CebuDaily News Overview (August 12, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Tuesday, August 12, 2008:

Cebu, Bohol ‘easy to sell’. AN OFFICIAL of the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed that Cebu and Bohol are the “easiest” destinations to sell during foreign missions conducted by the DOT. more >>

Cebu-Bohol tourism tandem pushed. To further boost the tourism potential in Central Visayas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is now poised to maximize the magnetic charm of the Cebu-Bohol tandem. more >>

SRP rerouting scheme to take effect Thursday. Rerouting of vehicles at South Road Properties will be implemented on August 14, as portions of the current route will be closed with the ongoing tunnel project of the Kajima Corporation. more >>

Tunnel works prompts change in traffic routes. STARTING this Thursday, all vehicles from the south will use a diversion road as egress from the South Road Properties (SRP) instead of going straight to M.J. Cuenco Ave. in Cebu City. more >>

Aboitizland opens first BPO facility in MEZ II. Taking advantage of the growing demand for business process outsourcing (BPO) in the country, a real estate and property developer unveiled the first IT facility at the Mactan Economic Zone II (MEZ II) in Lapu-Lapu City. more >>

One Cebu opens breaks for micro-entrepreneurs. Aside from providing a venue for local government units to showcase their existing projects and exotic locales, the recently held One Cebu (Obra Negosyo Expo Cebu) activity is also seen by organizers as a way to provide awareness for products of small and medium entrepreneurs based in the countryside. more >>

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First Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, a Success!

CEBU has earned its right to claim as being the country’s festival island.

Thirty-four towns across the province showcased their unique festivals in the first “Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: Festival of Festivals” competition held at the Cebu International Convention Center last August 9.

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“One Cebu” Business Exhibit formally launched

OBRA Negosyo Expo and Countryside Enterprise and Business Upliftment or “ONE CEBU” has been formally launched at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) with an overwhelming support from local business groups.

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A “Change in Culture” at the Cebu Provincial Capitol

CEBUANOS have much to be proud of for this 439th founding celebration for they have achieved what seemed to be impossible for any local government unit: a change in culture among Capitol employees.

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Garbo sa Sugbo

IN celebration of the greatness and pride of the Cebuano people, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia handed out honors to eight awardees at the Capitol Social hall last Friday night, during the governor’s ball.

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CebuDaily Photo of the Day (August 6, 2008)

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia donates blood during the bloodletting activity held at the Capitol Social Hall yesterday.

Photo by Joy Torrejos.
Text from The Freeman.

CebuDaily News Overview (August 5, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Tuesday, August 5, 2008:

Garcia calls for towns, cities to unite. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday called for unity among local officials in the towns and cities the same way Provincial Government officials have united. more >>

Innovation In Pan Bisaya: Lapu-Lapu awarded for nutrition program. Lapu-Lapu City is being recognized as outstanding city in the region for its innovations like “pan Bisaya”, the locally baked bread fortified with micronutrients, which aims to supply the micronutrient requirement of schoolchildren and folks in areas with higher prevalence of malnutrition. more >>

Toledo mine completes rehab. CARMEN Copper, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. (ACMDC), is set to start commercial production of its Toledo copper mine next month, following the completion of its phase one rehabilitation. more >>

Two Garcias among “Garbo” awardees. The Capitol has chosen two Garcias as among this year’s recipients of the annual “Garbo sa Sugbu” Awards in line with the province’s 439th founding anniversary. more >>

Governor’s Cup Launched

An unidentified model plays the film character Zorro, here escorting Gov. Gwen Garcia, to lend color to the launching of the Horse Show Governor’s Cup and the Fourth Women’s Volleyball Governor’s Cup at the Capitol Social Hall. Launching of the two sports activities, whose playing dates are still unscheduled, was among the activities that opened yesterday the weeklong 439th founding anniversary of Cebu Province.

photo and text by: Sun.Star Cebu

Province envisions grand Pasigarbo festival on Aug. 9

CEBU CITY, Philippines - A P1-million grand prize is up for grabs in the first Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival competition on Aug. 9, a project mounted by the Cebu provincial government to promote the festivals of towns and cities.

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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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State of Cebu Address

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia last night doused cold water on attempts to lure her to run for a national position when she gave her State of the Province Address at the packed Capitol Social Hall.

Garcia said that she will concentrate on looking after the progress and development of Cebu.

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