With more and more tourists from the different regions and neighboring countries visiting Cebu, one of the hotels in the city is targeting the expansion of its services this year.
In a press conference yesterday, Jan Kierulf, president and chief executive officer of Gran Prix Hotels and Suites, said the company will be building 100 more rooms for 2010 in the uptown area. Read more…
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will join in the celebration of “World Water Day” on March 22 with the theme “Clean Water for a Healthy World.”
As part of the celebration, the water district will launch its signature campaign from March 17 to 22 through a manifesto.
The manifesto contains the following: Cebuanos’ pledge to join hands in addressing the tight water situation of Metro Cebu; strictly conserve water; report water leaks, pilferages, wastage and water losses to MCWD; support Cebu City’s environmental campaign by using recycled and biodegradable materials; plant and grow more trees, report illegal logging and avoid using chemicals that might threaten the potability and safety of water; and to observe World Water Day every March 22 of the year.
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Suzuki Technology formally launched its laptop line in the Philippines in Cebu City, promising speed, price and performance to attract the fast growing entry-level market segment.
The company has nothing to do with the motor vehicle brand, but it claims to have the international trademark for all IT products. The Singapore-based company took its name from its Japanese cofounder.
“Price-wise, we are on equal level with other entry-level brands but in terms of specs, we are ahead,” the company’s Singaporean sales manager Andy Ng said. “We have a competitive price and a higher specification and we try to add value to the product.” More…
As the new highly urbanized city in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City has invested millions of pesos to expand the city’s road system as an alternative to other expensive transport systems.
Mayor Arturo Radaza, who is ending his third and last term as mayor in June 2010, said the city has widened and rehabilitated roads.
The road from S. Osmena Street will start from Radaza Plaza going to Petron-Basak to the corner of aviation road. Read more…
Calling all Earth-loving photo enthusiasts, professionals and amateurs to show your best shot of Earth Hour Cebu and join the “Earth Hour Cebu Photo Contest 2010″!
The contest is open to all with photos taken during the Earth Hour in Cebu on March 27, 2010. Interested participants can send as many entries as possible provided that no entry has been entered in any competition.
Entry photos must be taken by either using digital or conventional cameras and minimal digital enhancement is allowed.
For questions, please contact Kei Go at 0917-321-0311 or Chloe Lopez at 0917-630-0041.
Source: Philippine Information Agency
To give boost to the growing advocacy to protect the environment, the upcoming Cebu Business Month 2010 chose to highlight the “Green” campaign among corporations and trade groups.
CBM, an annual month-long event to showcase Cebu’s business prowess is held every month of June, organized by Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
This year, the 19th CBM 2010 will adopt the “Get Inspired, Go Green” theme, as the organization encourages the adoption of greening the environment to address concerns on the adverse impact of climate change towards sustainable economic advancement. Continue reading…
The biggest Philippine flag was delivered yesterday to Liloan town in Cebu as a symbol of fostering unity in the country in ceremonies held at a vacant three-hectare lot.
The 330 feet by 660 feet flag occupied two hectares on the ground.
The huge banner made up of 14,900 yards of nylon taffeta will stay in Liloan until March 16.
It will be folded and later brought to Mactan Island, to coincide with the commemoration of the March 16, 1521 arrival of Spanish colonizers in the Philippines. More…
The new clean coal-fired power plant in Cebu is now operational.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the switched-on of the first of three units of the 246 megawatts power plant at barangay Daanlungsod, Toledo City, Cebu on March 5, ushering in the advent of a new and clean coal-fired power plant technology in Central Visayas.
Using the latest circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology, the project ensures proper discharge of commonly feared emissions and wastes of coal-fired power plants at practically negligible levels. Read more…
For being a valuable educator and purveyor of Cebuano classics whose Halad museum now houses memorabilia from Cebu’s legendary musicians as well as paintings by Cebuano artists, Dr. Jose “Dodong” R. Gullas was chosen as one of the awardees of this year’s Perlas Award.
The Philippines Foundation Inc. held the 23rd Perlas Award yesterday at the SM City Cebu Theater One where Gullas stood as one of the recipients of this annual award given to Filipinos or institutions who have been shining examples in their field of endeavor or who were able to make a difference through demonstrating values that touched the lives of the people. More…
China Overseas Exchange Association and Cebu-Filipino Chinese United Community proudly present Si Chuan: A Modern Puppet Show
Cebu Chinese Community were able to witness the 3 night puppet show from February 23-25 at the Cinema 1 of SM City Cebu.
An Opening Dragon Dance
The Mandaue Children’s Choir with Maestro Dennis Sugarol was also part of the China Spring Festival
Rolling Light
Bian Lian (Changing Face)
Cebu has emerged as the number one tourism destination in the Philippines for 2009, the official year-end report of the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed.
Cebu ‘s total tourist traffic arrival for the year hit 1.61 million, a 1.2 percent increase compared to the figure recorded in the previous year.
Korea remained the top tourist market for Cebu accounting for 29 percent of the total foreign tourists. Read more…
To experience what the region can offer as a vacation destination, a Cebu-based travel agency flew in 15 Russian travel agents.
In an interview with Sun.Star Cebu, Nikita Osharov, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Pelagos Tours and Travel, said, “Russian people don’t know much about the Philippines and to increase their awareness of the country and its people, we invited them to come here.”
Pelagos is a Cebu-based travel agency that caters to Russian tourists who visit the country. The 15 travel agents, who represent travel agencies in Russia, arrived in Cebu on Monday as part of their familiarization tour of the Philippines. More…
