Let’s face it, nothing is permanent in this world but change. And as Cebu continues to struggle to satisfy the demands of the modern world, we notice changes here and there from time to time.
So, the question for you is: Are you In the Know about Cebu? Give yourself a point for every ‘yes‘.
1. Did you know that the city has implemented the use of red-grid junction box to adhere to international traffic standards?
2. Did you know that there are already 2 Winland Towers and a McDo will soon open in Escario?
3. Did you know that due to some legal squabbles with another company [McDo?], McJoy was forced to change its name to MyJoy?
4. Did you know that Banco De Oro bought Equitable PCI-Bank and its branches are sprouting like mushrooms all over the city?
5. Did you know that Coca Cola has decided to step up its marketing strategy by placing bottles on top of PUJs?
6. Did you know that Lexmark’s new building in Cebu Business Park has been topped off?
7. Did you know that the expansion project of Ayala Center Cebu has been completed?
8. Did you know that the City Lights Garden already has 3 towers?
9. Did you know that Jollibee serves breakfast up to 11 AM from the original 10 AM cut off?
10. Did you know that Cebu Doctors College is already a University and that it has a new building/campus in the North Reclamation Area?
11. Did you know that the unused Uniwide building will be turned into a mall?
12. Did you know that the SM Expansion project is nearing completion and the chain has decided to change its logo?
13. Did you know that the supposed Sheraton Hotel beside SM will soon be operational under the management of Internation Hotel brand Accor?
14. Did you know that the FOOD Street in Jones Avenue [near Capitol] is history?
15. Did you know that Coke Litros are sold at Php 22 from the usual Php 25?
16. Did you know that regular burgers are sold at only Php 12.50 each these days?
17. Did you know that Belly Dancing has taken the place of Aerobics as the number one fitness regime among women?
18. Did you know that LTO has an office at the mall?
19. Did you know that a statue of the Sr. Sto. Nino was put up at the Kawit Point at the SRP?
20. Did you know that the old Customs House has become President Arroyo’s home when she’s in town?
21. Did you know that a huge portion of Plaza Independencia was closed due to the construction of the SRP Subway?
22. Did you know that Tap.Si.Log has been elevated to fast food status?
23. Did you know that Rustan’s opened a store in Banawa?
24. Did you know that Siomai has taken the title ‘Hottest Midnight Snack’ from Batchoy?
25. Did you know that the SRP is already accessible 24/7?
26. Did you know that Val Sandiego lost in his quest to become Carcar City’s first mayor?
27. Did you know that badminton has snatched the title ‘Second Most Favorite Sport’ from Volleyball with Basketball still in the lead?
28. Did you know that vans have been transformed into mini-buses as V-hires?
29. Did you know that Judy Ann is now a slimming tablet endorser?
30. Did you know that the number of motorcycles in the city has almost tripled since 2000?
31. Did you know that ‘Orange Juice’ is now sold in different flavors?
32. Did you know that Lapu-Lapu City is now a Highly Urbanized City?
33. Did you know that a Coke smaller than 8 oz, termed Coke Sakto, is sold at Php6?
34. Did you know that Maguindanao Printers, the photocopying store fronting the CCC building – now UC – is history and a hotel has taken its place?
35. Did you know that Chowking reduced the number of Buchi balls [from two to one] for each serving of their Lauriats?
So, how many correct answers did you get?
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murag katunga ra man ako score nako ani ley…..the last time nakahinumdom ko about litro kay tag 18 PHP pa matag usa, unya, naa na pod diay sila another marketing gimmick by using PUJs….I hope ibalik gihapon nila ang ila well lighted truck matag pasko diha sa may fuente…..daghan na dyud diay bag o sa Cebu ron, thanks for the update? nindot kaayo ang kuha sa SRP ba? murag bansay naman kaayo ka anang imong new lacey……it’s good news nga 24 hours na pod ang SRP kay sauna, kalbaryo kaayo namo taga talisay kung mag gimik kay kutob ra 7pm pasudlan….thanks sa update…..grabe, busy na dyud ka karon . . . . hehehehe
Cool! I scored at least half of the Qs. 🙂
Wow, there will be a subway in Cebu soon? Great! I think it’s also a good idea that the city is developing that part of the city. I think the pier/port area has been neglected for quite awhile. I heard that there is also a mall there now?
