No fare cut for airlines

Aileen Garcia-Yap, Vanessa Lucero 02/18/2016

Flag carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific Air are not reducing fares despite the decline in oil prices. Cebu Pacific, however, said fuel surcharges from all domestic and international routes had been removed since January 2015,…

LET’S DO FERRY

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla, Vanessa Lucero, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/09/2016

Marina opens application for  more ferry operators More ferries are set to ply the Mactan Channel as an immediate solution to the horrendous traffic along the major roads and on the two bridges linking Mandaue City on…

Advice to investors: Amid volatility, pick mutual funds

Vanessa Lucero 02/09/2016

The Philippine stock market is expected to remain volatile this year, but may stabilize after the May 9 elections, a financial services company executive said. Investors are encouraged to continue putting their money in the market, but…

DTI eyes new products for next Sinulog fair

Vanessa Lucero 02/08/2016

As early as now, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has begun developing new products to introduce in next year’s Sinulog Trade Fair. “We are set on creating a new variety of products. DTI this year…

Jobs, business opportunities await retrenched workers

Vanessa Lucero 02/08/2016

Job opportunities abound in Cebu, but businessmen said these might not be enough to absorb returning migrant workers who have lost their jobs because of the falling crude prices. Besides, the migrant workers might not have the…

Cebuanos told: Best time to showcase city to IEC delegates

Apple Ta-as, Vanessa Lucero 02/01/2016

“IT is a very good time to showcase the city and (let the guests) feel the hospitality of the Cebuanos.” Cenelyn Manguilimotan, Cebu Parklane International Hotel general manager, said this amid Cebu’s hosting of the 51st International…

Lapu Lapu pyro maker wins Sinulog Fireworks contest

Vanessa Lucero 01/16/2016

A LAPU-LAPU City based fireworks manufacturer named Homegrown JP Fireworks won this year’s Sinulog fireworks competition. In second place was Pegasus Fireworks of Pulilan, Bulacan while DSS Fireworks of Dumaguete City placed third. The three other contenders…

DHL employees undergo disaster-preparedness training

Vanessa Lucero 11/09/2015

Deutsche Post DHL holds the last leg of its Disaster Response Team (DRT) training today, as a measure to better prepare DHL volunteers to handle logistics during natural disasters and improve their disaster emergency response. The Philippines…

Aboitiz Power Group targets 2,000 MW more in 5 years

Vanessa Lucero 11/09/2015

    The Aboitiz Power Generation Group plans to increase its total power-generating capacity to more than 4,000 megawatts (MW). Manny Rubio, Aboitiz Power external vice president and chief operating officer, said they are targeting an additional…

Prices of farm products seen stable

Vanessa Lucero 11/02/2015

  THE Department of Agriculture (DA) does not expect prices of agricultural products to increase because of the El Niño phenomenon, said Regional Director Angel Enriquez. “Our supply is still okay. At this point, harvest season is…

Winston, One Cebu lineup file candidacies

Vanessa Lucero, Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/15/2015

  One Cebu’s gubernatorial bet Winston Garcia and running mate Nerissa Soon-Ruiz filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provincial office at 9: 30 a.m. today. Their candidates for Provincial board and…

Small operators oppose SM bus system venture

Vanessa Lucero 10/07/2015

Some transport operators are opposing plans to operate a new modern bus line for the soon-to-open Seaside City mall in the South Road Properties (SRP). Aside from the competition a new player poses for other public utility…

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