TOP 10 Milk Tea Stations in Metro Cebu (2018)

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June 25, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cebu City Public Library: The FIRST-EVER 24/7 Library in the Philippines

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Marel Baluyos

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June 24, 2018

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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.

Cebu City Public Library 24 hours (4) — Photo by Patrick Go

This is the post from Mayor Osmeña’s Facebook Page in response to the request.

Other information:

Entrance fee: FREE
WiFi access: FREE
Coffee: NOT FREE but allowed
Students: PRIORITY
Contact details: (032) 253 1526 / Facebook Page

How to get there?

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.

Elegant Beach Resort: A Royal Gem in San Remigio

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Ram Mancelita

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June 20, 2018

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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

Kitchen Use

10 pax below: ₱1,000 per day
11-20 pax below: ₱1,500 per day
21 pax above: ₱3,000 per day

Contact information

Tel: (032) 254-1601 to 05 / (032) 412-4928
Mobile: 0917-328-1601
Email: [email protected]
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

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.

Photos by AYING SALUPAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Top 10 Cebuano Songs We Know By Heart

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Marel Baluyos

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June 19, 2018

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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

By Aggressive Audio

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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Top 12 Cafés or Coffee Shops in Metro Cebu

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Cheryl Navarro

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June 18, 2018

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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

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

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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.

3. COFFEE PRINCE

Operating Hours: 7AM – 3AM
Menu: Coffee & Frappes, Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts
Best Seller: Coffee, Cakes, Meals
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)

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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.

4. 32 UMBER CAFÉ & Co.

Operating Hours: 8AM – 10PM (Mon-Sat); 11AM – 8PM (Sun)
Menu: Coffee, Desserts
Contact number/s: 032 3432090
Branch: The Forum, Archbishop Reyes Ave. (beside Grand Convention Center)

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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)

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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)

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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

Ma,An Coffee Factory Cebu (1) — Photo by cebulifeidea.blogspot.com

Ma,An Coffee Factory Cebu (3) — Photo by cebulifeidea.blogspot.com

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)

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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

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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

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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)

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Blueridges Mountain Resort, the COOLEST resort in Carcar City

By

Ram Mancelita

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June 14, 2018

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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

• Blueridges Mountain Resort (formerly Zurna Resort)
• Contact numbers: (032) 505-6339 / 0925-565-8409 / 0915-697-2930
• Others: [email protected] / Facebook page / Website

How to get there??

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

Morissette’s Homecoming Concert in CEBU this July 14, 2018

By

Ram Mancelita

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June 13, 2018

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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
Waterfront Concert & Events Counter
TicketWorld

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Delicioso ‘Giardino Gelato’ at SM Seaside City Cebu

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Arcel Espinosa

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June 12, 2018

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Nothing beats a good gelato whether it’s scorching hot or freezing cold outside. The child inside us doesn’t really care.

Giardino Gelato offers fresh and natural soft-served gelato that comes in heavenly colors and flavors. Gelato is made with more milk than a regular ice cream which makes it richer and creamier.

Aside from the usual choices like chocolates, their fruit sorbets is a winning piece especially the Mango Sorbet. It’s like eating a real mango served soft and cold. Freshly dispensed from the gelato processor, Giardino Gelato will surely satisfy your cravings down to the last scoop!

Other information

Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM, Mondays to Sundays
Contact number: 0922 866 2490
Social: Facebook Page
Branch: Upper Ground Floor Seaview Wing, SM Seaside City in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City

How to get there?

– Take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena Circle.
– Ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2016/cebu-mybus-guide/
– Book a ride with Grab (from/to SM Seaside City) or hail a cab.

Photos by KEZIAH RUTH MADULA

Pacquiao’s comeback fight on SKY Sports PPV (PROMO INSIDE!)

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Ram Mancelita

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June 11, 2018

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Witness Manny Pacquiao return to the ring to challenge Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse for the WBA welterweight title live on July 14, 9 AM, via SKY Sports Pay-Per-View (PPV). Early sign-ups on SKY Sports Pay-Per-View get a discount.

