8 Best Romantic Restaurants in Cebu with an amazing view

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February 7, 2018

We, Cebuanos, are well known for having a good appetite. When it comes to good food or diner, there’s really no saying “no” to it. Eat-all-you-can’s, buffets, boodle fights — name it, we got it.

It is inevitably true that when it comes to diners, there are really lots we can choose from. However, when it comes to finding good restaurants with amazing view or scenery, it’s not really that easy to find.

Good food and good view don’t always come together. Checking out for places to go on that romantic night out? Or maybe a nice view to enjoy with your barkada? We got you. Sit back as Sugbo saves the day with this list of restaurants with amazing views that will definitely blow your mind.

1. Mr. A Bar and Restaurant

Cuisine: Italian, Filipino
Known For: Mountain Top City View
Operating hours: 12NN to 2AM – Mondays to Sundays
Contact numbers: (032) 232-5200 / (032) 232-5300
Location: Lower Busay Heights, Busay, Cebu City

MR. A’s MENU:

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2. Blue Elephant

Cuisine: Asian
Known For: Al fresco dining with city view
Operating hours: 5:30PM to 12AM – Sundays to Thursdays / 5:30PM to 1AM – Fridays and Saturdays
Contact numbers: (032) 262-9088 / (032) 511-7600
Location: 19th Floor, Apple One Equicom Tower, Mindanao Corner Biliran Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

BLUE ELEPHANT’s MENU:

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3. Scape Skydeck

Cuisine: Italian, American, Mexican, Spanish, Pizza, Burger
Known For: Overlooking view of the Marcelo Fernan bridge and Mactan channel
Operating hours: 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 MN– Sundays to Mondays
Contact numbers: (032) 494-0898/ +63 942-000-7915
Location: Roof Deck, Azon Residences, M. L. Quezon National Highway, Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City

SCAPE SKYDECK’s MENU:

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4. Blu Bar and Grill

Cuisine: American
Known For: Located at thousand feet high offering city skyline view
Operating hours: 4:30 PM to 12 MN– Sundays to Mondays
Contact numbers: 032 2531111
Location: Penthouse, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City

BLU BAR & GRILL’s MENU:

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5. Bellini

Cuisine: Italian
Known For: Extensive bar menu and panoramic city view
Operating hours: 6 PM to 1 AM– Sundays to Mondays
Contact numbers: (032) 232-7375/ (032) 236-0097
Location: Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills,Lahug, Cebu City

BELLINI’s MENU:

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6. Delice

Photo by May Antonette Leuterio

Cuisine: Filipino, American
Known For: Romantic setting with a mountain and city view
Operating hours: 2 PM to 12 Midnight – Sundays to Mondays
Contact numbers: +63 906-425-8799
Location: Tops Property, Upper Busay, Busay, Cebu City

DELICE’ MENU:

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7. Top of Cebu

Cuisine: Filipino
Known For: Romantic setting with a mountain and city view
Operating hours: 11AM to 11PM, Mondays to Sundays
Contact numbers: (032) 515-0718
Location: Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City – just beside the popular Tops Lookout (20-30 minutes drive from JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City)

Top of Cebu Menu:

8. La Vie in the Sky

Cuisine: French
Known For: French winery with a romantic setting with a mountain and city view
Operating hours: 7AM to 2AM daily (Mondays to Sundays)
Contact numbers: (032) 260-4388 / (032) 505-0274
Location: Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City — along the road on the way to the popular Tops Lookout (20-30 minutes drive from JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City)

Anything else we might have missed? Feel free to add up your own suggestions in the comment box below as well. What are you waiting for? Enjoy!

The NEW Mactan Newtown Beach (formerly Portofino)

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Ram Mancelita

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January 29, 2018

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If you are itching to hit the beach that is just accessible from Metro Cebu while not worrying about the cleanliness and safety of the place, the Mactan Newtown Beach is the perfect choice for you. Formerly Portofino Beach Resort, there’s not much noticeable changes here despite the new management under Megaworld Corporation. But what we loved about Portofino can still be seen here — colorful cottages and clean beach.

