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5 Payment Schemes to Consider When Hiring Freelancers for Your Business
Many businesses turn to freelancers when they need specialized skills without the long-term financial commitment of hiring full-time employees. Whether you need a graphic designer to create marketing materials, a content writer to produce articles, or a virtual assistant to handle administrative tasks, freelancers can provide flexible and cost-efficient solutions. However, hiring a freelancer takes…
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Megaworld launches 37th township, 97-hectare ‘The Sugartown’, in Negros Occidental
MANILA, Philippines, January 12, 2026 – Property giant Megaworld is developing the 97-hectare ‘The Sugartown’ along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Road in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. This will be the company’s 37th township development and its third in the Province of Negros Occidental, following the launch of the 53 hectare Northill Gateway at the boundary of…
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Fully Booked x Kinokuniya Bookstore collaboration opens in Cebu City
Fully Booked is once again joining forces with Books Kinokuniya—this time to bring their popular collaboration to the Queen City of the South.
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Patience, chemistry, ‘pusong PLDT’: High Speed Hitters reveal game plan heading to 1st PVL finals match
It’s time. After seemingly elusive chances at the podium in the past conferences, the PLDT High Speed Hitters are finally closing in on their first-ever Premiere Volleyball League (PVL) championship as they take on the Chery Tiggo Crossovers this Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Rooted in the Visayas: The enduring legacy of Uy Masuy and Fighter Wine
Cebu’s Plaridel district, once a bustling enclave for Chinese immigrants, a young stowaway from Amoy (Xiamen) named Uy Ma Suy began offering a medicinal drink that would eventually evolve into one of the country’s most enduring tonics: Fighter Wine.
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Islands Souvenirs opens flagship store in SM City Cebu
Islands Souvenirs, the homegrown retail brand credited with modernizing the pasalubong shopping experience, opened its newest flagship store at SM City Cebu on Friday.
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From shore to store: BPI brings services closer to Siargao communities
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its “May BPI Dito” initiative at Prince Hypermart Siargao in Dapa, bringing essential banking services directly to the heart of the island community. This effort marks another milestone in BPI’s ongoing mission to make financial services more inclusive, accessible, and integrated into the daily lives of…
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Do you want to build a snowman? Cebuano theatre company to premiere ‘Disney’s Frozen Jr.’ in August 2025
IN ITS pursuit to develop young Cebuano talents in musical theater, Broadway Youth Cebu (BYC) returns to the stage with the production of the heartwarming musical, Disney’ s Frozen Jr. The musical is set to run from August 1 to 3, 2025 at the Henry Sy Sr. Auditorium, Sacred Heart School – Hijas de Jesus,…
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Big Bad Wolf Books in Cebu until August 4
Big Bad Wolf Books has made its long-awaited return to Cebu, kicking off its 2025 book sale with an opening celebration at the Atrium Area of GMall Cebu. Running from July 25 to August 4, from 10AM to 9PM daily, the world’s biggest book sale returns to the Queen City of the South with thousands…
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5 tips for planning a simple wellness-centered hotel stay experience
Not every getaway has to involve jam-packed itineraries or luxury spa retreats. Sometimes, the most restorative experiences come from slowing down and making space to breathe. Whether you’re taking a weekend off or getting away for longer, a hotel stay can provide you with more than just a place to sleep. It can also offer…
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Next-level connectivity: Here’s why PLDT Home Always On is a must-have
Today, a few seconds of WiFi downtime feels like forever. When the internet connection drops mid-rant or mid-episode or the screen freezes during an important meeting, it’s more than a tech issue — it’s a disruption to your life.
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Aboitiz and Cebu growing together
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, underscored its long-standing commitment to Cebu’s growth and prosperity at the Cebu Business Investment Forum held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Cebu City.
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Love at first tap: Pia Wurtzbach banks smarter with BDO’s Universal Teller
It was love at first tap for Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach when she discovered the BDO Universal Teller Machine (UTM).
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inDrive breaks ground on first regional hub in Visayas, announces industry-lowest 5% commission for drivers
As Cebu continues to establish itself as an economic powerhouse serving as a hub of innovation, business, and tourism in the Visayas region, global mobility platform inDrive has officially broken ground on its first dedicated regional transportation navel, augmenting its long-term commitment to expanding people-driven mobility services across Visayas region and the Philippines.
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Mang Inasal celebrates double win at ASEAN PR Excellence Awards
Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, earned two Silver Awards at the 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Awards, a regional recognition that celebrates excellence in public relations campaigns and professionals across Southeast Asia.
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CLI reports record 2024 results, appoints 2 new independent directors
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a leading property developer in Visayas and Mindanao, posted record financial results in 2024, with revenues reaching P19.5 billion and an 8% increase in net income attributable to parent shareholders. Operating cash flow hit P4.3 billion.
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Councilor Mikel Rama champions free legal aid program for Cebu City’s urban poor
To bridge the gap between the law and the marginalized, newly-elected Cebu City Councilor Atty. Mikel F. Rama has filed a proposed ordinance institutionalizing a Free Leg`al Aid Program for the urban poor, aimed at providing accessible and reliable legal services to underserved communities across the city.
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Former Cebu City mayor denies P20,000 per shirt purchase, “all lies”
Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia today denied his administration purchased t-shirts at P20,000 each. Garcia asked Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival and Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña to provide documents to prove their allegations on the purchase or else apologize.
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ANTHILL Fabric Gallery celebrates 15 years with its inaugural textile exhibition: Habol, Hablon, Hinablon: Until now, we learn
Weaving has long shaped Cebu’s material landscape, but its role in identity and livelihood remains complex. In Argao, for instance, weaving was not considered integral to tribal identity. Yet, its persistence in Cebu has endured in histories that saw bustling trade, cultural shifts, and colonization.
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PICKUP COFFEE launches first PICKUP PRIME branch at SM Seaside City Cebu
PICKUP COFFEE, the proudly homegrown brand known for having its iconic green carts all over the nation, opens its first premium in-line branch, PICKUP PRIME at SM Seaside City Cebu. This milestone brings the company’s mission to life: to UPlift every moment and everyone, offering a welcoming space for the PICKUP Community to pick-up their…