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CebuDaily News Overview (June 26, 2009)
Posted on June 26, 2009
Here are the must-read news articles for today, Friday, June 26, 2009:
SM City to host Autocross today. THE SM CITY-Cebu car park will be transformed into a race track as the second leg of the Kartzone Autocross Exhibition Race blasts off today. more >>
Lapu-Lapu resort targets opening with 300 rooms. AFTER experiencing delays involving its construction, the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa (IP) will finally soft open next week. more >>
Gaisano, Rustan’s to open in Lapu-Lapu. Three malls are set to open in Lapu-Lapu City within the next two years with the first scheduled to open its doors to the public this September. more >>
Contractors of North Coastal Road, Plaza Tunnel promise to finish projects this year. The P2.3-billion road project that cuts through Mandaue City and the towns of Consolacion and Liloan will be completed before the end of this year. more >>
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CebuDaily News Overview (June 17, 2009)
Posted on June 17, 2009
Here are the must-read news articles for today, Wednesday, June 17, 2009:
Carmen celebrates 158th year as town. Carmen Municipal Mayor Sonia Q. Pua yesterday called on all political leaders and residents of her town for unity, as they will continue the development of the town that was started by their forefathers 158 years ago. more >>
Lapu aquarium re-opens, eyes students, tourists. FOLLOWING its public announcement in March to temporarily close its facility as part of its relocation plans, the Mactan Island Aquarium Museum is now back in business. more >>
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Cebu Hobby Convention (HobCon) 2009 Schedule of Activities
Posted on June 17, 2009
The long wait is over! It’s just 3 more days ’til the first ever Hobby Convention (HobCon) in Cebu. To know more about the event, click here.
Meanwhile, here is the schedule of activities for the event everyone is waiting for:
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CebuDaily News Overview (June 9, 2009)
Posted on June 9, 2009
Here are the must-read news articles for today, Tuesday, June 9, 2009:
P70-million airport in Daanbantayan soon. An airport facility placed at P70 million will soon be constructed in the municipality of Daanbantayan as the said infrastructure is necessary to complement the economic zone, like that of the Mactan Export Processing Zone, that will be put up in its nearby town. more >>
CCCI establishes ties with job search engine. THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) partnered with an online job search website to manage the group’s career website. more >>
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1st Cebu Hobby Convention (HobCon 2009)
Posted on June 5, 2009
On June 20 and 21, 2009, the Hobby Convention will be staged for the first time ever in Cebu. This big and promising event will be held at the Parkmall, which is located at 168 Ouano Avenue, North Reclamation Road, Mandaue City, Cebu (just beside the Cebu International Convention Center!)
Among the event highlights are the LevelUp! Live 2009 – Cebu Regional Tournaments and Cosplay event.
For more information and updates about the LevelUp! Live 2009 – Cebu Regional Tournaments, you may head on to LevelUp!’s official website
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Cebu Daily News Overview (June 5, 2009)
Posted on June 5, 2009
CebuCon opens at SM City today. AT LEAST one hundred exhibitors will showcase products and innovations in the construction industry as the Cebu Construction Show opens today at the SM City Cebu Trade Center. more >>
17th Construction Show Cebu opens today. THE 17th Construction Show Cebu (Cebucon), the biggest and longest-running construction exhibit in the southern Philippines, opens today at the Cebu Trade Hall, 3rd floor SM City Cebu and will run until June 8. more >>
Series of shows on entrepreneurs to highlight Cebu business month. IN line with its theme, “Get Inspired,” the Cebu Business Month 2009 will serve as the platform for the launching of the “People Enhancing Opportunities, Propelling Leadership Excellence” (People) on June 17, at SM Cinema 1, SM City, starting at 4 p.m. more >>
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Cebu Daily News Overview (June 2, 2009)
Posted on June 2, 2009
Here are the must read news articles for today, Tuesday, February 18, 2009:
Hotel, entertainment center to rise in Kawit. A major convention-hotel and an entertainment center will soon rise on what used to be Kawit Island at the South Road Properties (SRP), according to Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña. more >>
Lone district in Lapu soon, Lapulapu to select own congressman in 2010. Lapu-Lapu City may have its own congressional district before the end of the year. more >>
Taiwanese laptop maker eyes bigger sales in Cebu. THE Philippine arm of a Taiwanese computer company plans to increase its provincial market share in the country after it observed that the laptop penetration rate in the provinces is slower compared to Metro Manila. more >>
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Month long treats await this Cebu Business Month 2009
Posted on June 2, 2009
The 18th “Cebu Business Month” of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has scheduled several inspiring and relevant activities that definitely offer excellent advantages to the public and the Cebu business community.
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Cebu Business Month 2009
Posted on June 2, 2009
Cebu Business Month aims to highlight, celebrate and inspire more successes in the Cebu business community through a month of relevant events and activities participated in by industry stakeholders from the Philippines and Asia. This year’s celebration carries the theme, ”Get Inspired!” to illustrate that even in times of crisis, inspired ideas, action and perseverance can result in business success.
