World-class exhibits set in Cebu from May 26-29

THE largest and most attended expositions in the country is back again for one massive showcase in the Queen City of the South—Cebu.

Experience world-class trade shows when Cebu’s trio: Philbex, Cebu Auto Show and Cefbex— take on the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) from May 26 to 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

DOST 7 now accepts application

THE annual search for the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) scholars for 2012-2013 is now open for application.

Farmer up for national award again

EVERYBODY deserves a second chance. Francis Ching is one such deserving guy. Known as the Cordillera's champion of high value commercial crops, he is once more chosen as the region's Outstanding High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) Farmer.

This farmer from Mankayan, Benguet won in the Cordillera Search for Gawad Saka Award for the title last year. Like before, he will once again represent the region.

Bolinao Diaries: Zeniths and Depths

WHERE were we? Oh, previously on Bolinao Diaries (pardon me, I'm still hangover from that exhausting season finale of The Vampire Diaries): I was reveling on the paradise that is Punta Riviera at Bolinao, Pangasinan, where my family enjoyed a three-day getaway and re-charged for the summer. I did mention that we got only a night's reservation since it's the holy week and succeeding nights at Riviera were booked months before. We were apprehensive about the next night's accommodation, thinking Punta Riviera's record would be hard to beat.

We were wrong.

Workshop for scientists, engineers set

THE University of San Carlos (USC) will host an entrepreneurship workshop for scientists and engineers in the Philippines from May 30-June 3.

The activity will be held at Rigney Hall, USC-Talamban campus in Cebu City.

Groups host free Spanish jazz concert

THE Embassy of Spain, Arts Council of Cebu Foundation Inc., Amigos de España en Cebu and Marco Polo Plaza Hotel invite everyone to watch “A Night of Spanish Jazz” featuring the Colina Serrano Quartet at 8 p.m. this Friday at the Marcelo B. Fernan Cebu Press Center in Sudlon, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.

Printing biz franchise at Go Negosyo expo

DIGIPRESS Asia Inc., a new company engaged in digital printing, was recently launched at the third Go Negosyo Entrepreneurship Summit held at the World Trade Center.

The conquest for the good life...

EATING and drinking are part of human survival. We eat to stay alive. But, occasionally people can’t anymore control what they eat. There are times we eat too much of what our bodies don’t need and eat less of what our body really needs. Many times we don’t choose what we eat, street foods, fast foods, sumptuous foods served during parties, festivals, celebrations wedding, etc. we can’t help but eat more of these. Most of the foods we consume if not healthy for our bodies may cause diseases. We don’t like to die at early age or to have the Big C, so we have to do something.

800 studes benefit from new classrooms

A NEW school building will soon rise at the Leonard Wood Elementary School (LWES) in Barangay Jagobiao, Mandaue City.

Taft holds time capsule laying for condo project, Horizons 101

TAFT Property will hold the Ceremonial Laying of the Time Capsule of Horizons 101 today.

The time capsule laying will mark the commitment of Taft Property, a Cebu real estate pioneer, to build Horizons 101 which will be the tallest building in Cebu by far.

Imperial Palace Waterpark celebrates talented staff

BARELY two years in the business, and already, the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa has hit another milestone with the achievements of its employees. With their talents and skills, they brought honor to the hotel as they triumphed over various contests held recently.

The eternal sun and Bolinao’s sparkling white sand beaches

THE trip was supposed to be a sojourn to the Ilocos provinces or some remote village in Benguet, but as it turned out, making a sane decision on where to travel is almost impossible if you are doing it in the heat of the sun.

Celebrate life with nature at D Farm

BACOLOR -- A perfect place for lovers of nature, peace and tranquility is the D Farm, a private resort located in San Isidro town here.

A dove among hawks

HE IS a peace advocate and a man of honor, a servant of God and country. At least, that's how he describes himself.

Parklane to hold three big events on May 15

CEBU Parklane International Hotel will hold three big events on May 15, as its way of commemorating its late president Manuel G. Ting.

True ethnic fashion

ASIDE from their truly heartwarming hospitality, one thing which really left me in awe in the land of eagle dancers is the Natonians’ remarkable skill in their beadwork.

