OMA 7 regional director Sakiran Hajan said that if the Grand Mosque will be fully realized it ...

“After nine years of Krua Thai’s existence here in Cebu, we have decided to reinvent it. And part of it is the new name: Royal Krua Thai,” said Jim Hiranpruck, one of the restaurant’s owners. ...

The new PhilHealth office-located at Wireless Plaza, Wireless, Mandaue City-provides full service to members and employers in the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu and the towns of Consolacion, Liloan and Cordova, Cebu ...

“We have balanced infrastructure development with many domestic and international transportation [options]. We are the second largest city and fastest growing economy in the country contributing to 10 percent of national export and 30 percent to tourism sales; and we have the best government support, and all of ...

Jann Eric Niño del Campo Manglapus competed in the Junior High School Mathematics Olympiad. He was from the RP Match Whiz Team and the only one from Central Visayas. Read more… ...

Melanie Ng, president of the local chapter of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), said there has been a lot of interest among small and large retailers ...

Provincial Board Member Agnes Magpale, chairperson of the committee on tourism of the Provincial Board (PB), said that there are now efforts to promote Cebu as a destination ...

Already in its 13th year, the annual event is attended by professionals around the world discussing on the efficient and effective integration of mechanical systems, electronics and technology.

In a memorandum of agreement signed yesterday between DOT and Birdlife International, the Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (CBCF) and the Haribon Foundation Inc. have been appointed as “species guardian” for ...

Em Sicatin of the Philippine Retailers Association named the companies as Junrex Cellphones, Loalde, Thirsty Fresh Fruits and Juices, Cafe Laguna, Colonnade Supermarket, and Julies Bakeshop.

Sicatin said the award is much coveted among retailers as it means they have been recognized as one of the best retail companies ...

Experts in the creative market specifically for furniture, fashion accessories, home décor and garments, the health and wellness, and the seaweed sector will be getting help from the Dutch government, PhilExport-Cebu announced. ...

“The country has a very big potential in mainstream tourism, that’s why we are pushing tourism traffic in the interior,” Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said during the ceremonial signing and press conference of the ...

Samuel Chioson, who was one of the 30 delegates of the trade mission to Israel in early September, said that the trade mission and sisterhood agreement would make Cebu more ...

Johnie Lim, president of the Spa and Wellness Association of Cebu (SWAC), says this year’s Beauty, Health and Wellness show will highlight the ability of Cebu’s medical facilities to handle procedures ...

The five-star resort is the only Philippine property on the list, and is noted for “paying close attention to the needs of its younger guests.”

The magazine highlighted Plantation Bay as a symphony in water, with enough ...

Carla S. Yeung, chief executive officer and vice president for finance, said that the company viewed Cebu as a very promising market for its real estate projects.

“We think that the economic growth of Cebu is going really well and we want to be here aside ...

This prompted Jenny Franco of Travelvision to urge the public and private sector to work together in ensuring a clean and protected environment in the province to sustain a regular ...

Called the Government Working for Elderly Needs (GWEN), the project aims to provide food and medicine discounts and other perks to Cebu province’s elderly residents aged 60 years old and above, said Provincial Social Welfare Officer Marivic Garces.

“We’re doing this ...

The city, along with its venerable Dancesport-Team Cebu City (DTCC) organization headed by director Edward Hayco, took center stage just recently ...

Golden Phoenix Suites Inc. occupies a 1.5 hectare-area. It is a three-story boutique hotel with 27 rooms, ranging from premium rooms to family suites. All rooms are fully air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and telephone service. It also features ...

DPWH-7 assistant director Marlina Alviso informed city officials about the project, which is line with the infrastructure program of the department for this year.

Alviso did not give further ...

The exhibit features the best photos of the news photographers working for Sunstar Daily, Cebu Daily News, The Freeman, Manila Bulletin, Banat News, and Superbalita.

The exhibit will run for the entire week.

