Arizona, the Grand Canyon State? No. This is in Bantayan Island.
Gorgeous and enormous rock formations, a giant cross, and a vast epic view, makes every travelers feet go itching. The Quarry has now become one of Bantayan Island’s pride and most Instagrammable places in Cebu.
It got its name mainly because of the rock formations which are a product of mining/extraction of limestone. The Quarry by definition is a place or a large and deep pit, where stones or other materials have been extracted.
Photo by Lakwatserong Di Laagan
Photo by Neriza Paz Caballero
Photo by Christelle Villacarlos
Photo by Marlon Clint Baluyos
Photo by Marlon Clint Baluyos
 Also in the same location of the Quarry is this interesting giant cross, where a church is located just underneath — so avoid making loud noises. There’s also for stations of the cross, it is expected to pay respect to the church when visiting the holy place.
Photo by Meossa Marie Medallo
Note:
• No entrance fee. • Donations for the church are accepted.
How to get there?
Exact location: Brgy. Kabangbang, Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu — 5-6 hours away from Cebu City.
1. Ride a jeep from Sta. Fe port to the Bantayan Proper terminal – ₱25 2. Ride another jeep to Brgy. Kabangbang – less than ₱20 3. Ride a motorcycle from the main road crossing Kabangbang to the quarry – ₱20
For the details on how to get to Bantayan Island from Cebu City, click here.
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Restaurants offering everything unlimited from chicken wings to crabs to seafoods, food festivals here and there, food parks getting nearer to our homes — these are testaments that Cebuanos really love to eat! Most especially if it’s budget-friendly and provides more value than money spent.
Back in 2015, Sugbo Mercado introduced the “food bazaar” setup in Cebu on a regular basis. Undeniably, the concept was warmly accepted, and ever since, food parks have become a craze. Competition is getting tougher but guess what, hungry Cebuanos win! And Sugbo.ph’s Cebu Eats takes you to newest food park in Cebu City — the Yello Cube Food Hub in Wilson St., Lahug Cebu City.
Exact location: 2Wilson Place, Wilson Street, Lahug, Cebu City – near JY Square, across St. Therese Church (behind Shell Gas Station in Lahug).
How to get there details can be found after the photos below.
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How to get there?
Exact location: 2Wilson Place, Wilson Street, Lahug, Cebu City – near JY Square, across St. Therese Church (behind Shell Gas Station in Lahug).
BY CAR / GRAB: Just pin your location to “St. Therese Church Lahug”, and navigate via Waze or Google Maps. Parking space is available.
BY JEEP: Ride any jeepney going to JY Square. Or:
– 04L from SM City Cebu (near APM Mall)
– 17B/C from USC Main (near Jollibee)
– 04C from Colon via Ramos
– 04H – from Colon via Jones
– 04D from Carbon via Jones
Apparently, it’s the best time to be alive and living or residing in the Queen City of the South. With affordable all-you-can-eat eateries and restaurants sprouting around the metro, everyone — especially those who love to eat — is a winner, privileged with so many options. And perhaps just like you, I literally giggle every time I see anything unlimited.
Adding to our eat-all-you-can list is Mr. Crab with UNLIMITED Crabs served in four flavors. Currently, it has 3 branches in Cebu: (1) Tambayan sa Lacion in Consolacion, (2) Tambayan sa Bulacao, and (3) Capitol Site – near NBI / Capitol.
Photo by Diana Alipova
Rates:
– ₱199 ₱399 /head for UNLI steamed crabs (10AM-2PM from Mondays to Sundays)
– No time limit!
– NO UNLI option for Dinner Time (updated as of August 13, 2018)
+₱50 one-time payment for 4 flavors
+₱35 per cup of rice (no unli)
+₱50 for the drinks
Operating hours: 10AM – 12MN, Mondays to Sundays
Contact number: (032) 318-5419
Branches:
• Tambayan sa Lacion – Consolacion (10AM to 12MN)
• Tambayan sa Bulacao (5PM to 12MN)
• Capitol Site, near Yakski, NBI Office and Hotel Asia (10am-2pm and 5pm-10pm)
FOOD MENU:
Mr. Crab – Capitol Branch
How to get there?
