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China completes ASEAN cast - INQ7.net

WITH CHINA also sending word that it is coming, officials in charge of ensuring “complete attendance” at the rescheduled Asian summits in Cebu maintain there is no question that the regional meeting will push through this January.

“There’s no more doubt about that; we cannot not proceed,” Ambassador Vic Lecaros, the summit spokesperson, told the Inquirer early last night.

All Headline News - Update: Malaysia Urges Leaders To Attend ASEAN Summit In the Philippines - December 18, 2006

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AHN) - The beleaguered Arroyo administration of the Philippines found an ally as Malaysia on Sunday urged Southeast Asia leaders, as well as partner countries China and Japan, to attend the postponed summit now rescheduled for January in Cebu, Philippines.

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo drew flak, particularly from Japan, after she cancelled the 12 Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asian Summits originally scheduled last week. At the time she cited an approaching typhoon as her reason.

Business - $1-M movie hopes to jumpstart Cebu film-making industry - INQ7.net

LAPU-LAPU CITY–The shooting of a one-million-dollar feature film in Cebu would not only boost the local economy, it would also help create the film making industry here.

“We are growing Cebu’s movie industry,” Elliot Tong, producer of the movie “Deep Gold,” says.

Deep Gold is an action thriller about the missing $10-million worth of Philippine gold when the plane carrying it crashes into the seas. It is the maiden offering of New Cebu Films, Bigfoot Entertainment’s new film division.

Recieving Garbo sa Sugbo award from Ng Khai were Melanie Ng, EVP and Wilson Ng, CEO and President w/ Gov. Gwen Garcia.

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Garbo sa Sugbo awarding on December 16, 2006 started w/ a fire works display at the provincial capitol, Cebu.

Attendees to the awarding night getting ready to proceed to the provincial hall to witness awarding ceremony & other highlights like the Dagyon Contest.

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The Journalist In Me - Blog of Mars W. Mosqueda Jr., journalist writer

I was at the International Media Center inside the Cebu International Convention Center when Amb. Marciano Paynor, the secretary general of the 12th ASEAN Summit, announced that the summit was postponed due to bad weather.

A Blogger visits Cebu, and comes back with Pictures.

SLAP HAPPY: Cebu in Pictures

Staying in Cebu for the ASEAN Summit has proven to be one of the most exciting projects i have had so far. The city is truly a nice place to stay in and visit; there are great places for fun, dining and even the touristy sightseeing activity.

Sun.Star Cebu - Telco to launch newest technology in Cebu

PLDT will introduce to Cebu this January its next generation network (NGN) facility that is capable of handling video, voice and data, said PLDT Cebu business zone head Vicente Dionisio Pesayco.

“This new technology will answer the needs of people from all walks of life especially as the demand for Internet connection continues to increase every year,” he said.

Condotel Investments on plcglobalpinoy.com » Condotel Property Boom in the Philippines fueled by tourism & retirement opportunities

And it is not likely to end there. Tourism Secretary Ace Durano projects that the Philippines will be the destination of choice of some five million tourists by 2010, two million of which are expected to head for Cebu. To reach this target, however, the Philippines needs some 40,000 more hotel rooms. If there’s a perfect time to invest in rental real estate, especially in condominiums and hotels, it’s now.

Sun.Star Cebu - Hotel Fortuna inauguration set today

Cebu La Fortuna Bakery Inc. will unveil today Hotel Fortuna, its first business venture in the hotel industry.

According to Michael Sy, vice president of Hotel Fortuna, they saw the need for this kind of accommodation in the downtown area for the middle to low-end market.

Tony Lopez, well known journalists shares his thoughts as ASEAN approaches 40

The Manila Times Internet Edition | BUSINESS > Asean at 40

Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Asean.

Unlike a young person, Asean doesn’t approach its 40th birthday with apprehension and trepidation. After all, when the five original Founding Fathers of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand formed Asean on August 8, 1967, majority of them were distrustful of, if not warring with each other, and the lingering effects of colonization and internecine warfare were pervasive. Asean was a child of conflict and the desire of the region’s leaders to resolve conflict through peaceful means.

Asean leaders confirm they’re coming in Jan. - INQ7.net

THE leaders of all 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations members have confirmed that they will attend the rescheduled 12th Asean Summit of Leaders that will take place in Cebu from Jan. 10 to 15, according to the head of the organizing committee.

Only the leaders of Asean’s dialogue partners—China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand—have yet to reply, said Marciano Paynor, the chief presidential protocol officer, in a radio interview.