One of the many items on every traveler’s bucket list is to experience Batanes – the northernmost paradise in the Philippines. Batanes captured thousands of hearts with its simple pleasures and raw nature. No wonder why this newly discovered spot in Brgy. Caduawan in Tabogon has been associated with the beautiful yet still-incomparable Batanes.
There is no specific name for this attraction as it is just a vast land area in Brgy. Caduawan, Tabogon. It is also worth noting that this is a good spot for stargazing or witnessing the milky way. No entrance fee or tent charge for now since this is a public area.
Photo by Winsmart Alpino
Photo by Winsmart Alpino
Photo by Manicel Pesons
How to get there?
Exact location: Brgy. Caduawan, Tabogon, Northern Cebu – 2-3 hours away from the city.
From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Bogo, Hagnaya, Maya-bagay. Drop off at Caduawan Elementary School in Tabogon. Fare is ₱70 per person (one-way). There’s an alley beside the school. Walk a bit further until you have reached to the cemetery (?), but yes. That’s your landmark. You can also ride a habal-habal for ₱20 per person — but this is just a walking distance.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle (accessible by 2- and 4-wheelers), just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and enter “Caduawan Elementary School” in Tabogon.
SM’s MyBus has really been a great help for commuters since its launch in 2016. But with its limited routes, Cebuano commuters are looking for more options with wider coverage for a better and more convenient commuting experience.
While the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is on the works which could really help ease the worsening traffic in the city, Sugbo Transit Express (Ceres Liner / Sugbo Tours) finally deploys public buses to serve the commuters from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport – Terminal 2.
Just like the SM myBus, the Sugbo Tours bus is PWD-friendly, GPS and CCTV-enabled making it a safe, secure and friendly transport service around Cebu. It has FREE WIFI, too! Each bus can can accommodate 42 to 90 passengers, including standing passengers.
ROUTES, SCHEDULE & FARE
Bus Fare
₱25 for the first 3 bus stops.
₱40 from South Bus Terminal to Mactan Airport and vice versa
– 20% discount applies to students, senior citizens, and PWDs.
– Cash basis for now.
Schedule
Schedule: Buses ply every hour from 5AM to 6PM, daily
Unlike the MyBus, Sugbo Tours buses don’t have a fixed schedule for departure yet (perhaps due to the lack of available buses).
For now, buses depart/arrive every hour. No guarantee on the time, though.
Bus stations
As of June 2018, there are seven (7) pick-up and drop-off points. These are:
From Mactan:
1. MEPZ 1 (for June 2018) / Mactan Cebu International Airport (starting July 1, 2018)
2. Island Central Mall
3. Pacific Mall
4. North Bus Terminal
5. Robinsons Galleria
6. Fuente Osmeña
7. South Bus Terminal
From South Bus Terminal:
1. South Bus Terminal
2. Robinsons Fuente
3. Robinsons Galleria
4. North Bus Terminal
5. Pacific Mall
6. MEPZ 1 (for June 2018) / Mactan Cebu International Airport (starting July 1, 2018)
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When we read or hear about Man-made Forests, the first thing that pops out into our heads is the famous Man-Made Forest of Bohol.
Not too many people, even the Cebuanos, know Cebu has its own Man-Made Forest in the town of Minglanilla, Southern Cebu. It surely is not a rip-off of Bohol’s, as it has been around for over 100 years now since January 13, 1916 (the OLDEST in the country!) and has not really been marketed as a tourist attraction.
Cebu’s Man-Made Forest is also called as the Osmena Reforestation Project (ORP), as it continually restores and preserves the forest after experiencing harsh damages from quarrying and mining activities long ago. It is an experimental forest station that covers 2,710 hectares and now a home of many species of trees, plants, birds and insects.
Photo by Arvin Gesto
Photo by Rachel Dela CuestaPhoto by Rachel Dela CuestaPhoto by AnnventureyPhoto by Annventurey
Recently, the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) announced its plans to make Campo 7, Minglanilla as a nature trek destination and develop the forest as a weekend getaway.
