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BPI opens auto, housing, and lifestyle event at Ayala Center Cebu
BPI makes it easy for Cebuanos to avail themselves of bank products and services during its ongoing Auto, Housing, and Lifestyle Madness event at Ayala Center Cebu. The bank brings the whole range of its financial services – from account opening and deposits to personal and business loans – in one place from September 3-6,…
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PLDT, Smart boost open Wifi access in Cebu airport, key hotels for Asian Carriers Conference 2015
LEADING telecoms and multimedia service provider PLDT, through its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, is boosting its Smart Wifi connectivity services covering Mactan international and domestic airports in Cebu and the city’s premiere hotels to accommodate the influx of international and local delegates attending the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) this year from September 1 to 4.
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Danasan Eco Adventure Park offers fun, extreme, and nature adventure
Two specks atop a steel tower hurtle downward, their screams reverberating around the mountain camp that is the Danasan Eco Adventure Park in Danao City. As they near ground, the two friends’ shrieks turn to whoops of triumph and relief at having survived the 130-foot swing. It’s not as if they weren’t warned, though. The…
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People ‘aren’t talking anymore’ and telcos are worried
People have made the shift to data connectivity and it is time for carriers to change the way they perceive their roles and move beyond connectivity, Hot Telecoms president Isabelle Paradis said in Tuesday’s opening of the 11th Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) in Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City.
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Telcos need to transform into platforms for digital services: PLDT president
Although networks remain a core business for carriers, these are no longer enough for them to thrive in the digital age, PLDT president and chief executive officer Napoleon L. Nazareno said during the opening of the 11th Asian Carriers Conference at the Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City. “We need to go beyond…
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Brique introduces new dishes, to open Ayala branch
As Brique opens its second branch at Ayala Center Cebu in a few weeks’ time, it will introduce six new dishes to the menu in consultation with a New York-based chef. Chef Noel de la Rama, who is consulting for the restaurant, said the new items in the menu include an appetizer, salad, pasta, fish,…
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RAFi donates P1.5 million for ERUF training center
To help train emergency responders, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. donated P1.58 million to the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF) for the construction of its five-room training center at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City.
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Aloguinsan features Bojo River, The Farmhouse, Hermit’s Cove tours
A small town located on the western seaboard of Cebu, Aloguinsan is gaining renown for its nature tours that advocate sustainable and responsible tourism. One of the notable activities for town visitors is a downstream ride on a small baroto (wooden boat) along the Bojo River as fishermen guide point out mangrove and other flora…
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Launch of Philippine Startup Roadmap just the start: GOAB organizer
The Philippine Startup Roadmap, launched at the just-concluded third Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) in Boracay, looks forward to spawning 500 startups with an estimated cumulative valuation of $2 billion by 2020.
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RAFI Micro-finance opens 5 more branches to serve more mothers
To serve more client nanays, The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Micro-finance has opened five more branches in Bohol, Cebu, and Leyte, bringing the total number of branches to 23.
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Lenovo launches VIBE Shot in Cebu
With a 16-megapixel camera, a dedicated shutter button and a toggle to activate auto and a pro mode with manual controls, the Lenovo VIBE Shot “gives consumers the best of both worlds.” “It is a stylish and powerful smartphone that consumers want and an advanced camera that budding and seasoned photographers will love to use,”…
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Cebu Guide tourism app new version released in time for APEC meetings
Delegates attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Cebu now have access to a handy guide on where the top attractions and latest activities in the province are with the release of the updated travel app Cebu Guide.
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Mary Ann Delos Santos joins BOPK
Cebu City Councilor Mary Ann Delos Santos has joined the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) of former mayor Tomas Osmeña. Delos Santos, Osmeña and the other BOPK officials held the announcement this morning at the Lahug Barangay Hall, where she served as barangay chief for years.
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Sen. Cayetano: small enterprises like sari-sari stores important to economy
Micro and small enterprises like sari-sari stores are important and companies like Prince Hypermart should be commended for connecting with them, said Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano. Cayetano spoke before the “TENdahang Karnabal: 10th Annual Sari-Sari Store Festival 2015” on August 15. The festival is an annual event organized by Prince Hypermart and held this year…
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Sony unveils Smart B-Trainer running device in Cebu
A GPS device that tracks your runs with a heart rate monitor that doesn’t need a chest strap and a coaching system that taps music tempo, the Sony Smart B-Trainer was developed “with the modern runner in mind.” Sony unveiled the Smart B-Trainer in Cebu leading to the Ironman weekend earlier this month.
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Eagles’ Nest perfect for Ateneo de Cebu students, property investors
Top developer PrimaryHomes, Inc. opened on August 11 its showroom for the loft units of Eagles’ Nest Condominium in Canduman in Mandaue City. The mid-rise residential condominium was developed primarily to address the need for quality yet affordable living for families with students enrolled at the Sacred Heart School Ateneo de Cebu.
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Cebu outsourcing industry faces competition from emerging sites
Although Cebu is currently among the top outsourcing destinations in the world, it stands to lose to other emerging sites like Iloilo and Davao if it becomes complacent, a top economist warned business leaders.
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Whatever the outcome of 2016 elections, PH economy will still grow: economist
An economist has bright prospects for the Philippines no matter the results of the 2016 elections. Dr. Bernardo Villegas said the Philippine economy will grow 6% to 7% regardless of who gets elected in next year’s presidential elections.
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Globe named 2015 Telecom and Mobile Service Provider of the Year
GLOBE Telecom was named the Telecom Service Provider of the Year and Mobile Service Provider of the Year for 2015 by Frost and Sullivan Philippines following a remarkable company performance brought about by efforts and initiatives in the past year.
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Security Bank scores double win in Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2015
Security Bank was recognized twice during the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale and Retail Banking Awards 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. Around 200 bankers from over 30 countries flocked to the event, dubbed as the “World Cup of banking and finance,” to reaffirm their position in the regional financial sector.