The New Plaza Sugbo

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo went over to Cebu two weeks ago to inaugurate Plaza Sugbo, a newly rehabilitated square that encompasses Cebu City Hall and the Magellan’s Cross park. Hopefully this will set a precedent for more rehabilitation projects in the future that would help in the revitalization of the old district of Cebu City, commonly referred to as “downtown.”

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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 17, 2008)

Here are the must-read news articles for today, Thursday, July 17, 2008:

GMA to inaugurate park, new CH building. PRESIDENT Arroyo is expected in Cebu City next week for the inauguration of the Sugbu Park and the newly renovated City Hall Legislative Building. more >>

Web portal for Filipino entrepreneurs unveiled. Aimed towards creating a community of Filipino entrepreneurs across the globe, a Dubai-based web portal is currently laying out the groundwork of a project that would fuel business opportunities for Filipino products and services in the global marketplace. more >>

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CebuDaily News Overview (July 16, 2008)

Here are the must-read news articles for today, Wednesday, July 16, 2008:

City to inaugurate renovated legislative building, plaza. The Cebu City government will finally inaugurate its newly renovated legislative building this July 23. more >>

10-level bldg. to offer suites. BUSINESSMEN who are looking for a secure, convenient and elegant place to rent will soon find their needs answered at the Alpa City Suites. more >>

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Magellan’s Cross park to be expanded

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government will expand the park near the Magellan’s Cross so tourists can have enough space to view it and have their pictures taken at the historical landmark.

Vice Mayor Michael Rama met on Tuesday with vendors, police, barangay (village) officials and tourism stakeholders about the plan.

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Internet service near Magellan’s Cross by July

A PUBLIC Internet connection will be available this July in the vicinity of Cebu City Hall and Magellan’s Cross. The codification of the city ordinances will also be ready by then.

The Internet service is intended for tourists and visitors.

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Cebu City Hall landscaping stopped

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Part of Magallanes Street in Cebu City fronting the City Hall will stay closed until June due to delays in the completion of landscaping works for City Hall.

Vice Mayor Michael Rama said the P5 million that the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) released for the landscaping project has run out. The city government is awaiting the release of another P6 million, since the PTA promised a total of P11 million for the project.

Cebu City Hall | photo by vench_y (Flickr)

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