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GCash achieves profitability ahead of sked, now ‘gold standard’ in fintech
With 70% of adult Filipinos having a GCash account, the fintech service has evolved from being an everyday wallet into people’s personal digital life hub, said Martha Sazon President and CEO of Mynt, the company behind the platform. The massive adoption and increase in transactions have made GCash the “gold standard” in financial tech and […]
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realme 9 Pro+ flagship-level camera capabilities showcased ahead of February 16 global launch
The realme 9 Pro+ went head-to-head with other flagship devices in the brand’s first-ever Camera Lab experiment that allowed users to test out the phone’s photography features. realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021 (based on Canalys sell-in data Q1-Q4 2021), recently launched the first-of-its-kind Camera Lab microsite to showcase the photography capabilities […]
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CCLEX construction now on ‘last stretch’
The 8.9-kilometer Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) is moving closer to finishing with just 10 percent left before project completion. As of December 2021, construction progress of CCLEX was at 89.31 percent.
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Grand Sto. Niño icon rises in Cebu City’s Senior Citizens’ Park
Megawide and Cebu2World (C2W), its subsidiary undertaking the Carbon District Modernization, have completed the 30-foot Sto. Niño installation at Cebu City’s Senior Citizens’ Park. The statue crowns the new chapel, which will be completed this month. The modernization is a joint venture with the Cebu City Government.
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First realme TechLife partner brand DIZO to launch in PH on February 11
realme expands its TechLife ecosystem with its first partner brand DIZO, offering quality tech products to enhance everyone’s modern lifestyles. realme, the Philippines’ no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters in 2021 (based on Canalys and IDC sell-in data Q1-Q3 2021), continues to expand its TechLife ecosystem by bringing its first partner brand DIZO […]
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PLDT, Smart enable digital workstations for WFH staff post Odette
PLDT, Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have provided connectivity support to various free co-working and learning spaces in areas severely affected by Super Typhoon Odette in Bohol and Cebu. These initiatives aim to assist residents in work-from-home (WFH) setups but are still challenged by the unavailability of electricity and stable internet […]
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Duros Group head cites significant achievements in 2021, bright prospects for 2022 in yearly review
Despite the far-reaching impact of a pandemic and a typhoon that devastated Cebu and other parts of the country by year end, the Duros Group still managed to achieve significant accomplishments in 2021. Duros Group Chair Rafaelito A. Barino attributed these to the values of hard work, perseverance, and above all, keeping the faith, that […]
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Cebu Capitol taps tech to track Odette donations
To deal with the devastation caused by a powerful storm, the Cebu Provincial Government took to the cloud to keep track of donations and make sure these go to actual beneficiaries.
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From the archives: Mass gatherings during a pandemic
Authorities are asking people to put off and avoid mass gatherings with the spread of the more contagious but reportedly less virulent omicron strain of COVID-19. In Cebu City, Mayor Michael Rama was criticized by some for his statement on not cancelling the Sinulog, albeit organizers clarified that there won’t be street dancing and other […]
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Refocus offers digital marketing course to Filipinos
Seeing the high demand for product managers in the Philippines, Russian company Refocus has made available its highly-successful digital marketing course to interested Filipinos.
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More areas, ports in Visayas restored; relief drive widens post Odette
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. ramped up repairs in Bohol and Cebu to restore affected services in the worst-hit areas by Typhoon Odette.
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Smart satellite services reconnect Cebu, Dinagat, Siargao, and Surigao following Odette
With restoration efforts of network facilities in full swing, PLDT, Inc. and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc have reconnected Cebu, Dinagat, Siargao, and Surigao using Smart satellite phones. These enable vital communication links for local officials and response teams conducting rescue, relief and recovery in these badly-hit areas.
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Parish Caritas Centers in Archdiocese of Cebu launched
Three parishes have heeded the call of Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma to put up Parish Caritas centers in the Archdiocese of Cebu. Palma mandated the establishment of these centers during the Mass that formally opened the Caritas Jubilee Week celebration last November 7.
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San Francisco, Camotes promotes nature spots, now ready for visitors
A little over two hours by boat from mainland Cebu, the island municipality of San Francisco advocates for safe travel under a pandemic with a variety of nature destinations for visitors. The town is located on Pacijan Island that forms part of Camotes and hosts the sweeping Santiago Bay with its wide swathe of fine […]
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Accenture, Microsoft expand Project Amplify to support 33 startups, social enterprises across Asia Pacific
Collaboration advances both companies’ commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing startups with access to emerging technology, expertise and innovation capabilities
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Landmark destination NUSTAR Resort and Casino to open in Cebu in 2022
NUSTAR Resort and Casino is a premier integrated resort development that is set to elevate and redefine five-star luxury in gaming, entertainment, leisure, dining and retail in Cebu and the entire Southern Philippines. Highly anticipated for its grand opening in 2022, NUSTAR will be the biggest lifestyle and entertainment destination outside Metro Manila.
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More than 5,000 Cebu City stakeholders sign petition to support Carbon modernization
More than 5,000 stakeholders of the Carbon Public Market have signed a petition to express their support for the district’s modernization. They included long-time vendors, karumateros, community stakeholders, and other Cebu City residents.
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Bamboo Bay Community heralds start of festive season with Christmas tree lighting activity
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the Bamboo Bay Community marked the beginning of the season with the recent lighting of a unique Christmas tree. This year’s Christmas set-up in Bamboo Bay is a tableau of the nativity scene: a big star lighting a newborn Jesus Christ lying on the manger surrounded by the Virgin […]
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DTI gives Philippine Quality Award recognition to Wellmade Motors
By working with the government and tapping programs meant to help businesses, Dr. Philip N. Tan was able to build Wellmade Motors and Development Corporation into what it is today, a world-class metalworking company.
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CHBC gives back to valued shoppers with exceptional deals in yearend sale
Cebu Home and Builders Centre makes it easy for people to create the ideal homes to be staying in during pandemic times with its Mega Year End Sale from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, 2021.