Bo’s Coffee president leads CCCI 2019 Grand Chamber awardees

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Bo’s Coffee President Steve Benitez was named Entrepreneur of the Year during 2019 Grand  Chamber Awards held tonight, June 28, in a Cebu City hotel. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Grand Chamber…

10 MSMEs in CV win DOLE-7’s 2019 regional productivity tilt

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/27/2019

CEBU CITY—The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) declared 10 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as regional winners of the 2019 Productivity Olympics. According to an emailed statement from DOLE-7, six of the…

Rico’s Lechon opens flagship branch in Mandaue City

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Six years ago, the present owner of Rico’s Lechon came to Cebu to taste all lechon brands including those in Talisay and Carcar. After going lechon-eating hopping all over Cebu, George Nocum Pua, president of…

Mactan Cebu International Airport, a model for development

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is a good model for development, according to Peter Harbison, chairman emeritus of the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Centre for Aviation. During the press conference held at…

CAPA sees growth of budget airlines

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) sees growth for low cost carriers (LCCs) or budget airlines amid upheavals in the airline industry. CAPA-Centre for Aviation Chairman Emeritus Peter Harbison made this statement during the…

DOT official challenges Cebu to take on a leadership role in tourism

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Undersecretary Art Boncato of the Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a challenge for Cebu to take on a lead role in the tourism sector with special focus on sustainability. Boncato, who delivered the keynote…

Over 100 applicants hired on the spot in Kalayaan job fairs

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than 100 applicants, including six senior high school graduates, were hired on the spot during the simultaneous job fairs held during the Independence Day celebration on June 12. In a statement, Director…

Villar to focus on agriculture for her legislative agenda

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/20/2019

CEBU CITY—Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar again expressed disinterest in the position of Senate President and instead, preferred to continue focusing on agriculture for her legislative agenda. Villar was in Cebu Thursday to speak at the 14th National…

Vivant explores potential power, other industries

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/20/2019

CEBU CITY — As Vivant Corp. posts P1.7-billion income in 2018, the company eyes growing potential in energy and other industries. Arlo Sarmiento, executive vice president of the publicly-listed Vivant Corp., said the company reported the highest…

Cebu Landmasters names actor Ian Veneracion as brand ambassador

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Actor and performer Ian Veneracion is the face of the Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s campaign dubbed as “Live Extraordinarily.” CLI has chosen actor Ian Veneracion as the brand ambassador for its new marketing campaign that features…

Cebu urged to use digitalization, branding to promote tourism

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Speakers at the Cebu Business Month 2019 Tourism Innovation Forum urged Cebu to use digital tools and branding for tourism marketing. Donald Lim, country chief executive officer of Dentsu Aegis Philippines, said that Cebu should…

Nominations for 3rd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards now open

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—With the Department of Tourism identifying the development of sports tourism as one of its major thrust, the 3rd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA) now gains prominence. The nominations for the PSTA are now open…

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