Archive for March 24th, 2006

Cebu Pacific Flies More Frequently From Cebu to Davao

Friday, March 24th, 2006

Cebu Pacific (CEB) prides itself to have the most reliable scheduled flights among domestic carriers between Cebu and major cities in the Philippines such as Manila, Davao, Iloilo, and Zamboanga. It is also the only domestic airline that has more flights going in and out of Cebu.

To accommodate a growing market in Mindanao region, Cebu Pacific (CEB), will add another frequency to its Cebu-Davao service, increasing its flights from twice to three times daily.

Starting April 1, travellers will see the durian capital more frequently as the low-fare airline mount another service that would bring Davao closer to Cebuano travellers. It will depart Cebu at 11:35 a.m. and arrive in Davao at 12:30 p.m. The flight’s ‘Go’ fares will start at P998 one-way and will be available year-round.

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4-Day Holiday During ASEAN Summit Proclaimed

Friday, March 24th, 2006

The Proclamation 1032 that declares Dec. 11, 12, 13 and 14 as special non-working days in three cities - Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu generates mixed reactions from among many Cebuanos, especially workers of the said cities.

The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Joaquin Lagonera on March 10, 2006.

While many Cebuanos, especially those who are working or studying in three cities covered by the proclamation, are grinning from ear to ear to welcome the news, there are also many people who are not in favor of it for one reason or another. Alright, most students as well as most of the salaried workers in these three cities would celebrate in jubilation for one obvious reason - no class or work.

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Top Grads To Lead UC Commencement Exercises

Friday, March 24th, 2006

Top graduates from the University of Cebu in all levels will banner in their respective commencement exercises to be held in different dates starting last March 20 until April 7.

On March 20, a Monday, it was the recognition day for the elementary and high school levels of UCLM and followed by its college level the following day, March 21.

Yesterday, graduates in tertiary level from the UC Main campus had their graduation rites at the Cebu Coliseum along Sanciangco St. This will be followed by UC Main elementary and high school levels today, March 24 at the same venue. On March 25, Saturday, it’s turn for the UC-METC commencement exercises which will be held at the Abella Gym, UC-Mambaling campus.

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