Food hubs have become a trend in Cebu ever since the birth of Sugbo Mercado in IT Park. Even those living in far north would really go out of their way to Cebu City just to dine and hang out with friends. But now, those who are residing in the north, especially in Mactan or Lapu-Lapu City, won’t have to travel too far to get their dine-and-chill fix.
Mercato de Mactan is the newest “hangout craze” in Lapu-Lapu City, your ultimate night market. It’s an open food market (like Sugbo Mercado) and offers a big, space venue for diners and vendors selling a variety of food and drinks. They also have live bands to spice up your experience.
Open on Thursdays to Sundays from 5PM to 1AM, Mercato de Mactan is located at So-ong II, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — across Pacha de Mactan, few meters away from Mactan Newtown.
Unlimited Samgyeopsal
Larsian BBQ
Larsian BBQ
Seafood Savage
Seafood Savage
Mango Blast
Mango Blast
Pekto’s Sizzling Plato
Pekto’s Sizzling Plato
If you’re interested to put up a store, you can call them at 0917-301-4528.
How to get there?
Exact location: So-ong II, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — across Pacha de Mactan, few meters away from Mactan Newtown.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your destination to “Mercato de Mactan” in Mactan. Parking space is available.
BY VAN/JEEPNEY: – From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. – From Parkmall, ride a jeep heading to MEPZ 1. From there, ride another jeepney going to Soong/Maribago. Drop off at Mercato de Mactan, few meters away from Mactan Newtown. *There are also jeepneys going to Soong from Mandaue City highway at Caltex, across San Miguel. *You can also ride a v-hire from Ayala Center Cebu or SM City Cebu going to Mactan Cebu.
The rainy season is here, and you know what’s
waiting for you, avid shoppers? It’s the annual Mid-Year Clearance Sale by the
Metro Stores!
It’s that time of the year again where mall-goers enjoy huge markdowns in travel gear, children’s apparel, toys, shoes, men’s and ladies’ wardrobes and a lot more with up to 50% discount on Storewide Selections happening from July 12-31, 2019 at all Metro Department Stores and Hypermarkets.
Sumilon Island, found on the southeastern tip of the mainland, is a hidden gem with mysterious caves and pristine lagoons. However, inside this gem is another gem that is a must to enjoy when staying on the island, and that is the Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort.
Hailed as the first marine protected area in the Philippines, Sumilon Island has a treasure cove of marine flora and fauna. Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort being at its heart can accommodate you to fully enjoy these treasures and fulfill your ultimate island experience.
The Blue Water & Infinity Pool
Surely, this won’t escape your notice, the sparkling sea entices everyone to take that dip, to play with the water and let go of all your worries.
Infinity Pool for the checked-in guests
Second Pool for the Day Use
Fun & Adventure
If adventure is what you seek, they offer trips around the island’s wonders through snorkeling, hiking, and much more.
Biking
Lighthouse
Breathtaking view after trekking
Comfort of Blue
Their beds are akin to the atmosphere of the island: comfortable and relaxing. The blue color is so easy to the eyes and just speaks space that allows us to breathe and relax.
Villa with Pool
Room Rates:
Deluxe Room (Sea View): ₱10,500 /night, good for 2pax w/ breakfast
Premiere Deluxe: ₱10,500 /night, good for 2pax w/ breakfast
Glamping Tent: ₱11,500 /night, good for 2pax w/ breakfast
One Bedroom Suite: ₱18,700 /night, good for 2pax w/ breakfast
If you want to try something different with your partner, family or friends, go for the glamping (glamorous camping) experience at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort.
From the glamorous air-conditioned tents to the full board meals with picnic by the beach, and of course Sumilon’s natural charm, this is definitely a must-try!
Glamping Inclusions:
Overnight stay at the glamping tent with an air cooling unit
Accommodation for 2 persons
Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In-tent mini bar
Roundtrip boat transfer from mainland Oslob to Sumilon Island and vice versa
Regular Rate: ₱14,500 /night, good for 2 persons (Online booking)
Promo Rate: ₱11,500 /night, good for 2 persons (Promo booking)
The Iconic Sumilon Sandbar
Sumilon Sandbar, the island resort’s main attraction, gives you a different beach experience with its pristine white sand and crystal clear water. It remains to be the most popular sandbar in Cebu.
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Day Use Experience
Day
Use:
P1,500 per person on weekdays; P2,000 per person on weekends and holidays
Day
Tour inclusions:
Roundtrip boat transfers from Bancogon (Oslob) to Sumilon Island; Plated lunch
per person at the resort restaurant; Island activities (snorkeling, paddle
boating, kayaking) and use of picnic huts and swimming pool
Exact location: Sumilon Island, Oslob, Southern Cebu, — ~3-4 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal (near Emall), ride a Ceres bus going to “Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort”. All buses bound for Oslob operate 24/7. Bus fare is ~₱155 /head (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at the main Whale Shark activity site or to the resort you’re heading.
BY CAR: Road trips are fun, especially if you’re going south. Make sure to navigate via Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort”.
BY VAN RENTAL / TRAVEL AGENCY: If you want a hassle-free trip and to make the most out of your vacation, it’s best to book with a travel agency. You can check out our trusted travel partner: SquadPH Tours and Travels. Or email them at [email protected]. They offer affordable tour packages with options for 1 Day up to 3D/2N tours.
It’s a big step gearing towards Cebu’s efficient commuting system by modernizing the public transportation.
Aside from the historical Jeepneys (PUJ) that commuters usually use, Bus-Jeepney or BEEP mass transport was launched early this year and can now be spotted in the roads of Cebu City.
