Cebu Happenings

  𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 Globe built over 10 new sites across Iloilo province in 2024, further strengthening connectivity through enhanced digital infrastructure to boost its economic potential. Iloilo, recognized for its thriving economy, continues to shine with an impressive 10.5 percent growth rate in 2023, contributing 15.6 percent to the Western Visayas region economy with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Php215.42 billion, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The services sector— which accounted for 56.5 percent of the provincial economy — remains a crucial pillar, followed by agriculture and fishing at 22.7 percent, and the Industry sector at 28.8 percent. Globe's expanded presence in the province aligns with Iloilo’s economic drivers, particularly in wholesale and retail trade, transportation, and financ...

  𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐚! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝙀𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 Festival-goers in this year’s Dinagyang celebration in Iloilo City are in for a treat, as Globe promises to deliver seamless connectivity and memorable experiences at the annual Iloilo fest. A celebration of faith and cultural pride, Dinagyang is held annually every fourth Sunday of January in honor of Señor Santo Niño, the Holy Child Jesus. And this year, kasama mo ang Globe in making the celebration an experience to remember. Renowned for its colorful street parades, high-energy performances, and deep religious significance, the event is one of the Philippines' largest festivals, drawing locals and tourists to the streets of Iloilo City for days of devotion, music, and revelry. To elevate this festive atmosphere, Globe has prepared a series of activities from Januar...

  𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐤. Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has unveiled WorkNook, its first co-working space, at Base Line Center along Juana Osmeña Street in Cebu City. With Cebu emerging as a hub for remote work and startups, Work Nook offers freelancers, small businesses, and students an innovative workspace solution tailored to modem needs. "WorkNook reflects our vision of creating spaces where today's professionals can thrive," said Joanna Soberano-Bergundthal, CLI's SVP for Marketing and Leasing. "We're excited to contribute to Cebu's dynamic remote work and business scene." Meeting Cebu's Growing Demand for Flexible Workspaces A study by Cisco conducted in 2022 revealed that 37% of Filipino workers feel traditional office setups limit their potential, highlighting the need for spaces like WorkNook. "Our goal is to support professionals seeking al...

  𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES—After its successful ‘Traslacion’ operations, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by Chairman & CEO Richard “Dick” Gordon has been mobilizing its assets to another highly anticipated event, the Sinulog Festival in Cebu in honor of Señor Sto. Niño. Chairman Gordon assured the public that the PRC’s presence will be felt until the end of the month-long festival. “Prior to the Sinulog, our staff and volunteers were already deployed. Our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams will remain on standby to provide medical attention to millions of local and international tourists expected to join the festival. All of our assets are activated and we’re ready to serve,” Gordon said. The PRC mobilized 200 volunteers, six ambulance units, two rescue boats, four service vehicles, and a food truck. It also set up 22 first aid stations, welfare desks, water stations, a c...