The Silkair awards

Jaime Picornell 12/22/2017

IT IS that time of the year when Silkair awards its top revenue generating travel agents. The ceremonies, presided by Cebu-based Silkair country manager Jake Jeow, were held at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel during a sumptuous…

New Belgian consul

Jaime Picornell 11/30/2017

THE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium HE Michel Goffin will host a reception on Monday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the ballroom of the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. It has a double purpose:…

WE ARE CEBU

Jaime Picornell 11/08/2017

JOSE Antonio Nigro opens his seventh solo photography exhibit titled “We are Cebu” on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cuerpo de Guardia in Fort San Pedro. It will be open for public viewing from Nov.…

CYO Concert on December 16

Jaime Picornell 11/01/2017

WE have welcome news from Ingrid Sala Santamaria, who says it has been along time since her last visit to Cebu. However, there’s one in the offing, she remarks. That will be on Dec. 16 for a…

65 years of luxury retail by Rustan’s

Jaime Picornell 10/14/2017

RUSTAN’S celebrated 65 years of existence with a grand bash at its department store in the Ayala Center Cebu. As we all know, the name implies luxury retail of the first order. Here for the occasion were…

Forgotten Memories – Part XV

Jaime Picornell 01/13/2017

INTERNATIONAL focus was on Cebu in April 1965 for the celebration of the 4th centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines, and the Far East. The festivities were centered on the Santo Niño. It was recalled that…

Civic action in Sevilla, Bohol

Jaime Picornell 01/05/2017

THE 1901st Philippine Army Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade spearheaded a Joint Civic Action in Sevilla, Bohol, over an hour’s drive from the provincial capital, Tagbilaran, in its continuing mission to serve the marginalized areas of Region 7.…

The Aristocrat & Mama Sita

Jaime Picornell 12/28/2016

CHINGGAY Utzurrum shares with us news from her dear friend Clarita Reyes Lapus, daughter of Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes, who established the Aristocrat chain of restaurants 70 years ago. Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes was born 100 years…

Them at Qube, Zonta 2 installs officers

Jaime Picornell 12/22/2016

ON up to today, December 22, is THEM, a one-man painting exhibit by Marvin Natural, a self-taught artist from Toledo City. It is at the Qube Gallery in Crossroads, Banilad. Marvin Natural has won citations and awards…

Sistemang Pilipino performs

Jaime Picornell 12/14/2016

FOR today, December 15, Sistemang Pilipino will perform during the Christmas celebration of the Cebu Provincial Capitol at its front terrace starting at 5 p.m. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, says Lianne Sala. Lianne is the president…

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lunches with Amigos

Jaime Picornell 12/11/2016

“GLORIA is coming, Gloria is coming, “Carmen Campbell had announced to all and sundry a month before that former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was coming to Cebu with husband Mike Arroyo on a private visit. Carmen mobilized…

The Emperor’s Birthday

Jaime Picornell 12/01/2016

A RECEPTION to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty, the Emperor Akihito, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. Hosting are the Consular Office of…

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