Cebu’s only London-style doughnut store has opened a second branch at the Oakridge Business Center in Mandaue City with a menu of 24 specialty flavors. The Brick Lane Doughnuts store in Oakridge will be serving customers from 10 am to 10 pm daily beginning October 18, 2021.
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Duros Land marks 10th year with new outlook for developments
On its 10th anniversary under a challenging pandemic year, Duros Land Properties reflects on the lessons of the past and envisions a future that will see a combination of high-end residences and leisure facilities for its vast landholdings in fast-growing Liloan. Duros Group Chairman of the Board Rafaelito Barino said the best comparison for what…
Sugbo Negosyo project a big help to small businesses: Dayanan
The heart for micro-entrepreneurship is why the Cebu Provincial Government’s call for the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to help small and micro-entrepreneurs recover from the COVID-19 pandemic resonated with Contempo Property Holdings Inc.
Renovated stalls turned over to ambulant vendors in Carbon Bagsakan unveiling
C2W reiterates assurance all registered vendors will be part of the new public market facility The first phase of the Carbon Modernization project progresses with the turnover of 36 renovated stalls to the first group of ambulant vendors on Thursday. The area, now officially called Carbon Bagsakan, is located along ML Quezon Boulevard and will…
VisMin LGUs, agencies get connectivity support from Smart, boosting COVID-19 response
With public service and malasakit in mind, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. has strengthened its support for local government units and government agencies in Visayas and Mindanao by providing communication and connectivity devices, fortifying their efforts for COVID-19 response.
Cebu Caritas unveils new logo
Cebu Caritas, Inc., the social development and charitable arm of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu, unveiled its new logo today. It is inspired by the colorful and vibrant Sinulog festival, a traditional celebration in Cebu that tells the story of the Filipinos’ past and their acceptance of Christianity. The feathers follow the form of…
realme Fan Fest celebration continues with RMC Grand Finals; Zack Tabudlo to headline half-time show
Mark your calendars as the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand gears up for its biggest Mobile Legends tournament on August 26!
Philippine businesses plot road to recovery amid pandemic
The Resilience, Innovate, Sustain, Empower (RISE) Forward 2021 Entrepreneurs’ Summit tackled how Philippine businesses can navigate the pandemic and the resulting market crises and start business recovery. The conference also discussed how the government can fill in. In the virtual Cebu Business Month 2021 conference held online on July 28, large business enterprises shared how…
Google, CANVAS launch Cebuano magazine to help fight misinformation
This National Language Month or Buwan ng Wika, Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) launched the Cebuano version of #YOUTHink magazine to highlight the importance of local language diversity in battling misinformation. #YOUTHink is a local youth-oriented magazine that aims to address misinformation through media and information literacy. Filled…
Primary Homes opens showroom of Mactan development
Primary Homes, Inc. recently opened the showroom of its latest vertical development Royal Oceancrest Mactan that’s being positioned as a mini-township in response to the changing needs under a pandemic. The two-hectare development worth P2 billion will feature four mid-rise buildings, resort-style amenities, a home office component, commercial zone, and plenty of free and open…
Accenture partners with NGOs for COVID-response projects
Accenture Philippines has teamed up with Caritas Manila, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), and Philippine Business for Education (PBed) to undertake programs in response to various COVID-related challenges. The initiatives include alleviating hunger and promoting health and well-being by assisting families nationwide with their essential needs and feeding malnourished children in the poorest communities,…
Rise of COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas in the past weeks. The rise led Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, regional head of the DOH Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, to say that the region is experiencing a third wave. Below is a visualization of the number of the cases…
Cebu Landmasters unveils new Abaca Resort Mactan; facility to open in 2024
Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) strengthens its hotel portfolio in the region as it reveals its very first resort development – the P2.5 billion Abaca Resort Mactan. The expanded luxury boutique hotel is set to be completed in 2024. The 125-room all-suite accommodation featuring exclusively panoramic ocean views is envisioned to fill…
Globe shares how companies can tap data and analytics for business
Businesses will need to gather a lot of data and analytics, Globe Business Director Dennis Dumdumaya said during the 2021 Transformation Summit organized by the Cebu IT-BPM Organization or CIB.O. last July 12 to 15. Even before COVID-19 struck, Globe already positioned itself to move towards digitalization, he said. With the pandemic, it has accelerated…
IT-BPM cushioned impact of COVID-19 on PH economy
The 2021 Transformation Summit organized by the Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O) showcased the strategies and actions taken by the IT/BPM industry to accelerate digital transformation and help thrive with the future especially with the COVID – 19 pandemic going on. The virtual summit took place from July 12 until July 15.
Latest milk tea destination Kurimi features premium drinks, gelato offerings
With its creamy drinks and numerous flavors, the newly opened Kurimi in White Hart Lane in Banawa is a delectable addition to Cebu’s milk tea scene. Kurimi serves premium Taiwanese milk tea with Asian flavors. The name and store’s 2D theme depict its Japanese branding. Kurimi is an assimilated Japanese word for “creamy,” according to…
Innovation, ecosystem development to help boost growth of Cebu’s IT-BPM industry
Cebu’s main ICT organization CIB.O will embark on a simplified version of industry-government-academe collaboration or what is known as the “triple helix” approach to enable innovation and ecosystem development as a way of reversing the sluggish growth of the IT-BPM industry. Cebu IT/BPM Organization (CIB.O) President Pert Cabataña said the streamlined structure will focus on…
Sykes director sees future of office as hybrid model of work from home, on site
Job seekers used to consider location and workplace culture when deciding on a company but the coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the concept of office for many people, said Sykes Asia, Inc. Senior Director Jethsel Salado. Even when things begin to normalize, office life wouldn’t be returning to what it was pre-pandemic, she added during…
Some industries more ready than others for digital transformation: Globe executive
Enterprises of the future will need to fully enable digitization but some industries are better prepared than others to achieve this, according to a telecommunications executive during the 2021 Transformation Summit organized by Cebu’s leading IT BPM organization. “We see the future enterprise as organizations with technology at its core, enabling the transformation of people,…
Bantayan sa Hari: A remnant of Mandaue’s rich history
I grew up thinking it was an abandoned jail. During summer breaks as a kid, my friends and I would pass by this cylindrical structure going to and heading back from swimming near the coastal area of Cabahug. All of us thought it was an abandoned jail. In sixth grade, we had a group project…