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Most of the time, we associate “staycations” to staying in fancy 5-star hotels. We always look for high-end hotels where we can get our Instagram games ON for our OOTD’s or, simply where we can get that perfect flatlay breakfast photo in the hotel. But please, never let the imagery discourage you from hosting that best staycation party.
Cebu City is a diverse city, and some of the best places to stay are surprisingly affordable. So, if you’re looking for an affordable place to stay while in the metro, just read on for a selection of budget-friendly hotels.
This list is arranged from highest to lowest price.
1. HOTEL STELLA
Estimated room rate: ₱1,000 per night
Located 2.7km from Ayala Center Cebu, Hotel Stella is ideal for those who would love to stay close to the business park of Cebu. This hotel can arrange your airport transfer, car rentals, and chargeable shuttle services. Hotel Stella also offers the newest alternatives for an affordable stay in the metro.
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to Capitol – 1.7 miles from Ayala Mall – 2 miles from Magellan’s Cross
2. FUENTE ORO BUSINESS SUITES
Estimated room rate: ₱981 per night
Perfectly situated in the heart of the Fuente area, Cebu, this hotel is within close proximity of the Fuente Circle, business offices, hospitals, malls, and restaurants. The hotel’s guests will have easy access to Cocomall, Cebu Doctor’s Hospital, and Chong Hua Hospital. Offering quality lodging with friendly services, Fuente Oro Business Suites is an ideal place for business travelers in Cebu.
Exact location: Gov. M. Roa St, Fuente Osmena, Cebu City
Nearby landmarks: – 15-minute drive from The Basilica Minore del Santo Nino – 10-minute walk from the Crown Regency (Sky Adventure)
3. METRO PARK HOTEL
Estimated room rate: ₱976 per night
Metro Park Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Salinas Drive and is only a 2-minute drive from AsiaTown IT Park. Metro Park Hotel also features a restaurant that serves delectable dishes.
OTHER INFORMATION
Transportation: Secure Parking
Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Amenities: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Massage, Banquet Facilities
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to Cebu IT Park – 10-minute drive to Ayala Mall
4. CEBU CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL
Estimated room rate: ₱970 per night
Nestled in the heart of the Queen City of the South, Century Plaza Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Fuente Osmeña Circle and about 40 minutes from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Century Plaza Hotel is just a 2-minute walk to the corner of General Maxilom Avenue (old Mango Avenue) where banking, restaurants, business, entertainment, and shopping (just to name a few) are just a stone’s throw away.
Exact location: Juana Osmeña Street, Uptown, Cebu City
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to night clubs in Mango Ave – Walking distance to Fuente Osmena Circle – 15-minute drive to Ayala Mall
5. ANDY HOTEL
Estimated room rate: ₱958 per night
Though located in A.S. Fortuna, Andy Hotel makes sure you’ll feel at home even if you’re away from it. Set from the excitement of the city, this 2.5-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city’s biggest attractions. For sightseeing options and local attractions, one need not look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to Cebu International Convention Center, St. James Amusement Park, Asian Orthopedic Spine Institute.
Exact location: 727 A. S. Fortuna St, Mandaue City (near Cebu City)
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to J Centre Mall (Skywaterpark and Venetian-inspired Food Court) – 5-minute drive from Parkmall (Pet-friendly mall) – 15-minute drive from Mactan-Cebu International Airport – 15-minute drive from SM City Cebu
6. MANGO PARK HOTEL
Estimated room rate: ₱925 per night
Strategically located along General Maxilom Avenue, Mango Park Hotel is within easy reach from malls like Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, Robinson’s Place, and close to some commercial centers.
Mango Park Hotel is a six-storey hotel with 48 rooms (as of writing). These rooms are furnished with capiz-shell lamps, antique-style furniture, and wooden cabinets.
OTHER INFORMATION
Parking: Secure and Ample Parking Space
Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Amenities: Rooftop Swimming Pool, Banquet Facilities, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services, Currency Exchange, Massage and/or Spa, Luggage Storage
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to night clubs in Mango Ave – 5-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 10-minute drive to Ayala Mall
7. UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
Estimated room rate: ₱855 per night
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is ideally situated in Cebu City, designed for both business and leisure. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations. Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible.
