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CEBU, Philippines - Innopub Media recently rolled out an updated version of its hit "Cebu Guide" app, which now hosts updated directories of places of interest in Cebu, accredited tour guides, consular embassy numbers and addresses, and more.

Maintaining the informative aspects that have been a hit with users, the updated "Cebu Guide" comes with sections devoted to new tours and new tour package offerings - and a feature that issue announcements pertaining to the APEC meetings.

The updated app also features new articles on useful Cebuano words and phrases, where- to-go and what-to-do guides, and more.

Activities to beat Sunday boredom

For many people Sunday is the last day of the weekend, a day to relax but also a day often spent thinking about the obligations of the coming week. Chances are, if you make plans and keep busy, you'll avoid feeling bored or blue on Sundays.

1. Join a group that offers Sunday activities. Especially if you live in a city, but even if you don't, there are many interesting groups with weekend activities. Find something you like and join in. Then, you won't have to worry about what you're going to do with your Sundays.

2. Play a sport. Whether it's indoor or outdoor, go and be active - and get some great exercise at the same time. You can get together to play sports informally or join a league with Sunday games or practices.

3. Take a short trip. Invite a friend or two, and plan a bus ride or a train ride to another town within a two-hour ride. Have lunch or an ice cream, and just enjoy being in a different environment for a few hours.

4. Do volunteer work. Help others by donating your time in a local hospital, food bank, soup kitchen or other volunteer organization.

5. Join a church or spiritual community. Many religions and other spiritual practices meet on Sundays for worship, sermons or meditation. Joining a community of people with similar beliefs can be fulfilling.

6. Walk or ride your bike. Spend time observing the outside world. Get some fresh air. Go to a park or get into nature. Walking is a great way to relax. Even walking around your neighborhood is interesting, especially if trees and plants are blooming, gardens are growing, leaves are changing colors.

7. Go out and see a movie. Whether you go alone or with a friend, going to the theater to see a movie is a good use of a lazy Sunday.

8. Create some vivid memories on paper. Use Sunday to spark your creativity. Pick up your musical instrument and practice for a few hours. Draw, paint, sculpt, write or take photographs. Whatever your medium, get lost in it. Inspiration trumps boredom every time!

9. Play cards or board games. Getting together with people to play games is fun - but also try to think outside the box. Get interesting non-standard decks for card games like Pit, Tichu and Bohnanza. As for board games don't just think Monopoly, Clue or Snakes and Ladders. Look into German-style board games like Carcassonne, Mensche Ärgere Dich Nicht, Puerto Rico, Agricola and Settlers of Catan.

10. Do your chores. Organize your room or office, wash the dog, do some gardening, or do your homework. At the end of the day, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you did something productive.

11. Read a book. Curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book. There's nothing like a great story to help time pass quickly. Besides, reading is a good way to relax.

12. Do some Internet research. Spend time catching up on world or local events or research a topic that interests you. There's so much information right at your fingertips, it could keep you busy all day. But it's best to get up and stretch now and then.

13. Pamper yourself. Don't have any plans or the weather is bad? How about gathering candles, your favorite beverage and some bubbles or bath oil, and slipping into the tub and out of reality for a while. Go out and get a manicure, pedicure or whatever relaxing thing you can possibly afford outside of your home. Breathe in the delicious fragrance of your choice and lean back in the warm, soothing water for a while. Ahhh!

14. Bake something in the oven. Another enjoyable Sunday activity is to get in the kitchen and bake up a delicious treat. Try out a new recipe or an old favorite. Invite someone over to cook with you or share some of what you make with a neighbor.

15. Have fun with your pets outside. You could even play sports such as soccer or kickball. If your dog likes to catch Frisbees, play Frisbee catch. If you dog likes catching tennis balls, play catch-and-retrieve with them. Some dogs like to play baseball (or at least the running part of it). (wikihow.com)