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Lead by Tourism Secretary Joseph ‘Ace ‘ Durano, a 70-strong top-caliber delegation representing the Philippines went on a successful mission to Seoul, South Korea last June 1-5, 2005, to take part in the 18th Korea Travel Fair (KOTFA), South Korea’s largest travel event of the year participated in by different countries around the world.

After only three months since the Philippines participation in the said event, statistics show that Korean visitors to the country increase in double digits. Majority of them went to different islands in the Visayas and Mindanao lured by the promise of a worry-free tropical getaway.

The Philippine Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (PAS) - Cebu Chapter, Inc. will have its membership meeting on September 4, 10 a.m. at Golden Peak Hotel, along Gorordo Ave. cor. Escario St., Cebu City.

Part of the said event will be a workshop on newsletter writing to be conducted by the award-winning writer, Lota Kawazoe, from Lexmark Corporation’s Research & Development’s ‘The Hub’. Kawazoe will provide tips to the participants on how to write a good newsletter.

The association’s membership meeting is held every first Sunday of the month.

One can call PAS membership committee chairperson Gina Florita at 234-2783 for any inquiries about their career building activities.

Do you know that the Cebuanos produce more world boxing champions than any other ethnic groups in the Philippines? Let me refresh your memories. One of the all time greats in the Junior Lightweight division was the legendary Gabriel “Flash” Elorde. The string of World Champions that followed were Bernabe Villacampo, Frank Cedeno, Dodie Boy Penalosa, Jerry Penalosa and Joma Gamboa.

The Cebuanos also produce the best singers and musicians in this archipelago. We are all familiar with names like Pilita Corrales, Amapola Cabase, Dulce, Eva Santos, Vernie Varga, Manilyn Reynes, Vina Morales, Chad Borja, Ray-an Fuentes, Stax Hugete, Ingrid Sala Santamaria - the list is almost endless. This is a testament to the artistry and creativity and the passion to excel that is deeply ingrained in the genetic code of every Cebuano.

We are a unique people blessed by the Sto. Nino. We have lesser typhoons, lower crime rate, less traffic jams and virtually no earthquakes. Our artisans are world-class and we have the best furniture makers, the best gun makers, the best guitar makers, and the best delicacies, etc., etc. (source:vizvoyz)

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One of the problems that the call center industry in the province faces today is the apparent shortage of qualified applicants for the job being applied for. Having a college diploma and good grades are not sufficient enough. Communication skill and language proficiency are of paramount importance to those who wish to apply for eRep position.

Aware of this shortcoming, the Mandaue City government will work with Cebu City-based call centers to come up with a crash course on communication skills for would-be eReps. With this novel idea, the city government of Mandaue hopes that the proposed communication skills training program will help address the growing demand for call center workers.

To further strengthen the retail industry in Cebu, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will revive the Cebu Retailers Association which has been inactive for some time.

Due to the booming retail business in Cebu and the influx of retailers from different parts of the country and abroad, CCCI President Robert L. Go said that there is a need to help these retailers, especially the small ones, to compete with the big ones who have driven some established domestic players to bankruptcy.

He said that he plans to organize these small retailer operators for them to have a good chance in surviving the dog-eat-dog competition in the retail industry which is one of Cebu’s major contributors to its booming economy.