Cebu ranks 7th in Top Islands in Asia list

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/13/2019

CEBU CITY—Cebu was once again recognized as one of the best island destinations in Asia, along with Palawan and Boracay. Cebu ranked number 7 behind Palawan (No. 2) and ahead of Boracay (No. 9) in the Travel+Asia…

Innovation, market expansion seen for banking industry

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Innovation and expanding markets is the way to go for the country’s banking industry. Veteran banker Eugene Acevedo, who just assumed as president and chief executive officer of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), explained during…

LMP Cebu to lobby for greater local autonomy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philipppines — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu chapter (LMP Cebu) will actively pursue a stronger local autonomy. LMP Cebu President and Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco made this statement during her acceptance speech…

Frasco is League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu’s first female president

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/12/2019

CEBU CITY–Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco made history when she became the first-ever female president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu chapter (LMP Cebu chapter). Nominated for the position by Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura,…

Education among priority areas of the Duterte administration – Bautista

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Recognizing education as among the priority areas of the Duterte administration, a Cabinet Secretary said that the national government has allocate a huge budget for the implementation of various programs that are seen to improve…

GMCAC announces temporary 4-hour closure of MCIA T1 departure road

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. has scheduled a four-hour closure of the departure road located in front of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 1 on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, 13. According…

2nd Pre-SONA 2019 forum to focus on participatory governance, anti-poverty

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/10/2019

CEBU CITY—Local government executives and representatives of non-government groups gather on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino to attend the 2nd Pre-SONA forum. Wednesday’s forum is the second of the three-part…

Tourism, economy among major concerns raised at Dagyaw 2019 dialog

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Concerns ranging from security to economy were raised by various sectors during the Dagyaw 2019 Dialogue held Tuesday, July 9, at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall. Dagyaw 2019 refers to the Open Government and…

Global biz expert Jack Daly to hold workshop in  Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The newly-formed Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Philippines South chapter is bringing an international business growth expert to Cebu. EO Philippines South will present Jack Daly’s Building a Winning Sales Culture – Driving Towards Hyper Sales Growth,…

LTO: 4-wheel vehicles sold by dealers will have attached license plates by yearend

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/05/2019

CEBU CITY–Four-wheel vehicles will soon have attached license plates before these are sold by dealerships by the end of the year. Regional Director Victor Caindec of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) made this announcement…

Cebu’s budding creative industry urged to develop talents, find right partners

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s creative industry stakeholders need to level up to be able to get a share of the over $200-billion global market for animation. Geraldine Yumul, business manager for interactive entertainment of Synergy 88, said their…

Labella tells bizmen: Office of the Mayor in shambles

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Mayor-elect Edgardo Labella elicited laughter when he touched briefly on the “shambles” of the Cebu City Mayor’s Office. Speaking during the Grand Chamber Awards of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry held Friday night,…

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