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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Alcoy took the crown as the 1st Festival Queen in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

THE Municipality of Alcoy shone during the first ever search for Ms. Festival Queen, edging out 23 cities and municipalities who sent their most beautiful and captivating women to compete for the title.

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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 2008: Festival of Festivals (List of Participating Towns and Cities and their Festivals)

Here is the final list of participating towns and cities and their respective festivals in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: Festival of Festivals, which will be held this Saturday, August 9, 2008:

1. Barili — Kaumahan Festival
2. Madridejos — Isda Festival
3. Ginatilan — Hinatdan Festival
4. Tuburan — Tubod Festival
5. Alcoy — Siloy Festival
6. Minglanilla — Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival
7. Bogo City — Pintos Festival
8. Toledo City — Hinulawan Festival
9. Sogod — Panagsugod Festival
10. Bantayan — Palawod Festival
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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 >>

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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