Kampo Grill and Bar, Cebu’s FIRST military-inspired restaurant

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January 5, 2018

“Home of the brave and the hungry.”

Situated along the busy road of North Reclamation Area beside Cafe Racer, Kampo Grill and Bar – featuring a unique military concept – is the newest go-to restaurant in Cebu and the 10th restaurant brand of the Pages Group of Restaurants that also owns the Lantaw Restaurant, Moon Cafe, Thirsty, Top of Cebu, among others.

Kampo Grill and Bar aims to provide a unique experience to the diners with its military-themed interiors, from a military tent or base as the main dining area with a camouflage roof to the seemingly legit ornaments such as military tanks and trucks, sand bags around the area — even the servers are dressed with cargo uniforms.

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• Cuisine: American / Western with a Filipino twist
• Seating capacity: 250pax
• Operating hours: 5PM to 2AM, Mondays to Sundays
• Contact information: (032) 516-0718 / Facebook Page
• Exact location: Ouano Ave., North Recalamation Area, Cebu City – beside Cafe Racer (before S&R Membership Club)

EVENT ALERT! Kampo Grill and Bar is set to have its grand opening on January 12, 2018 at 5PM. Jam with local bands including Day 6, CDMC, Counterpoise Minora, Stellarskin, Ambassador, and Powerspoonz!

Immersive Virtual Reality Gaming at BG-EX VR Café

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January 4, 2018

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Virtual Reality is the next big thing in the gaming community right now. Imagine living in the game itself, seeing things in the protagonist’s eyes – literally! Who wouldn’t want to experience the monster fights in RPGs firsthand? Or clear away from ghosts in a haunted mansion in the middle of the night? Or try your hardest not to get lost in a labyrinth guarded by a minotaur? Such revolutionary technology is also used as simulations for trainings in different fields such as medical, aviary, etc., but right now, it has fallen into our laps right here in Cebu City for the purpose of leisure and entertainment. That’s right, virtual reality gaming is here!

Located beside the World of Fun on 4/F Elizabeth Mall (Emall) on corner N. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City – near ACT School is the Best Gaming EXperience Virtual Reality Café, or BG-EX VR Café for short. Different stations are separated by cubicles in order to achieve the sense of privacy and resounding the essence of gaming: an alone time experience. The solemn colors of the place give off an aura of relaxation. The café offers over 50 video games of virtual reality goodness that you can choose, with a diverse range of genres: from classical retro to horror and action. Indeed, gamers all over who fancy differently from each other in terms of preference can come together and celebrate this achievement in the gaming community.

Their best-selling games include Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, The Deep, Resident Evil, and Fruit Ninja.

By now, you must be wondering about how much it would cost. Do not fret, because the café is very affordable! The prices range from P10 to P60, depending on the quality and length of the game. However, this does not mean that you are not going to have fun, because all their games are fun!

Personally, out of all the games I played, I really like Rush of Blood. The thrill you experience in the game is extraordinary, as you feel like you are really there with the horrors that will unfold around you. It is such a great game to play in because you are fully immersed in its scariness. I could say that your money would be very worth it if you play it. But don’t forget: there are other great games as well that you can enjoy if you do not like horror games!

The BG-EX VR Café also has its own challenges for its players. For the month of January, they have established three challenges: Shooting Range, Fruit Ninja, and Car Racing (Drive Club). Play to your heart’s content and get as much points as possible.

So, what are you waiting for? Virtual Reality is the next big thing in the gaming community, and it is right here, in Cebu City for an affordable price. Come and immerse yourself in the virtual world in BG-EX VR Café!

Castle-like El Paradiso Resort in Alcoy

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January 3, 2018

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Nestled on the famous white sand beach of Alcoy in Southern Cebu, El Paradiso Resort recently enjoyed the social media limelight, famous for its castle-like accommodation. It features an outdoor poo, sun terrace and some rooms with sitting area to relax in after a busy day with a view of the sea or pool.

However, many are asking for more details of this resort. I tried to Google some information, most especially the rates, but to no luck. No worries though, I found ways to share the things you need to know!

el-paradiso-alcoy — Photo by Edsel Rosel

Rates and other information

NOTE: The downside here is you have to walk for 10 min to reach Alcoy’s white sand beach.

