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With the rise of Medical Insurances and Medical Clinics, Maxicare finally opened its branch in Cebu. They different types of privileges just like what other health institutions and hospitals are offering to the people.

“The idea is not only service, but the speed of the delivery of service.”

This was how Maxicare’s Jo Aguilar boasted of the company’s efficiency and first-class service after Maxicare was formally launched in Cebu.

Its Cebu branch and sales office is located at the third floor of Borromeo bldg., Kamuning st. (at the back of Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital).

Maxicare said it is committed to provide premium quality care and prioritize sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with all its partners.

“With our impressive roster of over 4,000 affiliated specialists, fellows and diplomats and more than 260 hospitals and clinics, excellent medical treatment is always available to all our members,” the management added.

Aguilar said they operate like a hospital as they offer privileges like in/outpatient care, annual check-up, emergency care, dental program and even life insurance and maternity services for corporate accounts.

The firm also has an international emergency assistance where a member can call a hotline through its global assistance. “It’s an assurance that even if you travel, we are always here to assist you,” Aguilar added.

For more inquiries on how to be a member, one may call 255-7258. (Lalaine T. Go/PR)

The recently concluded Adidas Badminton Tournament held last August 6 and 7 at the Portside Badminton Plaza drew a lot of participants. Though there were some complaints related to problems encountered during leveling that were raised during and after the tournament, primarily known as sandbagging. More …

Timex Philippines’ Global Distribution Center located at Mactan Export Processing Zone 1 was inaugurated by President Gloria M. Arroyo yesterday which will serve its big market in the US and Europe. Now, not only does American giant TMX makes most of their watches there, but also distributes it from here. More …

More pictures!

White sand, blue sea, lush green mountains.

Arriving in a local Philippine motorboat called banca.

You know that the white sand is original when all the sea around you is light blue in color.

We had a trip to Sumilon Island at the southern tip of Cebu last May, and came back with pictures!

The great white beaches, I guess speaks for itself. More pictures …

After the busy month of June which was the Cebu Business Month, trustees of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated the Grand Chamber Awards. It was time to enjoy the accomplishments of the business community.

The trustees of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce went native — putting on native costumes, and in the spirit of fun, dance together, as they have used to work together.

The trustees, in Philippine costumes decided to pose a picture for posterity, in front of a native house named, “pista sa sugbu’ which means feast in Cebu.

Premium Concepts, a leading lifestyle and novelties shop opened its doors in Banilad Town Center last May 25, 2005. ON hand to cut the ribbon was Ms. Nelia Neri of Sunstar Publishing, President Robert Go of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce , and Cebu City’s first lady Margot Osmeña.

The photo shows the interior of the store, which sells lifestyle items for personal and household.

Premium Concepts have 3 other stores in Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, and also in SM City Davao.

It also just reopened its 5th store in the Cebu Asiatown IT Park in PIPC building.

It imports these items from all across China, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia.

THE NEWLY renovated Mandaue City Sports Complex, the venue for the karatedo event of the coming Southeast Asian Games, passed the ocular inspection conducted by representatives from Malaysia and Singapore.

“After three days of visiting the different venues, they (foreign representatives) are contented with the venue,” said Region 7 Karatedo Federation president Manuel Aloba. More …

MANDAUE City is now seriously bidding to be one of the country’s premier investment destinations., and aims to raise the city’s level of competitiveness for doing business.

Eric Ng Mendoza, president of Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), has expressed support and added that the business sector will closely work with the local government in implementing changes that would make the city more conducive for business. The Mandaue chamber this month is also launching the Mandaue business Month Activities. More …

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has declared the 10,000-hectare JY Square property in Lahug as Information Technology (IT) Zone.

This means that IT related companies that are planning to hold offices in the two infrastructure building located in the properly are bound to avail of the tax incentives and holidays. More …

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) recently celebrated in Manila the arrival of its leased A320 aircraft and the acquisition of twelve brand new A319’s set for delivery from September 2005 to early 2007.

But unlike Manila whose successful event was more formal and structured, the launching in Cebu, the source of the airline’s name, was free-flowing, lively and casual. More …

Cebuano athletes get a chance to compete in another multi-nation meet when they join the Hawaii International Youth Goodwill Games next year.

This after the Cebu City Sports Commission and Mandaue City Sports Development Commission expressed willingness to send their best athletes to the event in July next year. More …