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SM Seaside puts up first roofdeck obstacle course racing facility
Obstacle Course Racing, a sport that has grown popular in Cebu, becomes more accessible to Cebuanos with the setting up of the first outdoor roofdeck pop-up facility at the Amphitheater 2 of SM Seaside City’s Skypark. SM Supermalls Group Marketing Manager Pierre Anther Infante said the Skypark, built as a safe and spacious zone for…
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Want lomi? Try Lomi Boss in Lapu-Lapu City
The first time I tried Batangas-style lomi was when I was in that city for a work-related trip. I was surprised by how full the dish was of meat and topped with chicharon. I love lomi but, until then, have mainly tried the one with smaller servings of meat and more vegetables. I guess the…
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P4,000 discount on best-selling realme devices up this Valentine’s Day
Squad can score up to 40 percent discount on select realme bundle promos from February 13 to 14 Roses are red, violets are blue, gift yourself and your loved one a smartphone and an AIoT device, too! realme Philippines, as part of its “Love, realme special,” is offering special discounted bundles for its squad from…
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Researchers warn over COVID spike in Cebu City, urge officials to study stricter enforcement of quarantine protocols
The recent increase in cases of COVID-19 in Cebu is still manageable but may worsen if unchecked, OCTA Research said in a report released Tuesday. In high-risk LGUs such as Cebu City, we urge the [LGUs] concerned to consider the stricter implementation of their current community quarantines while continuing to intensify their efforts at testing,…
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realme collaborates with Philippines’ top gaming influencers
The country’s no.1 smartphone brand signs an exclusive partnership with PH’s top gamers and shoutcasters Realme, the no.1 smartphone brand in the Philippines, further cements its position in the local mobile gaming scene with the onboarding of the country’s top gamers, shoutcasters, and gaming influencers. realme Philippines welcomed Rumble Royale talents Ako si Dogie, Nexplay…
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Red Ribbon opens 500th store in Lapu-Lapu City
Red Ribbon recently opened its 500th store on MV Patalinghug Jr. Avenue inside the Pueblo Verde Mactan Economic Zone II in Lapu-Lapu City. The opening is a testament to the burgeoning market that is Cebu and its strong love for the brand. This 63-hectare PEZA-registered, mixed-used economic zone is home to 14,000 employees while playing…
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Smart brings the fun of Cebuano Festival to homes via #SmartSinulogOnline
The pandemic may have altered how Cebuanos celebrate the Sinulog Festival this 2021, but this has not stopped PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm, Smart Communications Inc, from bringing the fun online! Smart organized the #SmartSinulogOnline where it called for participants to share their most memorable Sinulog stories before the pandemic. Winners were given the chance to…
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Ways to communicate love this Valentine’s Day at AyalaMalls Central Bloc
Love can be communicated in various ways from hand holding to surprise dinners. Gary Chapman theorized the different ways to express love as the “Five Love Languages”: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. Expressing love may vary from person to person, but it is essential to know your…
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4 ways to welcome the Year of the Ox at AyalaMalls Central Bloc
The Chinese New Year is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and around the world. The festivities center on centuries-old customs rich in symbolism to drive off bad luck and bring good fortune for the year ahead, these include food, lanterns, dragons and fireworks. The upcoming celebrations may be different from previous years,…
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PayMaya empowers chat and online sellers with payment links, QR Ph
PayMaya has made it even easier for sellers in Viber, Messenger, Instagram, and other social media and chat apps to accept cashless payments through the Payment Links and QR Ph features of the PayMaya app. Sellers only need to generate a Request Money link or get their QR Ph code by going to the PayMaya…
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NBI charges Philhealth 7, Chong Hua Hospital officials over anomalous COVID-19 claim
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 filed on Monday criminal charges against 8 officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) Central Visayas and 3 employees of Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City over an alleged anomalous COVID-19 benefits claim. NBI 7 Director Rennan Augustus Oliva said the charges were related to a claim…
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Cebu Business Park sets up bike lanes for safer roads
Cebu Business Park (CBP), Cebu’s central business district, has designated bike lanes within estate roads to ensure a safe and convenient ride for those cycling to work. The move is a respond to the growing trend of bike commuting as a sustainable mode of transportation. The 7-kilometer bike lane network spreads on the main streets…
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Hai Shin Lou Cebu
It has been a tough year. But the Ox is tougher and that is reason enough to celebrate. Welcome the brand new year of the Ox with these great deals at Hai Shin Lou Cebu.
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Shopee shares 3 predictions for Philippine e-commerce market in 2021
There will be increased adoption of digital payments, growth in the logistics industry, and innovative retail strategies from brands and sellers The ongoing pandemic has brought about a broad, deep, and irreversible shift to online for businesses and consumers, a trend that will continue in the new normal. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast…
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Nestlé strengthens partnership with DepEd 7, inks MOA for health, wellness program
Nestlé Philippines and the Department of Education-Region 7 (DepEd-Region 7) have strengthened their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to support public elementary schools through the Nestlé Wellness Campus. The advocacy program highlights the importance of teaching healthy habits to young Filipino students.
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Smart ramps up 5G rollout in Cebu
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, is accelerating the rollout of its 5G network across Cebu. Customers with Smart 5G-certified phones can now unlock the capabilities of Smart 5G’s superfast speeds, ultra-low latency, and higher efficiency in select areas in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu,…
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All’s well that ends well: Rama on Labella; No Labella-Rama for mayor-vice mayor in 2022
All is well between Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella and Vice Mayor Michael Rama, the latter told The Freeman in an interview aired via Facebook Live. “For me friendship-wise, partymate-wise, between the two of us, the mayor and myself, all’s well that ends well,” Rama said in the interview aired last night. But in the…
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PLDT-Smart expands capabilities to fight online sexual abuse of children
Poverty made worse by a pandemic is fueling the increase in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children or OSEAC, PLDT-Smart officials said in an online forum with journalists yesterday. The forum was held in time for today’s global celebration of Safer Internet Day. “With schools shut, the children have become dependent on the Internet,…
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Rama asks Labella: Tell people true state of your health, Cebu City needs “visible and active leader”
Vice Mayor Michael Rama yesterday asked Mayor Edgar Labella to finally put to rest rumors spreading about his true state of health by telling people about his condition. Labella has not been reporting to City Hall, saying his doctor asked him to work from home to stay away from crowds as he recovers from an…
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Take control of your business with Toyota PH’s fleet connected service
Market leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to make great strides toward the future of mobility as the first automotive company to introduce an innovative solution in fleet management.