Biz leaders say sector doing OK, but some local folks wary

Dominic D. Yasay 09/11/2016

“It’s business as usual for Cebu City.” Melanie Ng, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president, said this when asked about impact of the the heightened security on the businesses in the city. “Everything is very…

Drug war’s effect on economy surprises Cebu biz leaders

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/08/2016

First of 2 parts LEADERS of Cebu’s business community were surprised at the effect of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs initially on the economy, but they believed that it would still be too early to tell…

Tech startups, students join LaunchPad mentoring program

Dominic Yasay 09/07/2016

NINETEEN teams composed of tech startups and business students in Cebu gathered at the Azia Suites for the LaunchPad Mentoring Program. The whole-day event is aimed at helping applicants create innovative ideas for software product business that…

Less negative effect in business seen

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/03/2016

Cebu business leaders see the recent Davao blast has little to no effect on the economic prospects of Cebu despite the island province being the gateway to Mindanao. Glenn Soco, current Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

AWFUL STENCH SPURS DEBATES

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 09/01/2016

The repulsive odor, emanating from Cebu City’s reopened landfill, that wafts through restaurants, commercial establishments and residential buildings along the South Road Properties (SRP) has not just affected residents and businesses in the area but students in…

Ormoc confab seen to bring in investments in Visayas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/01/2016

MORE investments are expected to come into the Visayas following the staging of the 25th Area Business Conference (VABC) this month. Ted Locson Jr., head of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) external affairs division,…

Federalism will not work if corruption is not stopped, says biz exec

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/16/2016

THE proposed constitutional changes seen to promote greater economic growth in the country will be useless if corruption within the government is not resolved, a Cebuano businessman said. Philip Tan, past president of the Mandaue Chamber of…

Saudi worker wins P112M lotto jackpot

08/11/2016

MANILA — Now, he can finally quit and come back home for good. After working as a construction worker in Saudi Arabia for 10 years, a consistent lotto bettor won the jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42…

Mandaue City to activate investments, promotions center

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/10/2016

To shorten processing time for business permit applications and other related transactions, the Mandaue City government will activate its investment and promotion center. Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing said the Mandaue Investment and Promotion Center (MIPC) will…

Digital startups get a push from DTI

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/09/2016

IN order to help the Cebu business sector understand the startup ecosystem better, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has spearheaded a seminar for its partners today. DTI Cebu Director Maria Elena Arbon said more than…

DSWD supports businesses of Mandaue women

07/29/2016

The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) gave a total of P505,740 to the two women’s groups in Mandaue City to start their own businesses. The 24-member group from Barangay…

PLDT kicks off SME Nation project

07/28/2016

The PLDT SME Nation kicked off the second leg of its Big Talks conference series as part of their efforts to empower the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel.…

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