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Mactan Cebu Airport on its way to becoming plastic-free!

September 16, 2019 by Sinjin Pineda No Comments

Mactan-Cebu International Airport sets sights on becoming country’s first plastics-free airport

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Philippines’ resort-airport, has showed tremendous progress in its Going Green Campaign after banning the use of non-biodegradable single-use plastics and polystyrene containers in restaurants and shops inside the hub.

Starting this year, MCIA private operator GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) prohibited its concessionaires from using the non-biodegradable single-use plastics and polystyrene containers in restaurants and retail stores located in Terminals 1 and 2. Under the policy, GMCAC encourages the use of eco-friendly and reusable substitutes.

To date, 80% of the concessionaires are already using biodegradable alternatives such as plant starch utensils, paper cups and straws, wood stirrers, paper bags, and carton boxes for takeaway food.

“We took this step forward starting with our commercial partners as our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said GMCAC chief executive advisor Andrew Acquaah-Harrison.

“In 2018, MCIA produced a monthly average of 3,500-kilograms (kgs) of plastic waste from its restaurants and shops. This is now down by close to 30% or a decrease of around 12,000-kgs per year,” Harrison added.

GMCAC also holds regular information and education campaigns for all airport concessionaires and stakeholders to raise awareness on the impacts of plastic use on the environment.

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Meanwhile, GMCAC underlined its other initiatives as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Since August 2017, GMCAC has been using 6,300 solar panels on the roof of Terminal 1 to supply electricity for the airport. This made MCIA the first solar-powered airport in the Philippines. 

On a monthly average, the solar panel system produces 196,800 Kwh and provides for 30% of the electricity requirements of the domestic terminal.

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AirAsia named Best Low-Cost Airline by Business Traveller Asia Pacific

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AirAsia has been named Best Low Cost Airline by Business Traveller Asia Pacific for the eighth year in a row, beating EasyJet and HK Express for the honor.

Photo: AirAsia Hong Kong and Macao CEO Celia Lao accepts the trophy for Best Low-cost Airline at the 2019 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards held in Hong Kong

The Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards recognize product and service excellence in aviation and hospitality, as voted by readers of the travel magazine, which has a circulation of 30,000 globally.

AirAsia Hong Kong and Macao CEO Celia Lao accepted the award at a special luncheon ceremony held in the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong.

AirAsia Group President (Airlines) Bo Lingam said, “We are proud to be recognised once again as the best LCC by the region’s most frequent and discerning travellers. For more than a decade, we have been at the forefront of delivering value to our guests, and we will continue to do so as we expand our travel offering on airasia.com beyond flights to better meet our guests’ ever-growing expectations.”

The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific magazine, launched in 1982, recognizes airlines, airports, hotels and travel destinations, that have been voted by its readers for their outstanding service and hospitality.

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Happy to be back at 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 almost a year since my last visit! One of my most looked-forward to “𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘴” is the 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘰𝘨 which features the best of Cebu, but because of the pandemic, they thought of putting 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.⁣⁣⁣
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Until 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝟹𝟷, guests get to choose from three sets of favorite Cebuano dishes on a platter as we continue to celebrate Sinulog. Together with my brothers, we got to try portions of each set. The Kalderetang Kanding is easily our favorite, followed by the Bam-i and Sinugbang Nukos!⁣⁣⁣
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𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘈: 𝘗𝘩𝘱 𝟸,𝟽𝟻𝟶 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘵⁣⁣⁣
Kinilawng’ Itlog Maalat, Balbacua, Sinugbang Nukos, Ginabot, Bam-i, and Adobong Pinauga + Four Cups of Rice⁣⁣⁣
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𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘉: 𝘗𝘩𝘱 𝟸,𝟶𝟶𝟶 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘵⁣⁣⁣
Kinilawng’ Talong, Humba, Sinugbang Malasugue, Ngohiong, Bam-i, Lechon Manok + Four Cups of Rice ⁣⁣⁣
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𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘊: 𝘗𝘩𝘱 𝟸,𝟻𝟶𝟶 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘵⁣⁣⁣
 Kinilawng’ Nangka, Kalderetang Kanding, Sinugbang Pasayan, Lumpia, Bam-i, Adobong Pinauga + Four Cups of Rice ⁣⁣⁣
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Each platter includes four cups of rice, a vegetable dish, and five main dishes, good for three 3 to 4 guests.⁣⁣⁣
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Book a Table or Order for Take-Away:⁣⁣⁣
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Dreaming of Siargao right now. The biggest festiva Dreaming of Siargao right now. The biggest festivals in the Visayas: Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan and Cebu’s Sinulog last Sunday, and Iloilo’s Dinagyang this weekend, may have gone virtual this year, but this is just a temporary setback for a major comeback. ⁣⁣
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Cebu Pacific Air joins in the virtual celebrations as we yearn for better days with their 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞! Until 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟏, domestic destinations are on sale for as low as 𝐏𝟖𝟖 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞, for travel until 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏, with unlimited rebooking*.⁣⁣
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When you fly soon, remember that it’s Mask Masaya when we observe safe and responsible travelling. ⁣⁣
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𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘔𝘖𝘙𝘌 𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘔𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕/𝘛𝘖 𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒, click the link on bio.⁣⁣
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2020. A lot of things could be said about you. You 2020. A lot of things could be said about you. You are terrible, to say the least. But if we ask ourselves, what went right this year? ⁣
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2020 taught me the real meaning of true friendship and genuine human connections. This year enlightened me with a lot of lessons, but the most important is: focus only on what matters, among them are family and a tight core of friends. We don’t need many, we just need a few real ones who we can celebrate good times with and provide support during the bad. A solid support system boosts our confidence and worth, and our well-being especially during this pandemic.⁣
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While 2020 felt like a roller coaster ride, it definitely isn’t the worst year for me. I am happy that as the year comes to a close, I, my family, and friends are all still healthy and alive.⁣
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To everyone I met, to those who left, to those I removed, to all of you who became part of my 2020, Thank You! You all had an impact and I will take all the learnings to 2021.⁣
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The last day of the year is a celebration of collective dreams. Although we have been taken aback by the overall gloom of 2020, much of it was beyond our control and I remain hopeful that 2021 will be a much better year. ⁣
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Thank you, next! HAPPY NEW YEAR, mga ka-GLORIOUS!⁣
Page 366 of 366. A warm cup of cacao. Page 366 of 366. A warm cup of cacao.
Really got excited about this delivery: Belle’s Really got excited about this delivery: Belle’s Refreshing Juice of Davao City is now in Cebu!⁣
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Tried out their eight regular flavors and I could attest that the juices indeed are made of pure fruits and veggies and have no preservatives and additives. Some of the juices have sugar, but in very low quantities. ⁣
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Since it has no preservatives, it has to be covered in ice while being transported and must be kept chilled, opened or unopened. It could last 10-15 days unopened, but must be consistently chilled or else fermentation will be unstoppable. Once opened, consume within 3-5 days.⁣
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They’re available in 1 Iiter and 3.75 liter gallons. ⁣
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For more information, visit or @bellesrefreshingjuice / @bellesmandaue on Instagram.⁣
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