Google Business Group (GBG) Cebu
1. Google Business Group(GBG) Cebu is a community of entrepreneurs and technopreneurs in Cebu with linkage in international community through GBG Global. 2. GBG Cebu is founded on July 5, 2012 by these awesome entrepreneurs. FLEIRE CASTRO 3. Our Vision 4. Our Mission 5. We hold events to help the businesses in the […]
VIEWS: Pacman wins over Rios but Filipinos to feel better post-Yolanda, not over
It was a day before the Pacman-Rios fight when a boxing oracle of a blogger posted his prediction about the Pacquiao-Rios fight. Indeed, he did a fearless-yet-risky forecast right based on his observations and analysis, even if a blogger commented not to be a Madame Auring. But still many rejoiced when Manny won over […]
#DevFestCEBU is really on for 2013!
After days of postponement because of natural disasters that struck Cebu, #DevFestCEBU is finally showing this November 27, 2013 at Benedicto College in Mandaue City. #DevFestCEBU is organized by the awesome guys of GDG(Google Developers Group) Cebu headed by Ruben Licera, Jr. Program flow is here. For the line up of speakers, you can […]
tenminutes.ph updates on Yolanda and the aftermath stories
tenminutes.ph brings news stories of Yolanda starting from the day the typhoon has been spotted by weather stations in the Philippines and other countries to the aftermath. Stories are still developing so please keep updated on what’s going on after Yolanda. The news team is working on getting stories in the Northern part of Cebu […]
North Cebu needs relief goods after being hit by typhoon Yolanda
The northern part of Cebu needs relief goods and more help in the area. Bogo City is among the hardest-hit, perhaps, because it is the highly commercialized area in the northern part of Cebu. Though it has malls, the supply of goods to survive cannot suffice the demands of the population living in the city […]
Bogo City after typhoon #Yolanda
A day after the typhoon, I and my family visited my uncle and his family in Bogo City, Cebu, one of the hardest-hit areas of super typhoon #Yolanda. True to the claim of one radio reporter of DYAB, almost all of the houses there are damaged. Even establishments have certain extent of damage due to […]
2 Business hotels in Metro Cebu are structurally safe and sound
Two business hotels in Metro Cebu: Summit Circle Cebu in midtown Cebu City and Andy Hotel in Mandaue City, have been certified to be structurally safe and sound according to independent structural analysis firms. Summit Circle Cebu has obtained certification of structural integrity from Eduardo C. Jurrado and Associates on October 18, 2013, just a few […]
#TabangBohol and other hash-tagged campaigns for Bohol
#TabangBohol is a call-to-action campaign to inform more people of the needs of the Boholanos to rebuild their island. It has helped spark donation drives in a university in Cebu. #BangonBohol is a movement of private individuals borne of the tragedy in Bohol and Cebu. I like this movement because there is really a need […]
September Reflections
This would be the first of among several posts for my monthly reflections. Of the 6 years I’ve been blogging, it is now I realize how blogging has turned my world into a more marvelous one and how social media has helped me, brand-wise. And I think, it’s fitting that I share the many things […]
Italian wine Selections in Dolce Casa
It was last month that I was invited to a wine-tasting extraordinaire with my friends in the blogosphere. Xerxes Aaron Chua Bernadez, known in the Cebu blogosphere as X, is now adding Italian wines in his entrepreneurship ventures. There’s no wine blog yet in Cebu and I believe that it would be bold for someone […]
MV Thomas Aquinas vessel sinks, tenminutes.ph provides news coverage
After I learned of the distressing news of a ship collision between a cargo vessel owned by Sulpicio Lines, now known as Philippine Span- Asia Carrier Corporation and 2Go’s MV Thomas Aquinas, I was taken to an environment in which constant updating is very relevant. Trailing the updates can be fun, stressful yet rewarding. I’ve […]
Marvelous entertainment at URL- You Are @Lakwatsa Resto Lounge
I was invited by Focalglass blogger last night in URL-You Are @ Lakwatsa Resto Lounge and I was amazed by the show that their entertainment talents showcased. One thing that I can say about the event is this– MARVELOUS. It was simply marvelous. There was a thrill when the fire dancers took the stage and […]
15. Visit the first university in Cebu- University of San Carlos
The University of San Carlos emerged from the oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines. Formerly known as Colegio de San Ildefonso, the school was founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595. It is reputably one of the oldest universities in the Philippines although its status as the first university in Southeast Asia has […]
14. Visit an Ancient Walled city in Cebu: Fort San Pedro
Cebu being the oldest city in the Philippines, it is but natural that the oldest and smallest tri-bastion fortification can be found. This served as the center of the Spanish settlement in the entire archipelago for some time. Fort San Pedro has a total area of 2,025 square meters, with towers that are 30 feet […]
13. Be Awed by Winged Creatures in Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary, established in 1974, holds one of the most interesting butterfly collection in Cebu City. The sanctuary was named after the famous artist, Julian Jumalon. It has been a favorite among tourist for its ability to amaze and fascinate. Ever since its inception, Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary has attracted many visitors all throughout these […]
