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Bamboo House Resort: A Serene Resort Experience in Moalboal

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February 26, 2024

Bamboo House Resort: A Serene Resort Experience in Moalboal

Who could say no to Moalboal’s long shoreline, crystal clear waters, and fine white sand?

I know a one-day Moalboal vacation is unsatisfying, so don’t worry because we have the best place where you can stay for 2 days or more!

Photo from Bamboo House Resort Official Facebook Page

Bamboo House Resort is a 15-minute walk from Basdaku Beach. It does not only provide shelter at an affordable price, but it also embodies what our slow days should be like.

In this resort, you can truly feel that you are on a vacation because the rooms are made of bamboo resembling nipa hits. Some even have their extension porch where guests can sit and relax.

The common tables in the open area are also made of bamboo where you can hang out with your friends and family! Eating food is allowed at these common tables in the open area.

What makes it comfier is that their common space has trees that protect guests from the scorching heat and provide fresh air at the same time that sets your brain to comfort. At night, the shade provider becomes a tree right out of a fairytale because it is illuminated with beautiful lights.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Fan Rooms

700php for 2 pax
800 for 2 pax
900 for 2 pax
1000 for 3 pax
1,400php for 4pax
1,600 for 4 pax
2,900 for 8 pax

Note: Extra is P300 per head

Aircon Rooms

P1,150 for 2 pax
P1,600 for 4 pax

Note: Extra is P350 per head.

OTHER INFORMATION

Corkage fee: P20 per head

Contact numbers: 0943 097 5404

Email address: [email protected]

Facebook Page: Bamboo House Resort

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu

BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus for Moalboal via Barili/Badian. Ask the driver to drop you off at Gaisano Grand Mall where you can ride tricycle (for groups) or mortorcyle (solo) going to Bamboo House Resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Moalboal Bamboo House Saavedra Basdaku” in Moalboal. Parking space is available.

Filipino Gordon Cormier As Aang In Avatar: The Last Airbender

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February 26, 2024

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Together, let’s witness Avatar Aang trying to master the four elements and restore peace.

The classic animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender revisits our childhood memories because its live-action is finally released on Netflix!

Photo from Netflix Media Center

But hold up, before you watch the film, did you know that Gordon Cormier who took the role of Avatar Aang is a Filipino-Canadian?

ALL ABOUT GORDON CORMIER

Gordon Kyle Diez Cormier, who starred in the film as Avatar Aang was only 11 during the film’s shoot. However, he started his career in the field as early as nine years old when he auditioned for commercials.

Photo fro, IMDb

His debut role was in the 2017 American comedy-drama series “Get Shorty”. He also had appearances in the 2018 sci-fi series Lost in Space and the fantasy miniseries “The Stand.”

Although he was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, the young boy never forgot the Philippines—which he considers his homeland, despite only visiting the country thrice. Gordon is half-Filipino because his mother is a Filipina.

PREPARATION OF CORMIER FOR THE ROLE

During his interview, Cormier admits he has watched the series 35 times in preparation for his shoot.

Photo from Superfest Film Festival

As for Avatar Aang’s character, Cormier can easily tap into his happy and childlike personality with no sweat. His enthusiasm did not only radiate during his interview, but even Cormier himself could say that they both share similar characteristics. However, Cormier did admit that he struggled in pulling off the emotional parts of the film.

Photo from Deseret News

Not only did Cormier prepare for the live-action, but the other members of the cast as well. Together, they underwent boot camp training for six weeks for martial arts and bending.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is about Avatar Aang, the last Air Nomad, and the next Avatar. With the help of his friends Katara and Sokka, they try to restore balance and harmony among the world’s four nations. The series has eight episodes on Netflix.

The Park Social Closes For CBRT Project

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February 26, 2024

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Sometimes, as much as we want to stay, some things force us to leave.

In a social media post, the Park Social announced its IT Park closure after 6 years full of memories.

“It’s not a goodbye but a see you real soon! We’re saying goodbye to The Park Social as we embark on a new location real soon.”

Photo from The Park Social Official Facebook Page

NON-RENEWAL REASON FOR CLOSURE

The iconic resto bar closed on February 20, 2024, after it was not allowed by IT Park management to renew its lease.

“We are willing to stay,” Philip Yieh, director of the Park Social said in an interview. He also mentioned that they have been in coordination with the IT Park management for more than a year but all they received were excuses from them.

Atty. Jun Montecillo, The Park Social’s corporate lawyer mentioned that among all the reasons and excuses given by the management is that their lot is one of the routes for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project.

