Korea remains top tourist market for Central Visayas in 2019

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/06/2020

CEBU CITY–Korea continues to be the top tourism market for Central Visayas in 2019 with over 1.579 million tourists visiting the island or an increase of 17.49 percent over the 1.344 million in 2018. China came in…

‘Making Futures’ eyes craft communities’ sustainability

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/05/2020

CEBU CITY — Around 145 participants will converge in Cebu City for the Making Futures conference, which aims to explore the role of craft communities towards a sustainable future. The 3-day biannual Making Futures conference will be…

Cebu still has enough pork supply for next three months–CeViPPCo

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/04/2020

CEBU CITY—Cebu still has enough supply of pork for the next three months amid concerns over the African swine flu (ASF), said Rolando Tambago, president of the Central Visayas Pork Producers Cooperative ( CeViPPCo). While they are…

Cebu Chamber calls for measures for gov’t, other sectors to meet 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) calls on business sector and government to implement ways to address adverse effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). In a position paper, CCCI cited the…

International arrivals in Philippines exceeds 2019 target

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/18/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—The country’s international visitors in 2019 reached 8.26 million, slightly exceeding the 8.2-million target set in the National Tourism Development (NTDP) for 2016-2022, the Department of Tourism (DoT) reported on its Facebook page. “This…

BFAR-7 blames overfishing for continuous decline in fish stocks in Central Visayas

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/17/2020

CEBU CITY–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) reported the continued decline of the fish stocks in municipal waters despite the implementation of the closed season in the Visayan Sea. In a press…

LTO-7 opens Balamban licensing office

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/15/2020

CEBU CITY—It would be now more convenient to apply for a driver’s license for those residing in western Cebu with the opening of the Balamban licensing extension office by the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7).…

LTO to implement driving school requirement for driver’s license applicants in April 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/13/2020

CEBU CITY — Those, who want to apply for a driver’s license by April, would have to undergo training with an accredited driving school. Starting April, the Land Transportation Office would only process applications for a driver’s…

GMCAC seeks win-win solution on the second airport runway project

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/12/2020

CEBU CITY—Amid the opposition from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on the proposed construction of a second runway, the GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Authority (GMCAC) is seeking to forge a win-win solution with the other concerned…

Aboitiz firm donates over 1M bangus fry to help revive Capiz aquaculture sector

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The aquaculture sector in Capiz received a boost with the donation of 1.3 million bangus fry from Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation. Pilmico, an Aboitiz food business unit, partnered with the Roxas City government and Sagana…

Another batch of license plate distribution for four-wheel vehicles registered 2015 and 2016 set

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/12/2020

CEBU CITY—The wait is finally over for the owners of four-wheel motor vehicles registered in 2015 and 2016. Over 30,000 four-wheel motor vehicle license plates will be distributed starting Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the SM Seaside…

Use lean time to make Cebu a better destination, airport exec suggests

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/12/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—With the travel ban resulting in huge drop of tourist arrivals in Cebu, industry stakeholders should use this time to address what needs to be done in their respective areas. This is what Andrew Acquaah-Harrison,…

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