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Sustainable City Dialogues 2012, a 5-day learning event featuring two internationally renowned speakers, Architect Senen A. Antonio, an urban design and planning expert based in the United States, and Dr. AbdouMaliq Simone, an urbanist and professor of sociology at Goldsmiths College, University of London onFebruary 6-10, 2012.   This event is organized by the Research, Program, and Organizational Development of the Metro Cebu...Read more »

“Alone at last in hideaway, far away from all the worries in the world; we share each other while the sun’s going down, not another soul around.” These lines from Neil Sedaka’s “Alone At Last” hit aptly depict the scene a couple would experience in this month of the hearts at the San Remegio Beach Club – a perfect out-of-town hideaway and serene...Read more »

Since most native trees grow from seeds, a non-government organization called on the public to collect seeds and propagate them to contribute to the creation of native tree forests.             Rowena Bandola-Alensonorin, executive director of the Integrated Development unit of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) pointed out the urgent need to replace trees cut down for construction purposes after some parts of...Read more »

NY LOVE TOUR” and “ASIA LOVE TOUR” RafflePassengers who purchased the International LOVE FARE are entitled to one entry to the “NY LOVE TOUR” raffle, while those who purchased the Domestic LOVE FARE are entitled to one entry to the “ASIAN LOVE TOUR” raffle. Let Your Love Fly FREE Promo - Regional and International Let Your Love Fly FREE Promo - DomesticThe “NY LOVE TOUR”...Read more »

Sistemang Pilipino: Transforming Lives through Music will be on thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral starting at 7:30pm in the evening. Performances during this unique Cebu Event will be from Quartetto Espressivo, Jimmy Tagala, Jr.(1st place winner at the NAMCYA violin category C.2011), and the Peace Philharmonic Philippines Youth Ensemble. El Sistema: El Sistema is a countrywide outreach program in...Read more »

Following the launching of the sixth season of Young Minds Academy (YMA) last Jan. 21, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is now accepting applications for the program. YMA is a youth leadership and citizenship development program of the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center (EADSC) of RAFI aimed at developing young people to become responsible and accountable leaders and proactive citizens ready to...Read more »

Plot your green plan and chart your course to Germany!! If you are a Filipino college student between 18 to 24 years old, with a passion to make a difference through an environmental project, you can be one of the 2012 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys. The Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) is the longest running environmental program in the Philippines, organized in partnership...Read more »

We are going around the country to give free seminars on how young people can foster change through the use of digital technology. Through digital technologies, young people are participating in a range of activities including social networking, blogging, gaming, instant messaging, downloading music and other content, uploading and sharing their own creations, and collaborating with others in various ways. The new digital...Read more »

Forty-two youth government leaders from the different barangays of Mandaue City re-learned the values of teamwork, coordination, and trust in a comprehensive three-day experiential leadership camp facilitated by the Kool Adventure Camp of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. In the photo, the young campers posed before the Climbing Wall, one of the “dragons” at the camp that tested their leadership abilities and confidence....Read more »

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding last Sept. 5, 2011, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) formally broke ground last Nov. 21, 2011 the 4,500-square meter land where a home for elders and persons with disabilities will be built. The purchase of this land was made possible through a fund donated by the late...Read more »

With the increasing incidence rate of thyroid cancer in Metro Cebu, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) urged the public to undergo early screening and prevention measures to fight the disease. “Thyroid cancer is high on prognosis. It is preventable through various screening methods, such as physical examination and ultrasound of the neck, as well...Read more »

The resistance begins now. Globe-powered Tattoo starts a new revolution as it becomes faster, bolder and more powerful than ever. Armed with topnotch innovation, Tattoo revolts against uniformity, fights against mediocrity and breaks through limitations all with stronger bandwidth, better devices, wider reach and faster speeds at unbeatable value. "The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire packs a punch and resists limitations together with the...Read more »

TV5 and its sports and news platforms—sports channel AKTV and 24/7 news channel Aksyon TV—join Cebuanos in celebrating one of the country’s grandest and most colorful religious events, the Sinulog Festival, happening in the whole province of Cebu simultaneously this week. The Kapatid Network and its affiliate platforms roll out week-long activities to make the festivity even more meaningful to the Cebuanos via...Read more »

Running has become a national pastime in the Philippines. Weekend warriors who used to jog around Greenhills and then find themselves in surrounding coffee shops after their run, now find themselves in the streets of Bonifacio Global City or the paved roads around Mall of Asia in sponsored Sunday runs. As more and more people take to the streets to pound the pavement,...Read more »

SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in the footwear industry announced last August 2011, that it has signed an agreement with distance runner Meb Keflezighi to endorse SKECHERS Fitness performance footwear and apparel in a worldwide multiple-medium marketing campaign. Elite runner and Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi achieved a new personal best time of 2:09:13 and was the fastest American at the 2011...Read more »

Paintings and sculptures of contemporary Cebuano artists were featured in the art exhibit, dubbed Contemporary Cebu, which opened last Jan. 4 at the Cebu City Museum. The exhibit, which is curated by JV Castro, is designed to bring national attention to contemporary Cebuano artists and their works. It is open to the public until Jan. 31. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, during the opening...Read more »

Here's some news for Filipino Music Fans! Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour coming to Manila on Jan. 22!! Smart presents, Katy Perry The California Dreams Tour LIVE IN MANILA on January 22, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. What an awesome way to welcome the new year with one of the biggest event in 2012. CALIFORNIA DREAMS TOUR Perry brings her...Read more »

See below for the Ayala Center Cebu Sinulog/January Activities: January 6 -16 2012 Grand Fiesta Mall Wide Sale, with 50% to 70% discounts It’s a Festive-ALL Exhibit, a showcase of Sinulog attire/outfits and display of Cebu delicacies and souvenir items. January 6-17, 2012 Sto Nino Exhibit, The annual exhibit of various images of our Señor Sto. Niño. Exhibit opening is on January 6,...Read more »

Cebu is now preparing for one of the biggest festivals in the country, the Sinulog festival. The mardi gras is an invitation to everyone from various parts of the archipelago, and even across the globe to come and visit Cebu, the gateway to the fiesta islands. After a decade of partnership, Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Holdings Inc. once again join Cebu City...Read more »