Bankers maintain confidence in PH’s economic growth story

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bankers here remain optimistic about the Philippines’ economic growth, noting that the global market should pay attention to the country’s potential. Recently, top executives of the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) in…

Gwen: HSBC case is personal, nothing to do with Capitol

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has finally spoken up about the case she is facing against a foreign bank at court. During a recent press conference, Garcia insisted that the ruling from the Supreme…

‘AI is never a substitute for critical thinking’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and threats of deep fakes, journalists here — including aspiring ones — are reminded not to abandon critical thinking. This was the message of Harvard…

‘Save Tañon Strait’ drive vs Toledo coal plant expansion relaunched

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several environmental groups gathered in Cebu City on Wednesday, September 18, to protest the expansion of the coal power plant in Toledo City. Called the “Save Tañon Strait,” the campaign called for the…

Minimum wage in Central Visayas: Government okays P33 increase

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beginning this October 2, workers in Central Visayas will expect a slight addition to their wages. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board here (RTWPB) on Monday, September 16, implemented a wage increase…

LIST: No classes in Cebu on Sept. 16 due to bad weather

Kurt Daryle Romariz, Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Due to bad weather brought by multiple weather systems, several areas in Cebu on Monday, September 16 decided to suspend classes. As of 8 a.m. on Monday, the following local governments have declared…

‘Bebinca’ may enter PAR on Friday, chances of landfall slim

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca is forecasted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday, September 13, 2024, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

Mt. Kanlaon seismic activity intensifies, Phivolcs warns of possible eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Kanlaon may be elevated as seismic and volcanic activities intensify, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its latest volcano bulletin issued on…

Solving Cebu City’s ‘worsening’ flooding crisis: A billion-peso ambition

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

This is the conclusion of a two-part special report on the flooding crisis in Cebu City. To read the first part, click here.  CEBU CITY, Philippines — There have been various solutions proposed and implemented in addressing…

‘Bebinca’ to enhance habagat, rains in Cebu expected in next 4 days

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tropical Storm Bebinca may not directly impact the Philippines once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). But many parts of the country, including Cebu, may likely have a damp weekend as…

Rama dismissed from public office? Lawyers shut down rumors

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama shut down rumors that the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered him dismissed from public office. Rama’s legal counsel, in a statement, slammed reports…

Rising waters, rising concerns: Cebu City’s ‘worsening’ flood crisis

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/10/2024

  (This is the first part of a two-part special report about the flooding crisis in Cebu City, and how the ongoing climate change affects it.)  CEBU CITY, Philippines — In typical urban areas in the Philippines…

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