room
– ₱5,999 per night (Early Bird Rate)
– Good for 2 adults & 2 kids (additional pax: ₱1,500 with breakfast, max up to 6 pax per room)
– Includes 2 breakfast
– WHOLE DAY ACCESS to the PINK POOL and BEACH PASS attractions
– Discounted rates to inflatable + unicorn island
– All rooms are equipped with 1 Queen-sized Bed, 1 Double Deck and pull-out beds. It can accommodate up to 6 persons comfortably.

Operating hours and other information:

This resort is now permanently CLOSED!
Website / Online booking: www.happybeach.ph
Contact numbers: 0917 305 6039 | 0917 506 2670
Email: [email protected] (For corporates, email [email protected])
Social: Facebook Page
Exact location: Tambuli Beach in Mactan, Cebu — approx. 1 hour from Cebu City, 25-35 minutes from Mactan Airport. The only way to get there is to sail on their Happy Boats which is only ₱50 (round-trip) per person from Angasil Port.

UPDATE as of September 2019: Happy Beach Cebu is now permanently CLOSED. They will be re-locating soon, either in Bohol or still in Cebu.

Best-tasting Cebuano buffet at Sugbufé

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Ram Mancelita

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October 16, 2018

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Recently, Cebu has seen significant increase of food businesses rising here and there especially in the metro area. While the competition among the players in the sector is getting more intense, the consumers are obviously emerged as the winners given a wide variety of cuisine to choose from — really a lot to try and experience. This relatively popular buffet restaurant in Cebu is something we can call as our own, the Sugbufé.

Sugbufé is Cebu’s popular authentic Filipino buffet restaurant located at M. Logarta St. Subangdaku, Mandaue. It desires to unite people from different generations, further creating camaraderie and reliving memories that are to create new ones.

This Filipino buffet restaurant flaunts posh interiors with glass walls and natural and organic elements decors. It’s really our ideal restaurant where we can proudly bring our balikbayan family and friends, tourists, and even the locals.

BEST-TASTING LOCAL FOOD

When was the last time have you eaten puto, sikwati, turon, budbud, bibingka, biko, and/or fresh lumpia? I bet it’s been a while now. Don’t fret, all these (and more!) are available in Sugbufé — fresh and delicious! I’m sure every bite will remind you of your mom’s dish or your childhood.

They also have chili crab, grilled pork, lengua estofado, pork and shrimp barbeque, grilled squid, grilled prawns, pork sisig, lumpia shanghai, ngohiong, sinuglaw, pochero, the flavorful Cebu lechon, and more!

There’s also a lot of choices for the desserts such as buko pandan, leche flan, the all-time favorite Halo-Halo and many more!

Salivating now? Well, who won’t be? Even writing about Sugbufé makes me want to dine again tonight. Trust me, the food were well cooked and very flavorful! My favorites are their crabs, grilled squid and lechon! Lami jud kaayo!

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

It’s been a norm that buffet restaurants greet people celebrating their birthdays. And we’re happy to know Sugbufé also does that with their staff happily singing a birthday song plus a special “biko cake”.

RATES:

Lunch Buffet (11AM – 2 PM) – Php 438 per head
Dinner Buffet (6PM – 10PM) – Php 548 per head

OTHER INFORMATION

Name: Sugbufé
Operating hours: 11am to 10pm (Lunch, Merienda, Dinner)
Contact numbers: (032) 354-8253 / 0917-630-8999
Events: Birthdays, weddings, personal/corporate occasions and other events (They have a function room and owns EventHive nearby for larger events)

How to get there?

Exact location: M. Logarta St. Subangdaku, 6014 Mandaue City — a few meters away from North Bus Terminal.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to North Bus Terminal, or a 01K from Emall or APM Mall (across SM City Cebu). Then drop off across North Bus. From there, you can already find this restaurant.

BY CAR: If you’re riding your own vehicle or hailing a Grab Car or taxi, just set your destination to “Sugbufe”. Or inform the driver it’s just right after the North Bus Terminal. Ample parking space is available.

Sugbufé has truly surpassed our expectations. The interiors and ambiance were excellent, the food was delicious and flavorful, and the staff were very accommodating. It also has achieved its primary objective — to provide good food and relive good memories in every bite.

