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Teachers attend Smart-run technopreneurship training program in Cebu
Tagbilaran City in Bohol is gateway to such top tourism attractions as the Chocolate Hills and the white sand beaches of Panglao, but it is difficult and expensive to get around using the tricycles that are the most common means of transport. Three faculty members of Holy Name University in Tagbilaran proposed an innovative solution…
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Rustan’s to host LEGO Minifigures Speed Building Competition
The “Toy of the Century” stirs up another exciting challenge with the LEGO Minifigures Speed Building Competition on August 27, Saturday at the 3rd level of Rustan’s Cebu. All LEGO enthusiasts aged 7-9, 10-12 and 13-16 are invited to join. Registration will be on the day of the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Son of former Maasin City mayor nabbed in Cebu drug bust; Alcover files 4 charges vs. Tomas; Lapu-Lapu puts up jobs program for drug users–Cebu News Digest for August 25, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories and columns that came out in local publications today, August 25, 2016. Son of former Maasin City mayor brags about Kerwin connection, gets nabbed Cebu cops scored another big time pusher after nabbing Roderic James Palermo Espina, the son of former Maasin City mayor Edgarino Espina and a suspected…
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Look: huge discounts on luggage, bags, shoes, shirts in Primer Group bodega sale
From Delsey, World Traveler and Victorinox luggage sold at more than 50% off to casual, sports and running shoes and even backpacks and messenger bags sold at the same discounted rate, the Primer Group bodega sale offers huge discounts to shoppers. The Primer Group of Companies, a distributor of top consumer brands, is holding a…
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Tomas visits PNP; Soldiers needed in Cebu; Two ex-department heads reassigned to City jail–Cebu News Digest for August 23, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 23, 2016. Is Tomas rift with PNP over? There seems to be a thawing in the testy relationship between the local police and the Cebu City mayor after Tomas Osmena dropped by the regional headquarters for a brief visit during the…
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Cebu Gov. Davide in “honor” list of governors helping government fight drugs
Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III is among the 10 governors to be recognized by the Duterte administration for helping the government in the fight against drugs. Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno submitted the list to President Duterte, according to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report. The list was submitted “ahead of President Duterte’s plan to name in…
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Inayawan dumpsite raises health alarm; LTFRB 7, LTO 7 heads hope to keep jobs; Some PWDs fail to get cash aid–Cebu News Digest for August 22, 2016.
This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, August 22, 2016. Inayawan dumpsite brings trouble to residents Residents in Inayawan have reported the unusual presence of large flies and repulsive smell since the dumpsite was reopened. The smell, the residents suspect, may be due to the reaction of the garbage to the chemicals…
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GoBear offers “transparent, unbiased” comparison of financial products
Whether matching credit card deals, applying for a personal loan or signing up for a travel insurance, GoBear offers a comprehensive and transparent comparison of various financial products, its officials said recently. GoBear is a “metasearch engine in insurance and financial products.” It simplifies comparison between financial products such as a personal loan and allows…
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Filipino travelers to Hong Kong get top deals from Marco Polo hotels
The Philippines is now the second biggest travel market in Hong Kong, and the Marco Polo Hotels-Hong Kong gives Filipinos even more reasons to visit and enjoy this Chinese city. From room upgrades to shopping discounts and free ferry rides, Filipino travelers to Hong Kong enjoy a world of privileges from the Marco Polo Hongkong,…
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Original Pino brings you Chef Tatung’s ‘From Heart to Platter’ menu
Tinolang manok, kare-kare, and adobong pusit alongside The Original Pino’s popular dishes and delicacies are on the menu this week when Cebu’s best value-for-money restaurant presents the best of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao as prepared by renowned culinarian Chef Tatung. “From Heart to Platter with Chef Tatung” begins August 24 at The Original Pino, where…
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Smart makes Fortune magazine’s ‘Change the World’ list
Top international business magazine Fortune included Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications in its list of 50 companies around the world that are creating “important social impact.” Smart placed 36th in Fortune’s second “Change the World” list, joining the ranks of global business giants like GlaxoSmithKline, Nike, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Unilever. Smart is the only Philippine…
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Rustan’s celebrates best of France, Italy, and Spain with Romancing the Mediterranean
Discover and explore cultures beyond the borders of the Philippines without having to leave the country as Rustan’s celebrates “Romancing the Mediterranean.” Ongoing until August 31, the special showcase features the best of Spain, Italy and France and will take shoppers to the heart of the Mediterranean. Feel the charm of the Mediterranean and get…
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Phoneography Cebu celebrates 2nd year with exhibit, workshops
Phoneography Cebu, a group of mobile phone photographers, will be celebrating its 2nd year anniversary this month and will be launching the first-ever phone photography exhibit on August 21 to 28 at the Cyberzone of SM Seaside City Cebu. The exhibit will feature top photos curated by Cebu’s top photographers. The opening ceremonies on August…
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Tomas wants police powers back; Dengue cases in Region 7 increase by 151 percent; City Hall cancels allowance for jail officials–Cebu News Roundup for August 18, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 18, 2016. Tomas denies cutting support to PNP, wants authority back CEBU City mayor Tomas Osmena denied pulling out support from the police and said he will ask the National Police Commission to reconsider its withdrawal of his operational command and control over…
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Rizal Memorial Library and Museum
Along the modern urbanscape of Osmena Blvd. stands the pre-World War II neo-classical building the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum or commonly known to Cebuanos as the Cebu City Public Library. The structure grew out of contributions from civic-minded residents way back in 1939 and is named after the country’s national hero and multi-talented scholar,…
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Capitol eyes ban on Pokemon Go; BOPK, Team Rama clash over cash aid to seniors; PDEA says pushers in jails sell 1 kilo a week–Cebu News Digest for August 17, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 17 2016. Capitol wants schools to ban ‘dangerous Pokemon Go’ STUDENTS who love the latest online craze Pokemon Go may have to wait to get home before they get to play the game as the Cebu Provincial Board is eyeing a…
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Primer bodega sale offers bags, luggages, shoes, other items at up to 80%
Are you on the lookout for good buys? Get more than your money’s worth at the biggest and most exciting sale of premium brands of shoes, bags, luggage and apparel in the city. The Primer Group of Companies will hold a Bodega Sale on August 25 to 28 at the Waterfront Cebu City and Casinos…
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Tabal recalls Olympic ordeal; BJMP suspects women smuggle drugs in jail; Tomas decides not to recall police vehicles–Cebu News Digest for August 16, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 16, 2016. No Joy in quitting CEBUANO Olympian Mary Joy Tabal said she almost gave up near the finish line in the Rio Olympics but refused to quit just so the Philippines wouldn’t see a DNF next to its name. Tabal,…
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Gutsy finish by Joy in Rio; Cebuanos join protest vs. Marcos burial;Warden, guards relieved–Cebu News Digest for August 15, 2016.
This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, August 15, 2016. Joy struggles in Rio, but pushes self to finish marathon. CEBUANA Olympian Mary Joy Tabal, the first Filipina to qualify for the marathon in the Olympics, fell below her target but soldiered on to finish at 124th overall in the women’s marathon…
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Anzani Prime serves top-class steak for global palate
House of Anzani infuses an upscale touch to Cebu’s culinary landscape with its 7th restaurant and steakhouse Anzani Prime. The newest dining establishment that carries the Anzani brand is an excursion into a world of steak, specifically meat in grades. Chef Marco Anzani, cited by the New York Times as one of the pioneer founders…