Author: Press Release
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The more than 500 pupils of the Suba Elementary School in the Municipality of Liloan in Cebu will have better classrooms once the new school year opens. The school, which is located in the northernmost part of the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) franchise, was the utility company’s beneficiary for this year’s Brigada Eskwela. A total…
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PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. is ramping up the rollout of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology across the Eastern Visayas to improve the mobile data experience of customers in one of the country’s biggest regions. Smart LTE is already available across the region’s major cities of Tacloban and Ormoc in Leyte, and was recently…
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Catriona Gray’s journey to the Miss Universe crown is an inspiring story of a woman who has reimagined herself to win the most coveted beauty pageant title, bringing pride and honor to our country. Make no mistake about it, Catriona could have simply rested on her laurels with her Top 5 finish in Miss World…
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Parishioners and students from Negros Oriental and Leyte recently participated in disaster preparedness trainings conducted in partnership with Smart Communications. Close to 100 members of the clergy and lay people from the Diocese of Dumaguete attended Smart’s #SafePH training held in Ayungon, Negros Oriental. The activity is part of Smart’s ongoing #SafePH series of disaster…
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To meet the demands of growing residential developments and the vigorous economy in the northern part of its franchise area, the Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO), inaugurated its upgraded Consolacion Substation on May 10. The Consolacion Substation, which was built in 1995, originally had a 33MVA capacity. Assistant Vice President for Engineering Operations Noel Modesto…
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From a single day, Marco Polo Plaza has turned One Sweet Day into a weekend of wedding and debut exclusives on May 25 to 26, 2019. Experience your dream ceremony with Destination Weddings by Designed Dream, where every detail is crafted to perfection for your special day abroad. Marco Polo is on its 5th year…
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The use of QR for mobile digital payments is very popular in various emerging and developed economies. In China, for example, mobile digital payments account for over half of the country’s total transaction volumes. In the Philippines, the use of the technology is still in its nascent stage, and has yet to see an explosion…
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For the past 5 years, GT Northeast Academy (GTNA) in Tayud, Liloan has established a reputation for academic excellence. It has a reputation for training brilliant and elite students of northeast Cebu. The school, however, offers scholarships to deserving top students from both public and private schools. Enrolling your child at GT Northeast Academy ensures…
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National Book Store’s Book Binge Bazaar is back, and this time it’s happening in Manila and Cebu! Shop at National Book Store Mango Plaza in Cebu City and at National Book Store Quezon Avenue in Quezon City from May 1 to 12, 2019 to get huge discounts on books. May 1 is exclusively for Laking…
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This Easter Sunday, delight your young ones with a fun afternoon at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Everyone is invited to take part in the hotel’s Easter celebration at the Mediterranean Room starting at 1 pm. Over 200 colored Easter eggs will be filled with candies, chocolates and surprises for the much-awaited Easter…
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Holy Week is a time for silence, fasting and prayer. It is also an opportunity to reflect, take a break from the fast-paced life, and shift one’s focus towards faith and family. Ayala Center Cebu, the region’s premier lifestyle destination, has lined up the following activities for mall-goers in this season of reflection and prayer:…
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Calling all cake and coffee lovers, looking forward to unlimited refills? Now you may fill those cups to the brim without spending more at Golden Prince Hotel’s Q Café limitless coffee offer. It’s time to treat yourselves to an array of irresistible specialty cakes, house recipe otap and cinnamon twists while you sip your hot…
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Accenture has, for the third time, been named “Best Employer of the Year” at the annual International ICT Awards Philippines, recognized for its industry-leading initiatives in developing talent, advancing inclusion and diversity, and supporting the welfare of its employees. Organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and supported by the Information Technology…
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As the campaign for the upcoming May elections heats up, the Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO) is reminding the public, candidates, and their supporters not to post campaign materials on its electric poles. The Commission on Elections released last January Resolution No. 10488, reiterating provisions of Republic Act 9006 or the Fair Elections Act, which…
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Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu offers egg-citing holiday experiences for families to recharge, rejuvenate, and spend precious moments together during Easter. Located right at the heart of Cebu City, the three-star hotel is the perfect locale for a much-needed staycation with its delightful dining offers and impressive facilities. For families seeking a quick…
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Klook, the world’s leading booking platform for attractions, tours and activities is headed to the Queen City of the South this weekend for the Klook Invasion: Cebu Travel Sale on April 13 and 14, 2019 at the Activity Center, Ayala Center Cebu. Here are five reasons to visit the sale: Get big discounts on…
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On April 18 to 21, take a break and come up to Marco Polo Plaza Cebu for an Eggstra Eggciting Easter. Loosen up and unwind with us by availing of our staycation package and take in the spectacular panoramic view of the mountain or the sea. Eggstra Eggciting Stacay Our room package starts at P4,700…
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In partnership with Ayala Malls, 22 Tango Records’ Songs of Summer comes back on its 5th year with a major expansion. This time around, you can catch your favorite homegrown artists in two separate venues. Aside from the usual Ayala Center Cebu setting, Songs of Summer has a new site at Central Bloc, IT Park.…
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Customers of PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) experience faster video loading times and fewer video stalling occurrences while on Smart’s LTE network, according to the latest analysis by Opensignal. The analysis, which is available on Opensignal’s website and covered the period Nov. 1, 2018 to Jan. 29, 2019, showed that Smart scored a…
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Cris Militante was still in college when he realized how much he wanted to teach. The computer science and information technology student said 3 of his classmates at the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City had asked him to tutor them in programming lessons, which they struggled with. The 3 subsequently passed the…