Dagaton explores relationship with the sea
In her new chapbook Dagaton, Cebuana essayist Johanna Michelle Lim captures the ephemeral nature of the sea. “Its closeness and otherness. Its wrath and embrace….
People
Dedication to customer service, improved network quality keys to PLDT Home growth
Underscoring its commitment to customers, PLDT Home continues to work towards its goal to connect every Filipino home with fiber and support their connectivity needs.
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…
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…
Kim Chiu diplomacy
It all started when Vladimir, our tour guide in Davao City, sang a Kim Chiu song over the bus PA system. We were headed to…
National scientist Dr. Davide to speak in UP conference
Dr. Romulo Davide, the multi-awarded national scientist, will be the guest speaker in a scientific conference on Nov. 23 at the University of the Philippines…
MVP is Asia’s telco CEO of the Year
PLDT and Smart Communications chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan was named Telecom CEO of the Year at the Telecom Asia Awards ceremony held on…
Chef Juanito takes charge as 1st Filipino executive chef of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
A chef who rose from the ranks now takes charge of the highly-regarded Marco Polo Plaza Cebu kitchen. The hotel, which takes pride in being…
Philippine chocolate queen Raquel Choa shares life journey, passion
She didn’t know it then but Raquel Choa spent her childhood days in a place that shaped what she would become: Philippine chocolate queen and…
International hotelier Brian Connelly to lead Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Marco Polo Hotels has appointed international hotelier Brian Connelly as general manager of its deluxe urban resort hotel Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. Connelly served various…
Turning Wheels brews fine handcrafted beer in Cebu
Michael Nikkel of Turning Wheels Craft Brewery has big plans for craft beers in Cebu. Not only does he want to put up a taproom where people can drink beer and observe the brewing process, he intends to come up with home brew kits so people can learn to do it on their own.
New Shangri-La Mactan GM to focus on quality customer service
As new general manager Nicholas Smith takes over the helm at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, he intends to build on past achievements to ensure that visitors continue to have unique experiences. The new Shangri-La general manager, a seasoned hotelier, said the resort’s overall focus will continue to be customer service.
Explore Cebu City’s highlands on a mountain bike
On the fringes of Cebu City’s urban landscape are wooded trails that lead to rustic hangouts. People unfamiliar with the city might find it hard to believe that a few minutes away from the high tech enclave of BPO companies and big shopping malls are rivers, waterfalls, and other scenic spots.
Cardinal Vidal recounts many roles as Cebu archbishop
He hadn’t wanted the task of overseeing the Catholic Church in Cebu but has come to love the Cebuanos. When Ricardo Cardinal Vidal was appointed…
Jessie shares secrets to delicious Argao torta
Baking the perfect Argao torta requires a confluence of several things, revealed one of the town’s top makers Jessie Magallones. The tuba (coconut wine) must…