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Contemporary Art Exhibit Showcases Cebuano Talents Skechers ProSpeed SRR Running Shoes SMART, MyCebu.ph Delivers Tourism and Heritage Info via Phone Scanning RAFI’s Environment Protection Initiatives Bag Two Quill Awards BOTTOM LINE Bags “Best Talk Show” in 2011 Asian Television Awards Cebu Blogosphere and the Best Cebu Blogs Best of Android and Sony Meld in New Sony Ericsson Xperia™ Smartphones Only the Best Speakers for the 2nd Visayas Blogging Summit 2011 SM Seaside City Cebu to Open in 2013 in SRP Krispy Kreme Opens in Ayala Center Cebu Ateneo De Cebu, RAFI Launch Blue Tree Project Julies Franchise Corporation Embarks on a New Business Model Decorate-Your-Cake Brownie Pops From Goldilocks Krispy Kreme Stores in Cebu Opens in October PHILIPPINE ARENA: Worlds Largest Dome Being Constructed Krispy Kreme Branch to Open in Cebu
 
Contemporary Art Exhibit Showcases Cebuano Talents

Contemporary Art Exhibit Showcases Cebuano Talents

Paintings and sculptures of contemporary Cebuano artists were featured in the art exhibit, dubbed Contemporary Cebu, which opened last Jan. 4 at the Cebu City Museum. The exhibit, which is curated by JV Castro, is designed to bring national attention to contemporary Cebuano artists and their works. It is open to the public until Jan. 31. Cebu [...]

Skechers ProSpeed SRR Running Shoes

Skechers ProSpeed SRR Running Shoes

Running has become a national pastime in the Philippines. Weekend warriors who used to jog around Greenhills and then find themselves in surrounding coffee shops after their run, now find themselves in the streets of Bonifacio Global City or the paved roads around Mall of Asia in sponsored Sunday runs. As more and more people [...]

SMART, MyCebu.ph Delivers Tourism and Heritage Info via Phone Scanning

SMART, MyCebu.ph Delivers Tourism and Heritage Info via Phone Scanning

CEBU, Philippines – Philippine wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Cebu-based website MyCebu.ph have partnered to deliver information on tourism and heritage sites to mobile phones and tablets through quick response or QR code scanning. The project is being undertaken in partnership with the Department of Tourism Central Visayas. Smart and MyCebu.ph will place special markers [...]

RAFI’s Environment Protection Initiatives Bag Two Quill Awards

RAFI’s Environment Protection Initiatives Bag Two Quill Awards

I The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) won the “Quill Award of Merit for communication management: economic, social, and environmental development” for its Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines. At the same time, the “Tree of the Month”, which comes out in The Freeman twice a month, is a finalist under the writing category of the communication [...]

BOTTOM LINE Bags “Best Talk Show” in 2011 Asian Television Awards

BOTTOM LINE Bags “Best Talk Show” in 2011 Asian Television Awards

BOTTOMLINE of ABS-CBN, and hosted by one of the Philippines trusted Talk Show Host Boy Abunda, bagged the “Best Talk Show” award in the recently concluded 2011 Asian Television Awards held yesterday (December 8, 2011) 6:30 PM at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.   NEWS FROM FACEBOOK The first social media report of the award came in with a Facebook Status [...]

Cebu Blogosphere and the Best Cebu Blogs

Cebu Blogosphere and the Best Cebu Blogs

If we are to provide a measuring stick of knowing how the Cebu Blogosphere had grown these past years, one would be tracking the developments of Best Cebu Blogs. Their vision: “Best Cebu Blogs Awards aims to recognize the existence and relevance of blogging in Cebu’s local blogging scene by pooling the finest online publishers in [...]

Best of Android and Sony Meld in New Sony Ericsson Xperia™ Smartphones

Best of Android and Sony Meld in New Sony Ericsson Xperia™ Smartphones

Sony Ericsson has announced the Xperia™ arc S and Xperia™ neo V in the Philippines, the latest additions to the Xperia™ range of smartphones that attest to the strong combination of Android and Sony technologies that offer consumers an unmatched mobile phone experience. Powered by the lates Android version (Gingerbread 2.3.4) and bearing Sony technology innovations [...]

