Cebu Informer

Chinese group seeks to convert Cebu building into museum CEBU CITY—A 99-year-old building in downtown Cebu City has just been given another lease on life. A year after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama condemned the Gotiaoco Building, the city council declared it as a historical landmark. The move came after … Full News here – [...]

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MANILA, Philippines — Some candidates in Cebu who can’t get a showbiz personality to endorse their candidacy are now trying to be them. Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Not how many, but $ $ $ can I bring into Cebu on my tourist visa?  I will be traveling with 4 “smarter than me phones” and 2 laptops, one a full size and one a notebook.  Does it matter on my visa.  The phones are 2 personnal and 2 work purchased.  Only one will [...]

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  Today is the one month anniversary of my retirement to Lapu Lapu City. I have been herefor exactly one calendar month so I thought I would take this opportunity to record some random thoughts. This list is in no particular order. It is just what comes to mind as I write. I post this, [...]

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http://ptvnews.ph/index.php/bottom-news-life2/11-11-nation-submenu/11374-aquino-signs-kasambahay-bill-into-law     MANILA, Jan. 23 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has signed the “Kasambahay Bill” that would benefit millions of domestic workers in the country.   Previously, Article 143 of the Labor Code pegs the monthly wage of kasambahays in Metro Manila at P800, those in “highly urbanized areas” at P650, and in [...]

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2 killed, 15 others injured in Cebu as jeepney slams into parked truck CEBU CITY, Philippines–Two women were killed while 15 other passengers were wounded on Friday night when a passenger jeepney rammed into a parked dump truck in Barangay Magdugo, Toledo City, about 50 kilometers west of here. One of the … Full News [...]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Visayas My GF’s families province place is near a little sign along the road that marks the site of the final Japanese surrender in Cebu at the end of the war. They had held on in these remote mountains after being driven out of Cebu city area. Her great grandma has stories from the days [...]

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The standoff in the Capitol, entering its ninth day, has focused police attention on the 33-year-old son of suspended Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia. The family’s manpower agency, GGC Services, which offers security guard services, will also come under scrutiny. Chief Supt. Marcelo Garbo ordered his intelligence officers to check the background of Paolo Garcia Codilla and [...]

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Cebu capitol turned into 'garrison' – Una The political stand-off in Cebu over the suspension of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia turned into a battle for control of men and resources of the provincial capitol, which Malacanang has turned into a garrison, the opposition United Nationalist Alliance … Full News here – Read more on Manila Standard [...]

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Plan to turn Cebu into ecozone 'unlikely' | Sun.Star THE plan to make the entire Cebu province an economic zone has a slim chance of happening, according to Cebu Investment and Promotions Center (CIPC) Joel Mari Yu. Although advocates of the proposal have good intentions of attracting foreign … Full News here – Read more [...]

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You’ve made your list and checked it twice; hauled out the tree and strung up the lights. So, what’s missing? Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Lifestyle

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The University of San Carlos (USC) and University of the Visayas (UV) overcame scary moments before sealing berths in the championship game of the national finals of the BEST Center SBP Passerelle Twin Basketball Tournament at the Capiz Gym. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Sports

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The Office of the Visayas Ombudsman will conduct a fact-finding investigation on the report that the warehouse of the National Food Authority (NFA) 7 in Badian, Cebu lost sacks of rice amounting to P10 million. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu News

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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced that director Zack Snyder’s upcoming action adventure “Man of Steel” will be presented in 3D in select theaters, as well as in 2D and IMAX®, so fans of the iconic superhero will be able to experience the much-anticipated movie in their format of choice. Full News here – philstar.com [...]

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Apart from investing in the stock market, an investment consultant said that Filipinos should shift into a “saving culture” for them to build wealth through passive income. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Business

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