New LPA outside PAR unlikely to affect PH – Pagasa-Mactan

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) recently formed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, according to a weather specialist…

NIA-7 strengthens farmer support, more irrigation projects eyed

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The farmers are considered the backbone of the country. To help and support them in their productivity, the National Irrigation Administration in Central Visayas (NIA-7) said that they had been constantly providing farmers…

eGov PH app launched by DICT in Cebu

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos who have a hard time in their transactions with government services, a digital platform has been launched here. On Monday, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched the e-Government Philippines…

Dengue cases in Cebu City reach 2,831 as of October 3

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) has logged a total of 2,831 dengue cases in Cebu City with 17 deaths as of October 3, 2024. Based on the data provided by CHD head…

Imee Marcos on alliances: Better not to take sides

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After she withdrew from the administration’s Senate slate for the 2025 elections, Sen. Imee Marcos revealed she is not into alliances or taking sides. “Hindi ako masyadong mahilig sa alyansa, sa paglaban-laban kasi naguguluhan…

MEPZ job losses raise concerns over future of PH import, export sectors

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Following the shut down of a company in Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) in Lapu-Lapu City last month, at least 337 workers had been retrenched. Retrenchments like this can greatly affect the country. “When…

PH, 4 SE Asian countries join forces to boost aviation safety

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked an agreement with other countries in Southeast Asian regions to enhance aviation safety in the region. The agreement was done through a Memorandum…

Senator Marcos backs bill extending barangay, SK officials’ terms

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos looks forward to passing the bill that will extend the current term of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to six years. “I have spoken to my peers about…

Discontinuing use of mother tongue a ‘welcoming development’ –DepEd-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discontinuing the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a “welcoming development” especially for Central Visayas, the regional director for Education said. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez,…

Merkado sa Danao has ‘appropriated budget’ — local execs clarify

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The two local chief executives in Danao City have clarified that the restoration of their public market has already an appropriated budget. Danao City Mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano and Vice Mayor Ramon…

How does wage increase affect customer spending?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new wage hike in Central Visayas may have an impact on how consumers spend their wage on necessities. Wage Order No. ROVII-2, published on September 16, 2024, provides for an increase of…

Pope Francis appoints Cebu prelate as bishop of new PH diocese

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur is from Cebu. He is Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Ruben Labajo appointed by Pope Francis, the Vatican announced in its…

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