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Toyota launches hybrid electric vehicle Corolla Cross in PH
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially launched the new and improved version of the Philippines’ best-selling Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) model to date – the Toyota Corolla Cross.
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Cebu remains bastion of Catholicism in the country: census data
Cebu Province and its highly-urbanized cities remain bastions of Catholicism in the country, according to the 2020 government census data, which is the most recent count.
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CCLEX offers motorists assistance, free towing services during Holy Week
To ensure safe and convenient travel, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) is offering motorist assistance and free towing services to users of its expressway this Holy Week. CCLEC, along with the other toll road networks of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is implementing again its Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko (SMSK) motorist assistance…
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CPHI: Championing beauty and strength of Cebu through MUPH Cebu
Multi-awarded real estate developer Contempo Property Holdings Inc. championed the beauty and strength of Cebu by supporting Ms. Universe Philippines Cebu pageant. The first Miss Universe pageant held locally in Cebu, MUPH Cebu represented 19 municipalities and cities, and declared seven (7) winners from Cebu City North, Bantayan Island, Talisay City, Minglanilla, Lapu-lapu City, Carcar…
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Tourism Secretary Frasco supports return of church panels to Boljoon
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco today added her voice to the demand by Cebuanos and their leaders for the return to Cebu of pulpit panels allegedly stolen from the heritage church of Boljoon.
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Converge paints the Philippines purple with boosted fiber internet plans
At the heels of its clean sweep of Ookla Speedtest Awards in February, leading Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is proving yet again its fiber technology is second to none as it boosts its FiberX plans by as much as 600 Mbps for free for its existing customers.
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Vocation Month launched to address ‘crisis in vocations’; religious formators in Cebu reach out to potential priests, nuns
There is a crisis in religious vocation and formators in Cebu are hoping that by working together and reaching out to the young during this vocation month of February, they will be able to encourage more people to consider being a nun or priest.
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PLDT, Smart lead digital welfare of senior citizens and other vulnerable sectors
PLDT and Smart championed the digital welfare of Filipino senior citizens in 2023, via their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy through Technology (IDEATe) program. “PLDT and Smart have long been implementing programs for senior citizens nationwide. We remain committed to serving more Filipino elderly and other vulnerable groups through our services and programs that improve their…
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Talisay City tops Cebu LGUs in spending confidential funds in 2022
Talisay City recorded spending P31.25 million in confidential funds in 2022, the biggest among local government units in Cebu, according to the annual audit of government agencies in 2023 by the Commission on Audit. The confidential fund allocation for the year was only P25 million but “erroneous recording” resulted in an overstatement of P37.5 million.
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Modern PUJs to ply CCLEX route during Sinulog grand parade
Modern public utility jeepneys (PUJ) will bring passengers to and from Mactan Island to the Sinulog Grand Parade venue at the South Road Properties via the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) on Sunday.
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PLDT, Smart and Tiktok PH team up to upskill more MSMEs in Visayas
PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with Tiktok Philippines Inc. through their eBiznovation Buy Local Bazaar Caravan, training micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Visayas to use the Tiktok platform to reach new customers and grow their businesses online.
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GCash invites Cebuanos to be part of GNation
With the goal of providing more opportunities to aspiring tech professionals, leading finance super app GCash has ‘Put the G in Sugbo,’ as it hosts the ‘GCash Cebu Open House.’ The event aimed to tap the markets outside Luzon to create a more diversified GNation, by bringing the fair to them in Cebu.
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DICT says PH startups ecosystem is “vibrantly growing”
PANGLAO, BOHOL — The startup ecosystem in the Philippines is vibrant and growing, said Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy. Uy spoke during the opening of the two-day Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) 2023 international conference on Thursday, November 23.
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Cebu clergy, lay finalize proposal to break up Archdiocese of Cebu
From a feasibility study, the breakup of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories is now a proposal that will be presented again to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in January and finally submitted to the Vatican for approval shortly after.
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PAL unveils year-end sale
Philippine Airlines rolled out its much-awaited PAL YEAR-END SALE offering discounted fares for domestic and international flights. PAL’s year-end sale – from November 20 to December 10 2023 – is available in all its sales channels, www.philippineairlines.com, PAL reservations at +632 8855 8888, PAL mobile app, ticketing offices, and partner travel agents.
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Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines to embark on new codeshare partnership
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new codeshare partnership agreement, which will allow the airlines to enhance flight options for their customers traveling between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as to other domestic and international destinations via their respective hubs.
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The Travel Guide goes to Cebu! Discover the Magic of European Wonders
Calling all travel enthusiasts! If you’re someone who dreams of strolling through the enchanting streets of Europe, savoring its rich cultures, and creating timeless memories with loved ones, mark your calendars because this event is tailor-made for you!
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Jollibee’s nationwide Joyful Christmas Stores light up the holiday season
Filipinos have always eagerly anticipated Christmas and most consider this as their favorite time of the year. In fact, the Philippines is known as the country with the longest celebration of Christmas! To further make the holiday season more joyful, Jollibee launched its Christmas campaign last October. With the theme of “Make it Christmas with…
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The Beijing Opera comes to Cebu
Cebuanos had the opportunity to experience and enjoy the distinctive charm of Beijing Opera, with esteemed artists from China’s Zhejiang Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera Art Center performing some of the most classic opera repertoires at Centerstage, SM Seaside last October 26.
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Bee Choo Origin outlet opens in Level 2 Ayala Center Cebu
Individuals with hair and scalp issues will be delighted to know that premium and high-quality natural treatment services are already available in Cebu. The Singapore-based Bee Choo Origin has opened an outlet at Level 2 of Ayala Center Cebu.