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CebuDaily News Overview (February 18, 2009)
Posted on February 18, 2009
Here are the must read news articles for today, Wednesday, February 18, 2009:
Cebu firm wins bid to operate landfill. A local company came out as the most eligible in yesterday’s bidding for the privatization of the Inayawan landfill. more >>
Expand Kilometer 39 – DPWH. Road expansion especially along the right lane is expected to keep Kilometer 39 of the Cebu Transcentral Highway safer for motorists, a public works official said. more >>
Villarete: BRT won’t go vs. Arroyo order. The Bus Rapid Transport System will not go against a recently issued administrative order of President Gloria Arroyo ordering the use of an environmentally sustainable mass transport system to be adopted in the Philippines, said Cebu City Planning and Development Office head Nigel Paul Villarete. more >>
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Cebu Sinulog 2009 Festival Winners
Posted on January 11, 2009
Here are the winners of the various activities held during the Sinulog 2009 Festival. This page will be updated as soon as new information arrives:
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan (January 10, 2009, Saturday):
Elementary Division
1st – Pajo Elementary School, Lapulapu City (P40,000)
2nd – Kawayan Elementary School, Dalaguete (P30,000)
3rd – Tugbungan Elementary School, Consolacion (P20,000)
4th – Bogo City Elementary School, Bogo City and Sogod Elementary School, Sogod (P15,000)
Best in Costume – Pajo Elementary School, Lapulapu City (P20,000)
Secondary Division
1st - Carcar Central National High School, Carcar City (P40,000)
2nd – Tayud National High School, Consolacion (P30,000)
3rd – Mandaue Integrated Dance Company, Mandaue City (P20,000)
4th – Liloan National High School, Liloan (P15,000)
5th – Guinsay National High School, Danao City (P10,000)
Best in Costume – Carcar Central National High School, Carcar City (P20,000)
Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan (January 11, 2009, Sunday):
Elementary Division
1st - Lahug Elementary School (P40,000)
2nd – Pasil Elementary School (P30,000)
3rd – Punta Princesa Elementary School (P20,000)
4th – Talamban Elementary School (P15,000)
5th – Banawa Elementary School (P10,000)
Best in Costume – Pasil Elementary School (P20,000)
Secondary Division
1st – Don Sergio Sr. National High School (P40,000)
2nd – Camp Lapu-Lapu National High School (P30,000)
3rd – Pardo High School (P20,000)
4th – Florencio Urot Memorial High School (P15,000)
5th – Abellana National High School (P10,000)
Best in Costume – Camp Lapu-Lapu National High School (P20,000)
Cebu Popular Music Festival 2009: SOON!
Miss Cebu 2009: SOON!
1st Sinulog Fireworks Competition: Dumaguete City
Sinulog 2009 Festival Queen: Tribu Sinanduloy, Tangub City
Sinulog 2009 Grand Parade:
Sinulog-Based (SB)
1st Prize Sinanduloy-Tangub City
2nd Prize Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial NHS
3rd Prize Silaw Culture and Arts, Carcar City
4th Prize Alcoy Siloy Festival, Alcoy, Cebu
5th Prize Pakol Festival, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental
Best in Costume (SB) Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial NHS
Free Interpretation (FI)
1st Prize Tribu Buyoganon, Abuyog, Leyte
2nd Prize Lumad Basakanon, Basak, Cebu City
3rd Prize Municipality of Carmen
4th Prize Land of Beauty&Bounty, Lanao del Norte
5th Prize Karatong Festival, Dulag, Leyte
Best in Costume (FI) Lanao del Norte
Street Dancing
Champion Sinanduloy-Tangub City
1st runner-up Lumad Basakanon
2nd runner-up Municipality of Carmen
Best in Musicality Municipality of Carmen
Higante
1st Prize Giovanni Abos
2nd Prize Florentina Tabaco
3rd Prize Tribu Magta
Puppeteers
1st Prize Alfred Bayon-on (Mr. Bean)
2nd Prize Pierre Famador (Cool Lolo)
3rd Prize Noelito Famador (Hello My Boy)
Float
1st Prize International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI)
2nd Prize Lacto Pafi
3rd Prize Seacrest Maritime Foundation Inc./SWU
Sinulog Festival Queen 2009 Ms. Iris Mae Linganay, Sinanduloy (Tangub City)
1st Runner Up Ms. Ariane May Briones, Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
2nd Runner Up Ms. Alfe Marie Nathaniel Uy, Pakol Festival (Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental)
3rd Runner Up Ms. Chelo Mae Timtim, Siloy Festival (Alcoy, Cebu)
4th Runner Up Ms. Rotahmae Verano, Tribu-Arthro (Abellana National High School)
Best in Musicality Tribu Arthro, Abellana National High School
Best Solo Performer Ms. Ariane May Briones, Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
Best in Production Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
Sinulog 2009 Photo and Video Contest: SOON!
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