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Cebu company builds platform for emergency response, management
Helping relatives in Leyte after Typhoon Yolanda wrought its devastation four years ago this month made IT professional Cloyd Dedicatoria realize how woefully unprepared the country was for dealing with widescale devastation and emergencies. Dedicatoria, founder and chief executive officer of Sugbotek, drove to Leyte with a family member to bring food, water and other…
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5 Smart tips for stress-free Kalag-kalag
Observing Kalag-Kalag can be challenging, what with the throngs of people making their way to cemeteries to pay respects to departed loved ones. With the help of mobile technology, however, it can be a lot more manageable and stress-free for you and your family. Here are 5 Smart tips to help you gear up for…
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Cebu Landmasters CEO Joe Soberano is Ernst and Young’s Philippines Industry Entrepreneur of the Year
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) chief executive officer Jose Soberano III was awarded “Industry Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young last October 18 at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel. Soberano is one of the 19 outstanding finalists representing enterprises from different industries nationwide chosen by Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) Philippines in its search for…
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Globe, Alibaba partnership makes GCash “future of payments” in Philippines
GCash is poised to lead the future of payments in the Philippines following the recent joint venture of Ant Financial, Globe Telecom, and Ayala Corporation. The collaboration is seen to speed up the country’s digitization to make the lives of Filipinos much easier. Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, attended an event…
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Lechon paksiw, sisig, scallops now on the menu at Hukad, Golden Cowrie
Lechon Paksiw, Lechon Sisig, and Bay Scallops – these are the newest mouthwatering dishes you can enjoy at Hukad, Golden Cowrie, and Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen. No talk of Cebu food ends without the mention of lechon. While nothing compares to fresh-off-the-pit whole lechon, there are various other ways to enjoy it after. Two of…
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Globe partners with Roku to power Streamwatch device
Globe will launch a new Streamwatch device in November that will be powered by Roku. The company signed a licensing agreement that will allow Globe to tap Roku’s streaming platform, its operating system, channel store, and streaming players. “Globe is one of the leading telecom providers in the Philippines, with millions of cellular and broadband…
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Marco Polo Hotels-Hong Kong 2017 highlights: Awards, big events, upgrades
From winning awards and hosting big events to undertaking upgrades, it has been a busy and memorable 2017 for the Marco Polo Hotels-Hong Kong, which include the iconic Kowloon landmark Marco Polo Hongkong as well as newer facilities Gateway and Prince. The three hotels were given the Merit Award at the 2017 HKMA Quality Award…
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SaladStop! brings “freshness back to the table” with healthy salads
Fresh ingredients sourced locally, homemade dressings made daily, and a wide variety of healthy options for your bowl of greens. These are what SaladStop! offers, a company official said in a recent press event in Cebu. “What we take to heart at Salad Stop is the whole sourcing and farm-to-bowl concept. In Cebu, we are…
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Property24, real estate portal of OLX group, launches in Cebu
Growth in real estate in the Philippines is in the “upscale” category but consumer demand is highest for “affordable” properties, an official of a real estate portal said. This does not necessarily indicate a mismatch between supply and demand. Rather, it shows that Filipinos are “upscaling” and want to see “value for their money,” said…
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PayMaya, Smart accelerate rollout of QR code payments nationwide
After introducing the first Quick Response (QR) code payments via app in the Philippines last May, PayMaya Philippines today announced that the scan-to-pay technology is now available across the country. Smart Stores and select merchants in key cities now allow consumers to conveniently pay by simply scanning QR codes through their PayMaya app. Smart subscribers…
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Paramount highlights green living, smart homes in Wellington Greens residential project
Green and smart. That is how Cebu´s residential developer Paramount Property Ventures, Inc. envisions its up and coming residential community Wellington Greens in the hills of Compostela, Cebu. The property is nestled in a quiet neighborhood of the town, amid towering trees and lush greens. “Imagine having a home in such beautiful place. You’re not…
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Huawei launches Nova 2i in Cebu
Huawei unveiled in Cebu today its latest mid-range phone, the Huawei Nova 2i, and the company said local response has been “overwhelming.” The Nova 2 was launched in key locations in Manila, Visayas and Mindanao today. In Cebu, the phone was launched in SM City Cebu and Ayala Center Cebu. The first 100 buyers of…
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Jed Madela to hold La Voce dinner concert in Cebu
Jed Madela will serenade Cebuanos on November 17 with a dinner concert entitled La Voce at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Madela is the first Filipino to win the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) world grand champion title. He is also the first Filipino inducted into the hall of fame of WCOPA.…
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Cafe Marco whips up authentic Indian feast in Khana
Spices and herbs plus robust flavors equal one incredible buffet experience as Marco Polo Plaza Cebu celebrates the Indian festival of lights Diwali with the culinary event Khana from October 17-24, 2017. All throughout the food festival, the hotel´s buffet restaurant Cafe Marco will feature a menu of dishes paying tribute to the gastronomic adventure…
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Art materials, workshops featured in National Book Store ‘Make and Create’ festival
Fine art paper, journals and notebooks, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, and pens of all kinds and functions, the National Book Store Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival had everything that budding artists and art fans could possibly need. For the two-day event, the Prestige Paper Brands sold journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks at a…
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Real estate firm CEV ties up with Norkis for property projects
Two strong homegrown companies forged ties recently to undertake real estate developments in Cebu. The Cañedo Equity Ventures, Inc. (CEV) and the Norkis Group of Companies officially sealed their partnership only last August, and two big projects are already in the works. These include a 10-hectare residential community targeted at the middle market bracket and…
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Space age metallic, modern heritage, spunk inspire new FitFlop collection
FitFlop introduces its autumn and winter 2017 collection of sandals and closed shoes silhouettes in Cebu, and they come in elegant metallic, lightweight breathable fabric, and high street fashion. In line with the brand’s mission to be the most comfortable and addictive footwear in the world, it creates products based on biomechanics research but without…
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Cebu City Marriott Hotel to close on January 1
Cebu City Marriott Hotel will close on January 1 after the contract between AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC) and Marriott International Hotels to manage the facility ends on December 1. The hotel that helped spur the growth of the Cebu Business Park will reopen under the Seda brand after refurbishing its rooms and amenities…
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New Starmobile UNO B208 PH Edition, UNO B308 feature phones proudly assembled in Philippines
Filipino mobile brand Starmobile announced the availability of two new feature phones that are assembled in the Philippines – the affordable UNO B208 PH Edition and the elegantly-looking UNO B308. The UNO B308 exhibits premium design with big and beautiful TFT screen. Boasting up to 8 days of standby time and 3 hours of talk…
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Argao, Balamban, Dalaguete given Seal of Good Education Governance
Three towns in Cebu are among the 24 local government units recognized for their outstanding efforts in delivering basic education to their constituents. The inaugural batch of recipients of the Synergia Foundation’s Seal of Good Education Governance will get incentive packages from PLDT and Smart Communications worth up to P1.5 million each. The winners from…