Public health networks condemn approval of Cebu City incinerator contract

09/23/2022

  QUEZON CITY, Philippines–Public health and environmental networks expressed dismay with the decision of Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama to sign a joint venture agreement (JVA) with New Sky Energy that will hostage the city to a…

CFBJ marks return of Shoot-For-A-Cause competition

PR 09/09/2022

It’s all set for the grand comeback of the Cebu Federation of Beat Journalists (CFBJ) Shoot-For-A-Cause shooting competition. Part of the annual celebration of the Cebu Press Freedom Week, the second edition of the shootfest will be…

POPCOM: Kids’ education, health remain basis for early development

POPCOM 09/01/2022

The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) underscores the significance of every person born in a family, especially within the context of development, as the “symbolic 100 millionth Filipinos” turned eight years old on July 27, 2022.…

Vote for our country’s future: Cebu Caritas says in statement released during online forum

05/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Do we cast our lot with those who will lead us on the road to redemption? Or do we waste this golden opportunity and, instead, vote for those who will lead us to…

DBP launches new program for renewable energy projects

01/03/2022

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has launched a new loan program to expand support for utility-scale solar power developers in the country and bolster investments in the renewable energy sector, a top official said. DBP…

Electricity rates up due to fuel, WESM prices

11/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 22 centavos increase in electricity rates will be implemented in the Visayan Electric franchise for the billing month of Nov-Dec due to high prices of fuel and the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market…

DBP installs ATMs in Ticao Island, Masbate

11/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently installed automated teller machines (ATMs) in the underbanked municipalities of San Jacinto and San Fernando in Ticao Island in the province of Masbate, a top…

Visayan Electric energizes first digital substation

11/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A year delayed due to the pandemic, Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (Visayan Electric) finally energized this quarter the first fully digital substation within its franchise area, helping improve overall network reliability and protection.…

Visayan Electric spends P5.2M to rewire 11 schools

10/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Visayan Electric has rewired a total of 217 classrooms in 11 public schools under a P5.2-million Upgrading of Electrical Systems or Rewiring project this year, addressing electrical hazards and helping schools prepare to…

DBP extends P38-billion in economic recovery assistance to LGUs

10/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved P38.28-billion in financing assistance to 110 local government units for the first six months of the year to accelerate the implementation of critical infrastructure…

DBP extends P8.5-billion in rehabilitation and recovery financing

09/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved P8.5-billion in funding support for the rehabilitation efforts of both public and private institutions adversely affected by the current public health crisis, a top…

Generation rates down by 0.07 centavos for Sept-Oct electric bill

09/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The generation rates in the Visayan Electric franchise area will be 0.07 centavos lower for the September-October billing period. President and Chief Operating Officer Raul C. Lucero said the slight drop in the…

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