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English tutorial program launched in Lahug Elem School

July 20, 2012 - 12:00am

To enhance the English teaching programs in public schools, the English tutorial program was launched in Lahug Elementary School by the Department of Education with Vicsal Foundation and Aegis People Support.

Cebu News

Gaisano group buys into Apex Mining

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 18, 2012 - 12:00am

The Cebu-based Metro Gaisano group family has purchased P132 million worth of shares in Apex Mining Corp., making its first foray into the country’s mining landscape.

Business

CCCI names Jack Gaisano "Entrepreneur of the Year"

By Ehda Dagooc | July 2, 2012 - 12:00am

The success of the Gaisano-led conglomerate Vicsal Development Corporation (Vicsal), the operator of retail giant Metro Gaisano

Freeman Cebu Business

AsianLife offers insurance benefits

September 1, 2009 - 12:00am

VICSAL, the holding company of the Metro Gaisano chain of department stores, has signed a contract with AsianLife & General Assurance Corp. (ALGA) wherein the life insurer will provide the medical insurance benefits...

Banking

Vicsal Development ventures into the capital market

February 18, 2008 - 12:00am

Freeman Cebu Business

Gaisano to embark on backdoor listing

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 27, 2003 - 12:00am

The Gaisano Group, the dominant retail chain in the southern Philippines, will do a backdoor listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange through listed mutual fund firm Filipino Fund Inc. (FFI). In a disclosure to...

Business