Tornado in Cebu?

A waterspout looms on the horizon in Mactan Island in this photograph by Roland Caranzo. The waterspout, spotted late yesterday afternoon, caused no damage or industries.

photo by: Roland Caranzo
text by: Sun.Star Cebu

CebuDaily News Overview (July 31, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Thursday, July 31, 2008:

Airport braces for more travelers. ONGOING expansion efforts at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) are expected to accommodate the estimated growth in passenger volume for the next three years. more >>

Duty Free opens outlet in mall. TO reach more overseas Filipino workers and tourists, Duty Free Philippines (DFP) opened a 1,800 square meter outlet—its second biggest store in the country after Fiesta Mall in Paranaque City—in the Northwing of SM City Cebu. more >>

BPI launches new look, to give better services. REALIZING that a “generic” product cannot differentiate a bank from its competitors, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is embarking on a nationwide brand revitalization campaign that promotes its “pro-active” way of engaging its customers. more >>

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CebuDaily News Overview (July 29, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Tuesday, July 29, 2008:

Duty Free set to open at SM. DUTY Free Philippines (DFP) marks another milestone as it proudly launches its newest store and the second largest outlet in the country in Cebu City at the ground floor of the SM City Northwing today. more >>

Men’s cosmetic market on the rise. The encouraging growth of the men market availing of skin care services and products prompted Forever Flawless chain to develop a line of products designed specifically for men. more >>

2 Metro Cebu schools win 1st Robotics Cup. The Science and Technology Center (STEC) in Lapu-Lapu City and the Cebu City National Science High School (CCNSHS) bagged the grand prize of the 1st Cebu Robotics Cup in the open category and smash triathlon category, respectively. more >>

CebuDaily.com Site Updates (July 26, 2008)

Welcome to CebuDaily.com, a project of a 17-year old student, which aims to be Cebu’s largest all-in-one information portal online!

The site has been recently updated to keep up with the fast-paced developments in the city and province of Cebu. So if you’re new to the site, please don’t fail to check them out. Here are some of them:

New construction updates have been posted for the following projects:

• Ayala Center Cebu Leisure Oasis
• Cebu LDS (Mormon) Temple
• China Bank Tower
• Citylights Gardens Towers 3 and 4
• Crown Regency Hotel
• eBloc 1
• Grand Cenia Hotel and Residences
• I3
• Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa
• JY IT Center III
• Lexmark Plaza 2
• Lexmark Plaza 3 (Creativo IT Building)
• Nature’s Suite Business Hotel
• Parkmall
• Seascapes Resort Town
• Skyrise 2
• Skyrise 3
• TG Tower
• The Persimmon
• Tower Palace
• Ultima Residences Fuente Tower III

New project(s) added to CebuDaily.com’s database:

• CityLoft
• Eton Cyberpod Cebu Business Park
• Eton Cyberpod Mabolo
• Pueblo Verde
• Ultima Prime Fuente Luxury Residences

The Cebu Festivals and Events Calendar is now open to anyone who wishes to add their events. Simply post them at the comments area and they will be evaluated and added to the calendar accordingly. All sorts of activities and events about business , entertainment, leisure, sports, politics, and holidays, town fiestas and other activities and events are welcome.

The Cebu Hotels Directory has also been recently updated to include more accommodations in the city and province of Cebu. If you happen to know any hotels, resorts, and other accommodational facilities, feel free to post them at the comments area and they will be evaluated and added to the directory accordingly.

The Cebu Tourist Attractions Directory, which is currently the most comprehensive list of tourist destinations in the city of province of Cebu, is being continually and regulary updated to include more and more destinations and attractions in an effort to help promote and boost the vibrant tourism industry of Cebu.

If you’d like to contribute articles to CebuDaily.com, you may read this page for more information.

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CebuDaily News Overview (July 26, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Saturday, July 26, 2008:

TV program highlights Cebu’s real estate sector. The dynamic real estate sector in Cebu prompted a group of Cebuano marketing professionals to launch a local television program that dedicates on promoting real estate business in the province. more >>

Cebuano Festivals. The Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, scheduled on August 9 at the Cebu International Convention Center, will highlight the different festivals of the component cities and municipalities in the province who have signified to join the contest. more >>

Firm to buy hospital. INSTEAD of building a new one, Metro Pacific Resources Inc. is now looking at buying a hospital in Cebu to pursue its plan of tapping the medical tourism industry. more >>

The old meets the new. IN olden times, a clay pot called a kulon, or k’un for short, was used in cooking. At the Paseo complex in Mabolo, a relatively new restaurant named after this old-world native cooking utensil serves some pretty good versions of native dishes as well as some new takes on old favorites. more >>

14 Cebuanos in the top 10

He took up nursing as a practical choice. It was a sure way of getting a job with the high demand for nurses.

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Banig Festival Revived

Eight years after it was last held, the Banig Festival of Badian, southern Cebu has been brought to life once again.

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CebuDaily News Overview (July 25, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Fridaay, July 25, 2008:

President considers holding Cabinet meeting in new session hall. SIGNATURE furniture pieces and the P120-million newly-renovated Cebu City Hall Legislative Building, including the City Council session hall that she inaugurated yesterday, impressed President Arroyo. more >>

Personal care chain reports rise in male patrons in Manila, Cebu. FOLLOWING a nationwide launch last month of its men’s product line, a beauty chain noticed an increase of male patients among its outlets nationwide. more >>

Traffic to be rerouted for Banal showdown. A traffic rerouting will implemented in the downtown area on Saturday due to a big boxing event which will be held at the Cebu Coliseum at 8 p.m. more >>

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GMA inaugurates legislative building

President Arroyo cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the formal inauguration of the new Plaza Sugbu and renovated Cebu City Hall legislative building yesterday morning.

photo by Ferdinand Edralin

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CebuDaily News Overview (July 22, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Tuesday, July 22, 2008:

Flyover finished on Sept. 5: Go. CONSTRUCTION of the Banilad flyover will be finished on Sept. 5. more >>

Cebu City cops get perfect score in action drill. IN the first phase of the pre-annual general inspection (AGI), the Cebu City Police Office got a 100 percent rating from a team of inspectors in its “immediate action drill” (IAD) yesterday. more >>

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Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

When word got around that the Provincial Capitol is sponsoring a Cebuano festival competition to celebrate its founding anniversary on August 9, LGU festival organizers hurriedly scampered to their drawing boards to prepare a production worthy of the P1 million grand prize.

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