Being able to attend the 4th Sas-alliwa Festival of Natonin, Mt. Province gave me the opportunity to witness the splendid display of an array of colorful ethnic attires complete with the whole accessory ensemble.

Omenlahe a Natonin

HIDDEN by majestic mountains lies the peaceful municipality of Natonin, which is situated in the Northeastern part Mt. Province and consisting of eleven towns, namely Alunogan, Balangao, Banao, Banawel, Butac, Maducayan, Poblacion, Saliok, Santa Isabel, Tonglayan and Pudo.

The municipality is also a supplier of tropical fruits like the native rattan, rambutan, banana, pomelo and oranges and highland vegetables like wombok, cabbage, eggplant and beans.

Rainy day treat

RAINY days, if you're a fulltime mom, should have soups for the kids who will come home and the hubby who will, too.

‘Station of the Trees’ held in Guba

MAKING the celebrations of Lent and the Earth Day more meaningful, the Cebu City Government and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) planted endemic trees at the Stations of the Cross in the mountain village of Guba, Cebu City.

Groups visit Olango for outreach projects

THE Islands Group (TIG), through its corporate social responsibility arm - Our Islands Foundation (OIF), joined Starbucks in accompanying one of the winners of the “Changemaker” competition to Pangan-an, Olango, Lapu-Lapu City for a series of activities.

Patient care in office practice course set

THE Department of Family and Community Medicine of the Cebu Institute of Medicine - Cebu (Velez) General Hospital will hold its 15th postgraduate course in family medicine on June 2 and 3.

It will be held at the Cebu Grand Convention Center in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City.

Water for life

KAPANGAN, Benguet -- The onset of the rainy season is almost upon us. However, you won't hear students of the Taba-ao Elementary School and Gov. Bado Dangwa AIS-Extension singing, "Rain, rain, go away; come again another day" anytime soon.

Jimmy Fong, of the Benguet Network and professor at the University of the Philippines Baguio, revealed that water shortage is common in the mountains.

Sun.Star in social networks

By Laureen R. Mondoñedo Sunnex Content Editor

SOCIAL media is changing everything - from the way stories are shared to how people look for news.

‘Vacation 2011’ on Facebook

By Maria Armie Sheila Boco Garde Sunnex Assistant Content Editor

FACEBOOK is one of the social networking sites that the Sun.Star website, at www.sunstar.com.ph, is actively using to promote and organize people around a common issue, interest and campaign.

Cruising the world is her business

MT. APO Travel and Tours has been in the industry for the past 17 years and has earned itself a reputable name in the business.

Narra: Philippines' tree icon

ASK any elementary pupil if he knows what the country's national tree is and he will reply, "Narra." But ask him again how narra looks like and he will never say a word. The reason: most children these days don't see any narra tree.

In fact, narra is on the brink of extinction and only the most determined and relentless conservation campaign will preserve it.

Easter fun at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

RADISSON Blu Hotel Cebu had a special treat for hotel guests and their children on Easter Sunday.

The fun began on Saturday afternoon with a special program for the children at Radisson’s Outdoor Events Plaza.

Summer treats at the Marco Polo Plaza

MARCO Polo Plaza paves the way for a memorable summer with your family and friends with its funtabulous summer treats.

Take advantage of Marco Polo Plaza’s ongoing Summer Dayscapade – refresh, relax and recharge at 600 ft. above the city as one enjoys the cool breeze and stunning views, take a leisurely dip in one of the city’s largest pools or chill out at El Viento Restaurant and Pool Bar with a refreshing drink or taste of superb pasta and pizzas with a bucket of ice-cold beer.

USC Mechanical Engineering Dept. offers ladderized programs

THE Department of Mechanical Engineering in its desire to open pathways for career opportunities as well as enable its students to gain technical skills has offered since the School Year 2010-2011 the Ladderized Program in Mechanical Engineering.

Nice Day! Carwash joins franchise exhibit

NICE DAY! Carwash, “Cebu’s number one carwash chain” is eyeing expansion in Cebu, Visayas and Mindanao in the next three years as part of their long term goals through franchising.