Christmas came early for Cebu City – Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan) commuters!
If you are tired of the hopeless traffic situation in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City, if you no longer want to waste 2 hours of your time every working day, there is now a quick fix to your commuting problems! Beat the traffic and arrive in your destination feeling and looking fresh with Topline Express‘ ferry service from Mactan Wharf (across MEPZ 1) to Pier 3, Cebu City and vice versa!
QUICK FACTS
Only 30 minutes travel time
Affordable, safe and fun experience
Spacious, modern facilities
Automated ticketing system
Other Information
Route: Mactan Wharf (across MEPZ 1) to Pier 3, Cebu City and vice versa
Schedules: 6AM to 9PM — every hour, daily (32 trips a day)
Promo fare: ₱15 per head (inclusive of terminal fee) until December 31, 2018
Regular fare: ₱25 per head (inclusive of terminal fee) until December 31, 2018
Ticketing offices: – Mactan Wharf (across MEPZ 1, near Island Central Mall) – Pier 3, Cebu City (near 2Go office)
Access: FREE shuttle from Island Central Mall to Mactan Whard
If you have ever dreamed of (and still aspiring to) study abroad or even to travel and migrate outside the country, we have good news for you!
WISE Immigration and Study Services has been assisting and providing visa assistance services to clients from all over the world for over 7 years now. They have successfully assisted many candidates from the Philippines in the past few years and helped them achieved their dreams.
WISE Immigration Kicks Off Their First International School Caravan
With the partnership of Ten (10) Canadian Schools and Eleven (11) local Cebu schools, and a special participation of Trade Commissioner from the Canadian Embassy – Philippines Ms. Angel Cachuela and Assistant Trade Commissioner Ms. Ivy Mendoza, exploring your child’s future has never been this easy and fun!
WISE Immigration has recently kicked off their first International School Caravan.
The 4-day (November 26-29) caravan was strategically planned to cater young Filipinos especially under the K-12 curriculum and their parents about the possibilities and opportunities they will have when studying in Canada as an international student.
November 26, 2018 (Monday)
San Lorenzo Ruiz School
St. Augustine International School
Nissi Academy International School
November 27, 2018 (Tuesday)
St. Theresa’s College of Cebu
Maria Montessori International School
Sacred Heart School Ateneo de Cebu
November 28, 2018 (Wednesday)
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Asian College of Technology
Marie Ernestine School
November 29, 2018 (Thursday)
Cebu International School
Collegio de San Antonio de Padua
Being an international student is not only limited to K-12 students; young professionals and any aspirants may become one as well.
For more details upon the processes and requirements, or should you wish to join next year’s caravan, you may personally visit WISE Immigration and Study Services Cebu:
Cebu Head Office: 3rd flr., Dacay Building, 72 N Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
Have you ever wandered to a place where you can truly be away from your stresses and negativities in life?
Found in the Philippines’ Shipbuilding Capital — Balamban, Cebu, the soothingly natural Binghay Marine Park / Costaroca Park before, which now is called Costa Roca Resort Club, paves its way to solace your one-of-a-kind taste of refreshment. Aside from its sea and mountain view rooms, this resort offers for quite more.
Resort Activities and Entertainment
• Kayaking • Pedal Boating • Sports Play (Table Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, etc.) • Boat trip • Diving • Island Excursion • Mini Zoo • Live Band Entertainment (every Saturdays)
– Good for 2pax – Airconditioned room – 1 Queen-sized Bed – Living Room – Kitchenette – Mini Refrigerator – Cable Television – Hot/Cold Showers – RATE: P4,500 per night
Lantawan A
– Good for 2pax – Airconditioned Room – 1 Queen-sized Bed – Kitchenette – Mini Refrigerator – Cable Television – RATE: P3,500 per night
Lantawan B
– Good for 2pax – Airconditioned Room – 1 Queen-sized Bed – Mini Refrigerator – Hot/Cold Shower – RATE: P3,500 per night
Deluxe Single
– Good for 2pax – Airconditioned Room – 1 Queen-sized Bed – Television – Hot/Cold Shower – RATE: P2,500 per night
Deluxe Double
– Good for 2pax – Airconditioned Room – 2 Single Beds – Television – Hot/Cold Shower – RATE: P2,500 per night
Deluxe Triple
– Good for 3pax – Airconditioned Room – 3 Single Beds – Television – Hot/Cold Showers – Mini Refrigerator – RATE: P2,800 per night
Rates and other information
RATES
• Entrance fee: ₱50 per head • Pool charge: ₱100 per head day time (6M to 6PM); ₱150 per head night time (6:01PM to 12:00 midnight) *Overnight staying guests don’t need to pay the above charges. *50% discount for students, senior citizens and infants.
