http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu Upbeat on the 'Treasure Island' of the South Pacific Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:07:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en APART from positioning Cebu as a world-class destination for medical and wellness tourism in Asia by 2010, tourism industry players are also tapping the province’s potential as a shopping destination for local and foreign travelers. “Shopping tourism,” described as an emerging venture in the industry, was discussed by the Philippine International ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/07/02/industry-stakeholders-want-cebu-to-be-shopping-tourism-capital/ Foreign and local tourists are expected to witness Sogod town’s first ever Panagsogod Festival, which was formally launched yesterday. Sogod acting Mayor Lissa Marie “Moonyen” Durano said there are several contingents that would be joining the street parade during the town’s fiesta on July 25. “We feel that this is an opportune ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/07/02/sogod-launches-panagsogod-fest/ IN Clinton High in North Carolina, American students are learning about Cebuano culture and way of life, and are raving about Cebu’s beaches, the Sinulog, otap, dried mangoes and danggit. Students, who have never heard of the Philippines, much less about Cebu, even learned to use the Philippine currency and other ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/07/01/cebuana-teacher-wins-award-in-us/ CEBU WILL once again be on the spotlight in the national dancesport scene as the Dancesport Council of the Philippines Inc. (DSCPI) holds its mid-year ranking and competition on July 5 at the Grand Pacific Ballroom of the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Lahug. DSCPI will depart from its usual routine ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/30/cebu-to-host-mid-year-ranking-and-competition-of-dancesport/ The Cebu provincial government signed a memorandum of agreement yesterday with the National Historical Institute for the construction of the Museum of Philippine Political History (MPPH) in the province. The MOA was signed by Governor Garcia on behalf of the province and Ambeth Ocampo on behalf of NHI. It will take ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/24/province-to-open-political-history-museum/ With a new air route connecting Cebu and Palawan, the tourism linkage between both destinations is expected to grow. National flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), through its low fares unit PAL Express, recently opened direct flights between Mactan in Cebu and Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Both areas are considered prime tourist destinations in ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/23/tourism-growth-seen-with-new-palawan-cebu-flights/ The renovation of the old Casino building in Nivel Hills into a total deluxe entertainment haven will provide Cebu another tourist destination facility. “Cebu has a good tourism environment,” said Don Christo Inc., chairman Chris Karageorges, a businessman from Cyprus who feel in love with Cebu’s tourism charm and immediately took ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/20/cyprian-builds-cebu%e2%80%99s-next-tourism-landmark/ the eNGy Business Cartoon series is a daily toon about the hilarious experiences in the office and deals with business and technology. The second book is now added to the first book for free download. Pls. read carefully on book2 as you may need to register in order to ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/18/engy-business-cartoons-e-book-2-now-for-free-download/ Back from a 10-day mission to Eastern Europe with Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, furniture leaders in Cebu expressed optimism of getting a good market share in former communist-socialist republics. The trip allowed Cebu furniture makers to show their products in Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia. Ruby Salutan, executive director of the Cebu Furniture ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/18/furniture-makers-to-tap-gains-in-trip-to-europe/ IN PUSHING for positive change in Mactan, local business leaders have drafted a 10-point plan to maximize the island’s potential as a tourist hub and a location for foreign investments. The agenda proposes the designation of half of Mactan Island as a “genuine tourism zone” to be operated by the Philippine ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/17/business%e2%80%99-plan-for-mactan/ Cebu province and the city government of Slovenia's capital Ljubljana have signed a pact for cooperation in science and technology, trade, industry, investments, education, culture, tourism and sports. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said late Thursday night the Cebu provincial and Ljubljana's city government signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/16/cebu-slovenian-capital-ink-cooperation-deal/ The local community will get a first-hand account of South Korea's open source experience from government and private executives visiting a national meet in Cebu later this month. Different groups from South Korea -- including Hansoft, one of Korea's biggest software firms -- will be attending the national open source conference ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/16/koreans-to-showcase-open-source-experience-in-cebu-summit/ A SUBSIDIARY of First Pacific Company Ltd., which owns a significant stake in the Philippine Long Distance Co. (PLDT), is planning to build a hospital in Cebu. Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of First Pacific and PLDT, said he is “talking to a local partner to put up a brand new hospital” ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/14/firm-eyes-%e2%80%98spa%e2%80%99-hospital-in-cebu/ The Cebu City Disaster Coordinating Council was chosen one of three finalists for the national Gawad Kalasag awards, vying against Makati City and Olongapo City. Kalasag, which stands for “Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan, is annual recognition of an individual or institution for excellence in disaster management and ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/13/cebu-city-chosen-finalist-for-gawad-kalasag-award/ More tourists are expected to visit Cebu this year attracted by different tourism packages prepared by local government units and the sales mission abroad of the Department of Tourism (DOT), an official said Monday. International flights are also expected to increase with plans of Continental Airlines that flies to Canada, Latin ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/12/more-tourists-seen-to-visit-cebu/ No crystal skulls, no alien corpses were found. But the archaeological excavations in Boljoon town, south of Cebu, offer just as interesting—and more realistic—finds on Cebuano culture and tradition. Bersales, an archeologist, said among those unearthed a few meters from the Patrocino de Maria Parish in Boljoon town south of Cebu ... http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/2008/06/12/boljoon-excavation-shows-gold-jewelry-china-trade/