Korean Consulate eyes 1M tourists in region for 2018

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/04/2018

As they gear up for the arrival of more tourists, the Korean Consulate in Cebu has one thing on top of its list of priorities — security. Consul General Oh Sung Yong said that despite several challenges…

SMEs urged to practice genuine CSR

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/03/2018

Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to practice genuine corporate social responsibility in the communities where they operate. As they celebrate their 30th year, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Visayas Executive Committee Chairperson Jose Antonio Aboitiz…

Ordinary folks bear brunt of latest oil price increase

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/02/2018

Jeepney drivers, eateries and households — these are just some of the most affected sectors with the continued increase in oil prices. On its eighth straight week, oil companies have increased prices for diesel, gasoline, kerosene, and…

Korean tourist arrivals remain high in PH

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/02/2018

Korean tourist arrivals in Central Visayas and the rest of the Philippines remain high at 1.6 million despite the closure of Boracay Island and other concerns, a top official of the Korean consular office in Cebu said.…

Price freeze in Naga

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/01/2018

THE Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) has imposed a price freeze on basic commodities in Naga City, southern Cebu which has been placed in a state of calamity following the massive landslide that…

More belt-tightening moves for businesses as fuel prices go up

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/01/2018

Local businesses will have to implement more belt tightening measures, appeal to their employees to help save on unnecessary costs, and think of more ways to sustain productivity. Steven Yu, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)…

Cebu provincial gov’t reactivates price monitoring body

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/01/2018

A MORE focused monitoring of prices of basic commodities is expected in Cebu following the increasing inflation rates in the country. According to Regional Director Asteria Caberte of the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas…

DTI-7 enforces price freeze in landslide-stricken Naga City

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/01/2018

The DTI-7 has issued today a price freeze of basic necessities in Naga City following the city government’s declaration of a state of calamity after the massive landslide last Sept. 20. DTI-7 Regional Director Asteria Caberte said…

HR man strives for Kuofo in hospital resto business

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/01/2018

In a hospital, while tending to a sick family member, what gives you comfort? For some, it is a hearty, home-cooked meal. When 37-year-old Jerry de Leon opened Kuofu Fortune Foods in September 2016, it was to…

Cebu, Bohol, Palawan urged: Hasten tourism sites’ rehab

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/30/2018

BORACAY REOPENING SET OTHER popular tourism areas like Cebu and Bohol are encouraged to step up their rehabilitation efforts, as the reopening of Boracay Island to tourists draws near. Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa (Cebu City south district), chairperson…

CNCO: LOVE for LATIN

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/29/2018

  Five boys from five different countries. Put them all in one place and you could expect chaos. But not for CNCO. In fact, they make good music together – good Latin music. Composed of Richard Camacho…

Cashing in on the boom

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/28/2018

Real estate brokers, agents see more opportunities from growing property space market It’s not just developers seeing the benefit of Cebu’s burgeoning property sector. With every building constructed comes the corresponding need to market and sell these…

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