70 WORKERS AFFECTED

After The Park Social’s closure, this leaves us the question, what will happen to the 70 workers?

The management of The Park Social explained that half of the employees would be transferred to The Park Social Ayala Center Cebu branch. Meanwhile, the others will undergo short-term training from their international partners. However, the remaining employees will be dismissed.

NEW LOCATION

Fortunately, it is not a permanent farewell for The Park Social. They are only going to transfer locations.

They believe that they have loyal customers and they hope for their continued support as they plan to open their new location this July.

The Last Airbender Live-Action: Everything You Need to Know

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February 25, 2024

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The Last Airbender Live-Action: Everything You Need to Know

The world was shaken since the first time they saw the official trailer of The Last Airbender live action. Expectations were high because of the highly improved visuals, as well as the casting (albeit the ATLA community is still at a divide regarding whether it’s a hit or miss.) Now, we finally get to see The Last Airbender live action in its element.

It has been almost two decades since its animated debut, Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, if you didn’t know, this isn’t the first time a live action version of the popular series is made. In 2010, an ill-fated version was released, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced by Paramount Pictures. This was negatively received by viewers, hence, the 2024 version definitely has bigger shoes to fill to satisfy a then-dissatisfied audience.

One main difference the 2024 version has compared to 2010 is that the remake has a culturally appropriate cast, promising a faithful recreation of the source material. From the impressive costuming, CGI that aligns with the narrative, to the detailed cast builds, the remake is very much anticipated by fans to see if it could live up to their expectations.

This February 22, 2024, Netflix finally released the live-action adaptation. One thing undeniable is the visually stunning cinematic experience it offers.

Creative Differences and Unknown Deviations

Prior to its release, deviations were already made known to fans such as the omission of the misguided character of Sokka. Fans expressed their disagreement against this decision, as this characteristic is necessary to show Sokka’s character growth, and how the journey and the entire gang slowly changed him. Complaints were raised, saying how detrimental it is for modern adaptations to change characters who will be perceived today as problematic, when in fact, these things are necessary for storytelling. Media isn’t only supposed to immediately show what’s right and only what’s right, but it should also teach audiences to be critical about the actions of characters. A similar discourse occurred when The Little Mermaid (2023) removed the “body language” line in Ursula’s villain solo, “Poor Unfortunate Souls”.

The original creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko also left the project in 2020 due to their objection to some of the decisions made for the remake. In spite of this, Netflix continued to bring Avatar to life with the creative team they have.

As of now, the Rotten Tomatoes score for the first season stands at 59%, with an audience approval of 75%. Audience reception is still at a divide, with some saying that the changes are a disservice to the spirit of the original series, and the other half being grateful to get to experience watching the beloved show in a different format. At the end of the day, it’s still important to watch the show first in order to craft an objective opinion. Regardless of the mixed reviews, it’s still definitely worth the watch before we open our mouths.

₱8.1 Million Worth of Fossilized Giant Clam Shells Recovered in Palawan

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February 24, 2024

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₱8.1 Million Worth of Fossilized Giant Clam Shells Recovered in Palawan

As a tropical country blessed with countless natural resources, it is imperative for us to prioritize marine life conservation not only for reasons such as a boost in tourism hence the economy, but for preserving our environment in and of itself, even if it’s just the remains of what once was.

On February 14, The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced that local authorities recovered 336 pieces of fossilized giant mollusks in Barangay Sebaring, Balabac, Palawan. This is a significant milestone in conserving the remains of a past geological age. The giant clam shells have an estimated worth of ₱8.1 million.

The findings are locally known as ‘taklobo’ or ‘manlet’. They were previously discreetly hidden under the sands of Palawan, and were immediately turned over to the barangay officials for temporary custody.

The retrieval operation is in line with the mandate of Republic Act No. 10654, also known as the Philippine Fisheries Code. Since conservation is the priority of this cause, harvesting, selling, and buying them are prohibited by law. Previously, the PCG also retrieved ₱18 million worth of fossilized giant clam shells in Dumaran, Palawan two years ago in 2022, and 80 tons of giant clams in Roxas, Palawan in the year prior.

Coastal View Resort: A Tropical Retreat in Sogod

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February 23, 2024

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Coastal View Resort: A Tropical Retreat in Sogod

Another place that you need to add to your bucket list!

Wake up to clear blue skies, ocean breeze, and the heat of the sun at Coastal View Resort at the heart of Sogod!

Photo from Coastal View Resort Official Facebook Page

Located in Northern Cebu, this resort will make sure that you will fall in love with life and nature again with its panoramic view of the ocean.

