Mandaue business group eyes trade ties with Aspac countries

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/19/2016

THE Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has a lot on its plate as it gears up for at least four trade missions across Asia and the Pacific in 2017. Glenn Soco, MCCI president, said they…

Passenger vessel develops generator problem, cancels Cebu-bound voyage from Iloilo

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/11/2016

A passenger and cargo vessel bound for Cebu had to cancel its trip last night after one of its generators broke down and needed to be replaced. Chief Petty Officer Albino Rodriguez of Coast Guard Station –…

Pia Wurtzbach in the next season of ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’?

Apple Ta-as 11/29/2016

FANS of reigning Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach are all excited to see the Filipina beauty queen on the next season of “Asia’s Next Top Model.” This, after photos of Pia sitting as guest judge for the…

Pragmatism wins

Peter Wallace 11/17/2016

The Inquirer editorial on Nov. 4 said, in discussing the return of Filipino fishermen to Panatag Shoal: “The problem … is that it is contingent on Chinese goodwill, it is at the mercy of Chinese whim, rather…

Militant youths call for end to EJK

Dominic D. Yasay 11/03/2016

MILITANT youth groups from across Southeast Asia voiced their condemnation to the extrajudicial killings occurring in the country and called on the Duterte administration to stop it. Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commissioner Chito Gascon attended the…

Alden Richards graces Convergys Youniverse

Apple Ta-as 10/26/2016

ALDEN Richards made everyone swoon as he serenaded his fans with songs from his new album “Say It Again” during Convergys’ Youniverse event held at Ayala Center Cebu last October 18. As brand ambassador of Convergys, the…

Digong’s remarks spark distress around the world

10/25/2016

MANILA, Philippines — America’s top diplomat for Asia said Monday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remarks and a “real climate of uncertainty” about his government’s intentions have sparked distress in the US and other countries. Daniel…

Globe’s Ernest Cu: one of world’s most powerful telco execs

PR 10/12/2016

ERNEST Cu, Globe Telecom president and CEO, retained his spot as one of the most powerful telecommunication executives in the world following his inclusion on the elite list of Global Telecoms Business Power 100 for 2016. Again,…

Cebu scores happiness rating of 6.38

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/11/2016

Cebu got an average happiness level of 6.38 on a 10-point scale. According to JobStreet, an online employment marketplace operating in Asia, Cebu scored a 6.38 out of its 10-point Job Happiness Index scale in its 2016…

President Aquino asks Congress to pass anti-dynasty bill in final SONA

07/28/2015

‘BOSS, I DID  MY BEST’ The Philippines is no longer the sick man of Asia,  said President Benigno Aquino, who listed the gains of his administration in his third and last State of the Nation Address (SONA)…

‘Someone, please, fix the Internet’

Vanessa Claire Lucero 06/16/2015

Slow speed hinders online shopping sites THE slow Internet speed in the country is the biggest challenge faced by online shopping sites. “(Internet) speed is the biggest restraint. Someone, please, fix the Internet,” Clarissa Briones, chief executive…

Scholar’s website wins Startup Weekend

Vanessa Claire Lucero 06/10/2015

SCHOLAR’S Field, a website that provides scholars an easier way to search and apply for scholarships in the Philippines, won this year’s Startup Weekend Cebu. In second place was Spend Check, a mobile application designed to aid…

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