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 Shawarma Gourmet brand partner of CONPC for 25% discounts to active members Shawarma Gourmet Restaurant at Escario Central, Cebu City is now a brand partner of the Cebu Online News Press Corps (CONPC) for a 25% discount to active members promoting the brand. “Shawarma Gourmet is an authentic Lebanese Restaurant founded in 2013 with his Filipina-Cebuano wife in Dubai that offers authentic Lebanese and Turkish cuisine.  The first branch opened at Park Mall, Cebu in 2015 with a second branch following in 2017. During COVID-19, we focused on delivery, operating from 10 am to 1 am daily,” Chef Mansour Houran and owner of Shawarma Gourmet said. Chef Mansour bared that concerns of accessibility led them to depart the Industrial zone to relocate to the residentially populous, Cebu City at Escario Central Mall, redefining Shawarma Gourmet as a destination restaurant in Q3 of 2017. Its decision to relocate gave Shawarma Gourmet brand a boon to be known and favored both by locals and to...

 UNISOL Launches New Uniform Collection for the Food & Beverage Industry Unisol, a leading uniform solutions provider, has just unveiled its latest collection designed specifically for the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. The new collection was unveiled on May 26, 2025, marking a major step in the company’s mission to elevate brand visibility and employee pride through well-crafted, functional apparel. “With years of experience designing and manufacturing uniforms for our partners and clients in the industry, we recognized that there is a single gap that all of our customers initially faced: that is- knowing where to go for uniforms, and understanding how uniforms are the cornerstone of their branding,” said Marcus W.K. Wong, Head of Growth at Unisol. With its new collection, Unisol helps emphasize the client’s branding. “When you see someone wearing the uniform - it is instantly recognizable. That is the impact we look to make with our customers, for them to be seen, an...

 PH-China Friendship Day symbolizes shared heritage, mutual respect CEBU CITY—The Philippines-China Friendship Day, celebrated annually on July 9 symbolizes shared heritage and mutual respect, reinforcing cultural bonds and people-to-people solidarity between our nations. It honors historical ties while fostering enduring friendship. Some 230 guests from the local governments of Cebu, business sector, friends, from varies sectors celebrated with Consul General Zhang Zhen and officials of the Chinese Consulate General in Cebu City, the China-Philippines Friendship Day, in a dinner and cultural presentations, June 9 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. “The Filipino-Chinese friendship in Cebu is a living truth. We cherish our intertwined history and we build a shared future together. Let the China-Philippines millennium-old friendship be carried forward from generation to generation. Let our shared values safeguard peace and inspire collective prosperity,” Consul Zhen said in an exclus...

 Weaving Stories of Identity: Habol, Hablon, Hinablon Opens at ANTHILL Fabric Gallery Cebu’s weaving traditions take center stage in "Habol, Hablon, Hinablon: Until now, we learn". The inaugural exhibition from ANTHILL Fabric Gallery  was launched to celebrate their 15th anniversary and highlight textile works as art. Launched on July 3, the exhibition features debut pieces by Cebuano fashion designer Jessica Durano and master weaver John Rey Sanchez, curated by New York-based researcher and designer Kaye Yuvallos. The exhibition, which runs until October 3,  explores the meaning of three Cebuano words: Habol (warm cloth), Hablon (weaving), and Hinablon (woven fabric). Curator Kaye Yuvallos, an arts-based researcher and designer based in New York, guided a months-long process that challenged both artists to reflect deeply on their identities and their practices. “This isn’t a show about polished artifacts or fixed identities,” said Yuvallos. “It’s about how stories are ma...

 Cebu Online News Press Corps Inducts New Members; Launches CONPC.TV and The Next Level Lifestyle Television Show The Cebu Online News Press Corps (CONPC) recently held a meaningful gathering to officially induct new members and renew the commitment of existing members, reinforcing the group's mission to uphold ethical, responsible, and positive content creation. The event, hosted by Kasal.com, took place at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center on July 5, 2025. It opened with a founder's message from Mr. Robby Alugar, President of RMA News, who emphasized the importance of collaboration and truth-telling in today’s media landscape. The occasion celebrated growth within the organization. In a bold step toward digital innovation, CONPC unveiled its plans for digital transformation with CONPC.TV, a new media platform launched in collaboration with JCAD TV. Ms. Julienne Guanzon, Station Manager of JCAD TV, provided the rationale and overview of CONPC.TV, a newly launched platform ...

 Aventus Medical Care Offers Timely, Accessible Animal Bite Care Services Aventus Medical Care Inc.  is making critical rabies treatment more accessible through its expanded Animal Bite Care services, now available in all its clinics and via Home Health service. This initiative addresses the urgent need for prompt and proper treatment following animal bites or exposures (excluding snakebites), especially as the Philippines continues to record hundreds of rabies-related deaths each year. In 2024 alone, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 426 fatal rabies cases. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it is entirely preventable with early medical intervention. “We treat patients with a history of scratches, bites, or even licked open wounds. Rabies exposure isn’t limited to obvious injuries,” said Dr. Donabel Pineda, Medical Director of Aventus. “Our goal is to ensure that individuals receive the necessary care immediately.” Comprehensive Treatment Package Th...