Established in 1916, the project used to be known as the Talisay-Minglanilla Reforestation Project. It was initiated by the late president Sergio Osmeña Sr. In 1937, President Manuel Quezon renamed the site and proclaimed it a forest reserve back.
Photo by Rachel Dela Cuesta
How to get there?
Exact location: Campo 7, Minglanilla, Southern Cebu — approx. 1 hour away from the city.
There are two (2) routes or options to take:
OPTION 1:
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 Tabunok overpass. P8-15 fare.
From there, walk a little under the overpass near Rose Pharmacy until you see a lot of tricycles and motorbikes / habal-habal. Inform the driver you’re going to Camp 7 Man-made Forest. Fare is P40-50 per person (one-way). Travel time (habal-habal) is approx. 30 minutes.
OPTION 2:
From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Toledo — fare is ₱40-50 per person. Ask the konduktor to stop over at “Eskina Landing” with the landmarks of Don Andres Soriano National High School. You will automatically see a lot of motorcycle riders/drivers. Ask to the habal-habal drivers to take you to Camp 7 Clonal Nursery Building — fare is ₱30 per person.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, simply navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Camp 7 Minglanilla”.
Eight glasses of water? More like 8 glasses of milk tea.
Scrolling down my news feed, I have encountered posts – not only in Cebu – but almost everywhere of this milk tea craze. Thinking about it, who wouldn’t be? While some of them just go with the trend, nevertheless, some are undeniably in love with milk tea!
So here is a list that contains one of your favorites or soon to be one of your favorite stop-by milk tea stores around the metro.
Tell us your favorite milk tea shop by answering the poll below (after the list).
1. Dakasi
Contact numbers: (032) 401-1781 / 0932-565-6223
Operating hours & branches:
– 3/F The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 11PM, daily
– eBloc 3, IT Park, Lahug : 12NN to 1AM, daily
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2. Chatime
Contact numbers: (032) 505-2121 / 260-6868
Operating hours & branches:
– GF eBloc Tower 2, I.T Park, Lahug: 11AM to 12MN, daily
– UGF, SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– UGF Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– LGF SM Seaside City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
MENU:
3. Bubble Bee Tea House
Must-Try: Coffee Milk tea, Cantaloupe Milk tea with Lychee and Coconut Jelly
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours: 12NN to 10PM, daily
Branch: Ground Floor, TSI Building, Ouano Avenue, Tipolo, Mandaue City
MENU:
4. Serenitea
Must-Try: Wintermelon, Hokkaido, Okinawa
Contact numbers: (032) 236-3228
Operating hours: 11AM to 11:30PM, daily
Branch: Podium Level, Calyx Centre, IT Park, Lahug
MENU:
5. Bubble Tea Station
Must-Try: Wintermelon Supreme
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours & branches:
– G/F Robinsons Cybergate, Capitol Site : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– 3/F Robinsons Galleria Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– G/F Banilad Town Center : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– G/F University of Cebu Medical Center, Subangdaku : 11AM to 8:30PM, daily
– 2/F North Wing, SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– G/F Island Central Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
MENU:
6. Jelly Citea
Must-Try: Paris Milk tea, New York Milk tea
Contact numbers: (032) 236-8766
Operating hours: 9AM to 10:30PM, daily
Branch: G/F Raintree Mall, F. Ramos St., Cebu City
MENU:
7. Infinitea
Must-Try: Okinawa Milk Tea
Contact numbers: (032) 511 2285 / 511 2287
Operating hours & branches:
– City Time Square, Mandaue City : 10AM to 11PM, daily
– G/F VCMC Osmena Blvd., Cebu City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
MENU:
8. Gong Cha
Must-Try: Gong Cha Milk Winermelon, Milk Tea with Pearl Jelly, Wintermelon Milk, Cong Cha Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Milk
Contact numbers: (032) 376 6722
Operating hours & branches:
– LG/F SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– G/F Verandah, Robinsons Galleria Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– LG/F Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
MENU:
9. Macao Imperial Tea
Must-Try: Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea, Red Bean, Pudding Milk Tea
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM, daily
Branch: UG/F Mountain Wing, SM Seaside
MENU:
10. Cobo
Must-Try: Superior Taro Milk Tea
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours & branches:
– G/F Parkmall, Mandaue City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– Rustan’s Supermarket, Basement, Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– G/F One Pavilion Mall, Banawa, Cebu City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
– UG/F J Centre Mall, Mandaue City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
Restaurants, food, travels, hikes, this is not that kind of article. This one is for the books. (pun intended) ?
