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Wanna Eat Opens at the eBloc Tower in IT Park

Wanna Eat takes a bold step forward as the first 3-in-1, casual-quick service restaurant in Cebu.  By merging 3 locally grown brands (MyJoy, Butterbean, and Brasco) under one roof, Wanna Eat is leading the way on Cebu’s take of quick service. The Wanna Eat concept provides the dynamic Asiatown clientele with ample food brands that [...]

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Squatters build their home – and nobody stops them in Cebu – Not even Mayor Mike Rama

One of our regular Cebu Informer readers shared the following story and pictures with us. He is living in Barangay Camputhaw here in Cebu and has seen something he does not understand. And we have to admit, we could not help him either. Maybe you can help us figure this one out. First a nice [...]

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Why does no driver in Cebu give a s@%t about this traffic sign?

Driving in Cebu is special, we all know this. Every day you see many traffic violations in Cebu since not too many drivers actually seem to care. There are traffic rules in the Philippines of course, and even some traffic enforcers are seen sometimes on the roads. But does someone actually care for traffic signs? [...]

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SM Prime Holdings inc will invest another 1 Billion Peso in Cebu

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest shopping mall developer and operator, is investing another P1 billion in Cebu after acquiring another five-hectare property in the island. SM Prime president Hans Sy told reporters over the weekend that the company planned to develop the new property into another mall. SM Prime earlier committed to invest [...]

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Strange – 18 policemen struck by lightning in Cebu

Eighteen policemen undergoing anti-insurgency training were hurt after being hit by lightning in Cebu province Tuesday noon, a police official said. Five of the injured were in serious condition, according to Chief Superintendent Lani-o Nerez, regional director of Central Visayas Police. “Katatapos lang nila kumain ng lunch, pupunta sila sa isang lugar nang kumidlat. Yung [...]

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Another deadly bus crash in Toledo – When will Cebu officials finally wake up and take action

Not so long ago we covered the deadly bus accident in Balamban, and now the next deadly bus accident happened in Cebu. This deadly crash came expected though as you will find out at the end of the article… An overloaded bus yesterday swerved off the road in Toledo City and crashed into the concrete [...]

New officials for Cebu City sworn in

As Benigno Simeon Cojuangco “Noynoy” Aquino III took his oath of office as the Philippines’ 15th President at noon Wednesday, local officials in this city were also sworn into office by Court of Appeals Associate Justice Portia Hormachuelos. Among those who took oath Wednesday were the new House of Representatives members headed by Tomas Osmena [...]

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Why Cebu is NOT recommended as a place for call centers, IT and BPO

Cebu is often recommended from so called experts as the perfect destination for Call Centers, IT companies and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) businesses from all over the world. That’s because of the talented people here and the superb infrastructure. Wait, superb infrastructure? LOL… What do all those businesses have in common? The all need cheap [...]

Deadly Bus Crash in Balamban – Cebu – Photos and Video

Deadly Bus Crash in Balamban – Cebu – Photos and Video

Police are eying human error as the possible cause in Sunday’s fatal bus crash in Balamban, Cebu that killed 21 people, most of whom were Iranians. Initial investigation showed driver Jaime Batoon, who owned the J&G Tours bus, was unfamiliar with the Trans-Central Highway on Barangay Cansomoroy and was only pitching in after failing to [...]

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Gloria Arroyo finally opens the long overdue SRP Tunnel in Cebu

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inaugurated the first underground tunnel in Cebu. The four-lane tunnel stretches about 600 meters from the viaduct connecting the South Road Properties to downtown Cebu City and passes underneath the Plaza Independencia. Estimated to cost P1.6 billion, the tunnel forms part of the Cebu south coastal road which provides a direct and [...]

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The super long weekend is coming to Cebu – 4 days off in a row

05 September 2010

Cebuanos will enjoy a super long  4-day weekend with two consecutive non-working holidays, Sept. 9 and 10, to be observed next week. To commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of President Sergio Osmena Sr., the second president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Cebu has declared Sept. 9 as a non-working holiday in the province while [...]

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Caught Naked at Fitness First Ayala Cebu

30 August 2010

How would you like showing off your not – so – perfect naked bod to strangers?  I definitely don’t, neither would any of the other girls I was with when I did my first full monty in front of a perfect stranger.  Humiliating? This is an understatement.  Mortified.  That’s exactly how I felt when a [...]

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Italian Brand LIU.JO Opens In Cebu

25 August 2010

Italian brand LIU•JO is absolutely modern, global, self-confident and illustrates the evolution of an aesthetic code increasingly focussed on the full range of modern living contexts and daily needs of an multi-faceted actress. The woman of today is dynamic and independent and can choose among unique items and unexpected combinations, constantly focussing on new fashion [...]

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New Philippine Governors take politics crash course in Cebu

18 August 2010

At least 25 newly-elected governors from various parts in the country are in Cebu for a two-day “peer-to-peer orientation seminar” intended at providing them with an orientation of the tasks that await them as heads of their respective provinces. Former governors and those who serving their provinces for two or three terms were invited as [...]

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Cebu coal plant in Naga not for sale – yet

18 August 2010

Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. has deferred the sale of the contracted capacity of the 110-megawatt Naga power plant complex in Cebu on request of the bidders, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said Tuesday. PSALM had scheduled the bidding for the Naga supply contracts today but bidders asked for more time to study [...]

