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SYKES treats employees, families to fun Halloween event
Treats not tricks greeted SYKES employees and their families who attended the Halloween and Family Day celebration last October 28 at the SYKES Grandhall in the Synergis Building in Mabolo, Cebu City. Over a thousand people showed up to enjoy the joint celebration for Halloween and Family Day. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the…
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Tretorn, Fantasy Sandals now in Res|Toe|Run lineup of brands
Those who grew up in the 90s will remember the popular Tretorn sneakers with the classic gullwing accent that were often the footwear choice in PE classes. The Primer Group of Companies brings back to the Philippines the stylish whites manufactured in Sweden that now incorporate new technology innovations for maximum wear comfort. Carlo Cecilio,…
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National scientist Dr. Davide to speak in UP conference
Dr. Romulo Davide, the multi-awarded national scientist, will be the guest speaker in a scientific conference on Nov. 23 at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The scientific conference dubbed “Couldn’t AGRI More: Harvesting S & T Knowledge” will run from 9 a.m. to 12 at the Audio-Visual…
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Cebu City student council heads undergo workshop to improve leadership skills
Presidents and representatives of Cebu City’s Supreme Student Councils (SSC) underwent workshops and dialogues over timely social issues during the annual SSC Training and Election of Officers in Wellcome Hotel last October 29 to 30. Working with SSC officers is one of the flagship programs of the Cebu City Local Youth Development Office (CCLYDO) and…
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Israel ambassador sees big potential for trade, tourism with Philippines
Israel sees a big potential for stronger trade, tourism, and diplomatic ties with the Philippines, said new Israeli Ambassador Rafael Harpaz. An important role of government, he added, is to create the conditions for nurturing business and one way to do this is to cultivate good political relations with other nations. He explained during his…
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Hong Kong Disneyland offers wicked fun with Disney Halloween Time 2018
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort presents the most wickedly fun celebration during Disney Halloween Time from September 13 to October 31, 2018. Halloween Town, where Jack Skellington and his mischievous friends from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” wreaked havoc, will be recreated at the all-new “Journey to Halloween Town” immersive walkthrough experience, challenging brave souls…
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CCCI recognized as most outstanding chamber in Visayas
For its key role in accelerating business growth in Cebu, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) was awarded the Most Outstanding Chamber in the Visayas. The award was given by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) during its 44th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) last October 18 at the Manila…
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Megaworld to build Spanish-inspired residential tower in The Mactan Newtown
To be built in time to mark the 500th year of the circumnavigation of the world by the ship that inspired its name, the La Victoria Global Residences will add 181 units to the residential inventory at the 30-hectare township The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City. “We launch this tower 500 years after Magellan was…
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The Travel Club Trade-In Sale goes to Cebu, Davao
Donate an old luggage and get up to 40% discount on top brands, as The Travel Club presents its highly-anticipated Trade-In Sale for the very first time in Cebu and Davao from October 25-28, 2018. The four-day event will happen in The Gallery at Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu and include the lineup of brands…
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Accenture recognized for future-proofing workforce with digital skills
MANILA – Accenture is the recipient of the Talent Development Program award from the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). The award recognizes Accenture’s ongoing employee training and learning initiatives for new and emerging technologies in the digital economy. Accenture was commended for developing learning roadmaps that leverage digital platforms, mobile…
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Marco Polo Plaza Cebu tops Cebu Goes Culinary 2018
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu reigned supreme in the recently concluded Cebu Goes Culinary 2018 held at SM Seaside Cebu. Cebu Goes Culinary happens every two years and the participants are different hotels, schools and establishments that are members of HRRAC – Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association of Cebu. Bagging the Overall Champion award in…
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TUMI introduces Women’s Fall Collection 2018
TUMI’s Fall 2018 Women’s collection fuses sophisticated and feminine elements with innovative function and design to create versatile designs for business and everyday use. These new and distinctly modern styles combine elegant beauty and sophisticated professionalism, providing a seamless experience for women on the go. Taking inspiration from the simplicity, functionality and minimalism at the…
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Golden Prince marks 12th year with unique Cebuano hospitality experience
Unique Cebuano hospitality and service from the heart continue to be the gold standard commitment of Golden Prince Hotel and Suites as it celebrates its 12th anniversary today. Leading to the milestone, Golden Prince Hotel and Suites has unveiled its newest offerings, starting with the refurbishment of its rooms in the first tower. Etched on…
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Cebu Pacific launches direct flights between Cebu and Macau
Cebu Pacific will begin operating direct flights from Cebu to Macau and vice-versa 4 times a week starting December 7. The flights are every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flights leave Cebu at 6:50 pm, and arrive in Macau at 10:00 pm. The return flight leaves Macau at 10:45 pm and arrives in Cebu…
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Working on a desktop? You must install this app
When you look into how you work on a desktop or laptop nowadays, you’d probably find you do most of your work on a browser. When before we used to send emails via software like Outlook, now many of us work on emails using browser via products like GMail and custom domains running on online…
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City di Mare taps MyBus to connect lifestyle destination to rest of Metro Cebu
The 50-hectare masterplanned community City di Mare is now connected with the rest of the city via the premium bus service offered by MyBus. Officials of Filinvest, the company behind the development at the South Road Properties, held a preview of the bus routes and stops for journalists and bloggers last week. “The premium…
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Snow World, theme park to open in Minglanilla in December
Tropical Cebu will soon get a taste of snow and winter weather when Snow World opens in December as one major attraction of the province’s first integrated family entertainment complex Belmont One. Snow World will cover 2,000 square meters and feature temperature of negative 15 degrees Celsius, ice sculptures, a slide, snowfall and form part…
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Marco Polo holds tapas night to open Sabores de España
Where 2 of Cebu’s pre-eminent food writers head to, there you follow. In last night’s Sabores de España opening at the lobby lounge of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, it was the station that held Manchego cheese. I’d return with Manchego cheese in my luggage, culinary writer Aissa dela Cruz told our group of bloggers and…
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Experienced hospitality professional named Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s resident manager
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu recently welcomed Austrian national Michaela Priesner as resident manager of the hotel. As an experienced hospitality professional, Priesner has filled managerial positions for a number of hospitality companies, including Kempinski Hotels, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Aleenta Resorts & Spas in UAE, Austria and Thailand. “I wanted to…
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Top 3 exciting reasons why you shouldn’t miss SM City Consolacion sale
There are three big reasons not to miss SM City’s Consolacion’s 3-day sale. From September 14-16, SM will once again fill stacks with good finds at up to 70 percent off in prices. But what is it that makes this sale the biggest north of Cebu? Here are the top three reasons: 1. Freebies for…