Day Use

Day use (entrance fee): ₱150 per person
Operating hours: 7AM to 5PM for day use

Overnight Rates

2 pax: ₱500, ₱600 or ₱700 per night
3 – 4 pax: ₱2,500 to ₱2,800 per night
5 – 8 pax: ₱2,800 to ₱3,500 per night
6 pax: ₱700 per night (seaside backpackers room)
– No entrance fee for checked in guests.
– Fan rooms only. Additional foam bed is ₱300 per night.
– 2PM to 12NN the next day check-in/out time.

Other Information

Corkage: None as of the moment
Contact details: (032) 483 9065 / (032) 483 9673 / 0956-849-5327 / 0923-956-3071

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: El Paradiso, Tingko White Beach, Guiwang, Alcoy, Cebu – takes 2.5 to 4 hours or approx. 100km to travel from Cebu City to Alcoy, depending on traffic.

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 El Paradiso in Alcoy. If they’re not familiar, just tell them it’s before Tingko Beach. Make sure to navigate via Waze or Google Maps, just search for “El Paradiso Alcoy”.

South Town Centre, the newest lifestyle mall in Southern Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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January 2, 2018

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One of the most evident fiasco of a booming city like Cebu is the heavy traffic. I live in the town of Minglanilla in Southern Cebu, which is approximately 20km from Cebu City. When I was in college three years ago, going to the city would only take me 20 to 30 minutes. Today, it will take me at least an hour to reach to my destination in the city — even longer when a truck breaks down in South Road Properties that happens at least once a week. It really takes extended patience to travel back and forth to the city, especially when we simply want to chill and stroll around a decent mall.

It was such a good news when South Town Centre fully opened in 2015. A true lifestyle mall, South Town Centre is a 3-storey commercial building right in the heart of the bustling commercial district of Talisay City – easily accessible through various modes of public transportation.

South Town Centre has Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Handyman, Robinsons Appliances and Watsons as its anchors store and ‘Manila Foodshoppe’ and ‘Hukad sa Golden Cowrie’ restaurants. It also has an amusement center, specialty retail shops, bank and other services.

What’s inside the mall?

Interestingly, South Town Centre recently opened its food court called the “Kan-anan sa STC” to cater customers who prefer ready-to-eat food.

South Town Centre also has a Convention Hall that can accommodate up to 600 pax, perfect for huge events like weddings, school or company activities, among others.

DID YOU KNOW? South Town Centre regularly initiates marketing events and meet-and-greets with the country’s biggest stars. Make sure to like their Facebook Page to be updated!

To get the latest mall updates and events, like and follow South Town Centre’s official Facebook Page.

Sugbo.ph’s Top 20 MOST POPULAR posts in 2017

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January 1, 2018

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2017 has been a vibrant year for SUGBO.PH, as colorful and dynamic as the booming tourism of CEBU – the true Queen City of the South. On behalf of the Sugbo Ambassadors, we want to THANK YOU for being part of our success.

With so many NEW attractions/ establishments and newly renovated tourist spots in Cebu, which ones blew away the internet? Check out this interesting list of TOP 20 most popular Facebook posts from SUGBO.PH that went viral.

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Argao’s Garden of Helen with 500 Roses and an Infinity Pool

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December 30, 2017

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Earlier this year, we were blown away by the internet sensation 10,000 Roses Cafe which attracted THOUSANDS of local and foreign visitors. Who would’ve thought, to date, it is now Cordova’s most popular tourist spot. Meanwhile, mid of this year, Buwakan ni Alejandra in Balamban broke the internet which increased its tourist visits of at least 500% after Sugbo.ph featured them. And it seems like we are ending the year with a NEW floral attraction that will be surely embraced by the public — introducing Garden of Helen in Sumaguan, Argao that features 500 colorful LED-powered roses and an infinity pool.

Rates and other information

• Operating hours: 9AM to 5PM for day use; 5PM to 9PM for night use
• Entrance fee: P50 per head
• Pool use: P100 per head
• Kids’ Playground: Free of charge
• Cottage: P200 for day use; P300 if extended until night
• Corkage: None as of the moment
• Contact details: N/A

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Sumaguan, Argao, Cebu – 2-3 hours or approx 65km away from the city.

