Steel Magnolias Re-Run On Oct 7 & 8

2TinCans Philippines Brings Back Steel Magnolias in Cebu 

— Brace yourselves as 2TinCans Philippines, Inc.’s production of the heartwarming classic, "Steel Magnolias" is back, and this time, it's promising to be even more captivating with a perfect blend of seasoned talent and fresh faces. 

The restaging of “Steel Magnolias” is set on October 7 to 8, 2023 at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts, V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City. 

Directed by Vincent Paul Diez Gaton, the cast is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience. Reprising their iconic characters are Charlene Virlouvet as Truvy Jones, Liana San Diego as Annelle Dupuy, Clariza Mae Sevilla as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Yvette Yntig as M'Lynn Eatenton, and Marlinda Angbetic Tan as Clairee Belcher. 

2TinCans Producing Artistic Director and producer of Steel Magnolias, Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson, is thrilled to introduce two dynamic additions to the cast. JoAnn Zaldumbilde will alternate as Clairee Belcher, and Che Solon as Ouiser Boudreaux. 

HONOR to reach more Filipino fans, opens first experience store in Cebu

Attention to all Cebuanos! HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store at SM Consolacion Cebu.

HONOR Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and PR Manager Pao Oga with Rulls Business Development Manager for VisMin Angel Rosas, Group Executive Bea Sy, and SM City Consolacion Mall Manager Wamilda Estrella

Talking about unstoppable, HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store in Cebu at SM City Consolacion, Upper Ground Cyberzone. Following its SM Fairview store opening, the leading smart devices provider vows to reach more Filipinos by the end of the year, targeting at least 100 experience stores.

Steel Magnolias Set April 1 & 2

Are you ready to paint the town blush and bashful ? 

The award-winning Broadway play by Robert Harling STEEL MAGNOLIAS is coming to Cebu.

The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. The title suggests the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel". 

Featuring Charlene Virlouvet, Liana San Diego, Clariza Mae Sevilla, Dahlia Alegre-Borres, Yvette Yntig, and Marlinda Angbetic Tan. Directed by Allan Nazareno and Vincent Paul D. Gaton

Shopee sellers share the digital tools and features which help them thrive online

These Cebu entrepreneurs prove that digitizing their business is seamless with Shopee 

With its commitment to helping online businesses start, scale, and succeed, Shopee continuously innovates its platform to enable them to reach new customers and provide them with the tools needed in order to make their venture into e-commerce as seamless as possible– wherever they are in the Philippines.  

Driven by this goal, Shopee recently held the second iteration of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan in Mandaue City, Cebu—two events designed to support MSMEs through expert-led learning sessions, as well as discussions with Shopee sellers, who successfully grew their businesses on the platform. 

Shopee partners with Cebu LGUs to help local MSMEs bring their businesses online

Shopee Philippines Seller Coach Mik Baluyot, In Sweet J&J’s Jimmy Martinez, Ithra Jewelry shop owner Hilaire Labalan, Shopee Philippines Head of People Karen Perez, Mandaue City Vice Mayor’s office representative Trixie Mae Brigoli, and Cebu City Councilor Hon. Jaypee Labella at the Shopee University Roadshow in Cebu

Driven by its mission to make e-commerce for everyone, Shopee partners with local government units (LGUs) in Cebu to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region for its second iteration of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan. These two events educated MSMEs on how to take their businesses online, and kickstart their venture into e-commerce.

Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Seen to Increase Property Value Appreciation of BRIA Condo Mactan

The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway connects
mainland Cebu to Cordova town.

As the country enters a new chapter in its history, widely acknowledged as the outgoing administration’s centerpiece program is its Build, Build, Build (BBB) initiative, which was envisioned to usher in the “Golden Age of Infrastructure” in the Philippines. To date, BBB infrastructure projects have opened new expressways and road networks that reduce travel time around the regions. Long, massive bridges now connect islands, cities, and provinces in the archipelago. 

One recently completed infrastructure development is the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), which connects mainland Cebu to Cordova town in Mactan Island. Soon to be part of Cebu’s iconic landmarks, the CCLEX is an 8.9-kilometer toll bridge expressway that can serve at least 50,000 vehicles on a daily basis. The CCLEX is expected to decongest traffic in the two other existing bridges, immensely benefitting business and commerce in Cebu and throughout the Visayas Region. 

One month on: World Vision assists more than 9,000 Typhoon Odette-affected families

World Vision supported more than 9,000 typhoon-affected families in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte

World Vision provided life-saving essentials including emergency shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits, water purification kits, food packs, and non-food items including mosquito nets and blankets.

World Vision is concerned with the wellbeing of the affected population especially children, as many communities are still reeling from the impact of the typhoon.

A month after Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) entered Philippine shores and left billions worth of agriculture and infrastructure damages, World Vision supported more than 9,000 families including 10,912 children with life-saving relief aid in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte.

