Rama to organize a Metro Cebu garbage summit for a united approach to solid waste management

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama is planning to organize a garbage summit to solicit the cooperation of Metro Cebu cities and municipalities in finding solutions to the problem that is affecting them all. On…

Government urged to be cautious in approving Pogos

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—While Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) serve as a major market for the real estate industry, former finance secretary Roberto De Ocampo said that the government should be cautious in allowing more of these firms…

Former Finance Secretary De Ocampo favors TRABAHO Bill, sees tax compromise for ecozone firms

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/10/2019

CEBU CITY— Former Finance Secretary Roberto De Ocampo favors the Tax Reform for Attracting Better and Higher-quality Opportunities (TRABAHO) bill, the second package under the administration’s comprehensive tax reform program (CTRP).  “The thrust of the administration in…

Veterans Bank opens first business center in Cebu to expand services to LGUs, other veterans

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) opened its first-ever business center Friday, August 9, to fast track loan applications and to expand its client base. PVB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roberto De Ocampo said they…

Fintech firms need to collaborate with banks

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Financial technology (Fintech) companies need to collaborate with banks to be able to offer financial services. Miguel Angelo Villa-Real, president of Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP), said this during a press briefing on…

LTO-7 vows to complete processing of backlog registration application by Aug. 12

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/09/2019

CEBU CITY—The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) said it will complete the processing of registration application of new vehicles by August 12, 2019. Yvonne Auza, in-charge of LTO Manufacturing, Assembler, Importer, Rebuilder, Dealer and Other…

DOLE-7 bares guidelines for Eid’l Adha holiday pay

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/09/2019

CEBU CITY—With the declaration of August 12, 2019 as a regular holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has come up with guidelines for holiday pay. President Rodrigo Duterte had issued Proclamation No.…

Cebu-based shipping companies create unified organization

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/08/2019

CEBU CITY—The owners and operators of Cebu-based shipping companies established a single organization to promote development in the domestic shipping industry. The Phililppine Coastwise Shipping Association Inc. (PCSA) is composed of members, who used to belong to…

City eyes short-term solutions for foul discharges from Kalunasan jails

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/07/2019

CEBU CITY—Vice Mayor Michael Rama wants to come up with immediate solutions to address complaints over foul odor allegedly caused by discharges from the two jail facilities in Barangay Kalunasan. Rama, who chairs the Cebu City Council…

DOLE-7 orders work stoppage at Lapu-Lapu City construction site

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas issued a work stoppage order (WSO) at a construction site in Lapu-Lapu City after two workers were electrocuted Friday last week. DOLE-7 Regional Director Salome Siaton…

Moratorium on Metro Manila ecozone approval to discourage BPO investments in RP

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/05/2019

CEBU CITY—The moratorium on the approval of economic zone applications in Metro Manila could dampen new investments in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. This was the assessment of the officials of the Contact Center Association of…

OBO issues work suspension order vs two projects near Juanita Bldg

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has issued separate suspension orders against the construction works of two high-rise projects beside the Juanita Bldg that is located at the corner of Escario Street and Gorordo…

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