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Leonilo Estimo is one of the distinguished artists Cebu has ever known in recent memory. He is a multi-talented and a multi-awarded artist who helps the advancement of Cebuano literature in the country, having been recognized by some of the country’s prestigious institutions such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature, Cebu Arts Foundation, Ludabi Inc. and Bathalad Inc.

He is a poet, drama writer, novelist, short story writer, and academician. Come January 23, 2006, the Southwestern University (SWU) will pay him a tribute during the launching of his book, Suhot.

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The tourism industry in Cebu has been badly hounded by the room shortage for quite some time already. The lack of more hotel rooms in Cebu stunted the tourism growth of the province until newly-appointed Tourism Secretary Ace Durano stepped in urging investors to build more hotels in the province early this year. He personally organized a trade mission to Korea by the middle of this year to drum up Koreans’ interest in investing in the Philippines especially in the tourism sector.

As a result, more and more Koreans are visiting the country and even poured capitals on various business opportunities. Cebu is now the most favorite destination both for Korean tourists and capital investments. In fact, a group of Korean investors have decided to put up a resort condotel in Mactan Island soon. They are now in the final stage of securing proper documents as requisites to start the building of the project.

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Cebu City Science High School is the oldest public science high school in Cebu molding students into future leaders in their respective chosen fields. The school’s free education has helped many poor but bright students to graduate without burdening their parents.

While all students enrolled here are all scholars, some of them still need financial assistance to help them meet the academic demands. Some students here come from very poor families and could barely afford even the daily jeepney fare or snack for their children.

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