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BOOK that showcases images of the best of Cebu was launched yesterday by a guest whose mid-morning visit required tighter-than-usual security at the SM City’s North Wing: President Arroyo.

The President, who signed a copy of the book, told publisher Marissa Fernan that it contained images of Cebu that she has never seen before.

“Cebu: Pride of Place” is a collection of 349 images of the things and places Cebu is known for, chosen from about 12,000 pictures shot by Billy Mondoñedo. SunStar

About 5 of Flickr group member photoraphers (including me), headed to Parian one Sunday morning and took a street photo from Parian to Colon.  It was exciting to learn about photography and of course about history of Cebu.

The FAMOUS PARIAN SHRINE.

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I was  little bit surprised when i took a picture on the oval of Ayala Activity Center Cebu.  The paintings are like a galaxy. The lights are so cool and the images on the ceiling reflect its beauty in the night. Why don’t you try it for yourself?  Stunning! More pictures here.

Photo taken using Canon 350 EOS D.

Kawasan Falls
Badian, SouthWestern Cebu, the Philippines 

Now tell me, is this beautiful or what? Kawasan is definitely a must-see place here in Cebu..it’s about 2-2.5 hrs from the city by vehicle  You can also go hiking from Osmeña Peak to Kawasan falls which can take about 4-6 hrs. For me, it’s the best place to unwind here in Cebu. When you get to Badian which is located on the southern part of Cebu island, you will have to hike some 20-25minutes before reaching the first falls. You’ll be amazed when you get there and I’m very sure after the long walk you would want to go for a dip immediately.

Some 5-10 minutes treak going up above the first falls, you’d be able to reach the other 3 sub-falls and also the source.  See more of Kawasan Falls pics here..

Beautiful as always… i hope they can really preserve this place.

We are participating in some of hte events, and have posted more pictures in our own gallery to commemorate Cebu’s hosting of this historic ASEAN summit.

The holding of the 12th ASEAN Summit
in December 11 to 14 is a historic event in Cebu.

Ng kHai Development Corporation is holding a photo
competition that will allow everybody to share the photos of this event, and
will serve as a good memory of all things great that is happening on this event
in Cebu!

There is a total of over P15,000
worth of prizes.  Please log in to www.ngkhai.net/asean  for more
information!

Down South in Cebu, there’s one magnificent place that will surely keep you charmed and awed.

Only 30 minutes away from Cebu, Plantation Bay—the 8-hectare resort hotel is one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world. It is the best place to soothe your senses and to rejuvenate after all that stress from the workplace or from city dwelling.

Plantation Bay can be described as a tropical plantation where you and your family can enjoy a relaxing vacation. Staying at Plantation Bay is definitely a refreshingly different experience.

At Plantation Bay, enjoy a variety of delectable cuisines plus elegance. Every room offers a view of the splendid landscape and architecture inside the resort. And it’s absolutely a no-tipping resort. Visit the place to believe it!

We are posting the videos of the Entrepreneur of the year Awardees 2006 of the Cebu chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Grand chamber Awards last June 30, 2006.

First, the opening statement of CCCI president Francis Monera for the awards.

The various video of the rationalization of the awards, and comments on these year awards by the panel of judges, which consisted of former CCCI Presidents.

- Mr. Hernando Streegan

- Gerry Sta. Ana

- Atty. Anastacio Muntuerto

Then the videos of the winners:

- Lacto Pafi Bacillus - Socially Responsible Entrepreneur of the year

- Victoria Congmon, Sunburst Chicken - Small Business entrepreneur of the year.

- Alex Derek Dytian, Big Mao, - Young entrepreneur of the year

- Frederick Ong Jr, Ong Kin King, Entrepreneur of the year

More often than not, when we speak of a successful man, we think of someone overwhelming, sometimes even intimidating. That man is perceived to be someone who wields power over his peers, and exhibits an almost ruthless determination to achieve what he wants.

Yet, Jonathan Jay Chiongbian Aldeguer, currently the president of the Aldeguer Group of Companies, is miles away from that image. A TOYM awardee at the age of 27, Aldeguer actually has every right to be that intimidating, overpowering man. But he’s not. His success was brought about by his unwavering optimism about his country, unbelievable determination, and a highly creative mind, tempered with a realistic outlook in life.

Aldeguer (yes, a nephew of the ’70s dance icons Terry and Lally Aldeguer) recalls his beginnings as a businessman, which started during his college years at the Ateneo: “I engaged in several businesses when I was still in school. I’d be going around in my backpack, selling T-shirts to my classmates,” he shares. More…

On her first day in office as governor of the province of Cebu, Gwen Garcia did something that caught the eye of every reporter in the area: She climbed to the top of the Provincial Capitol building. She had heard the complaints about the leaks on the roof and she wanted to check the situation herself.

Ignoring warnings from the provincial engineer, she proceeded upstairs, stopping for a moment to shout at the reporters not to follow her to the roof, as it was dangerous.

“I guess that, in a sense, defined how my administration was going to be,” the governor muses.

As the daughter of Pablo Garcia, the outgoing governor, and as the first woman ever to assume the highest position in the province, the 50-year-old Garcia and her victory represent, as pundits say, “a major shift in the political landscape [of Cebu].” A lot of people commented on how the province spelled the difference for President Arroyo’s victory at the polls. More…

The recently concluded 6th Regional Personnel Management Association of the Philippines ends with a bang. Held last August 3 to 4, 2006 at the newly opened Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, in Nivel Hills Lahug over 200 delegates from around the region trooped in the Grand Ballroom.

On the other side of the ballroom, the Manila Ballrooms were filled with over 20 PMAP members exhibit including Viriginia Foods, Cebu Holdings, Convergys, Esprint Software, JobsDB, Globe Solutions, IntelliCare, Felisa Health and Wellness, Graphicstar, Aboitiz and many more exhibitors.

Highlighted the opening day was Cebuano famous personality first lady governor Gwen Garcia. Pictures to be posted soon at Cebu Pics Gallery.

One of Mactan’s Famouse Resort, the Plantation Bay Resort (picture)

About 7 years ago when I was still in high school I could recall that one teacher told us a trivia. A trivia that made the whole class be amaze when our teacher told us that Mactan Island is made up of coral reefs, making it the world’s largest coral island. I don’t know how true is it, but anyways this place is worth a visit.

Situated a few meters across Mactan Channel from the main island of Cebu. The island is part of a group of islands that form Mactan Islands, province of Cebu and is divided into Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova.

Please click here for more of Mactan at the Cebu Wiki Site