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SM Home Design Series to be held in Cebu
Cebu condos are in for a do-over—the SM Home Design Series: The Essentials of Condo Living breaks away from Manila to host its well-received series of talks in the South’s busiest and brightest metropolis. SM Home invites Cebuanos to “Complete Your Home with SM Home” by featuring talented local designers to give in-depth, useful talks…
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Marco Polo Cebu marks Chinese New Year 2018 with traditional ceremony, food fest
Celebrating the Chinese New Year is tradition in Cebu, and no one does it better than Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. The hotel welcomed CNY 2018, the Year of the Earth Dog, with lion and dragon dances, eye dotting ceremony, Yee Sang Ceremony, firecrackers to ward off evil, coin toss, and a culinary celebration at Cafe…
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This Valentine’s Day, have a gastronomic love affair at The Pig & Palm
What makes for a Michelin-level dining experience? For Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton, it is benchmarked by three standards: great food, quality ingredients, and a passionate chef. His culinary gem in Cebu, The Pig & Palm, upholds these three pillars for a gastronomic love affair at one of the Top 20 restaurants in the country. For…
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Get chance to win all-expense paid trip to Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Maldives with PayMaya
Paying with PayMaya will take you places as the country’s pioneer and leader in digital payments once again rewards customers with a chance to experience global travel destinations in the PayMaya Travel Blowout, running from February 1 to May 31, 2018. For each month from February to May, one lucky PayMaya account holder will win…
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Indigenous students to benefit from localized learning content
Imagine being a child from an indigenous tribe going to school for the first time and finding out that the lessons there are conveyed in languages and stories that are foreign to you. It is a challenge faced by many IP (indigenous people) students, given the lack of teachers who hail from their own tribes…
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AI to boost revenues, create more jobs: Accenture report
Rather than displace human workers, artificial intelligence or AI will create more jobs and boost company revenues, according to a report by Accenture. If businesses invest in AI and human-machine collaboration, they could increase revenues by 38% by 2020 and raise employment levels by 10%, the report said. Globally, that increase could amount to $4.8…
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Smart Infocast boosts disaster preparedness of Bogo City
Residents of Bogo City in Cebu will now benefit from the services of Smart Infocast, a communications solution by PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications. Smart Infocast is a web-based platform that offers various SMS facilities catering to the needs of an organization. The system will enable the local government unit of Bogo to send news…
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Grab, Samsung to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia
Grab, the leading on-demand transportation and mobile payments platform in Southeast Asia, and Samsung Electronics, one of the world’s largest electronics companies, announced that they have signed a multi-year MOU to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia. Grab and Samsung will work together on a wide range of initiatives to bring the benefits of technology,…
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New Mactan Cebu airport terminal set to open by middle of 2018
Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is on track to open as scheduled by July 1 this year, but GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) is working to have it ready to operate by the first of June. In the lead-up to opening day, GMR-Megawide will invite stakeholders to check out and test…
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Sakroots celebrates free-spirited global girl on the go with unique products
From backpacks, mini bags, convertible bags, crossbodies, satchels, shoulder bags, totes, and carry-alls, Sakroots’ wide array of lifestyle products encourage women to pursue the best in life. Sakroots was introduced in 2009 as a free-spirited American brand that not only delivers fresh and unique artist-driven products but also takes part in a social mission to…
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Megaworld elevates township standards with tech, design, connectivity
Property giant Megaworld is embarking on a company-wide program to future-proof its developments around the country through the creation of “iTownships.” The company said its 28-year leadership in pioneering the Live-Work-Play concept of property development in the Philippines gave birth to “Townships.” It is elevating the standards by incorporating digital technology, design innovations, and connectivity…
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Vivant Foundation pioneers solar power curriculum in Bantayan, donates equipment
Through photos and imagination. That was how Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) students of Bantayan National High School learned some of their lessons, said Grade 12 student Mc Jemart Martinez. Not anymore. The students will soon start working with actual wires, pliers, and other electrical equipment after the Vivant Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm…
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Singapore Tourism Board lines up exciting prizes for travellers in Cebu travel fair
Catch special rates and incredible packages to Singapore when the Cebu Travel Catalogue International 2018 opens tomorrow, January 26, at Ayala Center Cebu. At Cebu’s three-day travel bazaar, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will reward customers who have booked trips to the city-state with exciting prizes, including free roundtrip tickets, hotel stays, shopping vouchers, attraction…
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SM2SM Run 2018 adds age categories, offers bigger prizes
The SM2SM Run returns for the eighth straight year with a new route, bigger prizes, open and age categories, and newer shirt and medal designs. Race organizer Joel Baring said the SM2SM Run on February 18, 2018 will feature the 21k, 12k, 8k, and 4k categories but only those joining the two longest distances will…
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Unboxing the moto g5s plus
For a mid-range phone, the moto g5s plus is crafted as a premium device. It is a fast and responsive phone, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2.0GHz octa-core processor with ample RAM at 4GB and LTE connectivity. It comes with dual 13-megapixel rear cameras and a photo enhancement software that “make it easy to do…
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Air Juan to start flights soon from seaplane terminal in SRP, Cebu City
Top Philippine beach and island destinations like El Nido and Coron in Palawan, Gigantes in Iloilo, Panglao in Bohol, and Kalanggaman in Leyte will soon be minutes away with the opening of Air Juan seaplane flights from Cebu. Air Juan President John Gutierrez led the unveiling of the company’s seaplane terminal located at Filinvest’s South…
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USC Boys Class ‘78 marks 40th year, holds grand reunion
The University of San Carlos (USC) Boys Class ‘78 is throwing the grandest reunion, celebrating its 40th year on January 18 to 22, 2018. “High school is the best. It’s when friendship is pure. There are no inhibitions.” This is how Mel Sarmiento, who volunteered to initiate the gathering, remembers their high school days. Sarmiento…
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Cebu Travel Catalogue International 2018: One-stop-shop for travel
Whether you’re planning a local trip or going to any country in the world, get great deals in airfare and tour packages to your chosen destination during the Cebu Travel Catalogue International (CTCI) 2018 from Jan. 26-28 at Ayala Center Cebu. The Cebu Alliance of Tour Operation Specialists (CATOS) and Cebu Travel and Tours Association…
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Mandani Bay Boardwalk offers best view of fluvial procession
The fluvial procession, when the miraculous image of the Sto. Niño is transported through the Mactan Channel, is a much-anticipated Sinulog event. This year, the procession will be held on Saturday, January 20. One of the best places to view the annual event is at the Mandani Bay Boardwalk. Everyone is welcome to join the…
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TAGA Your Origin shirts make fun, quirky Sinulog 2018 #OOTDs
Show pride of place in your Sinulog Festival 2018 street fashion by wearing customizable shirts that celebrate your origin courtesy of new online shop TAGA. Taga asa ka? Taga Opon? Taga Mandaue? Let TAGA Your Origin shirts declare your hometown roots; they come in trendy, fun, and unique designs. A brainchild of friends Maureen Eliot…