Viber Invites You to a Cebuano Food Feast with Let’s Eat Bai!

Get exclusive promos and updates from Let’s Eat Bai Community

Viber, one of the world’s leading free messaging apps, invites Cebuanos to celebrate Cebu’s culinary specialties and other food delights through a first-of-its-kind partnership with food and delivery platform Let’s Eat Bai. 

Let’s Eat Bai has launched its own Viber Community giving members exclusive access to promos and updates from their favorite local food businesses as well as food reviews and trivia. To make their conversations more appetizing, Viber and Let’s Eat Bai have created a special sticker pack that also redirects users to the Community after download. 

Former Westlife Member, Brian McFadden In An Intimate Concert In Cebu And Manila This November

Irish singer and song writer who rose to fame as one of the original members of the Irish boy band WESTLIFE, Brian McFadden, will be coming to Cebu at the Mediterranean Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 and Manila at the New Frontier Theatre, Araneta City, Quezon City on November 17, 2019 for an intimate concert. This is to complete our original Westlife live experience journey as #Batang90s. Joining Brian as a very special guest both for Cebu and Manila, is our very own first ever Idol Philippines champion, Ms. Zephanie Dimaranan, 

In June 1998, McFadden joined the Irish boy band WESTLIFE alongside Kian Egan, Markcus Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan. Together, they made chart topping songs, “Swear It Again”, “If I Let You Go”, “Flying Without Wings”, “Seasons in the Sun”, “Fool Again”, “My Love”, “Uptown Girl”, “Queen of My Heart”, “World of Our Own”, “Unbreakable”, “Mandy”, and many more.

XSTIG: Allphones and Lenovo Philippines hold the best summer party in Cebu!

Party-goers rocked at the best summer party in Cebu, thanks to Allphones and Ibiza Beach Club. The all-night celebration was the first leg of the Allphones Summer Fun Caravan, which kicked off in the Queen City of the South last April 26th. Those who joined the beach party were treated to the coolest music, sumptuous food, as well as exciting giveaways and raffle prizes in the event.

Those who attended the Allphones bash received their Fun Passports from Allphones outlets in Cebu--Robinsons Cebu; Gaisano Grand Mactan; Insular Square Cebu; Elizabeth Mall; Gaisano Fiesta; Gaisano Minglanilla and Ayala Center Cebu. These Fun Passports were their official pass to join the Ibiza Beach Club summer party.

Your Own Property: Own A Home In 5 Easy Steps At Avida's Homepossible Event

Avida Land makes home-buying easy and stress-free with HOMEPOSSIBLE: SIMPLIFIED, a one-day event that lets you own your dream home in the simplest way possible.

On Saturday, March 29, visit any of the following HOMEPOSSIBLE sites: Avida Showroom Glorietta (2nd Floor, Glorietta 4 Makati), Avida Towers Centera (EDSA Mandaluyong), Diversion 21 Hotel (Iloilo), and Avida Towers Riala Project Pavilion (Cebu).

Bosch Launches Tindog Pilipinas to Rehabilitate Central & Eastern Visayas

Rebuilding program in Yolanda-hit cities expected to be complete in 2014

Bosch today announced its ongoing efforts with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild community facilities in Visayan cities that were affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Dubbed Tindog Pilipinas, the reconstruction project is part of Bosch's commitment to education and community development, and will focus on construction of schools and barangay centers that were destroyed by the typhoon.

SM Foundation Sends Out 50,000 Relief Packs to Yolanda Victims

The SM Group of Companies, through the SM Foundation's disaster relief program, Operation Tulong Express, has started relief operations in typhoon-stricken areas across Luzon and the Visayas region to provide assistance to the families greatly affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

“The SM Group of Companies has mobilized SM Foundation’s Tulong Express disaster relief facility. We are distributing 50,000 kalinga packages to typhoon victims in Tacloban, Samar, Panay Island (Iloilo, Antique, Capiz), Cebu, Bicol and Bacolod," said SM Foundation executive director Debbie Sy.

DepEd establishes command center in Cebu for post-Yolanda efforts

LAHUG, CEBU – The Department of Education (DepEd) has established a command center at itsEcotech facility in Cebu Tuesday to secure information on the whereabouts of its personnel. Interim offices have been set up for each of the Eastern Visayas divisions that are still not operational:  Leyte, Tacloban, E. Samar, Catbalogan,Biliran, Borongan and Baybay.

Each interim office is manned by staff from the Cebu office and tasked to establish contact with all personnel – from the superintendent to school heads – and get updates.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC reminded everyone of the urgency to account for people saying“Before anything else, we look for people. List all regions. Regions, contact divisions; divisions, contact schools; schools, establish contact with teachers and staff. First things first, tao muna (people first).”

