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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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.