Exact location: Mr. Crab, Capitol Site, Cebu City — near NBI Satellite Office, Yakski, or Hotel Asia.
BY TAXI/GRAB: Pin the location to “Mr. Crab Capitol”, but to be sure, you can also set it to “Hotel Asia”. If the taxi driver is unfamiliar, just tell him to drop you off at Hotel Asia Capitol or NBI Satellite Office Capiton.
BY JEEPNEY: You can ride any PUJ that will pass through the capitol, 14D, 04H, 17D – or, 12L from Ayala. Drop off at Capitol, then walk for 5 minutes going to Mr. Crab. Ask around where you can find NBI Office or Hotel Asia, or you may navigate with Google Maps.
BY CAR: On Waze or Google Maps, pin the location to “Mr. Crab Capitol”, but to be sure, you can also set it to “Hotel Asia”. Parking space is available.
If the sheer complexity of Mandarin is scaring you away from learning it yourself, maybe you can check if your kids are into it.
As SKY Select adds the “Miao Mi” channel to it’s line-up, now may be a good time to find out the advantages if your kids have the ability to speak it.
1. It exposes their minds to a very rich culture.
Knowing the language will help equip your kids to experience the richness of Chinese culture. Stories, wondrous traditions, and heroic characters abound that kids can actually enjoy and even learn from.
2. Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world.
Because Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world, there will be chances for your kids to encounter native speakers. Basic knowledge of the language will make it easier for them to interact.
3. A new language adds to your kid’s skills.
Speaking a new language can be an advantage for your children and it will make them unique to other people as they are exposed to another culture. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron said that by the time that the children born today leave school, China is set to be the world’s largest economy. That is why learning the basics of Chinese can be a huge factor for your children’s future.
4. Learning the Mandarin language can be fun and easy.
By watching Miao Mi, learning the Mandarin language will never be boring as it is packed with songs and dances your kids can enjoy. Also, the Mandarin language is made up of characters that fit together to create a meaningful word. Almost all their words also came from pictures that tell different stories that is why kids can be more interested in learning it.
Miao Mi on SKY Select
Choose to add Miao Mi to your current plan for only P20/mo. via SKY Select. It is also available on Select Kids Pack 1 and 2. Miao Mi is accessible via Channel 118 in Mega Manila and Channel 108 in Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, and Iloilo.
To avail of this channel, visit mysky.com.ph/getmiaomi, or call (032) 421 1818 or your local SKY office.
Sun Life Financial Philippines names its newest brand ambassador – actor-athlete Enchong Dee – to help promote the company’s health and wellness advocacy.
An accomplished swimmer and a former member of the Philippine National Team, Enchong Dee will help Sun Life engage Filipinos online by sharing tips on how to live a healthier life and documenting his own journey towards his fitness goals.
The announcement was made in the midst of the Ironman 70.3 race in Cebu, where Enchong is competing as part of the Sun Life Tri Team for the second year in a row.
Enchong, together with singer-actor Iñigo Pascual, led a special swim class for kids organized by Sun Life and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa.
“I’m very honored to be a part of the Sun Life family,” Enchong said. “It’s great that I will be promoting something that’s very close to my heart, which is health and wellness. I look forward to doing my share to help Sun Life lead more Filipinos to a healthier, brighter life.”
Enchong joins Sun Life’s star-studded accolade of brand ambassadors, including Piolo Pascual, Judy Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Iñigo Pascual, and Charo Santos-Concio. He will also help promote “GoWell”, Sun Life’s health and wellness community, take part in the company’s diabetes awareness campaign, and will participate in events such as the upcoming Sun Life Aquathlon.
