Cafe Arte

25/08/2026

⚠️ EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE

Dear Cafe Arte friends and guests,

Please be advised that Cafe Arte will be closing earlier than usual today, August 25, 2026, due to the CEBECO III power interruption scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Visayas grid currently under Red Alert Status.

To ensure the safety of our customers, staff, and equipment, we have decided to close ahead of the scheduled interruption.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your kind understanding.

Please stay safe, and we hope to welcome you again soon! ☕🎨

Cafe Arte Management

AFFECTED AREAS (Barangays)

𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟖𝐀𝐌

𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
5:00PM- 8:00PM

𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
2:00PM- 5:00PM
8:00PM- 10:00PM

𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 2,421MW
𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 - 2,570MW

10 plants are on forced outage on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 1 plant since July, 3 plants since June, 7 plants since May, 1 plant since March, 3 plants since 2025, 2 plants since 2024, 2 plants since 2023, and 1 plant since 2021, while 13 plants are running on derated capacities, for a total of 𝟗𝟎𝟒.𝟓𝐌𝐖 unavailable to the grid.

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫/𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
1. Unavailability of Visayas' large coal plants TVI 1, TVI 2, KSPC 1
2. Limited power import from Mindanao (due to Mindanao's high demand forecast)

A red alert status is issued when power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand and the transmission grid’s regulating requirement.

A yellow alert is issued when the operating margin is insufficient to meet the transmission grid’s contingency requirement.

24/08/2026

🎨 RECOLLECTION: GATHERED ONCE MORE
An Exhibition & the Launching of NAGKAHIUSANG SUGBUANONG PINTOR

Art returns. Artists gather. A new chapter begins.

Recollection: Gathered Once More brings together returning artworks and works from artists in Toledo City and across Cebu—celebrating the journeys of art, the stories behind each work, and the connections that continue to bring our creative community together.

This gathering also marks the Launching of NAGKAHIUSANG SUGBUANONG PINTOR, a growing federation of art organizations and independent artists united by a shared passion for Cebuano art, collaboration, and community.

Join us as we celebrate this meaningful coming together of artists and art lovers, and witness the beginning of something bigger for Cebu's creative community.

Come gather with us.
Come celebrate Cebuano art.
Come be part of the recollection.

23/08/2026

Gallery Update 🎨

A little makeover is underway! ✨

Our Gallery at the 2nd Floor is temporarily closed until further notice as we continue with renovations and repairs in preparation for our upcoming September 12 Exhibition.

We’re getting the space ready for a fresh new experience for artists, collectors, and art lovers. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we prepare something special for you.

See you at the gallery soon! 🎨✨

12/08/2026

⚡ EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE ⚡
AUGUST 12, 20206

Dear Cafe Arte friends,

Due to a sudden power blackout in the area, along with the fluctuating power supply as electricity is being restored, we have decided to close much earlier than usual today.

Our backup electricity is also already running low, and the unstable power supply poses a concern for our coffee machines and other electrical equipment. More importantly, we feel that we can no longer perform at our best or provide the level of service, comfort, and convenience that our customers deserve.

For these reasons, management has decided to temporarily close earlier than usual for the day as a precaution.

We sincerely apologize for the sudden change and any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you back soon—hopefully with the lights steady, the machines running, and your Cafe Arte favorites ready for you! ☕🎨

— Cafe Arte Management

29/06/2026

Some stories are best told over coffee. ☕🤎

Take a little scroll and get to know the little details that make Cafe Arte the creative space it is today.

28/04/2026

🎨 Hinaguang Bahandi

Toledo artists and fellow Cebuano artists step into the spotlight at Galerie Raphael Cebu, unveiling works shaped by years of patience, practice, and passion.

More than paintings, these are bahandi—treasures forged through lived experience and a lifelong devotion to the craft.

See the heart of a Cebuano artist in every canvas. 🖼️

21/04/2026

16/04/2026

🎨✨ Cebuano Art Takes the Spotlight

A celebration of passion, persistence, and craft—local artists from Toledo and different parts of Cebu come together to showcase their works at Galerie Raphael Cebu.

From deeply personal narratives to masterfully honed techniques in oil painting, each piece reflects years of dedication and the quiet journey of becoming. These artists, shaped by humble beginnings and driven by creativity, bring with them stories that deserve to be seen and felt.

This exhibition is more than just a display—it’s a gathering of voices, styles, and experiences that form a collective bahandi of Cebuano artistry.

Come by, take your time, and discover the beauty behind every brushstroke. 🖼️

29/03/2026

A little late—but definitely worth the share.

Our recent Live Portrait Painting Session was filled with focus, curiosity, and quiet moments of growth. From first strokes to final details, it was inspiring to see each artist interpret the same live subject in uniquely personal ways.

Guiding the session was the very talented Randy Plarisan, whose keen eye and thoughtful approach helped participants better understand form, light, and expression through live study.

More than just a session, it became a space to observe, learn, and refine—where guidance met personal exploration. The dedication in the room and the shared creative energy made the experience truly special.

If you’d like to be part of the next session, give this a share and stay tuned—we’ll be announcing the next schedule for our guided live portrait painting session soon.