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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“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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CebuDaily News Overview (August 4, 2008)

Here are the must read news articles for today, Monday, August 4, 2008:

Fewer crimes so far in ‘08. THOUGH the province saw much violence last week, Cebu Provincial Police Office Director Carmelo Valmoria announced a seven percent drop in index crimes for the first half of the year. more >>

Capitol to hold One Cebu expo yearly. CEBU Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia announced Friday that the Provincial Government will create an office that will oversee the Mandaue City-based trade exposition “One Cebu” or the Obra-Negosyo Expo-Cebu Economic Enterprise Uplifting program. more >>

Cyberzone at SM: One-stop IT shop. SM City Cebu opened Cyberzone to provide a one-stop shop of all information technology (IT) related products and services. With an area appoximately 4,127 square meters, it houses IT shops and making it the biggest SM Cyberzone in the Visayas and Mindanao. more >>

Paseo opens weekend market. Cebu’s first night market shopping and entertainment destination, Paseo Food and Entertainment Center, initiated a move to promote entrepreneurial culture among farmers through the opening of “Paseo Fresh and Green Weekend Market.” more >>

‘Free water to drink in restos’. Ideally, restaurants in Cebu City should provide free drinking water to their customers. more >>

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