This Week in Cebu (August 21 to 27, 2016)

Travelers may expect better traffic flow at the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge.

By: Peter Parcon | August 21, 2016

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LOCAL NEWS

First Mactan-Mandaue bridge already open to 24/7 two-way traffic

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Traffic situation may start to get better at the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge (Photo courtesy of Gerilyn Gonzales)

The rehabilitation of the old Mactan-Mandaue Bridge was completed during the first week of August. Thus, the bridge can already accommodate two-way vehicular traffic. Further, the repair of the water pipeline under the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge has also been completed this week. These developments are expected to lessen traffic woes for people traveling on the bridge, especially those going to and from Mandaue City to Mactan Cebu International Airport.

WEATHER ADVISORY

Rainy weather expected for the week

Thunderstorms expected throughout the week in Cebu (Photo from Leizl Albis)

People in Cebu should get their rain gear out since cloud cover will dominate the skyline of the Queen City of the South. Thunderstorms are also expected to happen in the afternoon as the city starts to feel the brunt of the rainy season. The sun may get a chance to peek out on Tuesday morning, but the afternoon may see rain coming down on the city. Due to this, the public can expect heavy traffic in major thoroughfares due to flooding in some parts of the city.

MAJOR MALL SALES

The Luggage Sale and Tech Sale at SM City Cebu

The SM Store offers discounts during the Luggage Sale until the end of August. (Photo courtesy of SM City Cebu)

The SM Store at SM City Cebu is giving a discount of up to 50% on selected brands of luggage until August 31. Shoppers also get the chance to win instant prizes through a scratch card given for purchases worth at least PhP3,000.

Exclusive deals on gadgets and accessories are also offered at SM City Cebu through the Cyberzone Tech Sale. Among the participating outlets are Lenovo, Electroworld, Silicon Valley, and Globe. The Tech Sale lasts until August 31.

POPULAR CUISINE

Pochero with a twist

Abuhan Tres: home of the famous sizzling pochero

The bountiful spread of food from Abuhan, featuring their sizzling pochero (Photos courtesy of AbuhanTres)

People have started to take their umbrellas, raincoats, and other raingear out of the closet as Cebu is starting to bear the force of the rainy season. One comfort food that is perfect for the cold weather is pochero or stewed beef chunks. One of the best-known restaurants in Cebu offering pochero is the Abuhan group of restaurants, offering an innovative version of the dish, the sizzling pochero, or beef tendons with gravy served on a hot plate.

Want know where to have affordable but good food in Cebu? Read From Php 5 to a Thousand: Taste of Cebu in Every Budget.

Aside from Abuhan, a new entry into the culinary landscape of Cebu is also offering its own version of the pochero of Cebu. Common Ground opened around two months ago and is slowly gaining a following among the food-loving residents of Cebu.

The pochero of Abuhan and Common Ground have been featured last year in the Asian Food Channel TV show Must-try Asia.

Ekits Foodhaus offers great-tasting pochero at a reasonable price (Photo by Writer)

Piping hot pochero from Ekit’s Foodhaus (Photo courtesy of Ingrid Seballos)

On the other hand, budget-conscious diners can visit Ekit’s Foodhaus. The place was formerly a small convenience store that gained popularity due to its version of the pochero offered at a very reasonable price.


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About Peter Parcon

After leaving spending 16 years of his professional life in the academe, Peter decided to try his luck in the world of online freelancing. For the past eight years, he has been creating content for clients all around the world. He can work on just about any topic - from tattoos to technology and food to finance. He dreams of visiting every island in the archipelago some day.

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