BFAR to extend P500K assistance to fishermen in Cebu’s 2nd District

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/02/2019

CEBU CITY—The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7)  has allocated over P500,000 for projects to benefit fishermen in Cebu’s 2nd congressional district. BFAR-7 Director Alfeo Piloton and Representative Wilfredo Caminero of Cebu’s 2nd…

‘Mactan Cebu International Airport has grown by leaps and bounds’

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/31/2019

CEBU CITY—The Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) marked its 29th anniversary Wednesday, July 31, 2019, with a remarkable growth in passenger traffic and in the number of flights. MCIAA was created as a government-owned and controlled…

Filipino Homes offers home construction management, other value added services

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Starting out as a marketing group, Filipino Homes is now venturing into home construction management and other value-added businesses. “When we started as a marketing group, we saw some value-added businesses that will support our…

GMCAC remains committed to making MCIA a regional hub

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) remained committed to making the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) a regional hub by attracting additional flights just like the soon to start between Cebu and…

MCIA T2’s The Cabin Bar wins international award

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) gained another international recognition after its The Cabin Bar won the Asia Pacific Airport Bar of the Year award during the Airport Food and Beverage Awards held recently in…

DOT considers Cebu as RP’s ESL hub

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/29/2019

CEBU CITY —The Department of Tourism recognizes Cebu as the country’s hub for English as a Second Language (ESL) companies. Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. made this disclosure during the press conference held at the sidelines of the…

Mandaue Chamber to highlight sustainability in Mandaue Business month

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has launched this year’s Mandaue Business Month (MBM) that will focus on sustainability as among the highlights for the month-long celebration. The MBM 2019 also…

Cebu City submits bid for UN creative city classification

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is seeking classification from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) as a creative city under the design category. Butch Carungay, MATIQ Hub board member, made this disclosure in a…

Project RELY gets P120M funding from European Union

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/26/2019

CEBU CITY—Project Renewable Energy for Livelihood and Youth (RELY) got the approval for P120-million funding under the European Union-Access to Sustainable Energy Program (EU-ASEP). The proponents for Project RELY are sequa gGmbH, Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), and…

Italian chamber to encourage Italian firms to invest in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/26/2019

CEBU CITY—The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI) will encourage Italian technology firms to consider Cebu and other areas in the Philippines as a possible location  for their expansion facility. “We’re looking at expanding activities…

Fujifilm sees continued demand for camera products

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the growing popularity of smart phones with camera features, there is still a market  for their camera products. “We want to continue the business of photography,” said Fujifilm Philippines president Ryo Nagaoka.…

RP remains leader in global contact center industry

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/24/2019

CEBU CITY―The business process outsourcing industry is projected to grow by seven percent in 2019, said Benedict Hernandez, chairman of the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP). Hernandez said the Philippines remained as the leader in…

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