The Sun Life Financial Philippines Triathlon Team will be marking its 5th year by participating in Ironman 70.3 in Cebu on August 5 by fielding a total of 13 racers in the prestigious competition, led by brand ambassador Piolo Pascual, actor Enchong Dee, and its very own executives.
Piolo, who will bike for one of the relay teams, will once again team up with Enchong (swim) and his longtime friend, athlete Toniel Ty (run).
Sun Life Chief Investments Officer Michael Enriquez will also see action on the bike, alongside Sun Life Business Development Manager for Partnership Distribution Toots Malapad and Sun Life Sales Training & Development Head Ged Custodia.
“It’s a thrill for us to once again be a part of Ironman 70.3, which is a perfect venue for us to highlight Sun Life’s health and wellness thrust,” Sun Life CEO & Country Head Benedict Sison said.
Sun Life, which has expanded its purpose beyond helping clients achieve lifetime financial security, aims to encourage Filipinos to live healthier lives as well. In fact, the company has been beefing up its suite of health and accident insurance products and has been launching programs that promote the cause.
“By having our own brand ambassador and executives leading the Sun Life Tri Team in Ironman, we’re confident that we’re sending a clear message that we’re committed to this purpose,” Sison said. “We hope that by following the journey of our athletes in this race, more Filipinos will be inspired to lead healthier lives.”
The newest go-to food market in Mandaue City has finally opened!
As a treat after a highly successful 3-year run since its launch in 2015 in IT Park, The Market by Sugbo Mercado is a collective of 25 container vans in a two-level, curated set up. It is the first and the biggest container van food park in Cebu.
This is also the Sugbo Mercado Group’s entry into the North Cebu territory and a regular six-day operation to accommodate the residents from northern Cebu and save them from the city traffic and limited parking space in IT Park. So they don’t have to go too far to hang out with family or friends over good food.
With its grand launching on August 3, 2018, The Market by Sugbo Mercado is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 5PM- 1AM. It will feature a number of the flagship’s anchor brands as well as entirely new and exciting concepts.
Here’s everything you need to know:
• Operating hours: 5PM to 1AM, Tuesdays to Sundays (NO Mondays)
• Social:Facebook Page / Instagram
• Contact number: 0917 555 2563
• Email address:[email protected]
• Exact location: North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City – just beside Cebu Westown Lagoon or MO2 Restobar, behind Chong Hua Mandaue.
How to get there details can be found after the photos below.
Here are some of the tenants in the new food market:
How to get there?
Exact location: North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City – just beside Cebu Westown Lagoon or MO2 Restobar, behind Chong Hua Mandaue.
BY CAR / GRAB: Just pin your location to “The Market by Sugbo Mercado”, and navigate via Waze or Google Maps. Parking space is available.
BY JEEP: Ride any jeepney going to Parkmall. Or 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.
One of the best benefits when living in Cebu is the proximity and easy access from one unique destination to another. Only requiring a few hour drive or land trip and a little more patience with Metro Cebu’s traffic, you will gain access to Cebu’s undeniably beautiful attractions from the white beaches and lush green scenery in mountainous areas to the hundreds of amazing hotels and resorts surrounding the island and many more. No wonder Cebu is the perfect place for any road trips.
Planning a road trip can be pretty much overwhelming, especially if it’s your first-time, but is surely worth it whether you’re traveling in the northern or southern part of Cebu. Here are a few tips on how to make your first road trip fun and worry-free.
1. Pick your trip.
Don’t think about it too much. Just know what to do, where to go, and how to get there.
Know your destination, at least the route/s.
Sure, spontaneous is fun, but be realistic about the distance and possible road conditions.
If you’re heading to the western part of Cebu (Busay-Balamban, Toledo), these are uphills and some roads are steep. Hence, you need to make sure your car is comfortably able to take higher grounds, or at least the car is not overloading.
