AN international fastfood chain wants to increase its revenues by 30 percent after moving to its new location following a three-month closure.

Frankie Lee, Kenny Rogers Roasters franchisee under the Golden Bauhinia Food Management Corp., said growth in revenues will be attributed to the fastfood chain’s new site on the third level of Ayala Center Cebu, which is expected to draw more customers in the area.

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The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Annual Grand Chamber Awards 2007 held at Cebu International Convention  Center last June 27, 2007. 

The Grand Chamber awards has been part of the Cebu Business month celebration and is an excellent occasion of giving due honor and recognition to outstanding business achievers, entrepreneurs and institutions.

This year’s awardees are:

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Philippine Airlines Books Record Year Profit of US$140 MLN

Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday reported a net income of US$140.3 million for its financial year ending March 31, 2007, the largest profit in its 66-year history and an affirmation of the flag carrier’s robust financial health eight years into its restructuring program.

In a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), PAL said the surplus was a “significant improvement” over the preceding fiscal year’s profit of US$22.8 million - a more-than-six-fold jump.

The Civil Service Commission in Central Visayas (CSC-7) announced the conduct of the Career Service Examination Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) professional and sub-professional levels on July 22 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

But Cebu City remains as the regular testing center.

Applicants to the examination must be Filipino citizens, at least 18 years old, of good moral character, have no criminal record, have not been discharged from military service or dismissed from any civilian position in the government, have not taken the same level of CS examination in less than three months and have not failed the same examination four times.

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A Philippine software developer has bagged a deal to develop an instant messaging and short messaging system (SMS) service for Microsoft, executives told INQUIRER.net.

Wilfredo dela Cruz, president of D3 Systems, said a visit by a Microsoft executive from Redmond, Washington has blossomed into a sweet deal for the company that has been attracting partners from the region.

“We’ve developed a system for Microsoft,” said Dela Cruz in an interview here. D3 Systems Inc. was among the local companies that joined the CommunicAsia 2007, the biggest telecommunications event in Asia Pacific.

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Cebu Pacific - Cebu Pacific orders up to 14 brand new ATR72-500 aircraft

Gokongwei owned airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will expand its fleet further with the acquisition of up to 14 ATR72-500 aircraft worth more than US$ 250 million.

Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO explained that the move to further expand its fleet with the ATR fleet is a continued manifestation of CEB’s commitment to bring air travel closer to more Filipinos and to bring them to new destinations which CEB cannot operate to at the moment due to runway length and strength limitations.

“We are buying up to 14 brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft for our continued expansion. The order is made up of 6 firm orders, with an additional 8 options. The first 2 ATR72 aircraft are expected to arrive in early 2008 and the complete delivery is expected by 2013.” Gokongwei explained.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY - 11th International Equipment, Factory Automation, Hardware Products, Power Tools, Material Handling, Wielding Technology & Accessories Exhibition

THE T.O.P.S. SHOW - 5th Business Solutions, Audio & Visual Communications, Digital Printing, Graphic Design, Office Machines, Furniture, Corporate Gifts, Products & Accessories Exhibition

WOODMACH CEBU - 11th Wood, Woodworking, Furniture-Making Machinery, Furnishings & Furniture Accessories Exhibition

Events will be held from June 28-30 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Lahug.  For inquiries, please call: Global-Link Marketing & Management Services Inc.
Unit 1003 Antel 2000 Corporate Center Bldg. 121 Valero St. Salcedo Village, Makati City PHILIPPINES Tel: (632) 750-8588 / (632) 887-1304 Fax: (632) 750-8585 / (632) 887-1305 / (632) 844-2882 Email: jing.lagandaon@globallinkph.com / patrick.tan@globallinkph.com

Business - Chinese shipping firm to build $3-B complex at Sangley - INQUIRER.net

A Chinese shipping giant will build a $3-billion shipping complex at Sangley Point in Cavite City, outside Manila, to serve as its main hub in Southeast Asia, Malacañang announced Monday.

China Ocean Shipping Group Co. (Cosco) chief executive officer Wei Jia Fu informed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the investment plan during a courtesy call Monday.

Philippines Records 7.1 PCT Rise in Jan-April Visitor Arrivals

Visitor arrivals for the first four months this year reached the one million mark, a 7.1 per cent increase over last year, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) reported.

Records show January had the biggest volume of tourist arrivals with 272,525 while March recorded the highest growth of 15.1 per cent.

Around 300 participants including at least 30 delegations from several countries in Asia are expected to join today’s opening of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Congress at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).

Samuel Chioson, official of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and chairman for the Cebu Business Month activity, yesterday said the event would highlight Cebu as a prime economic and tourism hub.

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CEBU Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) launches Shop aCebu, a monthlong shoppers’ festival, highlighted by a simultaneous three-day mallwide sale from June 15 to 17, with a midnight sale on June 16.

Tagged as the revival event of Tour Cebu in 2001, which was also a monthlong shoppers, tourists and diners’ festival, Shop Cebu will offer large and wide-range discounts as well as attractive deals and packages to all Metro Cebu consumers as it aims to promote greater and brisker trade and industry in the city.

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SINCE it opened its doors to companies and groups shortly after the 2007 Asean Summit, the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) has received bookings for corporate events and activities or guided tours in its premises and interiors.

Now placed under the Philippine Exhibitors and Traders Corp. (Petco) for marketing and promotions, the edifice has since hosted, among others, the national convention of the Philippine Councilors’ League, Central Bank’s e-Rediscounting, Tourism Jobs Fair of the Department. of Tourism, United Harbor Pilot Association of the Phils. Confederation’s induction of officers, Coca-Cola Phils. Visayas Area convention, World Food Expo 2007, Lungs Specialists Convention-Fellowship, Ouano Clan reunion, Cebu CFI Cooperative general assembly, Mandaue Vendors’ Cooperative general assembly, a four-day open house for Mandaue City residents and guests in time with the local government’s annual fiesta last May, the Ms. Mandaue City 2007 beauty pageant, Go Negosyo Cebu launch, Astra Zeneca luncheon symposium, IT Educational Summit by Ng Khai, and Wyp Out launch.

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