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Bring out geohazard maps; Ondoy rains are coming Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:26AMHeavier rains expected until September threaten to bring flood and landslides. Science Undersecretary Graciano Yumul warns that the residual effects of La Niña weather such as "Ondoy-like rains" remain a possibility.
DOT sees tourist receipts at P900M Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:19AMTourism Secretary Alberto Lim said tourists’ expenditure is expected to reach P900 billion this year, from P800 billion last year, on account of full blast tourism campaigns and promotions here and abroad.
Super Singapore Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:42AMread more
Huge prizes dangled in Y101 run Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:13AMread more
Make it easy, safe for tourists to explore Cebu, gov’t asked Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:12AMread more
Much to do in Cebu Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:13PMFilipinos almost everywhere will tell you that Cebu is an ideal alternative to the frenzy of Manila for shopping, vacations, business and plain good fun. Thatâs not to say that the city itself is n .....
Davao Region: From islands to highlands Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:55PMread more
Taitong Treats Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:54AMThey’ve been supplying dim sum eats for beach resorts in Mactan, city hotels and school canteens in Cebu for two years now.
Utzurrum: A book launching, a Movenpick evening Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:12AMread more
Sarangani Fest features sand sculpture Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 7:10AMGUMASA, Glan, Sarangani, Philippines (PIA) – The province of Sarangani’s yearly tribute to the protected seascape – the Sarangani Bay – features a sand sculpture competition and sports activities slated from May 19 to 21. Provincial officials said sand sculpture competition goes along with the yearly celebration, where artists and spectators will have a chance to play with Gumasa white sands ...
Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts Opens Second Property in Thailand Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 5:05AMDUBAI, UAE, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts is undertaking management of the 39-Residence The Palm Beach Club and rebranding it Moevenpick Residences Laguna Beach Phuket with immediate effect. (Photo: …
SEAIR offers lowest fares to Cebu and Davao Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 8:57AMSOUTH East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) recently announced that it will launch its first domestic jet services from Manila to Cebu on July 1, 2011 and Manila to Davao on July 2 as part of the SEAIR-Tiger Airways partner airline program.
Tabije: Over-dramatization Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 9:44AMread more
SEAIR now offers the lowest fares to Cebu and Davao Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 11:19AMSouth East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) recently announced that it will launch its first domestic jet services from Manila to Cebu on July 1, 2011 and Manila to Davao on July 2 as part of the SEAIR-Tiger Airways Partner Airline Programme.
SEAIR to start flights to Cebu, Davao in July Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 11:07AMMANILA, Philippines - South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) will commence its Manila-Cebu flights on July 1, 2011, and its Manila-Davao flights on July 2 as part of its partnership with Tiger Airways.
WAYWARD AND FANCIFUL:|: Whaling winds Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 9:12PMPAMILACAN, Bohol — “Oh, you’re a psychologist!” the German girl exclaimed. “In my spare time. Not today,” I assured her, as I waved goodbye, happy to have convinced her to come see Davao some time soon. I’d found her at mid-morning, struggling with her flipflops going up the footpath that cuts through the island of [...]
Nalzaro: Happy Easter Sunday sa tanan Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 9:21AMread more
AFP works with PNP in preventing terror attacks during Holy Week Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 8:18AMMANILA, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has taken steps to be extra-vigilant this Holy Week to protect the public from all security threats.
Aquino gets ‘Oplan Semana Santa’ going Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 4:55PMThe country is as ready for the annual diaspora of Holy Week, with government officials assuring President Benigno Aquino III that measures are in place to ensure that people are not only safe in their travels but also from threats of terror attacks
What’s bad in Holy Week vacations Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 4:26PMIT would be good if a survey is conducted in, for example, beach resorts to find out what percentage of those who have booked there this coming weekend are Catholics.
DENR completes P18.3-M mapping project Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 12:56AMMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) commenced the P18.3-million coastal geohazard assessment and mapping project to identify the susceptibility of 97 coastal provinces to erosion and sea level rise. The DENR through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) aims at identifying the susceptibility of areas to coastal erosion as a result of a number of ...
