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Mass transport in Cebu; 3 siblings die in Naga City fire; Cops want Jaguar’s assets seized–Cebu News Digest for June 22, 2016
Business leaders push for mass transport system from Carcar to Danao CEBU business leaders joined the two-day economic summit initiated by incoming president Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City recently, hoping to include local concerns in the Duterte administration’s 10-point economic agenda. The delegation was led by Cebu Chamber of Commerce Inc. president Melanie Ng and among their…
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Get the new Chromecast for P99 a month from Globe
The Google Chromecast is a device that allows people to “cast” or broadcast content from personal devices like phones, tablets and computers to bigger screens like a TV through an HDMI connection. The content can be movies, TV shows, music, and even games. Globe, in collaboration with Google, is offering the new generation of Chromecast…
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Jaguar had no plans to surrender; PRO 7 warns drug lords to be afraid; Ex Finance secretary supports higher VAT—Cebu News Digest for June 20, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 20, 2016. Police say slain suspected drug lord Jaguar had no plans to surrender The Police Regional Officie belied reports that top drug personality Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz was planning to quit the trade and surrender to authorities. We are dismantling whatever…
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10-year, P92-million rehab of Monad shoal; Workers seek P142 increase; CCMC construction hits snag–Cebu News Digest for June 17, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 17, 2016. Rehab of damaged shoal to cost P92 million Rehabilitation of the coral reefs damanged by the grounding of M/V Belle Rose will cost almost $2 million (or P92 million) and take up to 10 years. The estimate was given…
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Wedding and debut exclusives in One Sweet Day at Marco Polo Plaza on June 18
What if we told you that Marco Polo Plaza can make your wedding and debut dreams come true? To all soon-to-be-wed couples and soon-to-be-debutantes, come up to Nivel Hills on June 18 and be part of One Sweet Day: A Day of Wedding & Debut Exclusives. This will be held at the newly-renovated Cebu Grand…
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Joy reinstated to national team; Woman files sexual harassment complaint vs. NBI personnel; Margot faces kidnapping charges–Cebu News Digest for June 15, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 15, 2016. Tabal gets reinstated to national team. CEBUANA marathoner Mary Joy Tabal can now compete in the Rio Olympics after she was reinstated to the Philippine national team yesterday. Tabal, who qualified for the Rio Olympics after meeting the standard…
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MVP: PLDT to spend a billion dollars a year to speed up Internet, improve services
PLDT will be spending a billion dollars a year to improve its Internet service, PLDT and Smart chairman, president, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan told journalists in an interview last night after the company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting in Makati Shangri-la. “We are quite good at building the relevant infrastructure for Internet and data. And that’s…
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PLDT, Smart unveil new logos to mark ‘digital pivot’
PLDT and mobile subsidiary Smart Communications unveiled its new logos tonight to highlight a fresh brand identity anchored on its “digital pivot,” a massive shift of the company to data services. PLDT and Smart chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Manuel V. Pangilinan led company officials in unveiling the logo in the Makati Shangri-la. The…
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Enjoy mobile games, videos at breakneck speeds via Smart LTE-Advanced
Bigger, faster, better. This is how unrivaled mobile services leader Smart Communications is changing the way Filipinos are enjoying their favorite apps, games like 바카라 사이트, and videos on their smartphone with its recent launch of the country’s first LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) service in the renowned island of Boracay in Aklan. Using a capability called “carrier…
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Jaguar willing to help cops; Margot dares critics–sue me; DepEd welcomes 84,000 new Grade 11 students–Cebu News Digest for June 13, 206.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 13, 2016. Cebu City’s top drug pusher willing to help cops. NOTORIOUS drug pusher Jeffrey Diaz, alias Jaguar said he has left the drug business and is willing to help the police catch other drug personalities. Jaguar also said he is…
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Iconic Japanese stationery brand Itoya opens in Cebu
Premium notebooks of various designs and types, high-quality pens, and other writing implements and supplies are now available in Cebu with the opening of the Itoya corner in the National Bookstore branch in Ayala Center Cebu. Officials of Itoya and National Bookstore led the opening of the store earlier today, June 10. “We feel truly…
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Wheelchair-bound activist honored for advocacy; Rama worried over worker’s fate; New BOPK-Digong alliance emerges–Cebu News Digest for Jan 10, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 10. Wheel chair-bound Cebuano feted for fight against illegal fishing . WHEELCHAIR bound anti-illegal fishing crusader Norlan Pagal, who has survived several attempts on his life, was recognized for his efforts and was named one of the four Ocean Heroes Award. Pagal,…
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DTI brings integrated services to small businesses in Negosyo, Konsyumer caravan
Micro to medium enterprises and would-be entrepreneurs get an overview of the different services of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the three-day Negosyo, Konsyumer at Iba Pa caravan in Cebu from June 9-11, 2016. The three-day event aims to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as those who aspire…
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Fitbit Blaze, Fitbit Alta now available in the Philippines
Fitbit, the leader in the global connected health and fitness market, announced the availability of Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Alta devices in the Philippines. These products are now available at leading retail and online stores across the country including all Digital Walkers and Beyond The Box stores, as well as select Toby’s outlets. A part…
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DOH alarmed by 159 percent increase in Dengue in Region 7; P30K for a pastor’s life; Digong offers P5M per drug lord–Cebu News Digest for June 9, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 9, 2016. Mutated mosquitos, 159 percent increase in Dengue cases Region 7 is now on red alert after the Department of Health announced a 159 percent increase in dengue cases this year. As of June 4, DOH reported 5,728 cases and…
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Something Blu: A wedding-of-a-kind by Radisson Blu Cebu
Make Radisson Blu Cebu your touch of Something Blu of the wedding you’ve always dreamed about. Stylish, sophisticated, stress-free and flawless, experience a bespoke approach in creating one of your life’s lasting moments. As your day-come-true unravels, savor the unparalleled service of a seasoned wedding team dedicated to meet your needs along with the finely-detailed…
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Globe fires up PH 1st 700 MHz cell site; logs speeds ranging from 60 to 100 Mbps
Globe Telecom fired up over the weekend the country’s first cell site that uses the 700 megahertz spectrum, generating speeds that range between 60-100 Mbps. The company expects to deliver performance improvements as it completes ongoing optimization. The move came less than a week after Globe acquired half of San Miguel Corp.’s telecommunication assets that…
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Tabal gets closer to Olympic dream; Friends, family turn funeral into protest; Dalaguete mayor faces graft charges–Cebu News Digest for June 8, 2016
This is the roundup of the top news stories in Cebu today, June 8. Destination Rio Mary Joy Tabal’s dream of joining the Philippine team in the Rio Olympics is a step closer after her handler, Jonel Borromeo of Motor Ace Philippines, said they are willing to follow the process for the marathon queen’s reinstatement in the…
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Looking for a Father’s Day gift? Put a spring in Dad’s step with Havaianas
Instead of the usual socks and jocks, why not give something fun for Dad this year? Here are four Havaianas styles that are perfect for the occasion. Havaianas Top Basic is a go-to style perfect for the go-to guy in your life. The designs are simple, unassuming and go well with almost everything. Is…
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P10 billion project in Mandaue City; CHR sees no overkill in drug suspect’s death; Osmena turns down payment for landfill for now–Cebu News Digest for June 7, 2016
Join venture to put up P10 billion Gatewalk Central project in Mandaue AYALA Land Inc and AboitizLand are planning to pt up P10 billion for their latest joint venture which will be put up on the former Aboitiz Sports Field in Mandaue City. The Cebu District Property Enterprise INc., will put up Gatewalk Central, which…