? PHOTOS BY PRYSCILLA GABIANA & HOVEN ANDRE ENCONTRO

Cebu Trip: Badiang Gamay Beach in Tabogon

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Ram Mancelita

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October 16, 2018

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One thing I love about Cebu is, there are still a lot of unexplored or undiscovered gems in almost every corner of it. Being able to witness the rawness and untouched parts of nature will always be an amazing and refreshing experience for many people, most especially if there’s not much of a crowd.

Just recently, a reader has shared to us about Badiang Gamay Beach in Tabogon, an unfamiliar beach destination in the north where he associated it as the “budget version of Carnaza Island“. By the looks of it, though it resembles more to Kinatarcan Island for me, the place surely has some characteristics resembling to Carnaza — crystal clear water, surrounded by many trees, and it feels really refreshing. And the best part about this beach is, it has NO entrance fee!

Photos by Christopher Batac.

Rates & Other Information

RATES

NO Entrance Fee as of this writing.
If you wish to stay overnight, you may book at Sea Turtle Lagoon.

How to get there?

Exact location: Tabogon, Bogo City, Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Tabogon – just read the signs for Tabogon via Borbon — usually on the left side as you enter the terminal. Fare is ₱70 per person (one-way), while travel time is approx. 3 hours. Inform the driver to drop you off at Tabogon Proper.

From there, ride a motorbike or habal-habal and tell the driver you’re going to Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort, or ask about getting you directly to “Badiang Gamay Beach”. It is popular among the locals. Fare is ₱20-30 per head.

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Sea Turtle Lagoon” in Tabogon. You need to park your car at the resort and walk from there. Parking fee may be imposed.

The Moffats, LIVE in Cebu this November 23!

By

Ram Mancelita

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October 14, 2018

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THE MOFFATTS are back! The band we missed like crazy are returning to the Philippines for a Reunion Tour you shouldn’t miss!

The Moffatts are having a Reunion Tour in Southeast Asia and Cebu is one of their stops. As the name suggests, it is a Reunion Tour because all four brothers — Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave — will be performing together this November 23, 2018 (Friday) at 7PM at the Hoops Dome Arena in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The Cebu leg of this tour is extra special because the Moffatt brothers have not set foot in Cebu since their concert at Sacred Heart School in 1998—that’s 20 years ago! They are hoping to reconnect with their fans in the southern parts of the Philippines, especially those who are not able to go to Manila to see them.

Moffatts @ Hoops Dome – Nov. 23

What: The Moffatts Concert
When: November 23, 2018 (Friday) at 7PM
Where: Hoops Dome Arena, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Ticket Prices

VVIP: ₱2,930 (with Soundcheck & Photo Op)
Gold: ₱2,395
Silver: ₱1,865
Bronze: ₱1,330
GOLD 4+1 (5 Tickets): ₱9,580
SILVER 4+1 (5 Tickets): ₱7,460
BRONZE 4+1 (5 Tickets): ₱5,320
MOFFATT BUNDLE (Moffatt X + VVIP with Soundcheck and Photo Op): ₱5,320

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Buy Online: smtickets.com
SM City Cebu – Customer Service
For ticket inquiries, contact 0917-866-0688.

Moffatts X @ Solea Mactan – Nov. 24

What: Moffatts Ultimate Experience (2-day Experience)
When: November 24, 2018 (Saturday) at 7AM-7PM (including Nov. 23 Concert)
Where: Solea Mactan Cebu Resort, Cordova, Cebu

Apart from the concert itself, the Moffatts will also spend a fun-filled day of games and activities with their fans in a special event called Moffatt X.

The day after the show, fans who opted to avail of the Moffatt Bundle (VVIP ticket + Moffatt X), will be teaming up with their favorite Moffatt (chosen during a pre-registration after ticket purchase) in various group activities and friendly competitions.

Moffatt X provides an opportunity for participants tonot only interact with The Moffatts, but to meet and forge new friendships with fellow fans.

Ticket Price: ₱5,320 – MOFFATT BUNDLE (Moffatt X + VVIP with Soundcheck and Photo Op)

Ticket Outlets

Buy Online: smtickets.com
SM City Cebu – Customer Service
For ticket inquiries, contact 0917-866-0688.

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3. MUSEO SUGBO

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6. Rizal Memorial Library and Museum

7. Casa Gorordo Museum

8. Cebu Heritage Monument

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