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JobsDB to open in Cebu
2007-10-19 05:37:00 THE Philippine division of an online recruitment network is planning to establish regional operations in Cebu owing to the strong demand for quality manpower in the province. JobsDB Philippines Inc. (JobsDB) placement manager Patrick Ledonio said the expansion in Cebu was triggered by the “overwhelming” presence of many business process outsourcing companies here that need high-skilled ... More About: Business , Events , Open , Main
All Cars in Cebu
2007-10-18 05:59:00 The much-awaited 8th Motor Show International was officially opened for public last October 16 at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). The program started at 3:00PM with the cutting of ribbon headed by Gov. Gwen Garcia assisted by DOT Regional Dir. Dawnie Roa and PETCO Chair, Jose Luis Yulo Jr. The 6-day exhibit (Oct.16-21) extensively displays ... More About: Cars , Events , Transport , Main , Recreation
Cebu deemed as global convention center of RP
2007-10-18 03:02:00 With its geographic and strategic location being at the center of the Philippine archipelago, Cebu is mulled theoretically as the international convention center of the country as it once again played host to an international showcase, this time the 8th Motorshow. During its opening last Tuesday at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), Philippine Exhibition and ... More About: Events , Main , Global
Gov?t Markets Philippine Tourism Through Cebu
2007-10-17 11:20:00 Asia Pulse With Cebu province at the forefront, Philippine tourism can flourish and become more attractive to tourists. This was the forecast of Angel Bognot, president of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (Naitas) Philippines. “It’s easier to market the Philippines through Cebu. With Cebu being the ‘vortex’ of Philippine tourism, luring more foreign tourists will not ... More About: Tourism , Markets , Main , Lippi
Radio Show features Cebu
2007-10-17 03:49:00 SUGBUANON Na Ni, a radio program aired over dyAB ABS-CBN regional station every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., opened its doors to college students with a segment where they could air features about Cebu. ?We had two purposes in making the segment. One is to revitalize the program through featurettes? and to give students ... More About: Radio , Education , Features , Show , Main
Cebu?s flip-flops market grows
2007-10-16 04:01:00 The ?flip-flops culture? or the use of rubber slippers in public places has began to be acceptable in Cebu , evident by the entry of more international high- to middle-end rubber slippers manufacturers, said Leanne Florendo, managing director and marketing head of A.L. Amizade Market ing Inc.?Cebuanos are not pretentious. They love comfort and style. That?s why in ... More About: Business , Main , Flip
CICC emerges as tourism destination
2007-10-15 06:20:00 Manila Bulletin 10/14/2007 Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the country, serving as the center of trade, commerce, industry and education in the central and southern parts of the Philippines. It is home to historic sites, centuries-old churches, an international airport, five-star hotels, casinos, white-sand beaches, world?class ... More About: Tourism , Main , Destination , Emerge
Cebu-made Norwegian vessel to hire all-Pinoy crew
2007-10-15 04:24:00 The third of the four bulk carriers built in a Cebu shipyard owned by a Norwegian shipbuilding company will hire an all-Filipino crew for the ship’s maiden voyage in November. In a launching ceremony, President Gloria Arroyo herself named the carrier ?MV Hoegh Manila” to reflect the close ties between the Norwegian company Hoegh Autoliners and ... More About: Hire , Main , Pinoy
US Ambassador to the Philippines visits Western Wats Cebu
2007-10-13 05:38:00 Western Wats Philippines , Inc. (WWPI) welcomed US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Hon. Kristie Kenney with the launching of WWPI?s Family Welfare Program at their facility in MEZ 2 last October 4. This is one of WWPI?s Corporate Social Responsibility on the Family Welfare Program in compliance with the Article 134 of the Philippine Labor ... More About: Business , Events , Main , Cebu
Cyclists compete in Cebu today
2007-10-10 04:20:00 AFTER years in the back burner, the Omega Pain Killer Tour of Cebu will finally hit the roads today at the Mandaue North Reclamation Area. Cyclists from all over the country will be competing not just for the team title, but also for individual honors as well. Firing the starting gun will be Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes at the ... More About: Events , Main , Today , Recreation
Samsung Mobile @ Formo
