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Contrary to the impression that some local firms are not taking the integration seriously until this day, Philippine Retailers Association (PRA-Cebu) past president Melanie Ng said a good number of local companies are actually geared up to capture a significant share of the region’s consumer base.

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The  Metro Cebu Development Coordinating Board (MCDCB) has approved and passed a resolution to roll-out guidelines for tourism stakeholders to maximize the newly launched brand of Cebu -- "Cebu: Where the Heart Sings."

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A more festive year awaits the retail sector in Cebu in 2016, as people are expected to have a lot of extra cash to spend for shopping, while election spending fattens the money circulation within the system.

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The proposed creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be beneficial for Cebu given ICT as one of its growing sectors, an official from Cebu Chamber said.

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It was a two-and-a-half hour flight, about the same flying time between Cebu and Hong Kong.

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Technology and gadget retailers are expecting a more exciting 2015 as prices are seen to dive much lower with the entry of cheaper, yet competitive brands in the market.

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As bankers and retailers brace themselves against the reported proliferation of “fake bills” this holiday season, the public are also warned to be vigilant to avoid being victimized by unscrupulous individuals.

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Business firms and social civic organizations will hold their fourth benefit concert on Saturday to help the victims of super typhoon Yolanda in the northern Cebu.

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The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated its biggest business event, the Grand Chamber Awards Night 2011 at the Radisson Blu.

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The  Metro Cebu Development Coordinating Board (MCDCB) has approved and passed a resolution to roll-out guidelines for tourism stakeholders to maximize the newly launched brand of Cebu -- "Cebu: Where the Heart Sings."

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A more festive year awaits the retail sector in Cebu in 2016, as people are expected to have a lot of extra cash to spend for shopping, while election spending fattens the money circulation within the system.

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The proposed creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be beneficial for Cebu given ICT as one of its growing sectors, an official from Cebu Chamber said.

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Technology and gadget retailers are expecting a more exciting 2015 as prices are seen to dive much lower with the entry of cheaper, yet competitive brands in the market.

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Business firms and social civic organizations will hold their fourth benefit concert on Saturday to help the victims of super typhoon Yolanda in the northern Cebu.

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The Balik Cebu Committee, along with local tourism stakeholders,  is anticipating an increase in the number of balikbayan arrivals to Cebu for this year's Sinulog celebrations.

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The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated its biggest business event, the Grand Chamber Awards Night 2011 at the Radisson Blu.

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