As the new highly urbanized city in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City has invested millions of pesos to expand the city’s road system as an alternative to other expensive transport systems.
Mayor Arturo Radaza, who is ending his third and last term as mayor in June 2010, said the city has widened and rehabilitated roads.
The road from S. Osmena Street will start from Radaza Plaza going to Petron-Basak to the corner of aviation road. Read more…
Calling all Earth-loving photo enthusiasts, professionals and amateurs to show your best shot of Earth Hour Cebu and join the “Earth Hour Cebu Photo Contest 2010″!
The contest is open to all with photos taken during the Earth Hour in Cebu on March 27, 2010. Interested participants can send as many entries as possible provided that no entry has been entered in any competition.
Entry photos must be taken by either using digital or conventional cameras and minimal digital enhancement is allowed.
For questions, please contact Kei Go at 0917-321-0311 or Chloe Lopez at 0917-630-0041.
Source: Philippine Information Agency
To give boost to the growing advocacy to protect the environment, the upcoming Cebu Business Month 2010 chose to highlight the “Green” campaign among corporations and trade groups.
CBM, an annual month-long event to showcase Cebu’s business prowess is held every month of June, organized by Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
This year, the 19th CBM 2010 will adopt the “Get Inspired, Go Green” theme, as the organization encourages the adoption of greening the environment to address concerns on the adverse impact of climate change towards sustainable economic advancement. Continue reading…
The biggest Philippine flag was delivered yesterday to Liloan town in Cebu as a symbol of fostering unity in the country in ceremonies held at a vacant three-hectare lot.
The 330 feet by 660 feet flag occupied two hectares on the ground.
The huge banner made up of 14,900 yards of nylon taffeta will stay in Liloan until March 16.
It will be folded and later brought to Mactan Island, to coincide with the commemoration of the March 16, 1521 arrival of Spanish colonizers in the Philippines. More…
The new clean coal-fired power plant in Cebu is now operational.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the switched-on of the first of three units of the 246 megawatts power plant at barangay Daanlungsod, Toledo City, Cebu on March 5, ushering in the advent of a new and clean coal-fired power plant technology in Central Visayas.
Using the latest circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology, the project ensures proper discharge of commonly feared emissions and wastes of coal-fired power plants at practically negligible levels. Read more…
For being a valuable educator and purveyor of Cebuano classics whose Halad museum now houses memorabilia from Cebu’s legendary musicians as well as paintings by Cebuano artists, Dr. Jose “Dodong” R. Gullas was chosen as one of the awardees of this year’s Perlas Award.
The Philippines Foundation Inc. held the 23rd Perlas Award yesterday at the SM City Cebu Theater One where Gullas stood as one of the recipients of this annual award given to Filipinos or institutions who have been shining examples in their field of endeavor or who were able to make a difference through demonstrating values that touched the lives of the people. More…
China Overseas Exchange Association and Cebu-Filipino Chinese United Community proudly present Si Chuan: A Modern Puppet Show
Cebu Chinese Community were able to witness the 3 night puppet show from February 23-25 at the Cinema 1 of SM City Cebu.
An Opening Dragon Dance
The Mandaue Children’s Choir with Maestro Dennis Sugarol was also part of the China Spring Festival
Rolling Light
Bian Lian (Changing Face)
Cebu has emerged as the number one tourism destination in the Philippines for 2009, the official year-end report of the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed.
Cebu ‘s total tourist traffic arrival for the year hit 1.61 million, a 1.2 percent increase compared to the figure recorded in the previous year.
Korea remained the top tourist market for Cebu accounting for 29 percent of the total foreign tourists. Read more…
To experience what the region can offer as a vacation destination, a Cebu-based travel agency flew in 15 Russian travel agents.
In an interview with Sun.Star Cebu, Nikita Osharov, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Pelagos Tours and Travel, said, “Russian people don’t know much about the Philippines and to increase their awareness of the country and its people, we invited them to come here.”
Pelagos is a Cebu-based travel agency that caters to Russian tourists who visit the country. The 15 travel agents, who represent travel agencies in Russia, arrived in Cebu on Monday as part of their familiarization tour of the Philippines. More…
Electronics manufacturers are trying to get a share of the the growing electronics market in Cebu.
The electronics industry had experienced tremendous growth in the Cebu market in the last eight to ten years, said Joel L. Pe, Silicon Valley president and chief executive officer.
Pe gave this observation during the recent opening of Toshiba concept store in SM City Cebu, where top executives of the electronics company from Singapore also see Cebu as a major growth area for Toshiba Philippines. Read more…
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Korean investor in Cebu are requesting for more flights from Korea and other foreign countries to Cebu to give boost to the already increasing number of tourist arrivals in the province and in the whole country in general.
Imperial Palace Waterpark and Spa General Manager Richie Kang said that they are hoping that the Department of Tourism would address the need for more flights coming in to Cebu.
Kang said during the weekly 888 news forum in Marco Polo Plaza Hotel that at present there are already flights from different airline companies like Korean Air however there is still a need for more. Continue…
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With the first of three 82 megawatts (MW) capacity units expected to go online by Feb. 15, Cebu Energy Development Corp. (CEDC) reiterated its claim of using environment-friendly technology by announcing a long-term coal supply contract with PT Adaro.
“Adaro is a company known for its patented envirocoal which has the lowest sulfur content among coal suppliers in the market today. Moreover, PT Adaro has garnered various awards for corporate social responsibility and entrepreneurship programs for its host communities,” said Jesus N. Alcordo, CEDC president, in a statement. More…
