Police nab ‘drug pusher’ in Danao City

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/28/2017

A suspected drug pusher was arrested in a drug bust in Barangay Poblacion, Danao City past 2 a.m. on Friday. Glenn Tapayan, 36, allegedly sold a pack of shabu to an undercover policeman. Seized from him were…

Tourism, biz chiefs upbeat about sectors’ prospects despite recent clashes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/27/2017

The tourism and business sectors in the region remain upbeat even after the events in Bohol as well as travel advisories issued against visiting Central Visayas. Glenn Soco, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president, said…

Duty Free launches newest outlet at Mactan-Cebu Int’l Airport

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/27/2017

State-owned Duty Free Philippines (DFP) on Thursday opened a “destination boutique” featuring the region’s best local products in response to the growing number of foreign tourists visiting Cebu. DFP inaugurated its newest outlet at the Mactan-Cebu International…

Artists urged to explore open field of opportunities

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/26/2017

Artists and designers are encouraged to explore the open field of opportunities created by today’s technological evolution. John Paul “Lakan” Olivares, program head for arts and design at Southwestern University PHINMA’s senior high school, said he could…

ESL market growing

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/26/2017

JAPANESE STUDENTS The Cebu market for Japanese nationals looking to study English as a Second Language (ESL) will continue to grow. Haruna Yamaguchi, manager of the Cebu-based Japanese company, I Land Way Philippines Inc., gave this assessment…

SWU PHINMA launches arts and design courses for senior high

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/26/2017

Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU PHINMA), long known for its medical and business-related courses, is taking the “road less traveled” as it offers arts and design programs for senior high school students. John Olivares, SWU SHS Arts and…

DTI: Numbers to go up

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/25/2017

Business name registration IN CEBU A local trade official expects business name registration in Cebu to grow further this year as the government is poised to reach out to the informal sector. Zaide Bation, chief of the…

Cebu, Palawan projects eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/24/2017

  A Japanese property developer is poised to continue doing business in Cebu as it sets its eyes on expanding in Palawan as well. Haruna Yamaguchi, general manager at Ai World Park & Resorts in Puerto Princesa…

US Embassy official says travel alerts no bearing on US-PH bilateral relationship

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/23/2017

Advisories issued by the government of the United States against travel to certain parts of the Philippines will never be indicative of the two countries’ bilateral relationship, an American diplomat said. Russel Brown, consul general at the…

Chef’s assistant sets up promising eatery business

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/23/2017

ofw’s memorial to slain brother For 29-year-old overseas worker Robert Yap, setting up a food business in his hometown of Argao in southern Cebu was more than just a means to earn. Carenderia ni Eton, a roadside…

200 hectares for investors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/21/2017

Consolacion town eyes more growth with more land to offer developers What makes Consolacion, a northern Cebu town, attractive to investors? Its area and strategic location. “Consolacion, being a neighbor of Mandaue and close to Cebu (City),…

Tourism in CV feeling impact of Bohol clash

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/20/2017

The tourism industry in Central Visayas is taking a beating as the negative effects of the encounter between government forces and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Bohol as well as travel advisories issued by various countries…

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