Boxing experts emphasized this fight will be a dangerous one for the Filipino superstar because the Argentinean boxer is riding a hot streak in his career with Matthyse publicly announcing he is aiming to knock out the boxing icon in a push to punctuate the legend’s career.

This is the 69th fight of Pacquiao (59-7-2,38 KOs), and the first under new head trainer Buboy Fernandez, who replaced legendary coach Freddie Roach.

“Fight of the Champions: Pacquiao vs Matthyse”
July 14, 2018 (Saturday) at 10AM
LIVE on SKY Sports Pay-Per-View
Early bird rate: ₱850 only (valid until June 15 only)

How to subscribe?

This is available to all SKYcable, One SKY, and SKYdirect subscribers nationwide. SKY subscribers who will be getting the PPV until June 15 will only have to pay an early bird rate of Php 850.

Advantages of PPV:

LIVE
Commercial-free
Available in Standard or High Definition Viewing

SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Call 421 1818 or your local office or visit www.mysky.com/pacman to subscribe.
SKYcable and One SKY subscribers can also text PACMAN to 23662.
For SKYdirect postpaid subscribers, they can text SKY to 23668, while prepaid subscribers can text PPV PACMAN to 23667 (available to Globe Prepaid, TM or ABS-CBNmobile).
SKYbroadband subscribers can also catch it online via SKY on Demand for the same price.

Arapal Nature Retreat: A Nature’s reTREAT in Bogo City

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Levy Lumapas

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June 11, 2018

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In today’s crucial stage of “burn-out” or “quarter life crisis”, yuppies (young professionals) and millennials have expressed their awareness and concerns, more so how to deal with the stigma.

Some took to advantage of summer’s best: vitamin sea, mountain trekking and some, temporary unplugged all that social media toxins. But how about going an extra mile than the trend and truly experience nature? Now you can at Arapal Nature Retreat in Bogo City, Northern Cebu.

An organic livestock housing and processing facility which lodgers can take part of as it offers seminars on organic farming and animal husbandry. Arapal Nature Retreat sits on top of Bogo’s Barangay Anonang Sur and was once a Christian Camp, Organic Farm and children’s shelter.

Arapal Nature Retreat also offers:
√ All-organic food
√ Hiking
√ Goat milking
√ Cave tour and camping under the stars
√ A well-lit campfire perfect with the squad.

Rates & Other Information

Day Use

You can visit for tours and special trainings, but walk-ins are not allowed. You have to call them first before visiting.

Rooms Rates

Molave Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2pax
Mulberry Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2pax
Gumamela Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2pax
Guava Room: ₱1,500 per night, double deck good for 2pax
Bougainvillea Room: ₱700 per head per night, dorm type / good for 8pax
Yellow Bell Room: ₱700 per head per night, dorm type / good for 10pax

Contact information

Contact number: 0917-123-4295

Contact person: Jeramel Luang or Jeann Tabunan

Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Arapal, Anonang Sur, Bogo City, Cebu. Approx. 3 hours away from Cebu City.

It’s going to be a bumpy adventure going in, but if you long for that rejuvenating retreat filled with just nature and secluded ambiance? Bump ahead to Arapal Nature Retreat!

If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just search for “Arapal Hills Viewing Spot” on Waze or Google Maps, the retreat center is just 2 minutes ahead from it. There’s a signage of “Anonang Sur Bogo City” from the eskina to Arapal Nature Retreat. It’s 20 minutes away from the main road.

If you’re commuting, from the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus bound to Bogo City. Stop at San Antonio, Barangay Binabag — it’s the safest stop, your landmark is the Markado before Bogo Central. Bus fare is ₱150 per head. From there, ride a habal-habal to take you to Arapal Nature Retreat, fare is ₱50 per head.

Pre-cautionary reminder: The road is only covered in Anapog and it’s kind of rocky, so expect for a bumpy ride.

Second passage way is from Barangay Lambusan, San Remigio about 15 mins to Arapal. (which is more recommended since the road is safer and cemented, they’ve also added a road signage, signifying a way to Arapal)