I’ve heard in the past from Cebuano politicians pushing Cebu City as the next capital of the Philippines, replacing Manila. I disagree with that idea. If I base it from Manila’s present condition, it does not look good. Yes, economically, Manila is up there in the clouds. Manila is over-populated, crime rates shooting up, congested…
I still could not tell if this move is good for Cebu City or not. I don’t have any knowledge or statistics of other companies who made similar moves. Maybe something maybe lost in this, it’s pride. Aboitiz is one of the largest companies in the Philippines, and them transferring to a rival city will…
The Pambansang Kamao is interested in buying lot located in South Reclamation Project (SRP). The auction will be on December, the lot is said to be about 9.7 hectares. Here is the full report from Cebu Daily News: Pacquiao interested in buying SRP lot, says sheriff Fuentes He showed interest before in buying a lot…
Sad days for the Osmeña clan. Lourdes dela Rama Osmeña, 79, died on November 6 in the morning, Sunstar Daily reported. Read more about the story from Sunstar’s news item: Osmeña clan mourns death of mother, 79 THE family of Rep. Tomas Osmeña (Cebu City, south district) is mourning the death of their mother, who…
I will have a bit of Cebu City business updates. These are based on Sunstar articles. Tourist Arrivals: Cebu has a total of 1,131,230 tourists in the first seven months of 2011, an increase of 10.52%, which was 1,023,564 in the same period in 2010. Relaunching of Colonnade Mall: Colonnade Mall relaunched last October 9,…
“Di Ingon Nato” or Not Like Us in English is a horror movie set in a far flung Cebu village. The language used in movie is purely Cebuano. The production is also composed of Cebuanos, although I’m not sure how many of them. The trailer scares me a bit, I hope the actual movie is…
I really have no idea about the negative effects of having flyovers until I watched this video by Budoy of Jr. Kilat. No to flyovers in Cebu City!
Cebuano football fans will rejoice especially the ladies. The Philippine Football Team or more popularly known as the Azkals will be coming here in Cebu City this May 24 to 31, 2011 as Cebu Daily News reported. Their primary purpose is team building, but they will do light training. Not sure if this event is…
A number of products that is now being used in the Philippines was first conceived in Cebu City.
Supreme Court has announced recently that three towns in Cebu are now cities. The new cities are Bogo, Carcar and Naga. Congratulations!