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…

DJ Durano on celebrities running for office: They want to serve

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/15/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aside from the political dynasties in the Philippines, another angle that the Filipinos see every election are the celebrities running for public office. Some politicians who were notably known as Filipino actors…

Cebu Province inflation rate in Sept. 2024 drops to 0.7%

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From 3.0 percent in August, the inflation rate in the province of Cebu for September this year has dropped to 0.7 percent, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu reported. Last month’s deceleration was mainly…

PSA-7: National ID registrants in CV now 6.8 million

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority Region 7 (PSA-7) continues its call for those who have not yet registered with the National ID system. As of June 30, the latest data shared by PSA-7 released…

Privatization of Davao International Airport now underway

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/14/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Following the privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Monday that the privatization for Davao International Airport is now underway. Bautista confirmed this in an interview…

Asia-Pacific aviation leaders converge in Cebu for 59th DGCA conference

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/14/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The leaders of the aviation industry in the Asia and Pacific regions have gathered here for the 59th conference of the Directors General of the Civil Aviation (DGCA). This year marks the 59th…

Dynasties in power: The unbroken cycle of political families in PH

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Political families, commonly understood as political dynasties, in the Philippines are not uncommon in Philippine politics. According to a 2013 journal of Ateneo de Manila University by Ronald Mendoza, Edsel Beja, Victor Venida,…

Rama: Duranos’ endorsement of Pam Baricuatro a huge plus for opposition

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama says that the Duranos’ support for Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro’s candidacy for governor is “a very positive development” for them. Duranos’ endorsement of Baricuatro a huge plus for…

‘I tried to convince him’: Durano on Magpale’s shift to Team Frasco

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following Migs Magpale’s shift of alliance from the Duranos to Team Frasco, the chairman of his former party has something to say. “We are a free country in a democracy. So, para nako…

Why is Red Durano running for mayor in Poro, Camotes?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The people’s cry was the reason why former Cebu 5th district representative Ramon “Red” Durano VI  decided to run as mayor in Poro town, Camotes in Cebu. On Friday, October 11, 2024, the…

Durano eyes comeback for congress in Cebu’s 5th district

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2024

DANAO CITY, Philippines —Incumbent Danao City Mayor Thomas “Mix” Durano formally announced on Friday, October 11, 2024, his congressional bid in the 2025 midterm elections. This took place during a press conference called by the Durano-led Partido…

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