Only the Best Speakers for the 2nd Visayas Blogging Summit 2011

Only the Best Speakers for the 2nd Visayas Blogging Summit 2011

The Visayas Blogging Summit or VBS 2011 promises to bring the best of “Blogging and Beyond” as bloggers from provinces in the Visayas flock to SM City Cebu on November 26, 2011 for biggest social media gathering of the year. “It will be an experience of leveling up in terms of skills and perspectives designed to [...]

SM Seaside City Cebu to Open in 2013 in SRP

SM Seaside City Cebu to Open in 2013 in SRP

Cebu is becoming the centerpiece of major infrastructure and business developments. Same with SM Supermalls, the largest mall chain in the Philippines and arguably in Asia Pacific. In South Reclamation Properties (SRP) of Cebu City will soon rise the “SM Seaside City Cebu“. In a one-on-one interview with SM Vismin PR Manager RJ Leduna, “SM Seaside [...]

Krispy Kreme Opens in Ayala Center Cebu

Krispy Kreme Opens in Ayala Center Cebu

The worlds first doughnuts and coffee store since 1937 is finally opening its first store in Cebu. In a very special invitation to Pinoyworld.org, “the much-loved, international brand goes nationwide as it opens its first store int eh Queen City of the South on October 22, “ according to the attached image. More information about the opening [...]

Ateneo De Cebu, RAFI Launch Blue Tree Project

Ateneo De Cebu, RAFI Launch Blue Tree Project

The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu recently launched its Blue Tree project during an ecological mass and through an unveiling of a marker in the school campus. The project, initiated in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is the school’s “green” investment for the environment’s future. It is designed as a “sustainable urban tree [...]

Julies Franchise Corporation Embarks on a New Business Model

Julies Franchise Corporation Embarks on a New Business Model

“Happily ever after” by Glenn Camay is one of the winners of the Julies Bakeshop Photo Contest Home-grown Julies Bakeshop has embarked on a new business model that focuses on its core competency which has made it the largest community bakeshop in the country. JFC CEO and President Joseph R. Gandionco said the company’s new direction aims [...]

Decorate-Your-Cake Brownie Pops From Goldilocks

Decorate-Your-Cake Brownie Pops From Goldilocks

Making the perfect dessert tidbit has never been this delightful! Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, brings you Decorate-Your-Cake Brownie Pops, a mouthful of creativity in every bite. Try your hand at decorating a set of scrumptious Goldilocks brownies dipped in fudge, using any of the included DYC kits and accessories! Glitz and glam up these tasty [...]

Krispy Kreme Stores in Cebu Opens in October

Krispy Kreme Stores in Cebu Opens in October

Five years after Krispy Kreme set foot in the Philippines, the confectionary company immediately garnered its own niche leading to an extensive expansion across Metro Manila. Krispy Kreme opened its 1st store at Bonifacio Global City in November 2006. At present, Krispy Kreme boasts of 23 stores that serve renowned melt-in-your mouth doughnuts and coffee. “We achieved [...]

PHILIPPINE ARENA: Worlds Largest Dome Being Constructed

PHILIPPINE ARENA: Worlds Largest Dome Being Constructed

The model scale of the 50,000 seater PHILIPPINE ARENA, dubbed as the “Worlds Largest Dome” being constructed in the Philippines commissioned by an influential and respected religion in the Philippines – Iglesia Ni Cristo. The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) - Church of Christ , is making another history by developing scores of hectares of barren farm land into a [...]

Krispy Kreme Branch to Open in Cebu

Krispy Kreme Branch to Open in Cebu

Krispy Kreme finds its new home in the Queen City of the South. Krispy Kreme Philippines Chairman Jim Fuentebella will unveil the worldwide doughnut and coffee sensation’s 1st branch in the thriving Cebu Business District in an exclusive meeting with the media and stakeholders on Monday (August 22, 2011). In the said event, Chairman Fuentebella will share [...]