Witnessing how the sun rises is also one of the most majestic if not romantic solemn activities you could do here at Coastal View Resort. If you want to ground yourself more with nature at night, stargazing or moongazing is also another activity that you can do.

With just P100, you can already revel in the beauty of nature at Coastal View Resort.

They also offer cottages for family or friend gatherings.

Cottage Rate:

Umbrella Stall – P350 (6 px)
Kubo – P500 (10 Pax)
Gazebo 1 – P1,000 (15 pax)
Gazebo 2 – P1500 (20pax)
Table – P50 each
Chairs – P10 each
Videoke – P150/hr, free for exclusive
Exclusive – P7000 (30pax)

They also offer accommodation for overnight stays

Room Rates:

Room 1 – P2000 (2 pax)
- 1 Bed

Room 2 – P3500 (4 pax)
- 2 Queen size bed

The resort also accommodates those who wish to use the resort as a function hall for parties of any sort.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

Entrance Fee: P100 (3 years olds below are free)

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

OTHER INFORMATION

Corkage Fee: Drinks corkage P20 per bottle, P150 per case. No food corkage.

Contact Number: 0949 368 2499

Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Page: Coastal View Resort

HOW TO GET THERE:

Exact location: Poblacion Sogod, Cebu

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal. Look for the one heading to Sogod, and ask the driver to drop you off at Coastal View Resort in Sogod.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Coastal View Resort” in Sogod. Parking space is available.

Balud Cafe: A Tropical Sanctuary Cafe in Toledo

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February 23, 2024

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Balud Cafe: A Tropical Sanctuary Cafe in Toledo

Sometimes, a cup of coffee is what we all need to keep our heads above water.

Balud Cafe gives this and more!

Photo from Balud Cafe Official Facebook Page

Nestled in the tranquil soil of Toledo, this tropical cafe offers a sanctuary not far from the heart of the City. To be wrapped around the lulling arms of the four corners of Balud Cafe ensures you can savor a slow day after a fast-paced week.

The cafe’s earthy tones of brown, green, and white ground you with nature and reset your brain into rest mode. What makes this cafe more relaxing is that they are located by the beach and the overlooking view of Mt. Canlaon volcano, which makes it the best place to visit for sunrise and sunset viewing!

For as low as P120, you can already choose from their wide coffee and non-coffee options! From Americano to premium teas.

When I say more, they give more! Because they have a wide selection you can choose from. Coffee is not the only product they offer, they also offer breakfast and rice bowls for those who are hungry.

For those who still cannot leave their responsibilities in the city, the cafe has a free for you! Mobile data also works around the area.

Balud Cafe is also pet-friendly for those who want to bring their furbabies with them.

Parking space is also available for customers who’ll visit the cafe via private car.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

Entrance Fee: NA

Operating Hours:

Monday to Friday – 11AM – 9PM

Saturday &Sunday – 8AM – 9PM

OTHER INFORMATION

Corkage Fee: NA

Contact Number: NA

Email Address: [email protected]

Facebook Page: Balud Cafe

Instagram Page: @balud.cafe

HOW TO GET THERE:

Exact location: Bato, Toledo

BY COMMUTE: Ride any tricycle/Habal2x from Toledo City going to barangay Bato, national high school. From there you can walk or ride sikad 5-10 mins to “Balud Cafe”. The Cafe is inside Sam Xander’s Stone Beach Villa!

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Sam Xander’s stone beach villa” in Toledo. The Cafe is in the exact same location.

Eiffel Tower Shuts Down Amid Workers’ Strike for Fair Wages

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February 23, 2024

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Eiffel Tower Shuts Down Amid Workers’ Strike for Fair Wages

The globally recognized symbol of the city of love, the Eiffel Tower, has temporarily closed due to an ongoing workers’ strike. Workers clamored for fair wages and improved management practices and conditions in the said strike.

Organized by the CGT union, the strike aims to address issues such as better compensation due to rising ticket sales revenue and enhanced maintenance of the renowned monument.

This left tourists in disappointment when the 330-meter structure was filled with barricades and a sign that apologizes for the closure.

In contrast to many of the visitors’ reactions, American tourist Marisa Solis expressed her sympathy for the cause. She acknowledged the importance of fair wages and proper working conditions for those working in the Eiffel Tower – the lifeline of the Eiffel Tower that makes it what it is today. The sentiment was shared by other onlookers as well, standing outside the monument with full understanding of the strike’s spirit.

Stephane Dieu, a representative of the CGT union, underscored the Eiffel Tower’s growing revenue and how the workers’ salaries should be commensurate with the work they do. She labeled the shortcoming as the prioritization of short-term gains over long-term preservation. The current business model is simply negligent to employee well-being.

