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Souvenir retailers reap good profit during IEC

By Ehda Dagooc | January 29, 2016 - 9:00am

The souvenir industry once again gets another boost, as the delegates of the International Eucharistic Congress as well as visiting devotees, lifted the sales of souvenir related retail products in the last few...

Freeman Cebu Business

Tourism capitalist opts for domestic expansion

By Ehda Dagooc | January 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Amid tempting opportunities to expand overseas following the easing of restrictions within the ASEAN region, Islands Group chooses to focus its expansion investments in the Philippines.

Freeman Cebu Business

Cebu biz icons make way for micro-traders

By Ehda Dagooc | February 16, 2015 - 12:00am

After having successfully etched their names in the business arena, Cebuano entrepreneurs Steve Benitez and Jay Aldeguer now want to help micro-businesses penetrate the mainstream market by carrying their products...

Freeman Cebu Business

Islands Group plans aggressive expansion in 2015

By Ehda Dagooc | December 18, 2014 - 12:00am

The Islands Group of Companies plans to embark on an aggressive expansion next year.

Freeman Cebu Business

Miss Scuba Philippines to be crowned in Lapu-Lapu City

September 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Miss Scuba Philippines 2014 will be crowned on September 26 in Lapu-Lapu City amidst pomp and pageantry as the country selects a new darling of the oceans, ready to promote marine conservation and scuba diving as...

Freeman Cebu Entertainment

Aldeguer sets program for micro-entrepreneurs

By Ehda Dagooc | August 1, 2014 - 12:00am

The Islands Group has rolled out an “inclusive business program” to give home-based makers of Cebuano “kakanin” or local delicacies to take advantage of the growing “pasalubong”...

Freeman Cebu Business

Entrepreneurship: Key to solve Phl jobless rate

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | May 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Encouraging the young people to enter the world of entrepreneurship is one key to reduce the high unemployment rate in the country and see how human capital can drive economic development, a Filipino youth leader...

Freeman Cebu Business

Over 5T households get roofing materials

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | January 14, 2014 - 12:00am

The Roof for Relief program has given roofing materials to over 5,000 households in the typhoon-stricken areas in Northern Cebu.

Cebu News

Cebu business groups, DTI develop livelihood projects

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | November 8, 2013 - 12:00am

While the Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to revive the tourism industry of Bohol, the Cebu business community is geared towards promoting economic empowerment by providing livelihood opportunities to Boholano...

Freeman Cebu Business

Islands Group opens transpo, tour services

By Ehda Dagooc | November 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Realizing its long term plan of becoming an integrated tourism and travel company, the Islands Group recently opened another subsidiary to add up to its roster of tourism related services with the establishment of...

Freeman Cebu Business