QUICK TOUR

MACTAN-NEWTOWN-BEACH-CEBU — Anew Tagupa Loquias

MACTAN-NEWTOWN-BEACH-CEBU-2 — Anew Tagupa Loquias

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Day Use:

Entrance fee:
- ₱150 per head on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
- ₱200 per Head on Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
Operating hours: 6AM to 10PM daily

Rentals:

• Big Tent (25 pax) – P3,000
• Small Tent (15pax) – P1,500
• Cabana (15pax) – P1,500
• Parasol – P800
• Tables w/ chairs – P500

Watersports:

• Jetski(1Hr) – P3,500
• Jetboat (15min) – P2,600
• Paddle Board (1Hr) – P600/head
• Wake Boarding (15min) – P3,000
• Banana Boat (15mins) – P3,000
• Parasailing (15min) -P2,000

Corkage Fee:

Food: P50 per person that carries the food.
Lechon: P150 per lechon
Imported Liquor: P100 per bottle
Local Big Bottle: P50 per bottle
Local Small bottle: P20 per bottle

OTHER INFORMATION

Pets are allowed.
No overnight stay accommodation.
Contact numbers: (032) 316-2715 / 0922-389-2833
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Mactan Newtown Beach, Lapu-Lapu City — approx. 45 mins to 1 hour from Cebu City.

Bringing your own vehicle is recommended. There’s an ample parking space available.

The easiest way to commute is to ride a taxi/Grab/Uber. If you’re from Cebu City, the payment will be around 150 to 200 pesos only (good for 4pax). But if you want to ride a jeepney, look for jeepneys that are headed to Soong from Parkmall or Hi-way Mandaue. Then tell the driver to drop you at Barangay Angasil going to Mactan Newtown Beach. From there, hire a motorycle (habal-habal) to bring you to the resort.

TGI Friday’s opens new branch at Galleria Cebu

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Sugbo.ph

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January 25, 2018

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End your busy week with a busy stomach. Let’s make our Fridays a full and satisfying one at TGI Friday’s.

TGIF is an American restobar where you can enjoy the mouthwatering American-style food and drink. Made by their talented bartenders and crew at their lively bar, this newly opened second branch at Robinsons Galleria Cebu offers a new vibe to it — new interior design and a bigger space for a more unforgettable dining experience.

TGI Friday’s has also released their newest menu that will surely indulge all your cravings.

Mangoes in salad? Sounds good to me, but have you heard of Salad with Jackfruit? Interesting, right? Experience their newest healthy Crispy Jackfruit Salad, an explosion of flavors where you can taste the sourness of the greens with the dressings, peanuts and a perfect contrast of the sweetness of their exotic Jackfruit — a fusion of American and Filipino Cuisine.

If you’re into exotic cuisines, enjoy their newest Black Calamari. It has a black squid ink and a crispy golden calamari. It is unique and tasty with the perfect combination of the flavor of the squid’s black ink and calamari.

Festival colors create festival flavors. Enjoy the creamy goodness of their newest Arugula and Tomato Cream Pasta, the tanginess of the fresh tomatoes and the creaminess of the tomato sauce top with healthy arugula that balances everything.

Meat-lovers will enjoy this mouthwatering Three Meat Platter. It has the perfect grilled Chicken, Pork and sumptuous Filipino Pork Adobo. Yep, that’s why they call it the “Triple Threat”.

Homerun! These Chili Ball Park Nachos is a hit! It’s a tower of nachos and ground pork drizzled with white sauce that’s very savory; and with the spicy red sauce with tomato and onion bits, it’s A SCORE!

Have some desserts and indulge in the sweet and creamy brownies top with ice cream covered with almonds and showered with caramel sauce. The brownies are baked to perfection.

And the winner of them all is the famous Jack Daniel Baby Back Ribs — grilled to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside, and no need for you to dip in a sauce. It has side dishes of shrimps, fries and coleslaw. This is a must-try, especially if you are a first-timer at TGIF.