Cobra Energy Drink supports bigger Ironman 70.3, now on 5th year

Celebrating five years of pushing the mind, body, and spirit

It’s only a few more weeks until the toughest race in the nation, and athletes are girding themselves for another round of extreme triathlon action. Pushing the limits has never been so personal, so palpable, so potent, but for the second time in Cebu, it’s just another test of survival of the toughest.

Now on its 5th successful year, Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines is back on the shores of Cebu for a one-day-only race this August 4. With more than 2,000 participants from all over Asia-Pacific, the country’s premier triathlon engages athletes in a 1.2-mile swim, a two-loop 56-mile bike course, and a 13.1-mile two-loop run course.

“Cobra has been a long-time partner of Ironman 70.3 Philippines. From Camsur to Cebu, we have supported this sport and its warriors since it first started in 2009. We’ve witnessed how these athletes thrive, persist, and survive, and Cobra Energy Drink is proud to be celebrating another milestone of empowering their minds, bodies, and spirits,” imparts Abe Cipriano, AVP for Marketing, Non-Alcoholic Beverages.

Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Cebu, Philippines - The Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence last May 22, 2013.

TripAdvisor.com, presently considered one of the most popular travel websites among online netizens around the world, is renowned for providing its readers with key travel information. It features reviews and opinions of individuals who aim to share their unique travel experiences with the rest of the world. TripAdvisor showcases wide-scale reviews about hotels, restaurants, and much more.

MUSIC LYF: A1 is Here In The Philippines!

A1 is currently in Cebu and they have also received an amazing and warm welcome upon arrival. Lots of screaming fans turned up at the airport… so it seems that all the excitement and fan following is still very much alive in the Philippines.

A1 is scheduled to fly to Manila on February 23 for a series of media appearances to promote their concert and their album entitled WAITING FOR DAYLIGHT under MCA Music. This Special Philippine Tour Edition Package includes 2012 Versions of their BIGGEST HITS: Like A Rose, Caught In The Middle and Everytime.

AKSYON PILIPINAS: Earthquake Alert Cebu-Negros

A 6.8 earthquake just hit the Visayas Region this morning with the epicenter at 72 KM North of Dumagete City in Negros Island.  According to Pacific Tsunami Warning Center there is no Tsunami warning levels but wants to practice caution:

NO DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS BASED ON
 HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA.


 HOWEVER - EARTHQUAKES OF THIS SIZE SOMETIMES GENERATE LOCAL
 TSUNAMIS THAT CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE ALONG COASTS LOCATED WITHIN
 A HUNDRED KILOMETERS OF THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES
 IN THE REGION OF THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS
 POSSIBILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.


THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT UNLESS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.


THE JAPAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY MAY ALSO ISSUE TSUNAMI MESSAGES
FOR THIS EVENT TO COUNTRIES IN THE NORTHWEST PACIFIC AND SOUTH
CHINA SEA REGION.  IN CASE OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION... THE 
MORE CONSERVATIVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE USED FOR SAFETY.  


(from PTWC)


Two other after shocks, a 5.6 Magnitude earthquake, and 4.8 Magnitude earthquake were also recorded with epicenters also near the original. No official numbers of damage and casualties were reported yet many expressed and reported the event online via social networking sites.


If you are living in the said areas of Panay, Negros, Cebu and Bohol and felt the tremors, do contact local authority for help and report any damages. We at AKSYON PILIPINAS will also post information from affected areas.

(from AKSYON PILIPINAS)

Blessed Perdo Calungsod and six others To Be Canonized by The Pope

Another Thing to be thankful this Christmas is the announcement of the beatified people now to be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. And one of them is our Blessed Pedro Calungsod, He  was beatified on March 5, 2000. His origins are debated if it is Cebu, Iloilo or Bohol, he and his companion Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores faced martyrdom in the Marianas Islands.

Blessed Pedro Calungsod will be the country's second canonized saint next to San Lorenzo Ruiz (Beatified and Canonized by Pope John Paul II).  Along with him are other beatified people and others given the Title of Servant of God. People are still waiting for the official canonization rite of the Vatican.

Complete list of the causes of saints below:

WWF and BPI Foundation reveal results to Climate Risk Assessment Study

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines), in partnership with the Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation, Inc., has released the results on the welfare of four cities – Baguio, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao – in adapting to climate change. The paper, entitled Business Risk Assessment and the Management of Climate Change Impacts, began in August 2010, reveals city-specific socio-economic baseline data for the selected cities. The selection of the cities was based mainly on the occurrence of storms, floods, drought and other extreme climate events during the past decade.

“Knowing that our country is a shared gift and responsibility, BPI firmly believes that companies must take advantage of business opportunities such as rethinking future investments and remodeling future infrastructures for the nation to grow and prosper under the circumstances brought about by this study,” says BPI President Aurelio Montinola III.