Source: InsideCebu

The Persimmon North Tower has 157 residential units: studio, one and two bedroom and loft residences, in sleek Asian ...

The exhibit “For Freedom and Democracy” includes a series of lectures.

The exhibit’s opening ceremonies will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the University of the Philippines Visayas Cebu College (UPVCC) Conference Hall in barangay Lahug, Cebu ...

The book has pictures of 208 ladies Honey ...

Corporate Fair 2009 offers a menu of special treats for hotel clients including a fascinating showcase of various creative theme and function set-ups, free seminars ...

Deftac Brazilian Jujitsu Cebu piled up a gold medal, two silvers and two bronzes.

Ram Ananda led the pack with a gold medal in the tough Absolute division, which is an open ...

Engr. Oscar Tuason, president of the Cebu Health and Wellness Council and the Administrator of the Cebu Doctors hospital shared that despite the financial crisis, medical tourists ...

At least 200,000 Korean couples come to Cebu each year for their honeymoon or vacation, according to Imperial Palace general manager Ritchie Y. Kang.

Koreans comprise at least 50 percent ...

Frazer Aleta, retail development manager of Total (Philippines) Corporation, estimated a P30 million investment for each station which includes their convenience store Bonjour.

“We are looking at the Metro Cebu areas because we found out that 80 percent ...

Organizers of the event are LTSP and the Tourism Educators and Movers of the Philippines, which was formed by Robert Lim ...

The signing witnessed by officials of the Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) took place during the inauguration of the renovated Cebu Southbus Terminal of the provincial government. Read more…

“In the short few years since the establishment of the South African Embassy in the Philippines, we have already developed warm friendships and solid relations with ...

The objective of the club and its banner tree planting project is to bring into full cycle the company’s tree-saving efforts, from paper recycling to replenishing ...

With the opening of the world-class, hi-tech, and air-conditioned terminal, CSBT Administrator Byron Garcia said passengers are now assured of a secure and convenient ...

“Every time they finish their work, the potters will make merry by dancing what they ...

With a total of 160 hotel rooms, Microtel Mactan has 3 room types – a standard with two beds and a sitting area, a double with two beds plus a balcony overlooking the sea/pool ...

The GTSDP, an emerging leader in conducting quality livelihood and training seminars in the Philippines, will ...

The campaign aims to promote how each individual can do their share in saving Mother Earth.

This month in Ayala Malls, they are celebrating Greenology through a series of earth-friendly events designed to remind everyone to take care of the environment. More…

On the other hand, Tuv province in Mongolia also proposed to enter into mutual agreement relations with Cebu on exchange of programs, which both could benefit from not only in tourism but also ...

Zhang Zhigang, chairman of China Foreign Trade Center, said joining the fair would give the Cebu businessmen an opportunity to take advantage of the 1.3 billion people in China aside from the already 200,000 international buyers as well as MOFCOM, or Ministry of ...

With more than 100 exhibitors and 10,000 expected visitors the exhibition has confirmed strong market interest in franchising as the business format of choice. This expo provides ...

Participating agencies are the Ombudsman Visayas, Department of Health (DOH), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation ...

FLI will be spending as much as P20 billion for the 25-year development of a 50.6-hectare land located at the South Road Properties, company officials said.

The mixed-use complex will also feature retail, residential, commercial, and ...

“We see this as a good investment. We are looking at the long-term benefits,” Lim said, expecting a huge tourism boost for Cebu.

The announcement was made ...

With local garment exporters leveraging in the upscale market, Cebu Garments Industries Association (CIGA) founding member Samson Tiu said Cebu is still the preferred manufacturing and designing site for ...

This was the suggestion of Tourism Undersecretary Phineas Alburo to sustain the honor of being named as 4th Best Island in Asia by Travel+Leisure magazine.

He said being in the list should be something that Cebu should be proud of.

“All we need to do is just sustain ...

At least 22 participants and exhibitors from Manila and the Visayas are expected to join the activity at the Parkmall Atrium at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6.

“We came ...