TGI FRIDAY’S MENU

TGI FRIDAY’S DETAILS

• Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM, Mondays to Sundays
• Contact information: (032) 505-2121 / 233-8443
• Branch 1: Ground Floor, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
• Branch 2: Level 1, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City

PHOTOS BY KEZIAH MADULA, SUGBO AMBASSADOR

Parokya ni Edgar rocks Cebu Sinulog 2018

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Sarah Ladeza

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January 24, 2018

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Republika ng TM successfully staged a jamming session with the Cebuanos and leading Filipino rock band, Parokya ni Edgar on the last night of the Sinulog festival last January 21, 2018 held at the Plaza Independencia, Cebu City.

Iconic Bisrock (Bisayang Rock) bands started the jamming session and games happened in between performances. Fourwheel Drive, Scrambled Eggs, Missing Filemon, and Aggresive Audio were among the Bisrock bands who entertained the hyped Cebuanos with their iconic songs. Truly, it felt nostalgic for every individual who grew up listening to Bisrock and OPM just like yours truly.

Though the crowd was already singing the bisrocks, we truly cannot deny the fact that they long waited for the act of the night – Parokya ni Edgar.

Parokya ni Edgar opened their show with “Your Song” then followed my all-time favorite “Para Sa’yo”. Though they were only supposed to sing 5 songs, Chito wanted to make sure that the crowd waiting for 5 hours wouldn’t be put to waste; hence, we all had a superb night with Parokya ni Edgar’s 1 set!

Though the jamming session had obstacles along the way, it was truly one living example that Cebuanos and OPM fans alike who went to the venue for the jamming session are responsible people at all.

Parokya ni Edgar, thank you for your great music. It’s been decades that you have been showering our ears with great music. Continue becoming the Filipinos’ leading rock band because as long as band like yours exists, OPM IS NOT DEAD.

OFFICIAL Cebu Sinulog 2018 Winners: The Complete List

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Ram Mancelita

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January 22, 2018

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It’s a wrap! Last weekend, many people from different walks of life and from various cities or countries witnessed the Philippines’ grandest festival this year. The 2018 Cebu Sinulog is probably the most organized we’ve ever seen while maintaining its fabulous festive vibes.

Here’s the full list of the winners in the recently concluded Cebu Sinulog 2018.

SINULOG GRAND PARADE 2018 WINNERS

Street Dancing

5th place: Banay Labangon (Prize: P200,000)
4th place: Tribu Kandaya – Municipality of Daanbantayan (Prize: P300,000)
3rd place: Municipality of Tuburan (Prize: P500,000)
2nd place: Tribu Katbalaugan – Catbalogan City, Samar (Prize: P700,000)
1st place: Tribu Buyuganon – Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte (Prize: P1,000,000)

Sinulog-based

Best in Costume: Carcar City Division (Prize: P100,000)
5th place: Kulturang Panglaoanon – Municipality of Panglao (Prize: P200,000)
4th place: Municipality of Tuburan (Prize: P300,000)
3rd place: Talisay City Central School (Prize: P500,000)
2nd place: Banay Labangon (Prize: P700,000)
1st place: Carcar City Division (Prize: P1,000,000)

Best in Musicality (Sinulog-based)

5th place: Apas BMO (Prize: P10,000)
4th place: Kulturang Panglaoanon – Municipality of Panglao (Prize: P20,000)
3rd place: Municipality of Tuburan (Prize: P30,000)
2nd place: Talisay City Central School (Prize: P50,000)
1st place: Carcar City Division (Prize: P100,000)

Free Interpretation

Best in Costume: Tribu Kandaya, Daanbantayan (Prize: P100,000)
5th place: Tribu Kalivungan – North Cotabato (Prize: P200,000)
4th place: Lumad Basakanon – Brgy. Basak San Nicolas (Prize: P300,000)
3rd place: Tribu Katbalaugan – Catbalogan City, Samar (Prize: P500,000)
2nd place: Tribu Buyuganon – Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte (Prize: P700,000)
1st place: Tribu Kandaya – Municipality of Daanbantayan (Prize: P1,000,000)

Best in Musicality (Free Interpretation)

5th place: Tribu Kalivungan – North Cotabato (Prize: P10,000)
4th place: Tribu Katbalaugan – Catbalogan City, Samar (Prize: P20,000)
3rd place: Pundok sa Maanpuong Tisaanon – Tisa BMO (Prize: P30,000)
2nd place: Lumad Basakanon – Brgy. Basak San Nicolas (Prize: P50,000)
1st place: Tribu Buyuganon – Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte (Prize: P100,000)

