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17/09/2025

HUAWEI sets a new standard in after-sales care by offering premium services to users entirely free of charge with the Service Upgrade Program in 2025. From expert solutions and professional cleaning, to system renewal and even free round-trip shipping, users can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their device is covered at no extra cost.

The program covers a wide range of HUAWEI devices, including smartphones, wearables, laptops, tablets, and audio products, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to delivering an enhanced user experience.

HUAWEI sets a new standard in after-sales care by offering premium services to users entirely free of charge with the Service Upgrade Program in 2025. From expe

17/09/2025

Residents of Calamba, Laguna, and nearby towns will now have closer access to comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation services with the opening of the Aventus Medical Care Wellness Hub and UrbanRehab Calamba branch.

The facility aims to extend the same high-quality wellness and rehabilitation services offered in Makati to communities outside Metro Manila, said Dr. Edward Luna, Associate Director for Specialized Clinics at Aventus Medical Care.

Residents of Calamba, Laguna, and nearby towns will now have closer access to comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation services with the opening of the Avent

17/09/2025

Lemon Grass Newest Branch Now Open at The Mall in NUSTAR

The flavors you've been craving are finally here! Lemon Grass, Cebu’s beloved destination for vibrant Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, has officially opened its newest branch at The Mall at NUSTAR Resort Cebu today.

Celebrating 20 years of authentic Southeast Asian flavors, Lemon Grass continues to delight food lovers with bold spices, fresh ingredients, and heartwarming dishes. From the best Pad Thai in town to the flavorful Phở Bo, Tom Yam Goong, G*i Hor Bai Toey, and the ever-refreshing Som Tam, every dish promises a journey of taste and tradition.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time guest, now’s the perfect time to relive your favorites, discover new cravings, and share a meal with loved ones in a fresh new setting.

Experience the signature zest and style of Lemon Grass at its newest home—The Mall | NUSTAR, Cebu’s premier lifestyle and leisure destination.

17/09/2025

MOVE IT commits to UN road-safety agenda, highlights People-Powered, Tech-Secured approach

Manila, Philippines, September 17, 2025 – MOVE IT signed a United Nations Statement of Commitment on Road Safety on where General Manager Wayne Jacinto spotlighted the company’s two-pronged safety approach, “Driver-Led, Tech-Reinforced,” as the cornerstone of its program during a meeting with UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt and UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Arnaud Peral.

“The protection we promise riders and passengers is engineered into both the people on the road and the systems that back them,” Jacinto said. He detailed an end-to-end regimen — skills assessments, background checks, vehicle evaluations, and continuous upskilling — anchored on MOVE IT’s driver-quality program “Pasado Bago Pasada”. This is paired with real-time safeguards, including Overspeeding Alerts, Fatigue Nudges, and Trip Monitoring, promoting a safety-first culture among its rider-partners. “Our aim is clear: high professional standards for riders powered by innovative technology,” he added.

By joining the UN Statement of Commitment to Improving Road Safety, MOVE IT and other road safety stakeholders pledged to pursue evidence-based safety standards, issuance of quality gear, and promote a safety-first mindset and behavior on the road. The commitment also calls for active support of regulatory measures designed to enhance road safety and protect workers in the transport and delivery sectors.

Jacinto was joined at the event by EJ Dela Vega, Chief Commercial Officer of Grab Philippines, who framed the move within Grab’s longer safety arc. “Road safety was the genesis of our platform more than a decade ago, and that same discipline guides Grab Deliveries today,” Dela Vega said. “We back our partners with continuous road-safety training, regular in-app prompts and skills assessments, and routing technologies that help ensure every trip — and every delivery — ends safely.” He added that Grab will continue to work with government, peers, and global advocates as a “co-champion” of road safety.

(In photo are MOVE IT General Manager Wayne Jacinto and Grab Philippines Chief Commercial Officer EJ Dela Vega as they join UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt and UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Arnaud Peral in the signing of the Statement of Commitment on Road Safety. Also present are Department of Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa and Department of Transportation Undersecretary Ramon Reyes.)

16/09/2025

For Jaime Sanchez, basketball has always been more than a game—it is a lifelong passion that he has carried from his high school days into his role today as the coach of the PacificTel Remnants. Sanchez found another way to pursue his love for basketball: by building and coaching his own team, one that gives aspiring local athletes a chance to shine. He was able to do this after he started his company— the Pacific Outsource Teleservices— offering lead generation and telemarketing services.

“I always wanted to be a basketball player,” Sanchez shared. “I played in intramurals back in high school, but when I had the chance to start my own company, I used that opportunity to form a team. That was around 2015 or 2016. At the start, we were small and had to rely on sponsors and solicitations.”

While he found success in his business, basketball remained his passion. “It’s really my passion. And it’s my desire to give a chance to those who really want to become a basketball player.” Today, PacificTel Remnants has joined tournaments not only in Cebu, but also in Manila and Cagayan de Oro.”

