Minute Burger business opportunity

AS STARTING and having a business entails a lot of investment such as money, effort and patience, one surely do not want to venture into something that will just add more hassle and bustle in life; rather, an endeavor that will assure enjoyment, fulfillment and success. Minute Burger gives one that and more.

An established food company with over 28 years of experience that offered franchising in year 2003, Minute Burger offers first rate food products and service that greatly appeals to consumers for its great value, quick service and excellent meals.

Nabuclod: Paradise in the Sky

GOVERNOR Lilia Pineda was not joking when she said there is a haven tucked in the rolling mountains of Floridablanca, better than the Porac highlands, with tempered terrain and picturesque scenery fit for a postcard.

Unity and Diversity: Strengthening Relationship

“UNITY and Diversity: Strengthening Relationship” was the theme of the University of Baguio School of International Hotel and Tourism Management (UB-SIHTM) faculty development and team-building activity. It was held at Puerto del Sol, Bolinao, Pangasinan on March 24-26, 2011.

The faculty development is an annual activity for all schools in the University. It is an event anticipated by everyone, as it combines rest and recreation and work. As a tradition, the SIHTM has another theme for its R&R and this year’s theme is “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Hassleless cooking

LAST week saw a plethora of activities, and guess what, all food oriented.  First on the line was the motorcade and the merienda feed of the Extra Excel International, Philippines Inc. the distribution office of the Mother Company in the Philippines, which is Taiwan based.

Jobs fair set on Labor Day

IN CELEBRATION of the Labor Day on May 1, SM Supermalls will hold a nationwide jobs fair.

The jobs fair is in line with the government’s thrust for the private sector to actively participate in nation-building by providing employment to the people.

Project to restore Butuanon River launched

THE Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Foundation (SWCF) and the Mandaue City Government, launched a project that aims to restore the Butuanon River.

DENR sets deadline for national tilt

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced the deadline for submission of entries for schools participating in the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools is on April 29.

DENR Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje urged the schools to start submitting their eco-friendly programs to qualify.

Madayaw! The Dazzling Davao Adventure

DAVAO City, the major city of Mindanao and the regional center of Davao region, is a wonderful haven that merges beautiful scenarios, endangered animal species and entice somnolent metropolitan to inhabit in its alluring harbor. It is the world’s biggest city with a total land area of over 2,440 square kilometers (942 square miles) and host to the best hotels, restaurants, malls, entertainment outlets and posh villagers in Mindanao.

Toyota Alphard is Premium Minivan of the Year

TOYOTAS'S flagship minivan, the Alphard 3.5L V6, took center stage at the recently concluded 2010-2011 Car of the Year Awards (COTY) after being deemed as the best Premium Van and MPV of the Year.

Ajoya’s Delan now open for viewing

THE first of the Ajoya house models, the Delan, was recently opened for viewing at the project site in Cordova on Mactan Island. Ajoya is an emerging riverside community developed by AboitizLand, Inc. and is Cebu’s first and only Asian Filipino-themed residential project.

All Flip-Flops wins Ayala Merchant Awards

REPRESENTING Cebu in a nationwide scale, showcasing excellence with a zesty dash of Cebuano flair, All Flip-Flops, Ayala Center – Cebu earned the “2010 Marketing Excellence Award,” a first for the outlet.

Last year, All Flip-Flops Ayala – Cebu stood out, earning them “Marketing Partner Award” as well as the “Store Excellence Award.”

Pinsao pilot project celebrate 17th barangay fiesta

“SEEKING a Turning Point to Make a Difference” is this year's theme of Pinsao Pilot Project as it celebrates its 17th barangay fiesta. This was once an idle land until it became part and parcel of the Bureau of Plant and Animal Industry’s Baguio experiment station in 1960.

Pinsao was one of the first 29 barrios in the city which was proclaimed, through the late President Ferdinand Marcos’ Presidential Decree 557, as a Pilot Housing Project. The PD was issued on September 1974 thus Pinsao Pilot Project came into existence as a barangay.

The faithful son of Carcar

THE local church is taking a closer look into the life of a Cebuano priest who founded several congregations and was known for diligence in his pastoral duties, devotion to prayer as well as his numerous works of charity.

Fettuccine Carbonara Alfredo and Banana Loaf Cake

LAST weekend saw the 22nd birthday of Ma. Cristina S. Cariño and the attendant party. Yummy food. Carbonara and turboed chicken. Cake and barbecued pork chops. What shall we do? Since a lot of people already do turboed chicken, let's try to do carbonara pasta.