FLOAT

1st place: F12 Astax9 IPI
2nd place: F28 The Land of Beauty and Bounty- Lanao del Norte
3rd place: F16 MLhuillier Bildris the Fire Breather

HIGANTE

1st place: H27 Sweet Life Creative Services and Events
2nd place: H15 Hershiel- The Corn Sinulog Dancer
3rd place: H24 Padre Pedro Valderama

PUPPETEERS

1st place: P08 Orly Johnson A. Fuentes
2nd place: P07 Angelique Marie G. Arañas
3rd place: P04 Ryan Cuyos

2018 SINULOG COMPETITIONS

Sinulog Festival Queen

MAJOR AWARDS

Sinulog Festival Queen 2018: Shaila Mae Robertera of Talisay City
1st Runner-up: Mary Faith Libres of Catbalogan City, Samar
2nd Runner-up: Bianca W. Willemsen of Carcar City
3rd Runner-up: Isabel Luche from Municipality of Daanbantayan
4th Runner-up: Maerylle Blauta of Abuyog Leyte

CORPORATE AWARDS

Miss Flexi Finance 2018: Bianca Willemsen of Carcar City
Miss Sky 2018: Ma. Sonia Fate Cal of Tisa Performing Arts
Miss LECIT-E 2018: Bianca Willemsen of Carcar City
Miss Casino Femme: Shaila Mae Rebortera of Talisay Citu
Mang Inasal Festival Queen: Shaila Mae Rebortera of Talisay City
Miss Magnolia Pambansang Manok: Shaila Mae Rebontera of Talisay City
Miss Skygo: Shaila Mae Rebontera of Talisay City
Miss Coca-cola Swakto 2018: Maerylle D. Blauta of Abuyog, Leyte
Miss Pioneer Adhesives 2018: Shaila Mae Rebortera of Talisay City
Miss Novelino: Shaila Mae Robertera of Talisay City
Miss Skin Magical: Shaila Mae Robertera of Talisay City
Cignal’s Miss Awesome: Shaila Mae Robertera of Talisay City
Miss McSmile: Isabel Luche from Municipality of Daanbantayan
Miss Air Asia: Shaila Mae Robertera of Talisay City
Miss Sinulog App Users’ Choice Award: Maerylle Blauta of Abuyog Leyte
Best in Production Presentation: Isabel Luche from Municipality of Daanbantayan
Best in Musicality: Abuyog Contingent
Best in Group Presentation: Catbalogan Contingent

2018 Sinulog Festival Queen — Sinulog Festival Queen

Sinulog Idol Season 9

2nd Runner-up: Sheena Postrero
1st Runner-up: Angel Maranan
GRAND WINNER: Arnold Badana

2018 Best Dance Crew / Street Hip Hop

5th place: Banay Labangon Brgy. Labangon
4th place: Tribu Kandaya Munic Daanbantayan
3rd place: Municipality of Tuburan
2nd place: Tribu of Katbalaugan Catbalogan City Samar >1st place: Tribu Buyoganon Cabuyog Leyte

Sinulog Foundation’s Official Photographer: Chang Euldan

Terra Manna Camping & Beach Resort in Lambug, Badian

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Ram Mancelita

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January 17, 2018

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The idea of camping and disconnecting from the comforts of home always gives us a different kind of excitement, especially to outdoor enthusiasts like myself. There are days we fancy about a glamorous staycation. But what happens when glamour and camping meet? It would be awesomely called “glamping” where stunning nature meets modern luxury.

Glamping, a fusion of glamour and camping, is starting to make its name in Cebu. Just recently, we came across this resort in Lambug, Badian, Cebu — near the famous Kawasan Falls/Canyoneering and Basdaku/Lambug white beach. This is the Terra Manna Camping & Beach Resort.

Quick Tour

Not much words. I will just let the pictures below describe how beautiful the place is.

