Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), led the dedication of its second temple in the Philippines last June 13, 2010. The iconic Mormon temple is a pleasant …

Cebu City is an ever-growing mountaineering hub in the country. Here, climbers are as passionate about scaling mountains as they are zealous about the ethos of the city itself. And while the province of Cebu lacks any earthly behemoths (above 1,500 masl) that it can be proud of, local mountaineers are just as enthusiastic ascending Cebu’s modest mountain offerings as they are in climbing the major mountains here in the Philippines.

People who want the sort of adventure they can get from a bungee or parachute jump, minus the immoderate cost, might want to try a zip line ride. A zip line consists of a cable suspended above an incline and a pulley and harness to be used by a rider, which are attached to the cable.

Cebu City is eager for the imminent opening of the Cebu South Coastal Road Project’s four-lane subway tunnel.
The P1.63-billion project consists of a twin box tunnel and a reinforced concrete wall. The tunnel is approximately …

General Maxilom Avenue, or more popularly known as Mango Avenue, was named in honor of a hero of the Philippine Revolution. It is not only one of the main thoroughfares of Cebu City but it …

The oldest and largest public market in Cebu City — Carbon Market — is a vibrant conglomeration of all types of vendors and goods. The market has also become a major tourist destination, mainly because …

Founded in 1974, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District has been providing safe and potable drinking water for the residents of its constituent cities and municipalities in the province of Cebu. As a viable utility firm, …

Founded in 1905, Visayan Electric Company, Inc. continues to provide electric power to Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and Naga City and the municipalities of Consolacion, Liloan, Minglanilla and San Fernando. Veco’s franchise service …

I Love Steak’s service is also great, with service attendants quite attentive and prompt. Combine that with a suitable ambience with a slightly too-much-yellow motif, and you get a great place with which to heartily feast on juicy steak goodness.

Love to travel? Here’s a brief rundown on some of Cebu City’s shipping lines.
Cebu Ferries Corporation
Pier, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
Passage Tel. No.: (032) 233-7000
Freight Tel. No.: (032) 232-7400
www.cebuferries.com
Cokaliong Shipping, Inc.
Don Sergio Osmeña Avenue
North Reclamation …

Outsourcing has become a huge hit in the Philippines. In fact, the Philippines is a top outsourcing destination choice, with its business process outsourcing industry raking in $7 billion annual revenue.
One of President Arroyo’s five …

Strategically situated at the heart of Cebu City’s major thoroughfares is Robinsons Place Cebu — aptly dubbed “our reliable next door mall.”
Robinsons Place Cebu is one of 26 branches owned and operated by Robinsons Malls, …

The outsourcing trade has grown to become the much-admired “sunrise industry” of the Philippines. A lot of professionals, no matter what undergraduate degree they hold, have found themselves in financially viable positions with leading business …

Not long after the successful celebration of the 30th Sinulog festival, Cebu City will be celebrating its 73rd Charter day on Feb. 24, 2010.
Cebu City earning the status of an independent and chartered city in …