Union leaders raised their concerns regarding the City Hall’s alleged overlooking of the cost for planned improvements on the Eiffel Tower in lieu of the Summer Olympics. The city hall owns 99% of the Eiffel Tower’s capital, hence, the insufficient maintenance and increased workload for employees had more leverage to be questioned. All of this poses a threat to the integrity of the monument and the workforce that keeps it running.

The temporary closure of the Eiffel Tower might just be an inconvenience to some, but to the workers, this is their livelihood on the line and their well-being compromised.

What Is Shein’s “Lucky Draw” About?

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February 22, 2024

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Shein painted the town red yesterday, February 21, 2024, with multiple social media posts talking about their lucky draw going viral. The draw promises a ₱5,000 voucher for the winners.

What’s not enticing about a ₱5,000 voucher? Of course, many would try out their luck thinking they have a chance because of the number of people having testified to actually winning. But the thing is, it’s simply too good to be true for a huge portion of the population riding on the waves of fast fashion to get the same twist of fate.

It works like this: Shein users are to play a game where every draw (each requiring 100 coins) lands on a prize, be it a discount, more coins, or the ₱5,000 voucher. To play, one must enter a referral code in the app’s search bar, which is provided by videos and posts on social media (or friends needing friends to keep playing. We’ll get to this later.)

My 21st of February started with a friend messaging me to use her referral code on Shein because it’s the only way for her to get more coins. The day ended with her ultimately letting it go after seeing a pattern, one that not only she is being put through. Apparently, the game allows you to have so many wins to keep you going. The first couple of draws you make will get you discounts and more coins to be able to make more draws, until you are left with two options (every time you win something, it scratches the prize off the table), one of them being the jackpot. After driving you to the edge, it suddenly hits you with a screen that says you have to invite friends to use your code to play for the 50-50 chance of winning the voucher.

With that being said, the referral codes used by participants are all from people who are playing the game. Posts and videos online market the codes only as a way to get in, but an unspoken reality besides that is that every time someone uses the code from some viral post is another opportunity for them to draw more and more.

From this perspective, those who are the likeliest to get the prize have a lot of traction (or have an obscene amount of friends) in their bid to get people to use their code. The framework is akin to that of networking schemes.

Shein isn’t the first to pull off this marketing strategy, but it certainly did wonders as the download rate of the app skyrocketed yesterday because of people creating accounts to participate in the draw as well.

The intention of those viral posts is definitely under a veil, and people ought to be made aware of this marketing strategy to 1) ground their expectations better, and 2) for the sake of media literacy.

It all boils down to what people want to do, and of course, there’s nothing wrong with participating in this kind of campaign; they just have to know what the campaign is doing. For certain, it worked. Well done, Shein.

Underground Cable in Cebu City in May 2024

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February 22, 2024

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Underground Cable in Cebu City in May 2024

The spaghetti wire problem in Cebu City will finally be resolved.

The Cebu City government tackles resolving the tangling overhead wires in Cebu City.

In an interview, Councilor Jerry Guardo, the infrastructure committee Chairman, said that the underground installation of cable wires will be around the main thoroughfares of Cebu City and a total of 90 kilometers.

A private firm, MetroWorks ICT Construction Inc. (MetroWorks), proposed to the Cebu City government a public-private partnership for the installation of a one-pole system and an underground cabling system.

In June 2023, a letter of intent signed by Miles Tonn Chua, the chief operating officer of MetroWorks sent to the Cebu City government, stated that MetroWorks shares the same mission and vision for Cebu City to become a globally competitive city.

In the interview, Guardo added that they will go through a pilot project before coming up with an agreement by signing a Memorandum of Agreement with MetroWorks.

PILOT PROJECT AREA

The pilot area will cover around 800 meters starting from N. Bacalso, Osmeña Blvd. going straight ahead to Jones Ave., which will end at the Cebu Provincial Capitol.

The cabling will be installed underground on both sides of the main thoroughfare.

Guardo also mentioned that at this point, the project is still undergoing extreme scrutiny from the joint venture selection committee. The expected start of the project will be in May or June 2024.

Guardo also added that the completion of this pilot project as proof will coincide with the completion of the CBRT Package 1.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Fan Rooms

Aircon Rooms

OTHER INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE?

ALL ABOUT GORDON CORMIER

PREPARATION OF CORMIER FOR THE ROLE

NON-RENEWAL REASON FOR CLOSURE

70 WORKERS AFFECTED

NEW LOCATION

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