The fresh and new corporate identity for the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was introduced to the community by the GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC) during the Brand Launch at the MCIA MIP Lounge. The new logo features 11 elliptical shapes (inspired by the lowly "bangka" or paddleboat) which delineates Cebu's come-ons like its history and culture, arts and traditions, its people, its grand Sinulog fiesta, etc. With the tagline "Start here," the logo evokes exciting beginnings and momentous adventures.
Now that GMCAC has taken over the airport operations, facilities are being improved and a fully-staffed Customer Services department is in place. The employees have a new chic look with uniforms designed by top Cebuano designer Cary Santiago. GMCAC is firm in its commitment to transform MCIA into a world-class gateway.
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"The latest in premier green living" is how the third phase of the "prime, private and privileged" residential subdivision called Priveya Hills is described. A development of Aboitizland up the Baclayon hills, Phase 3 was unveiled during a cocktail reception at the Events Plaza Garden of Radisson Blu Hotel. Frontliners were VP-Marketing Charity Joyce Marohombsar and AVP-Marketing Audie Villa.
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A wine bar is the newest addition to the establishments at Level 4 of Ayala Center Cebu. Called Planet Grapes, the bar offers all kinds of wines as well as street food to go with it. Businessman Romy Sia is behind the venture.
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Recently introduced to the Cebu market was China Eastern Airlines, one of the three major airlines in mainland China with headquarters in Shanghai. It provides more than 2,000 domestic and international routings through Shanghai, its main hub, and its auxiliary hubs of Kunming, Xian and Beijing. The airline flies out of Manila to Shanghai seven times a week. Here for the Cebu launch held at Marriott Hotel were China Airlines general manager, Chen Li Wei; finance manager, Wang Fang; head of the Manila office AGM/sales manager Allan F.P. Rillera and his assistant Marie Salvador; and senior sales executive Janice Panes. Gracing the affair was Consul General Zhang Wei Gou of the People's Republic of China.
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The new Azure Beach Club of Crimson Resort & Spa was officially launched during a grand celebration at its premises in Mactan. Special guest was Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza with resort general manager James Montenegro playing host. It started with cocktails followed by a full course dinner and continued on to an all-night partying to the electrifying beats of Fierce Angel. But of course, it was fun, fun, fun from start to finish.
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Definitely a landmark at the South Road Properties is SM Seaside City's recently completed The Cube, a sculptural piece fronting the complex which looks as if it is suspended in the air. It was blessed and launched last week with Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama as guest of honor.