Dubai to build a new Cebu port
January 29, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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PRESIDENT Arroyo arrives today bringing investments from Dubai World, one of the biggest conglomerates in the world.
The President yesterday announced that the company, a holding firm that manages a portfolio of businesses for the Dubai government, will build a resort, a port operation in Cebu, and an industrial park on a 42-hectare property in the Subic Bay Freeport.
After 15th trip, Capitol upbeat on ‘Suroy’
January 28, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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FOUR years and 15 Suroy-Suroy Sugbo trips later, the Southern Heritage Trail that culminated last Friday was the best ever, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Provincial Board (PB) Member Agnes Magpale, committee on tourism and international affairs chairperson, agreed.
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Magpale said that while there were complaints about some washrooms not being clean enough, the activity has improved through the years.
Traffic trial starts
January 28, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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THE proposed traffic experiment for the Banilad flyover’s construction starts today, even as the Cebu City Council meets with affected sectors and concerned agencies to straighten out some kinks.
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However, only the odd-even scheme for private vehicles and taxis from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. will be implemented from today until tomorrow.
SM inks deal to open IMAX cinemas in North EDSA, Cebu
January 24, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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SY-LED SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has signed a deal with IMAX Corp. for the opening of two more theaters in the country following the success of the Mall of Asia cinema.
Rick Camaligan, vice-president for operations of SM’s leisure group, told BusinessWorld that the theaters would be in The Block at SM City North Edsa, Quezon City and SM City Cebu.
To Attract Investors: Boljoon eyes tourism infra growth
January 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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Blessed with a rich cultural background, the town of Boljoon, in the Southern part of Cebu, is looking at plans of improving its tourism infrastructure to better attract domestic and foreign tourists, especially potential investors.
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In an interview with Boljoon Municipal Mayor Deogenes R. Derama, he pointed out that as a fifth class municipality, Boljoon is eyeing for tourism and infrastructure developments in the area as a potential key to help alleviate the living condition of their people.
Flower growers in Cebu City to learn from counterparts in Harlemmermeer
January 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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CEBU City’s flower industry and the children of Barangay Tisa are among those who will benefit from the sister-city ties between the City Government and Harlemmermeer in The Netherlands.
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Mayor Tomas Osmeña wants flower growers in the city to learn from their counterparts in Harlemmermeer, including the techniques, technology and trends in growing flowers and other agricultural products.
PGMA orders construction of port in Southern Cebu
January 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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PRESIDENT Arroyo has ordered the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) to build a new port in Southern Cebu, especially in Santander town, which is included in the Roll-on-Roll-off Terminal System (RRTS) project.
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RRTS is one of the four components of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH), which was launched by Arroyo in 2002 to bring down the cost of transporting goods from one province to another.
Tom shares Sinulog stage with ‘enemies’ - Sinulog 2008
January 22, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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FOR SHOW OR FOR WHAT? Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña who had verbally clashed with Lahug Bry. Captain Mary Ann delos Santos and Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia looks civil to Mary Ann (left) and a bit warm to Gwen. The three attended the awarding of prizes to Sinulog winners.
FOR the first time since he engaged Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Lahug Barangay Captain Mary Ann de los Santos in a verbal war, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña shared the stage with the two leaders yesterday.
De los Santos and Garcia were at the awarding ceremony at the Cebu Sports Center to receive the prices and trophies for their respective contingents.
Las Vegas grand finale - Sinulog 2008
January 22, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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The Las Vegas group of performers from the Cebu City Dance Sports presents a number with the special participation of Cebu City First Lady Margot Osmena.
This presentation is a prelude to the grand fireworks display.
Here are photos of the Sinulog Finale:
More photos after the jump..
Personalities join parade - Sinulog 2008
January 22, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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Many personalities from the field of politics, sports, and show business joined the Sinulog grand parade, which was celebrated yesterday (Sunday) here at Cebu City.
Among the many personalities who came to join and witness Sinulog 2008 are Senator Mar Roxas; International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight champion Nonito Donaire; the PBB Celebrity Edition 2 stars; Palos main casts Cesar Montano and Jake Cuenca; Anne Curtis; Sam Milby; Dennis Padilla; Melanie Marquez; and Angelica Panganiban.
Here are photos of them:
Angelica Panganiban
More photos after the jump..
Free Interpretation Category Winners: Basakanon, Carmen, Alikaraw, Iliganon, Pintaflores - Sinulog 2008
January 22, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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Here are photos of the winners of the Free Interpretation category.
Lumad Basakanon won the 1st prize for this year’s Sinulog Free Interpretation category.
They were followed by the municipality of Carmen, Alikaraw Organization of Hilongos, Leyte, Tribu Iliganon of Iligan City, and Tribu Pintaflores of San Carlos City.
The awarding of winners of the 2008 Sinulog Grand Parade was held on Monday (January 21) at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Lumad Basakanon (1st place - Free Interpretation Category)
More photos after the jump..
