Cebu City holds 10th Agri-Bonanza at Plaza Sugbo 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/20/2019

 CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Agri-Bonanza 2019 gathers 28 upland barangays to display their agricultural products at the Plaza Sugbo. Cebu City Agriculturist Joelito Baclayon explained that the city government has been holding the event to recognize…

Vice Mayor Rama calls for resumption of Cebu City night market

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/20/2019

CEBU CITY—Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, called on the executive branch to resume the downtown night market here. The vice mayor noted that it has already been six months since the…

Cebu City Council eyes 50% savings on electricity bill for street lights

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/19/2019

CEBU CITY — The Cebu City Sangguniang Panglungsod aims to cut down electricity bill for the city’s streetlighting by replacing sodium lamps with light emitting diode (LED) ones. The council discussed the proposed replacement during the Citizens…

Garcia says proposed budget still valid despite Rentuza’s with reservation signature

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/18/2019

CEBU CITY–Although acting City Treasurer Arlene Rentuza signed the proposed P10.4-billion 2020 budget with reservation, the proposed budget would still be valid, Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia said during the budget hearing held Monday, November 18.…

Lite Shipping’s newest vessel to serve pioneering Oslob-Dipolog City route

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/18/2019

CEBU CITY — Lite Shipping Corp.’ s pioneering route serving Oslob, Cebu and Dipolog City will boost the economy of the two areas. Lite Shipping held the blessing and inauguration of its newest vessel, the M/V Lite…

Businesses urged to shift to sustainable practices

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/15/2019

CEBU CITY—Amid growing concern over climate change and the environment, businesses are urged to shift to sustainable practices as a way of doing business. Entrepreneurs shared how the adopted sustainable practices in their businesses during the Transforming…

Manila-based firm sees growing demand for fitting out services for workspaces

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Manila-based firm sees growing demand for building interior workspaces in Cebu. Bam Abiera, deputy managing director of the Manila Commercial Fit-out Corporation (MCFC), said the rising demand for office spaces from three…

Olivo Heights is first fully completed housing project for Yolanda affected families

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY — Six years after supertyphoon Yolanda devastated some parts of the Visayas, the National Housing Authority turned over the first fully completed and occupied housing project for the affected families. Cabinet Secretary Carlo Nograles, who…

DTI-7: Sell only certified Xmas lights or face penalties

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas  (DTI-7) will be conducting a crackdown against those who will be selling uncertified Christmas lights. In a press statement posted on the DTI-7 Facebook page, Regional…

DOE green energy pricing program to attract investments, financing for renewable energy projects

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/13/2019

CEBU CITY — The green energy pricing program proposed by the Department of Energy aims to encourage investments and financing for renewable energy program. The government aims to increase the use of renewable energy by promoting the…

With new compactor trucks, Labella eyes intensified garbage collection in Cebu City’s urban areas

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/12/2019

CEBU CITY — With the turnover of 21 garbage compactor trucks, Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has directed the city’s Department of Public Services (DPS) to intensify garbage collection, especially in the urban barangays. The Hino Motors…

Labella says Sinulog Governing Board, Sinulog Foundation Inc. have complementary roles

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/12/2019

CEBU CITY — The Sinulog Governing Board (SGB) and the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) have complementary roles in the holding of the Sinulog Festival. “The function of Sinulog Governing Board and the function of Sinulog Foundation Inc.…

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