WeChat: The new way to connect

The new way to connect [Photo credit: WeChat Official website, www.wechat.com/en/]

Mobile voice and text chat applications are now the trend of mobile messaging to connect with family and friends locally and abroad. With the fast growth of devices powered by different platforms, developers also cope up with the demand of messaging apps for the users’ needs to communicate on a timely basis. Stay connected using Continue Reading

VISPOP: The New Voice of the Cebuanos

The 1st Visayan Pop Music Festival [Photo credit: Artist Ko Cebu on Facebook]

The Philippine midterm election was recently concluded. The campaign for politics is over. On May 18, 2013, it’s the right time to campaign for Cebuano music. FILSCAP, Benedicto College, Fighter Wine, and Artist Ko Cebu proudly present VISPOP: The 1st Visayan Pop Music Festival Grand Finals Night. Event Details VISPOP The 1st Visayan Pop Music Continue Reading

Martin Nievera 3D: Tatlong Dekada Live! at Ayala Center Cebu

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Three decades in show business means a balladeers’ rebirth in the recording industry and Ayala Center Cebu makes certain you will not get to miss such moment in the history of OPM this May. Catch monumental anthems that will play a pivotal role in his musical history as Cebu’s premiere destination for dining, shopping and Continue Reading

Carlos Agassi visits the Queen City of the South

Relaxing by the beach after swimming in the sea ;) #snorkeling #itsmorefunincebu [Photo credit: Carlos Agassi on Twitter/Instagram]

On May 13, 2013, the whole country is on a hot plate due to the Election Day. People everywhere woke up early to prepare themselves to look for their names at the assigned precincts to vote for our new set of leaders. Registered voters returned to their hometown to cast their votes as today was Continue Reading

#SugBotar: Elections in Cebu on Twitter

Be Informed: #CebuFinest goes #SugBotar on Twitter

As part of our contribution to the “people watch” on the May 13 Philippine Midterm Elections, we have opened a hashtag on our Twitter account to filter our news updates, discussions and flash reports on the recently closed election polls in Cebu. We have decided to commence the #SugBotar hashtag. The hashtag filter on Twitter Continue Reading

Alcatel Philippines introduces the Iron Man Phone

Be the Hero and win your own One Touch Idol Ultra [Photo credit: Alcatel Mobile Philippines on Facebook]

Sleek and Sexy, Crystal Clear, Premium and Powered – the best and the most fitting descriptions you can give to the slimmest smartphone (6.45mm) from Alcatel. This amazing ultra thin and ultra brilliant smartphone was featured on the recent Iron Man 3 movie and it is now available in the market today. The new Alcatel Continue Reading

The Minions are coming at SM City Cebu

The minions at SM Cartoon Fest [Photo credit: SM City Cebu on Facebook]

Another set of amazing friends from the SM Cartoon Fest is coming this May 17, 2013 at the SM City Cebu Event Centre. They come in yellow, huggable minions from the movie, “Despicable Me”. Event Details SM Cartoon Fest The Minions from Despicable Me May 17, 2013 (Friday) at 4PM SM City Cebu Event Centre Continue Reading

The Amazing Beat Effects of GMTFX

GMTFX on one of his performances last year [Photo credit: GMTFX Facebook Page]

No doubt that Cebu is so blessed with people who have talents in acting, singing, ramp modeling, dancing, and also those who are behind filming. Many Cebuanos have brought back the bacon of success from other places around the country or even abroad. They are so many things these people have in common: they mastered Continue Reading

Parkmall Cebu Mall Hours Adjustment on Election Day

Parkmall Store Hours on May 13 [Photo credit: Parkmall on Facebook]

We have not gotten updates if these temporary mall hours are mandatory to all shopping establishments in Cebu, however, the eco-friendly and pet-friendly shopping destination, Parkmall also has modified their schedule of operation for Monday, May 13, 2013, Election Day. Event Details Parkmall Election Day Schedules Main Store: 12nn – 9pm Supermarket: 9am – 11pm Continue Reading

SM City Cebu Mall Hours on May 13 Election Day

SM City Cebu Mall Hours on May 13 [Photo credit: SM City Cebu on Facebook]

With the declaration of the Election Day on May 13, 2013 as a special non-working holiday to give the opportunity to every qualified citizens to exercise the rights to suffrage, a longer weekend will be at hand to those who do not have work on Saturday and Sunday. In line to this event, SM City Continue Reading

Music Knows No Boundaries: An Interview with David DiMuzio

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Many foreign artists visited the Philippines and presented themselves to their fans through press conferences, music or dance concerts. From boy bands, rock bands, solo artists and even movie stars, Filipino fans would bombard the arrival of their favorite celebrities even at the airport. We can experience the feeling here in Cebu, especially during the Continue Reading