Join the most exciting Easter festivities at SM City Cebu

HEAD on to SM City Cebu and let kids experience happiness this Easter.

Bring kids to an Eggciting Easter Party. It’s so easy to join. Children ages 4 to 12 may register at the Easter registration booth at the Lower Ground Floor hallway until April 23, or at the Event Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24. Just present P500 single or accumulated receipts from any SM establishment or one Ride-All-You-Can tag from SM Storyland plus P50 fee for non-members.

Cebuano ‘Passion of Christ’ to air

AN INDIE film on the Passion of Christ in Cebuano will be aired over Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) 47 on Holy Thursday at 4 p.m.

Entitled, “Earth.Bread.Life. Ang Pasyon ni Kristo,” will have a replay at 4 p.m. on Black Saturday.

Candelaria exhibit at the Casa Gorordo

EVERYONE will still have until the end of this month to watch the Lenten exhibit at the gallery of the Casa Gorordo Museum.

Organized by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (Rafi), the exhibit entitled, “Candelaria and Holy Week Traditions,” is open to the public.

Lokal Grill unveils new menu

HAVE you ever tasted a completely-renovated ordinary all-time favorite Pinakbet and grilled tuna belly?

A peacemaker’s continuing pursuit

WHILE he is usually called to play a crucial role early in the process, Jaime “Tigan-o” Dugao hardly figures in news about a peace pact restored or a truce forged to allow amicable settlement of a clan, inter-village or tribal dispute in these Cordillera uplands.

Lang-ay Festival in the making… Gawis id Mountain Province

IF ROME was grandeur and Greece was splendid, we can also say “GAWIS ID MOUNTAIN PROVINCE! Greatness of heart, love and sharing can be found in the mountains. Gawis is a Kankanaey term, which speaks of everything good and desirable. There is something great in Mt. Province, behind its towering, foggy slopes and vast vegetation there lives a group of people who have good things to share.

Dabawenya crowned Mrs. Asia-USA

JANET Pichon Hixson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was crowned Mrs. Asia-USA on August 21, 2010 at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center in La Mirada, California.

Agas-Agas zipline launched

THE “Agas-Agas Bridge Zipline Adventure” was officially launched Friday letting everyone experience soaring at a high speed, flying by wire like Superman did in the movies.

Kent's magical world

HAVE you ever marveled at how an illusionist does tricks? Then you have to see Kent Oliver Estrada perform. An active member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 328 in the US, he is also the chairman of the membership committee for new aspiring magician in the most prestigious club here, the Inner Magic Club.

Writing Beyond the Printed Word

THIRTY Mass Communication students from Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region and Central Luzon had a real life journalism experience in a three-day seminar-workshop organized by the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) Luzon in Baguio City from April 11 to 13.

More than fun, relaxation in Kuting Reef

IT’S no secret now: Kuting Reef is getting good reviews both from local and national tourists in the country.

The 7th Lang-ay

BONTOC, Mt. Province – Coinciding with the 44th founding anniversary of Mt. Province, the Provincial Government once again showcased its provincial profile to its foreign and local visitors through the holding of the 7th Lang-ay Festival.

Mövenpick Resort and Spa is finally in Cebu

THE resort offer is to provide the Mövenpick mission of “giving pleasure,” “pampering guests” and “preserving the authentic.” This together with the Filipino’s innate hospitality and the Cebuano’s natural charm at the Mövenpick Resort and Spa Cebu, ensure a most enjoyable stay to every guest, who would certainly yearn to come back.

Zumba Fitness party at Level Eight

ZUMBA Fitness is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive.

Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world’s largest–and most successful–dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.

Earth Hour at the Radisson Blu

AN OUTPOURING of support for the tsunami victims of Japan transpired at the Radisson Blu during the hotel’s Earth Hour event.

A fund drive was held as the hotel turned off all its lights for a full hour.

Groups line up Lenten activities

THE Responsive Education for Autistic Children (Reach) will host a Lenten reflection tomorrow from 8 a.m. until noon at the Reach Center Main, 3rd floor, Big Room, on Juana Osmeña Ext., Barangay Capitol Site, Cebu City.

Dubbed “A Journey to Serve Children with Autism,” the activity aims to enhance the spiritual aspect of the person, who is involved in the intervention of children with autism.