Deadline set for submission of seafarers’ entries for the 2019 NRCO-ISP Business Plan Competition

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/23/2019

CEBU CITY—Seafarers have two more weeks left to submit their entries for the business plan competition organized by the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) and the Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP). In an emailed press…

DOLE issues work stoppage order vs owner, contractor of Kamputhaw high-rise building

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/23/2019

CEBU CITY—Another work stoppage order (WSO) has been issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas. This time, it is against the owner and contractor of a project site along Archibishop Reyes Avenue…

LTO-7 proposes motorcycle lanes on N. Bacalso and South Coastal Road

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/22/2019

CEBU CITY–The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has proposed the setting up of dedicated motorcycle lanes along N. Bacalso Avenue and the Cebu South Coastal Road, two of Cebu City’s high-density thoroughfares. LTO-7 regional director…

Cebu Design Week highlights design, other creative industries

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — Designers, artists and other creatives will take centerstage in the upcoming Cebu Design Week 2019 set from September 8-15, 2019. The week-long celebration, the main events of which will be held at the…

Garcia creates Provincial African Swine Fever Task Force to monitor airport, over 100 seaports in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, August 21, directed the Provincial African Swine  Fever Task Force (PASFTF) to implement strict monitoring of the over 100 seaports here and the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to…

Tropical Futures forum to promote networking on creativity, design

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–With only a few years left before call center disruption occurs, Cebu and the rest of the Philippines need to develop the creative sector as a protection against this occurrence. Chris John Fuusner, director of…

Cobonpue rejoins RDC-7, 6 others private sector reps elected to the council

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–World-renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue has rejoined as one of the seven private sector representatives to the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). Cobonpue had assumed as the RDC chairman from 2016-2019 after he…

Restaurateur named first-ever CCCI presidential assistant for government relations

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has appointed Bunny Pages,  chief executive officer of Pages Holding Inc. (PHI), as the first-ever presidential assistant for government relations. The CCCI created the post to provide…

Labella to issue cease and desist order against KTV bar if proven it hired minors

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The KTV bar along General Maxilom Avenue, where 11 minors were among those rescued during a raid late night on Saturday, August 17, could be closed down if proven it had committed violations. Cebu City…

Labella to meet brgy chiefs to discuss ways to stop dumping wastes in creeks, rivers

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY—Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella is set to meet with barangay captains Tuesday, August 20, to discuss how to stop the dumping of wastes into the city’s creeks and rivers. On Saturday, August 17, the mayor,…

Millennials lead campaign to rid Daanbantayan seas from plastics, other wastes

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY—A small group of millennials in Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu found a way to protect its ocean from the detrimental effect of plastics.  They produce Kandaya eco-pillows stuffed with sanitized shredded plastics. “Daanbantayan has an…

Grab NakakaLokal Festival to help boost sales of homegrown food merchants

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Grab Philippines launched on Friday, August 16, the NakakaLOKAL Festival that aims to boost sales of homegrown food merchants. NakakaLOKAL Festival is a month-long activity that is in celebration of the Buwan ng Wika. It…

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