As it is important to travel and unwind, it is also important to sharpen our minds and learn as much as we can. With Cebu City being the center of education, the population of students is astounding.
To those students who want to study and the others who just want to work and learn in peace, check out the Cebu City Public Library, also commonly called the Rizal Public Library.
Last March 10, 2018, it made history as the FIRST public library in the Philippines that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can now study with unlimited time. It will also soon open the Sinulog hall on the third floor of the building to accommodate more students.
Photo by Patrick Go
This is the post from Mayor Osmeña’s Facebook Page in response to the request.
Exact location: G/F, Rizal Memorial Library and Museum Bldg, Osmeña Blvd, Lungsod ng Cebu.
You can ride any PUJ that will pass through the capitol, 14D, 04H, 17D and many more.
NO parking space available. It might be better to commute or hail a taxi or GrabCar when going there.
History
The library first opened in April 13, 1919 as a branch of the Philippine Library and Museum, now the National Library of the Philippines.
Cebu City Public Library and Information center traces its roots from the Cebu Branch Library of the Philippine Library and Museum, now the National Library of the Philippines. It was organzied and opened to the public on April 13, 1919 by Mr. Guillermo Restun, the Chief Librarian from the Ilo-ilo Branch. The province of Cebu took charge of the initial collection and other maintenance and operating expenses. Since its establishment, the public library has been housed in many different buildings until in 1938 an edifice was inaugurated for the library. The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum became its permanent home. This entire three story building served as a fount of knowledge among education conscious Cebuanos.
When the Second World War broke out, the library was closed. The building was utilized as headquarters by the Japanese Army, and books were either dumped, ruined or stolen. In 1953, the institution was reopened due to public clamor. The Cebu City Government appropriated a budget for the library collection and other operating expenses.
At present, the Cebu City Public Library occupies only the ground floor of the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum. It housed a renovation and repair which went on for a month, and its opening is set for this coming 8th of May 2011. Monthly Story Hours are conducted and more activities are lined up with the assistance of the Friends of the Library.
The library made another history last March 10, 2018 as it becomes the first-ever library in the country to open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Holding the title for the longest shoreline in Cebu, San Remigio must be the home of many beach resorts nestling on this precious gem. True, there’s a lot to choose from yet only very few can offer a luxurious-like staycation experience. And there’s this one resort that stands out from the rest — the Elegant Beach Resort, one of the most popular and preferred resorts in northern Cebu.
Easy to get to but so hard to leave. You will relax, unwind and fall in love with all that makes Elegant Beach Resort unforgettable. It is indeed a relaxing beachfront resort where you can feel the warmth of the sun and of the people.
Facilities & Amenities
Beachfront
Air-conditioned rooms
Swimming pool
Showers & toiletries
Jacuzzi
Restaurant
Volleyball Court
Children’s Playground
Table Tennis
Hammock
Spacious parking lot
Rates & Other Information
Day Use
Entrance fee (8AM to 5PM): ₱120 per head
Entrance fee (5PM to 12MN): ₱240 per head
– 50% OFF for 11 y/o below
Cottage Rates
Table & Chairs: ₱250 per set (1 table & 4 chairs)
Small: ₱1,000 per day
Medium: ₱1,500 per day
Large: ₱2,000 per day
Overnight Rates
Double Room: ₱1,960 per night, good for 2pax
Triple Room: ₱2,185 per night, good for 3pax
Dorm Type 1: ₱4,000 per night, good for 8pax
Dorm Type 2: ₱5,000 per night, good for 10pax
– Excess charge is ₱350 per pax per night
– Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 12NN the next day
Exact location: Brgy. Anapog, San Remigio, Northern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
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 near Aqua Water Refilling Station. Bus fare is ₱155 (one-way). From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) going to the Elegant Beach Resort. Fare is ₱25 per person.