More about BEEP
There are at least 40 models plying around the city. These fully air-conditioned and equipped with TV, GPS and CCTV cameras ensuring safe, efficient and comfortable public commute.
Blue vs White BEEPs
The only yet insignificant difference between the two (aside from the color, of course) is the seating capacity.
Blue BEEP: can carry 33 passengers with 26 seats.
White BEEP: can carry 31 persons, with 22 seats.
Take a mini virtual tour inside our BEEP unit in Cebu!
“Did you say unlimited shrimps? Shut up and take my money!”
For only ₱399 per head, you can already devour eat-all-you-can flavored shrimps and rice, at Boiling Shrimp Hauz in Cebu City.
This seafood restaurant, which has been in the city for 4 years, is now a sought-after resto after going viral on Facebook. People are flocking in (and lining up) for their fresh, tasty and boiling shrimps that come in four (4) flavors: Western Cajun, Indian Curry, Garlic Butter, and Singaporean Chili.
Open daily from 11AM to 2PM and 5PM to 10PM, Boiling Shrimp Hauz is located at Century Plaza Complex in Cebu City — across Mango Square / STC.
Menu:
Other Information
Branches:
1. Mabolo Branch
Location: F. Cabahug St, Cebu City — beside Barbeque Boss, near Landers
Operating hours: 10AM to 5AM (the next day) daily; Unlimited serving is only available from 10AM to 10PM
2. Century Plaza Branch
Location: Century Plaza Complex, Juana Osmena, Cebu City — across Mango Square / STC.
Exact location: Century Plaza Complex, Juana Osmena, Cebu City — across Mango Square / STC.
BY JEEPNEY: – Ride any jeepney going to Mango Ave. Drop off at National Book Store – Mango or Caltex Gas Station. From there, walk a little further for 5 minutes going to Century Plaza. – Ride any jeepney passing through Fuente Osmena Circle (going to Capitol / Colon). Drop off at Hi-Precision Fuente. From there, walk a little further for 5-10 minutes going to Century Plaza.
BY CAR: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Century Plaza Hotel”. Parking space is available.
If you love to witness and experience the rawness of nature and up for an adventure-filled river trekking, then you must consider this “hidden” waterfall paradise in Brgy. Budlaan, Cebu City.
Trending when featured on our Facebook Page last year, the Budlaan Falls is tagged as the “hidden falls of the city” because it can be a bit tricky getting there, though still geographically considered part of Cebu City.
It has a long, challenging trail which isn’t really ideal for beginners (we recommend bringing along a guide), but once you’ve reached to the destination, you can definitely say Budlaan Falls is truly a nature-lover’s paradise. Though you shouldn’t expect too much as it’s not as blue as Kawasan Falls or as clear as Tumalog Falls in Oslob.
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How to get there?
Look for a jeepney going to Talamban Grand Mall (13C,62C,62B) or going to Pit-os.
From the GrandMall Talamban, look for a motorcycle going to Barangay Budlaan (₱30 per person).
Log in your name in the store near the basketball court. NO ENTRANCE FEE!
Enjoy the Budlaan Falls!
If you don’t know the way going to the falls, you can just hire a guide for ₱200 per group.
Our body deserves optimum care, from head to
toe. A care that is personal and intimate. So, why go to different places for
different services when you can have all of them in one place?
Aesthetics, skin care, and body slimming services. Fully equipped and experienced with these three, makes ÓPTIMA SKIN AND SLIMMING SOLUTIONS the perfect go-to clinic for a full-body glow up we all need.
DON’T PANIC, IT’S ORGANIC!
The first big check for Optima is that they are an organic enthusiast, products like moringa soap, tea tree toner, bee clean facial wash, and placenta cream are offered as an after-care treatment for best results.
Organic
skincare products works well with our natural system thus having the effortless
results we all want.
NON
INVASIVE
Handling our body is quite tricky and as much as possible, we really don’t want anything too invasive. Optima Skin understands this and have made sure that all their procedures are such. They have Electro Cautery, Radio Cavitation – Radio Frequency and even have the non-invasive Lipo Laser procedures.
Other services are facials, IPL hair removal,
Glutathione I.V., and Glutathione Dripping.
Rest assured, the people working there are
professionally trained Aestheticians, Licensed and I.V. trained Certified
Nurses.
Beauty and Body should always go hand in hand. A full package of whether it be pampering, a make-over or for a healthier you.
Always remember that the best version of you will always be the cared version of you.
BRANCHES:
Capitol Square
2/F of Capitol Square, N. Escario St. Cebu City
(032) 340-9497 | 0933.428.6799
Island Central Mactan
3/F of Island Central Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City
(032) 266-3401 | 0932-248-1977.
Rates:
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You don’t have to go to Korea to binge on Korean food. Save that trip and taste all those delicious dishes at the new barangay in Cebu, Barangay Seoul.
An all you can eat Samgyeopsal and buffet at only ₱299 is the best thing to ever happen to all Korean food addicts in Cebu. And when I say buffet, I mean all those delicious Korean food we get to see on Korean shows materializing in front of us and at a very affordable price.
Barangay Seoul offers unlimited:
Samgyeopsal (different types of meat)
Kimchi Rice
Fish Cake
Side dishes like kimchi and more!
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Price:
Other Information
Operating hours: 11AM to 12MN daily (Break time is 3-5PM)
Exact location: 945 Juana Osmeña St., cor Maria Cristina St., Cebu City — near Cebu Doctors’ Hospital in Osmeña Boulevard. 20 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Capitol/Fuente, or passing through Cebu Doctors Hospital. Drop off at the hospital and walk from there for 5 minutes.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Barangay Seoul”. Limited parking space is available.
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.