10 things to do in Cagayan and Ilocos Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 11:57AMTHERE’S so much more to the North than historic churches and Spanish colonial houses. Beaches abound, mountain trails and waterfalls beckon, sand dunes offer a taste of adventure, and relaxing resorts can prove to be a respite from routine.
Mad rush to leave Manila Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 3:27AMThis is the weekend before Holy Week, which starts tomorrow, Palm Sunday, or what I used to know as Domingo de Ramos. This is when faithful (of the Roman Catholic Church) go to mass with palms (or fronds from coconut trees) to be blessed by the priest celebrating the mass.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts highlights strong expansion plans at Arabian Travel Market 2011 Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 8:38AMSwiss chain will use premier regional trade show to court new business leads, network with existing clients and raise brand awareness Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will be out in force at Arabian Travel Market 2011 (ATM) between May 2-5 - promoting its current 13 developments in the Middle East and global expansion, which is concentrated on Asia.
MGB 7 conducts geo-hazard mapping of 201 coastal barangays Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 4:40AMSIBONGA, Cebu – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-7 is now conducting coastal geo-hazard mapping of the region’s 201 priority coastal barangays with particular focus on the impact of rising sea levels due to climate change.
Police brace for Lenten security Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 11:15AMAt least 300 personnel from different units of the Cebu Provincial Police Office will be deployed to secure bus terminals, major ports, wharfs, and jeepney terminals in Cebu province during the Holy Week.
Coastal geohazard mapping set in Cebu Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 12:48PMA TOTAL of 97 coastal areas in the country, including Cebu, are in the list of priority areas for a geohazard mapping project currently conducted by state-run Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). /taxonomy/term/0 read more
Passionately Swiss at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Cebu Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 11:23AMOne of the trusted names in the upscale hotel management industry, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has arrived in Cebu!
DENR starts geohazard mapping of coastal areas to mitigate effects of climate change Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 7:36AMAFTER completing the geohazard mapping of landslide- and flood-prone areas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now conducting geohazard mapping in coastal areas to identify areas that are prone to the effects of rising sea level triggered by climate change and other destructive human activities. Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the geohazard mapping of ...
DENR to plot flooding hazards in towns affected climate change Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 6:10AMThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday said it will conduct geohazard mapping in 97 priority coastal areas in the provinces of Cagayan, La Union, Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, Negros Oriental and Cebu.
Management readied for Bantayan protected area Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 5:08AMBANTAYAN ISLAND, Cebu - The Region 7 office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now finalizing - per court order - completion of the General Management Plan (GMP) for the Bantayan Island Wilderness Area (BIWA).
The Secret To Cebu’s Well-Kept Paradise Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 11:25AMBy Maria Nikka U. Garriga, Reporter AS the world finally begins to comprehend the gravity of climate change, many countries have turned to ecotourism for help. Attracting tourists is no longer just means of earning revenue, but doing so leads to the protection and sustenance of nature’s beauty. This speaks true in the scenic island [...]
Tropical isles Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 10:25AMI could hardly wait for classes to end, so that I could embark on my yearly “escapade” to the different beach destinations our country offers.
Cebu's Pride Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 11:19AMI got word from Chairman Edward Hayco that the ALA Boxing Club is opening its doors to the kids, who want to learn boxing.
Disaster in Japan: Confluence of events Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 8:59AMAll Philippine islands when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the country in the middle 16th century were, in general, thickly clothed with mixtures in various proportions of mangrove forest, beach forest, tropical rainforest, monsoon forest, hardwood forest and other forest types probably by as much as 90% of their area cover.
Caste system for learning Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 2:24AMIn the interest of disclosure, I will state for the record that I am a human resource management professional who, when the opportunity presents itself and there is no conflict of interest involved, also accepts management consulting jobs including conducting training programs and seminars and speaking at various conferences and other learning forums.