2007-10-09 08:26:00 Gorgeous, sleek and powerful. These are the things u can experience on Samsung ’s latest mobile technology. The glamourous-look of Models Association of Cebu (MAC) brought the excitement on the crowd as they ramp on the stage carrying different models of Samsung mobile phones. Dubbed as “Samsung Mobile HITSTOP” at Formo, Banilad Town Center last Oct. ... More About: Life , Events , Main
Three Village Food Terminals to be built in Cebu and Mandaue
2007-10-09 03:35:00 The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) 7 plans to build three barangay (village) food terminals in Cebu City and in Mandaue City. DA 7 Director Eduardo B. Lecciones Jr. said the barangay food terminals will be built in barangay’s Pasil and Inayawan in Cebu City and at least one in Mandaue City. The planned projects, however, ... More About: Food , Main , Village , Term
Teletech Cebu continues to grow
2007-10-06 03:33:00 TELETECH, one of the largest and most geographically diverse global providers of business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, announced that the company is actively filling 500 more job openings in its Cebu delivery center. The creation of these new jobs is a result of the recent contractsigned with a client in the computer hardware and accessories business. ... More About: Business , Main , Grow , Conti
Kenney: Americans love doing business in Cebu
2007-10-05 03:39:00 The Freeman United States Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie A. Kenney has nothing but words of appreciation for Cebu ?s business environment stressing that Americans love doing business in Cebu. The lady ambassador yesterday shared with the Cebu media how the Americans have assured US officials that they are happy and comfortable doing business in the Philippines, especially ... More About: Business , Events , Love , Main
Cebu?s newest
2007-10-04 05:21:00 In month?s time, a new shopping and entertainment destination, and an avenue for visual artists, will sweep the Cebu ano market, in response to the growing demand for great shopping options and a laid-back social venue. One Mango Avenue will soon rise at Cebu?s prime uptown spot along Gen. Maxilom Avenue, near Fuente Osmeņa Circle. The 6,000 ... More About: Shopping , Main , Eating Out , Leisure
Mandaue to get new bridge ? Cortes
2007-10-03 10:43:00 Amid issues on whether or not to build a flyover in Barangay (village) Banilad, Cebu City, an alternate route for vehicles may soon be realized in Mandaue City. Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cort es said Tuesday that last month, personnel from the Presidential Management Services office conducted an ocular inspection of a bridge in Barangay Canduman that ... More About: Main , Bridge
Amity: Cebu?s Fil-Chinese Day
2007-10-02 07:32:00 A group of Filipino-Chinese or Chinoys citizen celebrated its 58th Year Amity in the Philippines held at the Cebu Convention Center last night. It’s a successful celebration indeed! It’s interesting to know that these Chinoys tried to reminisce their heritage each year through dances, songs, food and they communicated on their own language like Mandarin, ... More About: Business , Events , Main
Cebu 4th among choice biz sites
2007-10-01 07:24:00 Once again, Cebu proved its competitiveness as it ranked fourth in the list of 15 emerging outsourcing destinations for global companies. Cebu Investment Promotions Center managing director Joel Mari Yu, who is spearheading efforts to push Cebu as a destination for investors, is elated with the result of a recent study. ?I?m so proud,? Yu told The ... More About: Business , Computer , Tech , Main , Sites
Cebu-based pug wins world title
2007-10-01 06:11:00 The ALA Gym has finally nailed the elusive world title with Donnie ?Ahas” Nietes winning the vacant WBO minimumweight title via unanimous decision over the erstwhile undefeated Pornsawan Kratengdaenggym of Thailand last night at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Grand Ballroom. It was sweet redemption for Cebu?s foremost boxing patron Antonio Lopez Aldeguer who has been ... More About: Events , World , Main , Recreation
Motorshow Cebu International
2007-09-27 13:27:00 Set at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), the “Motorshow Cebu International” will showcase its grandiose cars exhibit on October 16-21,2007. This event is managed by the Philippine Exhibitions and Trade Corp. (Petco). FOR the longest time, the absence of a huge venue for big shows was a huge setback for Cebu. Despite its impressive ... More About: Business , Events , Main
Cebu as ?benchmark? for economic growth
2007-09-25 03:55:00 Cebu will become the most productive and educated workforce by year 2030. WITH their thrust to create a long-termdevelopment plan for Cebu, business sector representatives are initiating the formation of a ?coalition foundation.? The master plan, dubbed Cebu 2030, is geared at making Cebu a benchmark for economic growth and political stability, making it the most livable ... More About: Benchmark , Business , Main , Cebu , Growth
Elliot Live in Cebu!