For Jaime Sanchez, basketball has always been more than a game—it is a lifelong passion that he has carried from his high school days into his role today as the

16/09/2025

Dive and Clean up Club Supports National Clean up Month

In support to the National Clean up Month, Dive and Clean up Club (DCC) organized a coastal and underwater clean up initiative on September 13, 2025 in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City. DCC and its partners gathered at E&Z Diving Center as the venue for the coastal clean up, training and entry point for the underwater clean up.

It was a full-packed event with four (4) different activities that made it purposeful, meaningful, impactful and enjoyable.

First activity was a coastal clean up in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cebu Gloria Maris (RCCGM) which was headed by Past President Myra Urbiztondo. The Rotary Club’s Areas of Focus of promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies also includes protecting the environment. Thus, RCCGM is very much aligned to DCC’s advocacy to help protect Mother Earth, particularly the marine life.

The second activity was a collaboration with Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau - Coastal Resources and Ecotourism Research, Development, and Extension Center (ERDB-CRERDEC) for a talk and training conducted by Roxie Diaz on Monitoring and Surveillance of Crown-of Thorns Seastars (MaSCoTS) and methods in controlling their population outbreaks. These crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) can cause significant harm to coral reefs by consuming vast amounts of living coral polyps, leaving behind barren underwater landscapes. The outbreak can lead to extensive reef degradation and loss of coral cover, which can take many years to recover. The divers were taught how to report CoTS sightings online thru MaSCoTS and how to conduct culling activities thru injections using household vinegar, which has been proven effective for the mortality of the CoTS without harming other non-target species and does not pose a threat to the surroundings.

In the third activity, an unforgettable Discovery Scuba Dive (DSD) was experienced for free by some of the event partners. E&Z Diving Center through the owner Glenn Delos Santos provided the suits and gears while DCC dive instructors Ikuo Atuel and Mary Glo Villacastin conducted the training and guided the new divers. The wonderful experience helped them appreciate better why coastal and underwater clean up dives are significant, apart from having an enjoyable time in the ocean through scuba diving.

In the fourth and main activity, the DCC divers together with E&Z divers and ERDB-CRERDEC divers, went for underwater clean up dive. Those in DSD was also enjoined to help in picking up trash in the course of their Discovery Scuba Dive. Around 40 divers participated in the underwater clean up drive. Some found crown-of-thorns starfish and successfully injected them with vinegar for population control. Some divers were fascinated with their first time diving experience in Marigondon area.

All the scuba divers returned safely from the dive and certificates of appreciation were prepared by Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, and signed by General Manager, Patrick Manthe. Furthermore, two (2) Day Use vouchers with P1,500 consumable each voucher at the 5-star resort Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan are raffled off to the lucky divers who will enjoy one of the best beaches in the island of Mactan with stunning ocean view and infinity pool, plus world-class flavors and hospitality.

Those activities were achieved and made memorable with the valuable support of other partners:

*Cebu Online News Press Corps (CONPC) has been our media partner in DCC in promoting its events. Special mention to the founder Robby Alugar.
*The Mall at NUSTAR gave away gift items for all the DCC divers.
*Manabox provided free taste of their delicious fresh salad, spring rolls and fresh juices.
*Novellino, the number 1 wine in the Philippines, added enjoyment of the camaraderie with their wines.
*Sea Drifters and United Neon Advertising Inc prepared the event e-poster and DCC banner, respectively.
*Thinking Cap Production Studios set the event to a new level with a professional video production.
*The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) helped in the sorting and disposing the trash collected.

The Dive and Clean up Club (DCC) with its advocacy to dive for a cause - help protect the marine life, is a newly-formed dive community with diverse members from all walks of life - professional divers, businessmen, private and government employees, self-employed and even retirees. For the past four (4) months, they have done four (4) clean up dives already. For this month, there are two (2) more collaborations to come for the International Clean Up Day. With the slogan “One clean-up dive at a time”, DCC Founder Ludy Vilma Demecillo, hopes to make this advocacy sustainable with the help of private and government partners and individuals as she believes that together we can make the ocean cleaner and heal

16/09/2025

Watch history unfold at NUSTAR’s 1st Dragon Boat Regatta this September 20–21, 2025, 8 AM to 4 PM, at the NUSTAR Cebu Boardwalk and 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀!

Cheer for local and international teams as they race to the rhythm of wellness by the bay.

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, with audience raffle prizes, and a complimentary shuttle from MCIA to NUSTAR.

Don’t miss this first-of-its-kind celebration!

Learn more:

NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta: https://nustar.ph/rhythms-of-wellness/

Free Shuttle Schedule: https://nustar.ph/free-shuttle/

15/09/2025

Rhythms of Wellness — a soulful blend of yoga, music & mindfulness at NUSTAR Resort and Casino.

15/09/2025

More Than Medicine: How Chong Hua Hospital Is Redefining Healthcare with Heart and Vision

By Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. and Chong Hua Hospital

In the ever-evolving landscape of Cebu, where heritage and modernity coexist, Chong Hua Hospital stands as a quiet yet powerful constant: a place where generations have turned not just for treatment, but for hope.

