Tourists urged: Use only legitimate transport providers

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/23/2018

TOURISTS should scrutinize transport providers beyond what they are told by drivers or owners before booking transport services. Alice Queblatin, president of the Cebu Alliance of Tour Operations Specialists (Catos), said tourists should make sure that transport…

Confidence in BOC but biz leaders remain vigilant

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/23/2018

CEBU business leaders remain confident about the decisions of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) regarding the reassignment of Elvira Cruz as Cebu Customs District Collector. Glenn Soco, immediate past president of the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and…

Business leaders: Sustaining growth is now the challenge

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/23/2018

PH Economy expands 6.7% in 2017 Business leaders in Cebu welcomed the 6.7 percent growth rate registered by the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2017, as reported by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) yesterday. But…

Insurance firm banks on Cebu’s fast-growing economy

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/22/2018

WITH a low insurance penetration rate in the country, an insurance firm is aiming to bank on Cebu’s continued economic growth to expand their coverage. Global insurance company Allianz PNB Life is set to expand its agency…

North Cebu islands to get boost with seaplane routes

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/22/2018

Air Juan opens seaplane terminal at SRP, targets to go full blast in March The tourism industry in Cebu, especially northern Cebu, and Bohol is expected to get a boost with a local aviation outfit offering a…

Back to basics, follow rules, contingents told

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/22/2018

NEARLY four decades of watching the Sinulog Grand Parade, the judges may have seen every costume, dance routines and concepts played out in the street and on stage. And in yesterday’s conclusion of the Sinulog, this year’s…

The family, the sea, and a home decor business

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/21/2018

Bantayan designer quits company job, explores opportunities in home decor sector Just like any entrepreneur, designer Arnel Santillan started out as an employee in companies that manufacture home decorations. But it came to a point that he…

Sinulog Grand Finale now in full swing 

Doris C. Bongcac, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/21/2018

After thanking the Sr. Sto Niño for a good weather, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña officially declared the Sinulog 2018 grand parade open. He also commended Sinulog volunteers, judges and even their special guests which included Tourism…

Batangas wins Sinulog fireworks competition

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/20/2018

A slight drizzle of rain failed to dampen the dazzling display of fireworks that lighted Cebu City’s skies in last night’s Sinulog Pyrofest Competition at the SM City Cebu. JNM Pyrotechnics of Lemery town in Batangas bested…

A night of food, music, dances in Cebu for 300 balikbayans

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/19/2018

BALIK CEBU DINNER Filipino cuisine and Cebuano music with a modern twist gave balikbayans a feel of home once again during the Balik Cebu welcome dinner and entertainment last Thursday evening. At least 300 balikbayans participated in…

Warm Sinulog welcome at airport for balikbayans

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/18/2018

A grueling 21-hour flight from California to Cebu didn’t dampen the spirits of elderly couple Emilio and Rita Legaspi who had to be seated in wheelchairs as they left the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) yesterday. They and…

Making tourists stay longer in Cebu after the Sinulog

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/18/2018

More tour packages offered; new seaplane terminal launch to give sector a boost It is typical to see Cebu City’s streets filled with locals and tourists, both domestic and international, during the Sinulog weekend. But right after…

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