CEBU CITY, Philippines – High inflation and the unpredictability of the US vs. Iran war will continue to weigh down investments for Central Visayas. Investment activity in the region is expected to slow down in the succeeding…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas posted a mixed tourism performance in the first quarter of 2026: the region hosted a string of high-profile international events even as visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy declined. The sector got…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Inflation, or the general increase in basic goods and commodities, in Central Visayas has started decelerating. But at 10 percent, it remains the country’s inflation hotspot. The region’s headline inflation rate for June…
The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) clarified that students may bring cellphones to school under the department's existing policy. But their use in classrooms is only allowed when it supports learning and with the teacher's…
The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) said low salaries and stringent qualification requirements continue to hinder the hiring of licensed guidance counselors across the region.…
Despite the oil crisis brought by the US vs. Iran war, Central Visayas saw an improvement in foreign investments during the first quarter this year. …
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Global oil prices may be easing as Middle East tensions cool, but inflation – or the general increase in the prices of goods and commodities – in Central Visayas isn’t following suit. Inflation…
Consultations and a review of economic data are necessary before any new wage order can be issued, according to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB-7).…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Construction activity in Central Visayas remained active in the first four months of 2026, according to latest government data. The region recorded a combined 4,570 approved building permits valued at P9.31 billion from…
More than 41,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers, motorcycle taxi riders, and delivery workers in Central Visayas have received government cash assistance to help offset rising fuel expenses.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas has 2,683 monitored child labor cases as of May 2026, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The region also has 1,856 profiled child labor cases in the same…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Central Visayas received financial and psychosocial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 from January to April 2026. The agency…