9th National Youth Parliament Application Opens

9th National Youth Parliament Application Opens

25 January 2012

In a formal press release sent to PinoyWorld.org, the National Youth Commission is formally opening the application for the 9th National Youth Parliament. Themed “Revolutionizing Youth Development”. the 9th NYP aims to: formulate policy recommendations to address youth issues in the country. These recommendations are then lobbied to government leaders to be considered as proposed bills and [...]

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PLDT WIFI Zones All Over Cebu in Time for Sinulog 2012

PLDT WIFI Zones All Over Cebu in Time for Sinulog 2012

14 January 2012

One significant detail to set the 2012 Sinulog celebrations apart is the introduction of PLDT WiFi Zones all across public thoroughfares and establishments nearest the event to maximize the Sinulog experience. In partnership with Cebu City Government through the Office of the Mayor, Councilors Bob Cabarrubias and Mike Ralota, PLDT WiFi Zones have been set up [...]

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Globe Reaches Out to More Customers Through More Service Channels

12 January 2012

Subscribers of Globe Telecom are in for a better experience with more channels for customer service that will immediately address needs and querries of its existing clients. In a pioneering move, Globe launched new online channels to provide subscribers a variety of options where they can easily ask for after-sales support wherever they are and [...]

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10 Navy Officers Charged for Navy Officer Pestaño Murder

10 Navy Officers Charged for Navy Officer Pestaño Murder

11 January 2012

In 2009, Pinoyworld was one of the first blog to post an article based by a Jesuit Catholic Priest James B. Reuter originaly titled,”Justice at 3 A.M.” I posted it under the title “Remembering the Heroism of Philip Pestaño“ After nearly a decade, Ten Navy Officers are charged with the nonbailable crime of murder were: Capt. Ricardo Ordoñez Cmdr. [...]

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Nokia Introduces Asha 200 in the Philippines

Nokia Introduces Asha 200 in the Philippines

11 January 2012

Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia Asha 200 in the Philippines – a colorful Dual SIM phone with a full QWERTY keypad for fast messaging. The Nokia Asha 200 offers Nokia’s Easy Swap feature for convenient changing of SIM cards without the need to turn off the phone or remove the battery. The phone [...]

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Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Harolds Hotel on Sinulog

Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Harolds Hotel on Sinulog

10 January 2012

Looking for food trip destination this Sinulog season? Harolds Hotel invites you to “Ay Caramba!”. Experience their Lunch and Dinner Buffet and be entertained by Brazilian Samba Dancers on January 1 (Saturday) and January 15 (Sunday). LUNCH BUFFET (January 14-15, 2012 Only) If you are into “Sugba-Sugba”, Lunch Buffet at H’Cafe is a must try. With a diversed and [...]

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“Contemporary Cebu” Art Exhibit Opens at the Cebu City Museum

03 January 2012

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), in partnership with the Alternative Contemporary Art Studio and The Grove by Rockwell, will launch the Contemporary Cebu art exhibit to bring national attention to Cebuano artists and their works. The exhibit will be open to the public tomorrow(January 4, 2011) at Cebu City Museum  at 6:00 PM and [...]

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RAFI, DOH Urge Observance of Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays

RAFI, DOH Urge Observance of Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays

21 December 2011

Past records of the Department of Health show an increase of the number of patients at the local hospitals after a long Christmas vacation. This prompted Dave Bargamento, National Nutrition Council 7 nutrition officer, and Ronald delos Reyes, program coordinator of the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center, to urge the public to observe a healthy lifestyle [...]

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A Guide to Sinulog 2012

A Guide to Sinulog 2012

20 December 2011

If you are planning to visit Cebu on January for SINULOG 2012, better get a hold of this digital guide. MyCebu.ph, with the support of Philippine wireless leader Smart Communications Inc, has published a guidebook for Sinulog 2012. This guidebook is available for free download at the Mactan Cebu International Airport, Ayala Center Cebu, malls, hotels, restaurants [...]

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Cebuano Volunteerism as a Gift This Season of Giving

16 December 2011

What is the best way to celebrate the gift-giving season? For some people like Ency Encinares, a volunteer deaf mute teacher, and Venerva Amil, a teacher for the Bajau community in Barangay Alaska Mambaling, Cebu City, volunteering for a cause is the best form of a gift this yuletide season. They both define volunteerism as serving without [...]

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