Power supply offer

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/13/2017

Kepco says they can help stabilize power situation in Metro Cebu The Naga City-based Kepco SPC Power Corp. (KSPC) is offering to help stabilize supply of power in Cebu especially in Metro Cebu. “Despite the 6.5-magnitude earthquake…

Food mart growth prompts resto’s return

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/13/2017

BANKING on the growing food market in the metropolitan, the brand that introduced all-day dimsum dining to Cebuanos is back after more than a decade. Steven Kokseng, marketing manager at Harbour City Dimsum House Co., Inc., the…

Cebu bizmen to government: Build reserve power supply

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/12/2017

While facing a power crisis is not new to Cebu, local business leaders believe the present situation calls for additional investments in the energy sector in the Visayas to mitigate the effects of similar events in the…

FIVE MORE DAYS

Inquirer, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/11/2017

Energy chief assures power back by  Monday with work on Leyte power plants done by then Just a few more days. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi on Tuesday said electricity services would be back in quake-affected areas by…

JOLTED AGAIN

Agnes Alpuerto, Cris Ligan, Doris C. Bongcac, Futch Anthony Inso, Marc Eric Cosep, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/11/2017

Nenita Cortes, 34, was resting inside her bedroom on Monday morning when her bed started to shake. She thought her dog, Coffee, moved her bed. Fear started to creep in when she saw Coffee near the door.…

Perks for local investors, better connectivity pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/10/2017

BPOS’ TAX INCENTIVES retained While they welcomed the retention of the existing tax perks of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, local industry leaders are calling on the government to come up with better incentives especially for…

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/09/2017

Power is expected to be restored in more areas in Eastern Visayas, albeit temporarily, once the grid starts supplying power to these localities through a bypass line that connects to Cebu. The National Grid Corporation of the…

Pungko-pungko with a twist

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/09/2017

While most people consider starting a business with friends a risky endeavor, a group of buddies from elementary school defied this belief, as they strive to put a unique twist on Cebu City’s famous street foods. Steve…

Fast release of MSME loans eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/09/2017

The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) is keen on approving more local conduits to hasten the release of loans for micro entrepreneurs in the region. DTI-7 Director Asteria Caberte, in a press conference…

2GO’s Supercat adds another fast ferry

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/09/2017

SHIPPING and logistics company 2GO has expanded its fleet of fast ferries as it banks on the growing tourism industry in Central Visayas. M/V St. Sariel, a 300-seater passenger fast ferry is the newest addition to the…

Of property bubbles and Cebu’s builders

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/08/2017

A local economist and educator called for diversification in the real estate industry after a London-based economic research company cautioned the Philippines to watch out for a possible property bubble. Fernando Fajardo, economist and professor at the…

Investors and traffic

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/06/2017

Biz leader emphasizes need to address traffic woes, lauds firm for ‘Creative Cebu’ How can Cebu attract more investors this year, surpass its nearly P30 billion worth of registered projects in 2016 and help sustain its economic…

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