Mom’s creative passion fuels her sweet venture

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/23/2017

Gillian Himalaloan-Sevilla has always had the penchant for creativity. The 33-year-old mother of two recalled how she would always excel in her art classes as a kid. “I was in sixth grade then when we were asked…

AirAsia keen on expanding in VisMin

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/23/2017

THE Malaysian-owned AirAsia Group is looking to the Visayas and Mindanao in its bid to expand airline operations in the Philippines, citing the massive tourism potential there is in the country. Tan Sri Anthony Francis “Tony” Fernandes,…

Bringing back CICC’s luster

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/21/2017

How can the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) bring back its luster? The convention center that once brought pride to Cebu close to a decade ago is now an abandoned and worn out structure with its grounds…

A sweet life no more for soft drink junkies

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/20/2017

  PROPOSED EXCISE TAX ON SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS GROWING UP, Judah dela Cruz’s mom would send him to the nearest sari-sari store every now and then where he could buy a liter of soft drink for P20 to…

Cebu restos go Aussie beef; more diners eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/20/2017

AS the local food scene continues to expand and diners grow more sophisticated, a Cebu-based restaurateur said it is important to keep the market on its feet by coming up with a fresh take on what is…

DOT pushes bid to make PH the ‘freediving capital of Asia’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/19/2017

A top tourism official called for sustained involvement from Cebu’s private sector in the government’s bid to make the Philippines “the freediving capital of Asia.” Benito “Bong” Bengzon, Department of Tourism (DOT) undersecretary for tourism development, said…

CCCI seeks business opportunities with US, China

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/18/2017

Despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s earlier move to loosen the Philippines’ long-standing alliance with the United States while strengthening ties with China and Russia, Cebu’s biggest business organization continues to see vast opportunities for partnership with American entities.…

Kepco boosts Visayas grid

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/17/2017

THE power situation in the Visayas is expected to improve with the synchronization of Kepco SPC Power Corp. (KSPC) to the grid. In a statement, KSPC said its power plants based in Naga City, Cebu are now…

Costabella executive optimistic of hotel industry’s growth

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/17/2017

AS the hospitality sector in Lapu-Lapu City continues to enjoy tremendous growth, to the point of attracting foreign investors, local players such as Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel are unfazed. Marita Alvarez-Arambulo, Costabella general manager, said prospects of…

Grandma finds success, cash in selling old things

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/16/2017

Virginia Victor should have been enjoying her retirement already — lounging in a reclining sofa at home and watching her grandchildren frolic in their living room. Instead, the 66-year-old grandmother spends most of her week at a…

Support needed to boost creative industry

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/16/2017

WORLD renowned furniture-designer Kenneth Cobonpue believes that providing a strong support mechanism for local players in the creative industry could “help push the country forward.” Cobonpue, who is also a chairman of the Regional Development Council in…

BPO industry still thriving despite US policies

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/13/2017

US ENVOY in CEBU US AMBASSADOR to the Philippines Sung Kim said the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country will continue to do well even amid worries that proposed Trump policies will curtail the sector’s…

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