DA-7 projects up to eight metric ton yield for Negros Oriental model corn farm

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/08/2019

    CEBU CITY—The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) projects up to eight metric tons of yield at a model corn farm in Barangay Kalumboyan, Bayawan City in Negros Oriental. In a report posted on…

Bamboo Buildathon to build structure inspired by Warka Water Towers of Ethiopia

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The building of a water collection structure similar to the Warka Water Towers of Ethiopia will be the highlight of the ongoing Bamboo Buildathon. Bamboo Buildathon, which is being held at SM Seaside…

373 farmers in Cebu, Bohol receive agricultural patents

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/06/2019

CEBU CITY—Over 300 farmers in Cebu and Bohol received agricultural patents from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7). In a post on its Facebook page, DENR-7 reported it had distributed 373 agricultural…

CCCI president urges KMME 7th batch to use learnings to succeed in business 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president Virgilio Espeleta urged the participants in the 7th batch of Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) program to take advantage of the knowledge they acquire during the 10-week…

DOTr launches information awareness campaign on rights of sea passengers

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/05/2019

CEBU CITY — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched Thursday morning (September 5) an information awareness campaign on sea passengers. Aside from DOTr, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast…

AI-powered video surveillance to improve public safety, security

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Detecting potential disasters or problem situations nowadays requires sophisticated and technology-driven surveillance system. This could be achieved through an artificial-intelligence-powered video surveillance system that could help improve public safety and security. Such technology is…

Asian Carriers Conference: Telecom players’ venue for collaboration

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/04/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Telecommunications industry players need to establish greater collaboration to address increasing technological disruption, declining margins and fast-changing customer preferences. Given these challenges, Katrina Luna-Abelarde, global president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Long…

DOLE-7 urges stakeholders to prepare for digital, highly automated world of work

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) calls on all concerned sectors to  promote a digital-ready workforce. Regional Director Salome Siaton urged the sectors engaged in career advocacy to prepare for a…

Habitat for Humanity to build 300K homes through its Legacy of Hope campaign

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Habitat for Humanity Philippines aims to build 300,000 homes nationwide through its Legacy of Hope campaign. “As we move into the 31st year, we have launched our biggest fund raising campaign, the…

State-of-the-art eye care center opens at Arc Hospital,

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/30/2019

CEBU CITY–A state-of-the-art eye care center opened Friday, August 30, at Arc Hospital in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City. Dr. Alex Alegrado, Arc Hospital medical director, said they had been looking around  to partner with those who had…

Startup Weekend Cebu women edition winner to compete in Singapore pitching

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/29/2019

CEBU CITY — The participants of the Startup Weekend have the chance to compete in this year’s global business pitch event. In  Cebu, the Startup Weekend Women Edition would be held from September 27 to 29 at…

Bid to regulate motorcycle taxis, TNCs pushed at Cebu City Council

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/29/2019

CEBU CITY — Recognizing the role of motor taxis in providing much needed transport services, Councilor Raymond Ivan Garcia has proposed that the Cebu City government take on the task of regulating their operations. Garcia’s proposed resolution…

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