For more than a century, Chong Hua has been more than just a hospital. It has been a guardian of life, a pillar of trust, and a sanctuary during life’s most vulnerable moments. Rooted in compassion and driven by innovation, its story is not simply about curing illness, but about elevating lives through world-class, patient-centered care.

Since opening its doors in 1909, Chong Hua has remained true to its founding mission: to care with compassion and heal with purpose. What began as a modest facility has evolved into a regional leader in healthcare, boasting two full-service hospitals in Cebu City and Mandaue, with a combined capacity of 1,010 beds.

But numbers alone do not tell the story.

Behind every consultation, every procedure, and every life saved is a team of more than 4,400 healthcare professionals, including 804 medical staff, 1,527 board-certified specialists, and 2,162 allied health workers. Each one is committed to delivering not just treatment, but dignity, empathy, and trust.

At the heart of Chong Hua’s growth is a bold commitment to innovation: one that never loses sight of the human experience.

In 2024, the hospital launched a game-changing facility: the Chong Hua Medical Mall—the first of its kind in the Visayas and Mindanao. This 12-story space reimagines outpatient care by integrating clinical services, diagnostics, ambulatory surgery, and wellness amenities such as cafés, retail outlets, pharmacies, and banks - all under one roof.

Features like Meds-to-Go, a convenient medicine delivery service, and a laboratory drive-thru make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and dignified, transforming traditional hospital visits into patient-centered experiences.

The Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue and Chong Hua Medical Mall are now officially accredited as Medical Tourism destinations - the only tertiary institutions in the region with this distinction. This milestone positions Cebu not just as a leading Philippine medical hub, but as a rising player in global healthcare.

In 2025, Chong Hua Hospital officially launched the FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND Chi Mobile App, allowing patients to experience the future of digital healthcare at their fingertips with real-time updates and a more accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly mobile experience.

That same year, the hospital broke new ground with the opening of Cebu’s first dedicated Pain Management Center, addressing a growing need for compassionate, long-term care for those living with chronic pain.

Chong Hua’s impact has not gone unnoticed.

In 2024, it was named one of the Most Outstanding Hospitals in the Philippines by the Philippine Hospital Association and received regional recognition at the Health Care Asia Awards for its service excellence and hospital and patient-first innovations for Medical Mall in April 2025.

As it looks to the future, Chong Hua Hospital is guided by a clear and ambitious goal: to become the preferred comprehensive healthcare institution in the Asia-Pacific by 2030.

It is a vision built not just on cutting-edge facilities or accolades, but on something deeper: trust, compassion, and a legacy of healing that continues to evolve with the times.

Because at Chong Hua, healthcare has never just been about machines, medicine, or walls but people. And it always will be.

Chong Hua Hospital is in Cebu City and Mandaue.

For more information, visit www.chonghua.com.ph or follow them on Facebook at Chong Hua Hospital

14/09/2025

More than 740 culinary participants are gearing up for Cebu Goes Culinary 2025, the region’s largest culinary competition, set on September 26–27 at the Sky Hall of SM Seaside City Cebu.

Organized by the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRAC), this year’s event carries the theme “Balik Isla – Foraging in the Philippine Countryside.” The competition will feature 32 professional establishments and 18 hospitality schools from Cebu, Bacolod, Leyte, Ormoc, Camotes, Bohol, and Negros. There will be two categories— Professional and Student.

More than 740 culinary participants are gearing up for Cebu Goes Culinary 2025, the region’s largest culinary competition, set on September 26–27 at the Sky Hal

14/09/2025

A Taste of Asia at Café Hojas
Tambuli Seaside Resort & Spa

Embark on a flavorful journey across Asia with Café Hojas’ Taste of Asia Dinner Buffet — a celebration of rich spices, vibrant aromas, and authentic dishes.

📅 Every Friday | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 ₱1,600 nett per person

📞 Reserve your table today:
Email: [email protected]
Call: +63 32 236 0888

13/09/2025

Soul-Soothing Wellness Concert Transforms NUSTAR Resort and Casino into a Sanctuary of Sound and Serenity

Guests at NUSTAR Resort and Casino are being treated to a transformative evening of music and mindfulness as the Soul-Soothing Wellness Concert unfolds in the heart of Cebu’s premier entertainment destination. The event features live performances by acclaimed artists Neil Belen, Jaycen Cruz, and Easy, known for their ability to blend therapeutic soundscapes with rich natural ambiance.

Held in an intimate, ambient setting within the resort, the concert offers attendees a meditative and restorative musical journey designed to promote inner peace, mindfulness, and emotional wellness. The performers artfully combine gentle instrumentals, nature-inspired sounds, and soulful melodies to create an immersive experience that goes beyond entertainment—offering healing through harmony.

The event marks a growing trend in wellness-focused entertainment, catering to individuals seeking not just relaxation, but reconnection—with themselves and the world around them.

The Soul-Soothing Wellness Concert is part of NUSTAR’s ongoing wellness programming, designed to elevate the traditional resort experience through curated events that blend leisure, luxury, and self-care.