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Local firms gear up as impact of integration now apparent

By Ehda Dagooc | January 5, 2016 - 9:00am

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...

Freeman Cebu Business

Release of new Cebu brand guidelines set before Sinulog

By Ehda Dagooc | January 3, 2016 - 9:00am

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...

Freeman Cebu Business

Retailers project a more festive 2016

By Ehda Dagooc | December 31, 2015 - 9:00am

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.

Freeman Cebu Business

Creation of ICT department to benefit Cebu’s economy

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | December 28, 2015 - 9:00am

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.

Freeman Cebu Business

A tale of two (Chinese) cities

By Nigel Paul C. Villarete | March 29, 2015 - 12:00am

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

Freeman Opinion

Prices of gadgets to dive further in 2015

By Ehda Dagooc | December 24, 2014 - 12:00am

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.

Freeman Cebu Business

This holiday season, Public warned of possible proliferation of fake bills

By Ehda Dagooc | December 7, 2013 - 12:00am

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 ...

Freeman Cebu Business

Free concert for typhoon victims in Bogo

By Jean Marvette A. Demecillo | November 28, 2013 - 12:00am

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.

Cebu News

Balik Cebu team expects more balikbayans this year

By Ehda Dagooc | January 12, 2013 - 12:00am

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.

Freeman Cebu Business

CCCI Awards Business Icons

By Veronica Silva and Clark Pasu-It | July 23, 2011 - 12:00am

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

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle