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CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Grand Mosque soon to rise in Cebu City
An official from the Office of the Muslim Affairs (OMA) in Central Visayas bared that if the funding will immediately be sourced out and the schedules will be properly followed, this city will soon have its Grand Mosque at the South Road Properties (SRP). OMA 7 regional director Sakiran Hajan said that if the Grand Mosque will be fully realized … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Resto reinvents itself, eyes more clients
A Thai restaurant is reinventing itself to get a better share of the market with the expected opening of the Radisson Hotel in Cebu next year. “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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » PhilHealth Region 7 opens Mandaue office
PhilHealth Region 7 launched its newest service office in Mandaue City last Monday, October 12, expanding its major service points to now cover eight strategic locations in the region. 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, … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Cebu continues to be strong BPO arena
Cebu remains a strong and viable city for business process outsourcing (BPO) activities. “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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Lapu child wins int’l quiz tilt, honored
Another Oponganon gave Lapu-Lapu City pride by taking home the bronze medal in the international academic competition that drew 51 teams from seven different countries held in Tianjin, China last month. 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. … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Cebu retailers push for end to plastic bags
In the wake of the devastating typhoons that hit Luzon, retailers in Cebu are pushing a green initiative that could lead to the elimination of plastic packaging from their stores in the next few months. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Plan to conduct tourism survey of Cebu okayed
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will conduct a three-year tourism survey in Cebu to determine the island’s tourism potentials and guide it in its policy directions. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Cebu to host “mechatronics” confab
For the first time, the Philippines will host the International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT), which will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino on October 20 to 23. 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. … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Rare Cebu bird is focus of tourism, conservation
A rare bird endemic to Cebu island has become the focus of preservation and protection efforts by local and international conservation groups, with the support of the Department of Tourism (DOT). 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” … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Six Cebu firms nominees in retail industry’s ‘Oscars’
Six Cebuano companies are finalists for the 2009 Outstanding Filipino Retailers Award. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Dutch experts to assist Cebu’s export industry
Three Dutch experts were recently deployed to Cebu to impart their expertise to the export industry here through the Center of the Promotion of Imports from Development Countries (CBI). 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Deal signed to help birdwatching tours take wing in Cebu
For the first time, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is supporting a bird conservation program as part of its strategy to promote birdwatching tourism in the country. “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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Israel,Cebu deal seen to boost tourism
The recent sisterhood agreement between the Cebu Provincial government and the city of Rishon Lezion in Israel will open more opportunities for local traders and add more tourism prospects for Cebu. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Wellness show aims to boost Cebu tourism
Health and wellness experts are organizing a show to promote Cebu as a medical tourism destination and help boost the industry, which has been affected by the global economic crisis. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Plantation Bay, top family-friendly resort in Asia
Cebu’s premier Plantation Bay Resort and Spa was cited one of the Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts in Asia, in Asia Spa magazine’s Family Issue. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Real estate firm eyes more projects in Cebu
Cebuano-owned MSY Holdings Corporation will focus its investments on Cebu for the next 10 years. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Cebu firms at int’l tour fair
A Cebu-based tour operator noted that the beaches and aqua sports like diving remain among Cebu’s top attractions that lure foreign tourists such as those from the United States and Europe. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Capitol launches program for elderly
The Cebu provincial government has launched yet another program named after Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, this time aimed at senior citizens. 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 … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » 4th DanceSport sa Sugbu opens
Cebu will once again have the dancesport spotlight shone on it as it hosts the 4th DanceSport sa Sugbu and 2009 Cebu IDSF World DanceSport Open Latin and Standard today at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino Grand Ballroom. The city, along with its venerable Dancesport-Team Cebu City (DTCC) organization headed by director Edward Hayco, took center stage just … [Link]
CeBu CeBoom CeBlog » Family-owned boutique hotel opens in Kasambagan
A Family-owned boutique hotel in Barangay Kasambagan has opened to help Cebu accommodate the growing number of tourists seeking rooms at affordable rates. 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 … [Link]