• It’s still best to bring your own vehicle so you won’t have a hard time going back to the city. Parking spaces are available. Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for ‘Sumaguan Argao’. Upon reaching to the Barangay, you can ask around since the garden is popular in the area.
• If you’re commuting, from the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Argao/Dalaguete. Ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at Brgy. Talo-ot town proper. From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) going to Sumaguan.

ALL you need to know about ‘Kasadya sa SRP’ 2018

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December 21, 2017

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Last year, at least three major mall establishments opened in Cebu. And there are even more lifestyle centers opening in the next two years. This is a good economic development; however, what Cebu still lacks are amusement parks such as theme parks. But not to worry, Cebu Safari and Adventure Park and Cebu Ocean Park are set to fill this gap. For the meantime, Cebuanos can enjoy the seasonal “Kasadya sa SRP”, an annual carnival feast happening every December that features child-friendly adventure rides and fun.

This year, Cebu City’s ultimate fantasy land situated in South Road Properties features 30 modern recreational amenities, including bob and bee ride for kids, one vikings for kids and another for adults, bumper boat rides, spider, mad birds, two ferries wheels, two pirate ships, airplane, moon rocket ship, dragon boat, horror ride, imported UFO ride, bump cars, astroliner, galaxy, two giant inflatables (dry and wet), among others.

Each ride amounts to P30 to P50, while the entrance fee of the carnival ranges from P20 on weekdays and P25 on weekends or holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year.

The theme park also features Sugbo Mercado, 25 barbecue stalls, beer plaza, special items from Mindanao, trade exhibits and weekly entertainment on big events, where one of the performers is Cebuano band Missing Filemon.

Open daily from 4PM to 2AM, the three-month bliss in SRP will end on February 28, 2018. There are free shuttles to pick up passengers from Plaza Independencia and the Mambaling flyover between 6PM and 11PM.

Here are some of the rides you can experience this year:

kasadya-sa-srp-aerial — Photo by Gibson Rhyle Suminguit

kasadya-sa-srp-2017-2018 — Photo by Ryan Sypongco

EVERYTHING you need to know about 10,000 Roses Café in Cebu

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Ram Mancelita

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December 11, 2017

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You’ve probably heard of 10000 Roses Café & More by now. It is undeniably the most popular and most sought-after café in Cebu today after making a huge buzz on Facebook. For sure, at least three days from now, this Korean café will surely be enjoying the hype now and eventually be worrying about accommodating all these curious and excited guests.

Though really, 10000 Roses Café & More is one beautiful place — definitely and considerably a tourist attraction now. AND NO, these are not real roses. These are artificial, LED-powered roses. That’s why it’s best to go there during dusk until night. But what else should we know about this café?

10000 ROSES CAFE details:

• Exact Location: Day-as, Cordova, Cebu (beside Lantaw Floating Restaurant in Cordova)
• Operating hours: 10:30AM to 10:00 PM
• Entrance Fee: ~~None as of the moment~~ P20 per person

How to get there?

• OPTION 1 – PRIVATE VEHICLE: It’s still best to bring your own vehicle so you won’t have a hard time going back to the city. You can use Waze or Google Maps, just type in “10,000 Roses Cafe Cordova”.
• OPTION 2 – TAXI/UBER/GRAB: Taxi/Uber/Grab ride from the city would cost you around P250-300, good for 4 people.
• OPTION 3 – V-HIRE: From SM City Cebu Terminal, ride a v-hire going to Cordova (P40/pax fare) then drop at Cordova Grandmall. From there, ride a tricycle going to Lantaw (P10/pax fare). 1000 Roses Cafe is just beside Lantaw Cordova.
• OPTION 4 – JEEPNEY: From SM City Cebu Terminal, ride a jeepney going to Parkmall (P7/pax fare). From the Parkmall terminal, ride another jeepney going to Lapu-Lapu City. Take the one with Tamiya/MEPZ 2 and Opon Mercado routes (P7/pax fare). Ask the driver to drop you off at SuperMetro just beside General Milling Corp (P10/pax fare). Then ride another jeepney going to Cordova, at Gaisano Grand Cordova and ride a tricycle to Lantaw or 10,000 Roses Cafe (P10/pax fare).

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Stunning photos of Cebu’s Naga City Boardwalk

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December 9, 2017

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In the hopes of attracting tourism ventures, Naga City has finally opened the Marine Boardwalk, also known as the Naga Boardwalk and Park – a first in the province of Cebu.