Nearby landmarks: – 5-minute drive to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 5-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 10-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 2.1 km away from Colon Street – 2.6 km away from Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
8. TRAVELBEE BUSINESS INN
Estimated room rate: ₱736 per night
Nestled in the heart of Cebu City, half a kilometer from Fuente Osmeña Circle, Travelbee Business Inn has rooms with free Wi-Fi access. The property has a terrace, as well as a shared lounge.
Travelvee Business In is 1-kilometer away from Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, and Grand Convention Center. Colon is 1.4 kilometers away while Magellan’s Cross is 1.9 kilometers from the business inn.
OTHER INFORMATION
Parking: Secure Parking
Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Amenities: Massage, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Areas
Nearby landmarks: – Walking distance to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 5-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 10-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 1.4 km away from Colon Street – 1.9 km away from Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
9. ALLSONS INN
Estimated room rate: ₱697 per night
Well-positioned in Cebu City, Allson’s Inn is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Cebu. Only 1.1 km from the city center, the hotel’s strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. Also within easy reach are Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Mango Avenue, Cebu Business Park.
Nearby landmarks: – 5-minute drive to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 5-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 10-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 10-minute drive to Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
10. HOTEL DE MERCEDES
Estimated room rate: ₱679 per night
Offering quality accommodation in the nightlife, shopping, restaurants district of Cebu, Hotel De Mercedes is a popular pick for both business and leisure travelers. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.
Nearby landmarks: – 10-minute drive to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 10-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 15-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 10-minute drive to Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
11. DYNASTY TOURIST INN
Estimated room rate: ₱676 per night
Nestled amongst a variety of well-known tourist attractions, boutiques and eateries, Dynasty Tourist Inn is ideal for those wishing to explore Cebu City and its surroundings. Dynasty Tourist Inn is close to Cebu Provincial Capitol. Fort San Pedro, University of the Philippines Cebu College and University of San Carlos are a quick car trip from the hotel.
Nearby landmarks: – 5-minute drive to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 5-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 15-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 10-minute drive to Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
12. SKYPARK PENSIONNE
Estimated room rate: ₱650 per night
If you are looking for a budget hotel situated near Magellan’s Cross and/or the Basilica, this one’s for you. Though the rooms are quite small (like those of the budget hotels in Hong Kong), if you’re only looking for a place to stay that’s pretty accessible to the downtown area and Fuente Circle, you need not to look further.
Exact location: 58 RR Landon St., Barangay San Antonio, Cebu City
Nearby landmarks: – 10-minute drive to the night clubs in Mango Ave – 10-minute drive to Fuente Osmena Circle – 15-minute drive to Ayala Mall – 10-minute drive to Magellan’s Cross / Sto. Nino Church
A parallel universe with the ultimate illusion. You walk in there and you are an audience to the upside down illusion but the moment you hear that first click of the camera, you become the illusionist.
This adventure is great because it can cater to anyone and everyone — whether you’re with your family, friends, kids, partner, or even just by yourself. It’s perfect because you don’t have to plan anything or prepare anything. You just show up and pose, the staff will even help you with the camera angles and poses.
But if the usual is too boring for you, then it’s time for your creativity and acting skills to come out. May the witty ideas be ever in your favor.
The Rooms
1. The Living Room
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2. The Fortune Teller Room
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3. The Laundry Area
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4. The Dining Room
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5. The Kitchen
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6. The Market
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7. The Kid’s Playroom
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8. The Bedroom
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9. The Library
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10. The Casino
Photo by Jewel Clicks
11. The Comfort Room
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Rates & Other Information
Rates:
• Adults: ₱350 per head
• Kids (below 12 y/o): ₱250 per head
• 0-3 y/o: FREE
• Senior Citizen & PWD: ₱250 per head
Exact location: 2nd floor of City Time Square 2 in Mandaue City — across Parkmall, near BIG Hotel
Ride any jeepney going to Parkmall. City Time Square is directly across Parkmall, next to the Big Hotel Suites. Or from SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. ₱7-15 fare.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle or hailing a taxi/Grabcar, just navigate with Waze or input your destination to “City Time Square 2”.
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)
We are continuously developing this article. Make sure to bookmark this page as it will be regularly updated.
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
MENU:
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
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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