Tips on How to Care for Your Eyes

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The invention of computers and televisions has increased the amount of stress placed on the human eyes. Besides technology, the types of foods that you consume can also have a huge impact on the wellness of your eyes. Therefore, if you are keen on enhancing the health of your eyes, then it is important that Continue Reading

Beach Break 2013

Welcome to the Beach Break 2013 [Photo credit: www.beachbreakcebu.com]

On May 18, 2013, Portofino Beach Resort in Mactan, Cebu, will play host to the biggest summer break of the year with the Philippines’ best DJs and the band line up. Showcased with the grand launching of Happy Cebu’s newest batch of 100 Prettiest Girls for 2013. Two-time MYX music awards 2011 and 2012′s Favorite Continue Reading

Star Trek Into Darkness opens May 15 at IMAX Theatre in SM Cinema Cebu

Experience "Into Darkness" in IMAX 3D [Photo credit: SM Cinema on Facebook]

Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness will open at SM Cinema’s IMAX Theatre on May 15, 2013. Acclaimed filmmaker J.J. Abrams returns to the director’s chair for this latest action-packed installment in the iconic Star Trek franchise, which features Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and the crew of the Starship Enterprise called back to Earth Continue Reading

Behold the Band: Bethany

The bond of the band of Bethany [Photo credit: Bethany on Facebook; Jurdan Holganza]

We have been featuring Cebu’s top of the line bands with different backgrounds, challenges, and success, and this time around is the right time to know a quartet of talented musicians whose love of music is undeniably its pushing force. An alternative rock band that started 2008 to share their talents as gifts to their Continue Reading

Viber now available for Mac and Windows PC

Viber now available for your desktop and Mac [Photo credit: Viber on Facebook]

Viber, the popular cross-platform messaging service is now available on Mac and Windows PC. Isn’t this a good news for all Viber users? I’m sure you are impressed and happy knowing that this application will now work on your desktop. Let me give you a short background of Viber: it is cross-platform instant messaging a Continue Reading

How to save some cash at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf with Enjoy card

Enjoy Philippines card honored at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Summer time is still on the move and who wouldn’t love to have a sip of a cold frappuccino with your favorite chocolate or coffee and an added whip cream to top that? At Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, you can save from your bill if you have your Enjoy Philippines privilege card. With my Continue Reading

The UV New School of Art and Design Summer Workshop

Don Gerardo Frasco and the rest of the mentors for the UV New School Summer Workshop [Photo credit: UVNS on Facebook]

“Let’s Put the Cool Back in School” is the goal of first ever in Cebu City, The University of the Visayas New School of Art and Design, Gullas Campus in Banilad, as they introduce a variety of creative learning workshops this summer. On April 18, 2013, the UVNS invited us to a press conference with Continue Reading

Strategic HR Series: Latest Jurisprudence on Labor Relations (ARIVA! Academy Cebu)

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ARIVA! Events Management, Inc. will be having a half day learning session and seminar at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Salinas Drive, Cebu City, on July 26, 2013. Latest Jurisprudence on Labor Relations July 26, 2013 PM Learning Session 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino 1 Salinas Drive, Continue Reading

Dr. Seuss at the SM Cartoon Fest in May

Meet & Greet The Lorax at SM City Cebu Event Center for the SM Cartoon Fest [Photo credit: SM City Cebu on Facebook]

Last month, Dora the Explorer and her best companion, Boots, went to SM City Cebu to meet their friends. The Justice League superheroes were there as well to have pictures with the kids. This May, catch Dr. Seuss at the SM Cartoon Fest for more fun and exciting activities at the Event Center. Event Details Continue Reading

Win Heart Tea gift certs and Globe prepaid load!

100% Good Job today! [Photo credit: www.cccartoonsforteachers.blogspot.com]

Since today is Labor Day (and it’s a holiday), it’s time for us to say “Good Job!” to all of you who continuously supported CebuFinest. We would like to thank you for your 100% involvement on our website updates, photo sharing on Facebook and Twitter and because of that, we will be raffling special prizes Continue Reading

Ipanema Summer Sunscream 2013

The tradition lives on, more powerful than ever [Photo credit: Summer Sunscream on Facebook]

The wait is over for the biggest, the longest, and the grandest beach party in the country as Portofino Beach Resort Mactan plays host for this year’s Summer Sunscream. Gathering the hottest and the hippest DJs from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao in one event, in one venue… this is going to be the most anticipated Continue Reading