Visit Samal passports now available for free Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 10:45AMVISIT Samal passports are now available for free at all travel agencies, Robinsons malls, and major ports in the country, Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Art P. Boncato Jr. said. read more
Alcoy’s Tingko Beach Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 8:09PMWhen I visited the sleepy little town of Alcoy a few weeks ago, I was only able to take pictures of the town church. We had to hurry because it was getting late and we still had to visit Argao. Well, today, I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of more than just the [...]
Only 9 of 80 brgys. paid ABC dues Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 10:18AMOUT of the 80 villages in Cebu City, the Association of Barangay Council (ABC) yesterday reported only nine barangays have paid their dues to the organization. With this, ABC president Michael Ralota said he will implement cost-cutting measures within the organization to save funds. Ralota, however, said only a few city’s barangays have paid their dues and have an approved annual budget. read more
Penang Escapade Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 10:16AMSurely everyone has seen this tagline on television, “Malaysia, Truly Asia”. It is catchy and unique, inviting and invigorating. It whets the appetite to discover and explore the island’s wealth of attractions and holiday options.
Nalzaro: The Radazas’ generosity and Lapu-Lapu’s bad roads Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 9:00AMI ATTENDED the grand 50th birthday bash of shipping magnate Chester Cokaliong, president and chief executive officer of Cokaliong Shipping Lines, last Saturday at the Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa. It was around 6 p.m. when I left Cebu City for Lapu-Lapu City. As I entered Barangay Mactan, passing through Barangay Buaya, I experienced heavy traffic. All vehicles leading to the Mactan Shrine ...
Sison: Human Trafficking is a Crime Against Humanity - VP Binay Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 10:57AMDURING his recent US official working visit, Vice President and Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers' (OFW) Concerns Jejomar C. Binay has reassured Filipinos abroad that the Philippine government is closely working with the US Department of State, Department of Justice and Department of Labor in ensuring a successful campaign against human trafficking. read more
‘PROOF’ RESTS ON 3 CHILDREN. Police consider murder case solved; Who gets reward? Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 12:27AM By Ador Vincent Mayol, Reporter The account of two schoolboys and a girl are what Cebu police are relying on when they file criminal charges today against a Norwegian engineer and his Cebuana fiancée. The children, who cannot be identified in news reports because of their minor age, were brought again yesterday to the [...]
Ayala Land sets capex at a record P33B Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 10:03AMPROPERTY GIANT Ayala Land, Inc. has earmarked a record P33 billion for capital expenditures this year to bankroll aggressive expansion, executives said last week.
Travel & Tourism: Visayan Valentine Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:12AMIt will never be declared a holiday but February 14 will always be a red-letter day for a romantic lot like the Filipinos. In fact, restaurants, concert venues, department stores as well as hotels and resorts are pulling out all the stops just to get a piece of this lucrative pie.
Crime upsurge could threaten Camarines Sur’s tourism boom Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 10:03AMLocal chief executives of Camarines Sur expressed deep concern over crime upsurge, which, if unchecked, could threaten the emerging tourism boom. Camarines Sur was the country’s top destination for foreign and local tourists in 2010, with a total of 1.88 million visitors, a 52.9 percent increase from the previous year’s 1.22 million. Domingo Briones, chairman of Barangay Tambo in Pamplona and ...
New schools ban supported by Tesda Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 10:02AMADMINISTRATORS of English tutorial schools and the Technical Education, Skills and Development Authority (Tesda) are supporting the proposal for a moratorium in the establishment of more tutorial schools in the city. The moratorium would help raise the standards of these schools, which over the past decade have began to mushroom, according to administrators of these schools who attended the ...
Design of zipline for Marabut completed Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 2:49AMMARABUT, Samar - The design of the proposed professional course zip-line for the Municipality of Marabut is already finished, Municipal Tourism Council Chairman Rogelio P. Grefiel, Jr. said. read more
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort makes Conde Nast list anew Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 8:31AMSHANGRI-LA’S Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, the premier, award-winning deluxe resort property, was recently awarded by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the Best Resorts in Asia.
Filinvest enters hospitality industry Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 8:16AMCEBU, famous for its rich historical past as well as its bustling and modern city, serves as a focal point of growth in the Southern Philippines.