FDA cautions public against using homemade hand sanitizers, disinfectants

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/05/2020

CEBU CITY—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public from using homemade hand sanitizers and disinfectants. In a press release posted on its website, the FDA expressed concern over several reports from consumers and stakeholders…

Cebu Filipino-Chinese community donates PPEs to frontliners

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Recognizing the need for much needed personal protective equipment for frontliners amid the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, the Filipino-Chinese community in Cebu has formed a task force to help address this concern. With the help…

ADB sees slower economic growth for PH this year, but strong rebound expected in 2021

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

    CEBU CITY—The Asian Development Bank (ADB) foresees a slower economic growth for the Philippines this year but projects a strong rebound in 2021. The ADB made this pronouncement in a new ADB report released today…

DICT warns public against vishing or voice phishing

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —If you receive an unsolicited call asking for personal and sensitive information, you should be on the alert. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reminds the public to be wary of vishing…

DTI expands list of goods with quantity limits on purchase

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expanded its list of goods with limit on quantity that could be purchased per transaction. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-10 entitled Supplemental…

Over 250,000 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas receive cash grants

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Thousands of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Visayas flocked to the Landbank automated teller machines (ATM) Thursday, April 2, 2020, to withdraw their cash grants. In a press release posted…

SEC Cebu extension office continues to accept applications thru email

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Despite the enhanced community quarantine imposed in Cebu City due to the ongoing coronavirus 2019 pandemic, work continues for the Securities and Exchange Commission-Cebu Extension Office (SEC-CEO). The SEC-CEO no longer accepts walk-in transactions but…

Dicdican willing to collaborate with Governor Garcia

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/03/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Steve Dicdican, the chief executive officer and general manager of the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), expressed willingness to work with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in a “collaborative fashion.” Dicdican made this statement…

Oceana reports possible illegal fishing in municipal waters

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Over 500 possible illegal fishing done by commercial fishing vessels for the week March 22 to 28, 2020 were detected in various municipal waters in the country, international non-government organization Oceana bared in an emailed…

DOLE allows delayed payment of holiday pay for April holidays

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Due to the crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allowed companies to defer the payment of holiday pay for the three holidays in April.…

GSIS releases monthly pension earlier

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Pensioners of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will receive their monthly pension on Thursday, April 2, 2020,  instead of the usual crediting date of every 8th of the month. GSIS president and general manager…

Power consumption in Visayas grid declines

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The power consumption in the Visayas experienced a decline Friday last week when compared to that of January 29, around two months ago, according to a press release from the Department of Energy-Visayas…

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