COTTAGE AND TABLES
• Putput (Good for 20 persons) – ₱650 • Molmol (Good for 20 persons) – ₱650 • Budloy (Good for 20 persons) – ₱650 • Kitong (Good for 20 persons) – ₱650 • Pagi (Good for 20 persons) – ₱750 • El Fonte (Good for 50 persons) – ₱3,500 • Table only (Good for 6 persons) – ₱350 *Daytime use only from 6AM to 6PM
OTHER CHARGES
• P350 per excess head in any accommodation • Grill Rental is P250 with free one (1) pack of charcoal. • Electricity Charge for any appliance used, P500 whole day. • Videoke Rental is P1,800 whole day. • Pre-Nup Photoshoot is P5,000. • Corkage for drink is P50 per bottle. No corkage shall be charged for food if customers’ acquire a cottage or table.
Costa Roca Resort Club is situated in Pondol, Balamban, Cebu, in the Northwestern coast of the Cebu Province that is just 1 hour and 29 minutes away via Transcentral Highway or 2 hours and 13 minutes via Toledo Wharf Road/ Toledo-Manipis Rd/Toledo-Tabunok Rd from Cebu City.
• via Transcentral Highway
– Ayala Terminal to Balamban Proper: P120 – Balamban Proper to Pondol, Balamban Highway (via pedicab): P8
Upon reaching Balamban Proper, do inform the pedicab driver that you are to drop-in at Pondol, Balamban highway going to Costa Roca Resort Club, formerly called Binghay Marine Park. After the drop-in, do walk for more or less 5 minutes to finally arrive at your destination–Costa Roca Resort Club.
• via Toledo Road
– South Bus Terminal to Pondol, Balamban Highway (via bus): P70
When on a travel, do inform the bus driver or the conductor that you are to drop-in at Costa Roca Resort Club of Pondol, Balamban, which is not that distant from Pondol-Aliwanay Bridge. Then, have your more or less 5-minute walk from the highway.
Enjoy and refresh yourself of the astonishing natural fascination and indelible reminiscence you draw on.
There’s this new cafe in Cebu City that you will surely love. Heavenly Goodies Cakes & Pastries, a relatively small cafe located in Banawa, impressed many of its customers (including myself) for its delicious and “heavenly” home-made cakes and pastries.
They have a variety of cakes and pastries to choose from, plus milkshakes, pasta and the all-time favorite halo-halo. The best-sellers are the Mud Cake and Red Velvet Cake.
Heavenly Goodies also customize cakes for weddings or birthdays, and supply dessert buffets for any occasions at an affordable price.
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Exact location: Ompad Building, R. Duterte Street, Banawa, Cebu City
The store can be navigated on Waze or Google Maps. Just search for ‘Heavenly Goodies Banawa’. There’s an ample parking space available.
You can ride any jeepney going to Banawa (or 12L from Ayala Cebu). Inform the driver to drop you off near Shell Gas Station and Autofocus in Banawa. It’s located under the same building sa Arbee’s Bakeshop and Jed Sevilla Bridal Gowns.
The talk-about maze garden in Cebu — LABYRINTH, is a 25-meter in diameter puzzled pathway with an intricate design that makes you wonder which path to take.
Unlike the international maze garden, it has a smaller height which allows you to see the whole maze garden. The end of the maze is the statue of the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus in her arms. The duration of the maze from its entrance up to the center will make you finish a rosary (the main purpose of this maze). This convoluted maze garden has earned over a hundred or thousand of attention from the locals and foreigners alike. Perhaps it’s because the place is certainly Insta-worthy.
Photo by Jennifer Canillo
Photo by Alona San Pedro
The Labyrinth is located beside the famous Capilla Sta. Ana which is owned by Lilian Yared, a native from Toledo and her Canadian husband Michael Over. It is known for its astounding religious relics and its European architecture-inspired chapel.
Considered also as one of the best places to meditate, The Labyrinth has a museum that contains different paintings and relics that were collected by the couple in their travels.
As you visit the place, please be reminded that this is a solemn place and follow the rules and regulations. No camera allowed inside the museum. There is also a 30-min historical tour. If you wish to join, make sure to contact them before going.
Photo by Jennifer Canillo
Rates & Other Information
Rates
Regular: ₱100 per head
Students: ₱50 per head
Foreigners: ₱200 per head
Other information
Operating hours: 10AM to 12NN (Mondays to Saturdays), 1PM to 4PM (Sundays)
Contact number: (032) 467-8101
How to get there?