ACCOMMODATION

TERRA MANNA HOUSE

– Two-storey house, Sea View
– Good for 4 persons. Maximum of 6 persons.
– P5,800 per night
– Extra person: P700 /pax

AMENITIES:

Air-conditioned room
Ceiling fans
Mini Kitchen utensils
MiniÂ refrigerator
King size and queen size bed

Box Mattress bed
Dining table and chairs
Free WiFi
Free 1 hour kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

SOLEMAR BED AND BREAKFAST

– Sea View
– Good for 2 persons, maximum of 3
– P4,800 per night
– Extra person: P700 /pax

AMENITIES:

Air-conditioned room
Mini Refrigerator
Cable TV
Toilet & Bath

Double size bed
Private Garden
Free 1hr kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

CORALE COTTAGE

– Sea View
– Good for 2 persons, maximum of 3
– P3,800 per night
– Extra person: P700 /pax

AMENITIES:

1 bed
Ceiling fan
Bedding
Toiletries
Outdoor
Bathroom
and toilet

Garden Table and Chairs
Free use of open cottages
Free access of beach
Free 1hr kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

BAHAY KUBO FAMILY

– Good for 4 persons, maximum of 5
– P3,500 per night
– Extra person: P700 /pax

AMENITIES:

Electric fan
Beddings
Toiletries
Outdoor Bathroom and toilet

Garden tables and chairs
Free use of open cottages
Free access of beach
Free WiFi
Free 1hr kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

BAHAY KUBO DOUBLE

– Good for 2 persons, maximum of 3
– P2,200 per night
– Extra person: P700 /pax

AMENITIES:

Electric fan
Beddings
Toiletries
Outdoor Bathroom and toilet

Garden tables and chairs
Free use of open cottages
Free access of beach
Free WiFi
Free 1 hour kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

CAMPING

– The perfect camping experience. Double Tent / Standard Tent / Family Tent
– P700 per night

AMENITIES:

Bedding
Garden Table and Chairs
Camping Shower and Toilet
Free Wi-Fi
Free 1 hour kayaking
Complimentary Breakfast

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Day Tour Package

• Whole Day Tour (10AM – 5PM) – P250 /person; exclusive of meals
• Half-Day Tour (1PM – 5PM) – P150 /person; exclusive of meals
– Free use of Wifi
– Free use of beach
– Free tour with a guide
– Free use of open cottages
– Free lesson of mandala flower arrangement
* Guests can bring their own food without extra charge or corkage if they rent an open cottage at P250. A set of 1 table and 4 chairs can also be availed at a cost of P100.

Other Information

Facebook Page: link
Website: link
Email: [email protected]
Contact numbers: (032)512-2310 / 0916-529-7014 / 0939-912-4252 / 0933-161-9355

How to get there?

Exact location: Lambug, Badian, Cebu — 3-4 hours drive from Cebu City.

From the South Bus Terminal near Emall, take a bus bound for Badian. Ask the conductor to drop you off in Lambug Badian town proper. The resort is approx. 3 kilometers from Badian town proper (and around 6 kilometers away from Kawasan Falls). From the town proper, ride a motorbike to Terra Manna for P30-40 per person.

You can also drive your own vehicle. There’s a parking space available in the resort. You can navigate via Waze or Google Maps.

A break away getaway at Compostela Boardwalk Resort

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Marel Baluyos

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January 16, 2018

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Take a step into the Compostela Boardwalk Beach Resort.

Located just an hour away from the city, the Compostela Boardwalk Beach Resort offers us the exclusivity we crave from our crowded daily routines. The place just gives off this relaxed and peaceful feels.

This newly renovated beach resort is perfect for company team buildings, family outings, romantic getaways or just a long break from the hectic life because of the privacy and accessibility it can offer. It’s like having a vacation house to yourselves, secluded but with everything you might need nearby.

Rates and other information

Compostela Boardwalk Beach Resort has fully functional rooms complete with a grilling room and an outside kitchen. They also have this dreamy attic that tugs at our movie-loving hearts and makes us want to have a moment in there.

Accommodation

Room 1 – P3,500 /night
Room 2 – P3,000 /night
Room 3 – P3,000 /night
Room 4 – P3,000 /night

NOTE: Each room is good for 7pax and are air-conditioned with hot and cold shower, TV and Ref.