If you’re driving a vehicle, simply navigate with Waze and search for “Elegant Beach Resort” in San Remigio.
Here is a list of the iconic songs that took over Cebu and made a huge impact in our lives. The songs we cannot help but sing along to, from the nostalgic BisRock to the rising VisPop songs.
This can either be a test, a trip down memory lane or a learning to all our readers. Let me take you to the journey through these “Cebuano songs”.
1. Lingin
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Titled “lingin” or circle, it is one of the most remembered songs of all time for the Cebuanos. This song represents both humor and creativity. Imagining a circle house, a circle knife, a circle nose and the list goes on will surely put a smile in your circle mouth. It touches the obvious circles, the imaginary, and the deep, how our life is a circle and that we are all circles.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Ang among balay… Lingin.
Ang among atop… Lingin.
Ang among bintana… Lingin.
Ang among pultahan… Lingin.
Kay akong kinabuhi lingin
Kitang tanan sa kalibutan lingin”
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2. Bisan Pa
By WetSlipperz
A love song for a broken heart combined with a little rock. It was very famous that it has its own tagalog version entitled “Kahit Na”. Roughly translated the title is “Even if/ Even though”. It was the start of an era of BisRock. Everyone was singing it relating to a love lost and the pain of loving them still.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Bisan pa ug may lain ka na karon
Ikaw lang gihapon ang higugmaon
Bisan pa ug kasakit lang ang maangkon
Basta malipay ka ang tanan akong dawaton”
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3. Principal
By Missing Filimon
This song is a shout out to everyone who is tired of life in general. Taken in the point of view of a student who sees being a celebrity as the solution. The song went from the decision to be an actor to people being actors in real life. It’s a song that allows people to air out their frustrations by singing it.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Prinsipal gusto ko nga mag-artista
Gikapuy na ko’g eskwela
Way allowance, hagu pa”
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4. Gugmang Giatay
By The Ambassadors
Roughly translated, it means “Damn Love/Damned Love”. It’s a love letter to a girl, raw, simple and straight forward. It represents everyone who has been a victim of the feeling.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Oh kahayag sa imong panagway
Nga naulipon sa gugmang giatay
Inday paminawa kabos kong gugma
Nga animo akong igasa”
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5. Duyog
By Jewel Villaflores
A song of a found love. The song is full of metaphorically presented lines. It is a vow to that “you”.
A certain someone that seems to be everything in your life. This is a mellow song that was a break from its bisrock predecessors.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Ikaw lang akong
akong higugmaon
Ikaw lang ako
Ako matinud-anon”
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6. Balay ni Mayang
By Martina San Diego
From its chill acoustic strumming, down to the whistling, this one is definitely a “feel good song”. It makes us sway and stay calm. Everyone’s got this song’s melody stuck in their heads. Balay ni Mayang or “House of Mayang” was like a combination of folk songs, acoustic and pop.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Anhi-a ko dri sa balay (Chill lang gud, dili na ko magdugay)
Kay gimingaw na ko nimo gamay
Ayaw na pagdugay-dugay
Pagdali na’g anhi kay ganahan ko kitang duha diri mugpahuway”
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7. HAHAHAHasula
By Kurt Fick
The rise of VisPop was unstoppable. This song in particular was sang in all corners of Cebu. Featured in television and radios, the song was that relatable. The struggles of an unrequited love, a hidden one at that. The story of almost everyone. The illogical reasoning, actions, and worse, illogical feelings that is so absurd and comical one can only laugh. Hence, the HAHAHA.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Di ta uyab, walay ikaw ug ako
Apan kon magselos ko
Ayaw pagbuot, Sige na lang ta anig
Ha Ha Ha katawa
Ha Ha Ha hasula ning kahimtanga”
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8. BokLove
By Kurt Fick and Therese Marie Villarante
Usually, couples become healthier and gain weight the longer they are together. They say that this indicates that the relationship is healthy and strong. The song kind of explains the “how”, with inserting Cebu delicacies and the tempting delicious foods. A song of love that is abundant, healthy and big.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Pirting dakoa ining atong gugma.
