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.
Archive for May, 2008
May 29th, 2008
June 9 declared a non working holiday
May 29th, 2008
3 cities in Cebu among top 6 areas easiest to start business in: survey
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 [...]
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Tags: arturo radaza, carlo fortuna, cebu city, jonas cortes, lapu lapu, mandaue, taguig, thadeo ouano 
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Tourist arrivals up in Central Visayas
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 [...]
Posted in News Tags: bohol, cebu province, central visayas, negros oriental, siquijor, tourism No Comments »May 28th, 2008
Cebu Holdings Inc to build new condo at Cebu Business Park
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.
May 28th, 2008
Power Books branches carry The Cebu 2008 Yearbook
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.