• Check In: 2PM / Check Out: 12NN
• Extra foam – P350 /head
• Excess person (overnight) – P200 /head
• Extra towel – P50

Day / Night Use

• Entrance Day Use (8am-5pm) – P100 /head
• Entrance Night use (5pm-10:30pm) – P150 /head
• Cottage – P1,000, good for 10-15pax
• Tables and Chairs – P500, good for 3-6pax

EXCLUSIVE USE

• Exclusive Day Use (8am-5pm) – P12,000 (1 room free)
• Exclusive Overnight (2pm-10am) – P16,000 ( 4 rooms included & kitchen)

Exclusive Guidelines:
– Exclusive use until 10am
– Excess of 100pax (for exclusive day use) – P100 /head
– Overnight use max. of 40pax only

OTHER INFORMATION

Accept walk-ins? Yes
Corkage? None as of the moment
Facebook: link
Email: [email protected]
Contact numbers: 0925-500-7803 / (032) 239-5653

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Poblacion, Compostela, Cebu – approx. 1 hour travel from Cebu City.

It’s best to go on your own with your private vehicle. There’s an ample parking space available. The resort is also easily accessible and can be navigated on Waze or Google Maps.

If you opt to commute, you can ride a van going to Compostela, either from SM City Cebu V-hire Terminal or Ayala Center PUV terminal. You can also ride a jeepney going to Danao City from SM City PUV terminal. Just inform the driver to drop you off at Compostela Municipal Hall, which is only a 2 minute walk from the Boardwalk.

PHOTOS BY PRYSCILLA GABIANA, SUGBO AMBASSADOR

632 Gallery: Exploring our Senses through Arts

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Sugbo.ph

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January 14, 2018

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Yearning for an engaging activity? Wishing to know more about Cebu? Here’s what SM Seaside City Cebu has to offer, that is specially arrayed for its avid valued customers.

Located at the 3rd floor leading to the Sky Park, the SM Seaside City Cebu presents its wondrous 6 Artists, 3 Weeks, 2 Hallways called as the 632 Gallery with the significant underlying themes
— See, Hear, Taste, Feel, Touch, and the SM Seaside as a representation of all senses — creatively crafted by one-of-a-kind Cebuano local artists.

DID YOU KNOW? The 632 Gallery is actually the SM Seaside’s empty spaces converted into a creative nook wherein customers can get a kick of such stunning art forms and mix of colors. Who are the local artists behind such creative nook representing the various themes? Let’s get to know them!

“See” by Maddy Boone

Featuring the main tourist attractions of Cebu — Magellan’s Cross, Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Capitol, Fuente Osmena Rotunda.

“Hear” by Anne Amores

Represent Cebu’s music and literature — VisPop, Guitar.

“Taste” by Panu Yu

Featuring the famous delicacies in Cebu — Dried Mango, Puso, Barbeque, Danggit, Lechon.

“Feel” by Lil Monet (Denmark Cataluna’s Group)

Experience of being a Cebuano local — Jeepney experience, Island hopping, MyBus.

“Touch” by Mural Supply (Niegel Delima’s Group)

Represent the progressiveness of Cebu — BPO industry, improved road projects.

“SM Seaside City” by Maxcel Migallos

Represent a combination of all senses highlighting the amenities that only SM Seaside City can offer in Cebu — SSMS Tower, Cebu, Sky Park.

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Yes! The art forms are so astonishing, with the jaw-dropping artists though local. With these, the SM Seaside City Cebu officially invites you to give a shot to these wholesome virtual art forms and mix of colors as you savor moments with your family, friends, and loved ones, and explore more the eloquent beauty in the heart of Cebu through these.

Witness, pose and snap with these beautiful art walls along the hallways at the 3rd floor leading to the Sky Park of SM Seaside City Cebu, the biggest mall in the province, in South Road Properties.

PHOTOS BY PRYSCILLA GABIANA, SUGBO AMBASSADOR

EVERYTHING about Cebu’s Bacalla Woods Campsite

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Ram Mancelita

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January 12, 2018

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bacalla-woords-campsite-infinityswing2 — Photo by Ed Lim

You have probably come across this on your feed, or heard of it from your friends or elsewhere. It’s actually the talk of the town — particularly famous for being unusually existent in the province of Cebu. It seems out of this world yet many are eager to experience this astonishing wonder — the Bacalla Woods Campsite in San Fernando, Southern Cebu.