Ngilngig pa nis mantikaong humba.
Pramis this is pinakalast nga extra rice.
Plus potato corner fries.
Ugma lang ta mag diet ha?
Kay manambok baya gyud ni ang in… laaab.”
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9. Pero Atik Ra
By Jaqueline Chang
The ultimate “hugot” song. Each line of this song contains a certain punch to every person trying to move on. The “assuming” and “pinaasa” hearts had this as an anthem. It talks of finally giving up, of being sick of it but then takes it back again. Story of our lives.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“Diri na lang ko kutob
Diri na lang ko taman
Dili na ko mogukod
Sa taw’ng kusog modagan
Kay kung di gyud, di gyud
Wa na ta’y pugsanay
Ay’na lang
Ay’na ko’g atika
Pero atik ra ha, ha”
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10. Cebuana
By Karencitta
A YouTube hit with more than 14 million views. This pop song which is a mix of Cebuano and English have made the Cebuano language extend its reach internationally. Either you understand the lyrics or not, the upbeat song will make you dance to its beat.
Iconic Lyrics:
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“You really need a Cebuana
I’m more than a summertime lover, uh, uh
Ari ba! Ari ba! Ari ba!
Grabiha! Grabiha! Grabiha! baby
You really need a Cebuana”
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The traffic, busy schedules, and pile of workloads are not going anywhere. Loosening up a bit and hanging out in the most comfortable cafes on your spare time won’t hurt, right?
The ‘what’ needed has been identified, the ‘who’ is not a problem, and the ‘where’ part? We’ve got you covered. You visited the right page and opened the right article. These are some of the top Cafés or Coffee Shops in Metro Cebu.
Note, all these coffee shops have parking spaces available.
1. DOLCÉ CAFÉ
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Operating Hours: 7AM – 1AM
Menu: Coffee & Frappes, Milk Tea, Meals, Desserts
Best Seller: Milktea and Cakes
Contact number/s: 032 5127263
Branch: Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills Veterans Drive-Lahug
How to get there?
If you’re commuting:
– 04H from USC Main / Fuente Osmena (will pass by Dolce)
– 04L from Ayala or IT Park, drop off at JY Square. Then ride a habal-habal going to Dolce, or 04H as your second ride.
2. ABACA Baking Company
Menu: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Best Seller: Coffee and Artisan Bread and Pastries
Contact number/s: 032 4109387
Branch and operating hours:
– Crossroads-Banilad Road: 7AM – 7PM, daily
– Robinsons Cybergate-Fuente Osmena: 6AM – 4AM, daily
– Paseo Arcenas-Banawa: 24 hours, daily
– Filinvest Cyberzone Cebu Tower 2- IT Park: 6AM – 4AM, daily
– Rustans-Cebu Business Park, SM City Cebu-Mabolo: 10AM – 9PM, daily
MENU:
How to get there?
If you’re going to ABACA Baking Company at Paseo Arcenas-Banawa which is serving 24 hours:
– 07B from Ayala
– 12L from Escario / Capitol
…drop off at Paseo Arcenas Banawa.
Known for: Hosting millenial events like Spoken Poetry
Contact number/s: 032 4162081 / 032 2545989
Branch: Capitol Site-Osmena Blvd (near Cebu City Public Library)
MENU:
How to get there?
Look for a jeepney with a signboard of or heading to CDU Hospital (06H-14D-07D-07B-04H-06B-17D). It is right across the hospital, beside Asia Town Trading.
Branch: The Forum, Archbishop Reyes Ave. (beside Grand Convention Center)
MENU:
5. POKEMASTER’S CAFÉ
Operating Hours: 11AM – 10PM, daily (there are days they’re closed, better call them ahead)
Menu: Coffee, Meals, Snacks
Known for: Pokemon-themed Cafe
Contact number/s: 0917 134 7164
Branch: 5 General Maxilom Avenue (near the old Sacred Heart School in Cebu City)
MENU:
How to get there?