I haven’t seen this Coke advertising on top of jeepneys. I enjoyed the new Coke SAKTO, the smallest bottle which is just right to quench one’s thirst. Love it esp. when paired with siomai! 🙂
Thanks Ley for keeping us up to date with Cebu!
tough quiz! i got 0 heheh. i enjoyed the pictures though 🙂
bag-o gyud sa akong panan-aw ang tanan, ma-ayo gani kay nakasulyap ko sa puso’ (kara-an man ni). kaning presyo sa ‘coks’-coke (mao mani akong madungog pirmi) wala na gyod ko kahinumdum.
thanks a bunch for the updates-missing you so much, Cebu!. sa pag tan-aw ako aning mga improvemenst diha sa Cebu, nikalit ang akong kamingaw, naghigwa-os akong mo uli aron gayud masaksihan sa akong duha ka mga mata.
All i can say is..”Woowwwwww!” Cebu is already making improvements and lets hope it will continue. How’s traffic at the SRP? Allowed ba ang public trans. dinha?
After reading all the questions, I scored 100%! LOL Thanks for the updates. Cebu is the best!
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bwahahahaha! viola to item #31… huh? orange juices in different flavors… how i love to taste those juices… LOL am i from cebu?? half of those ra man ako nahibaw-an tsk!tsk!tsk! = ) fill us more updates lei!!!!
Hi Ley!
Masbarato gihapon dinha ang pagka-un kaysa diri sa Abroad tungod
sa exchange rate sa atong kwarta ug labaw na ang Coke mas barato gyod dinha
Thankx for your info, Now I know,
Milette
sus! hagbong gyud ko 2 ra ako nahibaw-an.. thanks sa info..
Just info!!! lang sa mga Cebuano or Cebuana, na ang kamunggay na tanom
ay Demand na kaayo karun kay tambal na, busa mag tanom na kamo ug kamunggay dinha kay wala na diri sa Abroad unsa man diri ang mga utanon
frozen man ay wala lami uyyy sa Paris ay naku ay wa man ay Germany labaw na
sa San Francisco tua pero dili Fresh unsa bay na nga lawos man ang mga dahon,
ug Mais diri sa Abroad unsa may walay lami tab-ang man, ay maayo pa dinha
naay tuba tubo kamote casava ube butong , Pero diri sa ABroad ay unsa ning sulot naman sa lata, dili na noon makagawas kay nakalimtan ang key, ay mabuang ko,
bai ley,
1. what is that red-grid junction box for?
2. McJoy to MyJoy? i dont know what to say except that Im glad McJoy (or MyJoy) has survived over the years, despite the influx of fastfood chains from manila and from the US. its still one of my favorite fastfood chain in cebu, esp. their porkchop and tacos 🙂
3. Coke over the PUJ’s hehehehe cute
4. One Buchi Ball nalang???? What happen? 🙁
5. Val Sandiego. I didnt know he ran for office sa carcar. he is a relative of mine.
6. Orange Juice in different flavors? Ngiga! Looking forward to try it when i get back diha 🙂
Ley, great job! keep on coming, pls 🙂
pahabol….
what will happen sa Food Street area? any idea?
singko na ang coke sakto?????
way lami.
6 diay. mahal.
Good’ay Ley, i want to know whats the use of that red grid junction box.
Is that the same purpose w/ the zebra line? Just querying.
Thanks for the information anyway, cheers
lol to that orange juice flavors… that one I don’t know!
nice! pero bagsak ko. 😀
oh no! usa nlng ka buchi?
grabe kaau ang developments sa cebu sa… I left cebu more than 2 years ago… and ing-ani na kadaghan ang developments… hope makalaag ko balik diha. 😀
na, halos ignorante gyud ko aning tanan. kadako na ba sa kausaban sa CEBU oi! gimingaw na hinoon ko da. mga 3 years from now pa ko makabalik. hehehe anang panahuna pono na siguro akong alkansiya. ( naa man gud ko diri Japan, mahal man plete ug dako sad ang gastos para sa pasalubong sa mga paryente nakong taga Cebu ug pasalubong sad para diri nga naa sa Japan). Thanks sa update Ley.
Iam very proud sa cebu,especially abroad if they talked about cebu na tourists place;beautiful,and of course our beaches,masarap umuwi evry year but the ticket is so expensive na ,from paris to cebu.every other year nalang ko mouli kay mingaw bisan ug gastos mouli ,malipay man pod ka di bah,kapiling ang pamilya.
see you back cebu;
marina,romario
Did you know that your trivia is totally stupid and useless and that nobody cares about it?
did you know that you didn’t have to bust a vein? that’s bad for your health. LOL
Did you know that you are totally wrong and some posters here care about it?