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CEBU CITY—The People Management Association of the Philippines Cebu, Inc. (PMAP) and the Cebu Online News Press Corps (CONPC) inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) today, March 31 as partners to promote PMAP’s various events and activities relative to its regional conference (RC23) on July 6-7 which will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. PMAP-Cebu president and vice-president, Denise Davide-Blanco and Jan Mark Gellez respectively signed in behalf of the organization while co-founders Robby Alugar and Minerva Newman signed the partnership for the CONPC. PMAP Cebu recognizes the value of fostering strong business and social relationships in order to enhance the overall interest of the Cebu particularly the PMAP CEBU and its members through this partnership agreement with the CONPC. “By embracing digitalization through an online e-newspaper platform with the aggrupation of social and traditional media practitioners, PMAP CEBU aims to provide an effective and effic

Cebuanos and heritage-lovers alike have a lot to look forward to as Gabii saKabilin returns to its original schedule in May. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Culture and Heritage Unit, local museums, cultural organizations, and local government are proud to bring back Gabii saKabilin (GSK), Cebu’s most awaited heritage event on May 12, 2023. From 6 p.m. to 12 midnight, guests can access all 22 participating museum heritage sites located in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-lapu, and Talisay, and enjoy fun and interactive performances, and children’s activities. Guests are treated to new experiences this year as Gabii saKabilin brings food bazaars, allowing hungry GSK goers to experience culture and heritage through local delicacies and food. Guests can likewise look forward to enjoying the event earlier as select museums and heritage sites are set to open earlier in the day. Tickets to the Gabii sa Kabilin are priced at Php. 300 inclusive of free shuttle service across sites and a compliment

25 economic riders from BARUG Cebu City Advocates Basic Sectors participated in the Training Induction Program (TIP) of the Motorcycle Small Engine NC II training last March 14 (Tuesday) at the College of Technological Sciences (CTS), Cebu City. The program is one of the series of training programs of the Cebu Investment Development Concierge Center (CIDCC) Project organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in partnership with the Cebu City Government through the College of Technological Sciences (CTS) with Program Instructor, Dean Cendryl F. Molina and CTS Tech/Voc Director Danilo B. Colipano. Aimed at enabling participants to gain valuable experience and expertise in small engine repair and maintenance thereby quipping them with the necessary skills to employability and entrepreneurial potentials, the Motorcycle Small Engine NC II Training is expected to run from March 14 to May 15. The Cebu Chamber with the Cebu City Government remains steadfast in its advocacy

26 learners who completed the Pilot Implementation of the Dual Education and Training (DET) Program for the Seafood Processing sector were formally presented during a recognition ceremony on March 17 (Friday) at the City Sports Club, Cebu City. Among the 23, seven (7) are commended for being employed from their exemplary and outstanding performance while conducting the in-company training. The institutionalization of the Dual Education Training (DET) Program in the fishery sector does not only contribute to attaining the 2 nd key result area of the FISH VISAYAS project but also addresses the industry job-skills mismatch thereby contributing to improving the skills for workforce development to create economic prosperity for individuals, businesses, and communities. Among the graduates, 17are Basic Qualification Certificate (BQC) holders as Seafood Production Workers and six (6) are BQC holders as Quality Inspectors (QI) while three (3) are completers in the DET program Seafood Processi

The annual Angels’ Walk of persons with autism (PWAs), their stakeholders, and advocates, returns to Cebu on April 2, 2023 (Sunday), beginning at 10:00 A.M. (assembly of participants begin at 9:15 A.M.) at the SM Seaside, Mountain Wing, Main Lobby, South Road Properties, Cebu City, after a two-year hiatus.   The Angels’ Walk, which began in Manila in 2007, is one of the showcases in the advocacy of the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) for acceptance, accommodation and appreciation of Filipinos with autism. In Cebu, the Angels’ Walk was held at SM City Cebu until its transfer to this year’s bigger venue.  The in-mall parade and gathering brings together Cebu’s autism community composed of PWAs and their families, teachers, therapists and students from schools, learning and therapy centers, volunteers from NGOs and socio-civic organizations, and advocates from the public and private sector in a show of commitment towards an “Autism-OK Philippines”.  The United Nations General Assembly de

More than 2,000 runners, adults and kids, joined the Titans Run 2023: Glow in the Dark held at Mandani Bay last Sunday, March 12, 2023. Organized by the PAREF Springdale School Inc. in cooperation with the Student Body Organization and the 3rd Grade Parents, the fun run gave the opportunity for bonding to the families who came as early as 4 p.m. although the start of the first race, the 10K, was scheduled the start at 6:30 p.m. The parents and grandparents were mostly seated in front of the stage prepared by International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI) while the children were having fun running around the open area. Various booths of sponsors were selling snacks items, rice meals and drinks while another sponsor gave out free doughnuts. After a few entertainment numbers such as songs by bands and dance numbers of students, Zumba instructors led the warm-up exercises for the runners, preparing them for the fun run. The runners were wearing glow-in-the-dark accessories such as glow stic