Install Waze or Google Maps on your phone. Know in advance about the apps’ offline mode in case of loss of signal.
Check the weather.
Weather is another factor to plan for. If you are driving into the mountains where roads are slippery, remember to plan for the weather along the drive accordingly.
Suggested Routes:
1. West: Busay – Balamban
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Photo by Rian Chiong Lapiña
2. North: Carmen – Bogo – Medellin – Daanbantayan
Tabogon by Winsmart Alpino
Sandoval Beach by John Ray Aligato
3. South: Alcoy – Badian – Oslob
2. Budget your trip.
– How many people are joining you?
– How long is the drive? Or how much time have you allocated?
– Do you plan to stay in a resort or traveler’s inn for a night?
Your answers will help you figure out how much to spend on the meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between – including some ice cream and desserts during side trips) and budget the whole trip well.
3. Bring an emergency kit, food and some “extras”.
You can never be too prepared especially when journeying to unfamiliar places. Bring a portable inflator in case you get a flat tire.
Also bring some extras including, but not limited to: power banks, warm clothes and blankets, extra underwear, food and water, a flashlight, lighters, and anything else that could help save your life should you be stranded in cold weather on the side of the road.
It is not about being paranoid, but it is about being smart, safe and prepared.
4. The Trip should start the day before.
Ensure that you and your car are in tip-top condition. You and your car are the most important part in making your road trip fun and safe.
Rest is important. Get enough sleep the night before the long drive. Wear comfortable clothes (and even shoes), maintain a good posture while driving, and take frequent stops to rest and stretch.
More importantly, give yourself and your passengers peace of mind by having your car checked before the trip. Remember to inspect your car’s brakes, lights, water, battery, air, gas, engine, and oil to give you the best performance on the road.
Stick by the rules. Once on the road, basic driving rules should always be kept in mind. Follow all traffic rules and regulations, such as traffic lights and speed limits. Remember to always wear a seatbelt while on the road.
To get the ultimate engine performance and protection, best to take advantage of PERTUA Oil and Metal Treatment which is mixable with engine oil of any brand and type. These are the benefits of Pertua products backed by tests and a US Patent:
✔ Increased Power,
✔ Maximum Engine Protection and Rejuvenation,
✔ Fuel Savings of up to 20%,
✔ Extended Oil Life by 3 to 4 times
Pertua’s Anti-Friction and Anti-Oxidant Properties can reap benefits that are proven to be at par as Branded Internation Fully Synthetic Oil Brands
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & WHERE TO BUY IT?
A regular 320 ml can of Pertua Oil and Metal Treatment starts at P434.75/can. The POMT 50 ml shot for motorcycles costs P89.75/piece.
In Cebu, Pertua products are mainly distributed by JONGA but will soon be available all over Cebu. JONGA GEN. MERCHANDISE INC.
290 Don Gil Garcia, Cebu City
(032) 272-1623
Interested to be a distributor or dealer in Cebu? Call their head office at (02) 930-7330 for more details.
For more information, visit Pertua’s website: www.pertua.com, like their Facebook Page, or contact them at 0906-348-6708 / 0923-738-1187.
For more information, visit Pertua’s website: www.pertua.com, like their Facebook Page, or contact them at 0906-348-6708 / 0923-738-1187.
OPM Icons Aiza “Ice” Seguerra and The CompanY are coming to the Queen City of the South for a one-night heartwarming concert on September 15, 2018 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
The Company and Aiza’s mission is to bring their hits, originals and covers, and give us a perfect musical celebration with our loved ones. Both are known for singing the same songs, including: “Pakisabi Na Lang”, “Muntik na Kitang Minahal”, and “Akala Mo”.
The concert is brought by Echo Jham Entertainment Production and co-presented by Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and Bon AppeTEA.
Regardless of the time, day or week, it’s impossible not to see #OOTD (Outfit of the Day) posts while scrolling through your feed on Facebook or Instagram. With a number of casual “fashionistas” in a world of outfit photo ops, figuring out how to pose can be a total hard work itself.