The Bacalla Woods Campsite identifies itself as the home of the artists, environmentalists, explorers, extreme sports athletes, campers, and all nature enthusiasts. It’s said to be the place where you can find real happiness.

These are some of the things you can do:

Camping / Staying overnight with nature (tent, hammock, or room)
Infinity swing
River trekking to 7 falls
Waterfall chasing
Mountain biking
Mountain Trekking
Skate boarding
Turn strangers to friends / Jamming over bonfire
Dine with nature
Meditate under sunrise

WORTH NOTING:

– There’s no cellular signal (nor a Wifi) in the area. Unplugging is real, guys!
– Bring a mosquito repellent if you plan to go overnight.
– If you’re going there without booking, make sure to bring your own food and drinks. You can also cook in the area, just bring your own cooking ware and ingredients. But I suggest you book ahead to be sure.
– Be responsible of your own trash. Be responsible at all times.

bacalla-woords-campsite-skateboarding — Photo by Ed Lim

Rates and other information

Rates:

Entrance fee: ₱100 per head
Hammock rental: ₱150
Overnight w/ breakfast (camping fee): ₱200 per person (inclusive of Electricity, Maintenance, Usage of CR, Drinking Water, Kitchen Use, and FREE Breakfast)
Room for 2: ₱1,300 per night
Tent rental: ₱1,000 (good for 10pax)

Other information:

WALK-INS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Make sure to book or reserve first before going.
Contact number: 0923-825-6945
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Page: link

How to get there?

Exact location: Libo, Ilaya, San Fernando, Cebu — near Hidden Paradise Resort, approx. 40km or 1-2 hour travel from the city.

From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus you can find there — all buses will pass through San Fernando (P30-40 bus fare). Tell the konduktor to drop you off at the eskinita going to Hidden Paradise Mountain Resort. From there, ride a habal-habal to reach your destination (P100 fare per person). Just tell the driver that you’re going to Bacalla Woods.

You can also bring you own private vehicle. Simply navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for Bacalla Woods Campsite in San Fernando.

Manawa Beach Resort, Alcoy’s beautiful bliss

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Ram Mancelita

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January 10, 2018

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Sun, sand, sea and mangroves. Manawa Beach Resort in Alcoy is a perfect private getaway place from the busy city lifestyle. Ideal for small group or family gathering located in the southern part of Cebu. ‘Manawa’ is a Maori word for mangroves which describes the unique location of this beach resort with white sand and crystal clear waters.

There are 5 air conditioned rooms with individual bath, private shower room in each room and 6 cottages for rent overlooking the beach. Swimming pool is available to all guests. The sand bar in sea can be accessible through a motorized boat. Swimming pool available on site. Guests can cook and barbecue at the place for a day use of the cottages.

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• All rooms are good for 2 guests with free breakfast – each room costs P3,000 per night. You have to reserve or book your room earlier to ensure availability. Extra person is charged at P1,050/night.
• Check-in time is 12NN onwards, and check out time is at 10AM. The resort house features rooms with amenities such as a kitchen, TV with Cable, Karaoke, and a DVD player. Essentials such as Air conditioning, bathroom with exhaust fan, and a separate room atthe back with ample space for doing light laundry or food preparations.

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Entrance fee: P100 per person for adults and kids. Infants are free of charge.
Cottage fee: P700 + entrance fee (day use only with pool access)
Corkage? None as of the moment. There’s also a restaurant in the resort.
Contact details: (032) 483-8952 / Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Daan Lungsod, Alcoy, Cebu – takes 3 to 4 hours or approx. 100km to travel from Cebu City to Alcoy, depending on traffic. The resort is located just along the highway.

Going on your own with your private vehicle is recommended. The resort has ample parking space available.

Ride a bus bound for Bato via Sibonga from South Bus Terminal near E-Mall. The bus leaves every 30 minutes. Inform the conductor or driver to drop you off at Manawa Beach in Alcoy. It’s just along the highway where you can find Manawa Beach’s signage. Make sure to navigate via Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Manawa Beach”.

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