Since the first lockdown order due to the COVID-19 pandemic over two years ago, schools across the country have finally reopened their classrooms to learners. Yet as students return to school, School Heads and Teachers are now met with the bigger challenge of supporting learners as they face the effects of the two years spent away from school. School closures and disruptions may have deepened the learning crisis across the globe and sharply increased learning poverty, reports the World Bank through its The State of Global Learning Poverty: 2022 Update. To support school leaders as they nurture learners and their school communities, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. ( RAFI ) and the Global School Leaders ( GSL ) extended their initial partnership for another three years through signing a memorandum of understanding on March 3, 2023. The three-year partnership aims to equip school leaders with relevant training and assistance on the current educational landscape. "We are very excit

Empowers doctors with the new mWellMD app Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the country’s first and only health and wellness mega app, further strengthens its line-up of partner-doctors for its mission to bring healthcare closer to Filipinos especially women who are the primary health guardians of the family. In celebration of International Women’s Month, mWell has tied up with Kalusugan ng Kababaihang Pangkabayanan, Inc (KnKPInc), a group that safeguards the well-being of marginalized Filipino women in the countryside. Working with member OB-GYNs, mWell shall provide free online consultation for women as part of KnKPInc’s medical mission this March. Aside from providing quality healthcare to women in the countryside, the collaboration also aims to help raise awareness on issues such as reproductive rights, gender equality and abuse against women. “Being a woman, a mother and having a daughter, I am fully committed to empowering women through mWell’s holistic appr

Experience fresh and healthy Sundays in SM City Cebu!  The Sunday Market is here to give you the freshest fruits and vegetables, local delicacies, ornamentals & plants, starting March 12, 7am at the canopy fronting Entrance 1 of SM City Cebu.  The Sunday Market aims to deliver a sustainable solution that directly connects farmers to the consuming public, and provide shoppers a chance to buy fresh, nutritious items at a lower cost.  Aside from SM City Cebu, the Sunday Market also happens in SM City Taytay, SM City Cabanatuan, SM CityTuguegarao, SM City Clark, SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Tarlac, SM City Calamba, SM City Legazpi, SM Center Ormoc, SM City Iloilo, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Butuan, SM Lanang Premier, and SM CDO Uptown.  Joining the Sunday Market in select SM Supermalls are farmers from the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmer's Training Program of SM Foundation, Inc.  It can be recalled that the foundation had already started linking its farmers to various avai

Cast: Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano, Ruffa Gutierrez, Diego Loyzaga, Ella Cruz, Isko Moreno, Kyle Velino, Marco Gumabao, Jerome Ponce, Cindy Miranda, Rose Van Ginkel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Beverly Salviejo  Directed by: Darryl Yap  Playdate: March 1, 2023  Press Release  History is still being written. The story of Maid in Malacañang continues…  “Martyr or Murderer”, the sequel to Darryl Yap’s Mega Blockbuster hit “Maid in Malacañang” is showing in cinemas on March 1, 2023. And as expected, there is great rejoicing over this film coming from the director’s followers and supporters who made #MOMTheOfficialPoster trend for two days upon its official release on Monday, January 30.  On his Facebook post, Yap expressed his gratitude for the hype and enumerated the numbers of the reactions and shares that the poster received in just 2 days: nearly 200,000 accumulated reactions on all postings across mainstream media, 54,000 reactions on Vincentiments official pages, 17,000 shares, and 6,400 upl

After a 2-year hiatus, SM Supermalls in Cebu stages a successful comeback of the SM2SM Run last March 5 with over 9500 running enthusiasts from all over the country. Now on its 11th year, the SM2SM run is considered to be one of the biggest and cash-rich running events in the Visayas where runners, both local and foreign, look forward every first quarter of the year.  The run started in SM Seaside City Cebu passing the scenic view of the South Road Properties, the historic Plaza Independencia, S. Osmena Avenue, Brgy. Mabolo, SM City Cebu, TESDA, going to Banilad in Cebu City.  “We missed you in the last 2 years. Our last run was February 2020, and I hope you all enjoyed the SM2SM Run this year. We have over 50 raffle prizes, and we hope to give even more and bigger prizes on March next year. Cheers to SM2SM Run!”, said Marissa Fernan, Vice President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.  The run featured 4K, 8K, 12K, and 21K categories. In addition to the race categories, SM added a category excl

Close to 400 runners are expected to participate in the Run For Everlasting Hope Children With Cancer set this coming March 12, 2023 at the Cebu City Sports Center.  Spearheaded by Sugbu Hermanos Eagles Club with major sponsors the Fastway Visa and Immigration Services, Mr. Taho and Mr. Potato by Mhullier Group of Companies.  The running event serves as a Charity and Anniversary Fund Raising Event of Sugbu Hermanos Eagles Club.  According Club President Philip Señora II that the proceeds will go to the beneficiary of Everlasting Hope Children with Cancer and their club socio civic activity for eagle year 2023.  "The club has a soft spot for kids with illness, we understand how difficult it is to have a sick child and not have the financial capability for treatment," said Señora.  The race will feature 1-kilometer walk, 3K and 5K run. Cash prizes awaits the top 3 placers in the 5K run category. While all the finishers will receive specially-designed finisher’s medal.  Registra