Cebu hosts GMA’s grand presidential inauguration

It has been claimed, some say much too often, that Cebu and its neighboring provinces delivered the much needed votes during the national elections last May that enabled then incumbent President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to serve another term in Malacañang. As promised, the Chief Executive took her oath of office at the Cebu Provincial Capitol before Cebuano Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide.

A vin de honneur with the visiting dignitaries as guests followed at the ballroom of the Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort.

Towards dusk, Cebuanos from all walks of life, together with their visitors from all over the country, took to the streets to party, party, party. A fabulous display of fireworks never seen before was the highlight, which will no doubt be well remembered for years to come.

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The Real Cebu TV (RCTV) Channel 36, the islands’ newest TV network, recently launched Style TV, a daily program that showcases the latest fashion trends in Asia, America and Europe.

The event kicked off with a unique mini fashion show dubbed "Alias," where the city’s young and up-and-coming models sported hip, cutting-edge designs by Dexter Alazas, the designer with innovative and daring ideas.

Catch the fashion preview on the best of what’s new at RCTV Channel 36.

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The Philippine School of Culinary Arts in Cebu graduated its first batch of new chefs at commencement ceremonies at the Gabriliz Hotel.

The highlight of the celebration was the wide selection of sumptuous dishes prepared by the graduates themselves.

The establishment was recently awarded the International Center Status by the University of Cambridge International Examinations, one of the world’s leading assessment providers.

As a registered center, the school continues to offer its students internationally renowned training qualifications that are recognized by educational institutions and employers across the globe. Take a bow, ladies, vice president Jane Franco and Dean Lina Liparanon.