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APEC leaders get Caraboom sound amplifier made by Cebu-based furniture maker
Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) who will be attending the summit in the Philippines will return home with a piece of Cebuano ingenuity: the Caraboom, a non-electronic amplifier made of rattan and other indigenous Philippine materials.
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Order via foodpanda on Fridays, get a chance to win cash prizes
Customers who order a minimum of P500 in a single transaction via foodpanda every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. will get a chance to win weekly cash prizes.
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Bigger, grander Parkmall non-stop sale awaits shoppers
For the second straight year, Parkmall returns with the first and only 36-Hour Non-Stop Sale and makes it even grander. Catch hot celebrities and huge discounts of up to 80 percent in a non-stop extravaganza of shopping, dining, and entertainment that starts at 10 a.m. on November 14 and ends at 10 p.m. on November…
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Cebu White Sands opens rooftop bar and resto Room 801
On a clear starry evening, the next best thing to dinner and drinks with friends would be to have them up high at Room 801 of Cebu White Sands with the multi-colored night lights of the metropolis spread out as far as the eyes can see.
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Marco Polo features Indian cuisine with Khana Culinary Journey
Palak paneer or spinach curry with cheese, spicy chickpeas dish of chana masala, teardrop-shaped bread called nan, heavenly desserts gajar halva and jalebi, and other Indian specialties are available up to November 15 at five-star hotel Marco Polo Plaza Cebu.
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Microsoft launches Windows 10 in Cebu, highlights productivity, security boost with new OS
Today’s workers are highly mobile but many lack the tools and access to important files while on the go that’s why they feel the need to stay in the office, Microsoft Philippines communications manager Pia de Jesus said during a press briefing held during the Cebu launch of Windows 10 last Thursday, November 5.
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Smart, Airbnb partner to bring personal hospitality to hosts and guests in the Philippines
Smart Communications (Smart), together with PLDT, and Voyager Innovations, recently announced a partnership with Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company. Together, the companies will offer a complete and convenient travel experience for Filipinos, no matter what their destination in the country and overseas.
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Travel Weekly Asia readers name AirAsia Best Low Cost Carrier
AirAsia won the Best Low Cost Carrier award at the inaugural 2015 Travel Weekly Asia Reader’s Choice Awards recently. The much-coveted award is based on votes by the leading travel trade magazine’s strong base of readers comprising seasoned travelers and industry players.
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Aboitizland opens newest residential project Amoa in Compostela
More open spaces and a hectare of amenities distinguish the newly launched residential development of Aboitizland, Inc. called Amoa in the northern Cebu town of Compostela. Set in the rolling terrain of Barangay Tamiao, the development will leave close to half of its total area of 60 hectares as open spaces, said Aboitizland vice president…
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PLDT boosts digital lifestyle at home with new products, services
PLDT Home is the top broadband services provider in Cebu and the rest of the country, a company official said recently. PLDT VP and Home Marketing Director Gary Dujali said in a press event to showcase the company’s products that their flagship DSL brand commands a 70 percent market share in the country and maintains…
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Smart offers iPhone 6s free at Plan 2000 and iPhone 6s Plus free at Plan 2499
Smart Communications has announced its plans for the much anticipated iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, with super-sized data offers and perks aimed at giving subscribers the “Smart Life” experience.
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Smart promotes preparedness lifestyle to children
As part of its advocacy to promote a culture of preparedness, mobile leader Smart Communications (Smart) unveiled a series of disaster-readiness educational videos especially designed for children who are most vulnerable during disasters.
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Jpark treats Chinese food lovers to dimsum special at Ching Hai restaurant
Dimsum lovers get a treat from Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark with a special promo at its Ching Hai Restaurant. The resort’s Chinese restaurant offers a set menu of nine dishes that’s good for two to three persons at only P999 net of government tax and service charge.
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Cebu residents warned: Wear masks, stay indoors
Thick smaze or a combination of smoke and haze has blanketed parts of Visayas and Mindanao and residents in these areas should wear masks to protect themselves and limit their time and activities outdoors, the weather and environment agencies warned.
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PLDT pilots Pay Express Van in Cebu to accommodate more customers
To ease the pain of long lines in the few days before cut-off period, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Co. piloted the Pay Express Van in Cebu to make paying bills more convenient for customers. This newest innovation from PLDT can augment a payment center in Metro Cebu with four to six more cashiers…
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DepEd recognizes Smart as valued partner in education
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently recognized mobile leader Smart Communications for its efforts to help improve education in the country. Smart is one of DepEd’s corporate partners under the Adopt-a-School program, whose goal is to enhance the quality of public education through technology support and training, among others.
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Cebu listed among 20 Best Islands in the World by Conde Nast
Cebu is among the world’s best islands, along with such top destinations as the Maldives, Mykonos, Cook Islands, Bali, and Bora Bora, according to the Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 of Conde Nast Travel.
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Uniqlo to open first store in Cebu on Friday
Uniqlo, a global clothing retailer out of Tokyo, will open its first Cebu store in SM City Cebu this Friday, October 23, with special promos on several products. More than value for money, Uniqlo clothes are made with emphasis on the Japanese traits of simplicity, quality, and longevity, said Katsumi Kubota, the brand’s chief operating…
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Marco Polo Hong Kong hotels offer new perks, packages for travelers
The Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong consider the Philippines a key market and want to provide Filipinos their best stay in the cosmopolitan city with several new perks and offerings.
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Cebu startup cooks up Chef On Demand gourmet food service
FOR the price of a fast food combo, workers at the Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park can order a gourmet meal for lunch or late dinner prepared by some of Cebu’s top chefs and delivered to their building’s lobby.