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Cebu Bloggers Society Celebrates 4th Year Anniversary 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
 
Cebu Bloggers Society Celebrates 4th Year Anniversary

Cebu Bloggers Society Celebrates 4th Year Anniversary

One of the Philippines most organized blogging organization — Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. (CBSI)  is celebrating its 4th year anniversary. The gathering, which is expected to draw old and new Cebu Blogger members, will be held at Azkals Sports Bar and Grill  on February 11, 2012 from 5:30PM – 8:00PM. Cebu Bloggers Will be Checking In at [...]

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 [...]

LMPC: Inspiring Individuals, Improving Communities, Changing the Countryside

LMPC: Inspiring Individuals, Improving Communities, Changing the Countryside

15 December 2011

The Story of Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative in shaping the big picture of change   Larissa Tausa, a community education teacher 14 years ago, remembers it well. Three years before she formally joined this “coop” from the sleepy town of Pinamungajan, Larissa is well acquainted with Lamac. For them, this small barangay organization is a sign of hope, perseverance and growth. “We have [...]

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Series

Sony Ericsson Xperia Series

08 December 2011

The Xperia™ arc S and Xperia™  neo V both offer the world’s first 3D Sweep Panorama functionality powered by Sony. By panning the phone across the subject matter, the camera will take many pictures and recomputed them into a 3D picture. The 3D panoramic image can then be viewed by connecting the Xperia™ smartphone to a [...]

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About Sony Ericsson

About Sony Ericsson

06 December 2011

Sony Ericsson is a 50:50 joint venture between Sony Corporation and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. In October 2011, it was announced by Sony and Ericsson that Sony will acquire Ericsson’s stake in the company and that Sony Ericsson will become a standalone division within Sony Corporation. The transaction is expected to close at the beginning of 2012 and [...]

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Filipino Wins 2011 Grand Prize Winner of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk Contest

26 October 2011

The 2011 Grand Prize winner of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk Contest is from the Philippines. His photo was judged the winner out of more than 1,000 other entries. There is also a People’s Choice award and we want him to win that, too. This time it’s via web voting so we can all participate. [...]

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RAFI to Hold Moonwalk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 12

RAFI to Hold Moonwalk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 12

08 October 2011

In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) will hold the 8th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Oct. 12. Moonwalk is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to wear pink shirts. Moonwalk, a unique advocacy campaign of RAFI [...]

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RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest

RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest

07 October 2011

To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is calling on individuals between 13 and 35 years old based in the Visayas and Mindanao to join the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. The contest highlights the RAFI Triennial Awards and its awardees [...]

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

01 October 2011

CEBU CITY, Cebu—As the whole country commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) urged the public to engage in early detection and prevention measures to fight breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Cebuano women, based on [...]

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Indulge in Sweet Chocolate Flavorful Fusion

Indulge in Sweet Chocolate Flavorful Fusion

25 August 2011

The search for the perfect bite is over! Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, brings you Sweet Chocolate Fusion, a marriage of two flavorful favorites! Succulent Choco Cherry Torte, a culinary creation bedecked in cherry and chocolate crème and dotted with juicy maraschino cherries – merged with the classic Goldilocks Black Forest Cake, in one symphonic, [...]

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“Bayani Sa Sugbo” Exhibit by RAFI Opens on Friday

“Bayani Sa Sugbo” Exhibit by RAFI Opens on Friday

24 August 2011

August 26, 2011 (Friday) will mark another milestone for Cebu, as Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Casa Gorordo Museum Opens its door to the public for the initial viewing and exhibit of “Mga Bayani sa Sugbo: Cebu’s Contributions to Nation-building”. The exhibit commemorates popular and less known individuals-among them, Pantaleon Villegas, Arcadio Maxilom, Sergio Osmeña, [...]

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GOLDILOCKS Celebrates 45th Year

GOLDILOCKS Celebrates 45th Year

21 August 2011

Everyone says that life begins at forty – if so, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, is living the high life on its 45th anniversary! Celebrating 45 Goldilicious years of serving the sweets and treats and Filipino eats that people around the world enjoy, Goldilocks offers great bang for the buck with the P45 Goldilicious [...]

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