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Yes, Cebu Pacific Air has another seat sale running – Domestic and International

17 August 2010

Cebu Pacific, the low cost carrier, has another seat sale running right now. The seat sale promo sale period is from August 17 – August 19, 2010 or as long as the seats last. And these are the destinations, international and domestic: Domestic Seat Sale: Manila to Coron (Busuanga) or Kalibo – P 499 – [...]

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FORMO: Give Me 5!

FORMO: Give Me 5!

13 August 2010

FORMO is Latin for to create, shape, form. This August, Formo celebrates five fantastic years of continuously creating extraordinary experiences, shaping Cebu’s stylish nocturnal lifestyle as the city’s pioneering restaurant lounge, and forming bonds and friendships through its overall relaxing vibe, diverse cocktails, delectable dishes and excellent customer service. From August 11-15, FORMO fetes five [...]

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The THREAD Style Series Tread with FUSHU

The THREAD Style Series Tread with FUSHU

13 August 2010

Last month, FORMO & BAILEY’S debuted THE THREAD STYLE SERIES, a monthly reverence of art and fashion presented in Formo at the Banilad Town Center, as well as new delectable cocktail flavors from Bailey’s, Mint & Caramel. Jandrick Climaco’s FUSHU Shoes “walked easy” last July 14 with Cebu’s young personalities donning the Fushu’s top favorites, [...]

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Dont forget – this Friday is a holiday in Cebu

06 August 2010

In celebration of the 441st Founding Anniversary of the province of Cebu, there will be no classes and work in the entire province on Friday. August 6 every year is declared special non-working holiday through the enactment of Republic Act 8952 in July 26, 1999, which amended Republic Act 7698, the original Charter of the [...]

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Who survived it and who got killed in the deadly Toledo accident?

04 July 2010

After the deadly accident in Toledo yesterday many of you are asking about their friends, family and relatives who often use this bus route. What happened to them? Did they survive the crash? Find the latest list of people who survived the Toledo accident and the ones who sadly died in the bus crash: Who [...]

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Who killed the prosecutor in Talisay?

28 June 2010

A retired prosecutor was found dead with a neck wound, in his house in Lawaan, Talisay City before noon Sunday, police said. Superintendent Henry Biñas, chief of the Talisay City Police Office, said former Regional State Prosecutor Hernando Masangkay, 72, was found with a stab wound on his neck around 11 a.m. in his house [...]

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Cebu is free from poverty and corruption

28 June 2010

After decades of poverty and corruption Gloria Arroyo came and simply solved it. The problem of corruption and poverty. There is no more corruption and no poverty at all left in the province of Cebu. At least that’s what the archbishop of Cebu, Mr. Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, said on the Church-run Radio Veritas. He said [...]

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And the winner is … Cebu

21 June 2010

Here is something Cebu can be proud of. Cebu has won the award “Best Honeymoon Tourism Destination” at the recent World Trade Fair in Shanghai. Cebu hopes this award will benefit the Honeymoon Tourism for the island. The award was presented at the World Trade Fair 2010 held in Shanghai, China. The decision was taken [...]

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Another Big Fire near Waterfront Hotel Cebu – Photos

20 June 2010

Right now there is another big fire near the Waterfront Hotel Cebu. One of our dear readers sent in this picture from the fire. Please leave a comment below if you know any details about this big fire near the Cebu Waterfront Hotel… UPDATE 21. June 2010: The fire burned down the house of Cebu [...]

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Why Cordova Seniors dont get cash from Cebu anymore

25 May 2010

The Cebu City government will not release its financial aid of P2,000 for each senior citizen of neighboring Cordova town if the municipal government doesn’t meet its audit requirements first. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena yesterday announced this after showing copies of a notice of suspension issued by the Commission on Audit (COA) for Cebu [...]

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Will there be more water soon for Mountain Barangays in Cebu?

24 May 2010

The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD), Cebu’s main water distributor, has signed a second joint venture agreement (JVA) with a private water distributor to address the needs of consumers in upland areas in Cebu City affected by the dry spell. MCWD officials signed the JVA with representatives of Pilipinas Water Resources Inc. (PWRI) for the [...]

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Nacionalista dominates Minglanilla poll

11 May 2010

The most-populated town in Cebu, Minglanilla appears to favor keeping its hold-over municipal officials in the latest national and local elections on May 10. Known as the Sugat Capital of the south, the municipality retains last year the distinction as the most populous community in the province of Cebu. As of May 11, and with [...]

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Did Gilbert Teodoro really have to buy votes here in Cebu?

10 May 2010

An attempt to buy votes in southern Cebu was foiled by the military when they chanced upon a village chief and councilman carrying bundles of small bills attached to the sample ballots of the pro-administration One Cebu slate, in Dumanjug town, some 73.3 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. Aside from two large bundles of P20 [...]

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Did those guys want to interrupt the elections in Cebu?

07 May 2010

Three days before the May 10 elections, police arrested nine suspected hired goons and seized high-powered firearms inside the house of a village captain in a northwestern Cebu town. A team of the Regional Intelligence Office and Regional Special Operation Group arrested the suspects—Brendon Muñoz Maglasang and Joramel and Adonis Almonacin of Tabuelan town; Dennis [...]

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PCOS delivery from COMELEC suspended in Cebu

05 May 2010

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the deployment of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines to various precincts in the province following the discovery of glitches which were eventually traced to defective flash cards. Cebu provincial election supervisor Lionel Marco Castillano said around 20 percent of the PCOS machines were so far distributed [...]

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