This is located 300 meters away from CIC school. You may navigate via Google Maps. Or ride any jeepney going to CIC or 13C/62B from Colon or USC Main.
6. WORKPLACE CAFÉ
Operating Hours: 910AM to 6AM the next day, daily
Menu: Meals, Coffee
Known for: Co-working cafe format, Nap stations, Printing services, Ultra fast WiFi, Conference Room
Contact number/s: 0998 544 5712
Branch: Ramos St., Cebu City – right across City Suites or St. Paul College
MENU:
How to get there?
If you’re commuting, these are your options:
– Ride any jeepney going to Ramos or Velez College and drop off at St. Paul College.
– From Ayala, ride a 14D jeepney going to Ramos and drop off at St. Paul College.
– From Apas/Lahug/Escario, ride a 17C jeepney going to Ramos and drop off at St. Paul College.
– From Talamban, ride a 13B jeepney going to Ramos and drop off at St. Paul College.
7. TOM N TOM’S COFFEE – 24/7
Operating Hours: 24/7
Menu: Breakfast, Bakes, and Coffee
Best Seller: Coffee and TomNccino
Contact number/s: 032 5052111
Branch:
– The Greenery, Pope John Paul II Ave, Mabolo, Cebu City
– APM CENTRALE, Andres Soriano Ave Jr Ave. (across SM City)
MENU:
How to get there?
It is located at the Ground Floor of APM Centrale Mall across SM City Cebu. Just ride any jeepney with a signboard of SM City Cebu in Mabolo.
8. MA,AN COFFEE FACTORY
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Operating Hours: 9AM – 1AM, daily
Menu: Coffee, Beverages
Best Seller: Imported brewed coffee
Contact number/s: 032 5127263
Branch: A. S. Fortuna Street, Banilad, Mandaue City
MENU:
How to get there?
This is an 8-minute walk from Oakridge Business Park. You may hire a cab to drop you off at the location. It is near Cebu Home and Builders Center in Mandaue City.
9. DEGREE 9 COFFEE
Operating Hours: 9AM – 1:30AM, daily
Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee, Beverages
Best Seller: Coffee
Contact number/s: 032 5127263
Branch:
– G/F GAGFA Tower, F. Cabahug St., Kasambagan, Mandaue City (near Sykes)
– Norkis Building, A.S. Fortuna, Mandaue City (beside J Centre Mall)
MENU:
10. TOAST CAFE (CUARTO HOTEL)
Operating Hours: 6AM – 11PM, daily
Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee, Beverages
Known for: Best-tasting coffee, Fudge Chocolate, Fast Internet
Contact number/s: 032 2382337
Branch: G/F Cuarto Hotels, J. Llorente Street Corner Gil Garcia Sreet, Cebu City
MENU:
11. CAFE TALK LIBRARY
Menu: Coffee, Frappes, Shakes, Desserts
Known for: Library theme with books free to read, Option for movie watching
Contact number/s: 032 4104541
Branch & Operating Hours:
– Capitol Site, N. Escario Street, Cebu City (near Capitol Building / AXA): 9AM – 1AM, daily
– G/F Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City: 10AM – 10PM, daily
– Pueblo Verde, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City: 10AM – 12MN, daily
MENU:
12. CAFE NAMOO
Operating Hours: 10AM – 1AM, daily
Menu: Coffee, Frappes, Shakes, Desserts, Meals
Known for: Sticky notes
Contact number/s: 032 5052121 / 032 4121201
Branch:
– 3/F North Gate Center, Banilad, Cebu City (right across Gaisano Country Mall, beside UC Banilad building)
– City Time Square, Mandaue City (across Parkmall)
Southern Cebu is known for its popular beach and pool resorts/attractions for any weekend getaway. But not too many know there’s this particular mountain resort in Carcar City, which not too far in Southern Cebu, that boasts a beautiful scenic mountain view and a staycation experience that is both romantic for couples and enjoyable for the whole family. Introducing Blueridges Mountain Resort, a must-visit resort situated at the top of Carcar mountains.