Exact location: 920 Diosdado Macapagal Highway, Poblacion, Toledo City, Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Pinamungajan. Ask the driver to drop you off at Capilla Sta. Ana. Bus fare is ₱100 /head (one-way).
BY CAR: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Capilla Santa Ana Museum and Community Center”. Parking space is available.
Experience the fun and adventure of speed! It’s time to switch on the engine’s button at KartZone Cebu.
Kart racing or karting has become a new hub for the novice and even to the pioneering riders. It is an exhilarating driving sport where brave souls dwell. And if you are one, then this is the right spot for your next outdoor adventure checklist.
Photo by John Ray Aligato
What’s cool about karting is that you will get to experience driving at multiple twist and turns lane at great speed without the need of a driver’s license and a CITOM watching over you. Of course, your safety is the priority so you will need to go through a short briefing from the staff.
Kartzone Cebu was established since 2001 and has developed its Go-kart rental and racing school to attract more groups and individuals. It also hosts annual motorcycle and scooter races and has become the venue for auto club meetings, team buildings, concerts, and promotional events.
Photo by John Ray Aligato
Photo by John Ray Aligato
Rates & Other Information
KART RENTAL RATES:
Regular Rates for 4 LAPS:
Single-Seater – Php225.00/ ticket
Twin-Seater – Php250.00/ ticket
Regular Rates for 8 LAPS:
Single-Seater – Php425.00/ ticket (325 on weekday happy hours)
Twin-Seater – Php450.00/ ticket (350 on weekday happy hours)
Conditions for 4 Laps rates and weekday happy hours:
Tickets are available on Monday – Friday (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) only.
Not applicable during holidays
Ride tickets must be used on the day of purchase and within the prescribe time (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) only.
Cut-off time is 2:45 pm
REMINDERS:
Make sure to get oriented by the marshal before performing the activity.
Read and understand KartZone waiver before signing.
NO SWAPPING OF DRIVER/ PASSENGER. Customers who interrupt their ride to switch drivers or passengers shall be disqualified and NO refunds will be given.
Exact Location: F. Cabahug St. Kasambagan, Cebu City
BY JEEPNEY: The only jeepney passing through Panagdait is 03A from Carbon / Colon / Mabolo (PLDT Mabolo, across Landers Superstore). Drop off between the intersection of Burger King and Jollibee before Sykes Asia. You can see a pathway towards Cebu Kartzone.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Kartzone Cebu”. Parking space is available for the customers.
Drained from work? Or exhausted from the never ending deadlines at school? When you think you have no time to take a break and unwind, well you actually do have time! Having a little break is not running away but finding a motivation to keep going. A little pixie dust is what we have for you, we wish you nothing but happiness. Let Sugbo.ph be your ‘wanderlust soul fairy’ so get ready for a fun-exciting luxurious pool adventure just WITHIN THE CITY. You read it right, you don’t have to travel for hours just to make your get-away worthwhile. Less time travel means more time to have fun!
CEBU WESTOWN LAGOON is ready to give you another fun-filled experience you wouldn’t believe somewhere in the city could offer, located at FF. Cruz St., Subangdaku, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City.
Maybe a tour could help?
FROM THE ENTRANCE
THE KIDDIE POOL
The kiddie pool is approximately 2ft. deep and it has slides that your kids will surely enjoy.
THE MAIN POOL
The Main pool is approximately 4ft. deep and has two slides. The highest slide is 30ft. while the lowest is 20ft. Their slides are not just simple slides, it has lots of curves that will make your heart pump faster.
THE JACUZZI POOL
THE HOTEL ROOMS
Rates & Other Information
Entrance fee:
Day Use (8AM-11PM): ₱280 per head, inclusive of 1 free drink
Night Use (6PM-11PM): ₱200 per head, inclusive of 1 free drink
ROOM RATES:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Operating Hours: 8AM to 11PM, Mondays to Sundays
Corkage Fee: NONE except alcoholic drinks and lechon
Types of Rooms (Least to Most Expensive): (8) Deluxe Rooms, (8) Premium Rooms, (2) Family Rooms, (4) Superior Rooms, (1) Penthouse Room
Cottages: Small, Big
Restricted Swimwear: Jeans, Jackets/T-Short, Undergarments, Diapers/Napkins, Long Skirts, Clothes with Buttons and Zippers, Shoes/Slippers, Watches/Jewelry
Location: FF. Cruz St., Subangdaku, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City
You can just ride a jeep O1K from E-mall that will pass directly to Cebu Westown Lagoon near MO2 Bar. If you will be using a private car, there’s a spacious parking area available.
