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Drug lord tags Derilo, Ylanan as protectors; CPPO reports 10 percent drop in crime; accident kills 1 in Toledo City–Cebu News Digest for September 26, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 26, 2016. Sabalones name 2 former Cebu City police officers, ex Carcar police chief as protectors A self-confessed drug lord who surrendered to police after getting tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte has named two former Cebu-based high-ranking police officials among his…
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PLDT Gabay Guro continues to soar higher heights
Nine years ago, a small group of like-minded PLDT executives banded together over coffee for an advocacy for teachers. With a common dream of being a catalyst of change in the lives of teachers, Gabay Guro was born and became the CSR arm under the PLDT-Smart Foundation. What transpired after that day revolutionized education-based advocacy…
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PLDT partners with Roku to launch new streaming service and player in PH
Leading Philippine telco and digital services provider PLDT has partnered with US-based Roku, the world’s leading video streaming platform, to bring the best entertainment to Filipinos right from their TV screens through access to over 3,500 viewing apps, including Netflix, YouTube, and HBO Now. “We are seeing a growing demand for internet-delivered TV services in…
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Argao to host dragon boat clinic, competition
An inter-barangay dragon boat clinic and competition organized by PrimaryHomes, Inc. and Argao Royal Palms Serviced Villas in collaboration with the municipality of Argao will be held in the town. The 2nd Dragons in Argao: Dragon Boat Inter-barangay Clinic and Competition will take place on October 1, 2016, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at…
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Radisson launches ‘Love Blu, Be Pink’ in support of breast cancer awareness campaign
Radisson Blu Cebu turns one of its rooms pink and serves pink creations in its restaurant, lounge, and bar outlets in line with an October campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer and support for survivors. For the whole month of October, Radisson Blu will host a Pink Room and carry pink-themed items across its…
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Megaworld makes RFO units available at Mactan Newtown
To cater to a growing segment of buyers, property giant Megaworld rolled out its ready-for-occupancy (RFO) inventory at 8 Newtown Boulevard in The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City. Megaworld saw the RFO business as one direction in the property development industry and, in response, created a group to cater to a percentage of clients that…
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3 peopled killed daily in Region 7 since July 1; Pushers getting tech-savvy; Workers in non-BOPK allied barangays fail to get paid–Cebu News Digest for September 23, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 23, 2016. Region 7 kill toll hits 232 since July 1, almost 3 per day PRO 7 reported 232 deaths since July 1, or a day after President Rodrigo Duterte took office. Of the 232, more than half of the deaths…
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Marco Polo Plaza Cebu offers feast of French food in Cafe Marco
Experience French food whipped up by the expert hands of a connoisseur as French chef Olivier Foucke brings the delectable flavors of France to Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s culinary journey Bon Appetit. Feast on a smorgasbord of French dishes at the Cafe Marco buffet or partake of a three-course dinner with wine pairing some 1,000…
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With bots, chat is more than idle talk
“Hey, Jarvis,” I sent a message to the eponymous Facebook Messenger chat bot, “remind me to reply to Cass’ email in 30 minutes.” The reply came as quickly as the Facebook pop to notify you of an incoming chat message. “Okay, I’ll remind you to reply to Cass’s email at 10:24 PM on Monday, September…
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Flush out trolls; Governor urges residents to help fight against mosquitoes; MCDB wants school for traffic cops–Cebu News Digest for September 22, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 22, 2016. Flush out trolls In a forum on How to deal with online trolls, one of the activities of the Cebu Press Freedom Week celebration, a speaker said dealing with vicious comments by online trolls is a key challenge for…
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NST Pictures launches BG Bridal Gallery for ‘all things wedding’
NST Pictures brings 40 years of experience creating cinematic wedding films to Cebu and launches a place for “all things wedding” in line with its goals to help grow the industry in the country. The BG Bridal Gallery has a showroom that serves as a one-stop-shop for brides and a website that brings together wedding…
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Gunmen hits 3-year-old in the leg in shooting attempt at pusher; DOH confirms Zika case in Cebu; Cebu City implements new garbage scheme–Cebu News Digest for September 21, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 21, 2016. Gunmen hits 3-year-old in Consolacion drive by shooting Three assailants on a motorcycle hit a suspected drug pusher and a three-year-old during a shooting incident in Consolacion. Michael Molina was hit several times while standing near a barbecue stand…
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Mooncakes at Marco Polo Plaza
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Marco Polo Plaza’s unique mooncake gift boxes. Offered together with all the Marco Polo Hotels, these selection of unique mooncake gift boxes contain delectable and traditional mooncakes. Our elegant Osmanthus Gold Set is at P750 net with one piece of red bean with egg yolk and one piece of lotus seed.…
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4 Cebu schools get tablets, gadgets, connectivity under PLDT, ACC program
Four public schools in Cebu Province benefitted from the recent holding of the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) 2016 in Lapu-Lapu City, having been picked as recipients of 20 tablets and 20 laptops plus free Internet connectivity under the ACC, Inc. education program. PLDT provided the tablets and free six months of DSL connection while Huawei…
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SM City Consolacion packs 3-day sale with discounts, promos, prizes
Shop and enjoy 70 percent off on great finds at SM City Consolacion’s 3-day sale and get a chance to win a Suzuki Celerio. The mallwide sale will run from September 16-18, 2016. Get one raffle ticket for every P1,000 single or accumulated purchase from any mall establishment throughout the sale for a chance to…
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Korean coffee brand Tom N Toms opens in Cebu
Korean coffee chain Tom N Toms opened a second branch in the Philippines Thursday at The Greenery in Mabolo, Cebu City. Tom N Toms Cebu offers a wide range of menu options and an alternative to existing outlets in terms of coffee, other drinks, bread, and pastry products, said Peter Kim, master franchiser of Tom…
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TV5 Cebu workers lose jobs; Cebuana Olympian loses spot in national team; Another family-run cyberporn operation discovered in Cordova–Cebu News Digest for September 9, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 9, 2016. Cebu journalists mull case after Aksyon Bisaya closure AKSYON Bisaya aired their last episode yesterday due to cost-cutting measures of TV 5. Reporter LEsley Caminade-Vestil said Aksyon Bisaya was dissolved but the reporters will still gather breaking news for…
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Sue Stinky Cebu City; Reporter accuses Lapu police of threatening him; USC eyes rehab of Tejero creek
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 8, 2016. Stinky Cebu? Sue City Hall AN official of the Department of Environment nad Natural Resources told residents and businessmen affected by the stench of the Inayawan landfill that they can sue the CEbu City government for violating Republict Act…
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Cebu now Stinky City of the South; Dawn fire kills 3 in Mandaue; Davide, Garcia exchange charges over provincial jail–Cebu News Digest for September 2, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today September 2, 2016. Stinky dumpsite leads to 60 percent drop in sales RESIDENTS, students and workers near the reopened Inayawan landfill are complaining of the foul smell of the dumpsite. With Cebu City councilors still debating on the dump site operations, members…
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War on crime a boost for tourism; BPI says sorry for confusing notice; Bully cop finally surrenders–Cebu News Digest for August 31, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 31. Reduced crime rate a boost to tourism industry When most of the people are searching for the best alcohol detox LA and rehab outpatient near me to get rid off drug addiction .Philippines is getting mixed reviews on its intensified…