Finding the right spot? Now that’s tougher, especially if you’re totally feeling your look but you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
Luckily, our very own city – the Queen City of the South, offers a variety of places that can be the beautiful backdrops of your Instagram-worthy photos. Though there are hundreds of them, here are some of the top picks for you.
1. SM Seaside City Cebu’s Sky Park
“We’ve got it all for you!” – sounds familiar? Yes, it’s the famous tag line used by SM malls to induce people to come and visit. Well, I guess it’s true, besides from having a lot to offer – from restaurants, boutiques, groceries, shopping malls and a whole lot more, SM also made sure they got your back when it comes to showing off your outfits.
From its natural background and landscapes to its lighting, it’s really an ideal spot for photo shoots or even just showcasing your outfit. SM Seaside Sky Park is definitely a place for the young and the young at heart.
Photo by Sugbo.ph
Photo by Sugbo.ph
Photo by Sugbo.ph
Photo by Sugbo.ph
2. SM Seaside City Cebu’s 632 Gallery
The area is visibly covered in bright colours and loud prints, which can be a hip background for showing off your #OOTD.
SM Seaside just recently presented 632 Gallery to its valued customers. Located at the 3rd floor leading to the Sky Park, the gallery represents the senses as the underlying themes of the artists behind this very creative eye-popping nook.
Flaunt that beautiful outfit of yours now!
Photo by Sugbo.ph
Photo by Sugbo.ph
Photo by Sugbo.ph
3. The Outlets at Pueblo Verde
Located at Pueblo Verde, Tamiya, Lapu-Lapu City – The Outlets became known for being coined as “Mactan’s complete commercial hub”. The district is complete with restaurants, coffee shops and some of the world’s most famous brands such as Nike, Adidas, etc. The Outlets also gained fame because of its Instagram-worthy areas which are perfect for your #OOTD photo ops.
Photo by @limekonseptos
Photo by Janica Anongos
Photo by @_marchidalgo
Photo by Denise Angelique
4. Ayala Center Cebu’s The Terraces
Ayala Center Cebu, aside from giving its customers a complete list of stores to shop, dine and relax, it can also be a good spot for your #OOTD photos.
This garden and park themed mall with its beautifully made landscapes can totally be a perfect place to strike a pose.
Photo by Janica Anongos
Photo by @suzzlove
Photo by @shayybutterfly
Photo by @onejodybon
5. Tops Lookout
Tops Lookout is one of the most famous tourist spots in Cebu because of its wonderful panoramic view during the day and the spectacular city lights at night. The overlooking place can be found in Barangay Malubog, Busay, Cebu City.
The main ground is made of concrete in hexagon form and Bermuda grass. The resting and eating area is also constructed by concrete stones and is designed in curves and circles.
Anywhere in Tops Lookout can be a very good spot for outfit photo ops because of its natural lighting and background.
Entrance fee: P100
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Photo by @pinkieross
Photo by @thepinaycatholicwanderer
6. SRP Baywalk
Upon entering Cebu City, SRP Baywalk is one of the most scenic routes when you’re coming from Cebu South. It features a row of benches facing the sea which is an ideal place to chill out and unwind.
And when you’re totally feeling like striking an OOTD pose, the cool wind blowing from the sea would help you achieve that blowing hair effect *winks*.
Lighting in this area is also perfect especially during the “Golden Hour”, hence, making your photo naturally beautiful.
Photo by @justblessy16
Photo by Kim Belicario
7. SRP’s Sugbo Grounds
Plain walls work as a good backdrop for an outfit photo op, but stone walls work much better in a photo especially when you’re wearing a more colored outfit. So, thank God for Sugbo Grounds! The area is located just near the SRP Baywalk.
It also holds a definitive allure and attractive view making the site most enticing for those who wish to showcase their outfits.
