June 9 declared a non working holiday
May 29, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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The observance of Independence Day on June 12, a Thursday, has been moved earlier to June 9, in accordance with a new law rationalizing public holidays, Malacañang announced yesterday.
According to Malacañang, June 9, which falls on a Monday, would be a non-working holiday.
3 cities in Cebu among top 6 areas easiest to start business in: survey
May 29, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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THREE cities in Cebu emerged among the top six cities where it is easiest to start a business in the Philippines, according to a survey commissioned by the International Finance Corp. and the World Bank.
Lapu-Lapu City is the second easiest city to start a business in, next only to Taguig. Cebu City placed fourth, while Mandaue landed sixth in a list of 21 cities in the “Doing Business in the Philippines 2008” survey.
Tourist arrivals up in Central Visayas
May 29, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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CENTRAL Visayas, which is being promoted as the tourism hub of the country, posted a 10.17-percent growth rate in visitor arrivals for the first quarter this year over the same period in 2007.
The region recorded 535,396 visitors from January to March this year compared to 485,993 visitors in the same period in 2007, reflecting an increase of 49,403 tourists.
Cebu Holdings Inc to build new condo at Cebu Business Park
May 28, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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CEBU’S economy is enjoying a boom cycle as a result of the continuing upsurge of the tourism and IT (information technology) industries.
Real estate has especially benefited from this trend with the need for commercial lots, office spaces, new shopping and lifestyle concepts, and other related industries.
Power Books branches carry The Cebu 2008 Yearbook
May 28, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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THE Cebu 2008 Yearbook could finally be seen on the racks of Power Books as Sun.Star assistant vice president for circulation Rene Besido and Power Books purchasing and marketing manager Vanessa Yu signed an agreement to carry and display the yearbook in all of Power Books branches.
Israel to boost trade with Cebu
May 28, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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FOLLOWING South Africa’s disclosure of plans to bridge the information gap between the country and the Philippines to strengthen existing trade relations, Israel is also planning to do the same.
Cebu Condominium developer remains confident about project’s completion
May 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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MORE than 60 percent of the bedroom units at Citylights Gardens Condominium Tower 3 and 4 in Nivel Hills, Apas in Cebu City are already bought by a “good mix” of buyers.
Citylights Gardens Cebu | photo by junbgood (Flickr)
ResToeRun at the Ayala Center Cebu
May 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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Shoeaholics, listen up! Feed your appetite for footwear at ResToeRun, Ayala Center Cebu’s latest addition to its roster of shops that cater to footwear connoisseurs who just can’t get enough of the latest in footwear fashion.
ResToeRun, the new concept store to hit the island, combines the fun of eating and the joy of shoe shopping. The shop is divided into three shoe cuisines: the Res which is more on casual footwear; Toe is for open-toed shoes, sandals and flipflops; and Run for athletic footwear. Brands like Tsubo, Kickers, Sanuk, Terra Plana, Lofu, Columbia Sportswear, The North Face, among others, are sold at ResToeRun.
Feast on!
Article source: The Freeman
Powerbooks opens at The Northwing of SM
May 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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POWERBOOKS brings its venerable collection of literary works down south with the grand opening of its flagship branch on May 24, 4 p.m. at The Northwing (Level 2) of SM City Cebu, the first specialty bookstore in the area.
Powerbooks at the Northwing, SM City Cebu | photo by deyv (Flickr)
Cebu North coastal road may cost P2.3B
May 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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THE proposed construction of the Cebu North Coastal Road will cost the national government around P2.3 billion. The road project is a 9.45 kilometer highway running through the coastal areas of Mandaue City, Consolacion and Lilo-an.
The proposed road section will link the new Mandaue City central business district and government center and the new Northern Metro Cebu urban development area. The latter encompasses the Mactan International Airport, the Mactan Export Processing Zone and the Mandaue reclamation.
IT solutions firm eyes Cebu SMEs and BPOs
May 23, 2008 by CebuDaily admin
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By tapping into the huge segment of the city’s small and medium sized businesses as well as the increasing business process outsourcing companies, a global communications infrastructure and solutions firm is optimistic to increase its market share and product’s utilization in Cebu.
Avaya Intelligent Communications recently held a seminar on IP Telephony Solutions for the Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in Cebu at the same time launched their Avaya SMB solutions which composed specially marked down bundles of products and solutions that are geared towards the needs of this market segment in partnership with Lamco International, its distributor.
I2 BPO Building at the Asiatown IT Park | photo by [2]rokbot[2]y (Flickr)