Blueridges Mountain Resort features two huge swimming pools in different levels that both offer scenic views of the mountains around San Fernando and panoramic sights of Carcar City.
This lower-level pool has a bridge to the veranda in the middle, and a 15ft long slide. It is 5ft deep.
Situated on the upper level with better view, a shallower pool is also available for the kids. The half part is only 3ft deep while the other is 5ft.
Rooms are pretty much straightforward. Guests can opt for either: • Double Room – good for 2 pax – P2,000 per night, excess P400 per head • Family Room – good for 6 pax – P4,000 per night, excess P400 per head
NOTE: Check-in time at 1PM; Check-out at 12NN the next day
The resort also has a restaurant serving different dishes from breakfast to dinner, to light and heavy snacks and delicious desserts — all at an affordable price. So you really don’t have to worry about cooking your own food.
Blueridges Restaurant’s Menu:
NOTES: • Corkage fee: P500 NO CORKAGE FEE • No cooking allowed inside, only Grilling. Not allowed to bring alcoholic drinks
Rates & Other Information
ENTRANCE FEES: (Day use) • P100 per adult • P50 per kid (aged 2-10)
NIGHT USE: • P150 per adult • P100 per kid (aged 2-10)
COTTAGE RATES: • P500 – Good for 10pax, excess P50/head • P1,000 – Good for 20pax, excess P50/head • P1,500 – Good for 30pax, excess P50/head
OTHER FEES: • Corkage: P500 No Corkage fee • Grill: Free
Exact location: Upper Mohon, Can-asujan, Carcar City, Cebu — Blueridges is a bit isolated. It is approx. 5 kilometers away from the main road.
The resort can arrange pickup services from the main road for P700, good for 10 pax. Otherwise, habal2x drivers (motorbikes) are happy to take you to the resort for only P50 each person.
If you are using a private/rented vehicle, READ THIS CAREFULLY.DO NOT follow Waze just yet. Instead, put the destination first to Sangat National High School (as shown on the image below). From the alley near Maiqui’s Bakeshop, that’s the time you change the destination to Blueridges Resort.
If you don’t follow this, and opt to use Waze directly, then you will be lead to the longer and uglier road, which will waste 30mins of your time.
The Sugbo Ambassadors at Blueridges Mountain Resort
Asia’s Phoenix is coming home to serenade the Queen City of the South.
Morissette, a native of Cebu, is doing a homecoming concert titled “Morissette Is Made” at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu on July 14 at 8 p.m. It is the first major solo concert of the Filipino pride in Cebu.
“It is a dream concert for me. I cannot wait to sing for my fellow Cebuano’s”, says Morissette of her Cebu concert, which comes on the heels of her successful, sold- out concerts in Araneta Coliseum and Binan City recently.
Morissette has recently released her new single titled “Panaginip”. Her fans will hear her perform her new song as will as Cebuano songs.
Touted as the most awaited concert of the year, “Morissette Is Made”, which will also have some special guests, is also a birthday concert of sorts for the lady singer earned the moniker Asia’s Phoenix.
“Morissette Is Made” is directed by Paulo Valenciano. Adonis Tabanda is the musical director.
This concert is produced by AEP- Aldueza Events Production of Mr. Glenn Aldueza and co- presented by Waterfront Hotel and Casino and Wish 107.5.
CONCERT DETAILS:
MORISSETTE IS MADE CEBU: A HOMECOMING CONCERT
July 14, 2018 (Saturday) @ 8PM
Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
TICKET PRICES:
SVIP – Php 3,500
VIP – Php 2,500
Gold – Php 2,000
Silver – Php 1,000
Balcony – Php 500
TICKET OUTLETS:
For reservations, call 0998-594-8581 (Arnel Aparis) / Facebook / Messenger
Please message us on Facebook before 11AM tomorrow (July 13) – otherwise we’ll raffle another one tomorrow afternoon. You are the only authorized person (reflecting the announced name) who can discuss with us on how to claim your tickets. Congratulations! ;)
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