With APEC, Cebu cements reputation as convention hub

Vanessa Claire Lucero 09/04/2015

Jose: Benefits of hosting APEC outweigh costs, inconvenience By hosting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Cebu has solidified its reputation as a prime hub for trade and conventions. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Charles C. Jose, spokesman of…

More Cebu infra needed to draw tourists, investors

09/04/2015

Anticipating an increase in economic and investment opportunities after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said the provincial government is looking into developing more economic zones and  infrastructure. This includes improving  entry…

‘Cebu gains from APEC’

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Vanessa Claire Lucero, Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/01/2015

Cebu export products, tour packages a hit among delegates Not a few residents and visitors inconvenienced by the traffic rerouting have questioned the wisdom of Cebu’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. It may not…

‘Your story, your island’

Aileen Garcia-Yap 09/01/2015

THE tourists will act as ambassadors of Cebu in a proposed promotional tagline called “Cebu: Your Story, Your Island.” This campaign pitch or integrated brand, chosen by the committee composed of industry leaders, will be presented to…

Minor traffic changes for Cebu tour of APEC delegates

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/01/2015

Motorists and commuters in Cebu City should brace for minor traffic changes tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday. Cebu City Traffic Operations (CCTO) operations chief Joy Tumulak said the changes will be made to ease the travel time of…

Fun side of Cebu

Eileen G. Mangubat, Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/30/2015

September’s ‘Lakbay Lingaw’ campaign to rev up Cebu City’s visitor appeal Caves used as World War II shelters. A botanical garden of local orchids and wildflowers. Waterfalls, vegetable farms and fresh mountain air — all in the…

Delegates book Cebu, Bohol day tour packages

Apple Ta-as, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/27/2015

At least 21 guided tours offered by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to delegates of  APEC were availed of since Thursday, giving  visitors a chance to see more than the inside of a Cebu hotel. “I think…

Mutya ng Pilipinas winners to guest in APEC event

Norman V. Mendoza 08/27/2015

Winners of the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015 are in Cebu to attend one of the events scheduled in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings as part of their duties to promote Philippine tourism. In a press conference…

American loses valuables in Naga resort

Apple Ta-as 08/24/2015

An American national sought the help of Naga City police after his bank in Texas informed him that someone tried to draw cash from his account. Hans Alfred Koch, 24, from California, USA, reported that last Thursday,…

Cebu gets ready for APEC

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Marites Villamor Ilano 08/21/2015

APEC preps face test: hotel venues,  traffic, tours, security     Preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Cebu  switched to high gear yesterday with the arrival of initial batches of delegates. Cebuano commuters and…

Cave near first bridge eyed as tourist attraction

Marc Eric Cosep 08/17/2015

For decades, a cave near the foot of the first Mandaue-Mactan bridge served as a place of worship of a religious group named God’s Doctrine church. Although the cave has been abandoned for years, remnants of religious…

Paynor: Hotel rate issue is over

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/14/2015

Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr. yesterday set aside the issue of hiked hotel rates in Cebu, saying the prices had  been negotiated months ago for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. Paynor, director general of the APEC National…

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