How to pay lower SEC penalties? ECIP explained

Pia Piquero 11/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Corporations grappling with delinquent, suspended, or revoked statuses have an opportunity to regain their good standing at reduced penalties through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Enhanced Compliance Incentive Program (ECIP). As the…

Ex-Cebu City Administrator files ‘child abuse’ complaint vs Garcia

Pia Piquero 11/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Administrator Collin Rosell has lodged a series of complaints, including child abuse, against Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and other city officials before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas. The filing on…

OFWs, teachers targeted by loan scams, SEC Cebu warns

Pia Piquero 11/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and teachers are increasingly becoming prime targets of sophisticated loan scams, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned. With the holiday season approaching, the release of year-end bonuses and…

AI+, not +AI: The formula for reinventing work with AI

Pia Piquero 11/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic idea confined to the pages of science fiction. It is here, now, redefining industries, reimagining job roles, and revolutionizing how we work. Just as mathematics…

Milka Romero to redefine leadership with lessons from sports

Pia Piquero 11/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – From the playing field to the political arena, Milka Romero, the first nominee of the 1Pacman Party List, is leading with the values of discipline, respect, and perseverance. The young trailblazer is merging…

Beware of holiday scams: How to stay safe this Christmas

Pia Piquero 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The holiday season, a time of joy, generosity, and celebration, has also become a prime hunting ground for scammers targeting the unsuspecting public. As the excitement builds with shopping, parties, and travel plans,…

Red skies: Is it a sign of bad weather or simply a myth?

Pia Piquero 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. On November 14, 2024, at 5 a.m., residents of Camarines Sur woke up to the extraordinary sight of a…

If Pepito shifts, north Cebu may see Signal No. 1 — Pagasa Mactan

Pia Piquero 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Northern Cebu could experience Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 if Typhoon Pepito’s track deviates southward from its current forecast path, the chief of the local weather bureau based in Mactan said on…

Haze: What health risks does it pose?

Pia Piquero 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Hazy skies settled over Cebu City on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, prompting officials to warn residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, of potential health risks. The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas…

Cebu City Vice Mayor Hontiveros addresses resignation calls

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Donaldo Hontiveros is prepared to step down as Cebu City vice mayor if legally required, following online calls for his resignation that surfaced on social media. On Wednesday, Hontiveros clarified his position, stating…

MCWD: Cebu City’s freshwater faces growing saltwater contamination

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City faces a growing water problem as saltwater seeps into its freshwater sources due to excessive groundwater extraction. With communities already experiencing the effects and the risk of intrusion spreading, the Cebu…

Cebu City: P25,000 bonus for gov’t workers out soon as SB 3 okayed

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City government employees can look forward to a brighter holiday season as the Cebu City Council has approved Supplemental Budget No. 3 (SB3), which includes a P25,000 bonus for qualified personnel. The…

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