The newest attraction graces the shoreline of the industrial city of the south. The P62-million boardwalk, situated just meters away from the Naga City Hall, is still open to the public for free for certain hours of the day.

City of Naga Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong said she wanted investors to put up businesses on the boardwalk. The mayor also plans to put up watersports facilities in the lagoon situated in between the boardwalk and St. Francis Baywalk.

Currently, small kids aged from 2 to 12 years old can play for free at the Children’s Park, open from 6AM to 10PM.

boardwalk-naga-city — Photo by Enrick Mariñas Tiquil

boardwalk-cebu — Photo by April Rom Rosales

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boardwalk-naga-city-ootd — Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia

boardwalk-naga-city-ootd3 — Photo by Chelsea Siladan

Other information

Operating hours: 5AM to 2AM, Mondays to Sundays
Entrance fee: None as of the moment
Contact information: N/A
Corkage fee: None, but strictly CLEAN AS YOU GO policy

How to get there?

Naga City is 45min to 1hr away down south from Cebu City. But may take up to 1.5 to 2 hours trip during rush hours. So if you plan to get there at night, might as well bring with you your extra patience and some food.

For commuters, you have two options:

From Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, take another jeepney with route 44 to reach to Naga Plaza (P15 fare). There are also some 44 jeepneys from/near CIT University in N. Bacalso.
From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Bato-Oslob or Carcar. Tell the conductor that you will be hopping off at the Naga Church, which is right along the National Highway.

If you’re bring your own car, just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Naga Plaza”. Naga City is in between Minglanilla (from Cebu City) and San Fernando (from Southern Cebu).

Casa Blanca by the Sea, the majestic paradise of Olango Island

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Ram Mancelita

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December 4, 2017

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Every now and then, we all want to be gone for a while and escape from our busy city lives. However, it’s not always easy to find the perfect getaway that is not so expensive.

Casa Blanca by the Sea proves that exclusive stays do not necessarily need to be very expensive, or staycations in relatively beautiful resorts should not always carry a hefty price tag. Casa Blanca offers reasonable package rates that are definitely worth it.

ROOM RATES

ROOM TYPE	RATE PER NIGHT	ROOM AMENITIES	INCLUSIONS
Timber House Garden View King-sized bed Good for 2 persons	Php 5,000.00	Aircon Hot and cold shower Bathroom amenities Coffee & tea-making facilities	Overnight room accommodation Welcome drinks Use of resort facilities Complimentary bottled water replenished daily Daily turndown/ housekeeping services 10% services charge and 12% government tax
Deluxe Suite Pool side and sea view King-sized view Good for 2 persons	Php 6,600.00
Upgrades		Day Use
Extra person rates include breakfast Adult (12 yrs and above) Php 1,000-Timber House; Php 1,500-Deluxe Suite Child ( 2 to 11 yrs old) staying with at least 1 adult in same room, Php 750		Without lunch Plated lunch	Php 500.00 Php 750.00

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE

• Day Use (8AM – 5PM): P500 per head / P750 with plated lunch*
• Night Use (5PM – 8AM): P600 per head (you can bring your own tents)

*It’s advised to call them ahead so they can prepare the food. They have a grilling station that you can use for free.

OTHER INFORMATION

Contact Numbers: (032) 406 7738 / +63 917 635 8600 / +63 923 521 8194
Email: [email protected]
Website: link
Accept walk-ins? Advised to reserve ahead of time
Corkage fee? None

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Bas Coral, Olango Island, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu

If you want a worry-free trip, you can avail the resort’s transfer assistance. Call them for inquiries and reservations. You can refer to the rates below.

Private banca transfers:
• P1,000 – one way, maximum of 20 persons
• P1,500 – round trip, maximum of 20 persons

BUT if you plan to save on the transportation cost, read on.
– From SM City Cebu, ride a 01K Jeep going to Parkmall.
– From the jeepney terminal at Parkmall, ride another jeepney going to Punta Engaño; fare is P15 (20-30 min travel). Drop off at Movenpick Hotel.
– From Movenpick Hotel, walk a little going to Hilton Port (use Google Maps for directions or ask around).
– Then take a 20-minute public bangka transfer to Santa Rosa Wharf, Olango Island for P15 + a terminal fee of P5.

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