2007-09-22 12:12:00 Yes finally I can see him on the 26! Who? It’s Elliot ! Not Missy-Elliot, him gani! The American Idol Finalist. Watch Elliot Yamin at the Ayala Center Cebu on September 26, 2007 6:00 PM On Stage Cinema 1. For ticket inquiries, call the Customer Service Booths of Ayala Mall at 231-5342. Advertisement: HRRAC - Your Guide ... More About: Events , Live
Xiamen (China) names street after Cebu
2007-09-21 03:59:00 A street in Xiamen, Fujian province in China has been named Cebu , or Su Wu Lu, in recognition of the two city?s ties as sister cities. The Cebu street is located at Wuyuan Bay area, which is being developed into an economic and commercial center by the sea. As a reciprocal gesture, the Cebu City Council plans ... More About: Main , Street , Names
Cebu top Philippine destination for Russians
2007-09-20 04:08:00 Cebu, Manila, Boracay and Palawan are the top tour destinations in the Philippines for Russian tourists, said a Russian official. Edward Grigoriev, Department of Tourism (DOT) market representative of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), said the beaches, spa and wellness centers, diving spots and shopping malls found in these destinations serve as main ... More About: Main , Cebu , Destination , Russians , Lippi
SM IC signed a contract for P2.8 Billion Hotel in Cebu
2007-09-19 09:35:00 More investment brings more jobs and more tourists coming in. SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), through its Hotel Investment Group, signed a contract with Accor to operate its hotel beside SM City mall at the north reclamation area in Cebu City. Sunstar.com.ph ?We welcome this partnership with Accor to operate Sofitel in Cebu as a major step in ... More About: Business , Main , Signed
Keep the Fort
2007-09-18 10:28:00 Cebu is one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines. A “Queen City of the South” marks its rich in history and culture. You can find lots of firsts and best of the bests. Foods, places and historic landmarks. One historic places you can find is the Fort San Pedro (near Pier1). It was rainy ... More About: Tours , Travel , Main , The Fort
Cebu-Based Shipbuilder Tsuneishi Heavy Has Orders Until 2011
2007-09-17 12:36:00 Cebu-based shipbuilding company Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Inc. (THICI) will have its hands full until 2010 to 2011, even with the expansion of its facilities, an executive said. “Even with the expansion of Tsuneishi, the orders go all the way to 2010 and 2011,” Steve Paradies, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) senior vice president and chief financial ... More About: Business , Main , Cebu , Orders
Council declares Cebu media month
2007-09-14 03:18:00 The Cebu City Council has declared September 2007 as Cebu Media Month in recognition of the efforts of the print and broadcast media in promoting the Cebuanos’ right to information. Legislators yesterday passed a resolution by Councilor Edgar Labella expressing their support for the various media activities scheduled this month. Radio and television reporters consider September as ... More About: Events , Main
Just watch, don?t catch
2007-09-12 03:28:00 Birdwatchers from all over the Philippines and neighboring countries will flock to Cebu on Sept. 21 to spread the gospel of wildlife habitat conservation and reinforce international efforts to save a rare island species from extinction. The bird under “death sentence” is the Cebu Flowerpecker, a tiny, blueblack and white bird with a distinctive red patch ... More About: Watch , Events , Main , Catch
Cebu topnotch achitects
More articles from this author:2007-09-10 10:23:00 The University of San Carlos College of Architecture and Fine Arts recently scattered the confetti for two of its freshest alumni.architecture graduates Joel Anthony C. Ong and Lloyd L. Marquez placed among the Top 10 in the eternally tough Architects Licensure Examinations held last June. Contrary to the common, outrageous I-was-not-expecting-to-pass-but-did-so-an yway tales, ninth placer Lloyd sincerely ... More About: Education , Main , Cebu , Notch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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