For the people who really find peace in nature and who love sunsets, this is the perfect place to satisfy your desires. A place that can give you serenity, where you can fully enjoy a vacation the way you wanted.
Out of almost hundred of places that Southern Cebu has to offer, Asturias gives pride to the newly renovated Asturias Beach Resort by Blissful Creations. Aside from being the best place to spend your weekend and rest days, this beach house has the perfect spot in their boardwalk for viewing of Tañon Straight and Mt. Canlaon.
This resort offers a relaxing place where you can enjoy the beach front. Relieve those stress and unwind.
They also offer the ESTUARY CRUISE where you can enjoy the preserved nature. You can find different kinds of birds for it is known to be the home of migratory birds. During the cruise, you can also see the golden old mangroves and salt water trees around.
Room Amenities:
Air conditioning
Essentials
Heating
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
Wifi
House Rules
No pets
Check-in time is 12NN – 2PM and check out out by 12NN
Self check-in with building staff
– Note: Guests are encouraged not to bring their food because they have a restaurant and snack bar inside the premises or even wine and drinks if you need.
Rates & Other Information
Fees:
Entrance fee: ₱50 per head for day use (No entrance fee for overnight staying guests)
Estuary Cruise: ₱150 per head inclusive of boat, boatmen and life vest
Kayak: ₱350 per hour, ₱200 for 30 mins
Twin bed: ₱1,700 per night, good for 2pax
Barkada room: ₱3,000 per night, good for 6pax
Exclusive Use for Events:
They have 3 venues for events: (1) Lantawan / Boardwalk, (2) Beach Front, and (3) Indoor Venue with full ceiling drapes.
Day Use (8AM to 5PM): ₱5,000 per day, good for 100-120pax
Night Use (6PM to 11PM): ₱8,000 per day, good for 100-120pax
Asturias Beach Resort by Blissful Creations also offers food catering services for special functions, floral decorations for special occasions, events planning & coordination, beers and drinks.
– Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Owak. Fare is ₱130 /head (one-way). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Asturias Beach House – 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 “Asturias Beach Club”.
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 Barangay Hall of Brgy. Owak. From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Asturias Beach House – fare is ₱40 /head.
While waiting for the first theme park to open in Minglanilla of southern Cebu, a gigantic playground in Cebu for the families and barkada to enjoy this Christmas!
Formerly known as “Kasadya sa SRP”, the annual carnival fair Boom Boom Sa Sugbo is all set for its opening this December 8, 2018. The city’s fantasy land will feature over 30 modern recreational rides and amenities. It will be available until February 17, 2019.
Boom Boom Sa Sugbo also lands in a new location at FILINVEST, South Road Properties along IL Corso Lifestyle Mall, which is adjacent to the previous venue at SRP Sugbo Grounds.
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 (December 8, 2018 to February 17, 2019)
Exact location: Filinvest at South Road Properties (SRP) along IL Corso Lifestyle Mall (beside Lantaw SRP)
Just like last year, there will be free shuttle service to pick up passengers from Plaza Independencia and the Mambaling flyover between 6PM and 11PM.
Rides
This year, Cebu City’s ultimate fantasy land situated in South Road Properties features 30 modern recreational amenities, including bob and bee ride for kids, one vikings for kids and another for adults, bumper boat rides, spider, mad birds, two ferries wheels, two pirate ships, airplane, moon rocket ship, dragon boat, horror ride, imported UFO ride, bump cars, astroliner, galaxy, two giant inflatables (dry and wet), among others.
Here are some of the rides you can experience this year:
The Sinulog Idol, a highly anticipated singing competition, is an annual event celebrated in Cebu every January, in time for the feast of Sr. Sto. Nino.
Cebu’s Sinulog festival is considered as one of the biggest in the Philippines. Now on its 10th season, Sinulog Idol is a joint project of the Cebu City Government, Sinulog Foundation Inc., the Center for Pop Music Philippines, and Soundtraxx Production Studio.
The long wait is over! Sinulog Idol Season 10 (2019) will hold auditions on November 30, 2018 (Friday) @ 1PM onwards at the SP Caucus Room of 3/F Cebu City Hall.
Requirements on Nov. 30
Must be 15 to 25 years old.
Must be a resident of Cebu.
Must bring a 3R Photo.
Audition will be in ACAPELLA.
Callback on Dec. 1
Round 1 passers will receive a text for callback.
Callback will be on December 1, 2018 (Saturday).
9AM to 5PM, same venue
Prepare M1 of 5 songs tracked in 1 CD (2 upbeat, 1 rock, 2 slow songs)
